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Lori LantzSenior Vice President and Chief People Officer, CableLabs®Lori is the Chief People Officer at CableLabs. As a member of the executive team, her focus is on the organizational and cultural development of CableLabs and its affiliates. She leads the alignment of strategic talent management with the overall business strategy and vision of CableLabs. One of Lori's priorities is to provide professional development opportunities to all employees which enable high functioning teams to thrive. Equally important is an emphasis on building high trust relationships and developing exceptional leaders. Inspired by encounters with diverse and interesting people, she is passionate about helping them increase their capacity and confidence in their roles across the organization.Prior to CableLabs, Lori held various positions in Human Resources at National Jewish Health in Denver. Most recently she was the Director of Learning and Development where she developed a leadership academy to provide "knowledge and wisdom to lead" to create a highly engaged workforce.Lori received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management from Pacific Lutheran University and Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Regis University. She holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification, as well as certifications in a variety of organizational development and personality assessment tools. A native of Colorado, Lori enjoys spending time at her mountain cabin and loves all things musical including singing, playing the piano, and attending concerts and music festivals. She has two children who are budding musicians.Listen to Lori on her podcast, The Corporate BartenderAcknowledgmentsA special thank you to Benjamin Monlezun for the use of his original song, Downpoor.The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the podcast host and guests and do not necessarily represent the position, strategy, or opinions of CableLabs.

Simon Krauss Simon serves as vice president and general counsel at Kyrio, Inc. and vice president, deputy general counsel at CableLabs®, the world's leading innovation lab for the secure delivery of high speed data, video, voice and next generation services. He is responsible for providing domestic and international legal counsel on cable projects involving voice, broadband, security, privacy, antitrust, corporate law, intellectual property licensing, copyright, trademark and employment law. He also negotiates and drafts licenses, contracts, multi-party business transactions, and patent pooling agreements with a focus is on how law, technology, and society interrelate so he can provide his colleagues with meaningful legal services.Simon has over 20 years' experience in cybersecurity involving a variety of industries including cable, wireless, and the electrical grid. In addition to his security work, He also brings over 30 years of experience providing legal guidance and resolution on a wide range of domestic and international business issues.Simon is a Certified Information Security System Professional (CISSP), he holds security patents, and has presented on security matters at a variety of conferences including the RSA Security Conference, the Association of National Advertisers and the Intelligence Support Systems (ISS) World Conference. An archaeologist prior to his legal career, Simon graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Northwestern University. He also holds a Master of Arts in International Studies and a Juris Doctor from the University of Denver.See more insights from Simon on the CableLabs blogAcknowledgmentsA special thank you to Benjamin Monlezun for the use of his original song, Downpoor.The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the podcast host and guests and do not necessarily represent the position, strategy, or opinions of CableLabs.

The Pioneers Dick Kirsche and Chris LammersRichard (Dick) KirscheDick is a retired Electrical Engineer after more than 60 years in the profession.  That career provided him with opportunities to work with several emerging technologies.Dick graduated from Lehigh University in 1960 with a degree in electrical engineering.  He began his career at ITT Laboratories working on radar systems and satellite earth station terminals that provided the ground communication link for the early communication satellites.  (Telstar, Relay, Syncom, etc.)Dick transitioned to a position at RCA Astro-electronics after an IT&T reduction in force.  Astro was designing and building several early satellite systems.  Dick's concentration was the design and qualification for launch of the command receivers that supported ground control commands.  He continued in the aerospace industry until the mid-1960's when he joined a startup company designing custom power supplies and a UHF television exciter for a startup transmitter manufacturer. (Townsend Associates)  Dick joined Townsend to head up their transmitter design and production engineering.  Townsend was acquired by Ampex Corporation which expanded their presence in the Broadcast Industry.  When Ampex suffered some financial setbacks related to their music recording business.  The Broadcast transmitter division was shuttered to improve their bottom line.  In 1972 Dick was part of a group from the closing Ampex transmitter operation that started Spectrum Cable, a company that was seeking cable system franchises in the Western Massachusetts area.  Spectrum was awarded franchises in 3 communities in the suburbs of Springfield, MA.  At that time Cable television was, essentially, a reception service which made operation in city TV markets like Springfield challenging.  Spectrum's offering to that market was superior reception in addition to 2 channels from the Boston, MA market that provided coverage of major hockey and basketball teams.  Spectrum employed a unique network of cylindrical steel towers, with headend electronics at the top and distant signals shared by microwave.  Shortly after Spectrum began operation Home Box Office was added via regional microwave.   Spectrum was acquired by Colony Communications in 1975.  Spectrum's cable systems were combined with 4 cable franchises in the same region operated by Colony.  Dick was hired to head up engineering for that group of cable franchises.  Over time, Dick's responsibilities expanded to head of engineering for all of Colony's cable and MDS microwave systems.  Cable system technology was advancing rapidly during that period.  Channels, received from satellites became common.  Dick worked with the Colony engineering team to install the 2nd 10-meter dia. earth station in the Northeast.  Expansion of cable service channels, from satellite, sparked a rapid growth in public interest in cable TV service.  Colony aggressively supported that expansion of service offerings on their cable systems.  Dick also supported the franchise acquisition team seeking additional cable television communities for Colony.  Dick left Colony at the end of 1981, joining Greater Media Cable at the start of 1982 as Vice President of Engineering.  Greater Media had a strong presence in New England which was expanded through franchising and acquisitions.  That expansion also included one-fourth of the City of Philadelphia and a complex of systems located in the suburbs of Detroit, MI.  Cable television technology was advancing rapidly during that period as operators continued to improve their service offerings and reliability.   During his employment with Greater Media, that operator became a founding member of CableLabs, deployed a 60 channel AML microwave system for the large Worcester complex of towns, began offering DOCSIS data over cable service, began using fiber optic cable for video distribution, and expanded their local video origination service to a full-time live news service.  Dick was active on SCTE, CableLabs, and NCTA Industry committees for Greater Media.  The Greater Media cable operations were sold in 1999.  In 2000 Dick joined RCN, a system operator that competed in the Cable space by building their own facilities in parallel with the incumbent cable television provider, as Director of Video technology.  RCN deployed Video on Demand technology and developed a unique set-top box technology designed to give RCN a competitive advantage in the Chicago cable market.   Dick joined Comcast Cable as a Director in 2005.  Initially, he was part of the team creating a specification for a set-top box design unique to Comcast.  His work continued as part of a small engineering team testing and certifying set-top boxes for deployment to subscribers by Comcast.  His duties also expanded to supporting Comcast's work to improve the energy efficiency of Comcast devices in subscriber's homes.  This included active participation in the DOE's Energy Star program and Cable industry initiatives to address government energy efficiency requirements.  Mr. Kirsche left Comcast in 2010 and opened Kirsche Consulting LLC.  Kirsche Consulting supported Cable Operators' set-top and energy efficiency reporting efforts.  That work included considerable recordkeeping and analysis work for Comcast which led to significant energy savings for Comcast subscribers.Dick officially retired in 2018 but continues to support SCTE standards work as a volunteer.   Christopher J Lammers, COO Emeritus and Senior Executive Advisor, CableLabs® Chris is currently coo emeritus and senior executive advisor for CableLabs leading special projects and initiatives, including the integration of SCTE as a key part of CableLabs, together with supporting relationships across industry associations including ACA Connects, The Cable Center, CCSA, the Emma Bowen Foundation, NCTA, NCTC and WICT. Prior to this, Chris served as senior vice president and chief operating officer at CableLabs directing accounting and finance, IT, facilities and membership development. He remains committed to relationships with mid-sized and smaller MSOs, as well as with international cable operators in Asia, Europe and Latin America, key communities he built at CableLabs. Chris currently serves as a member of the board of directors of The Cable Center and the Emma Bowen Foundation and is actively involved in committees and/or support for several national and international industry trade associations.  He is a member of the Cable TV Pioneers (Class of 2021). Prior to joining CableLabs in 1997, Chris was president and CEO of Western Communications, a mid-sized multiple system operator with cable systems located in the Western United States. Before that, Chris was a partner with the San Francisco law firm of Cooper, White & Cooper. Chris received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Chicago School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction from Stanford University.AcknowledgmentsA special thank you to Benjamin Monlezun for the use of his original song, Downpoor.The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the podcast host and guests and do not necessarily represent the position, strategy, or opinions of CableLabs.

Damian PoltzAs the Senior Vice President of Wireline Technology & Strategy, Damian Poltz is responsible for the development, deployment, and operation of Shaw's video, voice, and broadband technology, wireline network, and multi-year technology & convergence strategy.Throughout his 23-year career at Shaw, Damian has served in strategic leadership roles including VP Technology Strategy & Networks, Director of Network Technology, Sr. Director Communication Systems, Director IP Application Services, and Sr. Manager Video Application Development.Damian holds an MBA from Cornell University and Queen's University, and a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Calgary.AcknowledgmentsA special thank you to Benjamin Monlezun for the use of his original song, Downpoor.The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the podcast host and guests and do not necessarily represent the position, strategy, or opinions of CableLabs.

Richard (Dick) KirscheDick is a retired Electrical Engineer after more than 60 years in the profession.  That career provided him with opportunities to work with several emerging technologies.Dick graduated from Lehigh University in 1960 with a degree in electrical engineering.  He began his career at ITT Laboratories working on radar systems and satellite earth station terminals that provided the ground communication link for the early communication satellites.  (Telstar, Relay, Syncom, etc.)Dick transitioned to a position at RCA Astro-electronics after an IT&T reduction in force.  Astro was designing and building several early satellite systems.  Dick's concentration was the design and qualification for launch of the command receivers that supported ground control commands.  He continued in the aerospace industry until the mid 1960's when he joined a startup company designing custom power supplies and a UHF television exciter for a startup transmitter manufacturer. (Townsend Associates)  Dick joined Townsend to head up their transmitter design and production engineering.  Townsend was acquired by Ampex Corporation which expanded their presence in the Broadcast Industry.  When Ampex suffered some financial setbacks related to their music recording business.  The Broadcast transmitter division was shuttered to improve their bottom line.  In 1972 Dick was part of a group from the closing Ampex transmitter operation that started Spectrum Cable, a company that was seeking cable system franchises in the Western Massachusetts area.  Spectrum was awarded franchises in 3 communities in the suburbs of Springfield, MA.  At that time Cable television was, essentially, a reception service which made operation in city TV markets like Springfield challenging.  Spectrum's offering to that market was superior reception in addition to 2 channels from the Boston, MA market that provided coverage of major hockey and basketball teams.  Spectrum employed a unique network of cylindrical steel towers, with headend electronics at the top and distant signals shared by microwave.  Shortly after Spectrum began operation Home Box Office was added via regional microwave.   Spectrum was acquired by Colony Communications in 1975.  Spectrum's cable systems were combined with 4 cable franchises in the same region operated by Colony.  Dick was hired to head up engineering for that group of cable franchises.  Over time, Dick's responsibilities expanded to head of engineering for all of Colony's cable and MDS microwave systems.  Cable system technology was advancing rapidly during that period.  Channels, received from satellites became common.  Dick worked with the Colony engineering team to install the 2nd 10-meter dia. earth station in the Northeast.  Expansion of cable service channels, from satellite, sparked a rapid growth in public interest in cable TV service.  Colony aggressively supported that expansion of service offerings on their cable systems.  Dick also supported the franchise acquisition team seeking additional cable television communities for Colony.  Dick left Colony at the end of 1981, joining Greater Media Cable at the start of 1982 as Vice President of Engineering.  Greater Media had a strong presence in New England which was expanded through franchising and acquisitions.  That expansion also included one-fourth of the City of Philadelphia and a complex of systems located in the suburbs of Detroit, MI.  Cable television technology was advancing rapidly during that period as operators continued to improve their service offerings and reliability.   During his employment with Greater Media, that operator became a founding member of CableLabs, deployed a 60 channel AML microwave system for the large Worcester complex of towns, began offering DOCSIS data over cable service, began using fiber optic cable for video distribution, and expanded their local video origination service to a full-time live news service.  Dick was active on SCTE, CableLabs, and NCTA Industry committees for Greater Media.  The Greater Media cable operations were sold in 1999.  In 2000 Dick joined RCN, a system operator that competed in the Cable space by building their own facilities in parallel with the incumbent cable television provider, as Director of Video technology.  RCN deployed Video on Demand technology and developed a unique set-top box technology designed to give RCN a competitive advantage in the Chicago cable market.   Dick joined Comcast Cable as a Director in 2005.  Initially, he was part of the team creating a specification for a set-top box design unique to Comcast.  His work continued as part of a small engineering team testing and certifying set-top boxes for deployment to subscribers by Comcast.  His duties also expanded to supporting Comcast's work to improve the energy efficiency of Comcast devices in subscriber's homes.  This included active participation in the DOE's Energy Star program and Cable industry initiatives to address government energy efficiency requirements.  Mr. Kirsche left Comcast in 2010 and opened Kirsche Consulting LLC.  Kirsche Consulting supported Cable Operators' set-top and energy efficiency reporting efforts.  That work included considerable recordkeeping and analysis work for Comcast which led to significant energy savings for Comcast subscribers.Dick officially retired in 2018 but continues to support SCTE standards work as a volunteer.   AcknowledgmentsA special thank you to Benjamin Monlezun for the use of his original song, Downpoor.The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the podcast host and guests and do not necessarily represent the position, strategy, or opinions of CableLabs.

Christopher J Lammers, COO Emeritus and Senior Executive Advisor, CableLabs® Chris is currently coo emeritus and senior executive advisor for CableLabs leading special projects and initiatives, including the integration of SCTE as a key part of CableLabs, together with supporting relationships across industry associations including ACA Connects, The Cable Center, CCSA, the Emma Bowen Foundation, NCTA, NCTC and WICT. Prior to this, Chris served as senior vice president and chief operating officer at CableLabs directing accounting and finance, IT, facilities and membership development. He remains committed to relationships with mid-sized and smaller MSOs, as well as with international cable operators in Asia, Europe and Latin America, key communities he built at CableLabs. Chris currently serves as a member of the board of directors of The Cable Center and the Emma Bowen Foundation and is actively involved in committees and/or support for several national and international industry trade associations.  He is a member of the Cable TV Pioneers (Class of 2021). Prior to joining CableLabs in 1997, Chris was president and CEO of Western Communications, a mid-sized multiple system operator with cable systems located in the Western United States. Before that, Chris was a partner with the San Francisco law firm of Cooper, White & Cooper. Chris received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Chicago School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction from Stanford University.AcknowledgmentsA special thank you to Benjamin Monlezun for the use of his original song, Downpoor.The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the podcast host and guests and do not necessarily represent the position, strategy, or opinions of CableLabs.

Brian ScriberBrian is a Distinguished Technologist & Vice President, Security Technologies at CableLabs and has been the chair of the Open Connectivity Foundation Security Working Group since 2015. Brian's security experience includes PKI, encryption, algorithm design and analysis, secure coding, governance, networking, device hardening, data protection and satellite communications. Brian holds a B.S.E in Computer Engineering (University of Michigan) and a M.S. in Computer Science (University of Colorado), he has extensive experience in software development and architecture, networking, cloud technologies, web services, and development methodologies. Brian also has strong business involvement and holds an M.B.A. in Technical Strategy (University of Colorado) and has led multiple technology organizations in roles including Chief Scientist, CIO and CTO.AcknowledgmentsA special thank you to Benjamin Monlezun for the use of his original song, Downpoor.The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the podcast host and guests and do not necessarily represent the position, strategy, or opinions of CableLabs.

Massimiliano (Max) Pala, Director, PKI Architectures | CableLabsMax received his Ph.D. from the Politecnico di Torino in Computer Engineering in March 2007. In May 2017 he joined the R&D Security Team at CableLabs where he brings his expertise as a security architect and years of applied and academic research. His excitement about convergence opportunities stems from his long-term vision for a converged authentication framework. Recently, his work has been focused on researching deployment strategies for new post-quantum algorithms and systems in converged network environments. His contributions span from the new BPI+ V2 and TOFU solutions in DOCSIS 4.0, to the use of Digital Certificates in 4GLTE networks for unlicensed spectrum cellular networks. AcknowledgmentsA special thank you to Benjamin Monlezun for the use of his original song, Downpoor.The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the podcast host and guests and do not necessarily represent the position, strategy, or opinions of CableLabs.

Shoshana ZuboffShoshana is the author of three books, each of which signaled the start of a new epoch in technological society. In the late 1980s her decade-in-the-making In the Age of the Smart Machine:  The Future of Work and Power became an instant classic that foresaw how computers would revolutionize the modern workplace. At the dawn of the twenty-first century her influential The Support Economy: Why Corporations Are Failing Individuals and the Next Episode of Capitalism (with James Maxmin), written before the invention of the iPod or Uber, predicted the rise of digitally-mediated products and services tailored to the individual. It warned of the individual and societal risks if companies failed to alter their approach to capitalism. Now her masterwork, The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power, synthesizes years of research and thinking in order to reveal a world in which technology users are neither customers, employees, nor products. Instead they are the raw material for new procedures of manufacturing and sales that define an entirely new economic order: a surveillance economy. She is the Charles Edward Wilson Professor Emerita at Harvard Business School and a former Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard Law School.AcknowledgmentsA special thank you to Benjamin Monlezun for the use of his original song, Downpoor.The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the podcast host and guests and do not necessarily represent the position, strategy, or opinions of CableLabs.

Dr. Jennifer Andreoli-FangAs a Distinguished Technologist at CableLabs®, Jennifer led the development of DOCSIS® 3.0, DOCSIS 3.1, and Full Duplex DOCSIS MAC specifications. She was a key leader in the development of unlicensed LTE and 5G NR technologies at the 3GPP and the Wi-Fi Alliance on the behave of the cable industry. She co-invented Low Latency Xhaul (LLX) technology. Jennifer currently heads the convergence architecture for mobile and cable. Jennifer has more than 100 patents issued or pending and published more than 30 papers at the IEEE and SCTE. She serves on the Technical Committee at the Facebook Telecom Infra Project (TIP). Jennifer holds a Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of California, San Diego, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology.AcknowledgmentsA special thank you to Benjamin Monlezun for the use of his original song, Downpoor.The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the podcast host and guests and do not necessarily represent the position, strategy, or opinions of CableLabs®.

Rana el KalioubyA pioneer in artificial emotional intelligence (Emotion AI), Rana el Kaliouby, PhD, is co-founder and CEO of MIT spinoff and category-defining company Affectiva, and is the author of Girl Decoded. Rana led the innovation of the company’s award-winning technology, which uses deep learning and massive amounts of data to analyze complex and nuanced emotions and cognitive states from face and voice. She has raised over $50 million in venture and strategic funding for Affectiva, where the company’s technology is used by automotive OEMs and tier 1 suppliers to improve road safety and the in-cabin experience, in addition to 25% of the Fortune Global 500 companies to test content, and in other industries like mental health. Rana is now paving the way for Human Perception AI: software that can detect all things human, from nuanced human emotions and complex cognitive states, to behaviors, activities and the objects people use. Prior to founding Affectiva, Rana was a research scientist at MIT Media Lab where she spearheaded the applications of emotion recognition technology in a variety of fields, including mental health and autism research. Rana holds a BSc and MSc in Computer Science from the American University in Cairo, a PhD from the Computer Laboratory at the University of Cambridge and a Post Doctorate at MIT. Rana is one of few women leading a disruptive AI company. A Muslim-American and passionate advocate, she frequently speaks in press and on stage about innovation, women in technology, ethics in AI, diversity and leadership. Rana has been recognized on Fortune’s 40 Under 40 list, Forbes' Top 50 Women in Tech, Inc.’s Female Founders 100 list, and named one of the three Global Business pioneers by Bloomberg in 2017. Rana is a trustee at the American University in Cairo and at the Mass Technology Leadership Council, and a senior advisor to the Technology and Public Purpose project at the Harvard Kennedy School. Rana is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders, a Young Presidents' Organization member, and a part of the Partnership on AI, alongside founding companies Amazon, Apple, Google/DeepMind and others. AcknowledgmentsA special thank you to Benjamin Monlezun for the use of his original song, Downpoor.The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the podcast host and guests and do not necessarily represent the position, strategy, or opinions of CableLabs.

Stephanie MehtaAs Editor-in-Chief of Fast Company—the influential magazine championing creativity, innovation, and thriving workplace cultures for a new generation of business— Mehta is the rare editor who talks to pure creatives and corporate leaders in equal measure. She draws on her decades in business journalism to show us how to inject imaginative thinking, entrepreneurial zeal, and unbridled innovation into everything we do.Whether she’s investigating the prodigious rise of Silicon Valley, the domino effect of technology on our lives, or what makes a workplace truly innovative, Stephanie Mehta has her finger on the pulse. She brings over twenty-five years of experience in business journalism to her new role as Editor-in-Chief at Fast Company, the publication that businesses all over the world turn to for inspiration and guidance. The magazine has a storied history of eschewing traditionalism, rules, and the “old way” of doing things, instead showcasing the people, teams, and organizations inventing the future of business. Today, the company operates a number of franchises that highlight the world’s most progressive leaders and companies, including “Most Creative People,” “Most Innovative Companies,” and “World Changing Ideas.” With a prolific career that includes long-term posts at Vanity Fair, Fortune, Bloomberg LIVE and The Wall Street Journal, Mehta has come to value a human centered approach to her work, modeled by her commitment to thoughtful, radical storytelling. “[Businesses] are part of an ecosystem that includes more than just their shareholders—they are part of communities, they have employees and customers,” Mehta explains. In her dynamic keynotes, she draws on those stories to show the next generation of business leaders how to push creative boundaries, nurture a radical vision, and make innovation happen.Prior to Fast Company, Mehta was Deputy Editor at Vanity Fair, where she coedited the influential New Establishment ranking, curated the New Establishment Summit, and oversaw the Founders Fair conference for women entrepreneurs. Previously, she was editor of Bloomberg LIVE, and Bloomberg Media’s global conference division. Mehta spent 14 years as a writer and editor at Fortune, where she rose to the No. 2 position on the masthead. While at Fortune, she directed the magazine’s technology, management, Washington, and international coverage, and helped set its overall editorial direction. Mehta also spent six years as an editor and writer at The Wall Street Journal. She received a BA in English and an MS in journalism from Northwestern University.AcknowledgmentsA special thank you to Benjamin Monlezun for the use of his original song, Downpoor.The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the podcast host and guests and do not necessarily represent the position, strategy, or opinions of CableLabs.

It’s always great when you can give people exactly what you know they want. We have a particular guest that has generated a ton of excitement and engagement with our audience. I am not surprised, because this person does the same thing when you meet them in real life. Tune in NOW to find out who it is and take a listen to the episode.

Take a quick look back at the beginning of this monumental year and check out what you may have missed. This episode will be a sampler platter of our guests so far in 2021.

Shawn Frayne, co-founder and CEO of Looking Glass Factory. A graduate of MIT, Shawn has been reaching towards the dream of the hologram for over 20 years. With Looking Glass Factory, Shawn has dared to ask the question, what comes after flat visual experiences? And as you will hear, he answers that question in more ways than one.

Antonio "pelle" Pellegrino is a technologist at heart. He is passionate about building things and helping others solve problems. When he’s not laying the groundwork for ubiquitous compute this NY-native can be found perfecting his bagel recipe and making NY-style pizza.

Julie Laulis is Chair of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cable One. Julie is gracious, she is funny, she is approachable and she is a visionary. Her vision is rooted in the experience and well-being of the people she serves. You quickly get the sense that her success would not be as fulfilling if she couldn't share it with those around her. Julie puts a premium on others' experience and their sense of a shared mission at Cable One.

Jean M. Twenge is a Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University. Jean is the author of more than 140 scientific publications and the books iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood.

Israel Madiedo is Director, Innovation & Technology at izzi (Televisa Group). With over 28 years in the Telecommunications Industry, Israel has participated in a wide number of international projects, both in fixed and wireless networks, covering an array of positions in Engineering, Operations, and Technical Support organizations, to mention some. He currently leads the efforts for evaluating and introducing new Technologies in izzi, pursuing the delivery of best of class services to the customers as well as opening new market opportunities.

Join in a conversation with Prof. Alyssa K. Whitcraft, Deputy Director and Program Manager for NASA Harvest, a thematically and geographically diverse consortium of more than 50 institutions focused on advancing the use of satellite-based EO by agricultural and food security decision-makers. Alyssa firmly believes in intersectionality in all things, acknowledging the role that each of us has in revolutionizing the food system in the face of pressing global challenges.

Ken Johnson is Senior Vice President of Technology Services at Cable One. He is responsible for the strategic evolution of technology roadmaps related to products, as well as Information Technology, Network, Engineering and Construction.

Shelli Brunswick is the COO of Space Foundation and brings a broad perspective and deep vision of the global space ecosystem — from a distinguished career as a space acquisition and program management leader and Congressional Liaison for the US Air Force — to her current role, including overseeing Center for Innovation and Education, Symposium 365 and Global Alliance. Advocating for space technology innovation, entrepreneurship, diversity and inclusion, Shelli collaborates with organizations around the world to connect government, commercial and educational sectors.

The mission of Inside the Orchestra is to bring orchestra music to young children in the greater Denver metropolitan community, cultivating music appreciation and enhancing their education through an engaging first-hand experience with the orchestra.

Pat Scannell is among the world’s most experienced tech strategists. He builds and leads the strategies, products, ecosystems and operations for some of the most complex emerging technologies and has served as a leader or adviser to scores of industry initiatives across 5G/Mobile, IoT, big data, connected car, smart grid, cable, artificial intelligence, defense and homeland security domains.

JC Das is the co-founder of Good Luck Yogi, a family wellness brand committed to serving the well-being of every child. JC started his career as a music producer touring with hip hop artists, and later became a music therapist for children with Autism. In 2013, JC began living with monks in India and throughout the U.S. for the next six years. During this time, JC further served as the Director for Music Meditation at the University of Southern California, combining the two arts of music and mindfulness.

Andrew Skafel is the President & CEO of Edgewater Wireless. One of the big reasons for Andrew’s success is he does everything with kindness. When you talk to him, he makes you feel like you are the only person in the room and he has a deep interest in what you have to say.

Tiago Rodrigues is the Chief Executive Officer of the Wireless Broadband Alliance. The WBA vision is to drive seamless, interoperable service experiences via WiFi within the global wireless ecosystem. We rely on WiFi daily in our homes and businesses. Tiago and the WBA are laser-focused to keep this technology growing with our needs into tomorrow.

Rama Sreenivasan Co-Founder And Chief Executive Officer of Blitzz. I have known Rama for quite a few years now, and I am constantly overwhelmed by his positivity and his smarts. He has spent his life in search of adventure and balance and he brings those same qualities to his business and his team. I can’t think of a better way to start the new year than with this conversation with my friend Rama Sreenivasan.

Happy Holidays from 4Front® The Podcast. We are full of hope for the new year and so pleased you could join us to sample the best of our episodes from 2020. This is a great way for you to sample months' worth of episodes in only 45 minutes. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and dive in to listen to the guests' full episode. I think you will find it to be time well spent. We will back with new episodes starting on January 5th, and we hope to have you with us. We'll talk to you soon.

Happy Holidays from 4Front® The Podcast. We are full of hope for the new year and so pleased you could join us to sample the best of our episodes from 2020. This is a great way for you to sample months' worth of episodes in only 45 minutes. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and dive in to listen to the guests' full episode. I think you will find it to be time well spent. We will back with new episodes starting on January 5th, and we hope to have you with us. We'll talk to you soon.

Meet Julie Kearney, Global Head of Regulatory Affairs for Loon. Loon is an Alphabet company working to bring internet access to unserved and underserved communities around the globe. This means Julie’s job is packed with complexity, and she thrives on it. An earnest sense of purpose can take you really far in this world.

Welcome back to 4Front® the Podcast; I am your host Jeff Metzger. My guest today is Mads Lillelund, CEO of Benu Networks. Mads has over 20 years of experience leading and working for visionary organizations in the telecommunications, data networking and high-tech markets. His executive experience ranges from Fortune 500 publicly traded companies, to privately held companies, to mid and early-stage start-ups. His background and international experiences living and working in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the U.S. allow him to bring a truly global perspective to his leadership positions.

If you are a parent, an educator, or just a human being who wants to understand the challenges facing our kids and our education systems, you have come to the right place. Mathew Portell has dedicated a decade and a half to education in his role as a teacher, instructional coach, teacher mentor, and school administrator. He is an unapologetic disrupter and he is going to shake what you think you know about the day to day lives of our educators.

If you are a parent, an educator, or just a human being who wants to understand the challenges facing our kids and our education systems, you have come to the right place. Mathew Portell has dedicated a decade and a half to education in his role as a teacher, instructional coach, teacher mentor, and school administrator. He is an unapologetic disrupter and he is going to shake what you think you know about the day to day lives of our educators.

Joe Thurman is the Chief Executive Officer for interview ia. In Joe, you will find a passionate technologist and entrepreneur whose primary mission is to have a positive impact on the world. Joe’s strengths lie in building companies and assembling teams of talented people. Helping leaders build inclusive organizations where #PEOPLEMATTER has been his objective for almost 15 years. Joe believes that a connected world only thrives when we are an inclusive world.

John Register is a modern-day renaissance man and one of the most authentic interactive keynote speakers of our time. From four-time track and field all-American to Gulf War Army veteran to amputee to Paralympic silver medalist, John has never allowed adversity to hold him back. He continues to hurdle adversity and turn obstacles into opportunities and show others how to do the same.

Hello again, from 4Front® The Podcast. I am your host Jeff Metzger. As many of you know, we release a new episode every Tuesday. But on this Tuesday, something special happens, all voices are heard in this country. So for those of you listening to my voice and the voice of our amazing guests, we would like you to hit the pause button and encourage you to go out and use your own voice to vote. We will return on November 10th with an incredible interview with an outstanding Citizen, Serviceman, Olympian, Father and Husband. John Register. Thank you for being a dedicated listener and we’ll talk to you soon.

Join me for a conversation with John Paul Francis and Kyle McClary. These are young, brilliant, cross-discipline innovators who are reaching up to solve big problems with wide-ranging impacts. There is nothing quite like the excitement you hear in the voice of someone who has figured something out. We have all had our aha moments in life and they are usually followed by periods of massive momentum towards a goal. My guests are no exception, and luckily for us, their goal is one that can touch people all over the world.

My guest for you today is Winemaker and Business Owner Kevin Luther. Kevin runs the entire operation from grape to bottle for his own wine business with its two brands: Voluptuary Wine & Lucid Wine. The journey that got him to this place will surely surprise you.

Join me as I speak with Aubrey de Grey, Chief Science Officer and Co-founder of the SENS Research Foundation. Dr. de Grey is the biomedical gerontologist who devised the SENS platform and established SENS Research Foundation to implement it. There are plenty of subject matter experts; there are far fewer subject matter creators. I think this distinction needs to be made in the case of Aubrey de Grey, for he is writing new chapters in the book of human experience. In this episode, he is going to break down for us the breakdown of the human body.

Join me as I speak with Jim Forster. Jim is the kind of guy who stays open to new ideas and new uses for things. It doesn’t matter what things are designed to do; it’s about what it can do. Basically, Jim is passionate about extending the internet. You can hear it in voice when he talks about the people he has met and the innovation he has helped foster. At the end of the day, it’s less a matter of how you get there, as long as you get there.

If you have kids, know kids, or you once were a kid, this is the episode for you! Join me this Tuesday as I speak to educator, speaker, author and Chief Education Officer at WeVideo, Dr. Nathan D. Lang-Raad. Throughout his career, he has served as a teacher, elementary administrator, high school administrator, and university adjunct professor. He also spent a little time at NASA to boot. Nathan is some who breathes, eats and sleeps education.

Join Jill Banks, Director of Learning Operations for the Society of Cable Telecommunications. Among other things, Jill will help us understand the feeling of confidence that comes with owning your own career education in a virtual world.

Ryan Holdaway is Vice President of Outcomes for the Lambda School. We talk to Ryan about his passion for education and the simple mission that built the Lambda School. As a bonus, you will find out who Ryan's favorite pro wrestlers were when he was a kid and the original band name of Imagine Dragons. You won't want to miss it.

Peter McGraw and Shane Mauss make a dynamic team in the world of science, communication and comedy. Listen in to find out how a stand-up comedian's mind can help all of us be more creative in our day-to-day life.

My guest today is John Ulm. As an engineering fellow at CommScope, Ulm—like his company—has been a longtime player in cable technology covering the last three decades. He was in on the ground floor of broadband, helping to develop the first cable modems while at LANcity, and he was a primary author of the Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) 1.0 and 1.1 releases. His resume also includes stints as senior technical consultant with YAS Corp, an engineering fellowship at Motorola’s Broadband Group and later ARRIS. He was inducted into the Cable TV Pioneers as part of the inaugural DOCSIS class.

Aditi U. Joshi MD, MSc is not your ordinary doctor. Over the course of her accomplished career as a medical and health policy professional, she also became fluent in technology—mainly in finding ways to blend traditional medical practices with the latest technological innovations to provide a better patient experience.

Ethan Decker President and Founder of Applied Brand Science - Ethan is a brand strategist and marketing expert who has spent 15 years doing award-winning brand strategy, advertising, and market research for some of the world’s biggest brands. A scientist by training but a marketer by trade, he’s like the missing link, but between science and creativity.

Join the conversation with Liz Giorgi, Media Entrepreneur and Emmy Award Winner. Liz is a two-time Founder of wildly successful media companies and a master visual storyteller.

Doctor Lauren Gifford is a critical geographer exploring the intersections of global climate change policy, conservation, markets and justice. Lauren is someone who has put in the 10,000 hours of hard work so she can zoom out and teach us about the human side of climate change. Don’t miss all that Dr. Gifford has to share to increase your understanding of this global challenge.

Get ready to hear from Lawrence Wagner, CEO of Spark Mindset on July 28th, Spark Mindset is on a mission to break the cycle of poverty in low-income communities. Did you know? According to the National Center for Children Poverty, out of adolescents 12 through 17 years of age, 41 percent or 10 million kids live in low-income families, and 19 percent or 4.7 million kids live in poor families. So how do we begin to fix it? Lawrence has started by getting kids excited about technology and allowing them to dream of the possibilities open to them.