Best Engineering And Technology Magazine Podcasts (2024)

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TWiS 121: An Exploding Star Near You! - A Nova is Coming with Carlos Badenes 1:11:03

2h ago1:11:03

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A nova is a star that periodically sheds mass in a huge flare-up of light and energy. This week, astrophysicist Dr. Carlos Badenes from the University of Pittsburgh joins us to discuss a star that should be going nova in the next few weeks--and will be visible in the night sky for about 6-7 days! T Corona Borealis (TCrB) is a binary system comprisi…

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S3E5 - Asdf and Megapot - the new onchain lottery 33:12

5d ago33:12

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Summary ASDF, the co-founder of Megapot, shares his journey into crypto, it's loooong - brace yourself - it took Asdf time at Amazon, Coinbase and startups, plus own failed bitcoin wallet project to land on the co-founder and idea to develop the onchain lottery platform. We talke about the legality of the project, the mechanics of the lottery, and …

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Latest & Greatest: July's F&B State of the Union With Cherryh Cansler Of Fast Casual Magazine 46:09

4h ago46:09

46:09

In this MB episode, Zack dives into a vast array of topics with the Queen of Fast Casual (also the Editor of Fast Casual Magazine), Cherryh Cansler. We discuss technology within F&B, trends with sweets/treats, the rise (and fall) of different food trends and all about the events Fast Casual puts on each year.…

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Children's Music Education's Place In Franchising's Burgeoning PE Market With Bach To Rock 38:37

1h ago38:37

38:37

In this episode, Zack discusses the role Bach To Rock, America's 2nd largest music education brand for children, plays in the massive influx of capital going into children's services today. We get into Bach To Rock's typical franchisee, why the market is so hot currently, the role children's enrichment plays in today's society and their plans for p…

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TWiS 120: Remembering Apollo 11 & Looking Ahead - Plus Artemis II and Starship 5 1:16:14

10d ago1:16:14

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In this episode of This Week in Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik dive into the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, discussing the mission's highlights, challenges, and historical significance. They also cover recent space news, including Elon Musk's plans to move SpaceX's headquarters to Texas, the Falcon 9 upper stage failure, and the c…

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Dr. Floyd Toole: An Oral History 2 - A/B Tests | Bass | Athena | Brains, Rooms, Hearing and Listening 1:19:12

6d ago1:19:12

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This week, host Jorden Guth continues his conversation with Dr. Floyd Toole, exploring the origins of the Athena project at Canada’s NRC, the reasons for and details of his move to Harman International, some of the most misunderstood aspects of his research, the origins of his legendary book Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of …

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Exploring Sobha Group's ambitious plans to enter the US and Mumbai luxury realty sector 12:12

2h ago12:12

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Sobha Group's founder PNC Menon and his son Ravi Menon, the chairman of Sobha Limited, and co-chairman of Sobha Realty, feature on the cover of our luxury real estate issue. In this podcast, Manu Balachandran discusses the rise and rise of the Menons' business and sprawling empire in the context of the increasing demand for opulent living spaces.…

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Art Of The Deal: Inside The World Of Private Equity With Alicia Miller 51:42

2h ago51:42

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In this episode, Zack dives into the world of private equity with one of franchising’s biggest experts, Alicia Miller of Emergent Growth Advisors. We discuss her most recent book, Private Equity In Franchising, along with many of the concepts within that she explores. If you’re looking to learn about the inner-workings of how this side of franchisi…

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Paul Rocchio & Thomas Portesy of the IFA 49:55

2h ago49:55

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In this Modrn Business episode Ryan speaks with the Chair of the Supplier Advisory Forum, Thomas Portesy and the VP of development, Paul Rocchio on all things IFA.By Modrn Business Podcast

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TWiS 119: Junkyard in Space - The Dangers of Orbital Debris 1:03:27

7d ago1:03:27

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If you saw the movie "Gravity," you have a sense of the dangers of orbital debris—and the risk is very real. More than 25,000 objects over four inches in diameter are tracked by the US Space Force, and millions of others are smaller or untracked—everything from derelict satellites to dead rocket stages to bits of shrapnel and even just chunks of fr…

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Jul 2024 Fastener Industry Review 8:08

5d ago8:08

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In this episode Content Director Will Lowry reviews the July – August issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, which focuses on fastener distribution and the challenges companies are facing, especially CBAM. This includes highlighting some of the key articles that focus on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulation and how companies are l…

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Do The Robot: How This Children's Engineering Brand Is Creating America's Next Rocket Scientists 39:18

5d ago39:18

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Children’s education is an inflection point. America’s children are falling behind in reading, math and science like never before! In this episode, Zack chats with CEO & Founder of Brooklyn Robot Foundry, Jenny Young, about the role they’re playing in trying to combat this issue. By teaching kids to fail gracefully, work with their hands and think …

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TWiS 118: Understanding the Darkness - Dark Matter and Dark Energy 1:08:55

8d ago1:08:55

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For many of us, dark matter and dark energy are two of the least understood areas of cosmology and astrophysics. This week, we invited Alina Kiessling and Jason Rhodes, both Research Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to explain these concepts and their broader implications for cosmology, exoplanet research, and more. Both of them are …

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Ryan Parsons, CEO of Evive Brands 51:55

8d ago51:55

51:55

In this Modrn Business episode, Ryan chats with the CEO of Evive Brands, Ryan Parsons. Evive is a Riverside Platform company consisting of: Assisted Living Locators, Executive Home Care, Graysons, and The Brothers That Just Do Gutters.Formerly, Ryan Co FoundedThe Brothers That Just Do Gutters and grew it to over 100 locations before being acquired …

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Dr. Floyd Toole: An Oral History 1 - Two Ears and a Brain | Transistors | Rules and Data 56:55

8d ago56:55

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by the loudspeaker legend himself, Dr. Floyd Toole, whose research at Canada’s National Research Council (NRC), followed by his tenure at Harman International, resulted in arguably more improvements to the fidelity of audio we hear at home than anything attributable to any one person. In this first of our two-p…

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S3E4 - Jonny & Hypersub - building onchain subscription service to support creators 57:08

23d ago57:08

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Summary In this conversation, I talk with Jonny about his journey into the world of crypto, his transition from working at Google, and Coinbase, to founding his own company - called Fabric and their development of Hypersub; an onchain subscription service. You could say Hypersub is NaaS product - NFTs as a subscription (NaaS). We touch on many thin…

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Chronicling the progress of India's deeptech sector 16:31

23d ago16:31

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The yearly special issue focusing on India's deeptech sector has arrived. In this podcast, Harichandan Arakali overviews how the sector has evolved so far and discusses the traditional challenges awaiting close-to-commercialisation companies.

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TWiS 117: A Home on the Moon - 3D Printing Lunar Habitats 1:09:01

15d ago1:09:01

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For decades we've seen images of huge glass domes on the moon and Mars, but the reality of building settlements off-Earth is likely to look much different. This week we're joined by Evan Jensen of ICON Build, a company that, in just a few years, has created housing across Texas via 3D printing. Now, in association with NASA, they are also investing…

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A look into our Climate special: From energy transition to green jobs, and more 12:26

19d ago12:26

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This Indian summer saw most of the country engulfed in extended heat waves. Even the plains of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, a respite for people in these months, weren't spared. Forbes India's Divya Shekhar takes you through our latest issue which delves into India's energy transition and climate challenges while it still keeps on developing t…

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TWiS 116: Spreading the Good Word - With the Space and Things Podcast 1:05:48

22d ago1:05:48

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In the world of space podcasts, the Space and Things podcast is a keeper (along with ours, of course). The brainchild of Emily Carney, founder of the Space Hipsters on Facebook, and singer/songwriter Dave Giles, Space and Things brings us some premiere guests in the space sector. Subjects are always compelling, and as we well know, that takes work.…

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Sound Researcher Dr. Sean Olive - Tonmeister | NRC, Harman, and Floyd Toole | Target Curves 52:44

22d ago52:44

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Dr. Sean Olive, senior fellow at Harman International, to discuss his time at NRC with Dr. Floyd Toole, his move from there to Harman, the development of the Harman target curves for headphones and earphones, and his thoughts on the future of immersive audio and more. Sources: Dr. Sean Olive on 35 Years of “…

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Sunil Gupta, pioneering figure in the data services sector, shares deeper insights 25:50

25d ago25:50

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After garnering close to two decades of experience in the business of storing gigatonnes of data and operating 19 third-party data centres, Sunil Gupta co-founded Yotta Data Services in 2019. Suddenly, the pioneer sees himself hemmed in by India’s biggest conglomerates and the world’s largest tech multinationals, all investing top dollar in data st…

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TWiS 115: Our Friendly Mr. Sun - Mr. Sun: Friend or Foe? With Dr. Alex Young 1:07:30

1M ago1:07:30

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We see the sun every day as it rises and sets... it's one of the few constants in life. But it's a very dynamic body, throwing minor temper tantrums regularly. As it happens, we're at the peak of its 11-year cycle of activity and there's a lot going on! Dr. Alex Young, the Associate Director for Science in the Heliophysics Science Division at NASA'…

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Lots To Bark About: How K9 Resorts Plans To Become The Ritz Carlton Of Pet Hotels 36:49

1M ago36:49

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In this episode of Modrn Business, Zack chats with Co-Founder of K9 Resorts, Jason Parker, on all things pet services. We get into their differentiators vs others in the pet hospitality space, their recent $10M investment for a current franchisee, why the pet services industry has PE so interested and why pet services is one of franchising’s best b…

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What is CBAM? 35:06

2M ago35:06

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In this episode of Fastener Talk we have a special interview with Jamie Mcleod, senior manager and part of the customs team at Crowe UK, where we discuss the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and how it’s going to impact the fastener industry. Jamie outlines what CBAM is, what it entails, as well as the challenges that fastener companies may face.…

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Celebrating Forbes India's 15th anniversary 16:04

2M ago16:04

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Forbes India is today not what it was 15 years ago—not at least in form, as digital storytelling takes precedence over printed words. Yet, the essence of Forbes India remains the same, as the team stays faithful to the pillars on which the product is founded: Leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation and wealth. In this podcast, learn about Forbes I…

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TWiS 114: Starliners & Starships - Boeing's Redemption, SpaceX's Ambition 1:16:30

1M ago1:16:30

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Well, we waited, we waffled, and we joked... but Boeing's Starliner finally made good! Seven or so years after their projected crewed flight date, the second provider of crew delivery to the International Space Station finally succeeded in sending two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, to the ISS. Despite a few problems with (sigh) valv…

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Munich High End 2024 Retrospective - About the Show | The Vibe | 2024 Favorites 51:12

1M ago51:12

51:12

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage’s Doug Schneider, Jason Thorpe, and Matt Bonaccio to discuss the biggest audio show in the world, what’s new, what’s different, and what were their favorite sights and sounds this time around. Sources: Coverage of High End 2024 - Munich, Germany: https://soundstageglobal.com/index.php/shows-events…

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Sliding Towards Relevance: Behind The Rise Of Slick City With CEO & Founder Bron Launsby 34:33

1M ago34:33

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In this episode, Zack “slides” into the family entertainment center space with Bron Launsby of Slick City. Why is PE so interested in this space? What made this former franchisee become a franchisor? Why slides? We answer this and more in this interview!By Modrn Business Podcast

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TWiS 113: China's Heavenly Dream - Chang'e 6 and China's Lunar Ambitions With Mike Wall 1:07:11

2M ago1:07:11

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In this episode of This Week in Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the latest updates on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, the potential for aurora sightings due to increased solar activity, and China's ambitious lunar exploration program with returning guest Mike Wall, Spaceflight Editor at Space.com. The conversation focuses on China's upcoming…

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Using AI to Clear Land Mines in Ukraine 28:01

2M ago28:01

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Gabriel Steinberg, co-founder of the nonprofit Demining Research Community and the startup Safe Pro AI talks with Spectrum editor Eliza Strickland about using machine learning to speed up demining operations in former Ukranian battlefields.By IEEE Spectrum

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Supplier Wire 038: How to Create Sales-Driven Email Outreach to Drive Revenue with SalesDesk 42:45

2M ago42:45

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In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, Ryan Hicks chats with Morgan Smith, President of SalesDesk. SalesDesk provides lead generation for franchise development and commercial lead generation for franchisees.Ryan & Morgan discuss how SalesDesk drives success for franchise systems through innovative lead generation strategies…

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S3E3 - Billy from Intuition; Decentralized Identity and Reputation 40:36

2M ago40:36

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Summary I talk with Billy Luedtke, from the project Intuition about his short journey to crypto and long journey in crypto :) We both agree on the importance of decentralized identity and Intuition aims to create a trusted interaction layer in the blockchain space, allowing users to make better decisions by providing more data for humans and things…

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TWiS 112: Mars on Pause? - With JPL Chief Engineer Emeritus Rob Manning 1:07:34

2M ago1:07:34

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This week we've invited JPL's Chief Engineer Emeritus, Rob Manning, back to discuss Mars exploration and, in particular, Mars Sample Return. As we discussed in episode 107, that project is in a bit of trouble. Rob was the Chief Engineer of every Mars rover up through Perseverance and the overall Chief Engineer on Perseverance, and he has some uniqu…

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The History of Bryston According to CEO James Tanner - Medical Origin | Expanding Products | To Present Day 57:36

2M ago57:36

57:36

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by James Tanner, CEO of Bryston Ltd., to discuss the company’s origins in the medical industry, the design of its original amplifiers, how the company has evolved over time, and how he eventually joined forces with Axiom Audio’s Ian Colquhoun. Sources: “Canadian Hi-Fi Trilogy: Axiom Audio, Bryston, and Magnum D…

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Sensor processing at the edge, being SOSA aligned, and DoD acquisition process 19:17

2M ago19:17

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How artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge is defined often depends who you are speaking with and their market. For military electronics I think the best definition comes from Jake Braegelmann, Vice President of Business Development at New Wave Design, who says the edge is where the sensor collects the data and AI can enable the filtering of that…

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Heating Up: A Welcome Back To Restaurant M&A with Danny Klein of FSR & QSR Magazine 1:02:41

2M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

In this Modrn Business episode, Zack sits down with QSR & FSR’s Editorial Director, Danny Klein, to talk about all things restaurant M&A so far in 2024. We go through the deals that surprised us, the deals we loved, the reasons behind some of these bankruptcies and the rumors we’re seeing in the space. M&A in the restaurant space is back, baby!…

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NFTJoe & UNDRGRND Magazine - New Artists Discovery Engine 51:44

2M ago51:44

51:44

Summary Today it's a colorful chat about underground music and art discovery and support. UNDRGRND's journey is a testament of passion and persistence of NFTJoe. Listen as he shares his journey into Web3 and crypto, starting with his interest in NFTs and writing about them. He discusses the early days of UNDRGRND, the project focused on featuring (…

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Never Recharge Your Consumer Electronics Again? 26:54

2M ago26:54

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Founder and CEO of Exeger, Giovanni Fili, talks with IEEE Spectrum editor Stephen Cass about Exeger's Powerfoyle flexible dye-based solar cells for consumer electronics, which can recharge devices even in indoor light, and how Exeger convinced major companies to incorporate its tech into their products.…

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May 2024 Fastener Industry Review 6:51

3M ago6:51

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In this episode Content Director Will Lowry reviews the May - June issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, which underlines the global reach of the magazine with articles from around the world. This includes insightful pieces from the USA, Germany, Italy, UK, China and Ireland within our Insight section. There is also a special first-hand report from …

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How CEO Warren Harris is leveraging Tata Technologies’ deep automotive expertise to design and engineer transformative solutions 13:22

2M ago13:22

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Tata Technologies was founded in the late 80s as an outsourced engineering arm of Tata Motors. More than three decades later, it has become a global engineering research and development powerhouse. In this podcast, Naini Thaker gets into the details of the cover story and gives insights into the challenges Tata Technologies faces ahead…

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Fact or Fiction: Diving Deep Into Franchising's Growing Health/Wellness Space with REP'M Group 36:47

2M ago36:47

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In this episode, Zack chats with REP'M Group Co-Founders Rob Cambruzzi and Nick Sheehan about the trends within franchising's health, wellness & beauty space. What's makes a brand grow? What prohibits one from taking off? What is PE looking for? All is that is covered here!By Modrn Business Podcast

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Sound Engineer/Educator Marcela Rada on Immersive Audio - Education | Experimentation | Mix Maxing 49:00

2M ago49:00

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by sound engineer, educator, and content developer Marcela Rada to discuss her obsession with sound, her personal history, how she became involved with the recording industry, and what’s different about mixing for immersive formats like Dolby Atmos. Sources: Marcela Rada: https://marcelarada.com/ “Audiophile At…

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Future of Identity & Reputation with Evin, CEO of Disco.xyz 44:47

3M ago44:47

44:47

Summary In this episode, BFG talks with Evin, CEO of Disco.xyz about why are digital identity and onchain credentials important to individuals and how it can be useful for companies and brands, especially in the crypto space. Evin shares her background, including her experiences working at ConsenSys and Berkshire Hathaway, and how she got into cryp…

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Supplier Wire 037: Using Affordable Offshore Talent to Scale Your Franchise 38:43

2M ago38:43

38:43

In this Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, Ryan Hicks chats with Brad Stevens, Founder & CEO of Outsource Access. Outsource Access helps franchisors and franchisees redefine how they scale with highly talented, affordable talent from the Philippines to drive revenue & profitability.Ryan & Brad discuss why Outsource Access was f…

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Indians on the World's Billionaires List 2024 12:32

3M ago12:32

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The planet's billionaires—2,781—are 120 percent richer than a decade ago. 14 of these individuals, worth $2 trillion collectively, figure in the $100 billion club. Forbes' annual list includes 200 Indians, a record for the country, collectively worth $954 billion, up 40 percent from a year ago. In this podcast, Manu Balachandran shares the journey …

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The UK's ARIA Is Searching For Better AI Tech 24:30

2M ago24:30

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The United Kingdom has created a new government agency, the Advanced Research and Invention Agency, or ARIA, similar to the United States' DARPA. ARIA's first foray is into creating new enabling technologies to make AI faster and more energy efficient, and the program director, Suraj Bramhavar spoke with Spectrum editor Dina Genkina about some of t…

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Global Discourse on Science Communication 1:10:22

3M ago1:10:22

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An interview with the president and founder of African Gong, Elizabeth Rasekoala. Her current book "Race and Sociocultaral Inclusion in Science Communication" brings together perspectives from science communicators from the global south. Host, Katie L. Burke, Digital Features Editor at American Scientist. Edited by Nwabata Nnani.…

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Axiom Audio’s Ian Colquhoun and NRC - Origin | Dr. Floyd Toole | Music Types | Twin Tweeters | Measurements 1:11:36

3M ago1:11:36

1:11:36

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Ian Colquhoun, founder of Axiom Audio and now also the owner of Bryston and Magnum Dynalab, to discuss the origins of the company, its connection with the National Research Council, his own relationship with Dr. Floyd Toole, and how the company’s speakers evolved after the legendary NRC research wound down. …

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See The Light: Red Light Therapy In Franchising With Avanti Body 50:01

3M ago50:01

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In this episode, Zack opens up the Modrn Business audience to the world of “red light therapy” with CEO & Founder, Terri Simpson and President, Andrea Dobkin, of Avanti Body. We discuss the founding story, the viability of red light therapy, how they educate their customers/franchisees/land lords about the industry, an exciting new announcement and…

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