Podcasts about ecosystems

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...

  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  

Nerma Albertorio is a strategist, mentor, and entrepreneur dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs through mentoring, strategic planning, and digital visibility, as evident in her initiatives such as Emprende Notas, Centro para Emprendedores, Tribu 83, and 100 Ventures. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success isn't luck, its preparation meeting opportunity. 2. Entrepreneurial ecosystems thrive on collaboration, not competition. 3. Start small, take action, and learn from experiments. Failure is just feedback. Visit their website and connect for support - Centro Para Emprendedores Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. NetSuite - Over 43,000 businesses have future-proofed their business with NetSuite, by Oracle - the number one AI cloud E.R.P. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning today at NetSuite.com/fire.

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.    

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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.

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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

Alistair Fulton has spent 25 years watching IoT make nearly every mistake possible - and he's not shy about calling them out. From incubating Microsoft's Azure IoT platform to quadrupling Semtech's IoT division to $300M revenue, he's learned one hard truth: brilliant technology means nothing if you don't understand the customer's actual problem. In this conversation: Why inflated market forecasts ($7T → $1.7T overnight) poisoned the industry The LPWAN wars and "one technology to rule them all" fallacy Why telcos completely failed at IoT despite owning connectivity How successful IoT companies don't even use the word "IoT" Regional reality check: US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East Why AI is about to repeat IoT's worst mistakes His advice: work within existing industry players, not against them Blunt, pragmatic, and refreshingly honest about the gap between tech hype and business reality. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:13 Alistair's Background in IoT 00:42 Career Journey and Key Roles 03:06 Insights on IoT Industry Challenges 06:38 Early IoT Market Missteps 10:44 Collaboration and Ecosystem Building 11:18 Technological Wars and Lessons Learned 18:44 Current State of IoT 20:03 Naive Optimism and Realizations in IoT 21:10 The Shift from Tech Talk to Business Solutions 22:28 Challenges and Risks in IoT and AI 24:43 The Evolution of IoT and Industry-Specific Solutions 31:52 Global Perspectives: IoT in the US, Europe, and Asia 43:15 The Middle East: A Promising Market for IoT 52:45 Reflections and Future Outlook Video Podcast available on YouTube - and stay tuned for 15+ "60 Second Highlight" videos that will be released on YouTube over the next week.    

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.

Kai Hackbarth, Head of Product and Solutions at Bosch, shares that he has been a strong believer in open standards because they are what bring communities together and enable the growth of ecosystems.He explains that alongside open standards, open source plays a crucial role. At Bosch, this has been a long-standing commitment, with the company actively promoting initiatives like the Eclipse Foundation and building open-source projects that form the foundation of their IoT platform.

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.

In this episode, we welcome Javiera Barandiarán, a persistent advocate for environmental justice, as she shares insights from her research regarding the Puna de Atacama of Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina. We explore the delicate ecosystems of the Atacama Desert and the challenges posed by lithium mining. Javiera discusses her upcoming book, "Living Minerals: Nature, Trade, and Power in the Race for Lithium," and delves into the importance of restorative environmental work, the complexities of environmental justice, and the urgent need for sustainable practices in a rapidly changing world. Join us for an enlightening conversation that reveals the intricate connections between nature, community, and the vagaries of capitalism. We include musical interludes from Illapu [https://illapu.cl/], a Chilean folk and Andean musical ensemble that was formed in 1971 in Antofagasta. They are known for their participation in the Nueva Canción Chilena movement and their exile under the Pinochet regime. Support the Podcast via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Javiera Barandiarán PhD [https://www.global.ucsb.edu/people/javiera-barandiaran] is an Associate Professor in the Global Studies program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Barandiarán received her Ph.D. in 2013 from the University of California, Berkeley in Environmental Science, Policy and Management. She holds a Masters in Public Policy also from Berkeley and received her B.A. in politics from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. For her work on lithium she was selected for a Bellagio Residency by the Rockefeller Foundation and a Berlin Prize from the American Academy. Her research has been awarded support from the National Science Foundation, the Andrew Mellon Foundation, the Social Science Research Council, Chile's National Agency for Science (ANID) and others. Her work explores the intersection of science, environment, and development in Latin America. She is Director and Co-Founder of the Center for Restorative Environmental Work (CREW) [https://crew.global.ucsb.edu/] Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate organizer, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He writes a column on PBS SoCal called High & Dry [https://www.pbssocal.org/people/high-dry]. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 268 Photo credit: American Academy in Berlin

BioPlaster from Mexico transforms invasive sargassum algae into high-performance, certified biodegradable materials that replace petroleum-based plastics in packaging and textiles. Their product line includes compostable films, bags, foams, and threads designed for circularity, industrial scalability, and environmental impact. Listen to the story of Andrea and Daniel, Co-founders of BioPlaster Research, about how they're taking the 38M metric tons of sargassum algae that washes up on the Caribbean coast every year and converting it into biodegradable solutions for the $900B plastic industry. They have over $5.3M in LOIs from partners like IKEA suppliers, Great Packaging, AbaMex, and our portfolio company Refurbi and will start commercialisation early 2026. Angel investors Lorena Compean and Stephanie Groen join the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast.Hosted by Maaike Doyer, founder of Epic Angels.

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.

The FireTech Podcast Season 2 (2025) examines emerging dynamics of public-private-people partnerships (4Ps) in building wildfire resilience. Through four conversations with community partners and technical leads, we examine how diverse partners cultivate trust, accountability, and responsiveness to shared wildfire resilience goals on the frontlines. In this episode we speak with Kai Hoffman-Krull from the San Juan Islands Conservation District, and Jayden Alp from Envisioning Labs. Together, they're working to pilot FireLance––a multifaceted sensor technology that provides real-time, continuous monitoring of prescribed fires to detect and prevent lingering hotspots and re-ignitions. Kai is a certified NRCS Natural Resource Planner and has founded and managed the field restoration program, the Islands Conservation Corps, since 2019. Kai studied forestry and literature at Yale University, where he also received a certificate in Business Plan Development from the Yale Entrepreneurial Institute. He serves as an adjunct faculty member at the Western Washington University College of the Environment, and has coordinated research projects in forestry with the University of Washington, University of Montana, and Oregon State University since 2014. He has co-authored peer-reviewed articles in Biogeochemistry and Agriculture, Ecosystems, and Environment, and has written extensively for publications such as Growing for Market, Civil Eats, New Society Publishing, The Sound Consumer, Rodale Institute, and Stone Pier Press. Kai is also a Washington State Certified Burner and a US Forest Service C-Level Sawyer, and holds on foundational interest in integrating academic, cultural, and field based knowledge.  Jayden Alp is the Communications and Engagement Manager at Envisioning Labs, a Vancouver-based climate innovation and R&D firm. She is the Project Lead for Firelance, the company's wildfire technology initiative and a finalist in Conservation X Labs' Fire Grand Challenge. With a background in sustainability and community engagement, Jayden is based in Vernon, BC. Get in touch at info@envisioninglabs.com.

In today's Fittbitte, I walk you through the playbook brands like Nike, Vuori, and YoungLA are using to win without relying on fabric innovation alone. You'll learn how to build experiences that stick, reduce reliance on paid ads, and create a brand people want to be part of. Tune in to see how to build your own ecosystem.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultation Design your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack Templates Follow our host on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/ https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/ Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at: studio@fittdesign.com Subscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683 Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/ Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/fittdesign https://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/ https://www.behance....

Entrepreneurship is not always about building and earning the biggest – sometimes, it is simply about getting started and doing consistent work. Gary Schoeniger sits down with Erik Pedersen, president and COO of Network Kansas, who shares how he builds statewide ecosystems centered on fostering an entrepreneurial mindset. Together, they discuss what it takes to build these grassroots communities from the ground up and help people see themselves as capable of creating change as highly equipped entrepreneurs. Erik also explains why entrepreneurship should be taught to children as early as elementary school, making it less overwhelming and demanding yet more thrilling and fulfilling.

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.

In this conversation, Dr. Jamila Porter shares her journey as a community health advocate and her commitment to health equity. She discusses the importance of physical activity, the Maid for Health and Justice initiative, and the challenges posed by structural racism in public health. Dr. Porter emphasizes the need for long-term systems change, interdisciplinary approaches, and community engagement in public health efforts. She also reflects on her academic journey and current role at the De Beaumont Foundation, offering valuable advice for future public health professionals.Join our free communityFull episode shownotesChapters:@0:00 Introduction to Dr. Jamila Porter, DrPH, MPH@7:58 The Importance of Physical Activity in Public Health@11:52 Commitment to Transforming Health Systems@14:54 MADE for Health Justice Initiative@18:57 Confronting Structural Racism in Public Health@22:54 Long-Term Systems Change in Public Health@26:01 Interdisciplinary Approaches to Public Health@29:01 Defining Public Health and Community Health@33:08 Educational Pathways and Career Reflections@43:24 Transitioning to Public Health and Research@48:16 The Importance of Pedestrian Safety and Complete Streets@54:51 Lessons from International Development Work@55:46 Role of Big Cities Health Coalition in Public Health@58:41 Current Role at De Beaumont Foundation@1:04:05 Leading at the Intersection of Strategy and Justice@1:08:17 Challenges and Rewards in Public Health Work@1:15:09 Advice for Aspiring Public Health ProfessionalsSupport the showThanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support:- Join The Public Health Community- The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website- Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn- Support on The Public Health Store

This week: blue carbon ecosystems such as mangroves, seagrass and salt marshes, can sequester carbon up to ten times faster than terrestrial forests, while also protecting coastlines and supporting biodiversity. Ahead of our webinar, Yihan Wang from Terraformation talks with Innovation Forum's Ellen Atiyah to explain their climate potential, why they remain undervalued and how projects like Ghana's Kita Blue Project are changing the story. Plus: Innovation Forum's Lia Da Giau shares insights on the trends reshaping packaging, from regulatory deadlines and circular models to breakthrough material and infrastructure solutions. Host: Ian Welsh Join us on Wednesday 17 September at 4pm CEST / 10am EDT for a complimentary webinar on the potential for blue carbon in net-zero strategies. Hear from Salesforce, Terraformation and Conservation International. Click here to reserve your spot. To continue the conversation on sustainable packaging, we will be in Chicago on 28-29 October for the upcoming sustainable packaging innovation forum. Click here for information on how to get involved.

Systems, skills and the eight levers of learning transformation. Lori Niles-Hoffman, learning strategist and data evangelist, joins John to explore how L&D can escape legacy mindsets and regain strategic impact. Drawing on her new book, Lori outlines the eight key levers for enterprise learning transformation, why ecosystems matter more than platforms, and how AI is reshaping the role of the learning professional. Timestamps 00:01:43 - Intro 00:03:46 - What brought her into the world of learning tech? 00:07:03 - What convinced her of the need for this book? 00:12:58 - What are ‘the 8 Levers'? 00:24:06 - Stakeholder management 00:26:13 - Why is knowledge management lumped together with marketing? 00:33:03 - Ecosystems thinking 00:39:34 - Strategic alignment – a no-brainer? 00:40:17 - Why hasn't L&D tackled its long-standing challenges to date? 00:48:58 - Will AI make us all systems designers? 00:57:43 - Lori's interesting take on AI ethics Follow & Contact LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnhelmer X: @johnhelmer Bluesky: @johnhelmer.bsky.social Website: learninghackpodcast.com

This week, I'm closing out the season with a conversation that looks a little different. Most of our past guests have been service-based entrepreneurs, but today we're diving into the product and retail side of things. My guest is Gelaine Santiago, an award-winning entrepreneur who lives and works at the intersection of entrepreneurship, social justice, and cultural identity.Gelaine is the co-founder and CEO of Cambio & Co., a Filipino jewelry brand, and Sinta & Co., which focuses on Filipino weddings. Both companies are rooted in sustainable livelihoods for artisans in the Philippines. In this conversation, we talk about the realities of running a women-owned, impact-driven business—navigating tariffs, centering cultural identity, and building ecosystems that grow collective wealth and joy. IN THIS EPISODE:How Gelaine winding path—from HR to social entrepreneurship—shaped her perspectiveThe challenges of leaving corporate life and the misalignment of HR with worker advocacyReal stories of navigating racism, bias, and microaggressions in the workplaceWhy she and her partner started Cambio & Co., and the pivot from a global marketplace to focusing on Filipino artisansWhat it really takes to build a retail brand rooted in social justice and cultural prideTimestamps: [00:05:00] – Growing up Filipino and Chinese, middle child of five, immigrating to Canada at age three, and later reconnecting with Filipino heritage in her twenties[00:09:00] – Working in HR and talent acquisition, discovering misalignment with corporate values, and realizing she loved people and branding more than serving executives/shareholders.[00:24:00] – Early struggles with slow sales, hustling through pop-ups and farmers' markets, and facing depression while juggling side jobs.[00:27:00] – Discussion of the challenges and myths of e-commerce versus the realities of building a brand.[00:29:00] – Building supply chain infrastructure, running logistics in-house, and creating meaningful livelihoods for their team.[00:31:00] – Sourcing products that reflect cultural heritage, using significant materials like gold and pearls, tied to Filipino history[00:37:00] – Building a values-driven business model, and how it differs from exploitative capitalism.[00:41:00] – Launch of sister brand Cinta Weddings, born from the couple's own challenges in incorporating Filipino traditions in their wedding.[00:44:00] – Challenges of balancing both brands, with Cinta sometimes getting less attention, leading to intentional prioritization.[00:50:00] – Challenges of running an intentional e-commerce business with small-scale artisans in the Philippines, and the strain of infrastructure gaps.[00:59:00] – The importance of community support, and how leaning into values attracted aligned collaborators and customers.[01:08:00] – Closing reflections on building ecosystems, not empires, and what it means to create interdependent businesses rooted in collective thriving.Too often, entrepreneurship conversations center on service-based models, leaving out the unique challenges that come with building product-based businesses—especially ones led by women of color. Gelaine's story is about more than just business growth; it's about reconnecting with heritage, challenging stereotypes, and creating wealth that's collective rather than extractive.