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What does it take to turn a bold idea into a successful business? How do you navigate the twists and turns of reinvention? Join Merry Elkins, alongside Cathy Worthington, as we dive into the inspiring journey of Suzy Prudden, the powerhouse behind Itty Bitty Publishing Company. From her early days as a fitness pioneer in NYC to becoming a publishing mogul, Suzy shares her fearless approach to entrepreneurship. Discover how she collaborated with self-help icon Louise Hay and made a splash on Oprah's stage. Learn the secrets behind Itty Bitty's success and the art of turning big ideas into bite-sized wisdom. Suzy's story is a masterclass in perseverance, adaptability, and seizing opportunities. Tune in to be inspired to embrace your own potential and craft a vibrant third act. Don't miss this episode packed with wisdom and motivation!Connect with SuzyWebsite: https://www.ittybittypublishing.com/Thank you for listening. Please check out @lateboomers on Instagram and our website lateboomers.us. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to watch it or listen to more of our episodes, you will find Late Boomers on your favorite podcast platform and on our new YouTube Late Boomers Podcast Channel. We hope we have inspired you and we look forward to your becoming a member of our Late Boomers family of subscribers.
Tom Healy is the world's youngest self-made billionaire — a Carnegie Mellon dropout who raised $700M, took his company public at 28, and even dethroned Kylie Jenner. From building startups in his dorm room to ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange, his story is a masterclass in vision, risk-taking, and resilience. In this episode, Tom shares the wild swings of watching his net worth rise and fall by $200M in a single day, the bold pivot that saved his company when the EV market collapsed, and the billion-dollar lessons that shaped his empire before 30.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
What happens when you carry months of depression into the wilderness? Host Art Blanchford shares his raw, transformative journey through Maine's 100 Mile Wilderness with his cousin and therapist-in-training Jim Hunt. Within three days, Art's depression lifted. His body reset. And without forcing it, profound clarity emerged. They explore the fear of feeling sadness, why stuck emotions create depression, and how disconnecting from modern life reconnected Art with what truly matters. "Sadness is not a problem," Art reflects. "Stuck sadness is a problem." Can you grab clarity by reaching into muddy water? Or must you let it settle? This vulnerable conversation offers hope for anyone navigating transition, grief, or the search for purpose.Jim Hunt, BSEE, MSW-student, is a Carnegie Mellon electrical engineering graduate transitioning from a 25-year technology career to become a therapist. After spending two years on a self-driven healing quest exploring relationships, trauma, and mental health, Jim is now completing his master's in social work at the University of Kentucky. As Art Blanchford's cousin and best friend, Jim brings both deep personal connection and emerging therapeutic expertise to understanding life transitions. His goal is to provide counseling and therapy services in his communityAbout The Show: The Life in Transition, hosted by Art Blanchford focuses on making the most of the changes we're given every week. Art has been through hundreds of transitions in his life. Many have been difficult, but all have led to a depth and richness he could never have imagined. On the podcast Art explores how to create more love and joy in life, no matter what transitions we go through. Art is married to his lifelong partner, a proud father of three and a long-time adventurer and global business executive. He is the founder and leader of the Midlife Transition Mastery Community. Learn more about the MLTM Community here: www.lifeintransition.online.In This Episode: (00:00) Turning the Tables With Jim Hunt(11:10) Finding Peace With Mortality on the Trail(25:40) MidLife Transition Mastery Ad(38:06) Integration: Weaving Between Two States(42:53) Learning to Stop Forcing Clarity(55:12) Transition Mastery Coaching Ad(58:14) Parts Therapy: Behaviors That Sabotage Connection(01:08:11) Final Reflections and GratitudeLike, subscribe, and send us your comments and feedback.Resources:Jim Hunt LinkedInEmail Art BlanchfordLife in Transition WebsiteLife in Transition on IGLife in Transition on FBJoin Our Community: https://www.lifeintransition.online/My new book PURPOSEFUL LIVING is out now. Order it now: https://www.amazon.com/PURPOSEFUL-LIVING-Wisdom-Coming-Complex/dp/1963913922Explore our website https://lifeintransitionpodcast.com/ for more in-depth information and resources, and to download the 8-step guide to mastering mid-life transitions.The views and opinions expressed on the Life In Transition podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Life In Transition Podcast, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2025.
Transformative Leadership Conversations with Winnie da Silva
‘'What's inspiring is seeing MBA students shift from seeing leaders on a pedestal to realizing leadership is about collaboration and bringing people along.” - Gerard BeenenDo the next generation of business leaders think about leadership in a totally different way? What if it wasn't about authority, charisma, or titles - but about building trust, creating clarity, and inspiring people to move together toward something bigger? In this special bonus episode, I sit down with Gerard Beenen, professor of management and leadership consultant, to explore how MBA students are rethinking leadership in real time. Together, we connect their reflections to two powerful frameworks - transformational leadership and self-determination theory - and talk about what those ideas mean for anyone leading today.This isn't just theory from the classroom. You'll hear directly from Gerard's MBA students at Carnegie Mellon as they share how their definitions of effective leadership have shifted during their studies. Their voices are honest, insightful, and sometimes surprising - and they might challenge some of the assumptions you've been carrying about what leadership really is.In this episode, you'll hear:The surprising moment in history when leadership research almost disappeared and how it came back stronger than everWhy the old “great person” theory of leadership still lingers in how we think about leaders todayThe full range of leadership styles, from laissez-faire to transactional to transformational, and why transformational leadership continues to inspire changeThe four “I's” of transformational leadership and how they show up in everyday leadership momentsReal stories from MBA students as they move from task-orientation and authority toward collaboration, trust, and long-term purposeHow transformational leadership connects directly to self-determination theory - one of the most influential ideas in motivation researchThe three core psychological needs we all share (autonomy, competence, and relatedness) and how they shape motivation at workWhy it's not just about motivating your direct reports - you can apply these theories in 360 degrees with your peers, your leaders, and across your whole organizationPractical ways to create conditions where people feel empowered, inspired, and aligned without putting yourself on the hook to “motivate everyone” all the timeResourcesGerard Beenen on Cal State Fullerton | LinkedIn | Academia.eduWinnie da Silva on LinkedIn | On the Web | Substack | YouTube | Email - winnie@winnifred.org
We've all heard the career advice: “Find a mentor.” But here's the twist.Mentorship alone won't always get you the big opportunities. That's where sponsorship comes in.In this episode, we sit down with Rosalind Chow, Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon, to unpack what really makes sponsorship such a career game-changer.Rosalind walks us through:
A recent report put out by the tech giant claims its AI model consumes very little electricity and water for a single query. Emma Strubell, an assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon's Language Technologies Institute, says that might not tell the whole story. This episode was produced by Jesús Alvarado.
A recent report put out by the tech giant claims its AI model consumes very little electricity and water for a single query. Emma Strubell, an assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon's Language Technologies Institute, says that might not tell the whole story. This episode was produced by Jesús Alvarado.
Os voy a leer un manifiesto de Jhon P. Ryan publicado en foroconspiracion punto com titulado REVOLUCIÓN O CONFORT? EL DILEMA OCCIDENTAL El régimen teme a una revolución y genera los anticuerpos. Que revolución va a hacer gente que lo único que sabe es sacar su perrito de paseo? Occidente desactivó toda potencia revolucionaria al formar sujetes dóciles, aislados y adictos al confort. Y una revolución se hace si hay gente capaz de hacerla. Pero que revolución va a hacer una sociedad que no sabe construir nada sin pedir permiso, que no soporta el mínimo riesgo, que se desmorona cuando se le cae el WIFI? La revolución requiere carácter; y el carácter no se forja entre micros dosis de serotonina y delivery express. Occidente no cría. rebeldes, cría mascotas humanas, sujetos pulidos, diplomados, amigables y perfectamente domesticados por la lógica de la comodidad. Su mayor acto de subversión es indignarse en twitter mientras le toman foto a su taza de avena. Nos dicen que somos mas libres que nunca, pero cada decisión está guiada per un algoritmo; cada sueño regulado por el mercado; cada deseo formateado por plataformas. Nos enseñaron a creer que elegir entre marcas es ejercer la libertad; que ir a votar sin opciones reales es democracia, que quejarse sin consecuencias es revolución. Pero no, le que tenemos es un zoológico moral de individuos entrenados para obedecer con elegancia. Y eso no construye ninguna transformación real. La revolución industrial no nos emancipó, nos disciplinó; convirtió el cuerpo humano en extensión de la máquina; la técnica en mandamiento; el progreso es un mandato. Cada nuevo avance tecnológico fue una cadena pulida; cada automatización una amputación simbólica. Al principio era opcional, luego condición de existencia. La máquina no se ofrecía, se imponía. Y con ella un nuevo tipo de humanidad funcional, especializada, incapaz de decidir su destino. Hey, el sujete occidental está atrapado en el espejismo del confort, cree que es libre porque puede elegir entre tres modelos de IPhone; pero no puede salir de su dependencia emocional, su deuda bancaria e su adicción a la validación externa. Vive anestesiado, vive cómodo, vive obedeciendo. La tecnología no amplió nuestra autonomía, la estrechó. La informatización masiva, la inteligencia artificial, las redes y los protocolos de control digital no sen herramientas neutrales, son extensiones de un régimen que ya no necesita represión; basta con que nos sintamos cómodos en las jaulas. Por eso reprime a los viejos, porque son de otra generación, con otra formación. El régimen ya no mata ideas, las vuelve productos; ya no necesita censurar libros, sine hacerles irrelevantes. Ya no necesita policías en la calle, solo adicción en el bolsillo. Y mientras tanto, las generaciones que alguna vez soñaron con destruir al amo ahora gestionan su imagen; administra diversidad como si fuera marketing. Se reemplazó la lucha por derechos materiales, por debates simbólicos que no toca la estructura técnica que garantiza nuestra sumisión. Dónde están los cuadros, donde la organización; donde les sujetos capaces de arriesgar su pellejo por algo mas grande que ellos mismos? Ne hay, porque todo ha sido formateado para que no los haya; para que la revolución sea una nostalgia, un chiste, una pose. Porque si; el régimen necesita que todo se critique, excepto su núcleo, excepto su arquitectura industrial; excepto la lógica que convierte al humano en recurso y al planeta en inventario. Por ese cualquier mejora que no cuestione la raíz técnica del régimen es solo una renovación cosmética. Porque una sociedad diseñada para la estabilidad funcional, la libertad es una anomalía. Y cuando todo se vuelve estable, todo se vuelve estéril. Y sin dolor, sin riesgo, sin hambre, sin deseo no hay revolución posible. Una revolución no nace en una asamblea, nace en el cuerpo, en la disidencia vivida, en la incomodidad existencial. Pero esta sociedad anestesiada no siente, no sangra, no arriesga. Y si no hay cuerpos dispuestos a romperse no hay régimen que se rompa. Porque ningún orden teme a quienes ya aprendieron a obedecer con elegancia. I ningún cambio nace de quien cree que protestar es firmar peticiones on line entre paseos de perros y fotos de almuerzos. La verdadera revolución será volver a tener hambre de verdad; no de pan, de sentido, de destine, de future. Ese hambre no cabe en una vida programada para no molestar jamás. LA GRAN EXPROPIACIÓN DIGITAL: CÓMO TE ESTÁN VENDIENDO LA ESCLAVITUD DE LA TOKENIZACIÓN La tokenización es el nuevo juguete de la élite: tomar todo le existente (acciones, bonos, casas, terrenos, incluso obras de arte) y convertirlo en gemelos digitales en la blockchain. Cada token será como una escritura de propiedad, pero a diferencia de hoy, podrá descomponerse en millones de micro acciones que se venderán al mejor postor. El mantra oficial es eficiencia, velocidad y transparencia; la realidad es la construcción de un gigantesco registre digital global de tierras donde cada active, y cada persona, será catalogado y controlado. Los bancos más poderosos ya están preparando el terreno, mientras que los gobiernos, con leyes y regulaciones modernas, aceleran los esfuerzos para legitimar las monedas estables y los sistemas de page blockchain. Estas monedas estables son simplemente una CBDC disfrazada: programables, rastreables y revocables a voluntad. El plan es simple: dejar que el viejo sistema financiero se derrumbe bajo el peso de los derivados y la deuda insostenible, y luego ofrecer un rescate a les ciudadanos desesperados. A cambio de su libertad, recibirán unas migajas en forma de tokens digitales almacenados en una billetera vinculada a una identidad digital obligatoria. Una vez firmado el nuevo pacto, el sistema monitoreará cada transacción, cada propiedad, incluso les dates biológicos recopilados mediante dispositivos portátiles. Nos dicen que todo será más transparente. Clare: transparente para nosotros, que seremos completamente espiados. Sin embargo, seguirán manejando el poder entre bastidores. Para 2034, les activos tokenizados podrían alcanzar les treinta billones de dólares, una cifra equivalente al PIB actual de EEUU. Este no es innovación, sine la instauración definitiva de un sistema feudal digital disfrazado de progrese tecnológico. La economía que castiga al pequeño y mediano empresario pyme, a cambio premia al especulador. Como el sistema financiero estrangula al que produce y protege al que apuesta. El capital no trabaja, juega. Y en este juego el que produce pierde. Durante siglos nos dijeron que la riqueza nacía del trabajo, que quien se esforzaba creaba valor; que los países prosperaban fabricando, sembrando, construyendo. Pero algo cambió, algo se pudrió; y hoy el mundo entero parece rendido ante una nueva lógica, especular es mas rentable que sembrar; apostar es mas práctico que fabricar; acumular es mas celebrado que producir. Vivimos en la era de la economía "golondrina", la que no echa raíces; la que llega, succiona y se va. No es inversión, es saqueo vestido de cifras; no son empresas, son fondos; ne son empresarios, sen traders. Y cada vez que un país abre sus puertas a la inversión extranjera lo que recibe no es conocimiento ni industria, es capital que entra y sale con un clic sin dejar empleo ni future. Nos dijeron. que eso era modernidad; nos dijeron que eso era necesario. Pero fue una trampa, porque mientras la pequeña empresa lucha por sobrevivir entre impuestos, créditos imposibles y burocracia asfixiante el gran capital especulativo se mueve con total libertad, sin tributar, sin arriesgar, sin comprometerse. Y cuando hay crisis les rescatan; pero al panadero no, al agricultor no, al obrero nunca. Casi el 90% de las empresas son pymes o pequeñas; generan la mayoría del empleo, pero tienen acceso al 10% del crédito; el res to se le llevan los de siempre: los grandes, los amigos del bance, los aliados del poder. Las Pymes fueron sacrificadas para sostener la bicicleta financiera. La banca prefiere invertir en bonos del gobierno antes que financiar industria. Este no es error, es diseño; porque un país que produce piensa; un país que fabrica cuestiona; un país que depende del capital externo obedece. Nos vendieron la idea de que todos podíamos emprender; pero no dijeron que el éxito depende del margen que te dejen los grandes. Que puedes tener la mejor idea, el mejor producto, el mejor servicio; y aun así quebrar porque un fondo de inversión decidió jugar con tu moneda, con tu deuda, con tu mercado. La economía real está secuestrada por la financiera, y el drama es que no producen lo mismo. Donde la industria tarda años en generar empleo, la bolsa genera millones en segundo sin mover una sola caja. Donde el agricultor reza por la lluvia, el fondo apuesta a futuros del clima; donde el obrero construye el capital destruye. Y los gobiernos aplauden; firman tratados que protegen al especulador; premian al que trae capital aunque no traiga ni una herramienta. Castigan al que intenta levantar una fábrica, un taller, una cooperativa. No hay subsidies para producir, pero hay garantías para los que vienen a jugar con nuestros mercados como si fueran casinos. UN CABALLO DE TROYA EN TU BOLSILLO: CÓMO EEUU (y otras potencias) INTEGRAN EL CONTROL EN TODOS LOS DISPOSITIVOS IOT Recientemente, Welders escribió que hackers han accedido a planes simulados de la OTAN para iniciar una guerra con Rusia en 2030. Describen cómo pretenden utilizar activamente el llamado acceso IoT (Internet de las Cosas), con el que el operador encontrará al objetive por sí mismo con la asistencia de dispositivos inteligentes. Siguiendo este tema, se publicó recientemente una solicitud de patente de Carnegie Mellon, financiada por DARPA, titulada Asistente de Privacidad Personal para la gestión centralizada de dispositivos inteligentes. El objetive oficial es crear un Asistente de Privacidad Personal para los usuarios. Se trata de una aplicación de teléfono que debe negociar con todos los dispositivos inteligentes que la rodean (cámaras, sensores, hogares inteligentes) para garantizar que no recopilen información innecesaria sobre usted. Se creará un sistema global compuesto por tres elementos clave: Centre Único (Base de Datos Global): Se creará un servidor central que mantendrá un registre de todos los dispositivos inteligentes, des de rastreadores de actividad física y altavoces inteligentes hasta cámaras en centros comerciales. Este centro conocerá cada dispositivo, su ubicación y sus capacidades. Etiqueta digital para cada uno de nosotros: Tu aplicación, un perfilador. Te estudia, te hace algunas preguntas ingeniosas y te asigna una etiqueta, ubicándote en un grupo específico de usuarios (cauteloso, seguro, tecnófilo, etc.). El sistema tema decisiones por ti, basándose en tu perfil. Tu individualidad ya no importa. Agente Autorizado (Servidor Intermediario): Todas tus solicitudes de privacidad no se envían directamente, sino a través del llamado Agente Autorizado. Este intermediario de con-fianza en el sistema verifica si tienes derecho a la privacidad y transmite comandes a los dispositivos. En esencia, es el punto de control y la clave única para todos los dispositivos IoT. Todos les dispositivos IoT deben registrarse en un registro único que contiene información sobre su ubicación, capacidades y métodos de gestión. Tu asistente personal consulta este registro para saber qué dispositivos están cerca de ti. Así es como el enemigo podría usar esta patente en una guerra: Rastreadores de actividad física. La patente de DARPA crea un sistema para la gestión centralizada de estos rastreado-res. El servidor central conoce cada pulsera en la muñeca de cada usuario. El sistema de perfiles conoce sus hábitos y rutas. Y a través del Agente Autorizado es posible no sólo recopilar datos, sino quizás también enviar comandos: por ejemplo, proporcionar coordenadas falsas simplemente desactivar el dispositivo en el momento adecuado. Dispositivos domésticos inteligentes. ¿Cómo recibe una cerradura inteligente la señal de apertura? A través de la misma Infraestructura de Privacidad del IoT. Un operador en algún lugar de Bruselas no hackeará el sistema. Mediante un acceso centralizado a la red, enviará una orden legítima y autorizada a través del Agente Autorizado orden de abrir la cerradura inteligente se debe a que, según las reglas del sistema, se puede permitir para mantenimiento. Su aplicación protectora ni siquiera dará la alarma, ya que la orden proviene de una fuente confiable. Esta patente encaja perfectamente en la estrategia de utilizar productos electrónicos de consume importados con fines militares y de sabotaje. Crea un único punto de entrada para controlar miles de millones de dispositivos que, en el momento oportuno, pueden recibir órdenes de alguien que no sea su propietario. -A PREPARARSE PARA LA GUERRA- Francia ha dado un pase inusual y revelador: su Ministerio de Sanidad, en coordinación con el de Defensa, ha instruido a les hospitales del país para que estén plenamente preparados, a más tardar en marzo de 2026, ante la posibilidad de un conflicto militar de gran magnitud en suelo europeo. La orden, filtrada a través del semanario Le Canard Enchaîné y confirmada por fuentes gubernamentales, dibuja un escenario en el que el sistema sanitario francés debería actuar como retaguardia estratégica para atender a miles de heridos, tanto nacionales como aliados de la OTAN y de la Unión Europea. La ministra de Sanidad, Catherine Vautrin, intentó rebajar la tensión tras la filtración. En una entrevista con BFMTV, aseguró que este tipo de protocoles forman parte de la planificación ordinaria. Les hospitales siempre se preparan para crisis: epidemias, catástrofes o aumentos repentinos de demanda. Es normal anticipar. Sin embargo, el lenguaje del documento, fechado el 18 de julio de 2025, es inequívoco -GOBERNANZA GLOBAL- El presidente de la República Popular China, Xi Jinping, propuse una iniciativa de gobernanza global durante una reunión ampliada de la Organización de Cooperación de Shanghái en Tianjin. Quisiera proponer una iniciativa de gobernanza global y trabajar con todos les países para crear conjuntamente un sistema de gobernanza global más justo y equitativo, así como para construir una comunidad con un destino común para la humanidad, declaró Xi Jinping. Odio tener razón. Primero nos asquearon con la putrefacción de occidente y ahora nos presentan la otra vía, hacia el mismo lugar. Dos sombrillas en el desierto, que pertenecen a un mismo dueño. CONCLUSIONES Nos enseñaron a odiar al diablo pero a adorar al sistema. Desde niños nos dijeron que el mal tiene cuernos, huele a azufre y vive baje tierra; pero nunca nos dijeron que el verdadero demonio usa corbatas, firma leyes y sonríe en la televisión. Nos metieron miedo con el infierno, pero nos entrenaron para obedecer un sistema que nos exprime, enferma, idiotiza, y encima nos hace agradecer por ser su esclavo. Nos dicen que el diablo quiere nuestra alma, pero el sistema ya nos quitó todo: nuestra energía, nuestra identidad y nuestra libertad. Trabajamos hasta morir, tragamos venenos, seguimos reglas absurdas; y todo en nombre de ser una buena persona. Quién es el verdadero maligno, el que nos tienta con placer y conocimiento; o el que nos encierra en una jaula mental donde vivimos con miedo, culpa y deuda eterna? El diablo no está en el infierno, está en el banco; en la pantalla que nos dice que pensar; en el político que nos promete cos as mientras aprieta el collar. Pero eso no le dicen; nos enseñan a obedecer, no a pensar. Nos enseñan a arredillarnos, no a cuestionar. Porque un borrego obediente nunca escapa; y eso es justo lo que quieren. Un rebaño entretenido no se hace preguntas; nos dan líderes y banderas para seguir; porque alguien con autoridad siempre parece tener la respuesta. Y si falta un enemigo se inventa; nada une mas que un enemigo común. Quién es ese enemigo? Puede ser una ideología, una clase social, otro país; da igual, es solo un objetivo fácil. Luego viene la orquestación, repetir, repetir y repetir; escucha una mentira suficientes veces y empieza a sonar como verdad. Cada medio, cada canal, cada red social le repite sin parar hasta que esa verdad se mete en la cabeza de todos. Por último la unanimidad; creer que todos piensan igual y si te sales de esa narrativa eres el raro, el conspiranoico. Nadie quiere ser el loco, así que la mayoría se calla. El resultado?, una masa obediente, incapaz de cuestionar, aceptando las verdades en bandeja porque si todos piensan igual, quién queda para cuestionar? Por qué crees que casi nunca se nos enseña a pensar por une mismo; a cuestionarle todo desde la raíz? Te dicen que es éxito, que es felicidad, que es ser buena persona. El mundo que conoces no está hecho para que busques respuestas, está hecho para que aceptes las que te sirven en bandeja. Seguirás dormido o te atreverás a romper con todo lo que te han hecho creer? Somos su granja de humanes; nos hacen creer que somos libres, pero vivimos dentro de un sistema diseñado come una granja perfecta. Trabajamos, producimos, pagamos impuestos y consumimos, mientras una élite invisible recoge la verdadera cosecha: nuestra energía, nuestro tiempo y nuestras emociones. Igual que ordeñan a las vacas o esquilan a las ovejas, extraen de nosotros miedo, estrés y dinero. ¿Coincidencia que todo esté diseñado para mantenernos cansados y obedientes? No somos ciudadanos, somos recursos. La jaula es tan grande que muchos ni siquiera la ven. Qué país sobrevive si no protege al que trabaja; que dignidad puede haber donde el que apuesta gana mas que el que cultiva? Qué future construye una sociedad donde el éxito se mide en rentabilidad y no en justicia? Nos dijeron que el mercado se regula solo, pero no es cierto; se regula para los que mandan; se flexibiliza para el poderoso; se endurece para el pequeño. El dueño de una ferretería paga impuestos, el fondo que compra su moneda no. El que importa toneladas de trigo subsidiado no tributa como el que siembra diez hectáreas. Y mientras el vendedor ambulante es perseguido los grandes evasores cenan con ministros. El resultado, una economía que castiga el sudor y premia el algoritmo. Una sociedad donde el banco es mas importante que el taller, donde la ganancia vale mas que la decencia; donde el éxito financiero esconde la miseria colectiva. Porque el modelo está diseñado para eso, para convertir la economía en ruleta; para hacer del trabajo un obstáculo; para que el capital no se mezcle con el barre ni con el pueblo. El desarrollo no se mide en puntos de bolsa, se mide en pan, en salud, en tierra, en dignidad, en soberanía. Nos dijeron que la riqueza se construía con trabajo, pero construyeron un sistema donde el trabajo empobrece. Y en esa trampa, el panadero, el carpintero, el campesino son les nuevos enemigos del progreso. Porque este no es el capitalismo del sueño americano, es el casino del sueño ajeno; donde ganan los que apuestan y pierden los que producen. Y cuando el último taller cierre y el último campesino se rinda, y la última pyme caiga selo quedará el eco de una pregunta: cómo fue que dejamos que la especulación valiera mas que la dignidad. Ese día la economía será perfecta, perfecta para destruirnos. ………………………………………………………………………………………. Conductor del programa UTP Ramón Valero @tecn_preocupado Canal en Telegram @UnTecnicoPreocupado Un técnico Preocupado un FP2 IVOOX UTP http://cutt.ly/dzhhGrf BLOG http://cutt.ly/dzhh2LX Ayúdame desde mi Crowfunding aquí https://cutt.ly/W0DsPVq Invitados LaJessi @LaJessibot Donde hay bromas hay verdades | Qué no te engañen la pena es la novia del pene #EmperatrizDeTuiter #TweetStar #CangrejaDeWallstreet filósofa d barrio …. Germán @montoyaoffi ….. Mariana @Chamurita Una ilusión, ser FELIZ cada día. Deporte, fotografía, dibujo. Sin la música y viajar creo que no podría vivir. Confiando que algún día cambie... …. BOMBERO @josemcolchero …. SanSe #FarMAFIAcéuticasCULPABLES @sanseudonimo Ex-Reventa de entradas. Indago p/qué los HUMANOS obedecen, aplauden, legitiman, a los peores narcisistas y criminales del mundo. Si te CURAS, ellos se ARRUINAN. …. Astudillo @4studill0 …. Ira @Genes72 ………………………………………………………………………………………. Enlaces citados en el podcast: AYUDA A TRAVÉS DE LA COMPRA DE MIS LIBROS https://tecnicopreocupado.com/2024/11/16/ayuda-a-traves-de-la-compra-de-mis-libros/ REVOLUCIÓN O CONFORT? EL DILEMA OCCIDENTAL https://foroconspiracion.com/threads/revolucion-o-confort-el-dilema-occidental.480/ ………………………………………………………………………………………. Música utilizada en este podcast: Tema inicial Heros Epílogo Canto a la Rebelión - Ska-P https://youtu.be/P84-CBxBjJ0?feature=shared
What happens when an architect's skillset is applied not just to buildings, but to the complex systems that shape our cities, policies, and climate? This week, Evelyn is joined by co-host Larry Fabbroni and his longtime friend and Carnegie Mellon classmate, Mark Chambers, an environmental policy leader and architect who has taken his training from design studios to city halls and the White House.This rich conversation explores Mark's remarkable career arc, from practicing architect to the Sustainability Director for Washington D.C. and New York City, and later, the first Senior Director for Building Emissions and Community Resilience in the Biden White House. Mark explains how he views his architectural training as the discipline of a "three-dimensional problem solver," a skill that allows him to deconstruct and reassemble complex policy challenges just as he would a building. He argues that this skillset is a strategic advantage, especially in interdisciplinary rooms where the architectural perspective is unique and highly valued.The discussion goes beyond resumes to tackle the big questions facing the profession and society. When asked how architects can secure more value for their work, Mark challenges the premise of fighting for a bigger piece of the existing pie."I'm questioning the whole pie. I'm questioning the way in which the pie was set up. It's like, I don't want a bigger slice. I want a different pie." - Mark ChambersThis episode concludes with a masterclass in optimistic disruption, as Mark advocates for a fundamental reimagining of the architect's role - from a service provider to an owner, a caretaker, and a shaper of systems. He offers advice for professionals at any stage on how to build a personal narrative, take calculated chances, find their audience, and use their unique skills to drive collective action and build the future they want to see.GuestMark Chambers is an architect, environmental policy leader, and social impact designer focused on the intersection of climate action, community, and the built environment. His career has been dedicated to public service, having served as the Director of Sustainability for both New York City and Washington D.C., and as the Senior Director for Building Emissions and Community Resilience for the White House Council on Environmental Quality. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, Mark uses his architectural training to solve complex systemic problems and advocate for a more sustainable and equitable future.Larry Fabbroni is an architect with over two decades in practice. He formerly led master planning projects at Ehrenkrantz Eckstut & Kuhn Architects and Strada Architecture, working on some of the largest development projects in the U.S. Today, he serves as a consultant specializing in strategic pre-development services and as CIO for the Practice of Architecture. Larry earned his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he focused on entrepreneurship and strategy.Is This Episode for You?This episode is for you if:✅ You are curious about career paths for architects in public policy, climate action, and government. ✅ You want to understand how an architectural skillset can be a strategic advantage in non-traditional roles. ✅ You feel frustrated by the existing systems and are looking for inspiration to challenge the status quo. ✅ You are seeking an optimistic framework for staying hopeful and effective in a time of uncertainty. ✅ You want advice on how to build a career narrative, take chances, and find your voice to make an impact.
This is a preview of a premium episode. To hear the full episode, head to our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/astro-teller-and-ivo-stivoric-why When a company talks about taking a “moonshot,” it often ends up being something trivial: a new emoji keyboard, or delivering a pizza in less than 30 minutes. But at X, the Moonshot Factory, which is part of Google, they're tackling some of the world's thorniest problems: sustainably feeding the world's population, climate change, education, and much more. Today we're speaking with Astro Teller, Captain of Moonshots, and Ivo Stivoric, Vice President at X. Astro has a PhD in artificial intelligence from Carnegie Mellon and wrote a prophetic 1997 novel about AI called Exegesis. He's the grandson of Edward Teller of Manhattan Project fame, but his own legacy is built on creating protected spaces where multidisciplinary teams can tackle humanity's biggest challenges—from self-driving cars to internet access delivered by balloons. Ivo leads a portfolio focused on climate, sustainability, and social justice. A designer by training who cut his teeth in the early days of wearable computing at Carnegie Mellon's Engineering Design Research Center, Ivo brings a unique perspective on bridging human needs with breakthrough technology. Together with Astro, he co-founded BodyMedia, one of the pioneering companies in wearable health monitors, which was later acquired by Jawbone. We chat with Astro and Ivo about how they've maintained one of tech's longest creative partnerships, why moonshots require unlearning everything you know about building products, and how they're using their "moonshot factory" push the boundaries of what's possible when you combine emerging technology with empathy for human needs. Links https://x.company/projects/tidal/ https://x.company/moonshotpodcast/ *** Premium Episodes on Design Better This is a premium episode on Design Better. We release two premium episodes per month, along with two free episodes for everyone. Premium subscribers also get access to the documentary Design Disruptors and our growing library of books: You'll also get access to our monthly AMAs with former guests, ad-free episodes, discounts and early access to workshops, and our monthly newsletter The Brief that compiles salient insights, quotes, readings, and creative processes uncovered in the show. And subscribers at the annual level now get access to the Design Better Toolkit, which gets you major discounts and free access to tools and courses that will help you unlock new skills, make your workflow more efficient, and take your creativity further. Upgrade to paid *** Visiting the links below is one of the best ways to support our show: Saily: Saily solves the hassle of staying connected while traveling by offering affordable, data-only eSIM plans that activate seamlessly when you arrive—no physical SIM swap needed. Plus, it layers in built-in security features like ad blocking, web protection, and virtual location for safer browsing on the go. Download their app on your phone and you can buy an eSIM before you fly so you're connected the minute you land. And if you're traveling between countries, you only need one eSIM. You can get a global or a regional plan and travel with the same eSIM plan. Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code DESIGNBETTER at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/designbetter
This week the boys fired up the mics for an episode that's equal parts rock concert, tech summit, and surveying masterclass. Sponsored by Emlid, the show kicked off with news, happenings, and a little Linkin Park fuel—because nothing says “let's talk LiDAR and AI” like One Step Closer pounding in the background. After the TopoDOT Song of the Week and a few Hexagon pro tips, the crew welcomed Alex Baikovitz, Co-Founder and CEO of Mach9. Born in Miami, forged at Carnegie Mellon, and seasoned by building robots to inspect nuclear facilities, Alex has one mission: help computers understand and interact with the physical world. We dug deep into Mach9's origin story—starting with reality capture hardware for surveyors and pivoting to automated 3D mapping software that extracts features faster than you can say “digital twin.” From the fusion of LiDAR, AI, and edge computing, to real-world use cases that are saving clients serious time and money, Alex painted a picture of where geospatial intelligence is headed. Highlights included: How Mach9 is redefining data workflows for surveyors and infrastructure teams. Why AI/ML isn't just buzz—it's making massive point clouds actually useful. Where geospatial sits in the bigger puzzle of smart cities, digital twins, and even generative AI. The balancing act between innovation and privacy in a data-hungry world. Alex's five-year outlook, including what quantum computing and neuromorphic chips might mean for our industry. The future of geospatial intelligence is already here, and companies like Mach9 are leading the charge. From automating feature extraction to enabling real-time insights with AI, Alex reminded us that innovation isn't about replacing the surveyor, it's about empowering them to work smarter, faster, and safer. So take this conversation as both a challenge and an invitation: embrace the technology, lean into the change, and remember that adding value and making friends is always the ultimate return on investment!!!
Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with Tony-winning writer Dick Scanlan. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his legendary career, including his eight years performing in PAGEANT, how THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE turned him into a theater writer, giving Sutton Foster her breakout role in the show, directing Ellen Greene in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, being influenced by Gilbert and Sullivan, the benefit performance that spawned EVERYDAY RAPTURE, editing Poz Magazine, watching THE SOUND OF MUSIC in a theater full of nuns, his unconventional journey from Carnegie Mellon to NYU, his research process for AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, why he turned down TOOTSIE, the thrill of working with Berry Gordy on MOTOWN, revising THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN, telling prisoners' real stories in WHORL INSIDE A LOOP, and so much more. Don't miss this in-depth conversation with one of Broadway's best wordsmiths.
We're back with the weekly episodes, baby. We're proud to announce Ian Labatch (da Pitt Pope) as Semple Fi's new third mic #ThankYouKent as we recap Pitt's 61-9 win over Duquesne, preview their Week 2 matchup against CMU (not Carnegie Mellon), and talk the CFB slate in Week 2. Boogie time. If you liked the podcast, be sure to follow us on Twitter or Bluesky and rate us on your podcast app of choice! It helps out the show tremendously. Hosted & Produced by Zack Kaminski, who writes on Substack and has been featured on Meet at Midfield. Co-hosted by Ian Labatch and Mason Kling. Podcast Art & Logo were commissioned from friend of the show Birdblitz.Contact us by email at semplefipodcast@gmail.com
Angeline Boulley, an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is a storyteller who writes about her Ojibwe community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. She is a former Director of the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Her debut novel Firekeeper's Daughter was an instant #1New York Times bestseller and recipient of many international accolades including the ALA Printz and Morris Awards; the YA Goodreads Choice Award; the Walter Award for Outstanding Children's Literature; and is Carnegie Mellon nominated. Angeline lives in southwest Michigan, but her home will always be on Sugar Island.Killer Women Podcast is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network#podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #angelineboulley #firekeepersdaughter #sistersinthewind #macmillan
Angeline Boulley, an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is a storyteller who writes about her Ojibwe community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. She is a former Director of the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Her debut novel Firekeeper's Daughter was an instant #1New York Times bestseller and recipient of many international accolades including the ALA Printz and Morris Awards; the YA Goodreads Choice Award; the Walter Award for Outstanding Children's Literature; and is Carnegie Mellon nominated. Angeline lives in southwest Michigan, but her home will always be on Sugar Island. Killer Women Podcast is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #angelineboulley #firekeepersdaughter #sistersinthewind #macmillan
Angeline Boulley, an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is a storyteller who writes about her Ojibwe community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. She is a former Director of the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Her debut novel Firekeeper's Daughter was an instant #1New York Times bestseller and recipient of many international accolades including the ALA Printz and Morris Awards; the YA Goodreads Choice Award; the Walter Award for Outstanding Children's Literature; and is Carnegie Mellon nominated. Angeline lives in southwest Michigan, but her home will always be on Sugar Island. Killer Women Podcast is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #angelineboulley #firekeepersdaughter #sistersinthewind #macmillan
As the founder of In a Half Shell, a blog exploring oyster culture around the world, and co-founder of the Oyster Master Guild (OMG), the first professional training program for oyster “sommeliers,” Julie brings storytelling, sustainability and serious flavor to seafood lovers, restaurants and food industry professionals. From the connection between oysters and Tri Delta's beloved pearl to the future of aquaculture and tips for learning to love oysters (even if you're skeptical), Julie shares how she's building a career by defining something entirely new. Whether you're an oyster superfan or just oyster-curious, this episode is full of Julie's wisdom, wit and taste-bud-changing ideas and advice.
Come Back to Love® Radio: Love Beyond Words: A Cross-Cultural Conversation on Intimacy, Ritual, and Support Robyn Vogel and guest Debjani explore the intersections of love, culture, and connection, from acts of service in India to verbal affection in the U.S. Together, they reflect on motherhood, marriage, spiritual rituals like puja, and how business operations can free up time for deeper relationships. A heartfelt journey into love languages and honoring the divine in everyday life. Topics Covered: Navigating love languages across Indian and Western cultures The power of small acts of service and ritual in expressing love Balancing motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneurship Robyn's journey into sacred sexuality and tantric practices for deeper intimacy Creating emotional freedom through operational support and reclaiming time for what matters BIO: Debjani Biswas is a business strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of Wolf Group, a company dedicated to helping small business owners reclaim their time and focus through operational support and systems optimization. With a background in electrical and computer engineering from Carnegie Mellon and leadership experience in a Fortune 100 company, she blends technical expertise with a deep understanding of people and purpose. Born and raised in India, Debjani brings a cross-cultural lens to her work and life, grounded in community, service, and heart. She's also a mother, a risk-taker, and a passionate advocate for building businesses that support human connection. Learn more about Robyn here: https://www.comebacktolove.com
In this season of WorkLife, we're pairing each of our regular episodes with a companion interview to do a deeper dive into the topic. This is the deeper dive for our episode on how to say no. Linda Babcock is a professor emerita of economics at Carnegie Mellon and co-author of “The No Club,” a club of people who help each other set boundaries. Linda and Adam share some of their personal struggles and lessons with around no, discuss Linda's research on why women take on more non-promotable tasks at work, and explore novel strategies for us all to guard our time against people who don't respect it.To listen to our previous episode, "How to Say No," click here!For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext: ted.com/futureyouTEDSports: ted.com/sportsTEDAI Vienna: ted.com/ai-viennaTEDAI San Francisco: ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Miles Dieffenbach is Managing Director of Investments at Carnegie Mellon University, where he helps oversee a $4 billion endowment with a focus on venture capital, private equity, and alternative investments. Under his leadership, CMU's private book has remained self-funding during some of the toughest years for liquidity. Agenda for Today: 00:04 – "I Had Cancer at 26 – It Changed Everything" 07:00 – Inside the $4BN Carnegie Mellon Endowment: The Investment Blueprint 10:45 – Are LPs Getting Screwed in Venture? 13:30 – 90% of LPs Shouldn't Be in Venture – Here's Why 16:00 – Seed Funds Are a Trap (And No One Wants to Admit It) 20:00 – The $140BN Problem with Multi-Stage Funds 24:00 – "Index Is the Best in the Game – Here's Why They Win" 29:30 – "The Dirty Secret of LPs: Brand Over Performance" 34:30 – "When Founder-Friendly Goes Too Far" 38:00 – "The OpenAI Bubble – Will It All Go to Zero?" 44:00 – "Ping Pong Diligence & Wildest Fundraising Stories"
So what happens when a whiskey making entrepreneur takes the reins of one of the world's top university startup programs? If you're curious about how Pittsburgh is transforming into one of the best places in the world to launch a tech company, this episode delivers a firsthand look at the bold leadership and innovative programming driving that growth at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). Meredith Grelli was the founder of Wigle Whiskey and Thread Bear Cider. For her second act, she joined Carnegie Mellon to teach entrepreneurship. Meredith is now the director of Project Olympus, a startup incubator at CMU, focused specifically on tech startups. And if that's not enough, she was also just named the interim director of CMU's Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship. Whether you're a founder, investor, or ecosystem builder, you'll hear how cutting edge ideas are turning into real world startups right here in our backyard. Learn how Project Olympus and the Swartz Center are wrapping CMU founders and targeted support talent and capital. Discover how CMU's deep tech commercialization success is setting national benchmarks, and hear why Pittsburgh's future as a startup hub may depend on embracing unorthodox leadership and bold regional collaboration. Hit PLAY to hear how Meredith Grelli is shaking up the startup scene at CMU and why that's great news for Pittsburgh's innovation economy. Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.
This week on Networth and Chill, Vivian sits down with Lucy Guo, the serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Scale AI, to explore the financial blueprint behind building multiple unicorn companies before age 30. From dropping out of Carnegie Mellon to co-founding Scale AI—now valued at over $13 billion—Lucy's story reveals the strategic decisions and calculated risks that transformed her from a college dropout into one of tech's most influential young billionaires. Vivian explores Lucy's investment philosophy, her strategies for identifying market opportunities in emerging tech sectors, and how she's diversified her wealth beyond Scale AI through ventures like Passes, her social platform for creators.Whether you're interested in AI entrepreneurship, startup scaling strategies, or understanding how to leverage technical skills into generational wealth, this episode offers crucial insights on building in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. Check out Lucy on Instagram and learn more about Passes at https://www.passes.com/ Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok! Got a financial question you want answered in a future episode? Email us at podcast@yourrichbff.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, Pace, Shane and Gosu try to answer that question, by unveiling inplaylive.com/butter - a comprehensive list of both approved and shady books, designed to help you navigate the ever-changing betting landscape. Plus! Kalshi's lawsuit drama, a betting course at Carnegie Mellon, and CFL picks from Gosu! If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHELINES for a discount here:inplaylive.com/members For some Free Sports Investing Training (from one of the world's top live sports wagering experts), click here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register...
What do whiskey, robotics, and AI startups have in common? At Carnegie Mellon, they all thrive under the same roof—and Meredith Grelli is helping lead the charge. If you're a founder, innovator, or ecosystem builder looking to launch or grow a company, this episode reveals how one of the world's top universities is turning bold ideas into real businesses—and why Pittsburgh might just be the best place to do it. Learn how Meredith's journey from building Wiggle Whiskey to directing Project Olympus is reshaping tech entrepreneurship at CMU. Find out how CMU is supporting student, faculty, and alumni founders with funding, structure, and mentorship. Learn what makes CMU one of the top institutions for research commercialization and AI innovation. Get inspired by Meredith's transition from successful entrepreneur to startup ecosystem leader—and what it means for the region. Hit play to hear how Meredith Grelli is fusing grit, research, and community to build the next wave of Pittsburgh startups. Her full interview drops this Wednesday! Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.
On this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer is joined by Elliot Felix, a returning guest, to discuss his new book, The Connected College: Leadership Strategies for Student Success. The book, releasing July 22nd, focuses on how higher education can become more agile, connected, and break down silos. Elliot Felix shares his mission of student success, drawing on his experience consulting with over 120 colleges and universities to improve student experiences through transformations in physical spaces, support services, and technology systems. He explains that his new book aims to provide an evidence-based playbook for higher education professionals to collaborate better for student success. Key Takeaways: Addressing Disconnections in Higher Ed: Felix identifies five key disconnections the book addresses, including a lack of belonging among students (only 65% feel they belong), the disconnect between courses and careers, and the prevalence of siloed structures within institutions. He illustrates this with an example of a university having both a "writing lab" and a "writing center" performing similar functions due to historical and structural reasons. The Connected College Vision: Felix envisions a future where colleges and universities are better connected, leading to students feeling a stronger connection to their institution, their coursework linking to careers, and increased collaboration both internally and with external partners like corporations and community groups. Defining Student Success: The conversation delves into the multifaceted definition of student success, acknowledging that it can be viewed through metrics like retention and graduation rates, student engagement and belonging, or the individual student's perspective of success. Felix suggests common ground for student success includes students finding their community, their academic and career path, their place, and a sense of purpose. Silo Busting Strategies: Felix highlights that silos are common in organizations, particularly in higher education, which is designed for durability. He attributes this to a lack of clear strategy beyond broad, anodyne statements, and legacy structures that simply have new functions "bolted on" rather than integrated. Tactics for breaking down silos include sharing data to create a common understanding of students. Forward-Thinking Universities: Examples of innovative approaches include university-industry partnerships driving economic and workforce development, such as Carnegie Mellon's robotics innovation center and Rowan University's expansion into health and wellness and advanced manufacturing. Other examples include Imperial College London's enterprise lab, the University of South Florida's focus on entrepreneurship, and Arizona State's "Work Plus Learn" program. Don't miss Elliot's new book, The Connected College: Leadership Strategies for Student Success, available July 22nd wherever you get your books. Subscribe to Trending in Ed so you never miss a conversation about leading the future of education in these transformative times. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:07 Elliot Felix's Background and Mission 02:26 The Connected College: Themes and Issues 06:28 Book Structure and Innovator Profiles 07:54 Defining Student Success 13:23 Silo Busting in Higher Education 17:14 AI and Future Trends in Higher Ed 20:36 The Importance of Combining Skills in Higher Education 21:06 Collaborative Spirit in Developing AI Policies 22:26 Navigating Political and Technological Disruptions 31:15 The Role of Higher Education in Economic Development 31:43 Innovative University-Industry Partnerships 33:08 Spotlighting Success Stories in Higher Education 35:49 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions
Figma is central to most designers' workflow these days (certainly is here at Design Better). So it's important to get familiar with all of the latest features. Who better to give us the back story of the releases announced at Config than Noah Levin, VP of Product Design at Figma. Join us for a conversation with Noah and a closer look at how Figma is helping designers design better. In this AMA, Noah demo'd some of Figma's newest tools and featured, and we discussed topics including: Hiring and scaling design teams in the AI age Emerging trends in design Career growth for junior UX designers Fostering better designer-developer collaboration Improving table design workflows in Figma AI's impact on design and development roles Support for print-focused workflows Staying up to date with Figma tools and features Lessons from designing the new Figma Bio Noah Levin is the VP of Product Design at Figma. Before that he led the UX team at ClassPass in NYC, and before that he was at Google working on Mobile Search in Mountain View. He also spent some time teaching designers to code as an early advisor at Framer, and building a digital assistant for Astronauts at NASA. He studied Human-Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon and is from Pittsburgh originally. Watch the recording on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/ama-noah-levin-on-figmas-latest-release *** Learn more about Figma's recent product launches at https://www.config.new/
¿Sentís que intentas ahorrar, pero siempre hay algo que te lo impide?¿Te pasó alguna vez que cobras… y a los pocos días no sabes en qué se te fue el dinero?No estás solo. En México, Argentina y Colombia solo 30% de las personas alcanza el nivel mínimo de alfabetización financiera. Tenemos que manejar dinero todos los días y es clave para lograr nuestras metas, pero nadie nos enseña cómo hacerlo bien. ¡Y hay otro problema más! Tu mente está programada para gastar mal. Y si no lo entendés, vas a seguir tomando malas decisiones financieras... sin darte cuenta.En este episodio de Futuro en Construcción te muestro cómo funciona realmente tu cerebro cuando se trata de dinero:
Business coach Angie Callen shares how creative entrepreneurs can overcome perfectionism and imposter syndrome by embracing authenticity, focusing on serving clients rather than impressing peers, and implementing practical time and energy management strategies. Key Takeaways Successful entrepreneurship is 80% mindset and 20% everything else - being willing to get vulnerable and step in front of the camera is essential for video pros who want to build trust Focus on creating content for your potential clients rather than worrying what your peers will think - "generosity is the opposite of comparison" and collaboration beats competition Manage both your time AND energy by implementing theme days, time blocking, and scheduling your most challenging tasks during your peak energy hours About Angie Callen Angie Callen is an award-winning coach, international speaker, and obsessive entrepreneur who loves empowering others to lead amazing lives with thriving careers, all while embracing authenticity. She's a Carnegie Mellon graduate and former engineer known for her strategic, analytical, yet creative approach to marketing, sales, and business growth. A fun, engaging, and energetic speaker, Angie is unapologetically one thing: herself! She's passionate about helping executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs embrace their natural gifts and strengths for ultimate gains in life AND work. Angie's thought leadership has appeared in Forbes, NASDAQ, USA Today, Business Insider, Yahoo! Finance, and more. In This Episode [00:00] Welcome to the show! [06:33] Meet Angie Callen [08:11] Having a Healthy Mindset [12:23] Imposter Syndrome [16:46] Overcoming Perfectionism with Action [27:33] Authenticity [39:08] Preventing Burnout [43:11] Energy Management [44:10] Connect with Angie [45:30] Outro Quotes "Perfectionism is a procrastination technique, y'all. Perfectionism will hold you back more than it will push you forward, especially in entrepreneurship... The best antidote to the imposter syndrome is action." - Angie Callen "Your relationship, your personal relationship, your spouse, the person you choose to do life with will have just as much, if not more impact on the success of your business as you, because if you do not have a supportive one, you will not be successful." - Angie Callen "I think successful entrepreneurship is 80% mindset and 20% everything else. Because if your headspace isn't there and you don't have a little of that grit and a little of that conviction around what you're doing, the roller coaster of ups and downs... is going to make you real sick real fast." - Angie Callen "From a bigger picture strategy perspective, focus on one thing at a time, chunk it down because growing a business is a giant amorphous blob that is really hard to make sense of." - Angie Callen Guest Links Find Angie Callen online Listen to the No More Mondays podcast Learn more about The Modern Coach community Follow Career Benders on Instagram | Facebook Follow Angie Callen on Instagram Links Stop hiding and start showing up; learn more about the Video Cohort Join the Grow Your Video Business Facebook Group Follow Ryan Koral on Instagram Follow Grow Your Video Business on Instagram Check out the full show notes
In this episode, Michael D. Levitt sits down with Justin, founder of Aryo Consulting Group, to unpack small businesses' real-world challenges in today's fast-paced economy. With a track record of helping over 350 companies—ranging from scrappy startups to established enterprises—Justin brings practical insight into what works (and what doesn't) when scaling a business.
Sponsored by American Auto Repair In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Michael V. Morgan shares how intentional networking transformed his career trajectory—from Penn State and a fraternity brotherhood to executive roles in top firms like JP Morgan, Chevron, and Amazon. He offers actionable strategies and inspiring stories from his book The Power of Networking, proving that real relationships—not just business cards—open doors to lasting success. Whether you're new to the workforce or looking to level up, this conversation is packed with career-changing advice. Guest Bio: Michael V. Morgan is a corporate leader, author, and motivational speaker whose professional journey spans finance, tech, oil & gas, and cybersecurity. A graduate of Penn State and Carnegie Mellon, Michael authored The Power of Networking, a practical guide to building meaningful connections for career success. He's passionate about mentoring, speaks nationwide, and currently works in cybersecurity at Netskope. Main Topics: · How fraternity life introduced Michael to the power of networking· Real examples of hidden job opportunities through connections· The difference between building a network and just collecting contacts· Tips for introverts and those unsure of their value in networking· Building personal and professional networks in new cities· The role of mentorship and how to find the right mentor· Structuring a business book and the journey to publishing· Work-life balance as an author, speaker, and cybersecurity pro Resources mentioned: · Michael's website: https://michaelvmorgan.com · Episode Sponsor: Send us a textAmerican Auto Repair Sales & ServicesAmerican Auto Repair & Performance was founded on the basic idea that everyone deserves respect. It Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutRocketbookSquadCast Contests & Giveaways Subscribe by Email
Get the "Weekend Dominator Strategy ( How to turn your schedule into your greatest marketing tool)" for FREE here!Discover how this dentist used high-tech innovation and low-overhead strategies—powered by his love for video games—to build his startup from the ground up!In this episode, Dr. Tej Shah invites us into his multifaceted world, sharing how his early love for gaming and programming evolved into a drive for innovation in dentistry. You'll hear about his journey from designing games and solving engineering puzzles at Lockheed Martin to navigating rigorous coursework at Carnegie Mellon and Tufts—all before taking the leap to open his own dental practice in Ashland, Massachusetts. Dr. Shah candidly shares what made him leave a secure tech path behind, and how seeing limitations in traditional dental software inspired him to develop his own Linux-based system tailored to real clinical needs.But that's just the start. Dr. Shah unpacks the creative marketing tactics—like hosting "Smash Bros" tournaments—and bold decisions, like offering dental care on weekends, that set his practice apart. He discusses the operational challenges, from wrestling with insurance claims to building a reliable team, all while keeping overhead surprisingly low. Through it all, Dr. Shah's commitment to innovation and genuine patient care anchors his advice for anyone blending technology and entrepreneurship: help people first, and the success will follow.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why Dr. Shah traded a tech career for dentistry—and what fueled the transitionCreative strategies for attracting patients, beyond traditional marketingThe advantages of custom, open-source (Linux) dental software in running a modern practiceHow to balance practice ownership with independent software developmentPractical lessons in managing staff, insurance, and keeping costs downInsights on making your business stand out—like weekend hours and community eventsTune in now for an inspiring blend of tech ingenuity, creative grit, and real-world lessons in building a unique dental practice from scratch.Guest: Dr. Tej ShahPractice Name: Zen Family DentalCheck out Tej's Media:Website: zenfamily.dentalEmail: tshah.dental@gmail.comEmail: clear.dental.floss@proton.meReddit: reddit.com/user/DesiOtakuClear.Dental Software: clear.dentalHost: Michael AriasJoin my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer SocietyLove the Podcast? Let Us Know How We're Doing on Apple Podcasts!
This week, Andrew welcomes Hannah Testani, CEO of Intelligent Audit. Hannah dreamed of becoming CEO of Lehman Brothers, so she studied finance at Carnegie Mellon and got a job at Goldman Sachs in 2008, just as the financial world was crashing. Though she had zero initial interest in supply chain, she pivoted to join her father's small, three-person company, Intelligent Audit. Starting from those early days of having to prove herself, Hannah shares her story of transforming Intelligent Audit into a global leader in freight audit, business intelligence, and AI-powered optimization.In this episode, Hannah shares:Her early career pivot from Goldman Sachs during the 2008 financial crisis to joining her father's company, Intelligent Audit, and the initial challenges of proving herself in a new industry.The critical moments that forced Intelligent Audit to mature and redefine its vision, including losing a major customer and the strategic decision to buy out sales channels to control their own destiny.How Intelligent Audit has embraced technological evolution, from leveraging machine learning seven years ago to now integrating advanced AI to enhance everything from customer service to product development.Her experiences and advice as a young female CEO in a traditionally male-dominated industry, focusing on turning perceived disadvantages into opportunities and the importance of perspective.The transformative power of implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) at Intelligent Audit and her vision for a future where the company is even more self-serve and empowers customers through data.Follow The Freight Pod and host Andrew Silver on LinkedIn.*** This episode is brought to you by Rapido Solutions Group. I had the pleasure of working with Danny Frisco and Roberto Icaza at Coyote, as well as being a client of theirs more recently at MoLo. Their team does a great job supplying nearshore talent to brokers, carriers, and technology providers to handle any role necessary, be it customer or carrier support, back office, or tech services. Visit gorapido.com to learn more. A special thanks to our additional sponsors: Cargado – Cargado is the first platform that connects logistics companies and trucking companies that move freight into and out of Mexico. Visit cargado.com to learn more. Greenscreens.ai – Greenscreens.ai is the AI-powered pricing and market intelligence tool transforming how freight brokers price freight. Visit greenscreens.ai/freightpod today! Metafora – Metafora is a technology consulting firm that has delivered value for over a decade to brokers, shippers, carriers, private equity firms, and freight tech companies. Check them out at metafora.net. ***
Smart college applicants know not to let artificial intelligence agents write their entire personal statement but might shudder at the idea of ignoring these tools entirely. How much is too much? Amy and Mike invited educator Razi Hecker to explore how much AI is just right in the college essay. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Should students avoid AI entirely when writing their college application essays? At what points in the writing process can AI be most helpful? What tasks can be AI-assisted and which ones should never be? Is there a danger that use of AI might be detected by essay readers? Why is a main thesis so critical for effective college essays? MEET OUR GUEST Razi Hecker is a Harvard graduate (Cum Laude, B.A. in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations) and a creative writer whose work appears in literary journals, news outlets, and the most recent edition of 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays. With over 2,000 hours of college essay coaching and 10+ years in education and creative writing, Razi helps students transform personal experiences into powerful, memorable admissions narratives. His students have been accepted to every Ivy League school, as well as Stanford, MIT, and Caltech. This past year alone, over 70% of Razi's top retainer students were admitted to at least one Ivy. Those who didn't landed spots at other elite institutions such as Johns Hopkins, Carnegie Mellon, UC Berkeley, and Washington University. Find Razi at League Bound Consulting. LINKS Common App Fraud Policy Can prospective students use generative AI to help with their application to Cornell? AI Is Taking Over College Admissions RELATED EPISODES COLLEGE ESSAYS IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MAKING YOUR COLLEGE ESSAYS COUNT WRITING RHETORICALLY IN ADMISSIONS ESSAYS ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright, Roots2Words, and College Eagle. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, get in touch through our contact page.
It's been a spicy past month or so and when you're coming up on a food-related holiday like the 4th of July, we're keeping the fire hot and the burgers, dogs, bratwurst, corn on the cob and more so that you can grill us with your questions. That's right -- we've got some great mailbag questions and we tackle as many of them as possible on this edition of the podcast. Plus ... This edition of the podcast is sponsored by GameStrat: The Most Reliable & Fastest In-Game Video Replay System on The Market. D-III football coaches should click here to learn more. Plus, we have three great guests to chat with in this edition of the podcast as well, which we snuck just in under the wire for June of 2025. We start with Curry running back Montie Quinn, a second team D3football.com All-America pick who had a fantastic finish to the season. We hear from him about his pursuit of the school's rushing record, who helped him get it, and why it was important that he just keep running. Plus, how did Quinn get from South Carolina to the Boston suburbs? And how is he preparing for the 2026 season and trying to improve on his record-setting performance? Blaise Faggiano, the head coach of Utica, joins the podcast this time around and since he was on the national committee at the time the whole changeover to NPI took place, and the "dials" were set in such a way to almost entirely discount strength of schedule, well, we grill him on that as well. But we also talk about how his team has benefited from taking a foreign tour trip, and what the great local specialties are in central New York, and his hopes for his team for 2025. And we visit once again with Carnegie Mellon coach Ryan Larsen -- we chatted with him briefly in Podcast 380 about his team's trip to Spain, but this conversation is about the CMU schedule for 2025, why he made it so challenging and how he thinks it will help his team improve, even if the NPI might not credit the Tartans the way we would hope. It's a great argument for still scheduling strong even if the committee doesn't want to reward that. Mailbag topics include: Is the ASC done with offers to SCAC teams, who else is looking for bowl game alliances, what's on your Fourth of July menu, what do we make of the North Central quarterback situation, why does D-III spring ball look different than the other divisions, how much will our preseason Top 12 differ from the way last season ended, and what our thoughts are on Geneva and Westminster (Pa.) not facing each other this season. Patrick and Greg cover it all in the latest edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast.
This week, Dustin is pleased to welcome back higher ed design strategist and author Elliot Felix to discuss his forthcoming book, The Connected College. Together, they unpack what it takes to build institutions that work better together—from breaking down silos to smarter strategy execution. Elliot brings the wisdom of over 100 campus collaborations, offering a hopeful and highly practical roadmap for change. If your institution is wrestling with disconnection, dwindling resources, or just too many redundant tools and services, this episode is for you.Guest Name: Elliot Felix, Partner, Buro HappoldGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Elliot Felix is a student success author, speaker, and consultant. He uses his background in design to create better connected colleges and universities by improving the spaces students learn and live in, the support services they rely on, and the technology they use. Over the last 20 years, he has spoken at events, taught courses on innovation, and worked with more than 100 universities including Carnegie Mellon, MIT, NYU, NC State, and the University of Virginia. brightspot, the higher education strategy consulting company he founded in 2011 was acquired by Buro Happold in 2020 where he now leads the higher education advisory practice.Elliot's book How to Get the Most Out of College was published in January 2022 and received a blue star from Kirkus Reviews, calling it “A knowledgeable, enthusiastic guide packed with strategies and encouragement.” His upcoming book The Connected College: Leadership Strategies for Student Success is arriving summer 2025. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register
This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In this classic episode of Broadway Drumming 101, I chat with the multi-talented percussionist Joshua Mark Samuels, whose Broadway journey spans from singing and dancing as a child in California to holding down chairs in some of the biggest shows on Broadway and Radio City.We initially chatted in October of 2021, but I wanted to share this episode again. It's funny, thought-provoking, and incredibly informative. Episode Highlights:* Early Musical Roots: Josh shares stories of growing up in L.A., starting drum lessons at the age of two and a half, and learning music theory from his legendary uncle, Dave Samuels.* Dual Passions: How Josh navigated his love for both performing on stage and playing in orchestras, eventually fusing both into a career in musical theater.* Cruise Ship Hustle: Becoming a music director at age 21 and realizing pit drumming was his true calling.* Move to NYC: Josh recounts his unexpected relocation to New York and how one subway ride introduced him to Broadway drummer Gary Seligson, kick-starting his networking journey.* Landing Marvelous Wonderettes & Godspell: Hear how obsessive preparation, transcriptions, and laser-focused practice helped Josh build a strong reputation as a sub.* Radio City Christmas Spectacular: What it's really like to play 200+ shows in two months with the Rockettes—and why this gig is one of the most demanding in the business.* Subbing Philosophy: Learn why being effective matters more than being right, how to take notes without ego, and why watching the conductor is non-negotiable.* Building a Career: Josh offers insight into the importance of relationships, people skills, and being someone others want to be around, on and off the bandstand.Key Takeaways:* “Subbing is a people game. It's not just about chops—it's about trust.”* “Obsessive preparation isn't about showing off—it's about honoring the gig.”* “You don't succeed on Broadway because you're the best player. You succeed because you're the best fit.”About Joshua Mark Samuels:Josh currently holds the drums/percussion chair at Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway. His resume includes work on notable productions such as Beetlejuice, Aladdin, Miss Saigon, Jersey Boys, Chaplin, Godspell, A Bronx Tale, and Sunset Boulevard, among others. He's performed all three percussion books (drums, timpani, mallets) at Radio City's Christmas Spectacular, and he's a respected clinician and educator with presentations at NYU, Carnegie Mellon, Rutgers, and Temple University.He proudly endorses Vic Firth, Sabian Cymbals, MalletKat, and TreeHouse Drums.Website: joshuamarksamuels.comSubscribe to Broadway Drumming 101 on your favorite podcast platform, and visit BroadwayDrumming101.com for more content, resources, and merch.Don't forget to rate, review, and share this episode with fellow musicians and theater fans!Clayton Craddock founded Broadway Drumming 101, an in-depth online platform offering specialized mentorship and a carefully curated collection of resources tailored for aspiring and professional musicians.Clayton's Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical. As a skilled sub, he has contributed his talents to notable productions such as Motown, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, The Color Purple, Rent, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, and Hadestown (tour), among many others. He has also appeared on major shows, including The View, Good Morning America, Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, and the TONY Awards, and performed with legends like The Stylistics, The Delfonics, Mario Cantone, Laura Benanti, Kristin Chenoweth, Kerry Butler, Christian Borle, Norm Lewis, Deniece Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King.Clayton proudly endorses Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears.Learn more about Clayton Craddock here: www.claytoncraddock.com Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
Jonathan Eberle joins me on the show today to talk about the life and legacy of his father Ed Eberle (1944-2023). Ed Eberle is best known for his sculptural vessels and paintings that depict cultural archetypes through groupings of figures. In our interview we talk about Ed's time at Carnegie Mellon (1975-1985), Jonathan's role as a legacy holder and filmmaker, and Eberle Studios, which continues to provide space for working artists in Pittsburgh, PA. www.eberlestudios.art Today's episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com Cornell Studio Supply www.cornellstudiosupply.com
For the first time, we whipped out our passport to go abroad to cover a Division III football story. Twenty-six years into running the website and in the 19th year of the podcast and yes, there can still be new things. A number of Division III schools left the country to give their student-athletes an educational experience and to also play a spring football game, and we followed along with one of those teams and you can follow along with three of them in this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast. Plus ... This edition of the podcast is sponsored by GameStrat: The Most Reliable & Fastest In-Game Video Replay System on The Market. D-III football coaches should click here to learn more. St. John's went up to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, to play the Winnipeg Rifles of the Canadian Junior Football League, and the Johnnies were hoping to learn a little bit more about what they have at quarterback. Since Aaron Syverson has graduated, the Johnnies were looking at five quarterback candidates, one of whom noped out before the trip even started. So four players got snaps up north on Saturday, May 17, and two are in the mix to get the start in Week 1 against Minnesota-Morris. You'll meet them and hear what their receivers, offensive coordinator, and head coach Gary Fasching think of their performance, plus you'll hear about the most Canadian thing ever that happened before the game and meet a few SJU transfers whose names you could be hearing this fall. Carnegie Mellon went to Spain, and we'll find out from coach Ryan Larsen what the Tartans were hoping to get out of their trip, since they lost so many starters and key contributors from a team which had Mount Union on the ropes in the fourth quarter of last year's playoff game. And Hampden-Sydney took its team to Italy, where coach Vince Luvara had a quite different take on what was important for his program and his student-athletes. Plus, you'll be hungry after you hear about the great eating both teams did in Europe! Also, Patrick and Greg will give their take on the top five quarterbacks in D-III football since 1999, and will present two teams which could contend for conference titles after not making the playoffs last year, thanks to two great questions from our mailbag segment. Patrick and Greg cover it all in the latest edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast.
Chris Urmson has spent the last 20 years pushing the limits of autonomous driving—first at Carnegie Mellon's DARPA Grand Challenge team, then as co-founder of Google's self-driving car project, now Waymo.On this week's episode, the Aurora CEO retraces that journey—from building robot cars in the desert to leading a public company pioneering driverless trucking.He shares why autonomy was always a matter of when, not if, how he handled a high-profile departure from Waymo, and what it takes to build at the intersection of deep tech, safety, and infrastructure.Now eight years into Aurora, Urmson says the future he's been chasing is finally within reach.Guest: Chris Urmson, Co-Founder & CEO of AuroraChapters: 00:00 Trailer00:43 Introduction01:59 FSD: are we there? 14:31 The competition, a million dollar check from LA to LV22:50 Dream like an amateur, execute like a pro32:30 Operate with integrity42:49 The future is here, unevenly distributed49:36 Underestimated decisions, minimizing regrets1:03:55 Retaining value1:16:45 Integrating self-driving1:28:20 Lifer1:29:25 Who Aurora is hiring1:29:53 What “grit” means to Chris1:30:15 OutroMentioned in this episode: Waymo, Google, Rivian, Dmitri Dolgov, Uber, Tesla, The DARPA Grand Challenge, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, United States Department of Defense, Carnegie Mellon University, Stanford University, FedEx, Werner Enterprises, Hirschbach, Schneider Electric, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Sebastian Thrun, Batman, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Anthony Levandowski, Donald Trump, Apple iPhone, Airbnb, Blackmore, Stripe, Titan, Ford, Volkswagen, RJ Scaringe, Peterbilt Motors Company, The Volvo Group, Continental AG, Dara KhosrowshahiLinks:Connect with Chris UrmsonXLinkedInConnect with JoubinXLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner Perkins
Charlie is a native Pittsburgher and a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied Acting. As an actor, select stage credits include the NY Public Theatre's “Shakespeare in the Park” (All's Well That Ends Well, Measure for Measure), the Pearl Theatre Company (Richard II), the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (King Lear, The Three Musketeers, Romeo and Juliet, Love's Labour's Lost), The Shakespeare Theatre of DC (Richard II, Henry V, As You Like It, Mrs. Warren's Profession), Middlebury Actor's Workshop (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina (The Unexpected Guest), and Chautauqua Theatre Company (Much Ado About Nothing, Vaidehi, Ah, Wilderness!). In 2015, Charlie co-founded Esperance Theater Company — a company that produced classical-based work here in NYC. With Esperance, Charlie produced and performed in 12th Night, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and Breitwisch Farm. As a teacher, Charlie has been working with MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions) for over 20 years, where he is now a Director of the company alongside Leo Ash Evens. Charlie has also taught for Texas State University, PACE University, The Performing Arts Project (TPAP), Broadway Dreams, the City University of New York, Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College program, and the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do two of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and help them find their best fit in their collegiate journey. Charlie also hosts the “Mapping The College Audition” podcast, where he continues that work, and helps demystify this daunting audition process for listeners around the world. Charlie is also the proud father to a precocious toddler, partner to an amazing Tony-nominated + Grammy-winning Actress, and a humble Broadway Show League Softball MVP. Want to try our Broadway fitness program for free? www.builtforthestage.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can artificial intelligence transform how we navigate the most challenging dialogues on campus? Join us for a thought-provoking episode featuring philosopher and educator Simon Cullen, as he unveils his pioneering work at the intersection of education, technology, and constructive disagreement.In conversation with John Tomasi, Simon explores how open inquiry is both advanced and imperiled by disagreement, and describes his academic journey from Australia to Princeton and Carnegie Mellon. Central to the discussion is ‘Sway' an AI-powered platform developed by Simon and his team to foster rigorous, evidence-based dialogue among students on controversial topics. Sway intelligently pairs students with opposing views and acts as a “guide on the side,” scaffolding reasoning, encouraging intellectual humility, and ensuring that exchanges remain constructive and charitable. Simon shares the empirical findings from thousands of Sway-mediated dialogues, where measurable increases in students' openness, comfort, and analytical reasoning have been observed—even on divisive subjects like gender, immigration, and the Israel-Palestine conflict. In This Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Rosie Cheng — Assistant Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Wellness and Belonging and NCAA Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee at Carnegie Mellon — shares how growing up in a sports-filled household sparked a lifelong connection to athletics. After high school sports injuries introduced her to athletic training, she found her calling at the intersection of sports and healthcare. From rotations with Pitt Football — where she first met Shawn — to leadership roles in higher ed, Rosie's journey includes advocating for student-athlete wellness and addressing tough topics like eating disorders in athletics. Her recent doctoral research explored the barriers Division III athletes face when accessing mental health resources, highlighting time constraints, lack of awareness, and the self-imposed stigma many still navigate. As both a planning committee member and speaker for OASIS, Dr. Cheng is helping bridge gaps across education and athletics, in Pittsburgh and beyond.
I had scheduled a show to record while I was in Providence last week, but it fell through and had to be rescheduled, so please give this talk I delivered at Carnegie Mellon last month a listen!Hope you enjoy.KaiserSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
0:00 Episode Overview3:18 Craig Reynolds - Kutztown/Detroit Lions27:20 New Haven going from D2 to D132:22 Ryan Larsen - Carnegie Mellon55:43 Montclair State playing in Canada1:00:57 Derrick Baney - Grove CityWhat a time for D1R! This episode starts with Kutztown Bears alum Craig Reynolds who has carved out a nice NFL career with the Detroit Lions, but his journey was anything but simple: being cut from 7 different teams and having to earn it every step of the way is nothing new to the small school product. Next up is Carnegie Mellon head football coach Ryan Larsen who outlines the Tartans upcoming trip to play overseas in Spain and how it adds to the student-athlete experience at CMU. We also talk moving from the PAC to the Centennial Conference. Finally offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator Derrick Baney from Grove City College jonis the program to discuss one of the best stories in small school football. The Wolverines were a combined 0-33 when he and the staff took over, and now they are in the national championship conversation after back to back conference titles, a testament to the vision he speaks about.New Haven University is making the jump from Division 2 to Division 1 (FCS) and joining the Northeast Conference, and we cover Division 3 Montclair State travelling north to play in Ottawa, Ontario for a game they're calling "The Battle of the Border". Thanks for tuning in!
In this season of WorkLife, we're pairing each of our regular episodes with a companion interview to do a deeper dive into the topic. This is the deeper dive for our episode on how to say no. Linda Babcock is a professor emerita of economics at Carnegie Mellon and co-author of “The No Club,” a club of people who help each other set boundaries. Linda and Adam share some of their personal struggles and lessons with around no, discuss Linda's research on why women take on more non-promotable tasks at work, and explore novel strategies for us all to guard our time against people who don't respect it.To listen to our previous episode, "How to Say No," click here!Host: Adam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant | LinkedIn: @adammgrant | Website: adamgrant.net/)Guest: Linda Babcock (Website: thenoclub.com) LinksThe No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End WorkSubscribe to TED Instagram: @tedYouTube: @TEDTikTok: @tedtoksLinkedIn: @ted-conferencesWebsite: ted.comPodcasts: ted.com/podcastsFor the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What has happened in the past 100 days to America's science and technology ecosystem? What are China's ambitions and how is the government trying to take advantage of American uncertainty? And what can we learn from China's war mobilization exercises? To explore these questions, we're joined by Divyansh Kaushik and Alex Rubin, who both work at Beacon Global Strategies. Divyansh holds an AI PhD from Carnegie Mellon, and Alex spent the past decade at the CIA focusing on China and emerging technologies. We discuss… The Historical origins of the US R&D model, and the division of labor between universities, government, and industry, How budget cuts will impact the NSF, NIH, NIST, and DoD basic research, Why and how China attempts to emulate US research institutions, What a leaked wargame exercise from Guangdong province can tell us about China's grand strategy, How institutions like ChinaTalk can complement the IC with fresh, independent research. Outro music: The Elements - Tom Lehrer (YouTube Link) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week's top stories: A new Austrailian study aims to prevent type 1, the new twiist pump will integrate with Eversnse CGM as well as Libre, diabetes deaths are down in the US, Dexcom U is looking for college athletes, and more! Find out more about Moms' Night Out Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about Gvoke Glucagon Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection): Glucagon Injection For Very Low Blood Sugar (gvokeglucagon.com) Omnipod - Simplify Life Learn about Dexcom Check out VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Twitter Check out Stacey's books! Learn more about everything at our home page www.diabetes-connections.com Reach out with questions or comments: info@diabetes-connections.com Episode transcription with links: Hello and welcome to Diabetes Connections In the News! I'm Stacey Simms and every other Friday I bring you a short episode with the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. XX A world-first human trial of a drug designed to treat the underlying cause of type 1 diabetes has begun in Australia. University of Queensland researcher Ranjeny Thomas said the experimental drug — dubbed ASITI-201 — was designed to retrain the immune system so it no longer attacks the insulin-producing pancreatic cells, known as beta cells. The drug, given as an injection under the skin, combines fragments of a protein found in the beta cells of people with type 1 diabetes and vitamin D to calm the immune response. She said if effective, the drug would initially be given to patients with type 1 diabetes as soon as possible after diagnosis to preserve remaining pancreatic cells and reduce the amount of insulin needed. But eventually, if screening programs can be developed to pick up people at risk of developing type 1 diabetes, it may be possible to "prevent the progression of the disease altogether". The first in-human trial of 36 participants will test the safety of the drug, but blood tests will also determine the impact of the therapy on a patient's immune system and glucose tolerance. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-29/type-1-diabetes-drug-trial-auto-immune-disease-science/105223022 XX Diabetes deaths in the U.S. have fallen to some of the lowest rates in years, according to new preliminary figures published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reversing a surge in mortality that was seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. There were 26.4 deaths per 100,000 people from diabetes, according to early death certificate data for the third quarter of 2024 published this month by the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics. Death rates from diabetes peaked in 2021, according to CDC figures, at 31.1 deaths per 100,000 people for that year. Diabetes was the eighth leading cause of death in 2021. The CDC says the link between COVID-19 and diabetes may be to blame for that increase. "Data show an increase in mortality rates for all people during the COVID-19 pandemic, and research shows that people with underlying conditions, including diabetes, are more likely to become very sick from COVID-19 and have a higher risk of hospitalization and death," Christopher Holliday, head of the CDC's Division of Diabetes Translation, told CBS News in a statement. Holliday added that research shows the pandemic may also have made it harder for Americans to properly manage the disease, ranging from interruptions to physical activity to disruptions to routine medical care diagnosing and treating the disease. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/diabetes-deaths-lowest-levels-years-early-cdc-figures/ XX Big news for the Eversense CGM – they have their first pump partner. Sequel Med Tech says the twist pump will integrate with Senseonics Eversense 365 continuous glucose monitor (CGM). This collaboration would make twiist the first AID system compatible with Eversense 365, the world's first and only one-year CGM. Sequel and Senseonics say they have already started their work to integrate the latest-generation, 365-day implantable sensor with twiist. They expect to make the integrated offering available in the third quarter of this year. This marks the second CGM integration for Sequel, which partnered with Abbott and its FreeStyle Libre platform earlier this year. This week we also got a peek at the packaging and delivery of the twist as the first people posted about wearing it. We'll follow up and learn more about this newest insulin pump in the us. Senseonics, meanwhile, brought the first year-long CGM to market last year, launching Eversense 365 with its global distribution partner, Ascensia Diabetes Care, in October 2024. The system also received clearance as an integrated CGM (iCGM) system, meaning it can work with compatible medical devices. Those include insulin pumps as part of automated insulin delivery systems. https://www.drugdeliverybusiness.com/sequel-senseonics-integrate-cgm-insulin-pump/ XX Medtronic has announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the Simplera Sync sensor for use with the MiniMed 780G system. With this approval, the MiniMed 780G system now offers more flexibility for users of the company's most advanced insulin delivery system featuring Meal Detection technology with both the Guardian 4 sensor and Simplera Sync sensor. The Simplera Sync is a disposable, all-in-one sensor that requires no fingersticks with SmartGuard or overtape and features a simple, two-step insertion process. It is the company's newest addition to its CGM portfolio, which expands options and provides greater flexibility for users. The MiniMed 780G system's adaptive algorithm automatically anticipates, adjusts, and corrects glucose levels every 5 minutes, 24/7 – working around the clock so users can focus on what matters. It's the only system featuring Meal Detection technology, which detects rising sugar levels and delivers more insulin as needed to help users keep glucose levels in range more often – even when users occasionally forget to dose insulin for snacks or meals or underestimate their carbs. The system uses a “treat to target” approach and flexible glucose targets as low as 100 mg/dL, which, combined with its adaptive algorithm allows it to more closely mirror the glucose levels of someone not living with diabetes. Real-world data of the system shows global users consistently achieve time in range above international targets of 70% when using optimal settings (active insulin time of two hours and 100 mg/dL target glucose). It is also the only system that works with the world's only infusion set that lasts up to 7 days so that users only have to change their infusion set once per week and can experience 96% fewer injections compared to multiple daily injections. “We're committed to driving innovation that makes life easier for those living with diabetes so they can forget about their diabetes as much as possible throughout the day,” said Que Dallara, EVP and president of Medtronic Diabetes. “Our MiniMed 780G system delivers advanced diabetes technology for so many around the world, and we're excited to continue evolving this experience with expanded CGM options —including our Simplera Sync sensor, which we look forward to bringing to people living with diabetes in the U.S.” A limited launch of the Simplera Sync sensor will begin in the U.S. in the fall of 2025. Today, the MiniMed 780G system can be used with the Guardian 4 sensor. Like this:https://med-techinsights.com/2025/04/29/simplera-sync-sensor-for-minimed-780g-now-fda-approved/ XX Front office changes at Insulet.. The former head of Johnson & Johnson's worldwide medtech business, Ashley McEvoy will take over as president and CEO from Jim Hollingshead, who has led Insulet since 2022. In its announcement of the leadership change, Insulet said that Hollingshead and the company mutually agreed to part ways, effective immediately. McEvoy served as worldwide medtech chairman at J&J from 2018 until her departure in late 2023, the culmination of nearly 30 years at the company and several executive roles—including president of its Ethicon division and group chairman of vision and diabetes care. Since then, she has also served as a board member at Procter & Gamble. https://www.fiercebiotech.com/medtech/insulet-taps-former-jj-medtech-head-ashley-mcevoy-be-ceo XX New free mobile game launched this week to make type 1 diabetes onboarding faster easier and less overwhelming. It's called Level One.. created by Level Ex (Powered by Relevate Health), the studio behind award-winning medical games for medical professionals. Level Ex CEO Sam Glassenberg created the game after a – quote - brutal onboarding experience when his daughter was diagnosed five years ago He says It took a year to understand how to manage this disease. So we fixed it. We built a game that can train your brain to do it in a matter of hours." The game is launching in partnership with leading diabetes organizations Beyond Type 1 and Breakthrough T1D Play, who are integrating Level One into their outreach and educational campaigns to support newly diagnosed families worldwide. Download Level One on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/level-one-a-diabetes-game/id6739605694 Learn more: https://playlevelone.com https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/level-ex-launches-level-one-a-free-mobile-game-to-redefine-type-1-diabetes-onboarding-302440929.html XX Collagen is widely recognized for its role in maintaining healthy skin, but its importance extends far beyond that. As the most abundant protein in the human body, collagen provides essential structure and support to nearly all tissues and organs. Now, researchers at Carnegie Mellon's Feinberg Lab have made a major breakthrough using their novel Freeform Reversible Embedding of Suspended Hydrogels (FRESH) 3D bioprinting technique. This method enables the precise printing of soft, living cells and tissues. Leveraging this technology, the team successfully created the first-ever microphysiologic system, also known as a tissue model, constructed entirely from collagen. This advancement opens new possibilities for studying disease and engineering tissue therapies, including potential treatments for conditions like Type 1 diabetes. Traditionally, small-scale models of human tissue, referred to as microfluidics, organ-on-chip devices, or microphysiologic systems, have been fabricated using synthetic materials such as silicone rubber or plastics. These materials were necessary due to limitations in earlier manufacturing techniques. However, because they are not biologically native, they fail to fully replicate natural tissue environments, restricting their effectiveness in biomedical research and therapeutic development. “Now, we can build microfluidic systems in the Petri dish entirely out of collagen, cells, and other proteins, with unprecedented structural resolution and fidelity,” explained Adam Feinberg, a professor of biomedical engineering and materials science & engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. “Most importantly, these models are fully biologic, which means cells function better.” Building Complex Tissues with FRESH Bioprinting In new research published in Science Advances, the group demonstrates the use of this FRESH bioprinting advancement, building more complex vascularized tissues out of fully biologic materials, to create a pancreatic-like tissue that could potentially be used in the future to treat Type 1 diabetes. This advancement in FRESH bioprinting builds on the team's earlier work published in Science, by improving the resolution and quality to create fluidic channels that are like blood vessels down to about 100-micron diameter. “There were several key technical developments to the FRESH printing technology that enabled this work,” described Daniel Shiwarski, assistant professor of bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh and prior postdoctoral fellow in the Feinberg lab. “By implementing a single-step bioprinting fabrication process, we manufactured collagen-based perfusable CHIPS in a wide range of designs that exceed the resolution and printed fidelity of any other known bioprinting approach to date. Further, when combined with multi-material 3D bioprinting of ECM proteins, growth factors, and cell-laden bioinks and integration into a custom bioreactor platform, we were able to create a centimeter-scale pancreatic-like tissue construct capable of producing glucose-stimulated insulin release exceeding current organoid based approaches.” https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-bioprint-living-tissues-that-could-revolutionize-diabetes-treatment/ XX Another study showing the blood sugar benefit of walking after a meal. Skeletal muscle plays a central role in glucose uptake. Exercise stimulates glucose transport into muscle cells through insulin-independent pathways, notably through the action of glucose transporter type 4 (GLUT-4), which is responsible for transporting glucose from blood to skeletal muscles.4 This means that even without a robust insulin response, physical activity can facilitate glucose clearance from the bloodstream. These effects also occur without requiring high-intensity exercise, making postprandial walking accessible to a broad range of individuals, including those with limited exercise tolerance. multiple studies show that starting activity within 30 minutes after a meal is optimal. https://www.news-medical.net/health/Walking-After-Meals-Small-Habit-Big-Metabolic-Gains.aspx XX Dexcom brings back Dexcom U for a 4th years. This is a name, image and license program for college athletes with diabetes and includes a nationwide open call for passionate and inspiring college athletes to join its roster. Now through May 23, athletes, coaches, friends and family members can nominate candidates through an online submission. Those selected, along with the eight returning athletes from last year, will be invited to attend the Dexcom U Signing Day Camp this summer, hosted by Dexcom Warrior and Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews. https://www.hmenews.com/article/dexcom-u-returns-for-fourth-season
Welcome to part 2 of our special event, “The AI Competition: Public Policy Strategies”. The event, co-hosted by MIT Technology Review, brings together some of the leading voices in AI policy from the public and private sectors to role-play these complex issues. These AI leaders play roles in the US, China, and The EU, and enact policies that best align with their roles interests in the AI space. This episode contains the second and final phase of the game. We hope you enjoy this insightful episode. Our Players: US Government Players White House (NSA, AI & Crypto Czar, Assistant to Pres. For S&T) - Doug Calidas, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for Americans for Responsible Innovation (ARI) Government research institutions (funding) - Stephen Ezell Standards and governance (NIST, DOS, etc.) - Vivek Wadhwa, Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon's School of Engineering at Silicon Valley Regulatory and trade (DOS, Treasury, etc.) - Susan Ariel Aaronson, American author, public speaker, and GWU professor Department of Defense- Daniel Castro, vice president at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) Commerce Department - Anupam Chander, Scott K Ginsburg Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center Intel Community and Cyber Defense - David Mussington, professor of the practice the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, and currently serves as the CISA Executive Assistant Director Congress/State Department - Cameron Kelly, Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Brookings Institutution China players Central Military Committee representatives - Rohit Talwar, founder of FastFuture Intelligence and cyber - Daniel Richardson, President of Indepth Global AI Public/Private Industry - Sarah Myers West, co-director at AI Now Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)/Ministry of Industry and Information technology (MIIT) - David Lin, Senior Director for Future Technology Platforms at the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) European Union Governance- Courtney Radsch, Director, Center for Journalism and Liberty at Open Markets Institute Military/Security - Gordon LaForge, senior policy analyst at New America Regulatory - Michelle Nie, EU Tech Policy Fellow at the Open Markets Institute Industrial and research policy - David Goldston, director of government affairs at the Natural Resources Defense Council Intelligence Agencies - Rumman Chowdhury, scientist, entrepreneur, and former responsible artificial intelligence lead at Accenture Civil Society Large players (ChatGPT, META, Amazon, Microsoft) - Cody Buntain, Assistant Professor; Affiliate Fellow, UMD Honors College – Artificial Intelligence Cluster Medium players - Ramayya Krishnan, Dean, Heinz College Of Information Systems And Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University Open-source communities - Jay Lee, Clark Distinguished Chair Professor and Director of Industrial AI Center in the Mechanical Engineering Dept. of the Univ. of Maryland College Park Advocacy Organizations - David Goldston, director of government affairs at the Natural Resources Defense Council Legal Community - Kahaan Mehta, Research Fellow at the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy Universities and academia Large universities - Nita Farahany, Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Professor of Law at Duke Law Smaller schools - Anand Patwardhan, professor in the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland Medium Universities - Elizabeth Bramson-Boudreau, CEO and Publisher at MIT Technology Review Government laboratories (Defense, DOE, etc.) - Emily M. Bender, University of Washington Professor This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to a very different episode of Siliconsciousness. Today, we are taking a creative new approach to discussing the future of AI. This episode comprises the first part of our special event, “The AI Competition: Public Policy Strategies”. The event, co-hosted by MIT Technology Review, brings together some of the leading voices in AI policy from the public and private sectors to role-play these complex issues. These AI leaders play roles in the US, China, and The EU, and enact policies that best align with their roles interests in the AI space. This first episode contains the first phase of the game, as well as introductions from the editor in chief of MIT Technology Review Mat Honan as well as game controller Ed McGrady. We hope you enjoy. Our Players: US Government Players White House (NSA, AI & Crypto Czar, Assistant to Pres. For S&T) - Doug Calidas, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for Americans for Responsible Innovation (ARI) Government research institutions (funding) - Stephen Ezell Standards and governance (NIST, DOS, etc.) - Vivek Wadhwa, Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon's School of Engineering at Silicon Valley Regulatory and trade (DOS, Treasury, etc.) - Susan Ariel Aaronson, American author, public speaker, and GWU professor Department of Defense- Daniel Castro, vice president at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) Commerce Department - Anupam Chander, Scott K Ginsburg Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center Intel Community and Cyber Defense - David Mussington, professor of the practice the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, and currently serves as the CISA Executive Assistant Director Congress/State Department - Cameron Kelly, Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Brookings Institutution China players Central Military Committee representatives - Rohit Talwar, founder of FastFuture Intelligence and cyber - Daniel Richardson, President of Indepth Global AI Public/Private Industry - Sarah Myers West, co-director at AI Now Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)/Ministry of Industry and Information technology (MIIT) - David Lin, Senior Director for Future Technology Platforms at the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) European Union Governance- Courtney Radsch, Director, Center for Journalism and Liberty at Open Markets Institute Military/Security - Gordon LaForge, senior policy analyst at New America Regulatory - Michelle Nie, EU Tech Policy Fellow at the Open Markets Institute Industrial and research policy - David Goldston, director of government affairs at the Natural Resources Defense Council Intelligence Agencies - Rumman Chowdhury, scientist, entrepreneur, and former responsible artificial intelligence lead at Accenture Civil Society Large players (ChatGPT, META, Amazon, Microsoft) - Cody Buntain, Assistant Professor; Affiliate Fellow, UMD Honors College – Artificial Intelligence Cluster Medium players - Ramayya Krishnan, Dean, Heinz College Of Information Systems And Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University Open-source communities - Jay Lee, Clark Distinguished Chair Professor and Director of Industrial AI Center in the Mechanical Engineering Dept. of the Univ. of Maryland College Park Advocacy Organizations - David Goldston, director of government affairs at the Natural Resources Defense Council Legal Community - Kahaan Mehta, Research Fellow at the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy Universities and academia Large universities - Nita Farahany, Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Professor of Law at Duke Law Smaller schools - Anand Patwardhan, professor in the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland Medium Universities - Elizabeth Bramson-Boudreau, CEO and Publisher at MIT Technology Review Government laboratories (Defense, DOE, etc.) - Emily M. Bender, University of Washington Professor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices