Best Andrew Lau Podcasts (2024)

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267: Why over half of developers are experiencing burnout (with Jellyfish's Andrew Lau) 13:44

11d ago13:44

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In this episode, SD Times News Editor Jenna Barron interviews Andrew Lau, CEO and co-founder of Jellyfish, about Jellyfish's 2024 State of Engineering report. Some of the main findings were that 65% of respondents experienced burnout in the last year and that engineers are now having more of a say in business strategy than they have in the past. Ke…

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268: Evaluating the ROI of AI implementation (with Exasol's Madeleine Corneli) 16:30

4d ago16:30

16:30

In this episode, Jenna Barron interviews Madeleine Corneli, lead product manager of AI/ML at Exasol, about how companies can assess the actual ROI of their AI investments. Key talking points include: What metrics to track How to analyze metrics and adapt Figuring out the right questions to ask Advice for getting started tracking metrics related to …

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The Power of Connection | Miki Tomita | HIH 20 1:37:46

12d ago1:37:46

1:37:46

Miki is the founder and CEO of Education Incubator. She began her career in biosystems engineering, then moved into education where she spent 20 years in teaching, administration and curriculum development. She reflects on the positive changes she's seen in the classroom, and shares lessons from growing up in a tight-knit community on Maui, the imp…

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266: Privacy concerns with Apple Intelligence and Apple's partnership with OpenAI (with Tabnine's Brandon Jung) 16:05

18d ago16:05

16:05

In this episode, SD Times editor-in-chief David Rubinstein interviews Brandon Jung, VP of ecosystem and business development for Tabnine about his concerns with Apple's partnership with OpenAI, which was announced alongside Apple Intelligence as a way to pull in real-world knowledge from ChatGPT for questions Apple's own model cannot answer. They d…

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Telling Stories Worth Watching | Melanie Kosaka | HIH 19 36:52

19d ago36:52

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Melanie is a media producer, a James Beard award-winner for Best National Cooking Series, and winner of an Emmy Award for best historical, cultural, religious documentary. She shares stories from her career in media production, starting on the mainland working on music videos, coming home and working at PBS, and what she's up to now. Follow Melanie…

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265: The impact of impolite chatbot behavior on a company's customer service reputation (with Michelle Avery of WillowTree, a TELUS International Company) 13:33

25d ago13:33

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In this episode, David Rubinstein, editor-in-chief of SD Times, speaks with Michelle Avery, group VP of AI at WillowTree, a TELUS International Company, about a recent survey the company did on rude chatbots. Key talking points include: What we mean by "rude bot behavior" What goes into creating a chatbot that is polite How organizations can measur…

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 124: Byron Schenkman 28:30

25d ago28:30

28:30

Byron Schenkman is an American harpsichordist, pianist, and music scholar who specializes in baroque and early music. Along with violinist Ingrid Matthews, Byron Schenkman cofounded Seattle Baroque, which the two musicians directed until 2013. Suzanne spoke with Byron Schenkman -- who has performed on dozens of recordings -- about their current pro…

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Fighting Family Homelessness in Hawaiʻi | Ryan Catalani | HIH 18 1:29:04

26d ago1:29:04

1:29:04

Since high school, Ryan has been drawn to helping address the homelessness crisis in our state. Today he serves as Executive Director at Family Promise of Hawaiʻi, an organization dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness for families with children. Ryan shares about his family history of his grandparents fleeing their home country and starti…

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264: Extending OpenTelemetry to the mobile ecosystem (with Embrace's Andrew Tunall) 14:19

1M ago14:19

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In this episode, Jenna Barron, news editor of SD Times, interviews Andrew Tunall, head of product at Embrace, a mobile observability company. They talk about: What it takes to get mobile observability right The challenges companies might face when trying to get observability into mobile apps OpenTelemetry's role in mobile observability Access Embra…

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Gratitude, Storytelling & Becoming a Dad | Andrew Tran | HIH 17 1:11:32

1M ago1:11:32

1:11:32

Andrew is the co-founder and creative director of Redefined Media, and one of the hosts of UNCUT Hawaiʻi. His parents and grandparents immigrated to the US from Vietnam, and instilled in him a sense of gratitude for the opportunities and blessings he has today. We talk about the decision to stay in Hawaiʻi, the challenges of navigating family dynam…

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263: Getting past the hype of AI development tools (with Honeycomb's Phillip Carter) 17:29

1M ago17:29

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In this episode, SD Times news editor Jenna Barron interviews Phillip Carter, principal product manager for Honeycomb's AI offerings. Key talking points: Experienced developers will derive greater value from these tools than newer devs Testing is one area where they're really helpful for devs regardless of experience level Getting past the hype of …

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How to get more out of your people with Mary Lynn Zeimer 1:10:52

1M ago1:10:52

1:10:52

When it comes to achieving self-transformation and unleashing your greatest potential, perhaps you should avoid getting deeper into the unhealthy grind of proving yourself. Sometimes, a simple moment of surrender is what it takes to unlock a better you. Andy McDowell chats with Mary Lynn Zeimer, a master of advanced life concepts and a certified ma…

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Addressing Food Insecurity | Brandon Tomita | HIH 16 1:07:47

1M ago1:07:47

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Brandon has always been self-motivated, so his parents weren't worried when he switched from medicine to business. He served as COO of Wahiawa General Hospital before becoming Executive Director of Aloha Harvest. He shares some career and leadership lessons, and through his stories (including self-inflicted fitness challenges like doing 45,000 push…

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 123: Ian Watson 22:49

1M ago22:49

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In 1982, a group of Early Music fans founded the Connecticut Early Music Society to present an annual festival of concerts every June. They feature a repertory of European music written before about 1800 and they focus on historically-informed performance practices, including the use of period instruments. Ian Watson is Artistic Director of the CT …

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262: What you missed from Broadcom's 2024 VSM Summit (with Broadcom's Laureen Knudsen) 12:27

2M ago12:27

12:27

*This episode sponsored by Broadcom* In this episode, SD Times Editor in Chief David Rubinstein talks to Laureen Knudsen, chief transformation officer at Broadcom. They recap Broadcom's 2024 VSM Summit and look forward to what's coming next year. To access the summit on-demand: https://enterprise-software.broadcom.com/vsm-virtual-summit-2024-on-dem…

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 122: Wil B 22:40

2M ago22:40

22:40

Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste met as talented teenage music students in Florida, playing violin and viola respectively. They clicked as friends, and after pursuing their university training in music, the two classically trained instrumentalists formed their hip hop duo, Black Violin. Their performances are energetic, surprising, and captivati…

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The Value of Sales With Amy Lau 1:07:58

2M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Achieving success as an immigrant in a foreign country takes a lot of guts and a high level of resilience. For Amy Lau, an immigrant from China, found her purpose in storytelling and embracing the art of value creation. Joining Andy McDowell, she shares her journey to becoming an entrepreneur and sales expert adapting to a new culture and language.…

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Unlocking Potential With Performing Arts | Allan Lau | HIH 15 1:15:45

2M ago1:15:45

1:15:45

Allan is a public school teacher, a founding member of 24-VII Danceforce, and Program Coordinator for The I’m A Bright Kid Foundation (IABKF). He shares lessons learned working with Castle High School theater teacher Ronald E. Bright and his incredible wife Aunty Mo, his experience helping people find their spiritual gifts while serving as an Assis…

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261: An interdisciplinary approach to responsible AI advancement (with University of Maryland Professor Hal Daumé III) 16:27

2M ago16:27

16:27

While we largely talk about AI's impact on software development here at SD Times, the reality is that AI will impact nearly every discipline, from business to finance to education to journalism. The University of Maryland recently launched Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM) as a collaborative hub for AI research a…

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Healing Communities With a Foundation of Aloha | Venus Kauʻiokawēkiu Rosete-Medeiros | HIH 14 1:20:38

2M ago1:20:38

1:20:38

Venus went to college to become a film director, but working at a summer program for kids changed her path. Today she serves as President and CEO of Hale Kipa, which specializes in working with youth and their families who often have nowhere else to turn. Venus shares how she has been shaped by challenges and inspirational people in her life, and b…

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Learning To Be Proud of Yourself | Kolby Moser | HIH 13 1:21:25

2M ago1:21:25

1:21:25

Kolby is a Native Hawaiian filmmaker, founder of Aria Studios and one of the hosts of UNCUT Hawaiʻi. She shares how her dad inspires her to put in the work to get better, her main goal when it comes to parenting, her journey to self-love and being proud of herself, and how she came up with the film Hometown Legends which captures the stories of kūp…

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260: Why development secrets end up in the wild and how we can do better (with Bitwarden's Gina Tran) 11:37

2M ago11:37

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In this episode, Jenna Barron, news editor of SD Times, is joined by Gina Tran, director of product for Bitwarden. They talk about the ever growing problem of secrets getting leaked into production, and why it happens. They also talk about how to prevent this problem and what improvements she has seen in secrets management practices over the last c…

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Unlock Your Dreams: The Power Of Strong Self-Leadership With Dr. Kamin Samuel 1:14:42

2M ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Do you long for a life filled with purpose and fulfillment? The answer lies within you, waiting to be unlocked through the power of Strong Self-Leadership. Dr. Kamin Samuel, the inspiring coach in this episode, believes strong self-leadership is the key to achieving your dreams. It’s not about external validation or striving for someone else’s defi…

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The Power of Laughter and Telling Our Own Stories | Kimee Balmilero | HIH 12 1:24:15

2M ago1:24:15

1:24:15

Kimee left Hawaiʻi at 17 to join the national touring company of Miss Saigon, then spent many years performing on the continent before returning home where she started improvhi (Improv Hawaii) and got a recurring role on Hawaii Five-0 and Magnum P.I. She shares about her passion for improv comedy, the experience of providing a supportive and collab…

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259: Agile anti-patterns that are important for developers to recognize (with VMware Tanzu Labs' Mik Freedman) 17:17

2M ago17:17

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In this episode, SD Times Editor-in-Chief David Rubinstein interviews Mik Freedman, senior director of VMware Tanzu Labs. They talk about anti-patterns in Agile and how by identifying them, developers can advance their Agile software development practice.

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The Power Of Community: How Connection Can Change Everything With Mario Toruno 33:25

3M ago33:25

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Life throws curveballs, and having a community to lean on during tough times is invaluable. Community members can offer emotional support, practical help, and advice, reminding you that you're not alone. Today, Mario Toruno, the Founder and CEO of Livyana, brings the power of community in supporting others going through something. He explains the t…

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A Career Serving Others | President & CEO Rona Yagi Fukumoto | HIH 11 1:16:18

3M ago1:16:18

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From an early age, Rona just knew she wanted to do charity work. Today Rona serves as President and CEO of Lanakila Pacific, which operates Lanakila Meals on Wheels and Lanakila Custom Products. She shares her experiences and some lessons she's learned through her career in social services, why she attributes a lot of her success to her parents and…

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258: Impacting EBITDA: Testing is a boardroom decision (Sponsored by KMS Technology) 16:21

3M ago16:21

16:21

In this episode, SD Times Editor-in-Chief David Rubinstein interviews Kim Mirazimi, chief revenue officer at KMS Technology and Nilesh Patel, senior director of software services at KMS Technology. They talk about how testing can improve a company's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization), which is a way of measurin…

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Building A Healthy Corporate Culture With Chellie Phillips 1:10:27

3M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

Everyone knows that corporate culture is vital to the success of any business or corporation. However, not everybody understands how to properly build it. In this episode, Andy McDowell sits down with business coach and motivational speaker Chellie Phillips to discuss what it takes to develop a well-rounded and inclusive corporate culture. Chellie …

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How Outdoor Adventure Can Dispel Fear With Lora Lapiz 1:08:05

3M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

Fear is a powerful inner foe. It can stop you in your tracks, push you to hate yourself and drown you in negative feelings. For Lora Lapiz, the thing that saved her from getting consumed by fear was going on an adventure. In this conversation with Andy McDowell, she shares how the outdoors allowed her to get over the deaths of her loved ones, overc…

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257: How DevOps can be applied to manufacturing processes (with Copia Automation's Adam Gluck) 11:44

3M ago11:44

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In this episode, SD Times Editor-in-Chief David Rubinstein interviews Adam Gluck, CEO and founder of Copia Automation, about using DevOps practices in the manufacturing sector and how many of the principles transfer.

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Why He Wants To Keep It Aloha | Podcast Host Kamaka Dias | HIH 10 1:11:52

3M ago1:11:52

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Kamaka is the host of the Keep it Aloha Podcast and one of the creators of the Hawaiiverse platform. He grew up speaking Hawaiian as his first language, but didn't appreciate his culture until after living abroad. He spent three years in Madagascar with the Peace Corps, then came home and started "The Race to $50k" where he paid off $50,000 in stud…

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256: Value stream management in 2024 (with Broadcom's Laureen Knudsen) 13:17

3M ago13:17

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In this episode, SD Times Editor-in-Chief David Rubinstein discusses the current state of value stream in the industry and what organizations can do to improve their value streams. His guest is Laureen Knudsen, chief transformation officer at Broadcom. Check out the 2024 Value Stream Management Summit here.…

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The Power Of Self-Leadership With Dr. Lisa Yeung 1:11:00

3M ago1:11:00

1:11:00

Life can never be a straight path. Most of the time, it is rough and full of roadblocks. But you can choose to steer the wheel and find yourself on a much better path, which is possible through self-leadership. In this episode, integrative coach Dr. Lisa Yeung talks about the power of leading oneself in traversing the roughest moments of our lives.…

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Love as Leadership: Honoring Her Past by Protecting Our Future | Executive Director Ashleigh Loa | HIH 9 1:09:25

3M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

Ashleigh grew up wanting to honor her grandparents' sacrifice and hard work, moving from the Philippines to Hawaiʻi to get their family out of poverty. Her plans were put on hold when she got pregnant right after high school and had to help raise her sisters, but she got her degree 7 years later and began pursuing a career in nonprofit work in the …

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 121: Tom Huizenga 31:20

3M ago31:20

31:20

If you are a fan of NPR's Tiny Desk concerts, you're in luck! Tom Huizenga is a long time NPR producer, editor and reporter whose work you've probably heard. Suzanne interviewed Tom about some of his favorite Tiny Desk performances and NPR interviews, and he shared stories about what it was like to meet some of his personal musical idols.…

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255: How cognitive fatigue impacts developer productivity 16:16

3M ago16:16

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In this episode, SD Times Editor-in-Chief David Rubinstein discusses how cognitive fatigue is compounding the software productivity problem. His guest is Hans Dockter, CEO at Gradle Inc. and lead at Gradle Open Source Project.By SD Times

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The Value Of Public Relations: Increase Your Credibility And Visibility With Mickie Kennedy 53:55

3M ago53:55

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Public Relations is a powerful tool in boosting your reputation, credibility, and visibility. But how can you craft a positive image and build strong relationships with your audience? That is what Mickie Kennedy is here for in this episode. Mickie has been the founder of eReleases for more than 24 years. He shows great expertise in explaining the v…

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Life as a Local Actor and How To Be Real | Actor Dann Seki | HIH 8 56:31

3M ago56:31

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With a decades long career performing in Hawaiʻi, Dann shares how he got into acting, dealing with feeling like a "fake," and how getting to perform as different characters has impacted his real self. We also talked about family and what being "retired" is like for him. Come join us in our facebook group, Here in Hawaiʻi! https://www.facebook.com/g…

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Appreciating Spirituality In Business With Today’s Leading Experts 1:06:30

4M ago1:06:30

1:06:30

When your business is solely dedicated to earning a strong income and puts proper team building aside, you are setting yourself up to fail. By putting spirituality in business, you cultivate a workplace environment of trust, collaboration, and connection, resulting in much better results. Andy McDowell explores this concept even deeper in a panel d…

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254: The government’s role in regulating AI (with guest Duane Pozza) 17:07

4M ago17:07

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In this episode, we speak with Duane Pozza, former assistant director of the FTC and AI lawyer at Wiley Rein, about President Biden’s executive order on AI and the European Union’s AI Act, and what impact those will have on AI technology.By SD Times

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The True Meaning Of Financial Freedom With Kirk W. McLaren 1:00:37

4M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Any business owner wants to achieve financial freedom and secure a truly comfortable life, especially in their retirement years. However, this is more than just saving up money. From a much bigger perspective, it is about achieving freedom in every aspect of your life. In this episode, Andy McDowell sits down with Kirk McLaren, CEO of Foresight CFO…

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Hawaiʻi Hall of Famer Nani Cockett on Winning in Life | Basketball Legend Nani Cockett | HIH 7 57:27

4M ago57:27

57:27

Nani shares how she has found different ways to be of service to others, whether it be from her hall of fame UH women's basketball career, coaching, teaching, training, and even in real estate. We get to hear her perspectives on success and how to define abundance. Book: https://www.amazon.com/Speaking-Abundance-Method-Manifesting-Everything/dp/B0B…

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 120: Simone Dinnerstein 2024 20:32

4M ago20:32

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Grammy-nominated pianist Simone Dinnerstein has a wide variety of musical passions, but music by Johann Sebastian Bach is an important part of her foundation. She believes Bach's music has it all – intelligence and heart – and her expertise inspired The New York Times to describe her as "an utterly distinctive voice in the forest of Bach interpreta…

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Making the House Move With Jack Water 28:26

4M ago28:26

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Hidden away in Jack Walter’s basement is a treasure trove of vinyl records and audio equipment during a youth spent scratching and remixing through house parties and the techno scene. In this episode of 5 to 9, Jack discusses how he keeps his DJing days alive despite his workload as an engineering leader, and how you too can get started spinning vi…

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A Music Producer’s Journey With Autism & Imposter Syndrome | Ukulele Artist Brittni Paiva | HIH 6 1:08:50

4M ago1:08:50

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Brittni won her first Nā Hōkū Hanohano at age 15. Since then her career in music has been filled with multiple awards, millions of downloads, and performances with music legends, but her life has also been filled with challenges. Last year, she found out that she's on the autism spectrum, which helped explain her sensory sensitivity. She's also bee…

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 119: Morgan Sullivan 29:16

4M ago29:16

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Morgan Sullivan came to singing later than many other professional singers do. Nevertheless she has achieved success as a freelance musician who has performed with numerous top tier ensembles, including Bach Collegium Japan, Folger Consort, and American Baroque Orchestra among many others. She has also recorded music by Brahms and Schutz with Yale …

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All about Winglang, the programming language for the cloud - Episode 253 15:18

4M ago15:18

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In this podcast episode, SD Times Editor-in-Chief David Rubinstein discusses the creation of Winglang, a programming language for the cloud His guest is Shai Ber, co-founder and COO at Wing Cloud.By SD Times

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How To Build A Powerful Brand For Your Business With Fritz Colinet 1:06:30

4M ago1:06:30

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Most people would look at the brand when buying a product, and that’s an essential part business owners should delve into. Joining us in this episode is Fritz Colinet, who is a seasoned executive creative director, strategist, and brand builder with over 25 years of experience in marketing, brand development, and creative direction. Fritz discusses…

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Starting an Aloha Revolution | VH07V's Ed Sugimoto | HIH 5 43:33

4M ago43:33

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How does a guy go from working at the cable company to starting a brand that we see EVERYWHERE here in Hawaiʻi? Ed takes us through his journey, from humble beginnings with the idea for VH07V (aka Aloha Revolution) coming up from his blog, how it took getting laid off from his job of 23 years to push him into going all-in on his business, and the r…

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