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Nadav Schnall is the co-founder of ProSentry, a proptech startup focused on real-time risk mitigation for multifamily and commercial buildings. With a decade of experience at First Service Residential as VP of Luxury Properties and New Development, Nadav saw firsthand the operational challenges that property managers face. His venture addresses those pain points through sensor-based monitoring that's already helped prevent thousands of potential insurance claims. Ā Ā Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here. Ā Ā Key Takeaways Understand how real-time risk mitigation can lower insurance premiums and prevent property damage Learn the top causes of water-related insurance claims and how they can be proactively addressed Discover how smart sensors and LoRaWAN technology are being applied to multifamily assets Hear how investors can use tech to boost tenant satisfaction and NOI Ā Ā Topics Why Nadav Started ProSentry Saw repeated property issues in his role at First Service Residential Reconnected with a veteran builder to launch the company Wanted to solve systemic building problems using tech How Risk Mitigation Impacts Insurance Non-weather water damage is among the top insurance claims Sensors help avoid or minimize these issues Lower risk profile = potential savings on premiums or deductibles What ProSentry's Sensors Actually Do Water, gas, temperature, humidity, smoke, vape, and rodent detection Uses LoRaWAN, not Wi-Fi, for stronger building-wide coverage Real-time alerts via app, text, call ā including live operator calls Cost and ROI for Investors Approx. $300ā$400 per unit installation Ongoing cost: ~$1ā$1.50/month per sensor Helps improve tenant experience, reduce damage, and boost NOI Proactive Alternatives and Why They're Not Enough Preventative maintenance is still important But sensors catch things no one can manually inspect Especially helpful for high-turnover or under-staffed buildings Ā Ā
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, host Stewart Alsop interviews Marcin Dymczyk, CPO and co-founder of SevenSense Robotics, exploring the fascinating world of advanced robotics and AI. Their conversation covers the evolution from traditional "standard" robotics with predetermined pathways to advanced robotics that incorporates perception, reasoning, and adaptability - essentially the AGI of physical robotics. Dymczyk explains how his company builds "the eyes and brains of mobile robots" using camera-based autonomy algorithms, drawing parallels between robot sensing systems and human vision, inner ear balance, and proprioception. The discussion ranges from the technical challenges of sensor fusion and world models to broader topics including robotics regulation across different countries, the role of federalism in innovation, and how recent geopolitical changes are driving localized high-tech development, particularly in defense applications. They also touch on the democratization of robotics for small businesses and the philosophical implications of increasingly sophisticated AI systems operating in physical environments. To learn more about SevenSense, visit www.sevensense.ai.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 Introduction to Robotics and Personal Journey05:27 The Evolution of Robotics: From Standard to Advanced09:56 The Future of Robotics: AI and Automation12:09 The Role of Edge Computing in Robotics17:40 FPGA and AI: The Future of Robotics Processing21:54 Sensing the World: How Robots Perceive Their Environment29:01 Learning from the Physical World: Insights from Robotics33:21 The Intersection of Robotics and Manufacturing35:01 Journey into Robotics: Education and Passion36:41 Practical Robotics Projects for Beginners39:06 Understanding Particle Filters in Robotics40:37 World Models: The Future of AI and Robotics41:51 The Black Box Dilemma in AI and Robotics44:27 Safety and Interpretability in Autonomous Systems49:16 Regulatory Challenges in Robotics and AI51:19 Global Perspectives on Robotics Regulation54:43 The Future of Robotics in Emerging Markets57:38 The Role of Engineers in Modern WarfareKey Insights1. Advanced robotics transcends traditional programming through perception and intelligence. Dymczyk distinguishes between standard robotics that follows rigid, predefined pathways and advanced robotics that incorporates perception and reasoning. This evolution enables robots to make autonomous decisions about navigation and task execution, similar to how humans adapt to unexpected situations rather than following predetermined scripts.2. Camera-based sensing systems mirror human biological navigation. SevenSense Robotics builds "eyes and brains" for mobile robots using multiple cameras (up to eight), IMUs (accelerometers/gyroscopes), and wheel encoders that parallel human vision, inner ear balance, and proprioception. This redundant sensing approach allows robots to navigate even when one system fails, such as operating in dark environments where visual sensors are compromised.3. Edge computing dominates industrial robotics due to connectivity and security constraints. Many industrial applications operate in environments with poor connectivity (like underground grocery stores) or require on-premise solutions for confidentiality. This necessitates powerful local processing capabilities rather than cloud-dependent AI, particularly in automotive factories where data security about new models is paramount.4. Safety regulations create mandatory "kill switches" that bypass AI decision-making. European and US regulatory bodies require deterministic safety systems that can instantly stop robots regardless of AI reasoning. These systems operate like human reflexes, providing immediate responses to obstacles while the main AI brain handles complex navigation and planning tasks.5. Modern robotics development benefits from increasingly affordable optical sensors. The democratization of 3D cameras, laser range finders, and miniature range measurement chips (costing just a few dollars from distributors like DigiKey) enables rapid prototyping and innovation that was previously limited to well-funded research institutions.6. Geopolitical shifts are driving localized high-tech development, particularly in defense applications. The changing role of US global leadership and lessons from Ukraine's drone warfare are motivating countries like Poland to develop indigenous robotics capabilities. Small engineering teams can now create battlefield-effective technology using consumer drones equipped with advanced sensors.7. The future of robotics lies in natural language programming for non-experts. Dymczyk envisions a transformation where small business owners can instruct robots using conversational language rather than complex programming, similar to how AI coding assistants now enable non-programmers to build applications through natural language prompts.
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In a twist of events, the FAA added not only DJI and Autel to the FCC-covered list, but also every drone produced in a foreign country, sending shockwaves throughout the industry. The FCC also added UAS Critical components produced in a foreign country to the covered list, including some that don't require FCC approval. A UAS Critical component is defined as Data transmission devices, Communications systems, Flight controllers, Ground control stations and UAS controllers, Navigation systems, Sensors and Cameras, Batteries and Battery Management Systems, and Motors.Before we go any further, I want to reassure you that YES, if you are a civilian flying your drone, you can still buy existing models of your favorite brand, foreign or not, while supplies last. No, your drone is not bricked. Only future models are affected. Being on the FCC Covered List means that the company cannot import, market, and sell NEW products in the United States. The FCC memo does mention a process by which the Department of Defense or the Department of Homeland Security can make a specific determination that a given UAS does not pose a risk. At the moment, the process to do that is unclear. The news came through a 9-page memo in which the FCC explains that they bypassed the audit requirement that we have been talking about for a year now: "Although section 1709 requires a determination by an āappropriate national security agency,ā rather than an Executive Branch interagency body, this determination satisfies the law because several appropriate national security agencies concurred in this determination." It is unclear who was part of the meeting but they indeed determined that "UAS produced in a foreign country pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States and to the safety and security of U.S. persons and should be included on the FCC's Covered List"They also provide "supporting evidence" as to what the national security threat is, including the fact that "UAS are also playing a critical enabling role on the battlefield in many modern conflicts. In Ukraine and Israel-Gaza, low-cost commercial UAS inflict extensive damage and have caused significant loss of life." and that "Drug Cartels are also reportedly using foreign-produced UAS to smuggle drugs into the United States and carry out attacks." I'm going to read a long paragraph here from the document but I think it' important for you to understand why you can't buy a new DJI drone model to fly with your kid at the park or to photograph a house for a realtor:"Permitting UAS critical components from foreign countries into the United States undermines the resiliency of our UAS industrial base, increases the risk to our national airspace, and creates a potential for large-scale attacks during large gatherings. Even when marketed as ācommercialā or ārecreational,ā certain legal regimes in foreign countries can compel entities to provide realātime telemetry, imagery, and location data above U.S. soil, or to change the UAS behavior via remote software updates. This poses clear risks that foreign countries could leverage UAS produced with critical components made in a foreign country to engage in intelligence collection, acts of terrorism, attacks on critical infrastructure in the U.S. homeland, or massive supply chain disruption." I'm going to repeat that this decision does not affect existing drones models. If you are working on federally funded projects, you likely may not be able to use a drone or brand that's on the covered list, even if it's an existing drone. It appears blue UAS and those on already approved DOD lists can still be flown.
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Miel Hostens from Cornell University shares how data integration and AI are reshaping dairy herd management. He discusses key challenges in data systems, explains the role of sensors and cloud tools in farm-level decisions, and highlights how smarter data handling leads to more sustainable dairy production. Learn how digital tools are powering the future of dairy analytics. Listen now on all major platforms!"Everyday decision-making should be somehow driven by data to make sure choices are grounded in measurable insights and not assumptions."Meet the guest: Dr. Miel Hostens received his MSc and PhD in Veterinary Medicine from Ghent University. He is the Robert and Anne Everett Associate Professor of Digital Dairy Management and Data Analytics at Cornell University, Dr. Hostens leads a lab focused on precision dairy science and sustainable food systems.Liked this one? Don't stop now ā Here's what we think you'll love!What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:10) Introduction(09:06) Data integration challenges(12:48) Herd-level analytics(14:40) Sensor-based monitoring(16:20) AI and language models(24:20) Behavior and milk yield(35:37) Final questionsThe Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Priority IAC* Lallemand* Adisseo* Afimilk* Evonik- dsm-firmenich- ICC- Protekta- AHV- Natural Biologics- Berg + Schmidt- SmaXtec
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Mike Strouse and legal expert Lewis Walton discuss the intersection of privacy, technology, and care. They explore the implications of remote support technologies, the ownership of privacy, and the evolving landscape of healthcare. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by new technologies, emphasizing the importance of choice and the least intrusive approaches to care. They also reflect on societal attitudes towards technology and privacy, drawing parallels with historical technological advancements.Takeaways:The conversation emphasizes the importance of privacy in care.All care methods can be seen as intrusive to some degree.Ownership of privacy is a fundamental right for individuals.Technology can enhance privacy rather than diminish it.The perception of intrusiveness varies with technology acceptance.AI and remote support are reshaping care expectations.Regulatory frameworks must adapt to new technologies.Choice in care methods is essential for individual autonomy.
Renato (Ren) Circi, co-founder of SAVA, a London based MedTech company building a new generation of minimally invasive continuous glucose monitors and molecular wearables.In this episode we rewind to the underground labs at Imperial College London where Ren and his co-founder Raph first immersed themselves in biosensors and began questioning the status quo of health monitoring. Ren explains how their shared obsession with measuring the body more effortlessly led to SAVA's founding and what it really looks like to push through years of scientific failure in order to build a complex medical device platform.We dive into why SAVA manufactures everything in-house, how their micro sensor architecture differs from traditional filament based CGMs and why controlling every layer from chemistry to algorithms is essential if you want to iterate fast on performance. Ren sets out SAVA's long term vision of continuous molecular tracking for everyone, not just people with diabetes, and what could be unlocked once you can monitor many molecules in real time from a single patch.We also talk about regulatory expectations for CGMs, the reality of one way product decisions in medical devices and the difficulty of fundraising for a consumer facing yet highly regulated deep tech company. Ren closes with candid reflections on what he would do differently, how he protects time for family and why working on a problem you truly care about with people you genuinely like is the only way to survive the journey.Timestamps[00:00:21] Origins at Imperial and discovering biosensors[00:01:59] Long horizons, repeated failure and staying in the game[00:03:56] Why SAVA manufactures everything in-house[00:06:46] How SAVA's micro sensor CGM platform actually works[00:09:36] From diabetes to universal molecular health monitoring[00:12:02] Patient experience and CGM adoption in healthcare systems[00:13:43] When CGMs become cheaper than finger-pricks[00:15:15] Misconceptions about CGM and continuous molecular sensing[00:17:21] Why building CGMs is one of the hardest engineering challenges[00:22:54] Fundraising in unconventional deep tech MedTech and advice for foundersConnect with Ren - ā ā https://www.linkedin.com/in/circi/ā Learn more about Sava - ā ā https://www.sava.health/Get in touch with Karandeep Badwal - ā ā ā https://www.linkedin.com/in/karandeepbadwal/ ā ā ā Follow Karandeep on YouTube - ā ā ā https://www.youtube.com/@KarandeepBadwalā ā ā Subscribe to the Podcast
App-Based Mindfulness Training Predicts Reductions in Smoking Behavior by Engaging Reinforcement Learning Mechanisms: A Preliminary Naturalistic Single-Arm StudyIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and colleagues explore how mindfulness-based smoking cessation tools can target the brain's reinforcement learning mechanisms to disrupt addictive behaviors. The study highlights the use of the "Craving to Quit" app, which combines mindful awareness practices with real-time feedback on cravings and their outcomes. By recalibrating the reward value of smoking through mindfulness, the app achieved significant reductions in smoking frequency among participants. Discover how this research advances our understanding of habit loops and offers scalable, innovative solutions for smoking cessation.Full Reference:Taylor, V. A., Smith, R., & Brewer, J. A. (2022). App-based mindfulness training predicts reductions in smoking behavior by engaging reinforcement learning mechanisms: A preliminary naturalistic single-arm study. Sensors, 22(14), 5131. https://doi.org/10.3390/s22145131Let's connect on Instagram
Oxidative stress is happening in your body every single day, but when it builds faster than your body can manage it, it quietly drives fatigue, inflammation, brain fog, premature aging, immune dysfunction, and more.In this mini episode of Everyday Epigenetics: Raw, Real, Relatable, Susan Robbins breaks down oxidative stress in a way that actually makes sense, and more importantly, shows you how to work with your biology instead of fighting it.In this episode:What oxidative stress really is (and why Susan compares it to rust on a car)The most common lifestyle, environmental, and internal drivers behind itEarly and advanced symptoms, from low energy and brain fog to inflammation, skin issues, mood changes, and slow healingWhy ādoing all the right thingsā can still leave oxidative stress uncheckedHow the six health types respond differently to oxidative stress, and what each one needs to restore balanceSusan walks through practical, real-world strategies tailored to Activators, Connectors, Guardians, Diplomats, Sensors, and Crusaders ā covering nutrition, movement, stress recovery, detox support, mitochondrial health, and supplementation (without the influencer hype).You'll also hear universal practices that everyone can use to reduce oxidative load, protect cellular health, and support longevity, without extreme diets, overtraining, or perfection.Oxidative stress is a normal part of life. But when it becomes excessive, it's your body's signal that something is out of balance, and that balance is absolutely something you can restore.If you're ready to understand your body better, personalize your health approach, and stop guessing, this episode is for you.RESOURCES:Show notes: https://healthyawakening.co/2025/12/19/episode102Visit the website: healthyawakening.co/podcastFind listening links here: https://healthyawakening.co/linksConnect with Susan:Check out Susan's NEW E-book! Download it FREE here: https://healthyawakening.co/ebook-signupContact me for your DNA testing or epigenetic coaching! To schedule a FREE Personalized Health Strategy Session, send an email to susan@healthyawakening.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanrobbinshealthyawakeningInstagram: @susanrobbins_epigeneticcoachSusan's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/susanrobbinsP.S. Want reminders about episodes? Sign up for our newsletter, you can find the link on our podcast page! https://healthyawakening.co/podcast
Everyone is focused on the "Brain" of the robot (AI models), but they are ignoring the "Body"āthe sensors, power chips, and actuators needed to make them move.In this video, we break down the robotics supply chain as we head into 2026. While the hype is focused on humanoid robots like Tesla's Optimus, the real investment opportunity lies in the industrial semiconductors that enable motion, perception, and power management.We analyze the forecast from WSTS, the recovery in the Auto/Industrial sector, and why we believe the "boring" analog and sensor stocks are currently some of the best value in the market.Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membershipSupercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formIf you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!*********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal.Tmestamps:Chapters:00:00 - The Robotics Reality Check: Hype vs. Supply Chain02:05 - The Industrial Recovery: Auto & Power Chips are Waking Up04:30 - Digital Twins: Why EDA Software (Synopsys/Cadence) Comes First07:45 - The WSTS Forecast: A $770 Billion Market in 2025?09:30 - The "Brain" Stocks: Nvidia, Qualcomm, & Lattice Semi11:50 - Networking: Why Robots Need Optical Chips (Broadcom)12:50 - The "Body" Stocks: Power, Sensors & Microcontrollers15:20 - The Robot Makers: Tesla Optimus, Boston Dynamics & Softbank16:35 - The $1 Trillion Warning: Are We Nearing a Cycle Peak?18:45 - Where is the Value? Why We Like Analog & Industrial Right Now #Robotics #Semiconductors #StockMarket #Investing #SupplyChain #TechStocks #TeslaOptimus #HumanoidRobots #BostonDynamics #IndustrialAutomation #FutureTech #AIRevolutionNick and Kasey own shares of a number of companies as mentioned in the video.
In this episode of NatChat Jason Welch, Principal Architect for Collaboration at Natilik, sits down with Gary Belnkarn, Collaboration Solutions Engineer at Cisco, to explore the evolving world of meeting spaces.Ā Gary shares insights on key market trends, including the shift from traditional meeting rooms to dynamic spaces, the rise of AV over IP, and the integration of smart building technologies.They discuss how AV over IP simplifies management, enhances user experience, and drives security, while also enabling advanced features like machine learning-powered cameras. The conversation highlights why meeting spaces are now a critical part of brand identity, influencing everything from client impressions to employee experience.Ā Tune in to learn how your organisation can embrace these innovations to create seamless, secure, and smart meeting environments that truly reflect your brand.
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How much money has water damage cost your owners? How much time and money could you save if you were able to detect issues within a property before they became a larger problem?Ā In this episode of the #DoorGrowShow, property management growth expert Jason Hull sits down with Nadav Schnall to explore how innovative water and gas leak detection systems are transforming residential property management and to share how these technologies can prevent costly damage, protect tenants, and streamline maintenance operations for property managers. You'll Learn [1:14] Nadav Schnall's Background in Property Management [05:06] Innovative Solutions for Leak Detection [11:07] Understanding the Technology Behind Pro Sentry [17:25] Implementing Smart Detection Systems Quotables "If something goes unchecked, somebody's out of town, there's a water leak, I mean, it can just do massive damage." "The responsibility of a property manager is to make sure the building is operating properly, to make sure it's operating efficiently, to mitigate damages, to mitigate risks." "Time is of the essence when something like this happens." Resources DoorGrow and Scale Mastermind DoorGrow Academy DoorGrow on YouTube DoorGrowClub DoorGrowLive Transcript Nadav Schnall (00:00) No need for displacement, no need to wake up in the middle of the night, come back to a flooded home. So we can solve all that Ā Jason Hull (00:05) All right. Welcome everybody. I am Jason Hull, the founder and CEO of DoorGrow, the world's leading and most comprehensive coaching and consulting firm for long-term residential property management entrepreneurs. For over a decade and a half, we have brought innovative strategies and optimization to the property management industry. We have spoken to thousands of property management business owners, coached, consulted, and cleaned up hundreds of businesses. Ā helping them add doors, improve pricing, increase profits, simplify operations. And we run the leading property management mastermind with more video testimonials and reviews than any other coach or consultant in the industry. At DoorGrow, we believe that good property managers can change the world and that property management is the ultimate high trust gateway to real estate deals, relationships, and residual income. We are on a mission to transform property management business owners and their businesses. We want to transform the industry. Ā eliminate the BS, build awareness, change perception, expand the market, and help the best property management entrepreneurs win. Now, let's get into the show. Today, my guest is Nadav Schnall. Welcome, Nadav Ā Nadav Schnall (01:14) Thank you for having me, Jason. Ā Jason Hull (01:15) All right, so your company is called ProSentry. We're going to be getting into that. But before we chat about our topic today, which is protect, prevent, perform smart leak detection for modern property managers, tell us a little bit about your background, how you got into entrepreneurism and what finally led you. Ā Nadav Schnall (01:33) Sure, happy to provide some background. So my background is actually in property management. I was a property manager for about a decade for First Service Residential in New York City. I had their kind of luxury. Ā group or luxury division. So I did a lot of consulting for developers and lot of property management, opening buildings, know, placing staff, making sure buildings kind of transition from construction to operation. So that was really the lion's share of my background as it relates to property management. Then I went into and opened another company that had to do with the service industry, kind of fire suppression systems, mechanicals, kind of the Ā the heart of a building, so to speak. And that led me to connect with my co-founder and business partner, John Russ, who is a builder in New York City. I've known him for probably about 15 years. And we came together to do this idea. So really very much so kind of experiencing firsthand. Ā what we are trying to solve and that's kind how I got into the world of entrepreneurship and into the world of ProSentry Ā Jason Hull (02:35) Got it. All right. Thanks for the background. So you're an expert. This is your bio, an expert in smart building monitoring. We're going to chat about exploring how innovative water and gas leak detection systems are transforming residential property management and maybe share how these technologies can prevent costly damage, protect tenants, streamline maintenance operations for property managers from boosting safety to increasing operational efficiency. Ā And in today's episode, you'll get to learn how smart monitoring is reshaping the way you care for your properties and your bottom line. So cool. I'm excited to get into this. So, so now, Nadav, where, where do we start? Ā Nadav Schnall (03:15) Well, we can probably start in property management. And I can tell you how many times I would wake up in the morning and I'd be checking my phone and then find that I have emails from last night that there was a leak in the building or my super calling me at two o'clock in the morning saying, hey, we had a flood or someone, there was a construction going on and someone left a window open and some pipe froze. Ā Jason Hull (03:19) Okay. Ā Nadav Schnall (03:42) And so that's kind of where it started for me, kind of really looking into these operational issues, which in today's day and age with technology, you are able to solve. And so that's where the journey started for me is really trying to look at properties and saying, how can we help common day-to-day occurrences? More so you look at the insurance industries and that's one of the... Ā biggest pluses that we try to bring to the table is trying to helping buildings with insurance. Water leaks are non-weather related water leaks are typically the top three causes for insurance claims. Ā And many times it's the number one reason for insurance claims. And so you look at these things and you're saying, there is technology out there. There is ways to substantially reduce that. How do we do that, improve the day-to-day work of property managers? Ā reduce insurance claims for buildings, reduce insurance rates and premiums, and also improve the life of the residents and tenants that live within. No need for displacement, no need to wake up in the middle of the night, come back to a flooded home. So we can solve all that and we focus in the multifamily. That's kind of our main focus. Ā Jason Hull (04:53) Yeah, Yeah, I mean, if something goes unchecked, somebody's out of town, there's a water leak, I mean, it can just do massive damage. Yeah, so how do we mitigate that? Ā Nadav Schnall (05:04) Yeah, so I can tell you a little bit about the technology and what we do and how we do it. first of all, traditional systems that existed so far were really based on Wi-Fi, which is a big difference. And they were more geared towards maybe something that you would do for your house or maybe something you would do for your apartment. Ā But how do you resolve that in a multifamily world, right? Where even if I am the most responsible resident in the building and I put water leak detection and temperature and humidity and maybe gas, you put all detection technologies in your apartment, you can still get leaked on from your apartment above. Something can still happen. And you just said it, right? A resident that may be away. And we have this actually. is an actual... Ā know, claim that we were able to avoid. In a building, someone, you know, it was a vacant apartment, a realtor came in to show the apartment, walked out to the terrace. It was a classic wintery day. Didn't close the door all the way. Ā Realtor left, came in, blew the apartment door open and the temperatures started going down and going down and going down. Luckily that building had ProSentry and that building was notified when the temperatures hit about 50 degrees and the resident manager of that building got the notification today that doesn't sound right. Of course, checked the records, found out there was a vacant apartment, ran upstairs, saw that the door was open, was able to close the door, turn on the heat before frozen pipes. But otherwise you would have had frozen pipe and that could have easily knocked out 10 apartments Ā insurance claims and so on and so forth. So I think that's kind of one of the biggest areas where we can save. And the nice part about that is insurance carriers are starting to recognize us and starting to recognize that we are actually reducing claims inside buildings. We're doing that across the board. We recently did a study across 18 months. We took a bunch of properties and we wanted to see what happened in those properties across an 18 month period. Ā we alerted those properties to over 6,000 different types of water events, right? Whether it's water or, you know, could be some, some of it can be just be drizzling. Some of could be, you know, a condensate drain and an HVAC unit overflowing, right? So different types of leaks. And then we followed up with the properties. Not one of those buildings and any of those water events resulted in an insured claim. Ā And so we were able to actually prove to the insurance world that this is a risk mitigative tool and actually the service that we provide, we like to call it risk mitigation as a service. ā And by doing that, we've been able to help several buildings either move from kind of E &S, Excessive Surplus insurance policies over to admitted carriers, which of course are substantially cheaper. Ā Jason Hull (07:27) Yeah. Ā Nadav Schnall (07:41) or just simply being able to reduce insurance rates, right? You presented a certain risk before, now you present this risk. And so it can help properties both on the operation side, the maintenance side, but also on the insurance side. And I know I said a lot. Ā Jason Hull (07:53) Yeah. Ā No, that's, no, that sounds very fascinating. So I can see how this would be very important. So if the insurance companies are not having to do anything on these claims, then you would think they would be very incentivized to get people to implement this. Ā Nadav Schnall (08:10) That's 100%. So in New York State, for example, where we have a lot of presidents, especially in New York City, we work with a number of carriers that provide anywhere from, this is on the homeowner side, but anywhere from 3 % up all the way up to 12 % premium reductions. Ā year over year on your homeowners insurance policy. So if you have a building and let's say there's 100 apartments, if you happen to be insured with one of these insurance carriers, you will receive a discount on your premium year over year. their ROI is right there. And then of course we can help on the underlying building insurance policy as well. Ā Jason Hull (08:50) Got it, okay. So what are the benefits for the, that's obviously a benefit for the property owner, right? What are the benefits for the property manager? Ā Nadav Schnall (09:00) So, I mean, the obvious would be peace of mind, right? Because at the end of the day, the responsibility of a property manager is to make sure the building is operating properly, to make sure it's operating efficiently, to mitigate damages, to mitigate risks. Ā And so the advantages of property managerial, first of all, you're able to see what happens in your entire building. So you'll have a dashboard. You'll be able to see each one of our sensing technologies. And I think we've heavily focused so far on water leak detection and maybe temperature detection, which is really, you know, these are one of our biggest sellers, but we do anything from water to gas to oil leaks, to mechanical malfunctions, environmental issues, even rodents. So we have a lot. Ā know, thermostat. So we have different types of technologies all surrounded under our platform. And so the property manager will be able to see all these sensing, all these sensors across this entire building on one, on one dashboard. It will substantially reduce damages, right? So from a... Ā to do share responsibility to the building. is very important, but more so it also gives peace of mind, right? That you know that this apartment or this building or this area, because a lot of our installations are mechanical equipment, right? We have a building that had a couple of leaks coming from the mechanical systems. Every time there was a leak there, it leaked into the elevators. The elevators went out, had to call the elevator company out, had to file another insurance claim. And every time that's there, the amount of time the property managers have to spend Ā to deal with an incident like this, right? It doesn't only start with mitigating the damage itself. You gotta mitigate the damage, you gotta communicate with all the apartment owners, you gotta let them know what's going on. Then they have repairs, they have to coordinate with contractors, they have to file insurance claims, they have to file reports, they have to talk to their boards or their building owners. So there's a lot there. By installing a system like this, it gives you lot of peace of mind and saves you a lot of time. Ā Jason Hull (10:46) So less damage, less work for the property manager, less stress in having to deal with frustrated owners, frustrated tenants. Yeah, so win-win all the way around. So you had mentioned a few things that this equipment can send for. Ā So could you go over all those for us? Ā Nadav Schnall (11:04) Yeah, sure. It's 100%. Ā So we have, you maybe I started off a little bit in the beginning, we talked about Wi-Fi, but I really complete that thought. So I can start high level. So. Ā First of all, what we use is use a technology called LoRaWAN. LoRaWAN stands for long range wide area network. So it's very similar to Wi-Fi in the sense that it is a wireless technology that we can communicate over this wireless network that it creates. But indifferent than Wi-Fi, has a couple of major differences, which is huge for buildings, huge for properties, right? Especially existing buildings where you're trying to retrofit a system, which of course you're very sensitive to, right? Because if you're... Ā You know, if you're doing property management in a multifamily residential building and you have to access every single apartment, no one wants to like start running electricity or opening walls. It has to be really easy to deploy. You come in and come out under 10 minutes. That's what you're looking to do. So this technology, LoRaWAN, what it does is it is a very strong frequency. So the advantage is it can penetrate brick, mortar, you know. Ā concrete, steel, whatever, whatever inside a building. And you can use one of these gateways. Gateways are similar to what we would call in the Wi-Fi world as like a router. So you would install one of those every maybe three to six floors, I would say, as opposed to a traditional router where you put it in an apartment, you have one for the entire apartment. The downside to it is that you can stream a lot of data on it. Ā So it's great for the world of IoT and the world of sensors because you don't have to put on that. You just need to say, what is the temperature? I having a leak? Do I have this or do I have something else? So that is a very, very important advantage that this technology has over traditional systems, which rely on Wi-Fi. The other big thing it has is that it's extremely energy efficient. So each one of our sensors will last for about 10 years on battery life. Whereas traditional Wi-Fi systems, probably have to replace the battery once a year, once every two years, depending on the system. Ā As far as our offering, so we have different liquid sensing technology, so oil and water. We also have gas detection. And for example, in New York City, they passed a law which was now tabled again, but they passed a law called Local Law 157. Every, you know, Ā apartment or building in New York City that had gas, had to have gas detection. So we were able to help those buildings as well. And so buildings that already had our system had to now comply with a new law, easily just put it on the system, no problem. Temperature humidity, we spoke about. We have rodents. We have different types of sensing. For example, if you want to see the levels of different tanks. So for example, you have a big water storage tank or you want to know what the capacity is of trash or different. So we have devices that can sense distance. Ā different sensors for different types of mechanical equipment to see where they go, what the status is, are they operating, are they not, are they in movement? Steam traps, we can tell you if a stream trap open. So there's a lot of stuff there. And I think one of the unique parts about ProSentry is that both me and my business partner, John, really come from the world. Ā And so we meet with supers, we meet with property managers and they say, hey, you know, I really want to understand how I can better see this or how I can do that. And that's what we developed. And so we go out and we figure out what sensing to cloud booth exists for the world and we customize them for the buildings themselves. Ā Jason Hull (14:15) Got it. Is this system also tie into some of the other sort of catastrophes besides water, like fire, smoke? ā Ā Nadav Schnall (14:23) So Ā we have a smoke and vape detector, but it is not what you would call your traditional carbon-fiber monoxide type of sensor. And that is because, first of all, it's a very saturated market. There's a lot of companies out there that provide. We have the ability to interface into it. It was just a conscious choice not to get into that yet. Ā Jason Hull (14:38) Yeah. Ā Nadav Schnall (14:47) Just because you know, it's more of a niche market and that's more of a very wide market. There's also a lot of regular Ā Jason Hull (14:52) Figure out smoking and Ā vaping is another thing. Like, maybe four terms, stuff like this. Ā Nadav Schnall (14:55) Yeah. Ā So that we do have on the property, on the platform. that is a great sensing technology, especially for like rental buildings or buildings that have passed no smoking laws in the building. So it can do vaping, it could do marijuana, it could do cigarette smoke. And so we've had that. actually, one of the reasons we developed it, again, speaking to property managers and building owners, Ā This is a West Coast property owner. he said, you know, one of my main reasons for non renewing leases in my building is because people smoke and people don't want to renew. And so that was one of the reasons we went out. came out with this, with a sensing technology and it can, you know, it kind of tattles on the smokers, but it works with that kind of building. Right. So if you sign into a building, which is a non-smoking building, you should have that same with hotels, et cetera, et cetera. Ā Jason Hull (15:45) Cool. So I'm going to read a word from our sponsor and then I some more questions we'll get into. 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A year later, they're not just satisfied. They're raving about how Vendoroo has transformed their business. Don't let maintenance drag you down. Step up your property management game with Vendoroo Visit vendero.ai. That's V-E-N-D-O-R-O-O.ai slash door grow today and make this the last maintenance hire you'll ever need. All right, cool. So back to... Ā Back to what you were talking about, Nadeav. I'm curious, this sounds like a no-brainer. Is this expensive to get set up? Can this be turned into a profit center for property managers in some way? How does this typically work for property managers? Ā Nadav Schnall (17:20) Yeah, sure. Ā So, excellent questions. As far as the cost goes, it is very competitive in the marketplace. Sensors start at about $70 a sensor, depending on what it is. There is a cost for the network, but again, it is not a significant cost. The costs kind of vary based on the size of the building, and obviously there's volume discounts. But, you know, I think it, you know, from a Ā Profit center, it's an interesting question, right? Because I don't know if you're actively going to make money from the building, from activating the system. However, you will get a return on your investment because again, you're able to, first of all, reduce repair costs. There's no question about that, right? we have... Ā Examples examples examples of buildings that have installed our system and have caught dozens of water leaks some of which may have turned into Small things or maybe you and an overflowing club, but you caught that and you mopped that up But others are like these slow leaks behind walls and all kinds of areas like that that you otherwise would have not noticed and before it became mold and stuff so hundred percent you save money on that from a repair across perspective and Ā Jason Hull (18:09) Yeah. Ā Nadav Schnall (18:24) on insurance front, is really one of our biggest areas that we're focused on is trying to help buildings reduce insurance costs. And so in that sense, it does turn into a profit center, maybe not the traditional profit center as a fee for it, but you do save on other repairs on insurance costs. So in that sense, yes, you do make money on that. Ā Jason Hull (18:42) So, Nadav, a question. So you've mentioned multifamily. There are a lot of people that listen to this podcast that also do single-family residential, or maybe they do individual condos, or they do short-term rentals or Airbnbs. Do you find that this makes sense for those scenarios as well? Ā Nadav Schnall (19:03) 100 % it does. We focus... Ā only on multi-dwelling, in other words, we're a B2B company in that sense, unless maybe there's a situation where there's someone who manages multiple individual condos, let's say, right? Or multiple Airbnbs and they want everything on kind of a dashboard and maybe that would make sense. There are solutions out there that focus on the single-family world, that are Wi-Fi based and they're meant for that. We are really more of a commercial grade. Ā solution, right? And that's kind of how we set ourselves up. And that is really the big differentiator with us is that we're really focused on whole building solutions. We have automatic border shutoff valves, for example, which I haven't even mentioned before. But for example, we have a commercial building. Ā where the building owners have no one at the building over the weekend and actually no one in the building after I think it's 7 or 8 p.m. till they come back at like 6 or 7 in the morning. So they proactively shut the water to the building when they leave and no one's there. So they don't even want to take the risk. Of course all of our sensors can connect to the automatic shutoff app and say hey if there is a leak we'll shut that off, we'll shut the water off. They just want to they just put it on a schedule and proactively shut it. So in that sense if you Ā have single family or Airbnb managers, cetera, et cetera, you can all control it even from the app. You don't even have to be at the property. And you can just shut the valve off and shut the property. So if you're going to go away and let's say you want to winterize the property and shut the water off for a prolonged amount of time because you're not going to be there going on vacation. So you can do that with the system quite easily. Ā Jason Hull (20:35) Interesting. for somebody that's like an Airbnb and they wanted to get this set up, and they wanted like maybe water, auto water shut off, some gas detection, you know, a couple of the most obvious important ones, what would it roughly cost for them to get that property outfit? Ā Nadav Schnall (20:53) I mean, if it's a, if let's say we're talking about a single apartment, maybe like a one or two bedroom, you're probably talking about a one time cost of anywhere between 300 to $500. If you're in, if you're in that kind of situation, if it's slightly bigger, it all depends on the number of sensors. But again, if it's about $70 a sensor, how many points of water do you have in your, in your apartment? And then that's how you do the math. Ā Jason Hull (21:18) Got it. So typically sensor per maybe bathroom or water. Ā Nadav Schnall (21:22) Yeah, you'd put Ā one to two per bathroom, right? Depending on how many, if you have a tub or a shower, we typically catch that with another sensor that would be placed nearby, maybe behind a toilet. Sensors are very sleek, non-invasive. They don't actually, many of them, this is actually a sensor. They don't even look that way. So it's good. They're discreet. They go behind toilets, under sinks and so on and so forth. And so it's very easy to deploy them as well. Ā Jason Hull (21:48) Got it. And these don't have cameras on them, right? Ā Nadav Schnall (21:51) No Ā cameras. And as I mentioned, because we use LoRaWAN and it is unable to communicate or transmit large packets of data, it is impossible for me to record someone because the data packets are so small. The amount of data that would need to be transmitted just to record a sentence would take days and days and days. So it is impossible for us to do that. Ā Jason Hull (22:04) Hmm. Ā Got it. Ā Got it. Okay, very cool. Well, what else should people know about this solution or whatever questions that people ask, maybe about ProSentry and then how can people get in touch with you? Ā Nadav Schnall (22:29) So first of all, think the most important thing is, you know, we were built by real estate professionals. And so we really understand the industry and we're happy to consult. Ā and speak to anyone who has any questions. There's no strings of ties. There's no cost for that. We're happy to give proposals. And every building is unique and every building has their unique set of challenges. And so I think it's important for your listeners to know that that's the world that we come from and we actually enjoy having conversations with real estate professionals. And so if anyone has any questions or wants to discuss, just feel free to reach out. Our website, which is www.prosentry.com. Ā prosentry.com. Contact us or request a proposal. Very easy to get in touch with us. Or also info at prosentry.com. Ā Jason Hull (23:14) Very cool. So one last question. If somebody goes to your website, they decide they want to get some of this stuff set up for the property, who actually comes out and gets all this stuff set up and installed? Do they have to get a contractor to do it? How does that work? Ā Nadav Schnall (23:27) No, so it is extremely, extremely simple. So we have designed the system so that it is easy to be deployed by the building itself. And while we can provide recommendations for installers, 100%, I think there's one, I wouldn't say 100, I think 99%, I think it's one property that actually hired someone to do that. All of our properties, and I'm talking about hundreds of buildings, have installed the system by themselves. It is extremely easy. The system comes pre-configured. Ā So the gateways are the only component that gets plugged in. Those are the routers, right? So you start by plugging those into the wall into regular outlet. They turn on in about a minute or so and start communicating. They automatically connect to cellular antennas. They automatically... Ā create this internal private network only to that building. So there's no configuration, nothing else to do. And then you take the devices, the sensors themselves, you download our app, you scan a QR code on the device and all you do is you have a drop down menu and you say, I am in apartment 22B, it's already pre-configured, we'll configure the apartment, everything will be there. And you'll say, I'm placing it by the kitchen sink. That's it. That's all you gotta do. It automatically connects, the sensors automatically connect. And so, Ā We do speak to some buildings and they're like, yeah, we don't want to take on. so I call it deployment because it's not even installation. It's not invasive. There's no drilling. There's nothing to do there. So we say, OK, we can give you a proposal for installation or connect you with someone who can do it for you. But then once they understand how they get a little bit of a demo and see how it's done, go, oh, this is it. It's very, very easy to install. Ā one of the features that I neglected to, to, to, to mention, I think is important is we offer, live operator calls to buildings. And so a lot of providers out there will send you like an app notification or maybe an email or a text message, right. say, Hey, but again, property managers, right. We realize that at two o'clock in the morning, no one's looking at their phone to see if you got a text message. So we use an underwriter, laboratory certified call center with live people, not some robo call. Ā Jason Hull (25:19) and Ā Nadav Schnall (25:33) and they will actually call you and say, Jason, you have a leak in apartment 22 B in the kitchen. Ā under the dishwasher, right? And if you happen not to be answering, we will call the next person online. We can have multiple people. And so we'll call the front desk. Front desk doesn't answer. Maybe the handyman, handyman doesn't answer. The resident manager, the property manager, the hotline, the board president, whoever you need. We can put that all under the platform. So that is an important feature and a differentiator, by the way, because there are not many companies that do that. But we do recognize that because time is of the essence when something like this happens, you need to make sure you can get in touch with Ā Jason Hull (26:01) Mm. Ā Nadav Schnall (26:09) someone before damage becomes something very small into something really big. ā Ā Jason Hull (26:13) Yeah, Ā well, it sounds like a no brainer. Sounds very cool. And yeah, I recommend everybody check it out at prosentry.com. cool. Well, Nadav, thanks for coming and hanging out with us here on the DoorGrow show. Yeah, I appreciate it. So for those of you that maybe felt stuck or stagnant in your property management business, you want to take it to the next level, reach out to us at doorgrow.com. We can help. Ā Nadav Schnall (26:27) Thanks for having me, Jason. This was fun. 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In this session Sofya shares her journey building a pet-tech startup that blends machine learning sensor data and canine behavior analytics. She walks through her path from early programming explorations to launching a health monitoring device designed around anomaly detection and long-term behavioral baselines.TIMECODES: 00:00 Sofya's pet tech startup with machine learning sensor data and behavior pattern analytics10:00 Journey from programming hobby to full time software development career17:20 Career growth after skipping university and building practical experience24:07 Puppy adoption story and family influence on pet focused innovation32:16 Dog health monitoring framed as anomaly detection in real world machine learning37:05 Collecting canine data with emphasis on sleep patterns and cycle tracking43:35 Establishing a dogs normal baseline through long term data observation49:34 Startup funding through personal savings and early stage bootstrapping55:28 Finding cofounders and collaborators through meetups and coworking communities59:48 Closing insights on Sofya's educational path and early device prototypesConnect with Sofya- Website - https://www.fit-tails.com/ - Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofya-yulpatova/Connect with DataTalks.Club:- Join the community - https://datatalks.club/slack.html- Subscribe to our Google calendar to have all our events in your calendar - https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r?cid=ZjhxaWRqbnEwamhzY3A4ODA5azFlZ2hzNjBAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ- Check other upcoming events - https://lu.ma/dtc-events- GitHub: https://github.com/DataTalksClub- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/datatalks-club/ - Twitter - https://twitter.com/DataTalksClub - Website - https://datatalks.club/
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What do you do when the sky stops behaving the way the textbooks say it should?For decades, talk of unidentified flying objects (āUFOsā) sat on the margins. That's become harder to shrug off when decorated pilots, radar operators, and intel officers are raising their right hands in Congress and saying, I saw something I couldn't file away as a drone, jet, or planet.In this episode, we (JMill and Forrest) pull Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) into familiar territory: sensors, safety, and systems. They start with what crews actually see and record. How does a night-vision video line up with radar tracks? What happens when the infrared feed disagrees with the eyeballs in the cockpit? And why does the boring part like timestamps, logs, and chain-of-custody matter even more now that anyone can synthesize a convincing āleakā in an afternoon?Our conversation also zooms-out from individual cases to the wider mix. Many reports collapse to balloons, consumer drones, or reflected light once you have enough data. Some look a lot like foreign reconnaissance or test articles, which raises airspace and infrastructure questions. A small remainder still looks odd after serious review: abrupt accelerations, transmedium paths, signatures that do not match the usual catalog. So rather than chase headlines, the focus stays on a simpler test: what conditions would have to hold for this report to stand up?We also talk about JMill's new MIT course, Confronting Unknowns, which treats UAP as one of several challenge areas for sense-making under pressure. Forrest connects us back to tough tech in general, in which fusion, lunar rovers, new materials (to name just a few areas) all begin as something messy, uncertain, and science fiction, before hard work and big discoveries could make them science fact.So, the aim of the episode and the research we touch on is not to explain every light in the sky, but is instead a conversation on how we may practice how to think when the data are noisy, the stakes are serious, and āwe don't know yetā is an honest, useful starting point.Ā Tough tech is, almost by definition about building into uncertainty. UAPs are an extreme example, but the mindset ā rigor, curiosity, and a willingness to update one's assumptions ā is wholly shared.
In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop talks with Aaron Lowry about the shifting landscape of attention, technology, and meaningāmoving through themes like treasure-hunt metaphors for human cognition, relevance realization, the evolution of observational tools, decentralization, blockchain architectures such as Cardano, sovereignty in computation, the tension between scarcity and abundance, bioelectric patterning inspired by Michael Levin's research, and the broader cultural and theological currents shaping how we interpret reality. You can follow Aaron's work and ongoing reflections on X at aaron_lowry.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00:00 Stewart and Aaron open with the treasure-hunt metaphor, salience landscapes, and how curiosity shapes perception. 00:05:00 They explore shifting observational tools, Hubble vs James Webb, and how data reframes what we think is real. 00:10:00 The conversation moves to relevance realization, missing āEaster eggs,ā and the posture of openness. 00:15:00 Stewart reflects on AI, productivity, and feeling pulled deeper into computers instead of freed from them. 00:20:00 Aaron connects this to monetary policy, scarcity, and technological pressure. 00:25:00 They examine voice interfaces, edge computing, and trust vs convenience. 00:30:00 Stewart shares experiments with Raspberry Pi, self-hosting, and escaping SaaS dependence. 00:35:00 They discuss open-source, China's strategy, and the economics of free models. 00:40:00 Aaron describes building hardwareāsoftware systems and sensor-driven projects. 00:45:00 They turn to blockchain, UTXO vs account-based, node sovereignty, and Cardano. 00:50:00 Discussion of decentralized governance, incentives, and transparency. 00:55:00 Geopolitics enters: BRICS, dollar reserve, private credit, and institutional fragility. 01:00:00 They reflect on the meaning crisis, gnosticism, reductionism, and shattered cohesion. 01:05:00 Michael Levin, bioelectric patterning, and vertical causation open new biological and theological frames. 01:10:00 They explore consciousness as fundamental, Stephen Wolfram, and the limits of engineered solutions. 01:15:00 Closing thoughts on good-faith orientation, societal transformation, and the pull toward wilderness.Key InsightsCuriosity restructures perception. Aaron frames reality as something we navigate more like a treasure hunt than a fixed map. Our āsalience landscapeā determines what we notice, and curiosityānot rigid frameworksākeeps us open to signals we would otherwise miss. This openness becomes a kind of existential skill, especially in a world where data rarely aligns cleanly with our expectations.Our tools reshape our worldview. Each technological leapāfrom Hubble to James Webbādoesn't just increase resolution; it changes what we believe is possible. Old models fail to integrate new observations, revealing how deeply our understanding depends on the precision and scope of our instruments.Technology increases pressure rather than reducing it. Even as AI boosts productivity, Stewart notices it pulling him deeper into computers. Aaron argues this is systemic: productivity gains don't free us; they raise expectations, driven by monetary policy and a scarcity-based economic frame.Digital sovereignty is becoming essential. The conversation highlights the tension between convenience and vulnerability. Cloud-based AI creates exposure vectors into personal life, while running local hardwareāRaspberry Pis, custom Linux systemsārestores autonomy but requires effort and skill.Blockchain architecture determines decentralization. Aaron emphasizes the distinction between UTXO and account-based systems, arguing that UTXO architectures (Bitcoin, Cardano) support verifiable edge participation, while account-based chains accumulate unwieldy state and centralize validation over time.Institutional trust is eroding globally. From BRICS currency moves to private credit schemes, both note how geopolitical maneuvers signal institutional fragility. The āfew men in a roomā dynamic persists, but now under greater stress, driving more people toward decentralization and self-reliance.Biology may operate on deeper principles than genes. Michael Levin's work on bioelectric patterning opens the door to āvertical causationāāhigher-level goals shaping lower-level processes. This challenges reductionism and hints at a worldview where consciousness, meaning, and biological organization may be intertwined in ways neither materialism nor traditional theology fully capture.
On a rooftop disguised as a public square outside Amsterdam's public library, Nadina sits down with Daan Grasveld, co-founder of Urban Jungle Project, to explore how trees can thrive in the most unlikely urban places. What looks like a normal city square is actually the top of a parking garageāonce barren, hot, and lifeless. Today, thanks to modular ājungle blocks,ā it's a cool, shaded micro-jungle alive with bees, birds, and people.Daan breaks down his āthree S'sā ā stress tests, substrate, and sensors ā and explains how Urban Jungle Project lifts fully grown trees onto roofs, squares, balconies, and other āimpossibleā sites where traditional planting can't go. We talk about green-as-a-service and why maintaining living systems is as important as installing them, the role of citizen science through QR-coded monitoring, and why the long-term goal is actually less technology through passive, resilient systems that let nature do the work.Together, we explore how modular forests cool cities, create instant biodiversity, and turn overlooked spaces into places people want to be. If you've ever looked at a roof, garage, or forgotten corner and wondered what it could become, this episode opens a new window into the future of urban nature.
āļø Vivek Krishnan & Dinesh Shivanna ā India's Defense Tech Reality, Broken Incentives & What Must Change
Send us a textIn this conversation, Dr. Mike Strouse welcomes Beth McCoach and David McDonald to discuss the complexities of privacy in care, emphasizing the paradox of seeking privacy while relying on intrusive methods. He explores how technology can enhance independence and care delivery, advocating for remote support as a less intrusive alternative to in-home care. The discussion also highlights the role of sensors in modern care and the regulatory challenges that hinder the adoption of innovative care solutions.TakeawaysThe privacy paradox highlights the contradiction in care expectations.Technology can enhance independence and privacy in care.Remote support is often less intrusive than in-home care.Sensors play a crucial role in modern care solutions.Regulatory challenges impede the adoption of innovative care methods.Comparing care techniques is essential for effective decision-making.Privacy should not be sacrificed for the sake of care.The least intrusive approach to care is a fundamental expectation.Care delivery must evolve with technological advancements.Understanding the role of technology is key to improving care.
50-60% of the parts on an average collision claim are plastic. Yet, most of the industry is still operating in the "wild west" when it comes to repairing them.In this eye-opening episode of Body Bangin', I sat down with Mario Dimovski, a 35-year veteran of the industry and the Head of the Plastic Repair Alliance Council, to discuss the massive knowledge gap in plastic repairā¦ and the global initiative that is about to change everything.Mario has spent his entire career in plastics. He explains why the "chicken wire and hot glue" approach is failing shops, why OEMs are finally paying attention, and how a new set of global standards is being built to help shops repair safer, cheaper, and better.This episode is a wake-up call for every shop owner who wants to stay ahead of the curve on the most common material in the bay.What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Building HVAC Science - Building Performance, Science, Health & Comfort
Episode quotes: "Below about 0.4 microns, many low-cost PM sensors are basically guessingāright where wildfire smoke and aerosols live." ā Sissi Liu "Electrostatic filters can look great at firstāand then fall off a cliff in smoke. Pressure drop won't warn you." ā Sissi Liu "Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge." ā Carl Sagan Ā Eric digs into the "fresh air" myth with Sissi Liu, CEO/co-founder of Metalmark Innovations and active ASHRAE committee member. Sissi explains why "outdoor = fresh" is context-dependentāurban pollution, agricultural activity, and especially wildfire smoke can make outdoor air worse than indoor air. Because air quality is dynamic, she pushes for comparing indoor and outdoor conditions in real time and ventilating intelligently, with attention to the energy cost of conditioning outside air. They then get nerdy on sensors and filters. Many low-cost PM2.5 laser-scattering sensors struggle below ~0.4 Āµm and can misread certain particle types (e.g., dark/black carbon), which matters because smoke and pathogen-carrying aerosols often live in the ~0.1ā0.3 Āµm range. On filtration, Sissi contrasts mechanical vs. electrostatically charged media: electrostatic filters start efficiently with low pressure drop but can lose effectiveness within hours in smoke events. In contrast, mechanical media hold up better (though at higher pressure). She highlights ASHRAE 52.2 Appendix J (loaded efficiency) and argues that standardsāalong with reporting practicesāmust evolve for wildfire realities. Key takeaways "Fresh air" is conditional: check outdoor AQ (and indoor) before cranking up ventilation. IAQ is dynamic; test and compare locally rather than assuming static conditions. Consumer PM sensors can under-count the tiniest and darkest particles; treat data with caveats. Wildfire smoke clusters in the most-penetrating particle size (~0.1ā0.3 Āµm) for many filters. Electrostatic filters may degrade fast in smoke; pressure drop alone won't reveal failure. ASHRAE standards (e.g., 52.2 Appendix J, SGPC-44) are evolvingāindustry needs to catch up. Sissi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liusissi/ Metalmark website: https://metalmark.xyz/ Ā Ā This episode was recorded in October 2025. Ā
In October, chemical engineer Will Tarpeh was awarded a 2025 MacArthur āGenius Grantā in recognition of his pioneering work to turn wastewater into a source of valuable materials. Will envisions a future in which the concept of wastewater is obsolete, thanks to advances in recycling. A couple of years ago, we sat down to talk with him about this work, and we hope you'll take another listen today to learn more about the research Will is doing to transform the potential of wastewater into resources.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu.Episode Reference Links:Stanford Profile: āāWilliam Abraham TarpehConnect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / FacebookChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss Altman introduces Will Tarpeh, a professor of chemical engineering at Stanford University.(00:03:01) Wastewater as a Modern MineHow elements like nitrogen and phosphorus can be recovered from waste.(00:04:15) Path to Sanitation ResearchWill shares what led to his interest in studying wastewater.(00:06:55) The Science of SeparationThe electrochemical and material techniques to extract valuable compounds.(00:08:37) Urine-Based FertilizerHow human urine could meet up to 30% of global fertilizer needs.(00:11:08) Drugs in WastewaterThe potential of reclaiming pharmaceuticals from waste streams.(00:14:14) Decentralized SanitationOpportunities for neighborhood or household-scale treatment systems.(00:16:48) Source Separation SystemsHow dividing waste at the source improves recycling and recovery.(00:18:56) Global Sanitation ChallengesWays that developing countries can adopt modern waste solutions.(00:23:51) Preventing Algal BloomsThe systems that are helping to reduce nutrient pollution and dead zones.(00:27:16) The Urine SummitA community advancing urine recycling and sustainable sanitation policy.(00:28:43) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
How we treat obesity may need to be reshaped. Nabil Alshurafa, associate professor of preventive medicine and computer science at Northwestern University, determines what wearable sensors can achieve. Dr. Nabil Alshurafa is an associate professor at Northwestern Universityās Feinberg School of Medicine and the McCormick School of Engineering, known for his work in mobile and [ā¦]
From humble beginnings in his native Sri Lanka, to a more than 40 year academic career at Queen's University Belfast, Prof. AP (Amilra Prasanna) De Silva's research into molecular photosensors has led to a pioneering career in that's evolved from chemistry to medical diagnostics on one hand, to information processing on the other.Prof. De Silva challenged cultural expectations and overcame the lack of opportunities in chemistry that were available in Sri Lanka in the early 1970s. He first moved to Belfast to pursue research in photochemistry at Queen's University. Inspired by his grandmother's struggle with high blood pressure he engineered a unique sodium photosensor by marrying fluorescent molecules with chemical receptors. As a result of his international collaborations, a commercial, portable sensor was developed to detect salts and minerals in the blood. Its speed of analysis has since saved countless lives and improved healthcare around the world. AP talks to Jim Al-Khalili about his passion for engineering molecules and how his photochemical innovations have since crossed into computer science. They've been developed to perform molecular computations far inside the human body - where silicon microchips fear to tread. A new deeper understanding of life inside our tissues and cells beckons.Presented by Jim Al-Khalili Produced by Adrian Washbourne Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem A BBC Studios Production
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Your devices may be giving away more than you think. In this episode of Reimagining Cyber,Ā security expert Tyler Moffitt explores the hidden world of side-channel attacks ā where everyday sensors reveal information you never intended to share.From Android apps that can infer your two-factor codes without screenshots, to gaming mice that āhearā speech through micro-vibrations, to Wi-Fi routers that detect motion inside your home, Tyler breaks down the cutting-edge research that blurs the line between science fiction and reality.He unpacks how these attacks work, what's real versus proof-of-concept, andāmost importantlyāhow to stay secure. Expect practical takeaways about permissions, firmware updates, passkeys, and a healthy dose of cybersecurity paranoia.Key Topics:How Android's display timing leaks on-screen secretsWhy gaming mice might act like tiny microphonesThe evolution of Wi-Fi motion sensing from hacker demos to home featuresPractical privacy steps for everyday usersBottom Line:If it hums, blinks, or vibratesāit could be talking.Follow or subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform.Share the show with others in the cybersecurity world.Get in touch via reimaginingcyber@gmail.com As featured on Million Podcasts' Best 100 Cybersecurity Podcast and Best 70 Chief Information Security Officer CISO Podcasts rankings.
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Building HVAC Science - Building Performance, Science, Health & Comfort
Episode Quotes from Kevin Weaver: Ā "If we can quantify delivered capacity on the air side, we can work our way back to what's happening on the refrigerant side."Ā Ā "We don't have to diagnose everything remotely ā we have to be great at saying, 'there's a problem,' and prioritizing action."Ā Ā "Even the best design can be wrecked at installation. Execution matters."Ā Ā Chief Engineering Officer Kevin Weaver joins Eric and Bill to go beyond "remote monitoring" and explain how SmartAC is really a loyalty and trade-intelligence platform for residential HVAC. With three simple wireless sensors ā a supply-air "comfort" sensor (temp/RH), a filter sensor (temp/static pressure), and a water sensor ā plus a cloud-connected hub, SmartAC tracks delivered capacity and trends changes over time. That minimum viable data set lets contractors catch problems early, prioritize the right calls, and give homeowners peace of mind without needing full remote gauges. Ā Kevin walks through the contractor toolset, which includes a white-labeled homeowner app, a Pro app for technicians, and a partner dashboard that also integrates with Field Service Management. (FSM) systems like ServiceTitan. The result is fewer emergency visits, healthier memberships, and durable customer relationships (i.e., less ad spend, more lifetime value). He previews Gen-2 hardware (more sensing in more places, stronger radios), battery options (18 months on AA lithiums or 5ā8 years with a long-life pack), and notes that SmartAC is approaching 100k homes sold ā building one of the most extensive residential HVAC data sets for richer insights across brands, geographies, and system types. Ā We conclude with wisdom from Kevin's Texas A&M research: even great designs can fail due to poor execution. Right-size returns, stretch flex, use collars and mastic, and keep static in check. SmartAC's data helps expose oversizing, blower mis-settings, and undersized returns in days, transforming maintenance plans into smart maintenance and turning "transactional" customers into lifelong customers. Ā Kevin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-weaver/ SmartAC: www.smartac.com Ā Earlier episode with founder Josh Teekell (Ep. 136):Ā https://www.buildinghvacscience.com/ep136-utilizing-smart-maintenance-plans-benefits-your-customers-and-your-business-with-josh-teekell/ Ā This episode was recorded in October 2025. Ā
Allen and Joel are joined by Matthew Stead, Chief Product Officer and Co-founder of EOLIGIX-PING, at the SkySpecs Customer Forum 2025. They discuss the biggest takeaways from the forum, new developments at EOLOGIX-PING, and the upcoming Wind Energy O&M Australia event. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored byĀ Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard'sĀ StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit.Ā Follow the show onĀ Facebook,Ā YouTube,Ā Twitter,Ā LinkedinĀ andĀ visit Weather Guard on the web. AndĀ subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show?Ā Email us! Intro:Ā [00:00:00]Ā Welcome to Uptime Spotlight, shining Light on Wind Energy's brightest innovators. This is the Progress Powering Tomorrow. Allen Hall:Ā Welcome to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast. I'm your host, Alan Hall, and I'm with Joel Saxon. And we are in Ann Arbor, Michigan with Matthew Stead, chief Product Officer. And co-founder of eLog Ping and he is traveled all the way from Australia to be here in Ann Arbor, Michigan. We are at the Skys Specs customer Forum 2025. We've been spending the last couple of days with most of the operators in the United States, uh, learning about what issues they are having and how they're using Skys specs to reduce their overall operational costs. Boy, Matthew, it, it is been a really interesting couple of days hearing where customers are struggling and where they are trying to attack lost revenue. Matthew Stead:Ā Yeah, I think it'sĀ [00:01:00]Ā been amazing. I'm so pleased to be here. And, you know, it was great to get the invitation, uh, from Skyspace. I, I think, um, really the things that I've been hearing is the data and pulling data together, uh, to getting those insights as to what's going wrong and then, and then fixing it and getting the money back. Joel Saxum:Ā Yeah. Yeah. The, the big thing here, we're talking about the one big beautiful build, and it's followed on the industry.Ā Matthew Stead:Ā Yeah.Ā Joel Saxum:Ā Right. So the, the theme of the event is prevent, perform, or prevent, prevent, predict, perform, I'm gonna get it wrong again.Ā Allen Hall:Ā There's three Ps,Ā Joel Saxum:Ā three very important ps. But what we're looking at is, is how, how can digitalization, how can the next generation of op intelligent asset management change the way we do things? Because you can't do things reactively like we were in the past anymore.Ā Matthew Stead:Ā Yeah,Ā Joel Saxum:Ā right. Even when budgets were tight before they're gonna get even tighter. We're gonna, and we're gonna have to make sure that these assets are running. And that's where like your smarter, smarter, smarter, smarter, right? Yeah. Your solutions come into play. The Skys specs team. The, the, the conversations in the sessions. TheĀ [00:02:00]Ā conversations around the sessions, the conversations over a beer.Ā Matthew Stead:Ā Yeah. Yeah.Ā Joel Saxum:Ā They have all been about the same concepts, right? About how can we do this better, more efficiently. And one of the reasons I really like events. Like this is, like you said, Allen, you have all these operators. Yeah. You have all of these engine. It's a, it's a room full of 50 engineers that probably control man, 60 to 70% of theĀ Allen Hall:Ā Oh yeah.Ā Matthew Stead:Ā The USĀ Joel Saxum:Ā fleet. In the US fleet. Right. So you have so much knowledge, so much sharing, and it's an open forum. You have people p piping up, Hey, we use this strategy. Hey, we do this. I heard some really cool things this week.Ā Matthew Stead:Ā Yeah, I, I, at breakfast this morning, I was sitting to two guys, one from Canada, one from the US and they were talking about Repowering. One guy's got GE turbines. He didn't know that he could put a vestas in a cell on a G turbine.Ā Joel Saxum:Ā Yeah.Ā Matthew Stead:Ā And so these guys have exchanged details. Ban.
Matt Legg understands how tricky winter decisions can be in places where ice, snow and other frosty weather is a distinct possibility. He reveals insights to help take the guesswork out of those decisions. Plus, he explains why he's bullish on the future of digital agronomy.
We spent time in the Black Forest, where innovation met inspiration at our latest industrial AI gathering. In this episode, we share storiesāfrom empowering autistic talent in data annotation to the technical leaps in foundation models for time series. You'll hear from leading minds like Jakub Tomczak, who flew in from San Francisco to challenge what's possible in generative AI, and explore how the landscape is shifting from traditional machine learning to adaptive, context-rich automation. Join us as we question what makes AI truly intelligent, debate the role of human factors, and look ahead to the next wave of industrial transformation. If you're curious about how AI is evolving in real factories, how new job profiles are emerging, or why continuous learning and time series matter more than ever, this conversation is for you.
Trucks rumble, cones wobble and burgers sizzleābut the real story is how Dublin gets winter-ready long before the first snowflake. We're live from Dublin's SnowGo Roadeo where practice meets performance and friendly competition sharpens the skills to keep roads safe. You'll ride along with veteran staff, hear how new drivers learn to maneuver massive plows through tight turns, and pick up practical tips that make leaf collection smoother for everyone on your street.We talk with the Director of Public Service about snow school, route rehearsals and the rapid transition from a 10-week leaf program to full winter operations using the same vehicles. Our City Manager, Megan O'Callaghan, jumps into the big rig to feel the visibility challenges first-hand and shares how materials, equipment checks, and route familiarity all come together to protect the community. Then we geek out with the City's Data and Analytics Manager to unpack the SnowGo and LeafGo systems: sensors and GPS, automated vehicle location feeds, turn-by-turn route guidance and how prioritizing arterials, collectors and residential streets reduces deadheading while speeding recovery during storms.If you've ever wondered why your block gets plowed when it does, how the City tracks progress in real time, or what you can do to help crews move fasterālike keeping leaf piles off the street and away from mailboxesāthis conversation lays it all out. Preparation is quiet work, but when the storm hits, the results are loud and clear: safer streets, fewer delays and a community that understands the plan.Enjoy the on-the-road energy, meet the people behind the plows and the data, and see how planning, training, and technology turn winter weather into a manageable mission. And don't forget to follow the show, share it with a neighbor and leave a review to help more residents find these valuable insights
Learn how smart sensors enable predictive maintenance, AI-powered manufacturing, and revolutionary ADAR technology that's changing industrial automation and robot safety economics with insights from Endress+Hauser, Rockwell Automation, specialty chemicals company Premix Group, and Sonair.
Farmblox wants to offer the basic building blocks for your farm that could ultimately lead you to more automation and relief from high labor tasks.
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This week we finish our talk about that pesky notice check; how we can use equipment to augument it; and animals that are so much better than we are in certain detections
In this unforgettable episode of Sasquatch Odyssey, Levi from Missouri takes us deep into his extraordinary journeyāone that bridges Bigfoot encounters with UFO research. With years of experience investigating unexplained aerial phenomena, Levi brings a unique perspective to the world of Sasquatch.His story begins at Weldon Springs near St. Louis, where eerie parallel footsteps, unsettling sounds, and unusual tree structures marked his first brushes with the unknown. From there, Levi's research evolved into a high-tech pursuit, utilizing spectrum analyzers, seismic sensors, and advanced camera systems to document activity that defies easy explanation.Levi shares gripping accounts of mysterious voices in the darkness, strange lights in the woods, and overwhelming moments of fear during expeditions. His integration of UFO research methods with Bigfoot investigations reveals surprising connections and adds a compelling dimension to the mysteries of both. And this is just the beginning.Ā This episode is Part One of Twoāso stay tuned for next Friday's Round Two, where we dive into even stranger experiences, including Levi's explanation of the mysterious ātelephone machineā he refers to throughout our conversation.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsEpisode Breakdown:00:00 ā Introduction and Guest Welcome00:10 ā Levi's Journey into Bigfoot Research01:07 ā First Encounter at Weldon Springs03:05 ā Escalating Experiences and Discoveries06:39 ā First Expedition and Unexplained Phenomena16:04 ā Second Night: Intense Activity and Light Encounter32:22 ā Analyzing Electronic Readings and Infrasound36:31 ā Uranium Manufacturing and Radio Tweaks38:11 ā Seismic Sensors and Bigfoot Detection40:22 ā High-Tech Game Camera Innovations41:52 ā Challenges and Successes in Bigfoot Research44:44 ā Expedition Experiences and Anomalies48:49 ā Unexplained Phenomena and Encounters01:03:26 ā Strange Findings and Government Interference01:12:26 ā Concluding Thoughts and Future ResearchBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.
In this short but vital extract from the Aillio Bullet Masterclass, we deep dive into the technology that makes the Bullet roaster one of the most precise home/prosumer machines available: its innovative sensors!Understanding these sensors is key to unlocking consistent, professional-grade roast profiles.We break down the three main sensors, explaining exactly what they measure and how to use them for more consistent results:1. Bean Temperature (BT) ProbeThe classic probe, measuring temperature *in between* the beans. Useful for comparing against traditional roasters.2. Infrared Bean Temperature Sensor (IBTS)This game-changer measures the surface temperature of the bean (or the drum during pre-heat) for ultra-fast, precise, and volume-independent readings. Learn why the IBTS is the sensor you should be relying on.3. Pressure Sensor (FlowSense)Available on the R2 and R2 Pro models, FlowSense ensures a perfectly steady airflow by automatically compensating for chaff buildup. This makes your roast profiles more repeatable and reliable than ever.------------------------------------------------------MASTER THE AILLIO BULLETWant to master every function, technical detail, and maintenance step of your Aillio Bullet? Check out the full, 4.5-hour Aillio Bullet Masterclass here4.5 HOUR MASTERCLASS FOR FREEIf you get an Aillio Bullet coffee roaster from Roast Rebels, you will get a free access to the Aillio Bullet masterclass: https://roastrebels.com/en/aillio-bullet-r2-pro/
What if senior living operators could predict health risks before they turn into hospitalizations? What if caregivers had real-time insightsāwithout relying on cameras, push buttons, or wearables residents don't want to use? Ā On this episode of Foresight Radio (Tech Tuesday edition), host Steve Moran sits down with Stuart Hamilton, Founder & CEO of Amba, to explore how passive sensors and AI are creating a new standard for senior living care. Ā Stuart shares the journey of building Amba after moving his own father into a community and realizing the technology gap. Today, Amba's platform helps operators in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. reduce falls, detect infections earlier, and give caregivers back valuable timeāwhile protecting resident dignity and privacy. Ā Top Takeaways Why āno cameras, no buttonsā matters: Passive sensors track health, sleep, and activity in the background. Real outcomes: Communities using Amba report 50ā60% fewer nighttime falls and 30% fewer hospitalizations. Caregiver empowerment: Alerts are simple, customizable, and reduce low-value tasksāso staff can focus on meaningful interactions. AI in action: From natural language EHR summaries to voice-activated dashboards, AI is making care easier, not harder. Medicare reimbursement opportunity: Learn how communities can offset costs through physician partnerships and clinical monitoring codes. If you're a senior living operator, innovator, or tech partner, this episode will change how you think about the role of technology in aging services.
My guest is Dr. Poppy Crum, PhD, adjunct professor at Stanford, former Chief Scientist at Dolby Laboratories and expert in neuroplasticityāour brain's ability to change in response to experience. She explains how you can learn faster and ways to leverage your smartphone, AI and even video games to do so. We also discuss ādigital twinsā and the future of health technology. This episode will change the way you think about and use technology and will teach you zero-cost protocols to vastly improve your learning, health and even your home environment. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AGZ by AG1: https://drinkagz.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Helix: https://helixsleep.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (0:00) Poppy Crum (2:22) Neuroplasticity & Limits; Homunculus (8:06) Technology; Environment & Hearing Thresholds; Absolute Pitch (13:12) Sponsors: David & Helix Sleep (15:33) Texting, Homunculus, Mapping & Brain; Smartphones (23:06) Technology, Data Compression, Communication, Smartphones & Acronyms (30:32) Sensory Data & Bayesian Priors; Video Games & Closed Loop Training (40:51) Improve Swim Stroke, Analytics & Enhancing Performance, Digital Twin (46:17) Sponsors: AGZ by AG1 & Rorra (49:08) Digital Twin; Tool: Learning, AI & Self-Testing (53:00) AI: Increase Efficacy or Replace Task?, AI & Germane Cognitive Load (1:02:07) Bread, Process & Appreciation; AI to Optimize Physical Environments (1:09:43) Awake States & AI; Measure & Modify (1:16:37) Wearables, Sensors & Measure Internal State; Pupil Size (Pupillometry) (1:23:58) Sponsor: Function (1:25:46) Integrative Systems, Body & Environment; Cognitive State & Decision-Making (1:32:11) Gamification, Developing Good Habits (1:38:17) Implications of AI, Diminishing Cognitive Skill (1:41:11) Digital Twins & Examples, Digital Representative; Feedback Loops (1:50:59) Customize AI; Situational Intelligence, Blind Spots, Work & Health, āHearablesā (2:01:08) Career Journey, Perception & Technology; Violin, Absolute Pitch (2:09:44) Incentives & Neuroplasticity; Technology & Performance (2:13:59) Acoustic Arms Race: Moths, Bats & Echolocation (2:21:17) Singing to Spiders, Spider Web & Environment Detection; Crickets; Marmosets (2:31:44) Acknowledgements (2:33:18) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk about that pesky notice check; how we can use equipment to augument it; and animals that are so much better than we are in certain detections
Germany plans to invest ā¬35 billion in space-related defense projects by 2030. NASA and Sierra Space have mutually agreed to modify the Dream Chaser's contract for resupply missions to the International Space Station (ISS). SpaceX has filed with the Federal Communications Commission asking to launch 15,000 new satellites for direct-to-device service, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest NASASpaceflight.comā brings us the Space Traffic Report. Selected Reading Germany unveils $40bn military-space investment, citing new threats NASA, Sierra Space Modify Commercial Resupply Services Contract SpaceX Seeks Approval for 15,000 Satellites to Use MSS Spectrum Space Forge Inc. and United Semiconductors LLC Partner to Develop the Supply Chain for Space-Grown Semiconductor Materials for Quantum Computing, Power Electronics, Sensors, and Display Markets Suite Ride Research Unlocks Potential for First Astronaut with Diabetes Shenzhou-20 crew completes fourth round of extravehicular activities - CGTN NASA-ISRO Satellite Sends First Radar Images of Earth's Surface NASA Awards Atmosphere Research Support Contract NASA Flights Study Cosmic Ray Effects for Air, Future Space Travelers Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.Ā Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. Ā© N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode we spoke with Mike Rohrmoser, VP of Product Management for OEM Solutions at Digi, a global provider of mission-critical IoT connectivity products and services. We explored how manufacturers are addressing labor shortages with IoT and automation, the trade-offs between retrofitting existing factories and building new ones, the evolving sensor and connectivity landscape, and practical steps to scale IoT pilots into production. Key insights: ā¢Ā Retrofitting existing plants is often the smarter move. Brownfield upgrades can cost 40ā60% less than new builds and achieve faster returns when paired with business-focused use cases and retrofit connectivity. ā¢ Sensors and networks must be judged as a whole system. Industrial buyers weigh accuracy, deployment simplicity, and lifetime cost over unit price, with wireless IO-Link and LTE Cat 1 gaining traction and 5G RedCap on the horizon. ā¢ Edge AI is real, but focused. Today it is most effective in computer vision for quality inspection and counting, while new designs anticipate broader workloads as adoption matures. ā¢ GenAI augments people, not machines. Its strengths are in analysis, documentation, and device management, while safety-critical real-time control remains firmly in the domain of conventional automation. ā¢ Scaling pilots requires proving value early. Many initiatives stall when they start with technology instead of problems; success depends on production-ready components, operator trust, and leadership alignment. IoT ONE database: https://www.iotone.com/case-studies The Industrial IoT Spotlight podcast is produced by Asia Growth Partners (AGP): https://asiagrowthpartners.com/
Managing Director ofĀ Innovation DuPageĀ Dan Facchini joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how their programs are helping businesses and organizations grow. Dan discusses their new Clean Energy Incubator Program and how individuals can get involved.Jake Mickley of Hanford Tech also joins them to share how Innovation DuPage has helped his business and how [ā¦]
This week we talk about that pesky notice check; how we can use equipment to augument it; and animals that are so much better than we are in certain detections
My guest is Michael Snyder, PhD, professor of genetics at Stanford and an expert in understanding why people respond differently to various foods, supplements, behavioral and prescription interventions. We discuss how to optimize your health and lifespan according to what type of glucose responder you are, which genes you express, your lifestyle and other factors. Dr. Snyder also explains the key ages when you need to be particularly mindful about following certain health practices. We also discuss how people respond in opposite ways to different fiber types. This episode ought to be of interest and use to anyone seeking to understand their unique biological needs and how to go about meeting those needs. Sponsors AGZ by AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Wealthfront*: https://wealthfront.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman *This experience may not be representative of the experience of other clients of Wealthfront, and there is no guarantee that all clients will have similar experiences. Cash Account is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. The Annual Percentage Yield (āAPYā) on cash deposits as of December 27,ā¬ 2024, is representative, subject to change, and requires no minimum. Funds in the Cash Account are swept to partner banks where they earn the variableā APY. Promo terms and FDIC coverage conditions apply. Same-day withdrawal or instant payment transfers may be limited by destination institutions, daily transaction caps, and by participating entities such as Wells Fargo, the RTPĀ® Network, and FedNowĀ® Service. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer. Timestamps 00:00 Michael Snyder 03:33 Healthy Glucose Range, Continuous Glucose Monitors CGM, Hemoglobin A1c 09:02 Individual Variability & Food Choice, Glucose Spikes & Sleepiness 12:18 Sponsors: AGZ by AG1 & Wealthfront 15:16 Glucose Spikes, Tools: Post-Meal Brisk Walk; Soleus āPush-Upsā; Exercise Snacks 21:06 Glucose Dysregulation, Diabetes & Sub-Phenotypes, Tool: Larger Morning Meal 28:34 Exercise Timing, Muscle Insulin Resistance 30:49 Diabetes Subtyping, Weight, Glucose Control; Incretins 35:41 GLP-1 Agonists, Diabetes, Tool: Muscle Maintenance & Resistance Training 38:40 Metformin, Berberine, Headaches 41:01 GLP-1 Agonists, Cognition, Longevity, Tool: Habits Support Medication; Cycling 47:41 Subcutaneous vs Visceral Fat, Organ Stress 49:10 Sponsors: David & Eight Sleep 51:58 Meal Timing & Sleep, Tools: Post-Dinner Walk, Routines, Bedtime Consistency 57:16 Microbiome, Immune System & Gut; Diet & Individual Variability 1:02:52 Fiber Types, Cholesterol & Glucose, Polyphenols 1:09:50 Food As Medicine; Fiber, Microbiome & Individual Variability; Probiotics 1:18:48 Sponsor: Function 1:20:35 Profiling Healthy Individuals, Genomes, Wearables 1:26:31 Whole-Body MRIs, Nodules, Healthy Baseline, Early Diagnosis 1:34:07 Sensors, CGM, Sleep, Heart Rate Variability HRV, Tools: Mindset Effects, Increase REM 1:39:30 HRV, Sleep, Exercise, Tool: Long Exhales; Next-Day Excitement & Sleep 1:42:48 Organ Aging, āAgeotypesā; Biological Age vs Chronological Age 1:49:41 Longevity, Health Span, Genetics, Blue Zones 1:52:19 Epigenetics, Viral Infection & Disease 1:58:54 ALS, Heritability; Neuroprotection, Nicotine 2:03:47 Air Quality, Allergies, DEET & Pesticides, Inflammation, Mold; Microplastics 2:15:02 Single-Drop Blood Test & Biomarkers, Wearables, Observational Trials 2:20:33 Acupuncture, Blood Pressure 2:26:40 Immersive Events & Mental Health Benefits 2:34:59 Data, Nutrition & Lifestyle; Siloed Health Care vs Personalized Medicine 2:43:06 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Multi-Function Aperture Sensors take center stage in this week's podcast! My guests are Jake Braegelmann and Ryan Jansen from New Wave Design. Jake, Ryan and I explore the benefits, challenges, and future of multi-function aperture sensors and what we should expect for the next generation of multi-function aperture architecture. Also this week, I check out how a group of scientists from the University of Bremen have cracked the code on how our brainwaves filter the noise of every day life.
Value: After Hours is a podcast about value investing, Fintwit, and all things finance and investment by investors Tobias Carlisle, and Jake Taylor. See our latest episodes at https://acquirersmultiple.com/podcastWe are live every Tuesday at 1.30pm E / 10.30am P.About Jake Jake's Twitter: https://twitter.com/farnamjake1Jake's book: The Rebel Allocator https://amzn.to/2sgip3lABOUT THE PODCASTHi, I'm Tobias Carlisle. I launched The Acquirers Podcast to discuss the process of finding undervalued stocks, deep value investing, hedge funds, activism, buyouts, and special situations.We uncover the tactics and strategies for finding good investments, managing risk, dealing with bad luck, and maximizing success.SEE LATEST EPISODEShttps://acquirersmultiple.com/podcast/SEE OUR FREE DEEP VALUE STOCK SCREENER https://acquirersmultiple.com/screener/FOLLOW TOBIASWebsite: https://acquirersmultiple.com/Firm: https://acquirersfunds.com/ Twitter: ttps://twitter.com/GreenbackdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobycarlisleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tobiascarlisleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobias_carlisleABOUT TOBIAS CARLISLETobias Carlisle is the founder of The Acquirer's MultipleĀ®, and Acquirers FundsĀ®. He is best known as the author of the #1 new release in Amazon's Business and Finance The Acquirer's Multiple: How the Billionaire Contrarians of Deep Value Beat the Market, the Amazon best-sellers Deep Value: Why Activists Investors and Other Contrarians Battle for Control of Losing Corporations (2014) (https://amzn.to/2VwvAGF), Quantitative Value: A Practitioner's Guide to Automating Intelligent Investment and Eliminating Behavioral Errors (2012) (https://amzn.to/2SDDxrN), and Concentrated Investing: Strategies of the World's Greatest Concentrated Value Investors (2016) (https://amzn.to/2SEEjVn). He has extensive experience in investment management, business valuation, public company corporate governance, and corporate law.Prior to founding the forerunner to Acquirers Funds in 2010, Tobias was an analyst at an activist hedge fund, general counsel of a company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, and a corporate advisory lawyer. As a lawyer specializing in mergers and acquisitions he has advised on transactions across a variety of industries in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Australia, Singapore, Bermuda, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, and Guam. He is a graduate of the University of Queensland in Australia with degrees in Law (2001) and Business (Management) (1999).
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