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The California Democratic Party Convention kicks off today at San Francisco's Moscone Center, where the many candidates running in races from governor and U.S. Congress to the California Assembly are hoping to win the party's coveted endorsement. Tensions within the party are surfacing over whether to label Israel's attacks on Gaza as genocide and over a proposed one-time tax on the state's billionaires. Scott and Guy are at the convention center to examine what this weekend might signal about Democrats' strategy heading into the November midterms. Check out Political Breakdown's weekly newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The California Democratic Party is hosting its state convention this weekend at San Francisco's Moscone Center. For more KCBS News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown.
Michael and Jason react from a very empty Moscone Center in downtown San Francisco after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.Thank you for your incredible support in a historic season. We will still post online each day - but our audio content will resume from approximately March 22nd. We'll see you then, folks.
Hour 3: Papa and Silver continue their coverage from Super Bowl Radio Row at the Moscone Center. They're joined by Landon Donovan, a US soccer legend, who shares his thoughts on the World Cup and the growth of soccer in the US. They discuss the unique experience of playing in a World Cup, the importance of in-person engagement, and how the sport has evolved over the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3: Papa and Silver continue their coverage from Super Bowl Radio Row at the Moscone Center. They're joined by Landon Donovan, a US soccer legend, who shares his thoughts on the World Cup and the growth of soccer in the US. They discuss the unique experience of playing in a World Cup, the importance of in-person engagement, and how the sport has evolved over the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Star running back Christian McCaffrey joined "49ers Talk" host Matt Maiocco on Day 3 of Super Bowl Radio Row at Moscone Center to share his pride in receiving the NFL's 15th annual Salute to Service Award and offer his support to Hall of Fame candidate Roger Craig. Next up was another 49ers legend, Terrell Owens, who stopped by to relive his iconic Sharpie celebration and offer his critique on the Hall of Fame selection process. San Francisco rookie CJ West popped in to discuss areas he can improve in his sophomore season, and former wily quarterback for the Red and Gold, Jeff Garica, shared how he believes current starter Brock Purdy's "underdog" mentality keeps him competitive. Finally, former defensive back Logan Ryan details what traits Upton Stout possesses to be the 49ers' next great nickel corner.--(7:00) CMC honored to receive Salute to Service Award, supports Roger Craig's HOF bid(18:00) Terrell Owens reminisces on iconic Sharpie celebration, discusses Kraft, Belichick HOF snubs(33:00) Where 49ers DT CJ West hopes to improve in his sophomore 49ers season(40:00) Jeff Garcia shares how Brock Purdy's ‘underdog' mentality keeps him competitive(50:00) Former 49ers DB Logan Ryan believes the 49ers found their next great nickel corner in Upton Stout Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
At San Fran's Moscone Center, @cofieldandco 's @mejvt caught up with former NFL lineman @geoffschwartz from @SXMCollege -Outrageous updates to the 2026 CFB calendar -Is Mendoza too corny? -Does Darnold turn into a pumpkin on Sunday ESPN Las Vegas coverage on Radio Row is presented by @westgatevegas @hendersonhonda @paulpaddalaw
Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, Alan Saunders takes you behind the scenes of media row at the Moscone Center in San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl LX. Alan breaks it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Star linebacker Fred Warner joined "49ers Talk" host Matt Maiocco on Day 2 during Super Bowl Radio Row at Moscone Center to update his rehab and discuss the impending hire of new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. Next up was former Chargers team physician Dr. David J. Chao, who analyzed electrical substation theories following a trend of injuries to San Francisco's roster in recent seasons. NBC Sports' "Pro Football Talk" co-chost Chris Simms then touches on his bond with both Kyle Shanahan and Raheen Morris from his days with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and why he's excited about them coaching together in San Francisco. Finally, "NFL RedZone" host Scott Hanson stops by to share with Matt how hectic and how amazing his job on Sunday's can be, as well as his thoughts on what the 49ers have to do to compete with the Seattle Seahawks moving forward.--(0:00 How recent reports about Patriots owner Robert Kraft may affect former 49ers running back Roger Craig's HOF bid this year.(10:00) Fred Warner discusses recent injury rehab, 49ers hiring DC Raheem Morris(17:00) Former Chargers team physician Dr. David J. Chao analyzes electrical substation theories regarding 49ers injuries(23:00) Why Chris Simms is excited for Kyle Shanahan, Raheem Morris as 49ers coaching duo(30:00) Scott Hanson discusses his NFL RedZone approach, takeaways from 49ers' season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Morning Roast with Spadoni, Shasky and Brian Baldinger are joined by former Raiders QB Rich Gannon at Radio Row at Moscone Center in San Francisco
Terrell Davis joins Shasky, Spadoni and Brian Baldinger on the Morning Roast at Moscone Center in San Francisco
In Hour 1, Joe Spadoni and Joe Shasky are LIVE from Radio Row at Moscone Center in San Francisco. They start the show by discussing the 49ers' biggest football blunders, including one that involves Tom Brady.
In hour 1 of Steiny and Guru, the fellas are live from Radio Row at the Moscone Center and they kick off discussing the state of the Warriors and if Giannis is still an option. Does he even want to come here? Does he even get traded? In hour 2 of Steiny and Guru, the guys are joined a trio of guests starting with Chris Mad Dog Russo, then We Believe Baron Davis, and finally Rob Parker. They get into everything from Warriors basketball, trade talks , Niners and Kyle Shanahan and much more! In hour 3 of Steiny and Guru the guys react to Anthony Slaters report that Draymond Green is now being involved in trade talks for the Warriors. Would he start on another team? Plus, if Kuminga doesn't get traded, will he finally get more playing time? In the final hour of Steiny and Guru, the fellas are joined by Joe Milton of the Dallas Cowboys and Josh Johnson of the Washington Commanders. Each of them share what their humanitarian side and express what their passionate about. Also they share their journeys as an NFL qb. Milton shares how it seamless it was for Mac Jones to take over when Purdy got hurt and Johnson gushes on how Kyle Shanahan is an elite coach based on preparedness.
In hour 1 of Steiny and Guru, the fellas are live from Radio Row at the Moscone Center and they kick off discussing the state of the Warriors and if Giannis is still an option. Does he even want to come here? Does he even get traded?
Hour 1 - Papa & Silver live from the Moscone Center at Media Row. The guys preview the Seahawks and Patriots matchup. They dive into the 49ers hiring of Raheem Morris as the new defensive coordinator, plus Larry Krueger gives his thoughts on the hire and the impact that it will have on the defense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yahoo! Sports fantasy and NFL expert Matt Harmon sat down with Jon Von Tobel at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Cofield & Co. on Super Bowl 60 Radio Row is presented by Treasure Island and the Westgate Las Vegas.
C & C's @mejvt caught up with @sambruchhaus at the Moscone Center. The @sumersports expert talked about: -Seahawks power package vs. Patriots defense -Will Kubiak make New England pay for blizting? -Seattle's awesome special teams play
In Hour 1 of the Morning Roast, Joe Spadoni and Joe Shasky are LIVE from Radio Row at Moscone Center in San Francisco! They discuss the 49ers bringing in Raheem Morris as their defensive coordinator, along with the Giants signing of second baseman Luis Arraez
Hour 1 - Papa & Silver live from the Moscone Center at Media Row. The guys preview the Seahawks and Patriots matchup. They dive into the 49ers hiring of Raheem Morris as the new defensive coordinator, plus Larry Krueger gives his thoughts on the hire and the impact that it will have on the defense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex Bastian, the CEO of the Hotel Council of San Francisco, has overseen a steady recovery of this sector from the depths of Covid shutdowns to robust financial performance. With the Super Bowl coming to the City and the Region next month and a surge in conventions and conferences coming to Moscone Center, demand for hotel rooms in 2026 is surging.
In this episode, we highlight San Francisco's strong hospitality recovery with occupancy set to surpass 65% in 2025, boosted by Moscone Center events, major hotel reopenings, and $9.35 billion in visitor spending. At the same time, the travel sector is grappling with the challenge of cleaning and standardizing data to power reliable agentic AI, as poor data quality continues to drive costly inefficiencies and undermine trust in automation.Are you new and want to start your own hospitality business?Join our Facebook groupFollow Boostly and join the discussion:YouTube LinkedInFacebookWant to know more about us? Visit our websiteStay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest insights and analysis.
Live from the Databricks Data + AI Summit at the Moscone Center, this DMRadio episode kicks off with a high-energy segment featuring Ari Kaplan and a deep dive into the risks of handing proprietary data to public LLMs. The conversation explores safer alternatives like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and the power of enterprise knowledge graphs to fuel private, secure AI solutions. Then we shift gears with Mark Stevens of Row 64, discussing the critical need for real-time data visualization—especially in telco, cybersecurity, and smart city planning. From massive-scale data ingestion to digital twins, this episode brings you the pulse of what's next in AI and data strategy.
Send us a textThe IEEE MTTS International Microwave Symposium attracts over 9,000 attendees and 500+ exhibitors to share cutting-edge developments in RF, microwave, and advanced packaging technologies. Tim Hancock and Jim Buckwalter from the IMS committee explain why this premier event, taking place in San Francisco's Moscone Center from June 15-20, has become increasingly relevant to professionals in advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration.• Approximately 15% of accepted papers directly address packaging and heterogeneous integration topics• Papers undergo rigorous double-blind review with an in-person committee meeting to ensure highest quality content• Technical focus includes laminate technology, chip stacking, thermal management, and other critical packaging technologies• Special workshops address 3D heterogeneous integration, millimeter-wave phased arrays, and advanced packaging solutions• Exhibition floor features 500+ companies providing networking opportunities and technology discovery• Student programs include design competitions, volunteer opportunities, and dedicated sessions for underrepresented groups• Early bird registration ends May 16th with regular registration continuing at ims-ieee.orgRegister at ims-ieee.org to secure your spot and book accommodations before they fill up.THE 2025 IEEE MTT-S IMSThe 2025 IEEE MTT-S IMS is the largest event for RF and microwave professionals in the world.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showBecome a sustaining member! Like what you hear? Follow us on LinkedIn and TwitterInterested in reaching a qualified audience of microelectronics industry decision-makers? Invest in host-read advertisements, and promote your company in upcoming episodes. Contact Françoise von Trapp to learn more. Interested in becoming a sponsor of the 3D InCites Podcast? Check out our 2024 Media Kit. Learn more about the 3D InCites Community and how you can become more involved.
In this 'Quick One' episode, Barry and Phil give their take on all the major announcements from Config, Figma's annual conference held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. This year's Config featured 4 major product releases: Figma Sites, Figma Make, Figma Draw, and Figma Buzz. They also announced Grids with Auto Layout, CMS for their Sites product, and Code Blocks. Barry and Phil discuss how all these new features, taken together, are both a boon to Design and to Designers, but also might be much ado about nothing in the age of Agentic Experiences. Enjoy!Drinks: Devil's Purse Brewing Co. Handline Kolsch, The Drowned Lands Brewery Green Yield Hazy IPALinks: https://config.figma.com/
The rowdy and tired DoF crew closed down their GDC with a live TWIG show at Moscone Center. Tune in!Chapters:02:47 Kickoff03:15 GDC Vibe Check06:30 Industry Sentiment and Challenges21:20 Emerging Markets and New Game Development22:26 A16Z Speed Run and Industry Shifts26:21 Funding Trends and Credit Lines27:40 Absurd Ideas and Rumors31:00 Supercell's MoCo Launch33:53 Embracing Experimentation in Gaming38:31 Absurd Compensation Packages in the US43:28 The Future of AA and Indie Game Funding46:57 Highlights from Recent Gaming Events51:55 Impact of the Podcast on Careers01:02:54 The Rise of Apps and AI in Mobile Gaming01:05:05 VCs, Ad Tech, and Online Gambling01:07:41 Closing Remarks and Thank Yous
Guest: Larry Baer, CEO of the San Francisco GiantsIn 1992, Larry Baer was part of the ownership group that bought the San Francisco Giants and successfully prevented the team from being moved to Tampa, Florida. Back then, they had a big problem to solve: An old, uncomfortable ballpark that voters wanted to see replaced, but didn't want to pay for.20 years after the construction and financial success of Candlestick Park's replacement, Oracle Park, Baer — now the CEO of the Giants — embarked on an even bigger project, developing an entire neighborhood near Oracle called Mission Rock. “We're in the baseball business, but really, we're in the media, entertainment, sports, real estate business,” he says. Chapters:(01:05) - Growing up a fan (04:37) - Larry's dad (07:28) - Stopping the move (13:28) - The Giants in 1992 (15:18) - “What am I doing here?” (19:31) - Hiring with urgency (23:34) - Last out to first pitch (27:45) - Buster Posey (30:13) - The Candlestick problem (36:36) - Making a new stadium (43:00) - Always hungry (45:01) - Becoming CEO (49:52) - Homegrown talent (52:55) - The Mission Rock neighborhood (57:27) - Revitalizing San Francisco (01:03:20) - “It all starts here” (01:07:20) - What Oracle Park means (01:09:52) - What “grit” means to Larry Mentioned in this episode: Barry Bonds, Candlestick Park, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal, Josh Harris, Larry and Bob Tisch, CBS, Peter Magowan and Safeway, Charles Schwab, Don Fisher, Bill Hewlett, Arthur Rock, Charles Johnson, Harmon Burns, Bank of America, Walter Shorenstein, Dianne Feinstein, Bob Lurie, Bobby Bonds, Dennis Gilbert, Roger Craig, Al Rosen, Dusty Baker, Bob Quinn, Brian Sabean, George Steinbrenner, Bob Lillis, Matt Williams, Greg Johnson, the 1994 baseball strike, Chase Manhattan Bank, Warren Hellman, Jimmy Lee, Pacific Bell, Coca-Cola Company, J.T. Snow, Jeff Kent, Bill Neukom, Brandon Crawford, Brandon Belt, Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Madison Bumgarner, Sergio Romo, Hunter Pence, Marco Scutaro, Joseph Lacob and the Golden State Warriors, Tishman Speyer, Al Kelly, Ryan McInerney, Visa, Che Fico, Arsicault, Trick Dog and Josh Harris, the Chase Center, Sam Altman and Open AI, Anthropic, Daniel Lurie, Salesforce and Dreamforce, Imagine Dragons, Pink, the Moscone Center, and Billy Crystal. Links:Connect with LarryLinkedInConnect with JoubinTwitterLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner PerkinsThis episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm
In this special, live episode from the Config conference at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, Jesse James Garrett recounts his significant career co-founding Adaptive Path, pioneering foundational processes in software design, and navigating strange waters as his company was sold to Capital One. Just as he was finding his footing as a design executive coach, he got a cancer diagnosis that reshaped his view on work and life. Now on the other side of cancer, he shares what he learned. Transcript and show notes: http://reconsidering.org
This year is set to be the biggest Dreamforce conference yet, with about 45-thousand people expected to flock to Moscone Center. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer was joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
Neobanks are reshaping the banking sector with expanding membership and revenue. Notable neobank leaders, Jason Wilk of Dave and Colin Walsh of Varo Bank, will present at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 in San Francisco. Dave Bank has 10 million members and reported $73.7 million in revenue for the first quarter, while Varo Bank serves 7 million members with revenues of approximately $129 million. The executives will explain their growth strategies in a competitive market and provide insights into their visions for digital banking. TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 will occur from October 28 to October 30 at the Moscone Center, attracting over 10,000 industry leaders to discuss trends such as AI, SaaS, and space.Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Phil comes to us live from the Moscone Center in San Francisco to share his thoughts and experiences attending Config 2024, the annual conference held by the great folks at Figma. We talk about all the latest and greatest features coming to Figma and FigJam, as well as a new product, Figma Slides! We also talk about the expansion of Generative AI features in their products, the various talks given by Design and Product leaders, and some takeaways about the state of the Design community at large. Enjoy! Drinks: Devil's Purse Brewing Co. South Dennis-Style Table Beer Links: https://config.figma.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatbubblesup/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatbubblesup/support
We start with the question "Which Rice is the right Rice?" Then, it's on Remington Steele. It's aged well. Was well ahead of its time. A commercial for American Airlines turns us to the 1984 Presidential Election and look back at the Democratic National Convention, which began less than a week after the All-Star Game in San Francisco. While Mondale was chosen as the sacrificial lamb vs. President Ronald Reagan, out in front of the Moscone Center protestors were calling on the government to recognize the AIDS epidemic. Unfortunately, it really took until Magic Johnson announced he was HIV positive on November 7, 1991. I've got a 1992 card that commemorates his announcement. We then turn to the Golden Age of Serial Killers, 1970-1999. And no state had more prolific serial killers during these years than my beloved home state of California. With nods first to predecessors the Zodiac Killer, Ted Bundy, and others, I then give you my top-5 serial killers from the 1980s. Even if you live on the second floor, it might be a good idea to lock your windows tonight.
Guest: Scott McNealy, former CEO and co-founder of Sun Microsystems & co-founder of CurrikiScott McNealy never wanted to be CEO of Sun, and in his 22-year tenure before selling to Oracle, he knows there were times he failed to execute, or to rein in the once-iconic Silicon Valley firm's worst impulses. But like his pro golfer son, Maverick, Scott doesn't like to look back: “Golfers will always look back and blame the wind, a divot that wasn't repaired, a bad rake job, a mower cut that wasn't done properly, a gust of wind,” he explains. “If you blame yourself for all of the mistakes you make. You will hate yourself ... I look forward.”In this episode, Scott and Joubin discuss Scott Cook, Maverick McNealy, why big companies are riskier than startups, Al Gore, Marc Andreessen, Mark Zuckerberg, Kodak, Dick Kleinhans, Harvard University, “bozo invasions,” Myers-Briggs, making an example, Motorola car phones, the Moscone Center, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, NVIDIA's valuation, farewell letters, “you have no privacy,” open-source education, and toothpaste.com.In this episode, we cover:Links:Connect with ScottTwitterLinkedInConnect with JoubinTwitterLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner PerkinsThis episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm
Guests: Linda Gray Martin, Vice President at RSA Conference [@RSAConference]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-gray-martin-223708/On Twitter | https://twitter.com/LindaJaneGrayBritta Glade, Senior Director, Content & Curation at RSA Conference [@RSAConference]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/britta-glade-5251003/On Twitter | https://twitter.com/brittaglade____________________________Hosts: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/sean-martinMarco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli____________________________Episode NotesWelcome to the kickoff of our comprehensive coverage for RSA Conference 2024, a pivotal gathering that unites minds from all corners of cybersecurity under one expansive theme: The Art of Possible. This year, we're breaking down the walls of impossibility, bringing the power of imagination, humanity, innovation and community into the realm of cybersecurity and beyond.The Fabric of CreativityIn an engaging exchange between the On Location Coverages hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli, the conversation begins with a reflection on what's possible. Martin and Ciappelli, in a funny exchange bring forth the concept of the "plausible impossible," a creative doctrine that pushes the boundaries of our imagination and challenges the limits of reality. This theme strongly correlates with this year's RSA Conference, focused on exploring the myriad potentials within the cybersecurity landscape.Tradition Meets InnovationA tradition that Sean and Marco hold dear is the annual inclusion of Linda Gray Martin and Britta Glade, central figures in the orchestration of the RSA Conference. Their participation signifies the commencement of a profound exploration into cybersecurity trends, themes, and innovative ideas set to shape the future. The conversation warmly unfolds to welcome these pivotal voices, shedding light on the central theme, "The Art of Possible," and its implications for the global cybersecurity community.Bridging Ideas and ImplementationThe discourse navigates through various aspects of the conference, from keynote speakers to new tracks, emphasizing the commitment to diversity, advancement, and community. With over 2,700 submissions and a broad spectrum of sessions, the RSA Conference stands as a testament to what becomes attainable when different minds unite in pursuit of a shared vision.Among the highlights, Linda Gray Martin and Britta Glade touch upon the essence of community at the conference, illustrating how collective effort can transcend traditional barriers, fostering innovation and progress. The introduction of new programs, such as the Next Stage Expo, reaffirms the conference's dedication to nurturing growth at every level, providing a stepping stone for emerging companies.Forging Ahead: The Exploration ContinuesAs we venture closer to RSA Conference 2024, set against the backdrop of San Francisco's iconic Moscone Center, the anticipation builds for what promises to be an extraordinary congregation of cybersecurity's brightest. From groundbreaking keynotes by industry visionaries to immersive track sessions that traverse the unknown, the conference is a beacon for those eager to explore the vastness of what's achievable.A Journey AwaitsFor newcomers and veterans alike, RSA Conference 2024 is more than an event; it's an expedition into the heart of innovation, an opportunity to witness the unfolding of the art of possible firsthand. With thoughtful preparation and an open mind, attendees are poised to discover insights that could redefine the trajectory of cybersecurity and beyond.As we inch closer to May 2024, the excitement is palpable, with much left to uncover. This year's RSA Conference is not just a event; it's a convergence of ideas, a celebration of potential, and most importantly, a gathering of a community that believes fiercely in the art of turning the impossible into the possible.Join us, as we step into a realm where imagination meets reality, at RSA Conference 2024.Be sure to follow our Coverage Journey and subscribe to our podcasts!____________________________Follow our RSA Conference USA 2024 coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/rsa-conference-usa-2024-rsac-san-francisco-usa-cybersecurity-event-infosec-conference-coverageOn YouTube:
Guests: Linda Gray Martin, Vice President at RSA Conference [@RSAConference]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-gray-martin-223708/On Twitter | https://twitter.com/LindaJaneGrayBritta Glade, Vice President, Content & Curation at RSA Conference [@RSAConference]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/britta-glade-5251003/On Twitter | https://twitter.com/brittaglade____________________________Hosts: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martinMarco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli____________________________Episode NotesWelcome to the kickoff of our comprehensive coverage for RSA Conference 2024, a pivotal gathering that unites minds from all corners of cybersecurity under one expansive theme: The Art of Possible. This year, we're breaking down the walls of impossibility, bringing the power of imagination, humanity, innovation and community into the realm of cybersecurity and beyond.The Fabric of CreativityIn an engaging exchange between the On Location Coverages hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli, the conversation begins with a reflection on what's possible. Martin and Ciappelli, in a funny exchange bring forth the concept of the "plausible impossible," a creative doctrine that pushes the boundaries of our imagination and challenges the limits of reality. This theme strongly correlates with this year's RSA Conference, focused on exploring the myriad potentials within the cybersecurity landscape.Tradition Meets InnovationA tradition that Sean and Marco hold dear is the annual inclusion of Linda Gray Martin and Britta Glade, central figures in the orchestration of the RSA Conference. Their participation signifies the commencement of a profound exploration into cybersecurity trends, themes, and innovative ideas set to shape the future. The conversation warmly unfolds to welcome these pivotal voices, shedding light on the central theme, "The Art of Possible," and its implications for the global cybersecurity community.Bridging Ideas and ImplementationThe discourse navigates through various aspects of the conference, from keynote speakers to new tracks, emphasizing the commitment to diversity, advancement, and community. With over 2,700 submissions and a broad spectrum of sessions, the RSA Conference stands as a testament to what becomes attainable when different minds unite in pursuit of a shared vision.Among the highlights, Linda Gray Martin and Britta Glade touch upon the essence of community at the conference, illustrating how collective effort can transcend traditional barriers, fostering innovation and progress. The introduction of new programs, such as the Next Stage Expo, reaffirms the conference's dedication to nurturing growth at every level, providing a stepping stone for emerging companies.Forging Ahead: The Exploration ContinuesAs we venture closer to RSA Conference 2024, set against the backdrop of San Francisco's iconic Moscone Center, the anticipation builds for what promises to be an extraordinary congregation of cybersecurity's brightest. From groundbreaking keynotes by industry visionaries to immersive track sessions that traverse the unknown, the conference is a beacon for those eager to explore the vastness of what's achievable.A Journey AwaitsFor newcomers and veterans alike, RSA Conference 2024 is more than an event; it's an expedition into the heart of innovation, an opportunity to witness the unfolding of the art of possible firsthand. With thoughtful preparation and an open mind, attendees are poised to discover insights that could redefine the trajectory of cybersecurity and beyond.As we inch closer to May 2024, the excitement is palpable, with much left to uncover. This year's RSA Conference is not just a event; it's a convergence of ideas, a celebration of potential, and most importantly, a gathering of a community that believes fiercely in the art of turning the impossible into the possible.Join us, as we step into a realm where imagination meets reality, at RSA Conference 2024.Be sure to follow our Coverage Journey and subscribe to our podcasts!____________________________Follow our RSA Conference USA 2024 coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/rsa-conference-usa-2024-rsac-san-francisco-usa-cybersecurity-event-infosec-conference-coverageOn YouTube:
If you've visited San Francisco in the last week, chances are you have noticed fewer unhoused people near Moscone Center and downtown.Since APEC started, streets have been cleaner and the homeless population is not as visible in downtown San Francisco.The San Francisco Standard captured encampment on Van Ness Avenue and Eddy Street two months ago. This week, a completely different look. Planter boxes now on the sidewalk. A mile from APEC.Minna Street between Seventh and Julia Streets with multiple tents, two months ago. This week cleared. Less than a mile from APEC.Support the show
Jeremy Tangren, Director of Media Operations at The Duckbill Group, joins Corey on Screaming in the Cloud to discuss how he went from being a Project Manager in IT to running Media Operations at a cloud costs consultancy. Jeremy provides insight into how his background as a Project Manager has helped him tackle everything that's necessary in a media production environment, as well as what it was like to shift from a career on the IT side to working at a company that is purely cloud-focused. Corey and Jeremy also discuss the coordination of large events like re:Invent, and what attendance is really like when you're producing the highlight reels that other people get to watch from the comfort of their own homes. About JeremyWith over 15 years of experience in big tech, Jeremy brings a unique perspective to The Duckbill Group and its Media Team. Jeremy handles all things Media Operations. From organizing the team and projects to making sure publications go out on time, Jeremy does a bit of everything!Links Referenced: duckbillgroup.com: https://duckbillgroup.com requinnvent.com: https://requinnvent.com TranscriptAnnouncer: Hello, and welcome to Screaming in the Cloud with your host, Chief Cloud Economist at The Duckbill Group, Corey Quinn. This weekly show features conversations with people doing interesting work in the world of cloud, thoughtful commentary on the state of the technical world, and ridiculous titles for which Corey refuses to apologize. This is Screaming in the Cloud.Corey: Welcome to Screaming in the Cloud. I'm Corey Quinn. Today's guest is one of those behind-the-scenes type of people who generally doesn't emerge much into the public eye. Now, that's a weird thing to say about most folks, except in this case, I know for a fact that it's true because that's kind of how his job was designed. Jeremy Tangren is the Director of Media Operations here at The Duckbill Group. Jeremy, thank you for letting me drag you into the spotlight.Jeremy: Of course. I'm happy to be here, Corey.Corey: So, you've been here, what, it feels like we're coming up on the two-year mark or pretty close to it. I know that I had you on as a contractor to assist with a re:Invent a couple years back and it went so well, it's, “How do we get you in here full time? Oh, we can hire you.” And the rest sort of snowballed from there.Jeremy: Yes. January will be two years, in fact.Corey: I think that it's one of the hardest things to do for you professionally has always been to articulate the value that you bring because I've been working with you here for two years and I still do a pretty poor job of doing it, other than to say, once you get brought into a project, all of the weird things that cause a disjoint or friction along the way or cause the wheels to fall off magically go away. But I still struggle to articulate what that is in a context that doesn't just make it sound like I'm pumping up my buddy, so to speak. How do you define what it is that you do? I mean, now Director of Media Operations is one of those titles that can cover an awful lot of ground, and because of a small company, it obviously does. But how do you frame what you do?Jeremy: Well, I am a professional hat juggler, for starters. There are many moving parts and I come from a history of project management, a long, long history of project management. And I've worked with projects from small scale to the large scale spanning globally and I always understand that there are many moving parts that have to be tracked and handled, and there are many people involved in that process. And that's what I bring here to The Duckbill Group is that experience of managing the small details while also understanding the larger picture.Corey: It's one of those hard-to-nail-down type of roles. It's sort of one of those glue positions where, in isolation, it's well, there's not a whole lot that gets done when it is just you. I felt the same thing my entire career as a sysadmin turned other things that are basically fancy titles but still distilled down to systems administrator. And that is, well step one, I need a web property or some site or something that is going to absorb significant traffic and have developers building it. Because, “Oh, I'm going to run some servers.” “Okay, for what purpose?” “I don't know.”I was never good at coming up with the application that rode on top of these things. But give me someone else's application, I could make it scale and a bunch of exciting ways, back when that was trickier to do at smaller scale. These days, the providers out there make it a heck of a lot easier and all I really wind up doing is—these days—making fun of other people's hard work. It keeps things simpler, somehow.Jeremy: There always has to be a voice leading that development and understanding what you're trying to achieve at the end. And that's what a project manager, or in my role as Director of Media Operations, that's what I do is I see our vision to the end and I bring in the people and resources necessary to make it happen.Corey: Your background is kind of interesting. You have done a lot of things that a lot of places, mostly large companies, and mostly on the corporate IT side of the world. But to my understanding, this is the first time you've really gone into anything approaching significant depth with things that are cloud-oriented. What's it been like for you?Jeremy: It's a new experience. As you said, I've had experience all over the industry. I come from traditional data centers and networking. I'm originally trained in Cisco networking from way back in the day, and then I moved on into virtual reality development and other infrastructure management. But getting into the cloud has been something new and it's been a shift from old-school data centers in a way that is complicated to wrap your head around.Whereas in a data center before, it was really clear you had shelves of hardware, you had your racks, you had your disks, you had finite resources, and this is what you did; you built your applications on top of it and that was the end of the conversation. Now, the application is the primary part of the conversation, and scaling is third, fourth, fifth in the conversation. It's barely even mentioned because obviously we're going to put this in the cloud and obviously we're going to scale this out. And that's a power and capability that I had not seen in past companies, past infrastructures. And so, learning about the cloud, learning about the numerous AWS [laugh] services that exist and how they interact, has been a can of worms to understand and slowly take one worm out at a time and work with it and become its friend.Corey: I was recently reminded of a time before cloud where I got to go hang out with the founders at Oxide over in Oakland. I'd forgotten so much of the painful day-to-day minutia of what it took to get servers up and running in a data center, of the cabling nonsense, of slicing your fingers to ribbons on rack nuts, on waiting weeks on end for the server you ordered to show up, ideally in the right configuration, of getting 12 servers and 11 of them provision correctly and the 12th doesn't for whatever godforsaken reason. So, much of that had just sort of slipped my mind. And, “Oh, yeah, that's right. That's what the whole magic of cloud was.”Conversely, I've done a fair bit of IoT stuff at home for the past year or so, just out of basically looking for a hobby, and it feels different, for whatever reason, to be running something that I'm not paying a third party by the hour for. The actual money that we're talking about in either case is nothing, but there's a difference psychologically and I'm wondering how much the current cloud story is really shaping the way that an entire generation is viewing computers.Jeremy: I would believe that it is completely shifted how we view computers. If you know internet and computing history, we're kind of traveling back to the old ways of the centrally managed server and a bunch of nodes hanging off of it, and they basically being dummy nodes that access that central resource. And so, with the centralization of AWS resources and kind of a lot of the internet there, we've turned everyone into just a node that accesses this centralized resource. And with more and more applications moving to the web, like, natively the web, it's changing the need for compute on the consumer side in such a way that we've never seen, ever. We have gone from a standard two-and-a-half, three-foot tall tower sitting in your living room, and this is the family computer to everybody has their own personal computer to everyone has their own laptops to now, people are moving away from even those pieces of hardware to iPads because all of the resources that they use exist on the internet. So, now you get the youngest generation that's growing up and the only thing that they've ever known as far as computers go is an iPad in their hands. When I talk about a tower, what does that mean to them?Corey: It's kind of weird, but I feel like we went through a generation where it felt like the early days of automobiles, where you needed to be pretty close to a mechanic in order to reliably be convinced you could take a car any meaningful distance. And then they became appliances again. And in some cases, because manufacturers don't want people working on cars, you also have to be more or less a hacker of sorts to wind up getting access to your car. I think, on some level, that we've seen computers turn into appliances like that. When I was a kid, I was one of those kids that was deep into computers and would help the teachers get their overhead projector-style thing working and whatnot.And I think we might be backing away from that, on some level, just because it's not necessary to have that level of insight into how a system works to use it effectively. And I'm not trying to hold back the tide of progress. I just find it interesting as far as how we are relating with these things differently. It's a rising tide that absolutely lifts all ships, and that's a positive thing.Jeremy: Well, to carry your analogy further with cars, it used to be, especially in the United States, that in order to drive a car you had to understand a manual transmission, how to shift through all those gears, which gave you some understanding of what a clutch was and how the car moved. You had a basic understanding of how the car functions. And now in the United States, we all have automatic transmissions, and if I ask a regular person, “Do you understand how an engine works?” They'll just tell me straight, “No, I have no idea. My car gets me from A to B.”And computers have very much become that way, especially with this iPad generation that we're talking about, where it's a tool to access resources to get you from A to B, to get you from your fingertips to whatever the tools are that you're trying to access that are probably on the internet. And it changes the focus of what you need to learn as you're growing up and as you get into the industry. Because, say, for me, and you, Corey, we grew up with computers in their infancy and being those kids in the classroom, helping the teachers, helping our family members with whatever tech problem that they may have. Those were us. And we had to learn a lot about the technology and we had to learn a lot of troubleshooting skills in order to fix our family's problems, to help the classroom teacher, whatever it was. So, that's the set of skills that we learned through that generation of computers that the current generation isn't having to deal with as far as the complexity and the systems are concerned. So, they're able to learn different skills. They're able to interact with things more natively than you were I ever imagined.Corey: Well, I'm curious to get your perspective on how that's changed in the ways that you're interacting with teams from a project management perspective. I mean, obviously, we've seen a lot of technological advancement over the course of your career, which is basically the same length as mine, but what have you seen as far as how that affects the interplay of people on various teams? Or has it?Jeremy: It's made them more connected and less connected at the same time. I've found my most effective teams—generally—worked together in the same location and could turn around and poke the other team member in the back. And that facilitated communication all of the time. But that's not how every team can function. You have to lay on project management, you have to lay on tools and communication. And that's where this technology comes in is, how has it improved? How has it changed things?And interestingly, the web has advanced that, I think, to a significant degree because the old school, old project management style was either we're going to start planning this in Excel like so many managers do, or we're going to open up Microsoft Project and we're going to spend hours and hours and hours in this interface that only the project manager can access and show everyone. So, now we're in a point where everybody can access the project plan because it exists on the web—Smartsheets or whatever—we have instant communication via chat—whatever our chat of choice is Slack, Discord, IRC—and it allows us to work anywhere and be asynchronous. So, this team that previously I had to have sitting next to each other to poke each other, they can now be spread all over the world. I had a project a number of years ago working in virtual reality that we did exactly that. We had six teams spanned globally, and because we were able to hand off from each other through technology and through competent project management, the project was able to be built and successful rather than us continuing to point fingers at each other trying to understand what the next step is. So yeah, the technology has definitely helped.Corey: It's wild to me just seeing how… I guess, the techno-optimism has always been, “Oh, technology will heal the world and make things better,” as if it were this panacea that was going to magically take care of everything. And it's sort of a “Mo money, mo problems” type of situation where we've got, okay, great. Well, we found ways to make the old things that were super hard trivial, and all that's done is unlock a new level of problem because people remain people, for whatever it is. You work a lot more with people than you do with technology, despite the fact that if you look at the actual ins and outs of what you do, it's easy to look at that and say, “Oh, clearly, you're a technical person working on technology.” I would say you're a people-facing person.Jeremy: I agree with that, and that's why I refer to the people participating in my projects or on my team or what have you as people and not resources. Because people contribute to these things, not resources.Corey: So, what I'm curious about—since everyone seems to have a very disjointed opinion or perspective on how the sausage gets made over here—can you describe what your job is because I've talked to people who are surprised I have someone running media operations. Like, “How hard is it? You just sit down in front of a microphone and talk, and that's the end of it.” And I don't actually know the answer to that question because all I do is sit down in front of a microphone and talk, and that's the end of it. You have put process around things that used to vex me mightily and now I don't really know exist. So, it's sort of a weird question, but what is it you'd say it is you do exactly?Jeremy: I've actually had to answer this question a lot of times. The really, really simple version is I do everything that Corey doesn't [laugh]. Corey records and creates the content, he's the face of the company—you are the face of the company, Corey—and you do what you do. And that leaves everything else that has to be done. Okay, you record an episode of Screaming in the Cloud. What happens next?Well, it goes off to a team to be edited and then reviewed by the recording guest—to be reviewed by the guest. We have video editing that has to take place every time you go out to a shoot, we coordinate your presence on-site at events, we coordinate the arrival of other people to your events. In its shortest form, everything that is media-related that entails some kind of management or execution that is not creating content, I'm there moving things along or I have one of my teams moving things along.Corey: Before you showed up, there were times where I would record episodes like this and they wouldn't get published for three or four months because I would forget to copy the files from the recording off so that the audio processing team could handle that. And small minor process improvements have meant that I'm no longer the critical path for an awful lot of things, which is awesome. It's one of those invisible things around me that I vaguely know is there most of the time, but don't stop to think about it in quite the same way. Like, think of it as taking an airline trip somewhere: you get on the plane, you talk to the person at the gate, you [unintelligible 00:17:05] the flight attendants help you with your beverages or bags and whatnot, but you don't think about all the other moving parts that has to happen around aircraft maintenance, around scheduling, around logistics, around making sure that the seat is clean before you sit down at cetera, et cetera. There's so much stuff that you're sort of aware of you stopped to think about it, but it's not something that you see on a day-to-day basis, and as a result, it's easy to forget that it's there.Jeremy: That's what happens with people working in the background and making sure that things happen. A good example of this is also re:Quinnvent coming up here in a month, where we'll be at re:Invent—my production team, Corey, et cetera—where Corey will be recording content and we will be producing it in very short order. And this is an operation that has to occur without Corey's involvement. These are things that happen in the background in order to produce the content for the audience. There's always somebody who exists behind the scenes to move things along behind the creator. Because, Corey, you're a very busy person.Corey: People forget that I also have this whole, you know, consulting side thing that I do, too—Jeremy: Yeah.Corey: You know, the primary purpose of our company?Jeremy: Yeah. You are one of the busiest people I've ever met, Corey. Your calendar is constantly full and you're constantly speaking to people. There's no way that you would have the time to go in and edit each of these audio recordings, each of these video recordings, what have you. You have to have force multipliers hiding behind you to make things happen. And that's the job of the Director of Media Operations at Last Week in AWS.Corey: I have to ask since last year was your first exposure to it—that was your first re:Invent in person—what do you think of it?Jeremy: It was a madhouse [laugh]. I had managed re:Quinnvent back in 2021 remotely and I did not have the clear understanding of how far away things are, how convoluted the casinos are, things of that nature. And so, when I was working with you in 2021, Corey, I had to make a lot of assumptions that now I know better now that I've been on site. Like, it can take you 30 or 45 minutes to get across the street to one of the other re:Invent locations. It's really ridiculous.Corey: That was one of the reasons I had you and also I had Mike go out to re:Invent in person the first year that I was working with either of you on a full-time basis, just because otherwise it turned into, “Oh, it's just across the street. Just pop on over and say hi. It'll take you 20 minutes.” No, it'll take 90 by the time you walk through the casinos, find your way out, get over there, have your meeting, and get back. It's not one of those things that's trivial, but it's impossible to describe without sounding like a lunatic until someone has actually been there before.Jeremy: That's absolutely true. The personal experience is absolutely required in order to understand the scale of the situation, the number of people that are there, and the amount of time it's going to take to get to wherever you need to be, even if you're on the expo floor. Last year, I needed to deliver some swag to a vendor and it took me the better part of 15, 20 minutes to find that vendor on the expo floor using AWS's maps. It's a huge space and it's super convoluted. You need all the help that you can get. And being there in person was absolutely critical in order to understand the challenges that you're facing there, Corey.Corey: People think I'm kidding when I say that, “Oh, you're not going to re:Invent. I envy you. You must be so happy.” Like, people sometimes, if they haven't been, think, “Oh, I'm losing out because I don't have the chance to go to this madhouse event.” It's not as great as you might believe and there's no way to convince people of that until they've been there.I'm disheartened to learn that Google Cloud Next is going to be in Las Vegas next year. That means that's twice a year I'm going to have to schlep there instead of once. At least they're doing it in April, which is otherwise kind of a conference deadzone. But ugh, I am not looking forward to spending even more of my life in Las Vegas than I already have to. I'm there for eight nights a year. It's like crappy Cloud Hanukkah.Jeremy: [laugh]. I second that. To be perfectly honest, San Francisco and Moscone Center, I really enjoy them as venues for these kinds of conferences, but Las Vegas is apparently able to handle things better. I don't know, I'm not real happy about the Vegas situation either, and it takes a toll.Corey: Yeah, I tend to book the next week afterwards of just me lying flat on my back not doing anything. Maybe I'll be sick like I was last year with Covid when we all got it. Maybe I will just be breathing into a bag and trying to recuperate after it. But I know that for mostly the rest of the December, I just don't want to think about cloud too heavily or do too much with it, just because even for me, it's been too much and I need some decompression time.Jeremy: I hear that. I mean, you've had three weeks of Amazon just firehosing everyone with new service releases, new updates, just constantly, and re:Invent caps it all off. And then we get back and there's just no news and everybody's exhausted from being at re:Invent. Everyone's probably sick from being in Las Vegas. To add to that Las Vegas point, hey, there's a bunch of casinos and they're cigarette smoke-filled. Like, it's a miserable place to be. Why do they insist on putting these conferences there?Corey: It drives me nuts and it's one of those things where it's—I mostly feel for the people at Amazon who have to put this show on because yeah, I complain that I don't get much of a Thanksgiving because I have this whole looming event happening, but there are large squadrons of people that they send out in advance for weeks at a time to do things like build out the wireless networks, get everything set up, handle logistics, all of it, and those people forget having, [I think 00:23:35], something hanging over their head during Thanksgiving; they're spending Thanksgiving at… you know, a hotel. That's not fun.Jeremy: No, that's not fun at all. And I understand the stresses that they're under and what these event coordinators are having to deal with. This is a huge event and it's super thankless. That networking team, if things don't work absolutely perfectly and everybody has maximum bandwidth at all times, that poor networking team is going to catch hell, and they just spent weeks getting ready for this. That sucks. I don't really envy them, but I do applaud them and their effort.We've spent the last two [laugh] Thanksgivings planning our own event to make sure things happen smoothly. These big events take a lot of planning, a lot of coordination, and a lot of people. And I think that folks always underestimate that. They underestimate the level of involvement, the level of investment, and what it takes to put on a big show like this.Corey: I mean, there is the counterpoint as well, where we still go because it is the epicenter of the AWS universe. Despite all the complaints I have about it, I like the opportunity to talk to people who are doing interesting things who are building stuff that I'm going to be either using or have inflicted upon me over the next year. And even the community folks, just talking to people who are in the trenches as well, figuring out, okay, AWS built this thing and now I've got to work with it. There's really something to be said for having the opportunity to talk to those people face-to-face. I don't have a whole lot of excuses to go to all the places these people are from, but for one week a year, we all find ourselves in Las Vegas. So, that's at least the silver lining for me. Did you find any silver linings last time or was it simply, “I finally got to go home?”Jeremy: [laugh]. No, actually, I did enjoy it. To your point, getting to speak to the service owners, these people who've written the code, is an amazing opportunity. For example, I got to run into the DeepRacer folks last year before they set up for the tournament, and they were super helpful and super encouraging to get into the DeepRacer program. I explained, “I don't know how to code,” and they said, “That's fine. You can still get into it, you can still learn the basics.”And that's super endearing, that's really supportive, and that's really emblematic of the community that's coming to re:Invent. So, this is a great place to be for this experience, to meet these people, and to associate with other users like yourself. In fact, we're hosting the Atomic Liquors Drink-Up on November 29th for our community who's coming to re:Invent, and we want everybody who's able to come so that we can say hi, pay for your drinks and, you know, talk to us.Corey: Yeah, it starts at 7 p.m. We're co-hosting with RedMonk. No badge needed, no one will scan anything or try to sell you anything. It's just if you want to schlep the three miles from the strip out to Atomic Liquors to hang out with people who are like-minded, it's one of my favorite parts of the show every year. Please, if you're hearing this, you're welcome to come.Jeremy: Absolutely. It's open. No tickets required. It's totally free. I'll be there. Corey will be there—Corey is always there—and it'll be a great time, so I look forward to seeing you there.Corey: Indeed. Jeremy, thank you so much for taking the time out of your increasingly busy day as re:Invent looms ever closer to chat with me for about this stuff. If people want to learn more about what we're up to, where should they go to keep up? I lose track of what URL to send people to.Jeremy: [laugh]. Yeah, thank you for having me, Corey. And the best place to learn about what we're doing at re:Invent is actually requinnvent.com. That's R-E-Q-U-I-N-N-V-E-N-T dot com.Corey: And we'll put a link to that in the [show notes 00:27:33] for sure. Or at least your people will. I have nothing to do with it.Jeremy: Yes, I'll make sure they take care of that. Visit the website. That's where we've got our schedule, all the invites, anything you need to know about what we're doing at re:Invent that week is available on requinnvent.com.Corey: Jeremy, thank you for taking the time to speak with me. I really appreciate it.Jeremy: Thank you, Corey.Corey: Jeremy Tangren, Director of Media Operations here at The Duckbill Group. I'm Cloud Economist Corey Quinn and this is Screaming in the Cloud. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave a five-star review on your podcast platform of choice, whereas if you've hated this podcast, please leave a five-star review on your podcast platform of choice, along with an angry comment that one of these days someone on Jeremy's team will make it a point to put in front of me. But that day is not today.Corey: If your AWS bill keeps rising and your blood pressure is doing the same, then you need The Duckbill Group. We help companies fix their AWS bill by making it smaller and less horrifying. The Duckbill Group works for you, not AWS. We tailor recommendations to your business and we get to the point. Visit duckbillgroup.com to get started.
The Equity crew is back with another live recording from the Moscone Center in San Francisco for TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. Alex, Kirsten and Becca sat down to recap a very busy (and dare we say successful) event, and walk through our favorite moments for the listeners who couldn't make it out this year.Here's what we got into:Providing early liquidity to founders and employeesWhat advice VCs are giving their early stage founders Why Cruise might join the call to ban human drivers in city centersAnd why Shaq can do whatever he wants.We recorded shortly before the winner of Startup Battlefield was announced, but you can get caught up on that here.Now, it's time to fly back home. Equity will be back to our regularly scheduled programing bright and early Monday morning! Talk then.For episode transcripts and more, head to Equity's Simplecast website.Equity drops at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. TechCrunch also has a great show on crypto, a show that interviews founders and more!
As Tech workers converged at San Francisco's Moscone Center this week for the annual Dreamforce Convention, a notable absence, as reported by numerous attendees, was the usual presence of littered streets, panhandlers, tent encampments, and public drug dealing and consumption. For more, KCBS Radios Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown.
Welcome episode 221 of The Cloud Pod podcast - where the forecast is always cloudy! This week your hosts, Justin, Jonathan, Ryan, and Matthew look at some of the announcements from AWS Summit, as well as try to predict the future - probably incorrectly - about what's in store at Next 2023. Plus, we talk more about the storm attack, SFTP connectors (and no, that isn't how you get to the Moscone Center for Next) Llama 2, Google Cloud Deploy and more! Titles we almost went with this week: Now You Too Can Get Ignored by Google Support via Mobile App The Tech Sector Apparently Believes Multi-Cloud is Great… We Hate You All. The cloud pod now wants all your HIPAA Data The Meta Llama is Spreading Everywhere The Cloud Pod Recursively Deploys Deploy A big thanks to this week's sponsor: Foghorn Consulting, provides top-notch cloud and DevOps engineers to the world's most innovative companies. Initiatives stalled because you have trouble hiring? Foghorn can be burning down your DevOps and Cloud backlogs as soon as next week.
In a surprise move that has set tongues wagging, major tech behemoths Red Hat and Meta have reportedly withdrawn their conferences slated for 2024 at San Francisco's Moscone Center. This unanticipated decision traces its roots to the concerning conditions of the city's streets. You'd think these corporations would just push through the hiccups, but no. They've thought better of it, looked at the tea leaves, and decided they'd rather not have their teams experience the delights of San Francisco's streets.Oh, but it doesn't end there. The city, with its optimistic narrative of a promising horizon, is watching its tax base dwindle as major events keep hopping off the San Francisco train. On the flip side, San Fran's loss appears to be Denver's gain, or any other city with a more appealing street climate. Business tourism, a vital driver of the city's economy, is taking a hit as the bleak reality of safety issues and crime begins to sink in. Not to mention the drop in Chinese tourism. Of course, San Francisco is hopeful. A turnaround is just over the horizon, or so they say. But businesses in the city are keeping their fingers crossed because hope, at this point, seems to be all they have.#SanFrancisco #TechExodus #CityUnderSiegeSupport the show
We are just about 5 weeks away from the biggest event of the year for the semiconductor industry – SEMICON West, which takes place July 11-13 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. This annual event is the flagship of SEMI. The days are packed with conference sessions, the show floor showcases the latest and greatest technologies, the special pavilions are humming with activity, and the networking receptions and satellite parties offer great opportunities for networking. In this episode, Françoise talks with Joe Stockunas, President of SEMI Americas, about some significant and exciting changes happening this year, such as the CEO Summit, which focuses on the path to $1T, the path to Net Zero, and the path for talent. He talks about the 20 under 30 program, recognizing significant contributions by semiconductor technologists who are under 30 years of age. There will be a SemiSisters reception, co-hosted by 3D InCites and sponsored by Edwards, celebrating the women who work in the semiconductor industry. To enhance the attendee exposition experience, new dining options were added that feature local San Francisco fare. We also get a sneak peek at more changes coming in 2025. Learn more and register at the SEMICON West website. Connect with Joe Stockunas on LinkedIN. SEMI A global association, SEMI represents the entire electronics manufacturing and design supply chain. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showLike what you hear? Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter Interested in becoming a sponsor of the 3D InCites Podcast? Check out our 2023 Media Kit. Learn more about the 3D InCites Community and how you can become more involved.
As San Francisco continues to bounce back from the pandemic, officials are taking steps to bring tourists back to the City. While convention bookings at Moscone Center have recovered a bit this year, things look a bit slower in 2024 so far. That's part of the reason behind a new ad campaign featuring San Francisco Giant's Hall of Fame broadcaster Jon Miller. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier
After two and a half years of struggle, San Francisco's downtown stands at a crossroads. Employees have increasingly returned to offices—with overall attendance at offices reaching 50 percent on some days—streets are busier, tourism is increasing, and corporations have returned to hosting major events and attending conventions in and around the Moscone Center. Yet is it enough to return San Francisco's financial center to the heights of the activity it experienced pre-pandemic? This program will seek to answer these questions and explore what city leaders are doing to enliven and boost activity in San Francisco's downtown core. In its first program on this important topic, The Commonwealth Club has invited key San Francisco stakeholders with a direct stake in addressing the problems to discuss practical and tangible solutions to continue to bring downtown San Francisco back to life. The program will look at the Downtown SF Partnership's new public realm plan, the efforts of San Francisco's Office of Economic and Workforce Development on the issue, and possible local and state legislative responses to the crisis. Will these efforts be enough to help return people to downtown, and boost large and small businesses that continue to struggle? Please join us for an important conversation on the future of downtown San Francisco. The moderator, Kevin Truong, is a reporter at the San Francisco Standard covering small business policy and the economic recovery. SPEAKERS Laura Crescimano Co-Founder and Principal, Sitelab Wade Rose President, Advance SF Robbie Silver Executive Director, San Francisco Downtown Community Benefit District (Downtown SF Partnership) Kate Sofis Executive Director, Office of Economic and Workforce Development Kevin Truong Reporter, San Francisco Standard In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on November 1st, 2022 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stanlee Gatti is San Francisco's premier event designer and art administrator. Known to be one of the best of his trade, Gatti's designs are unique, innovative and artistic. He challenged the city's traditionally conservative taste in public art by bringing Keith Haring sculptures to the Moscone Center, and threw some of the city's most lavish parties. In 2008 Gatti founded the SF-based art and design fair called FOG FAIR that has grown to become one of the preeminent art and design fairs in the nation. Stanlee has a beautiful and quiet charisma about him. His creative and curious mind has allowed him to turn the idea of event planning into an art itself. Enjoy our exciting interview with him! For more information about Stanlee, please visit: http://www.stanleegatti.com/ Meet Stanlee Gatti!
Seth Buechley is a serial-entrepreneur and business founder focused on connecting high-potential leaders with the ideas, resources, and people they need to grow their enterprise and have lasting leadership impact.Currently he serves as Chairman and CEO of Cathedral Consulting (www.cathedralconsulting.com) leading a team of consultants focused on providing financial systems, strategy, and merger & acquisition support to emerging businesses and under $50M in sales.In his previous role as President of SOLiD USA, Seth led the company to annual sales of nearly $60 million before selling to firm to a venture partner. SOLiD's technology delivered cellular and public safety radio coverage to some of the most recognized venues in America, including the Empire State Building, the NY Subway, Moscone Center, and Daytona International Speedway. A recognized TEDx and keynote speaker, Seth loves to deliver motivational and leadership training to audiences across the U.S.Seth is the founder of the Safer Building Coalition (www.saferbuildings.org) and a member of Young President Organization (YPO) (www.ypo.org)
The in-person cybersecurity conference has returned. More than two years after Covid-19 pushed nearly every in-person event online, cybersecurity has returned to the exhibition hall. In San Francisco earlier this year, thousands of cybersecurity professionals walked the halls of Moscone Center at RSA 2022. In Las Vegas just last month, even more hackers, security experts, and tech enthusiasts flooded the Mandalay Bay hotel, attending the conferences Black Hat and DEFCON. And at nearly all of these conferences—and many more to come—cybersecurity vendors are setting up shop to show off their latest, greatest, you-won't-believe-we've-made-this product. The dizzying array of product names, features, and promises can overwhelm even the most veteran security professional, but for one specific group of attendee, sorting the value from the verve is all part of the job description. We're talking today about managed service providers, or MSPs. MSPs are the tech support and cybersecurity backbone for so many small businesses. Dentists, mom-and-pop restaurants, bakeries, small markets, local newspapers, clothing stores, bed and breakfasts off the side of the road—all of these businesses need tech support because nearly everything they do, from processing credit card fees to storing patient information to managing room reservations, all of that, has a technical component to it today. These businesses, unlike major corporations, rarely have the budget to hire a full-time staff member to provide tech support, so, instead, they rely on a managed service provider to be that support when needed. And so much of tech support today isn't just setting up new employee devices or solving a website issue. Instead, it's increasingly about providing cybersecurity. What that means, then, is that wading through the an onslaught of marketing speak at the latest cybersecurity conference is actually the responsibility of some MSPs. They have to decipher what tech tools will work not just for their own employees, but for the dozens if not hundreds of clients they support. Today, on the Lock and Code podcast with host David Ruiz, we speak with two experts at Malwarebytes about how MSPs can go about staying up to date on the latest technology while also vetting the vendors behind it. As our guests Eddie Phillips, strategic account manager, and Nadia Karatsoreos, senior MSP growth strategist, explain, the work of an MSP isn't just to select the right tools, but to review whether the makers behind those tools are the right partners both for the MSP and its clients.
lThis podcast episode was recorded live at SEMICON West 2022 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, where critical discussions about the latest issues impacting the semiconductor industry took place. Chips aren't the only thing in short supply, the semiconductor industry talent shortage continues, and SEMI has launched a workforce initiative to address this. In this episode, Françoise von Trapp speaks with General Paul Funk and Major Ray Willson of the United States Army; and Larry Smith, Chairman of the board at TEL, who participated in a panel discussion at SEMICON West on the role military veterans can play in shoring up the microelectronics workforce. All three guests share their Army stories, what it means to be a soldier for life, and about the important connections made there. They also talk about helping transitioning veterans from the military to civilian life, and what makes them so well suited for positions in microelectronics. Smith provides a recap of the SEMI panel, who participated, and some of the key takeaways. He talked about the semiconductor industry workforce image and awareness program, and how partnering with military veterans' programs can form important connections that help veterans learn about the employment opportunities available to them. General Funk talks about the lifelong connections that a career in the army allows affords, as well as the similarities of characteristics and skill sets that make veterans such ideal candidates for careers in the semiconductor industry. He describes some of the army programs that transition army veterans to civilian life. One of these programs is Soldier for Life.Major Ray Willson provides more details on Soldier for Life, which connects the army with government and non-government organizations to influence policies, programs, and services for soldiers veterans, and families. He explains the three pillars in detail. Find our Guests on LinkedIn: Larry Smith, TEL U.S.General Paul Funk, U.S. ArmyMajor Ray Willson, U.S. ArmyTEL Tokyo Electron (TEL) provides innovative semiconductor and flat panel display production equipment.
This podcast episode was recorded live at SEMICON West 2022 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, where critical discussions about the latest issues impacting the semiconductor industry took place. Françoise von Trapp speaks with Joe Stockunas, the new President of SEMI Americas; Ajit Manocha, SEMI CEO and President; Mousumi Bhat, who heads up SEMI's Sustainability Initiative, and Shari Liss, Executive Director at SEMI Foundation, who talk about some of the week's highlights. While Joe is new to trade organizations, he brings over 40 years of industry experience in executive positions to this role. During the conversation, he talks about how his perspective as a long-time SEMI member gives him insight on how to serve the membership. He also shares highlights of SEMICON West 2022, and takeaways from the keynote talks. To wrap up his interview, Joe touches on future plans for SEMICON West, and his top priorities for SEMI programs for the Americas. With Sustainability as one of SEMI's main priorities, there was an entire day and a half devoted to it, with the Sustainability Summit and Sustainability Start-Up event. The interview with Ajit Manocha and Mousumi Bhat focuses on the critical situation of climate change, and the role SEMI is playing to support industry-wide collaboration in setting achievable goals so that we can half our carbon footprint by 2030, and net zero by 2050. They also discuss next steps and top priorities for a Semiconductor Industry Sustainability Roadmap. Lastly, Françoise speaks with Shari Liss about SEMI's new career platformed to help diversity and grow the U.S. semiconductor workforce. They talk about the microelectronics industry's image and awareness program, and what SEMI Foundation is doing to address it. Shari unveils the details of the career platform, which is designed to help students understand what skills they have, which they need to develop, and how they can apply this skills to a career in the semiconductor industry. Learn more about the Sustainability Initiative here Learn more about the Career Platform here Find our guests on LinkedIN: Ajit Manocha, CEO and President, SEMI Joe Stokunas, Presideint, SEMI Americas Mousumi Bhat, VP, SEMI Sustainability Programs Shari Liss, Executive Director, SEMI Foundation
Seth Buechley is a serial entrepreneur and business founder focused on connecting high-potential leaders with the ideas, resources, and people they need to grow their enterprise and have a lasting leadership impact. Currently, he serves as Chairman and CEO of Cathedral Consulting (www.cathedralconsulting.com) leading a team of consultants focused on providing financial systems, strategy, and merger & acquisition support to emerging businesses and under $50M in sales. In his previous role as President of SOLiD USA, Seth led the company to annual sales of nearly $60 million before selling to a firm to a venture partner. SOLiD's technology delivered cellular and public safety radio coverage to some of the most recognized venues in America, including the Empire State Building, the NY Subway, Moscone Center, and Daytona International Speedway. A recognized TEDx and keynote speaker, Seth loves to deliver motivational and leadership training to audiences across the U.S. Key Highlights: [00:00 - 09:04] Seth Buechley on the Motivations and Inspirations Behind His Work Seth is a connector and entrepreneur who helps high-potential leaders with momentum grow value in their organizations. Motivates him to help others because it's fun and it's satisfying to see the impact his work has. Seth Buley has created over $16 million in sales from his courses. [09:04 - 16:28] Seth's Story: A Person Who Changed the Course of His Life Seth's father was a business owner and he watched him jump into a new entrepreneurial venture and then he and Seth worked together to sell the company. Seth shared that his motivation for going to college or ministry was not money, but he was challenged, motivated, and liked the idea of being able to chart his path. Seth's father was an intentional mentor and he would speak the truth and stand up in tough situations. Seth's dad changed the trajectory of his life and career by introducing him to cellular networks." [16:28 - 23:52] Closing Segment Seth Gives tips on building relationships, especially for those that give you leads. Follow Seth on Facebook and Linkedin You may also visit the following website: https://www.cathedralconsulting.com https://www.sethbuechley.com Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on the following streaming platforms: Apple Spotify Google Podcasts IHeart Radio Stitcher Tweetable Quotes "When you do the work and follow up on a lead that you're given, do the person who gave you the lead, the courtesy of telling them how it's working out. That means a lot to them. They'll be more likely to refer you to other people. And it also validates them because they want to be a connector too." - Seth Buechley
Please remember to rate and review our podcast on Itunes, CastBox or on our website! Please check out our Patreon and Youtube as well. After attending all 3 days of WonderCon 2022 we sit down with a couple of beers and chat about all things WonderCon 2022 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Comic-Con took over the show in 2002 and moved it from Oakland to downtown San Francisco in 2003. After 15 years as a Bay Area event, WonderCon was forced to move to Anaheim in 2012, due to construction at its San Francisco home, the Moscone Center. Since 2012, the event—now called Comic-Con International Presents WonderCon Anaheim—has been held in southern California, at the Anaheim Convention Center. While it is still the hope to one day return the show to its San Francisco and Bay Area roots, WonderCon Anaheim has continued to grow in its southern California home. This year we were invited as "PRESS" and we had such an amazing time!
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