Best The Polis Project Podcasts (2024)

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Preparing Veterinary Team for Successful Hospital Openings 24:33

1h ago24:33

24:33

What's on the Bark Side this week? In this episode, Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli discuss the importance of preparing a veterinary team for a new hospital opening. They emphasize the importance of building a strong team culture, trust, and discipline through structured meetings and transparent communication. Dr. Poli and Dr. Zak share personal …

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Construction and Project Planning for a Veterinary Practice: Practical Tips 22:39

4d ago22:39

22:39

What's on the Bark Side this week? In this episode, Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli discuss the challenges of constructing and managing a veterinary clinic. They chat about contractor management, setting project deadlines, financial planning, employee engagement, and provide practical tips to help you build a successful and efficient veterinary c…

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Building Your Veterinary Practice: Essential Construction Tips 22:33

1M ago22:33

22:33

What's on the Bark Side this week? This week, Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli discuss key considerations for veterinary business owners when planning to construct or renovate their facilities. They reveal the challenges of choosing an optimal location for the clinic, selecting experienced contractors, determining the number of rooms, designing th…

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From Idea to Reality: Essential Steps to Launching a Veterinary Practice 21:22

2M ago21:22

21:22

What's on the Bark Side this week? In this episode of the Bark Side, Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli focus on the key aspects of establishing a veterinary practice. They discuss the process of developing a solid business plan with financial projections, choosing the right location, and deciding whether to buy, build, or lease. Helpful links: • Ou…

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Exploring Veterinary Business Models & Market Opportunities 20:52

2M ago20:52

20:52

What's on the Bark Side this week? This week, Dr. Ivan Zak and Gerardo Poli discuss the trends and impact of consolidation in the veterinary industry and various business models, from solo practices to multi-practice setups, urgent care, and mobile clinics. They reveal the challenges large consolidators face and the opportunities emerging for priva…

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Navigating the Emotional Journey of Entrepreneurship in Veterinary Business 25:00

3M ago25:00

25:00

What's on the Bark Side this week? In this episode of The Bark Side, Dr. Gerardo Poli and Dr. Ivan Zak continue discussing entrepreneurship in the veterinary industry, focusing on two key aspects: entrepreneurial traits and emotional intelligence. Their discussion begins with exploring entrepreneurial traits such as risk tolerance and the ability t…

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The Foundation of Entrepreneurship: Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose 19:40

3M ago19:40

19:40

What's on the Bark Side this week? Dr. Gerardo Poli and Dr. Ivan Zak talk about entrepreneurship in veterinary practice in this episode. They share insights on building and managing a clinic, covering key topics like identifying a unique business opportunity, developing a business plan (using the Business Model Canvas), obtaining funding through ba…

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Introducing New Podcast Format: Veterinary Entrepreneurship Series 12:26

4M ago12:26

12:26

What's on the Bark Side this week? This week, Dr. Gerardo Poli and Dr. Ivan Zak announce a pivot in the podcast format from standalone episodes to more structured seasons focusing on specific topics. They outline the themes for upcoming seasons, which will include the digital transformation of veterinary clinics, business acumen, team building, and…

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Technology in Veterinary Practice: A Customer-Centric Approach 24:39

5M ago24:39

24:39

What's on the Bark Side this week? Dr. Gerardo Poli and Dr. Ivan Zak discuss the integration of technology into veterinary clinics to enhance the customer experience and streamline processes. The conversation covers various aspects of technology implementation, including VoIP telephony for efficient client communication, software for appointment bo…

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Leveraging AI for Optimizing Hospital Operations 22:11

5M ago22:11

22:11

What's on the Bark Side this week? Dr. Gerardo Poli and Dr. Ivan Zak continue delving into the utilization of Artificial Intelligence in veterinary practice management. They explore how AI can be used to improve reception team communication skills, analyze client phone calls, enhance client communication, and optimize record-keeping for profitabili…

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How AI Can Streamline HR Processes in Veterinary Practices 25:07

5M ago25:07

25:07

What's on the Bark Side this week? Dr. Gerardo Poli and Dr. Ivan Zak discuss the potential of AI in optimizing HR processes within veterinary businesses, making them more efficient, data-driven, and employee-centered. They cover various aspects of HR management, including job advertising, candidate assessment, interview questions, onboarding proced…

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Veterinary Business and the Power of AI 21:17

6M ago21:17

21:17

What's on the Bark Side this week? Dr. Gerrdo Poli and Dr. Ivan Zak discuss the potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in the veterinary field. They discussed various categories where AI can be leveraged, focusing on how it can support business owners and streamline day-to-day operations. Dr. Poli explains how AI can benefit various…

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Increasing Clinic Profitability through Inventory Management 20:03

6M ago20:03

20:03

What's on the Bark Side this week? This episode focuses on the crucial topic of inventory management in veterinary clinics, emphasizing its impact on clinic profitability. Dr. Zak and Dr. Poli stress the significance of avoiding overstocking and provide insights into streamlining stocktaking processes by using technology. Helpful links: Inventory A…

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Measuring Progress: Key Metrics for Your Veterinary Business 23:08

7M ago23:08

23:08

What's on the Bark Side this week? Dr. Poli and Dr. Zak talk about the balanced scorecard approach for measuring veterinary business success and growth. They introduce this concept, which focuses on five key areas for holistic business growth: team development, innovation, business operations, patient care, and client experience. The conversation a…

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i-mode and Japanese mobile internet (Mobile Phones) 40:59

7M ago40:59

40:59

Ana tells Camila about the flashing success of early Japanese smartphone tech. The girls discuss how the Japanese tech giants of the '90s and early '00s created exceedingly advanced and snazzy smartphone features and how such phones warranted the creation of the "second internet”. Circling the debate around Japan’s “economic miracle”, they talk abo…

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Financial Management for Veterinary Practice Owners 20:43

7M ago20:43

20:43

What's on the Bark Side this week? In this episode, Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli address the importance of financial management in veterinary clinics. The conversation covers topics such as the financial literacy of veterinary business owners, the need for the entire team to understand the financial aspects, and the role of open book managemen…

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Marketing Strategies for Veterinary Practices 26:54

8M ago26:54

26:54

What's on the Bark Side this week? Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli discuss marketing in veterinary practices, emphasizing the need for strategic planning, understanding the target audience, and aligning marketing efforts with business goals. They share their approach to online reviews, delving into insightful stories and lessons on encouraging cl…

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Essential Client Relationship Skills for Veterinarians 19:29

8M ago19:29

19:29

What's on the Bark Side this week? In this episode, Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli discuss essential business skills for veterinarians, focusing on client relationships. The conversation delves into the importance of client retention and the challenges of maintaining loyalty in veterinary practices. They share strategies for effective communicat…

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Fashion Phones and L'Amour (Mobile Phones) 49:40

9M ago49:40

49:40

We’re back chatting about the early 2000s Nokia “Fashion Phones”! These phones preferenced a positioning of mobile phones as a fashion accessory, or fashion statement, over technological functionality. Following from the first two episodes of the season, Ana and Camila discuss gendered product design and marketing, aesthetic obsolescence, what “ret…

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Building a Strong Team: From Hiring to Retaining Top Talent 23:05

9M ago23:05

23:05

What's on the Bark Side this week? This week Dr. Poli and Dr. Zak discuss the crucial role of leadership, culture, and values in building a strong team in the veterinary business. They delve into the various stages of team building, from hiring to onboarding, and highlight the leader's pivotal role in shaping the team culture. Helpful links: Our Li…

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The Real Housewives of Bell Telephone (Mobile Phones) 42:41

9M ago42:41

42:41

Although telephones were instated into the home as a business communication tool, the women of the house soon appropriated the technology for “sociability” - checking in with family and friends, gossiping, chatting and connecting with the community. Ana and Camila aptly chit-chat about how this phenomenon became so pronounced over the years that it…

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Building a Strong Foundation for Practice Ownership: Essential Business Skills Explored 21:19

9M ago21:19

21:19

What's on the Bark Side this week? Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli uncover the key pillars of running a successful veterinary business, emphasizing the importance of business skills alongside veterinary expertise. They emphasize the need for veterinarians to develop strong business skills to effectively manage and grow their practices, covering c…

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Setting Your Veterinary Business Up for Success: The 3P and 3S Blueprint 23:52

10M ago23:52

23:52

What's on the Bark Side this week? In the second episode of The Bark Side, Dr. Gerardo Poli and Dr. Ivan Zak discuss a structured approach to building and scaling veterinary businesses using a framework called "Three P and Three S". They explain how veterinary clinics can grow by adopting 3P and 3S elements, drawing from real-life experiences. Help…

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Stepping into Practice Ownership: Transition insights 19:46

10M ago19:46

19:46

What's on the Bark Side this week? Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli discuss the challenges faced by veterinarians who aspire to transition from working for someone to becoming business owners. They touch upon various topics related to this transition, including financial security, autonomy, mastery, leadership, and the importance of establishing c…

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Nokia and the Mobira Cityman (Mobile Phones) 48:10

10M ago48:10

48:10

We’re back for season 3! Cell phones! Camila and Ana chat about the history of Nokia (the town and the company), the connection between car phones and mobile phones, and 80s naming conventions. They also discuss Gorbachev's famous phonecall on the Nokia-Mobira Cityman—a PR stunt that led to the phone being nicknamed the “Gorba” in Finland. Follow u…

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Coming Soon: Veterinary Business Unleashed 3:07

11M ago3:07

3:07

In the teaser of The Bark Side podcast, hosts Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli introduce themselves and their mission to help veterinary professionals and practice owners succeed by sharing the expertise, strategies, and tools from big corporations.By Dr. Ivan Zak and Dr. Gerardo Poli

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Poly-1 New Zealand (Edu-Computers) 47:07

1y ago47:07

47:07

The girls talk cricket before launching into the final episode of this Education Computers season! We're heading over to New Zealand and talking about the Poly-1. It's another homegrown micro computer destined for schools and funded by a government program, but this one was crushed by corporate (specifically... Apple) interference. Before its time …

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ICON Canada (Edu-Computers) 56:45

1y ago56:45

56:45

Camila and Ana chat about Canada’s first standardised and purpose-built computer for eduction, the Icon. Prior to launching in 1984, it made promises of a hypertext learning utopia where it simplified lives of both students and teachers. The girls kick off by exploring the definition of failure (after Camila had gone to see the Minitel at the Museu…

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BBC Literacy Project (Edu-Computers) 1:00:07

1y ago1:00:07

1:00:07

Camila is super excited about a children’s toy computer and then the girls chat about the BBC Computer Literacy Project from the 70s/80s. They discuss the TV programing which brought the need for it to the eyes of parliamentarians, how it built on previous literacy projects which combined TV shows with adult education curriculums, the creation of t…

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One Laptop Per Child (Edu-Computers) 58:32

1+ y ago58:32

58:32

Ana introduces the One Laptop Per Child scheme which auspiciously deployed millions of laptops to children in the Global South between 2005 - 2014. The girls discuss the impacts of the campaign, whether the charismatic idea of “fixing the world” via access to digital literacy actually translated to reality, the issues with constructivism, while ana…

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Australia's Microbee Computer (Edu-Computers) 1:02:22

1+ y ago1:02:22

1:02:22

After the girls discuss recent tech-art exhibitions they've seen in New York and London, Camila introduces Ana to some stories about the history of computer eduction in Australian schools. This months episode is a two-for-one! Firstly, we learn about a government plan to develop an especially Australian computer for use in schools with options for …

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TamilNet 49:31

1+ y ago49:31

49:31

Virtual Tamil Eelam doesn’t connect itself to a physical label. Instead, it petitions to be recognised as a nation-state by publishing its heritage and cultural histories, diverse news, forums, distinct map designs and symbols, and suggestions for communal activities on websites that date back to the 90s. Ana describes how the Tamils have found cre…

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The Coleco Adam 46:29

1+ y ago46:29

46:29

Camila and Ana discover the infamous story of the 1983 failed Coleco Adam home computer and uncover the 1985 home computer crash, Ana learns the difference between Cabbage Patch Kids and Sour Patch Kids, and we all lose a $500 college scholarship voucher. Follow us on Twitter @OurFriendComp And Instagram @ourfriendthecomputer Main research for the …

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Unitron and the Brazilian Macintosh clone 1:02:39

1+ y ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Ana and Camila discuss the world’s first macintosh clone, the Mac 512 by Unitron, and how Apple threatened to start a trade war on Brasil due to their clone. Although Unitron was not doing anything wrong with the Brazilian law, Apple tried to get themselves out of financial worries and seized control of how their new hardware and software package (…

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The BBC Domesday Project 48:55

2y ago48:55

48:55

Back after a summer break, Camila and Ana delve into a project they discovered at the Centre for Computing History in Cambridge when Camila was visiting Ana in London. Called the BBC Domesday Project, this was a mid-80s attempt at an interactive survey of the entire country with data collected largely by school children. With the data contained on …

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UK’s racialized immigration policies: Francesca Recchia in conversation with Helidah Ogude Chambert 51:56

2y ago51:56

51:56

In this podcast, Francesca Recchia sits down with Helidah Ogude Chambert to discuss the racism and xenophobia inherent in the United Kingdom’s immigration policies, where it stems from and which communities are particularly vulnerable to it and why.By The Polis Project

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The Genocidal Gaze: A conversation with Elizabeth Baer 29:23

2y ago29:23

29:23

Suchitra Vijayan in conversation with Elizabeth Baer about her book "The Genocidal Gaze."The first genocide of the twentieth century, though not well known, was committed by Germans between 1904–1907 in the country we know today as Namibia, where they exterminated hundreds of Herero and Nama people and subjected the surviving indigenous men, women,…

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Terror Capitalism - A conversation with Darren Byler 41:16

2y ago41:16

41:16

Suchitra Vijayan speaks to Darren Byler about his book Terror Capitalism: Uyghur Dispossession and Masculinity in a Chinese City. In Terror Capitalism anthropologist Darren Byler theorizes the contemporary Chinese colonization of the Uyghur Muslim minority group in the northwest autonomous region of Xinjiang. He shows that the mass detention of ove…

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Beltel / WorkNet (Pre-Internet Networks) 47:01

2y ago47:01

47:01

The girls discuss how South Africa’s videotex network Beltel fell into the hands of an oppressive government during apartheid. Although the police department grew stronger due to data storage accessibility via this videotex network, activists were also using technology for much better motives in opposition to the regime. Follow us on Twitter @OurFr…

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NABU (Pre-Internet Networks) 41:42

2y ago41:42

41:42

Back from London, Camila tells Ana about Canada's NABU network which operated via cable television services. It also could be considered one of the first examples of a 'streaming' subscription model for entertainment! The girls discuss the progression of streaming services, video game development, and their love of computer history museums. Follow …

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How home disappeared: Twenty years after the Gujarat pogrom 48:32

2y ago48:32

48:32

Twenty years after the Gujarat pogrom, Suchitra Vijayan speaks to Zahir Janmohamed about the moment, his experience on the ground and his work since. The conversation delves into the deep seated anti-Muslim sentiment in India and looks for ways to heal. The conversation was originally held as a Twitter Space session.…

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Bildschirmtext (Pre-Internet Networks) 42:11

2y ago42:11

42:11

West Germany’s network videotex system, Bildschirmtext, was largely used for payment services by the Deutsche Bank, while its system was supported by hardware from the UK as West Germany continued to liberalise its society and economy. However its liberal use and basic encryption caused a few issues, irking Europe’s biggest hacking community Chaos …

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Reproductive Politics and the Making of Modern India: A conversation with Mytheli Sreenivas 52:12

2y ago52:12

52:12

In this conversation, Urvi Khaitan sits down with Mytheli Sreenivas to discuss her book, "Reproductive Politics and the Making of Modern India'. The book explores colonial administrators, postcolonial development experts, nationalists, eugenicists, feminists, and family planners all aimed to reform reproduction to transform both individual bodies a…

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India's Undeclared Emergency: Suchitra Vijayan in conversation with Arvind Narrain 48:11

2y ago48:11

48:11

In this conversation, Suchitra Vijayan speaks to Arvind Narrain about his book India's Undeclared Emergency: Constitutionalism and the Politics of Resistance. They touch upon the provisions in the constitution that have been interpreted to shove India into an unofficial emergency situation, reflect on how this compares to India's emergency of the 1…

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Videotexto/'Reabracadabra' (Bonus!) 47:09

2y ago47:09

47:09

In this bonus episode Camila and Ana look at the Brazilian Videotex network Videotexto through the lens of the artwork of Eduardo Kac. Camila also recounts her visit to the opening of Eduardo's current exhibition in NYC 'From Minitel to NFT’ at Henrique Faria Gallery and the girls discuss: Eduardo Kac, hot or not? (spoiler alert: very hot) They spe…

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CAPTAIN (Pre-Internet Networks) 50:33

2+ y ago50:33

50:33

Camila shares her research on the Japanese videotex system CAPTAIN. The girls discuss competing videotex protocols, how to informatize a country, biased reporting, and if a network can be successful in its aims even if the actual system failed. Camila’s film ‘Vecino Vecino’ is premiering 6pm Thursday May 5th at Prismatic Ground experimental documen…

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The extrajudicial excesses of Pakistan's military: A conversation with Ahmad Waqas Goraya 40:29

2+ y ago40:29

40:29

In this conversation with Francesca Recchia, Pakistani activist Ahmad Waqas Goraya speaks about the repercussions facing those who dare to criticize the military establishment in Pakistan, his own personal encounter with the institution and the subsequent experience of torture and exile.By The Polis Project

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Park Avenue (Bonus!) 54:19

2+ y ago54:19

54:19

Camila tells Ana about the late 80s Teletext soap opera ‘Park Avenue’ written by Robbie Burns, which has been archived by Park Avenue Archives (TW: @ParkAvenueArk; http://www.newmailbox.co.uk/parkavenue/ ). They then read through some episodes and learn about the DRAMA happening on Park Avenue! Follow us on Twitter @OurFriendComp And Instagram @our…

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Prestel (Pre-Internet Networks) 31:42

2+ y ago31:42

31:42

Ana chats to Camila about Prestel, a nationwide information network developed by the UK Post Office. The videotex system was developed during the 1970s and for a brief time, the UK was at the forefront of intending to migrate its society online. However, the Conservative’s acts halted the development by privatising Telecommunication in 1979 and 198…

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Negotiating Survival: Francesca Recchia in conversation with Ashley Jackson 49:26

2+ y ago49:26

49:26

Francesca Recchia speaks to Ashley Jackson about her book Negotiating Survival: Civilian–Insurgent Relations in Afghanistan.Based on over 400 interviews with Taliban and civilians, this book tells the story of how civilians have not only bargained with the Taliban for their survival, but also ultimately influenced the course of the war in Afghanist…

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