Podcasts about Operations research

As you reach the end of a long day with an excess of stress how do you recharge? Have you found that a long stroll in the sun or through the woods can provide this renewal? Walking in nature is the focus of this episode of Stats+Stories with guest Dr. Altea Lorenzo-Arribas. Dr. Altea Lorenzo-Arribas is a socio-economic statistician at Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland (BioSS) working in collaboration with researchers at the Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Research Institutions. She is an elected council member of the Royal Statistical Society and secretary of the History of Statistics Section, as well as a member of the Women Committee of the Spanish Society of Statistics and Operations Research, and the Spanish Biostatistics Network (Biostatnet). She is passionate about uncovering the hidden stories of women in the history of statistics, and firmly believes in the need for a more equal, diverse and inclusive discipline.

Katya Scheinberg is a Coca-Cola Foundation Chair and Professor at the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology. Prior to joining Georgia Tech, she held positions at Cornell and Lehigh Universities and at IBM T.J. Watson Research Center. She attended Moscow University for her undergraduate studies and received her PhD degree from Columbia University. Katya's main research areas are related to developing practical algorithms (and their theoretical analysis) for various problems in continuous optimization, such as convex optimization, derivative-free optimization, machine learning, quadratic programming, etc. She is an INFORMS Fellow, a SIAM Fellow, and a recipient of the Lagrange Prize from SIAM and MOS, the Farkas Prize from the INFORMS Optimization Society, and the Outstanding Simulation Publication Award from the INFORMS Simulation Society. Katya currently serves as the Chair of the Mathematical Optimization Society and a co-editor of the Mathematical Programming journal. Her past service includes editor-in-chief of Mathematics of Operations Research and Chair of the SIAM Activity Group on Optimization.

In this episode of NucleCast, the official podcast of the ANWA Deterrence Center, Adam sits down with Todd Sriver, Director of Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), to examine the current state and future of one of the most critical components of the U.S. nuclear enterprise.Together, they explore the ongoing modernization of NC3—from legacy systems rooted in 1980s-era technology to a more resilient, digital network-of-networks architecture designed for today's threat environment. The conversation highlights the technical and strategic challenges of upgrading NC3 while maintaining uninterrupted deterrence.The episode also dives into emerging threats, including hypersonic weapons, cyber vulnerabilities, and quantum computing, and what they mean for detection, decision-making, and system resilience. Sriver outlines how the U.S. is prioritizing cybersecurity, advanced sensors, and next-generation technologies to ensure NC3 remains secure, survivable, and effective.Dr. Todd Sriver serves as Director of Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment, where he leads modernization, risk management, and development of the NC3 enterprise. He works closely with U.S. Strategic Command to secure resources and address acquisition challenges critical to nuclear deterrence.A retired U.S. Air Force Colonel with 27 years of service, Dr. Sriver held senior Pentagon roles on the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Headquarters Air Force, overseeing national and nuclear command and control systems. He previously served as a Principal Systems Engineer at MITRE, focusing on NC3 and Joint All-Domain Command and Control integration.He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Operations Research from the Air Force Institute of Technology, an M.S. from the Eisenhower School, and a B.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University.Follow us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nuclecast3665?si=h1kCO6NqUtL87w6qFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to Kimberly@anwadeter.org

Andrew Lienhard is a pianist and software developer. After graduating from the High School of the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, Texas, he earned both a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Mathematics from the University of Houston, then another Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the University of California at Berkeley. In addition to composing and playing jazz music on his own, he plays piano and keyboards in The Crusaders Experience, a group of musicians based in Houston who celebrate the legacy of The Crusaders. Andrew, his wife, and their pets live in Houston, Texas.

Story of the Week (DR):Sneaker Company Allbirds Plans to Pivot to A.I. Yes, A.I. MMAfter selling its business for $39 million last month, the company said it planned to buy powerful computer chips and rebrand itself NewBird AI.Allbirds is ditching years of clean and green street credEach share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote on each proposal and each share of Class B common stock is entitled to ten votes on each proposalClassified: one Class I director to hold office until the 2028 Annual MeetingAI/technology experience on board: ZEROVoting powerCofounder/former CEO/director Joseph Zwillinger (24%)VC dude: B.S. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research; M.B.A. Wharton; director since 2015Cofounder/former CEO/director Timothy Brown (27%)Former soccer player: B.S. in Design; M.Sc. in International Management; director since 2015 Director Dan Levitan (33%)VC dude: B.A. in history from Duke University and an M.B.A. from Harvard; director since 2016Lead independent director and “effective chairperson” Dick Boyce (4%)VC dude; B.S.E from Princeton and M.B.A. from Stanford; director since 20162 whole womenAlsoSnap blames AI as it lays off 1,000 workersStarbucks launches beta app in ChatGPT to fuel new drink discoveryUS Army Builds First AI Chatbot for Troops, Trained on Live Conflict Data From Iran and Ukraine, Built on Reddit-Style ForumsMeta is making an AI Mark Zuckerberg to talk to employees, report says‘AI Is Our Friend,' Morgan Stanley CEO SaysTrump administration taps automakers to boost weapons production in WWII-style pushSenior U.S. defense officials have held talks about producing weapons and other military supplies with top executives ​of companies includingGeneral MotorsCEO/Chair Mary Barra has spent 2025 and 2026 "cozying up" to the administration. In recent shareholder letters, she has explicitly thanked Trump for his support of the industry and praised his tariff policy for "leveling the playing field."Director Wesley G. Bush: the former CEO of defense giant Northrop Grumman also sits on the board of GE Aerospace, acting as a major link to the administration's military expansion goals.Two weeks prior to his resignation as CEO, a scathing independent review outlined the 14-year delay, 19x budget overrun ($800M), and numerous human errors made by Northrop Grumman in the construction of the James Webb Space Telescope, which led to Wes testifying before congressGM donated $1 million to the 2025 inauguration and supplied the official presidential motorcade vehicles, continuing their long-standing traditionFord MotorCEO Jim Farley has been described as a frequent caller to President Trump. In January 2026, Trump was caught on a live mic during a Michigan factory tour claiming Farley calls him "all the time" to push for the repeal of environmental "garbage" (EPA regulations).Chair William Clay (Bill) Ford Jr.: has maintained what he calls a "great relationship" with President Trump since the 2024 election. In January 2026, he personally hosted Trump at the Ford Rouge Center in Dearborn, where they toured F-150 production lines.Ford Motor Company was one of the first major corporations to "line up" for the 2025 inauguration. The company donated $1 million to the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee and provided a fleet of vehicles for the ceremony's transportation needsDirector Jon Huntsman Jr. served as Trump's Ambassador to Russia during his first term.GE AerospaceCEO/Chair Larry Culp has a very direct win-win relationship with the administration. In May 2025, Culp accompanied President Trump on a high-stakes trip to the Middle East.During that trip, Trump helped broker a $96 billion order from Qatar Airways for Boeing jets, which will be powered exclusively by GE engines.Culp was seen side-by-side with Trump in Doha celebrating the deal.Director Wesley G. Bush: the former CEO of defense giant Northrop Grumman also sits on the board of GM, acting as a major link to the administration's military expansion goals.OshkoshDirector David Perkins: a retired 4-star General and former commander of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC)U.S. tech companies ramp up government lobbying amid Iran war uncertaintyNetflix Chair Reed Hastings to Leave Board in June The founder is stepping aside to focus on his philanthropic effortsSarandos or Peters or Hoag?Average Frequency 2004: approximately 5 to 6 discs per month per subscriberToday: Monthly Average: This adds up to about 31 to 32 hours per month.The "Browsing" Tax: Interestingly, data shows that the average user spends about 18 minutes per day just scrolling through the menu before actually hitting "play." If you include that, people are "using" the app for nearly 40 hours a monthPopulist math time: that's 6570 minutes=109.5 hours=4.6 daysAccording to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for March/April 2026, the average hourly wage in America is: $37.38 per hour=$4093.11Average US minimum wage is $11.60=$1270.20IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty3 (of 14) women with 11% total influence: no leadership positions21 execs/5 women: 3 are Assistant General Counsel, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Legal OfficerWhite House study says DEI policies cost US economy by promoting unqualified managersGoodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Oil prices may be falling, but for the wrong reason: ‘Demand destruction' throttling global consumptionEuropean Airlines Face Fuel Shortages Within WeeksDR: Karen S. Carter Named Dow CEO; Number Of Black Women Running Fortune 500 Companies Now At 2MM: Big grid batteries are finally on a roll in New EnglandAssholiest of the Week (MM):There is one asshole of the week - protection from liability. Here are the incarnations.Security: We're in a new era of heightened CEO safety measures, security pros sayStarbucks Mandates CEO Private Jet Use After Security ReviewMeta spends more guarding Mark Zuckerberg than Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet do for their own CEOs—combinedFriday's attack on Sam Altman's house underscores a growing worry for some CEOs: safety at homeSnap paid $2.8 million for CEO and cofounder Evan Spiegel's personal securityAlphabet paid $8.3 million for CEO Sundar PichaiMusk = $2.4mHuang = $2.2mTech billionaires seem to be doom prepping. Should we all be worried?Reid Hoffman, the co-founder of LinkedIn, has talked about "apocalypse insurance".Security costs are directly correlated to how much we hate the CEOs - this is not a mistake, literally these people are the ones who take advantage of employees and customers, ruin the free world, destroy everything they touch and make billions doing itI never need to make an asshole list again - I just need to identify what company pays the most for security for their CEODamion's prediction of a corporate nation state is close - small armies, bubbles and islands, no accountability?Social Media: Meta vows appeal of 'landmark' social media verdicts, warns of free speech erosionSo now Meta is arguing that the teen in California was harmed by the content, which is protected by section 230, so Meta can't be liable. But the teen argued that the DESIGN of Meta social media was the problem, NOT the content, and that's how they wonMeta and Google lost because of content recommendations, not content - the recommendations are entirely in the control of Meta and GoogleMeta is effectively now arguing that algorithmic delivery is free speech - but they talk out of the other side of their mouths when coddling Trump and conservatives, because if algorithm is free speech here, it means content moderation IS ALSO FREE SPEECH since the algorithm IS MODERATIONIf Meta wins on appeal, it means that the social media companies can never be liable for anything - not the product design, not the content - it is the ultimate coup, there would be nothing you could possible sue them forNew study shows just how Facebook's algorithm shapes conservative and liberal bubblesLegislation: Bill Cunningham, Illinois State Rep DROpenAI Backing Law That Protects It When AI Causes Mass Deaths and Other MayhemAnthropic Opposes the Extreme AI Liability Bill That OpenAI BackedProvides that a developer of a frontier artificial intelligence model shall not be held liable for critical harms caused by the frontier model if the developer did not intentionally or recklessly cause the critical harms and the developer publishes a safety and security protocol and transparency report on its website. Provides that a developer shall be deemed to have complied with these requirements if the developer: (1) agrees to be bound by safety and security requirements adopted by the European Union; or (2) enters into an agreement with an agency of the federal government that satisfies specified requirements. Sets forth requirements for safety and security protocols and transparency reports. Provides that the Act shall no longer apply if the federal government enacts a law or adopts regulations that establish overlapping requirements for developers of frontier models."Critical harm" means the death or serious injury of 100 or more people or at least $1,000,000,000 of damages to rights in property caused or materially enabled by a frontier model, through either: (1) the creation or use of a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapon; or (2) engaging in conduct that: (A) acts with no meaningful human intervention; and (B) would, if committed by a human, constitute a criminal offense that requires intent, recklessness, or negligence, or the solicitation or aiding and abetting of such a crime.Headliniest of the WeekDR: Amazon Accused of Hiding Worker's Death for a Week, Making Employees Keep Working as Corpse Lay on FloorDR:374Water Reappoints Richard "Rick" Davis to the Company's Board of Directors AND CMC Announces Appointment of Michael 'Mike' Dumais to Board of Directors AND Regis Corporation Announces Appointment of William “Bill” Charters as Independent DirectorMM: ChatGPT's “Honest Reaction” to a “Song” Composed Entirely of Gas-Passing Noises Will Make You Question Whether It's Honestly Evaluating Your Other Brilliant IdeasWho Won the Week?DR: Wesley BushMM: Anyone who wants to cause “critical harm” to societyPredictionsDR: Wharton creates two new MBA courses inspired by Allbirds: MKTG 655: Consumer Gaslighting & The Algorithmic Pivot and MGMT 910: Advanced Failing UpwardsMM: In 2027, Reed Hastings will be elected as an independent director at Netflix

What helps kids feel safe, motivated, proud, and ready to try hard things?In this episode of Parents of the Year, Andrew and Caroline sit down with Matt Kaufman—camp director, author of The Campfire Effect, and lifelong summer camp leader—to talk about what camp gets so right about child development, belonging, and confidence.Matt breaks down five brain chemicals that shape how kids grow: oxytocin, dopamine, cortisol, serotonin, and endorphins. Andrew and Caroline explore how emotional safety comes first, why kids need meaningful goals, how managed stress helps them grow, and why joy and play matter far more than many families realize.You'll hear practical ideas parents can use right away at home: simple rituals that build connection, better ways to praise kids, how to help children stretch outside their comfort zone, and why screens can make motivation and problem-solving harder for both kids and adults.This is a warm, funny, useful conversation about raising children who feel like they belong—and who believe they can do hard things.In this episode:How emotional safety shapes learning, confidence, and connectionWhy rituals help calm the nervous systemThe difference between shallow dopamine and earned dopamineHow to support kids through stress without removing every challengeWhy kids need many paths to feel capable and valuedHow play, laughter, movement, and silliness refill the tankWhat parents can borrow from camp, even without a cabin, campfire, or ropes coursePerfect for parents of kids and teens who want to build resilience, belonging, motivation, and stronger family connection.About Matt KaufmanMatt Kaufman has spent most of his life at summer camp, but not because he lacked options. In school, things came easily. He moved quickly through classes and eventually graduated from Cornell University with both a bachelor's and a master's degree in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering, finishing his master's program as valedictorian. Camp was different. He was the quiet kid who had to push himself to talk to people, try things that felt uncomfortable, and work through everyday conflicts in a place where no one cared about grades. That early contrast—school rewarding his mind and camp reshaping his whole self—never left him.Connect with Matt:Website: https://www.ilove.camp/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewjkaufman/Homework activities for adults to support children and teens, plus resources needed1. Create one family ritual this weekPick one small moment you can repeat every day: a bedtime phrase, a goodbye hand squeeze, a six-second hug, or a check-in question at dinner.Purpose: build safety and connection Resources needed: none, or a sticky note reminder on the fridge2. Practise “describe, label, praise”Catch your child doing something well and respond like this: “You put your dish in the sink. That's being helpful. Great job.”Purpose: make praise specific so it actually sticks Send us Fan MailEnjoying the show? Help us out by rating us on Apple! https://apple.co/3du8mPK Follow us on Facebook and join our Facebook Community! Access resources, get support from other parents, and ask Caroline and Andrew your questions! Follow FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566206651235and FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/674563503855526 

The work of suffragettes in both the United Kingdom and the United States has been immortalized in textbooks, as well as in movies and TV. The women activists who helped women gain the right to vote are often portrayed as heroes and radicals. What's gotten less attention is the connection between the statistical world and the suffragette movement. That's the focus of a recent article in Chance magazine as well as an issue of Significance Magazine written and edited respectively by our guest Dr. Altea Lorenzo-Arribas. Dr. Altea Lorenzo-Arribas is a socio-economic statistician at Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland (BioSS) working in collaboration with researchers at the Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Research Institutions. She is an elected council member of the Royal Statistical Society and secretary of the History of Statistics Section, as well as a member of the Women Committee of the Spanish Society of Statistics and Operations Research, and the Spanish Biostatistics Network (Biostatnet). She is passionate about uncovering the hidden stories of women in the history of statistics, and firmly believes in the need for a more equal, diverse and inclusive discipline.

In this episode, Cheryl Sew Hoy explains how gut health affects immunity, mental health, hormones, and resilience, drawing on both microbiome science and her own experience building Tiny Health. She shares how a deeply personal journey into motherhood led her to rethink gut health as a foundation for lifelong wellbeing, and why the microbiome - particularly in the first 1,000 days of a babies life - plays a critical role in immune health, resilience, and mental health.The conversation moves through what the gut actually does, why balance and diversity matter more than eliminating bacteria, and how the gut–brain connection works, including the surprising number of key hormones produced in the gut. Cheryl also explains why testing and education offer clearer direction than supplements or guesswork, and how factors like birth interventions, antibiotics, diet, sleep, and stress shape gut health over time. Alongside this, she reflects on entrepreneurship, parenting, and sleep, and what it means to live a bountiful life that feels full, without taking life too seriously.Episode HighlightsHow gut health influences immunity, mental health, energy, and resilienceThe gut–brain connection and the surprising number of hormones produced in the gutWhy the first 1,000 days of a babies life matters for expecting parents, mothers and fathers. Testing versus guessing in a crowded wellness landscapeWhat entrepreneurship teaches us about patience, perspective, and long-term thinkingLiving a bountiful life as something full, complex, and ongoingTimestamps 00:00 — Why gut health matters and what sparked Tiny Health09:00 — What living a bountiful life means to Cheryl12:30 — Gut health basics and why balance matters more than trends18:00 — The gut–brain connection and hormones made in the gut26:00 — Diet, fibre, fermented foods, and supporting gut health33:00 — The first 1,000 days and why gut health matters for parents55:00 — Entrepreneurship, long-term thinking, and perspective01:02:00 — Sleep, resilience, and not taking life too seriouslyGuest Bio: Cheryl Sew Hoy is an entrepreneur, speaker, angel investor, and founder & CEO of Tiny Health, a health-tech company focused on evidence-based gut microbiome testing for families. She launched Tiny Health in 2020 after her first child faced eczema, sleep challenges, and food sensitivities, which led her deep into microbiome science and the importance of the first 1,000 days of life. Cheryl holds a bachelor's degree in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering and a master's in Engineering Management and Data Mining from Cornell University. Before Tiny Health, she co-founded the software startup Reclip.It, which was acquired by Walmart Labs, and served as the founding CEO of the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC), building the region's startup ecosystem. She's known for blending technical expertise with a systems perspective on health, startups, and resilient living.About the Bountifull PodcastThe Bountifull Podcast explores what it means to live a bountiful life through honest, thoughtful conversations with interesting people from diverse backgrounds, sharing real stories, lessons, and reflections on work, life, and meaning.https://www.bountifullworld.com/

Episode: 2548 INFORMS and the mathematics of problem solving.  Today, strange bedfellows.

Drew Miller- Retired USAF Colonel on The Dangers Of A.I and Rising Geopolitical Tensions.Dr. Drew Miller is the Founder of Fortitude Ranch—the nation's largest survival community—and Managing Director of Fortitude Collapse Preparedness. A retired U.S. Air Force Colonel with decades of experience as an intelligence officer, Dr. Miller also served in the Senior Executive Service at the Pentagon, at the Institute for Defense Analyses, and in corporate planning at ConAgra. He holds a degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy, a Master's, and a PhD in Operations Research from Harvard University. His professional credentials include Certified M&A Advisor, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, and Due Diligence Professional. With expertise in preparedness, strategy, and high-stakes decision-making, Dr. Miller is a leading voice in collapse preparedness and survival.LINK THREAD—https://allmylinks.com/total-disclosure Subscribe to the channel on YouTube—— www.youtube.com/@totaldisclosure Support TY and TDP Studios directly VIA PayPal (No FEES)— https://www.paypal.me/TDPstudios767?locale.x=en_US YOUTUBE MEMBER—-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy2Cra7aLAAMVxkA9rSYCxg/join PATREON MEMBER—https://www.patreon.com/Total_Disclosure?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Follow On X—- Www.X.com/@DisclosurePod Instagram—- www.instagram.com/DisclosurePod Facebook----Facebook.com/@ty.totaldisclosure SPONSORED LINKS & SERVICES USED BY TOTAL DISCLOSURE USE OUR CODE AND SIGN UP FOR TUBE-BUDDY TO START UTILIZING THEIR AMAZING TOOLS, LET TUBE BUDDY DO THE WORK FOR YOU!-——https://www.tubebuddy.com/POP Sign Up for VIDIQ and Get Tons of Creator Content Tools, SEO Boosts, Keyword Scores, Title Suggestions, & So much MORE! VIDIQ can be integrated seamlessly into your Browser and Youtube Channel, Start utilizing this tool now, Sign up with TDP's—— Link-www.VIDIQ.com/TotalDisclosure 

How is AI impacting politics and elections? We talk with Chara Podimata, Assistant Professor of Operations Research and Statistics at MIT, about what her research has found.

Dorit S. Hochbaum is a distinguished professor in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) at UC Berkeley. Professor Hochbaum holds a Ph.D from the Wharton school of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research interests are in areas of discrete optimization, network flow techniques, data mining, image segmentation, supply chain management and efficient utilization of resources. Her work contributed to the analysis of heuristics and approximation algorithms in the worst case, and on average, to the complexity analysis of algorithms in general, and nonlinear optimization algorithms in particular. Her theoretical work focuses on particularly efficient techniques using network flow for data mining and image segmentation including parametric flow for the convex Markov Random Fields problem establishing it as polynomial; the PseudoFlow algorithm for the maximum flow problem and the parametric flow and cut algorithms. Her recent research is on problems relating to machine learning on recognizing bias in labeled data; reducing dependence in training data; using pairwise relationships to enhance clustering methods. Applications include improved yield prediction in semi-conductor manufacturing; devising balanced covariates for experimental design; the maximum diversity and dispersion problem and group rankings and aggregate decision problems.Professor Hochbaum is the author of over 190 papers that appeared in the Operations Research, Management Science and Theoretical Computer Science literature. She served as department editor for Management Science department of Optimization and Modeling, and on a number of editorial boardsProfessor Hochbaum was named in 2004 as honorary doctorate of Sciences of the University of Copenhagen, for her work on approximation algorithms. She was appointed the Pinhas Naor lecturer of the Technion for 2013, and a Research Excellence professor at the University of Vienna in 2007. She is the winner of the 2011 INFORMS Computing Society prize for her work on algorithms for image segmentation. Professor Hochbaum is a fellow of INFORMS and a fellow of SIAM (Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics). In 2024, she was awarded the Khachiyan Prize by the INFORMS Optimization Society, recognizing her for her extensive contributions to optimization, including her work on the design and analysis of algorithms and their applications across various domains.

In this episode, Donna and Tom sit down with Jeff Douville, Director of Logistics at General Dynamics Electric Boat to discuss supply chain leadership, logistics strategy, and lessons from a 40-year career spanning the military and industry. Jeff explains how focus, collaboration, and flow efficiency keep production lines moving, and he outlines strategies for managing disruption, from red-team risk planning to building agility, resilience, and decision-ready analytics. He also highlights technology opportunities such as AI, reshoring trends, and the importance of turning data into actionable decisions. Listeners will gain practical advice for supply chain professionals and students on leadership, teamwork, and preparing for a dynamic future in logistics. Takeaways:  Introduction to General Dynamics Electric Boat  Exploring commonalities between military, to automotive, and defense systems industries that all logisticians can apply  How the supply chain may evolve in the next 5-10 years  Advice for mid-career professionals and those starting out in the supply chain management field  Stay connected with CSCR on LinkedIn (Center for Supply Chain Research) and Instagram (@pennstatesupplychain), and be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apply Podcasts, or wherever you are tuning into Unpacked: Insights hosted by the Penn State Smeal Center for Supply Chain Research™. Thank you for joining us!  Visit our website: https://www.smeal.psu.edu/cscr  Guest Biography:  Jeff joined Electric Boat as Director of Logistics in May 2023. He is a career manufacturing & distribution supply chain leader having served in the U.S. Army, Defense Industry, Automotive Industry, and Consumer & Industrial Products Industry. Jeff takes great pride in inspiring shared success with a people-focused, performance-driven approach. His academic credentials include a Master's in Business Logistics & Operations Research from Penn State University, a Master's in Strategic Planning from the U.S. Army War College, and a Bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Jeff is an APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional and serves on the Advisory Board of Penn State's Tarriff Center for Business Ethics and Social Responsibility. 

Unser heutiger Gast studierte Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen mit Schwerpunkt Informatik und Operations Research an der Technischen Hochschule in Karlsruhe, einer der klassischen Ausbildungswege für analytisch denkende Führungspersönlichkeiten. Früh zog es ihn in die Unternehmensberatung: Zunächst in Deutschland, später ins Silicon Valley, wo er strategische Projekte in der Schnittstelle zwischen Technologie und Organisation begleitete. Nach seiner Rückkehr sammelte er umfassende operative Erfahrung in einem Logistikdienstleistungskonzern, wo er unter anderem als Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung tätig war, mit Verantwortung für Marketing, Kommunikation und die strategische Entwicklung der Automotive- und Maschinenbau-Sparte. Doch dann kam der Bruch mit dem klassischen Karriereweg und ein unternehmerischer Neustart: Getrieben von dem Wunsch, Personalberatung neu zu denken, gründete er 2017 die Headgate GmbH. Heute berät er Familienunternehmen bei der Besetzung von Führungspositionen, unterstützt Gesellschafter bei Nachfolgefragen und begleitet den Aufbau moderner Beiratsstrukturen. Was ihn dabei besonders auszeichnet: ein tiefes Verständnis für Unternehmenskultur, persönliche Integrität und die besondere Dynamik inhabergeführter Firmen. Seit über acht Jahren beschäftigen wir uns in diesem Podcast mit der Frage, wie Arbeit den Menschen stärkt, statt ihn zu schwächen. In mehr als 500 Gesprächen mit über 600 Persönlichkeiten haben wir darüber gesprochen, was sich verändert hat – und was sich noch verändern muss. Wie gelingt es Personalberatern, in Zeiten von generativer KI und wachsendem Fachkräftemangel nicht nur Besetzungen, sondern wirklich passende Matches zu ermöglichen? Welche Rolle spielen Unternehmenskultur, Werte und Familienstrukturen bei der Auswahl von Führungskräften – und wie wird man diesen Faktoren in der Suche überhaupt gerecht? Und was braucht es, damit Personalberatung nicht als Transaktion, sondern als echter Sparringsprozess verstanden wird – für Menschen, die Organisationen langfristig prägen sollen? Fest steht: Für die Lösung unserer aktuellen Herausforderungen brauchen wir neue Impulse. Daher suchen wir weiter nach Methoden, Vorbildern, Erfahrungen, Tools und Ideen, die uns dem Kern von New Work näherbringen. Darüber hinaus beschäftigt uns von Anfang an die Frage, ob wirklich alle Menschen das finden und leben können, was sie im Innersten wirklich, wirklich wollen. Ihr seid bei On the Way to New Work – heute mit Tim Oldiges. [Hier](https://linktr.ee/onthewaytonewwork) findet ihr alle Links zum Podcast und unseren aktuellen Werbepartnern

On this episode of Deans Counsel, hosts Ken Kring and Jim Ellis speak with Oliver Yao, Dean of the University of Delaware's Lerner College of Business and Economics, a role he took on in August 2023.Oliver Yao's research interests are in the inter-disciplinary fields of information systems and supply chain management, including business value of IT-enabled supply chains, economics of electronic and mobile commerce, bullwhip effect and VMI, CPFR and CRM. His publications have appeared in Management Science, Information Systems Research, MIS Quarterly, Marketing Science, Operations Research, Journal of Operations Management, Production and Operations Management, among others.In an interview that moves almost as quickly as Oliver does, he shares with our hosts his thoughts and experiences regarding:- the overwhelm and challenges he faced early on in his role at Lerner- his approach to setting priorities - especially in the face of financial constraints- how Oliver's background in information systems influences his strategic planning- philanthropy and how he learned to embrace it - quicklyLearn more about Oliver YaoComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note!Thanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com

Yoshiko Wakabayashi is a retired professor at Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Brazil. She holds a degree in Mathematics Education and a master's degree in Applied Mathematics from USP, as well as a PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of Augsburg. Her research interests include combinatorial optimization, graph theory, algorithms, packing problems, and polyhedral combinatorics. She has published more than 50 papers in journals such as Mathematical Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Journal of Combinatorial Theory: Series B, Discrete Mathematics, SIAM Journal on Computing, European Journal of Operational Research, Journal of Combinatorial Optimization, Computers & Operations Research, and Discrete Applied Mathematics. Yoshiko supervised 16 doctoral and 20 master's students, as well as 7 postdocs. In 2010, she was named a commander of the National Order of Scientific Merit. She was later elected to the Academy of Sciences of the State of São Paulo in 2012 and to the Brazilian Academy of Sciences in 2019. In 2020, she was awarded the prize for scientific merit by the Brazilian Computer Society.

How do sports and technology go hand in hand? This week, Technology Now explores how sports teams use technology both on and off the field. We examine the history of sport analytics, and how technology is utilized to help training, find opponents' weaknesses, and even discover new talent going forwards. Matt Messick, CIO for the Dallas Cowboys who are part of Blue Star Operations Services, tells us more.This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week, hosts Michael Bird and Aubrey Lovell look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations. HPE & Dallas Cowboys partnership:https://www.hpe.com/psnow/doc/a50008315enwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD9WhsESuwE Sources:https://www.nielsen.com/news-center/2025/super-bowl-lix-makes-tv-history-with-over-127-million-viewers/https://www.forbes.com/sites/neilsahota/2024/02/05/touchdown-technology-the-rise-of-ai-in-american-football/Charles M. Mottley, (1954) Letter to the Editor—The Application of Operations-Research Methods to Athletic Games. Journal of the Operations Research Society of America 2(3):335-338. https://doi.org/10.1287/opre.2.3.335Lindsey, G. R. “Statistical Data Useful for the Operation of a Baseball Team.” Operations Research, vol. 7, no. 2, 1959, pp. 197–207. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/167156. Accessed 31 July 2025.https://invention.si.edu/invention-stories/sports-analytics-moneyballhttps://london-post.co.uk/the-analytics-revolution-in-the-nfl/

This episode's guest is someone who's spent her career studying—and championing—entrepreneurs who don't always fit the Silicon Valley mold. Dr. Lori Rosenkopf is the Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship at the Wharton School and the author of the new book Unstoppable Entrepreneurs: 7 Paths for Unleashing Successful Startups and Creating Value through Innovation. In this short guide, Lori explores how success doesn't have to mean dropping out of college to start a venture-backed unicorn in your garage. Instead, she highlights seven distinct paths that entrepreneurs can take to build impactful ventures, whether they're bootstrapped, mission-driven, or even working within larger companies. Drawing on her years of research and mentoring at one of the world's top business schools, Lori introduces what she calls the “Six Rs” of entrepreneurial mindset—Reason, Relationships, Resilience, Resources, Results, and Recombination—as core principles that help explain why some founders succeed where others falter. In this conversation, we talk about the entrepreneurs Lori profiled in her book—from disruptors and acquirers to accidental founders—and what their stories can teach us about resilience and innovation.  If you've ever thought “I'm not the typical entrepreneur,” perhaps Lori will convince you that maybe there's no such thing. Discussed in this episode Lori discusses the work of Spirovant Sciences and its CEO Dr. Joan Lau. Paul recommends reading Shoe Dog and Super Founders. Wharton offers curriculum in Entrepreneurship & Innovation for both undergraduates and MBAs. The Venture Lab is Penn's home for student entrepreneurs.  Some entrepreneurs rely on SBA loans rather than equity investments.  The Hult Competition is a global competition that challenges university students to develop innovative social enterprises that address pressing global issues. Get to know Lori Rosenkopf Lori Rosenkopf is the Simon and Midge Palley Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. As Vice Dean for Entrepreneurship, she serves as Wharton's faculty director for Venture Lab, Penn's home for student entrepreneurs, and also their San Francisco campus. In a prior role as Vice Dean of Wharton's Undergraduate Division, she introduced a new curriculum and developed experiential classwork in the tech sector. For over thirty years, Rosenkopf has taught entrepreneurship and management of technology to more than 20,000 high schoolers, undergraduates, MBAs, and executives, connecting these learners to many of the most entrepreneurial alumni at Wharton and Penn through treks, panels, and classes. Rosenkopf received her PhD in Management of Organizations from Columbia University, her MS in Operations Research from Stanford University, and her BS in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University. She worked as a systems engineer at AT&T Bell Laboratories and Eastman Kodak between her degrees. Rosenkopf lives in Philadelphia with her partner, Allan, and their dog, Winston.

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Austin Branch, Dave Pitts, and Joe Miller discuss cognitive warfare, the gray zone, and intensifying great power competition. The ultimate goal is to compete by gaining and maintaining information advantage without kinetic fighting. Recording Date: 28 Apr  2025 Research Question: Has Russian cognitive warfare, including the use of reflexive control, red lines and nuclear threats, influenced US policy decisions regarding weapon deliveries and restrictions to Ukraine? Similarly, has Chinese cognitive warfare impacted US policy and strategic outcomes concerning Taiwan and the Philippines? Resources: Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #24 John Davis on Modern Warfare, Teamwork, and Commercial Cognitive Security #62 Jonathan Rauch on the Constitution of Knowledge #222 JD Maddox on Emerging IO Opportunities Unrestricted Warfare by Qiao Liang and Wang Xiangsui The Cypher Brief Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder by Nassim Nicholas Taleb The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting by Syd Field Save the Cat Story Structure: Definition and Beat Sheet by Blake Snyder Link to full show notes and resources Guest Bio: Austin Branch founded Crescent Bridge to help serve the Information technical and cognitive needs of the Federal Government. Additionally, Austin joined ARLIS to help support the evolution of the Defense and U.S. Government Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) enterprise. Previously, Austin served as OIE Technology & Strategy at Secretary of the Air Force Directorate for Concepts, Development and Management (Exec IPA) after several years in the private sector at COLSA Corporation as the Executive Director for Information Strategies and Programs (2015-2021) after serving 30 years in Federal service as an Army Officer and Senior Civilian. He was commissioned as an Infantry Officer in 1986 from The Citadel, Charleston S.C. and went on to serve in multiple Command and Staff positions in conflict and in peace becoming the Army's first Information Operations Officer. Austin pioneered military operations in the information environment in key leadership positions in the Army, Joint Special Operations Command, Joint Staff, EUCOM, and deployed Joint and multinational Task Force Organizations across the globe. Upon retirement from the Army, Austin joined the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence as the Deputy Director and Chief of Operations for the Defense Policy Analysis Office with oversight of National special plans and technical operations. In 2008 was selected as a Defense Intelligence Senior Leader as Senior Advisor for Defense Information Operations focused on oversight, policy and support for Service and Joint Information Operations, and associated Special Access programs. In 2010, Austin was selected by the Secretary of Defense to lead the Information Operations and Military Information Support Defense Enterprise as the first Senior Director for this mission area in the Office of Policy and Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict. In this capacity, Austin was DOD's senior representative for IO, MISO, EW and special program oversight, policy and assessments. In 2013, Austin was selected by the Director for the National Counter-Terrorism Center and the DNI to establish and lead a new organization to address Domestic Counter Terrorism, Counter Violent Extremism, and Counter Terrorism Cyber Strategy and Policy in support of the National Security Council. In this capacity, he also served as the National Co-lead for countering ISIS propaganda and influence and associated IPC lead strategist for National Security Council. Austin is also one of the founder's of a Non-profit, Information Professionals Association (IPA). IPA is a professional organization established to serve the interests of the broader Information community worldwide and for issues related to Cognitive Security. Austin also served on the Defense Science Board summer 2019 study focused on great power competition in the Information Environment and was recently was selected to join the University of Maryland Advanced Research Laboratory for Intelligence & Security (ARLIS) to help lead development of their Cognitive Security & Information Portfolio. He also serves on various Advisory Board(s) and professional associations. Austin and his wife, Carol live in Bluffton SC and have three children. They have two serving in active duty in the Army and one in Medical School at Icahn School of Medicine, Mt Sinai, NY. Dave Pitts is a senior national security professional, former CIA executive, and veteran with over four decades of experience in challenging and critical missions, ranging from intelligence operations, counterterrorism and special operations to great power competition. Dave served as the Assistant Director of CIA for South and Central Asia, Chief of National Resources Division, senior leadership positions in the Counterterrorism Center—including in the strategic communications space—and led CIA's two largest Field Stations. Dave has a proven track record of leading large and diverse teams, building lasting partnerships, integrating innovative technologies, and delivering results in high-stakes and high-pressure situations. Dave is a thought leader, Cipher Brief Expert and a frequent writer and commentator on terrorism, great power competition, the gray zone, cognitive warfare and emerging global issues. Dave is a co-founder of The Cipher Briefs Gray Zone Group. Joe Miller, Senior Executive Service, is currently the Deputy Commander for Support at the US Army Special Operations Command, headquartered at Ft Bragg, N.C. Prior to his assignment to Ft Bragg, Joe was the J7 Director of Joint Training and Innovation at US NORAD/NORTHCOM at Peterson, AFB, Co and first SES assignment was the J5 Director, Policy, Strategy, Plans and Futures at US Special Operations Command at Mac Dill AFB, Fl. Joe is a retired US Army Colonel.  He has led and Commanded platoons, troops, detachments, a Battalion task force and a Brigade. He has served and operated in western Europe, the Balkans, the Middle East, SW Asia and throughout the Americas. He is a graduate of the University of Florida, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Honors, US Army Command and General Staff College and the School of Advanced Military Studies (Master of Military Arts and Sciences), an Army War College Fellowship. He earned a Master's Degree in Operations Research from the Air Force Institute of Technology.  He is a life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Joe is married with one son. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

Laureano Escudero received his PhD Degree in Economic Sciences from Universidad Comercial de Deusto, Bilbao, Spain, 1974, and a degree in Computer Sciences from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain, 1972. ORCID: 0000-0002-1196-7124. He has taught Mathematical Statistics and Decision Theory at the Computer Science School, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 1974-1977, and Mathematical Optimization at the Mathematical Sciences School, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 1992-2000. He has been full professor of Operations Research at the Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche (Alicante, Spain), 2000-2007 and Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC), Móstoles (Madrid), Spain, 2007-2013. Currently, he is a Research Fellow ad honorem on Statistics & Operations Research and a retired Full Professor in URJC. He has been a Scholar Visitor at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), Pittsburgh (PA, USA), 2014, and at Northeastern University (NEU), Shenyang (China), 2018. He has worked at IBM Research, Scientific and Development Centers in Madrid (Spain), Palo Alto (California), Sindelfingen (Germany) and T.J. Watson Research Center (Yorktown Heights, NY), 1972-1991. He has work in the IBERDROLA group (one of the biggest electric power generation and distribution company in Europe), 1994-99. In 1987 he was appointed member of the New York Academy of Sciences. In the period 2003-4 he was the President of EURO (Association of European Operational Research Societies). He is the author of 5 books and a co-author of another one. He has published over 160 peer- reviewed scientific papers in leading journals. In 1986 he has been awarded the "Cruz al Mérito Aeronáutico con Distintivo Blanco, Primera Clase" by the Spanish Ministry of Defense for his work on Mathematical Optimization for the Spanish MoD. He is a holder of a 2020 medal by the Spanish SEIO and a 2024 medal by ALIO (Asociación Iberoamricanana de Investigación-Operativa). In 2024, SEIO jointly with Fundación BBVA awarded a prize to the "mejor contribución metodológica en el campo de la Investigación-Operativa" to the European Journal of Operational Research EJOR 2023 paper "On solving large-scale multistage stochastic optimization problems with a new specialized interior-point approach", jointly co-authored with J. Castro and J.F. Monge.

Channing Hamlet, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation, joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group, to discuss the rising "flight to quality" in the event industry. Learn how consolidation is transforming the landscape — and how event businesses can adapt, scale, and thrive in a shifting market.About the guest:Channing Hamlet is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation. He leads the firm's Business Services & Life Sciences Practice. With over 25 years of experience in investment banking and business valuation, Channing brings deep expertise and strategic insight to Objective's clients. His recent notable transactions include the sale of 360 Destination Management to H.I.G. Capital and Supreme to Trinity Hunt Partners. An active member of the Los Angeles advisor community, Channing has served on the boards of the Exit Planning Institute, ACG LA, and EO LA. He is also passionate about philanthropy, particularly through his involvement with Reality Changers.  Prior to joining Objective, Mr. Hamlet served as a Managing Director of Cabrillo Advisors, where he was instrumental in both leading their M&A execution and growing the valuation practice from inception into a national entity serving more than 700 clients in five years. Previously, he served as a Director at Vistage; Principal at LLR Partners, a $260 million private-equity firm; and member of Legg Mason's Investment Banking group. He has a Master's Degree in Operations Research and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University. He holds FINRA Series 7, 63 and 79 licenses and is a Registered Representative of BA Securities LLC, Member FINRA SIPC.Connect with Channing Hamlet on LinkedIn hereRead about the sale of 360 Destination Management Group hereDownload the The Introspective CEO's Guide to Selling a Business, a high-level workbook covering key considerations for those contemplating a sale here.Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation is a leading firm serving middle market companies across key industries including Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare Tech, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, and Technology. We offer M&A advisory through our investment banking group and a full suite of valuation services for tax, financial reporting, and strategic planning. Since 2006, our team has completed over 500 M&A deals and thousands of valuations. Learn more at objectiveibv.comThis podcast episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. Securities offered through BA Securities, LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC. Objective and BA Securities, LLC are separate, unaffiliated entities.EventUp is brought to you by Innovate Marketing Group. An award-winning Corporate Event and Experiential Marketing Agency based in Los Angeles, California. Creating Nationwide Immersive Event Experiences to help brands connect with people. To learn more, click here⁠⁠.Follow us!Find us on ⁠⁠LinkedIn, ⁠⁠⁠⁠EventUp Podcast LinkedIn⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠Instagram

Send us a textAbout This EpisodeIn this episode, Dr. Lori Rosenkopf, Vice Dean for Entrepreneurship at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, offers a fresh, accessible take on boldness and entrepreneurship. Through her journey and insights from her new book Unstoppable Entrepreneurs: 7 Paths for Unleashing Successful Startups and Creating Value through Innovation, Lori debunks common myths about founders, showing that innovation can just as easily come from "accidental entrepreneurs," who leverage their unique experiences in unexpected ways. Lori encourages us to rethink what it means to create value, start small, move quickly, and trust that our distinctive paths can spark meaningful innovation. This conversation is packed with actionable advice for anyone ready to make a bold move, whether launching a business or bringing fresh ideas to their current role. About Lori RosenkopfLori Rosenkopf is the Simon and Midge Palley Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. As Vice Dean for Entrepreneurship, she serves as Wharton's faculty director for Venture Lab, Penn's home for student entrepreneurs, and also their San Francisco campus. In a prior role as Vice Dean of Wharton's Undergraduate Division, she introduced a new curriculum and developed experiential classwork in the tech sector. For over thirty years, Rosenkopf has taught entrepreneurship and management of technology to more than 20,000 high schoolers, undergraduates, MBAs, and executives, connecting these learners to many of the most entrepreneurial alumni at Wharton and Penn through treks, panels, and classes.  Rosenkopf was named a Best Undergraduate Professor by Poets and Quants, and has received multiple awards for her teaching, including Wharton's prestigious David Hauck Award for Distinguished Teaching. Rosenkopf has published more than thirty articles on technological communities and social networks in top management journals, and she is a Fellow of the Academy of Management.  Rosenkopf received her PhD in Management of Organizations from Columbia University, her MS in Operations Research from Stanford University, and her BS in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University. She worked as a systems engineer at AT&T Bell Laboratories and Eastman Kodak between her degrees. Rosenkopf lives in Philadelphia with her partner, Allan, and their dog, Winston. Additional ResourcesLinkedIn: @LoriRosenkopfSupport the show-------- Stay Connected www.leighburgess.com Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgess Follow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgess Sign up for Leigh's bold newsletter

Real-Time Forecasting Faceoff: Time Series vs. DNNs // MLOps Podcast #305 with Josh Xi, Data Scientist at Lyft.Join the Community: https://go.mlops.community/YTJoinIn Get the newsletter: https://go.mlops.community/YTNewsletter // AbstractIn real-time forecasting (e.g. geohash level demand and supply forecast for an entire region), time series-based forecasting methods are widely adopted due to their simplicity and ease of training. This discussion explores how Lyft uses time series forecasting to respond to real-time market dynamics, covering practical tips and tricks for implementing these methods, an in-depth look at their adaptability for online re-training, and discussions on their interpretability and user intervention capabilities. By examining these topics, listeners will understand how time series forecasting can outperform DNNs, and how to effectively use time series forecasting for dynamic market conditions and decision-making applications.// BioJosh is a data scientist from the Marketplace team at Lyft, working on forecasting and modeling of marketplace signals that power products like pricing and driver incentives. Josh got his PHD in Operations Research in 2013, with minors in Statistics and Economics. Prior to joining Lyft, he worked as a research scientist in the Operations Research Lab at General Motors, focusing on optimization, simulation and forecasting modeling related to vehicle manufacturing, supply chain and car sharing systems.// Related LinksWebsite: https://www.lyft.com/~~~~~~~~ ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ~~~~~~~Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://go.mlops.community/TYExploreJoin our slack community [https://go.mlops.community/slack]Follow us on X/Twitter [@mlopscommunity](https://x.com/mlopscommunity) or [LinkedIn](https://go.mlops.community/linkedin)] Sign up for the next meetup: [https://go.mlops.community/register]MLOps Swag/Merch: [https://shop.mlops.community/]Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: /dpbrinkmConnect with Josh on LinkedIn: /joshxiaominxi

Rob Pekarek joins us to talk about what to look for in business partners, advice he would give to new investors, and his journey into multifamily real estate.--Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedInJoin our multifamily investing community with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of TitansThis episode originally aired on April 4, 2025----Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsYmSLMxQCA9hgt_PciN3g?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to us on your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/AppleDiaryPodcast Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotDiaryPodcast Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/GoogleDiaryPodcast Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_apartment_investor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiaryAptInv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Diary_Apt_Inv ----Your host, Brian Briscoe, has owned over twenty apartment complexes worth hundreds of millions of dollars and is dedicated to helping aspiring apartment investors learn how to do the same. He founded the Tribe of Titans as his platform to educate aspiring apartment investors and is continually creating new content for the subscribers and coaching clients.He is the founder of Streamline Capital based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is probably working on closing another apartment complex in the greater SLC area. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps in 2021 after 20 years of service.Connect with him on LinkedIn----Rob PekarekRob Pekarek is an Active Duty Air Force Officer and multifamily investor based in Hampton Roads, Virginia. His team acquired and manages a 24-unit property purchased in summer 2024. As the capital raiser, Rob secured nearly half of the $1.1 million in investor capital needed for the deal.He earned a bachelor's degree in Operations Research from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2021 and later received a fully funded fellowship to complete a master's degree in Industrial Engineering at Purdue University in 2023.Rob enjoys meeting new people and learning from others. He facilitates a small group of young entrepreneurs who exchange ideas to grow their businesses and achieve their life goals.Learn more about him at: https://www.instagram.com/robthepek/ or 443-738-4929 or https://www.linkedin.com/in/robthepek/

Dominique de Werra is an emeritus professor of Operations Research at EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne) in Switzerland. His research fields include Combinatorial Optimization, Graph Theory, Scheduling and Timetabling. After spending a few years as an assistant professor in Management Sciences at the University of Waterloo (Canada) he joined the Math Department of EPFL. He conducted a collection of Operational Research projects (applied as well as theoretical) with a number of industrial partners. He is an associate editor of Discrete Applied Mathematics, Discrete Mathematics, Annals of Operations Research and a member of a dozen of editorial boards of international journals. From 1990 to 2000 Dominique de Werra was the Vice-President of EPFL; he was in charge of the international relations and represented his institution in many academy networks in Europe (like the CLUSTER network of excellence which he chaired). He was also in charge of all education programs of EPFL. He was President of IFORS (the International Federation of Operational Research Societies) from 2010 to 2012. In 1987-1988 he was President of EURO, the European Association of Operational Research Societies. In 1985–1986 he was President of ASRO, the Swiss Operations Research Society. In 1995 he was the laureate of the EURO Gold Medal. He has obtained Honorary Degrees from the University of Paris, the Technical University of Poznan (Poland) and the University of Fribourg (Switzerland). In 2012 he was awarded the EURO Distinguished Service Medal. He published over 200 papers in international scientific journals. He also wrote and edited several books. He was member of many committees in various countries of Europe and America (evaluation of institutions, accreditation, strategic orientation, etc.).

This episode covers a lot of ground. On the heels of last week's episode where we had to edit out our discussion of women in special operations, that's exactly where our conversation this week starts. We originally connected with our guest because of his LinkedIn post about a woman in her senior year at the Naval Academy who has been selected to attend BUD/S, but we quickly move on to focus on how mindfulness fits into human performance. Jon Macaskill is a retired Navy SEAL Commander turned consultant and mindfulness and meditation teacher. He was born in South Africa but grew up in Ruston, Louisiana.After graduating high school, he served briefly as an enlisted sailor in the US Navy before receiving an appointment to the US Naval Academy and graduating from there with a BS in mathematics 4 years later. He also has a Master's degree in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School.During his 24-year Navy career Jon served in Iraq, Afghanistan, off the coast of Somalia, and in Panama.After retiring, he served briefly as the Deputy Executive Director for the veteran nonprofit, Veteran's PATH. He now runs a podcast called Men Talking Mindfulness; does keynote speaking engagements on developing leadership, grit, and resilience; and owns his own consulting company, Frogman Mindfulness. In all three roles, his desire is to improve cultures and individuals through mindfulness, meditation, vulnerability, and compassion.Jon's wife, Beka, also served in the Navy and is now a civilian Orthopedic Physician Assistant. Together, they are the proud parents of three children, and after an adventurous 6 months as a family in an RV, they have settled on a small farm in Colorado Springs.

We're in the countdown to the 2025 INFORMS Analytics+ Conference, in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 6-8, when more than 700 leading analytics professionals and industry experts will come together to discover new solutions to business problems, connect and network, and celebrate excellence in the field.   Joining me to help build the excitement for this year's conference is Dick den Hertog, professor of Operations Research at the University of Amsterdam, who will be sharing a sneak peek of his keynote presentation titled, “Analytics for a Better World,” which will showcase the transformative potential of analytics in enabling non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to make a greater impact on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Synopsis: Venture capital is evolving, and so is biotech. In this episode of Biotech 2050, host Alok Tayi, CEO and co-founder of VibeBio, sits down with Alex Bangash, Founder of Transpose, an investment firm backing both startups and funds. With over 20 years of experience in venture investing, Alex shares his unconventional journey from engineering to investing and how his unique perspective has shaped his approach to funding. He breaks down the shifting startup landscape, the critical role of LPs in biotech, and why AI is a game-changer for both tech and life sciences. Alex also offers sharp insights into what it takes to build a successful venture fund today and the structural shifts that are redefining the industry. Whether you're a founder, investor, or biotech enthusiast, this episode is packed with valuable lessons on navigating the future of venture capital. Biography: Alex Bangash is the Founder of Transpose Platform, an anchor fund for the most disruptive venture funds of this decade. He is also the co-founder and former CEO of Trusted Insight, a machine learning–driven platform that hosts the world's largest network of institutional investors. Prior to TI Platform, Alex managed capital for clients at premier endowments, foundations, family offices, insurance firms, sovereign wealth funds, and pension funds since 2003. He has helped invest over $2 billion in 50 funds with a track record of investing over $1 billion in 50+ funds for institutional investors with an IRR of 30%+ and a 2x NAV. He advised the first checks in Accel, First Round Capital, Founders Fund, Emergence, Y Combinator, Khosla, SaaStr, Initialized, Crystal Towers, and Baseline. Earlier in his career, Alex was an engineer and executive at AT&T, Lucent Technologies, Bell Labs, and GE. Alex holds an MBA from the Wharton School (where he is a frequent guest lecturer); an M.Eng. in Operations Research from Cornell, and a BS in Computer Science, English, and Economics from Cornell.

Matt Prewitt and Gary Zhexi Zhang discuss Chinese cybernetics, focusing on pioneer Qian Xuesen and how the field developed differently in China versus the West. They explore how Chinese cybernetics emerged as a practical tool for nation-building, examining its scientific foundations, political context, and broader cultural impact. Together, they discuss key concepts like information control systems while highlighting the field's interdisciplinary nature and its evolution from thermodynamic to information-based approaches.Links & References: References:The Critical Legacy of Chinese Cybernetics by Gary Zhexi Zhang | Combinations Magazine Cybernetics - WikipediaNorbert Wiener ("Father of Cybernetics")Whose entropy is it anyway? (Part 1: Boltzmann, Shannon, and Gibbs ) — Chris AdamiCollection: Norbert Wiener papers | MIT ArchivesSpaceRelationship between entropy of a language and crossword puzzles (a comment from Claude Shannon) - Mathematics Stack ExchangeA Mathematical Theory of Communication BY C.E. SHANNON | Harvard MathA Mathematical Theory of Communication - WikipediaCybernetics - MITBrownian motion - WikipediaIntercontinental ballistic missile - Wikipedia AKA “ICBMs”Summary: The Macy ConferencesWarren Sturgis McCulloch (Neuroscience), Gregory Bateson and Margaret Mead (Cultural Anthropology)Claude Shannon (Mathematician)The Bandwagon BY CLAUDE E. SHANNONFrom Counterculture to Cyberculture: Stewart Brand, the Whole Earth Network, and the Rise of Digital Utopianism by Fred Turner, introductionFrom Cybernetics to AI: the pioneering work of Norbert Wiener - Max Planck NeuroscienceMarvin Minsky | AI Pioneer, Cognitive Scientist & MIT Professor | BritannicBios:Gary Zhexi Zhang is an artist and writer. He is the editor of Catastrophe Time! (Strange Attractor Press, 2023) and most recently exhibited at the 9th Asian Art Biennial, Taichung.Gary's Social Links:Gary Zhexi Zhang (@hauntedsurimi) / X Matt Prewitt (he/him) is a lawyer, technologist, and writer. He is the President of the RadicalxChange Foundation.Matt's Social Links:ᴍᴀᴛᴛ ᴘʀᴇᴡɪᴛᴛ (@m_t_prewitt) / X Connect with RadicalxChange Foundation:RadicalxChange Website@RadxChange | TwitterRxC | YouTubeRxC | InstagramRxC | LinkedInJoin the conversation on Discord.Credits:Produced by G. Angela Corpus.Co-Produced, Edited, Narrated, and Audio Engineered by Aaron Benavides.Executive Produced by G. Angela Corpus and Matt Prewitt.Intro/Outro music by MagnusMoone, “Wind in the Willows,” is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)

Episode: 2414 Using numbers in baseball and business.  Today, intuition, or numbers.

Welcome to a brand-new year of Resoundingly Human podcasts! Whether this is your first episode, or you are a long-time listener, thank you for joining us and I hope you'll subscribe for even more great content highlighting the incredible contributions of INFORMS members. To kick off our first episode of the new year, joining me is the 2025 INFORMS President Dave Hunt, vice president at Oliver Wyman, and a 30+ year INFORMS member who received the INFORMS President's Award for his role in founding INFORMS Pro Bono Analytics and chairing the INFORMS Ethics Guidelines committee.

As we turn the page to a new year, we're excited to release this episode as a special gift to help you start 2025 on the right foot. Let's face it—after the chaos and unpredictability of the past few years, many of us are craving positive change and looking for guidance on how to make it stick. Self-help has surged in popularity, but not all resources are created equal. That's why we're bringing back a conversation with Katy Milkman, author of How to Change, to cut through the noise and share strategies backed by science.In this compassionate and inspiring episode, Katy and Jill dive into actionable tools to help you create lasting change, whether it's breaking old habits or starting fresh. Katy's expertise has guided organizations like Google, the U.S. Department of Defense, and Walmart, and now she's sharing her wisdom with you.Tune in to learn why making New Year's resolutions isn't just tradition—it can actually be a powerful tool for transformation when done right. Together, let's set the stage for a brighter, more intentional year ahead.Listen and Learn: Jill and Yael's personal experiences with self-help books—what's worked and what hasn't Katy's advice on which behaviors to focus on first for meaningful change Practical tips to help you tackle impulsive behaviors today How Katy's book inspired real change in Jill's daily life (her gums are a fan!) Why one-size-fits-all solutions fail and how to find the strategies that work for you The science behind readiness for change and why timing matters A fresh take on New Year's resolutions and how to make them stick Resources: Grab a copy of Katy's book, How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be Sign up for Katy's newsletter here About Katy Milkman:Katy Milkman is the James G. Dinan Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, host of Charles Schwab's popular behavioral economics podcast Choiceology, and the former president of the international Society for Judgment and Decision Making. She is the co-founder and co-director of the Behavior Change for Good Initiative, a research center with the mission of advancing the science of lasting behavior change whose work is being chronicled by Freakonomics Radio. Over the course of her career, she has worked with or advised dozens of organizations on how to spur positive change, including Google, the U.S. Department of Defense, the American Red Cross, 24 Hour Fitness, Walmart and Morningstar. An award-winning scholar and teacher, Katy writes frequently about behavioral science for major media outlets such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, USA Today, and Scientific American. Her bestselling book How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where You are to Where You Want to Be is now available. She earned her undergraduate degree from Princeton University (summa cum laude), where she studied Operations Research and American Studies and her PhD from Harvard University where, she studied Computer Science and Business.Related Episodes: Episode 200. Growing Grit with Angela Duckworth  Episode 43. Willpower With Kelly McGonigal Episode 132. The Joy Of Movement With Kelly McGonigal Episode 34. Strengths, Goal Setting, and Grit with Alexis Karris Bachik  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we turn the page to a new year, we're excited to release this episode as a special gift to help you start 2025 on the right foot. Let's face it—after the chaos and unpredictability of the past few years, many of us are craving positive change and looking for guidance on how to make it stick. Self-help has surged in popularity, but not all resources are created equal. That's why we're bringing back a conversation with Katy Milkman, author of How to Change, to cut through the noise and share strategies backed by science. In this compassionate and inspiring episode, Katy and Jill dive into actionable tools to help you create lasting change, whether it's breaking old habits or starting fresh. Katy's expertise has guided organizations like Google, the U.S. Department of Defense, and Walmart, and now she's sharing her wisdom with you. Tune in to learn why making New Year's resolutions isn't just tradition—it can actually be a powerful tool for transformation when done right. Together, let's set the stage for a brighter, more intentional year ahead. Listen and Learn: Jill and Yael's personal experiences with self-help books—what's worked and what hasn't Katy's advice on which behaviors to focus on first for meaningful change Practical tips to help you tackle impulsive behaviors today How Katy's book inspired real change in Jill's daily life (her gums are a fan!) Why one-size-fits-all solutions fail and how to find the strategies that work for you The science behind readiness for change and why timing matters A fresh take on New Year's resolutions and how to make them stick Resources: Grab a copy of Katy's book, How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be Sign up for Katy's newsletter here About Katy Milkman: Katy Milkman is the James G. Dinan Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, host of Charles Schwab's popular behavioral economics podcast Choiceology, and the former president of the international Society for Judgment and Decision Making. She is the co-founder and co-director of the Behavior Change for Good Initiative, a research center with the mission of advancing the science of lasting behavior change whose work is being chronicled by Freakonomics Radio. Over the course of her career, she has worked with or advised dozens of organizations on how to spur positive change, including Google, the U.S. Department of Defense, the American Red Cross, 24 Hour Fitness, Walmart and Morningstar. An award-winning scholar and teacher, Katy writes frequently about behavioral science for major media outlets such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, USA Today, and Scientific American. Her bestselling book How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where You are to Where You Want to Be is now available. She earned her undergraduate degree from Princeton University (summa cum laude), where she studied Operations Research and American Studies and her PhD from Harvard University where, she studied Computer Science and Business. Related Episodes: Episode 200. Growing Grit with Angela Duckworth  Episode 43. Willpower With Kelly McGonigal Episode 132. The Joy Of Movement With Kelly McGonigal Episode 34. Strengths, Goal Setting, and Grit with Alexis Karris Bachik  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dando sequência à série "Naruhodo Entrevista" de conversas descontraídas com cientistas brasileiras e brasileiros, chegou a vez da Médica, Doutora em Fisiopatologia em Clínica Médica e Livre Docência em Pneumologia, Suzana Tanni.Só vem!> OUÇA (90min 14s)*Naruhodo! é o podcast pra quem tem fome de aprender. Ciência, senso comum, curiosidades, desafios e muito mais. Com o leigo curioso, Ken Fujioka, e o cientista PhD, Altay de Souza.Edição: Reginaldo Cursino.http://naruhodo.b9.com.br*Suzana Erico Tanni possui graduação em Medicina pela Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (1998), doutorado em Fisiopatologia em Clínica Médica [Botucatu] pela Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (2008) e Livre Docente em Pneumologia pela Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (2018). Atualmente é Professora Associada da Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho. Foi presidente da Sociedade Paulista de Pneumologia e Tisiologia (2022-2023). Coordenadora da Comissão de Epidemiologia e Pesquisa Clínica da Sociedade Brasileira de Pneumologia e Tisiologia, com responsabilidade na construção de guidelines nacionais de conteúdo respiratório.Desde 2010 atua como Docente do curso MECOR - Methods in Epidemiologic, Clinical and Operations Research da American Thoracic Society e da Associación Latino Americana do Thorax. Atualmente é Docente Líder do nível 2, para realização de manual de procedimento operacionais e plano de análise estatística.É Editora Associada do periódico Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia na área de Epidemiologia e DPOC, na Revista Médica Brasileira na área de pneumologia e da Frontiers Medicine-Respiratory Diseases. Atua como "Guest Editor" nos periódicos Frontiers in Case Report in Respiratory Diseases e Women in Science: Pulmonary Medicine 2023.Desde 2008, atua em Estudos Multicêntricos sobre Doenças Respiratórias. Faz parte do 4-Consortium for Clinical Characterization of COVID-19 By EHR (4CE) liderado por pesquisadores da Harvard Medical School, Boston, USATem experiência na área de Medicina, com ênfase em Pneumologia, atuando principalmente no seguinte tema: doenças pulmonares; doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica, tabagismo e covid-19.Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/4887507894734442*APOIE O NARUHODO PELA PLATAFORMA ORELO!Um aviso importantíssimo: o podcast Naruhodo agora está no Orelo: https://bit.ly/naruhodo-no-oreloE é por meio dessa plataforma de apoio aos criadores de conteúdo que você ajuda o Naruhodo a se manter no ar.Você escolhe um valor de contribuição mensal e tem acesso a conteúdos exclusivos, conteúdos antecipados e vantagens especiais.Além disso, você pode ter acesso ao nosso grupo fechado no Telegram, e conversar comigo, com o Altay e com outros apoiadores.E não é só isso: toda vez que você ouvir ou fizer download de um episódio pelo Orelo, vai também estar pingando uns trocadinhos para o nosso projeto.Então, baixe agora mesmo o app Orelo no endereço Orelo.CC ou na sua loja de aplicativos e ajude a fortalecer o conhecimento científico.https://bit.ly/naruhodo-no-orelo

Join us for this exciting episode, in which we explore how companies are harnessing the power of hackathons, artificial intelligence, and data science to drive innovation and business growth.  Discover the strategic approaches behind organizing hackathons, encouraging employee creativity, and turning innovative ideas into impactful products.  Learn from John Coles of ACV Auctions about how AI and machine learning are revolutionizing the car sales industry, optimizing inventory, and enhancing personalized recommendations.  Gain insights into the importance of upskilling teams and the role of analytics in making data-driven decisions, and hear success stories of projects born from hackathons that have significantly contributed to business growth and customer satisfaction. Highlights: 05:26 Data-First Approach and Hackathon Culture 07:20 Empowering Innovation through Hackathons 09:28 Connecting Hackathon Ideas to Business Goals 11:58 Frequency and Impact of Hackathons 13:01 Platform Capability and Product Delivery 13:18 Cadence and Team Culture 14:16 Hackathons and Innovation 17:00 Upskilling and Implementation 18:44 Hackathon Project Examples 20:53 Data Science and Business Impact Guest: John Coles, Ph.D. is the Vice President of Data Science and Analytics at ACV, where he leads data infrastructure, machine learning and data analytics strategy. Prior to joining ACV, Dr. Coles held many leadership roles, including Chief Technology Officer and Chief Product Officer of Bronze Trident Inc., a startup in Buffalo, New York, where he designed the business model and product plan for an automated tax challenge software. Dr. Coles was recently recognized as an Auto Remarketing ‘40 Under 40' Honoree (2021) and was awarded the Koopman Prize from the Military Appreciations Society of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)—among other accolades. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University at Buffalo, a Master of Engineering from Texas A&M University, and a Ph.D. in Operations Research from the University at Buffalo. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-coles-28311015/ ---- Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Tech Trek. We would appreciate it if you would take a minute to rate and review us on your favorite podcast player. Want to learn more about us? Head over at https://www.elevano.com Have questions or want to cover specific topics with our future guests? Please message me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirbormand (Amir Bormand)

We're continuing our countdown to the 2024 INFORMS Annual Meeting, in Seattle, Washington, October 20-23, when more than 6,000 INFORMS members, students, prospective employers and employees, and academic and industry experts will share the ways O.R. and analytics are fueling Smarter Decisions for a Better World.  Joining me to give a sneak peek of this year's meeting is Harriet Nembhard, professor and president of Harvey Mudd College. Harriet is Harvey Mudd College's sixth president, and a nationally recognized leader in the field of industrial and operations engineering, an expert in health systems, a voice on the national level for transforming undergraduate STEM education, and a champion for Harvey Mudd's mission. She is leading the development of an ambitious strategic plan to fortify Harvey Mudd's standing as a distinctive liberal arts college for science, engineering, and mathematics. Harriet will be presenting the plenary session – Preparing Interdisciplinary Leaders: Reimagine Your Department As A Place For Educating Future Operations Research Leaders Who Can Tackle Complex And Nuanced Problems – at the 2024 INFORMS Annual Meeting.

We're in the countdown to the 2024 INFORMS Annual Meeting, in Seattle, Washington, October 20-23, when more than 6,000 INFORMS members, students, prospective employers and employees, and academic and industry experts will share the ways O.R. and analytics are fueling Smarter Decisions for a Better World.  Joining me to give a sneak peek of this year's meeting is Koen Peters, head of optimization for the World Food Programme's Supply Chain Planning & Optimization branch. For the last decade he has been leading initiatives in the area of optimization and analytics, including tools that are now used to inform the design of food baskets, sourcing strategies, and delivery networks. These user-friendly solutions ensure that WFP can reach as many people in need as possible with available resources, and were awarded with the 2021 Franz Edelman Award for Achievement in Advanced Analytics, Operations Research and Management Science. Koen holds a Master of science degree in operations research and management science from Tilburg University, and is pursuing a PhD in humanitarian analytics at Tilburg University's Zero Hunger Lab.

CLOs today must ask: Is our work building lasting, relevant skills right now? Are we delivering business impact? Is the work building or diminishing L&Ds effectiveness and credibility? If the answer to any of these questions is no, then perhaps it is time for a skills accelerator approach. This is the title of a CLO Lift report and in this episode, we unpack what it means and why it's critical to us, in L&D, but more importantly to our organisations and employees. KEY TAKEAWAYS L&D professionals need to become true business partners instead of just trainers and focus on the development aspect of their role. When you focus on data you are effective, and the rest of the business understands that data. Leverage AI and simulations to deliver fast.  Understand the relevance of each skill. What is it about that skill or new technology that will enable the learner to do their job better? When your business does something new, be a part of the rollout so truly relevant learning is available from the start. BEST MOMENTS “Capability building can't just be through learning programs. It needs to be truly employee-centric.” “If we can spend less time churning content, we'll be able to spend more time developing people.” “The scope of an L&D leader can no longer be just what training program.” Heather Stefanski Heather Stefanski is a Partner and Chief Learning and Development Officer at McKinsey & Company, overseeing Learning & Development for 45,000+ global colleagues and leading the People Data and Analytics Teams.  During 28 years at McKinsey, she has held various roles in talent acquisition, professional development, and learning. She has an MBA and MA in Education from Stanford University, and a BS in Engineering and Operations Research from Princeton University. Bjorn Billhardt  Bjorn Billhardt is co-author of The 12-Week MBA and CEO of Abilitie which has trained 100,000 learners in 50 countries, including rising leaders at Fortune 500 companies like Coca-Cola and GE. He also co-founded Enspire Learning a custom e-learning development company and was a consultant and corporate trainer for McKinsey & Company. Bjorn holds a BA from the University of Texas and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He has served on multiple boards, including The Magellan International School, Spa Partisan, the Advisory Board of the University of Texas at Austin School for Undergraduate Studies and the UT-HDO Program. Report: https://learningforum.substack.com/p/clo-lift-the-skills-accelerator VALUABLE RESOURCES The Learning And Development Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523 L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home ABOUT THE HOST David James  David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa.  As well as being the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D.  CONTACT METHOD  Twitter:  https://twitter.com/davidinlearning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin L&D Collective: https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective Blog: https://360learning.com/blog L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home

Auren Hoffman is CEO of SafeGraph. SafeGraph is a geospatial data company focused on understanding physical places. He is also GP of Flex Capital. He is the former CEO and cofounder of LiveRamp (NYSE: RAMP) -- the largest middleware provider in marketing technology. He is the founder of the Dialog Retreat and investor in over 160 active technology companies. Auren holds a B.S.E. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from UC Berkeley. Twitter: @auren

Episode: 2316 Operations Reasearch, the invisible engineering that everyone uses and few people know.  Today, the science of better.

A “BEST OF 97% EFFECTIVE” EPISODE! Tune in this fall for new episodes and more great content.Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Jenny Fernandez, Chief Marketing Officer at Loacker, reflects on what her 20 years marketing multi-million-dollar brands – and advising startups – can teach us about managing our own career and brand. We discuss how to build relationships that will launch your career, guerrilla tactics for branding and ways to succeed after getting promoted.How three years in China impacted her career growthWhy Jenny would have leaped into entrepreneurship earlierBuilding key relationshipsHow women can convert mentors to sponsorsThe value of peer alliesThe power of positive collaborationSpeak up and take control of the narrativeWhy leaders need to delegate workElevate your own self-awareness and make a brand assessmentGuerrilla tactics for brandingHow to handle being too busyBeing successful after you get promotedLeading with vulnerabilityWhy you should read her forthcoming book, “ZigZag to The Top”Leaving room for risk and exploration  BIO AND LINKS:Jenny Fernandez is the Chief Marketing Officer at Loacker and has spent 20 years marketing multi-million-dollar brands. She is an Executive and Team Coach, professor at Columbia Business School and NYU, Board Advisor to the American Marketing Association, and Board Chair of the Global Connected for Women Foundation. Jenny is the author of the forthcoming book,, “Zig-Zag to the Top – How to Master the Habits, Behaviors and Mindsets to Succeed”. Jenny holds a Bachelors in Applied Mathematics and Operations Research from Columbia University and a MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennymfernandez/Jenny's talk at AMA: https://www.amanewyork.org/resources/personal-transformation/Robert Cialdini's theory: Seven Principles of PersuasionHBR article: 3 Ways to Grow Your Influence in a New JobHBR article: 5 Relationships You Need to Build a Successful CareerFast Company article: POV: Yes, there are enough hours in a day—if you manage your time betterHBR article: 3 Habits that May Derailing Your CareerMichael's Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode of the podcast was recorded live in Phoenix at the 2023 INFORMS Annual Meeting. Keynote speaker Dr. Les Servi shared special insight on his talk, ‘Operations Research and National Security,' which provided an informative, and dare I say fun, first-hand look at the role of O.R. in National Security! Les is the Chief Scientist Cyber Operations Research at The MITRE Corporation and the immediate Past President of the Military Operations Research Society (MORS), as well as an INFORMS Fellow.  This video has been created with the approval and consent of The MITRE Corporation. The views and opinions expressed in the video are those of the individual featured and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of MITRE.

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Jad Allam discusses his journey into engineering, starting as a process engineer at Applied Medical and eventually becoming a Group Vice President. He shares his experiences in scaling up the Gen 2 Voyant device production, including the challenges faced and how his team overcame them. Allam also talks about his involvement in educational initiatives as the chairman of the board of the International School for Science and Culture.Main Topics:Jad Allam's path to becoming an engineerHis career progression at Applied Medical, from process engineer to Group Vice PresidentThe scaling up of the Gen 2 Voyant device production and the challenges encounteredAllam's contributions to educational initiatives as the chairman of the board for the International School for Science and CultureAbout the guest: Jad Allam is an accomplished Group Vice President at Applied Medical, specializing in product development, analytics, and finance. With over 16 years of experience, he has led cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality. Jad's notable achievements include the development of the Gen 2 Voyant generators and devices, increasing their yield significantly and boosting profitability. He holds advanced degrees in Engineering and Operations Research and actively contributes to educational initiatives as Chairman of the Board for the International School for Science and Culture in Costa Mesa, CA.Links:Jad Allam - LinkedIn About Being An Engineer The Being An Engineer podcast is a repository for industry knowledge and a tool through which engineers learn about and connect with relevant companies, technologies, people resources, and opportunities. We feature successful mechanical engineers and interview engineers who are passionate about their work and who made a great impact on the engineering community. The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment such as cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us on the web at www.teampipeline.us

Enrico Aloi joins Charli on the pod this week. Enrico Aloi is a seasoned professional with a robust background in sales and engineering leadership. As the Director of Sales and Marketing at Metallized Carbon Corporation (METCAR), he has demonstrated exceptional skill in driving revenue growth, managing diverse teams, and forging strategic industry partnerships. Under his leadership, METCAR saw a 20% revenue increase in FY22. Enrico's experience spans various sectors including Aerospace Engineering, Energy, Food Processing, Textile Manufacturing, Automotive Engineering, and Fluid Handling.Previously serving as Director of Engineering at METCAR, Enrico led the development of innovative solutions, including a new grade of material for the Aerospace and Automotive markets and the implementation of a $5 million facility. His expertise in Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, and lean principles is further supported by his Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification.Read up at EmpoweringPumps.com and stay tuned for more news about EPIC in Colorado this November!Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn,  Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com 

Listen to this interview of Istvan David, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Department of Computing and Software, Faculty of Engineering, McMaster University, Canada; and, Houari Sahraoui, Full Professor, Department of Computer Science and Operations Research, University of Montreal, Canada. We talk about their coauthored paper "Digital Twins for Cyber-Biophysical Systems: Challenges and Lessons Learned" (MODELS 2023). Istvan David : "Making Figure 1, and also all of the text that depends on it——this was one of the hardest parts about writing this paper. I remember, in the very first draft, we had another layer there of abstraction, but we saw that the content was really hard to follow that way. So, for me personally, my takeaway from that process was: Though it made sense to us back then to follow our case-based generalization approach, this just wasn't going to work for a reader who hadn't gone down that exact same research path as us. So, really, you have to mindful of your reader like that."​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Mike and E discuss the intricacies of interpreting data in the short-term rental industry with guest Anurag Verma, co-founder of PriceLabs. The conversation covers the potential dangers and benefits of data interpretation, recent updates to the PriceLabs platform, and current industry trends, including occupancy rates, ADR, and RevPAR. Listeners will gain valuable insights into effective revenue management strategies, the importance of customer feedback, and the impact of macroeconomic factors on the short-term rental market. 00:00 Introduction to Data Interpretation 00:26 Meet the Hosts and Their Unique Real Estate Approach 01:08 Special Guest Introduction: Anurag Verma from PriceLabs 02:42 Industry Trends and Market Analysis 06:27 Revenue Management Strategies 16:22 New Tools and Features from PriceLabs 26:20 Mastering Property Filters 28:42 Navigating Market Trends and Supply 30:31 Airline Industry Insights and Market Cycles 34:18 Adapting to Market Changes 40:15 Enhancing User Experience with Multi-Calendar 46:41 Customer-Centric Development 51:07 Final Thoughts and Recommendations Anurag Verma's Bio Anurag Verma is the co-founder of PriceLabs. Before PriceLabs, Anurag was with United Airlines for six years designing and improving revenue management algorithms and systems. In 2014 he brought his experience of revenue management automation prevalent in airlines and hotels into the vacation and short-term rental industry. With a background in mathematics and statistics, Anurag is also a PhD in Operations Research. Connect with Anurag https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuragxverma/ Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin https://linktr.ee/mikesjogren Emanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wellness + Wisdom | Episode 638 How is Tiny Health helping parents and children optimize their gut health? Cheryl Sew Hoy, Founder of Tiny Health, joins Josh Trent on the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 638, to explain the correlation between parents' gut microbiome and their baby's gut health, why the first months of a baby's life define their health for the rest of their life, and how microbiome testing can prevent chronic diseases in children. "If your child has poor and imbalanced gut health in the first 6-12 months of life, we can predict if the child is at higher risk for atopic march symptoms; eczema, allergy, and asthma." - Cheryl Sew Hoy $20 Off Tiny Health Tests $20 off with code "JOSH20" Tiny Health is the first gut health test for moms and babies 0-3 years. Detect gut imbalances and course correct early on. Now offering microbiome tests for the whole family! Get to the root cause of chronic conditions: Reduce microbiome risk and relieve eczema, colic, allergies, constipation, and other gut-related issues Recover from antibiotic exposure: Get tailored recommendations to offset the negative impacts of antibiotics Track and optimize your family's health: Test proactively and take action early to support a lifetime of better health Learn the best ways to support the gut: Get the tests, tools, and insights you need to improve wellness over time In This Episode, Cheryl Sew Hoy Uncovers: [01:30] Healing The Baby Microbiome Cheryl Sew Hoy Tiny Health - Use code "JOSH20" for $20 OFF all single kits The different microbiomes in the human body. Why some microbes are beneficial to your health. You get the first microbes from your mother through the vaginal canal and then breast milk. C-section doesn't allow for the baby to acquire certain microbes. How gut microbiome imbalances show up in babies. [08:45] C-Section Affects The Baby's Gut Health The health system is made to make money. How breech birth taught Cheryl to advocate for herself. The impact of C-section birth on the baby's health. How to provide vaginal microbiomes for the baby when a mother gets a C-section. [17:50] Optimizing The Mother's Microbiome A mother should make sure her gut and vaginal microbiomes are healthy before passing them on to her baby. Testing can help you optimize microbiome health. You can take probiotics and pass them on to your baby through breastfeeding. It takes much longer for adults to correct their microbiome. [23:15] The Journey with Tiny Health Why akkermansia is an essential intestinal bacteria. The bacterias that are missing in the mother can be passed on to the baby from the father. Chewing food for your baby can help their microbiome. The infant microbiome development: mom matters How Cheryl developed Tiny Health. [30:15] Nature Heals Your Microbiome Contact with animals makes children's microbiome more diverse. We used to live 90% outdoors, but now we spend 90% of our time indoors.  You can intentionally expose your children to different microbes. How Tiny Health is helping people to go back to nature. [35:05] Asthma Prevention in Infants 236 Healing The Second Brain: Dr. Michael Ruscio Academic research takes 10 years to reach medical practice. How asthma can be prevented by healing the microbiome in early childhood. Why Tiny Health got casted for Shark Tank but decided not to take the opportunity. [39:40] The Gut-Brain Axis Connection Even successful people can be miserable. How stress impacts the gut microbiome. The mother's butyrate function affects her baby's behavior. It has been proven that the gut influences allergies, eczema, and asthma in babies. Why we're in a pediatric chronic condition crisis. [44:00] New Technology for Microbiome Testing Doctors are not taught about the importance of nutrition and the microbiome. How the modern medicine is developing. Why Tiny Health uses metagenomic sequencing to test the microbiome. Each strain of bacteria has a different purpose. 048 Nir Eyal: Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers [49:15] How to Heal Gut Dysbiosis How Tiny Health achieved to make the test affordable. Everything changes when you have a child. Why Josh's son had gut dysbiosis. The adult gut needs different foods than the baby gut. You should test, not guess when you supplement. What type of probiotics will actually help you improve your gut. How Tiny Health is tracking strains of bacteria. [56:00] Most Supplements Don't Absorb Well 616 Alex Wolfe | Legal Psychedelic Microdosing For Anxiety + How To Take Your Sleep/Psyche to The Next Level Why the body doesn't absorb most oral supplements. Supplementation can get you back to the baseline and a good diet will maintain it. Take your health in your hands. [59:05] Antibiotics VS Gut Health How to restore a baby's microbiome if you had a C-section. The microbes you want to see in your child. Baby can regain the good bacteria within a month of taking probiotics. Most children take antibiotics within the first year of life. Ear infection doesn't need to be treated with antibiotics because it's viral, not bacterial. Understanding what supplements are going to help or hurt your child. Do your own research to advocate for your and your child's health. [01:08:30] Excuses + Fear + Stress Unconscious behavior gives people an excuse to say they don't have time and money. How the medical system is making you react out of fear. Join The Liberated Life Community - LiberatedLife.Me Stress and emotions impact your gut. 581 Healthspan Revolution: Game-Changing Biomarker Blood Testing (SiPhox) | Michael Dubrovsky [01:14:50] Healthy Microbiome = Healthy Lifestyle How Tiny Health mixes the knowledge of academic professionals and holistic practitioners. Why women should start restoring their microbiome before they start trying to get pregnant. A healthy microbiome is a lifestyle, not a one-time thing. Why Cheryl's family's gut health got worse when they moved to Austin. Why people often ask Cheryl about children's eczema and sleep. [01:23:50] Tiny Health for Wellness Why Tiny Health's reports are easy to understand for anyone. How household cleaning products can negatively impact your baby's gut health. Why Cheryl picks a different aspect of wellness to focus on during each season. The social constructs we're facing in the world. 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This episode of Screaming in the Cloud focuses on keeping critical data safe and organized, especially when there's a lot of it. Pranava Adduri, the CEO of Bedrock Security, shares the tools and methods Bedrock uses to help other businesses protect their essential information. They discuss how new technologies like AI can help manage vast amounts of data and ensure only the right people can access it.About Pranava:Pranava has worked in data protection and security for more than a decade. Before becoming an Entrepreneur In Residence at Greylock Partners in 2020, he was a Software Development Manager for AWS, where he worked with Fortune 500 CISOs to develop innovative products for data risk and compliance. Before that, he was a founding engineer at Rubrik, a SaaS data protection platform. Pranava graduated magna cum laude from the University of California, Berkeley with a triple-major B.S. in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, and Economics, then obtained an M.S. from Berkeley in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. Show highlights:(00:00) - Introduction (01:36) - Overview of Bedrock Security's solutions for large-scale data protection(03:04) - The importance of data classification and access control was discussed(04:47) - Exploring the limitations of current data governance (05:22) - Pranava details how data is managed in cloud environments(09:39) - Evolving strategies in data lake management and data volume growth(12:36) - Impact of generative AI on data creation and the need for retention(15:50) - Discussion on cost-effective data management solutions(23:45) - The role of AI in enhancing data security measures at Bedrock(25:42) - How customer feedback shapes Bedrock's AI security technology(27:19) - The growing necessity for sophisticated data security systems(29:22) - Upcoming events and where to find more about Bedrock Security and PranavaLinks: Bedrock Security: https://www.bedrock.security/ Bedrock Security X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bedrocksecBedrock Security LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bedrocksec/Pranava's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/padduri/Pranava's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thenava?lang=enInnovation Sandbox 2024: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240402284910/en/Bedrock-Security-Named-RSA-Conference-2024-Innovation-Sandbox-FinalistSponsorPanoptica Academy: https://panoptica.app/lastweekinaws  

In this episode, we've got a fantastic couple joining us on the show, Tyler and Lindsey Goble. Our guests talk about how their investing journey has turned into a mission to make an impact on people and communities, what made them choose flipping over passive investing, and the importance of having an assistant in any business that can help with day-to-day tasks.Plus, Tyler and Lindsey share the value of maintaining good relationships with investors. Don't miss out on hearing their wisdom and success in the investing business!Key Points & Relevant TopicsHow Tyler and Lindsey got into real estate investing and flipping as their way of helping people in needTyler and Lindsey on the active side of investing and the steps they had to take to grow in the flipping businessReasons why they chose Texas over other marketsThe importance of core values in building relationships with investors and communitiesChallenges and advantages of starting to grow a business during the pandemicInvaluable benefits of having a full-time virtual assistantTyler and Lindsey's current focus in real estate and designsGiving back and impacting communities through real estateWhat does success mean for other people?Resources & LinksYour World-Class Assistant by Michael HyattApartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive InvestorAbout Tyler and Lindsey GobleTyler grew up in Plymouth, Michigan and attended the United States Naval Academy where he played varsity football on the most successful team in school history. Upon graduating in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Economics, Tyler commissioned into the USMC and went on to serve as an infantry officer, predominantly as a Weapons Platoon Commander and Weapons Company Executive Officer. Following his tour as an infantry officer, Tyler was selected to attend the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA to be trained as a Data Scientist. He obtained a Master's of Science in Operations Research with a focus on Statistical Machine Learning. While in Monterey, Tyler and his wife Lindsey launched LTG Investments, an impact driven real estate investment firm. Tyler is currently serving as a Data Scientist for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command.Lindsey found her love for architecture and design after renovating her first hurricane-wrecked home with husband Tyler just after getting married in 2019. She was motivated to return to school and study Interior Architecture and Design at The Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Since 2019, she has designed and led project management on nearly 30 homes, including a short-term home for exploited youth in 2021. Lindsey has an intense passion to transform  spaces with tailored designs that are more than just aesthetically pleasing—they add real, tangible value to homeowners lives.Both Tyler and Lindsey channel their efforts and the success of their ventures into humanitarian causes, notably Unbound Now, a global anti-human trafficking nonprofit. They view their business as a tool to give back to worthy causes and see this as the greatest motivation to grow. Get in Touch with Tyler and Lindsey Website: https://www.lindseygoble.com/ Lindsey's Instagram: @lindseyngobleTyler's LinkedIn: Tyler GobleTo Connect With UsPlease visit our website www.bonavestcapital.com and click 

Aaron Burciaga is a renowned Data Scientist, AI Engineer, author, Advisor along with being a competitive bodybuilder. As a seasoned technology and business leader in both startup and enterprise settings, he has focused his career on delivering efficiency and value through automation, data science, machine learning, Artificial Intelligence, blockchain, quantum computing, and emerging concepts and innovative technologies. His development and implementation of programs and initiatives have enhanced multi-billion dollar programs and operational efficiencies across industries in commercial, federal, and defense. Aaron's roles have included CEO and co-founder of Prime.AI Senior Practice Manager for Artificial Intelligence System Integration at Amazon Web Services (AWS) Vice President Data & Artificial Intelligence at ECS Technology, Global Operation Director Analytics & Artificial Intelligence at HCL Technologies CTO at Analytics2Go Vice President Data Science & AI at Booz Allen Hamilton Global Analytics Platform Lead at AccentureSenior Research Scientist at Elder Research.Before turning his attention to commercial and public sectors, Aaron was a Marine Corps officer and Iraq war veteran and was the head operations research analyst and director of an operations analysis activity at the Pentagon, supporting the Marine Corps Headquarters. He is also a Marine Reservist, where he supports the Chief Information Officer at Headquarters Marine Corps-Pentagon as Lead Data Technologist. Aaron is a Forbes contributor, frequently invited keynote and speaker, and Certified Analytics Professional (CAP). He is an appointed member of the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Technology Information Service advisory board. Aaron received his M.S. Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School and his B.S. from the US Naval Academy.An Eagle Scout, graduate of the US Naval Academy, a Marine Combat Veteran, and proud father to 3 dauSupport the showFollow me on Facebook ⬇️https://www.facebook.com/manuj.aggarwal❤️ ID - Manuj Aggarwal■ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manujaggarwal/ ■ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmanuj■ Instagram: ...