Podcasts about EFI

Collaboration is a vital skill across many fields and disciplines. But effective collaboration is about much more than just working together. In this week's episode of The Mindtools L&D Podcast, Ross D and Paula are joined by Fraser Mcdonald, Head of Collaboration at Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI) and Deputy Director of the Data for Children Collaborative, to discuss: why collaboration is important when it comes to solving 'wicked problems'; how Mindtools worked with the EFI to develop a game that's designed to build collaboration skills; why a game was the right solution to this problem, and how it's being deployed within the EFI. To find out more about the work Fraser does, check out the Edinburgh Futures Institute and Data for Children Collaborative's websites. In 'What I Learned This Week', Paula mentioned that she'd been digging into the surprisingly wild history of papal conclaves. Fraser recommended the website ToS;DR, which provides an eye-opening breakdown of what we're agreeing to when we use different websites and platforms. And Ross D talked about a recent episode of the 99% Invisible podcast, focusing on the relationship between architecture and tax codes. For more from us, visit mindtools.com. There, you'll also find details of our award-winning Content Hub, our Manager Skills Assessment, our Manager Skill Builder and our custom work.  You can also subscribe to our newsletter. Connect with our speakers If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with us on LinkedIn: Ross Dickie Paula Hughes Fraser Mcdonald

Send us a textWhat happens when churches embrace agriculture as ministry? Frank Sindler, Executive Director of Equipping Farmers International, reveals how biblical farming principles are transforming both landscapes and lives across the Global South.The numbers tell a striking story: approximately 70-80% of Christians in developing nations are farmers, yet for decades, mission efforts have overlooked this crucial aspect of discipleship. While churches planted throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America continue growing rapidly, many struggle with chronic food insecurity and dependence on Western funding. This disconnect between faith and farming has limited the church's ability to demonstrate Christ's redemptive power in tangible ways.Frank shares remarkable stories of transformation from multiple countries where EFI works. Farmers implementing conservation agriculture principles consistently see four to five-fold yield increases in their very first growing season—without expensive inputs. These dramatic improvements enable families to pay for education and healthcare while empowering local churches to fund their own ministry initiatives. In Liberia, one church network is already on track to replace half its outside funding with local agricultural revenue.Perhaps most surprising is the evangelistic impact. Without explicit proselytizing, these farming programs consistently lead to conversions among Muslims, Hindus, and adherents of traditional religions. As Frank explains, "Creation is like a doorway into God's heart." When people witness barren soil transformed into abundance through principles that honor the Creator's design, they naturally encounter the God behind those principles. Even an 85-year-old lifelong Christian described the training as "life-changing."The implications for global mission strategy are profound. As tens of millions come to faith in previously unreached regions, agricultural discipleship offers a sustainable pathway forward, unlocking local resources that far exceed what external support could provide. It challenges our compartmentalized thinking that separates "sacred" from "secular" activities, demonstrating that Christ's redemption extends to our relationship with creation itself.Ready to get involved? Visit www.efi-intl.org to learn about training opportunities, internships, and how your financial support can equip farmers to feed both bodies and souls.https://www.efi-intl.org/giving/https://www.efi-intl.org/get-involved/Support the show

Will carbs on V8 hotrods etc become a thing of the past when some alternatives are this easy?For those unfamiliar with ECU tuning, switching from a carburettor (carb) to EFI can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. The ‪@EdelbrockUSA‬ Pro-Flo 4 is designed to make the transition as simple and hassle-free as possible. With pre-calibrated sensors, a self-tuning system, and an easy-to-use app, this sequential port injection system eliminates the need for a laptop, making it one of the most user-friendly EFI solutions on the market with plug-and-play options for the Gen 3 or 4 LS, Gen 1 or 2 Ford Coyote and Chrysler Gen 3 HEMI V8's.Use ‘PODCAST75' for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-inUnlike traditional throttle body injection (TBI) systems that mimic a carb, the Pro-Flo 4 offers true multi-point injection, improving fuel atomization, drivability, and efficiency. Injector and fuel system selection are simplified, with kits available for different power levels, and installation is made easy with a fully terminated wiring harness that requires no crimping or cutting. The distributor-based ignition system means there's no need for an additional crank trigger, further reducing complexity.The system features closed-loop control that continually learns and adapts while driving, improving fuel mapping in real-time. For those worried about fine-tuning aspects like cold starts and transient enrichment, the Edelbrock E-Tuner App provides intuitive adjustments using familiar carburetor-style terminology. This ensures that even those new to EFI can confidently dial in their setup.TIME STAMPS:0:00 - Carb to EFI0:16 - Mark Honsowetz0:22 - Edelbrock Pro-Flo 4 EFI1:09 - Self Tuning1:38 - Entry Level Tuning Option2:15 - Simple Installation2:44 - Injector Selection3:17 - Fuel System Selection3:56 - Ignition System Setup4:40 - Edelbrock E-Tuner App4:51 - No Crank Trigger5:20 - Pre-Calibrated Sensors5:40 - Aftermarket Cams6:40 - Closed Loop Control7:10 - Needs Varied Driving To Learn7:42 - Dyno Tuning8:30 - Cold Start, Transient Enrichment etc9:41 - Tuning Made Fun10:00 - Edelbrock Pricing10:27 - Batch vs Sequential Fire11:10 - Edelbrock11:21 - BUILD.T

Alsym is developing a new generation of high-performance, low-cost, non-flammable batteries to help enable a zero-carbon electrified future for all. Using readily-available materials that are inherently non-toxic, Alsym's breakthrough battery technology is an alternative to lithium-ion at less than half the cost, with the same performance and with no lithium or cobalt.Mukesh Chatter is CEO, president and co-founder of Alsym Energy. Previously, he co-founded Nexabit Networks and was CEO until its acquisition by Lucent Technologies, and co-managed NeoNet Capital LLC. He was named to Red Herring Magazine's Top 10 Entrepreneurs in 1999, and Rensselaer Entrepreneur of the Year in 2001. Mukesh received his Master's degree in Computer and Systems Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.--On the personal side:Chatter was inspired to launch Alsym Energy after his mother's passing, leading him to focus on solving problems that impact at least a billion people. His goal was to create an energy storage solution that could bring electricity access to underserved communities while also addressing global industrial decarbonization needs.In our conversation, he also stressed the importance of thinking non-linearly, embracing pivots, and prioritizing a strong team culture where leadership leads by example. He highlighted meditation and intentional pauses between tasks as key strategies for maintaining focus and resilience in high-stress environments.--

Amperon is a Houston-based technology company specializing in AI-powered electricity forecasting and analytics solutions. Founded in 2018, Amperon provides high-precision demand, renewable generation, and price forecasts to enhance grid reliability, manage financial risk, and support decarbonization efforts. Their platform serves a diverse clientele, including utilities, financial traders, and independent power producers, by leveraging advanced AI models and real-time analytics to navigate the complexities of modern energy markets. In October 2023, Amperon raised $20 million in Series B funding led by Energize Capital, underscoring their commitment to innovation in the energy sector.For almost 20 years, Sean Kelly has been at the forefront of the energy trading industry, working for Tenaska, Lehman, EDF, and E.On. While at EDF, he led the transition of two nuclear plants (Nine Mile and Ginna) into the NYISO market, then led the buildout of E.On's North American trading desk. Next, he co-founded Bridge Power Consulting and sold it to Albireo Energy in 2019. He co-founded Amperon in 2018.In this podcast, you'll learn these takeaways and much more.How to utilize AI and machine learning for accurate energy demand and price forecastingWhat is the significance of automatic weighting in analyzing diverse weather data for energy predictionsWho said this wonderful quote: “I'll build it if you can sell it”How founders should not sell themselves short or sacrifice on their long-term thesis when working with investorsWhy building strong long-term non-transactional relationships with investors and early adopter customer prospects is crucial for company growthWhy he finds value in books like The Tao of Bill Murray and The Devil in the White CityHow boxing keeps him sane and healthy on the founder journey

Blue Bear Capital is a venture and early-growth equity fund focused on digital technologies for the energy industry. On their third fund, their companies harness IoT, machine learning, and cyber security across solar, wind, and the broader energy infrastructure.Ernst Sack is a founding partner at Blue Bear. Previously, he spent nine years at Riverstone, a leading energy private equity firm that has invested over $45B since 2000, and worked on the Mergers & Acquisitions team at Citigroup. He has held board roles for over 15 energy and software companies, including Raptor Maps, Pani, Axiom Cloud, and Shoreline.In this podcast, you'll learn these takeaways and much more. What check size they write into seed and Seria A companies Why they like founders to have this one specific kind of prior experience (gotta listen to find out)  How he saw the potential for AI in his VC investing strategy back in 2016 Why he lives by this quote: “What matters is not the number of your weaknesses but the magnitude of your strenghts” How ice-cold showers and scrappy trail biking keep him sane

He co-founded one of the top (and earliest) standalone ECU companies on earth, helped develop unique V10 F1 engines, created ignition systems for top-tier motorsports, and finished it all off by producing stock-frame turbocharger upgrades that push the limits of what a factory turbo is capable of.Mark Boxsell has had a varied and fascinating career in the performance industry, and he's ready to unpack it all in this episode of Tuned In.Use GTPUMPS100 to get $100 off HPA's Tuning Starter Package: https://hpcdmy.co/starterbHaving grown up on a farm in rural Australia that instilled a drive towards resourcefulness and ingenuity, by his early twenties, Mark Boxsell would latch on to the emerging EFI revolution and create his own fuel injection system for his personal Mazda rotary. And that was just the start.  Mark went on to invent one of the world's first aftermarket standalone ECUs, which we all know today as Haltech. In this episode, we get straight into the mind-blowing history of how Haltech came about, discussing what was involved in creating it, the incredibly basic tools he had at his disposal to make it happen, and how it actually worked.We next discuss Mark's stint developing a unique V10 Formula 1 engine that used rotary valves instead of the traditional poppet valves. Mark goes into detail about how it worked, and why we never saw it on the grid. Then it's time to talk about ignition systems, which Mark knows a lot about as one of the founders of M&W Ignition — which supplies series like Australia's top-tier V8 Supercars.We finish the episode off by moving into Mark's current venture, GT Pumps. This company specialises in stock-frame turbocharger upgrades, which are currently aimed squarely at the WRX and Evo markets. This gets into some heavy turbo tech, covering the benefits of journal-bearing turbos, stock turbo system capabilities, and more.If you're into tuning history and love a dose of nostalgia, this episode with Mark Boxsell is an absolute must-listen. Follow Mark here:IG: @gtpumpsFB: GTpumpsWWW: gtpumps.com.auDon't forget, you can use GTPUMPS100 to get $100 off HPA's Tuning Starter Package: https://hpcdmy.co/starterbTimestamps:0:00 The Best Stock Turbo System?3:43 How did you get into the automotive industry?7:57 Why did you decide to try and make your own EFI? And how?12:53 How did that first EFI system perform?15:13 How did Haltech start?23:47 How does the HC11 chip compare to modern ECU chips?26:49 Once you got the ECU working, how did you sell it?28:52 Why did you decide to use bar graphs for the interface?33:23 What were the biggest challenges building those first ECUs?36:28 Marketing first Haltec ECU continued.43:15 Why are there so many ECU manufacturers from Australia?46:05 When and how did you leave Haltec?53:52 Can you explain the different ignition systems?59:05 M&W ignition system.1:00:43 Transition from electronics to F1 engine development1:05:04 Had the rotary valve been tried by other competitors?1:09:10 Why did this rotary valve never make it to the track?1:12:25 How did your current business GTpumps come about?1:13:25 Why focus on a stock frame turbocharger?1:17:52 Are journal-bearing turbos dead?1:21:53 Are you looking to produce stock frame turbos for different models?1:28:12 Final three questions.

From Pause to Prosperity: Scaling with Intention & Building a Purpose-Driven, Sustainable Business with Efi Guzmán Episode Summary In this episode of Beyond Private Practice, Liz Fernandez sits down with Efi Guzmán, a Mexicana entrepreneur who built two mission-driven businesses rooted in her culture, passion, and purpose. Efi shares her deeply personal journey of navigating career uncertainty, overcoming self-doubt, and ultimately building Con Intención, a business that honors Mexican artisans, and a thriving virtual assistant business supporting WOC entrepreneurs. She dives into the challenges of pricing her services, trusting herself as a business owner, and the mindset shifts that helped her scale sustainably—without sacrificing her well-being. If you have ever questioned whether you can build a business that aligns with your values while providing financial stability and freedom, this episode is for you. Want to build a purpose-driven business that feels aligned and sustainable? Work with Liz one-on-one to create an intentional growth strategy, confidently price your services, and build a business that supports your life, not the other way around. Apply for Private Coaching: Learn More and Book a Consultation About Efi Guzmán Efi Guzmán is the founder of Con Intención, a business dedicated to preserving and celebrating Mexican artistry through ethically sourced, handmade goods. She is also a virtual assistant for WOC entrepreneurs, specializing in content repurposing, admin support, and design. As a Mexicana entrepreneur living in Guanajuato, Efi's journey has been one of resilience, healing, and deep intention. She started her business after struggling with career misalignment, a lack of fulfillment in traditional jobs, and a life-changing health crisis. Now, she helps bridge cultural and economic gaps while running a sustainable, passion-driven business. Her story is a reminder that everything you desire is possible when you lead with courage, trust, and intention. Timestamps 00:01 – Efi's Story: From Career Confusion to Entrepreneurship 04:07 – The Moment She Knew She Couldn't Stay in a 9-5 06:36 – Discovering Her Purpose Through Artisanal Work in Mexico 12:04 – Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt as a First-Gen Latina Entrepreneur 17:44 – Managing Two Businesses: Con Intención and Her Virtual Assistant Business 23:34 – The Mindset Shift That Helped Efi Charge Her Worth 29:40 – Navigating Pricing and Raising Rates Without Guilt 35:15 – Taking a Month-Long Break from Business and Why It Changed Everything 43:30 – Creating a Business That Supports Your Life and Priorities 50:05 – Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Who Feel Stuck Episode Highlights Owning Your Worth and Raising Your Prices – How Efi went from charging twenty dollars per hour to confidently pricing her VA services at over one thousand dollars per package Bridging Culture and Commerce – Why Efi's commitment to ethical pricing and honoring artisans makes Con Intención unique Redefining Entrepreneurship – Breaking free from scarcity and fear-based narratives around running a business Sustainable Growth and Rest – Why Efi took a month off from her business and what she learned from it Trusting the Process – How letting go of control and embracing the unknown helped her scale Category Latina Entrepreneurs, Sustainable Business Growth, Pricing and Mindset, Purpose-Driven Business Keywords small business growth, Latina entrepreneurs, pricing your worth, quitting nine-to-five, virtual assistant business, ethical sourcing, Mexican artisans, women of color in business, sustainable entrepreneurship, business mindset Connect and Work with Liz Fernandez Website: https://thelizfernandez.com/Instagram: @thelizfernandezApply for Private Coaching: Learn More and Book a ConsultationTherapist to Coach Collective: Learn More and Enroll Connect with Efi Guzmán Con Intención – Handmade Artesanías from México

Bellwether is a climate prediction tool that uses AI to analyze Earth observation data and anticipate changes to the planet. It's used by the public and private sectors to help with disaster preparation and recovery. How Bellwether works: Uses simulation techniques to analyze Earth observation dataPredicts the likelihood of severe weather, like wildfires and floodsIdentifies damage to critical infrastructure after a disasterHelps deliver aid more quickly after a disasterDr. Sarah Russell is a startup founder, tech executive, and physician working at the intersection of business, planetary health, and machine learning. In addition to her role as CEO of Bellwether, she is a Managing Director at X, the Moonshot Factory at Alphabet. Previously, she held leadership roles at Venrock, the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, and Google, applying her expertise in healthcare, technology, and regulatory strategy. In addition to her entrepreneurial and executive pursuits, she serves as an Assistant Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, where she remains dedicated to mentoring and advancing innovation in medicine and sustainability.Here are some topics we covered:How to navigate personal growth and identity shifts after selling a businessWhat is the significance of absolute risk scores in disaster preparedness and how they differ from relative risk scoresWhy AI models are advantageous over traditional physics-based models in climate and weather event predictionsWhen to consider expanding a business model to offer comprehensive solutions, including vertical integration and AI-enabled servicesHow to maintain focus and remember that just because you can doesn't mean you shouldWhy you should surround yourself with people way smarter than you and do the ego work to deal with that reality

SolaREIT, established in 2020, specializes in providing flexible capital solutions for solar and battery energy storage real estate. By partnering with developers and landowners, SolaREIT facilitates the monetization of land assets through land purchases, lease prepayments, and land loans. Their streamlined approach and competitive pricing have enabled capital deployment for projects across 19 states, contributing to over $3.5 billion in solar and battery storage developments.Laura Pagliarulo is the Co-founder and CEO of SolaREIT, bringing over 15 years of experience in the renewable energy sector. Before founding SolaREIT in July 2020, she served as Senior Vice President of Community Solar and Energy Innovation at CleanChoice Energy, where she led initiatives to expand access to clean energy solutions. Her extensive background also includes leadership roles at SunEdison and WGL Energy, where she focused on community solar and distributed generation projects.Here are some key takeaways: How to optimize capital efficiency in solar and battery storage projects by leveraging innovative land acquisition strategies How they decide to structure their investment based on landowner and project owner perspectives Why the solar and battery storage industry demonstrates resilience and adaptability amidst legislative changes and market fluctuations When to consider long-term commitments within a company to fully understand its operations and foster personal growth How to maintain health and focus through personal habits such as outdoor exercise, mindful presence, and balanced technology use

In this episode we talk with Jennifer Morrison director of vehicle safety with Mazda. Jennifer is also Communications Chair, Partnership for Analytics Research in Traffic Safety (PARTS) U.S. Department of Transportation. We also review the Infiniti QX60, discuss night driving glasses and have no idea about a EFI snowblower that goes through fuel pumps, but I will learn. 

In this episode we talk with Jennifer Morrison director of vehicle safety with Mazda. Jennifer is also Communications Chair, Partnership for Analytics Research in Traffic Safety (PARTS) U.S. Department of Transportation. We also review the Infiniti QX60, discuss night driving glasses and have no idea about a EFI snowblower that goes through fuel pumps, but I will learn.

Optera provides a SaaS platform and consulting services to help enterprises manage carbon emissions, focusing on Scope 3 emissions. Their platform integrates operational and supply chain data to calculate and track emissions, helping clients to align with science-based targets, comply with regulations, and improve sustainability strategies. Optera supports auto, tech, and retail industries in decarbonizing their value chains and meeting emerging climate disclosure requirements.Tim Weiss, co-founder of Optera, has extensive experience in renewable energy and emissions management. He has led initiatives in scaling solar technology in sub-Saharan Africa and now focuses on advancing enterprise-level decarbonization solutions through innovative SaaS and consulting models.Here are six topics we covered:Scope 3 Challenges: Managing Scope 3 emissions requires collaboration with suppliers and collecting primary data to address the largest and most complex portion of a company's carbon footprint.Optera's SaaS Approach: Optera combines emissions tracking software with consulting expertise, offering tailored solutions for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.Benchmarking Value: Understanding performance relative to peers and industry standards is crucial for strategic decarbonization and regulatory compliance.Regulations and Standards: New climate regulations, such as CBAM and California's disclosure laws, are driving companies to adopt science-based targets and renewable energy strategies.Climate Tech Resilience: Despite political shifts, the climate tech sector continues to grow, bolstered by mature technologies and strong market demand.Leadership and Mindfulness: Tim emphasizes the importance of calculated risks, mindfulness practices, and outdoor activities to maintain balance as a leader.

Mark1 is a public benefit corporation focused on accelerating the commercialization of emerging industrial technologies and climate solutions. Spun out of Deep Science Ventures and the Rocky Mountain Institute, Mark1 offers early-stage project development support, front-end planning, and catalytic capital for innovative companies. By bridging the gap between technology development and project deployment, they help startups navigate the complexities of project financing, off-take agreements, and regulatory processes. Julian Ryba-White, Co-Founder and CEO of Mark1, was previously a Principal at Nokomis Energy, Senior Director at TenK Solar, and Manager at SolarCity. Here are five takeaways. Bridging the commercialization gap: Julian explains the unique challenges companies face when transitioning from technology development to project deployment and how Mark One supports this process through expertise and resources. Adoption readiness levels: Mark One introduces the concept of "adoption readiness levels" from the DOE to measure project viability and prepare companies for scaling. Catalytic capital: Julian details their funding approach, offering $300,000 to $500,000 tied to project milestones to de-risk development and align incentives. Holistic project development: Mark One's bespoke program identifies gaps in technology, finance, and equity, providing tailored support through a co-development agreement. Career advice for emerging professionals: Julian emphasizes the importance of patience, family time, and human connection in balancing personal and professional growth.

Send us a textSarah welcomes Dr. Efi Zion to The Beyond Condition Podcast as a brand new guest all the way from Melbourne, Australia. I found Efi on Instagram through a post she shared about ‘You don't need to stop competing if you struggle with mental health or mindset' and this episode was born.We explore what actually limits our self belief and how we can often be misled and in turn hold ourselves back from many things in life, including competing as a bodybuilder.Discussions include:*Social media*Communication with those around you*Emotional abuse*The benefits of bodybuilding*Identity*Negative self talk*Anxiety and panic attacks*Visualisation*Food disorders and trauma*Motherhood*Dealing with conflict*Post showFind Efi on Instagram @the_bodybuilding_pschologistWatch it here: https://youtu.be/i3UOYrINJ_QGet in touch and share this episode @sarahparker_bb

Prelude Ventures is a climate tech investment firm focusing on early-stage startups. They invest primarily in seed and Series A rounds, supporting founders with innovative technologies addressing climate challenges. They began in 2009 and have about $2 billion under management. Matt Eggers, Managing Director at Prelude Ventures, has a wealth of experience in climate tech investing and manufacturing. Plus, he serves on one of our boards at Duke University, the EDGE Center at our Fuqua School of Business, so you know he can pick great teams! Prior roles include Partner at Breakthrough Energy Ventures and operational roles at Sunrun, Tesla, Genentech, and Bloom Energy.  Here are four topics we covered: Climate Tech Investment Strategy: Prelude focuses on strong teams, scalable technologies, and significant markets for venture-backed growth. A great team can overcome deficiencies in technology or business models and drive a startup's success. Creative Financing Solutions: Examples of combining venture capital, grants, and equipment financing for first-of-a-kind manufacturing facilities like Lux Wall. Biogenic Carbon Capture: Insights into innovative approaches like Graphite and Vaulted Deep, which address both carbon removal and waste management. Personal Habits for Leaders: Matt highlights outdoor activities, meditation, and self-reflection as critical practices for mental well-being and leadership focus.

ESET researchers have discovered a vulnerability affecting the majority of UEFI-based systems that allows actors to bypass UEFI Secure Boot. This vulnerability, assigned CVE-2024-7344, was found in a UEFI application signed by Microsoft's "Microsoft Corporation UEFI CA 2011" third-party UEFI certificate. ESET researchers discovered a new vulnerability, CVE-2024-7344, that allows actors to bypass UEFI Secure Boot on the majority of UEFI-based systems. Exploitation of this vulnerability allows execution of untrusted code during system boot, enabling deployment of malicious UEFI bootkits. The issue was fixed by affected vendors; the vulnerable binaries were revoked by Microsoft in the January 14, 2025, Patch Tuesday update. Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to the execution of untrusted code during system boot, enabling potential attackers to easily deploy malicious UEFI bootkits (such as Bootkitty or BlackLotus) even on systems with UEFI Secure Boot enabled, regardless of the operating system installed. ESET reported the findings to the CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) in June 2024, which successfully contacted the affected vendors. The issue has now been fixed in affected products, and the old, vulnerable binaries were revoked by Microsoft in the January 14, 2025, Patch Tuesday update. The affected UEFI application is part of several real-time system recovery software suites developed by Howyar Technologies Inc., Greenware Technologies, Radix Technologies Ltd., SANFONG Inc., Wasay Software Technology Inc., Computer Education System Inc., and Signal Computer GmbH. "The number of UEFI vulnerabilities discovered in recent years and the failures in patching them or revoking vulnerable binaries within a reasonable time window shows that even such an essential feature as UEFI Secure Boot should not be considered an impenetrable barrier," says ESET researcher Martin Smolár, who discovered the vulnerability. "However, what concerns us the most with respect to the vulnerability is not the time it took to fix and revoke the binary, which was quite good compared to similar cases, but the fact that this isn't the first time that such an obviously unsafe signed UEFI binary has been discovered. This raises questions of how common the use of such unsafe techniques is among third-party UEFI software vendors, and how many other similar obscure, but signed, bootloaders there might be out there." Exploitation of this vulnerability is not limited to systems with the affected recovery software installed, as attackers can bring their own copy of the vulnerable binary to any UEFI system with the Microsoft third-party UEFI certificate enrolled. Also, elevated privileges are required to deploy the vulnerable and malicious files to the EFI system partition (local administrator on Windows; root on Linux). The vulnerability is caused by the use of a custom PE loader instead of using the standard and secure UEFI functions LoadImage and StartImage. All UEFI systems with Microsoft third-party UEFI signing enabled are affected (Windows 11 Secured-core PCs should have this option disabled by default). The vulnerability can be mitigated by applying the latest UEFI revocations from Microsoft. Windows systems should be updated automatically. Microsoft's advisory for the CVE-2024-7344 vulnerability can be found here. For Linux systems, updates should be available through the Linux Vendor Firmware Service. For a more detailed analysis and technical breakdown of the UEFI vulnerability, check out the latest ESET Research blog post, "Under the cloak of UEFI Secure Boot: Introducing CVE-2024-7344" on WeLiveSecurity.com. Guest post by ESET Ireland. You can follow ESET Ireland on X (ex-Twitter), Facebook or LinkedIn for more cybersecurity tips.

SparkMeter offers grid-management solutions that enable utilities worldwide to run profitable, efficient, and reliable systems. Their investors include mutual friends at Clean Energy Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and Elemental Impact. Dan's prior experience includes work at DNV GL and a PhD in engineering and public policy from Carnegie Mellon. In this episode, you'll learn these four important takeaways. How an 8th-grade science project and a trip to Haiti laid the foundation for this company Why they chose to build solutions involving hardware, software, and communications instead of just one or two of those pieces How their structured customer discovery channeled 75 utility executive interviews into the formation of their new product offering Why we shouldn't wait for a crisis to start building health relationships with mindfulness and therapy tools like IFS

Aeorshield is unlocking the next generation of energy-efficient windows. They do this by developing the world's most transparent silica aerogel inserts for windows, reducing energy loss through windows by 50%. Elise's prior experience includes roles at Johnson Controls, Activate, and a PhD from MIT where the research on aerogels all began. In this episode, you'll learn these four important takeaways. How windows lead to 35% of energy loss in buildings How they're using $25M in funding to expand beyond their pilot facility and scale up next year How to make this super-insulating material called aeroseal, aka frozen smoke Why you should ignore criticism from people from whom you wouldn't proactively seek advice

In this podcast, ACCA member Efi takes us through her career journey so far, sharing the moments and decisions that have shaped her professional path. Discover how she used networking to open doors and create opportunities, and learn the strategies she used to effectively showcase her skills to potential employers. Efi also offers her advice for current ACCA students, providing insights and tips that can help you navigate your own career journey with confidence and success. Don't miss out on her story and the lessons she's learned along the way. Links related to this episode: Start the search for your next role with ACCA careers Connect with a global network of employers at ACCA Virtual Careers Fairs Watch our Destination ACCA webinar for more advice on careers and boosting your employability. To hear more from Efi, check out her YouTube channel ‪@ProfitPixelsPodcast‬ Listen to Season 2 of On Your Marks now. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Skyven is an industrial decarbonization company that designs, funds, installs, and maintains a unique steam-generating heat pump with zero downtime and no CapEx cost to customers. They have hundreds of millions of dollars of financing available. As the founder and CEO, Arun is a mission-driven PhD engineer-turned-entrepreneur with prior roles at Texas Instruments and Metronics. In this episode, you'll learn these four important takeaways. Why they're well positioned to serve the trillion-dollar global industry process heat market How they price steam contracts with customers in chemicals, pulp and paper, food and beverage, ethanol, textiles, and metals Why building for the end goal today is a bad idea, and what you should do instead How screaming at the top of your lungs while cycling can help manage the roller coaster of entrepreneurship

Kita is a carbon insurance specialist bridging the insurance and carbon markets. Their insurance products act as a stamp of confidence and safeguard against loss. Their insurance claims can be paid in cash or in replacement carbon credits, providing flexibility for clients' individual risk appetites and carbon strategies. In this episode, you'll learn these four important takeaways. The relationship between billion-dollar transactions and rigorous insurance products The difference between counterparty, political, method, and natural catastrophes risks, and when Kita choose to insure against them The voluntary carbon market players they rely on to certify whether a carbon project has met its goals, or whether an insurance event is triggered Why she chose to do a year-long “maternity sabbatical” after each of her children was born, and what it did for her thoughts on work

SER Capital Partners is a middle-market private equity investment firm dedicated to North American industrial sustainability. They manage $500M in equity, plus opportunities to harness debt for the right projects. Typical investments range from $50-$150M per company. In addition to his role at SER, Rahul is a former private equity investor at Energy Capital Partners and a Board member at Sunnova, NextLight, FirsLlight, Sungevity, and growth-stage cleantech companies.  In this episode, you'll learn these four important takeaways. How they pick the right companies to invest in Their perspective on ESG and how it adds financial value to their portfolio companies How they select the right management team, and what it means to be pulled vs. to push Why he practice Transcendental Meditation 5x per week and tries to bring a gift to every personal encounter

ESET believes this bootkit is likely an initial proof of concept, and based on ESET telemetry, it has not been deployed in the wild. However, it is the first evidence that UEFI bootkits are no longer confined to Windows systems alone. The bootkit's main goal is to disable the kernel's signature verification feature and to preload two as yet unknown ELF binaries via the Linux "init" process (which is the first process executed by the Linux kernel during system startup). The previously unknown UEFI application, named "bootkit.efi," was uploaded to VirusTotal. Bootkitty is signed by a self-signed certificate, thus is not capable of running on systems with UEFI Secure Boot enabled by default. However, Bootkitty is designed to boot the Linux kernel seamlessly, whether UEFI Secure Boot is enabled or not, as it patches, in memory, the necessary functions responsible for integrity verification. The bootkit is an advanced rootkit that is capable of replacing the boot loader, and of patching the kernel ahead of its execution. Bootkitty allows the attacker to take full control over the affected machine, as it co-opts the machine's booting process, and executes malware before the operating system has even started. During the analysis, ESET discovered a possibly related unsigned kernel module that ESET named BCDropper - with signs suggesting that it could have been developed by the same author(s) as Bootkitty. It deploys an ELF binary responsible for loading yet another kernel module unknown at the time of analysis. "Bootkitty contains many artifacts, suggesting that this is more like a proof of concept than the work of a threat actor. Even though the current version from VirusTotal does not, at the moment, represent a real threat to the majority of Linux systems since it can affect only a few Ubuntu versions, it emphasizes the necessity of being prepared for potential future threats," says ESET researcher Martin Smolar, who analyzed Bootkitty. "To keep your Linux systems safe from such threats, make sure that UEFI Secure Boot is enabled, your system firmware, security software and OS are up-to-date, and so is your UEFI revocations list," he adds. After booting up a system with Bootkitty in the ESET testing environment, researchers noticed that the kernel was marked as tainted (a command can be used to check the tainted value), which was not the case when the bootkit was absent. Another way to tell whether the bootkit is present on the system with UEFI Secure Boot enabled is by attempting to load an unsigned dummy kernel module during runtime. If it's present, the module will be loaded; if not - the kernel refuses to load it. A simple remedy to get rid of the bootkit, when the bootkit is deployed as "/EFI/ubuntu/grubx64.efi", is to move the legitimate "/EFI/ubuntu/grubx64-real.efi" file back to its original location, which is "/EFI/ubuntu/grubx64.efi". Over the past few years, the UEFI threat landscape, particularly that of UEFI bootkits, has evolved significantly. It all started with the first UEFI bootkit proof of concept (PoC), described by Andrea Allievi in 2012, which served as a demonstration of deploying bootkits on modern UEFI-based Windows systems, and was followed with many other PoCs (EfiGuard, Boot Backdoor, UEFI-bootkit). I t took several years until the first two real UEFI bootkits were discovered in the wild (one of those was ESPecter in 2021 by ESET), and it took two more years until the infamous BlackLotus - the first UEFI bootkit capable of bypassing UEFI Secure Boot on up-to-date systems - appeared (in 2023, discovered by ESET). A common thread among these publicly known bootkits was their exclusive targeting of Windows systems. For a more detailed analysis and technical breakdown of Bootkitty, the first bootkit for Linux, check out the latest ESET Research blogpost, "Bootkitty: Analyzing the first UEFI bootkit for Linux," on WeLiveSecurity.com. Make sure to follow ESET Research on X for the latest news from ESET Rese...

In this unusual episode, I do my best to go meta, above our normal climate tech challenges and opportunities, to the science and mindset of gratitude. Does a greater appreciation for what we have mean nothing bad is happening out there? Not at all. But building climate tech solutions is not a spring. It's a marathon. Or maybe both. As such, we need all the non-work tools in our toolbelt to maintain our energy, health, and focus along the journey. In seven short minutes, I walk through five science-based benefits of gratitude and four practical ways to practice it in a few minutes each day.

Dr. Fabienne Hershkowitz Sikron from the Meuhedet Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) in Tel-Aviv, discusses a #research paper she co-authored that was #published in Volume 16, Issue 20 of Aging, entitled “Development and validation of an electronic frailty index in a national health maintenance organization.” DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.206141 Corresponding Author - Fabienne Hershkowitz Sikron - fabian_hershkowitz@meuhedet.co.il Video interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc9_ByZ1_ew Video transcription - https://www.aging-us.com/interviews/validating-electronic-frailty-index-in-national-health-system Abstract Background: Frailty constitutes a major factor that puts the elderly at risk of health and functional deterioration. Objectives: To develop and validate an Electronic Frailty Index based on electronic data routinely collected in the HMO. Study design and setting: A retrospective cohort of the HMO members. Participants: 120,986 patients, aged 65 years and over at the beginning of 2023. Predictors: A cumulative frailty index including 36 medical, functional, and social deficits. Outcomes: One-year all-cause mortality or hospitalization. Statistical analysis: One-year hazard ratios were estimated for composite outcome of mortality or hospitalization using multivariable hierarchical Cox regression. Results: The mean EFI score increased with the Social Security Nursing Benefit. Compared to fit patients, mild, moderate, and severe frailty patients had 2.07, 3.35, and 4.4-fold increased risks of mortality or hospitalization, after controlling for covariates. Conclusions: The findings showed that the Electronic Frailty Index version we created is valid in predicting mortality or hospitalization. In addition, the Electronic Frailty Index converged with an independent measurement produced by National Social Security. Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article - https://aging.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Faging.206141 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Aging - https://www.aging-us.com/subscribe-to-toc-alerts Keywords - aging, frailty, older people, electronic frailty index, electronic health record, health maintenance organization About Aging-US The mission of the journal is to understand the mechanisms surrounding aging and age-related diseases, including cancer as the main cause of death in the modern aged population. The journal aims to promote 1) treatment of age-related diseases by slowing down aging, 2) validation of anti-aging drugs by treating age-related diseases, and 3) prevention of cancer by inhibiting aging. (Cancer and COVID-19 are age-related diseases.) Please visit our website at https://www.Aging-US.com​​ and connect with us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgingUS/ X - https://twitter.com/AgingJrnl Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agingjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AgingJournal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aging/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/AgingUS/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1X4HQQgegjReaf6Mozn6Mc MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

e-Zinc produces zinc-based long-duration energy storage technology with discharge durations between 10 and 100 hours. They have raised over $100M in funding and are building their first three commercial pilots. In addition to his role at e-Zinc, James is a Board Director of the Long Duration Energy Storage Council (LDESC) and Energy Storage Canada (ESC), as well as a former Manager at Bain and MaRS. In this episode, you'll learn these four important takeaways. How the long-duration energy storage sector is poised to become a $4T market by 2040 Why he's going to market with a “resilience as a service” business model Why it's essential to convert sustainability technology from cost centers into revenue centers What Vipassana meditation is, and why he starts his morning with it

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Coreshell can reduce the cost of batteries by roughly 25% and improve drive range by about 40% by producing metallurgical silicon anodes to replace graphite. Their collaborators include some of the biggest names in the automotive industry and the largest merchant producer of silicon metal in the Western world. Jonathan is a UC Berkeley graduate in chemical engineering with 12 years of prior experience at New Logic Research as well as Membrane Technolgy and Research. He's also a Climate CEO Fellow with us at EFI. In this episode, you'll learn these four important takeaways. How they raised 10% of the capital of peers to reach the same milestones Why their metallurgical silicon anode can be 20x more cost-efficient than today's current lithium-ion battery technology How he reduces stress by facing mortality in safe but adventurous rock climbing Why we should focus on process vs. outcomes, and how this relates to the difference between pain vs. suffering

Spring Lane Capital is a private equity firm specializing in providing hybrid project capital for sustainable infrastructure and energy projects. DevEngine Partners partners with project developers by providing development capital and hands-on development support to de-risk sustainable infrastructure projects. CREO is a "secret club for billionaires" that connects ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices to investment opportunities in sustainability and clean energy. In addition to co-leading these two organizations, Jason has extensive experience in sustainable finance, including roles at Renewable Resource Group, Acumen Fund, Generation Investment Management, and Encourage Capital. In this episode, you'll learn these four important takeaways. Why he likes to invest in both corporate and project finance at the same company What “venture infrastructure” means as a climate finance niche The importance of relationships vs. transactions How he learns to balance in life by surfing in the ocean

Chris questions the sanity of the recent Indiana road trip Ray took to pick up a project car with a couple of friends. The choice to buy a car that's out of state vs shopping locally gets thrown around until a caller brings up the topic of EFI vs carburetion, followed by talk about the current GM strikes & EV possibilities.  

Javelin Capital is an investment and merchant banking firm focused on mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising in the renewable energy, energy storage, and green chemistry sectors. Jason brings 15 years of experience in cleantech finance and entrepreneurship, plus prior executive roles at Goldman Sachs and Citi. In this episode, you'll learn these four important takeaways. How they serve green electron and green molecule companies with financial transactions ranging from $30M to $750M What merchant banking means and why they provide it The importance of not being all things to all people The difference between designing a life and building a career

In this episode, Paul Jamison sits down with Luke Gribble, Go-to-Market Manager for Small Ag at John Deere, to discuss the company's latest innovations in commercial mowers, including the Commercial ZTrak and Quiktrak models, as well as the exciting new EFI-powered machines. Luke explains what Electronic Fuel Injection is and how it benefits lawn care professionals, while also highlighting the importance of John Deere's Operations Center. Beyond equipment, Luke shares valuable insights on how John Deere's world-class company culture has been key to its success and offers tips for lawn care businesses looking to build a winning team culture. Explore Commercial Mowers from John Deere: A huge shoutout to John Deere for hosting us at Equip Expo. If you're in the market for the ZTrak™ Zero-Turn or the QuikTrak™ Stand-On mowers, and want to streamline your fleet management with the John Deere Operations Center, check them out here: John Deere Commercial Mowers Lawn Care Life Conference Tickets: Don't miss the most actionable event in the industry. Get Your Tickets! Maximize Your Lawn Care Business Potential: Discover essential resources including contract templates, pricing tools, and the Know Your Numbers E-Course at Paul's Resource Hub. Elevate Your Online Presence: Begin your journey to a compelling online brand with Footbridge Media. Order Your Copy of Paul's New Book: Learn how to build a thriving lawn care business with Paul's latest book, available on Amazon. Get the Entrepreneurs Guide to Lawn Care Pricing: Unlock essential pricing strategies with this free guide. Download Now. Enhance Your Business Operations: Discover the CRM software that powers my lawn care business success. Try Jobber. A World of Audiobooks Awaits: Learn on the go with Audible. Explore Now. The Landscaping Bookkeeper: Transform your financial management with Megan and Joey Coberly. Learn How.

As most of you know, our Patreon audience has the INSIDE access to the KF Show. The year 2024 will be an important one for Patreon specifically and if you'd consider jumping up to the $5 level it would sure help. The $10 level will remain and we now have a brand new $20 level as well! All members who join at that level will receive a sticker swag pack in the mail, you'll be IMMEDIATELY entered in the monthly prize grab, and you'll receive a phone call from one (or all) of us to chat up whatever you want for 30 minutes! Thank you SO MUCH to those of you who have joined in for the extra content that is only for Patreon supporters. To get in on the action and support the show with a minor financial contribution just click the link below to sign up. Join up via Patreon at patreon.com/KFSHOW ======================================== Presented with Holley - Back for 2024!  Phase 3 of Kibbe and Friends is officially here, and Holley is back for more fun, foolishness, and flying orange Chargers! Once again we're proud to be associated with the historic name that has made cars fast for years and years, and their innovations continue forward (as always)! Fall is here and the Holley Fall Into Power deal is now in full swing. Visit Holley.com to find killer deals on many items you've been waiting for…..but know that ALL SALES ARE FINAL. There are full Holley Sniper 2 EFI kits with FULL TIMING CONTROL going for just $2K right now! Visit https://www.holley.com/products/deals/sale and tell them we sent you! ======================================== Car Movie Review: 2004's “Starsky & Hutch” Feature Film K&F Movie Summary: If you combined Old School, Wedding Crashers, Anchorman, and the Hangover with a former Dukes of Hazzard stunt driver, you'd get this; an unbelievably funny remake with great car action, great music, and likely a pure hatred from original fans of the show! Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson play Detectives David Starsky and Ken Hutchison in the 2004 Hollywood remake of Starsky and Hutch. They chase bad-buy-drug-lord Vince Vaughn across fictional Bay City in a hopped up '76 Gran Torino, painted Dodge Viper red with a beefed up small block Ford under the good. They get in a dance off, are accosted by Will Ferrell into acting like naked dragon riders, shoot a pony and a Karmann Ghia, all just to get to the bottom of the mysterious untraceable cocaine deal that Jason Bateman (Vaughn's henchman) is making happen. This movie is full of one liners, good cars, and a version of Huggy Bear played by Snoop Dogg that'll give you faith in the underworld. But best of all, it ends in a car chase littered with jumps across a golf course and (almost) landed on a yacht.   10 Striped Tomatoes all around! ======================================== Join up via Patreon at patreon.com/KFSHOW Kibbe, Corndog, and the Bern! National Parts Depot Presents: Bernie on the News! https://www.npdlink.com. The post K&F Show #310: Do It. Do it. Car Movie Review – “Starsky & Hutch” first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

HData provides software solutions that streamline regulatory reporting and data management for the energy industry, focusing on utilities and regulatory bodies. They are a Techstars startup with two rounds of VC funding. Before HData, Hudson served as an attorney and advisor at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), advocating for data transparency in financial and regulatory disclosures. He also founded the Data Coalition, a nonprofit organization focused on advancing data transparency in government. He is widely recognized for promoting open data standards and leveraging technology to improve regulatory compliance and efficiency. In this episode, you'll learn these four important takeaways. How they turn unstructured energy regulatory data into business intelligence The benefits of SAFE vs. convertible notes for founders Why most crises are not existential threats His recovery from alcoholism and what it means for his company culture

Plentify is a smart energy company that makes affordable, reliable, and clean electricity a reality for all. Their current focus is on the demand-side management of water heaters to create virtual power plants. Jon is the former head of clean energy for Google across Africa and a strategy consultant with McKinsey & Company and South Pole Carbon Asset Management. In this episode, you'll learn these four important takeaways and much more. How smarter water heaters can reduce energy storage costs by 75% Why their capital raise was hardest in the easiest market (a few years back) and easiest in the toughest market (today) What “presencing” is and how to use it to grow your business Why he loves this quote: “Opportunities Multiply as They Are Seized”

Bodybuilder and psychologist Dr. Efi aka The Bodybuilding Psychologist joins The Weight Room Podcast. Tune in for a great chat! Find us on IG @theweightroompodcast @ the_bodybuilding_psychologist The Weight Room's Coaches Corner (Find your next coach!): https://www.theweightroompodcast.com/fitnesscoaches SPONSORS: TRM: Coaches and trainers, check out Trainer Revenue Multiplier if you want to take your business to the next level!: https://trainerrevenuemultiplier.com/ SMOKIN GUN COFFEE: https://smokinguncoffee.com/ USE CODE TWR10 FOR 10% OFF YOUR ORDER The Fitness Competitor's Guide for info on the Fitness division of bodybuilding:  IG: @TheFitnessCompetitorsGuide  YouTube: @TheFitnessCompetitorsGuide SUBSCRIBE to The Weight Room on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts! NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY Thanks for all your support and if you have any questions, thoughts, or concerns please message @theweightroompodcast on Instagram or email theweightroompodcast@gmail.com

Atmos is a climate fintech company offering savings and checking accounts to help fund the clean energy transition. Ravi is a 25-year veteran of the clean energy industry, material science engineer, and serial entrepreneur. In this episode, you'll learn these four important takeaways and much more. Why the $6 trillion mandate means that every lender should be a climate lender How they've crafted financial products to move tens of millions of dollars into clean energy installations How he almost got diabetes from working too much on his business What he means by "experience is what you get when you don't get what you want"

G2 is a growth stage VC investor with $1B in assets under management and 30 portfolio companies. They invest $15-50M into companies at inflection points generating at least $10M in revenue. Their focus is the nexus of sustainable technology and traditional industries. Brook has over two decades of experience as an entrepreneur, executive, and investor. Before G2, he spent ten years at Kleiner Perkins where he co-managed the $1B Green Growth Fund as a Senior Partner. In this episode, you'll learn these four important takeaways and much more. What his top two picks are for gaps in the climate venture funding lifecycle How they build long-term relationships before investing Why companies often die of indigestion not starvation What L-theanine can do for sleep and dreams

Avalanche is developing the world's first fusion microreactor, and it has $45M of investor backing from our friends at Congruent Ventures, Grantham, and Climate Capital. Brian has one of the more entertaining bios in climate tech. Here are snippets and a link: https://avalanchefusion.com/about/team/brian-riordan. He's an engineer hardwired to be “all-in”; he no dimmer switch and always chooses the red pill; wine-making, leather & wood workin', campin', bee keepin', farmin', salt-water lovin' father to four awesome kids who think he's an invulnerable jungle gym. In this episode, you'll learn these four important takeaways and much more. How they are reducing cost and regulatory hurdles often associated with conventional nuclear fission power The scale-up risks they avoid by building small The difference in transactional vs. authentic relationships Why you must get destroyed in the gym for mental health

EnergyX is a direct lithium extraction company with $100M of investment, including about $50M from retail investors. Its 100 team members are advancing its new membrane, solvent, and adsorbents to boost the efficiency of extracting lithium from underground salt water. Teague is a serial entrepreneur whose first success was launching a record label at age 20 and taking an artist to #1 in the iTunes hip hop charts. (That's a first for a guest on the EFI podcast!) In this episode, you'll learn these four important takeaways and much more. The severe limitations of conventional lithium mining, such as 35% extraction efficiency and an 18-month wait time Why they are building two lithium extraction plants at the same time  How he acquired the company's foundational technology for $10,000  Why he believes humans will live to be 140 years old in the near future

WATTMORE is an energy storage software company providing battery sizing, economic outcome forecasts, battery charging and discharging, and more. JW is a serial founder and clean power executive (Because Solar, Main Street Power, Clean Energy Collective, SunShare), Vice Chair (Western Caucus) of the Democratic National Committee, Board member of Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association, and Board member of SELF (Solar Electric Light Fund). In this episode, you'll learn these four important takeaways and much more. What it means to be a “deal whisperer” How his experience developing hundreds of solar projects helps his software company grow His five-year vision and recurring revenue contracts of 10 years or more What he learned from his mother, who was ordained in the Soto Zen Buddhism tradition

Sixty vulnerabilities and exposures disclosed in one week sounds like a lot. We'll explain why it's just business as usual.Sponsored By:Core Contributor Membership: Take $1 a month of your membership for a lifetime!Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn't trusted and secure, it can't log into your cloud apps. Support LINUX UnpluggedLinks:

CleanChoice is a retail power provider and solar project developer and owner. Combined into one, they aim to be a 100% renewable gentailer. Zoe has experience developing and selling hundreds of megawatts of solar as the former CEO of Pine Gate Renewables and General Counsel at FLS Energy. In this episode, you'll learn these four important takeaways and much more. How they plan to build 1 GW of solar to meet their customers' demands What hedging efficacy means in deregulated power markets Where concentration risk shows up and how they manage it Why reading fiction at 5:00 am helps her start the day right Plus, you'll feel extra cool listening to this one because of his French accent!

What if we saw Artificial Intelligence as a mirror rather than as a form of intelligence?That's the subject of a fabulous new book by Professor Shannon Vallor, who is my guest on this episode.In our discussion, we explore how artificial intelligence reflects not only our technological prowess but also our ethical choices, biases, and the collective values that shape our world.We also discuss how AI systems mirror our societal flaws, raising critical questions about accountability, transparency, and the role of ethics in AI development.  Shannon helps me to examine the risks and opportunities presented by AI, particularly in the context of decision-making, privacy, and the potential for AI to influence societal norms and behaviours.  This episode offers a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between technology and ethics, urging us to consider how we can steer AI development in a direction that aligns with our shared values.  Guest Biography Prof. Shannon Vallor is the Baillie Gifford Chair in the Ethics of Data and Artificial Intelligence at the Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI) at the University of Edinburgh, where she is also appointed in Philosophy.  She is Director of the Centre for Technomoral Futures in EFI, and co-Director of the BRAID (Bridging Responsible AI Divides) programme, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. Professor Vallor's research explores how new technologies, especially AI, robotics, and data science, reshape human moral character, habits, and practices.   Her work includes advising policymakers and industry on the ethical design and use of AI. She is a standing member of the One Hundred Year Study of Artificial Intelligence (AI100) and a member of the Oversight Board of the Ada Lovelace Institute. Professor Vallor received the 2015 World Technology Award in Ethics from the World Technology Network and the 2022 Covey Award from the International Association of Computing and Philosophy.  She is a former Visiting Researcher and AI Ethicist at Google. In addition to her many articles and published educational modules on the ethics of data, robotics, and artificial intelligence, she is the author of the book Technology and the Virtues: A Philosophical Guide to a Future Worth Wanting (Oxford University Press, 2016) and The AI Mirror: Reclaiming Our Humanity in an Age of Machine Thinking (Oxford University Press, 2024).  AI Generated Timestamped Summary of Key Points:00:02:30: Introduction to Professor Shannon Vallor and her work.00:06:15: Discussion on AI as a mirror of societal values.00:10:45: The ethical implications of AI decision-making. 00:18:20: How AI reflects human biases and the importance of transparency.00:25:50: The role of ethics in AI development and deployment.00:33:10: Challenges of integrating AI into human-centred contexts.00:41:30: The potential for AI to shape societal norms and behaviours. 00:50:15: Professor Vallor's insights on the future of AI and ethics.00:58:00: Closing thoughts and reflections on AI's impact on humanity.LinksTo find out more about Shannon and her work visit her website: https://www.shannonvallor.net/  The AI Mirror: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-ai-mirror-9780197759066?A Noema essay by Shannon on the dangers of AI: https://www.noemamag.com/the-danger-of-superhuman-ai-is-not-what-you-think/   A New Yorker feature on the book  https://www.newyorker.com/culture/open-questions/in-the-age-of-ai-what-makes-people-unique   The AI Mirror as one of the FT's technology books of the summer https://www.ft.com/content/77914d8e-9959-4f97-98b0-aba5dffd581c  The FT review of The AI Mirror: https://www.ft.com/content/67d38081-82d3-4979-806a-eba0099f8011     For more on the Edinburgh Futures Institute: https://efi.ed.ac.uk/      

Today's podcast is a rebroadcast of one of our most popular episodes ever. Jaqueline van Ende is the CEO of Carbon Equity. They also have some big news... They've raised another €60 million in 4 months for their third climate tech fund. The goal is to raise €125 million in all which will be invested through private equity and venture capital funds in the EU and the US and eventually into at least 150 climate tech companies. Since its founding in 2021, Carbon Equity has raised over €250 million from more than 900 investors. To date, the company has invested in 120+ companies through 18 funds, which together, despite being early-stage innovations, already generate more than €1.7 billion in revenue.

Montauk Climate is a venture studio that launches and grows startups in the mobility, adaptation, energy, decarbonization, and sustainability sectors. Evan is a serial founder, power trader, board member, and investor with 20 years in the energy sector, including roles as Head of Venture Investing at Riverstone, a $40B energy investment and infrastructure firm. In this episode, you'll learn these four important takeaways and much more. How a venture studio works How he incentivizes experienced corporate executives to help build and lead the startups they launch Why compute is the current of the future, and how AI could be using 10% of global power in the years to come Why adaptive insurance using IFTT parametric functions is needed in a future disrupted by climate change

The COSMIC desktop is just around the corner. We get the inside scoop from System76 and go hands-on with an early press build.Sponsored By:Core Contributor Membership: Take $1 a month of your membership for a lifetime!Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn't trusted and secure, it can't log into your cloud apps. Support LINUX UnpluggedLinks:

Send us a Text Message.A walk on the beach turned into a journey to the stage, as Dr. Efi's encounter with fitness blossomed into a passion for competitive bodybuilding. Her story during the COVID-19 lockdown is nothing short of remarkable, highlighting her transition from casual gym-goer to a dedicated bodybuilding competitor. Dr. Efi shares her mission to help other women achieve their fitness goals and offers a mental prep checklist for aspiring competitors. Listen as she reflects on the mind-body connection, the importance of overcoming fear, and the empowerment she found in embracing her new identity. This episode is a testament to resilience, transformation, and the power of finding strength in adversity.CONNECT WITH DR. EFIINSTAGRAMWEBSITEFREE Mental Prep ChecklistSupport the Show.If you like this episode, please be sure to subscribe everywhere you listen to podcasts! FOLLOW ME on INSTAGRAM Check out the WEBSITE Help support this podcast by buying me a cup of coffee. I need it to stay awake editing! BUY ME COFFEE