Best Astronaut Skills Podcasts (2024)

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AMNC24 - Finding Growth amid Complex Risks 1:05:00

1h ago1:05:00

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Amid signs of potential economic optimism, a complex array of risks threatens to derail progress. From tackling climate emergencies, to rising geopolitical tensions and the accelerating infodemic, how can global collaboration and innovation protect and propel economic growth? This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the New Ch…

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Build your own personal board of advisors - One founder shares the traits great mentors share 19:18

1d ago19:18

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OakNorth Bank is a digital commercial bank founded by serial entrepreneurs who know firsthand the role advice and expertise plays in growing vibrant businesses. To that end, OakNorth has developed a special 'mentorpreneurship' program with the London School of Economics, all to help build socially-conscious businesses through mentoring. Meet the Le…

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Build your own personal board of advisors - Traits great mentors share 19:19

2d ago19:19

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OakNorth Bank is a digital commercial bank founded by serial entrepreneurs who know firsthand the role advice and expertise plays in growing vibrant businesses. To that end, OakNorth has developed a special 'mentorpreneurship' program with the London School of Economics, all to help build socially-conscious businesses through mentoring. Meet the Le…

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No laughing matter: Can comedy help us tackle climate change? 31:01

2d ago31:01

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Climate change is an extremely serious issue, but can comedy help us cope with - and communicate about - it? We hear from the University of Colorado, Boulder where students can take a course in ‘climate comedy’ that ends in them performing on stage in a comedy club. And we unpack the power of cartoons from the World Economic Forum’s climate ‘cartoo…

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More than just a toothache: how to tackle the huge costs of poor oral health 22:22

10d ago22:22

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What’s the health condition that affects us all, but is often seen as an add-on for healthcare - and how much is this neglect costing the economy? Oral diseases affect half the world's population and, according to a new report, have knock-on costs to the economy worth $710 billion every year. Marko Vujicic of the American Dental Association joins u…

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The key skill leaders must learn from influencers: One founder explains 18:04

10d ago18:04

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Florian Hoffman is the Founder of The Do, a platform for tomorrow’s entrepreneurs that runs a special 'anti-business' business school focused on helping leaders implement real solutions. He shares why leaders need to shift how they motivate and inspire, moving from driving a 'command and control' mindset' to driving a movement that connects with he…

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The No. 1 skill leaders can steal from influencers: One founder explains 18:05

15d ago18:05

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Florian Hoffman is a social entrepreneur and the founder of The Do, a platform for tomorrow’s entrepreneurs that runs a special 'anti-business' business school focused on helping leaders implement tangible, real-world solutions. He shares why leaders need to make a shift in how they motivate and inspire, moving from driving a 'command and control' …

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An energy company is building the world's largest airplane. Here's why 24:24

17d ago24:24

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Mark Lundstrom is the CEO and founder of energy company Radia. He'll explain why he's building the world's largest plane --and how a unique approach to making offshore wind turbines onshore can speed progress on tackling emissions. He'll also share why this company is focused on using just existing technologies. He'll explain why this approach can …

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An energy company is building the world's largest airplane. Here's why 24:25

16d ago24:25

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Mark Lundstrom is the CEO and founder of energy company Radia. He'll explain why he's building the world's largest plane --and how a unique approach to making offshore wind turbines onshore can speed progress on tackling emissions. He'll also share why this company is focused on using just existing technologies. He'll explain why this approach can …

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Globalisation is in transition - not retreat, says this analyst of global trade 26:52

20d ago26:52

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Deglobalization, reglobalization, decoupling, de-risking, reshoring friend-shoring, export bans, tariffs and sanctions - is global trade going into reverse, or simply into a new phase? As the World Economic Forum hosts the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in China, we ask an expert about the state of global trade and where it might be heading. G…

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EuroSpaceHub (PODCAST) Building a collaborative Ecosystem for Space: a conversation with Professor Ana Inés Gómez de Castro 54:19

19d ago54:19

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In this special episode of the Podcast Business of Collaboration for EuroSpaceHub, we are welcoming Professor Ana Inés Gómez de Castro. Continue reading to find out more about the intersection of academia, innovation, and space exploration! Professor Gómez de Castro has extensive experience in astronomy and astrophysics at the University Complutens…

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(EuroSpaceHub) PODCAST Training the next generation of Analog Astronauts: a conversation with Dr. Roxana Perrier 24:18

19d ago24:18

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In the rapidly advancing field of Space exploration, collaboration is fundamental for achieving success. In this special episode of the “Business of Collaboration” podcast by EuroSpaceHub, our guest Dr. Roxana Perrier, conference coordinator at IPSA and scientific support at Euromoonmars, delves into the world of fostering collaboration for analog …

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This former astronaut shares what’s key to building strong, effective teams 20:08

26d ago20:08

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Soichi Noguchi is a former astronaut with the Japanese space agency JAXA who has flown to space not once but 3 times. He’ll talk about the unique training these astronauts undergo - and the special lessons these trainings can teach any team about tapping each individual's expertise and what's needed to be a great leader and a great follower. He has…

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This former astronaut shares what’s key to building strong, effective teams 20:07

26d ago20:07

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Soichi Noguchi is a former astronaut with the Japanese space agency JAXA who has flown to space not once but 3 times. He’ll talk about the unique training these astronauts undergo - and the special lessons these trainings can teach any team about tapping each individual's expertise and what's needed to be a great leader and a great follower. He has…

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The long game: how to understand China and how it sees its role in the world 31:38

27d ago31:38

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As the World Economic Forum convenes the 'Annual Meeting of the New Champions' in China, this expert helps us better understand how the Asian powerhouse sees its place in the world. With Markus Herrmann, the Swiss-Chinese co-founder of the consultancy. Links: Annual Meeting of the New Champions - Next Frontiers for Growth, 25–27 June 2024: Centre f…

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Why we need a sprint towards gender parity: the Global Gender Gap Report 2024 16:37

27d ago16:37

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The Global Gender Gap Index annually benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment). It is the longest-standing index tracking the progress of numerous countries’ efforts towards closing these gaps…

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Cyber has a skills gap. How approaches to tech, hiring – and retaining women - can help 23:57

1M ago23:57

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With hacking, it’s always a matter of when, not if. But many leaders believe cyber skills gaps could leave their organization vulnerable. In fact, nearly 80% of respondents surveyed in our 2024 Cybersecurity Outlook said their organizations do not have the in-house skills to meet their cybersecurity objectives. Given tech’s fast pace of growth and …

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Cyber has a skills gap. How approaches to tech, hiring – and retaining women - can help 23:58

1M ago23:58

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With hacking, it’s always a matter of when, not if and many leaders believe cyber skills gaps could leave their organization vulnerable. In fact, nearly 80% of respondents surveyed in our 2024 Cybersecurity Outlook report said their organizations do not have the in-house skills to meet their cybersecurity objectives this year. Given tech’s fast pac…

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10 leaders from Microsoft, IKEA and more share advice for new grads 22:58

1M ago22:58

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Today's grads will live longer, face faster cycles of technological change and drive careers like we've never seen. This special compilation episode taps top leaders from companies like Intel, Microsoft, Ingka Group and more on the unique ways they can make the most of the first days of their careers. From remembering to "take your space" to findin…

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Top leaders from Microsoft, IKEA and more share advice for new grads 22:59

1M ago22:59

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Today's grads will live longer, face faster cycles of technological change and drive careers like we've never seen. This special compilation episode taps top leaders from companies like Intel, Microsoft, Ingka Group and more on the unique ways they can make the most of the first days of their careers. From remembering to "take your space" to findin…

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What are the 'positive tipping points' that could help us accelerate out of climate disaster? 21:19

1M ago21:19

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Climate 'tipping points' are the dangerous phenomena that could suddenly make climate change even worse than it is already: melting ice sheets that could change ocean currents, thawing permafrost that releases vast amounts of methane, or rainforests turning into dry savannah - events that could completely destabilise the global environment and woul…

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'We have the most to benefit, but also the most to lose': how AI could transform human health 37:16

2M ago37:16

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Artificial intelligence has the potential to massively improve human health: from developing new drugs to providing more accurate diagnoses and helping people who live with severe disabilities. But AI also has the potential, if used wrongly or governed badly, to make life worse for people dealing with health problems. In this episode, we hear from …

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Tourism is bouncing back - but can we make travel sustainable? 1:01:36

2M ago1:01:36

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With the pandemic well behind us, international travel has bounced back. The World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Development Index, a major survey of the state of the sector, gives a clear picture of how things look around the world. Maksim Soshkim, who leads much of the Forum’s work on the issue tells us the headlines, and Jacqueline Gifford…

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Bridging the Gap: Space Policy towards Greening of the Space Sector 34:41

2M ago34:41

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In today's episode, we are "Bridging the Gap" with Vera Pinto - Policy Coordinator at the European Commission (Directorate General for Defense Industry and Space). The discussion covers Vera's diverse background in international relations, political science, and space policy, and her current role focusing on equality, diversity, inclusion, and the …

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Microsoft’s Brad Smith: Tech blindspots and the key lesson that changed how he leads 31:07

2M ago31:07

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As Microsoft’s vice chair and president, Brad Smith leads a team of professionals across business, legal and corporate affairs, tackling issues that stand at the crossroads of technology and society. In this wide-ranging discussion recorded at the Annual Meeting in Davos, he shares how these issues have shaped his thoughts on innovation and how the…

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Microsoft’s Brad Smith: Tech blindspots and the key lesson that changed how he leads 31:05

2M ago31:05

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As Microsoft’s vice chair and president, Brad Smith leads a team of professionals across business, legal and corporate affairs, tackling issues that stand at the crossroads of technology and society. In this wide-ranging discussion recorded at the Annual Meeting in Davos, he shares how these issues have shaped his thoughts on innovation and how the…

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Tinder Swindler: how 'romance fraud' became a multi-billion dollar cybercrime 41:13

2M ago41:13

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The Netflix documentary 'The Tinder Swindler' is a mind-boggling case of so-called 'romance fraud' in which a charming, handsome - and apparently very rich - man meets women on a dating app - gets them to fall in love with him - and then cons them out of lots of money. Cecilie Fjellhøy is the Norwegian woman at the centre of the documentary whose l…

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We're living longer - how approaches to work, careers and finances will change: APG's Annette Mosman 23:01

2M ago23:01

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Living longer than ever will mean we’ll need to prepare for our later years in ways we've never done before. While financial education and making savings last is always paramount, the World Economic Forum's recent Longevity Principles report drives home the need to make sure we also prepare to live those extended years with purpose, changing the wa…

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We're living longer - how approaches to work, careers and finances will change: APG's Annette Mosman 23:02

2M ago23:02

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Living longer than ever will mean we’ll need to prepare for our later years in ways we've never done before. While financial education and making savings last is always paramount, the World Economic Forum's recent Longevity Economy Principles report drives home the need to make sure we also prepare to live those extended years with purpose, changin…

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Spatial computing: why the future of the internet is 3D 36:28

2M ago36:28

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'Spatial computing', 'blended reality', 'the metaverse'. For those of us who still use screens and keyboards to access the digital world, those phrases might not mean very much. But many experts believe the '2D' internet will soon be a thing of the past, and we will all be, one way or another, in a 3D metaverse. With Apple's Vision Pro headset rene…

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Journey of an Aerospace Engineer into Venture Capital 27:42

2M ago27:42

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In this podcast episode, Nithish Kumar, an aerospace engineer working with the VC firm Speciale Invest, shares his diverse experiences ranging from space education and outreach to entrepreneurship. Nithish recounts his proud yet failed passion project, ALINEA, which aimed to be a startup pitching platform inspired by Shark Tank, and how it marked a…

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Where are the innovations that can make mining more sustainable? 32:54

3M ago32:54

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Mining is an industry that many of us probably rarely think about, but one that provides the raw materials for so many of the things we use, not least the modern technologies such as smart phones and electric vehicles that require certain minerals that are not always in abundant supply. The International Energy Agency predicts that the demand for m…

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Speak last, lean on your team, and one CEO's other top lessons learned: Norsk Hydro 20:04

3M ago20:04

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Norsk Hydro was founded nearly 120 years ago to tackle global famine. Today, it has evolved to take on a bigger challenge: climate change. The company focuses on low- and no-carbon aluminium, a material that will be key in electric vehicles, construction and comprises 2% of emissions. CEO Hilde Merete Aasheim shares the unique technologies and part…

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Speak last, lean on your team, and one CEO's other top lessons learned: Norsk Hydro 20:05

3M ago20:05

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Norsk Hydro was founded nearly 120 years ago to tackle global famine. Today, it has evolved to take on a bigger challenge: climate change. The company focuses on low- and no-carbon aluminium, a material that will be key in electric vehicles, construction and comprises 2% of emissions. CEO Hilde Merete Aasheim shares the unique technologies and part…

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Advanced Energy Solutions: scaling up the tech that can help us get to net zero 45:47

3M ago45:47

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What are the new technologies that can help us reach net zero? And how do we bring them to scale fast enough? World Economic Forum Managing Director Jeremy Jurgens joins us to talk about the Advanced Energy Solutions community, and we hear from three of its members, from widely different sectors and geographies, implementing the energy solutions of…

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The Future of AI in Space Exploration: Insights from JPL NASA and ISRO Experts 1:06:03

3M ago1:06:03

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In this episode, Asitang Mishra, a senior data scientist from JPL NASA, and Nitish Kumar, an AI team lead from ISRO, discuss the current and future applications of Artificial Intelligence in space exploration. They delve into how AI is transforming space missions, from satellite imagery analysis and space debris modeling to the automation of spacec…

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The founder using 'pocket forests' to transform cities and protect biodiversity 21:49

3M ago21:49

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SUGI is a unique global organization that brings pocket forests -- ultra-dense, biodiverse forests leveraging the proven Japanese Miyawaki Method -- to cities all over the world. The group has built 200 pocket forests in 42 cities so far, with each providing a key form of "urban acupuncture" that can protect biodiversity, restore ecosystems, and ev…

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The founder using 'pocket forests' to transform cities and protect biodiversity 21:50

3M ago21:50

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SUGI is a unique global organization that brings pocket forests -- ultra-dense, biodiverse forests leveraging the proven Japanese Miyawaki Method -- to cities all over the world. The group has built 200 pocket forests in 42 cities so far, with each providing a key form of "urban acupuncture" that can protect biodiversity, restore ecosystems, and ev…

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Why it's time for the 'middle powers' to step up on geopolitics 36:23

3M ago36:23

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In a polarised world, with the most powerful nations and the UN unable to prevent or end many wars, could the so-called 'middle powers' step up? This week's two guests, both members of the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Geopolitics, think so, and say those countries might even consider setting up an 'M-10' of middle powers seeking …

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Workers have changed - How leaders must adapt: Randstad's Sander Van't Noordende 18:24

3M ago18:24

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What workers want - and what keeps them motivated - has changed drastically in recent years. And with big technological and demographic shifts driving labor shortages, knowing how to both retrain and retain your workforce will be more important than ever. Randstad CEO Sander Van't Noordende will share insights from the talent firm's annual Workmoni…

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Workers have changed - How leaders must adapt: Randstad's Sander Van't Noordende 18:25

3M ago18:25

18:25

What workers want - and what keeps them motivated - has changed drastically in recent years. And with big technological and demographic shifts driving labor shortages, knowing how to both retrain and retain your workforce will be more important than ever. Randstad CEO Sander Van't Noordende will share insights from the talent firm's annual Workmoni…

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It's cheaper to save the world than destroy it: author Akshat Rathi on Climate Capitalism 26:00

3M ago26:00

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“Climate Capitalism is an antidote to the dominant narrative that because we’ve ignored the climate crisis for so long, it will soon be too late. While it’s true that we’ve not done enough yet, we’re nowhere close to being too late.” So says , Bloomberg’s senior climate reporter and host of the podcast Zero, in his new book Climate Capitalism, whic…

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AI vs Art: Will AI rip the soul out of music, movies and art, or help express our humanity? 40:23

3M ago40:23

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For half a century, Nile Rodgers has been making hit records that have touched people's hearts around the world. The creative force behind disco pioneers Chic, and some of the best known songs of David Bowie, Madonna and Beyoncé, tells us the definition of an artist: someone whose work "speaks to the souls of a million strangers". But what if gener…

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This pivot helped a mom-turned-founder scale modern student transit - and transform lives for moms and kids 19:24

4M ago19:24

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As a busy mom working in tech, Ritu Narayan understood the chaos school logistics can bring to kids and parents. Her personal experience inspired her to found Zum, a startup providing an end-to-end solution for districts with optimized bus routes, one including bus fleets to match different-sized schools, and an approach that makes school transit t…

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This pivot helped a mom-turned-founder scale modern student transit - and transform lives for moms and kids 19:24

4M ago19:24

19:24

As a busy mom working in tech, Ritu Narayan understood the chaos school logistics can bring to kids and parents. Her personal experience inspired her to found Zum, a startup providing an end-to-end solution for districts with optimized bus routes, one including bus fleets to match different-sized schools, and an approach that makes school transit t…

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In the age of the 'manosphere', what's the future for feminism? With Jude Kelly of the WOW Festival 36:44

4M ago36:44

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Theatre director Jude Kelly founded the Women of the World (WOW) Festival almost two decades ago to spur conversations about women, men and feminism. WOW is now a global phenomenon, but does the rise of online misogyny pose a threat to progress on gender equality. Jude Kelly, who spoke to Radio Davos on World Women's Day 2024, says why it is vital …

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Impact of podcasting on space industry communication 36:05

4M ago36:05

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This episode of 'Those Space People' features Alice Carruth, a podcast producer at T-Minus Space Daily Podcast for a deep dive into the world of space podcasting. Alice discusses her role as a podcast producer, the similarities and differences in podcast production within the space industry, and her career journey from broadcast journalism to becom…

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Geopolitics, the equitable transition, and AI: things to look out for in energy in 2024 27:02

4M ago27:02

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A year ago in Davos, energy - particularly the disruption to supply and prices caused by the war in Ukraine - was a top issue at the Forum's Annual Meeting and on Radio Davos we invited two experts in to set out the top lines of the energy discussion. Roberto Bocca, who heads up energy at the World Economic Forum, and John Defterios, a business pro…

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What adventure taught this eco-entrepreneur about reflection, risk and effective leadership 24:55

4M ago24:55

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Kat Bruce is an eco-entrepreneur who founded NatureMetrics, one of the world's leading nature technology companies measuring the very tiny traces of DNA that organisms leave in the air, water and soil. She’s also a former jungle explorer who has led expeditions in the Amazon, riding on balsa rafts she’s made herself and rowing trips in roiling seas…

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What adventure taught this eco-entrepreneur about leadership and tackling risk 24:56

4M ago24:56

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Kat Bruce is an eco-entrepreneur who founded NatureMetrics, one of the world's leading nature technology companies measuring the very tiny traces of DNA that organisms leave in the air, water and soil. She’s also a former jungle explorer who has undertaken expeditions in the Amazon, working in research stations, riding down tributaries on balsa raf…

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