Best Mce Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 249: Why work with writers in Open Source? With Jenn Turner 40:57

8h ago40:57

40:57

Guest Jenn Turner Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer interviews Jenn Turner, a content strategist at Fastly and part of the Glitch team. They discuss Jenn's unusual journey from journalism to open source, the challenges of being a non-technical contributor in a technical field, and the importance …

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179. 'EV Safety First and Preparing First Responders' with David Cleveland, Jackson EMC 20:37

19h ago20:37

20:37

The increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) on U.S. roads introduces new challenges for first responders, as EV fires burn hotter and longer than traditional car fires, demanding specialized knowledge and approaches. With more EVs on the road, addressing the safety risks they pose in accidents is becoming an urgent priority for public safety…

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Episode 248: Lorenzo Sciandra and Mirko Swillus on STF's "Fellowship for Maintainers" Program 35:18

2h ago35:18

35:18

Guest Lorenzo Sciandra | Mirko Swillus Panelist Richard Littauer | Abby Mayes Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer and co-host Abby Mayes are joined by Lorenzo Sciandra and Mirko Swillus from the Sovereign Tech Fund (STF) to discuss the launch of the "Fellowship for Maintainers" program. Funded by the German government, STF …

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178. ‘Cross-Industry Innovation at IMGIS 2024’ with Pat Hohl and Bill Meehan, ESRI 16:00

10d ago16:00

16:00

As a departure from the usual format on the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast, this episode features an exclusive guest-led conversation with two of the most familiar voices in the Energy Central community: Bill Meehan and Pat Hohl, both Directors at Esri. In this episode, Bill and Pat dive deep into the themes and insights to be explored a…

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Episode 247: Chad Whitacre on the Open Source Pledge 38:36

1d ago38:36

38:36

Guest Chad Whitacre Panelists Richard Littauer | Eriol Fox Show Notes In this episode, host Richard Littauer and co-host Eriol Fox interview Chad Whitacre, a key figure in the open source community and Head of Open Source at Sentry. Today, they delve into the challenges and strategies related to sustaining open source projects, focusing on Sentry's…

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Mehrnaz Campell in conversation with Chiara Bolgnini from Roche 1:01:31

8d ago1:01:31

1:01:31

After a brief break for summer, the Digital Transformation Series is back and I've already lined up several months of interviewees! 🎙️ On the 22nd August, l chatted with the amazing Chiara Bolgnini. Chiara is a Senior Marketing and Commercial Leader with 20 years of experience. She has worked for 14 years in life science companies in senior global …

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Event Design 34:50

15d ago34:50

34:50

Discover the transformative power of Event Design and how it can elevate your conference to new heights! In this episode, Ruud Janssen from the Event Design Collective delves into the innovative world of event design, uncovering its ability to shape attendee behavior and inspire lasting, positive psychological shifts. Together with David, they expl…

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IEEE Computer Society • An Inside Scoop 33:51

7d ago33:51

33:51

Missy Russell, Executive Director at the IEEE Computer Society, and David delve into the strategy shaping the future of technology and the events industry. Missy shares key initiatives her group is focusing on and how their events support these objectives. Discover how they align their strategy with the evolving needs of their technical communities…

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177. 'Powering Data Center Alley' with David Schleicher, President & CEO of NOVEC 23:09

18d ago23:09

23:09

Powering the growing electricity demand from data centers represents one of the fastest-growing energy needs in the utility sector these days. The DC suburbs and the Northern Virginia, known as "Data Center Alley," has become among the nation's most notable hubs for these massive facilities. Joining the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast to …

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Episode 246: Divya Mohan of SUSE on CHAOSS Asia 28:36

7d ago28:36

28:36

Guest Divya Mohan Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, host Richard Littauer welcomes guest Divya Mohan, Principal Technology Advocate at SUSE, as they discuss her journey into open source and her role in advocating for SUSE's projects. The conversation delves into the importance of community involvement, the goals of CHAOSS Asia, …

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Episode 245: Brian Douglas of Open Sauced on Sustainability through Effective Metrics 43:20

14d ago43:20

43:20

Guest Brian Douglas Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer talks with Brian “bdougie” Douglas, founder and CEO of Open Sauced. They discuss the multifaceted aspects of sustaining open source projects, Brian’s journey in developer advocacy, and the unique goals of Open Sauced. Brian shares insights fro…

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176. 'From Gas to Grid on the Energy Transition' with Aaron Choo, National Grid 29:24

27d ago29:24

29:24

In this era of focus on decarbonized energy while also increased focus and attention from outside the utilities on power reliability, the role of natural gas for the grid has been under more of a spotlight than ever before. That evolving role of natural gas within the energy transition remains a critical topic at the forefront of every utility’s st…

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Episode 244: Jan Lehnardt & Alba Herrerías Ramírez of Neighbourhood.ie 44:38

21d ago44:38

44:38

Guests Jan Lehnardt | Alba Herrerías Ramírez Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer engages with Jan Lehnardt and Alba Herrerías Ramírez from Neighbourhoodie, a consultancy company based in Berlin and the Canary Islands. The discussion delves into Neighbourhoodie’s work on sustaining open source proje…

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Episode 243: Elizabeth Barron, Luis Cañas-Diaz & Dawn Foster on CHAOSS Practitioner Guides 39:03

1M ago39:03

39:03

Guests Elizabeth Barron | Luis Cañas-Diaz | Dawn Foster Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer is joined by three guests, Dawn Foster, Elizabeth Barron, and Luis Cañas Diaz, to discuss the CHAOSS Project's recent development of Practitioner Guides. The show delves into the purpose of these guides, whi…

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Episode 242: Ben Cotton on Program Management for Open Source Projects 44:09

1M ago44:09

44:09

Guest Ben Cotton Panelist Leslie Hawthorne Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Leslie Hawthorn is joined by guest, Ben Cotton, the Open Source Community Lead at Kusari and former Fedora Program Manager. Ben discusses his career path, the importance of intentional program management in open source projects, and shares insights from his book,…

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175. 'Safeguarding Today's Grid from Modern Threats' with Brian Harrell 34:52

2M ago34:52

34:52

As cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure have more than doubled since the pandemic, ensuring that utility security teams stay multiple steps ahead of bad actors remains as important and also as difficult as ever. While the common customer of a power company may not see any changes from their daily experience, the cybersecurity control centers at…

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IEEE Events Down Under: Spotlight on Melbourne 27:14

2M ago27:14

27:14

In this episode, we’ll explore Melbourne, Australia’s standing as a global destination for business events. The city is undeniably Australia’s events capital and has earned the esteemed title of ‘Oceania's Leading Meetings and Conference Destination’ an impressive nine times. The honor underscores Melbourne’s unwavering commitment to excellence and…

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174. "Future of Residential Energy Management" with Prasanna Venkatesan, Landis+Gyr, & Arch Rao,Span 41:08

2M ago41:08

41:08

Residential energy customers are being looked at differently by utilities these days. No longer are homes simply end points where energy is consumed, but more and more they are an asset in the dynamic and flexible grid. Recognizing the opportunity that such an evolution of thinking brings, today's guests on the Energy Central Power Perspectives Pod…

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Episode 241: Tracy Hinds & Ashley Williams on Open Source Funding and Inequities 40:53

2M ago40:53

40:53

Guests Tracy Hinds | Ashley Williams Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes On today’s episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer is joined by guests, Tracy Hinds and Ashley Williams, to discuss the structural inequities and funding issues in open source. The episode delves deep into the misaligned incentives in the open source community, how regulato…

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Episode 240: Yo Yehudi on OLS and open sicence 36:57

2M ago36:57

36:57

Guest Yo Yehudi Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer is joined by Yo Yehudi, Executive Director of Open Life Science (OLS), who discusses the importance of sustaining open source and scientific research. They cover topics such as the transition of OLS from a life sciences focus to all sciences, the …

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Mehrnaz Campbell in conversation with Emma Vitalini from Amgen 56:48

3M ago56:48

56:48

Mehrnaz Campbell chats with Emma Vitalini, Head of Global Medical Digital Strategy at Amgen. Emma has focused her recent attention and development on the strategic build and deployment of new and evolving technologies.By Mehrnaz Campbell

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Episode 239: Deb Goodkin of FreeBSD 39:07

3M ago39:07

39:07

Guest Deb Goodkin Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes This episode of Sustain features host Richard Littauer having a conversation with guest Deb Goodkin, the Executive Director of the FreeBSD Foundation. They discuss the history, development, and distinct characteristics of FreeBSD as an operating system independent from Linux, and the foundation…

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173. "Boosting Energy Literacy at Community Schools" with Eric BenSalah, Energy Consultant for OPPD 27:39

3M ago27:39

27:39

Ensuring the future population is filled with community members who understand the world of energy and utilities starts with educating the children today, a topic that is too often overlooked in the utility sphere. That's not the case in the Omaha metro and surrounding areas, though, as today's guest on the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast…

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Episode 238: Julia Evans and Wizard Zines 33:37

3M ago33:37

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Guest Julia Evans Panelists Richard Littauer | Amanda Casari Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer and co-host Amanda Casari talk to Julia Evans, a zine artist and programmer from Montreal. The discussion delves into Julia's journey in creating educational zines about technical topics like strace, Bash, and Git. Julia shares …

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Episode 237: OSS for Climate Podcast Crossover: Max Jones on Carbon Plan 29:27

3M ago29:27

29:27

Guest Max Jones Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this first ever cross-over episode of Sustain and Open Source for Climate, host Richard welcomes guest Max Jones, a data scientist and open source software developer who works at Carbon Plan. Max discusses the importance of open source in bringing about effective climate action, the role of Ca…

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172. "The Journey from Pilot to Utility-Scale Virtual Power Plants" with Vicken Kasarjian, MCE 40:40

3M ago40:40

40:40

As utilities strive to integrate more renewable energy and distributed generation into the grid, virtual power plants (VPPs) have emerged as a key innovation, redefining the traditional power plant model. The added flexibility, community tie in, and innovation are actively upending the traditional utility model, and it's the forward-looking leaders…

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Episode 236: Eva Maxfield Brown & Boris Veytsman on OSS Dependencies in the Sciences 39:58

3M ago39:58

39:58

Guests Eva Maxfield Brown | Boris Veytsman Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer engages with guests Eva Maxfield Brown and Boris Veytsman to explore their co-authored paper, "Biomedical Open Source Software: Crucial Packages and Hidden Heroes." The paper focuses on identifying crucial but often over…

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Sustainability (Part 2) 28:20

4M ago28:20

28:20

In this latest installment of “Forums of the Future,” David interviews Alex Alles, Executive Director of the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC). Learn about the organization's mission and the pivotal role it plays in shaping a sustainable future for the events industry. Alex delves into the pressing urgency of sustainability and climate change …

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Episode 235: The State of Open Infrastructure 2024, from IOI with Emmy Tsang 37:26

4M ago37:26

37:26

Guest Emmy Tsang Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer welcomes Emmy Tsang, the Engagement Lead at Invest in Open Infrastructure (IOI). Emmy introduces the mission of IOI, which focuses on increasing investment in and adoption of open infrastructure to promote equitable access and participation in re…

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171. "Building Habits for a Healthy Safety Culture" with Claire Harris, Clean Energy Connections 26:30

4M ago26:30

26:30

Nuclear energy is definitely having a resurgent moment across the power sector and the world, as more and more regions are tapping into the carbon-free source of electricity to meet reliability requirements paired with emissions reduction goals. But one of the questions that often follows the discussion of nuclear energy is safety. In the latest ep…

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Episode 234: Simon Vansintjan on Mirlo 29:38

4M ago29:38

29:38

Guest Simon Vansintjan Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, host Richard Littauer and guest Simon Vansintjan dive into the topic of open-source sustainability in the music industry. Simon, a long-time friend of Richard and a seasoned coder and designer, introduces Mirlo, an innovative online platform he's working on that combines e…

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Episode 233: Dr. Carlotta A. Berry on Diversity in STEM 38:15

4M ago38:15

38:15

Guest Dr. Carlotta A. Berry Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, host Richard Littauer engages in a conversation with Dr. Carlotta Berry, a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and a passionate advocate for diversity in STEM. Carlotta shares her journey from an un…

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170. "Navigating the Complexities of Integrated Planning" with Steve Martz, Xcel Energy 41:30

4M ago41:30

41:30

In an ever-evolving energy landscape, strategic planning becomes paramount for utilities aiming to navigate the complexities of modernizing the grid while meeting environmental goals. In this episode of Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast, we delve into the world of integrated resource planning (IRP) with Steve Martz, Vice President of Integr…

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Episode 232: Susan Kennedy on Open Technology Fund (OTF) 36:48

4M ago36:48

36:48

Guest Susan Kennedy Panelists Richard Littauer | Eriol Fox Show Notes In this episode, hosts Richard Littauer and Eriol Fox chat with Susan Kennedy, a program manager at the Open Technology Fund (OTF), to explore the intricacies of sustaining open source technologies. OTF, a nonprofit organization, plays a vital role in promoting internet freedom i…

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169. "Quantum-Safe Networks for Utilities, Part 2" with Nokia’s Mauricio Subieta, Hansen Chan 28:33

5M ago28:33

28:33

Note: this is a two part episode so we can fit in all of these experts’ tremendous insights. This marks part 2, so if you missed part 1 we invite you to check that out first at this link: https://soundcloud.com/energycentral/quantum-safe-networks-for-utilities-part-1-with-nokias-mauricio-subieta-hansen-chanThe importance of cybersecurity for the po…

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168. “Quantum-Safe Networks for Utilities, Part 1" with Nokia’s Mauricio Subieta, Hansen Chan 26:22

5M ago26:22

26:22

Note: this is a two part episode so we can fit in all of these experts’ tremendous insights. This marks part 1, with part 2 published later this same week which can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/energycentral/quantum-safe-networks-for-utilities-part-1-with-nokias-mauricio-subieta-hansen-chan-1The importance of cybersecurity for the power gr…

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Episode 231: OSCA 2023 with Velda Kiara on her Open Source Journey 19:48

5M ago19:48

19:48

Guest Velda Kiara Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes Today, host Richard has a conversation with guest Velda Kiara, a passionate open source developer. Velda discusses how open source has helped businesses, how it benefits both coders and non-coders, and how it can lead to career growth. She also talks about the challenges of open source, particu…

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167. "From CRM to Energy Relationship Management" with Kelly James, Salesforce 35:14

5M ago35:14

35:14

Technology is revolutionizing the utility sector in more ways than meets the eye. While the first place for new technology that people look to is the physical grid or the sources of generation, in this episode of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast we dive into the role of technology in fostering transparency, efficiency, and trust within…

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Episode 230: Kari L. Jordan on The Carpentries 36:20

5M ago36:20

36:20

Guest Kari L. Jordan Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard welcomes guest Dr. Kari L. Jordan, the Executive Director of The Carpentries, to discuss the organization’s mission, challenges, and strategies for fostering an inclusive community that teaches data and coding skills. We explore topics like sustaining…

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166. 'Insights from a Decade of Public Service' with NYS Commissioner Diane Burman, Paul DeCotis 39:40

5M ago39:40

39:40

The world of the power regulator plays such an essential role in the everyday operation of the utility industry, but the true inner workings can sometimes remain less visible to those across the sector. But as the regulatory bodies get run by dedicated public servants, they keep the industry's and the public's best interest in mind and understandin…

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Episode 229: OSCA 2023 with Stephen Okonkwo on Design and OSCA Festival 13:47

5M ago13:47

13:47

Guest Stephen Okonkwo Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, the OSCA 2023 series, host Richard welcomes Steve Okonkwo, a multidisciplinary designer who actively contributes to the Open Source Community Africa (OSCA). Steve sheds light on his role in enhancing user experience through thoughtful design, particularly for OSC…

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Mehrnaz Campbell in comversation with Amish Patel from APC 57:55

5M ago57:55

57:55

For our next Digital Transformation Series podcast, Mehrnaz Campbell welcomes Amish Patel, a marketing consultant who aims to simplify pharma marketing in today’s noisy world of shiny things. He is the founder of APC, a marketing consultancy that helps pharma companies create and execute effective engagement strategies while building in-house marke…

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165. 'Innovative Strategies for Efficiency Goals' with Paula Glover, Alliance to Save Energy 26:05

5M ago26:05

26:05

Energy efficiency programs have evolved to expand well past simple conservation measures and more efficient equipment, and instead they require customization, innovative thinking, and new strategies to help ensure supply and demand across the grid can stay aligned. In this episode of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast, Paula Glover, Pres…

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Episode 228: Yani Bellini Saibene on better scientific coding communities 44:56

5M ago44:56

44:56

Guest Yani Bellini Saibene Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard welcomes guest Yani Bellini Saibene from Argentina. Yani, with a rich background in open source community management, shares her journey into the tech and open source world, and highlights her roles as the rOpenSci Community Manager, R-Ladies Pr…

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164. 'Duke Energy's Strategy to Harness the IIJA Opportunity' with Cynthia Klein, Duke Energy 24:30

6M ago24:30

24:30

Since being passed into law, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, affectionately dubbed "Biden Bucks," has held an ever-present hold on the U.S. energy landscape. From speeding up deployment of U.S. renewables to incentivizing domestic manufacturing of clean tech, to the investment into innovative R&D opportunities, the legislation has been …

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Episode 227: OSCA 2023 with Adewale “Ace” Abati on Made. In. Nigeria. 13:43

5M ago13:43

13:43

Guest Adewale “Ace” Abati Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode, host Richard Littauer sits down with Adewale “Ace” Abati, a staff developer advocate at TBD and member of the Open Source Community Africa. Today, they discuss Ace’s work in building a decentralized future of the web and advocating for open protocol and Web5 technology.…

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IEEE USA's MOVE Community Outreach 20:30

6M ago20:30

20:30

In this episode, David sits down with Mary Ellen Randall to delve into the MOVE Community Outreach program, an important initiative within IEEE. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, IEEE's commitment to charitable programs like MOVE is a cornerstone of its mission. Mary Ellen discusses the program's origin, purpose, and how easy and fun it can be to inte…

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163. 'Zero Carbon by 2030 - Leaving No Customer Behind' with Erik Krause, SMUD 26:42

6M ago26:42

26:42

Much of the impassioned and focused dialog in the utility space centers around new and expanding technologies, but diving into the human side of the power industry is just as, if not more, critical. To help us do so, the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast was joined by Erik Krause, Director of Customer Experience Delivery at SMUD, to focus o…

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Episode 226: Jacob Kaplan-Moss on Compensating Open Source Maintainers (but not that way) 33:35

6M ago33:35

33:35

Guest Jacob Kaplan-Moss Panelist Richard Littauer | Amanda Casari Show Notes This episode of Sustain explores the challenges and dynamics of funding open source projects. Host Richard Littauer and co-host Amanda Casari welcome guest Jacob Kaplan-Moss, Board Member and Treasurer of the Django Software Foundation, and Security Architect at Latacora. …

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162. 'Grit for the Grid and Prioritizing Reliability' with Suzanne Ogle, Southern Gas Association 23:13

6M ago23:13

23:13

Grid reliability has always been top of mind for stakeholders across the grid, but the challenge of maintaining that reliable status has become even harder in recent years with massively growing demand and and evolving power sector landscape. Having recently published a white paper called "Grit for the Grid," President & CEO of the Southern Gas Ass…

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