Cohere will go beyond discussions of online community, social networks and social media and look at the bigger picture - perhaps the biggest picture: the complex, digitally augmented global community we now all belong to, whether we like it or not! The Big Idea: Complex human networks have sprung up globally, driven in large part by exponential technologies such as AI, automation, and space-based internet. Imagine what will happen when three billion more people come online in the next five y ...
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The Nova Communities Podcast is your resource for tips, tools, and insights for associations, user groups, and nonprofits. Whether you're a Board Member, Community Manager, volunteer, or staff person, we know that shared experience has the potential to inspire passion and positive action. Each week, we will take you behind the scenes with successful influencers in the industry to share tips and their experiences building and empowering communities. Do you want insights and actionable steps t ...
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We focus on the tech ecosystem by creating and disseminating knowledge. We tell authentic stories, acknowledging and preserving history, embracing civilization, and encouraging technology and innovation. In all this, we point out the impact and the actionable points. At Impact Masters we are disrupting the status quo: Body, Mind, and Spirit. Subscribe to our channel and podcast: https://linktr.ee/impactmasters Michael Kimathi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkimathi/ Twitter: htt ...
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#31 Impact Master Mariam Nourya Koné: From Senegal's Classroom To Breaking Tech Barriers In Ivory Coast #africa #womenintech #podcast #inspiration #communitymanagement
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Let us know how we are doing Join us on the African Impact Master Show as we welcome the dynamic Mariam Nourya Koné, a trailblazer in coding and community management from West Africa. Mariam's journey takes us from her early days in Senegal's private Catholic schools—where she developed a love for reading, martial arts, and standing up against inti…
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#32 IMPACT MASTERS THE EVOLUTION OF RWANDAN TECH PIONEERS JEAN SALVI AND JIM TARE #rwanda #ai #techcommunity #innovation #software #entrepreneurship
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Let us know how we are doing Ever wondered how an early fascination with coding can evolve into a career in AI? Join Michael Kimathi, as he uncovers the journeys of Jean Salvi from Bento Africa and Jim Tare from Consumer Tech, who did just that—transforming their early tech curiosities into industry-leading expertise. Their stories are a testament …
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#30 Impact Master Itumeleng Moagi: From Soweto to tech Entrepreneurship
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Let us know how we are doing What if you could overcome immense historical inequities and rise to become a leading figure in the tech industry? Join us as we sit down with Tumi Moagi, an influential entrepreneur and community advocate from South Africa, who shares her incredible journey from her roots in Johannesburg to her roles as the co-founder …
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The Transformative Power of Rituals in Modern Communities with Betty Ray
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In this episode of the Cohere Podcast, hosts Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas talk with community expert Betty Ray about the profound impact of rituals on personal and community well-being. Betty shares her extensive experience and research on the role of rituals in fostering belonging, purpose, and navigating transitions. The conversation delve…
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#29 IMPACT MASTER ABEL MASILA: A JOURNEY FROM RURAL KENYA TO SOFTWARE ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE #africa #tech #podcast #softwareengineer #inspiration
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Let us know how we are doing Navigating the tech industry can feel like a Herculean task, but Abel Masila's story proves it's a climb worth making. Imagine starting from a mixed primary school in rural Kenya and ascending to the heights of software engineering — that's exactly the odyssey Abel takes us on. We traverse the peaks and valleys of his e…
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#28 IMPACT MASTER JESSICA RANDALL: MATHEMATICS, TECHNOLOGY, AND EMPOWERING SOUTHERN AFRICA'S TECH COMMUNITY
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Let us know how we are doing Join us on a captivating exploration of Southern Africa's tech landscape, as I, Michael Kamathi, and my dynamic co-host Sylvia Jebet, host the remarkable Jessica Randal, Africa's Talking Community Lead and Mathematician. Together, we navigate the diverse terrain of technological innovation and community empowerment that…
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Shaping Tomorrow Together: Scott Smith and Susan Cox-Smith on the Dynamics of Futuring
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In the Cohere podcast episode, hosts Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas, along with guests Scott Smith and Susan Cox-Smith, delve into the shift from traditional forecasting to the dynamic practice of futuring, as explored in their works How to Future and Future Cultures. They discuss the importance of evolving strategic frameworks to foster antic…
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How the Humanistic Values in Organizational Development Can Guide Communities with Dr Sharon Varney and John Hovell
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In the latest thought-provoking episode of Cohere, hosts Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas welcome two distinguished and returning guests. First up, we have Dr. Sharon Varney, a dynamic force in the realm of leadership and organizational development. With a rich background spanning complex organizations across manufacturing, utilities, travel, ba…
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Art School Every Day with Dave Gray: Insights from School of the Possible
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On this episode of the Cohere podcast, co-hosts Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas interview Dave Gray, Chief Possibilitarian at School of the Possible. They delve into being a "possibilitarian," exploring how this mindset fosters innovation and openness to new ideas. Dave shares the School of the Possible founding story, an experimental learning …
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#27 IMPACT MASTERS TESH MBAABU AND MESONGO SIBUTI: HOW TO BUILD TECH STARTUP IN AFRICA
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Let us know how we are doing https://teshmbaabu.com/ Mbaabu Co-Founder and CEO at MarketForce (https://www.marketforce360.com/). Tesh Mbaabu is an African serial technology entrepreneur who lives to blend commerce and technology. The mission he drives across all the companies he has co-founded over his 10-year entrepreneurial journey is to empower …
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Let us know how we are doing Victor Otieno MBA (Entrepreneurship),BCOM,CPA (K) is the County Chief Officer Digital economy and startups at Nairobi city county government where he leads the sector in developing and implementing support programs for startups as well as digitisation of SMEs Victor is deeply passionate about the African Entrepreneur an…
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Teasing Out the Best Insights and Ideas From a Volatile 2023
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As we begin 2024, Lauren and Bill would love to hear from you! Please send your suggestions, feedback, and ideas for topics and guests to . Welcome to our special year-end 2023 review of the Cohere podcast. This year, we marked a significant shift in our approach. We moved away from the constraints of seasonal formats, embracing topical series that…
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#25 IMPACT MASTER ALEX BWANAKWELI #software #podcast #engineering #founder #entrepreneurship #africa
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Let us know how we are doing Alex Bwanakweli has over 8 years of demonstrated experience in designing, architecting, and supporting enterprise-level internet scale services/solutions hosted on Cloud and On-premise technologies. He has experience working closely with Software Engineering, especially in the aspects of system performance, capacity man…
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#24 IMPACT MASTERS ANTHONY NANDAA (Prof Nandaa) #software #craftman #podcast #tech #africa
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Let us know how we are doing Software Craftsman and Computer Scientist. He is a follower of CHRIST, husband and dad / software craftsman / bass guitarist / co-founded @deveint @kaziplus_ @letkidscode - Deveint - https://deveint.com - Kazi+ - https://kaziplus.com - Blackbored YouTube channel - http://bored.black - Let Kids Code: https://lkc.codes/ -…
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#23 IMPACT MASTER SOLOMON OPIO #software #impact #podcast #tech #africa #google #uganda #cranes
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Let us know how we are doing This is the story and the journey of Solomon Opio a Lead at The Binary Garage | Uganda Country Lead at Startup Africa Roadtrip | Community Lead, Google Developer Groups (GDG) He is the Lead and Co-founder at Soltech Digital Solutions a technology company. He leads The Binary Garage's initiative to support technologists …
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#22 IMPACT MASTER ANTHONY KIPLIMO #developer #podcast #africa #life #newyear #2024
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Let us know how we are doing My Life Story and Building Africa’s Digital Economy Subscribe to our channel and podcast: https://linktr.ee/impactmasters Anthony Kiplimo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-kiplimo-0234384b/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnthonyLimo Michael Kimathi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkimathi/ Twitter:…
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Decoding Crypto Adoption with Reneé Barton: A CRADL Report Deep Dive
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In the last episode of 2023 for the Cohere podcast, co-hosts Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas welcome Reneé Barton, Manager of Impact Research at the Crypto Council for Innovation. They delve into the CRADL report, the crypto industry's first in-depth ethnographic study, which illuminates the varied motivations behind crypto adoption and highlig…
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#21B IMPACT MASTER SIGU MAGWA #founder #software #engineer #podiihq #devshop #kisumu
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Let us know how we are doing Sigu Magwa is a passionate human who loves promoting software quality, improving the development process, and building highly scalable systems and teams. He is a father to many and a husband to one. Fell in love with ruby but ended up marrying Elixir after dating shortly. In his dream carrier he would be driving an 18-w…
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#21 IMPACT MASTER SIGU MAGWA #founder #software #engineer #podiihq #devshop #kisumu
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Let us know how we are doing Sigu Magwa is a passionate human who loves promoting software quality, improving the development process, and building highly scalable systems and teams. He is a father to many and a husband to one. Fell in love with ruby but ended up marrying Elixir after dating shortly. In his dream carrier he would be driving an 18-w…
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Imagining Tomorrow with Rob Hopkins: Cultivating Community and Shaping the Future
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In this episode of the Cohere podcast, co-hosts Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas interview Rob Hopkins, Ph.D., co-founder of Transition Network and author, on the power of community imagination in shaping our future. Dubbed a "guest from the future," Rob shares his insights on creating spaces for collective dreaming and the journey towards a hea…
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#20 IMPACT MASTER DIANA MBABAZI #rwanda #wit #africa #women #stem #scale #impactmasters
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Let us know how we are doing An innovative, result oriented Product Manager with proven experience in delivering digital products. Diana is a passionate about how technology and financial innovation can solve some of the most pressing societal challenges around the world. With experience in areas of project management, operations, software and new …
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#19 IMPACT MASTER JUSTINE MAHINYILA #podcast #shorts #africa #science #developer #tanzania #life #tech #impactmasters
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Let us know how we are doing Enhance the quality of life for individuals in Africa through the utilization of cutting-edge technology. He is a dedicated Solution and Business Developer who consistently strives to provide innovative solutions to the challenges faced by society. Through His writing, He aims to inspire others by sharing his personal e…
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Community Ecosystem Development: A Conversation on the State of Practice
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In this episode of the Cohere podcast, hosts Bill and Lauren engage in a reflective conversation about the ongoing transitions and emerging trends in community practice. Drawing from their extensive experience, they discuss the evolution of community roles, exploring how a broader approach to community ecosystem development is taking shape.…
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Navigating the AI Surge: A Conversation with Jeremiah Owyang on Tech Cycles, Community Engagement, and Sensemaking Tools for Business
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On this episode of the Cohere podcast, co-hosts Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas sit down with Silicon Valley veteran Jeremiah Owyang to discuss the evolution of digital technology and the rise of AI. Owyang traces his career back to community leadership roles in tech, emphasizing the importance of transferable skills acquired over decades-long …
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#18 IMPACT MASTER ALFEO RAYMOND #tech #ecosystem #tanzania #developer
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Let us know how we are doing A skilled software developer and HCD expert with experience in project management, technical documentation and training, IT support and consultation, web and mobile applications and systems development, data analysis, APIs and systems integration, and database administration and server configurations and management. Sub…
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#17 IMPACT MASTER JACK NGARI #rwanda #tech #growth #africa #developer
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Let us know how we are doing Built a tech start up into a $600K+ revenue per year managing it end to end. Experienced in building a start-up into a profitable company, working in different capacities - Business Development, Partnership, Customer Relation, and Growth. Skilled in Research, Management, Customer Service, and Strategic Planning. Subscri…
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The History and Future of the Maker Movement with Dale Dougherty
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In this episode of the Cohere podcast, co-hosts Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas welcome Dale Dougherty, the founder of Make: Magazine and Maker Faire, and a person who played a key and critical role in the launch of the Maker Movement. Dougherty shares his career journey and his belief that everyone is inherently a maker. The conversation takes…
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#16 IMPACT MASTER Dr. WECHE OLD MEETS NEW #spiritual #experience #scholar #intellect
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Let us know how we are doing Dr. Weche is Founder & CEO of Akad Education Group – Africa, a capacity building, Social Enterprise organisation providing mentorship and value-based leadership training to youth for academic & career success – his core passion, calling and work. His youth mentorship results are seen in AKAD youth leaders regularly feat…
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Responsible AI: Appropriate Trust and LLM Fabrication with Mihaela Vorvoreanu, PhD
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On this episode of the Cohere podcast, co-hosts Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas dive deep into AI ethics with Mihaela Vorvoreanu, Director of UX Research and RAI Education for Microsoft's Aether. The conversation primarily focuses on "appropriate trust" in AI, emphasizing the need for accountability in AI systems. Vorvoreanu boldly challenges l…
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#15 IMPACT MASTER NAAMINI YONAZI #software #vodacom #scale #engineering #wit
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Let us know how we are doing Naamini Yonazi a Software Specialist at Vodacom Tanzania is an exemplary a lady committed in building solutions through Software Engineering.She is always committed to help others learn and build. Naamini is a Software Developer with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. …
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Evolution of Learning: Moving Beyond Communities of Practice with the Wenger-Trayners
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Episode Summary: In the latest episode of the Cohere podcast, social learning theorists Etienne and Beverly Wenger-Trayner delve into an engaging discussion with co-hosts Dr. Lauren Vargas and Bill Johnston. The guests explore the evolution of communities of practice, their forthcoming CoP Guidebook, and their unique workshops and retreats. They pr…
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#14 IMPACT MASTER PAUL MANDELE #podcast #shorts #africa #science #developer #tanzania #life #tech #impactmasters
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Let us know how we are doing Paul Mandele is a Product Manager | Innovation consultant | Techie | Ex Member @Tanzania ICT skills council | Co-founded Agrimark TZ | Co-founded Sahara Sparks Subscribe to our channel and podcast: https://linktr.ee/impactmasters Paul Mandele LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-mand... Twitter: https://twitter.co…
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How Hopeful Stories Can Shape a Better Future with Ed Finn
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On this episode of the Cohere podcast, co-hosts Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas chat with Ed Finn, the founding director of the Center for Science and the Imagination at Arizona State University. As an associate professor in the School for the Future of Innovation in Society and the School of Arts, Media, and Engineering, Finn provides fascinat…
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#13 IMPACT MASTER BAH-PNA DAHANE #business #guru #activist #educator #scale #impact
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Let us know how we are doing Bah-Pna Dahane has graduated in 1999 with a Masters degree in International Business and Marketing, minoring in Black Studies and Political sciences from Portland State University (Oregon-USA)and Lyon France). Before heading for his masters, he worked as a Sports Marketing Consultant for Coca-Cola. Marketing Manager for…
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Navigating the Customer Experience Landscape with Esteban Kolsky
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In this episode, Bill and Lauren engage chat with esteemed customer experience analyst and researcher Esteban Kolsky. They delve into the complex world of customer experience, discussing the importance of community, the hype around generative AI, and how to sift through the noise to identify critical signals, trends, and patterns. This conversation…
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Let us know how we are doing Co-founder at Brave & iHub | Talent Strategy @ Platform01 | Web3 Artist & Enthusiast | Musician | TED Fellow | Harambean | Mentor @ Google for Startups Accelerator Jessica Francisca Collaço is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Brave and iHub, Computer Scientist, Talent Strategist, Exec Tech and Product Recruiter, Musici…
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#13 - Pascal Ntsama IV and Oyedeji Oluwoye
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Let us know how we are doing Join Pascal Ntsama IV Co-founder & CEO and Oyedeji Oluwoye Co-founder & CTO of Canza Finance the future of Web3.0 and African DeFi. Canza finance is an open finance portal enabling access to unlimited financial services for emerging markets. We hosted them with the legendary Graham Muhanga in Collaboration with Africa's…
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From human-centered social networks to the Plentiverse with Meena Palaniappan
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In this episode, Bill and Lauren engage in a conversation with Meena Palaniappan, the Founder, and CEO of Atma Connect, as she discusses her journey of building Atma Go, a tool for community change that operates on a hyperlocal level in Indonesia, Puerto Rico, and Ukraine. Palaniappan introduces the concept of the ‘plentiverse,’ which contrasts the…
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Exploring AI as a Force Multiplier / Announcing AI & Community Research
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In this podcast episode, Lauren and Bill revisit their conversation from the beginning of the year and discuss the trends, drivers, and forces they are paying attention to as they enter a new season. They dive into the recently released , which covers 14 different areas impacting technology. They highlight the generative AI trend, which is becoming…
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Let us know how we are doing Jack has over 15 years of experience across various business functions and was the MD for Microsoft’s Research and Development Facility (Africa Development Centre). He is currently the Technology Director Office of the CTO at Google in Africa. He also sits on various boards. He has a wealth of knowledge in management, t…
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Let us know how we are doing Impact Masters: Disrupting the status Quo. Co-founder at Brave & iHub | Talent Strategy @ Platform01 | Web3 Artist & Enthusiast | Musician | TED Fellow | Harambean | Mentor @ Google for Startups Accelerator Jessica Francisca Collaço is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Brave and iHub, Computer Scientist, Talent Strategi…
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Exploring Conversational Leadership With John Hovell
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The convergence of knowledge management and organizational development with conversational leadership and ‘communityship’ As a leader in the convergence of Knowledge Management (KM) and Organization Development (OD), John Hovell is the Managing Director and co-founder of STRATactical. He is a practitioner, speaker, and author of OD/KM strategies an…
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Let us know how we are doing Co-founder at Brave & iHub | Talent Strategy @ Platform01 | Web3 Artist & Enthusiast | Musician | TED Fellow | Harambean | Mentor @ Google for Startups Accelerator Jessica Francisca Colaço is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Brave and iHub, Computer Scientist, Talent Strategist, Exec Tech and Product Recruiter, Musicia…
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Let us know how we are doing I stand by the words. - "To do everything I can". I hold the business of design dear having realized how generally it impacts People and relationships. Like all designers I believe design can change the world, I mean it was created by it. That's why over the years I have been out helping connect business with people. On…
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Let us know how we are doing Bernard Banta is a computer scientist and an entrepreneur. Banta is passionate about technology and how it can be used to leverage and transform Africa in the way we live, work, play, and govern. At Impact Masters Podcast, we focus on the tech ecosystem by creating and disseminating knowledge. We tell authentic stories,…
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Examining Our Collective Relationship With AI - a Conversation With Venessa Paech
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Venessa Paech is an internationally regarded online community strategist with over 25 years of experience building community online. Venessa is also a PhD candidate studying the intersection of AI and community, and a global authority on communities and community management. In the first Cohere episode of 2023, Venessa joins Bill Johnston and Dr. L…
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Let us know how we are doing Bernard Banta is a computer scientist and an entrepreneur. Banta is passionate about technology and how it can be used to leverage and transform Africa in the way we live, work, play, and govern. At Impact Masters Podcast, we focus on the tech ecosystem by creating and disseminating knowledge. We tell authentic stories,…
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A New Home for the Cohere Podcast and an Outlook on 2023
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Hi everyone, welcome to 2023, and Lauren and I are here today to give you a quick update on our plans for the Cohere podcast! This year we are breaking away from the concept (and constraints) of the idea of seasons. We will be pursuing topical series instead, which will help us cover a wider range of topics and synch more naturally with our work an…
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#6 - Dr. Leyla Sirad Hussein Gikandi
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Let us know how we are doing At Impact Masters Podcast, we focus on the tech ecosystem by creating and disseminating knowledge. We tell authentic stories, acknowledging and preserving history, embracing civilization, and encouraging technology and innovation. In all this, we point out the impact and the actionable points. At Impact Masters we are d…
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The Role of Friendship in Enhancing Virtual Experiences with Joi Podgorny
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Joi Podgorny returns to the Cohere podcast to discuss her unique perspective on the state of the Metaverse with hosts Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas. In season 1, in the early stages of the pandemic, Joi and Bill explored the part communities, and in particular VR-based communities, might play during the lockdown and socially-distanced period …
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