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Brian McClendon was one of the earliest investors & later VP of Engineering at Keyhole, which got acquired by Google in 2004. Brian become VP of Engineering and led Google Geo, overlooking the development of Google Earth & Google Maps. He also worked at Uber & is now at Niantic, which you might know for thri most popular app: Pokemon Go
Sponsor: OpenCage
Use OpenCage for your geocoding needs with their API
Geomob
About Brian
Shownotes
- Never Lost Again by Bill Kilday (Affiliate Link)
- Brian’s University of Kansas course: “Startups Rasing Money”
- @Home Network (Wikipedia Page)
- Keyhole Inc (History of Google Earth Wikipedia)
- Google Earth
- I think you can find a link to Google Maps on your own :)
- Nicaragua border story
- Books & Podcast
- 3 Body Problem by Cixin Liu (Affiliate Link)
- Marketplace podcast
Timestamps
(00:00) - Introduction
(01:16) - Sponsor: OpenCage
(02:42) - Brian describes himself
(03:33) - Getting into computer graphics
(05:15) - From engineer to building companies
(08:06) - The Beginnings of Keyhole
(12:42) - EarthViewer demo
(14:33) - Going through rough times
(21:00) - What made Keyhole so unique
(25:56) - How much of Keyhole's work is still in Google Earth?
(32:08) - Borders are hard
(37:20) - Changing borders
(43:15) - Google's rationale for spending so much on mapping
(45:37) - Use for Google Maps vs Earth
(47:22) - Google Earth Engine
(51:16) - Earliest Google Earth Image
(52:20) - Working at Uber
(57:03) - Self-driving
(58:30) - Project Ground Truth
(01:04:01) - Where is self-driving today?
(01:10:29) - Trains vs Cars
(01:14:15) - Niantic
(01:17:07) - Future predictions
(01:19:28) - Glasses over phones
(01:21:05) - The next iPhone moment
(01:23:33) - Using Tech to get people outside
(01:25:57) - Teaching
(01:28:11) - The need for tech companies outside the Bay Area
(01:30:21) - Remote work
(01:34:59) - Recommendations to students
(01:36:10) - Book/Podcast Recommendations
73 episodes
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Brian McClendon was one of the earliest investors & later VP of Engineering at Keyhole, which got acquired by Google in 2004. Brian become VP of Engineering and led Google Geo, overlooking the development of Google Earth & Google Maps. He also worked at Uber & is now at Niantic, which you might know for thri most popular app: Pokemon Go
Sponsor: OpenCage
Use OpenCage for your geocoding needs with their API
Geomob
About Brian
Shownotes
- Never Lost Again by Bill Kilday (Affiliate Link)
- Brian’s University of Kansas course: “Startups Rasing Money”
- @Home Network (Wikipedia Page)
- Keyhole Inc (History of Google Earth Wikipedia)
- Google Earth
- I think you can find a link to Google Maps on your own :)
- Nicaragua border story
- Books & Podcast
- 3 Body Problem by Cixin Liu (Affiliate Link)
- Marketplace podcast
Timestamps
(00:00) - Introduction
(01:16) - Sponsor: OpenCage
(02:42) - Brian describes himself
(03:33) - Getting into computer graphics
(05:15) - From engineer to building companies
(08:06) - The Beginnings of Keyhole
(12:42) - EarthViewer demo
(14:33) - Going through rough times
(21:00) - What made Keyhole so unique
(25:56) - How much of Keyhole's work is still in Google Earth?
(32:08) - Borders are hard
(37:20) - Changing borders
(43:15) - Google's rationale for spending so much on mapping
(45:37) - Use for Google Maps vs Earth
(47:22) - Google Earth Engine
(51:16) - Earliest Google Earth Image
(52:20) - Working at Uber
(57:03) - Self-driving
(58:30) - Project Ground Truth
(01:04:01) - Where is self-driving today?
(01:10:29) - Trains vs Cars
(01:14:15) - Niantic
(01:17:07) - Future predictions
(01:19:28) - Glasses over phones
(01:21:05) - The next iPhone moment
(01:23:33) - Using Tech to get people outside
(01:25:57) - Teaching
(01:28:11) - The need for tech companies outside the Bay Area
(01:30:21) - Remote work
(01:34:59) - Recommendations to students
(01:36:10) - Book/Podcast Recommendations
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Flash Forward is a show about possible (and not so possible) future scenarios. What would the warranty on a sex robot look like? How would diplomacy work if we couldn’t lie? Could there ever be a fecal transplant black market? (Complicated, it wouldn’t, and yes, respectively, in case you’re curious.) Hosted and produced by award winning science journalist Rose Eveleth, each episode combines audio drama and journalism to go deep on potential tomorrows, and uncovers what those futures might re ...
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Custom Manufacturing Industry podcast is an entrepreneurship and motivational podcast on all platforms, hosted by Aaron Clippinger. Being CEO of multiple companies including the signage industry and the software industry, Aaron has over 20 years of consulting and business management. His software has grown internationally and with over a billion dollars annually going through the software. Using his Accounting degree, Aaron will be talking about his organizational ways to get things done. Hi ...
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It was the deadliest string of shark attacks the world has ever seen. In 2011, sharks in Réunion, a beautiful island, way out in the Indian Ocean started biting people way more than ever before and with lunatic violence. The epidemic forced local surfers, politicians, and business owners into a proxy war with ocean lovers and conservationists worldwide, where long simmering tensions boiled over. Réunion: Shark Attacks in Paradise is the story of what happened on this beautiful island, and t ...
…
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Each week, Another Bite breaks down the latest and greatest pitches from Shark Tank. It's practical business advice delivered in a fun way. All the substance of an HBR article, but fun. Hosted by Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick.
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continue reading
This Anthro Life is the premiere go-to Anthropology Podcast that fuses human insights with cultural storytelling. We equip you with a deep understanding of the human experience to revolutionize your decision-making strategies and social impact. Head over to https://www.thisanthrolife.org to learn more. Spearheaded by acclaimed Anthropologist Dr. Adam Gamwell, This Anthro Life equips leaders, individuals, and organizations to shape a more compassionate future. We aim to broaden perspectives a ...
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Come dive into one of the curiously delightful conversations overheard at National Geographic’s headquarters, as we follow explorers, photographers, and scientists to the edges of our big, weird, beautiful world. Hosted by Peter Gwin and Amy Briggs.
…
continue reading
Welcome to the What’s Next! Podcast. I’ve met so many brilliant people as I traveled the globe and have had some fascinating conversations that I’ve wished had been recorded so I could share them with you - this podcast was a way for me to recreate those moments and let you in on some fantastic insights. My current conversations center around one objective: what's next for companies and individuals as they look to innovate and grow. I hope these conversations inspire you as much as they have ...
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The Village Global podcast takes you inside the world of venture capital and technology, featuring enlightening interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and tech industry leaders. Learn more at www.villageglobal.vc.
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