Best MIT Sloan Podcasts (2024)

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From the Parking Lot Workout to Fitness Empire: Empowering Women Through Fitness with Morgan Kline, Co-Founder of Burn Boot Camp 49:52

1h ago49:52

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In this episode of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship, Susan Sly sits down with Morgan Kline, Co-Founder of Burn Boot Camp. Morgan shares her inspiring story of transitioning from parking lot boot camps to leading a thriving fitness franchise with over 400 locations and a best-selling book. The conversation touches on: Entrepreneurship & Career Transiti…

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65. The state of wellbeing 44:29

1d ago44:29

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With dedicated roles and departments emerging in sports around the globe, wellbeing is a growing priority in high performance sport. But what actually is wellbeing? How is it being measured? What is its relationship with performance? And who is responsible for it in sporting organisations? Episode 65 features Wellbeing and Engagement Lead for High …

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Building Connections Through Open Research: Meta’s Joelle Pineau 33:35

15d ago33:35

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Joelle Pineau’s curiosity led her to pursue a doctorate in engineering with a focus on robotics, which she describes as her “gateway into AI.” As vice president of AI research at Meta, Joelle leads a team committed to openness in the service of high-quality research, responsible AI development, and community contribution. In this episode, Joelle, w…

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Navigating Obstacles and Building High-Performing Teams with Karen Gordon, Founder of Simpli5 46:51

19d ago46:51

46:51

In this Raw and Real Entrepreneurship episode, Susan Sly talks to Karen Gordon, Founder of Simpli5. Karen shares her journey from managing a thriving business with $1 million in monthly revenue to navigating that customer's bankruptcy. Her story highlights the importance of perseverance and strategic pivoting. Karen shares the practical implication…

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Building a Platform Business Requires Balance—Lessons from Salesforce 17:03

20d ago17:03

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Martin Mocker reads MIT CISR's June 2024 research briefing, which he co-authored with Ina Sebastian. See the text version and related content at https://cisr.mit.edu/publication/2024_0601_SalesforcePlatformBusiness_MockerSebastian.Abstract: Platform business models have become highly popular; they are used by half of the world’s ten largest compani…

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Authoring Creativity With AI: Researcher Patrick Hebron 29:52

28d ago29:52

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If you’ve played with Photoshop’s Generative Fill feature or worked in Nvidia’s Omniverse platform, you’ve touched tools that Patrick Hebron’s work has made possible. A dual major in philosophy and film production, Patrick approaches creative pursuits with a deep curiosity and the belief that if a “tool gets used in exactly the way that we anticipa…

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64. The future of female athlete health & performance 42:13

29d ago42:13

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On the second episode of the two-part series on female athlete health and performance, David and Sam sit down with Dr Anita Biswas. Anita has over 25 years experience working in the medical side of elite sport in a whole range of sports. They explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the space, the impact of technology and AI and …

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The Future of Content Creation and AI with Cody Schneider, Co-Founder of Swell AI 59:38

1M ago59:38

59:38

In this Raw and Real Entrepreneurship episode, host Susan Sly sits down with Cody Schneider, Co-Founder of Swell AI. Together, they explore the dynamic landscape of startups, highlighting the rising trend of remote work and the power of global talent pools. Cody shares invaluable insights on scaling companies through innovative strategies like podc…

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63. The state of female athlete health & performance 45:35

1M ago45:35

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Anterior cruciate ligament injury, menstrual cycle tracking, and relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (or RED-S). Whilst there is still so much more to be done, the increase in public awareness of these terms is at least a small sign that female athletes are starting to get the attention they deserve in terms of research and funding. But what exactl…

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If 10% of the World Were Developers: GitHub’s Mario Rodriguez 28:47

1M ago28:47

28:47

When Mario Rodriguez emigrated from Cuba to the United States at age 14 with his parents — a university professor, and a teacher turned electrical engineer — they had already instilled in him the value of education and a love of learning. That passion has guided him throughout his career — as a program manager with Microsoft; then as part of GitHub…

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From Startup to Starbucks: How Chris Hunter Navigated The Crash of Four Loko and Landed On Top 41:19

2M ago41:19

41:19

Ever wondered how a kid selling coloring books door-to-door could end up co-founding one of the hottest plant-based protein drink brands? In this Raw and Real Entrepreneurship episode, Susan Sly sits down with Chris Hunter, the unstoppable force behind KOIA. From hustling coloring book pictures in Youngstown, Ohio, to navigating the chaos of Four L…

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AI Is Everybody's Business 16:08

2M ago16:08

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Barb Wixom reads MIT CISR's May 2024 research briefing, which she co-authored with Cynthia Beath. See the text version and related content at https://cisr.mit.edu/publication/2024_0501_AIEverybodysBusiness_WixomBeath.Abstract: This briefing presents three principles to guide business leaders when making AI investments: invest in practices that buil…

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Unchained Ambition: Breaking Free from Debt to Build Dreams With Nick Fogle, Founder of Chunkey 52:16

2M ago52:16

52:16

In this raw and riveting episode of the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast, Susan Sly sits down with Nick Fogle, the resilient founder of Churnkey, to unpack the gritty truth of turning financial chaos into entrepreneurial gold. Their conversation dives deep into the whirlwind journey from crippling student loans to groundbreaking business succe…

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AI Hype and Skepticism: Economist Paul Romer 29:19

2M ago29:19

29:19

Paul Romer once considered himself the most optimistic economist. He rightfully predicted that technology would blow up as an economic driver coming out of the inflation of the 1970s but acknowledges he did not foresee the inequality that technology advances would lead to. On this episode, Paul shares his views on AI advances and their implications…

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62. The future of concussion management 46:43

2M ago46:43

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On Part 2 of the series into Concussion Management, Sam & David are joined by Lead of FIFA’s Heading Expert Group, A/Prof Kerry Peek, to look into the future of this space. Kerry is a physiotherapist with a PhD in behavioural science who currently works as a research and teaching academic within the Discipline of Physiotherapy at The University of …

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How This Founder Raised $800K in Capital With No Experience to Acquire an $8m Business with Kevin Bibelhausen, Founder of Fruition Capital 57:35

2M ago57:35

57:35

Join Susan Sly, Raw and Real Entrepreneurship host, as she interviews Kevin Bibelhausen, the mastermind behind Fruition Capital and Heritage Fabrics. This isn't your typical business chat; it's a deep dive into the mechanics of buying and selling businesses, focusing on the crucial role of cash flow and profitability. Kevin opens up about his unlik…

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Demystifying the Tech World: You Do Not Have to Be A Technical Founder To Start a Tech Company, with Award-Winning AI Entrepreneur Susan Sly 27:51

2M ago27:51

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In this episode of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship, Susan Sly pulls back the curtain on what it truly means to be a founder in the tech industry, challenging the notion that deep coding skills are a prerequisite for creating successful tech products. From her journey as an Award-Winning AI entrepreneur and her education at MIT, Susan shares four prac…

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Lights, AI, Action: Wonder Dynamics's Tye Sheridan 27:43

2M ago27:43

27:43

Actor Tye Sheridan may not consider himself a technology expert, but his knowledge of visual effects (VFX) processes led him to cofound AI-driven startup Wonder Dynamics. With the company’s new product, Wonder Studio, creators can upload 2D video and transform it into 3D animations at a fraction of the cost of the motion-capture animation process t…

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The One Skill Every Entrepreneur Needs - How to Crush Your Pitches with Best Selling Author, Strategist, and Entrepreneur, Terri Sjodin 45:55

3M ago45:55

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Join Susan Sly in this dynamic episode of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship, featuring renowned public speaking expert and bestselling author Terri Sjodin. With over two decades of experience electrifying audiences and consulting for top corporations, CEOs, and Members of the U.S. Congress, Terri brings her sassy, fresh, and insightful expertise direct…

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61. The state of concussion management 50:02

3M ago50:02

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Concussion is one of the hottest current topics in sport, impacting medical, safety, training and even adjudication discussions. But is there even consensus on the definition of concussion? Are current assessment protocols aligned with this definition? How effective are current management processes in accelerating speed of return to play? Professor…

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From the C-Suite to Building a Global Media Empire with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Founder of the C-Suite Network 37:11

3M ago37:11

37:11

Join Susan Sly and Jeffrey Hayzlett, Founder of C-Suite Network, on Raw and Real Entrepreneurship for a dynamic conversation on entrepreneurial success. Jeffrey was the CMO of Kodak before leaving to launch his global media empire. A serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, innovator, and well-known media personality, Jeffrey has literally written…

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Resolving Workforce Skills Gaps with AI-Powered Insights 16:18

3M ago16:18

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Nick van der Meulen reads MIT CISR's April 2024 research briefing, which he co-authored with Olgerta Tona and Dorothy Leidner. See the text version and related content at https://cisr.mit.edu/publication/2024_0401_DigitalTalentTransformation_VanderMeulenTonaLeidner.Abstract: Ongoing digital transformation requires a workforce that is proficient in …

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Fashioning the Perfect Fit With AI: Stitch Fix’s Jeff Cooper 37:17

3M ago37:17

37:17

Jeff Cooper parlayed his interest in neuroscience and human behavior into a career in data science and today works as a senior data science director for online retail subscription service Stitch Fix. Jeff joins Me, Myself, and AI to share how the company pairs human employees with intelligent technologies to keep up with customer preferences while …

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60. The future of talent identification in sport 53:37

3M ago53:37

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This episode welcomes back to One Track Mind the renowned sports science and talent researcher Dr Joe Baker. Building on the previous episode, Joe, Sam and David discuss current research, practices, challenges and opportunities for talent identification along with some of the commonly used terminology and definitions. Joe and colleague's paper refe…

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349. Disrupting the Real Estate and Rental Industry with Andrew Borovsky, Co-Founder of Visible 55:38

3M ago55:38

55:38

Get ready to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, real estate, and economic insights. Join Susan as she sits down for a captivating conversation with serial entrepreneur and trailblazing product designer Andrew Borovsky, Co-Founder of Visible. Andrew's journey from the corridors of Adobe and Apple to his current role as a seas…

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348. Innovating Entrepreneurship: Aimee Schuster on AI, Marketing, and Empowering Diverse Founders 46:38

3M ago46:38

46:38

In this episode of "Raw and Real Entrepreneurship," Susan Sly has a dynamic conversation with Aimee Schuster, the founder of Bandwidth Strategy and a Josephine Collective angel network member. They discuss the challenges that women face in entrepreneurship and the importance of mentorship and support. Aimee shares her journey from starting an eco-f…

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Solving Real User Problems With Generative AI: Slack’s Jackie Rocca 33:22

3M ago33:22

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Like many product leaders in the technology space, Jackie Rocca took a somewhat circuitous path to that role. After beginning her career in management consulting with Bain, she earned her MBA at Stanford and then worked at Google, where she helped launch YouTube TV. Now, she serves as vice president of product at Slack, where she focuses on the col…

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347. Innovating the Wait: Zack Klima’s Journey from Detroit to Tech Visionary 46:37

3M ago46:37

46:37

In this episode of the "Raw and Real Entrepreneurship" podcast, Susan Sly interviews Zackary Klima, the founder of WaitTime. Klima discusses his entrepreneurial journey, from the streets of Detroit to WaitTimes' Intel partnerships. Zack shares insights from his early days, where he mastered communication and overcame fears in Detroit's business lan…

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59. The state of Talent Identification in Sport 45:37

4M ago45:37

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Episode 59 marks the first in a new format for the show, moving to dual episodes examining the current 'state' and 'future' of some of sports biggest issues. On this show, Sam and David discuss current research, practices, challenges and opportunities for talent identification along with some of the commonly used terminology and definitions. Episod…

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Creating an Enterprise Capability for Digital Sustainability 15:34

4M ago15:34

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Thomas Haskamp reads MIT CISR's March 2024 research briefing, which he co-authored with Ina Sebastian and Stephanie Woerner. See the text version and related content at https://cisr.mit.edu/publication/2024_0301_GreenCIO_SebastianHaskampWoerner.Abstract: Technology leaders in top-performing companies spend significantly more time on building a comp…

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346. The Simple Action That Led to Serious Growth with Andrew Bart, Co-Founder of AlgoFace 41:28

4M ago41:28

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Join Susan Sly for a captivating discussion with Andrew Bart, CEO and co-founder of Algo Face, as they probe into his entrepreneurial journey and unique approach. Andrew's story spans from balancing a business part-time with a full-time C-suite role to turning personal loss into a successful venture, showcasing resilience and positivity. Discover t…

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Driving Manufacturing Efficiency With AI: Pirelli’s Daniele Petecchi 25:30

4M ago25:30

25:30

Daniele Petecchi didn’t realize how complex the process of producing tires was until he joined Pirelli, a company that’s been in the business of manufacturing tires for more than 150 years. But now, as head of data management and AI, he’s focused on leveraging the company’s wealth of data to meet the stringent technical, quality, and performance re…

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58. MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference: 2024 Recap 39:29

4M ago39:29

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The annual MIT Sloan Sports Analytics conference in Boston, USA is one of the biggest conferences on the sports calendar. Bringing together thousands of analysts, executives and leading researchers to discuss the increasing role of analytics in the sports industry, the conference covers everything from social media to high performance, to athlete e…

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345. Breaking Bias, Setting Boundaries, and Revolutionizing FemTech with Lisa Marceau, Co-Founder of Joyuus 53:12

4M ago53:12

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In this empowering episode of the "Raw and Real Entrepreneurship" podcast, Susan Sly engages in a candid conversation with Lisa Marceau, the Co-Founder of Joyuus. Lisa and her dedicated team aim to bridge the gap in maternal care, offering solutions for diverse populations in women's postpartum health and Femtech innovation. Throughout the episode,…

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Bonus Episode: How Can Organizations Better Measure and Manage Artificial Intelligence? 21:06

4M ago21:06

21:06

On this bonus episode, we head to the World Bank offices in Washington, D.C., where hosts Sam and Shervin joined organizers Jonathan Timmis and Timothy DeStefano from the World Bank and Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business for the day-long conference, “How is Artificial Intelligence Transforming Firms?” in December 2023. In our fina…

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344. The AI Tipping Point: Entrepreneurs at the Crossroads with Host Susan Sly, Tech Co-Founder 25:53

4M ago25:53

25:53

Dive deep into the evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) with host Susan Sly in a pivotal episode of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship: “The AI Tipping Point: Entrepreneurs at the Crossroads.” This thought-provoking episode unpacks the latest controversies shaking the foundation of AI development, including Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI f…

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343. Every Entrepreneur Should Be Doing This on LinkedIn. Resident social media expert and co-founder of Agency 8, Avery Sly shares how to get more organic traction. 31:49

4M ago31:49

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Welcome to another powerful episode of "Raw and Real Entrepreneurship" hosted by Susan Sly. In this episode, Susan is joined by her daughter, Avery Sly, who serves as the Marketing Manager and Director of Brand Development at Agency 8. Together, they dive deep into LinkedIn and its powerful tool – newsletters. Avery, a seasoned entrepreneurial soci…

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57. Ten big opportunities & challenges for sport in 2024 39:29

4M ago39:29

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Episode 57 marks two major changes for One Track Mind. David Joyce joins the show as host for the coming season. It also signals the start of a variety of new formats for the show. This episode sets the scene for the 2024 season, providing a snapshot of the ten big opportunities and challenges for sports in 2024. What do you think? Tell us on our s…

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Bonus Episode: Artificial Intelligence Podcasts With Jennifer Strong 28:58

4M ago28:58

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While Me, Myself, and AI is on winter break, we hope you enjoy this episode. Jennifer Strong, longtime journalist and creator of the SHIFT podcast, joins Sam and Shervin to talk about their favorite Me, Myself, and AI episode Find the additional podcasts mentioned in the episode below: SHIFT podcast In Machines We Trust WSJ’s The Future of Everythi…

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VEDH Parbhani - Salam Jiddila - A Son of a Farmer to a CEO, a journey of #sunilkhandbahale 29:05

5M ago29:05

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VEDH Parbhani - Salam Jiddila - A Son of a Farmer to a CEO, a journey of Sunil Khandbahale - Watch Full Video वेध परभणी - सलाम जिद्दीला - शेतकऱ्याचा मुलगा ते सीईओ, सुनील खांडबहाले यांचा प्रवास - पहा पूर्ण व्हिडिओ Sunil Shivaji Khandbahale is a MIT Sloan Fellow, Innovator and Entrepreneur from Nashik, India. He could not afford to enroll at a comput…

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Bonus Episode: How Is Artificial Intelligence Transforming Manufacturing? 29:47

5M ago29:47

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On this bonus episode, we head to the World Bank offices in Washington, D.C., where hosts Sam and Shervin joined organizers Jonathan Timmis and Timothy DeStefano from the World Bank and Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business for the day-long conference, “How is Artificial Intelligence Transforming Firms?” in December 2023. In our seco…

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342. Empowering Minds: Gregory Shepard's Neurodivergent Entrepreneurial Journey & $900M Plus in Exits 56:49

5M ago56:49

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Join Susan Sly on the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast as she talks to Gregory Shepard, Co-Founder of BOSS Capital Partners, about his unconventional journey as an entrepreneur. Gregory's unique global perspective and challenging experiences set him apart from traditional C-suite executives. In this episode, Gregory discusses the transformativ…

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Designing Ecosystem Governance to Grow Value 10:57

5M ago10:57

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Gayan Benedict reads MIT CISR's February 2024 research briefing, which he co-authored with Ina Sebastian. See the text version and related content at https://cisr.mit.edu/publication/2024_0201_EcosystemGovernance_BenedictSebastian.Abstract: In recent MIT CISR research, organizations saw their most challenging strategic goals as being dependent on t…

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56. Leveraging the power of sports data 38:26

5M ago38:26

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Its often been said that sport is a mirror to society. And never has that adage been more true than when talking about data. But just how valuable is data really, particularly without context or a specific end goal in mind? On this episode, Sam sits down with Sportradar's Senior Vice President of Automated Content, Luka Pataky, where he discusses f…

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341. Tech with Heart: Unleashing AI Innovation for Pets with Susan Groeneveld, Founder of Sylvester.ai 51:41

5M ago51:41

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In this empowering episode of ‘Raw and Real Entrepreneurship’, Susan Sly sits down with a remarkable guest, Susan Groeneveld, the visionary founder of Sylvester.ai. Get ready for a deep dive into entrepreneurship as Susan Groeneveld shares her inspiring journey of founding and leading Sylvester.ai, a cutting-edge company at the intersection of tech…

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Zindagi Ke Safar Me Gujar Jate Hai Jo Makaam, Wo fir Nahi Aate जिंदगी के सफर मे गुजर जाते है जो मकाम, वो फिर नहीं आते Sunil Khandbahale is playing on Harmonica (Mouth Organ) 1:53

5M ago1:53

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Zindagi Ke Safar Me Gujar Jate Hai Jo Makam, Wo fir Nahi Aate - Sunil Khandbahale is playing on Harmonica (Mouth Organ) जिंदगी के सफर मे गुजर जाते है जो मकाम, वो फिर नहीं आते - सुनील खांडबहाले हार्मोनिका (माउथ ऑर्गन) वर वाजवत आहेत Original Link: https://youtu.be/028wjoWoz7U #sunilkhandbahale #farming #technology #lifejourney #mouthorgan #harmonica …