Best Outlier.ai Podcasts (2024)

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IQT Explains: Scaling Cyber for Future Conflicts 30:44

1M ago30:44

30:44

Our host, Vishal Sandesara, is joined by IQT colleagues Grant Whiting and Dan Bocknek to discuss cybersecurity and the importance of enhancing cyber capabilities for future conflicts. They explore the fast-paced nature of cyber warfare, the role of AI and automation, and the significance of quality data. Topics covered include data management, scal…

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IQT Explains: Undersea Innovation 36:14

2M ago36:14

36:14

Welcome to The IQT Podcast where we explore the fascinating world of technology innovation and national security. In our latest episode, host Vishal Sandesara is joined by esteemed guests Pat Mitchell, Chris Shaw, and Tommaso Melodia. Together, they discuss the complexities of undersea technology and its significance in military, commercial, and sc…

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IQT Explains: Challenges & Opportunities in Critical Mineral Supply Chain Security 36:50

3M ago36:50

36:50

In this episode of The IQT Podcast, Dr. Sarah Sewall delves into the world of critical minerals and the challenges facing the United States' supply chain security. Our guests, Nicole Richards, Nick Myers, and Oliver Gunasekara, share their expertise and innovative approaches to address these challenges. From developing biological solutions for rare…

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IQT Explains: Maritime Innovation in the Open Source 32:15

3M ago32:15

32:15

In this episode, host Vishal Sandesara and guest Michael Chadwick from IQT Labs discuss maritime innovation in the open source and maker communities. They cover IQT Labs' involvement in the maritime domain, challenges of AI algorithm data collection, and the spillover benefits of open source aerial drone contributions. Tune in as they highlight pro…

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IQT Explains: Accelerating VC Activity in Maritime Innovation 27:08

3M ago27:08

27:08

In this episode of The IQT Podcast, host Vishal Sandesara leads a discussion on the accelerating venture capital activity in maritime innovation. Guests Diana Keenan, Abi Sivananthan, and Kevin Schaeffer delve into global maritime technology developments and the corresponding investment landscape. The conversation covers the different domains of ma…

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The Intersection: When Venture Meets Mission 27:40

4M ago27:40

27:40

In this episode of The IQT Podcast, host Steve Bowsher interviews Arun Gupta, a venture capitalist, Adjunct Entrepreneurship Professor at Georgetown University, and author of "Venture Meets Mission." Arun discusses bridging the gap between aspiring entrepreneurs and public service, inspiring the next generation to let mission guide them in their ca…

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The Intersection: Executing Innovation on a Mission 33:16

5M ago33:16

33:16

In this episode of The Intersection, we explore the dynamic realm where innovation meets mission execution. Our usual host and newly appointed CEO, Steve Bowsher, takes the passenger seat this week, allowing IQT’s editorial director, Martin Giles, to take the wheel. With Steve as the interviewee, we get the chance to learn how IQT has been the prem…

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IQT Explains: How Resilient is America’s Positioning, Navigation, & Timing Data? 24:57

5M ago24:57

24:57

This episode of The IQT Podcast delves into the world of positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) data, which plays a critical part in supporting modern economies and infrastructure. This often overlooked, invisible aspect of our daily lives is crucial for synchronizing financial transactions, transportation, and navigation services. However, sate…

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IQT Explains: The Future of the U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS) 36:05

5M ago36:05

36:05

In this episode of The IQT Podcast, host Dr. Sarah Sewall is joined by guests Dr. Scott Pace and Steve Poizner to discuss the future of the U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS). They delve into the development of GPS, its importance in both civilian life and military capabilities, and the challenges it faces in staying ahead of other global navigat…

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IQT Explains: Fintech 35:12

6M ago35:12

35:12

In this episode of IQT Explains, Rita Waite and Ming Luo join our Vishal Sandesara to discuss fintech from their unique perspectives as an investor and technologist, respectively. Hear more about the evolution of currency exchange, global trends in fintech, and regional differences in payment etiquette. While recent developments in digital payment …

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The Intersection Podcast: Exploring the Nexus of AI & Quantum 35:24

8M ago35:24

35:24

Welcome to the IQT Podcast! In this episode, IQT’s Steve Bowsher hosts SandBoxAQ CEO, Jack Hidary, to explore interdisciplinary collaboration, GPU-driven drug breakthroughs, and SandboxAQ's unique navigation capabilities. Join Steve and Jack as they discuss the power of combining AI and quantum to produce dual-use technology that allows us to safel…

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The Intersection: Memoirs of a Life in Intelligence, Special Ops, & Strategy 25:00

9M ago25:00

25:00

In this episode of The Intersection, IQT's Steve Bowsher is joined by Dr. Michael Vickers, a former special forces and CIA operations officer, who shares experiences from his 40+ year career in intelligence and special operations. From his time as a Green Beret to his vision for victory in Afghanistan, Dr. Vickers provides first hand insights into …

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IQT Explains: The Art of Investing for National Security 35:04

1y ago35:04

35:04

In 1999, a global technology revolution was underway and the U.S. government saw an opportunity to harness the power of startup technology to enhance national security. The outcome? IQT was founded to identify and match emerging technology developed by startups to address gaps in national security technological capabilities. Almost 25 years later, …

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The Intersection: Exploring a Path Forward for America’s Technological Future 29:26

1y ago29:26

29:26

The United States is facing a significant challenge in competing with China on technological innovation, cybersecurity, and national security issues. With China's rapid rise as a global technological superpower, the U.S. must take steps to ensure its own competitiveness and security. This includes addressing concerns such as intellectual property t…

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The Intersection: Espionage Threats, Tech, and Algorithms 28:14

1+ y ago28:14

28:14

The history of the intelligence community is long and complex. As the world becomes increasingly digital, open communication is more important than ever. Today, intelligence agencies rely heavily on algorithms to analyze data and predict future events. But this approach has its drawbacks. For example, algorithms can be biased and easily manipulated…

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What Does the Future Hold for the U.S. Bioeconomy? 25:17

1+ y ago25:17

25:17

On September 12, 2022, President Biden signed an Executive Order (EO) on Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy. The EO aims to sustain and broaden U.S. competitiveness and leadership in biotechnology and extend the impact of biotechnology across industrial areas including hea…

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The Intersection: Nuclear power is en vogue? 30:30

1+ y ago30:30

30:30

Energy fuels so many things in our daily lives, including the device you are reading this on right now, but do you ever pause to wonder: where exactly does this energy come from? In this episode of The Intersection, Steve Bowsher is joined by Dr. Scott Hsu, Senior Advisor, and Lead Fusion Coordinator in the Office of the Undersecretary for Science …

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The Intersection: Who Charges Your Batteries? 30:09

1+ y ago30:09

30:09

In this episode of The Intersection series, we are joined by battery and electric vehicles expert Steve LeVine, author and editor of The Electric, to explore how important batteries are and their supply chain. How does this affect the world in the future and who are the big players in the battery industry? Key Takeaways: - The current status of the…

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The Intersection: Taking Calculated Venture Capital Risks and Navigating Market Downturns 25:19

1+ y ago25:19

25:19

In this episode of The Intersection, Steve Bowsher is joined by Bilal Zuberi, co-founder and partner at Lux Capital. Recorded at an event held in May, this discussion draws from Bilal's experience in the world of venture capital, sharing insights on taking calculated risks, predicting which industries will rise to prominence, and coping with busine…

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The Intersection: Over the Horizon Technologies to Help Shape a Better World 18:57

1+ y ago18:57

18:57

This episode of The Intersection shares a discussion between In-Q-Tel's Dr. Megan Anderson and Dr. Sarah Sewall recorded at an event held back in May. Tune in to hear them explore innovative solutions to energy independence and over-the-horizon technologies to help shape a better world, including: A U.S.-based ecosystem for battery production Addre…

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The Intersection: Diversity & the Workplace 35:26

2y ago35:26

35:26

In this episode, Steve Bowsher is joined by John Rice, Founder and CEO of Management Leadership for Tomorrow, a national non-profit organization that empowers a new generation of diverse leaders to combat racial and economic inequality. Listen in as the two explore how the diversity of talents inside organizations is critical to attaining organizat…

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IQT Explains: Climate Tech 37:25

2y ago37:25

37:25

The climate technology sector is a mature asset class that provides investors with considerable financial returns as well as the potential for outsized environmental and social impact. In this episode, we are joined by Victoria Chernow, A Technology Architect, who works on innovation in the next generation of nuclear energy and engineered biology f…

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IQT Explains: The Importance of Bias Testing in AI Assurance 40:15

2y ago40:15

40:15

The rising use of artificial intelligence in sensitive industries such as recruitment, criminal justice, and healthcare has raised debate about bias and impartiality. However, human decision-making in these and other disciplines might be incorrect due to unconscious individual and social biases. In this IQT Podcast episode we are joined by Andrea B…

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IQT Explains: AI Assurance 48:36

2y ago48:36

48:36

When it comes to software, one thing we know for sure is that sometimes our tools are going to fail, and introducing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into software tools creates additional vulnerabilities. In Part 1 of our two-part series discussing AI Assurance, we detail methods and findings from a recent audit that IQT Labs conducted…

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The Intersection: How Technological Conflict Could Reshape the World Order 32:37

2+ y ago32:37

32:37

This week on The Intersection Podcast, IQT's Steve Bowsher talks with Jacob Helberg, author of The Wires of War, about how technology plays a key role in the global struggle for power and what opportunities and challenges this presents to U.S. tech companies and national security today and in the future.…

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IQT Explains: The Future of Space Technology 32:59

2+ y ago32:59

32:59

In the final episode of our three-part space podcast series, host Vishal Sandesara is joined by Kristi Bradford, Tom Gillespie, and Clayton Williams to explore the future of space. Hear from these domain experts as they discuss how the space industry can help shape the future of national security and beyond, including trends they’ve seen based off …

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IQT Explains: Current Space Innovations 25:33

2+ y ago25:33

25:33

Interested in learning how IQT approaches its space investments? In part two of our three-part space series, host Vishal Sandesara is joined by IQT's Kristi Bradford and Kevin Schaeffer to explore IQT's recent space efforts. Hear from these domain experts as they discuss the startup ecosystem and IQT's space framework for making investments that ca…

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IQT Explains: Space Origins & The Startup Ecosystem 26:44

2+ y ago26:44

26:44

This episode kicks off a three-part space series featuring some of IQT's domain experts to explore IQT’s space efforts through the years and how they've helped enhance national security. In this first episode, host Vishal Sandesara is joined by IQT's Dave LoBosco and Tom Gillespie to expand on the origins of the space startup ecosystem and the hist…

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IQT Explains: Advanced Materials Innovation 33:59

3y ago33:59

33:59

Materials innovation touches almost every aspect of our daily lives, and the materials we rely on are advancing at an exponential pace. On this week's IQT Explores episode, Vishal Sandesara is joined by Victoria Chernow and Steve Taub to discuss the history of advanced materials and how they are developed today, the investing landscape, and what th…

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IQT Explains: Digital Health Tools to Support National Security 39:29

3y ago39:29

39:29

As health threats continuously evolve in the 21st century, so too has digital health technology. This podcast offers insights from IQT's Dan Hanfling and Eugene Chiu about how utilizing a wide array of digital health tools can create a better information supply chain required for disaster response at the regional, state, and national level.…

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The Intersection: Technology, Economic Growth, & National Security 38:23

3y ago38:23

38:23

This week on The Intersection, IQT's Steve Bowsher talks with Eli Dourado, a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Growth and Opportunity at Utah State University, about the future of cutting-edge bio, energy, and space technologies and their commercial and national security implications.By IQT

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The Intersection: Transitioning from government to startups 22:34

3y ago22:34

22:34

This week’s episode of The Intersection features a conversation between Steve Bowsher and Dr. Ellison Anne Williams, CEO and Founder of Enveil. Tune in to hear their discussion on the challenges and opportunities in transitioning from a career with the federal government to starting a company from scratch.…

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The Intersection: The Future of Disruptive Innovations 26:17

3y ago26:17

26:17

On this episode of The Intersection series, Steve Bowsher speaks with Chris Brose, Chief Strategy Officer of Anduril and author of “The Kill Chain.” Listen in as they discuss the future of disruptive innovations and the relationship between government and emerging technologies.By IQT

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The Intersection: Tech Entrepreneurs & The Government Market 30:00

3y ago30:00

30:00

This week in The Intersection, listen in as Steve Bowsher talks with Mike Appelbaum, two-time CEO of In-Q-Tel portfolio companies, to discuss why startups should consider the government market.By IQT

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The Intersection (debut): Startups and Working with the Government 23:17

3y ago23:17

23:17

The debut of The Intersection: Mission Investing for National Security. Hosted by IQT President Steve Bowsher, the inaugural pod with TJ Rylander from Next47 features insights about sourcing and supporting startups, a company's makeup to work with the government market, and more.By IQT

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Synthetic Biology for Enhanced Biosecurity: New Genetic Circuits and Switches 25:49

3+ y ago25:49

25:49

As synthetic biology continues to evolve, the ability to control engineered organisms is more important now than ever. In this episode, B.Next's Dr. Kevin O'Connell is joined by Gabriel Lopez, the Co-founder and CEO of Synvivia, a company focused on building protein switches to control the behavior of genetically engineered organisms. Learn more ab…

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Getting Back to Work and School: Enhancing Access to COVID-19 Testing 25:16

3+ y ago25:16

25:16

In the era of COVID-19, how do we create safe environments for people to return to work, school, and their daily lives? B.Next's Dr. Kevin O'Connell is joined by Troy Moore, Chief Scientific Officer and Founder at Kailos Genetics, an In-Q-Tel portfolio company providing cost-effective solutions that make genetic screening accessible to everyone. Li…

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Synthetic Biology: A Core Capability for Biosecurity 22:47

3+ y ago22:47

22:47

B.Next's Dr. Kevin O'Connell is joined by Jason Kelly, Founder of Ginkgo Bioworks, an In-Q-Tel portfolio company using the most advanced technology on the planet—biology—to grow better products. Learn more about their platform that programs cells, and how they leverage this capability to expand biosecurity and pandemic response. Learn more at ginkg…

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Navigating Available Testing for COVID-19 - Introducing the IQT Testing Database 23:57

3+ y ago23:57

23:57

With an abundance of information available on COVID-19 testing, where should one even begin? B.Next's Dr. Kevin O'Connell is joined by In-Q-Tel's Tommy Jones and Chenny Zhang to explore diagnostic testing for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Now that various COVID-19 tests are available, it's important to determine which tests are compat…

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Building Blocks for Precise Location Data and Powerful Developer Tools, with Mapbox’s Mikel Maron 36:29

3+ y ago36:29

36:29

In the final episode of the B.Next Outbreak Analytics & Forecasting series, Drs. Dylan George and Caitlin Rivers are joined by Mikel Maron, Community Team Lead at Mapbox, a company offering location data platform for mobile and web applications. The rise in ubiquity of mobile devices has enabled the power of location-based tools. This episode explo…

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How Technology is Augmenting Public Health, with OmniSci’s Todd Mostak 29:47

3+ y ago29:47

29:47

In this episode of the B.Next Outbreak Analytics & Forecasting series, Todd Mostak, CEO and Founder of OmniSci, an In-Q-Tel portfolio company focused on massively accelerated analytics and data science, joins Dr. Dylan George as they discuss the power of the company’s platform to understand patterns in movement and the spread of COVID-19, and its u…

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Visualizing Data During a Pandemic, with Plotly’s Nicolas Kruchten 23:19

3+ y ago23:19

23:19

In this episode of the B.Next Outbreak Analytics & Forecasting series, Dr. Dylan George is joined by Nicolas Kruchten, VP of Product at Plotly, an In-Q-Tel portfolio company helping leading organizations close the gap between data science and the rest of the organization. Learn about the power of good data visualizations and how they can help guide…

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Risk Analytics in a Pandemic, with Metabiota’s Nathan Wolfe 48:43

3+ y ago48:43

48:43

In this episode of the B.Next Outbreak Analytics & Forecasting series, B.Next’s Dr. Dylan George and IQT’s Ryan Lewis are joined by Nathan Wolfe of In-Q-Tel portfolio company Metabiota. Tune in as they discuss Nathan’s work as a virus hunter, their hope for the novel coronavirus to be a once in a lifetime event, the need for real-time prediction sy…

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The Effect Disease Modeling Has on Interventions and Planning Scenarios, with Marc Lipsitch 41:46

3+ y ago41:46

41:46

Marc Lipsitch, Professor in the Departments of Epidemiology and Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Harvard University, and Director of the Center for Communicable Diseases and Dynamics joins hosts Drs. Dylan George and Caitlin Rivers as they consider data analytics, public health interventions, disease modeling, and the need for the public healt…

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Using AI to Identify Valuable Patterns in Data, with Outlier.AI’s Sean Byrnes 30:46

3+ y ago30:46

30:46

In this episode of the B.Next Outbreak Analytics & Forecasting Series, Dr. Dylan George sits down with Sean Byrnes, CEO of Outlier.AI, (an In-Q-Tel portfolio company) in a discussion about looking for insights – changes, indicators – from the bottom up rather than asking questions from the top down. Outlier produces a coronavirus tracker, a daily r…

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Catastrophic Modeling and Risk Analytics, with Metabiota’s Nita Madhav 28:08

3+ y ago28:08

28:08

In this episode of the B.Next Outbreak Analytics & Forecasting series, Drs. Dylan George and Caitlin Rivers are joined by Nita Madhav, CEO of Metabiota, an In-Q-Tel portfolio company working to make the world more resilient to epidemics. The trio explore Metabiota’s use of data to understand and report epidemic preparedness levels across nearly 200…

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The Value of Data and Analytics in Outbreak Response, with Dr. Tom Frieden 18:42

3+ y ago18:42

18:42

Data plus analytics (with human intelligence) will yield better informed decision making. Join Dr. Tom Frieden, former Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and former Commissioner of the New York City Health Department, and now President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative of Vital Strategies, and series hosts Drs.…

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Advanced Concepts in Outbreak Analytics Modeling, with Dr. Marita Zimmermann 27:03

3+ y ago27:03

27:03

Modeling is vital to understanding disease spread and optimal interventions. In this episode of the B.Next Outbreak Analytics & Forecasting series, Dr. Marita Zimmermann, Affiliate Assistant Professor and Research Economist at the Institute for Disease Modeling, discusses with Dr. Dylan George the need for modeling and how it’s used to understand w…

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How Disease Modeling Can Help Inform Public Health Decision Making, with Dr. Nick Reich 38:57

3+ y ago38:57

38:57

In this episode of the B.Next Outbreak Analytics & Forecasting series, Drs. Dylan George and Caitlin Rivers are joined by Dr. Nick Reich, one of the leading researchers who is building operational forecasting capabilities in collaboration with public health agencies. Listen in as they discuss the need for better quantity and quality data to have mo…

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Call for a National Forecasting Center 27:48

4y ago27:48

27:48

Today, weather forecasters can spot the development of a tropical storm and use models to help determine its path and strength, which is incredibly important to protect those in its path. In episode four of the B.Next Outbreak Analytics & Forecasting series, Drs. Dylan George and Caitlin Rivers explain why the world needs a disease forecasting cent…

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