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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

The Wise Machine

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Discover, unpack, debunk, and ideate on the future of tech, life, love, and the global supply chain. A fresh approach to thinking about our future in a world where everything is made up of information, computer hardware unlocks the door, but we must decide what kind of a machine we want to build. The Wise Machine sets out to explore the transformation in our lives as artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms take flight.

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The Wise Machine

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E13. Intermodal digitalization and the future of ports. With Steve Wray. 36:57

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Dan and Steve met on a bus on the roads of Istanbul visiting ports and discussing their intricacies, not just for ports in Istanbul but how they are managed around the world. Now they come together once again for this episode of The Wise Machine podcast. Steve Wray is an expert on the shipping industry, ports, and development projects. He’s worked for shipping lines, speaks at conferences about the maritime space and is responsible for maritime consultancy and advisory. In this episode, Steve brings in his international experience with ports. He speaks to a range of topics, from the main challenges and opportunities of port operations, Port Community Systems (PCS) and data, AI and the impact of digital technologies.…

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E12. AI, The Data Act and our information society. With Alexander Duisberg 33:21

2 years ago33:21

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In this podcast episode, Dan and Alexander dive into Artificial Intelligence, data and AI; exploring the current landscape, the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead and why it's so important to align these innovations with a strong legal framework to protect us. We are lucky to have Alexander join us to share his deep knowledge of these evolving industries and his work shaping the legal framework. Dr. Alexander Duisberg is a partner for the digital economy at the leading international law firm, Ashurst. He is an expert in digital transformation, transactional data protection, cyber security, AI, IoT and industry 4.0. For many years, Alexander is listed as one of the leading practitioners in his field and recognized as an eminent thought leader on digital economy matters. He has been invited as an active member to the Federal Government's think tanks on "Trusted Cloud", "Smart Data," and "Plattform Industrie 4.0". He has repeatedly contributed to expert hearings of the EU Commission on shaping the EU Digital Strategy.…

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E11. How intermodal trade is driving growth in North America. With Hal Pollard. 37:44

2 years ago37:44

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In this podcast episode, Dan and Hal dive into Intermodal transportation; what's working, and what are the risks? What pressures are IANA and the sector facing, and how will these pressures affect intermodal operations? What role does data play? How is innovation changing the way we consider freight transportation? Hal Pollard is Vice President of Member Services at the Intermodal Association of North America. Hal is a highly motivated member engagement and educational program development strategist with an impressive financial and operational success track record in diverse settings.…

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E10. Energy: Deploying technology to solve the energy crisis. With David Reid. 37:24

2 years ago37:24

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In this episode, host Dan MacGregor is joined by David Reid, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Marketing Officer for NOV. David dives into his work at NOV and the complexities around energy production. As David shares in the podcast, "We need future thinkers developing new technologies, finding new methods and having a balanced view." What does innovation look like? Who leads the innovation drive? How do we balance the short-term and long-term goals and objectives?…

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E9. How to Make Mega Projects Successful: Discussing the James Webb Space Telescope. With Dr. Adrian Glauser 29:04

2 years ago29:04

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When it comes to mega projects, there are not many projects greater than the James Webb Space Telescope. This infrared observatory will complement and extend the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope, with longer wavelength coverage and greatly improved sensitivity. Host, Dan MacGregor, is joined by Dr. Adrian Glauser, ETH Zurich Astrophysicist involved in the construction of the telescope. He explains the successes and challenges of this global mega project, how international teams with diverse ideas, languages and objectives are aligned and what the project means for future generations. As NASA shared, "Webb’s design pushed the boundaries of space telescope capabilities to solve mysteries in our solar system, look beyond to distant worlds around other stars, and probe the mysterious structures and origins of our universe and our place in it. "…

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E8. The Language of Innovation: Inspiring a culture of curiosity. With Sarah Glova. 25:32

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We hear words like smart, clean, and innovative across all industries, but what exactly do they mean? Take smart, for example, how do we properly make sense of a company or technology labelled as smart, and how can we continue to push our boundaries and the boundaries of an organization to question the norm, to stay curious and feel empowered to be change-makers across all levels? Dr. Sarah Glova is the CEO of the award-winning e-learning media firm Reify Media. She has spoken from California to Qatar on topics ranging from business and entrepreneurship to tech trends and Smart City initiatives. She writes as a tech journalist for southeastern media group WRAL TechWire and was named the 2021-2022 Public Policy Advocate of the Year by the women’s entrepreneurship organization NAWBO.…

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E7. Transforming Supply Chains Using Rebel Thinking. With Mirko Schnitzler. 33:24

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How can we encourage out-of-the-box thinking in corporate work? Why is data misunderstood and underutilized? And why companies need to take the time to extract value and insights from data. Mirko Schnitzler is the co-founder of Rebelz Consulting, a digital consulting firm that takes on unsolved challenges in the industrial space. Rebelz typically works on the edge of operational technology and information technology, helping customers to set up digital architectures to get a higher transformation speed. Mirko has 20+ years of experience as a senior executive in the life science industry.…

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E6. Mega Solutions and Greenwashing. How do people decide what to believe in? With Stephen Neff. 30:40

3 years ago30:40

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Greenwashing vs. greenwishing. Mega solutions and assessing the credibility of green aspirations and initiatives - even when there isn't enough data. Dive into this week's discussion with my myclimate CEO, Stephen Neff and Daniel MacGregor. Stephen Neff has over fifteen years of management experience from companies focused on energy and innovative, sustainable technologies. He is the CEO of myclimate, a Swiss Non-Profit Organisation working to shape the future with effective climate protection through quality carbon offsetting measures, education and consulting.…

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E5. AI and the Knowledge Gap: How can we protect the world from Superintelligence and the asymmetrical power created by the AI gap? With Tom Allen. 32:19

3 years ago32:19

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Join us as we dive into all things AI - the good, the challenges and what's to come. AI is everywhere around us, and as Tom shares, education and learning related to AI are more accessible than ever. How will AI change the way we live? How can we protect ourselves from AI - is this something we should worry about? Let's dive in. Tom Allen is the Founder of The AI Journal, averaging a monthly audience of 1.5-1.7 million. He has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, VentureBeat, Business Insider, Yahoo! Finance, MarketWatch, and Reuters. Tom is an AI enthusiast and writes about AI and emerging technologies to inform people how they are changing our world for the better.…

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E4. Culture of Iterative Improvement: How can we create culture that protects the naivety of the new generation of 'ideators'? With Bertrand Rajon. 27:02

3 years ago27:02

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How can we support entrepreneurs to brace and understand risk? How can we close the gap between educational ideals and the gritty reality of business? How can we enable individuals and business units in large companies to be change agents? Let's dive in. Bertrand Rajon is Disruption and Ecosystems Lead at Nestlé, with over 14 years of experience leading growth and development, including as Head of Corporate Leadership Education for over 13 years. Bertrand is focused on people performance and is passionate about executive education and innovation.…

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E3. Cargo Connections: Why does rail freight need to be better at serving customers? With Adriene Bailey. 30:32

3 years ago30:32

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Tune in to discover why the supply chain is so crucial to us all, and what really makes it tick. We delve into how North American rail and the Railpulse initiative can be a talisman of growth and prosperity like rail was back when the American nation was being shaped. Adriene Bailey is a Partner and leads Oliver Wyman’s Rail Practice in North America. She has been working on complex problems in the rail and transportation industry for over 25 years in both industry roles and as a consultant/advisor. She is passionate about the Freight Rail industry and spends her time working with Class 1 railroads, intermodal operators, equipment providers, and others to optimize operations, drive growth opportunities, and to make the entire eco-system work better together.…

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E2. Trains of Thought: When will U.S. rail freight get smart and who provides the traction? With Nick Little. 26:56

4 years ago26:56

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Dive with us into Biden's new EO on supply chain, discover why supply chain 4.0 is needed, and find out what Amazon is doing to keep the packages flowing. Nick Little is Director of Railway Education at Michigan State University’s Center for Railway Research and Education. He is passionate about railways and the role they play in people's daily lives, both for passenger mobility and freight. He brings a unique perspective and is able to shine a light on the inner workings of the data-driven supply chain of the future.…

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E1. Airtags: What’s the chance of commercial success and are they creepy or cool? With Stefan Kalmund. 17:14

4 years ago17:14