Best Swissnex Podcasts (2024)

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Nextcasts | From Lab Bench to Market: Unlocking Innovation at Universities with Eva Maria Håkanson & Darren Cooke 48:23

7M ago48:23

48:23

In this episode of "Nextcasts" from Swissnex in San Francisco, we dive into the fascinating world of entrepreneurship and innovation in the academic sphere. Our special guests, Darren Cook from UC Berkeley and Eva Maria from the University of Zurich, share their unique insights and experiences in fostering startup culture within their respective in…

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Visionary Crossroads: Charting the Evolution of Silicon Valley and Swissnex in San Francisco with Christian Simm, Founder of Swissnex in San Francisco, Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 6 42:17

9M ago42:17

42:17

In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 6”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Christian Sim, the founder of Swissnex of Swissnex in San Francisco, about his background and the early days of Silicon Valley. They discuss the excitement and dreams of the internet age, the Silicon Valley mindset, and the evolution of the tech …

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Imagining Tomorrow: Fostering Foresight and the Artist's Role in Future Cities with Sara Skvirsky, Research Director at the Institute for the Future, Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 5 39:22

9M ago39:22

39:22

In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 5”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Sara Skvirsky, Research Director at the Institute for the Future (IFTF). They discuss the importance of thinking about the future and developing a foresight mindset. Sara explains that while we can't predict the future, we can be smart about look…

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Crafting Connections: Exploring Interspecies Bonds and Sustainable Urbanism with Carolina Marques Bernard, Book Designer and Researcher, Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 4 38:34

9M ago38:34

38:34

In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 4”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Carolina Marques Bernard a book designer and independent researcher. Carolina discusses her work in book design and design research, with a focus on culture, anthropology, and the arts. She introduces her project, Speaking Bread, which explores i…

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Building a Circular Future: Redefining Sustainability in Construction with Circular Engineering for Architecture from ETH Zürich, Nextcasts, Metropolis Episode 3 35:47

11M ago35:47

35:47

In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 3”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Arabelle de Saussure from Circular Engineering for Architecture (CEA) at ETH Zürich. The CEA develops research on matching reused architectural materials & projects through digitalization for circularity. Arabelle and Emilia cover a variety of to…

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Rethinking Wastewater Management: Innovations in Nutrient Recycling with VunaNexus, Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 2 23:57

11M ago23:57

23:57

In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 2”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with David DeChambrier from Vuna Nexus, a Swiss Startup with the goal to reduce water waste by recycling urine. David and Emilia cover a variety of topics, ranging from the origins of Vuna Nexus to the different types of water treatment as well as the…

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Creating Sustainable Cities: The Architects' Perspective with MacIver-Ek Chevroulet, Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 1, MacIver-Ek Chevroulet 43:59

11M ago43:59

43:59

Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 1 In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 1”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Anna MacIver-EK and Axel Chevroulet from MacIver-Ek Chevroulet, a Swiss architecture office. Anna, Axel, and Emilia cover a variety of topics, from the difference between Scandinavian and Swiss approaches over thei…

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The Most Innovative Square Mile on Earth 25:03

2y ago25:03

25:03

Massachusetts and Switzerland both often rank near the top of state and country innovation rankings. Key to this success are innovation zones, and none is more influential than Kendall Square – a small strip of former swampland in Cambridge, just across the river from Boston. These days it’s home to MIT and some of the most important biotech resear…

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The Foundations of Sustainable Construction 29:09

2y ago29:09

29:09

Switzerland famously lacks natural resources, especially wood. To build its modern economy, the mountainous country came to rely heavily on concrete – and today has become a world leader in the concrete industry. But the building material has come under heavy scrutiny for its carbon footprint. Concrete production emits at least five percent of all …

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Democratizing Innovation in Cities 25:13

2+ y ago25:13

25:13

The problems of the globe are also the problems of our major cities, especially post-industrial ones: environmental damage, economic inequality, public health crises. Can we solve these problems one city at a time, through renewal and innovation? We talk with Katie Stebbins, who has spent her career working to revive some of Massachusetts' most eco…

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Is the Future of Meat in the Lab? 25:31

2+ y ago25:31

25:31

As our global population continues to expand, and developing societies grow wealthier, our food supply is being stretched thin. In particular, global demand for meat continues to rise – and with it the stress on our land and freshwater ecosystems. One new technology being touted as a future solution is animal protein grown in a bioreactor. Is labor…

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Renewing our Governance Systems 25:17

2+ y ago25:17

25:17

What’s ailing American politics, and can the underlying ideals of US democracy be renewed? How should the US change its role in the world, and are there alternatives to solving global challenges that exploit resources beyond our current UN system of nation-states? To answer such big-picture and wide-ranging questions, we spoke with a prodigious thi…

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Making Science Work for Policy and the Public 22:08

2+ y ago22:08

22:08

We live an era where we need science more than ever to solve our global challenges, from global warming to pandemics. And yet science often feels under attack from multiple directions. How can scientists, the public, and policymakers create lasting relationships of trust and collaboration? This question has occupied our guest, Noelle Selin, Profess…

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Rebuilding Trust in Institutions 24:06

3y ago24:06

24:06

"I think Facebook may be one of these broken institutions, where we actually need to replace it with something different," says Ethan Zuckerman, an early internet pioneer and scholar examining the intersection of social media and democracy. You might also know Ethan as the inventor of the pop-up ad (and yes, he has officially apologized for it.) He…

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nextcasts Next Stop: Autonomous Vehicles 24:57

3y ago24:57

24:57

In this episode, produced in collaboration with Katarina Hagstedt of Tinkamedia and SBB (Swiss Federal Railways), we look into the world of autonomous vehicles from the view points of SBB’s technology and innovation experts in their outposts in San Francisco, Tel Aviv, and Shanghai. Get insights from these cities where the future is being created a…

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nextcasts: Space, Science, and Switzerland (Episode 3) 40:14

3+ y ago40:14

40:14

Here is the final episode in our special podcast series produced in collaboration with the Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco titled Space, Science and Switzerland. Featuring expert interviews, the podcast explores Switzerland’s involvement in space research, challenges we face on Earth such as climate change, NASA’s recent Mission t…

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nextcasts: Space, Science, and Switzerland (Episode 2) 58:38

3+ y ago58:38

58:38

In the second episode of Space, Science, and Switzerland we explore the role of the UN in space and international space law featuring an interview of Simonetta di Pippo, Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), and Dr. Natália Archinard, Deputy Head of the Science, Education, Transport and Space Section at the Federal…

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nextcasts: Space, Science, and Switzerland (Episode 1) 44:33

4y ago44:33

44:33

We are excited to announce a special podcast series in collaboration with the Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco titled Space, Science and Switzerland. Featuring expert interviews, the podcast explores Switzerland’s involvement in space research, challenges we face on Earth such as climate change, NASA’s recent Mission to Mars, and t…

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In Conversation With Gilles Jobin at the New Frontier Exhibition at Sundance Film Festival 2020 15:25

4y ago15:25

15:25

Every year Swiss artists working in new media present their work at the New Frontier Exhibition at Sundance Film Festival in Utah USA – one of the world’s premier independent film festivals. This exhibition showcases narrative worlds that leverage new technologies, immersive designs, game theory, transmedia activism, and shifts in the boundaries of…

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swissnex Fireside Chat: Imagining New Realities 003 49:03

4y ago49:03

49:03

The current global pandemic is impacting every aspect of our lives. In a series of online events, our CEO Gioia Deucher is in conversation with two thought-leaders from the US and Switzerland to discuss the future, and our new normal. Hear from Ajay Chander, VP, Research (AI, Prosperity, Foresight) at Fujitsu Labs of America, and Thierry Duvanel, D…

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Special Nextcasts Series Signals of the Future Recorded LIVE From CES (Episode 4) 11:37

4y ago11:37

11:37

In our final special episode of nextcasts recorded at CES earlier this year, our CEO Gioia Deucher interviews Michael Hengartner, the President of the University of Zurich. They discuss the importance of life-long learning and the role human connection plays in education, innovation, and progress.Image courtesy PRS…

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Special nextcasts Series: Signals of the Future Recorded LIVE From CES (Episode 3) 9:05

4y ago9:05

9:05

We interviewed the Swiss Ambassador to the USA Jacques Pitteloud at CES in Las Vegas. Hear his perspective on Switzerland’s role as a global innovation leader, and how a country the size of the City of New York is able to be one of the leading global hubs for biotech, food tech and pharmaceuticals. He also gives insight into Switzerland’s role as t…

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Special nextcasts Series: Signals of the Future Recorded LIVE From CES (Episode 2) 10:47

4+ y ago10:47

10:47

swissnex kicked off the new decade with a full program of activities that commenced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. 30 Swiss startups presented their innovations at the Swiss Tech Pavilion presented by PRS, Switzerland Global Enterprise, digitalswitzerland and swissnex at the world’s leading global tech conference.This is the s…

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Sudhir Patnaik - Gibraltar India Development Center 34:38

4+ y ago34:38

34:38

In this episode, we have Sudhir Patnaik, Vice President - Engineering and Site Lead at Gibraltar India Development Center. Sartaj and Sudhir discuss breakout technology trends, the evolution of GICs, Asian innovation, designing organizational culture, and scaling high-performance teams in another insightful episode of Business Beyond 2030.…

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Special nextcasts Series: Signals of the Future Recorded LIVE From CES (episode 1) 14:37

4+ y ago14:37

14:37

swissnex San Francisco kicked off the new decade with a full program of activities that commenced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. 30 Swiss startups presented their innovations at the Swiss Tech Pavilion presented by PRS, Switzerland Global Enterprise, digitalswitzerland and swissnex SF at the world’s leading global tech confere…

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Ravi Machani - Machani Group 56:44

4+ y ago56:44

56:44

In today's episode, we have Ravi Machani, Managing Director of the Machani Group, an 80-year-old family business run by the third-generation of entrepreneurs. In this episode, Sartaj and Ravi unpack the secrets of an entrepreneurial mindset, personal and professional dynamics between family members, succession planning, workforce management, divers…

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Sebastien Hug - Swissnex India 42:37

4+ y ago42:37

42:37

We welcome Sebastien Hug to Business Beyond 2030 today. Sebastien is the CEO of Swissnex India and the Consul General of the Swiss Consulate in Bangalore. In this episode, Sartaj and Sebastien discuss Swiss innovation, international competitiveness, culture building, universal basic income, cryptocurrencies, data privacy and disruptions from the 4t…

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Sunil Shah - Societe Generale 44:52

4+ y ago44:52

44:52

We're joined by Sunil Shah today. He is the CEO and Global Head of Societe Generale’s Global Solutions Centre and European Business Services. In this episode, Sartaj and Sunil explore digital transformation trends that are upending banking and financial services all over the world. Get ready to learn all about neobanks, robo-advisors, inclusive ban…

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Guru Bhat - PayPal India 43:59

4+ y ago43:59

43:59

We have Guru Bhat with us today. Guru leads engineering and technology for PayPal in India ensuring their 295 million customers remain delighted. In this episode, Sartaj and Guru dive into the future of Fintech discussing everything from technology trends to the organizational culture enabling this financial revolution. Tune in to learn about welln…

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Sanket Atal - Intuit India 36:52

4+ y ago36:52

36:52

We’ll kick things off with Sanket Atal. Sanket is the Managing Director of Intuit’s India Development Center which plays a strategic role in their mission of powering prosperity around the world. In this episode, Sartaj chats with Sanket to unpack leadership, culture, emerging technology trends, digital currencies, product localization and a whole …

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nextcasts: Episode 8 - To the Moon and Beyond | The Past, Present and Future of Space Research 28:30

5y ago28:30

28:30

50 years ago, President John F. Kennedy made a promise to the world to take on one of the biggest challenges of the time and boldly go where no one had gone before. On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 touched down on the lunar surface, safely delivering Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, the first humans to land on the moon. The Swiss Solar Wind Composition E…

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nextcasts: Episode 7 - Resetting Normal: From Digital Fabrication to the Post-Anthropocene 25:57

5+ y ago25:57

25:57

Have you ever thought about what it takes to build a house in our digital age? In this episode we chat to architect and ETH Professor Matthias Kohler, Arup Fellow and Global Director of Arup Foresight Chris Luebkeman, and swissnex San Francisco’s Emina Reissinger about how new technologies are shaping our built environment. Mattias Kohler is one of…

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nextcasts: Episode 6 - Robots & the Future of Education 33:47

5+ y ago33:47

33:47

Will robots be the teachers of the future? In this episode we chat to Selim Benayat, CEO & Co-Founder of Rosie Reality, an augmented reality game that teaches kids the concept of coding. Benayat, a swisnex Startup Camp alumni, discusses the future of education and shares insight into his startup journey: from raising funds, to building a multi-disc…

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nextcasts: Episode 5 - Freedom of Assembly in the Digital Age 25:05

5+ y ago25:05

25:05

What is the role of social media in the ways people mobilize worldwide? In our latest podcast, we spoke with Jonathan Andrew, Research Fellow at the Geneva Academy, a joint center of the University of Geneva and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies. He visited swissnex during a trip to Silicon Valley with Clément Voule, t…

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nextcasts: Episode 4 - Swiss art & tech at Sundance Film Festival 28:58

5+ y ago28:58

28:58

This episode features an interview with Imverse, the Swiss 3D-graphics company, and EPFL spin-off, that develops content creation software in virtual reality, mixed reality and filmmaking. We also interview Maria Guta, the Swiss based artist who collaborated with Imverse on "Interlooped" which premieres at the New Frontiers exhibition at Sundance F…

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nextcasts: Episode 3 - Beneath the Sea 17:14

6y ago17:14

17:14

Coral reefs are dying at an alarming rate around the world due to coral bleaching caused by climate change. In this episode, hear from Marie Griesmar, an artist undertaking a science communication fellowship at swissnex San Francisco, who is tackling this issue by creating generative coral reef structures that promote coral regrowth.…

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nextcasts: Episode 2 - On Bodily Self-Perception and Interdisciplinary Collaboration 15:27

6y ago15:27

15:27

Our second episode of nextcasts features an interview with two members of the team behind RE/ME, an experimental, immersive technology, created by a team of four artists and scientists, that uses vibration and sound stimuli to change bodily self-perception.Hear from Diego Maranan and Frank Loesche about the process of working in an interdisciplinar…

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nextcasts: Episode 1 - On Human And Machine Interaction 25:54

6y ago25:54

25:54

A conversation with Jonathon Keats exploring the future of how humans interact with machines.By swissnex San Francisco

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Olivier Dessibourg with Ivan Oransky 11:31

6+ y ago11:31

11:31

Olivier Dessibourg, president of the Swiss Association for Science Journalism, interviews Ivan Oransky of Retraction Watch on finding stories in the scientific process.By swissnex San Francisco

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Pascaline Minet with Amanda Mascarelli 9:52

6+ y ago9:52

9:52

Le Temps science writer Pascaline Minet talks to “Sapiens” managing editor Amanda Mascarelli on crafting stories that connect with the general public.By swissnex San Francisco

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Aurélie Coulon with Curtis Brainard 11:06

6+ y ago11:06

11:06

Aurélie Coulon of Radio TeleSuisse interviews the former president of the World Federation of Science Journalists, Curtis Brainard (Scientific American) on emergent trends in SciComm.By swissnex San Francisco

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Daniel Saraga interviews Martin Rock 13:35

6+ y ago13:35

13:35

Daniel Saraga, Head of Science Communication at the Swiss National Science Foundation, talks to Martin Rock of San Francisco’s Exploratorium on engaging the public in science.By swissnex San Francisco

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Ashley Yeager and Kristin E.D. Coan 8:57

6+ y ago8:57

8:57

Science Freelancers Ashley Yeager and Kristin E.D. Coan talk about the intricacies behind writing thoughtful profiles of women in science.By swissnex San Francisco

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Jacopo Pasotti interviews Carl Zimmer 11:29

7y ago11:29

11:29

Science journalist Jacopo Pasotti talks to New York Times science writer and Yale University instructor Carl Zimmer successful science writing.By swissnex San Francisco

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This Wachter interviews Wendy Zukerman 12:52

7y ago12:52

12:52

Swiss radio journalist and independent podcaster This Wachter talks to Wendy Zukerman from Gimlet Media’s “Science Vs.,” on the importance of fun in putting together a science podcast.By swissnex San Francisco

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