Best Saarinen Podcasts (2024)

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Preparing Students with Professor AI Tim Henry 43:35

2M ago43:35

43:35

Welcome to the latest episode of AI Wave! We're thrilled to have Dr. Tim Henry, an AI professor from Rhode Island College. In this episode, Dr. Henry shares his journey from a young tech enthusiast to Coast Guard serviceman, and eventually to an acclaimed academic and industry expert. We'll dive into the potential of AI in higher education, emphasi…

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AI for Enhanced Learning: Insights from Travis Escobar 45:08

2M ago45:08

45:08

Travis Escobar is the Vice President of the Providence School Board and a key advocate for millennial engagement here in Rhode Island. In this episode, we dive deep into the intersection of artificial intelligence and education. Whether you're an educator, student, or simply intrigued by the future of AI, this episode is packed with a great discuss…

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Sam Saarinen's Vision for Sustainable and Adaptable Education with AI 44:04

3M ago44:04

44:04

In the second episode of our AI + Education Series, we discuss ideas on education reform, emphasizing the need for curriculum changes to integrate employability skills. We touch on neuroscience, statistics, computing education, and more. Sam Saarinen is a dynamic entrepreneur, has a doctorate in applied AI from Brown University, and is the founder …

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Navigating the AI Landscape in Education with Lance Eaton 48:06

3M ago48:06

48:06

In the first episode of our AI + Education Series, we uncover the potential of AI to revolutionize educational systems! We discuss how Lance uses AI to personalize learning while supporting educators, plus the importance of involving students in AI policy-making. If you're passionate about the future of education and the role of technology, then be…

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Building an AI-Driven Business with Bradley Adams: Lessons from Aerogami's Co-Founder 40:07

4M ago40:07

40:07

In this episode we delve into Bradley's entrepreneurial journey, the integration of AI in business operations, and the importance of persisting through challenges. This episode is packed with discussions on innovation, the future of AI in the insurance industry, and the thriving entrepreneurial spirit in Rhode Island. So tune in, as we uncover the …

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The Future of Engineering in the Age of AI: Insights from Ali Jobe 28:32

4M ago28:32

28:32

In this episode of the AI Wave podcast, we tackle the possibilities and challenges of AI for engineers. Join us as we explore the exciting and evolving landscape of AI in engineering with Ali Jobe on this episode of AI Wave. LINKS: ➤ ➤ ➤ Connect with Ali Instagram ➤ / ali_jobe LinkedIn ➤ / ali-jobe ➤ ➤ ➤ Connect with Chris Twitter ➤ / trailblazecp …

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What is Rhode Island's AI Executive Order? Chris Parisi breaks this and the AI Task Force down! 17:43

5M ago17:43

17:43

In today's episode, we dive deep into Rhode Island's AI Executive Order. Host Chris Parisi shares the 5 key components of the executive order, including: - data unification - appointing a chief data officer - establishing an AI center of excellence - training and education initiatives - the creation of an AI task force. Ride this AI wave with us as…

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Nick Ferrell with Modeline | Episode 12 45:16

6M ago45:16

45:16

Welcome back to The Perspecta & and into an illuminating conversation about the world of mid-century modern lighting, specifically its darling Modeline of California. Did you know there were 27+ different designers who crafted for Modeline? We switched on to discuss a few of them, the company’s founder, his relevance to the entertainment world, hot…

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Rhode Island Should Listen to...New Jersey?? | AI Innovation in the Northeast 4:49

7M ago4:49

4:49

This week our host Chris Parisi is going solo and talking about how New Jersey is already ahead of the game in AI...a place where Rhode Island SHOULD be. Check out this short episode and let us know in the comments why you think it's important that Rhode Island steps up to the AI plate...before we strike out looking. #rhodeisland #artificialintelli…

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AI for Social Impact: Sam Azar's Take on Rhode Island's Nonprofit and Public Sectors 28:58

7M ago28:58

28:58

This week our host Chris Parisi welcomes Sam Azar, CEO and Founder of Ascend Impact Advisers and the two get to talking about AI in the non-profit space, community buy-in and how Rhody's own Roger Williams Park played a role in his AI story. TIMESTAMPS! [00:00:00] Start of Episode [00:04:43] Pursuing AI for Social Impact [00:06:56] Leaving a Belove…

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Focusing on AI as a Problem Solver with Dr. Vineet Sinha 32:50

8M ago32:50

32:50

This week our host Chris Parisi welcomes Dr. Vineet Sinha, Founder of i3 Labs and a lifelong student of artificial intelligence (seriously, though, he got his PhD in AI over 20 years ago) and the two get to talking about the human element of AI, finding your superpower with the emerging technology, and understanding the pace at which things are cha…

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AI in Schools, Cybersecurity, and Sam Altman | AI Wave Podcast feat. Jeff Wilhelm 53:41

9M ago53:41

53:41

This week our host Chris Parisi welcomes Jeff Wilhelm, CEO and Founder of Infused Innovations and the two get to talking about how the kids of today can be taught AI, cybersecurity, and what the heck is going on with Sam Altman?? LINKS! ➤ ➤ ➤ Connect with Chris on social media Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cp_trailblaze/ Twitter ➤ https://t…

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The AI Drive in Rhode Island: Arnell Milhouse Explores Opportunities and Impact in the Ocean State 54:54

9M ago54:54

54:54

This week our host Chris Parisi welcomes Arnell Milhouse, CEO and Co-Founder of CareerDevs and passionate chicken father. The two get to talking about Arnell's venemous jumping snakes, quantum computing and an initiative to bring the most brilliant startup minds to the Ocean State. TIMESTAMPS! [00:00:00] Start of Episode [00:00:41] Welcome Arnell M…

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What is Ethical AI? | feat. guest Aly Silver 24:58

10M ago24:58

24:58

This week our host Chris Parisi welcomes Aly Silver, Technical Program Manager at Sonos and the two get to talking about the ethics of artificial intelligence, diversity in tech, and how to, from experience, create an effective task force. [00:00:00] Start of Episode [00:00:24] Welcome, Aly Silver! [00:04:15] Early Interest in Tech, Early Interest …

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What Has AI Done For Marketing Lately? | with guest Joe Leverone 41:28

11M ago41:28

41:28

This week our host Chris Parisi welcomes Joe Leverone, Supervisor of Media Strategy at Brkthru and the two get to talking about media buying, the future of AI in marketing, and the audience we must be targeting the most when it comes to AI education. TIMESTAMPS! [00:00:00] Start of Episode [00:00:17] Welcome Joe Leverone to the Podcast [00:06:14] A…

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Lifting the Cover on the AI Wave Podcast with Producer Shay Weintraub 35:23

11M ago35:23

35:23

This week our host Chris Parisi welcomes AI Wave producer, Shay Weintraub, in front of the camera to chat about the inner workings of your favorite AI podcast, her thoughts on where AI is headed for podcasting and how she sees AI as a tool for high schoolers that want to chase their passions. BONUS! In this episode the tables are turned on Chris an…

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SAG-AFTRA vs. AI: Ethical Boundaries in Acting with Brennan Stefanik 29:03

1y ago29:03

29:03

This week on the AI Wave Podcast our host Chris Parisi welcomes actor, SAG-AFTRA member and his (potentially) favorite cousin, Brennan Stefanik! After catching up behind the scenes, Chris and Brennan get to chatting about Brennan's work in television and on stage, the SAG-AFTRA strike, and how AI affects the industry (for better or for worse). NOTE…

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The Future of Financial Investing and AI with Al "Junior" Cumplido 47:46

1y ago47:46

47:46

This week our host Chris Parisi welcomes Al "Junior" Cumplido, a self-described unapologetic financial investment nerd. Junior jumps on AI Wave this week to chat about how the stock market caught his attention, the importance of financial literacy, and how scalable artificial intelligence can be in the financial sector. EPISODE MENTIONS! CFA Societ…

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Leading Creatives Through the AI Change with Shannon Curley 36:31

1y ago36:31

36:31

This week our host Chris Parisi welcomes Shannon Curley, Head of Content at Carbon 6 and the two get to talking about leading creatives through the AI Revolution, the different types of content AI can write for you (hint: job descriptions and complaint letters) and why Rhode Island's inclination towards radical loyalty serves to create an ideal pla…

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Embracing the AI Change with Ann-Marie Harrington 40:49

1y ago40:49

40:49

Join our host, Chris Parisi, as he engages in an insightful conversation with Ann-Marie Harrington, an accomplished entrepreneur and thought leader. Ann-Marie, a two-time Founder/CEO, board member, executive, and renowned national speaker, brings her expertise in corporate growth, social impact, technology, and marketing to the table. Together, the…

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The Impact of AI on the Workforce with Corey Jones 32:22

1y ago32:22

32:22

This week our host Chris Parisi welcomes Corey Jones, Chief of Policy and Planning at the Governor's Workforce Board and former Executive Director of Black Lives Matter Rhode Island and the two get to talking about Corey's path to Rhode Island, how AI can help our state and others across the nation, and the impact of emerging technology on our econ…

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Talking VR and AI with Toye Onikoyi 35:56

1y ago35:56

35:56

On this episode of AI Wave, host Chris Parisi interviews entrepreneur and engineer Toye Onikoyi from Providence, Rhode Island. Throughout their conversation, Chris and Toye chat about the latter's virtual reality (VR) lounge, The Bubbler, and his personal invention, the Muse Mirror which employs artificial intelligence (AI) to recommend skincare pr…

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Preparing Rhode Island to Lead the AI Economy 9:32

1y ago9:32

9:32

In this episode of AI Wave, host Chris Parisi passionately calls on all Rhode Islanders to take action and demand state leaders to establish an AI task force. Reflecting on his recent op-ed piece, Chris emphasizes the urgent need for Rhode Island to embrace AI technology and prepare for the transformative impact it will have on businesses and the e…

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From Noise to Clarity: Unveiling the Clean Future of AI with Dr. Pal 38:43

1y ago38:43

38:43

In this episode, Dr. Prasanta Pal, founder of shiam.io, discusses his journey and the pivotal moments that led to the establishment of his company. He explains what exactly clean data is, its importance, and how his technology revolutionizes traditional AI approaches by enhancing the accuracy and reliability of AI models. Dr. Pal's work in clean da…

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Embracing AI Tools for Effective Content Creation feat. Ezra Winters 32:36

1y ago32:36

32:36

Welcome guest, Ezra Winters, the Director of Content at Trailblaze Marketing. Chris and Ezra explore the cutting-edge AI tools that can significantly enhance your content creation process. Discover how these tools can save you time, improve the quality of your outputs, and empower you to stay at the forefront of the content creation landscape. ----…

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A Practical Guide To Using ChatGPT For Businesses: Kyle Steinberg Interview 18:44

1+ y ago18:44

18:44

This week Chris provides an approachable introduction to learning about the basics of Chat GPT. Chris gives a hands-on step-by-step guide to setting up an account and best practices. Do you know how to prompt effectively? Kyle Steinberg, the Chat GPT guru at Trailblaze Marketing, shares his expertise on how to effectively use Chat GPT in blogging, …

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Introduction to AI and Business 6:27

1+ y ago6:27

6:27

Welcome to the first episode of AI Wave, the podcast that will take you on a thrilling journey of technological advancement. Brace yourselves because there has not been such a significant catalyst of change since the American Industrial Revolution that began right here in Rhode Island. But the question is, why can't Rhode Island lead the AI revolut…

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Trailer | Welcome to AI Wave: The Revolution From The Ocean State 1:18

1+ y ago1:18

1:18

Welcome to the AI Wave: The Revolution From The Ocean State, the podcast that explores the impact of artificial intelligence on businesses in Rhode Island and beyond. Our mission is to empower businesses of all sizes, local policymakers, and Rhode Islanders with the knowledge and tools they need to harness the power of AI. We'll be diving into AI-d…

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James Goldstein on John Lautner | Episode 11 34:03

2y ago34:03

34:03

Our first in-person conversation, a sit down with James Goldstein - the detail & design oriented owner who spent much of his life perfecting the Sheats-Goldstein Residence, hand in hand with iconic architect John Lautner. You’ve seen his home in films and music videos (Big Lebowski, Snoop, Doja Cat), but never before has he shared so much informati…

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RJD2 of Mad Men | Episode 10 40:58

2+ y ago40:58

40:58

We love talking about creative process, and with RJD2 - we thoroughly explored his mindset and approach to creating & producing music. He is an accomplished musician, DJ & producer whose original tracks for a collaborative rap album somehow became the theme song for Mad Men! LIke many of us, he has great interest in other aspects of art & design fr…

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Claudette Didul of Mad Men | Episode 9 1:13:10

2+ y ago1:13:10

1:13:10

And together, we break into the world of entertainment! Although the setting of a television show or movie may appear seamless to the audience, we have learned in this conversation - that is actually an extreme, coordinated effort - that even requires a bit of luck! So many moving pieces have to work in concert in order to present the atmosphere we…

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Herman Wakefield | Episode 8 58:28

2+ y ago58:28

58:28

It was well worth all of the security precautions to have a wide-ranging, anonymous discussion @northwest_mcm_wholesale on Instagram. We talked about energy drinks, picking, refinishing, all of the secrets & gossip he is privy to as our community’s most famed memer… and we did actually learn a few genuine things about the person behind the account.…

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Jickie Torres of Atomic Ranch | Episode 7 54:08

2+ y ago54:08

54:08

Atomic Ranch is one of our mid-century modern community’s most important publications, and our guest Jickie Torres has been hard at work bringing it to life with her team for years. She wears many hats directing the content of your favorite Modernist escape; and has been busy writing a new Atomic Ranch book, representing AR at the Fall Modernism We…

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Matt Bliss of Modern Christmas Trees | Episode 6 1:06:30

3y ago1:06:30

1:06:30

Our first entrepreneur! Not too many can say they’ve survived the Shark Tank, and came out with a deal - but Matt Bliss and his grandfather’s mid-century modern tree design captured the heart (and business mind) of Barbara Corcoran, and we hope this conversation captures yours as well! He recounted the stories of his grandfather, early stages of hi…

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Jim Pearsall with Adrian Pearsall | Episode 5 1:22:03

3y ago1:22:03

1:22:03

One of our goals in starting this podcast was to learn about influential mid-century modern designers, from first hand accounts; not many relationships are closer than that of father and son. Jim was able to recount beautiful personal experiences with his father Adrian Pearsall, and spoke about his close collaboration with him - from furnishing res…

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Jake Snider of Minus the Bear | Episode 4 1:01:25

3y ago1:01:25

1:01:25

Dream come true! What is more fun than sitting down with one of your favorite musicians and talking about mid-century modern design & architecture? We spoke about Jake’s personal connection to Herman Miller, learned about hi-fi audio equipment, reviewed influences & style in his music, and discussed architecture across Europe and the Northwest US. …

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Tim Ross of Modernister Shows | Episode 3 1:04:09

3y ago1:04:09

1:04:09

We officially went global in our 3rd episode, a conversation with Tim Ross (@modernister) where we learned all about Modernist design & preservation in Australia. Tim highlighted a number of famous architects & designers, including Glenn Murcutt, Harry Seidler, Grant Featherston, Jørn Utzon, Walter Burley Griffin, & John Andrews; and Canberra seems…

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Sam Hildreth with Paul McCobb | Episode 2 57:55

3y ago57:55

57:55

In our second episode, we learned all about America’s designer Paul McCobb - from one of the foremost experts and collectors, Samuel Hildreth. We covered Planner, Perimeter, Predictor and the rest of Paul’s prolific career - and heard Sam’s story from his first McCobb coffee table to his recent museum exhibit. Sam and DC shared tales of Facebook Gr…

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DC Hillier of MCM Daily | Episode 1 1:04:59

3+ y ago1:04:59

1:04:59

In this first conversation, we talk to DC Hillier about M&A, Gio Ponti, Kanye, Film, Clairtone, Kent Coffey & much more! We get a quick tour, share our vision for the podcast, brush up on our Danish pronunciations, and explore DC's perspectives & education in design. Until the next mid century... thank you & stay tuned!…

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Welcome to... The Perspecta! | Trailer 2:30

3+ y ago2:30

2:30

Introducing The Perspecta, a new mid-century modern design podcast from host John O'Neill, in association with DC Hiller & MCM Daily. This is our trailer, a brief origin story, introductions, vision & ambitions for the podcast & beyond... until the next mid century.By The Perspecta

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