Global Economic Press

Testlify: The Recruiter Who Never Sleeps

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady delves into the transformative world of recruitment technology with a spotlight on Testlify, a platform that is revolutionizing the interview process. The discussion centers around Testlify's latest innovation, AI Conversational Interviews, which aims to make hiring more efficient, fair, and data-driven. This intelligent, always-available interviewer combines the efficiency of automation with the empathy of conversation, allowing recruiters to conduct consistent, unbiased, and data-driven interviews at scale. Abhishek Shah, Founder of Testlify, emphasizes that this technology reimagines interviews to be not only faster but also fairer, acting like a recruiter who never sleeps or judges, and adapting to reveal a candidate's true potential.
Testlify's AI Conversational Interviews eliminate the traditional scheduling headaches by conducting structured, one-on-one interviews across time zones and evaluating responses using natural language processing. The platform offers multi-format interview capabilities, allowing candidates to interact via audio, video, or chat, and even receive calls directly on their phones. This ensures flexibility and accessibility, making the process more inclusive. The AI goes beyond scripted interactions, adapting dynamically to candidate responses and maintaining a conversational tone that feels human. By integrating seamlessly into Testlify's existing assessment platform, this feature empowers recruiters to focus on high-value decisions, enhancing both interview efficiency and hiring quality. For more information, visit Testlify's website.

Base Case Secures Product Validation from Multi-Platinum Grammy-Winning Artist and Tech Innovator

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady delves into an exciting collaboration between Base Case, the creator of the world's first ultraportable mobile workstation, and multi-platinum Grammy-winning artist and tech innovator T-Pain. Base Case has achieved a significant milestone by securing product validation from T-Pain, who is known for his technical prowess and innovative approach to music production. The partnership is not just a typical celebrity endorsement but a genuine collaboration with T-Pain, who has a deep understanding of technology and engineering. This collaboration highlights how Base Case is redefining productivity and creativity on the go, with T-Pain integrating the Base Case into his sophisticated mobile productivity setup.
T-Pain's involvement with Base Case underscores the company's strategy of building authentic relationships with professional users rather than relying on traditional marketing partnerships. This approach has proven effective, as evidenced by the company's successful Indiegogo campaign and growing recognition within professional markets. Base Case's flagship Executive model offers a true ultraportable workstation experience, featuring dual 24-inch Ultra High Definition/4K displays and comprehensive connectivity options. Manufacturing is set to begin in November 2025, with deliveries starting in December 2025. For more information about Base Case and their innovative products, visit their website at Base Case.

The Next Evolution of the Baby Book: Growbook Launches for Today’s Parents

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady delves into the realm of digital innovation with a spotlight on Growbook, a new app revolutionizing how parents document their children's lives. As privacy concerns become increasingly significant, Growbook offers a unique solution by providing a private and secure platform for parents to capture and cherish their child's journey. Founded by Chief Executive Officer Ryan Chin, the app is available on the App Store and Google Play, offering features that extend beyond traditional photo sharing. With its Chapters feature, parents can organize their child's milestones and memories into a searchable, living history, while the Time Capsules feature allows them to leave messages for their child's future self.
Growbook addresses the growing discomfort parents feel about sharing their child's life on public social media platforms. As Ryan Chin explains, the app serves as a private sanctuary where parents can curate their child's story, shared only with a trusted "Inner Circle." This approach ensures that a child's profile and personal data remain invisible to the outside world, as the app lacks public search functionality. By focusing on secure sharing and creating a permanent digital legacy, Growbook provides parents with the peace of mind they seek in the digital age. For more information, visit the company's website at Growbook.

DanaDay.org Launches Transformative Online Course Helping People Aged 16+ Discover Their True Vocation

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady explores an innovative development in vocational discovery with the launch of DanaDay.org's new online course, "How to Discover Your Vocation." This transformative program is designed to help individuals aged 16 and up uncover their true vocational paths by aligning their natural abilities with meaningful work. DanaDay.org, founded by Romanian-American vocational expert Dana Day, offers a proprietary method that combines over 25 years of experience in leadership training, media, communication, family mediation, and vocational counseling. The course aims to redefine career success by providing a structured, human-centered approach to career discovery, focusing on natural abilities, lifestyle fit, and the people you serve.
The "How to Discover Your Vocation" course is a self-paced online program that guides participants through a step-by-step process using DanaDay.org's unique "Vocational Triangle Method." This method emphasizes a holistic framework that considers not just what individuals are good at, but also how they want to live and who they want to serve. The course includes structured learning modules, guided self-assessments, and reflection exercises, making vocational clarity accessible to a wide audience, including high school students, college graduates, career changers, and anyone seeking more meaningful work. For more information, visit DanaDay.org.

More Leverage Launches Shoutout Engine and the 90-Day Authority Builder PR Campaign That Gets Businesses Found on Google and ChatGPT

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady delves into a significant advancement in digital marketing and artificial intelligence-driven visibility. More Leverage Solutions has introduced an innovative campaign aimed at enhancing the visibility and credibility of businesses on both traditional search engines and artificial intelligence platforms like ChatGPT. The Shoutout Engine, a 90-day authority-building campaign, is designed to assist small and mid-sized businesses in gaining recognition and establishing authority in their respective industries. This campaign combines human storytelling with artificial intelligence-driven visibility strategies, ensuring that brands are discoverable where their ideal customers are searching, whether on Google or through conversational artificial intelligence platforms.
Founded by former Fortune 50 strategist Patty Dominguez, More Leverage is a Chicago-based, women-owned agency specializing in helping seven-figure-plus businesses transition from being overlooked to being recognized as trusted authorities. The Shoutout Engine campaign is structured to deliver measurable outcomes over three months, focusing on crafting brand stories, amplifying credibility through strategic public relations placements, and cementing authority with artificial intelligence-indexed coverage. This initiative is particularly relevant as artificial intelligence-powered search tools reshape how consumers discover information, offering businesses a critical opportunity to gain a credibility advantage. For more information, visit More Leverage Solutions.

Top Rated Bus Transfer Service From Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande, Green Toad Bus, Celebrates 15 Years of Operations

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady delves into the travel and tourism sector, spotlighting Green Toad Bus as it celebrates 15 years of service. Green Toad Bus, a top-rated English-speaking transfer service, has been a vital link for international travelers journeying from Rio de Janeiro to the idyllic Ilha Grande. The company marks this milestone with the launch of a redesigned website, enhancing the ease of booking shuttles and transfers for both international and domestic travelers. Since its inception in 2010, Green Toad Bus has been synonymous with seamless, stress-free transportation, offering comprehensive door-to-door service that includes airport pick-ups and boat tickets to Abraão on Ilha Grande.
Beyond its flagship route, Green Toad Bus operates several other popular routes, including connections from Ilha Grande to Paraty, Rio de Janeiro to Paraty, and São Paulo to Paraty. The company has also expanded its service area through a new partnership with Iguazu Falls Travel, offering transfers to the renowned Iguazu Falls, with cross-border coverage into Argentina. Green Toad Bus stands out with its English-speaking service, included boat tickets, private transfer options, and instant online reservations. For more information or to book a transfer, visit Green Toad Bus.

Glitter Bug Gold Buyers Expands in 2025 to Meet Rising Demand for Precious Metal Sales in Orange County

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady delves into the expansion plans of Glitter Bug Gold Buyers, a leading buyer of gold, silver, and coins in Orange County. The company is preparing for a significant expansion in 2025 to address the increasing demand for precious metal sales. With enhanced appraisal capacity at its Laguna Hills location and improved customer services, Glitter Bug Gold Buyers aims to provide faster evaluations and competitive cash payouts for residents looking to sell gold, jewelry, and other valuables. This expansion is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy and the precious metals market.
Glitter Bug Gold Buyers has built a reputation for offering transparent, fair, and fast transactions for customers in Laguna Hills and the greater Orange County area. Specializing in buying gold jewelry, bullion, coins, sterling flatware, Rolex watches, silver, diamonds, and other precious metals, the company ensures competitive market-based payouts for its clients. With a focus on convenience and security, Glitter Bug Gold Buyers provides easy in-person appraisals and dedicated customer support. For more information or to schedule an appraisal, visit Glitter Bug Gold Buyers.

Tree Trust Announces Departure of Executive Director and CEO Jared Smith

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady discusses a significant leadership change at Tree Trust, a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization known for its impactful community work. The organization has announced the departure of its Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Jared Smith, who will be leaving on November 20, 2025, to join a faith-based organization. During his tenure, Smith led Tree Trust through substantial growth and transformation, enhancing its Career Pathways, Community Forestry, and Landscape Services divisions. His leadership helped establish Tree Trust as a respected entity within the community, strengthening relationships with various stakeholders and expanding the organization's mission to nearly ten million dollars.
With Smith's departure, Board Chair Michael Huntington has been given full authority and oversight of day-to-day operations on an interim basis. Huntington emphasized the organization's commitment to maintaining continuity in its programs and services, ensuring that the focus remains on the communities and people they serve. The search for a new executive director is currently underway, with an emphasis on finding a leader whose skills align with Tree Trust's mission, vision, and values. For more information about Tree Trust and its initiatives, visit their website at Tree Trust.

World’s first mobile industrial CT: German tech firm demonstrates AI-automated testing system

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady discusses a significant advancement in industrial quality assurance introduced by Microvista GmbH, a German technology firm. The company has launched SCANEXPRESS, the world's first mobile industrial computed tomography system, which is set to transform quality testing across various sectors, including automotive, mechanical engineering, and medical technology. This innovative system allows for computed tomography to be conducted directly at the point of use, eliminating the need to transport components to external testing laboratories. This mobile, flexible, and resource-efficient approach not only accelerates testing processes but also reduces production downtime and associated emissions, offering a sustainable solution for industries.
SCANEXPRESS provides automated testing in near real time, efficiently handling large batches and offering flexible rental options, which is particularly advantageous for fast, efficient series testing. The system's technical capabilities include two versions with voxel sizes up to 36 micrometers and maximum energy outputs suitable for various materials such as plastics, metals, and ceramics. Microvista GmbH, with over a decade of experience in industrial computed tomography solutions, continues to lead in providing innovative, cost-effective, and precise quality control methods. For more information about Microvista GmbH and their groundbreaking solutions, visit their website at Microvista GmbH.

STX Next Launches ChatGPT App Development Services as $40B Market Opens to Developers

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady delves into the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence and app development, spotlighting the recent launch by STX Next of their specialized ChatGPT app development services. This move comes in the wake of OpenAI's release of the Apps Software Development Kit, opening a potential $40 billion market for developers. The episode explores the implications of this launch, highlighting the industries poised to benefit, such as legal services, healthcare scheduling, and corporate travel management. Alex discusses the unique considerations for companies looking to develop ChatGPT apps, emphasizing the importance of conversational interfaces and proprietary data integration.
STX Next's Chief Technology Officer, Łukasz Koczwara, shares insights into the company's approach to ChatGPT app development, informed by patterns observed in OpenAI's launch partners like Booking.com and Spotify. The podcast also outlines the three tiers of STX Next's services, which range from intent capture apps to enterprise integration apps, all built on the Model Context Protocol architecture. This ensures compatibility across current and future artificial intelligence platforms. For more information on STX Next's services and to schedule a consultation, visit their website at STX Next.