Podcasts about ecosystems

Could studying the DNA of extinct animals – or even bringing them back to life – help us save today's endangered species and inform modern medicine?  That may sound like the premise for a Hollywood movie, but it's work that our Raise the Line guest, Dr. Beth Shapiro, is actually engaged in as Chief Science Officer at Colossal Biosciences, which describes itself as the world's first and only de-extinction company.  “It's not just about learning about the past. It's learning about the past so we have more validated scientific information that we can use to predict what we can do to better influence the future,” she tells host Michael Carrese. An internationally-renowned evolutionary molecular biologist and paleogeneticist, Dr. Shapiro is a pioneer in ancient DNA research and has successfully sequenced genomes, like that of the dodo, to study evolution and the impact on humans. At Colossal Biosciences, she leads teams working to bring back traits of extinct species such as the mammoth, not for spectacle, but to restore ecological balance. “When species become extinct, you lose really fundamental interactions between species that existed in that ecosystem. By taking a species that's alive today and editing its DNA so that it resembles those extinct species, we can functionally replace those missing ecological interactions.” Tune into this utterly fascinating conversation to hear about what Jurassic Park got wrong, the positive ecological impact of reintroducing giant tortoises to Mauritius, and the ethics of using gene editing and other biotechnologies. Mentioned in this episode:Colossal Biosciences If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

This episode mixes a few personal updates — balancing work, creativity, and life — with the top three AI trends every designer should know about this season:Vibe-Coding Goes Mainstream: How design teams are using emotional prototyping and AI-generated “vibes” to test concepts and shape user experiences faster than ever.AI Design Ecosystems: Adobe and Canva are reinventing what design software means — merging creativity, speed, and automation into intelligent creative platforms.The Rise of AI Browsers: With tools like OpenAI's Atlas, browsing becomes conversational — and UX designers must start designing for both humans and AI agents.You'll walk away with fresh insights on how these changes are redefining creativity, how to stay ahead as a designer, and why human-centered thinking matters more than ever.Because the future of UX isn't about AI replacing us — it's about designers who know how to think with it.

Ed O'Keefe is the CEO of EOK Media, a company that helps experts and entrepreneurs sell masterminds, coaching programs, and premium-priced offers through strategic marketing and messaging. Ed has founded multiple seven- and eight-figure businesses — including a supplement brand that generated nearly $30 million in its best year and was among the first to introduce large-scale, condition-specific lead generation to the dental industry. He is also the creator of Offer Wingman, author of Time Collapsing: Time, Speed, Money, Power, and Meaning, and a father of seven. Drawing on his experience growing up as one of thirteen siblings on the South Side of Chicago, Ed channels his background into his passion for entrepreneurship. In this episode… In a world where trust is harder to earn and attention is constantly divided, standing out as a true expert or entrepreneur can feel impossible. With so many competing voices and growing doubt about what's genuine, how can you build real authority that drives results? Is there a smarter way to skip the slow grind and earn trust fast in the digital age? Ed O'Keefe, a serial entrepreneur and high performance strategist,  figured it out by combining personal growth, strategic modeling, and direct response marketing to accelerate business success — for himself and clients. Growing up in a big, entrepreneurial family, Ed learned early how to seek mentors, license proven systems, and model top performers to leap ahead — even in industries he knew little about. He breaks down his Leapfrog Theory for getting ahead of the market, and how using interviews and authentic digital content can create entire ecosystems of trust. Ed explains why today's buyers need multiple touchpoints before they act, and why video-based personal branding is now essential for standing out in an AI-saturated world. Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Ed O'Keefe, CEO of EOK Media, about building trust and authority in an AI-driven world. Ed shares how he helps experts and entrepreneurs grow faster through personal branding, modeling success, and using content strategically.

In this episode of Workplace Stories, we sit down with Lori Niles-Hoffman, global learning strategist, EdTech advisor, and author of The Eight Levers of EdTech Transformation. With over 25 years of experience implementing large-scale learning systems, Lori brings a no-nonsense, deeply human perspective to how organizations can thrive at the intersection of technology, data, and talent.Lori reveals why EdTech success isn't about shiny tools, it's about mastering eight foundational levers that determine whether your learning strategy creates value or chaos. From ecosystem thinking to stakeholder management, she explains how leaders can future-proof learning strategies through data, design, and disciplined experimentation.You'll hear candid insights on how AI is reshaping L&D, not by changing the rules, but by exposing where we've been weak all along. Lori also shares why the “backend just got sexy,” and how the next competitive edge won't come from beautiful interfaces, but from the quality of data and insights driving them.You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...[00:00] The eight levers shaping EdTech transformation.[06:00] Lessons from 25 years in enterprise learning systems.[09:00] Why most L&D tech investments fail before they start.[14:00] The rise of data literacy and “sexy backends” in learning design.[17:00] Why clean data matters more than new tool.[24:00] A breakdown of the eight levers and how they work together.[29:00] Stakeholder management and ecosystem thinking in practice.[35:00] The new role of AI in exposing weak learning strategies.[39:00] Why skills, not titles, will define the future of learning.[41:00] The human side of transformation: keeping people at the center.The Future of Learning Isn't About Tech, It's About LeverageLori's framework flips the script on how organizations approach learning transformation. Rather than starting with technology, she urges leaders to first clarify their target operating model, data readiness, and stakeholder relationships. The result? Smarter decisions, stronger credibility, and sustainable change.Her book's eight levers, ranging from content strategy to ecosystem alignment, help leaders navigate the “medium term” (through 2028) of rapid evolution in learning technology. As Lori puts it, the goal isn't to adopt AI or automation for their own sake, it's to make learning adaptive, outcomes-focused, and undeniably relevant.Data, Ecosystems, and the “Sexy Backend”Forget fancy dashboards, Lori believes the true revolution is happening behind the scenes. As user interfaces disappear and voice or text prompts replace them, differentiation will come from data governance, interoperability, and predictive insights. The backend, she says, is now where strategy lives.She emphasizes that AI doesn't change the levers, it exposes their weaknesses. The organizations winning in this new era will be those that invest in clean data, aligned systems, and smart stakeholder engagement.Skills as the Spine of the Future WorkforceAmong the eight levers, Lori highlights skills as the “spine” connecting every other element of learning strategy.She challenges L&D professionals to stop chasing shiny taxonomies and instead treat skills like a supply chain, measured, managed, and constantly replenished. The goal isn't just mobility or efficiency; it's resilience.Resources & People MentionedL&D Tech Ecosystem 2020Skills OddysseyLearning Strategy paperLori's bookConnect with Lori Niles-HoffmanLori on LinkedInConnect With Red Thread ResearchWebsite: Red Thread ResearchOn LinkedInOn FacebookOn TwitterSubscribe to WORKPLACE STORIES

How do we solve the UK's persistent scale-up capital conundrum and move from academic theory to commercial reality? Host Susannah de Jager speaks with Pete Davies, Partner and Head of Developed Markets Strategy at Lansdowne Partners and co-founder of Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE). Pete shares his unique, contrarian perspective, spanning decades of experience in asset management and pioneering UK venture.This episode delves into the linear evolution of deep tech commercialisation, from IP Group to the creation of OSE. Pete discusses the critical need to shift company formation from an "academic X has an IP" push to an industry problem-driven pull, noting that this process is now at a "sort of halfway stage". The conversation also covers the importance of "magic" assets like the Oxford community, the exciting progress in areas like quantum computing, and how to fix the £100 million 'missing middle' of scale-up funding. With the UK seeing a 36% year-on-year rise in new tech incorporations, Pete explains why closing this capital gap is crucial for transforming the nation's medium-term economic growth prospects.(00:00) - Welcome to Oxford+ (01:34) - Pete's Journey Back to Oxford (02:48) - The Evolution of Oxford Science Enterprises (03:59) - Future of Oxford's Innovation Ecosystem (07:48) - Quantum Computing: Oxford's Cutting-Edge (11:20) - The Magic of Oxford's Community (13:10) - Preserving Oxford's Unique Assets (14:15) - The Value of Oxford's Teaching System (19:41) - Challenges and Opportunities in UK Capital Markets (26:19) - Lansdowne Partners' UK Growth Fund Pete Davies: Pete Davies is Partner and Head of Developed Markets Strategy at Lansdowne Partners. A rare investor known for his consistent yet evolving approach, he has helped refocus the firm to long-only and venture capital strategies, including the launch of a new UK Growth Fund focused on scale-up opportunities. Pete is a pioneer in UK venture, co-founding Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE), and is a leading voice in conversations demanding scale-up capital for the UK. He is also a former governor of the Wellcome Trust.Connect with Pete on LinkedInSusannah de Jager: Susannah is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in UK asset management. She has worked closely with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and government officials to shape the conversation around domestic scale-up capital.Connect with Susannah on LinkedIn / Subscribe to the Oxford+ Newsletter for exclusive contentOxford+ is hosted by Susannah de Jager and supported by Mishcon de Reya and Oxford North.Produced and edited by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

Careful consideration of water is now a critical part of design as we confront increasing floods and droughts due to climate change. In today's episode, we move on to our next sustainable design theme - Water and Ecosystems. We'll investigate the design of a small extension to an old timber home located in suburban subtropical Brisbane. This project has a very challenging site with overland flow and stormwater flooding issues. I talk with architect Tim Bennetton, the director of Tim Bennetton Architects, who will share the inside story on his Yeronga House project. Tim has successfully transformed this problem site into a valuable asset that not only brings joy to the homeowners, but also provides much needed habitat for local flora and fauna. Today we'll learn about: The importance of retaining stormwater and rainwater on site and appreciating water as a very valuable resource.Ideas that improve the resilience of cities to heavy rainfall and flooding, while also improving water quality and biodiversity, andWe'll also cover a wealth of other insights from Tim's years of experience. Australian Architects can claim formal CPD hours the time they spend listening to the podcasts. MORE INFORMATIONFind everything you need on the Renovation Collaborative website. www.renovationcollaborative.com.auPODCASTKey points summary, timestamps and resource linksFREE RESOURCESTranscript edited into clear Q&A.CPDAustralian architects can find more information on CPD, andCOURSESEleven easy to read courses demystifying the entire home design and construction process. KEY POINTS SUMMARY1. This site was affected by overland flow or water that runs or ponds on the site after rainfall. Overland flow may occur before the stormwater enters a creek, or when the stormwater leaves the creek as floodwater, or in some cases when stormwater rises to the surface naturally from underground. Overland flow typically occurs in natural low lying drainage paths. And as we discover today with good design, overland flow can become a positive asset because water is a valuable resource, particularly into the future as droughts increase. 2. Urban development in low lying stormwater flow channels leads to multiple problems such as: Increased flood levels, meaning that buildings take up space causing water to pile up, increasing flood depth and velocity, Reduction of natural absorption processes, meaning that a natural soft landscape of grasses, trees and other vegetation absorbs water and slows its movement, whereas hard surfaces and buildings prevent this from occurring, andIncreased impervious surfaces, meaning that urban built surfaces like concrete, asphalt and roofs cause rapid and increased runoff. When it reaches the local waterways. The additional fast forward moving water causes erosion of banks and destruction of waterway ecosystems.3. Sponge cities are urban areas designed to absorb,...

BONUS: Organizations as Ecosystems — Understanding Complexity, Innovation, and the Three-Body Problem at Work In this fascinating conversation about complex adaptive systems, Simon Holzapfel helps us understand why traditional planning and control methods fail in knowledge work — and what we can do instead. Understanding Ecosystems vs. Systems "Complex adaptive systems are complex in nature and adaptive in that they evolve over time. That's different from a static system." — Simon Holzapfel   Simon introduces the crucial distinction between mechanical systems and ecosystems. While mechanical systems are predictable and static, ecosystems — like teams and organizations — are complex, adaptive, and constantly evolving. The key difference lies in the interactions among team members, which create emergent properties that cannot be predicted by analyzing individuals separately. Managers often fall into the trap of focusing on individuals rather than the interactions between them, missing where the real magic happens. This is why understanding your organization as an ecosystem, not a machine, fundamentally changes how you lead. In this segment, we refer to the Stella systems modeling application. The Journey from Planning to Emergence "I used to come into class with a lesson plan — doop, doop, doop, minute by minute agenda. And then what I realized is that I would just completely squash those questions that would often emerge from the class." — Simon Holzapfel   Simon shares his transformation from rigid classroom planning to embracing emergence. As a history and economics teacher for 10 years, he learned that over-planning kills the spontaneous insights that make learning powerful. The same principle applies to leadership: planning is essential, but over-planning wastes time and prevents novelty from emerging. The key is separating strategic planning (the "where" and "why") from tactical execution (the "how"), letting teams make local decisions while leaders focus on alignment with the bigger picture. "Innovation Arrives Stochastically" "Simply by noticing the locations where you've had your best ideas, we notice the stochasticness of arrival. Might be the shower, might be on a bike ride, might be sitting in traffic, might be at your desk — but often not." — Simon Holzapfel   Simon unpacks the concept of stochastic emergence — the idea that innovation cannot be scheduled or predicted in advance. Stochastic means something is predictable over large datasets but not in any given moment. You know you'll have ideas if you give yourself time and space, but you can't predict when or where they'll arrive. This has profound implications for managers who try to control when and how innovation happens. Knowledge work is about creating things that haven't existed before, so emergence is what we rely on. Try to squash it with too much control, and it simply won't happen. In this segment, we refer to the Systems Innovation YouTube channel. The Three-Body Problem: A Metaphor for Teams "When you have three nonlinear functions working at the same time within a system, you have almost no ability to predict its future state beyond just some of the shortest time series data." — Simon Holzapfel   Simon uses the three-body problem from physics as a powerful metaphor for organizational complexity. In physics, when you have three bodies (like planets) influencing each other, prediction becomes nearly impossible. The same is true in business — think of R&D, manufacturing, and sales as three interacting forces. The lesson: don't think you can master this complexity. Work with it. Understand it's a system. Most variability comes from the system itself, not from any individual person. This allows us to depersonalize problems — people aren't good or bad, systems can be improved. When teams understand this, they can relax and stop treating every unpredictable moment as an emergency. Coaching Leaders to Embrace Uncertainty "I'll start by trying to read their comfort level. I'll ask about their favorite teachers, their most hated teachers, and I'll really try to bring them back to moments in time that were pivotal in their own development." — Simon Holzapfel   How do you help analytical, control-oriented leaders embrace complexity and emergence? Simon's approach is to build rapport first, then gently introduce concepts based on each leader's background. For technical people who prefer math, he'll discuss narrow tail distributions and fat tails. For humanities-oriented leaders, he uses narrative and storytelling. The goal is to get leaders to open up to possibilities without feeling diminished. He might suggest small experiments: "Hold your tongue once in a meeting" or "Ask questions instead of making statements." These incremental changes help managers realize they don't have to be superhuman problem-solvers who control everything. Giving the Board a Number: The Paradox of Prediction "Managers say we want scientific management, but they don't actually want that. They want predictive management." — Simon Holzapfel   Simon addresses one of the biggest tensions in agile adoption: leaders who say "I just need to give the board a number" while also wanting innovation and adaptability. The paradox is clear — you cannot simultaneously be open to innovation and emergent possibilities while executing a predetermined plan with perfect accuracy. This is an artifact of management literature that promoted the "philosopher king" manager who knows everything. But markets are too movable, consumer tastes vary too much, and knowledge work is too complex for any single person to control. The burnout we see in leaders often comes from trying to achieve an impossible standard. In this segment, we refer to the episodes with David Marquet.  Resources for Understanding Complexity "Eric Beinhocker's book called 'The Origin of Wealth' is wonderful. It's a very approachable and well-researched piece that shows where we've been and where we're going in this area." — Simon Holzapfel   Simon recommends two key resources for anyone wanting to understand complexity and ecosystems. First, Eric Beinhocker's "The Origin of Wealth" explains how we developed flawed economic assumptions based on 19th-century Newtonian physics, and why we need to evolve our understanding. Second, the Systems Innovation YouTube channel offers brilliant short videos perfect for curious, open-minded managers. Simon suggests a practical approach: have someone on your team watch a video and share what they learned. This creates shared language around complexity and makes the concepts less personal and less threatening. The Path Forward: Systems Over Individuals "As a manager, our goal is to constantly evaluate the performance of the system, not the people. We can always put better systems in place. We can always improve existing systems. But you can't tell people what to do — it's not possible." — Simon Holzapfel   The conversation concludes with a powerful insight from Deming's work: about 95% of a system's productivity is linked to the system itself, not individual performance. This reframes the manager's role entirely. Instead of trying to control people, focus on improving systems. Instead of treating burnout as individual failure, see it as information that something in the system isn't working. Organizations are ever-changing ecosystems with dynamic properties that can only be observed, never fully predicted. This requires a completely different way of thinking about management — one that embraces uncertainty, values emergence, and trusts teams to figure things out within clear strategic boundaries. Recommended Resources As recommended resources for further reading, Simon suggests:  The Origin of Wealth, by Eric Beinhocker The Systems Innovation YouTube channel   About Simon Holzapfel   Simon Holzapfel is an educator, coach, and learning innovator who helps teams work with greater clarity, speed, and purpose. He specializes in separating strategy from tactics, enabling short-cycle decision-making and higher-value workflows. Simon has spent his career coaching individuals and teams to achieve performance with deeper meaning and joy. Simon is also the author of the Equonomist newsletter on Substack, where he explores the intersection of economics, equality, and equanimity in the workplace.   You can link with Simon Holzapfel on LinkedIn.

Join Christina Gerakiteys on "Inspired for Impact" in the 100th episode with Charles Reed Anderson, a vanguard in the technology industry known for his innovative insights and pragmatic solutions. Charles is a strategic advisor and thought leader who assists influential decision-makers in navigating the complex tech landscape by identifying genuine opportunities amid industry hype. With a robust background in leading strategy consulting for technology vendors, mobile operators, enterprise customers, and governments, Charles has a unique perspective on driving business value through technology.

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A new conversation with Jonathan Lundgren, one of the world's most interesting and most cited scientists when it comes to regenerative agriculture. For the last four years, Jonathan and his team have been in full swing with their 1000 Farms Initiative, where they document research and follow regenerative farms, actually closer to 1600 farms now.An episode where we talk about data, data, and more data. We unpack a four-year effort that spans commodities, ecoregions, and management styles, revealing how regeneration scales in the real world. The results are striking: equal or better yields, stronger profits, higher biodiversity, improved water infiltration, and a path to substantial soil carbon storage.But it isn't just about that. It's about farmers' health and happiness. It's about pushing our imagination of what farmland could look like. It's about the outliers in these studies that show us what is possible: more people on the land, more farmers connected to every acre being managed. It's about producing food for your family and community.  More about this episode.==========================In Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food podcast show we talk to the pioneers in the regenerative food and agriculture space to learn more on how to put our money to work to regenerate soil, people, local communities and ecosystems while making an appropriate and fair return. Hosted by Koen van Seijen.==========================

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Christina Caron, economist, author, and former senior policy advisor to two Prime Ministers. Christina has served as a federal public service executive, think tank economist, and diplomat and now focuses on how environmental deterioration is reshaping our economy. Together they discuss her powerful argument that rising food prices are not just a temporary or local issue, but a global and systemic consequence of environmental damage. As climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution intensify, they erode productivity growth, strain agricultural yields, and ultimately make us all poorer.Christina explains how the loss of “natural capital” — our forests, soils, water, and ecosystems is undermining prosperity and driving the persistent rise in real food prices worldwide. They also explore what policy actions Canada must take to reverse this trajectory: investing in renewable energy, protecting biodiversity, and recognizing that environmental sustainability and economic growth are not opposites, they're inseparable.

"5G is becoming a great enabler for industries, enterprises, in-building connectivity and a variety of use cases, because now we can provide both the lowest latency and the highest bandwidth possible,” states Ganesh Shenbagaraman, Radisys Head of Standards, Regulatory Affairs & Ecosystems.In the recent episode of the Tech Transformed podcast, Shubhangi Dua, Podcast Host, Producer, and Tech Journalist at EM360Tech, speaks to Shenbagaraman about 5G and edge computing and how they power private networks for various industries, from manufacturing, national security to space.The Radisys' Head of Standards believes in the idea of combining 5G with edge computing for transformative enterprise connectivity. If you're a CEO, CIO, CTO, or CISO facing challenges of keeping up the pace with capacity, security and quality, this episode is for you. The speakers provide a guide on how to achieve next-gen private networks and prepare for the 6G future. Real-Time ControlThe growing need for real-time applications, such as high-quality live video streams and small industrial sensors with instant responses, demands data processing to occur closer to the source than ever before. Alluding to the technical solution that provides near-zero latency and ensures data security, Shenbagaraman says:"By placing the 5G User Plane Function (UPF) next to local radios, we achieve near-zero latency between wireless and application processing. This keeps sensitive data secure within the enterprise network."Such a strategy has now become imperative in handling both high-volume and mission-critical low-latency data all at the same time. Radisys addresses key compliance and confidentiality issues by storing the data within a private network. Essentially, they create a safe security framework that yields near-zero latency to guarantee utmost data security.Powering Edge Computing ApplicationsThe real-world benefit of this zero-latency setup is the power it gives to edge computing applications. As the user plane function is the network's final data exit point, positioning the processing application near it assures prompt perspicuity and action."The devices could be sending very domain-specific data,” said Shenbagaraman. “The user plane function immediately transfers it to the application, the edge application, where it can be processed in real time."It reduces errors and improves the efficiency of tasks through the Radisys platform, with the results meeting all essential requirements, including compliance needs.One such successful use case spotlighted in the podcast is the Radisys work with Lockheed Martin's defence applications. "We enabled sophisticated use cases for Lockheed Martin by leveraging the underlying flexibility of 5G,” the Radisys speaker exemplified. Radisys team customised 5G connectivity for the US defence sector. It incorporated temporary, ad-hoc networks in challenging terrains using Internet Access Backhaul. It also covered isolated, permanent private networks for locations such as maintenance...

ComTech's Dr. Irina Reitgruber talks data management with a panel of experts that included Ellen Stars of CubeLogic, Jonathan Alger of ClearDox and Alexander Regnault of RadarRadar. Our thanks to the participants. www.ctrmcenter.com for everything CTRM www.ettcenter.net for energy transition tech updates CTRMRadio is brought to you by Commodity Technology Advisory. Please do subscribe, like and share.

  Startups from Funding to Community w/ Daniela Santagelo of Freeway - AZ TRT S06 EP15 (277) 8-17-2025       What We Learned This Week: Freeway - Helping Startups - Talent • Capital • Community Talent Retention & Reinvestment are key to building a Flywheel Phoenix Tech Ecosystem is growing, but not yet mature Always need more VC Funding + Deal Flow Government Partnership as enabler for Tech     Guest: Daniela Santagelo https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielaalpert/ I'm a founder, startup ecosystem builder, and civic innovation partner working at the intersection of tech, talent, and community. Through my work with Freeway Phx, I help cities, startups, and global partners co-create thriving innovation ecosystems, starting in Arizona and building bridges worldwide. I believe that opportunity doesn't just happen. It's designed. That's why I focus on activating communities, cultivating tech talent, and building connective infrastructure that turns vision into velocity. My journey spans founding multiple companies including scaling a venture-backed startup to $33M in funding and helping grow it to a $100M business. I've also spent 15 years in the Moving & Relocation industry, which gave me a unique lens on talent migration patterns and the infrastructure needed to build resilient, people-first startup communities. Like many founders, I've experienced both the highs of scaling and the lows of setback. That reinvention shaped my sharper mission: helping founders grow and give back. ⚡️ I lead Tech Talent Summits that connect employers, educators, and jobseekers

Rose Hall is a visionary innovation strategist and risk management expert with 25 years of experience. She leverages innovation to solve complex business problems and create unique growth opportunities at the intersection of technology and risk. Her unique expertise spans the insurance, construction, and technology industries, and was cultivated in senior leader roles at global organizations such as AXA XL and Turner Construction. As CEO of RH Business Ventures, she advises the insurance, technology, and construction industries, focusing on transforming risk management through innovation and technology. On this episode of In The Know, Chris Hampshire and Rose discuss her career, her objective of connecting common problems with the right solutions, and the danger of treating innovation like an optional luxury in the insurance space.   Key Takeaways Rose's journey as a risk management thought leader. Insurance ecosystems pair problems with their solutions. Great innovations belong with great companies. Rose's strategy for analyzing a career change. Transitioning into entrepreneurship and consulting. Advice from a female leader in the insurance industry. The state of innovation in today's industry. Possibilities with parametric insurance. Rose's human-focused advice to her early career self.   In the Know podcast theme music written and performed by James Jones, CPCU, and Kole Shuda of the band If-Then.   To learn more about the CPCU Society, its membership, and educational offerings, tools, and programs, please visit CPCUSociety.org.   Follow the CPCU Society on social media: X (Twitter): @CPCUSociety Facebook: @CPCUSociety LinkedIn: @The Institutes CPCU Society Instagram: @the_cpcu_society  

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For over a decade, Speaking of Travel has been the place where we explore the heart of travel, connection, and community. And now we're heading to the twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago to uncover how adventure, comfort, and sustainability can come together to create truly meaningful journeys. Our guest, John Hadad, Group Co-CEO and Co-Founder of HADCO Group, is leading a movement through HADCO Experiences, one of the region's newest eco-conscious destination management companies redefining how we think about travel. With a bold mission to put nature first, HADCO Experiences is transforming the way we connect with place by honoring the natural world, uplifting communities, and creating opportunities for travelers to discover the breathtaking beauty of Trinidad and Tobago while protecting its fragile ecosystems. From the revival of the legendary Asa Wright Nature Centre to redefining what regenerative tourism really means, John shares how comfort, adventure, and responsibility can exist in perfect harmony. Come check this episode out! You will fall in love with the magic of this place!Only on Speaking of Travel!Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Special Guest - Perry Belcher Unleashed: Beyond Funnels: Building AI-Driven Ecosystems That Adapt, Convert, and Scale Are your funnels stuck in the past—or ready to evolve alongside your smartest competitors? This week, the Marketing Guides for Small Business podcast goes next-level with digital marketing legend Perry Belcher. Whether you're funnel-fatigued or curious about real-world AI marketing, this conversation will open your eyes to what's possible—and profitable—in 2024 and beyond.

Dr. Lindsey Hughey // www.ptonice.com  In today's episode of the PT on ICE Podcast, ICE CEO Jeff Moore & Extremity Management division leader Lindsey Hughey sit down to discuss incorporating a more holistic approach in healthcare, including mindfulness, the importance of meeting physical activity & nutrition guidelines as it relates to the healing experience, and the role of sleep in health through a "MEDS" framework: Movement, Education, Diet, and Sleep. Take a listen to the episode or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog If you're looking to learn more about our Extremity Management course or our online physical therapy courses, check our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab.

Mission functions as a powerful organizing principle in market-based ecosystems. Faisal Hoque, a three-time Deloitte Fast 50 winner and transformation partner to DoD and CACI, reveals how architecting purpose into systematic structures creates a gravitational pull, drawing diverse actors into a coordinated flow. Key insight: exemplary architecture doesn't constrain innovation - it releases latent organizational potential into directed motion.Faisal Hoque, founder of SHADOKA and bestselling author of ten books, including Transcend and forthcoming Reimagining Government, has transformed Mastercard, GE, DoD, DHS, and IBM. His framework shows how leaders architect purpose into systems, generating gravitational force across agencies, partners, and collaborators.Paradigm Shifts:

Avalanche says it can finally square the circle: sub‑second finality, a large decentralized validator set, and thousands of sovereign L1s connected through native messaging for shared liquidity.In the genesis episode of our new ECOSYSTEMS podcast, Camila Russo and guest cohost Luigi D'Onorio DeMeo of Ava Labs unpack the Avalanche story—from Team Rocket's probabilistic consensus and the stadium sampling intuition, to today's “city of chains” (C‑Chain liquidity hub, P/X chains, and customizable L1s). We discuss:How random sampling achieves speed and safety/liveness guaranteesCustomization without fragmentation via inter-chain messaging (ICM)L1 vs L2 trade-offs: shared security vs shared risk, costs, and interoperabilityEnterprise paths (FIFA, Toyota, fintechs), privacy options, and Ava Cloud's “L1 in minutes”Decentralization in practice: validator counts, Nakamoto coefficient, and hardware accessibilityWhat real adoption looks like for payments, DeFi, and emerging marketsIf Avalanche is right, it has the chance to make finance programmable at scale. If not, we add to the L1 graveyard.

After more than 20 years in the corporate world, Suzanne Mau-Asam has seen it all—the good, the bad, and the “we're not sure what's happening here.” But here's the thing: she doesn't stop at quick fixes or standard solutions. As a sociologist, certified somatic coach, learning and development specialist, and embodied leadership expert, Suzanne brings a level of depth that most programs don't even touch.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to navigate the leap from corporate professional to thriving entrepreneur and community builder.Suzanne and I discuss:How Suzanne's career evolved from hospitality to sociology and beyond [01:59]Why she started her business and a community simultaneously [03:41]The importance of “going all in” as an entrepreneur [07:36]The challenges and rewards of building a business from scratch [08:31]How to pivot your strategy and offerings as your business grows [09:36]Creating ecosystems and multiple revenue streams for business health [18:21]The power of collective intelligence and learning in community [20:00]Why you should “move before you're ready” and seek out supportive communities [21:46]Learn more about Suzanne at https://www.doors-open.nl/corporate-sociology/ and https://www.doors-open.nl/embodied-leadership/Thank you to our sponsor:The Smashing the Plateau CommunitySubscribe for a steady stream of curated, insightful strategy tips from our podcast—master your business journey in just one click!

Live from W3Fit North America, Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal sit down with guests Star Sage and Loryn Huff to discuss the latest fitness industry trends. From billion-dollar wearable valuations to AI-powered recovery and celebrity-backed fitness ventures, this panel explores the future of wellness. Key Topics: Oura's $11B valuation and the future of wearables. Closed vs. open data ecosystems in fitness tech. Tom Brady's AI-powered massage company and scalability concerns. The evolving role of recovery as an essential moat for gyms. Dua Lipa's investment in Pilates and Gen Z engagement. How premium clubs deliver longevity, not just sweat. Celebrity partnerships vs. real consumer impact. Industry identity, intentionality, and member retention strategies.

In this episode, Cristina Flaschen speaks with Chris Samila, Co-Founder of Partnership Leaders, about what makes ecosystems thrive, how services and partnerships intersect, and how AI is reshaping the partner landscape.Chris's Journey to Partnership LeadersChris has spent most of his career in partnerships, moving from the clean tech space into SaaS with roles at Optimizely, FullStory and Crossbeam where he built partner programs from the ground up. About four years ago he co-founded Partnership Leaders, a global community dedicated to advancing the partnerships profession. Today he leads events that bring together thousands of partnership professionals worldwide.What Sets Ecosystem Leaders ApartChris emphasizes that the difference between companies that activate their ecosystems well and those that don't starts with executive support. Too often partnerships are siloed as a “channel” function. Modern ecosystem-driven organizations weave partnerships into product strategy, customer success and services delivery. Success is less about company size and more about clarity. Knowing which partners to prioritize, when to engage them and how to align that with company goals is critical.Services as a Growth LeverHistorically SaaS companies avoided services, preferring a pure self-serve model. Many leading AI companies are now leaning heavily on services partners to drive adoption. Blending internal services with boutique partners creates a flywheel effect. Partners make money around the product which fuels ecosystem growth. The key is setting guardrails so services enable the ecosystem rather than compete with it.Compensation and Career PathwaysChris identifies trends in pay and career growth that reflect the increasing recognition of partnerships as a strategic function. He highlights partner operations as a growing specialization and the rise of Chief Partnerships Officers in mid-market and enterprise companies, signaling a broader shift toward embedding partnerships into core business strategy. Chris also advises job seekers to explore opportunities at high-growth AI companies that have yet to build partner programs, as these can offer significant career impact and growth potential.Outsourcing Partnerships and AIA surprising trend is the rise of outsourced partnership teams used by large companies to scale quickly. While relationship depth is always key, some firms have embedded outsourced managers for years blending seamlessly with internal teams. AI is reshaping this space. As AI reduces admin work, partner managers will spend more time on relationships and strategy.AI Trends in PartnershipsPartnership Leaders recently completed a six-month research project on AI in partnerships developing a maturity model that shows how AI can support individuals, partner programs and company-wide motions. LLMs help partner managers with account planning. Looking AheadChris and Cristina discuss upcoming Catalyst events in cities worldwide, highlighting the value of both digital and in-person experiences for networking. The conversation underscores the growing importance of building strong connections and leveraging events to strengthen partner ecosystems and professional growth.For more insights on partnerships, ecosystems and integrations, visit www.pandium.com To learn more about Partnership Leaders and their global community, go to www.partnershipleaders.com

Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza ceasefire plan; Poll: Most Americans, Kentuckians support extending ACA tax credits; High rents raise barriers to adulthood, Mississippi researcher finds; Ecosystems benefit when more Marylanders let leaves lie, survey finds.

Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza ceasefire plan; Poll: Most Americans, Kentuckians support extending ACA tax credits; High rents raise barriers to adulthood, Mississippi researcher finds; Ecosystems benefit when more Marylanders let leaves lie, survey finds.    

What does it take to build durable growth in a $5.4 trillion tech market?

Funnels are dead. And in this episode of The Growth Minded Accountant, host Lee Reams II and guest Rebekah Barton explain why the old lead-generation playbook no longer works—and what accountants must do instead.For years, firms were told to rely on funnels: fill the top with ads and PDFs, nurture with email, and push leads down until they buy. But in Fall 2025, that's not how clients make decisions.Clients now:Google you, check Yelp, scroll LinkedIn, and DM a friend.Ask ChatGPT who the best advisor is (and trust the recommendation).Get their answers directly from Google's AI Overviews, often without ever clicking a website.The result? Funnels don't just leak—they're broken.In their place comes the Narrative Ecosystem: a consistent story told across every touchpoint—your website, Google profile, proposals, onboarding, and even your newsletters. It's the only way to win in a world where AI is deciding what people see and who they trust.In this episode, you'll learn:Why traditional funnels no longer match today's discovery process.How Google's AI-first SERPs and ChatGPT's dominance are reshaping trust.What a Narrative Ecosystem looks like in practice for accountants and advisory firms.How AI can amplify your narrative across every client interaction.Practical steps to move from funnel-thinking to ecosystem growth.

**Think You're in Charge, But No One's on Board?**  You're steering the ship, yet it feels like you're sailing solo.Discover how to inspire true followers and turn your vision into a united mission!

This issue of Com d'Archi is devoted to the astonishing work of landscape architect Frédéric-Charles Aillet and his firm Sempervirens. In detail, here are two projects, two ecosystems: one in Tokyo, the other in Cairo.Image teaser © SEMPERVIRENSSound engineering : Julien Rebours___If you like the podcast do not hesitate:. to subscribe so you don't miss the next episodes,. to leave us stars and a comment :-),. to follow us on Instagram @comdarchipodcast to find beautiful images, always chosen with care, so as to enrich your view on the subject.Nice week to all of you ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I look at how Oracle's new co-CEOs plan to blend AI, OCI, and industry expertise into a powerful growth equation.Highlights00:13 — Big things happening at Oracle. Safra Catz has stepped over and up to the role of Executive Vice Chairman, opening the door for two new CEOs at Oracle: Clay Magouyrk, the leader of their Oracle Cloud Infrastructure business, and Mike Sicilia, the leader of their industries business. I thought it was fascinating.01:00 — Mike Sicilia, co-CEO, said in this discussion with financial analysts that AI enables new opportunities across industries, not just within an industry. With AI and better sets of data and being able to use OCI's computational power of OCI, new operating models and relationships can be created across industries like banking and healthcare and many other combinations.02:25 — And so he said the foundation on the technology side — which Clay Magouyrk has been leading so much — is to enable all the leading large language models to work with enterprise-level data in a highly private and secure, fully compliant way. That's why the Oracle Database 23AI was specifically designed for that.03:22 — Now I think this is one of those cases where we see companies pushing a vision. In this AI revolution, it's important for that vision not just to be a slightly better version of what we've done in the past, but something completely different. I think big vision, big imagination, and big risk-taking are called for here.04:34 — Then, closing out the call, we had comments from Magouyrk and Sicilia, and in a longer article today on Cloud Wars, I go into some detail on that. I allow Sicilia to explain with a lot more color how these cross-industry ecosystems will work, and Magouyrk also offers some perspective on that. Visit Cloud Wars for more.

In this episode of Mainframe Coven, Jessielaine Punongbayan (Product Manager, Dynatrace) and Richelle Anne Craw (Software Engineer, Beta Systems Software) chat with Meredith Stowell, Vice President of IBM Z & LinuxONE Ecosystem, a visionary leader helping more people find their way into tech. Meredith shares how her career shaped her leadership philosophy, her advocacy for non-traditional pathways that create a sustainable workforce, and her vision for building diverse, inclusive global ecosystems.For a transcript of this episode, visit https://openmainframeproject.org/mainframe-coven/mainframe-coven-meredith-stowell/Links and Resources Mentioned in the Episode:- ibm.biz/ztalent

AI integrations fail when they replace human connection entirely. Stephen Roach, VP of Ecosystems and AI at Qualified Digital, explains why customers immediately reject automated experiences that lack human touchpoints. He outlines designing better handoff triggers between AI and human agents, implementing contextual personalization that adapts to individual customer needs, and creating hybrid experiences that enhance rather than replace human interaction.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI integrations fail when they replace human connection entirely. Stephen Roach, VP of Ecosystems and AI at Qualified Digital, explains why customers immediately reject automated experiences that lack human touchpoints. He outlines designing better handoff triggers between AI and human agents, implementing contextual personalization that adapts to individual customer needs, and creating hybrid experiences that enhance rather than replace human interaction.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rare and powerful compounds, known as keystone molecules, can build a web of invisible interactions among species. The story A New, Chemical View of Ecosystems first appeared on Quanta Magazine.

AI implementations fail when companies eliminate human touchpoints entirely. Stephen Roach, VP of Ecosystems and AI at Qualified Digital, specializes in integrating machine learning models for Fortune 500 brands like McDonald's and Hyundai. He advocates for strategic handoff triggers that route complex queries to human agents and contextual personalization systems that adapt AI responses to individual customer profiles. The discussion covers designing AI experiences that enhance rather than replace human interaction across customer service workflows.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI implementations fail when companies eliminate human touchpoints entirely. Stephen Roach, VP of Ecosystems and AI at Qualified Digital, specializes in integrating machine learning models for Fortune 500 brands like McDonald's and Hyundai. He advocates for strategic handoff triggers that route complex queries to human agents and contextual personalization systems that adapt AI responses to individual customer profiles. The discussion covers designing AI experiences that enhance rather than replace human interaction across customer service workflows.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to the EUCVC Summit Talks, where we bring you candid conversations with Europe's leading founders, corporate leaders, and investors shaping the future of venture collaboration.In this episode, Florian Noell, Partner at PwC, and Gina Domanig, Managing Partner at Emerald Technology Ventures, join Andreas Munk Holm to explore why limited partner (LP) investing is emerging as the smartest entry point for corporates entering venture.From accessing deal flow and ecosystems to building internal conviction and avoiding common mistakes, Florian and Gina share their playbooks for making LP positions deliver both financial returns and strategic impact.

The “maximum power principle” may sound like the doctrine of an evil supervillain, but it actually applies to all living creatures. The principle states that biological systems organize to increase power whenever constraints allow. Given the way humans adhere to this principle, especially by overexploiting fossil fuels, we often do behave like supervillains, wielding power in wildly irresponsible ways and triggering climate change, biodiversity loss, and other aspects of our sustainability predicament. Sometimes it seems like we're using a backhoe to dig our own grave. Fortunately, once you understand efficiency and its different flavors, you can see opportunities to optimize power rather than maximize it. While considering the outlook for humanity, the Crazy Townies ponder a weird question: are we smarter than reindeer? Richard Heinberg, author of Power: Limits and Prospects for Human Survival, joins the team to share his research on how people can optimize power. Originally recorded on May 6, 2021.Sources/Links/Notes:Richard Heinberg's book is Power: Limits and Prospects for Human Survival.John DeLong's definition of the maximum power principle is that biological systems organize to increase power whenever the system constraints allow.DeLong also wrote: “The maximum power principle predicts the outcomes of two-species competition experiments“.Statistics on the Bagger 293 bucket-wheel excavatorDams powered airplane and ship building in the Pacific Northwest (Bonneville and Grand Coulee Dams).The cross-Atlantic sailing voyage of Greta ThunbergShort comic with the story of reindeer on St. Matthew IslandEpisode of the Radiolab podcast with a wild story about mTORSupport the show

Most marketing leaders are automating AI without human oversight. Stephen Roach, VP of Ecosystems and AI at Qualified Digital, explains why customers reject purely automated experiences and demand human interaction. He outlines designing better handoff triggers between AI and human agents, implementing contextual personalization that adapts to individual customer plans and needs, and creating quality checkpoints where humans validate AI outputs before customer-facing deployment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Justin Waldron is the Founder of Open Game Protocol, (https://www.opengameprotocol.com), a trailblazer in creating innovative gaming platforms that bridge social, mobile, and Web3 ecosystems. With a robust background in game development and entrepreneurship, Justin shares his journey from co-founding Zynga—redefining social gaming with iconic titles that captivated millions—to launching Playco, a platform focused on instant, accessible gaming experiences, and now spearheading the Open Game Protocol, a groundbreaking decentralized framework for the future of gaming. He emphasizes the importance of user-centric design in gaming, the modular and scalable architecture of the Open Game Protocol, and its role as a leading framework for developing decentralized, player-driven gaming experiences, empowering developers to create with unparalleled freedom and ease. 

Most marketing leaders are automating AI without human oversight. Stephen Roach, VP of Ecosystems and AI at Qualified Digital, explains why customers reject purely automated experiences and demand human interaction. He outlines designing better handoff triggers between AI and human agents, implementing contextual personalization that adapts to individual customer plans and needs, and creating quality checkpoints where humans validate AI outputs before customer-facing deployment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI customer interactions fail when companies prioritize automation over human connection. Stephen Roach, VP of Ecosystems and AI at Qualified Digital, explains why Fortune 500 brands need strategic human oversight in their AI implementations. He outlines better handoff triggers between AI and human agents, contextual personalization frameworks that adapt to individual customer needs, and experience design principles that integrate AI without eliminating the human element customers actually want.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1996, media mogul Ted Turner bought a New Mexico ranch that's bigger than many national parks. A new film, Preserved, details its history, conservation projects, and influence. Previously owned by Pennzoil, the ranch was badly degraded from overgrazing, forest clearcutting, coal mines, fossil fuel extraction, railroads, and a long-term lack of environmental stewardship. Turner's goal was to restore the land and its wildlife, while keeping the ranch profitable through livestock and tourism businesses. The film Preserved explores the history and conservation activities of Vermejo Park Ranch, including preservation of bison, mountain lions, cutthroat trout, and many other species. Lesli Allison, Executive Director of the Western Landowners Alliance, is one of the speakers in the film, and on this podcast we talk about the ranch, its place in the larger ecosystem, and its influence on agriculture and conservation. TIMELINE 3'46 conservation projects on Vermejo Park Ranch 6'13 land badly degraded, but bounced back through stewardship 7'12 protecting land as an ecosystem and living community rather than species by species 9'43 the field of "sensory ecology"  12'08 learning from mistakes, trial and error 14'54 tried to introduce black footed ferrets but failed 15'50 Bison production at the ranch 18'02 migration of wildlife in the larger landscape 20'45 relationships with neighbors 21'37 the boom-bust model of economics 22'42 the benefits of staying in one place and working on it  24'09 we need economic support for the care of land, not just extraction from it 26'21 habitat leasing rather than reductionist systems like carbon credits  27'51 "land is a living community to which we belong" Aldo Leopold...thinking about ourselves as good for nature 30'57 is it the environment vs industry? 32'53 looking at the system rather than villainizing people 34'55 the problem of inequality 35'21 many landowners inspired by Vermejo Park Ranch 36'54 land conservation for the rest of us 40'14 the limiting factor of time 40'48 what's happening at Western Landowners Alliance 41'37 the role of private lands in conservation 42'37 taking care of the land needs to be compensated and become part of our economic system 44'03 the importance of stewardship in restoring land...the land doesn't restore itself 45'41 the next generation of land stewards  

AI customer interactions fail when companies prioritize automation over human connection. Stephen Roach, VP of Ecosystems and AI at Qualified Digital, explains why Fortune 500 brands need strategic human oversight in their AI implementations. He outlines better handoff triggers between AI and human agents, contextual personalization frameworks that adapt to individual customer needs, and experience design principles that integrate AI without eliminating the human element customers actually want.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI integration fails when companies ignore human interaction needs. Stephen Roach, VP of Ecosystems and AI at Qualified Digital, specializes in balancing automation with human-centered customer experiences for Fortune 500 brands. He outlines designing better handoff triggers between AI and human agents, implementing contextual personalization that adapts to individual customer plans and preferences, and creating AI systems that enhance rather than replace human touchpoints in customer service workflows.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI integration fails when companies ignore human interaction needs. Stephen Roach, VP of Ecosystems and AI at Qualified Digital, specializes in balancing automation with human-centered customer experiences for Fortune 500 brands. He outlines designing better handoff triggers between AI and human agents, implementing contextual personalization that adapts to individual customer plans and preferences, and creating AI systems that enhance rather than replace human touchpoints in customer service workflows. Stephen Roach: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As satellites become more maneuverable and denial strategies evolve, orbit selection and agility are shaping the future of space advantage. In this episode, Tom Campbell, President of Space Missions at Redwire joins us to discuss the benefits of various orbital regimes, the role of maneuverability in maintaining resilience and how technology is enabling new strategies for contested space.