Best Risk Identification Podcasts (2024)

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Making Sense of the Stanford University AI Index Report 2024 10:10

15h ago10:10

10:10

In this episode, Ricardo talks about findings from the "Stanford University AI Index Report," which emphasizes the advantages that industry has over academia in AI research, the efficacy of AI in specific activities, and the high expense of creating sophisticated models. Although regulation is still in its infancy, the US leads the way. While AI bo…

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Encore: Cloudflare Co-Founder Michelle Zatlyn’s Advice on Hiring, Fundraising, Scaling, and more 50:26

23h ago50:26

50:26

Michelle Zatlyn (@zatlyn), co-founder, president, and COO of Cloudflare, joined Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha for a masterclass with our founders in late 2020. They discussed: - The origin story of Cloudflare, including how the co-founders met, and how Michelle realized that she too could start a company. - Her advice on fundra…

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Myth or Reality: Were Human Skills Only Highlighted in PMBOK Guide 7th Edition? 4:51

9d ago4:51

4:51

In this episode, Ricardo talks about the importance of soft skills in project management, noting their relevance since the inception of the PMBOK guide in 1996. The 7th edition introduces a principles-based approach, diverging from the process-based structure of the 6th edition. This change facilitates a holistic understanding, which is particularl…

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The Power of Managing By Exception to Control Project Variations 3:45

10d ago3:45

3:45

In this episode, Ricardo talks about "management by exception" in PRINCE2 methodology, which encourages communication and action only in exceptional cases, saving time on routine updates. As an example, meetings are only called when there is a significant delay, a cost overrun, or a risk that is about to happen. Teams can focus on project work when…

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Lessons from the Early Days at Uber and Advice for Founders with Kevin Novak 46:37

13d ago46:37

46:37

We're excited to launch a new EIR program for data science founders in partnership with Rackhouse Ventures, founded by Kevin Novak. Learn more about the program: https://www.villageglobal.vc/rackhouse-village-global-eir-program Kevin Novak (@novakkm), an early Uber employee, was instrumental in developing their data science program and was the crea…

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Why Even Tiny and Simple Projects Fail 7:52

18d ago7:52

7:52

In this episode, Ricardo discusses how even small projects like assembling IKEA furniture can become overwhelming if not planned and executed efficiently. He highlights the need for attention, commitment, and streamlined communication to prevent such tasks from accumulating and disrupting larger goals. Planning, dedicating time, avoiding multitaski…

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EP11: The Internet Bends Toward Privacy: Michelle Finneran Dennedy, PrivacyCode 45:42

20d ago45:42

45:42

Privacy has been a major casualty of the Internet. Twenty five years ago Silicon Valley leading light, Sun’s CEO Scott McNealy said we “have zero privacy. Get over it.” And that has been the truth ever since and the profits basis for AdTech behemoths Google, Meta, and more. The good news is that, in the quarter century since advertising became the …

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The Hype Cycle of Projects 6:58

25d ago6:58

6:58

In this episode, Ricardo talks about the hype cycle, which was first used in relation to technology but is also applicable to project management. He describes how projects go through phases of exhilaration that peak upon release, problems, and disillusionment. This cycle is like how technology hype, like that surrounding the 2022 introduction of Ch…

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FOMO Should Not Be a Metric of Your AI Project 4:29

1M ago4:29

4:29

In this podcast, Ricardo discusses the importance of implementing AI projects with metrics, cautioning against the fear of missing out (FOMO) as a driving force. He draws attention to the high expenses of AI, especially those related to hiring qualified personnel and purchasing processing power. To analyze possible time and cost savings, Ricardo su…

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Encore Episode: John Donahoe’s Lessons on Leadership and Being a Better CEO 54:14

1M ago54:14

54:14

This encore episode is a recording of a special masterclass roundtable session for our founders with John Donahoe. John is CEO of Nike and was previously CEO of ServiceNow and eBay. He is known as one of the most inspirational leaders in Silicon Valley and is a highly sought-after mentor to CEOs including Brian Chesky at Airbnb, Drew Houston at Dro…

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5 Quick Tips for Effective Remote Project Management 8:25

1M ago8:25

8:25

In this episode, Ricardo talks about remote project management, drawing from years of experience. He stresses using online tools like Asana and Slack to stay organized and talk to people. Clear communication rules are fundamental and should include casual office hours for spontaneous discussions. Setting clear goals, roles, and standards helps team…

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EP10: The Key Role of the Data Provider - Cindy Printer, LexisNexis Risk Solutions 33:38

1M ago33:38

33:38

A key actor in risk assessment is the data provider. These commercial operations aggregate and analyze the data produced by governments, enterprises, individuals, and even other data providers. All to feed today’s insatiable appetite for understanding who it is we are dealing with online. In this Making Data Better episode, Steve and George are joi…

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Balancing Executive Demands for Transparency, Resources, and Deadlines with the Need for Agility 7:26

2M ago7:26

7:26

In this episode, Ricardo talks about the dilemma of balancing executive demands for transparency, resources, and deadlines with the need for agility. He makes it clear that agility doesn't mean having any control but rather a mix of control and flexibility. Flexibility, imagination, and new ideas are valued more than strict rules when using agile m…

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Identifying 275M Unreported Genetic Variations To Improve Healthcare with NIH All of Us Program CTO Chris Lunt 49:08

2M ago49:08

49:08

Chris Lunt is a technology executive with more than 25 years of experience building web services and data platforms. He is in his seventh year as the CTO for the NIH's All of Us Research Program. He joined the NIH from GetInsured, where he worked to improve health insurance shopping and enrollment systems. Previously Chris ran VC-backed internet st…

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Patrice Forget and Esther Pogatzki-Zahn, the last author of Perioperative pain management models in four European countries: A narrative review of differences, similarities ... 27:20

2M ago27:20

27:20

Listen to the Q&A between Patrice Forget and Esther Pogatzki-Zahn as they discuss the article “Perioperative pain management models in four European countries: A narrative review of differences, similarities and future directions”, found in the March 2024 issue of the EJA.By EJA

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The Bigger Step: Want a Single Digital ID? 14:03

2M ago14:03

14:03

In this quick take, Steve and George discuss the idea of a single digital ID through a review of the proposed bill currently in front of Australian legislators. We being by comparing that approach to two very different models: India's Aadhaar program and the "shadow IDs" as employed by commercial data providers. We are excited by the steps Australi…

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Harnessing AI for Smarter Risk Identification in Projects 7:19

2M ago7:19

7:19

In this episode, Ricardo talks about AI's role in risk management, particularly in risk identification, which is based on human experience and often involves techniques such as brainstorming. AI can analyze large amounts of data to identify links that people might overlook, such as the placement of diapers next to beer on supermarket shelves. Using…

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Claudia Spies and Finn Radtke, authors of Update of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine evidence-based and consensus-based guideline ... 28:44

2M ago28:44

28:44

Listen to the Q&A with Claudia Spies and Finn Radtke as they discuss the guideline, “Update of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine evidence-based and consensus-based guideline on postoperative delirium in adult patients”, found in the February 2024 issue of the EJA.By EJA

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Mariachiara Ippolito and Andrea Cortegiani, authors of Peri-operative night-time work of anaesthesiologists: A qualitative study of critical issues and proposals 29:25

2M ago29:25

29:25

Listen to the Q&A with Mariachiara Ippolito and Andrea Cortegiani as they discuss the qualitative study, “Peri-operative night-time work of anaesthesiologists: A qualitative study of critical issues and proposals”, found in the January 2024 issue of the EJA.By EJA

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The EJA Podcast collection…Q&A with Bernard Walder, Giovanna Lurati Buse and Michelle Chew, author of the ESAIC focused guideline for the use of cardiac biomarkers in perioperative risk evaluation 25:47

2M ago25:47

25:47

Listen to the Q&A between Bernard Walder, Giovanna Lurati Buse and Michelle Chew as they discuss the guideline “ESAIC focused guideline for the use of cardiac biomarkers in perioperative risk evaluation”, found in the December 2023 issue of the EJA.By EJA

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From Plans to Pandemonium: A Project Manager's Home Move Journey 8:08

2M ago8:08

8:08

In this episode, Ricardo talks about his recent adventure of moving homes. He shares insights from selling his old house and buying a new one, planning the move for a less busy time, and the unexpected turn of events when he decided to renovate his new apartment. The journey, filled with planning and chaos, offers a unique perspective on project ma…

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Building Hardware Companies and Choosing Co-Founders with Michael Hochberg 57:04

2M ago57:04

57:04

Michael Hochberg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hochberg/) is a physicist and a founder of four successful startup companies in semiconductors and telecommunications, including Luxtera, acquired by Cisco in 2019, and Elenion, acquired by Nokia in 2020. He won the highest awards for young scientists in Singapore (NRF Fellowship) and the United States …

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A Big Little Step: Australia Shifts from Digital Identity to Digital ID 16:02

2M ago16:02

16:02

Australia's online security community - government, banking, and providers - has made a major, deliberate move. Over the last year, the term "digital identity" has been replaced by "digital ID" in government and industry publications and press releases. Steve and George unravel this deliberate linguistic shift from the amorphous 'digital identity' …

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Secondaries with Matt Pellini of Hamilton Lane 40:19

2M ago40:19

40:19

Matt Pellini, Managing Director at Hamilton Lane, joins Olga Serhiyevich on this episode. Highlights: - Matt says the secondaries market has grown over 5x from 15 years ago to now. - Selling in the secondary market used to be a sign of distress but is no longer. There are many different reasons for doing so and it’s mostly a sign of a manager being…

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Mastering Uncertainty in Projects: The Art of Recognizing Triggers and Early Warning Signs 6:30

3M ago6:30

6:30

In this 5 Minutes Podcast, Ricardo covers the necessity of recognizing triggers in project management and artificial intelligence. Triggers indicate patterns, risks, or occurrences before they happen. Ricardo uses analogies such as plane catastrophes and building collapses to illustrate the need to pay attention to signals and indicators. He underl…

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Lessons Learned From Running CalSTRS with Chris Ailman 52:38

3M ago52:38

52:38

Christopher Ailman (@CJAtheCIO), Chief Investment Officer at CalSTRS, joins Olga Serhiyevich on this episode. Highlights: - CalSTRS, the California State Teachers’ Retirement System, was created in 1913 and is actually older than Social Security. It has over 400 members who are over 100 years old who are still receiving their pension. - Chris says …

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Confidential Computing: Protecting Data and Code in Use 37:47

3M ago37:47

37:47

Data provides the basis for how we make decisions. An enemy of security these days, from our point of view, is plain text. We need better than that. We need device-assisted support for proving where data comes from and how it's been handled. We need systems that keep data (and code) from being altered without cause, that give us the ability to trac…

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You Can Change Almost Anything in a Project, But You Must Not Change Its Purpose 3:30

3M ago3:30

3:30

In this episode, Ricardo emphasizes the need for change in project environments while cautioning against modifying the project's primary purpose or DNA. He underlines that while adapting and evolving is essential, changing fundamental goals can lead to confusion and a lack of focus. Using the example of building a school vs a hospital, he proposes …

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Encore: Mark Pincus on Product Management, Raising Capital, and Building Zynga 1:10:17

3M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

This encore episode is a recording of a special event where Mark Pincus (@markpinc) was interviewed by Ben Casnocha in San Francisco in front of a live audience of portfolio founders, friends of the firm, and LPs. Mark is co-founder and Executive Chairman of Zynga, and is an angel investor in Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, and other companies. He tal…

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Why Project Managers Can't Miss the Bigger Picture: Lessons From Davos 7:10

3M ago7:10

7:10

In this episode, Ricardo discusses the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasizing the need for project managers to expand their perspectives beyond the immediate concerns of the project. He highlights the rapid pace of global change, including technological advances that impact jobs and industries. Ricardo encourages listeners to stay informed abou…

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Encore: Bill Gates on Advice For Founders, Mistakes, and Philanthropy 59:58

3M ago59:58

59:58

This encore episode is a recording of a special event where Bill Gates was interviewed in San Francisco by Julia Hartz, co-founder of Eventbrite. It originally took place in 2018 in front of a live audience of Village Global founders and friends of the firm. We are honored to count Bill Gates among our luminary LPs whose financial capital and engag…

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AI and Misinformation at the Top of the World Economic Forum Global Risk Report 2024 7:39

3M ago7:39

7:39

In this week's episode, Ricardo addresses the Global Risk Report recently released by the World Economic Forum. He emphasizes and validates some clear risks, such as climate change and extreme weather, as well as long-term risks, noting that although they are not new, they are reaching a critical point of no return. Beyond the immediate risks, ther…

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Encore: Jerry Yang on Yahoo!, Early-Stage Investing, and China 56:18

3M ago56:18

56:18

Jerry originally joined us on the podcast in 2019. He is co-founder of Yahoo! and founding partner of AME Cloud Ventures. He was interviewed in front of a live audience in San Francisco by Village Global co-founder and partner, Ben Casnocha. Jerry told stories from the early days of Yahoo! and explained his lessons learned from the experience. He a…

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Building a Credential Management Platform: So Many Stakeholders, So Many Use Cases 34:49

3M ago34:49

34:49

Credential sharing is complex and exciting. Take a listen to our guest, Dan Stemp from JNCTN, in this installment of Making Data Better. We discuss JNCTN's credential sharing platform and its major use cases. Discover how managing digital identities supports the work of critical industries, from power generation to healthcare. We unpack the intrica…

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Welcome to 2024: Exploring the Top 3 Game-Changing Trends in Global Project Management 8:14

3M ago8:14

8:14

In this first episode of 2024 of the Five Minutes podcast, Ricardo addresses the current presence of artificial intelligence and its impact on project management and the job market. The podcast offers insights into Ricardo's considerations for this year, covering AI, mathematical tools, geopolitical shifts, and evolving design methodologies. Listen…

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