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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying math that powers modern machine learning to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives, even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

Engaging Virtual Meetings Podcast with John Chen

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😴Are you suffering from Zoom fatigue?
💍Is engagement your #1 problem on virtual?

👩🏾‍🏫Do you want to lead the most engaging virtual meetings?

👂🏽Then you want the Engaging Virtual Meetings Podcast, the sure-fire, latest podcast on how to thrive on virtual.
📖Hosted by the #1 Amazon Hot-New Release author of Engaging Virtual Meetings, John Chen.

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Engaging Virtual Meetings Podcast with John Chen

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😴Are you suffering from Zoom fatigue?
💍Is engagement your #1 problem on virtual?

👩🏾‍🏫Do you want to lead the most engaging virtual meetings?

99 episodes

#Business #John Chen #Engagement #Virtual #Zoom #Zoom Fatigue #Hybrid #Meetings #Training

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Engaging Virtual Meetings Podcast with John Chen

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The Best Virtual Meeting Tools for Lawyers with Jeffrey Liang 40:47

5 hours ago40:47

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Jeff assists small businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals with transactional, corporate, estate planning, and probate issues. Jeff also dedicates his practice to helping business owners, nonprofit boards, and individuals, who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color ("BIPOC"), navigate barriers within the legal system with an ally. In this episode, we discuss the following: 🧑‍⚖️‍📝 Jeffrey Liang background 🤔 His personal point of view on the Challenges of Asia Pacific Islander businesses 🎆 What he does to make virtual meetings engaging Resources: https://www.banyancounsel.com/jeff-liang If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the show…

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How To Design Memorable Virtual And Hybrid Experiences with Phil Mershon 30:19

7 days ago30:19

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Phil Mershon is the director of experience for Social Media Examiner. He's been designing the Social Media Marketing World experience for over a decade. Drawing from over 25 years in creating customized events, Phil loves to create memorable moments and transformational experiences. In addition, Phil is a jazz saxophonist, a pickleball enthusiast, and the author of Unforgettable: The Art and Science of Creating Memorable Experiences. In this episode, we discuss the following: 💡 Tips on how to create memorable event experiences 🤔 What’s his take on the last 3 years of what’s happened with virtual and hybrid events Resources: Website: www.philmershon.com If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the show…

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Surprising Ways To Use Technology For Toastmasters And Beyond with Nerdmaster Merlyn Miller 40:25

14 days ago40:25

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Merlyn Miller has lived most of his life in Washington state. He worked for 20 years as a database developer and now takes care of his parents and attends Toastmasters meetings. He is a member of 2 Toastmasters clubs, Including one online. In this episode, we discuss the following: 🧔‍♂️ Merlyn Miller’s background 😋 Creating Toastmasters but online - Nerdmasters 🎮 Gamification for learning Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merlyn-k-miller-jr/ https://www.nerdmasters.org If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the show…

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How to Create Engagement in your Next Meeting | The Engagement Show Hosted by Roger Haskett and John Chen 22:00

21 days ago22:00

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In this episode, John and Roger go BEHIND THE SCENES on how to create engagement in your next meeting! Contact Roger at roger@engagementunlimited.ca http://www.engagementunlimited.ca Click http://engagingvirtualmeetings.com/meet to meet John Chen. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the show…

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Engaging Meetings | Hosted by Debra Eckerling with John Chen, Phil Mershon & Bobbie Carlton 1:09:51

28 days ago1:09:51

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This week, Debra Eckerling had a fun and engaging conversation with Bobbie Carlton of Innovation Women; John Chen, Engaging Virtual Meetings, and Phil Mershon, author of Unforgettable on GoalChatLive. The topic: Engaging Meetings. Deb and her guests shared why they love events, how they got started in the event space, and much more. They also had a fun digression into event food. Why People Love/Hate Events - John: People hate useless, boring, non-effective meetings. They love getting back in touch with people, the value they receive at the meeting, and the magical moments that happen. - Phil: People hate when they think that a meeting/event/workshop could have been an email. They do not like feeling forced into a situation. They love when goose-bump moments happen (more commonly in person than online). Create a space where people can get outside their comfort zone and be open to new ideas. - John: People hate driving, traffic, parking. - Bobbie: They love seeing people in real life, as well as the flexibility of online. Events help to nurture relationships. What Makes a Meeting Successful - Bobbie: The attendees believe there's something in it for them. - Phil: A great event is designed for attendees to feel at home. - John: In meetings, things should happen that can't happen on their own. - Phil: Facilitating conversations and connections. - John: You do not want distractions from your event. Fix things when you can, as soon as you can. - Bobbie: Serve appropriate food and beverages. Goals - John: Give control to your attendees. Let people decide what they want to do: go to a session, network. They will make a choice that will make them happy and view your event as a success. - Bobbie: If you are a speaker, make it easy for the audience to understand what your session is about. Be clear in your title and description; be creative, but don't get too creative - Phil: Put time on your calendar immediately following the event when you can debrief and decide what you are going to do with that info. Final Thoughts - John: Want engagement? Engage your audience. - Phil: Don't be afraid to be yourself. Be unforgettable. - Bobbie: Be human. If you err on stage, keep going. No one will know. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the show…

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Openness to experience: Everything you need to know with Tara Brown 56:20

5 weeks ago56:20

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Tara Brown performs clean and family-friendly comedy across the country. The nationally touring headlining comedians she has shared stages with have included Theo Von, Ilana Glazer, Cristela Alonzo, Josh Wolf, Jon Reep, Jeff Allen, Ryan Hamilton, Preacher Lawson, Janelle James, Karen Mills, John Crist, Jimmie “JJ Walker, and the late John Witherspoon. She has been featured in Newsweek, the New York Post, the Charlotte Observer, the Lancaster News, Carolina Gateway, the Charlotte Post, WBTV-TV, WJZY-TV, WBT Radio, WFAE.com and CLTure.org. CharlotteFive.com named her as one of “The Standup Comedians You Need to Know in Charlotte;” while Queen City Nerve named her as “Best Comedian” for 2019 in their “Best of the Nest Readers’ Picks.” Tara can be seen on the 2nd season of the television show “Stand Up Nashville” on the Circle Network; and her Dry Bar Comedy special is available on both www.drybarcomedy.com and the Dry Bar Comedy+ app. Tara Brown is a native of Brooklyn, New York, and now resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. Click to learn more about Tara https://www.tarabrowncomedy.com/ If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the show…

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Simple Ways To Create Psychological Safety In Your Meetings | The Engagement Show Hosted by Roger Haskett and John Chen 26:00

6 weeks ago26:00

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The Engagement Show is the latest tips and tricks from 2 masters of in-person and virtual engagement. Today's Theme: Psychological Safety Contact Roger at roger@engagementunlimited.ca http://www.engagementunlimited.ca Click http://engagingvirtualmeetings.com/meet to meet John Chen. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the show…

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How To Create A Better Virtual Meeting Experience with Lucie Agolini 44:55

7 weeks ago44:55

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Lucie Agolini is a designer of digital products, and joyful visual experiences ... Her mission is to design premium visual experiences that exceed expectations, pack a whole lot of joy, and inspire others to make the world a more visual place. In this episode, we discuss the following: 😍 How to insert joy through visual design and interactive exercises to make meetings memorable 🧑‍🎨 Lucie’s Miro design principles 🤔 Future of Virtual and Hybrid Resources: https://www.lucieagolini.com/ If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the show…

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How to Retire Early: Everything You Need to Know with Michael Quan 43:24

8 weeks ago43:24

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Michael Quan is a personal finance educator, financial coach, and speaker based in San Diego, California. He's on a mission to help others achieve financial freedom while ensuring they find joy within the journey. Michael achieved F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence, Retirement Early) at the age of 36 through a combination of saving & investing, entrepreneurship, and real estate investing. He has been featured in media outlets such as Good Morning America, Business Insider, MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, MSN, and The Huffington Post. Michael is the author of the international best-selling book, The F.I.R.E. Planner (Simon & Schuster 2021) and the co-host of the Breakthrough Millionaire Podcast. When not helping others, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two children. He is an avid fisherman, tennis player, world traveler, foodie, and tech junkie. Fun Fact: As a young child, he almost burned his house down - not once, not twice, but three times. So it's a bit ironic his first book is all about "FIRE". In this episode, we discuss the following: 👨 Michael Quan’s background 🔥 How Michael achieved F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence, Retirement Early) 😥 #1 thing holding most people back from freedom If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the show…

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The Truth About Building Human Connection In A Digital World with Jacques Martiquet 53:08

9 weeks ago53:08

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Jacques Martiquet is your human connection strategist. Jacques' life purpose is to equip team leaders with the best tools to unlock the mental health benefits of human connection. In this episode, we discuss the following: 👀 Where is virtual better? 🤗 Techniques to alter people’s physiology so that you can maintain positive energy and emotions 💡 Greatest life advice John has given or received If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the show…

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THE:30 with Patrick Jackman - Father's Day Edition with John Chen 41:45

10 weeks ago41:45

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He’s the author of the #1 Amazon Hot New Book Release, Engaging Virtual Meetings. He’s been meeting virtually for over 35 years. He has produced over 4,000 virtual meetings including an EIGHT language meeting and the only 100% LIVE virtual conference in the training industry. He's the father of 3 amazing children! Let’s WELCOME your speaker, John Chen! ABOUT THE:30: 'THE:30 with Patrick Jackman', is 30 minutes of conversation and interviews. Our goal is to provide valuable information that enhances your personal and professional growth. A production of The Jackman Group LLC. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the show…

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Why Data Analytics Is Important In The Modern World with Jude Barak 50:32

11 weeks ago50:32

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For almost a decade, Jude have worked with C- levels, and entrepreneurs in creating business and data-based presentations. She use her skills in business data analysis, presentation design expertise, and passion for finding insights behind complex data. Jude especially like to teach and speak in front of “data people” that need to present to “non-data people” – and vice versa. In this episode, we discuss the following: 🔑 Key things to do when presenting data 📊 How Jude handles complex data 🚀 Hybrid meetings are the future! Resources: https://judebarak.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/judebarak/ If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the show…

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The Complete Guide To Better Event Engagement In 2023 | The Engagement Show Hosted by Roger Haskett and John Chen 16:30

12 weeks ago16:30

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The Engagement Show is the latest tips and tricks from 2 masters of in-person and virtual engagement. Today's Theme: Engagement...in the real world! Contact Roger at roger@engagementunlimited.ca http://www.engagementunlimited.ca If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the show…

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From Fail To Success: How To Handle Setbacks Better with Srijata Bhatnagar 44:45

13 weeks ago44:45

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Srijata Bhatnagar is a Setback Leadership Champion, Keynote speaker, and Author of two books. She works with C-suite leaders, women leaders, and organizations to convert their setbacks into opportunities for exponential growth. Srijata believes that setbacks are awesome when you turn them around to discover the opportunities hidden behind them. She has arrived at the 'Setback SOP' framework with her deep work on the topic, drawing inspiration from her professional, personal, and entrepreneurial setbacks. This strategic approach to handling adversities builds resilience in business leaders and pushes them to churn productive decisions even in a crisis. Known for her deep insights, relatable anecdotes, and approachable demeanor, Srijata has inspired change in over 50k leaders to embrace setbacks for their growth and success. In this episode, we discuss the following: 💡How to convert setbacks into opportunities 🤔What is Setback SOP 🔑Key factors to achieve cultural excellence Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srijata https://srijata.com/ If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the show…

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Why You Need Clarity To Have A Successful Business with Theresa Rose, CSP 52:57

14 weeks ago52:57