Podcasts about Engineering

Humanity's first interstellar ark becomes something bigger. Explore Fleet Unity—a roaming civilization, ship-turned-shipyard, and the birth of humanity's first true interstellar armada.Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurWatch my exclusive video The Future of Interstellar Communication: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-chronoengineering-manipulating-time-as-technologyCheck out Mustard's Underwater Fighter Jet: https://nebula.tv/videos/joescott-oldest-and-newest-places-on-earth?ref=isaacarthurHelp out with March Storm: https://nss.org/march-storm/

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____Michael and I dive into how childhood trauma reshapes the nervous system, drives addiction, and contributes to chronic illness, mental health struggles, and even premature death. We break down the CDC's ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) score, including the powerful data showing that an ACE score is associated with losing years of life, and discuss why trauma may be the hidden driver behind inflammation, immune dysfunction, and chronic disease. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Michael Menard is an inventor, entrepreneur, and author who grew up as the second oldest of 14 children in Kankakee, Illinois, later discovering that he and his siblings experienced complex childhood trauma. As Vice President of Engineering at Johnson & Johnson, his 14 patents transformed global manufacturing, and his expertise has been sought by the United Nations, NASA, Coca-Cola, and Pfizer. He is the founder of United Against Childhood Trauma (UACT) and the bestselling author of multiple books, including The Kite That Couldn't Fly and Greater Than Gravity.We discuss the following: Who is Michael MenardTrauma's hidden death tollACEs defined by the CDCACE score shortens lifespanCortisol damages brain and bodyShame prevents trauma healingBuilding ACE 2.0 intensityWholeness and EMDR healingThe sacred first 60 daysThe Paradox of Childhood Trauma_____EPISODE RESOURCESUnited Against Childhood Trauma (UACT)WebsiteInstagramThe Kite That Couldn't Fly (Memoir)_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 

In this episode of The Purposeful Strategist, Belden Menkus speaks with Phill Robinson, co-founder of Boardwave about the structural challenge of scaling technology businesses in Europe and the leadership infrastructure required to compete in the age of AI. What began as a small, founder-led community sketched at a kitchen table has grown into a pan-European network of more than 2,500 tech founders, CEOs, and Chairs, spanning the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Nordics, and the Netherlands.In their conversation, they explore:• Why Europe has struggled to scale global software and AI leaders.• The widening growth gap between AI-native and non-AI tech firms.• How community, mentorship, and shared experience accelerate scale.• The leadership shift from experience-led to adaptive decision-making.• Why the next decade represents a critical window for European tech.Boardwave: https://www.boardwave.org/MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a London-based advisory firm working with CEOs and senior teams to align strategy with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy consulting, leadership, and organisational transformation, he helps mid-sized firms—particularly law firms and membership bodies—tackle complex decisions and unlock long-term value.Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a podcast exploring how business leaders bring purpose into strategic action. His work is marked by intellectual clarity, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practical results. A strategic thinker with wide intellectual range, blending business acumen with curiosity and cultural literacy. He brings a distinct mix of consultant, historian, and explorer of ideas.

Could a single ancient impact have briefly transformed one of the Solar System’s darkest moons into a cryovolcanic world? When Voyager 2 flew past Uranus in 1986, it captured the only close-up images we have of Umbriel, a heavily cratered, charcoal-dark satellite long considered geologically inactive. But one feature stands out: a bright ring inside the 131-kilometer-wide Wunda crater. In this episode, Sarah Al-Ahmed speaks with Adeene Denton, NASA postdoctoral program fellow at the Southwest Research Institute, about her team’s new study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets. Using shock physics simulations, Denton and her colleagues reconstruct the impact that formed Wunda crater to determine what Umbriel’s interior must have been like at the time. Their modeling explores whether impact-induced cryovolcanism can explain the bright deposits observed on the crater floor. Then, in What’s Up, Bruce Betts, chief scientist of The Planetary Society, joins Sarah to break down one of the key mechanisms that keeps icy moons from freezing solid, tidal heating driven by orbital resonance. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2026-cryovolcanism-on-umbrielSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Whatever it is you want most in the world right now is what you need to give." This simple but profound realization, sparked during a silent meditation retreat, serves as the heartbeat for a movement dedicated to reclaiming our shared humanity. In a world optimized for digital efficiency, the true currency of a meaningful life remains the "un-scalable" power of human connection. In this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, Chris Schembra sits down with Aaron Hurst, the visionary CEO of the US Chamber of Connection and founder of the Taproot Foundation. While Aaron is a titan of the pro bono world, having catalyzed billions of dollars in social impact, this conversation strips away the professional accolades to explore the raw, essential need for friendship and community. Aaron shares a vulnerable look at his own journey—from the "epiphany of 50" to navigating the profound grief of losing his mother, Bonnie. Together, Chris and Aaron dismantle the myth that technology can replace presence, arguing that the "low barrier to laughter" and the intentional act of welcoming others are the only real antidotes to our modern epidemic of isolation. 10 Memorable Quotes: "Whatever it is you want most in the world right now is what you need to give." "Humanity is what binds us. It's what we create together." "I focus on connection, not conversion." "The act of welcoming is a fundamental human right." "Friendship isn't a luxury; it's the infrastructure of a healthy society." "We have traded meaningful friction for frictionless isolation." "You can't scale belonging without shrinking the room." "My mother had a 'low barrier to laughter,' and that was her greatest gift to the world." "The modern world is designed for capital, not for people." 10 Key Takeaways: The Reciprocity of Need: Aaron's breakthrough realization that if you lack friendship, you must become a friend; if you lack grace, you must extend it. The 1099 Connection Challenge: Much like the real estate world, building community in a "gig" economy requires creating environments where people choose to belong. The "Epiphany of 50": A deep dive into Aaron's personal turning point and how hitting a milestone age forced a re-evaluation of what "success" actually looks like. Legacy of Service: Exploring Aaron's family roots—from his grandfather's blueprint for the Peace Corps to his mother's spirit of care—and how legacy shapes our mission. Diffusion of Innovation in Social Change: Why focusing on the "initiators" (the 15-20% who naturally build community) is more effective than trying to convert the cynical. Low Barrier to Laughter (LBL): The importance of humor and play as tools for resilience, inspired by the life and memory of Bonnie Hurst. Welcoming as a Design Principle: The philosophy behind the US Chamber of Connection—making "welcoming" a measurable and intentional act in every organization. The Myth of Digital Community: Why a Zoom call can never replace the "meaningful friction" of physical presence and shared meals. The Grief of Losing a North Star: Aaron reflects on the "hard time" of losing his mother and how her values continue to guide his work today. Human-Centric Infrastructure: A call to action for leaders to prioritize social health over mere capital accumulation to ensure a sustainable future for the next generation. About our Guest: Aaron Hurst, CEO & Founder Aaron Hurst is a social entrepreneur, author, and the visionary leader behind the US Chamber of Connection. As the founder of the Taproot Foundation, he is credited with creating the $15 billion pro bono service market, engaging tens of thousands of skilled volunteers to help nonprofits thrive. Aaron's work is deeply influenced by his family's legacy in the Peace Corps and the Aspen Institute, driving his lifelong commitment to civic infrastructure. A sought-after speaker and executive coach, Aaron is the author of The Purpose Economy. He resides in a world where he continues to advocate for the power of "earned connection" and the vital necessity of prioritizing humanity in the modern workplace. He is a devoted advocate for the "initiators" of the world, helping them build the bridges that keep us all connected.

Send a textENGINEERING CH∆NGE® is Back!If you checked out the reboot trailer, you know this season is more focused, more structured, and more intentional.This episode is a reminder of the foundational framework for ENGINEERING CH∆NGE®...  REDEFINE.REDEFINE helps us examine the dimensions of engineering work that shape outcomes:RE-image who we see as engineers and what we see as engineering;DE-silo our approach to academic programs, research, and problem solving; FINE-tune organizational conditions so people with different backgrounds and perspectives can contribute fully to outcomes that serve all of society.Throughout this season, we'll return to these three elements as we explore leadership, ethics, convergence, community engagement, and other aspects of our organizational systems. This episode lays the foundation and context for what's to come.The System CheckThis episode also introduces The System Check, a closing reflection you'll hear each week.It's a structured pause to help you look more clearly at the system you're operating in. This episode asks:How is engineering defined in your context, by language, imagery, and context?What conditions shape who is able to contribute meaningfully, and when?How often do you step back to examine whether the system you're part of is designed to support the outcomes it claims to value?Because change begins with how clearly we see.If You're Glad ENGINEERING CH∆NGE® Is BackFollow the show so you don't miss the rest of the season.Leave a 5-star rating and short written review; it helps other agents of change find the podcast.Share this episode with a colleague who cares about strengthening engineering from the inside out.Thanks for being part of this next chapter of ENGINEERING CH∆NGE®!Visit the ENGINEERING CH∆NGE® podcast website to learn more and to request a free copy of my new brief, Engineering for Society.Support the showENGINEERING CHΔNGE® is a registered trademark held by Dr. Yvette E. Pearson for producing and providing podcasts.

https://youtu.be/HHX1K-nV8OkMatt and Sean talk about flywheels, mechanical energy storage, and something unexpected that flew out of the comments.Two Bit Davinci video about the flywheel bus: https://youtu.be/LHyUDihL_FQ?si=xVp7qfUP82jm6wQlWatch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How 40-Ton Spinning Wheels Are Saving The Power Grid https://youtu.be/Z95t-f-0IjI?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ(00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (08:04) - - Flywheels Discussion (13:56) - - A Surprise Conversation YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest technology upgrades in our cooperative's history: the rollout of our new smart meters. What makes them smarter? How will they improve reliability, speed up outage response, and give members more insight into their energy use? And why does this upgrade matter now more than ever?To break it all down, we're joined by Clarence Wright, Executive VP of Engineering & Operations, and Hans Galm, Supervisor of Metering and AMI Infrastructure. Together, they explain how smart meters work, what's changing behind the scenes, and how this technology will shape the future of service for every member we serve.If you've ever wondered what really happens between your home and the grid—or how innovation is transforming the cooperative experience—this is the episode you don't want to miss!

What if our biggest edge in an AI world isn't more data—but better learning? In this episode of 2050 Investors, host Kokou Agbo-Bloua pits biological intelligence (BI) against its artificial counterpart (AI). Creativity and synapses on one side; scale, speed, and 24/7 recall on the other. We discover why deep learning happens in alpha, not frenetic beta; why a 20 watt human brain still outperforms giant models on imagination; and what centaur-style teaming (humans + machines) means for faster search, synthesis, and simulation. Later, guest Dr. Barbara Oakley, Professor of Engineering at Oakland University and a scholar on how people acquire expertise, shares pragmatic protocols for busy professionals to build “chunks” of expertise that hold up under market stress; the dangers of fully offloading cognition to AI (and how to protect internal knowledge and critical thinking), and why embracing discomfort is the price of neural rewiring and real growth. Unpack this episode for a science-backed career playbook to stay ahead in 2026.CreditsPresenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Producers & Editors: Jovaney Ashman, Jennifer Krumm, Louis Trouslard.Sound Director: La Vilaine, Pierre-Emmanuel Lurton. Music: Cézame Music Agency. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly.Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Drew Perkins talks with Brendan Lee, a primary school teacher, host of the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast, and advocate for evidence-informed pedagogy. Brendan shares his transition from an initial belief in unguided project-based learning to a more structured approach rooted in the Science of Reading and the instructional hierarchy. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode Watch on YouTube Have some feedback you'd like to share? You can email me at drew@thoughtstretchers.org. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you're listening. Brendan explains the instructional hierarchy—a framework that identifies where a student sits on the continuum from novice to expert. He emphasizes that when students are in the "acquisition stage" (or frustration stage), they require high levels of scaffolding and explicit instruction. Without this foundation, students often become disengaged because they lack the prerequisite skills to tackle complex tasks. A central theme of the conversation is the critical role of fluency. Brendan argues that a lack of fluency in "tool skills"—like basic math facts or decoding—acts like "climbing a mountain with a bag of bricks on your back". By implementing just five minutes of daily, timed fluency practice, teachers can free up cognitive space for students to engage in higher-order thinking and discovery. Finally, Drew and Brendan discuss the "curse of knowledge" and why many inquiry-based approaches fail when they lack intentional design. They explore how "engineering the aha moment" requires a deep understanding of what students already know and the strategic fading of support as accuracy increases. Timestamped Episode Timeline [00:09:15] Brendan's Background – From high school PE teacher and aspiring rugby pro to primary school educator. [00:12:06] The Shift in Thinking – Moving from project-based learning to recognizing the need for foundational knowledge in young learners. [00:17:29] Discovering the Science of Reading – Key resources and mentors that transformed Brendan's approach to literacy. [00:23:58] The Instructional Hierarchy – Breaking down the framework of acquisition, fluency, generalization, and adaptation. [00:33:32] Working Memory and Subskills – Why students struggle with multi-step problems when they lack fluency in basic components. [00:46:54] Tool, Component, and Composite Skills – Defining the building blocks of mastery. [01:01:52] Inquiry Before Explicit Instruction – Drew discusses using "framing questions" to create a "need to know". [01:06:41] The Curse of Knowledge – Why teachers struggle to adopt a novice perspective when designing tasks. [01:11:50] Behavior Analysis and Scaffolding – The importance of "contingency reduction" and fading prompts based on student accuracy. [01:16:50] Final Advice – Focus on small, incremental improvements rather than mastering everything at once.

In this episode, Dr. Phil Mintz, Director of NC State University Industry Extension Services, talks with Bogdan Ionescu, co-owner of OGC Stained Glass (Ordway Glass Company), a husband-and-wife–run stained glass studio based in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Bogdan walks us through how he and his wife Nicole built a thriving, award-winning business out of their garage—balancing art, family life, and purpose along the way. OGC Stained Glass was named the 2025 winner of the North Carolina Chamber's “Coolest Thing Made in North Carolina,” a remarkable achievement for a two-person operation focused entirely on hand-cut, one-of-a-kind stained glass art. This episode offers an honest and inspiring look at what it takes to build something meaningful—one piece of glass at a time. LINKS NCMEP | IES | Ordway Glass Company About the Guest Bogdan Ionescu is the co-owner of OGC Stained Glass, located in Fuquay-Varina, NC, alongside his wife Nicole—the primary artist behind the glass. Together, they create contemporary and traditional stained glass works that preserve heritage while pushing the craft forward.

Seven students at Trinity College Dublin have this week received Three Ireland Connect to STEM Scholarships for Women, as part of an initiative to support the next generation of women leaders in science and technology. The awards were presented at an evening ceremony on Monday, February 23rd, 2026. The awardees, who are first and second-year students at Trinity, are the latest of more than 20 Trinity students to be awarded Three Ireland Connect to STEM Scholarships for Women since the programme began in 2022/23. They are: — Leah Nolan, Theoretical Physics (1st year) Cork — Anuska Saha, Engineering (1st year) Kerry — Lucy Pakenham, Engineering (1st year) Meath — Heather McFadden, PhysicalSciences (1st year) Sligo — Charlotte MacDonnell, Theoretical Physics (2nd year), Dublin — Alicia O'Keeffe, Engineering with Management (2nd year), Cork — Rahma Elmbaridi, Engineering (2nd year) Louth Administered by the Faculty of STEM and Trinity Access Programmes, each scholarship is worth €20,000 over a four-year undergraduate degree programme (or €15,000 over three years). The scholarship scheme is designed to attract, encourage and support women to study STEM subjects at Trinity. The successful students receive additional mentoring support from Three Ireland and from the Faculty of STEM. In October 2025, the scholarship application process was open to both first-year and second-year student applicants who are registered in selected STEM courses. Recipients were chosen based on a written application. The scholarships are open to female students who are resident in Ireland and have accepted a place in one of the following Trinity undergraduate programmes: School of Computer Science & Statistics, School of Engineering, School of Mathematics, School of Physics and the School of Chemistry (Chemical Science only). Dr Linda Doyle, Provost, Trinity College Dublin, said: "We need many more women studying, shaping, and leading in STEM, and it is vital that we create pathways that empower them to do so. "The Three Ireland Connect to STEM programme is proving to be transformative in this mission. I want to congratulate this year's awardees, and I also want to thank Three Ireland for working with us to support these remarkable women." Prof. Sylvia Draper, Dean of STEM at Trinity, said: "I want to acknowledge the personal stories and the achievements of all the applicants. The students who have won these scholarships are truly deserving of our admiration and our support. I have no doubt that they will go on to do extraordinary things and to make their mark in the college, in science, in society, and in the world of work. The enthusiasm, commitment, and engagement of everyone involved in this programme has been inspiring. "These scholarships would not have been possible but for the generosity and vision of Three Ireland. It has been wonderful to work with them so closely. Their support has helped us to offer STEM programmes that are open to all, and to ensure that we have Three Ireland Connect to STEM scholars, with the skills to address global challenges and to advance diversity throughout their careers." Elaine Carey, Chief Executive Officer, Three Ireland, said: "Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Three Ireland and as a major employer in this sector, we are deeply committed to building a more diverse and representative STEM community. We know we need more women in STEM, and that is why our partnership with Trinity matters so much. Through the Connect to STEM Scholarships, we are helping to remove barriers, build confidence, and create meaningful pathways to opportunity. "It was a real privilege to meet this year's scholarship recipients and hear their stories. The calibre of talent, determination and ambition on display was truly impressive. These young women have incredibly bright futures ahead of them, and we are proud to play a small part in supporting their journey." More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1...

www.iotusecase.com#DigitalProductPassport #DPP #AssetAdministrationShell In dieser Episode des IoT Use Case Podcasts spricht Gastgeber Dr. Peter Schopf mit Thorsten Kroke (ECLASS e.V.), Adrian Grüner (Neoception) und Simone Brinkmann-Thewes (WAGO) darüber, wie ECLASS-Semantik und die Asset Administration Shell (AAS) Produktdaten so standardisieren, dass sie für den Digital Product Passport (DPP) und für interoperablen Datenaustausch wiederverwendbar werden.Folge 207 auf einen Blick (und Klick):(09:26) Herausforderungen, Potenziale und Status quo – So sieht der Use Case in der Praxis aus(29:46) Übertragbarkeit, Skalierung und nächste Schritte – So könnt ihr diesen Use Case nutzen Podcast ZusammenfassungViele Industrieunternehmen müssen Produktdaten für Einkauf, Engineering und Service über mehrere Systeme (ERP/PLM/PIM) hinweg bereitstellen – künftig zusätzlich im Kontext des Digitalen Produktpasses (Digital Product Passport, DPP) der EU. Im Podcast wird gezeigt, wie fehlende Semantik und uneinheitliche Begriffe (z. B. „Höhe“ vs. „Tiefe“ je nach CAD/CAE-Kontext) zu Interpretationsaufwand, Fehlern und manueller Nacharbeit führen. Als Ansatz dienen standardisierte Datencontainer und eindeutige Merkmalsdefinitionen: Die Asset Administration Shell (AAS) strukturiert den Austausch, ECLASS liefert die Semantik für Klassifikation und Merkmale. WAGO nutzt gemeinsam mit Neoception ein Mapping von Quellsystemdaten auf ECLASS (Advanced), um Informationen konsistent bereitzustellen und perspektivisch in verschiedene Senken (u. a. CAD-Portale, Website, DPP) auszuleiten. Für IT/OT-Entscheider entsteht so ein skalierbarer Weg, Integrationskosten zu senken, Datensouveränität zu behalten und regulatorische Anforderungen mit wiederverwendbaren Datenbausteinen zu erfüllen. -----Relevante Folgenlinks:Peter (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-schopf/)Thorsten (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thorsten-kroke-650500196/)Adrian (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-grüner-46418a99/)Simone (https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-brinkmann-tewes-82731a172/)Jetzt IoT Use Case auf LinkedIn folgen1x monatlich IoT Use Case Update erhaltenJetzt IoT Use Case auf LinkedIn folgen1x monatlich IoT Use Case Update erhalten

As the “AI scare trade” jolts companies large and small, Apple shares keep doing their own thing. The company has “decoupled” to the greatest degree in 20 years from forces moving the rest of the Nasdaq 100. Why — and how? On today’s Big Take podcast, host Sarah Holder talks to Bloomberg’s equities reporter Ryan Vlastelica and Chief Apple Correspondent Mark Gurman about how the company became a hedge against fears of AI disruption — and why that may not be a good thing. Hosted by Sarah Holder; Produced by David Fox; Reported by Ryan Vlastelica and Mark Gurman; Edited by Jeffrey Grocott. Fact-checking by Eleanor Harrison-Dengate; Engineering by Alex Sugiura. Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enterprise IT systems have grown into sprawling, highly distributed environments spanning cloud infrastructure, applications, data platforms, and increasingly AI-driven workloads. Observability tools have made it easier to collect metrics, logs, and traces, but understanding why systems fail and responding quickly remains a persistent challenge. As complexity continues to rise, the industry is looking beyond dashboards The post Engineering AI Systems for Autonomy and Resilience with Krishna Sai appeared first on Software Engineering Daily.

President Trump has aggressively used tariffs as an economic tool, but a US Supreme Court decision on Friday struck down his sweeping tariffs, bringing new uncertainty. The court, in a 6-to-3 decision, ruled that the president had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs on nearly every US trading partner last year. President Trump moved swiftly to work around the court by imposing levies using other trade powers. On Saturday, Trump said that he would raise the new global tariff rate to 15%, using a provision in a law that allows him to impose an across-the-board tariff. This measure can only be enacted for 150 days unless Congress agrees to extend it. Trump also said he would use the act to investigate other countries' unfair trade practices, which could result in additional tariffs.  What does the Supreme Court ruling mean for the president's ability to wield tariffs for geopolitical pressure? How will this impact US trading partners and existing trade deals? And what about the impact on the energy sector, from oil and gas to clean energy products?  Today on the show, Jason Bordoff speaks with two researchers from the Center on Global Energy Policy, Richard Nephew and Trevor Sutton, to unpack the ruling. Richard formerly served as the US deputy special envoy for Iran under the Biden administration, where he played a key role in negotiations over the Iran nuclear deal. From 2013-2015, Richard also served as the Principal Deputy Sanctions Coordinator at the US Department of State. Trevor focuses on the intersection of trade, climate, and industrial policy. He leads the center's program on trade and the clean energy transition. Trevor previously served as research director of the Remaking Trade for a Sustainable Future project. Credits: Hosted by Jason Bordoff and Bill Loveless. Produced by Mary Catherine O'Connor, Caroline Pitman, and Kyu Lee. Engineering by Gregory Vilfranc.  

This week on Catalyst, Tammy speaks with Nate Berent-Spillson, the SVP of Engineering at Launch by NTT DATA. Nate is the type of guy who is always using technology in new and inventive ways. This week Nate and Tammy discuss the evolution of AI tools and Nate introduces the power of command line interfaces. Nate shares how using AI in innovative new ways can reduce cognitive load and reimagine user interfaces to enhance productivity and efficiency in the workplace. Please note that the views expressed may not necessarily be those of NTT DATALinks: Nate Berent- Spillson Markdown Guide Learn more about Launch by NTT DATASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kapil Surlaker, VP of Engineering, Data and AI Infrastructure at LinkedIn, joins guest host Bhaskar Ghosh for a technical and thoughtful discussion on how AI is reshaping enterprise. Kapil shares how LinkedIn built strong data foundations over more than a decade, and how that foundation enabled generative and agentic AI use cases. He reflects on building Espresso, a distributed database created out of necessity, and explains why he would not build it again today. The conversation explores AI infrastructure, model flexibility, privacy guardrails, and operational responsibility. His message to leaders is clear. Reinvent yourself continuously, or risk becoming irrelevant. In this episode, you'll learn: [04:07] From personalization to hiring agents [08:30] Modern AI infrastructure and model flexibility [14:58] Why LinkedIn built Espresso [23:08] AI can write code but you own the pager [26:33] Data as a success layer [30:06] Privacy, governance, and guardrails in the AI age [37:56] Reinvent or go extinct About Kapil Surlaker Kapil Surlaker is a seasoned technology leader who has worked across distributed systems, large-scale databases, and AI infrastructure. He began his career at Oracle building foundational database technologies before joining LinkedIn during its hypergrowth phase. At LinkedIn, he played a central role in building Espresso, a massively scalable distributed document database, and later led AI and data platform modernization efforts that powered personalization, ads, search, and emerging generative AI use cases. His work spans infrastructure, privacy engineering, governance systems, and enterprise AI transformation. Subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode.

The rules of quantum physics aren't just strange - they're usable. Particles can exist in multiple states at once. Observation can reshape reality. Now, scientists are turning those quirks into machines that could solve problems today's computers simply can't touch.Princeton Engineering Dean Andrew Houck breaks down what quantum computing really is, what it can (and can't yet) do, and why it could transform fields from drug discovery to energy.A clear-eyed look at the weirdest laws of the universe and the revolutionary technology they may soon power.

This week on the show, you're going to ride along with me from the incredibly comfortable and stylish VW ID.Buzz, which served as the mobile podcast studio at CEDIA Expo / CIX this September in Denver, Colorado. Were going back for more conversations from the show. Designer Resources Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home. Where excellence meets expertise. TimberTech – Real wood beauty without the upkeep CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) is the global trade association for home technology professionals, specializing in smart home, automation, audio-visual, networking, and integrated systems. Its mission is to advance the home technology industry through education, certification, advocacy, and networking. Members include integrators, designers, manufacturers, and consultants who shape the connected environments we live and work in. CEDIA Expo is the industry's largest annual event for residential technology professionals. With hundreds of exhibitors, educational sessions, live demos, and global networking opportunities, it's where new ideas and innovations in smart home and AV integration take center stage. The Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX), co-located with CEDIA Expo, focuses on commercial integration technologies—from conferencing and IT infrastructure to building automation and emerging AV solutions—bringing together commercial integrators, IT pros, designers, and tech managers. Jason McGraw | Group VP and Show Director, CEDIA Expo / CIX Scope of the Show: McGraw details the scale of CEDIA Expo 2025, featuring over 350 exhibitors and immersive demo rooms that showcase integrated audio, video, and control systems. Integration Meets Design: Discussion centers on the critical partnership between integrators and the design-build community (interior designers, architects, builders). McGraw emphasizes that technology—ranging from AI and energy management to lighting—must be a foundational element of the design process, not an afterthought. The Business Case: Designers are encouraged to view integrators as essential trade partners, similar to electricians or plumbers, to better service clients and protect home networks. Dale Sandberg | Product Manager for Electronics, Sonance Aesthetic Performance: Sandberg discusses Sonance's philosophy that sound should support the design of a space rather than dominate it. The focus is on blending high-fidelity performance with discreet aesthetics. New Innovations: Highlights include the compact UA Series amplifiers designed to fit behind displays or in tight spaces, and the integration of professional-grade Blaze Audio amplifiers into the Sonance family. Outdoor Living: The conversation covers the growing trend of outdoor entertainment, where amplifiers and speakers are used to create immersive environments in backyards and outdoor kitchens. Jim Garrett | Senior Director of Product Strategy, Harman Luxury Audio Group Hidden Technology: Garrett addresses the challenge of eliminating “wall acne” through invisible speakers and design-integrated solutions that do not compromise acoustic performance. Pandemic Influence: The discussion explores how the pandemic shifted focus toward outdoor living and unconventional entertainment spaces, including garages and multi-generational gaming setups. Brand Portfolio: Insights into the product strategies for Harman's luxury brands—JBL, Revel, Mark Levinson, and JBL Synthesis—and the importance of gathering direct feedback from integrators to drive R&D. Links & Resources CEDIA Expo Commercial Integrator Expo NKBA – National Kitchen & Bath Association KBIS – Kitchen & Bath Industry Show Show Topics & Outline CEDIA Expo 2025 Snapshot Denver, Colorado Convention Center 350+ exhibiting brands, 100+ conference sessions, 115 manufacturer trainings Demo rooms showcasing integrated audio, video, and control systems The Wave Effect of Trade Shows Innovation as unseen currents shaping the industry Ideas incubated at CEDIA spreading across markets and returning as trends Integration Meets Design Town hall insights with CEDIA's Daryl Friedman & NKBA's Bill Darcy Bridging integrators with interior designers, kitchen & bath professionals, and architects Untapped opportunities in collaborative smart home projects Technology as a Design Driver AI, energy management, lighting trends, and seamless AV systems Why technology must be discussed at the start of design projects Case studies: motorized shades, outdoor AV, invisible speakers, custom veneers Outdoor Living & Luxury Spaces Kitchens and backyards as multi-hundred-thousand-dollar investments Expanding living spaces through technology Luxury demo rooms and high-performance home theaters Why Designers Should Be Here Missing out on competitive advantages without CEDIA exposure Seeing products in person vs. static web images Real examples of design-centric AV solutions and invisible tech The Business Case Designers need integrators just as they need electricians, plumbers, and fabricators Protecting networks and ensuring cybersecurity in the home Service and maintenance as part of the client experience Looking Forward Progress and serendipity at trade shows Extending collaboration with KBIS and IBS (Orlando, 2026) Building lasting bridges between integrators and designers Links & Resources CEDIA Expo Commercial Integrator Expo NKBA – National Kitchen & Bath Association KBIS – Kitchen & Bath Industry Show Dale Sandberg on Sonance, New Electronics, and Designing for Sonic + Aesthetic Experience Dale Sandberg, new Product Manager for Electronics at Sonance, shares how the company is blending high-fidelity performance with discreet design solutions, introducing amplifiers and loudspeakers that elevate both sonic and aesthetic experiences in residential and commercial spaces. At his first CEDIA Expo, Dale highlights Sonance's latest innovations, from compact UA Series amplifiers designed to disappear behind displays to Blaze Audio's professional-grade amplifiers now integrated into the Sonance family. With a philosophy that sound should enhance the design of a space rather than dominate it, Sonance is shaping how integrators and designers deliver immersive, comfortable experiences both indoors and out. Guest: Dale Sandberg, Product Manager for Electronics, Sonance. Background: from pro audio to Sonance, less than one year with the company. Context: first CEDIA Expo experience, excitement about Sonance's direction. New Product Highlights Loudspeakers High Output Series (professional side). Wedge speaker for outdoor/architectural blending. Re-engineered Power Pipe subwoofers for stronger low-end performance. UA Series Amplifiers Compact two-channel models (UA-125, ARC-enabled versions). Mountable behind TVs, under tables, or in tight spaces. Features T-slots for stacking/mounting other gear. Energy-efficient design with minimal heat output. Blaze Audio Amplifiers Sonance acquisition of Blaze Audio brand (Pascal, Denmark). Range from 60W per channel up to 400W bridged. Full DSP capability, rack-mountable, UL-rated. Outdoor applications via weather-rated cases. Design & Integration Perspective Compact electronics give designers freedom to hide gear while maintaining performance. Balancing performance and aesthetics: sound follows the design, not the other way around. Example: background music at parties that fills space without overwhelming conversation. Outdoor living trend: amplifiers and speakers enabling outdoor kitchens, theaters, and entertainment spaces. Company Ethos & Philosophy Mission: deliver complete audio solutions—amplification, processing, and speakers. Philosophy: the sonic experience should support the aesthetic experience of a home or space. Growth vision: expand residential dominance while building commercial presence. Takeaway: not just about volume—it's about creating the right experience. Jim Garrett | Harman Luxury Audio Jim Garrett on Harman's Audio Innovations, Hidden Tech, and Pandemic-Inspired Entertainment Jim Garrett, Senior Director of Product Strategy and Planning at Harman Luxury Audio Group, shares how the company balances high-performance audio with design aesthetics, explores emerging opportunities in outdoor and unconventional home entertainment, and highlights why integrator feedback is vital to shaping future products. From invisible speakers to immersive home cinema solutions, Jim Garrett takes listeners behind the scenes of Harman's engineering and R&D process, discussing product development for brands like JBL, Revel, Synthesis, and Mark Levinson. He explains how the pandemic inspired new entertainment spaces, how technology can be seamlessly integrated into interiors, and why CEDIA Expo remains an essential hub for innovation, collaboration, and awareness in the custom electronics industry. Guest: Jim Garrett, Senior Director of Product Strategy & Planning, Harman Luxury Audio Group. Role: Oversees product roadmap, development direction, and exhibition strategy. Context: Recorded in Volkswagen ID.Buzz at CEDIA Expo 2025. CEDIA Expo 2025 Overview Largest booth shared with parent company Samsung. Opportunity to engage integrators directly and gather actionable feedback. Importance of listening to installation professionals to improve products. Product Strategy and Brand Focus Harman Luxury Audio Group brands: JBL, JBL Synthesis, Revel, Mark Levinson. Focus at Expo: JBL Synthesis for home cinema and immersive audio. Solutions include invisible speakers, wall/ceiling installations, and custom home audio products. Balancing Performance and Aesthetics Challenge: high-performance products that are visually unobtrusive. Goal: eliminate “wall acne” with invisible or design-integrated speakers. Inspiration drawn from evolution in lighting design to minimize visual clutter. Engineering and R&D Harman's science-based approach: performance must meet visual and acoustic demands. Innovation includes weatherproof outdoor speakers and displays for bright sunlight. Teams challenged to create high-fidelity systems that integrate seamlessly into homes. Expanding Entertainment Spaces Pandemic influence: growth of outdoor living and unconventional entertainment areas. Multi-generational engagement: home theaters, garages, patios, bathrooms, and gaming setups. Flexibility of audio/video systems allows new experiences across the home. Integration and Awareness Educating interior designers, architects, and end users about hidden tech. Raising awareness of capabilities beyond audio: lighting, shades, HVAC, security integration. Emphasis on simplifying life at home while elevating performance and experience.

What does it take to operate where humans can't survive?Live from Florence at the Baker Hughes Annual Meeting, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Oceaneering CEO and President Rod Larson for a high-impact mini episode.From subsea ROVs and autonomy to crisis resilience and leading 14,000 people worldwide, Rod shares how a 60-year-old diving company evolved into a global robotics powerhouse—serving offshore energy, NASA, defense, and even theme parks.Pressure, corrosion, uptime, leadership under fire, this one goes deep.Full episode coming soon.00:00 Why Oil & Gas Still Powers Modern Life00:37 Show + Sponsors02:00 Rod Larson Intro (Oceaneering CEO)03:08 From Diving to ROVs & Robotics04:11 Beyond Oil & Gas05:45 Engineering the Deep08:16 ROV Fleets & Upgrades09:23 Hiring & Culture10:54 Leading 14,000 Globally13:09 Rod's Career Journey16:11 Career Advice17:26 Leading Through Crisis20:19 Resiliency & Risk Planning22:34 AI & Energy Insights24:13 Rapid-Fire25:46 Wrap-Up

Avalara's Chief Architect Tim Diekmann reveals how AI and agentic technology are transforming tax compliance and accuracy across 40,000 jurisdictions leveraging AWS.Topics Include:Avalara provides tax compliance software across North America, Europe, and beyond.They operate between commerce and government, covering 40,000+ jurisdictions.Services span registration, sales tax calculation, and certificate management.Avalara was the only company keeping pace with rapid tariff changes.AI is used to parse unstructured documents like tax notices and publications.Intelligent mapping automates ERP integration across vastly different system configurations.GenAI lets customers query billions of transactions using plain conversational language.Avalara and AWS are now engaged in a promising co-selling motion.Time-to-go-live and transaction accuracy are the key success metrics tracked.Amazon Q was rolled out company-wide, achieving 95% developer adoption.AI literacy is now prioritized across legal, HR, and engineering teams alike.Agentic AI will embed Avalara directly inside customer ERP systems going forward.Participants:Tim Diekmann – SVP of Engineering, Chief Architect, AvalaraSee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon.com/isv/

Of all the industries AI will transform, Kira Radinsky believes chemistry and biology will change the most. Kira is the co-founder and CTO of Diagnostic Robotics, which uses AI to automate the administrative work that's crushing healthcare teams — so clinicians can actually focus on patients. She's also the co-founder of Mana.bio, where they're accelerating drug discovery by orders of magnitude.She'll tell you she's terrible in the lab. Not because she isn't brilliant, but because she can't pipette without killing the cells. So she's thrilled that thanks to her skills in data and AI she was able to realize her childhood dream of being a scientist: “I'm not trying to automate everything… Like when, when you say automate drug discovery, I'm not gonna discover everything. I just want to accelerate it, which comes back to my childhood dream: I just didn't want to do it myself. I just want AI to replace me as a scientist. That's it.”But this episode is about more than healthcare. It's about how to build systems that get smarter over time — feedback loops, causal inference, incentivizing algorithms to take risks, and knowing when to optimize for ROI instead of accuracy. Lessons that apply whether you're building in biotech or not.We cover:How growing up Jewish in Soviet Ukraine — and fleeing to Israel just before the Gulf War — shaped Kira's obsession with predicting the futureHow she built a system that successfully predicted real-world events, including Cuba's first cholera outbreak in Cuba in 130 yearsHow Mana.bio is using AI to build "rocketships" that deliver drugs to the right cells — and how they've done in three months what used to take 20 yearsWhy predictions are only valuable if there's something you can do about them — and why that makes healthcare an ideal field for AI How to incentivize algorithms to make bolder predictions (it's easy to predict there won't be an earthquake today; it's much harder to say there will be)Why causal inference is the most underrated tool in machine learning right nowHow healthcare AI can perpetuate racial bias — and what builders need to do differentlyNote: this interview originally aired in October 2024. Chapters:(01:44) - Why predictions are so important to Kira: lessons from fleeing Soviet-era Kyiv (05:10) - Building a prediction engine from 150 years of news (08:35) - How Kira predicted the Cuba cholera outbreak (09:50) - Returning to biology by way of data (12:50) - Predicting healthcare outcomes by finding your patient's twin (17:53) - The racial bias hiding in healthcare AI (19:15) - Building Mana.bio and accelerating drug discovery (24:33) - "In three months, what did what used to take 20 years" (31:44) - Builder tips: ROI, causal inference, and teaching algorithms to explore (35:07) - Planning: Where generative AI needs improve Links & Resources:Kira Radinsky on LinkedInDiagnostic RoboticsMana.bioSupport Future Around & Find OutGet the free newsletterAnd consider becoming a paid subscriber and help future proof this thing!Sponsor the show? Are you looking to reach an audience of senior technologists and decision-makers? Email me: dan@modernproductminds.com---Music by Jonathan Zalben

From Brussels to Beijing, the United States’ largest trading partners are digesting the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn President Trump’s signature tariffs — along with his threats to impose new levies by other means. On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, host K. Oanh Ha sits down with Bloomberg’s North Asia economy and government editor Jenni Marsh and Bloomberg’s top trade editor Brendan Murray to discuss how countries across Asia are reacting to Trump’s tariff setback — and how it could boost China’s leverage at the negotiating table ahead of a high-stakes summit next month. Hosted by K. Oanh Ha; Produced by Naomi Ng and Julia Press; Reported by Jenni Marsh and Brendan Murray; Edited by Paddy Hirsch; Fact-checking by Eleanor Harrison-Dengate and David Fox; Engineering by Katie McMurran Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver; Executive Producer: Nicole BeemsterboerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allen, Rosemary, and Yolanda, joined by Morten Handberg from Wind Power LAB, recap WOMA 2026 live from Melbourne. The crew discusses leading edge erosion challenges unique to Australia, the frustration operators face getting data from full service agreements, and the push for better documentation during project handovers. Plus the birds and bats management debate, why several operators said they’d choose smaller glass fiber blades over bigger carbon fiber ones, and what topics WOMA 2027 should tackle next year. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly newsletter on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on YouTube, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary’s “Engineering with Rosie” YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! [00:00:00] The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast brought to you by Strike Tape protecting thousands of wind turbines from lightning damage worldwide. Visit strike tape.com and now your hosts. Welcome to the Uptime Winner Energy podcast. I’m your host, Alan Hall. I’m here with Yolanda Pone, Rosemary Barnes, and the Blade Whisperer, Morton Hamburg. And we’re all in Melbourne at the Pullman on the park. We just finished up Woma 2026. Massive event. Over 200 people, two days, and a ton of knowledge. Rosemary, what did you think? Yeah, I mean it was a, a really good event. It was really nice ’cause we had event organization, um, taken care of by an external company this time. So that saved us some headaches, I think. Um. But yeah, it was, it was really good. It was different than last year, and I think next year will be different again because yeah, we don’t need to talk about the same topics every single year. But, um, yeah, I got really great [00:01:00] feedback. So that’s shows we’re doing something right? Yeah, a lot of the, the sessions were based upon feedback from Australian industry and, uh, so we did AI rotating bits, the, the drive train blades. Uh, we had a. Master class on lightning to start off. Uh, a number of discussions about BOP and electrical, BOP. All those were really good. Mm-hmm. Uh, the, the content was there, the expertise was there. We had worldwide representation. Morton, you, you talked about blades a good bit and what the Danish and Worldwide experience was. You know, talked about the American experience on Blades. That opened up a lot of discussions because I’m never really sure where Australia is in the, uh, operations side, because a lot of it is full service agreements still. But it does seem like from last year to this year. There’s more onboarding of the technical expertise internally at the operators. Martin, [00:02:00] you saw, uh, a good bit of it. This is your first time mm-hmm. At this conference. What were your impressions of the, the content and the approach, which is a little bit different than any other conference? I see an industry that really wants to learn, uh, Australia, they really want to learn how to do this. Uh, and they’re willing to listen to us, uh, whether you live in Australia, in the US or in Europe. You know, they want to lean on our experiences, but they wanna, you know, they want to take it out to their wind farms and they ga then gain their own knowledge with it, which I think is really amicable. You know, something that, you know, we should actually try and think about how we can copy that in Europe and the US. Because they, they are, they’re listening to us and they’re taking in our input, and then they try and go out. They go out and then they, they try and implement it. Um, so I think really that is something, uh, I’ve learned, you know, and, and really, um, yeah, really impressed by, from this conference. Yeah. Yolanda, you were on several panels over the, the two days. What were your impressions of the conference and what were your thoughts [00:03:00] on the Australia marketplace? I think the conference itself is very refreshing or I think we all feel that way being on the, on the circuit sometimes going on a lot of different conferences. It was really sweet to see everybody be very collaborative, as Morton was saying. Um, and it was, it was just really great about everybody. Yes, they were really willing to listen to us, but they were also really willing to share with each other, which is nice. Uh, I did hear about a few trials that we’re doing in other places. From other people, just kind of, everybody wants to learn from each other and everybody wants to, to make sure they’re in as best a spot as they can. Yeah, and the, the, probably the noisiest part of the conferences were at the coffees and the lunch. Uh, the, the collaboration was really good. A lot of noise in the hallways. Uh, just people getting together and then talking about problems, talking about solutions, trying to connect up with someone they may have seen [00:04:00]somewhere else in the part of the world that they were here. It’s a different kind of conference. And Rosemary, I know when, uh, you came up to with a suggestion like, Hey. If there’s not gonna be any sales talks, we’re not gonna sit and watch a 30 minute presentation about what you do. We’re gonna talk about solutions. That did play a a different dynamic because. It allowed people to ingest at their own rate and, and not just sit through another presentation. Yeah. It was made it more engaging, I think. Yeah, and I mean, anyway, the approach that I take for sales for my company that I think works best is not to do the hard sell. It’s to talk about smart things. Um, and if you are talking about describing a problem or a solution that somebody in the audience has that problem or solution, then they’re gonna seek you out afterwards. And so. There’s plenty of sales happening in an event like this, but you’re just not like, you know, subjecting people to sales. It’s more presenting them with the information that they need. And then I, I think also the size of the conference really [00:05:00] helps ’cause yeah, about 200 people. Any, everybody is here for the same technical kind. Content. So it’s like if you just randomly start talking to somebody while you’re waiting for a coffee or whatever, you have gonna have heaps to talk about with them, with ev every single other person there. And so I think that that’s why, yeah, there was so much talking happening and you know, we had social events, um, the first two evenings and so. Mo like I was surprised actually. So many people stayed. Most people, maybe everybody stayed for those events and so just so much talking and yeah, we did try to have quite long breaks, um, and quite a lot of them and, you know, good enough food and coffee to keep people here. And I think that that’s as important as, you know, just sitting and listening. Well, that was part of the trouble, some of the conference that you and I have been at, it’s just like six hours of sitting down listening to sort of a droning mm-hmm. Presenter trying to sell you something. Here we were. It was back and forth. A lot more panel talk with experts from around the world and then.[00:06:00] Break because you just can’t absorb all that without having a little bit of a brain rest, some coffee and just trying to get to the next session. I, I think that made it, uh, a, a, a more of a takeaway than I would say a lot of other conferences are, where there’s spender booze, and. Brochures and samples being handed out and all that. We didn’t have any of that. No vendor booze, no, uh, upfront sales going on and even into the workshop. So there was specific, uh, topics provided by people that. Provide services mostly, uh, speaking about what they do, but more on a case study, uh, side. And Rosie, you and I sat in on one that was about, uh, birds and bats, birds and bats in Australia. That one was really good. Yeah, that was great. I learned, I learned a lot. Your mind was blown, but Totally. Yeah. It is crazy how much, how much you have to manage, um, bird and wildlife deaths related to wind farms in Australia. Like compared to, I mean, ’cause you see. Dead birds all the time, right? Cars hit [00:07:00] birds, birds hit buildings, power lines kill birds, and no one cares about those birds. But if a bird is injured near a wind farm, then you know, everybody has to stop. We have to make sure that you can do a positive id. If you’re not sure, send it away for a DNA analysis. Keep the bird in a freezer for a year and make sure that it’s logged by the, you know, appropriate people. It’s, it’s really a lot. And I mean, on the one hand, like I’m a real bird lover, so I am, I’m glad that birds are being taken seriously, but on the other hand, I. I think that it is maybe a little bit over the top, like I don’t see extra birds being saved because of that level of, of watching throughout the entire life of the wind farm. It feels more like something for the pre-study and the first couple of years of operation, and then you can chill after that if everything’s under control. But I, I guess it’s quite a political issue because people do. Do worry about, about beds and bats? Mm-hmm. Yeah, I thought the output of that was more technology, a little or a little more technology. Not a lot of technology in today’s world [00:08:00] because we could definitely monitor for where birds are and where bats are and, uh, you know. Slow down the turbines or whatever we’re gonna do. Yeah. And they are doing that in, in sites where there is a problem. But, um, yeah, the sites we’re talking about with that monitoring, that’s not sites that have a big, big problem at sites that are just Yeah, a few, a few birds dying every year. Um, yeah. So it’s interesting. And some of the blade issues in Australia, or a little unique, I thought, uh, the leading edge erosion. Being a big one. Uh, I’ve seen a lot of leading edge erosion over the last couple of weeks from Australia. It is Texas Times two in some cases. And, uh, the discussion that was had about leading edge erosion, we had ETT junker from Stack Raft and, and video form all the way from Sweden, uh, talking to us live, which was really nice actually. Uh, the, the amount of knowledge that the Global Blade group. Brought to the discussion and just [00:09:00] opening up some eyes about what matters in leading edge erosion. It’s not so much the leading edge erosion in terms of a EP, although there is some a EP loss. It’s more about structural damage and if you let the structure go too far. And Martin, you’ve seen a lot of this, and I think we had a discussion about this on the podcast of, Hey, pay attention to the structural damage. Yeah, that’s where, that’s where your money is. I mean, if you go, if you get into structural damage, then your repair costs and your downtime will multiply. That is just a known fact. So it’s really about keeping it, uh, coding related because then you can, you can, you can move really fast. You can get it the blade up to speed and you won’t have the same problems. You won’t have to spend so much time rebuilding the blade. So that’s really what you need to get to. I do think that one of the things that might stand out in Australia that we’re going to learn about. Is the effect of hail, because we talked a lot about it in Europe, that, you know, what is the effect of, of hail on leading edge erosion? We’ve never really been able to nail it down, but down here I heard from an, [00:10:00] from an operator that they, they, uh, referenced mangoes this year in terms of hail size. It was, it was, it was incredible. So if you think about that hitting a leading edge, then, uh, well maybe we don’t really need to, we don’t really get to the point where, so coding related, maybe we will be structural from the beginning, but. Then at least it can be less a structural. Um, but that also means that we need to think differently in terms of leading edge, uh, protection and what kinds of solutions that are there. Maybe some of the traditional ones we have in Europe, maybe they just don’t work, want, they, they won’t work in some part of Australia. Australia is so big, so we can’t just say. Northern Territory is the same as as, uh, uh, um, yeah. Victoria or uh, or Queensland. Or Queensland or West Australia. I think that what we’re probably going to learn is that there will be different solutions fitting different parts of Australia, and that will be one of the key challenges. Um, yeah. And Blades in Australia sometimes do. Arrive without leading edge protection from the OEMs. [00:11:00] Yeah, I’m sure some of the sites that I’ve been reviewing recently that the, the asset manager swears it’s got leading edge protection and even I saw some blades on the ground and. I don’t, I don’t see any leading edge protection. I can’t feel any leading edge protection. Like maybe it’s a magical one that’s, you know, invisible and, um, yeah, it doesn’t even feel different, but I suspect that some people are getting blades that should have been protected that aren’t. Um, so why? Yeah, it’s interesting. I think before we, we rule it out. Then there are some coatings that really look like the original coating. Mm. So we, we, I know that for some of the European base that what they come out of a factory, you can’t really see the difference, but they’re multilayer coating, uh, on the blades. What you can do is that you can check your, uh, your rotor certificate sometimes will be there. You can check your, uh, your blade sheet, uh, that you get from manufacturer. If you get it. Um, if you get it, then it will, it will be there. But, um, yeah, I, I mean, it can be difficult to say, to see from the outset and there’s no [00:12:00]documentation then. Yeah, I mean. If I can’t see any leading edge erosion protection, and I don’t know if it’s there or not, I don’t think I will go so far and then start installing something on something that is essentially a new blade. I would probably still put it into operation because most LEP products that can be installed up tower. So I don’t think that that necessarily is, is something we should, shouldn’t still start doing just because we suspect there isn’t the LEP. But one thing that I think is gonna be really good is, um, you know, after the sessions and you know, I’ve been talking a lot. With my clients about, um, leading edge erosion. People are now aware that it’s coming. I think the most important thing is to plan for it. It’s not right to get to the point where you’ve got half a dozen blades with, you know, just the full leading edge, just fully missing holes through your laminate, and then your rest of your blades have all got laminate damage. That’s not the time to start thinking about it because one, it’s a lot more expensive for each repair than it would’ve been, but also. No one’s got the budget to, to get through all of that in one season. So I do really [00:13:00] like that, you know, some of the sites that have been operating for five years or so are starting to see pitting. They can start to plan that into their budget now and have a strategy for how they’re going to approach it. Um, yeah. And hopefully avoid getting over to the point where they’ve missing just the full leading edge of some of their blades. Yeah. But to Morton’s earlier point, I think it’s also important for people to stop the damage once it happens too. If, if it’s something that. You get a site or for what, whatever reason, half of your site does look like terrible and there’s holes in the blade and stuff. You need to, you need to patch it up in some sort of way and not just wait for the perfect product to come along to, to help you with that. Some of the hot topics this week were the handover. From, uh, development into production and the lack of documentation during the transfer. Uh, the discussion from Tilt was that you need to make sure it is all there, uh, because once you sign off. You probably can’t go back and get it. And [00:14:00] some of the frustration around that and the, the amount of data flow from the full service provider to the operator seemed to be a, a really hot topic. And, and, uh, we did a little, uh, surveyed a about that. Just the amount of, um, I don’t know how to describe it. I mean, it was bordering on anger maybe is a way. Describe it. Uh, that they feel that operators feel like they don’t have enough insight to run the turbines and the operations as well as they can, and that they should have more insight into what they have operating and why it is not operat. A certain way or where did the blades come from? Are there issues with those blades? Just the transparency WA was lacking. And we had Dan Meyer, who is from the States, he’s from Colorado, he was an xge person talking about contracts, uh, the turbine supply agreement and what should be in there, the full service [00:15:00] agreement, what should be in there. Those are very interesting. I thought a lot of, uh, operators are very attentive to that, just to give themselves an advantage of what you can. Put on paper to help yourself out and what you should think about. And if you have a existing wind farm from a certain OEM and you’re gonna buy another wind farm from ’em, you ought to be taking the lessons learned. And I, I thought that was a, a very important discussion. The second one was on repairs. And what you see from the field, and I know Yolanda’s been looking at a lot of repairs. Well, all of you have been looking at repairs in Australia. What’s your feeling on sort of the repairs and the quality of repairs and the amount of data that comes along with it? Are we at a place that we should be, or do we need a little more detail as to what’s happening out there? It’s one of the big challenges with the full service agreements is that, you know, if everything’s running smoothly, then repairs are getting done, but the information isn’t. Usually getting passed on. And so it’s seems fine and it seems like really good actually. Probably if you’re an [00:16:00] asset manager and everything’s just being repaired without you ever knowing about it, perfect. But then at some point when something does happen, you’ve got no history and especially like even before handover. You need to know all of the repairs that have happened for, you know, for or exchanges for any components because you know, you’re worried about, um, serial defects, for example. You need every single one. ’cause the threshold is quite high to, you know, ever reach a serial defect. So you wanna know if there were five before there was a handover. Include that in your population. Um, yeah, so that’s probably the biggest problem with repairs is that they’re just not being. Um, the reports aren’t being handed over. You know, one of the things that Jeremy Hanks from C-I-C-N-D-T, and he’s an NDT expert and has, has seen about everything was saying, is that you really need to understand what’s happening deep inside the blade, particularly for inserts or, uh, at the root, uh, even up in, with some, some Cory interactions happening or splicing that It’s hard to [00:17:00] see that hard to just take a drone inspection and go, okay, I know what’s happening. You need a little more technology in there at times, especially if you have a serial defect. Why do you have a serial defect? Do you need to be, uh, uh, scanning the, the blade a little more deeply, which hasn’t really happened too much in Australia, and I think there’s some issues I’ve seen where it may come into use. Yeah, I think it, it, it’ll be coming soon. I know some people are bringing stuff in. I’ve got emails sitting in my inbox I need to chase up, but I’m, I’m really going to, to get more into that. Yeah. And John Zalar brought up a very similar, uh, note during his presentation. Go visit your turbines. Yeah, several people said that. Um, actually Liz said that too. Love it. And, um, let’s this, yeah, you just gotta go have a look. Oh, Barend, I think said bar said it too. Go on site. Have a look at the lunchroom. If the lunch room’s tidy, then you know, win turbine’s gonna be tidy too. And I don’t know about that ’cause I’ve seen some tidy lunchroom that were associated with some, you know, uh, less well performing assets, but it’s, you know, it’s [00:18:00] a good start. What are we gonna hope for in 2027? What should we. Be talking about it. What do you think we’ll be talking about a year from now? Well, a few people, quite a few people mentioned to me that they were here, they’re new in the industry, and they heard this was the event to go to. Um, and so I, I was always asking them was it okay? ’cause we pitch it quite technical and I definitely don’t wanna reduce. How technical it is. One thing I thought of was maybe we start with a two to five minute introduction, maybe prerecorded about the, the topic, just to know, like for example, um, we had some sessions on rotating equipment. Um, I’m a Blades person. I don’t know that much about rotating equipment, so maybe, you know, we just explain this is where the pitch bearings are. They do this and you know, there’s the main bearing and it, you know, it does this and just a few minutes like that to orient people. Think that could be good. Last, uh, this year we did a, a masterclass on lightning, a half day masterclass. Maybe we change that topic every year. Maybe next year it’s blade design, [00:19:00] certification, manufacturing. Um, and then, you know, the next year, whatever, open to suggestions. I mean, in general, we’re open to suggestions, right? Like people write in and, and tell us what you’d wanna see. Um, absolutely. I think we could focus more on technologies might be an, an area like. It’s a bit, it’s a bit hard ’cause it gets salesy, but Yeah. I think one thing that could actually be interesting and that, uh, there was one guy came up with an older turbine on the LPS system. Mm. Where he wanted to look for a solution and some of the wind farms are getting older and it’s older technology. So maybe having some, uh, uh, some sessions on that. Because the older turbines, they are vastly different from what we, what we see in the majority with wind farms today. But the maintenance of those are just as important. And if you do that correctly, they’re much easier to lifetime extent than it will likely be for some of the nuance. But, you know, let. Knock on wood. Um, but, but I think that’s something that could be really interesting and really relevant for the industry and something [00:20:00] that we don’t talk enough about. Yeah. Yeah, that’s true because I, I’m working on a lot of old wind turbines now, and that has been, um, quite a challenge for me because they’re design and built in a way that’s quite different to when, you know, I was poking, designing and building, uh, wind turbine components. So that’s a good one. Other people mentioned end of life. Mm-hmm. Not just like end of life, like the life is over, but how do you decide when the life end of life is going to be? ’cause you know, like you have a planned life and then you might like to extend, but then you discover you’ve got a serial issue. Are you gonna fix it? Or you know, how are you gonna fix it? Those are all very interesting questions that, um, can occur. And then also, yeah, what to do with the. The stuff at the end of the Wind Farm lifetime, we could make a half day around those kinds of sessions. I think recycling could actually be good to, to also touch upon and, and I think, yeah, Australia is more on the front of that because of, of your high focus on, on nature and sustainability. So looking at, well, what do we do with these blades? Or what do we do with the towers of foundation once, uh, [00:21:00] once we do need to decommission them, you know, what is, what are we going to do in Australia about that? Or what is Australia going to do about that? But, you know, what can we bring to the, to the table that that can help drive that discussion? I think maybe too, helping people sort of templates for their formats on, on how to successfully shadow, monitor, maybe showing them a bit mute, more of, uh. Like cases and stuff, so to get them going a bit more. ’cause we heard a lot of people too say, oh, we’re, we’re teetering on whether we should self operate or whether we continue our FSA, but we, we we’re kind of, we don’t know what we’re doing. Yeah. In, in not those words. Right. But just providing a bit more of a guidance too. On that side, we say shadow monitoring and I think we all know what it means. If you’ve seen it done, if you haven’t seen it done before. It seems daunting. Mm-hmm. What do you mean shadow monitoring? You mean you got a crack into the SCADA system? Does that mean I’ve gotta, uh, put CMS out there? Do I do, do I have to be out [00:22:00] on site all the time? The answer that is no to all of those. But there are some fundamental things you do need to do to get to the shadow monitoring that feels good. And the easy one is if there’s drone inspections happening because your FSA, you find out who’s doing the drone inspections and you pay ’em for a second set of drone inspections, just so you have a validation of it, you can see it. Those are really inexpensive ways to shadow monitor. Uh, but I, I do think we say a lot of terms like that in Australia because we’ve seen it done elsewhere that. Doesn’t really translate. And I, if I, I’m always kind of looking at Rosemary, like, does it, this make sense? What I’m saying makes sense, Rosemary, because it’s hard to tell because so many operators are in sort of a building mode. I, I see it as. When I talked to them a few years ago, they’re completely FSA, they had really small staffs. Now the staffs are growing much larger, which makes me feel like they’re gonna transition out an FSA. Do we need to provide a little more, uh, insight into how that is done deeper. [00:23:00] Like, these are the tools you, you will need. This is the kind of people you need to have on staff. This is how you’re gonna organize it, and this is the re these are the resources that you should go after. Mm. Does that make a little si more sense? Yeah. That might be a good. Uh, idea for getting somebody who’s, you know, working for a company that is shadow monitoring overseas and bring them in and they can talk through what that, what that means exactly. And that goes back to the discussion we were having earlier today by having operators talk about how they’re running their operations. Mm. And I know the last year we tried to have everybody do that and, and they were standoffish. I get it. Because you don’t want to disclose things that your company doesn’t want out in public. And year two, it felt like there’s a little more. Openness about that. Yeah, there was a few people were quite open about, um, yeah, talking about challenges and some successes as well. I think we’ll have more successes next year ’cause we’ve got more, more things going on. But yeah, definitely would encourage any operators to think about what’s a you A case study that you could give about? Yeah, it could just be a problem that’s unsolved and I bet you’ll find people that wanna help you [00:24:00] solve that problem. Or it could be something that you struggled with and then you’re doing a better job and Yeah, I mean the. Some operators think that they’re in competition with each other and some think that they’re not really, and the answer is somewhere, somewhere in the middle. There are, you know, some at least small amounts of competition. But, you know, I just, I just really think that. We’re fighting against each other, trying to win within the wind industry. Then, you know, in 10, 20 years time, especially in Australia, there won’t be any new wind. It’ll just be wind and solar everywhere and, and the energy transition stalled because everyone knows that’s not gonna get us all the way to, you know, a hundred percent renewables. So, um, I do think that we need to, first of all, fight for wind energy to improve. The status quo is not good enough to take us through the next 20 years. So we do need to collaborate to get better. And then, yeah, I don’t know, once we’re, once we’re one, wind has won, then we can go back to fighting amongst ourselves, I guess. Is Australia that [00:25:00] laboratory? Yeah, I think I, I say it all the time. I think Australia is the perfect place because I, I do think we’re a little bit more naturally collaborative. For some reason, I don’t know why, it’s not really like a, a cultural thing, but seems to be the case in Australian wind. Um, and also our, our problems are harder than, uh, than what’s being faced elsewhere. I mean, America has some specific problems right now that are, you know, worse, but in general, operating environment is very harsh Here. We’re so spread out. Everything is so expensive. Cranes are so expensive. Repairs are so expensive. Spares spare. Yeah, spares are crazy expensive. You know, I look every now and then and do reports for people about, you know, what, what’s the average cost for and times for repairs and you know, you get an American values and it’s like, okay, well at a minimum times by five Australia and you know, so. It, there’s a lot more bang for buck. And the other thing is we just do not have enough, um, enough people, enough. Uh, we’ve got some really smart people. We need a lot more [00:26:00] people that are as smart as that. And you can’t just get that immediately. Like there has been a lot of good transfer over from related industries. A lot of people that spoke so that, you know, they used to work for thermal power plants and, um, railway, a guy that spoke to a guy had come in from railway. Um. That’s, that’s really good. But it will take some years to get them up to speed. And so in the meantime, we just need to use technology as much as we can to be able to, you know, make the people that good people that we do have, you know, make them go a lot further, um, increase what they can do. ’cause yeah, I don’t think there’s a single, um, asset owner where they couldn’t, you know, double the number of asset managers they had and, you know, ev everyone could use twice as many I think. Yeah, I agree. Yeah. I think something that we really focused on this year is kind of removing the stones that are in people’s path or like helping at least like to, to say like, don’t trip over there. Don’t trip over here. And I think part of that, like, like you mentioned, is that. [00:27:00] The, the collaborative manner that everyone seemed to have and just, I think 50% of our time that we were in those rooms was just people asking questions to experts, to anybody they really wanted to. Um, and it, it just, everybody getting the same answers, which is really just a really different way to, to do things, I think. But more than, I mean, we, we we’re still. We’re still struggling with quality in Australia. That’s still a major issue on, on a lot of the components. So until we have that solved, we don’t really know how much of an influence the other factors they really have because it just overshadows everything. And yes, it will be accelerated by extreme weather conditions, but. What will, how will it work if, if the components are actually fit, uh, fit for purpose in the sense that we don’t have wrinkles in the laminates, that we don’t have, uh, bond lines that are detaching. Mm-hmm. Maybe some of it is because of, uh, mango size hails hitting the blades. Maybe it’s because of extreme temperatures. Maybe it’s [00:28:00] because of, uh, uh, yeah. At extreme topography, you know, creating, uh, wind conditions that the blades are not designed for. We don’t really know that. We don’t really know for sure. Uh, we just assume, um, Australia has some problems with, not problems, but some challenges with remoteness. We don’t, with, uh, with getting new, new spares that much is absolutely true. We can’t do anything about that. We just have to, uh, find a way to, to mitigate that. Mm-hmm. But I think we should really be focused on getting quality, uh, getting the quality in, in order. You know, one thing that’s interesting about that, um, so yeah, Australia should be focused more on quality than anybody else, but in, in, in the industry, yeah. Uh, entire world should be more focused on quality, but also Australia. Yeah. But Australia, probably more than anyone considering how hard it is to, you know, make up for poor quality here. Um. At the same time, Australia for some reason, loves to be the first one with a new technology, loves to have the biggest [00:29:00] turbine. Um, and the, the latest thing and the newest thing, and I thought it was interesting. I mean, this was operations and maintenance, um, conference, so not really talking about new designs and manufacturing too much, but at least three or four people said, uh. Uh, I would be using less carbon fiber in blades. I would not be, not be going bigger and bigger and bigger. If I was buying turbines for a new wind farm, I would have, you know, small glass blades and just more of them. So I think that that was really interesting to hear. So many people say it, and I wasn’t even one of them, even though, you know, I would definitely. Say that. I mean, you know, in terms of business, I guess it’s really good to get a lot of, a lot of big blades, but, um, because they just, people, I don’t think people understand that, that bigger blades just have dramatically more quality problems than the smaller ones. Um, were really kind of exceeded the sweet spot for the current manufacturing methods and materials. I don’t know if you would agree, but it’s, it’s. Possible, but [00:30:00] it’s, it, you know, it’s not like a blade that’s twice as long, doesn’t have twice as many defects. It probably has a hundred times as many defects. It’s just, uh, it’s really, really challenging to make those big blades, high quality, and no one is doing it all that well right now. I would, however, I got an interesting hypothetical and they’re. Congrats to her for, for putting out that out. But there was an operator that said to me at the conference, so what would you choose hypothetically? A 70 meter glass fiber blade or a 50 meter carbon fiber blade, so a blade with carbon fiber reinforcement. And I did have to think quite a while about it because there was, it was she say, longer blades, more problems, but carbon blade. Also a lot of new problems. So, so what is it? So I, I ended up saying, well, glass fiber, I would probably go for a longer glass fiber blade, even though it will have some, some different challenges. It’s easier to repair. Yeah, that’s true. So we can overcome some of the challenges that are, we can also repair carbon. We have done it in air, air, uh, aeronautics for many, many years. But wind is a different beast because we don’t have, uh, [00:31:00] perfect laboratory conditions to repair in. So that would just be a, a really extreme challenge. So that’s, that’s why I, I would have gone for carbon if, for glass fiber, if, if I, if I could in that hypothe hypothetical. Also makes more energy, the 70 meter compared to it’s a win-win situation. Well, it’s great to see all of you. Australia. I thought it was a really good conference. And thanks to all our sponsors, uh, til being the primary sponsor for this conference. Uh, we are starting to ramp up for 2027. Hopefully all of you can attend next year. And, uh, Rosie, it’s good to see you in person. Oh, it’s, uh, it’s, it’s exciting when we are actually on the same continent. Uh, it doesn’t happen very often. And Morton, it’s great to see you too, Yolanda. I see you every day pretty much. So she’s part of our team, so I, it’s great to see you out. This is actually the first time, me and Rosie, we have seen each other. We’ve, we’ve known each other for years. Yeah. Yeah. The first time we actually, uh, been, been, yeah. Within, uh, yeah. [00:32:00] Same room. Yep. And same continent. Yeah. Yeah. So that’s been awesome. And also it’s my first time meeting Yolanda in person too. So yeah, that’s our first time. And same. So thanks so much for everybody that attended, uh, woma 2026. We’ll see you at Woma 2027 and uh, check us out next week for the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast.

Enterprise IT systems have grown into sprawling, highly distributed environments spanning cloud infrastructure, applications, data platforms, and increasingly AI-driven workloads. Observability tools have made it easier to collect metrics, logs, and traces, but understanding why systems fail and responding quickly remains a persistent challenge. As complexity continues to rise, the industry is looking beyond dashboards The post Engineering AI Systems for Autonomy and Resilience with Krishna Sai appeared first on Software Engineering Daily.

Today, we discuss the advancements in optical storage technology and its implications for data archival. Our guest, Greg Kittilson, VP of Engineering at Folio Photonics, shares insights on how their innovative approach to optical storage offers multiple layers of data storage, significantly enhancing capacity. Unlike traditional methods, this technology can provide long-lasting and environmentally friendly solutions for data archiving. We explore the importance of understanding data accessibility and the cost implications of different storage solutions. Join us as we delve into the intersection of technology, sustainability, and software architecture.Software Architecture Insights presents a compelling dialogue with Greg Kittleson, the VP of Engineering at Folio Photonics. We delve into the evolution of data archiving and the pivotal role of optical storage technology in modern software architecture. Unlike traditional methods, Folio Photonics is advancing optical storage to offer sustainable and durable solutions for data archiving. Greg explains how their innovative approach overcomes the limitations of conventional optical storage, such as Blu-ray technology, by enabling significantly more data layers on a single disk through advanced polymer co-extrusion techniques. This advancement allows for larger storage capacities while maintaining lower costs, making it a viable option for enterprise-scale archival systems.As the conversation unfolds, we explore the implications of data storage in the context of environmental sustainability. Greg emphasizes the importance of reducing energy consumption in data centers and how optical storage can alleviate some of the environmental impacts associated with traditional storage solutions. We discuss the staggering amount of data generated annually, estimated at around 200 zettabytes, and how much of this data remains archived rather than actively used. This leads us to examine the different classes of data—active, near-archive, and cold archive—and how software architects can make informed decisions about data storage strategies based on access speed and cost considerations.The episode further highlights the potential for optical storage to contribute to a greener future. With minimal power requirements and fewer environmental controls needed compared to hard drives and tapes, optical storage emerges as a strong contender in the quest for sustainable data solutions. We conclude with insights into how software architects can leverage these advancements in optical storage technology, ensuring that they not only meet current data demands but also anticipate future needs in an increasingly data-driven world.Takeaways:The podcast discusses the importance of data archiving and how optical storage can improve sustainability in data management.Greg explains how Folio Photonics technology allows for multiple layers of data storage, enhancing capacity significantly.Accessibility of data is crucial for software architects, as different types of data require different storage solutions and access speeds.The conversation highlights the environmental impact of data centers and how optical storage reduces power consumption compared to hard drives.Folio's optical storage technology offers a cost-effective and reliable solution for active and cold data storage needs.The podcast emphasizes the need for software architects to understand data lifecycle and compliance requirements in their design...

Most entrepreneurs think the hardest part of building a company is the product.For Jim McKelvey — co-founder of Square — the hardest part was the system around the product.Because Square wasn't just competing with other startups …It was competing with regulations, middlemen, entrenched networks, and monopolies designed to keep outsiders out.In this episode, Jim shares the mindset and tactics that helped Square go from a tiny card reader that processed credit card payments … to a company—now known as Block— that generates over $10 billion in gross profit.What You'll Learn:Why the market is often “locked” on purposeHow a simple hack can solve a seemingly complex problemHow candor can sway investors more than confidenceHow Square survived by building something Amazon couldn't copyTimestamps:00:12:26 – Engineering and art: Balancing an IBM job with glassblowing00:15:46 – The family trauma that rewired Jim00:36:26 – Losing a $2,000 sale — the moment Square was born00:43:06 – Breaking into the credit card club: “We were violating 17 rules”00:48:31 – The headphone jack hack that sidestepped Apple's control00:58:03 – The “140 reasons we might fail” pitch that won over investors01:06:26 – The taxi ride that convinced Jim he had product-market fit01:09:28 – Amazon attacks, and why copying doesn't always work01:13:18 – The founder's job after success: choosing hard problems***Hey—want to be a guest on HIBT?If you're building a business, why not get advice from some of the greatest entrepreneurs on Earth?Every Thursday on the HIBT Advice Line, a previous HIBT guest helps new entrepreneurs work through the challenges they're facing right now. Advice that's smart, actionable, and absolutely free.Just call 1-800-433-1298, leave a message, and you may soon get guidance from someone who started where you did, and went on to build something massive.So—give us a call. We can't wait to hear what you're working on.***This episode was produced by Alex Cheng with music composed by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by Neva Grant with research help from Katherine Sypher. Our engineers were Patrick Murray and Robert Rodriguez.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SummaryIn this episode, the hosts reflect on their journey through podcasting, discussing the evolution of their show, the importance of enthusiasm in creativity, and the intersection of technology and personal growth. They explore how everything can be viewed through a technological lens, emphasizing the need for effective communication in entrepreneurship and the creative process. The conversation highlights the significance of maintaining enthusiasm and the role of technology in shaping modern life.TakeawaysThe podcast is back for a new season after a five-year break.Reflecting on past episodes helps shape future content.Entrepreneurship and creativity are central themes for the new season.Enthusiasm is crucial for personal and professional growth.Everything can be viewed through a technological lens.The importance of effective communication in business.Practicing enthusiasm can lead to genuine excitement.Technology is not just gadgets; it's about techniques and processes.The evolution of technology changes our perception of it.Maintaining a balance between personal and professional life is essential.Chapters00:00 Welcome Back to the Podcast03:55 Personal and Professional Updates09:50 Creative Energy and Purpose14:47 Celebrating Success and Overcoming Anxiety20:09 Exploring Science Communication and Enthusiasm23:21 The Intersection of Hobbies and Business26:11 Season Two: A New Direction for the Podcast29:16 The Value of Podcasting in Modern Media32:09 The Importance of Spontaneity in Conversations35:04 Understanding Technology and Its Evolution38:12 Everything is Technology: A Broader Perspective41:15 The Role of Engineering in Business44:16 The Philosophy of Technology and Its Impact47:01 Listener Engagement and Future Topics

We sit down with Andy of Hells Gate Hot Rods. We learn about his Engineering background and how he is now developing a Chassis for Toyota Trucks and more.

Guests: Alexander  Pabst, Global Deputy CISO, Allianz SE Michael Sinno, Director of D&R, Google Topics: We've spent decades obsessed with MTTD (Mean Time to Detect) and MTTR (Mean Time to Respond). As AI agents begin to handle the bulk of triage at machine speed, do these metrics become "vanity metrics"? If an AI resolves an alert in seconds, does measuring the "mean" still tell us anything about the health of our security program, or should we be looking at "Time to Context" instead? You mentioned the Maturity Triangle. Can you walk us through that framework? Specifically, how does AI change the balance between the three points of that triangle—is it shifting us from a "People-heavy" model to something more "Engineering-led," and where does the "Measurement" piece sit? Google is famous for its "Engineering-led" approach to D&R. How is Google currently measuring the success of its own internal D&R program? Specifically, how are you quantifying "Toil Reduction"? Are we measuring how many hours we saved, or are we measuring the complexity of the threats our humans are now free to hunt? Toil reduction is a laudable goal for the team members, what are the metrics we track and report up to document the overall improvement in D&R for Google's board? When you talk to your board about the success of AI in your security program, what are the 2 or 3 "Golden Metrics" that actually move the needle for them? How do you prove that an AI-driven SOC is actually better, not just faster? We often talk about AI as an "assistant," but we're moving toward Agentic SOCs. How should organizations measure the "unit economics" of their SOC? Should we be tracking the ratio of AI-handled vs. Human-handled incidents, and at what point does a high AI-handle rate become a risk rather than a success? Resources: Video version EP252 The Agentic SOC Reality: Governing AI Agents, Data Fidelity, and Measuring Success EP238 Google Lessons for Using AI Agents for Securing Our Enterprise EP91 "Hacking Google", Op Aurora and Insider Threat at Google EP236 Accelerated SIEM Journey: A SOC Leader's Playbook for Modernization and AI EP189 How Google Does Security Programs at Scale: CISO Insights EP75 How We Scale Detection and Response at Google: Automation, Metrics, Toil The SOC Metrics that Matter…or Do They? blog An Actual Complete List Of SOC Metrics (And Your Path To DIY) blog Achieving Autonomic Security Operations: Why metrics matter (but not how you think) blog

Arnie Katz has been running product and engineering under one roof since before most companies even considered combining the roles. As CPTO at GoFundMe, he oversees the teams behind a platform processing over 2.5 donations every second, with more than $40 billion in help facilitated worldwide. Arnie breaks down why the CPTO title keeps gaining traction, how he thinks about the role like a portfolio manager, and where the real trade offs live when one person holds both the product and technology reins.Key TakeawaysThe CPTO role works like a portfolio manager. Arnie manages the company's largest investment center by balancing short term business wins against long term platform bets, knowing when to take on technical debt and when to pay it down.Velocity, coordination, and alignment are the three biggest wins. When product and engineering report to one leader, decisions happen faster, roadmap conflicts get resolved without executive tug of war, and technical investments stay tied to business outcomes.The disadvantages are real. Without separate CPO and CTO voices at the executive table, certain perspectives can get muted. His fix: build a leadership bench strong enough to create the right tension underneath him.AI is changing what small teams can deliver. GoFundMe's eight person team behind Giving Funds is shipping at a pace that would have been impossible five years ago.Timestamped Highlights[00:38] The scale most people don't realize about GoFundMe, including 2.5 donations per second and GoFundMe Pro for nonprofits.[02:02] How Arnie first landed the CPTO title at StubHub seven years ago, and why it clicked.[09:11] The real downside of collapsing two C suite roles into one, and how Arnie designs around it.[13:57] His portfolio approach to technical debt, sequencing re platforming in areas like identity and payments while other teams ship business value.[18:38] AI reshaping engineering velocity, the future of the SDLC, and product teams prototyping without writing code.[23:06] Where the CPTO model is headed as the industry evolves.The Line That Stuck"I often think of myself as a portfolio manager. My job is to invest money where the company gets the best returns, where the mission gets the best return, where the shareholder gets the best returns."Pro TipsSequence your bets instead of spreading them thin. GoFundMe gave their identity and payments teams nine months of runway to re platform with no feature expectations while other squads picked up the pace on near term results.Build leadership that creates productive friction. Without CPO vs. CTO tension at the exec level, let your VPs and SVPs push back against each other. That tension is where the best decisions come from.Think in time horizons, not just priorities. Short term moves for 0.1% to 0.5% metric lifts. Midterm bets for 1% to 5% gains. Long term swings that could transform the business. Allocate across all three.If this conversation changed how you think about product and engineering working together, share it with someone on your team. Subscribe to The Tech Trek so you never miss an episode, and connect with Arnie on LinkedIn to keep the conversation going.GoFundMe is offering listeners of The Tech Trek a chance to open their own Giving Fund. For the first 50 people who open a Giving Fund and add $25 or more to their Giving Fund, GoFundMe will add an additional $25 to that Giving Fund. If you have a Giving Fund but have never contributed into it, you can also participate. The deadline for this incentive is March 13. To get this incentive, click here to start your Giving Fund.

Feel the chill of the Winter Games—and the heat of the lab—where medals are measured in milliseconds and built on decades of design. We pull back the curtain on the quiet inventions that make elite sport possible, from fluid-dynamic swimsuits to carbon-plated marathon shoes, from the hinged brilliance of the clapskate to the high-speed vision of tracking and timing systems. The story isn't scandal; it's structure. We trace how ideas move from a whiteboard to the world stage through patents that document methods, invite competition, and help set the boundaries that keep sport both fair and thrilling.We start in the pool, where bonded seams, compression maps, and hydrodynamic panels turned “just a suit” into a system—and where rule updates redirected, not punished, progress. On the roads, we break down the mechanics of energy return: foam that rebounds, plates that guide, and filings that map curvature and geometry so rivals can design smarter. On the ice, the clapskate's heel hinge extends blade contact and power transfer, proving that tiny mechanical shifts can reshape an entire discipline when paired with rigorous disclosure and iteration.Fairness gets its own engineering arc. High-speed cameras, calibrated sensors, and photo finish systems transform human limits of perception into trustworthy data. Companies refine optics, synchronization, and algorithms, then publish their methods through patents—fuel for a healthier ecosystem where accuracy becomes a form of respect. Along the way, we share five clear takeaways: innovation is part of sport; patents structure progress; rules and tech evolve together; precision builds trust; and small structural changes can move mountains.If you love sport and love ideas, hit play, share with a friend who obsesses over gear and split times, and leave a review to help more curious listeners find us.Send a textCheck out "Protection for the Inventive Mind" – available now on Amazon in print and Kindle formats. The views and opinions expressed (by the host and guest(s)) in this podcast are strictly their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the entities with which they may be affiliated. This podcast should in no way be construed as promoting or criticizing any particular government policy, institutional position, private interest or commercial entity. Any content provided is for informational and educational purposes only.

How is engineering evolving — and what does the future demand from today's leaders? Host, Molly Tuttle is joined by Rodney Chester and Kathy Renzetti for an engaging Engineering Week discussion on resilience, mentorship, and the power of engineering to strengthen communities. From lessons learned to what's next for the industry, this conversation highlights the people and purpose driving engineering forward. From the devices in our pockets to the bridges we drive across, from clean water systems to lifesaving medical innovations, engineering touches every part of our lives. That's why each year, Engineers Week is a time to celebrate the people who make all this possible—and to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers. This year's theme, Transform Your Future, is a powerful reminder that engineering doesn't just shape our world—it shapes our opportunities, our communities, and the futures we can imagine for ourselves and our children. Check out ACEC's resources and toolkit to celebrate Engineers Week: https://www.acec.org/news/engineers-week-2026/

Allen covers Vestas’ turbine supply deal with RWE for the 1.4 GW Vanguard West offshore project in England and its bid for TPI Composites’ blade factories in bankruptcy court. Plus Germany’s Nordlicht One foundations arrive ahead of schedule and Enel buys $1 billion in US wind and solar assets. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly newsletter on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on YouTube, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary’s “Engineering with Rosie” YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! You know … there is a company in Denmark that makes wind turbines. Vestas. And this week … Vestas had itself quite a week. On one hand … the Danish giant just locked in a deal to supply ninety-two of its massive V236 turbines to RWE’s Vanguard West project off the east coast of England. One-point-four gigawatts of offshore wind. Each turbine … fifteen megawatts. That project just won a Contract for Difference in the UK’s Allocation Round Seven. RWE and its partner KKR want a final investment decision by this summer … and power flowing by twenty twenty-nine. And this is part of something bigger. RWE signed preferred supplier agreements with Vestas back in December of twenty twenty-three for the entire four-point-two gigawatt Norfolk Wind Zone. That is three massive projects … off one English coast. So Vestas is building turbines for the British. But here is where it gets interesting. Over in a Houston bankruptcy court … wind blade maker TPI Composites has been carving up its assets since filing Chapter Eleven last August. A firm called ECP V acquired the bulk of TPI’s remaining operations. They were the only bidder. The auction … canceled. But certain facilities in Mexico and India? Those were carved out of the deal entirely. And the company circling those assets? Vestas. The very same Vestas building turbines for England has put in its own qualified bid for the blade-making plants that once served it as a customer. So while one hand signs turbine contracts … the other reaches into bankruptcy court to secure its own supply chain. Now … across the North Sea in Germany … the Nordlicht offshore wind cluster just hit a milestone of its own. The first monopiles and transition pieces for Nordlicht One … finished ahead of schedule. Sixty-eight foundations. Each monopile … eighty meters long. Nearly thirteen hundred tonnes of steel. When complete … Nordlicht One will be Germany’s largest offshore wind farm at nine hundred and eighty megawatts. Combined with Nordlicht Two … the cluster will generate six terawatt-hours of clean electricity every year. And then there is Italy’s Enel. The power giant announced it is buying eight hundred and thirty megawatts of American wind and solar assets from Excelsior Energy Capital … for one billion dollars. That deal closes later this year. And it will push Enel’s North American renewable capacity to thirteen gigawatts. Globally … Enel Green Power now commands sixty-eight gigawatts of clean energy. So let us step back and look at the picture. A Danish turbine maker wins a massive English contract … while quietly bidding on bankrupt blade factories to protect its own supply chain. German foundations arrive ahead of schedule. And an Italian energy giant bets one billion dollars on American renewables. From the North Sea to the Gulf of Mexico … from English coastlines to Houston courtrooms … wind energy is not slowing down. It is building … faster. And now you know … the rest of the story. Good day!

Chris Holman welcomes Dr. Scott Grasman – Dean, College of Engineering & Computer Science, Kettering University, Flint, MI. For those who aren't familiar with it yet, what is the GM Mobility Research Center, and why is it such a unique asset for Kettering and the auto industry? From a business and innovation standpoint, what kinds of real-world testing and use cases can companies and researchers support at the MRC? How does having a 24-hour, year-round testing facility on a college campus change the way applied mobility research gets done? What role does the MRC play in connecting faculty research with industry needs, especially in areas like autonomous vehicles, EVs, and AI? How does hands-on access to a facility like this better prepare students for careers in engineering and mobility-related industries? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Why might alien intelligence evolve at gigantic scales? Big Alien Theory explores how size alone could silence advanced civilizations.Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurWatch my exclusive video The Future of Interstellar Communication: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-chronoengineering-manipulating-time-as-technologyCheck out Joe Scott's Oldest & Newest: https://nebula.tv/videos/joescott-oldest-and-newest-places-on-earth?ref=isaacarthur

Why might alien intelligence evolve at gigantic scales? Big Alien Theory explores how size alone could silence advanced civilizations.Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurWatch my exclusive video The Future of Interstellar Communication: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-chronoengineering-manipulating-time-as-technologyCheck out Joe Scott's Oldest & Newest: https://nebula.tv/videos/joescott-oldest-and-newest-places-on-earth?ref=isaacarthur

Send a textJoin Ed for part 1 of his interview with internationally recognized Prince scholar De Angela Duff, Associate Vice Provost at New York University and professor at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, for a thoughtful conversation about her journey from growing up in Eutaw, Alabama, to becoming a leading voice in the study of Prince. She shares how music and design first shaped her path, the story of discovering Prince, and the concert experiences that turned admiration into a lifelong passion. De Angela's co-hosts of What Did Prince Do This Week? are Michael Dean, C Liegh McInnis, and Ricky Wyatt (RIP! He is sorely missed). The book, The Lyrics of Prince: A Literary Look at a Creative, Musical Poet, Philosopher, and Storyteller, is written by C Liegh McInnis.And shout out to Harold Pride, who coined the term, “the band with no name” when referring to the Sign O' The Times/Lovesexy band.You can find out more about De Angela at polishedsolid.com.Enjoy!Support the showA deeper dive into Prince than you probably wanted

Srimad Bhagavatam [Bhagwat Katha] – Part 45 | Swami Mukundananda  Swamiji narrates the divine marriage of Shree Krishna and Rukmini, revealing the spiritual truth that God responds to the call of pure devotion. Rukmini, the princess of Vidarbha, was deeply devoted to Krishna and longed to be united with Him. Though her family arranged her marriage to Shishupala, she wrote a heartfelt letter to Krishna, surrendering herself completely and pleading for His protection.  Krishna, moved by her unwavering love, arrived in Vidarbha on the day of the wedding. In a miraculous display of divine power, He lifted Rukmini onto His chariot and carried her away, defeating the opposing kings. This leela shows that God never abandons those who surrender to Him with faith and devotion.  Swamiji emphasizes that Rukmini's devotion was not based on fear or duty but on pure, unconditional love. Her faith was rewarded by Krishna Himself, who accepted her as His eternal consort. This leela teaches that when devotion is sincere and selfless, the Lord personally intervenes to protect and fulfill the devotee's heart's desire.  The union of Krishna and Rukmini is not just a historical event but a spiritual truth: God answers true love. It inspires devotees to cultivate unwavering faith, knowing that the Lord always responds to pure devotion and accepts the soul that surrenders wholeheartedly.  About Swami Mukundananda:    Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

Srimad Bhagavatam [Bhagwat Katha] – Part 43 | Swami Mukundananda  Swamiji explains one of the most profound mysteries of the Bhagavatam — why Shree Krishna left Vrindavan and did not return for a hundred years, leaving Radha and the gopis in deep separation. This leela is not ordinary absence; it is the highest revelation of divine love.  Radha and the gopis lived every moment in remembrance of Krishna. Though physically separated, their devotion only intensified. Swamiji highlights that this viraha bhakti (devotion in separation) is considered even greater than union, because longing purifies love and makes it utterly selfless. The gopis did not desire worldly comforts, liberation, or recognition — their only cry was for Krishna Himself.  Krishna's departure was part of His divine mission: to protect dharma, guide humanity, and fulfill cosmic duties. Yet, in doing so, He revealed that God sometimes withdraws His presence to elevate the devotee's love to its purest form. Radha's love, in particular, shows that true devotion transcends time, space, and even separation.  This leela teaches that the highest bhakti is not measured by physical proximity to God, but by the intensity of love in the heart. Radha and the gopis attained the supreme state of devotion, proving that separation can become the most powerful force in spiritual growth.  About Swami Mukundananda:    Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

Srimad Bhagavatam [Bhagwat Katha] – Part 38 | Swami Mukundananda  Swamiji narrates the divine Raas Leela that began on the sacred night of Sharad Purnima, when Shree Krishna played His enchanting flute and called the gopis of Braj. Leaving everything behind, they ran to Him in complete surrender, their hearts absorbed only in Krishna.  Before beginning the Raas, Krishna tested them. He reminded them of their worldly duties and asked them to return home. But the gopis responded with profound wisdom — declaring that He is the Soul of all souls, and by serving Him, all duties are fulfilled. Pleased with their unwavering love, Krishna began the Maharas through His divine Yogmaya power.  Yet when subtle pride entered their hearts — the feeling “God is dancing with me” — Krishna disappeared, teaching a powerful lesson: in the path of divine love, ego and God cannot coexist.  Swamiji highlights two key lessons from this leela:  God tests His devotees to elevate their love to a higher level. • True devotion is egoless, selfless, and centered only on God. The Raas Leela reveals that prem bhakti — pure, unconditional love — is the highest spiritual attainment.  About Swami Mukundananda:    Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

Srimad Bhagavatam [Bhagwat Katha] – Part 48 | Swami Mukundananda  In this concluding episode, Swamiji narrates the final earthly pastimes of Shree Krishna and the profound message embedded in the end of His avatar. After meeting the Vrajwasis at Kurukshetra and completing His divine mission, Krishna prepared for His departure. The curse upon the Yadu dynasty unfolded, leading to their destruction — a divine arrangement made by Krishna Himself before leaving the world.  Before withdrawing His pastimes, Krishna imparted the sacred wisdom of the Uddhav Gita, teaching detachment, surrender to the Guru, and the supremacy of bhakti. He reminded us that whatever the mind repeatedly contemplates, it becomes attached to — therefore, it must be fixed upon God. His final instructions emphasize devotion as the highest path in the age of Kaliyuga.  Krishna's departure was not an end but a divine transition. Dwarka was submerged, Kaliyuga began, and yet His eternal message remains. Swamiji explains that while the Lord's visible form may withdraw, His presence lives forever in the hearts of devotees. The avatar concluded, but the path of bhakti continues to guide souls toward eternal truth and bliss.  About Swami Mukundananda:    Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

Srimad Bhagavatam [Bhagwat Katha] – Part 36 | Swami Mukundananda  Swamiji narrates two profound leelas of Shree Krishna at the age of seven, revealing how the Lord elevates the spiritual consciousness of His devotees. These stories show that Krishna's playful acts are not ordinary mischief but divine lessons that draw souls closer to God.  In one leela, Krishna demonstrates that external rituals and possessions are not required to attract God's grace — only a pure, loving, selfless heart and unwavering faith. In another, His playful yet purposeful actions remind devotees that God is hungry for love, not grandeur, and that devotion expressed with simplicity and sincerity is the essence of bhakti.  Through these childhood pastimes, Swamiji highlights that Krishna's leelas are designed to awaken prem bhakti — unconditional love for God — and to free devotees from worldly attachments. These stories inspire faith, devotion, and the realization that God delights in the affection of His devotees above all else.  About Swami Mukundananda:    Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

Srimad Bhagavatam [Bhagwat Katha] – Part 31 | Swami Mukundananda  Swamiji narrates the touching Mud-eating leela of Shree Krishna. When the cowherd boys complained that Krishna had eaten mud, Mother Yashoda demanded that He open His mouth. Instead of mud, she beheld infinite universes within Him. Overwhelmed and confused, she momentarily glimpsed His divine majesty — yet by Yogmaya's grace, her motherly affection returned, and she again saw only her beloved child.  Swamiji explains that in Braj, Krishna hides His almightiness to relish pure love. Both devotee and God forget His supremacy so that intimate devotion may flourish.  This episode beautifully introduces Vatsalya Bhav and the five ways to love God — as King, Master, Friend, Beloved, or Child — revealing that love deepens when we truly feel that God is “mine.” The highest sweetness of Krishna lies in becoming lovingly bound by His devotees.  About Swami Mukundananda:    Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

Srimad Bhagavatam [Bhagwat Katha] – Part 30 | Swami Mukundananda  Swamiji explains why Shree Krishna is lovingly called Makhan Chor, the butter thief. The gopis of Braj churned butter with devotion, offering it as the purest symbol of their love. Krishna's stealing of butter was not ordinary mischief — it was a divine leela with a profound purpose.  By stealing butter, Krishna was in fact stealing the hearts of the gopis. Butter represents the essence of milk, just as pure devotion is the essence of the soul. Through these playful acts, Krishna drew the minds of the gopis away from worldly attachments and fixed them on Himself.  Swamiji highlights that the true reason behind Krishna's butter‑stealing is to teach that God accepts only the essence of our love and surrender. The leela shows how the Lord delights in the affection of His devotees and uses sweet, mischievous acts to bind them in divine love.  About Swami Mukundananda:    Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

Srimad Bhagavatam [Bhagwat Katha] – Part 26 | Swami Mukundananda  Swamiji narrates the divine first leela of Shree Krishna in Gokul. Nand and Yashoda, known for their simplicity and devotion, had longed for a child. The Brahmins blessed them, and by divine arrangement, the Lord Himself was destined to appear in their home.  On the suspenseful night of Krishna's birth, one by one the prison guards fell asleep, the chains broke, and the doors opened. Vasudeva carried the newborn across the Yamuna, which parted to make way, and placed Him safely in Gokul. At that very moment, Yashoda fainted in divine ecstasy, and Krishna's gentle crying awakened everyone to the miracle.  Soon after, the mukh‑dikhai ceremony was performed, where the villagers gathered to behold the divine child. The celebration in Vraj was filled with joy, music, and devotion, as the community rejoiced at the arrival of their beloved Krishna.  Swamiji emphasizes that these leelas are not ordinary events but spiritual lessons. Krishna's first leela reveals how God binds His devotees with love, awakens prem bhakti, and assures that His presence is tender, loving, and accessible in the simplest forms of affection.  About Swami Mukundananda:    Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

Srimad Bhagavatam [Bhagwat Katha] – Part 23 | Swami Mukundananda  Swamiji narrates the divine episode of Shree Ram and Sita's marriage, which conveys the timeless lesson that humility triumphs over pride. King Janak organized the swayamvar, where mighty kings and warriors attempted to lift and string Lord Shiva's bow. Despite their strength and arrogance, none succeeded.  When Shree Ram approached, He did so with complete humility and devotion. Effortlessly, He lifted and strung the bow, breaking it in the process. This act revealed that true strength lies not in pride or worldly power, but in surrender to God.  Swamiji emphasizes that the marriage of Ram and Sita symbolizes the union of dharma and devotion, teaching us that humility is the highest virtue that wins God's grace, while pride distances the soul from divinity.  About Swami Mukundananda:    Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

Srimad Bhagavatam [Bhagwat Katha] – Part 47 | Swami Mukundananda  Swamiji narrates the deeply moving story of Sudama, Shree Krishna's childhood friend, whose pure and selfless devotion brought the Supreme Lord to tears. Sudama, a poor Brahmin living in great hardship, journeyed to Dwarka at his wife's request, carrying only a small bundle of flattened rice as a humble offering for his beloved friend.  The moment Krishna heard Sudama's name, He ran to receive him with overflowing love. The Lord of Dwarka personally embraced Sudama, washed his cracked and weary feet, and wept seeing his condition. This divine leela reveals that Krishna is not attracted by wealth, power, or status — He is moved only by the sincerity of the heart. Sudama's gift was simple, but his devotion was immeasurable.  Though Sudama never asked for anything, Krishna silently blessed him beyond imagination, transforming his hut into a palace. Swamiji explains that true bhakti seeks nothing in return — yet receives everything. This episode inspires us to cultivate love that is pure, humble, and free from demand — the kind of love that melts even the heart of God.    About Swami Mukundananda:    Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

If you thought the internet was a dumpster fire before, the EU LAUNCHES SECOND INVESTIGATION INTO GROK because Musk's bot won't stop generating nonconsensual imagery. Meanwhile, META LARGELY FAILS TO PROTECT KIDS FROM AI CHATBOTS, proving that their internal safety checks are about as effective as a screen door on a submarine. If that doesn't creep you out, AFTER RING PRIVACY BACKLASH over police partnerships, a LEAKED EMAIL SUGGESTS RING PLANS TO EXPAND ‘SEARCH PARTY' from finding lost dogs to total neighborhood surveillance. Of course, REDDIT, META, AND GOOGLE VOLUNTARILY GAVE DHS INFO on users critical of ICE, because why stand up for privacy when you can just comply?In the news, we look at OPENCLAW, OPENAI AND THE FUTURE as the project's founder joins the Borg, even though META AND OTHER TECH FIRMS PUT RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF OPENCLAW because it's basically a security hole that can click your mouse for you. Peak stupidity has arrived with RFK JR'S NEW CHATBOT giving rectal dietary advice, while AI COMPANIES BOUGHT OUT ALL OF WESTERN DIGITAL'S HARD DRIVES through 2026, meaning you can't have storage because the bots need it more. Even VALVE ADMITS STEAM DECK AVAILABILITY IS AFFECTED by this memory hoarding. We also touch on STEVE BANNON SUED OVER MAGA CRYPTO SCHEME, LOS ANGELES COUNTY FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST ROBLOX for being a safety nightmare, and the fact that TESLA ROBOTAXIS REPORTEDLY CRASHING at four times the human rate. TESLA DODGES 30-DAY SUSPENSION by simply killing the word "Autopilot," while NEW YORK HITS THE BRAKES ON ROBOTAXI EXPANSION to keep the chaos at bay. Finally, POLYMARKET WITHDRAWS EXPLOSIVE ARTEMIS BETTING MARKET because betting on dead astronauts is too much even for them, leading the ETHEREUM CREATOR STARTING TO THINK THIS WHOLE PREDICTION MARKET THING MIGHT BE GAMBLING. As NEVADA SUES KALSHI and Jack Dorsey oversees INSIDE THE ROLLING LAYOFFS AT JACK DORSEY'S BLOCK—using AI to summarize the misery of his employees—just remember: YOU'LL BE SORRY WHEN YOU HEAR WHAT JUSTIN BIEBER'S $1.3 MILLION BORED APE IS WORTH NOW. Hint: it's twelve grand.In this week's MEDIA CANDY, we've got FREE BERT, KAT WILLIAMS: THE LAST REPORT, and the eternal return of SHREK. We're checking out MARK ROBER on Netflix, the return of MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS, and the trailer for GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE. If you need a soundtrack for the apocalypse, Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq has you covered with STOP USING GENERATIVE A.I and the Gen-X anthem I'VE NO MORE F*S TO GIVE!.Moving to APPS & DOODADS, OBSIDIAN TO NOTES is a $14 well spent, unlike CURSOR and VISUAL STUDIO CODE which are getting bogged down by slow models. APPLE'S AI PENDANT sounds like a watered-down Humane pin that relies on your phone to think, and APPLE PODCASTS AND VIDEO remains a pipe dream because bandwidth costs money. We've reached the point where THERE'S A GRIM NEW EXPRESSION: “AI;DR” for things not worth reading, and THERE'S A NEW TERM FOR WORKERS FREAKING OUT over being replaced—AIRD, or AI Replacement Dysfunction—which is basically the low-grade panic of being made obsolete by a machine that thinks bananas go in your bum.AT THE LIBRARY, we're thumbing through CLEAVE THE SPARROW, THE REGICIDE REPORT by Charles Stross, and Robin Ince being NORMALLY WEIRD AND WEIRDLY NORMAL.Then we descend into THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE, where the Muppets are taking over with THE MUPPET SHOW and MUPPETS NOW. We catch the latest on THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU and TOY STORY 5, while tracking the PENTAGON PIZZA INDEX to see if war is breaking out. For the kids, we look at a 3D PRINTER / ENTRY LEVEL FOR KIDS like the Bambu Lab A1, and for the nerds, A STAR WARS-CENTRIC RSS FEED and a NEAT IDEA FOR AN RSS READER, “CURRENT,” which lets news drift away like water under a bridge. We wrap it all up with some HORROR IN UNDER TWO MINUTES and IMPECCABLE COVERS OF 80S SYNTH MUSIC, because at least the 80s had better soundtracks than this AI-generated nightmare.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use promo code GOG at checkout.SquareSpace - go to squarespace.com/GRUMPY for a free trial. And when you're ready to launch, use code GRUMPY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/734FOLLOW UPEU launches second investigation into Grok's nonconsensual image generationMeta largely fails to protect kids from AI chatbots, per its own testsAfter Ring privacy backlash, company abandons plans for police partnershipLeaked Email Suggests Ring Plans to Expand ‘Search Party' Surveillance Beyond DogsReddit, Meta, and Google Voluntarily Gave DHS Info of Anti-ICE Users, Report SaysIN THE NEWSOpenClaw, OpenAI and the futureMeta and Other Tech Firms Put Restrictions on Use of OpenClaw Over Security FearsRFK Jr's new chatbot advises the public on 'best foods to insert into rectum'AI Companies Bought Out All of Western Digital's Hard Drives for 2026 AlreadyValve admits Steam Deck availability is affected by memory and storage shortagesSteve Bannon sued over MAGA crypto schemeLos Angeles County files lawsuit against Roblox over child protectionsTesla Robotaxis Reportedly Crashing at a Rate That's 4x Higher Than HumansTesla dodges 30-day suspension in California after removing AutopilotNew York hits the brakes on robotaxi expansion planPolymarket withdraws explosive Artemis betting market after backlashEthereum Creator Starting to Think This Whole Prediction Market Thing Might be GamblingNevada sues Kalshi for operating a sports gambling market without a licenseInside the Rolling Layoffs at Jack Dorsey's BlockYou'll Be Sorry When You Hear What Justin Bieber's $1.3 Million Bored Ape Is Worth NowMEDIA CANDYFree BertKat Williams: The Last ReportShrekMark RoberMonarch: Legacy of MonstersGOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE | Official Trailer | February 13 - Only in TheatersSTOP USING GENERATIVE A.I (Original Song) by Thomas Benjamin Wild EsqI've No More F*s To Give! by Thomas Benjamin Wild EsqAPPS & DOODADSObsidian to NotesCursorVisual Studio CodeApple's AI Pendant Sounds Like a Watered-Down Humane Ai PinThere's a Grim New Expression: “AI;DR”There's a New Term for Workers Freaking Out Over Being Replaced by AIAT THE LIBRARYCleave the Sparrow by Jonathan KatzThe Regicide Report (Laundry Files Book 14) by Charles StrossNormally Weird and Weirdly Normal: My Adventures in Neurodiversity by Robin InceTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingThe Muppet ShowMuppets NowThe Mandalorian and Grogu | Official Trailer | In Theaters May 22Toy Story 5 | Official Trailer | In Theaters June 19Pentagon Pizza IndexBambu Lab A1A Star Wars-centric RSS feedCurrent RSS ReaderHorror in under two minutes.Impeccable covers of 80s synth musicTop Gun - Opening Theme (Synth Cover)CLOSING SHOUT-OUTSGreen Eggs and Ham narrated by the Reverend Jesse JacksonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.