Podcasts about industry advisory committee

In PX111, our interview guest is Jesse Suskin, Head of Government Relations & Public Policy at Wing Aviation (https://wing.com). We talk all things drone delivery particularly the experience learnt in Logan Queensland, Australia where there has been extensive delivery operations over a lengthy time period. Wing Aviation is an offshoot of Google's parent company Alphabet Inc. Jesse Suskin is the head of government relations and public policy in Australia for Wing, a company that sees a future where drone delivery is the safest, fastest and most environmentally friendly way to transport small items. Before joining Wing in 2018, Jesse spent over six years with Google, working in government relations, public affairs, and public policy in Washington, DC and Sydney, Australia.  Earlier in his career, Jesse worked in politics and public service including at the White House as Associate Director of Communications for President George W. Bush, and as Director of Media Services for Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. Jesse also worked for the Government of Australia at its Embassy in Washington, DC, advising Ambassador Kim Beazley. Jesse serves on a number of advisory committees including the Australian Department of Infrastructure's New and Emerging Aviation Technology Consultative Committee, the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority's Regulatory Roadmap Technical Working Group, and the University of New South Wales School of Aviation's Industry Advisory Committee. In the interview we talk about how drone delivery works, the testing that has gone into the systems, how drone delivery offers alternatives to car based delivery methods and lessons learnt in the various trials around the world. Jesse also discusses working with local authorities including the sharing of data. In podcast extra / culture corner, Jesse recommends the ‘The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York', a 1974 biography of Robert Moses by Robert Caro. Details at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_Broker Jess recommends ‘The Days' a Netflix production on the Fukushima nuclear plant that experienced a Tsunami and earthquake in 2011. Details at https://en.wikipedia.org/wikiThe_Days_(Japanese_TV_series). Technical details of the incident can be found at https://world-nuclear.org/information-library/safety-and-security/safety-of-plants/fukushima-daiichi-accident.aspx Pete recommends ‘Fauda' a Netflix series on the Middle East conflict. Details at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fauda Audio production by Jack Bavage. Podcast released 5 December 2023. PlanningxChange is proud to be a member of the Urban Broadcast Collective.

In PX111, our interview guest is Jesse Suskin, Head of Government Relations & Public Policy at Wing Aviation (https://wing.com).  We talk all things drone delivery particularly the experience learnt in Logan in Queensland, Australia where there has been extensive delivery operations over a lengthy time period.  Wing Aviation is an offshoot of Google's parent company Alphabet Inc.  Jesse Suskin is the head of government relations and public policy in Australia for Wing, a company that sees a future where drone delivery is the safest, fastest and most environmentally friendly way to transport small items. Before joining Wing in 2018, Jesse spent over six years with Google, working in government relations, public affairs, and public policy in Washington, DC and Sydney, Australia.  Earlier in his career, Jesse worked in politics and public service including at the White House as Associate Director of Communications for President George W. Bush, and as Director of Media Services for Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. Jesse also worked for the Government of Australia at its Embassy in Washington, DC, advising Ambassador Kim Beazley. Jesse serves on a number of advisory committees including the Australian Department of Infrastructure's New and Emerging Aviation Technology Consultative Committee, the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority's Regulatory Roadmap Technical Working Group, and the University of New South Wales School of Aviation's Industry Advisory Committee. In the interview we talk about how drone delivery works, the testing that has gone into the systems, how drone delivery offers alternatives to car based delivery methods and lessons learnt in the various trials around the world. Jesse also discusses working with local authorities including the sharing of data.  In podcast extra / culture corner, Jesse recommends the ‘The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York', a 1974 biography of Robert Moses by Robert Caro. Details at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_Broker Jess recommends ‘The Days' a Netflix production on the Fukushima nuclear plant that experienced a Tsunami and earthquake in 2011. Details at https://en.wikipedia.org/wikiThe_Days_(Japanese_TV_series). Technical details of the incident can be found at https://world-nuclear.org/information-library/safety-and-security/safety-of-plants/fukushima-daiichi-accident.aspx Pete recommends ‘Fauda' a Netflix series on the Middle East conflict. Details at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fauda Audio production by Jack Bavage. Podcast released 5 December 2023.

In PX111, our interview guest is Jesse Suskin, Head of Government Relations & Public Policy at Wing Aviation (https://wing.com). We talk all things drone delivery particularly the experience learnt in Logan Queensland, Australia where there has been extensive delivery operations over a lengthy time period. Wing Aviation is an offshoot of Google's parent company Alphabet Inc. Jesse Suskin is the head of government relations and public policy in Australia for Wing, a company that sees a future where drone delivery is the safest, fastest and most environmentally friendly way to transport small items. Before joining Wing in 2018, Jesse spent over six years with Google, working in government relations, public affairs, and public policy in Washington, DC and Sydney, Australia.  Earlier in his career, Jesse worked in politics and public service including at the White House as Associate Director of Communications for President George W. Bush, and as Director of Media Services for Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. Jesse also worked for the Government of Australia at its Embassy in Washington, DC, advising Ambassador Kim Beazley. Jesse serves on a number of advisory committees including the Australian Department of Infrastructure's New and Emerging Aviation Technology Consultative Committee, the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority's Regulatory Roadmap Technical Working Group, and the University of New South Wales School of Aviation's Industry Advisory Committee. In the interview we talk about how drone delivery works, the testing that has gone into the systems, how drone delivery offers alternatives to car based delivery methods and lessons learnt in the various trials around the world. Jesse also discusses working with local authorities including the sharing of data. In podcast extra / culture corner, Jesse recommends the ‘The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York', a 1974 biography of Robert Moses by Robert Caro. Details at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_Broker Jess recommends ‘The Days' a Netflix production on the Fukushima nuclear plant that experienced a Tsunami and earthquake in 2011. Details at https://en.wikipedia.org/wikiThe_Days_(Japanese_TV_series). Technical details of the incident can be found at https://world-nuclear.org/information-library/safety-and-security/safety-of-plants/fukushima-daiichi-accident.aspx Pete recommends ‘Fauda' a Netflix series on the Middle East conflict. Details at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fauda Audio production by Jack Bavage. Podcast released 5 December 2023.

This week on 'Radio Architecture with Ilana Razbash', Ilana's special guest is Suzannah Waldron. Suzannah Waldron is an Architect and Director of Searle x Waldron Architecture, an award winning Melbourne architecture studio focused on designing innovative public and community projects. Co-founded in 2007 with Nick Searle, the studio began with a simultaneous focus on both large-scale international competitions and small scale local public projects. Prior to establishing her own practice she worked for international design practices, OMA in Rotterdam and dRMM in London, on a variety of high profile projects ranging from master planning to civic buildings, public, housing, education and retail design. She is a regular a guest speaker, critic and panel member at University and Industry events including previous presentations at the AIA National Architecture Conference on Risk, Design Speaks Architecture Symposium, and is a current member of RMIT School of Architecture & Design's Industry Advisory Committee.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Business Coach, Entrepreneur CEO and Founder of TRG International, Rick Yvanovich.Rick's core belief is that we all have the potential to be architects of change in this era of constant transformation. He emphasizes actively shaping a path forward, drawing from his transformation journey and continuous learning.Rick believes we are in a new era, driven by trends such as generative AI. While some may find AI intimidating or confusing, Rick sees it as a tool that underscores the importance of human qualities and skills.He believes that the unique qualities of humans make us extraordinary and different. AI is a certainty that touches nearly everything, and we need leaders who can harness these tools to innovate and change lives.Rick adds that leaders must be decisive, embrace change, and be employee role models. Drawing from his background as an accountant and his transition into coaching and mentoring, Rick emphasizes the need for leaders to guide their teams through the changing landscape.Key Points from the Episode:Rick's belief in the potential for individuals to be architects of change in the current eraDiscussion on the concept of the new renaissance and the role of generative AIEmphasis on the importance of human qualities and skills in relation to AIAI as an inevitability and its impact on leadership and innovationOverview of TRG International and their focus on accounting and performance management systemsMention of TRG International's work with various industries, particularly hotelsIntroduction of TRG International's offshore development center and software engineering servicesExplanation of TRG International's assessment services, including psychometrics and 360 surveysAbout Rick Yvanovich:Rick Yvanovich is a seasoned entrepreneur and finance professional with over 40 years of experience in various industries across the UK, China, Singapore, Switzerland, and Vietnam. As a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and CPA Australia, he holds prestigious qualifications, including a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) and an MSc in Strategic Business Management from Manchester Metropolitan University.Rick has significantly impacted Vietnam, where he's been based since 1990, contributing to the business community in various roles. He serves as Treasurer and Board Member of BritCham Vietnam, Vice-Chair of the AMCHAM HCMC ICT Group, and Chairman of the Industry Advisory Committee at RMIT Vietnam. He's also actively involved as a CIMA assessor and co-founder of the International Project Management Association of Vietnam, with a history of founding and investing in multiple startups.Rick is known for his Talent, Accounting, ICT, Digital Transformation, Project Management, and international trade and investment expertise. He's a frequent speaker on these topics and has a notable coaching journey, including Emotional Intelligence and OKR Champion certifications. Rick's extensive experience and contributions make him a respected figure in Vietnam's business landscape.About TRG International:TRG International is a prominent global professional services company that delivers top-tier technical solutions. With a focus on technical excellence, TRG stands out in the ever-evolving and demanding market by providing IT solutions that seamlessly operate in the background, allowing their clients to concentrate on their core business activities. As a trusted consultant and partner, TRG possesses an...

On todays episode of the WTFinance podcast I welcomed back James Fok, a veteran financial and strategic advisor to corporations and governments and author of the recently released book "Financial Cold War: A View of Sino-US Relations from the Financial Markets". Buy the book here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Financial-Cold-War-Sino-US-Relations-ebook/dp/B09NTB7P3Z/On the podcast we talked about how Ukraine-Russia conflict has changed US-Sino relations, the challenge with sanctions, whether things could escalate between US and China and how international markets overreact to Chinese policies. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction0:29 - How has Ukraine-Russia conflict changed US-Sino relations?6:10 - Would international investment need to evolve from state-backed to private investment?8:19 - Will China need to float currency for further international investment?13:10 - How would the changes occur within China?19:15 - Were you surprised by the sanctions that were put on Russia?23:55 - What changes are needed to be made for Hong Kong to gain trust back?30:14 - Could things escalate between US and China?34:25 - Japanification of China into the future?39:00 - Overreacting to Chinese policies?42:15 - Will Covid-Zero have an impact on Chinese economy?48:04 - China invading Taiwan in the coming years?50:30 - What should listeners take away from our interview?51:40 - Misunderstandings between the West and China?James Fok is a veteran financial and strategic advisor to corporations and governments. He served as a senior executive at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) from 2012 until 2021, during a period of rapid internationalisation in China's capital markets. While there, he played a major role in a number of landmark financial markets initiatives, including the launch of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme (2014), Bond Connect (2017) and the Hong Kong market's Listing Reforms (2018). Prior to HKEX, Fok worked as an investment banker in both Europe and Asia, specialising in the financial services sector.Fok has written and spoken extensively about market structure issues and the intersection between geopolitics and international finance. He serves or has served on a number of financial industry bodies, including Ireland for Finance's Industry Advisory Committee (2021-), the Executive Board of the International Securities Services Association (2018-21), and the Financial Services Advisory Committee of the Hong Kong Trade and Development Council (2014-21). He is also a member of the Advisory Board of Hex Trust (2021-).Fok holds a BA (Hons) from the School of Oriental and African Studies of the University of London. He lives in Hong Kong with his wife and two sons.James Fok -Website - https://jamesafok.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-fok-24082237/WTFinance -Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wtfinancee/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfnTikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeUjj9xV/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-fatseas-761066103/Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseas

On todays podcast we are happy to be hosting James A Fok, author of the book " Financial Cold War: A View of Sino-US Relations from the Financial Markets". On the podcast we talk about the book, what is the Financial Cold War, why the conflict is different to the Cold War between the US and USSR and what solutions could resolve the tensions between the two countries. You can buy the book here - Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Financial-Cold-War-Sino-US-Relations-ebook/dp/B09NTB7P3Z/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1WZ88SHXSZ2EY&keywords=The+Financial+Cold+War&qid=James Fok is a veteran financial and strategic advisor to corporations and governments. He served as a senior executive at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) from 2012 until 2021, during a period of rapid internationalisation in China's capital markets. While there, he played a major role in a number of landmark financial markets initiatives, including the launch of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme (2014), Bond Connect (2017) and the Hong Kong market's Listing Reforms (2018). Prior to HKEX, Fok worked as an investment banker in both Europe and Asia, specialising in the financial services sector.Fok has written and spoken extensively about market structure issues and the intersection between geopolitics and international finance. He serves or has served on a number of financial industry bodies, including Ireland for Finance's Industry Advisory Committee (2021-), the Executive Board of the International Securities Services Association (2018-21), and the Financial Services Advisory Committee of the Hong Kong Trade and Development Council (2014-21). He is also a member of the Advisory Board of Hex Trust (2021-).Fok holds a BA (Hons) from the School of Oriental and African Studies of the University of London. He lives in Hong Kong with his wife and two sons.James Fok:Website - https://jamesafok.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-fok-24082237/WTFinance:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wtfinancee/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfnTikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeUjj9xV/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-fatseas-761066103/Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseas

Episode 8 - Talking Energy Show - Mike Cantrell - Author | Speaker | Oil and Energy Consultant | Owner of Pivotal Strategic Solutions Pivotal Strategic Solutions(405) 206-4444 mike@mikecantrell.net Government affairs consultantRegulatory compliance consultantPublic affairs consultantStrategy consultant Mike is an entrepreneur / consultant with demonstrated history of accomplishment in the oil & energy industry as well as the Political and Public Affairs space. Skilled in coalition building, solving difficult problems, and building oil and gas companies, Mike is a strong entrepreneurial professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Psychology from East Central University. A 40 year industry veteran, Mike sees the oil and gas industry, at least in the conventional vertical well space, as offering the greatest return on investment in the American economy. Michael (Mike) Cantrell was born and raised in Oklahoma, where his family has strong ties to the oilfield. Cantrell's grandfather was a driller in the 1920's, eventually starting his own business in the 1950's, which Cantrell's father joined a few years later. In 1968, his father shifted into the production side of the business, where Cantrell gained hands-on experience in the field, accompanying his father in business from an early age. Cantrell attended East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma and graduated in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. While Cantrell was, and still is, keenly interested in psychology, he wanted a career in which he could work for himself and decided to continue on the family legacy in the petroleum industry. In 1975, Cantrell started Oklahoma Basic Economy Corporation, an Ada, Oklahoma based oil and gas exploration and production company specializing in enhancing production in more mature formations, serving as President until 2000. That year, Cantrell sold Oklahoma Basic Economy Corporation and a few months later, founded Cantrell Investments LLC, an oil and gas investment company, with assets primarily in Oklahoma., Texas and Kansas. Around that time, Cantrell decided to leave his longtime home in Oklahoma and relocated to Plano, Texas, just outside Dallas. A few short years later, in 2006, he moved back to Oklahoma. In 2009, Cantrell accepted a consulting position with Continental Resources, where he was an integral part of building the company's Government Relations Division, eventually serving as Vice President of Governmental and Regulatory Affairs. While at Continental, Cantrell maintained his oil and gas interests and upon leaving the company in March 2013, shifted his focus back to Cantrell Investments. As a longtime veteran, Cantrell notes that this industry is "an exciting place to work," crediting his dedicated employees - many of whom have been with him for years, if not decades - for their team's overall success. He also points out that it is an added benefit to have assets performing for you, and in turn generating profit, even while you sleep! Even though he has no shortage to choose from, Cantrell easily considers his greatest accomplishment to be raising two motivated children - both successful in their chosen fields - who he claims are even smarter than their dad. In fact, both his children have taken a page from their father's book in some way - his daughter is a political consultant and his son a fourth generation oilman. And though each have their own, independent companies, Cantrell has also worked closely over the years on joint ventures and projects with both his father and brother. In his free time, you will most likely find Cantrell on his Harley Davidson, whether he's traveling to the corners of the United States or just taking a quick ride. Cantrell is also very active in industry organizations, and serves on the Board of Directors of: Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association, The Domestic Energy Producers Alliance, The Council for a Secure America, Citizens Bank of Ada, and is the Vice Chairman of Oklahomans for Lawsuit Reform. Additionally, Cantrell is the Chairman of the National Stripper Well Association, and is a longtime member of the Board of Directors for the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers. Cantrell adds that he has sincerely enjoyed working with the Alliance, saying, "I have never felt as effective in Washington D.C. as I did when accompanying Alliance leadership" to the U.S. Capitol earlier this year. Business: Present: Chairman-Postwood Energy LLC 2000 - Present-Principal-Cantrell Investments LLC- Oil and Gas Investment Company. 3/2012 - 3/2013 - VP Government and Regulatory Affairs at Continental Resources, Inc. 4/2009 - 3/2012 - Political Affairs Consultant to Continental Resources, Inc. working on Federal and State issues. 1975 - 2000 President-Oklahoma Basic Economy Corporation, an Ada, Oklahoma based oil and gas exploration/production company. 1991 - 1999 Chairman-Oil Center Operating, Inc., an Ada, Oklahoma based oil and gas production operating company. Industry Related Association Activity: Present: Co-Chair & Board Member-Oklahoma Energy Producers Alliance 4/2014 - 2016 Chairman-National Stripper Well Association. 1986 - 2017 - Director for the Council for a Secure America - A Nonprofit educational organization which is a coalition of American Oil and Gas Producers and American Friends of Israel. 2010 - 2013 On the Board of Directors for the North Dakota Petroleum Council. 2009 - 2012- Co-Founder and President Domestic Energy Producers Alliance. Nationwide collaboration of oil and gas producers ,royalty owners,and trade associations working together to influence U.S. Domestic oil and gas issues. 2009 - 2011 Chairman Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association Legislative Committee. 2009 - 2017 - On the Board of Directors for the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers. 1999 2002 President, Save Domestic Oil, Inc. Nation wide coalition of Producers and Royalty Owners to enforce United States trade laws regarding oil dumping. 1990 2000 Industry Advisory Board, National Association of Royalty Owners. 1995-1997 President, Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association. Oklahomas largest energy association with 1,200 members. 1995-1998 Executive Committee, Texas Independent Petroleum Producers and Royalty Owners Association. 1990-1995 Chairman, Environmental Committee of the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association. 1992-1995 Co-Founder/Chairman, Oklahoma Energy Resources Board. The first oil check-off program in the country. A four million-dollar per year program. Two million spent annually for environmental restoration of historic oil field damage sites. Two million spent annually for public education about Oklahomas oil industry. 1989-1991 Chairman of Liaison Committee of Cooperating Oil & Gas Associations, composed of 32 State and National Oil and Gas Associations. 1987-1988 Chairman, EPA Special Task Force of Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association. Played a major role in keeping oil field fluids from being classified as hazardous waste under Sub-Title C of the Resource Conservation Recovery Act. 1984-1989 President, Wildcatter Club of Oklahoma Tripled membership as Membership Chairman/President. 1983-1987 Chairman, Regulatory Affairs Committee of Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association. 1982-1984 Membership Committee Chairman, Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association. Brought membership from 1,100 to 1,500 (the highest number of members in the history of the association). Serves on Board of Directors of: The Oklahoma Energy Producers Alliance Citizens Bank of Ada Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association 1980-4/2017 Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence 1994-1996 Grand River Dam Authority 2004 - 2008 Leadership Oklahoma 2004 - 2006 Oklahomans for Workers Compensation Reform - Vice Chairman Oklahomans for Lawsuit Reform - Vice Chairman National/State Civic Activities: 1984 Member, Charter Class Leadership Oklahoma 1984-1987 Chairman, Pollution Enforcement Sub Committee of the Industry Advisory Committee of Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Local Civic Activities: 1989-1991 Ada Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. 1988 1990 Founder and President, Ada City School Foundation. Built endowment of $90,000 that today is close to one million dollars. Personal: Member of First Presbyterian Church of Ada Private Pilot Certified Scuba Diver Harley Rider Extraordinaire

In this episode Matt Lensink and Lisa Barber sit down with Aqeel Zaidi, M.Sc., P.Eng., CEM, CMVP. Aqeel is Supervisor, Commercial/Industrial Technologies, Enbridge Gas Inc., to chat about all things CHP. Aqeel has over 35 years of professional engineering experience in the energy industry, primarily dealing with energy efficiency, demand side management (DSM), combined heat and power (CHP), gas heat pump (GHP), energy auditing, boilers, steam plants, industrial process equipment, solar energy and GHG emissions including Ontario’s electricity grid emissions. Prior to joining Enbridge Gas Distribution in 2006, Aqeel held similar positions at Union Gas Limited, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), ADMIC Controls and two consulting engineering firms. Education: University of Manitoba (1981) M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering (Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow) University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan (1976) B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering Memberships: Aqeel is a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario and a member of Ontario Society of Professional Engineers, Association of Energy Engineers, Pulp and Paper Technical Association of Canada and Energy Solutions Center based in Washington, D.C. Aqeel is currently co-chair of the Industrial and Major Account Consortium (IMAC), past-chair of Industrial Energy Efficiency Consortium, Gas Paper Drying Consortium and the Boiler Burner Consortium of the Energy Solution Center, and past-chair of the Energy Committee of the Pulp and Paper Technical Association of Canada (Paptac). He is a current member of the Industry Advisory Committee of the Department of Automotive, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science of Ontario Tech University, Oshawa. He is a past member of the US DOE Steam Steering Committee. He was guest lecturer at the Gas Technology Institute, Chicago for the Chartered Industrial Gas Consultant (CIGC) program from 1996-2000. Awards: He is inaugural recipient of the Life Time Achievement Award of the Energy Solution Center, Washington, D.C. (2019) He is recipient of 2012 F.G. Robinson Award for being a leading Committee Chair of Paptac. (2012).

2015 wurde Dr. Stefan Bendlinger in der Kategorie Internationales Steuer­recht zum Steuerberater des Jahres gewählt. Bendlinger ist in facheinschlägigen Gremien in Österreich und im Ausland vertreten, so zB im Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau (VDMA) in Frankfurt oder im Business and Industry Advisory Committee der OECD (BIAC) in Paris.

Do probiotics really seed or populate your gut? How do you decide which strain or species of probiotic to take? Do certain compounds enhance the efficacy of probiotics? Should probiotics be personalized? I tackle all these probiotic questions and many more in today's episode with Raja Dhir. Raja the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of , an ecosystem of kindred scientists, doctors, innovators, entrepreneurs, and translational storytellers from around the world. Seed's members collectively believe in the potential of the microbiome to improve human and planetary health. Raja leads Seed’s research strategy and academic collaborations, clinical trial design, product development, and intellectual property strategy. He is the architect of the Seed Platform and has unique expertise in translating scientific research for product development – including patented inventions to stabilize sensitive compounds to improve human microbiome diversity and inflammatory biomarkers. He’s also the Co- Chair of Seed’s Scientific Advisory Board where Seed focuses on solving complex ecological problems including honeybee colony collapse, plastic degradation, and soil fertility through bacteria. Raja is an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Church Lab in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and is a Director and Co-Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board for Micropia, a $20MM microbial ecology / education platform and the world’s first museum dedicated exclusively to microbes. He also serves on the Editorial Board for the scientific journal, Microbiome, on the Industry Advisory Committee for the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP), and is a member of the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS), the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), among others. During our discussion, you'll learn: -Why we misunderstand probiotics, and especially probiotic research...8:30 Raja's research paper: We're understanding more and more about the gut and microbiome every day An organism must show that it has a specific effect on the body before the term "probiotic" can be used The term "probiotic" is unregulated in the United States Consumers are way ahead of the science Proper definition of a probiotic: live microorganisms, which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host Unscientific research on probiotics has led to damage in credibility in the field Taking one single data set that's not causative and applying the results to the entire field is an unscientific practice -The recent studies on probiotics that Raja mentions, and sometimes criticizes, in his work...13:45 Got subjects to consent to invasive small intestinal biopsies, versus just the colon Ordinarily you test the large intestine only An over emphasis on testing stool samples Fallacy: Collecting large amounts of data will give you an accurate answer How classical biologists are different: Have a hypothesis, Narrow down an intervention, Test (in a large enough sample size) and look for biomarkers that change in the host How the test worked: Gave 3 groups of people large amounts of antibiotics Gave one group probiotics, one group allowed to recover spontaneously (watchful waiting), third group FMT; their own stool injected back in rectally Hypothesis: What's the fastest way of recovering to your normal base line? After 90 days, everything lost statistical significance; all 3 groups indistinguishable from one another 3 things you can do to improve an infant's health Vaginal birth Not having antibiotics during birth (if you have a c-section) Breast feeding Do at least 2 of the 3 correctly, you dramatically increase the chances that the infant's microbiome will develop normally Science should not be a sensationalistic field Temptation to exploit research for short-term PR gains -What regulations or standardizations exist when it comes to the microbiome and probiotics...23:25 Contract manufacturers: used by big dairy companies, big business, probiotics found in local grocery stores European facilities are better equipped due to dietary differences Species vs Strains: Ex: Chihuahuas and dobermans are different strains of the same species Some strains are up to 70% different from strains of the same species Must be tested on humans, otherwise should be called a microbial product vs. a probiotic product Some less disciplined companies benefit from the existing ambiguities in the probiotic field -Raja's answer to the flaws in probiotic research he discusses in his paper and in his work...27:15 The paper concludes with an optimistic view; possible changes in the next 5 years Click for a table of Physiological and metabolic processes influenced by the human microbiome according to Raja's research paper. Activating a switch in the body that prevents and reverses food allergies Minimum requirements before anything should call itself a probiotic Declare the genus, the species and the strain Undergo minimum one human clinical trial If you didn't get all that, get this: While there is tremendous potential and reason for optimism in the field of probiotics, overuse of the term in the media and commercial use "cheapens" it and could discourage serious scientists from pursuing it to its full potential. -How (or if) probiotics interact with the microbiome...34:30 Article: Probiotics are "transient microbes"; they don't take up permanent residence in any part of the body "Seeding" is the process by which an infants microbiome is first colonized by microbes Typical time a probiotic stays in the microbiome is ~8 weeks Daily consumption is necessary (kind of like coffee) Why not just eat fermented foods all the time? Only 4-5 out of several hundred bacterial strains in kimchi had probiotic potential (by the standards laid out in Raja's paper) Kombucha companies should do randomized controlled trials Terms like "immunity" and "anti-inflammatory" are misleading Certain bacteria can become "extinct" in as little as 4 generations when fiber is removed or reduced Certain populations do not need to take a probiotic because of their lifestyle and diet (ex. the ) "Detoxification" is oftentimes a misnomer; The body has its own detoxification pathways that are regulated by the nrf2 transcription factor Triggers for activation of the pathways: extended exercise, access to wide variety of phytonutrients, Things that are bad for you are good for you -The varying effects from different species and strains of probiotics...46:35 Biotransformational nutrients: take existing food particles and convert into secondary metabolites and unlock new nutrients Probiotics supplement the existing micronutrients and gut bacteria "Consuming little soldiers that make their own multi-vitamins" Pomegranate is standardized for : turned by already existing bacteria in the gut into Urolithin A Article: Potential anti-aging benefits Thesis: How can we unlock the power of microbes or bacteria to confer benefits to their human hosts -How probiotics affect males and females differently...52:35 Women have a longer digestive tract than men, which leads to more issues with the digestive system Females could benefit from a folate producer in their gut during pregnancy; would be out of place in a male Environment, diet are of far more significance than gender -Raja's take on companies who recommend particular probiotic strains to consume based on tests of the gut and microbiome...56:10 Still no consensus on what determines a healthy microbiome Recommending a particular product based on test results is problematic Genus vs. species vs. strain recommendations; the more specific the better results "Relative abundance" vs. "absolute abundance" Better approach: take specific strains identified to treat specific issues Stratification, personalized approach, is not the optimal goal The gold standard is a microbe that is applicable to the entire human (or mammal) population and has reproducible effects To conclude: There are some good things about microbiome tests; however, use caution when they recommend certain products based on the test results -Whether personalized microbiome testing will allow people to target a probiotic species for their specific gut profile...1:03:00 Yes, but it will not look anything like the probiotics that are on the market today Some organisms won't grow if other like organisms are not in the mixed community The gut is an ecosystem; ecosystem theory comes into play Diversity and seasonality of plants rich in phytonutrients and high fiber foods -The importance of the CFU (colony forming unit) of a probiotic...1:10:24 Depends on the study and the trial Shotgun approach: inject high density of organisms into the gut and hope for the best Before you take any probiotic... 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Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify Ara Katz and Raja Dhir founded Seed, an ecosystem of kindred scientists, doctors, innovators, entrepreneurs, and translational storytellers from around the world. Seed's members collectively believe in the potential of the microbiome to improve human and planetary health. Raja Dhir leads Seed’s research strategy and academic collaborations, clinical trial design, product development, and intellectual property strategy. Raja is the architect of the Seed Platform and has unique expertise in translating scientific research for product development – including patented inventions to stabilize sensitive compounds to improve human microbiome diversity and inflammatory biomarkers. Raja is also Co-Chair of Seed’s Scientific Advisory Board where Seed focuses on solving complex ecological problems including honeybee colony collapse, plastic degradation, and soil fertility through bacteria. Raja serves on the Editorial Board for the scientific journal, Microbiome, on the Industry Advisory Committee for the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP). Ara Katz's breastfeeding experience led her to the microbiome and inspired a personal mission to explore the importance of microbes and how they can impact the health of our bodies, our children and our planet. Ara previously Co-Founded and served as CMO of Spring, mobile commerce marketplace. Ara has been a fellow at the MIT Media Lab’s Center for Future Storytelling and CCA’s DesignMBA program, and was named in Marie Claire’s “The New Guard: The 50 Most Influential Women in America”, listed on Business Insider’s “Silicon Alley Top 100” and “36 Rockstar Women in NYC Tech”, and was recently included in Create + Cultivate’s 100 List for STEM. From Andy: This was just about the most fun I've ever had in a conversation about some seriously scientific and technical stuff - the human biome and gut. Ara and Raja were so good at taking their vast knowledge and expertise, boiling it down to the things that are most important, and explaining it in a way that a normal layperson can understand. The developments we're making in the research of the microbiome and gut are so exciting and cutting edge - this is a conversation that you've got to take the time to check out!  Enjoy! WANT TO GIVE SEED'S PROBIOTIC A TRY? Get 15% off your first order!  Click this link  and use this coupon code: WholeLifeChallenge15   FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Seed website Dr. Gregor Reid - Seed Chief Scientist Mother Dirt Bristol Stool Chart Connect with Ara and Raja Instagram — @seed Twitter — @seedhealth Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you enjoyed this podcast, here are some others to check out: 101: Dr. David Perlmutter — The Empowering Neurologist 125: Dr. Jason Fung — Author of The Obesity Code

Potential days of action against the Commissioner's Office as well as the offices of both MLAs and MPs are currently being considered by the UTA (United Truckers Association). Further, the organization is boycotting all Industry Advisory Committee meetings until tangible solutions for the aforementioned issues are implemented. Guest: Jonathan Ross, Spokesperson UTA

Charles Fadel is a global education expert and author with several affiliations: Visiting Practitioner at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education.  Visiting Lecturer at Wharton/UPenn ‘s CLO program.  Member of the President’s Council at Olin College. Vice-chair of the Education committee of the Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD. Formerly Global Education Lead at Cisco Systems, and liaison with UNESCO and World Bank. Board member at the Partnership for 21st Century Skills; Innovate/Educate and Change the Equation (STEM advocacy).   Co-author of a best-selling book titled “21st Century Skills” now being translated into mandarin Chinese, Russian and Korean http://www.21stcenturyskillsbook.com/index.php He has worked on education projects with more than thirty countries and states, both developed and developing.  His work spans Schools, Higher Education, and Workforce Development.  He has been featured by National Public Radio, the CBC, Huffington Post, and many other media. Charles has been awarded five patents.  He holds a BS in electronics/physics with a minor in neuroscience, and a MBA in international marketing.