Podcast appearances and mentions of Andrew Davidson

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TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 26 – Alice Buchanan– CPNZ Media LiveAlice Buchanan completed the True West Adventure Race last weekend along with Team Mates - Steven Muff, Andrew Davidson, and Husband, Liam Buchanan. We talk to Alice about her build-up and what a broken hand and a rehabbing Hamstring meant to get to the start line and if they achieved their goal of still being friends on the finish line after pretty gnarly adventure in South Westland.CPNZ MEDIARichard Greer – @ric.greerhttps://www.teamcp.co.nz@teamcpnzhttps://www.facebook.com/teamcpnzrichard@teamcp.co.nz

In this episode of the Product Thinking Podcast, Melissa Perri talks with Andrew Davidson, Senior Vice President of Products at MongoDB. Andrew has been instrumental in transforming MongoDB from a traditional database company into a comprehensive developer data platform. As MongoDB evolves, Andrew shares insights into managing technical products and enhancing user experiences, crucial areas for product managers working with complex platforms. Join us as we explore the nuances of product management in the world of databases and developer tools. Andrew sheds light on maintaining a balance between technical excellence and strategic management, offering valuable lessons for product managers. Tune in to gain actionable insights on how to approach product management for highly technical products like databases and learn how this can impact broader business outcomes. You'll hear us talk about: 09:29 The Spark Behind MongoDB Andrew explains the motivation for creating MongoDB and how it challenged traditional relational databases, emphasizing the need for a system that aligns better with modern computing demands. 24:32 User Experience in Technical Products We delve into the importance of user experience within technical products, highlighting the layers of user and developer experiences that product managers must consider. 35:50 Balancing Internal Innovation and Customer Feedback Andrew discusses the importance of balancing internal innovation with customer feedback, stressing the necessity for product managers to engage directly with users to refine the product. Episode Resources: Andrew Davidson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewad/ Learn more about MongoDB: https://www.mongodb.com/ Sign up for a free Liveblocks account: https://liveblocks.io/ Timestamps: 00:00 Episode Preview 01:25 Introduction 02:57 Liveblocks 03:40 Dear Melissa 07:56 Early Days in Databases 15:39 MongoDB's Longevity 21:13 From Database to Developer Data Platform 32:21 Ensuring Product Strategy in Technical Tools 39:51 The Rise of MongoDB Atlas 45:04 Navigating Market Perception and Growth 52:16 Balancing Speed and Stability in Tech

In this episode, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia interviews Andrew Davidson, Senior Vice President of Product at MongoDB.MongoDB is the most used modern database, powering some of the largest companies across industries like financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing. Originally launched as a free open-source project in 2009, MongoDB went public in 2017 and has grown into a $20Billion dollar enterprise data platform. In this episode, we'll discuss how to incentivize team members to grow within the same company for a long period of time, the key product milestones in MongoDB's transformation, nurturing a developer ecosystem, using AI to accelerate code deployment and scaling in the cloud, building 3rd-party integrations with over 100 partners, and allowing companies to integrate with MongoDB as they create their own data stack.Key Takeaways

In this episode of the Just Schools Podcast, Jon Eckert interviews Dr. Bobby Ott, superintendent of Temple ISD and 2022 Texas Superintendent of the Year. They discuss integrating mental health services, special education needs, and innovative teaching practices. Dr. Ott highlights the importance of developing a mental health services model in schools, addressing funding and expertise limitations. He also stresses retaining specialized teachers and improving preparatory models for special education and English language learner programs Additionally, the conversation explores AI and technology's potential to transform education, advocating for proactive leadership to enhance personalized learning and prevent misuse. The Just Schools Podcast is brought to you by the Baylor Center for School Leadership. Each week, we'll talk to catalytic educators who are doing amazing work. Be encouraged. Books Mentioned: Brave New Words by Sal Khan 1000 CEOs by Andrew Davidson Connect with us: Baylor MA in School Leadership Jon Eckert LinkedIn Twitter: @eckertjon Center for School Leadership at Baylor University: @baylorcsl   Transcription: Jon Eckert: So today we're here with Bobby Ott, the superintendent of Temple ISD. He's the 2022 Superintendent of the Year for the state of Texas and a good friend of Baylor and our program. He always has a lot of wisdom to share. And so today we're going to talk a little bit about some of the challenges that he sees facing students in Temple and Texas in general and maybe just across the country because many of these issues transcend different places. Certainly they're context-specific, but broader issues. And Bobby has a pretty good handle on what's going on in Texas and has a wide network. So we're grateful to have Bobby here today. So Bobby, thanks for all you do. Just tell us a little bit about what you've been dealing with the last month or so. We'll roll in with that first and then jump into those bigger questions. But can you just update us on your world over the last month? Bobby Ott: Well, the last couple weeks for sure has been a little bit of a whirlwind, and I guess that's both figuratively and literally. But as you may know, we had three tornadoes in Temple touch down within about a 30-mile radius. And so the community really looked apocalyptic when you drove through it. Some places you couldn't drive because of debris. And of course we still had a week and a half of school left, so that caused some challenges at the 11th hour. But having a great team and a great community, number one, we were truly blessed to not have a single fatality in a natural disaster of that magnitude. So that was first and foremost. And as I shared earlier with others, to me that is certainly a divine hand being involved in that. I have never heard of a situation that had that type of catastrophe and not have a fatality. But I did send a video out, kind of a peek behind the curtain of the things we had to plan for, and we were able to make it through the last week. We were able to meet the bureaucratic requirements, which in my mind are secondary compared to the human elements of graduation, kids being in a safe environment, staff feeling safe, displaced staff having a place to be and so forth. And so now we were able to make it through that. The stress level has gone way down. And at this point, I'm just dealing with insurance adjusters and trying to figure out how to close out a budget year with deductible payments that I didn't expect to have. But anyway, we're working through it. The community is slowly getting back to normal and just blessed to have the partnerships that we do in the community and just the great hands and hearts that work together and pull together to get everybody through. Jon Eckert: No, and the video you shared was powerful because as we prepare superintendents and principals at Baylor, we try to help them anticipate every eventuality. You've taught in that. We have a number of sitting superintendents that teach in that. But until you've been through something like that, it's really hard to know what that looks like. And so I thought the video was helpful just as you went over the board and what's there. As we talk today, I want to focus in on student-centered issues that you see. Obviously, your point about the divine providence that comes in and keeps people safe in a natural disaster, that's real. There are day in, day out challenges that our kids face and resilience that they have to display and community support that they need to be successful. And so you're talking to us as we launch Cohort 8 of our EDD that's preparing superintendents. And so they're going to do three years of research on a problem of practice that they care deeply about that matters in the context they're in. And so what I'm interested in is hearing from superintendents about two or three of the biggest issues you see that need attention in the research, in data collection, but really in the practical day in and day out of how do we make life better for students? How do we do that in a way that's life-giving, that leads to flourishing, and makes sure that we're moving forward in useful ways when you're not dealing with insurance adjusters and all the budget pieces, which are real. And those have to be dealt with, otherwise you can't serve kids well. But if you were to say, "Hey, these are the two or three things that I see." That as people think about what they might research and dedicate three years of their lives to research-wise, what would come to mind as you think about that right now? Bobby Ott: And this certainly isn't in rank order, but one would be a true model of integrating. And when I say model, something that's repeatable that you could replicate in any district size, but a true model for integrating mental health services in a school district. I got to be honest with you, every year when we're sitting down as a group of superintendents, whether it's countywide or regionwide, there's always this discussion about how to truly integrate mental health services in a school system. And several districts have tried different things. They've tried some co-op services. They've tried to hire on regular counselors and get them trained in certain things and then they peel off. But there's two limitations that we find ourselves in a lot of times, and one is expertise. Rightly or wrongly, school counselors a lot of times do not have that level of expertise that we're talking about. They maybe have a general background in how to work those issues, in particular social, but the mental health pieces we find some real limitations and expertise. And then of course funding because truth be told, people that have that level of expertise make more money outside of public schools and the private sector is far more attractive and pays a lot better. So what we find ourselves doing is trying to find retirees from the private sector, people that only want to work part-time, people that really like the schedule of public schools. But people that are experts in that field could stand to make more money than the principal of the campus for sure. And so it just becomes very, very difficult. There are some very specialized skills that are required to do those kinds of things. And counselors that come out of the traditional school education track they're really equipped only to a certain line and our students are needing beyond the line. And when they try to seek outside support, a lot of times the students that have those needs do not have the resources to secure the outside support, whether it's monetary or accessibility with parents being able to get them where they need to go and so forth. So I think one, so what does that look like in terms of research? When you told me about this, I try to think about it in two lenses. One, what would be the problem? And maybe what is a approach in terms of resource or research? And I would say researching models to embed specialized counseling services, trauma-informed care, restorative practices, cognitive therapy into credentialing for counselors in their traditional track programs. Maybe therapy-specific coursework, maybe there's a way. I think we're trying to address the problem after people are certified, but I wonder if there are models that can be done between a traditional public education track in grad school in partnership with the college of psychology or behavioral sciences or something like that. And I don't know the answer to that. That's a little bit outside of my expertise. But I think there's some different directions for students there. Cohort 8 could look at maybe a preparatory model or you could look at a service model in the school system. So that would be the first one. Jon Eckert: No, that's a powerful one. And we're working in Mississippi right now with five districts because there's high levels of opioid use and abuse. And the mental health piece is such a huge part of it because you're dealing with communities that are struggling with some of that and then that is bleeding into the kids and some of the trauma that comes with that. And trying to figure out ways to put universal interventions in place that get kids making better choices that lead to thriving communities so you're less likely to make those choices is hard. But then when they've already made the choices, you need really specific interventions by highly trained people. And one of the things we've been doing in schools over the last few years is a lot of trying to fill in the gaps for people without training. And it gets really dangerous when you start trying to identify and diagnose and you have educators who are desperate for help and feel these urgent needs, but then they don't have the training. And so sometimes they can exacerbate the problem without that expertise. So I think that's tremendously insightful and needed. So what would be the next one that you have? If you were to say, "Hey, tackle this," and you said not in order, but what would be something else you would say we should be tackling? Bobby Ott: Well, the other thing that we're seeing, and this really points to special program services in particular, English language learners and special education, but those numbers are going up across the state. And there's a couple of reasons for it. I mean, I think one is generational. We're seeing that more and more in the younger generations. You're seeing more students in kinder and first with not just disabilities, but language delay and also high needs, and I'll get into that piece in a second. But the numbers go up and the funding has gone down. And so the ratios are a big problem in that mix because there are required ratios for very, very specialized programs. And when funding is going down, even the IDEA federal grant has reduced, what funds typically special education services. But the other piece is your qualifiers have expanded too. So for example, adding dyslexia to special ed has totally increased that number in every single school district. And so when those things happen, you start to pull apart the service in the program. It really starts to dilute. And so that's where we're at on that end. The other piece is RFs or residential facilities. We are really struggling because one, there's not enough residential facilities in said communities, but two, they are very liberal about denying even if they have enough beds in long and short-term placement. It literally is one of the hardest things you can possibly do to get students to qualify for a residential facility. And so what happens is those students a lot of times in schools end up becoming what I call in and outs. They're in, and then the next episode they're out. And so they never really improve educationally or anything else because we are not equipped within the school system to appropriately deliver the services those students need. And so when they're denied those services from the outside, even through referral processes, and there's a lot of complications with that, could be resources at home, it could be insurance, could be a lot of things. It could be that sometimes parents don't like to get them qualified because they'll lose some of their financial assistance. And I've run into that quite a bit too. So that's a real problem. That is a population in total that is growing, funding is not growing commensurate with the program, and specialized services are very selective for which students can be accepted and not accepted. So what's the research angle there? I mean, that's a good question. And this sounds a little bit like maybe the first one, but maybe there are different models of partnerships that we can work with students that are denied residential. I mean, there's a zone of students that we don't know how to take care of appropriately and what do we do with those students? Are there transitory programs? Are there effective practices and how we can train people to work with higher ratios or to handle students that are episodic? We are so ill-equipped in that area. And when the students don't have anywhere else to go, the default is us. And at that point, we're really not doing them a justice. We're just not. And it's heartbreaking. It's really heartbreaking. But that's something that I think would be very encouraging if there were some type of transitory model or something that can be put together. That's on the RF side. I think the other side of it, just regular special education and English language learner piece. What I find is that those are harder and harder to hire even if you do get the stipends up. I think there is an exodus of people leaving that were serving special education students. And what I hear, or what's reported to me rather through exit interviews, documented exit interviews is a lot of times it's the paperwork piece that comes with it. And this is what I don't know. It almost appears like it's a surprise. And I don't know if in prep programs there's a lot of attention given to the detail of the paperwork piece that comes with teaching in a special program because there seems to be an element of surprise when teachers are leaving and they're explaining, "Well, I didn't realize I had to do all this for RDs, I had to do all this for IEPs, I had to do all this and computer systems," and this, that and the other. And it is heavy. I mean, certainly it does carry a different weight with regard to that piece than say the regular education teacher. So that is something that I wonder at times. I don't know if that's something that's strong on the research side. I mean, obviously higher ed doesn't have the authority to minimize the bureaucratic requirements. But the time they spend with advocates, the time they spend in meetings and they walk, a lot of times they walk. And so maybe a way that we can figure out how to help school districts put together very specific teacher retention programs for special education. What does that look like? Retaining a special education and bilingual teacher that's not like retaining a general ed teacher. What does that really look like? And what are some ideas that school districts could do with helping specialized teachers with higher ratios if it comes to that? And then how can we work with students that should be in a residential facility are denied or maybe there isn't bed space or they're in for a month and they're sent back when they should have been in longer? What can we do there? So that'd be the second one. And that's probably not as succinct as the first one, but maybe there's enough directions you can go out of that. Jon Eckert: No, that's powerful and overlaps nicely with the first one. Obviously, mental health is going to weave through all of that. And so the mental health of special education teachers is also part of it. And I think you can tell people and you can prepare people say, "Hey, this is a lot of paperwork. Here's the way you're going to have to do this. These are legal contracts you're creating. This is not going to be a light lift." I think though the reality doesn't hit you until you're actually in it. Because I think most people drawn to special ed really care deeply about kids and that's what gets them... And I think it's true for teaching in general, but I think especially special ed. And then when you're hit with and you're going to have a lot more paperwork. And so you can say it, and then you live the reality and it feels different. So if you have one other challenge that you see that could use some research, some deeper thought, do you have one more in mind or anything that builds off of these two? Otherwise, we can jump to a couple other questions. Bobby Ott: I think the other one would be the general idea of pacing. There is, and this has happened probably for the last 10 years, but there seems to be this growing amount of what needs to be taught in terms of standards and the level of intricacy, which whether it's multi-step problems, high-rigor written responses, you name it. I certainly agree with testing and rigor and depth, but I disagree with the idea that the timing that teachers have to truly get students to understand things at that level and then we're adding more and more standards. To me that starts to dilute the whole entire system of public education. It becomes kind of this mile wide, inch deep versus the inverse. And so it really... I feel like as a system that we are heading toward a system of testing and minimal completion over true learning and engagement. And this is greatly because of the influence of a lot of the special interests that we're always trying to include in standards, bureaucratic systems, standard setting. And the kids really suffer greatly. And I don't know if teachers really get a handle on that piece of it because it continues to grow. So research angle, innovative teaching practices that know how to maximize time engagement, content with a group of students that are on different parts of the continuum. I know that we have things like that in prep programs, but I just think that that's something we need more and more. And I do think that we probably ought to start really considering the use of technology in a way to minimize some of the basic steps in education. And that kind of gets to the question of what opportunities do you see for educators? And I can expand on that now or wait until you comment on the third area. Jon Eckert: No, that's great. We want to jump into opportunities. Where do you see some optimistic next steps? So certainly jump right into that and then we can expand on that a little bit. Bobby Ott: I think technology use. I know AI can be received in many different ways because I've seen it firsthand. Some people turn and walk. Some people think it's a great thing. But I would love to see AI used in a way that allows the teacher to be set up in a classroom in a more intimate way with instruction and allows them to go into depth. I'm wondering if AI in tandem with a classroom teacher could create an environment where the larger nominal content can be delivered in a way in masses and the teacher can become more of, I don't want to say tutor, but someone that goes in and can either provide the enrichment or remediation in smaller groups in a classroom. I'd love to see AI shrink the classroom. And I think there's ways that that can be done. Now, I'm an administrator, so I wouldn't dare try to come up with ways without teachers being involved, but I think we almost have to get to that level. And I can't think of anything else cost-effective. I mean, you can always add more teachers in a classroom, but at some point in time that becomes a budget buster. I just wonder if there's a way to handle this through technology. So I think there are opportunities with the development of AI. I think the main thing about it is we have to lead that. It can't be something done organically because if it is students will grab a hold of that and trust me they will lead it in their own way and sometimes in an abusive way that shortchanges learning. And if that happens, then they're going to be ill prepared, number one. And number two, we're going to be spending our time as administrators doing damage control. So I think it's something we have to get ahead of. I'll tell you, we're looking as a district to have an AI conference, not this summer, but next summer, and invite school districts. We're really trying to do some things to lead the way in that. This summer is kind of a standup summer in terms of educating our staff and making sure that our network is set appropriately so we minimize abuse as much as possible. So we're doing that, but I don't see enough models out there that are something that are make take, you can grab a hold of and implement in a district. So I think there's probably some opportunity for educators there. Jon Eckert: Well, I just listened to a podcast, I haven't read the book yet, but Brave New Words by Sal Khan. He obviously with Khan Academy has influenced the learning of millions of kids, but he's super optimistic about what AI can do and creating this personalized and shrinking the classroom. And he certainly doesn't minimize the role of teachers, but it's fascinating. So I definitely need to read that. We hear about AI all the time, and you're right, you have this broad range of responses. And the challenge is going to be that is moving so rapidly that it's really hard to keep out in front. And I agree we have to. But in a world where we have been doing mile wide, inch deep for forever, William Schmidt, I think he was at Michigan State, he coined that phrase about US curriculum 30, 40 years ago. And so we've been doing this because that's what I think we do a little bit in democracies. If you can't all agree, then just put it all in. Don't narrow, just add. And so you have your special interest groups, you have all these different people that are like, "Hey, this is important." And it is important, but it can't all be important. You have to figure out ways to master things. And maybe AI can be helpful there. And I think being thoughtful about that and digging in what that means to really engage students well because Sal Khan says it, kids that are already motivated will learn really well with AI. It's the kids who are not. It's the kids with mental health issues. It's the fact that teaching is a very human endeavor. How do we make it even more human using tools? Because AI is just the newest range of tools. So it certainly doesn't replace the human being because ultimately large language models are just scraping what's on the internet. So it's consensus, not wisdom. So you certainly can learn, but if you really want to become all of who you're created to be, that requires wisdom. And so that's where the humans are there. The problem is, to your point earlier, teachers are stretched so thin and so many demands are being placed on them it's really hard to have that one-on-one interaction. It's hard to really be seen, known, and loved in a system that's not set up for that. And so if AI can help with that, I certainly am excited to see where that goes. So love that you're thinking that way. If you maybe have one other opportunity you see ahead for Temple specifically or for educators in general, what gives you some hope right now? Where do you see hopeful direction in what we're doing here in Texas? Bobby Ott: I am seeing more and more leaders leading authentically and with feeling. And I'm probably saying that in a odd way, but I see large district leaders, superintendents, and principals striking at being as personable as your smaller school. Ones are really, you don't have a choice because you're everywhere. But I see more of that and I see more of this, and I try to do it as much as... Just this shameless, this mobilizing of people to shamelessly remind others why they do it. They love children, they love staff. And as bad as the political rhetoric has been against public ed generally, I think it's mobilized educators, in particular leaders, teachers have done this night and day, leaders to say, "Hey, that doesn't characterize the entire profession. We are human. We do love our children. This is what we do. This is why we do it." And I see more of that. I really see more of that. I hear more of that when I go to conferences, when I network with superintendents. Yeah, our conversations could largely be dominated by budget and bonds and the newest innovative program and so forth. But I hear more of things like, "You know, you could get that done in your community if your community truly knows that you love their children, if your staff feels appreciated." And I think there are a lot of reasons for this effort. I think retaining people in the profession is one. But you can only go so far with money. You can only go so far with things. But positive culture, that is number one. I've always said people don't leave a job. They leave a boss because they're going to get the same job somewhere else. So this idea of how you treat people and how you demonstrate appreciation and care, I think for me, I am seeing more and more of that. I'm seeing more and more of that in the people we hire in administrative positions. I'm seeing things like that on social media. Several years ago I'd see, "Hey, we graduated 653, congratulation to the graduates." And now I'm seeing videos of a student hugging their superintendent and lifting them up off the ground and the superintendent commenting saying, "This is what it's all about." I'm just seeing more of that, whether it's small or big. And I think there's been a void of that. And I see this idea of when I get into administration, business and logistics taking over my life, that there's a real attempt to say, "It may take over my tasks, but I'm still going to put out in front my community, my students, my teachers, my school nutrition workers, and hold them up." And so that is giving me a lot of hope right now. Jon Eckert: That's great. And so these last two questions can be as short or as long as you need them to be, but on a daily basis now, given everything that you're managing, and you just highlighted a little of this, where do you find joy in the work you're doing on a daily basis? What do you go back to to maintain the joy that you seem to have in the midst of a lot of different pressures and challenges? And then the second one is is there a book that you've read in the last year that you're like, "Hey, every leader, every educator, this is a great book. This was helpful"? It doesn't even have to be in the last year. If it's something from earlier, that's great. But I always like to know those things. So where do you find your joy? What's a great book? And then we can wrap up. Bobby Ott: I find my joy in the idea that good people are still good people and they exist in the masses. So I try to make sure to connect people as much as possible to those situations. We do Mission Mondays. My entire central office every Monday is on a campus opening doors for kids that are going to school, walking in classrooms, helping to serve breakfast, do those kinds of things. I think that those kinds of things bring me joy because I see it bring them joy. I see kids get excited when there's more than the same caring adult around them, but there's others that maybe they don't even know their names right away but they know that they're in the same system that they are. It brings me joy when I see people that are normally away from kids in their job reminded of why they got into this whole profession because we put together possibilities where they are around kids. I see teachers with smile on their faces because they see a genuine care from people that aren't doing their jobs but are asking to support them. We always support people behind the scenes in our various roles, but to do it right next to someone while they're real time and to see what they're actually doing. So those kinds of things bring me joy. Just watching great educators no matter where they're at in the system making the difference in each other's lives, in students lives. So that brings me joy. And then a book that comes to my mind. I don't read a lot of educator books. I'm sorry, but I don't. I read a lot of... I do read leadership books. But there's a book called 1000s CEOs and it's by Andrew Davidson. And it really takes top CEOs and puts them in containers like visionaries, strategists, motivators, innovators, organizers, what have you. And these CEOs talk about their strategies in which the container that they're, I guess labeled in as being most effective. And so there's a lot of really good strategies in there. There was one called, a group called Startup Titans. And when we were going to implement blended learning for the first time, I wanted to hear some of the strategies of deployment from CEOs that startup companies because it was so brand new in our district. So that for me was a really, really good book. I'll warn you, if it says 1000 anything, that means it's going to be a thick book because there's a lot of pages in it. But it could be a resource. You could look at a table of contents like I did and said, "Hey, we're going to start blended learning in Temple ISD, which container would make the most sense?" Well, innovator container would make sense, a visionary one, and maybe startup titans. So I would go and read some of the CEOs strategies in those areas and then try to formulate my thoughts around deployment and so forth. So that's a book that I read and am happy to pass on. Jon Eckert: No, that's super helpful. And I think sometimes in education, we get too caught up in naval gazing, just looking at what we can learn from education. And there's a lot of fields out there that have a lot of wisdom that we can glean. And especially in the role of a superintendent where you're a politician, you're a community organizer, you're a bureaucrat, you're a manager. There's so many different hats you wear, and a human being that finds joy in the good people that you work with and the community that you serve. That's super helpful because the CEO wears many of those hats. And so I think that's great wisdom. Well, hey, Dr. Ott, thank you so much for the time. Thanks for all you do for us at Baylor, for students and staff in Temple, and then for everybody across the state of Texas. We're grateful to have you so close and your willingness to serve educators in this way. So thank you. Bobby Ott: You bet. Thank you. And I wish all the best to Cohort 8. You're entering a great program. And the one thing I would say, I don't know if this is going to them or not, but the one thing I would tell them is a lot of times when you start things like a program, people will start to ponder this idea of journey versus destination kind of thing. Which one's more important? Is it getting the doctorate? Do I try to enjoy it along the way? It's heavy, whatever it may be. And what I would pass on to you is this, anytime you find yourself being asked that question or contemplating it, the answer is neither. It should always be the company. The company is the most important thing. It's not the journey or the destination, it's the company. And so enjoy your professors, enjoy your cohort, get to know the people around you, and that will be the most important thing. And if you do that, I will tell you the journey and the destination will take care of itself. Jon Eckert: Such great advice. And that's true for everybody, not just people starting a doctoral cohort. But appreciate how you live that out, and I'm grateful that you're on the journey with us and you're part of the company that we get to keep. So thanks again. Bobby Ott: You bet. Take care.    

På ARoS i Aarhus befinder sig en håndfuld guldaldermalerier, der på prægtig og næsten svulmende vis afbilleder den danske natur sådan som den tog sig ud dengang. Men hvis man blot søger lidt mere i det samme lokale, så støder man på en lille samling af malerier fra samme periode, der også afbilleder naturen, men på en helt anden måde. Det ene hold af malerierne overdrev gevaldigt, mens det andet søgte at være lidt mere realistiske i deres gengivelser. Men hvorfor er det så førstnævnte, som vi ser tilbage med på nationalromantiske øjne og har en idé om, at det er sådan natur skal se ud? Medvirkende: Formidlingsassistent og omviser på ARoS, Martin Bjerg Dahl Gæstevært: Andrew Davidson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you have been following the great space race over the last 2 years, including India landing on the moon in August, SpaceX's Falcon Heavy $1 billion asteroid mission for NASA and how SpaceX launched three Falcon 9s in less than a day, then you're going to love this interview with Royal Helium. Given that Rocket launch activity in 2022 reached a new record, 2023 set another record with 223 launches and 2024 is expected to set yet another record.  Royal Helium already has 3-year purchase commitments from two offtake partner agreements in the major North American aerospace and space launch industries including a Major Space Launch Company. We have narrowed down to one of NASA, SpaceX (MUSK) or Blue Origin (BEZOS). Why? Because Helium plays a critical role in space launches.  $25 MILLION ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP Royal Helium and Sparrow Hawk Developments join forces in an Economic Participation Agreement, unveiling a significant leap forward for the helium sector in Saskatchewan. The $25 million joint venture investment promises to reshape the landscape of helium development in the region. Sparrow Hawk's infusion of $25 million is earmarked for drilling, well completion, and construction of a state-of-the-art helium purification facility marks a pivotal moment for Royal Helium's Val Marie project. With Sparrow Hawk assuming a substantial non-operating working interest in the wells and processing facility, this alliance signifies a new era. WORDS FROM THE CEO'S Mr. Andrew Davidson, CEO of Royal Helium,  "This joint venture represents an exciting next step in Royal's mission to advance the development of its extensive helium resources and bring additional facilities online each year. Of equal importance, this partnership highlights Royal's commitment toward further inclusion of First Nations groups in the resource development activities and the economic growth in the province…" Mr. Alex Fallon , CEO of Sparrow Hawk states,  "This partnership and our planned ownership in helium production plants and of the helium resource itself, is not only a form of economic reconciliation, but it also sets the path for a multimillion-dollar investment to develop Saskatchewan's helium sector and export helium to customers around the globe." THE VAL MARIE PROMISE Spanning 32,000 acres atop the Bowdoin Dome, Royal's Val Marie project boasts significant helium potential. Recent drilling successes underscore its viability, positioning it as a key player in the booming helium market. The $25 million partnership between Royal Helium and Sparrow Hawk Developments isn't just about financial figures—it's about forging pathways to progress. With a shared commitment to economic reconciliation and resource development, this collaboration sets a precedent for meaningful, inclusive growth in Saskatchewan's helium sector.

Folketingspolitiker Theresa Scavenius er i dag løsgænger, og hun har en klar kernesag: Klimapolitik. Og det er ikke bare passion og ildsjæleri, der driver denne mærkesag, for Theresa har en masse viden at trække på - hun er nemlig også forsker. Og det er netop klimapolitikken, som hendes videnskabelige virke drejer sig om. Theresa er i dag lektor ved Institut for Bæredygtighed og Planlægning på Aalborg Universitet. Men hvad er det egentlig hun forsker i? Hvordan balancerer hun både en politisk og en videnskabelig karriere? Og hvordan havnede hun som løsgænger i Christianborgs politiske magt-puslespil? Medvirkende: Theresa Scavenius. Værter: Peter Løhde & Andrew Davidson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Du kender helt sikkert Johan Olsen som forsanger i Magtens Korridorer, hertil spiller han teater, arbejder som radiovært, og han har også udgivet flere bøger. Men som om det ikke var nok, så er Johan Olsen også forsker. Nærmere bestemt er han ansat som adjunkt på Biomolecular Science ved afdelingen Structural Biology and NMR Laboratory ved Københavns Universitet. Men hvad er det egentligt hele Danmarks Johan Olsen forsker i, når han ikke underholder på scenen eller formidler sin viden og tanker i radiostudiet og gennem sine bøger? Hvordan skruer han en hverdag sammen, hvor han kan have så mange forskellige hatte på? Og hvad er det fedeste ved at være både musikstjerne og kæmpe biologi-nørd? Medvirkende: Johan Olsen. Værter: Peter Løhde & Andrew Davidson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Morten Sahlertz har spillet for det mest vindende basketballhold i Danmark: Bakken Bears, men i dag forsker han i partikelterapi. Så hvad er fedest; at score hele 1863 point fra bag trepointslinjen, eller at nørde igennem oppe på forskergangen? Lyt med og hør svaret, når vi både dykker ned under overfladen i Mortens arbejde som ph.d.-studerende ved Institut for Klinisk Medicin - DCPT - Dansk Center for Partikelterapi, og i hans tidligere karriere, som en essentiel del af en vaskeægte dansk sports-success. Hvordan føles det at lægge bolden på hylden til fordel for videnskaben? Og hvorfor er det netop Morten alle kollegaerne har rost til skyerne når de taler med pressen? Medvirkende: Morten Sahlertz. Vært: Emma Elisabeth Holtet og Andrew Davidson."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Det er som om, der er ekstra timer i Marie Højlunds døgn. Hun er nemlig både succesfuld forsker, musiker og komponist. Marie er lektor i Sound Studies på Aarhus Universitet og hertil har hun spillet musik i flere konstellationer: fra "Tiger Tunes" og "Marybell Katastrophy" til "Nephew" og soloprojektet "kh Marie". Hertil er hun huskomponist på Aarhus Teater og en af skribenterne bag flere af de meget succesfulde sange til Minisjang-universet på DR. Men hvad er lydforskning egentligt? Har du for eksempel tænkt over, hvor meget lyd og støj har af indflydelse på vores hverdag? Det har Marie tænkt rigtig meget over. Og så er det jo interessant at finde ud af, hvilken synergi opstår der mellem musikkens og videnskabens verden. Medvirkende: Marie Højlund. Vært: Emma Elisabeth Holtet og Andrew Davidson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an era marked by ground-breaking space endeavors, Royal Helium takes flight, steering the helium market to new heights. This exclusive shareholder Q&A unveils Royal Helium's 2024 development plan. Key Highlights: 1. The Helium Space Odyssey: Rocket launches hit a record high in 2022, continuing in 2023, setting the stage for Royal Helium's stellar success. With three-year purchase commitments from a major aerospace giant, Royal Helium stands as a crucial player in the space industry. 2. State-of-the-Art Facility: Operating from its state-of-the-art purification facility in Steveville, Royal Helium processes 15 million cubic feet of raw gas annually, producing 22,000 mcf of 99.999% pure helium. This facility, with a 25-year lifespan, received approval for a $3 million investment from the Government of Canada, solidifying Royal Helium's position as an industry leader. 3. CEO's Vision for 2024: Andrew Davidson, CEO of Royal Helium, affirms, "Our focus in 2024 is on determining sites for additional processing facilities, leveraging our unique position for swift expansion." As the Steveville facility reaches capacity, Royal Helium aims to transition from one facility to multiple, showcasing its commitment to sustainable growth. Insightful Q&A: 1. Operational Excellence: Amid concerns, Royal Helium clarifies its meticulous ramp-up strategy, emphasizing single-well operation before integrating the second well. The company aims for consistent production at the 15 million cf/d capacity, with adjustments ensuring optimal efficiency. 2. Trailblazing Progress: While production statistics trend upward, Royal Helium reveals the phased release of production and operating details. Despite occasional interruptions for adjustments, the company assures investors of its commitment to transparency once steady-state production is achieved. 3. Addressing Concerns: The Q&A addresses industry chatter about helium venting during plant adjustments. Royal Helium reassures investors that this is part of the ramp-up process, with venting ceasing once the plant operates at full capacity. 4. Future Developments: Royal Helium's technical teams are actively collaborating on upcoming projects, with announcements expected as they are finalized. The company's strategic approach, including the procurement of longer lead items, economies of scale, and off-take sales agreements, positions it for sustained success. Conclusion: Royal Helium's 2024 development plan solidifies its standing as a trailblazer in the helium space. Witness the future unfold by watching the exclusive Q&A interview and share in the excitement of discovering a small-cap gem poised for success.

Unlock the key to achieving the desired results in your life by delving into the profound concept of integrity and its far-reaching impact. Join Brett Gilliland and John Blumberg in this engaging podcast episode as John sheds light on essential aspects of his book, "The Return on Integrity: How Honesty and Values Create Success from the Ground Up." Gain insights into the reasons behind silence in the face of workplace misconduct and discover how breaking this silence can bring about positive change, even in uncomfortable situations. Tune in to explore the transformative power of integrity for personal and professional success. https://youtu.be/JZN9kImwAW8 John Blumberg: [00:00:00] The circuit of success podcast, the circuit of success podcast with your host, Brett. Brett Gilliland: Welcome to the circuit of success. I'm your host, Brett Gilliland. And today we have in the office or the studio, as we like to call it is John Blumberg. John, welcome to the show, Brett. Great to be here with you. It's exciting. And, uh, really one, I appreciate you even doing this in, uh, in person. I know you, uh, drove down from Chicago to spend some time with us. Uh, for those of you, uh, my, my good friend over here, you can't see him on the, on the camera, from KPMG, Andrew Davidson, and, uh, so appreciate the introduction, Andrew, and, uh, we're gonna have a, a great show, um, today, John is an author, he's a speaker, he's a husband, he's a father, he's a Christian, he's, he's all sorts of stuff, so it's gonna be fun, so, as we do with everybody, John, why don't you just take our listeners through a little, a journey of your life, if you will, and, and tell us what's helped make you the man you are today. Yeah, I John Blumberg: think it, [00:01:00] and you, I think you name it well, in that it is a journey, and I think at any moment, uh, that you think you've arrived, or that you think, okay, I've got this all figured out, that's where you're back to, uh, ground zero, uh, and I, uh, I, I just watched the evolution. I spent 18 years at Arthur Anderson, uh, actually started as a CPA in audit. And, uh, I always say shifted my focus from numbers to people and, uh, spent the bulk of my time, uh, there actually working on, uh, the human development of our professionals and, and, uh, spent a lot of time eventually helping, uh, direct our recruiting worldwide. And through that process, uh, there was a lot. Um, that I learned about myself is that I helped others learn about themselves. And I think over time, um, I just thought if you could help others be better at what they do. And it really culminated, I was, uh, in a firm wide role and we did these student leadership conferences. And there was a guy Uh, it was a student, uh, that came up to me at the end of the presentation. It was a, [00:02:00] a three day thing. I had a Saturday night, uh, keynote that I did in my role, and it was called Getting a Vision for Your Life. And, um, people would always come up and say, John, I like your stories. Uh, but this guy, Sam, walked up, and he said, um, and he was the last guy in line, and you always pay attention to the last one, right, because they don't want anybody behind them, right? And he said, Mr. Blumberg, uh, what you shared tonight I think will change the direction of my life. And what's ironic about that is I wish I knew Sam's last name because I would go find him because a year later him coming up to me that night changed the direction of my life. Um, walking away, uh, from pretty much everything, a firm, a position, everything that was wonderful was a stumbling block that I had to let go of. And I've learned a lot about letting go, uh, in the years to follow, but it began this journey of, um, Eventually leadership and then eventually, uh, uh, core values. And of course, you can't go out and be speaking on something that you're not continually growing on. So, and

Nu har vi lavet Vildspor i fire år, så nu må det være på tide at indvie lytterne i alle de overvejelser vi har gjort os undervejs. Hvordan laver man oplysende og underholdende radio om natur og mennesker? For at tale om det er vi gået i studiet sammen: Andrew Davidson, Emma Holtet, Peter Løhde og Rasmus Ejrnæs. Vi har hver valgt to små klip fra året der gik, som på forskellig vis belyser det som er svært og det som er godt. Vært: Rasmus Ejrnæs. Medvirkende: Emma Holtet, Peter Løhde, Andrew Davidson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I Ugens Kraniebrud får du de bedste kraniebrudstykker, der er blevet sendt i ugens løb. Sidste weekend var vores værter på BogForum, og i denne episode følger vi Peter Løhde og Andrew Davidson, som har dykket ned i to rigtig nørdede emner: nemlig science fiction og skøre og skæve ord, der er blevet optaget i Den Danske Ordborg. Medvirkende: Kirsten Appel, Henrik Lorentzen, Jonas Jensen, Anders Lund Madsen, Niels Dahlgaard & Anja C. Andersen. Vært: Zelina Ozol.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Højskolelærer og biolog Nikolaj Voldum Ahlburg har skrevet to bøger om naturdannelse, som han har sendt til Vildspors redaktion. Gæstevært Mette Hesselholt Henne Hansen kaster sig over muligheden for at diskutere dannelse og natur, og tager med Andrew Davidson på gåtur gennem Riis Skov med forfatteren. Det bliver til en samtale om tilknytning og særlige steder i naturen, om hvad Nikolaj tilbyder sine højskoleelever, og hvad han ønsker at opnå ved at lade de unge mennesker sanse naturen. Mette har også en masse holdninger til dannelsesbegrebet og bæredygtighedsudfordringerne, og mener frem for alt, at den centrale dannelsesudfordring handler om arter til folket. Nikolaj mener ungdommens natur-mangel-syndrom er den første forhindring, der skal overvindes. Da Mette forsker i naturfaglig dannelse og bæredygtighed, får hun lov at levere en omgang spade for en spade som afslutning på programmet. Vært: Mette Hesselholdt Henne Hansen. Medvirkende: Nikolaj Voldum AhlburgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helium has many important uses in modern society. It is used as a lifting gas in balloons and airships, as a pressurizing and purge gas in various industrial and medical applications, and as a protective gas in welding and other high-temperature industrial processes. It is also used in cryogenics to cool materials to very low temperatures, and in MRI scanners to provide a stable and safe working environment for the machine's powerful magnets.The demand for helium has been increasing in recent years due to its many uses in modern technology and industry. However, helium is a finite resource and is primarily obtained as a byproduct of natural gas extraction. As a result, the supply of helium can be influenced by factors such as the production of natural gas and the efficiency of helium extraction and purification processes.This is where Royal Helium comes into play.The are aiming to become producers. They have the land, wells, financial means, and helium resources to accomplish this. The anticipate construction to be complete soon and producing as early as Q1 2023.Now, the last domino has fallen. Royal has managed just announced a 2nd sales contract for their helium, essentially selling 99.99% of the production from the Steveille facility..before it has even gone into production. Not only that, the second contract is approximately 39% above the value of the first contract. That is 39% more revenue for the same product at the same cost of production.The importance of being able to produce and develop revenue cannot be overstated for a small market company such as Royal.. The company will grow and potentially increase profits, which can be beneficial for shareholders and stakeholders. This is just the first planned step in the production evolution of Royal Helium. There are more wells in place that will be put into production. The ability to recognize future revenue to calculate future endeavours is a position very very few junior production stories even consider dreaming of. Royal Helium is living it and their growth story and potential is just getting started.Sit back and enjoy this SmallCap interview with Andrew Davidson, CEO & Chairman of Royal Helium as he explains how Royal managed to secure a sales contract that covers all their production from the Steveille well before construction has even finished. Have a seat and sit back and enjoy this SmallCap success story from Royal Helium.

Vildspor sendte live fra Naturmødet i sidste uge, men vi har ikke ligget på den lade side og præsenterer hermed vores reportage fra de tre dage i Hirtshals. I time 1 er det politikerne, der står for skud, når Andrew med lidt bæven i stemmen får lov til at stille statsminister Mette Frederiksen et par spørgsmål. Pia Olsen Dyhr og Mai Villadsen reflekterer over deres roller som oppositionspartier i forhold til den danske natur, og endeligt trasker Rasmus lidt væk fra Naturmødets midte sammen med miljøminister Magnus Heunicke for at drøfte regeringens planer og ambitioner for den vilde natur. Time 2 er dedikeret til de unge mennesker, der formidler natur om det så er at lugte til bier, freestyle rap, podcast og debat, eller organisering af kræfterne under banneret De Unge Biodiversistetsambassadører. Vi checker også ind med den ældre generation, der måske er klar til at give faklen videre. Og så har Emma sin debut som haiku-ansvarlig. Værter: Rasmus Ejrnæs, Andrew Davidson, Emma Elisabeth Holtet. Medvirkende: Mette Frederiksen, Pia Olsen Dyhr, Mai Villadsen, Sean Birk Bek Craig, Anders Fedder, Alexander Holm, Anders Lund Madsen, Morten DD Hansen, Sofie Graarup Jensen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The financial industry is pulling back on some of its marketing spend. Is that the right strategy for an uncertain economy? Andrew Davidson, Chief Insights Officer at Mintel Compremedia Omni, joins us with his insights. Andrew is an expert in cross-channel marketing insights, consumer behavior, and global trends.  In this episode: -        A short economic update from David Fieldhouse, Director of Consumer Credit Analytics at Moody's Analytics-        How economic uncertainty is impacting consumer habits-        How financial institutions are adjusting their marketing strategies-        Where are the opportunities for marketing financial products-        Insights on credit card marketing and mortgages-        Strategies the financial industry is using to attract Gen ZResources: CreditForecast.com is a joint venture between Equifax and Moody's Analytics. Get actionable consumer credit, economic and demographic data, forecasts and analysis. Reduce Risk and grow your portfolio with Customer Portfolio Review. Register for Market Pulse webinars to get relevant economic and credit insights to help your business make more confident decisions. Learn more about our Market Pulse podcast, and contact us at marketpulsepodcast@equifax.com

What is a 'clinical trials network' and why is it important? This piece explores one of ANZCA's Annual Scientific Meeting's big talking points with two of the key opinion leaders in the field. Desiree Chappell and Monty Mythen speak with Stefan Dieleman, Cardiac Anaesthetist at Westmead Hospital, Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Sydney and Andrew Davidson, Senior Staff Anaesthetist at the Royal Children's Hospital, head of Anaesthesia Research at the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and Professor in the Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne.

Skarv gør hvad skarv gør bedst: Den æder fisk til den helt store guldmedalje, og det begynder at vise sig i en sådan grad, at fiskebestande rundt omkring i Danmark svinder ind. Men om det er skarvens skyld, det er det helt store spørgsmål. Det har været genstand for en nylig diskussion, der startede med Sebastian Klein i radioprogrammet Genstart, så en nærmest viral video på Facebook fra lystfiskeren Daniel Holm, og nu er det altså på tide, at Vildspor folder emnet ud. Ved Skjern å-deltaet mødes Andrew med Daniel Holm, Niels Åge Skovbo fra Dansk Sportsfiskerforbund og Sebastian Klein for at redde trådene ud. Inden da har Rasmus inviteret seniorforsker Thomas Bregnballe ind i studiet for at få styr på, hvad skarven er for en art. Værter: Rasmus Ejrnæs, Andrew Davidson. Medvirkende: Daniel Holm, Sebastian Klein, Niels Åge Skovbo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The history of computing has been a story of moving up levels of abstraction: from hard-coding algorithms and directly manipulating memory addresses with assembly languages to using more natural language constructs in high-level general purpose languages to abstracting the hardware of the computer in cloud compute. Now serverless functions take that abstraction even further. We've made the algorithms that process data simple and natural; MongoDB wants to do the same for how we persist data. On this sponsored episode of the podcast, we chat with Andrew Davidson, SVP Products at MongoDB, about how they're turning a database into a fully-managed service that developers can use in a more natural way. Along the way, we discuss how the cost bottleneck has moved from the storage media to developers' minds, how greater abstractions can enable developers, and how to get insights from production data faster. Episode notesTry MongoDB Atlas on AWS for free.You can get started with MongoDB Atlas directly from the AWS Marketplace. If you're at a startup, you can take advantage of their special offer for startups. The community edition of their classic database is available to download as well. If you're looking to learn a thing or two before diving in, check out MongoDB University. Our thanks to Great Question badge winner Derek 朕會功夫 for asking How can I reverse an array in JavaScript without using libraries? You know the rarest kung fu of all: asking great questions.

Helium has many important uses in modern society. It is used as a lifting gas in balloons and airships, as a pressurizing and purge gas in various industrial and medical applications, and as a protective gas in welding and other high-temperature industrial processes. It is also used in cryogenics to cool materials to very low temperatures, and in MRI scanners to provide a stable and safe working environment for the machine's powerful magnets. The demand for helium has been increasing in recent years due to its many uses in modern technology and industry. However, helium is a finite resource and is primarily obtained as a byproduct of natural gas extraction. As a result, the supply of helium can be influenced by factors such as the production of natural gas and the efficiency of helium extraction and purification processes. This is where Royal Helium comes into play. The are aiming to become producers and have demonstrated the fundamental business requirements to 2 Canadian Major banks, providing them with the required capital to fund their mission to produce helium. They have the land, wells and helium resources to accomplish this. The anticipate construction to be complete soon and producing as early as Q1 2023. Not only that, they have the sales agreements in place. They have committed a minimum 40% of the Steveville production capacity to their Space Launch partner, as well as a signed agreement with Guardyan Conservation Corp. for the development of a carbon credit strategy for the Steveville Helium Recovery Plant. Guardyan will also be entering Royal into the voluntary and compliant carbon markets with the development of a carbon credit portfolio through the low emission helium production at Steveville. The importance of being able to produce and develop revenue cannot be overstated for a small market company such as Royal.. The company will grow and potentially increase profits, which can be beneficial for shareholders and stakeholders. Additionally, this financing demonstrates to investors and others that the company is financially stable and has a plan for the future. The fact that the credit facility is being provided by a senior Canadian lender suggests that the lender has confidence in the company's ability to repay the loan and generate revenue from its helium operations. This may also help to increase confidence in the company among other potential investors and partners. Sit back and enjoy this SmallCap discovery as Andrew Davidson, CEO & Chairman of Royal Helium discusses one of the most important financial moments in Royal's early history as he discusses the impact the financing has on Royal Helium's production goals for 2023.

Helium has many important uses in modern society. It is used as a lifting gas in balloons and airships, as a pressurizing and purge gas in various industrial and medical applications, and as a protective gas in welding and other high-temperature industrial processes. It is also used in cryogenics to cool materials to very low temperatures, and in MRI scanners to provide a stable and safe working environment for the machine's powerful magnets. The demand for helium has been increasing in recent years due to its many uses in modern technology and industry. However, helium is a finite resource and is primarily obtained as a byproduct of natural gas extraction. As a result, the supply of helium can be influenced by factors such as the production of natural gas and the efficiency of helium extraction and purification processes. This is where Royal Helium comes into play. The are aiming to become producers, have the land, wells and helium resources to accomplish this. Oh, and they are already constructing the required production facilities. The last piece of the puzzle is financing. Obtaining financing can be beneficial for a company because it can provide the necessary funds to carry out operations, expand the business, or pursue new opportunities. This can help the company grow and potentially increase profits, which can be beneficial for shareholders and stakeholders. Additionally, obtaining financing can also demonstrate to investors and others that the company is financially stable and has a plan for the future. Royal Helium has accomplished all of these with the $17.5 million credit facility from a senior Canadian lender that will enables Royal Helium to fund the costs of developing its helium exploration and production operations in Canada, allowing the company to achieve producing status. Additionally, the fact that the credit facility is being provided by a senior Canadian lender suggests that the lender has confidence in the company's ability to repay the loan and generate revenue from its helium operations. This may also help to increase confidence in the company among other potential investors and partners. Sit back and enjoy this SmallCap discovery as Andrew Davidson, CEO & Chairman of Royal Helium discusses this momentous day for Royal helium and shareholders alike as he discusses the impact the financing has on Royal Helium's production goals for 2023.

The Six Five On the Road at AWS reInvent 2022. Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman sit down with Andrew Davidson, SVP, Product Management, MongoDB. Their discussion covers: Evolution of the MongoDB & AWS partnership How customers are utilizing MongoDB Atlas on AWS to build cutting-edge applications Data-driven approach to the cloud Cloud strategy in a hybrid world

Andrew Davidson (SVP Products, @MongoDB) talks about MongoDB's evolution from a software company to a cloud services company (MongoDB Atlas), how developers traditionally interacted with databases, and the need for Developer Data Platforms going forward.SHOW: 671CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotwCHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS"SHOW SPONSORS:Datadog Security Solution: Modern Monitoring and SecurityStart investigating security threats before it affects your customers with a free 14 day Datadog trial. Listeners of The Cloudcast will also receive a free Datadog T-shirt.CDN77 - CDN Focused on VOD and SecurityCDN77 - ask for a free trial with no duration or traffic limits.CloudZero - Cloud Cost Intelligence for Engineering TeamsSHOW NOTES:Press Release: MongoDB Unveils Vision for a Developer Data Platform at MongoDB World 2022Forbes: MongoDB Extends Developer Data Platform For Modern ApplicationsTechCrunch: MongoDB puts a spotlight on its developer data platformTopic 1 - Welcome to the show. Let's talk about your background, and what you focus on at MongoDB.Topic 2 - Data is a weird beast. It's cheap to create, it's expensive to move, and it's complicated to use because there's so many ways to interact with it depending on the use-case. So for someone that thinks about data a lot, how do you frame up the challenges of how applications interact with data?   Topic 3 - People tend to think about MongoDB as a database company, and then a Cloud database company. What did the company learn as it moved to the cloud, as a lot of barriers for developers got knocked down in that transition? Topic 4 - As a developer today, do I still need to think about the relationship between the underlying data and the database access model needed to make that useful to an application, or are any of those lines blurring or going away?Topic 5 - Databases have traditionally followed the CAP theorem, and different choices have different strengths and tradeoffs. As you start to think about this concept of developer data platform, how do you try and reframe those tradeoffs? Do any of them go away?   Topic 6 - What are some examples of how companies and their developers are able to think differently about how their new applications can be built with this new platform approach to data?FEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netTwitter: @thecloudcastnet

Royal Helium Is Going To Space! Helium is a high tech gas, with many uses in multiple high tech applications: MRI Magnets, Fibre Optic Cables for High Speed Internet, Airbags, Hard Drives, Chips in our Electronics and Cleaning Rocket Fuel Tanks. Demand from these and many more are causing supply issues making it a high-priced commodity with forcing upward pressure on prices. The list is varied and demand is inelastic. They don't function without Helium and the world is in short supply. This is where Royal Helium comes into play. They are one of the largest land holders searching for Helium and & recently made one of the biggest discoveries in Saskatchewan history. Now they are aiming to produce what they have found and have set their sights on 2023, not with a plan, but with an actual contract with one of the 3 major 3 North American space launch outfits. Royal cannot comment on which one, but it's looking as though its either Blueorigin, SpaceX or NASA. WOW. What a moment for SmallCaps. This is just the beginning for Royal Not only that, the processing facilities required to separate Helium are almost complete, putting Royal Helium on track to be producing by 2023, and that means shareholders can also look forward to revenue, potentially lots of it. • Increasing near-term production assets & expected early cash flow: • Two ready-to-produce helium wells to bring on production along with Royal's Climax wells • Accelerated early production profile - 5 wells/2 processing facilities vs 3 wells/1 facility Commercial production has never been closer and the economics are compelling once in production. Check out these pre-acquisition cost and payback estimates: • Each well has low costs CapEx & costs $1.5mm per and low Operating Expenses • Quick Payback ~6 months generating 3 to 5 million per annum estimated • Shallow Well Decline over 11 years – not a rapid loss of gas Lastly, Royal Helium is Eight Capital Top Pick of 2022 “ We see Helium as a key play for 2022”… should be a catalyst rich year for RHC, including plans for first production……Which we see as a catalyst for a major re-rerating event.” Sit back and enjoy this SmallCap discovery as Andrew Davidson, CEO & Chairman of Royal Helium discusses this momentous day for Royal helium and shareholders alike. Royal has fast tracked their production plans and simultaneously made them one of the biggest players in the history of Saskatchewan helium exploration. And now everyone is equally interested in who their partner is.

It's another BONUS EPISODE! Dr. Andrew Davidson of Cambridge University joins us again to talk more about Christianity, finitude, and the knowledge of God. Dr. Davison delivered this lecture to students of our Mentorship Program. Are you interested in applying to the 2022-2023 Mentorship Program? Learn more and apply here: http://iamgoi.ng/cfcmentorship

Andrew og Rasmus er nået til København, men egentlig så er Rasmus faktisk meget lidt en del af denne udsendelse; han har nemlig travlt med at tage del i årets biodiversitetssymposium, som du nok skal høre mere om i næste uge. I stedet så har Andrew sat antropolog Cecilie Rubow i stævne, der har skrevet bogen Indendørsmenneskets natur. Og hvis der er noget, der har ræsonneret for Andrew, der er blevet slæbt på utallige reportageture i årenes løb i Vildspors navn, så er det at være et indendørsmenneske. Vært: Andrew Davidson. Medvirkende: Cecilie Rubow, Rasmus EjrnæsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a summer BONUS EPISODE! Dr. Andrew Davidson of Cambridge University joins us to deliver a lecture titled, “A Religion of Little Things: Christianity and Finitude." Dr. Davison delivered this lecture to students of our Mentorship Program. Are you interested in applying to the 2022-2023 Mentorship Program? Learn more and apply here: http://iamgoi.ng/cfcmentorship We're also hard at work on season 3 of the podcast. We want your feedback! Fill out a brief survey, and you could win a stack of books: http://iamgoi.ng/cfcgiveaway22

Andrew is a director and composer who has been involved in a variety of projects across the artistic industry. From plays, musicals, cabaret, opera, and ballet he is a man who loves the arts! I've had the pleasure of being taught by Andrew at GSA, looking at the play Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire, how to breakdown the text, learn lines mechanically, but not perform mechanically. Perform with one thought to the next, engaging and listening to your scene partner, and live in the moment without wondering what your next line is. Andrew discusses the work of Samford Meisner, his links to Stanislavsky, Stella Adler, and Lee Strasberg, and how actors achieve their best work through listening to each other. As well as, how he approaches projects through a director's lens, his love for music, and how he likes to see the world of a play come together. Oliver Gower SPOTLIGHT PIN: 9097-9058-5261 Instagram: goweroliver Twitter: @GowerCritic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oliver-gower/message

Helium is a high tech gas, with many uses in multiple high tech applications: MRI Magnets, Fibre Optic Cables for High Speed Internet, Airbags, Hard Drives, Chips in our Electronics and Cleaning Rocket Fuel Tanks. Demand from these and many more are causing supply issues making it a high-priced commodity with forcing upward pressure on prices. The list is varied and demand is inelastic. They don't function without Helium and the world is in short supply. This is where Royal Helium comes into play. They are one of the largest land holders searching for Helium with over 1 million acres of prospective helium land & recently made one of the biggest discoveries in Saskatchewan history. Now they may have outdone themselves having just made one of the most significant acquisitions in Saskatchewan exploration history. They are acquiring Imperial Helium at time when price for the highly valued gas is increasing while simultaneously creating a bigger and stronger helium exploration development company. ..and not only that.....Royal also advanced its timeline to commence helium production in a big way: Increasing near-term production assets & expected early cash flow: Two ready-to-produce helium wells to bring on production along with Royal's Climax wells Accelerated early production profile - 5 wells/2 processing facilities vs 3 wells/1 facility Commercial production has never been closer and the economics are compelling once in production. Check out these pre-acquisition cost and payback estimates: Each well has low costs CapEx & costs $1.5mm per and low Operating Expenses Quick Payback ~6 months generating 3 to 5 million per annum estimated Shallow Well Decline over 11 years – not a rapid loss of gas Lastly, Royal Helium is Eight Capital Top Pick of 2022 “ We see Helium as a key play for 2022”… should be a catalyst rich year for RHC, including plans for first production……Which we see as a catalyst for a major re-rerating event.” Sit back and enjoy this SmallCap discovery as Andrew Davidson, CEO & Chairman of Royal Helium ( RHC:TSXV ) explains how Royal has fast tracked their production plans and simultaneously made them one of the biggest players in the history of Saskatchewan helium exploration.

Påsken står i musikkens tegn på Kraniebrud. I fem udsendelser dykker vikar, Andrew Davidson, ned i fem skelsættende plader, der på en eller anden måde, har haft betydning på musikhistorien - ja, måske endda samtidshistorien. Taylor Swift har allerede erobret countrypop-hitlisterne, men i 2012 udgiver hun Red og kommer lige pludselig på alles læber. Hun er spydig, humoristik og kontant i sin lyrik om forliste kærlighed, men også sårbar og ikke bange for at udlevere sig selv. Flere år senere genindspiller hun pladen igen, fordi hun ikke ejer rettighederne til sine egne sange, og det finder hun sig bestemt ikke i. Medvirkende: Morten Michelsen, professor ved Musikvidenskab på Aarhus Universitet og Søren Hein, historiker og foredragsholder. Vært: Andrew Davidson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Påsken står i musikkens tegn på Kraniebrud. I fem udsendelser dykker vikar, Andrew Davidson, ned i fem skelsættende plader, der på en eller anden måde, har haft betydning på musikhistorien - ja, måske endda samtidshistorien. Og hvad rager det egentlig os!? Ja, sådan kan det være at ungdommen i start 90'erne tænkte, og da Nirvana for alvor brød igennem i 1991 med deres anden plade, Nevermind, så så de straks en ukronet konge i forperson, Kurt Cobain. Pladen svælger i lyrik om ligegyldighed, sygdomme og lede til samfundet, mens det instrumentale blev omtalt som en helt ny genre på daværende tidspunkt: grunge. Dykker man for alvor ned i pladens DNA viser det sig, at der er brugt lang tid på at få den til at lyde helt rigtigt. Steen Kaargaard Nielsen, lektor ved Musikvidenskab på Aarhus Universitet og Søren Hein, historiker og foredragsholder. Vært: Andrew Davidson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Påsken står i musikkens tegn på Kraniebrud. I fem udsendelser dykker vikar, Andrew Davidson, ned i fem skelsættende plader, der på en eller anden måde, har haft betydning på musikhistorien - ja, måske endda samtidshistorien. Det kristne og konservative USA er højt på strå i midt 80'erne, men lige pludselig befinder der sig en provokerende skikkelse på musikscenerne og i fjernsynet: Madonna. Med pladen Like a Virgin fra 1984 bryder hun for alvor igennem, og hun er ikke bange for at provokere med tøjstil og fremførelse. Men dykker vi ned i pladen, finder vi et alsidigt pop-univers med lyrik, der ikke kun handler om mænd og penge, men også store følelser og sårbarhed. Medvirkende: Morten Michelsen, professor ved Musikvidenskab på Aarhus Universitet og Søren Hein, historiker og foredragsholder. Vært: Andrew Davidson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Påsken står i musikkens tegn på Kraniebrud. I fem udsendelser dykker vikar, Andrew Davidson, ned i fem skelsættende plader, der på en eller anden måde, har haft betydning på musikhistorien - ja, måske endda samtidshistorien. I 1972 lander et rumvæsen i London - eller det vil sige, David Bowie udgiver sin femte plade, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Pladen handler delvist om den biseksuelle rockstjerne, der sørme også er et rumvæsen, men måske er det ikke langt fra, hvordan David Bowie ser sig selv, eller ønsker at være. I programmet ser vi nærmere på Bowies udforskning af genrer, sci-fi lyrik og ikke mindst albummets eftermæle. Medvirkende: Morten Michelsen, professor ved Musikvidenskab på Aarhus Universitet og Søren Hein, historiker og foredragsholder. Vært: Andrew Davidson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Påsken står i musikkens tegn på Kraniebrud. I fem udsendelser dykker vikar, Andrew Davidson, ned i fem skelsættende plader, der på en eller anden måde, har haft betydning på musikhistorien - ja, måske endda samtidshistorien. I første udsendelse skal vi selvfølgelig til England, hvor de fire gutter fra Liverpool, the Beatles, helt har opgivet at turnere og fokuserer nu i stedet udelukkende på at være et studieband. I 1967 kommer så det første produkt af den beslutning: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. En plade, der ikke er bange for at eksperimentere med lyde, og som på fineste vis også illustrerer de fire forskellige personer, der udgjorde the Beatles. Medvirkende: Steen Kaargaard Nielsen, lektor ved Musikvidenskab på Aarhus Universitet og Søren Hein, historiker og foredragsholder. Vært: Andrew Davidson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, host Andrew Davidson is joined by category and consumer trend experts to discuss the metaverse—the concept of a virtual, 3-D, interactive world that has so many of us intrigued. They filter through the hype, break down what it means for consumers, and discuss how brands should think about the metaverse in the medium and long term, including recommendations for how to incorporate the trend into brand innovation and marketing strategy. From its origin and barriers to entry to the value it offers consumers and brands to watch, let's talk about the metaverse. Listen now! For more industry-specific explorations of the metaverse, visit the Mintel Blog (mintel.com/blog) and head to the Mintel Store (store.mintel.com/industries/technology-telecoms) to buy a report. Find out how shifts in consumer behaviour will impact markets and brands now, in the next few years and into the future by downloading the Mintel 2022 Global Consumer Trends (mintel.com/global-consumer-trends) for free. Host: Andrew Davidson, SVP/Chief Insights Officer, Mintel Comperemedia. Guests: Joey Khong, Analyst, Mintel Trends, Southeast Asia. Thomas Slide, Director, Mintel Reports UK. Fiona O'Donnell, Senior Director, Mintel Reports US.

Helium is a high tech gas, with many uses in multiple high tech applications: MRI Magnets, Fibre Optic Cables for High Speed Internet, Airbags, Hard Drives, Chips in our Electronics, Cleaning Rocket Fuel Tanks. Demand from these and many more are causing supply issues making it a high-priced commodity with forcing upward pressure on prices. The list is varied and demand is inelastic. They don't function without Helium and world is in short supply. This is where Royal Helium comes into play as they are one of the largest land holders searching for Helium with over 1 million acres of prospective Helium Land & have recently made one of the Biggest Helium discoveries in Saskatchewan history. Currently estimates are between 2.5 to 6 billion cubic feet of gas and they are not close to understanding the true scope of the project's size. What they do know is that they believe they can produce from it and are taking the necessary to target commercial production. Plans for First Production in are 2022 and the economics are compelling: Each well has low costs CapEx costs $1.5mm per and low Operating Expenses Quick Payback ~6 months generating 3 to 5 million per annum estimated Shallow Well Decline over 11 years – not a rapid loss of gas Lastly, Royal Helium is Eight Capital Top Pick of 2022 “ We see Helium as a key play for 2022”… should be a catalyst rich year for RHC, including plans for first production……Which we see as a catalyst for a major re-rerating event.” Sit back and enjoy this SmallCap discovery as Andrew Davidson, CEO & Chairman of Royal Helium ( RHC: TSXV ) explains how Royal is putting Saskatchewan on the map with their find and the steps they are taking to reach production, and eventually reward shareholders with revenue for many years to come.

Welcome to the final episode in a series we're calling The Road to Atlas.  In this series, my co-hosts, Jesse Hall, and Nic Raboy will talk with some of the people responsible for building, and launching the platform that helped to transform MongoDB as a company. beginning with Episode 1, the On ramp to Atlas we chatted with Sahir Azam, Chief Product Officer, and Andrew Davidson, VP of Product about the strategic shift from a software company to a software as a service business. In episode 2, Zero to Database as a Service, we chatted with Cailin Nelson, Executive Vice President of Cloud, and Cory Mintz, Vice President of Engineering - about Atlas as a product and how it was built and launched. In episode 3, entitled Going Mobile, we talked with Alexander Stigsen, Founder of the Realm Mobile Database which has become a part of the Atlas Platform.  And finally, In this, episode 4, we'll wrap the series up with a panel discussion and review some of our valued customer comments about the platform with Cailin Nelson, Executive Vice President of Cloud and Sahir Azam, Chief Product Officer. Many thanks to Jim McClarty, Software Architect at Keller Williams Realty, Inc. and Gaspard Petit, Software Architect at Square Enix for their feedback and comments about MongoDB and the MongoDB Atlas platform.

Welcome to the third episode in a series we're calling The Road to Atlas.  In this series, my co-hosts, Jesse Hall, and Nic Raboy will talk with some of the people responsible for building, and launching the platform that helped to transform MongoDB as a company. beginning with Episode 1, the On ramp to Atlas we chatted with Sahir Azam, Chief Product Officer, and Andrew Davidson, VP of Product about the strategic shift from a software company to a software as a service business. In episode 2, Zero to Database as a Service, we chatted with Cailin Nelson, Executive Vice President of Cloud, and Cory Mintz, Vice President of Engineering - about Atlas as a product and how it was built and launched. In this, episode 3, we'll Go Mobile, talking with Alexander Stigsen, Founder of the Realm Mobile Database which has become a part of the Atlas Platform.  And finally, In episode 4, we'll wrap the series up with a panel discussion and review some of our valued customer comments about the platform. 

Welcome to the second episode in a series we're calling The Road to Atlas.  In this series, my co-hosts, Jesse Hall, and Nic Raboy will talk with some of the people responsible for building, and launching the platform that helped to transform MongoDB as a company. beginning with Episode 1, the On ramp to Atlas we chatted with Sahir Azam, Chief Product Officer, and Andrew Davidson, VP of Product about the strategic shift from a software company to a software as a service business. In this, episode 2, Zero to Database as a Service, we'll chat with Cailin Nelson, Executive Vice President of Cloud, and Cory Mintz, Vice President of Engineering - about Atlas as a product and how it was built and launched. Coming up In episode 3, we'll Go Mobile, talking with Alexander Stigsen, Founder of the Realm Mobile Database which has become a part of the Atlas Platform.  And finally, In episode 4, we'll wrap the series up with a panel discussion and review some of our valued customer comments about the platform. 

Today we're thrilled to celebrate the five-year anniversary of Atlas, MongoDB's multi-cloud database platform. When we launched Atlas  in 2016, we couldn't have foreseen the impact it would have on both our customers and MongoDB as a company.  In this, the first episode in a 4-part series, we'll talk with Sahir Azam, Chief Product Officer, and Andrew Davidson about the strategic shift from a software company to a software as a service business.

00:22 - Episode begins03:17 - Webflow is featured in the new Google UX Design Certificate03:42 - Webflow also released an awesome blog post about Women designers in history04:22 - Parabola announced a native Airtable integration05:08 - Parabola also dropped some new pricing12:50 - Glide updated their Data Editor to use Glide Grid - and it's open source13:20 - Softr has new pricing, custom domains on the free plan, SEO improvements, and more14:43 - Integromat has launched a new autosave feature and trolled Matt17:52 - Andrew Davidson and Luhhu tackle all the new apps in Zapier for March18:15 - Bildr HQ is having another Bildr Hour on Friday to showcase the Cocina app by Richard Lo19:43 - GRID - Your spreadsheet's new best friend21:16 - Cotter helps you build a no-code passwordless authentication24:22 - Weweb also launched as “The new standard in website creation”30:02 - We Love No Code launched on Product Hunt37:22 - Aron Korenblit is wanting to help content creators improve their process38:23 - Cardboarrd is a tore for Carrd templates

Dr Geoff Verral, Alex Ward, Dermott Brereton, Brodie Smith, Jason Gillespie, Warren Tredrea, Connor Rozee, Darren Chandler, Andrew Davidson and Caroline Wilson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silvia Del Bianco joins Anthony and Lauren to discuss the IJD. Andrew Davidson gives us the history of Hellerau. Anthony and Lauren struggle to write research papers and explain the connection of the IJD and Certification. Additional music in this episode by Silvia Del Bianco.

Multi-cloud clusters - a feature available in MongoDB Atlas, a global cloud database service - takes the concept a step further by enabling a single application to use multiple clouds. With multi-cloud clusters, data is distributed across different public clouds (Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure), enabling deployment of a single database across multiple providers simultaneously.  In this episode, Nic and I sit down with Andrew Davidson, VP of Cloud Product at MongoDB to discuss this latest innovation to MongoDB Atlas. Sign up for a free Atlas account and take a look at this feature in action. 

Welcome to Episode 3 of LIFTING THE LYD! Today I'm speaking with Liam Milburn and Andrew Davidson from Sports World Media. SWM is a no.1 empire covering lifestyle management, marketing, and editorial for professional athletes and their partners. With key clients and cover stars including the likes of Leo Messi, Floyd Mayweather and Lewis Hamilton, it's hard to believe they built the business from scratch, sleeping in the office 5 nights a week and grafting through the night. We talk about their inspiring journey to success, fulfilling boyhood dreams of meeting the top footballers in the world, global travel, and how hard work really does pay off. Follow Sports World Media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sportsworldmagazine/ Connect with LIFTING THE LYD: IG: https://www.instagram.com/liftingthelyd_podcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/LiftingTheLyd Co-producer - Darren Allan

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Deputy Director Christine Jones. They're librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Christine chooses The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson. This podcast contains spoilers, so please read the book before listening. Get a head start and join us for next month's book, The Memoirs of Cleopatra by Margaret George.

Andrew Davidson is a Senior Physiotherapist in the Homerton Physiotherapy Outpatient Department. Specialising in chronic and complex musculoskeletal pain, with a particular interest in the management of persistent tendinopathies. He works in clinical research writing up publications and presenting data at conferences alongside lecturing in the NHS and private sectors. Andrew is co-director of Qualifiedphysio, […] The post Episode 3 – Navigating the when and why of shockwave therapy in clinical practice with Senior NHS Physiotherapist Andrew Davidson. appeared first on The Abbeyfields Clinic.