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Hear the story of our 2020 season and remember why driving sustained change needs the confluence of art and technology.
Topics discussed in this
Episode
- The value of Art + SDGs + Technology
Our
Guest
Janet Rafner
@jrafner
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Janet Rafner is a doctoral researcher in hybrid intelligence. She was formerly a U.S. Fulbright Fellow, with degrees in physics and studio art. Her current research includes: creativity, computational citizen science, and hybrid intelligence.
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Hear the story of our 2020 season and remember why driving sustained change needs the confluence of art and technology. Topics discussed in this Episode The value of Art + SDGs + Technology Our Guest Janet Rafner @jrafner View Artist Profile Janet Rafner is a doctoral researcher in hybrid intelligence. She was formerly a U.S. ... Read more
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How do we optimize human creativity? Experience the Crea Blender,! A special supplemental episode to the story of Janet Rafner and the Center for Hybrid Intelligence. Our Guest Janet Rafner@jrafner View Artist Profile Janet Rafner is a doctoral researcher in hybrid intelligence. She was formerly a U.S. Fulbright Fellow, with degrees in physics and studio ... Read more
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How do we optimize human creativity? Experience the Crea Blender,! A special supplemental episode to the story of Janet Rafner and the Center for Hybrid Intelligence.
Our
Guest
Janet Rafner
@jrafner
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Janet Rafner is a doctoral researcher in hybrid intelligence. She was formerly a U.S. Fulbright Fellow, with degrees in physics and studio art. Her current research includes: creativity, computational citizen science, and hybrid intelligence.
Topics discussed in this
Episode
- Experience the Crea Blender
Janet Rafner Social Media**Website
Science at Home Social Media**LinkedIn
Facebook*The post The Crea Blender. Artistic Intelligence with Janet Rafner, Researcher and Fulbright Fellow. appeared first on Changing the Story.***
A reflection on what 2020 has brought to us, and how we will move to our next normal in 2021.
Topics discussed in this episode: * The tragedy of 2020 * The explosion of disruption * How you can create the next normal in 2021
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A reflection on what 2020 has brought to us, and how we will move to our next normal in 2021. Topics discussed in this episode: The tragedy of 2020 The explosion of disruption How you can create the next normal in 2021 Changing The Story Podcast with Michael Ashley & Neil Sahota: Visit our website: https://ctscast.com/ ... Read more
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Things do happen by chance. Hear the story of Jon Shower, who shares how each of us can chart an amazing path by learning from his journey from Marine to tech entrepreneur.
Our GuestJon Shower was in the Marine Corps through the mid 2000’s and attributes a lot of who he is today and decision making from the experiences during that time in his life. After sustaining an injury during active duty and going through intense rehab, he realized he had a deep passion towards the fitness industry. In 2010, he started a personal training business for professional tennis athletes in helping them through injury to peak performance. Over the last few years, Jon’s journey has led him into the technology startup scene where he has made plenty of mistakes, had lots of fun and learned a lot. Most recently he worked with iNK Digital Networking, SmartSpaceAI and Blackbirdsecure.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Finding my path * Marine to tennis personal trainer * Understand weakness and exploit strengths
Resources mentioned in this episode: * LinkedIn
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Things do happen by chance. Hear the story of Jon Shower, who shares how each of us can chart an amazing path by learning from his journey from Marine to tech entrepreneur. Our Guest Jon Shower was in the Marine Corps through the mid 2000’s and attributes a lot of who he is today and ... Read more
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What is the future of human-computer interaction? Will this lead to a set of digital rights? The answers lie in the combination of art and technology to create the sense of possibility. Hear the story of Oriana Persico and Salvatore Iaconesi, found inspiration, disruption, and love through their exploration of artistic intelligence.
Our
Guest
Salvatore Iaconesi
@salvatoreiaconesi
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Salvatore Iacomnesi is an interaction designer, robotics engineer, artist, hacker; and Oriana Persico is an artist and writer. Together, they look at all changes in society deriving from the coming of ubiquitous networks and technologies. Between poetics and politics, bodies and architecture, and revolutionary business models, the couple promotes a vision of the world in which art is what unifies science, politics, and economy.
Their performances, publications, and artwork have appeared all over the world. They teach Near Future and Design in several universities, among them ISIA in Florence and Università La Sapienza in Rome. They are also the founders of HER – Human Ecosystems Relazioni, a research center that uses art and design to create cultural acceleration processes through data as the existential border of the human being in contemporary societies.
Topics discussed in this
Episode
- Finding love, with a helping hand from AI
- Bio Dolls: The Digital Prostitute - exploring the human-computer interaction
- Creating the sense of unexpectedness, possibility
- The censoring of "Angel_F"
- Digital Rights: we need the tools and language to immerse people
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Research Website
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What is the future of human-computer interaction? Will this lead to a set of digital rights? The answers lie in the combination of art and technology to create the sense of possibility. Hear the story of Oriana Persico and Salvatore Iaconesi, found inspiration, disruption, and love through their exploration of artistic intelligence. Our Guest Salvatore ... Read more
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What’s more important for students to learn? Hear the story of Matty West, who has unlocked the secret of building critical thinking skills.
Our GuestMatty West believes that complete strangers can do things for others with unconditional love and that it can make a huge difference in people’s lives. He wants to empower, challenge, and inspire young minds. He is fascinated with personal growth and developing a sharper mindset. Matty shares life experiences and lessons with his students, believing that everyone has GREATNESS inside of them, and Matty helps them tap into it. He is also writing a book called What if Today was Yesterday.
Topics discussed in this episode: * The magic of soccer * Students must be active participants * How to get good at not answering questions * It’s not what they think, it is that they are thinking * Unlocking greatness
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * LinkedIn * Twitter
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What’s more important for students to learn? Hear the story of Matty West, who has unlocked the secret of building critical thinking skills. Our Guest Matty West believes that complete strangers can do things for others with unconditional love and that it can make a huge difference in people’s lives. He wants to empower, challenge, ... Read more
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Everyone has a billion dollar idea, but how many people have the will to do it? Hear the story of Danny May, who pursued his passion and went from plumber to AI pioneer.
Our GuestDanny May is a global AI tech entrepreneur and industry speaker who founded Lingmo, a digital, AI-Powered translation software provider. Despite no IT or AI background, his idea to develop a real-time language translation solution broke down the global language barrier. His company was inspired after an embarrassing situation in China where his passport was stolen, and he had no way of communicating with the local people.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Plumber turned tech entrepreneur * Don’t do it for the money * Playing in the big leagues * Enabling my communication
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * LinkedIn * Lingmo: LinkedIn * Twitter * Lingmo Twitter * Lingmo Facebook
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Everyone has a billion dollar idea, but how many people have the will to do it? Hear the story of Danny May, who pursued his passion and went from plumber to AI pioneer. Our Guest Danny May is a global AI tech entrepreneur and industry speaker who founded Lingmo, a digital, AI-Powered translation software provider. ... Read more
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The Beatles covering today’s popular songs? Four chords that can evoke any emotion? Hear the story of LJ Rich, who is classically trained in music but likes to improvise as she taps into her superpower to transform music (with a little help from AI.)
Our
Guest
LJ Rich
@thisisljrich
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Lj Rich is a Technologist, music artist, inventor and NASA Datanaut LJ Rich is well known for presenting on the BBC’s flagship technology show ‘Click’, though she’s also gathering notoriety talking about her synaesthesia – a mixing of the senses that gives her both super-powers and fatal flaws…
She sees colours when hearing music, and food tastes and textures map to musical keys. LJ was interviewed in The New York Times about her experiences as a synesthete and musician.
At the United Nations AI for Good Summit, LJ hosted and performed on two pianos and two computers to an audience of over 600 distinguished ministers, ambassadors, scientists and honoured guests.
Topics discussed in this
Episode
- The artificial composer
- The Beatles covering "Call Me Maybe"
- The 4 chords
- Can AI create art? It's about inspiration
- We need "imperfections" for character
- Demystifying an experience and connecting people
- The synesthesia superpower
- Being a NASA Datanaut
Lj Rich's Social Media**Website
Personal Website
Twitter**The post The Synesthesia Superpower. Artistic Intelligence with LJ Rich Technologist, music artist, inventor and NASA Datanaut appeared first on Changing the Story.
The Beatles covering today’s popular songs? Four chords that can evoke any emotion? Hear the story of LJ Rich, who is classically trained in music but likes to improvise as she taps into her superpower to transform music (with a little help from AI.) Our Guest LJ Rich @thisisljrich View Artist Profile Lj Rich is ... Read more
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A moment of reflection on 2020 and why we should be grateful (despite all the bad.) Topics discussed in this episode: Grateful for what we have Covid-19 is bad but also the great accelerator Changing The Story Podcast with Michael Ashley & Neil Sahota: Visit our website: https://ctscast.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://ctscast.com/#subscribe Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheStoryPodcast ... Read more
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A moment of reflection on 2020 and why we should be grateful (despite all the bad.)
Topics discussed in this episode: * Grateful for what we have * Covid-19 is bad but also the great accelerator Changing The Story Podcast with Michael Ashley & Neil Sahota: * Visit our website: https://www.ctscast.com/ * Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.ctscast.com/#subscribe * Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheStoryPodcast * Follow our LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ctscast/ * Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctscast/ * Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ctscast/
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How will machines make us more human? The secret lies in opponent theory. Hear the story of Reeps One, who decided, after 50,000 years, to disrupt the human voice and unlocked a much deeper set of mysteries and perhaps the ultimate confluence of man and machine. Our Guest Reeps One @reeps1 View Artist Profile Harry ... Read more
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How will machines make us more human? The secret lies in opponent theory. Hear the story of Reeps One, who decided, after 50,000 years, to disrupt the human voice and unlocked a much deeper set of mysteries and perhaps the ultimate confluence of man and machine.
Our
Guest
Reeps One
@reeps1
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Harry Yeff (AKA Reeps One) is an ARS PRIX Electronica nominated artist and musician based in London. His expertise in vocal musicianship and creative direction has generated an online global following, rendering over 100 million views and recognition as a pioneer of experimental vocalism. In 2018 Yeff completed his third artist residency at Harvard University and is currently part of the Experiments in Art and Technology program at Bell Labs.
Topics discussed in this
Episode
- After 50K years, disrupting the voice
- Artists don't close doors, they open them
- Artists are the governance of narrative
- Why we need AI opponents
- Artists are obsessed and that's good for inspiration and innovation
- The AI Masterpiece
- Pairing Humans and Technology
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Legal services are undergoing massive change. What does this mean for you? Hear the story of Mei Tsang, who shares law firms are morphing their talent management and team resiliency to improve client service.
Our GuestMei Tsang is an intellectual property partner at the prestigious business litigation and intellectual property firm Umberg/Zipser LLP. She has substantial experience in patent and trademark portfolio development, and in all aspects of IP enforcement, including negotiation, licensing, and litigation. Her clients also depend on her multicultural background and language abilities (Chinese) to help them expand and navigate their IP strategy worldwide.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Mei’s journey * Law is trying to catch up with technology * Biggest law challenge: recruiting top talent * Creating the next normal for law and justice * “The Costco Corner”: Building team resilience
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * LinkedIn * Company LinkedIn * Twitter: @meitsang
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Legal services are undergoing massive change. What does this mean for you? Hear the story of Mei Tsang, who shares law firms are morphing their talent management and team resiliency to improve client service. Our Guest Mei Tsang is an intellectual property partner at the prestigious business litigation and intellectual property firm Umberg/Zipser LLP. She ... Read more
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Tired of short term thinking? Missing key opportunities? Hear the story of Jose Ramos, who has tapped into mindfulness to refocus business leaders on creating sustained value. Our Guest Jose is a builder who loves to turn ideas into their physical reality. He is a 2nd year Sloanie and currently doing a summer internship at ... Read more
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Tired of short term thinking? Missing key opportunities? Hear the story of Jose Ramos, who has tapped into mindfulness to refocus business leaders on creating sustained value.
Our GuestJose is a builder who loves to turn ideas into their physical reality. He is a 2nd year Sloanie and currently doing a summer internship at Google. José majored in civil engineering at UC Irvine but realized that his passion lay at the intersection of business, psychology, and tech which led him to the world of startups. At MIT he is co-founding Mindfulness & Leadership and is focused on building a community of future business leaders that want to cultivate their own mindfulness practice. He is also the co-president of the Hispanic Business Club.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Business needs mindfulness to more whole holistically about long term decisions * How to be a compassionate leader * The weird backlash from being calm, cool, and collected * Skeptical vs cynical * Pay the dime for the dollar’s worth of work
Resources mentioned in this episode: * LinkedIn * Twitter * Instagram
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How do we optimize human creativity? Hear the story of Janet Rafner, as she taps into hybrid intelligence, the synergy between humans and AI, to unlock the power of human creativity for good to drive initiatives like citizen science.
Our
Guest
Janet Rafner
@jrafner
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Janet Rafner is a doctoral researcher in hybrid intelligence. She was formerly a U.S. Fulbright Fellow, with degrees in physics and studio art. Her current research includes: creativity, computational citizen science, and hybrid intelligence.
Topics discussed in this
Episode
- Hybrid intelligence
- The Crea Project
- Janet’s 4Ps of creativity
- Citizen science
- The human loop
Janet Rafner Social Media**Website
Science at Home Social Media**LinkedIn
Facebook*The post Hybrid Intelligence. Artistic Intelligence with Janet Rafner, Researcher and Fulbright Fellow. appeared first on Changing the Story.***
How do we optimize human creativity? Hear the story of Janet Rafner, as she taps into hybrid intelligence, the synergy between humans and AI, to unlock the power of human creativity for good to drive initiatives like citizen science. Our Guest Janet Rafner@jrafner View Artist Profile Janet Rafner is a doctoral researcher in hybrid intelligence. ... Read more
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How do we get students ready for the future of work? Why do we still use 19th century teaching techniques in our schools?. Hear the story of Jon Cassie who is transforming the educational system into personalized learning. Our Guest Jon Cassie is the Director of Innovation at TVT Community Day School in Irvine, CA. ... Read more
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How do we get students ready for the future of work? Why do we still use 19th century teaching techniques in our schools?. Hear the story of Jon Cassie who is transforming the educational system into personalized learning.
Our GuestJon Cassie is the Director of Innovation at TVT Community Day School in Irvine, CA. Since 1997, he has been a teacher and education leader at independent schools in Dallas, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh and Orange County (California). Jon earned Bachelor’s Degrees in History and Classics from University of Massachusetts, a Master’s Degree in History from The Ohio State University and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from UCLA.
Topics discussed in this episode: * How do we disrupt education to get students ready for the future of work * Don’t teach subjects, teach them five archetypes * The three purposes of education and the five modes of thinking * Parenting strategy and societal influences have reshaped educational priorities * The future of education: The Network of Knowledge * It’s ALL soft skills
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * Personal Website * LinkedIn * Facebook * Twitter: @joncassie
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Get the balance right. That’s the eternal struggle for all of us. Hear the story of Todd Gray, who has mastered this seesaw and shares his secrets on how we can achieve equilibrium. Our Guest Todd Gray is a 35 year professional fine artist and entrepreneur. (And of the most humble people you’ll every meet.) ... Read more
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Get the balance right. That’s the eternal struggle for all of us. Hear the story of Todd Gray, who has mastered this seesaw and shares his secrets on how we can achieve equilibrium.
Our GuestTodd Gray is a 35 year professional fine artist and entrepreneur. (And of the most humble people you’ll every meet.)
Topics discussed in this episode: * Universal benevolence * Hippie on a yuppie income * Work to be balanced and beautiful * Gratitude and appreciation are a muscle
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * Instagram
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What’s different about artists and scientists? While both are experimental, artists have more freedom because they don’t lose credibility while being creative. Hear the story of Maella Clarke, who is leading the charge for us to be part artist and part scientist as she unlocks the sound of data.
Our
Guest
Majella Clarke
@majella.clarke
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Majella Clarke is an Australian Conductor, multi-instrumentalist artist, and Artificial Intelligence Strategist based in Helsinki, Finland. Her artistic practice uses data, algorithms, and AI to create compositions, sound, and sonic art that can also be used in live performance. Participation and inclusion of the audience and non-skilled musicians, in collaboration with skilled musicians, is a feature of her work seeking to blur the lines between performer, composer, and audience.
Topics discussed in this
Episode
- What does data sound like
- Personification of data (it's what's missing in climate change data)
- Art should expand beyond artist
- Majella’s 5Ps
- Music through facial expressions
- Is AI artistically creative?
Majella Clarke Social Media**Instagram
Dain Studios Social Media**Website
LinkedIn*The post What does data sound like? Artistic Intelligence with Majella Clarke, .Conductor, Artist, AI Strategist. appeared first on Changing the Story.***
What’s different about artists and scientists? While both are experimental, artists have more freedom because they don’t lose credibility while being creative. Hear the story of Maella Clarke, who is leading the charge for us to be part artist and part scientist as she unlocks the sound of data. Our Guest Majella Clarke@majella.clarke View Artist ... Read more
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What if you had your own AI best friend — someone who understood you as a person? Advances in perceptual AI and Big Data get to know us better — even our irrationality of ourselves, it’s becoming increasingly possible AI can serve as our very own companion. Hear the story of Khizer Khaderi as he ... Read more
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What if you had your own AI best friend — someone who understood you as a person? Advances in perceptual AI and Big Data get to know us better — even our irrationality of ourselves, it’s becoming increasingly possible AI can serve as our very own companion. Hear the story of Khizer Khaderi as he combines AI and neuroscience to take us toward having our own J.A.R.V.I.S., just like Tony Stark / Ironman.
Our GuestKhizer Khaderi is Head of the Stanford Human Perception Laboratory, Adjunct Associate Professor at Stanford University and faculty at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI. Khaderi is a renowned Ophthalmologist with sub-specialization in Neuro-Ophthalmology and Orbital surgery. He is CEO of Vizzario Inc, a Perceptual AI company. Khaderi has extensive domain expertise in visual psychophysics, wearables, VR/AR/MxR, applied neuroscience, human factors, human-machine interaction and AI. He has developed novel technologies in these areas and generated multiple invention patents. Selected as a “40 under 40”, he contributed to President Obama’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology regarding vision technology and the aging population. He has also advised multiple companies and organizations including Magic Leap, NBA, Aerie Pharma, the World Health Organization and the World Bank.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Democratizing and frictionless * Human intelligence & behavior * Managing bias in AI * Marrying video games and science * Behavior drives action/interaction * Machines need to understand “stupid”
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * Stanford Performance Vision & Human Performance Lab * Twitter
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Do you wish to escape from the shackles of IT infrastructure: CPU, memory, storage, cost? It’s no longer a pipe dream. It’s a reality decades into the making, thanks to Corent Technologies. Hear the story of CEO Feyzi Fatehi on how they are FINALLY democratizing software. Our Guest Feyzi Fatehi is CEO of Corent Technology, ... Read more
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Do you wish to escape from the shackles of IT infrastructure: CPU, memory, storage, cost? It’s no longer a pipe dream. It’s a reality decades into the making, thanks to Corent Technologies. Hear the story of CEO Feyzi Fatehi on how they are FINALLY democratizing software.
Our GuestFeyzi Fatehi is CEO of Corent Technology, a cloud migration and modernization leader named among the Top 10 Most Disruptive Private Companies by InsightsSuccess. A technology visionary, inventor, innovator, and entrepreneur, Fatehi was recipient of the 2019 CODiE Lifetime Achievement Award, a recognition bestowed on the likes of Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Bill Gates for significant long-term contributions to the software industry. A Silicon Valley veteran, Fatehi has given talks at Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, CalTech, and UCI, as well as at industry events around the globe, including keynotes titled, “Inspiring a Culture of 10X Innovation and Entrepreneurship Within the Global Corporation”, and “Democratizing SaaS: The Chronicles of an Entrepreneurial Journey to Disrupt the Software Industry.” Fatehi studied at Cambridge, Princeton, UT Austin, and UCLA.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Disrupt big things * Disrupting for better * Democratizing software * Old habits are hard to break * If Microsoft said it, it must be true…
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * LinkedIn * Twitter: @feyzif
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What do we take for granted? Consider the ritualistic sounds of footsteps or ringing bells. What if we could create from this? What if we could bring back historical figures through sound art? Hear the story of Budhaditya Chattopadhyay, as transforms the mundane into a beautiful symphony of wonder. Our Guest Budhaditya Chattopadhyay @budhaditya View ... Read more
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What do we take for granted? Consider the ritualistic sounds of footsteps or ringing bells. What if we could create from this? What if we could bring back historical figures through sound art? Hear the story of Budhaditya Chattopadhyay, as transforms the mundane into a beautiful symphony of wonder.
Our
Guest
Budhaditya Chattopadhyay
@budhaditya
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Budhaditya Chattopadhyay is an Indian-born media artist, researcher, and writer. He produces works for large-scale installation and live performance addressing contemporary issues of climate crisis, human intervention in the environment and ecology, urbanity, migration, race and decolonization. He has received numerous fellowships, residencies and international awards. Chattopadhyay holds a PhD in artistic research and an MA in new media.
Topics discussed in this
Episode
- Entering the world of AI
- Ritual sound as the activator
- Data as the fuel for sound art and sound sculptures
- Bringing back historical figures for contemporary times
- Balancing the human and the machine
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What do you do when life hands you lemons? That’s what happened to our guest when he was diagnosed with Duchenne’s Disease as a child. Hear the story of Elijah Stacy, who shares his wisdom on how to overcome adversity and become a champion against life’s challenges. Our Guest Elijah Stacy suffers from a genetic ... Read more
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What do you do when life hands you lemons? That’s what happened to our guest when he was diagnosed with Duchenne’s Disease as a child. Hear the story of Elijah Stacy, who shares his wisdom on how to overcome adversity and become a champion against life’s challenges.
Our GuestElijah Stacy suffers from a genetic muscle wasting disease known as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, which took away his ability to walk at age 11. However, Elijah’s spirit remains unbridled as he is optimistic about the future and has a deep passion for business. This passion has led Elijah to starting a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization when he was 15 years of age called Destroy Duchenne.
Topics discussed in this episode: * The devastation of Duchenne * Finding a cure through CRISPR * Change negativity into positive motivation * Advice on how each of us can overcome the challenges of life
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * Instagram: @elijahjstacy * Twitter: @elijahjstacy * Facebook: @elijahjstacy
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Could we live forever? There’s a lot of attention on tapping into genetics to unlock immortality. However, why aren’t there more stories about using genomics to prevent disease and viruses? Hear the story of Dr. Maher Albitar, who shares his story on advancing genomic science with emerging technology to tackle the key health problems we ... Read more
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Could we live forever? There’s a lot of attention on tapping into genetics to unlock immortality. However, why aren’t there more stories about using genomics to prevent disease and viruses? Hear the story of Dr. Maher Albitar, who shares his story on advancing genomic science with emerging technology to tackle the key health problems we face today.
Our GuestDr. Albitar, founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer at Genomic Testing Cooperative, has extensive experience in anatomic/clinical pathology, hematopathology and molecular pathology. Until recently, Dr. Albitar was the Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Director of Research and Development at NeoGenomics Laboratories. Prior to NeoGenomics, Dr. Albitar served as the Medical Director for Hematopathology and Oncology, Nichols Institute, Quest Diagnostics, and Chief R&D for Hematopathology and Oncology for Quest Diagnostics from 2003 to 2010.
From 1991 to 2003, Dr. Albitar held various faculty positions at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, including Chief of Leukemia Section in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Department, Director of the molecular laboratory and Director of Hematopathology Fellowship program. Dr. Albitar was a tenured full professor in Pathology and Leukemia at the time of leaving University of Texas/MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Albitar residency in AP/CP pathologist was at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island and fellowship training in Hematopathology at the University of Pennsylvania.
After his training in Hematopathology, Dr. Albitar spent 4 years in the Physician/Scientist training program at the University of Pennsylvania/Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Department of Genetics. Dr. Albitar has published more than 300 peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and review articles. He is the lead inventor on more than 50 different patents and patent applications. He is a very well recognized leader in molecular and genomic diagnosis research and development.
Topics discussed in this episode: * The power of genomics * Managing diseases and viruses * Advancing the science with emerging technology * The goal is acceleration
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * LinkedIn * Genomic Testing Cooperative LinkedIn
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AI is driving social science investment. Perhaps AI and art is actually making us more human? Hear the story of Valentine Goddard, as she pioneers the unique combination of art, AI, and the law to power civil engagement and sustainability.
Our
Guest
Valentine Goddard
@gabelle
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Lawyer, mediator, inter-art curator and artist, Valentine Goddard is the founder and executive director of AI Impact Alliance, an independent non-profit organization operating globally, whose mission is to facilitate an ethical and responsible implementation of artificial intelligence, producer of the annual conference AI on a Social Mission and the Art Impact AI workshops.
Topics discussed in this
Episode
- Art is a tool of civil engagement
- Art and laws are the life within
- Art helps envision the future
- AI has triggered an increase in social science investment, especially around bias
- Artists to engage AI for issues like IP and creativity
- Sustainable AI needs a thriving artistic community
- World of the machine perspective
She is a member of the United Nations Expert Groups on The Role of Public Institutions in the Transformative Impact of New Technologies, and “Socially just transition towards sustainable development: The role of digital technologies on social development and well-being of all”. Ms. Goddard sits on several committees related to the ethical and social impact of AI, while being regularly invited to speak at international conferences. In her multidisciplinary and applied approach to the ethics of AI, she places special emphasis on human dignity, having initiated throughout her career cultural and social mediation projects for human rights education.
Her recent work is focused on how the arts can foster renewed and diverse perspectives of our digital futures, support the development of informed and legitimate AI Policies, and shape AI’s development and governance.
Website
Art Impact AI Website
Personal Website
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AI is driving social science investment. Perhaps AI and art is actually making us more human? Hear the story of Valentine Goddard, as she pioneers the unique combination of art, AI, and the law to power civil engagement and sustainability. Our Guest Valentine Goddard@gabelle View Artist Profile Lawyer, mediator, inter-art curator and artist, Valentine Goddard ... Read more
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Can a machine understand culture? There’s a huge movement in using AI to preserve culture, traditions, and language. What’s more, there’s a major push to tap into AI to protect ocean health and identify new sources of energy. Hear the story of Brian Dolan, who shares his secrets on how we’re making these things happen.
Our GuestBrian Dolan is the CEO of Verdant AI. He is a thought leader mathematician, data scientist, and cyberneticist with more than 20 years of hands-on experience. Prior to starting Verdant AI, Brian co-founded companies like Deep 6 AI, Qurius Inc and Discovix. He is also former data scientist leader at Yahoo! Inc. and served as Director of Research Analytics at FOX/MySpace. Brian also co-authored “MAD Skills: New Analysis Practices for Big Data.”
Topics discussed in this episode: * Teaching AI about culture * Three simple rules for AI * Using ocean data to power sustainable oceans * Turning agriculture into energy
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * LinkedIn * Twitter * Verdant AI LinkedIn * Verdant AI Twitter * Verdant AI Facebook
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Can a machine understand culture? There’s a huge movement in using AI to preserve culture, traditions, and language. What’s more, there’s a major push to tap into AI to protect ocean health and identify new sources of energy. Hear the story of Brian Dolan, who shares his secrets on how we’re making these things happen. ... Read more
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Want to help with carbon missions? Trying farming. Seriously. Hear the story of Stella Liu, who shares her journey of being a climate change warrior by tapping into the opportunities around agriculture and emerging technology.
Our GuestStella Liu is currently Product Manager at Indigo Agriculture, a VC-backed unicorn startup, where she is helping the Carbon Program’s vision to remove 1 terraton of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by incentivizing farmers to adopt regenerative agriculture. Prior to Indigo, she worked in artificial intelligence product management at IBM Watson IoT division and was a Fulbright Scholar doing policy research in urban agriculture with the Singapore government.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Building a better world is complex… * Discovering a passion and need for better agriculture * Farming can be a warrior against climate change * People, planet, profit
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * Stella Liu LinkedIn * Indigo LinkedIn
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Want to help with carbon missions? Trying farming. Seriously. Hear the story of Stella Liu, who shares her journey of being a climate change warrior by tapping into the opportunities around agriculture and emerging technology. Our Guest Stella Liu is currently Product Manager at Indigo Agriculture, a VC-backed unicorn startup, where she is helping the ... Read more
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Ecosystems have become the lifeblood for innovation and the hub for entrant, skill professionals. Hear the story of Meow Wolf, which has built an ecosystem of artists through their highly immersive and interactive art such as the House of Eternal Return. Our Guest Meow Wolf@meowwolf View Artist Profile Chadney is a lifelong artist who’s explored ... Read more
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Ecosystems have become the lifeblood for innovation and the hub for entrant, skill professionals. Hear the story of Meow Wolf, which has built an ecosystem of artists through their highly immersive and interactive art such as the House of Eternal Return.
Our
Guest
Meow Wolf
@meowwolf
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Chadney is a lifelong artist who's explored many creative mediums. He has been a full-time gallery artist and portraitist; a commercial illustrator; a theatrical set designer; had an award-winning play produced; and worked for many years, and in several creative disciplines, for film and television. You can find a selection of his work at www.chadneyeverett.com Chadney joined Meow Wolf in 2015 for the build of their first permanent exhibit: The House of Eternal Return, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He now serves as the Senior Creative Director for Meow Wolf's Denver exhibit, slated to open in the fall of 2021.
Conor Peterson was born in the Seattle area in the early eighties, spending his teenage years during the dot-com era training as a computer programmer. Forswearing software after Y2K, he instead studied analog photography at the Evergreen State College in Olympia WA. In 2010 he returned to the digital world, moving to Albuquerque where he produced work combining sound, interactive media, embedded electronics, and sculpture. Today, Connor is the Technical Director at Meow Wolf, focusing on the production of interactive art for Meow Wolf's upcoming installations in Denver, Las Vegas NV and Washington DC.
Topics discussed in this
Episode
- From the disenfranchised to the influencers
- The power of social capital
- The co-evolution of humans and machines
- The familiarity bias
- Technology creates new entry points for artists
Website
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Looking to be more sustainable with energy? Think about leveraging your roof. Hear the story of Steve Thrall, who shares how industry is embracing clean energy and expanding its use.
Our GuestAfter graduating from Cornell, Fred Castellucci took over the family business & changed the direction of Castellucci Hospitality Group from a single restaurant to a multi-concept group. At just 35 yrs old, he’s been named one of Atlanta’s most influential people by Atlanta magazine, listed in Atlanta Biz Chronicle’s 40 under 40 & was the recipient of the GRACE Awards’ Restaurateur of the Year. Fred is also a self-taught culinary expert – he’s been working in kitchens since he was 13 & leads menu development for each of the concepts.
Topics discussed in this episode: * It’s about adaptation * The universe is centered around relationships * Fragmentation of tech in the industry * Customer Centric: Can’t do the best without the best culinary * Emotional intelligence is key for the restaurant experience
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * LinkedIn * Facebook
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Looking to be more sustainable with energy? Think about leveraging your roof. Hear the story of Steve Thrall, who shares how industry is embracing clean energy and expanding its use. Our Guest After graduating from Cornell, Fred Castellucci took over the family business & changed the direction of Castellucci Hospitality Group from a single restaurant ... Read more
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Is there too much plastic? Other landfill materials? EcoCare is leading the sustainable value chain by example.Hear the story of Kaveh Mostafavi, who shares how industry and agriculture is redefining supply and waste for planet and profit. Our Guest Kaveh Mostafavi is the founder and CEO of EcoCare Supply, a wholesale distribution firm focused on ... Read more
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Is there too much plastic? Other landfill materials? EcoCare is leading the sustainable value chain by example.Hear the story of Kaveh Mostafavi, who shares how industry and agriculture is redefining supply and waste for planet and profit.
Our GuestKaveh Mostafavi is the founder and CEO of EcoCare Supply, a wholesale distribution firm focused on sustainable products and systems. EcoCare is one of the nation’s fastest growing supply companies and helps customers increase their bottom line while reducing environmental impact. Before starting Ecocare, Kaveh started out his career as an attorney in Arizona specializing in bankruptcy law.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Supplying sustainability in the value chain * Sustainable purpose and wages * Leading the way as an influencer * Sustainable farming
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * Instagram * Facebook
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We seek inspiration, and sometimes that unlocks the imagination of many people. Imagine a piece of art that generates other works of art derived from it. Now dream of focusing this on exploration. Hear the story of Sofia Crespo, who is using AI and art to visualize artificial life extracted from organic life.
Our
Guest
Sofia Crespo
@soficrespo91
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Sofia Crespo is an artist working on envisioning Artificial Life and generative lifeforms. One of her main focal points is the way organic life uses artificial mechanisms to simulate itself and evolve. This implies the idea that technologies are a biased product of the organic life that created them and not a completely separated object. On the side, she is also hugely concerned with the dynamic change in the role of the artists working with machine learning techniques.
Topics discussed in this
Episode
- Extracting the concept of nature
- How technology is transforming the art world
- The artist is also a researcher
- The need for better gender diversity diversity in art and technology
- Does an artist need to be part computer scientist now?
Website
Personal Website
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We seek inspiration, and sometimes that unlocks the imagination of many people. Imagine a piece of art that generates other works of art derived from it. Now dream of focusing this on exploration. Hear the story of Sofia Crespo, who is using AI and art to visualize artificial life extracted from organic life. Our Guest ... Read more
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Technology has changed the adult entertainment industry, especially in creating deeper fan experiences. Interestingly, so has diversity and inclusion and sexual harassment. Hear the story of Kelly Holland as she takes us behind the scenes in the adult entertainment industry. Our Guest In 2008, Kelly Holland transitioned from a documentary filmmaker and journalist to become ... Read more
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Technology has changed the adult entertainment industry, especially in creating deeper fan experiences. Interestingly, so has diversity and inclusion and sexual harassment. Hear the story of Kelly Holland as she takes us behind the scenes in the adult entertainment industry.
Our GuestIn 2008, Kelly Holland transitioned from a documentary filmmaker and journalist to become the Managing Director of Penthouse Entertainment & Broadcast, where she launched the most successful global broadcast empire in adult entertainment, ultimately acquiring Penthouse Global Media in 2016. In 2018, she left Penthouse to launch a new company, Strategic Brand Connections, created to provide tele-health and tele-therapy products on a unique and proprietary technology platform.
Topics discussed in this episode: * The new economy of adult entertainment: shifting from the studio to dealing directly with fans * Where the power lies in the industry * Tapping into the fan experience * Technology and intimacy: friend or foe? * The sexual revolution of the 21st century
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * Facebook * Twitter
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What’s the perfect world? How about every child being matched with loving (foster) parents? Hear the story of Meldie Moore, who shares the joy and challenges of adoption and building a foster family. Our Guest Meldie Moore, a former prosecutor, uses her expertise in trial and negotiation to help grow & strengthen families. Meldie practices ... Read more
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What’s the perfect world? How about every child being matched with loving (foster) parents? Hear the story of Meldie Moore, who shares the joy and challenges of adoption and building a foster family.
Our GuestMeldie Moore, a former prosecutor, uses her expertise in trial and negotiation to help grow & strengthen families. Meldie practices family formation law, including: domestic adoptions, assisted reproduction technology agreements, family law, estate planning, school discipline, Title IX investigations, and special education. Meldie received her J.D. from Pepperdine University and her LLM from Chapman University. Meldie is also the mother of two boys through adoption and assisted reproduction.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Nature versus nurture * Bonding with children best practices * How to do adoption right * The great shortage of foster homes
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * LinkedIn * Moore Law for Children LinkedIn * Moore Law Facebook
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Art in a box? You might be one just one person — but through AI breakthroughs, you can augment your musical abilities. Exponentially. This means you have the percussion, the guitars, the horns, the strings, and they all come to a moving crescendo through the synthesis of human and machine. Hear the story of Alex ... Read more
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Art in a box? You might be one just one person — but through AI breakthroughs, you can augment your musical abilities. Exponentially. This means you have the percussion, the guitars, the horns, the strings, and they all come to a moving crescendo through the synthesis of human and machine. Hear the story of Alex Braga and how he’s achieved evolutional art to transcend how we experience the world.
Our
Guest
Alex Braga
@alexbragaofficial
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Alex Braga is the first artist to use a revolutionary new instrument called A-MINT. It is the first adaptive Artificial Intelligence working in real-time for the artist to explore infinite audio/visual creativity. It is a Hyperloop of creation multiplying notes, visuals, arrangements, layers, to plus infinity : this is the signature style of EVOLUTIONAL ART.
Topics discussed in this
Episode
- Evolutional art and augmented music
- Technology is the artist tool and has been since the days of Mozart
- Not AI replicating music, it’s AI helping create new music
- Technology cannot be a substitute for talent; instead it magnifies either how good — or bad you are
- We have massive challenges right now but (AI-enhanced art) can offer new and needed insights
- The idea is art
Website
Spotify
Apple Music
Spleen Machine
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Looking to be more sustainable with energy? Think about leveraging your roof. Hear the story of Steve Thrall, who shares how industry is embracing clean energy and expanding its use. Our Guest Steve Thrall is a renewables advocate who is committed to leading the transition to a clean energy world. He is the Director of ... Read more
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Looking to be more sustainable with energy? Think about leveraging your roof. Hear the story of Steve Thrall, who shares how industry is embracing clean energy and expanding its use.
Our GuestSteve Thrall is a renewables advocate who is committed to leading the transition to a clean energy world. He is the Director of Development – North America for Planet Ark Power. He leads their global expansion into the North America clean energy market using their game-changing technology, eleXsys™.
Topics discussed in this episode: * The clean energy expansion * Partnering with IKEA on solar power * Roofs are low hanging fruit * The commitment to net-zero
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * LinkedIn * Facebook * Planet Ark Power LinkedIn
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How can we never get a check up on the health of our brain? It’s a big gap in overall selfcare, especially when it can signal early detection of things like heart disease. Hear the story of Marinela Gombosev, who maps our health through our brain.
Our GuestMarinela Gombosev is CEO of Evoke Neuroscience, a data and diagnostics company focused on reducing the number of people living with treatable cognitive impairment. Over 58,000 patients have been scanned using Evoke’s technology and the company has twice been ranked in the Inc. 500|5000 fastest growing private companies.
She earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering at the University of California, Irvine and an MBA from Pepperdine University, where she was named a “Top 40 under 40” alumna.
Topics discussed in this episode: * The major gap: no proactive care on brain health * “The Brain Signal”: early detection of other diseases * Preventative health for your brain * The “small” things that damage our brains
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * Facebook
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How can we never get a check up on the health of our brain? It’s a big gap in overall selfcare, especially when it can signal early detection of things like heart disease. Hear the story of Marinela Gombosev, who maps our health through our brain. Our Guest Marinela Gombosev is CEO of Evoke Neuroscience, ... Read more
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Streaming video on the Internet? The rise of influencers? Incredibly, these were ideas once shot down but did not dissuade our guest from pioneering new channels for the disenfranchised people to tell their stories. Hear the story of Taryn Southern, as she pioneered the use of video to empower the next generation of influencers and ... Read more
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Streaming video on the Internet? The rise of influencers? Incredibly, these were ideas once shot down but did not dissuade our guest from pioneering new channels for the disenfranchised people to tell their stories. Hear the story of Taryn Southern, as she pioneered the use of video to empower the next generation of influencers and artists.
Our
Guest
Taryn Southern
@tarynsouthern
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Taryn Southern is an artist, storyteller, and digital personality with more than 750 million views across her online videos. She has a longstanding fascination with Internet culture and influence. A former YouTube personality and comedian, Taryn is passionate about the intersection of emerging technology, storytelling, and human potential. Over the past decade, she has architected digital campaigns for personalized genomics, egg freezing, AI, sleep, stem cells, and biotech companies and is passionate about ideas that enhance well-being into the mainstream.
Topics discussed in this
Episode
- From the disenfranchised to the influencers
- The power of social capital
- The co-evolution of humans and machines
- The familiarity bias
- Technology creates new entry points for artists
Website
Youtube
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In the near future, your lawyer may be an AI robot. But does that bring better justice? Hear the story of James Lee (CEO) and Thomas Suh (President) of Legalmation, who share how they’re using technology to transform how we perform legal services. Our Guests James M. Lee is co-founder and CEO of LegalMation. He ... Read more
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In the near future, your lawyer may be an AI robot. But does that bring better justice? Hear the story of James Lee (CEO) and Thomas Suh (President) of Legalmation, who share how they’re using technology to transform how we perform legal services.
Our GuestsJames M. Lee is co-founder and CEO of LegalMation. He is a founding partner of LTL Attorneys LLP, a nationally recognized litigation boutique. As an experienced litigator, he has tried numerous cases in federal and state courts. Thomas Suh is co-founder and COO of LegalMation. He brings a unique combination of legal and business experience to the Company. Most recently, he served as the managing partner of LTL Attorneys LLP.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Offloading the mundane tasks * Creating the “AI Lawyer” * Evolving the legal tools * AI as a life sherpa?
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * James Lee email: james.lee@legalmation.com * Thomas Suh email: thomas.suh@legalmation.com
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In a world of social media, we’re constantly trying to be a highlight reel. But does that bring success? Fulfillment? Hear the story of Ryan Foland, who illustrates being real and having experience trump everything else.
Our GuestRyan Foland is a high energy speaker, podcast host, and author who believes in simplicity and of simply being you. His 3-1-3® Method is a process whereby core brand messaging begins as three sentences, condenses into one sentence and then boils down to three words. He is often recognized for his expertise when it comes to marketing people, which is most commonly known as “personal branding.” In his book, Ditch the Act, published by McGraw-Hill, Ryan shares the art of being perfectly imperfect, and shows you how to tap into the surprising power of the real you for greater success.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Be “real” rather than a highlight reel * Experience, not expertise * Experience creates who you are * Replace “I’m Sorry” with “Thank You” * Failure is more interesting
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * LinkedIn * Facebook * YouTube * Twitter * Medium
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In a world of social media, we’re constantly trying to be a highlight reel. But does that bring success? Fulfillment? Hear the story of Ryan Foland, who illustrates being real and having experience trump everything else. Our Guest Ryan Foland is a high energy speaker, podcast host, and author who believes in simplicity and of ... Read more
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Our Guest Erica Tandori@ericatandori View Artist Profile Erica Tandori is a legally blind artist, researcher and academic, exploring the intersection between art, vision loss and science. Erica’s PhD focused on capturing the entoptic effects of macular dystrophy through art, conveying an ‘eye-witness’ account of blindness. As Artist in Residence at the Rossjohn Infection and Immunity ... Read more
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Our
Guest
Erica Tandori
@ericatandori
View Artist Profile
Erica Tandori is a legally blind artist, researcher and academic, exploring the intersection between art, vision loss and science. Erica's PhD focused on capturing the entoptic effects of macular dystrophy through art, conveying an ‘eye-witness’ account of blindness. As Artist in Residence at the Rossjohn Infection and Immunity Lab, Monash University, Erica creates multi-sensory, multimodal artworks communicating biomedical research to blind and low vision audiences across Australia.
Topics discussed in this
Episode
- Art is not in the retina, it’s in the imagination
- Natural intelligence
- Tapping into the soul to power AI and art
- Art for good
- Fostering wonderment to think differently
Website
Personal Website
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How do we find our voice? How can we share the stories everyone needs to hear?. Hear the story of DeShuna Elisa Spencer, who created kweliTV to share the stories of global black culture.
Our GuestDeShuna Elisa Spencer is the Founder & CEO of kweliTV, which celebrates global black culture through curated, undiscovered and award-winning indie films, documentaries, web series, children’s programming and events. She’s a former radio host and producer of emPower Hour, a show that examined social justice issues affecting people of color, on Washington, DC’s 89.3 FM WPFW. DeShuna recently completed her first documentary, Mom Interrupted, which tackles gun violence through the stories of the ones most impacted—the mothers of murdered young black men and women. In 2019, the Digital Diversity Network named her the Innovation & Inclusion Social Entrepreneur of the Year.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Authenticity is the key to success * The challenge: money over the mission * Fear of trying something new * Balance the negative with the positive * Why to tell your story
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * Facebook * Twitter * Instagram
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How do we find our voice? How can we share the stories everyone needs to hear?. Hear the story of DeShuna Elisa Spencer, who created kweliTV to share the stories of global black culture. Our Guest DeShuna Elisa Spencer is the Founder & CEO of kweliTV, which celebrates global black culture through curated, undiscovered and ... Read more
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We have global challenges that can no longer wait. How will we tackle them and create a brighter tomorrow? The answer lies with kids, who are the future. Hear the story of Heidi Cuppari, who is laying the groundwork for all of our children to build the future we need.
Our GuestHeidi is a pioneer in social change finance and business, and a mother of two children. After serving as a wealth manager at UBS Wealth Management, she founded Anastasia Finance and serves as an impact investing guide to women, millennials, and their families to help activate global systemic change.
When imagining what would be needed to achieve moonshots such as the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, she realized that we needed people with the best imaginations in the world: kids. Thus, she started Dream Tank in July of 2016. Heidi believes the power and creative genius of youth can innovate a better future for all. She thrives in building in mentorship and community connection to this end.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Technology is the native “language” of children * Making kids come alive * Empowering students for social business * Children will create the future
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website: https://www.dreamtank.co * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidicuppari/ * Twitter: https://twitter.com/heidicup * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidicuppari/ * Dream Tank LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/22304689/ * Dream Tank Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearedreamtank * Dream Tank Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreDreamTank/ * Dream Tank Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WeAreDreamTank/
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We have global challenges that can no longer wait. How will we tackle them and create a brighter tomorrow? The answer lies with kids, who are the future. Hear the story of Heidi Cuppari, who is laying the groundwork for all of our children to build the future we need. Our Guest Heidi is a ... Read more
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What’s the best way to tackle a problem in the workplace? Prevent it from happening in the first place. Hear the story of Ben Mones, who is melding human and AI to improve talent screening to identify troublesome work behaviors before they actually happen.
Our GuestBen Mones is the CEO of Fama, an AI-based software company that identifies problematic behavior among potential hires and current employees by analyzing publicly available online information. Enterprise HR and talent acquisition leaders use and trust Fama to identify abusive behaviors, such as bigotry and harassment, that are often missed in the hiring and management process.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Human behavior impacts business * Consumers and employees want brand pride * Setting the behavior flags
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Fama Website
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What’s the best way to tackle a problem in the workplace? Prevent it from happening in the first place. Hear the story of Ben Mones, who is melding human and AI to improve talent screening to identify troublesome work behaviors before they actually happen. Our Guest Ben Mones is the CEO of Fama, an AI-based ... Read more
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How important is women’s health? Do we even fully understand the challenges and complexities involved? The impact is vast, and everyone is affected. Hear the story of Melissa Burton, who is shining the light on how women’s health impacts each one of us from our wallets to our hearts. Our Guest Melissa Berton is an ... Read more
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How important is women’s health? Do we even fully understand the challenges and complexities involved? The impact is vast, and everyone is affected. Hear the story of Melissa Burton, who is shining the light on how women’s health impacts each one of us from our wallets to our hearts.
Our Guest Melissa Berton is an Academy Award winning producer for Best Documentary Short (2019) and the Executive Director of the Pad Project. Melissa taught English at Oakwood Secondary School, where she inspired her students to make the film Period. End of Sentence. to raise awareness about menstrual health.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Managing the embarrassment factor * Openness is key for good women’s health * Rising tide lifts all boats in education and jobs * The Menstruation Tax (yeah, it’s real money)
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Pad Project Website * Melissa’s LinkedIn * Melissa’s Twitter * Melissa’s Instagram * Pad Projected LinkedIn * Pad Project Instagram * Pad Project Facebook
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What will the next normal be like? How will we reduce the administration burden and extraneous people contact during the pandemic? Hear the story of Mani Veluthakkal and Abhi Mukherjee, who are using AI to help people and small businesses tap into resources like the Paycheck Protection Program.
Our GuestMani Veluthakkal is the CEO of Nirveda Cognition. He has operational and strategic leadership experience in lending and insurance industries.
Abhi Mukherjee is the Chief Experience Officer at Nirveda Cognition has sold over a billion dollars’ worth of total contract value across four continents for Enterprise Software as well as Digital Initiatives in multiple industries.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Accelerating freedom * Everyone is getting inspired by skynet * Augmented intelligence * The Next Normal
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website
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What will the next normal be like? How will we reduce the administration burden and extraneous people contact during the pandemic? Hear the story of Mani Veluthakkal and Abhi Mukherjee, who are using AI to help people and small businesses tap into resources like the Paycheck Protection Program. Our Guest Mani Veluthakkal is the CEO ... Read more
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Implicit bias is a struggle we all face, especially in trying to create a more diverse and inclusive world. Hear the story of Ivan Williams, who transformed from chemical engineer into a Hollywood champion against bias by tapping into the power of storytelling.
Our GuestIvan Williams is an executive producer and an Executive Vice President for a Hollywood story development firm called Scenario Entertainment. However, Ivan’s career has spanned several industries. He was a chemical engineer, who designed advanced computer controls and artificial intelligence applications for oil refineries. Ivan was also a senior business leader at major energy and engineering companies (ARCO, BP, and WorleyParsons) for over 35-years. In addition, Ivan is an entrepreneur and helped create an innovative film production studio and a media tech startup company that is revolutionizing the tv industry. This was all on top of producing multiple entertainment projects from films to Broadway.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Opening the door to diverse voices in Hollywood * Tapping into the power of storytelling * Youth culture is leading the charge * Expand your bubble
Resources mentioned in this episode: * IMDB * Facebook * Twitter
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Implicit bias is a struggle we all face, especially in trying to create a more diverse and inclusive world. Hear the story of Ivan Williams, who transformed from chemical engineer into a Hollywood champion against bias by tapping into the power of storytelling. Our Guest Ivan Williams is an executive producer and an Executive Vice ... Read more
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Artists are innovators. Why don’t we tap into this pool of disruptive entrepreneurs more often? Hear the story of Alice Loy, who enables and empowers creatives to unlock opportunities and build new business ventures. Our Guest Alice Loy is the CEO and co-founder of Creative Startups, a global startup accelerator for creatives. She has lived ... Read more
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Artists are innovators. Why don’t we tap into this pool of disruptive entrepreneurs more often? Hear the story of Alice Loy, who enables and empowers creatives to unlock opportunities and build new business ventures.
Our GuestAlice Loy is the CEO and co-founder of Creative Startups, a global startup accelerator for creatives. She has lived and worked in Europe, Mexico, and Central America, and designed and taught university level courses ranging from Social Entrepreneurship to Environmental Ethics, and holds an MBA and PhD in Strategic Communication and Entrepreneurship. Alice is also co-author of the book Creative Economy Entrepreneurs, From Start Up to Success.
Topics discussed in this episode: * The ingredient mix for innovation * Be weird and wonderful entrepreneurs * How to find creatives * Does this person give you energy? * The magic of art and technology
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * DaVinci Ventures * Social Media: @createstartups
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Everyone has a BILLION dollar idea, but how do you capitalize on it? Hear the story of Saurabh Suri on how knowing your bliss leads to value creation and successful business ventures.
Our GuestSaurabh Suri is the Managing Partner and. He has over 15 years of experience in the technology industry, and mo st recently, he served as Vice President for Emerging Solutions, Innovation, and Investment at UST Global Saurabh has significant experience in creating, growing and sustaining technology products and solutions in a global operations environments; having lived and worked in 4 continents.
Saurabh has a degree in Neuro-computation and a research background in High Performance Computing from the UK. He also serves as an advisor, observer, or board member of several high growth technology companies such as Abzooba, Third Eye, 1-Page.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Focus on most valuable, not visible, problem * Balancing your what ifs * Find your bliss * Do what you’re good at, not what you love
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * Email: saurabh@cerracap.com
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Everyone has a BILLION dollar idea, but how do you capitalize on it? Hear the story of Saurabh Suri on how knowing your bliss leads to value creation and successful business ventures. Our Guest Saurabh Suri is the Managing Partner and. He has over 15 years of experience in the technology industry, and mo st ... Read more
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Leaders have playbooks and it starts with your origin story. Do you know yours? Hear the story of Ed Tyson, who has crafted leadership SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for all of us to grow our careers.
Our GuestEd Tyson is the CEO of PerSynergy Consulting and author of the book, From Expert to Executive. He is a former strategy executive and Marine turned executive coach and organizational consultant. As the architect of the LeadershipSOPs, a ground-breaking leadership framework and methodology, Ed encourages leaders to develop and deploy personal standard operating procedures for structuring, operating, and perfecting their communities of effort.
Topics discussed in this episode: * What’s your 5 second origin story of leadership * How to become a leader * Step away from craft and towards leadership * Learn to lead up (not just down) * It’s not about winning a race
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * LinkedIn
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Leaders have playbooks and it starts with your origin story. Do you know yours? Hear the story of Ed Tyson, who has crafted leadership SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for all of us to grow our careers. Our Guest Ed Tyson is the CEO of PerSynergy Consulting and author of the book, From Expert to Executive. ... Read more
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We all have problems. And we all want to be heard. When we focus on sharing our truths through storytelling, we can tap into the power of aggregation. Hear the story of Patrick Beggs on how helps people craft narratives to realize their goals.
Our GuestPatrick Beggs is a narrative strategist, who helps organizations find and define their voice through effective narrative strategy, message development, campaign planning, content development, and delivery.
Patrick also founded PUR Production to empower people to discover their own stories as well as the stories of other people. This has increased peoples’ sense of belonging, cohesion, and inclusion by creating media that strengthens culture and shares that culture to the world.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Finding your narrative * Crafting the story starts with deep listening * The power of aggregation will move the needle
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * LinkedIn * Instagram * Twitter
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We all have problems. And we all want to be heard. When we focus on sharing our truths through storytelling, we can tap into the power of aggregation. Hear the story of Patrick Beggs on how helps people craft narratives to realize their goals. Our Guest Patrick Beggs is a narrative strategist, who helps organizations ... Read more
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Feeling overwhelmed by all your tasks? Success lies in being comfortable when you’re uncomfortable. Hear the story of Rob Angel who went from being a server to the creator of an international best-selling board game by embracing his discomfort.
Our GuestWhile waiting on tables, Robert Angel created the international best selling board game, Pictionary. He is also the author of a new book, Game Changer, on how he turned a simple game into a bestselling phenomenon. He loves speaking to entrepreneurs, college students, and businesses, sharing the many lessons he learned in business and life.
Topics discussed in this episode: * How to be ok when outside of your comfort zone * Must tell yourself the role you are to have the right mindset * Don’t think too far ahead * Avoid overthinking and focus on execution
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * Social Media: @therobangel
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Feeling overwhelmed by all your tasks? Success lies in being comfortable when you’re uncomfortable. Hear the story of Rob Angel who went from being a server to the creator of an international best-selling board game by embracing his discomfort. Our Guest While waiting on tables, Robert Angel created the international best selling board game, Pictionary. ... Read more
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Showing anger, sadness, or fear in public is not okay in most societies. But this stigma is really a source of power. Hear the story of Leisa Reid who shows us how to flip our “weaknesses” into strengths. Our Guest Leisa Reid is the Founder of www.GetSpeakingGigsNow.com. She mentors business professionals and entrepreneurs who want ... Read more
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Showing anger, sadness, or fear in public is not okay in most societies. But this stigma is really a source of power. Hear the story of Leisa Reid who shows us how to flip our “weaknesses” into strengths.
Our GuestLeisa Reid is the Founder of www.GetSpeakingGigsNow.com. She mentors business professionals and entrepreneurs who want to make an impact and ultimately attract their ideal clients through speaking. As a speaker herself, Leisa has successfully booked and delivered over 500 speaking engagements. In her book, Get Speaking Gigs Now, she shares her 7 Step System to Getting Booked, Staying Booked and Attracting Your Ideal Clients Through Speaking.
Leisa is also a trainer and speaker for Productive Learning, a personal development company that dives into the journey of self-mastery is available for those of us who are willing to investigate ourselves and turn up the volume on our curiosity.
Topics discussed in this episode: * The magic of shared consciousness * Vulnerability is the new strength * The first step: managing what we can control * Effort involved is worth it
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Productive Learning Website * Get Speaking Gigs Now Website * Leisa’s Website * LinkedIn * Twitter * Facebook
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Why are we using 19th techniques to educate 21st century kids? It’s past time to update our curriculum and the way we teach. Experience the story of Nithin Jilla, and how he’s leveraging imagination and collaboration to teach kids how to code. Our Guest Nithin Jilla is the Executive Director for Dreams for Schools, a ... Read more
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Why are we using 19th techniques to educate 21st century kids? It’s past time to update our curriculum and the way we teach. Experience the story of Nithin Jilla, and how he’s leveraging imagination and collaboration to teach kids how to code.
Our GuestNithin Jilla is the Executive Director for Dreams for Schools, a non-profit focused on making STEM approachable and accessible for all. Their programs inspire, create and educate students to be STEM literate with hard and soft skills needed to become the critical thinkers, creative leaders, and technologists of tomorrow.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Dreams for Schools * Change agents to inspire * It’s the 3R’s + coding * The secret sauce: Collaboration, creativity, and emotional intelligence * Partnerships for education
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Visit Dreams for Schools to learn more about their efforts * Connect with Nithin Jilla on LinkedIn * Follow Dreams for Schools on Social Media on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Make mistakes in your youth? Now, imagine if those judgment lapses landed you in prison for decades — due to the color of your skin. Dr. Diane Terry shows us how we can fix our broken incarceration system. Before it’s too late.
Our GuestDr. Diane Terry is an experienced researcher in social welfare and program evaluation. Her research focuses on mental health disparities among communities of color, permanency, and well-being outcomes for youth and families. She currently serves as the Project Coordinator for the California Reducing Disparities Project (Phase 2) Statewide Evaluation Team, which is a multi-year, multi-site evaluation of community- defined evidence practices addressing mental health and wellness throughout California.
Her book (co-authored with Laura Abrams), Everyday Desistance: The Transition to Adulthood Among Formerly Incarcerated Youth examines how formerly incarcerated youth navigate reentry and the transition to adulthood in urban Los Angeles.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Vicious cycle: youth mistakes without a safety net * Changing a life needs infrastructure * What the services look like * Dehumanizing people: punishment does not fit the crime
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * Everyday Desistance
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Make mistakes in your youth? Now, imagine if those judgment lapses landed you in prison for decades — due to the color of your skin. Dr. Diane Terry shows us how we can fix our broken incarceration system. Before it’s too late. Our Guest Dr. Diane Terry is an experienced researcher in social welfare and ... Read more
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Every social impact entrepreneur is struggling right now to get attention from customers, investors, partners, and mentors. This problem is made worse by stiff competition and a bad economy. But what if you could cut through the noise? What if you were offered a global stage? Ahmed Riad shares how the United Nations’ Innovation Factory can offer the world stage.
Our GuestAhmed Riad is the Business Development Lead for the Strategic Engagement Division at ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau. Ahmed works at the United Nations specialized agency for ICTs (ITU) HQ based in Geneva since 2014. He works mainly on the Artificial Intelligence for Good Global Summit in the areas of business development and program coordination. His job includes programming various elements of the Summit on the top of which are; leading the Innovation Factory (focusing on identifying and scaling AI centric start-ups and innovative ideas to a global impact). Prior to this role, Ahmed worked for ITU Telecom managing the Small and Medium Enterprises innovation program. Before joining the ITU in 2014, Ahmed worked for the Nokia Networks and Ericsson, where he delivered various projects across MEA and Asia regions, mainly in the Mobile Broadband domain as a senior solution architect and technical project manager. Ahmed is currently working on his PhD, from University of Geneva, researching and working on the role of digital innovations such as Artificial Intelligence in “modeling sustainable digital transformation”. He holds a Master of Sciences degree in Telecommunications with Business from University College London, UK, and a BSc degree in Electrical Communications and Electronics Systems Engineering from Egypt.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Local problems, global solutions * Unlocking the power of social entrepreneurship * The Innovation Factory – unlocking the power of an ecosystem * Pushing the imagination of humans * Technical disruption and cultural preservation
Resources mentioned in this episode: * AI for Global Good Website * AI for Global Good LinkedIn * AI for Global Good Twitter * AI for Global Good Facebook
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Every social impact entrepreneur is struggling right now to get attention from customers, investors, partners, and mentors. This problem is made worse by stiff competition and a bad economy. But what if you could cut through the noise? What if you were offered a global stage? Ahmed Riad shares how the United Nations’ Innovation Factory ... Read more
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Want to sell more? Create stronger relationships? Nancy Margulies shares her story on the transformative power of storytelling.
Our GuestNancy Margulies has produced two documentaries, authored two short fiction books, and wrote and performed in two one-woman theatrical shows. She has also created visual maps after attending key workshops for Pachamama Alliance and SAND (Science and Non-duality) and participated in the Elders Action Network. She is very active in refugee relocation and support.
Topics discussed in this episode: * The power of words * Listen to learn * Story swaps
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Nancy Margulies email: livingthenewstory@gmail.com * Instagram: Living the New Story * Elders Action Network website
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Want to sell more? Create stronger relationships? Nancy Margulies shares her story on the transformative power of storytelling. Our Guest Nancy Margulies has produced two documentaries, authored two short fiction books, and wrote and performed in two one-woman theatrical shows. She has also created visual maps after attending key workshops for Pachamama Alliance and SAND ... Read more
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We now live in a world where people are not just embracing changes that have been resisted for a while but are now accelerating the rate of transformation. Patrick shares how we can be drivers for this trend acceleration when we change our story.
Our GuestPatrick Schwerdtfeger is a business futurist specializing in technology trends including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and disruptive innovation. He is the author of Anarchy, Inc.: Profiting in a Decentralized World with Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain as well as four other books. He has lectured at numerous academic institutions including Purdue and Stanford. He is also a regular speaker for Bloomberg TV, founder of Trend Mastery Inc., and host of the Strategic Business Insights video blog.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Pandemic results: Trend Acceleration * Returning to “business as usual”? * The new forms of business * Simplifying
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Patrick Schwerdtfeger website
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We now live in a world where people are not just embracing changes that have been resisted for a while but are now accelerating the rate of transformation. Patrick shares how we can be drivers for this trend acceleration when we change our story. Our Guest Patrick Schwerdtfeger is a business futurist specializing in technology trends including ... Read more
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What happened to the COVID-19 pandemic management and response? Why did we seem to have so little information? Dr. Angel Isovich shares the challenges that healthcare professionals, government agencies and the media have in tackling an unknown virus. More important, Dr. I shares how he is changing the story so that we are better prepared for the next time.
Our GuestDr. Angel Iscovich is President of Inflexion, a Healthcare Advisory company, and previously served as Chief Executive Officer of the Qualitas Group of Envision Healthcare, with a focus on developing the healthcare workforce. He is also the author of upcoming book Routineology.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Pandemic rubbernecking * Managing the unknown viruses * Risk management: pick your poison * Will we learn our lessons?
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Angel Isovich website * Facebook: @DrI
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What happened to the COVID-19 pandemic management and response? Why did we seem to have so little information? Dr. Angel Isovich shares the challenges that healthcare professionals, government agencies and the media have in tackling an unknown virus. More important, Dr. I shares how he is changing the story so that we are better prepared ... Read more
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Time of change? Things are always changing. It is more so about the opportunities we make. Ryan Patel shares his story on how we have an incredible chance for generational collaboration and growth in the post COVID-19 world.
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Time of change? Things are always changing. It is more so about the opportunities we make. Ryan Patel shares his story on how we have an incredible chance for generational collaboration and growth in the post COVID-19 world.
Our GuestRyan Patel is a trusted authority on global business, political economy and planning for long-term growth. An expert on scaling companies and driving cross-functional collaboration, he has worked for startups to public traded companies; his deep knowledge in strategic global market development, concept scalability, digital transformation, Fintech, consumer-driven technology has made him a thought leader in the global business realm. He is a CNN contributor, Board Director and Senior Fellow with the Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University.
Topics discussed in this episode: * The need for cross-knowledge * The “New Normal” is the status quo…. and different… at the same time * Consumers have a powerful voice
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Ryan Patel LinkedIn * Ryan Patel Website * Social Media: @ryanpatelglobal
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The future of food is going to play a huge role not in just the health of people (and our pets) but also the environment. Dr. Ernie Ward shares how he is changing the story with clean meat for healthier lives and a healthier planet.
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The future of food is going to play a huge role not in just the health of people (and our pets) but also the environment. Dr. Ernie Ward shares how he is changing the story with clean meat for healthier lives and a healthier planet.
Our GuestDr. Ward is an award-winning practicing veterinarian and speaker, television and YouTube personality, and podcaster who specializes in teaching veterinary healthcare teams and pet owners how to lead more fulfilling, meaningful, and successful lives. The guiding principle for Dr. Ward’s work is life enhancement. He is actively involved in developing veterinary and human medical technologies, diet and exercise research, longevity and disease prevention, and integrative medical practices. Dr. Ward currently serves as a co-founder and Chief Veterinary Officer for Wild Earth Pets in Berkeley, California and Executive Director of Education for VerticalVet in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Topics discussed in this episode: * The magic of clean meat * Healthier pets, people, and planet * Future Foods
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Dr. Ernie Ward Website * Social Media: @drernieward
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To create great solutions that help people, they need to be based in perspective and policy and well tested. Dr. Boyd and Dr. Blaser share their work in helping the hearing impaired through the use of emerging technology Our Guests Dr. LouAnne Boyd is an assistant professor of computer science and software engineering at Chapman‘s ... Read more
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To create great solutions that help people, they need to be based in perspective and policy and well tested. Dr. Boyd and Dr. Blaser share their work in helping the hearing impaired through the use of emerging technology
Our GuestsDr. LouAnne Boyd is an assistant professor of computer science and software engineering at Chapman‘s Fowler school of Engineering. Dr. Boyd’s research interests center around the design, development, and evaluation of novel technologies to increase accessibility. She is exploring new inclusive interaction designs to accommodation sensory impairments. Dr. Art Blaser is Professor of Peace Studies and Political Science and has been on the Chapman faculty since 1981. He received his Ph.D. from Ohio State University and his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law. His major area of emphasis is law, international relations, and comparative politics, and his research and teaching interests include disability studies, human rights, and international non-government organizations.
Topics discussed in this episode: * The Choice: Utopia or Dystopia * Great solutions need different perspectives… and testing! * Never give up trying to make things better
Resources mentioned in this episode: * LouAnne Boyd email: lboyd@chapman.edu * Art Blaser email: blaser@chapman.edu
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How do we shape the future? If kids are the future, maybe it starts with helping to shape their experiences and education. Learn how the power of storytelling for kids is more critical (and harder) than we realize.
Our GuestLisa Caprelli is a best-selling author, and innovator with a passion for studying, expressing, and writing about human behavior, communication and happiness. After 25 years in marketing and branding CEO’s and turning their business into meaningful brands, Caprelli, created SKIP A STEP (with Michael Ashley) books and theory and launched UNICORN JAZZ to be able to reach children at very young ages.
We are collectively better together today, and we can give children fun, educational experiences through creativity, stories, the arts, music and new outside-the-box thinking by teachers, educators and parents.
Topics discussed in this episode: * The power of Unicorn Jazz * Stories starts with words… * Building the Future: Stories + Technology
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Unicorn Jazz Website
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How do we shape the future? If kids are the future, maybe it starts with helping to shape their experiences and education. Learn how the power of storytelling for kids is more critical (and harder) than we realize. Our Guest Lisa Caprelli is a best-selling author, and innovator with a passion for studying, expressing, and ... Read more
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Immersive and interactive are the keys to an “experience” whether it is reality, virtual reality, augmented reality, or extended reality. With so many realities, Dylan Watkins shares how he is changing the story to help people create their own worlds by tapping into the combinations to create the “circle of reality.”
Our GuestDylan is the CEO and Founder of Reality Smash, which helps companies connect with their customers by creating compelling, social, branded VR|AR experiences. In 2014, Dylan founded a VR Meetup Group called OCVR and has hosted VR|AR Hackathons, Demo Nights, and educational classes. He was the lead judge for the Creating Reality Hackathon and sat on the Interactive Media Arts (IMA) advisory board for Irvine Valley College.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Creating our own worlds * Everyone wants to buy but no one wants to be sold * The Circle of Reality * How we can “level up” * Creating positive micro experiences
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Reality Smash Website * Email: dylan@realitysmash.com * Heroes of Reality Podcast
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Immersive and interactive are the keys to an “experience” whether it is reality, virtual reality, augmented reality, or extended reality. With so many realities, Dylan Watkins shares how he is changing the story to help people create their own worlds by tapping into the combinations to create the “circle of reality.” Our Guest Dylan is ... Read more
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With fake news, deep fakes, etc., how can we create trust on the Internet or anything digital? Toufi Saliba shares his story on how an autonomous decentralized governance model will empower regular people and establish the “Authentic Internet.”
Our GuestToufi Saliba is CEO, TODA.Network and Chair of the ACM Practitioner Board Conference Committee. Toufi’s background is mainly in Machine Learning, Decentralized Governance, Distributed Computing, and Cryptography. He authored TODA’s protocol co-author. He has authored and co-authored several algorithms, protocols, and patents. Toufi’s companies have had several exits for software that he built from the ground up, some ended up at Google, HP, and Intel.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Autonomous decentralized governance * The need to give power and control to the users * Enabling digital truth (and fighting deep fakes) * The “Authentic Internet”
Resources mentioned in this episode: * TODA.Network * Twitter: @toouufii
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With fake news, deep fakes, etc., how can we create trust on the Internet or anything digital? Toufi Saliba shares his story on how an autonomous decentralized governance model will empower regular people and establish the “Authentic Internet.” Our Guest Toufi Saliba is CEO, TODA.Network and Chair of the ACM Practitioner Board Conference Committee. Toufi’s ... Read more
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A zero crime future? Better access to justice? These goals maybe more of achievable than we thought Irakli Beridze shares his story on how we can make these things a reality through the use of artificial intelligence. Our Guest Irakli Beridze is the Head of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at UNICRI, United ... Read more
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A zero crime future? Better access to justice? These goals maybe more of achievable than we thought Irakli Beridze shares his story on how we can make these things a reality through the use of artificial intelligence.
Our GuestIrakli Beridze is the Head of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at UNICRI, United Nations. More than 20 years of experience in leading multilateral negotiations, developing stakeholder engagement programs with governments, UN agencies, international organizations, private industry, and corporations, think tanks, civil society, foundations, academia, and other partners on an international level. Mr. Beridze is advising governments and international organizations on numerous issues related to international security, scientific and technological developments, emerging technologies, innovation, and disruptive potential of new technologies, particularly on the issue on crime prevention, criminal justice, and security.
Topics discussed in this episode: * The future of peace and justice * Can we achieve a no crime future? * Data for good * Ethics of machine decisions
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Irakli Beridze LinkedIn * UNICRI Website
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More than survival, we can thrive! Michael Gerber shares his ideas and framework on the “blank piece of paper” we all must shape the new normal, and more importantly, the long-term future. Our Guest Michael Gerber, the author of the mega-bestseller “The E-Myth Revisited” as well as 28 other business development books. Inc has called ... Read more
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More than survival, we can thrive! Michael Gerber shares his ideas and framework on the “blank piece of paper” we all must shape the new normal, and more importantly, the long-term future.
Our GuestMichael Gerber, the author of the mega-bestseller “The E-Myth Revisited” as well as 28 other business development books. Inc has called Michael the world’s #1 Small Business Guru and in 2009 Entrepreneur magazine noted the E-Myth is one of 5 the Must-Read Business Books that “have stood the test of time and deliver advice no startup should be without.”
Topics discussed in this episode: * Everyone is in trouble * Embrace the “blank piece of paper” * Transforming the state of economic development * Gerber’s framework for success
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website * Email: michael@michaelegerber.com
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Being homeless is hard. Now, think of how much worse it is to be a homeless child. Jennifer Friend shares how she’s changing the story with the non-profit Project Hope Alliance to help homeless children and their families, and how this help is actually boosting the well-being and profitability of the community.
Our GuestJennifer Friend is the CEO of Project Hope Alliance. Since 2013, more than 900 children and their families have been moved out of homelessness under her leadership as CEO. Prior to becoming CEO, Jennifer Friend enjoyed a successful career as a partner at a large law firm managing a litigation team and a substantial personal book of business, representing national and international clients throughout the civil courts of California.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Jennifer’s story of growing up homeless * Resilience needs opportunity * Engaging the kids * Surprise impact of help: monetary community profit through job creation
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Project Hope Alliance Website * LinkedIn * Project Hope Twitter
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Being homeless is hard. Now, think of how much worse it is to be a homeless child. Jennifer Friend shares how she’s changing the story with the non-profit Project Hope Alliance to help homeless children and their families, and how this help is actually boosting the well-being and profitability of the community. Our Guest Jennifer ... Read more
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In achieving racial equality, we have made progress but have quite a way to go. Cliff London shares his story on how we can best bridge this gap and hopefully put an end to racial inequality and implicit bias. Our Guest Cliff London is an artist and a social commentator on matters of political importance ... Read more
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In achieving racial equality, we have made progress but have quite a way to go. Cliff London shares his story on how we can best bridge this gap and hopefully put an end to racial inequality and implicit bias.
Our GuestCliff London is an artist and a social commentator on matters of political importance concerning justice and equality for African American citizens. A resident of Chicago, he is the host of Cliff London Uncensored in which he offers bold commentary concerning topical socio/political issues, especially pertaining to race matters.
Topics discussed in this episode: * The power of community * Progress made on the road ahead * Why today’s fight is different * It’s more than optics, it’s about sustained change
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Our GuestLife coach. Strategic talent manager. Author. Anita K offers progressive solutions to
help her clients optimize their strengths and create a pathway of success.
She has combined her expertise with her motivational techniques to create a unique
and practical life coaching philosophy. Her new book is “Behaving Bravely” How to
mindshift life’s challenges and is on Amazon.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Controlling fear and anxiety * The power of social bridging * Building support systems * Anita’s struggles and making the change * Finding inspiration
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Anita K. website * Behaving Bravely Book
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We all struggle with anxiety or even fear at times. Sometimes, though, life can be overwhelming. Anita K shares her story on how she’s giving people the tools to cope through social bridging.
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Our Guest Jay is passionate about his work at Learning Ovations and is actively bringing the research-based technology and professional development tool, A2i (assessment to instructions), to schools across the nation. He has demonstrated leadership in the business, nonprofit and public policy arenas. Topics discussed in this episode: Proficient literacy by 3rd grade dictates a ... Read more
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Our GuestJay is passionate about his work at Learning Ovations and is actively bringing the research-based technology and professional development tool, A2i (assessment to instructions), to schools across the nation. He has demonstrated leadership in the business, nonprofit and public policy arenas.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Proficient literacy by 3rd grade dictates a child’s future career and life * Fragmentation of K-3 grade educational response * Breaking the “code” for each child’s educational needs * Assisting teachers, schools, and parents with A2I
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Learning Ovations website: www.learningovations.com * Twitter: @LOindividualize
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Our GuestNathan serves as President of Futurus Group, an affiliate of Gobel Enterprises. Over the past 20 years Nathan has served in leadership positions within several large and complex nonprofit organizations. Through his prior roles as Senior Vice President of Philanthropy at City of Hope, Assistant Vice Chancellor at UC San Diego and consultant with CCS Fundraising and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Nathan has had the honor of leading fundraising teams that have generated more than $1 billion in philanthropic revenue.
In 2019 Nathan was listed as one of the Top 100 Influencers in Philanthropy. As a thought leader and public speaker, Nathan is one of the world’s foremost experts on the intersection between Artificial Intelligence and philanthropy. With a personal vision to help inspire a worldwide increase in generosity, Nathan presented the first TEDx on the topic of artificial intelligence and the future of generosity.
Topics discussed in this episode: * 1% increase in generosity = $200B increase (just in U.S.A.) * Precision philanthropy – why do people give? * Money follows resonance * Driving micro-donations with technology * Building gratefulness
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Futurus website: www.futurusgroup.com/ * LinkedIn Futurus Page: www.linkedin.com/company/futurus-group-inc/
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Resonance drives gratitude and giving. Many people want to give but finding the right charity to donate time or money can be incredibly difficult. Nathan Chappell shares his story on he is facilitating precision philanthropy to help matchmake people with causes they deeply care about.
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Imagine reducing miscommunication with your spouse, children, or even client through communication coaching from an AI system, even with a Zoom call! Scott Sandland shares his story of Artificial Empathy and explains how it is already here to help us.
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Our GuestScott Sandland is the co-founder and CEO of Cyrano.ai. He is among the most well- known hypnotherapists on earth and an accomplished innovator and entrepreneur. He has been actively involved in the development and customization of multiple software platforms focused on continued education and professional networking for over a decade.
Scott has 20 years of experience helping clients by using strategic questions and pattern recognition to understand and influence subconscious decision-making processes. Cyrano is built on the idea that these soft skills are inherently teachable, and that doing so will improve human-computer interaction at scale. Applying that knowledge and experience into a neural network to help more people is his driving passion.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Artificial empathy is here * Language is the key * Communication coaching with AI * Helping the at-risk populations
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Cyrano website: https://cyrano.ai
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Our GuestScott Sandland is the co-founder and CEO of Cyrano.ai. He is among the most well- known hypnotherapists on earth and an accomplished innovator and entrepreneur. He has been actively involved in the development and customization of multiple software platforms focused on continued education and professional networking for over a decade.
Scott has 20 years of experience helping clients by using strategic questions and pattern recognition to understand and influence subconscious decision-making processes. Cyrano is built on the idea that these soft skills are inherently teachable, and that doing so will improve human-computer interaction at scale. Applying that knowledge and experience into a neural network to help more people is his driving passion.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Artificial empathy is here * Language is the key * Communication coaching with AI * Helping the at-risk populations
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Cyrano website: https://cyrano.ai
Changing The Story Podcast with Michael Ashley & Neil Sahota: * Visit our website: https://www.ctscast.com/ * Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.ctscast.com/#subscribe * Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheStoryPodcast * Follow our LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ctscast/ * Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctscast/ * Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ctscast/
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Our GuestsGabrielle Hull is the co-Founder and co-CEO of Planet Home. She passionate about making the world a better place by working on environmental and social justice initiatives. With an MBA, MA and BA from Stanford University and her background as an entrepreneur and strategist in the technology industry, she blends strategic and visionary thinking while creating connections between people and ideas to make meaningful change in policy, legal rights, media and business practices.
Antony Randall is the co-Founder and co-CEO of Planet home. With over twenty years of experience as a director, producer, and head of production, as well as running many successful businesses. His work at Planet Home focuses on building an ecosystems of solutions and Solutionists (people who pursue micro-solutions) to develop Planetary Services to solve the biggest problems our world faces.
Topics discussed in this episode: * What is Planet Home * The importance of being a Solutionist * Making a difference by doing the “small things”
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Planet Home website: https://planethome.eco
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We’re always thinking about moonshots. However, with the sustainability of the Earth at risk, why don’t we focus more on “earthshots”? Planet Home is leading the way to do so by building a community of Solutionists to build Planetary Services. This is far more than just saving the planet, it’s about integrating sustainability into our lives and society so that we can all have a brighter tomorrow.
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Forget the future, the present is already incredible! Venture capitalist, entrepreneur, United Nations Advisory, and futurist Stephen Ibaraki shares his vision for 2030… but more important the incredible changes happening today that are advancing medicine, finance, technology, and life in general.
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Our Guest Stephen Ibaraki, Chairman and Founding Managing General Partner REDDS Capital, Founder ITU ACM XPRIZE AI for Good Global Summit, Founding Chairman Technology Advisory Council FinTech Ideas Festival. Globally unique with Chairman, Founder, Board roles in: Business/finance, successful Entrepreneurship, no.1 global Science orgs, UN innovation progs, top Industry-orgs/think tanks, no.1 Summits (acronym BE-SUNIS). 100+ global engagements guiding $10+ Trillion in sustainable investments. Stephen Ibaraki’s philanthropic focus is on donating time/resources for advancing research, innovation, start-ups, science, entrepreneurship, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and ITU World Summit on the Information Society Action Lines. With over 200 senior executive roles, global awards and recognitions, Stephen Ibaraki is a multiple award winning educator, researcher, speaker, writer, serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, investor, and executive board chairman since the 1970s’ and first working with technology since 1965. Topics discussed in this episode: * Engaging the world after COVID-19 * The world of tomorrow in 2030 * The rapid pace of change today
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Stephen Ibaraki LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sibaraki
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Child sexual abuse is absolutely horrifying. Senator Dunn and the Zero Abuse Project work tirelessly to help the survivors but are also changing the story by trying to prevent it from happening in the first place. Recognizing that predators are using technology to separate children from their parents/guardians, Zero Abuse is flipping the script and turning to emerging technology like AI to combat the predators and the institutions that protect them.
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Our GuestSenator Dunn is the founding Chair, Board of Directors, of the Zero Abuse Project and was a member of the California State Senate from 1998-2006. While serving in the Legislature, he chaired key committees such as the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Housing and Transportation Committee. He received international acclaim as Chair of the Senate Investigation Committee into the 2001 California Energy Crisis.
California Lawyer Magazine labeled Senator Dunn as “the Man Who Cracked Enron.” Today, he champions programs to help the victims of child sexual abuse and works tirelessly on solutions to eliminate it from happening it all.
Topics discussed in this episode: * Turning the tables: leveraging emerging technology to prevent abuse * Combating the institutional corruption that protects predators * Breaking the cycle of abuse * Why now is the inflection point
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Website: https://www.zeroabuseproject.org/
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Is civility dead? Russ Charvonia shares why we seem to be losing our sense of it… and how we can get it back… and why we need it to solve the big problems of the world.
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Our GuestRuss has worked in the financial services industry since 1980. He is a co-founder of Channel Islands Group, providing financial and wealth management advice to individual and business clients. He holds several professional designations, earning his Juris doctor degree from Ventura College of Law in 2003. He is the founder of Channel Islands Law Group in Ventura, which specializes in estate and charitable gift planning. Russ also has a mediation practice, where he helps parties identify and craft creative solutions to difficult problems.
Russ volunteers his professional services to several non-profit organizations in his community, including currently serving as president of the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation board. He is president of the Worldwide Civility Council and heads the Masonic Family Civility Project. He previously served as a director on the board of The Midnight Mission for two years. He is active in Temple Beth Torah in Ventura, having served as its president. He also volunteers for Channel Islands Restoration, helping to restore the Channel Islands to their native condition. He serves as treasurer for the Conflict Resolution Institute of Ventura County.
He served as Grand Master of Masons of California in 2014/15, serving more than 50,000 members.
Topics discussed in this episode: * The need for civility * Balancing civility with constructive conflict * Investing in personal growth and helping others so we can solve big problems * The challenge of “too worried about being wrong”
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Email: info@civilitycouncil.org
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Our Guest Fred Werner is the Head of the Strategic Engagement Division at International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Agency of the United Nations. He leads the effort for the United Nations AI for Good initiative and fosters strategic partnerships with industry, academia, non-profits, and other government agencies and the ITU.
Topics discussed in this episode: * The SDGs and life in 2030 * Leveraging AI to create good * The problem solving already going on for the world’s biggest problems! * AI & Art: pushing the limits of creativity
Resources mentioned in this episode: * Artificial Intelligence for Good: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ * Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS): https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs
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How do we make the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) a reality by 2030? Through community building and using emerging technology like AI to bridge the gap. Fred shares how the United Nations is driving to create a better world and bring communities together, and more importantly, how we can all help in this mission.
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In a constant barrage of people trying to get attention, Brendan shares an effective approach to innovate and build your brand in a micro-attention world.
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Our GuestBrendan Kane is an outside of the box thinker who empowers brands to scale, expand, and accelerate their businesses and influence. He has helped clients like Taylor Swift and Katie Couric build up their brands and wrote the book One Million Followers in which he challenged himself to get one million Facebook followers in just one month…and succeeded!
Topics discussed in this episode:* How we get our stories heard * The importance of making your world “small” * How to create a “hook point” in a world of micro-attention
Calls-to-action: * Learn more about: https://brendanjkane.com * Follow him on Instagram @brendankane
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Our Guest Chadney Everett has worked in many aspects of the arts, including fine art painting, theatrical set design, and various creative disciplines in film and television.
Topics discussed in this episode: * What is the greater human experience * Building connections through immersive art * The “Personalized World” through building skins
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How can we be more human? Connect at a deeper level? Chadney Everett shares how he is creating these opportunities for society through the world of immersive art and the concept of "building skins."
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