Podcasts about Electrical engineering

What does it take to build a new American luxury car company from the ground up? In this episode of Entrepreneur Rx, host John Shufeldt sits down with Kristie D'Ambrosio-Correll, Co-Founder and CEO of Dacora, to talk about what it takes to challenge one of the most established industries in the world and create a modern luxury automotive house built around beauty, craftsmanship, technology, and experience. Kristie's relationship with cars started long before Dacora. She grew up working on cars with her father before studying Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT, where she immersed herself in artificial intelligence at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab. She later became CTO of MIRROR, helping bring the product to market and leading the company through its $500 million acquisition by lululemon. That experience gave her a firsthand look at what can happen when beautiful design and technology are built to work together. Today, Kristie and her husband are applying those lessons to Dacora, with the ambition of creating America's next great luxury marque. John and Kristie discuss why American ultra-luxury may be ready for a resurgence, what the automotive industry can learn from Tesla's willingness to question everything, and how Dacora's coachbuilt model allows the company to focus on the elements it believes matter most to the customer while reducing complexity, cost, and time to market. They also explore Kristie's evolution as a founder and leader, from a career driven by achievement and perfectionism to one shaped more by courage, resilience, and a willingness to take risks. Kristie opens up about the difficult pregnancy and birth of her daughter, how that experience changed her relationship with control and success, and why she now believes growth comes from the experiences you accumulate rather than the titles or security you hold. About Kristie D'Ambrosio-Correll: Kristie D'Ambrosio-Correll is the Co-Founder and CEO of Dacora. Before founding Dacora, she served as CTO of MIRROR, helping lead the company through its $500 million acquisition by lululemon. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT, where she studied AI at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab. Today, Kristie and her husband combine a lifelong passion for cars with deep experience in technology and consumer products to build Dacora, reimagining the automobile around experience, personalization, and human connection. About Dacora: Dacora is an American luxury automotive house creating a new vision for modern transportation centered on beauty, craftsmanship, personalization, and human connection. Its coachbuilt vehicles are individually commissioned, combining timeless design and exceptional materials with an AI-native architecture designed to quietly adapt to the people it serves. Since emerging from stealth, Dacora has built a reservation pipeline exceeding its planned first year of production and begun commissioning its first Founder Series vehicles. About Xcellerant Ventures: Xcellerant Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in innovative private companies across healthcare, technology, defense, and other emerging industries. Xcellerant offers multiple investment vehicles, including the Jetstream Venture Fund ($5,000 minimum) and SPVs, while partnering with founders through capital, strategic guidance, and its broader network. About My Custom Wine: My Custom Wine lets you build a wine around your own taste. Tell Augustan, its AI sommelier, what you're craving, and it can blend, taste-test, and refine a custom wine from thousands of options before it is bottled with your own blend and label. Visit My Custom Wine to build yours.

(00:00) The Evolution of Hardware Development(00:54) Breaking Down Silos in Hardware Teams(01:08) Introducing Michael Corr and Justin Sears(03:31) The Origin and Growth of Duro(06:11) Duro's Move into the Mid-Market(11:06) Supply Chain Challenges During COVID(12:23) Expansion into Aerospace and the Altium Integration(17:17) Why Data Silos and the Digital Thread Matter(24:02) Benchmark Electronics and Multidisciplinary Collaboration(25:24) How Altium Supports Duro's Growth(28:44) The API-First Approach and the Future of Engineering AI(34:31) Customer Stories and Platform Impact(41:27) Asteroid Mining and Space Technology(46:02) The Product Roadmap and Specialized AI Agents(01:01:35) The Rise of Small, Fast-Moving Hardware Startups This episode was brought to you by Altium. Altium Agile Teams connects design, procurement, and manufacturing teams in one collaborative platform. Watch the Benchmark Electronics case study mentioned in the episode to see how Benchmark uses the platform to collaborate across disciplines and locations.Learn more about Duro and its cloud-based product lifecycle management platform.Connect with Michael Corr on LinkedIn.Connect with Justin Sears on LinkedIn. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

Imagine a little girl growing up in Cameroon, from humble beginnings, curious about everything and never afraid to ask why. Decades later, she is in Silicon Valley building AI technology used by billions of people around the world. This is Dr. Marie-Ange Eyoum Tagne, and she became the first African-born woman to earn a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Berkeley. She almost quit during that program until one mentor looked her in the eyes and said, I believe in you. From there, she went on to lead product at Meta, Amazon, Roku, Yahoo and Intel. Then, after twenty years of eighty hour work weeks, she was laid off. She sat with an empty calendar and started journaling just to find her way back to herself. One question kept surfacing. Who am I without this job and without this title. In this episode we get into what it really looks like to rebuild your identity after a layoff, the mentors who believed in her before she believed in herself, and the legacy she is building on her own terms.

Today our hosts engage in a quick checkin to talk about how busy they are! They start with a deviation about a particular guitar noise, then dive into a small episode about a small object: the Dunlop James Hetfield Signature White Fang Flow pick. Dan talks about how it came into his life, how it's made him appreciate other styles of pick, and why he keeps coming back to it.Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5uFollow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoiseLeave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

Rohini Chakravarthy, Managing Partner at NewBuild Venture Capital, shares her journey from engineering in Silicon Valley to more than two decades of venture investing at Intel Capital, NEA and NGP Capital. She explains why she and her partners created NewBuild around the transformation of the physical enterprise—from procurement and manufacturing to logistics and delivery. Rohini also explains what NewBuild looks for at the earliest stages, expounding on the difference between proof of value and proof of market.In this episode, you'll learn:[01:43] How Rohini went from engineering in Bangalore and Silicon Valley to venture capital, including her experience at Intel Capital, NEA and NGP Capital.[07:06] Building NewBuild around the transformation of the physical enterprise and supply chain.[13:18] What "proof of value" means at the earliest stages—and why NewBuild wants to see evidence of customer utility before significant revenue.[15:48] Three pieces of advice for founders: start with a burning problem, examine founder-market fit and deliberately de-risk the company one stage at a time.[20:50] How investors actually build conviction through conversations, research, validation and back-and-forth with founders.[25:48] Why investors and founders need the right network of partners and experts[27:16] The opportunities and challenges Rohini sees in the US-India startup ecosystem.[31:01] Why Rohini believes computer science remains valuable in the AI era—and why combining computer science with another domain could be especially useful.The nonprofit organizations Rohini is passionate about: IIT Madras Foundation, NeythriAbout Rohini ChakravarthyRohini Chakravarthy is the Managing Partner of NewBuild Venture Capital, where she invests in early-stage companies focused on supply chain and the physical enterprise. She has more than 20 years of venture investing experience, including roles at NGP Capital, NEA and Intel Capital. Before entering venture capital, she worked as a hardware design engineer at Bay Networks.Rohini holds a B.Tech from IIT Madras, an MS in Electrical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and an MBA from MIT Sloan.About NewBuild Venture CapitalNewBuild Venture Capital is an early-stage venture firm focused on supply-chain application and infrastructure, physical enterprise and agentic AI. The firm's thesis centers on the transformation of the physical enterprise through technologies including cloud, data, AI and robotics. Portfolio companies include: Lyric, Freehand, Drumkit, Precursory, Manifold Freight, Cognichip, Pull Logic and others.Subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode.

Tell us what you think of the show! As increasing energy demand and affordability challenges reshape the electric grid, bridging the gap between academic research and real-world utility execution has never been more important. What works in the lab doesn't always translate in the field, but at the same time, developments like rapid electrification and inverter based resources have pushed the grid passed the limits of legacy modeling. It's why utilities rely on universities and national labs to deliver the field-ready tools, training frameworks, and specialized insights needed to modernize the grid.That process is something that Dr. Leo Jiang, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Director of the Center for Electric Power Systems Research at Clarkson University, will be exploring in detail at DTECH Northeast during the Standardizing Power Quality Modeling for DER Grid Compatibility at Scale session. We caught up with him for the latest episode of the Factor This Podcast to get a sense of how utilities can leverage university research to modernize legacy assets, what it means to refine dynamic modeling, how to cultivate the technical talent needed for a resilient grid and much more. Energy policy on your mind? Check out all episodes of the Factor This Policycast

Grecia Paola Siono Gutierrez and Jose Enrique Siono Gutierrez share how family, mentorship and community shaped their path from Mexicali to studying electrical engineering at UC San Diego. The siblings describe beginning at community college, transferring together and adjusting to classrooms where they often saw few students who shared their background. Grecia discusses finding support through the Raza Resource Centro, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and research mentorship, while Jose explains how studying music strengthened his discipline and inspired projects connecting sound and electrical engineering. They also reflect on their parents' sacrifices, the importance of role models and their own support for one another. Their advice to students is to seek supportive communities, learn from setbacks and keep pursuing ambitious goals even when the path is not straightforward. Series: "Education Channel" [Science] [Education] [Show ID: 41495]

Grecia Paola Siono Gutierrez and Jose Enrique Siono Gutierrez share how family, mentorship and community shaped their path from Mexicali to studying electrical engineering at UC San Diego. The siblings describe beginning at community college, transferring together and adjusting to classrooms where they often saw few students who shared their background. Grecia discusses finding support through the Raza Resource Centro, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and research mentorship, while Jose explains how studying music strengthened his discipline and inspired projects connecting sound and electrical engineering. They also reflect on their parents' sacrifices, the importance of role models and their own support for one another. Their advice to students is to seek supportive communities, learn from setbacks and keep pursuing ambitious goals even when the path is not straightforward. Series: "Education Channel" [Science] [Education] [Show ID: 41495]

Grecia Paola Siono Gutierrez and Jose Enrique Siono Gutierrez share how family, mentorship and community shaped their path from Mexicali to studying electrical engineering at UC San Diego. The siblings describe beginning at community college, transferring together and adjusting to classrooms where they often saw few students who shared their background. Grecia discusses finding support through the Raza Resource Centro, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and research mentorship, while Jose explains how studying music strengthened his discipline and inspired projects connecting sound and electrical engineering. They also reflect on their parents' sacrifices, the importance of role models and their own support for one another. Their advice to students is to seek supportive communities, learn from setbacks and keep pursuing ambitious goals even when the path is not straightforward. Series: "Education Channel" [Science] [Education] [Show ID: 41495]

Grecia Paola Siono Gutierrez and Jose Enrique Siono Gutierrez share how family, mentorship and community shaped their path from Mexicali to studying electrical engineering at UC San Diego. The siblings describe beginning at community college, transferring together and adjusting to classrooms where they often saw few students who shared their background. Grecia discusses finding support through the Raza Resource Centro, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and research mentorship, while Jose explains how studying music strengthened his discipline and inspired projects connecting sound and electrical engineering. They also reflect on their parents' sacrifices, the importance of role models and their own support for one another. Their advice to students is to seek supportive communities, learn from setbacks and keep pursuing ambitious goals even when the path is not straightforward. Series: "Education Channel" [Science] [Education] [Show ID: 41495]

Grecia Paola Siono Gutierrez and Jose Enrique Siono Gutierrez share how family, mentorship and community shaped their path from Mexicali to studying electrical engineering at UC San Diego. The siblings describe beginning at community college, transferring together and adjusting to classrooms where they often saw few students who shared their background. Grecia discusses finding support through the Raza Resource Centro, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and research mentorship, while Jose explains how studying music strengthened his discipline and inspired projects connecting sound and electrical engineering. They also reflect on their parents' sacrifices, the importance of role models and their own support for one another. Their advice to students is to seek supportive communities, learn from setbacks and keep pursuing ambitious goals even when the path is not straightforward. Series: "Education Channel" [Science] [Education] [Show ID: 41495]

Grecia Paola Siono Gutierrez and Jose Enrique Siono Gutierrez share how family, mentorship and community shaped their path from Mexicali to studying electrical engineering at UC San Diego. The siblings describe beginning at community college, transferring together and adjusting to classrooms where they often saw few students who shared their background. Grecia discusses finding support through the Raza Resource Centro, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and research mentorship, while Jose explains how studying music strengthened his discipline and inspired projects connecting sound and electrical engineering. They also reflect on their parents' sacrifices, the importance of role models and their own support for one another. Their advice to students is to seek supportive communities, learn from setbacks and keep pursuing ambitious goals even when the path is not straightforward. Series: "Education Channel" [Science] [Education] [Show ID: 41495]

Today our hosts are joined by Zach Broyles. Listeners may know him as the man behind Mythos Pedals, his guitar shop High Voltage Guitars, and as a host of the Dipped in Tone podcast. Our hosts talk shop with Zach, starting with the early excitement of tinkering with pedal mods and getting into the realities of running a brand in 2026. There's Tube Screamers, Klons, and Neutrona Wands, and a lot of insight into how different brands approach making a new product. Dive in!Check out Mythos Pedals: https://mythospedals.com/Check out High Voltage Guitars: https://highvoltageguitars.com/Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5uFollow us all on the socials: @mythospedals, @highvoltageguitars, @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoiseLeave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

It's that time again folks! Our hosts are in a busy season and they have neither guest nor object, so they catch up on some anecdotes and take some voicemails. Expect a history lesson on the OBNE Headphone Amp, tips on optimizing your life, and a new analogy for riffs that may or may not hold up to scrutiny. It's Object Worship!Check out the Black Bobbin Flat Iron: https://blackbobbin.com/collections/black-bobbin-flat-ironBuy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5uFollow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoiseLeave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

The apprenticeship model of academia requires more than just passive learning from students. How can applicants seeking entry to selective programs demonstrate that they have the ability and ambition to contribute to their desired fields? Amy and Mike invited professor Robert Malkin to consider what student research matters the most to colleges. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What are the different forms of research high school students have access to? Why are in-person lab experiences becoming increasingly valuable for high school students? What are the biggest mistakes students make when trying to find research or lab opportunities? How can students approach professors, universities, or labs even if they don't have prior experience? What makes a research experience truly meaningful from a college admissions perspective? MEET OUR GUEST Dr. Robert Malkin is a Professor of the Practice of Biomedical Engineering and Global Health, Emeritus at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He is also the Founder and Executive Director of the International Research Institute of North Carolina.  Previously, he was the Herbert Herff Professor of Biomedical Engineering at The University of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee, and The University of Tennessee. Before moving to Tennessee, Dr. Malkin was a professor of Electrical Engineering at The City College of New York and a member of the graduate faculty at The City University of New York and a research associate at Columbia University. Dr. Malkin was the founder and Director of Engineering World Health and The Global Public Service Academies, organizations dedicated to improving healthcare in the developing world. Dr. Malkin received his MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering from Duke University in 1993. Prior to attending graduate school, Dr. Malkin taught English in Thailand, worked at EM Microelectronics in Switzerland designing integrated circuits, worked for Cordis Corporation designing pacemakers, and worked for Sarns Incorporated designing heart-lung machines. Dr. Malkin served as an expert advisor to the World Health Organization's Advisory Group on Healthcare Technology, Advisory Group on Innovative Technologies, and on the World Health Organization's subcommittee on medical equipment donations. Dr Malkin received the BS degree in Electrical Engineering from The University of Michigan in 1984. Dr. Malkin has received numerous awards, including service awards from The Republic of Nicaragua; EM Microelectronics and Cordis Corporation. He was named an Engineering Hero Award by IEEE and received an Outstanding Faculty Research Award from The College of Engineering, an Established Investigator Award from the American Heart Association, and an award for Innovation and Excellence in Undergraduate Education from The President of The City College of New York. Currently, he serves as the Founder and Executive Director of IRI, wherein they provide STEM remote research opportunities to students around the world with the goal of empowering young minds that can potentially advance human knowledge, especially through their peer-reviewed journal publications. Bob can be reached at robert.malkin@duke.edu. LINKS International Research Institute of North Carolina RELATED EPISODES HOW STUDENT RESEARCH IMPACTS COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CREATING A PASSION PROJECT CULTIVATING AND RECOGNIZING ACADEMIC CURIOSITY FINDING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF IN THE PATH TO COLLEGE ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright, Roots2Words, and College Eagle. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, get in touch through our contact page.  

This Energy Talks episode explores using dynamic resistance measurements (DRM) for safe, accurate timing tests on circuit breakers grounded on both sides. OMICRON circuit breaker testing expert Andreas Nenning shares practical insights on why this method is essential for grounded conditions, the impact of grounding resistance, and how to avoid critical threshold errors.

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Today our hosts are joined once again by Shelby Pollard of Black Bobbin. He and Dan had some good conversations at Fretboard Summit in Chicago this past weekend, which meant it was high time for round two of Object Worship! They talk about the history of guitar manufacturing in Chicago, revisit the conversation of what makes a tele, discuss the symbiotic relationship between player and engineer, and Shelby encourages any and all of us to use these tools to make art in whatever form that takes. It's another good one full of facts Andy and Dan had never heard - hop on in! Check out the Black Bobbin Flat Iron: https://blackbobbin.com/collections/black-bobbin-flat-iron Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @blackbobbinchicago, @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

Craig Emmerich  Craig Emmerich graduated in Electrical Engineering who has spent the last 16 plus years researching nutrition and working with thousands of clients along side his wife Maria Emmerich. He is an international best selling author of the “Keto: The Complete Guide” and “The Carnivore Cookbook”. He uses his knowledge of how our bodies work to help clients heal and lose weight leveraging their biology to make it easy. Craig has helped hundreds of thousands of people regain their health and vitality with a strong focus on the science of human nutrition. Craig has been keto for over 17 years and carnivore for over 6 years to help treat his chronic Lyme disease and CIRS pain. Key Quote “You can eat a 1,000-calorie milkshake, and two hours later you’re like, ‘I could eat something.’ But if I stick 14 eggs in front of you and tell you to eat them all, you probably won’t eat till tomorrow.” — Craig Emmerich Craig’s Top Tips Go back to whole foods — no matter which specific way of eating you follow, this alone helps most people. Move more, even outside the gym — small movement throughout the day (NEAT) adds up more than most people realise. Get outside — fresh air, sunlight, and vitamin D matter more than people give them credit for. Craig’s Book The Art of Metabolic Health — Craig and Maria Emmerich’s new release. ketomaria.com Resources Mentioned None specifically referenced beyond Craig’s own book. Connect with Craig Emmerich Instagram: @craig_r_emmerich Twitter/X: @craig_emmerich YouTube: @craigemmerich Website Details ketomaria.com The Fabulously Keto Diet & Lifestyle Journal: A 12-week journal to support new habits – Jackie Fletcher If you have enjoyed listening to this episode – Leave us a review By leaving us a review on your favourite podcast platform, you help us to be found by others. Connect with us on social media https://www.instagram.com/FabulouslyKeto1 https://twitter.com/FabulouslyKeto https://www.youtube.com/@FabulouslyKeto Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FabulouslyKeto Music by Bob Collum Recommend a guest We would love to know if you have a favourite guest you would like us to interview. Let us know who you would like to hear of if you have a particular topic you would like us to cover. https://fabulouslyketo.com/recommend-a-guest We sometimes get a small commission on some of the links, this goes towards the costs of producing the podcast.

What does it actually take to walk into rooms where no one looks like you and not just survive them, but change them? Dr. Marie-Ange Eyoum Tagne's story begins in Cameroon and leads all the way to the highest levels of Silicon Valley tech leadership, and the lessons she's learned along the way will change how you think about your own journey. Topics covered: Growing up in Cameroon, community, and the moment an aunt told her "girls don't go to the moon" Working full-time at minimum wage while carrying a 26-unit course load to graduate as valedictorian Failing her PhD prelim at UC Berkeley, imposter syndrome, and the mentor who told her "I believe in you" Becoming the first African-born woman to earn a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Berkeley Her PURPOSE framework and the biblical story of Esther behind her memoir's title Balancing rapid AI innovation with empathy, ethics, and inclusion of global voices in tech Guest bio: Dr. Marie-Ange Eyoum Tagne is a global technology executive, product strategist, and award-winning author whose 15+ year career spans Meta, Amazon, Yahoo, Roku, McAfee, and Intel. Her memoir, For Such a Time as This, chronicles her journey from Cameroon to Silicon Valley leadership. Timestamps: 00:00 — Cold open 00:47 — Welcome and guest introduction 01:02 — Redefining success: growing up in Cameroon 04:46 — Coming to the US with $15,000 and a dream 10:11 — Barriers at UC Berkeley and imposter syndrome 15:38 — Failing the prelim, and the professor who changed everything 17:25 — Becoming the first African woman to earn this PhD 20:19 — The courage to write a memoir 21:41 — The story of Esther and "for such a time as this" 29:43 — AI, speed, and the ethics gap in Silicon Valley 39:26 — Where to find Marie-Ange and her book Join the exclusive bonus episode with Marie-Ange on Patreon. Find Marie-Ange Eyoum Tagne at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-ange-eyoum-tagne/ Book, For Such a Time as This: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDJDBGQG Website: https://www.forsuchatimebook.com/ Thinking about a life abroad? I use and recommend Expatsi to help navigate the move — https://www.expatsi.com/?ref=2kJ926HZ. As an affiliate, I may earn a small commission. Curious what Brava Global Advisory could do for your own leadership? Take the VOICE assessment to find your starting point: https://www.bravaglobaladvisory.com/voice Subscribe, leave a review at https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com/reviews/new/, and share this episode. Visit https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com for more resources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today our hosts are joined by Isaac Nelson to talk about the development of Beam Splitter. Isaac is the other half of OBNE's R&D department, and an actor of some renown, recognizable for characters such as Old Ike and whatever we call the corporate guy who drinks the Sunlight tincture. Isaac gives nod to his object (a blue strat) and describes himself as not a particularly curious gear guy, while also giving insight into the inspiration behind his triple tracking multi-distortion mono stereo trereo embiggening behemoth, Beam Splitter. Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

Fergal Mullen left Ireland at 18 on an athletics scholarship and has spent 25 years in venture — first inside a NASDAQ-listed consultancy, then at Highland Capital Partners in Boston, before spinning out its European arm in 2012 to co-found Highland Europe. The firm now manages close to €4 billion, sees around 3,000 companies a year, and invests in seven or eight. Very few people can tell founders what happens on the other side of the table with that much of a funnel behind them.In this conversation, we get into:What “coachable founder” actually means — and why the softest criterion on Highland Europe's list is the one that decides.The bar for a growth-stage cheque: €10M+ revenue, 50%+ growth, and unit economics that treat investors' capital with respect.Why Highland Europe scrapped the Monday partner pitch and meets founders at their own offices — and what they read from how you treat your team.The pitch that won an investment without a single slide.How the firm separates foundational AI businesses from wrappers a single model release could erase.If you're an Irish founder — raising now or a few years out — this episode is a look at exactly what the other side of the table is checking for.Fergal Mullen is a co-founder and Partner at Highland Europe, the growth-stage technology investment firm based in London and Geneva.Prior to founding Highland Europe, Fergal was a Partner at Highland Capital Partners, where he launched the firm's European investment program in 2007.Over the course of his career, Fergal has been involved with a number of leading technology companies, including Coremetrics (acquired by IBM), GlassesDirect (acquired by Essilor), Wooga (acquired by Playtika), Finanzcheck (acquired by Scout24), Privalia (acquired by Veepee), PhotoBox (acquired by Exponent Private Equity and Electra Partners), He has also been involved with VistaPrint (NASDAQ IPO), AMCS Group (acquired by EQT), and Nexthink (acquired by Vista Equity Partners).Earlier in his career, Fergal was a founding partner of RSA Ventures, the corporate venture arm of RSA Security.Before that, he was a founder and Senior Vice President of Cambridge Technology Partners (NASDAQ: CATP), where he served on the firm's Global Executive Committee.Fergal attended Harvard Business School where he earned his MBA and Brown University where he earned a BSc in Electrical Engineering and a BA in Business Economics.Highland Europe is a growth-stage technology investment firm with offices in London and Geneva. Founded in 2012, the firm backs European software and consumer internet companies that have established product-market fit — typically €10 million or more in revenue, growing 50%+ — with cheques of €30–70 million. Highland Europe has backed close to 100 companies, holds around 60 in its current portfolio, and manages nearly €4 billion across six funds.Want to get in contact with the Digital Irish team? Email us at podcast@digitalirish.comAbout Fergal MullenAbout Highland Europe

Send us Fan MailKirk is an Intellectual Property and Tech lawyer based in Washington, D.C. but calling him just a lawyer is a serious undersell. He holds a J.D. from Cornell Law focusing on intellectual property, an MBA from Temple University, a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University, and is currently finishing a Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering at Dartmouth College with a focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning. The man literally went back to school to master the technology that's reshaping his field. That tells you Kirk has published academic work on patent protection for artificial intelligence and copyright registration of AI-generated works, and he's brought those ideas to stages across the globe presenting on AI and IP at conferences in London, Bangkok, Palo Alto, and China, and at universities including Purdue. He's been named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America 2026 and recognized as a Managing IP Rising Star for multiple years running.And just so you know the kind of person you're dealing with outside of the law, Kirk is a championship-level competitive ballroom dancer, a black belt in Shaolin Kempo, a certified yoga teacher, a rescue diver, a certified professional cook, and a member of the "1250 Club"  meaning his squat, deadlift, and bench press combined top 1,250 lbs. Overachiever doesn't even begin to cover it. Today he's bringing all of that energy to help us understand what AI really means for the legal industry and what we should actually be doing about it.Learn more about Kirk - https://kirksigmon.com/ Welcome to Let's Talk Paralegal—where the legal industry gets real. I'm your host, Eda Rosa, legal consultant, speaker, and founder of the Eda Rosa LLC & the Limitless Paralegal Academy.This isn't your stuffy legal studies school lecture. We're talking mindset, money, modern workflows, and how to build a career—and a life—you don't need a vacation from.Let's cut the fluff, raise the bar, and change the game… one conversation at a time. In the legal world, details win cases — and missing one can cost everything.That's why we're proud to be sponsored by Affirm Investigative Solutions. They partner with attorneys and legal teams to uncover the facts that matter most — from background investigations and witness locates to surveillance and asset searches.Affirm Investigative Solutions is discreet, thorough, and laser-focused on supporting strong case strategy, so you can focus on advocating for your clients.IfAffirm Investigations Solutions Wondering if you have what you need to take on and ultimately win your client's legal case? Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow us on: LinkedIn Instagram @edarosallc1 Facebook

Today our hosts discuss two solo sets. Andy recently returned from Post Fest, where he played his first solo set in several years. He talks about how it went, the one technical difficulty he ran into, and the overall setup to create a visually and aurally compelling experience. Then Dan talks about prepping for his first solo set in a couple years, and the line between exploratory instrumental improvisation and simply singing the songs he's written. Then, some voice mails allow them to both give and take advice. If you don't feel like listening, just remember this: it's ok. The show will go on. You're doing great! Listen to the episode of Stompboxing referenced by Dan: https://youtu.be/-aWzA0b_hdM?si=I9aAg8Ej69IWdWYM Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lawrence Phillips. Purpose of the Interview To showcase Lawrence Phillips’ entrepreneurial journey from engineering to founding Green Book Global, a travel review platform for Black travelers. To highlight the significance of Black Ambition, an initiative by Pharrell Williams supporting Black and Brown entrepreneurs. To inspire listeners about resilience, innovation, and the importance of culturally inclusive travel resources. Key Takeaways Background & Career Shift Phillips studied Electrical Engineering at Georgia Tech and worked at Accenture in IT consulting for nearly a decade. Despite career success, he felt unfulfilled and decided to pursue his passion for travel, leading to the creation of Green Book Global. Travel Experience Traveled to 30+ countries across all seven continents, including Antarctica, in less than a year. Realized the need for a platform addressing “traveling while Black” concerns—safety, cultural acceptance, and inclusivity. Green Book Global Inspired by the historical Green Book (1936–1966), which guided Black travelers during segregation. Offers city-level Black-friendly scores, road trip planners, and Black-owned restaurant recommendations. Over 150,000 app downloads in 2025; partnered with Expedia; strong social media presence. Black Ambition Program Phillips applied three times before reaching semifinals, emphasizing persistence. Program provided funding opportunities and a transformative Evoke Wellness experience. His personal “why” statement:“I’m a protective and innovative steward of Black restoration and healing.” Impact & Vision Advocates systemic change by partnering with destinations to improve inclusivity. Highlights the economic power of Black travelers (over $140 billion annually). Encourages Black travelers to explore global opportunities beyond U.S. racial constraints. Notable Quotes “You can be successful and still not be happy.” — On leaving a lucrative career for passion. “I’m a protective and innovative steward of Black restoration and healing.” — His guiding principle. “There’s riches in niches.” — On unapologetically focusing on Black travelers. “Just because somebody said no doesn’t mean they said no to you—they said no at that time.” — On persistence in entrepreneurship. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lawrence Phillips. Purpose of the Interview To showcase Lawrence Phillips’ entrepreneurial journey from engineering to founding Green Book Global, a travel review platform for Black travelers. To highlight the significance of Black Ambition, an initiative by Pharrell Williams supporting Black and Brown entrepreneurs. To inspire listeners about resilience, innovation, and the importance of culturally inclusive travel resources. Key Takeaways Background & Career Shift Phillips studied Electrical Engineering at Georgia Tech and worked at Accenture in IT consulting for nearly a decade. Despite career success, he felt unfulfilled and decided to pursue his passion for travel, leading to the creation of Green Book Global. Travel Experience Traveled to 30+ countries across all seven continents, including Antarctica, in less than a year. Realized the need for a platform addressing “traveling while Black” concerns—safety, cultural acceptance, and inclusivity. Green Book Global Inspired by the historical Green Book (1936–1966), which guided Black travelers during segregation. Offers city-level Black-friendly scores, road trip planners, and Black-owned restaurant recommendations. Over 150,000 app downloads in 2025; partnered with Expedia; strong social media presence. Black Ambition Program Phillips applied three times before reaching semifinals, emphasizing persistence. Program provided funding opportunities and a transformative Evoke Wellness experience. His personal “why” statement:“I’m a protective and innovative steward of Black restoration and healing.” Impact & Vision Advocates systemic change by partnering with destinations to improve inclusivity. Highlights the economic power of Black travelers (over $140 billion annually). Encourages Black travelers to explore global opportunities beyond U.S. racial constraints. Notable Quotes “You can be successful and still not be happy.” — On leaving a lucrative career for passion. “I’m a protective and innovative steward of Black restoration and healing.” — His guiding principle. “There’s riches in niches.” — On unapologetically focusing on Black travelers. “Just because somebody said no doesn’t mean they said no to you—they said no at that time.” — On persistence in entrepreneurship. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today our hosts chat with Zak Sherman of The Audio Cultivation Project. They talk about his entrance into pedal building coming at an early stage in his musical development, and how that leads to designs that come from an unexpected place. They also talk about the upcoming Midwest Pedal Fest, and why he and Alec Breslow chose to host it in Detroit. And of course, they talk about his chosen object: a particularly modded Telecaster that speaks to who he is as a player and pedal designer. They try to tackle the important questions, like what is a Telecaster, what is the midwest, and who in this room is a poser? Check out The Audio Cultivation Project: https://audiocultivationproject.bigcartel.com/ Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise, @audiocultivationproject Subscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoise Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Vijit Sabnis, co-founder and CEO of Adaptyx Biosciences.Adaptyx is a Stanford spinout developing wearable technology for continuous molecular monitoring.Over the past 20 years, Vijit has worked at the intersection of deep technology as an inventor, founder, and investor. Before Adaptyx, he was a Partner at Khosla Ventures and co-founded Solar Junction to commercialize high-efficiency solar cell technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford.In this interview, Vijit discusses how to recognize when a scientific idea is worth building a company around, how to build startup-style learning cycles when spinning technology out of academia, and designing products that are easy for clinicians and consumers to adopt. Before we dive into the discussion, I wanted to mention a few things:First, if you're into learning from medical device founders and CEOs and want to know when new interviews are live, head over to Medsider.com and sign up for our free newsletter.And if you're ready to level up your medtech game, you should check out Medsider Courses — 8-week masterclasses covering topics like fundraising, M&A and exit planning, design and development, clinical and regulatory strategy, and commercialization.These courses, featuring hard-earned lessons from elite medtech CEOs, can be purchased individually or come free with our All-Access Pass.If you'd rather read than listen, here's a link to the full interview with Vijit Sabnis, which includes a link to ScottBot — an AI version of host Scott Nelson trained on every Medsider interview and playbook. Feel free to ask ScottBot any questions you'd like!KEY MOMENTS FROM THE INTERVIEW(03:17) - Vijit's path from Stanford, solar energy, and venture capital to building Adaptyx (07:25) - How Adaptyx is trying to do for hormones what continuous glucose monitors did for diabetes (13:50) - The signals Vijit looked for before founding Adaptyx (25:35) - How Adaptyx turned academic research into startup-speed learning cycles (32:15) - Why cortisol became the company's first clinical application (36:26) - How Adaptyx is designing new molecular data to fit existing clinical workflows (42:12) - Why new consumer health platforms opened new paths to commercialization (47:24) - Fundraising in an era of shorter attention spans

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lawrence Phillips. Purpose of the Interview To showcase Lawrence Phillips’ entrepreneurial journey from engineering to founding Green Book Global, a travel review platform for Black travelers. To highlight the significance of Black Ambition, an initiative by Pharrell Williams supporting Black and Brown entrepreneurs. To inspire listeners about resilience, innovation, and the importance of culturally inclusive travel resources. Key Takeaways Background & Career Shift Phillips studied Electrical Engineering at Georgia Tech and worked at Accenture in IT consulting for nearly a decade. Despite career success, he felt unfulfilled and decided to pursue his passion for travel, leading to the creation of Green Book Global. Travel Experience Traveled to 30+ countries across all seven continents, including Antarctica, in less than a year. Realized the need for a platform addressing “traveling while Black” concerns—safety, cultural acceptance, and inclusivity. Green Book Global Inspired by the historical Green Book (1936–1966), which guided Black travelers during segregation. Offers city-level Black-friendly scores, road trip planners, and Black-owned restaurant recommendations. Over 150,000 app downloads in 2025; partnered with Expedia; strong social media presence. Black Ambition Program Phillips applied three times before reaching semifinals, emphasizing persistence. Program provided funding opportunities and a transformative Evoke Wellness experience. His personal “why” statement:“I’m a protective and innovative steward of Black restoration and healing.” Impact & Vision Advocates systemic change by partnering with destinations to improve inclusivity. Highlights the economic power of Black travelers (over $140 billion annually). Encourages Black travelers to explore global opportunities beyond U.S. racial constraints. Notable Quotes “You can be successful and still not be happy.” — On leaving a lucrative career for passion. “I’m a protective and innovative steward of Black restoration and healing.” — His guiding principle. “There’s riches in niches.” — On unapologetically focusing on Black travelers. “Just because somebody said no doesn’t mean they said no to you—they said no at that time.” — On persistence in entrepreneurship. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailStanley C. Leong brings an unusual and highly relevant perspective to the world of engineering career development: he started as an engineer, then built a second career helping engineers manage the wealth and financial complexity that can come with technical success. He earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University before working in chip design roles at IBM and Agilent Technologies.  That early engineering background still shapes how Stanley approaches financial planning today. As a private wealth advisor and founder of Wisdom Pointe Wealth Advisors, he focuses on working with engineers and executives at high-tech companies, using what his Ameriprise profile describes as an analytical and process-driven approach to financial planning. His expertise includes areas that are especially relevant to technical professionals, such as concentrated stock positions, workplace benefits, retirement income planning, tax-aware strategies, and behavioral finance.  Stanley is also the author of Engineering Your Finances: The Tech Professional's Roadmap to Financial Success, a guide written specifically for high-earning technology professionals. The book draws from his own experience in the tech industry, including the volatility he witnessed firsthand after being laid off shortly after buying his first home — a moment that helped shape his understanding of risk, planning, and financial resilience.  For the Being An Engineer audience, Stanley's story opens up a practical and often under-discussed conversation: how engineers can apply the same discipline they use in product development, systems thinking, risk analysis, and optimization to their own financial lives. His career is also a compelling example of how technical training can translate into a completely different profession while still remaining central to the way someone thinks, solves problems, and serves others. LINKS: Stanley C. Leong LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanleycleong/ Engineering Your Finances website: https://www.engineeringyourfinancesbook.com/ PDX 2026 is October 20-21 in Phoenix, AZ. Attendee tickets are 50% off August 3-7 only. Learn more and register at https://pdexpo.engineer/  Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment like cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us at www.teampipeline.usWatch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TeamPipelineus 

Cheap drones and bounded autonomy are rewriting the economics of warfare and forcing the US military and DefenseTech startups to rethink how we buy, build, and field capability at speed.  Our host, Rajiv Parikh, is joined by Jason Hansberger and John Alora, the director and co-director at the Department of the Air Force Stanford AI Studio, who talk through what they're learning by bridging operators, academics, and founders, and what it will take to compete in GPS-denied, production-constrained reality.• character of war shifting toward scale • why legacy procurement and exquisite logistics break under cheap mass• how the DAF-Standford AI Studio picks problems by first principles and physics• why early funding is not enough without a program of record pathway• government equity stakes, upside and crowding-out risk• edge computing and on-device inference as the default for autonomy• what “autonomy” really means, bounded mission boxes and confidence gates• why data pipelines and fleet instrumentation block modern machine learning• manufacturing capacity limits, plus modular design to solve last-mile logistics• visual navigation for GPS-denied operations using computer visionA $500 drone can change a battlefield faster than a $100M platform can be replaced, and that single fact is forcing a hard rethink across defense technology, autonomy, and procurement. We sit down with Jason Hansberger and Dr. John Alora, the leaders behind the Department of the Air Force Stanford AI Studio, to talk about what the Ukraine war reveals about the “cheap kill” paradigm and why the character of warfare is shifting toward scale, attritable systems, and rapid iteration.We dig into what that shift means for defense startups and investors: why the government may fund more experiments than ever, yet still struggle to provide a clear demand signal, and why SBIR-style wins don't automatically translate into durable outcomes without a program of record. Jason and John walk us through how they start from first principles, define the real operational problem, and then connect academia, operators, and founders to de-risk solutions using defense-unique test infrastructure.From edge AI to manufacturing, the constraints get real fast. We talk about compute at the edge where connectivity is a luxury, the practical meaning of autonomy (bounded mission boxes, confidence thresholds, and comms-degraded behaviors), and the data problems baked into legacy sensors and platforms. We also explore production bottlenecks and why modularity may beat “factory in the field,” plus a capability that feels like science fiction but is quickly becoming standard: GPS-denied navigation using computer vision and visual-based navigation.Jason Hansberger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-hansberger-b1b15374/Jason Hansberger is a leader in technology and strategy currently serving as the Director of the DAF-Stanford AI Studio & Director of Technology Capability Development for the United States Air Force. He has also served as a Commander of the 1st Airlift Squadron. Jason holds a Master of Arts in Regional Studies with a Southeast Asia concentration from the Naval Postgraduate School and got his Bachelor's degree in Economics from the Air Force Academy. He is focused on applying state-of-the-art solutions in AI and autonomy to solve Air Force problems. John Alora:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnalora/John Alora is an Air Force pilot and robotics expert currently serving as the Deputy Director for the DAF-Stanford AI Studio and Assistant Dean of Research for the United States Air Force Test Pilot School. He has also served as a B-52 Aircraft Commander and Weapons and Tactics Officer. John holds a Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford University, a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and got his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy. He is focused on developing physics-based machine learning techniques and leveraging AI to maximize human cognition in complex aerospace and defense environments Website: https://www.position2.com/podcast/Rajiv Parikh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajivparikh/Email us with any feedback for the show: sparkofages.podcast@position2.com

For as far as we've come with AI and robotics, there's still a huge gap when it comes to combining the two. AI excels in the digital space, and in the physical world, robots are often pre-programmed. That's where physical AI comes in. It's critical for things that can't tolerate the kinds of mistakes that are common in today's statistics based AI, like self driving cars or managing the power grid. In the latest installment of our oral history project, we meet a central figure in these efforts, MIT's Daniela Rus.We Meet:  Daniela Rus is the Director of MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and the Andrew and Erna Viterbi Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.Credits:This episode of SHIFT was produced by Jennifer Strong with help from Emma Cillekens. It was mixed by Garret Lang, with original music from him and Jacob Gorski. Art by Meg Marco.

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In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Aaron Neyer, founder of Parachute and community organizer in Boulder, about knowledge management, extended minds, and the intersection of AI with human consciousness. They explore how Parachute functions as a digital brain tool for organizing thoughts and information across fragmented systems, discuss the dangers of AI psychosis and over-reliance on technology, and debate open source AI development versus controlled releases by companies like Anthropic. The conversation weaves through topics including the limitations of metrics-driven business thinking, consciousness and relevance realization, the value of technological sabbaths, and Aaron's hope for locally-run open source models that protect personal data while still accessing more powerful gated models when needed. You can find Aaron's writing at unforced.org and unforced.substack.com, and learn more about Parachute at parachute.computer and parachute.computer/blog.Timestamps00:00 Stewart welcomes Aaron Neyer, founder of Parachute and Boulder community organizer, discussing the origin of Parachute's name from Frank Zappa's quote about open minds.05:00 Aaron explains Parachute as an extended mind tool for organizing notes, contacts and information across multiple platforms, emphasizing the distinction between primary mind and extended mind as interconnected systems.10:00 Discussion shifts to metrics-driven business culture and the limitations of pure rationality, exploring how Google's data-driven approach misses subjective experience and the whole picture of relationships.15:00 Aaron discusses AI's ability to help identify relevant variables across different domains and the dangers of AI psychosis, comparing it to cult dynamics and belief systems.20:00 The conversation covers AI sabbaths and nineties retreats as intentional breaks from technology, plus Aaron's experiences with electrical engineering and using AI to design circuits with Arduinos.25:00 Exploring forbidden knowledge and open source AI, Aaron discusses Anthropic's guardrails around powerful models while arguing for distributed access to prevent concentration of power.30:00 Deep dive into open source AI strategy, with Aaron highlighting NVIDIA's approach and the potential for running capable models locally while reserving ultra-intelligent models for complex research tasks.35:00 Aaron shares his vision for local Sonnet-class models handling personal data while accessing Fable-class models for deep research, and directs listeners to unforced.org and parachute.computer for his writing.Key Insights1. The philosophy behind Parachute stems from Frank Zappa's quote that the mind is like a parachute and doesn't work if it isn't open. Aaron Neyer explains that having an open mind is valuable, but it must be balanced with deep roots to avoid becoming untethered. He has experienced periods in his life where excessive openness led him to feel disconnected, teaching him that creativity and expansion need to be grounded in something substantial. This same principle applies to how we organize information digitally, where openness and interoperability allow our extended minds to become more connected and coherent, which in turn helps our primary minds think more clearly.2. Parachute is designed as an extended mind tool that addresses the fragmentation problem in how we currently manage information. Most people use multiple disconnected tools like Obsidian, Notion, Apple Notes, Google Keep, and various CRMs to organize their thoughts, notes, and relationships. These systems don't communicate well with each other, creating inefficiency and confusion. Parachute aims to create a simple, intuitive system where all this information can be organized in one place with true interoperability, allowing users to own their data and have it speak effectively with other tools, ultimately making our entire extended mind more functional.3. Understanding ourselves as unified body mind organisms rather than fragmented parts is essential for effectiveness. Living systems theory shows that any living system is three things: a membrane bound dissipative structure, a self regulating autopoietic network, and a cognitive process actively knowing the world. Western civilization since Descartes and Galileo has created artificial separation between body and mind, and between subjective and objective experience, which limits our effectiveness. The same fragmentation affects our digital technology, and recognizing both our biological and digital systems as coherent wholes rather than disconnected parts makes us vastly more capable.4. The relationship between data driven approaches and holistic thinking reveals important limitations in modern business and science. While working at Google, Aaron observed how data driven decision making can be powerful, but over reliance on metrics like ROI creates blindness to crucial unmeasurable factors like goodwill and relationship quality. This reflects a broader Western tendency to exclude subjective experience because it's difficult for objective science to measure. However, emotions, relationships, and other subjective elements are essential parts of reality, and focusing only on quantifiable metrics means missing the whole picture and ultimately becoming less effective despite appearing more rational.5. AI accelerates the ability to work with technical complexity by helping with relevance realization across domains where we lack expertise. In any specialized field, experts develop intuitive senses for which variables matter and can quickly identify problems, whether in computer troubleshooting, music, or cooking. AI's ability to generalize allows it to point people toward relevant solutions in areas where they haven't developed that intuitive expertise, effectively democratizing technical capability. This means people can direct their creativity more effectively across more domains, though it also raises concerns about giving powerful capabilities to those who may lack the wisdom to use them responsibly.6. The question of open source AI versus gated access involves complex tradeoffs between democratizing power and preventing harm. Aaron respects Anthropic's approach of creating guardrails around powerful models like Mythos, which would likely have caused significant system hacks if released without restrictions. However, this creates concerning power dynamics where only wealthy companies, governments, and their allies have access to the most powerful tools. NVIDIA offers hope through their truly open source approach including full training pipelines, and there may be a viable path where open source models at the Sonnet capability level handle most tasks locally while more powerful Fable class models remain gated for the most demanding work.7. Creating intentional breaks from AI and technology is essential for maintaining clear independent thinking. Aaron practices an AI Sabbath at least one day per week when he doesn't interact with AI, and he finds these are the days when he does his best thinking and journaling. Without these breaks, he finds himself constantly jumping between journaling and prompting AI rather than giving himself space for deep reflection. This pattern mirrors broader concerns about AI consistency creating cult like dynamics similar to organized religion, where constant immersion in a belief system or technology can lead to losing the ability to think independently, making periodic disconnection crucial for maintaining cognitive autonomy and clarity.

Today our hosts welcome back one of the finest minds in Objects: Jesse Honig of 29 Pedals and Believable Audio. They discuss his recent video on the differences between preamps, and our hosts experience a freewheeling wonderment of knowledge. Subjects include capturing the spirit in the room, leaning into the noises, letting an idea be fully explored on its own, a hot take involving acoustic treatment, and how the five percent difference only matters when it matters to you and your creative process. Watch "Side quest for mic pre skeptics": https://youtu.be/4pJk9laRR1c?si=ZUwceWD8P2smWCRs Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise, @29pedals Subscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoise Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

A student from Kilrush is preparing to represent Ireland on the world stage after winning one of the country's top Chinese language competitions.   Martha Leone, a second-year Electrical Engineering student at the Technological University of the Shannon, claimed first place in the university category of the prestigious Chinese Bridge competition and will travel to China this August for the World Chinese Language Championships.   It's not her first taste of international success either, having finished third in the world in the competition last year.   Martha joined Alan Morrissey to talk about her remarkable achievement, her passion for Mandarin and Chinese culture, and what's ahead at this year's World Championships.  Photo (c) Technological University of the Shannon

It is my pleasure to have a special guest at You Can Overcome Anything! Podcast Show by the name of Pete Sacco.Who an entrepreneur, technology investor, and modern-day philosopher bridging AI infrastructure and human consciousness. He is the author of Living in Bliss and THE BRIDGE, exploring how AI and human awareness can evolve together. As founder and CEO of PTS Data Center Solutions, he leads a multi-million-dollar portfolio spanning AI infrastructure, sustainable energy, and next-gen data centers, including INTUVA, GRID7, Inspirica, and Gray Wolf Data Centers. Through Gray Wolf, he is pioneering a decentralized, sovereign public cloud powered by community-owned infrastructure and blockchain governance. Pete holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University, serves on its advisory board, and is an Accredited Tier Designer. A former Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, he combines technical expertise with deep personal transformation practices, aiming to unlock human potential through both technology and consciousness.Pete Sacco's message to you is:Technology will shape the world—but your consciousness will determine how it's used. Do the inner work, stay aligned, and build from that place. That's how we create a future that actually serves humanity.To connect with Pete Sacco, go to:https://linktr.ee/PeterTSaccoYet Another amazing Episode of You Can Overcome Anything! Podcast Show. If you are not subscribed yet, make sure you hit the Subscribe bottom and join us today.  To Connect with CesarRespino go to:

Jesús Tobías was born in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. He graduated with a degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey in 1989. Since his student days, he has invented various products, most notably the “non-jamming socket wrench,” for which he won the National Youth Award for Science and Technology in 1990. He presented his invention at the World Inventors Exhibition in New York in 1991 and later exported it to several countries. He has founded several companies in both Mexico and the United States. He has also had the opportunity to work and give lectures in countries such as Colombia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Switzerland, and Germany, among others. Since 1988, he has delivered countless lectures in various countries to governments, companies, and international organizations such as General Motors, General Electric, Rotary International, and the Red Cross. In January 2015, he became the co-founder and president of the first Society for Transcendence in the world. He is the author of several books and, more recently, has been presenting his international lecture The 7 Codes of Happiness in numerous venues. He intends to take this lecture around the world to help foster a kinder and happier humanity. Many people have described this lecture as the most important they have ever attended. Jesús Tobías maintains that “our lives are so short that we should do only what we love.” https://www.jesustobias.com/english   (Spanish Version) 

Jesús Tobías was born in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. He graduated with a degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey in 1989. Since his student days, he has invented various products, most notably the “non-jamming socket wrench,” for which he won the National Youth Award for Science and Technology in 1990. He presented his invention at the World Inventors Exhibition in New York in 1991 and later exported it to several countries. He has founded several companies in both Mexico and the United States. He has also had the opportunity to work and give lectures in countries such as Colombia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Switzerland, and Germany, among others. Since 1988, he has delivered countless lectures in various countries to governments, companies, and international organizations such as General Motors, General Electric, Rotary International, and the Red Cross. In January 2015, he became the co-founder and president of the first Society for Transcendence in the world. He is the author of several books and, more recently, has been presenting his international lecture The 7 Codes of Happiness in numerous venues. He intends to take this lecture around the world to help foster a kinder and happier humanity. Many people have described this lecture as the most important they have ever attended. Jesús Tobías maintains that “our lives are so short that we should do only what we love.” https://www.jesustobias.com/english   (English Version) 

What happens when the founder of Mint.com takes on one of healthcare's most broken experiences—patient communication? In this episode of Bright Spots in Healthcare, Eric Glazer sits down with Aaron Patzer, Founder and CEO of Vital, to explore how simplicity, clarity, and human-centered design can drive real impact in healthcare. Drawing from his journey building Mint, Aaron shares why most healthcare technology misses the mark, how better communication improves outcomes and ROI, and what leaders must do to design experiences people actually use. The conversation goes deep on: Why simplifying complexity—not adding more tech—is the real innovation How better patient communication drives measurable ROI for hospitals What healthcare leaders can learn from consumer tech about trust, adoption, and engagement The leadership principles Aaron relies on when innovating inside highly regulated, slow-moving systems If you're a healthcare leader navigating digital transformation, AI investment decisions, or experience strategy, this episode offers clear thinking, hard-earned lessons, and proof that when you make it easier for people to understand what's happening, everything works better.   References: Book Reference - The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman About Aaron: Aaron Patzer is a renowned entrepreneur, engineer, and innovator best known as the founder of Mint.com, the personal finance platform that revolutionized money management for millions of users. After launching Mint in 2007, Patzer led it to rapid success, growing the user base to over 25 million and overseeing its acquisition by Intuit in 2009. A passionate advocate for user-centered design and simplicity in complex systems, Patzer built Mint.com by combining his technical acumen with a deep understanding of user experience and behavioral finance. He holds degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and a Master's from Princeton University. Following Mint, Patzer continued to push boundaries in tech and health innovation. He co-founded Vital, a healthcare startup focused on improving hospital emergency room, urgent care, and inpatient experiences using AI and design thinking. Ranked by KLAS as #1 in patient experience, Vital achieves concrete results: 30–50% fewer LWOBS/AMA, 10–15% higher NPS, stronger HCAHPS scores, reduced ED bounce- back, and 10% lower 30-day readmissions. Designed to integrate seamlessly with existing EHR systems, Vital provides a user-friendly interface that engages patients, resulting in 60%+ adoption rates, 5-10x higher than the competition. View our product overview. Partner with Bright Spots Ventures: If you are interested in speaking with the Bright Spots Ventures team to brainstorm how we can help you grow your business via content and relationships, email hkrish@brightspotsventures.com   About Bright Spots Ventures: Bright Spots Ventures is a healthcare strategy and engagement company that creates content, communities, and connections to accelerate innovation. We help healthcare leaders discover what's working, and how to scale it. By bringing together health plan, hospital, and solution leaders, we facilitate the exchange of ideas that lead to measurable impact. Through our podcast, executive councils, private events, and go-to-market strategy work, we surface and amplify the "bright spots" in healthcare—proven innovations others can learn from and replicate. At our core, we exist to create trusted relationships that make real progress possible. Visit our website at www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com. Visit our website:  www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com. Follow Bright Spots in Healthcare: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shared-purpose-connect/  

Today our hosts spread the worship around, focusing on a few topics that touch on many objects. Andy has a new amp, Dan has some experiences looking at noise relationships when multiple pedals get involved, each of them gets excited about playing a solo show, and they take an unprompted voicemail. Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Subscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoise Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

What does it take to leave a prestigious law career, join the most hated government program in history, and then launch a fintech startup with no clients, no marketing materials, and no industry relationships? Ian Lampl did exactly that. Host Mark Ritter welcomes Ian, founder and CEO of LoanStreet, to discuss the evolution of loan servicing, commercial lending, and the broader fintech landscape. Ian shares his journey from Wall Street attorney to TARP deputy counsel to entrepreneur, offering candid insight into what it takes to build a company from scratch in the credit union space. The conversation covers how credit union balance sheet management tools have matured and where the biggest gaps remain.What You Will Learn in This Episode: ✅ How loan participation has grown from a niche liquidity tool into a sophisticated balance sheet management strategy that more credit unions are using as a primary resource rather than a last resort.✅ Why credit unions tend to overestimate charge-off risk while underestimate prepayment risk, and how a stronger focus on total return could meaningfully improve lending program performance.✅ What sets modern loan servicing platforms apart from legacy systems, and why the complexity of commercial lending infrastructure makes it one of the hardest and most underserved areas in fintech.✅ How LoanStreet is expanding into private credit, Canadian credit unions, and European markets while deepening its consumer analytics capabilities through a partnership with Experian.Subscribe to Credit Union Conversations for the latest credit union trends and insights on loan volume and business lending! Connect with MBFS to boost your credit union's growth today.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Mark opens with a look at 2026 lending trends and introduces loan participation expert Ian Lampl01:44 Ian reflects on his time at TARP, government oversight challenges, and lessons from the 2008 financial crisis06:18 From law firm to entrepreneur: Ian discusses the risk of leaving a stable career to build a fintech startup, and shares advice regarding starting your own business12:06 How the loan participation marketplace has grown in sophistication, scale, and frequency across the credit union industry15:15 Ian explains why credit unions underweight prepayment risk and how focusing on total return improves outcomes22:28 Inside LoanStreet's commercial loan servicing platform and why modern solutions in this space remain rare28:31 Ian discusses the upcoming growth expected for LoanStreetKEY TAKEAWAYS:

Discussions about AI in education are moving beyond academic integrity, critical thinking, and the question of whether AI is a gift or a curse to humanity.  Among the most interesting emerging conversations is the idea that the single most important factor determining the future of AI in education is trust.  In this month's meet-up, the founders of SAMR, TPACK, SETI, Triple E, and the Gen AI-U tech integration frameworks explore two pivotal questions about AI in education: What can you trust, and who do you trust?  The discussion quickly revealed why trust may be the most pivotal topic we need to explore in education today. Follow on X:  @CFKurban  @hcrompton @lkolb @punyamishra @jonHarper70bd  @bamradionetwork Related Resources: A Framework for Thinking about Trust in Education and AI  | The Devil is in the Det[ai]ls: AI Agents, Ghost Students, and the Crisis of Verified Presence in an Agentic AI World | Dr. Punya Mishra (punyamishra.com) is the Associate Dean of Scholarship and Innovation at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. He has an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, two Master's degrees in Visual Communication and Mass Communications, and a Ph.D. in Educational psychology. He co-developed the TPACK framework, described as “the most significant advancement in technology integration in the past 25 years.” Dr. Caroline Fell Kurban is the advisor to the Rector at MEF University. She was the founding Director of the Center of Research and Best Practices for Learning and Teaching (CELT) at MEF University and teaches in the Faculty of Education. She holds a BSc in Geology, an MSc in TESOL, an MA in Technology and Learning Design, and a PhD in Applied Linguistics. Fell Kurban is currently the head of the Global Terminology Project and the creator of the GenAI-U technology integration framework. Dr. Liz Kolb is a clinical professor at the University of Michigan and the author of several books, including Cell Phones in the Classroom and Help Your Child Learn with Cell Phones and Web 2.0. Kolb has been a featured and keynote speaker at conferences throughout the U.S. and Canada. She created the Triple E Framework for effective teaching with digital technologies and blogs at cellphonesinlearning.com. Dr. Ruben Puentedura is the Founder and President of Hippasus, a consulting practice focusing on transformative applications of information technologies to education. He has implemented these approaches for over thirty years at various K-20 institutions and health and arts organizations. He is the creator of the SAMR model for selecting, using, and evaluating technology in education and has guided multiple projects worldwide. Dr. Helen Crompton is the Executive Director of the Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning at ODUGlobal and Professor of Instructional Technology at Old Dominion University. Dr. Crompton earned her Ph.D. in educational technology and mathematics education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel ill. Dr. Crompton is recognized for her outstanding contributions and is on Stanford's esteemed list of the world's Top 2% of Scientists. She is the creator of the SETI framework. She frequently serves as a consultant for various governments and bilateral and multilateral organizations, such as the United Nations and the World Bank, on driving meaningful change in educational technology.

In this episode of Veteran On the Move, host Joe Crane sits down with Justin Roopnarine, an Air Force Veteran, finance leader, and the Managing Partner of Limitless Capital. Driven by a lifelong passion for problem-solving and a desire for a major career shift, Justin utilized the Department of Defense SkillBridge program to successfully break into the financial industry and ease his military-to-civilian transition. He shares his entrepreneurial journey of launching Limitless Capital—a boutique hedge fund focusing on global equities and alternative investment strategies—by leveraging his GI Bill to transition from a background in Electrical Engineering to a Master of Science in Mathematical Finance. Justin breaks down how incubator funds work, how he applies a disciplined, military "mission-first" approach to robust risk management, and the critical mindset shifts required to get out of your own way and achieve massive operational scale. Episode Resources: Connect with Justin Roopnarine on LinkedIn Learn more about the DoD SkillBridge Program Limitless Capital   About Our Guest  Justin Roopnarine is the Managing Partner of Limitless Capital, a boutique hedge fund focusing on global equities and alternative investment strategies. An Air Force veteran turned finance leader, Justin brings a disciplined, mission-first approach to wealth management that prioritizes capital preservation and robust risk management. He leverages a highly technical foundation, holding a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science in Mathematical Finance, to drive operational scale and uncover emerging opportunities across global financial and tech-driven markets. About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union   If you're looking for a positive sign toward homeownership, this is it. That's because Navy Federal Credit Union's Homebuyers Choice loan has downpayment options as low as zero percent with no required private mortgage insurance. These benefits make homeownership more achievable for their members. Learn more here.  Terms and conditions apply. Loans subject to approval and eligibility requirements.  At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.    Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.  Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!  Download Joe Crane's Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Veteran On the Move podcast has published 600 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.  

In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Aditya Rajagopal, co-founder and CEO of Esperto Medical.Esperto is a Caltech spin-out utilizing compressed sensing technology with ultrasound to continuously and non-invasively measure blood pressure.Before Esperto, Aditya co-founded ChromaCode, a molecular diagnostics company, and was a researcher at Google[x], where he worked on novel medical imaging methods. Aditya also serves as part-time faculty at Caltech and USC, and holds BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering from Caltech. In this interview, Aditya discusses why great science doesn't necessarily make great companies, what it takes to win as a fast-follower in medtech, and how to sequence a platform technology without spreading resources too thin.Before we dive into the discussion, I wanted to mention a few things:First, if you're into learning from medical device founders and CEOs and want to know when new interviews are live, head over to Medsider.com and sign up for our free newsletter.And if you're ready to level up your medtech game, you should check out Medsider Courses — 8-week masterclasses covering topics like fundraising, M&A and exit planning, design and development, clinical and regulatory strategy, and commercialization.These courses, featuring hard-earned lessons from elite medtech CEOs, can be purchased individually or come free with our All-Access Pass.If you'd rather read than listen, here's a link to the full interview with Aditya Rajagopal, which includes a link to ScottBot — an AI version of host Scott Nelson trained on every Medsider interview and playbook. Feel free to ask ScottBot any questions you'd like!KEY MOMENTS FROM THE INTERVIEW(02:44) - Aditya's journey from Caltech and Google to tackling one of medicine's hardest engineering problems at Esperto (05:17) - How Esperto is trying to solve a 50-year-old problem: continuous blood pressure monitoring without an arterial catheter (07:17) - Why Esperto was okay with being a fast-follower in an established market instead of creating a new one (16:12) - "Great science doesn't necessarily make great companies" and other lessons Aditya learned at ChromaCode (24:02) - Three hurdles every medical device must clear before clinicians will actually adopt it (27:44) - How Aditya determines whether a technical problem actually has a "there there" (37:51) - Esperto's pitch strategy and how it raised from a position of strength (43:18) - What first-time founders often misunderstand about how venture capital actually works

Today, I'm delighted to welcome Craig Emmerich as my guest. He's an electrical engineer and bestselling author who works closely with his wonderful wife, Maria. Craig has been following a keto diet for over 17 years and a carnivore diet for over six years to help him overcome chronic Lyme disease and inflammatory response syndrome. Focusing on the science of human nutrition, he has helped thousands of clients regain their health and vitality. In today's discussion, we explore the principles of metabolic health, the role of ultra-processed foods, the bliss point, and the loss of nutrient density. We examine midlife changes in metabolic health and body composition, and highlight the critical importance of metabolic flexibility and adequate protein intake. Craig clarifies why body composition should be considered rather than the scale and explains how he determines carbohydrate tolerance. We also examine the research on the gut microbiome, the insulin-fat cell relationship, insulin resistance, fasting, and the protein-sparing modified fast as strategies for weight loss, and discuss leptin resistance, alcohol, the effects of cortisol and sleep on the hormone cascade, and troubleshooting women's midlife challenges around HRT, hydration, electrolytes, and body composition shifts. Stay tuned for today's informative discussion with Craig Emmerich, who has recently launched a new book, The Art of Metabolic Health, that he and his wife co-authored. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: The importance of consuming whole foods and prioritizing your protein intake How companies engineer foods to encourage overeating Why body composition matters more than the number on the scale How building and maintaining muscle helps to improve insulin sensitivity and metabolic health Why adequate protein intake is essential for maintaining and improving bone density How your carbohydrate intake should be tailored to suit your personal goals, health status, and your response to different foods How insulin resistance develops Why alcohol can interfere with fat loss efforts How inadequate sleep can worsen insulin resistance Bio:  Craig Emmerich Craig Emmerich, who graduated in Electrical Engineering, has spent the last 16-plus years researching nutrition and working with thousands of clients alongside his wife, Maria Emmerich. He is an international bestselling author of “Keto: The Complete Guide” and “The Carnivore Cookbook”. He uses his knowledge of how our bodies work to help clients heal and lose weight, leveraging their biology to make it easier. Craig has helped hundreds of thousands of people regain their health and vitality with a strong focus on the science of human nutrition. Craig has been keto for over 17 years and carnivore for over 6 years to help treat his chronic Lyme disease and CIRS pain. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Craig Emmerich On his website

Today our hosts tackle an all-timer of a question: what's the right number of knobs on a pedal? Stay tuned until the end to find out if they arrive at a definitive, unanimously agreed upon answer! They also talk a lot about Andy's exploration of the Chase Bliss Big Time, and take some listener calls. There's product development chat, time signature chat, listen it's just more chat from your favorite chatterboxes. Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Subscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoise Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

Why do accountability systems fail even when roles and responsibilities seem clear? In this episode, we sit down with Robert Snyder, Founder and President of Innovation Elegance, LLC, to explore why most organizations unintentionally separate authority from accountability, creating confusion, project delays, and trust issues. Robert introduces his Five Verbs framework—draft, review, revise, approve, and distribute—and explains how it creates clearer ownership, stronger collaboration, and better decision-making. Together, we discuss why documentation is a leadership tool rather than administrative overhead, how teams can detect and address untrustworthiness earlier, and why discipline and empathy must work together to build high-performing cultures. We leave with a practical perspective on creating trust through clear expectations, transparent decisions, and systems that help people succeed together. Key Takeaways: Keep authority and accountability connected to strengthen trust and execution.Use simple, repeatable processes to create clarity across teams.Document decisions that matter and avoid relying on memory alone.Encourage healthy task conflict while preventing personality conflict.Build empathy through consistent habits, questions, and team rhythms. Resources Mentioned The Inspire Your Team to Greatness assessment (the Courage Assessment) - In less than 10 minutes, find out where you're empowering and inadvertently kills productivity, and get a custom report that will tell you step by step what you need to have your team get more done. Get it here: https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/ You don't need to have all the answers to lead well. Get your copy of the Clarity Kit for just $17 to learn the five practices to bring more clarity, confidence and courage into your leadership - https://courageofaleader.com/the-clarity-kit/ About the Guest: Robert Snyder is the founder and president of Innovation Elegance, LLC. His thirty-year career spans roles such as developer, project management, change management, sales enablement, and the performing arts. His career path includes corporate roles, consulting roles, startups, PMP, and Agile certifications. He's performed in numerous vocal, dance, and theater ensembles. Robert earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois and his MBA in Strategy from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Robert is publishing a series of books on innovation methodology. Innovation Elegance: Transcending Agile with Ruthlessness and Grace - https://a.co/d/0e8MCIao Innovation Portfolio: Five Verbs Shape Your Team's Legacy - https://a.co/d/0h1K85BO Elegant Leadership: Distinguishing the Good, the Bad, and the False (targeting 2027) About the Host: Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays. As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results. Amy's most popular keynote speeches are: The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership LegacyThe Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System CollaborationThe Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and CommunityThe Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid TeamHer new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results - https://a.co/d/06hsUz64 http://www.courageofaleader.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the, podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Mentioned in this episode:The Inspire Your Team to Greatness Assessment (The Courage Assessment)https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

For as far as we've come with AI and robotics, there's still a huge gap when it comes to combining the two. AI excels in the digital space, and in the physical world, robots are often pre-programmed. That's where physical AI comes in. It's critical for things that can't tolerate the kinds of mistakes that are common in today's statistics based AI, like self driving cars or managing the power grid. In the latest installment of our oral history project, we meet a central figure in these efforts, MIT's Daniela Rus.We Meet:  Daniela Rus is the Director of MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and the Andrew and Erna Viterbi Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.Credits:This episode of SHIFT was produced by Jennifer Strong with help from Emma Cillekens. It was mixed by Garret Lang, with original music from him and Jacob Gorski. Art by Meg Marco.

Michael Lester is a decorated U.S. Marine Corps combat pilot, cybersecurity educator, and author who has spent his career operating at the intersection of military power, technology, and national security. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy and a member of MENSA, Lester also holds a master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School and an MBA, giving him a rare blend of technical expertise and strategic insight. During his military career, Lester flew combat missions across Asia and the Middle East, witnessing firsthand the realities of modern warfare and U.S. foreign policy. After his operational service, he returned to Annapolis to teach electrical engineering and leadership at the U.S. Naval Academy, helping shape the next generation of naval officers. Today, Lester continues his work in national security and technology as an adjunct professor teaching graduate-level cybersecurity at St. Mary's University and Wake Forest University. He is also the founder of IronClad Family, a company focused on protecting families and individuals from digital threats, identity theft, and modern information warfare. Over the past two decades, Lester has conducted an extensive independent investigation into U.S. foreign policy after noticing a stark contrast between what he witnessed overseas and what was presented to the public at home. That research culminated in his book *We Are the Bad Guys: How the U.S. Wages War, Controls Economies, and Calls It Freedom*, a controversial examination of American military intervention, economic influence, and global power structures. With the launch of Operation Epic Fury on February 28, global tensions and strategic maneuvering have once again taken center stage, making Lester's analysis of geopolitical strategy and modern warfare more relevant than ever. Follow the market here: https://polymarket.com/event/will-the-us-invade-iran-by-march-31 Join the waitlist: https://theglacierapp.com/waitlist Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off at StopBoxUSA with code SRS at https://www.stopboxusa.com/SRS #stopboxpod Visit https://mauinuivenison.com/srs for a free 6-pack of the jerky sticks with your first order. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/SRS50 and get 50% off your first order. Get started with Claude today at https://Claude.ai/srs Michael Lester Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtlester Books - https://michaeltlester.com IronClad Family - https://www.ironcladfamily.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices