Are robots taking our jobs? What does ChatGPT mean for education? How can we protect privacy on social media? In this weekly podcast, we chat to experts from across the world about what technology means for society, and what we can do about it. Send us a question or thoughts here! https://www.speakpipe.com/In_Our_Tech_Society Image adapted from ThisisEngineering via Pexel
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Now I Know podcast is all about explaining how world around us works. From technology, to economics, to geography, to travel and more, every episode will leave you with a little better understanding of our world. New episodes go out every Sunday. If you’re enjoying Now I Know podcast, please consider subscribing!
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Welcome to Ignite, the podcast where we delve into the innovations and ideas that are transforming our world. Hosted by Brian Bell of Team Ignite Ventures, this platform offers a front-row seat to candid conversations with trailblazing founders, visionary investors, and thought leaders who are shaping the future. Our episodes explore the mechanics of Startups and Venture Capital, the promise of technology, and the societal implications that often go unnoticed but are imperative for responsib ...
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Tech, Innovation & Society - The Creative Process: Technology, AI, Software, Future, Economy, Science, Engineering & Robotics Interviews
Technology, AI, Software, Future, Economy, Science, Engineering & Robotics Interviews - Creative Process Original Series
Rethinking tomorrow. We focus on technology, innovation, society, AI, science, engineering, the economy & issues facing people & the planet. Leading thinkers, organizations & environmentalists discuss technology, creativity & pathways for a more sustainable future. Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists & creative thinkers across the Arts & STEM. We discuss their life, work & artistic practice. Winners of Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Pulitzer, leaders & ...
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The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society: Books, Film, Music, TV, Art, Writing, Creativity, Education, Environment, Theatre, Dance, LGBTQ, Climate Change, Social Justice, Spirituality, Feminism ...
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Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists and creative thinkers across the Arts and STEM. We discuss their life, work and artistic practice. Winners of Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Pulitzer, Nobel Prize, leaders and public figures share real experiences and offer valuable insights. Notable guests and participating museums and organizations include: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Neil Patrick Harris, Smithsonian, Roxane Gay, Musée Picasso, EAR ...
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The Art of Writing with Neil Gaiman, Ada Limón, Jericho Brown, E.J. Koh, Marge Piercy & Max Stossel
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This episode explores the enduring power of storytelling to shape our world and illuminate the human experience. Writers Neil Gaiman, Ada Limón, Jericho Brown, E.J. Koh, Marge Piercy, and Max Stossel discuss creativity, resilience, and the power of words to heal and bring people together. Neil Gaiman (Writer, Producer, Showrunner · The Sandman, Ame…
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Ignite Startups: How Archer is Revolutionizing Fraud Prevention in FinTech Zach Bijesse | #115
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell sits down with Zach Bijesse, CEO and co-founder of Archer, and former co-founder of PayHippo. Zach shares his entrepreneurial journey, which began with his first tech venture, SlimmerMe, and evolved through his time as a math teacher and his impactful work in Nigerian fintech. Archer now tackle…
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Women, Politics & The Art of Diplomacy w/ DEBORA CAHN - Creator of Netflix’s THE DIPLOMAT starring Keri Russell
“The question of who's good and who's bad is always front of mind for me because my basic goal is to get to the place where no one is good or bad; everybody is in an unspeakably complicated situation. From the very beginning of the series, this event happens. We believe that it was perpetrated by Iran. Fairly quickly, we learn through the relations…
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“I think a lot of joy comes from helping others. One of the things that I've been really focusing on is finding that balance in life, what’s real and what’s true and what makes you happy. How can you help other people feel the same and have a happier life? I think whatever that takes. So if that's charity, if that's photography, if that's documenta…
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In this episode of Ignite Podcast, Brian Bell hosts Winter Mead, the founder and CEO of Coolwater Capital, often described as the "Y Combinator for emerging VCs." Winter shares his journey from growing up on an East Coast farm to becoming a pioneer in venture capital innovation. Starting with a passion for understanding disruption and innovation du…
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Women, Politics & The Art of Diplomacy w/ DEBORA CAHN - Creator of Netflix’s THE DIPLOMAT starring Keri Russell
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“The question of who's good and who's bad is always front of mind for me because my basic goal is to get to the place where no one is good or bad; everybody is in an unspeakably complicated situation. From the very beginning of the series, this event happens. We believe that it was perpetrated by Iran. Fairly quickly, we learn through the relations…
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THE DIPLOMAT with DEBORA CAHN - Emmy-winning Showrunner, Exec. Producer - The West Wing, Homeland
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What are the unseen challenges faced by diplomats, and what role do they play in maintaining global order? How do TV shows influence our understanding of real-world politics? How do women navigate power, and what does it take for them to lead in politics? Debora Cahn is the Emmy-nominated showrunner and executive producer ofNetflix’s The Diplomat, …
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In this episode of the Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Timothy Chen, General Partner at Essence Venture Capital, a firm focused on dev tools and data infrastructure at the early stage. Timothy brings a wealth of experience as a founder, engineer, and investor, having co-founded HyperPilot (later acquired by Cloudera) and led engineering …
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In this episode of The Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Kevin Dolph, the driving force behind ExpertPEO. Kevin provides insights into the role of Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) and their unique value for startups and small-to-mid-sized businesses. He explains how PEOs offer a co-employment relationship, where they handle HR co…
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“I think a lot of joy comes from helping others. One of the things that I've been really focusing on is finding that balance in life, what’s real and what’s true and what makes you happy. How can you help other people feel the same and have a happier life? I think whatever that takes. So if that's charity, if that's photography, if that's documenta…
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What is the power of photography? How do images and songs bookmark our lives, reminding us of what we care about, who we love, and what it means to be alive? Julian Lennon is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, photographer, documentary filmmaker, and NYTimes bestselling author of the Touch the Earth children’s book trilogy. This autumn, Whispers…
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Ignite VC: Mastering Open Source and Capital Discipline in Venture Capital with Lars Leckie | #111
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell welcomes venture capitalist Lars Leckie from Aspenwood Ventures, a firm born from the legacy of Hummer Winblad Venture Partners, the first software-focused venture capital firm. Leckie dives into Aspenwood’s investment philosophy, which stays true to traditional venture capital by making focuse…
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Connecting with the Earth: Changemakers, Scientists, Writers & Educators on Regenerating Earth’s Ecosystems
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How and when will we transition to a clean energy future? How have wetlands become both crucial carbon sinks and colossal methane emitters in a warming world? What lessons can we learn from non-human animals about living in greater harmony with nature? Richard Black (Author of The Future of Energy · Fmr. BBC Environment Correspondent · Director of …
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Hey listeners, quick announcement! The Creative Process podcast is moving to a new home on Spotify. With over 1,000 episodes, we’ve outgrown our current host’s 300-episode limit. Don’t worry—nothing changes for you! You’ll still get all our episodes in your favorite podcast app without interruption. This move lets us keep sharing all our content an…
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Ignite Startups: Breaking Down the Indie Game Industry with Slava Heretz, CEO of Camlann Games| #110
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In this episode of the Ignite Podcast, Brian Bell interviews Slava Heretz, founder and CEO of Camlann Games. They delve into Slava’s journey from Soviet Ukraine to establishing a unique gaming platform that merges finance and tech expertise with his lifelong passion for gaming. Slava shares how his experience in SaaS and finance shaped his understa…
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Connecting with the Earth: Changemakers, Scientists, Writers & Educators on Regenerating Earth’s Ecosystems
11:37
How and when will we transition to a clean energy future? How have wetlands become both crucial carbon sinks and colossal methane emitters in a warming world? What lessons can we learn from non-human animals about living in greater harmony with nature? Richard Black (Author of The Future of Energy · Fmr. BBC Environment Correspondent · Director of …
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Connecting with the Earth: Changemakers, Scientists, Writers & Educators on Regenerating Earth’s Ecosystems
11:38
How and when will we transition to a clean energy future? How have wetlands become both crucial carbon sinks and colossal methane emitters in a warming world? What lessons can we learn from non-human animals about living in greater harmony with nature? Richard Black (Author of The Future of Energy · Fmr. BBC Environment Correspondent · Director of …
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In this episode of the Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Yotam Rosenbaum, a multi-faceted entrepreneur, musician, and investor. Yotam shares his journey from Israel to Boston, where he studied music at Berklee College of Music. After pursuing a career as a professional musician in Los Angeles, Yotam founded EarBits, an online music marketi…
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Harnessing Creativity to Heal & Unwind the Body & Mind w/ DR. JULIA CHRISTENSEN - Highlights
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"The state of being in flow and seeking out that state, sort of disappearing from the here and now... it must have been something that has been part of human cultures for many millennia. We know that, for example, dancing can bring you into these states. And we know from many anthropological works that people dance themselves into trance, a type of…
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“So, syncopation is now the big thing. It will induce people to groove and to like your music more. So let's have a lot of syncopation inside your music and you'll sell a lot. By chasing superficial beauty, which is what AI gives us at the moment, it aims for perfect outcomes. Not that anything these models produce is perfect, because how do you ev…
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The Pathway to Flow with Neuroscientist, Fmr. Dancer DR. JULIA CHRISTENSEN
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How can we unlock a state of flow in our daily lives? How does connecting with nature influence our mental and physical well-being? How do movement, dance and play help us feel more creative, connected, and content? Dr. Julia F. Christensen is a Danish neuroscientist and former dancer currently working as a senior scientist at the Max Planck Instit…
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Egor Olteanu, co-founder and CEO of Volt AI. Egor shares his journey from joining the U.S. Army after high school, which instilled in him the discipline and resilience that paved the way for his career. He later worked at Google X, where he contributed to high-profile projects such a…
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What Does It Mean to Live a Good Life? Artists, Writers, Visionaries & Educators Share their Stories
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What does it mean to live a good life? How can the arts help us learn to speak the language of the Earth and cultivate our intuitive intelligence? What is the power of mentorship for forging character and creative vision? How can we hold onto our cultural heritage and traditions, while preparing students for the needs of the 21st century? Alan Poul…
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What Does It Mean to Live a Good Life? Artists, Writers, Visionaries & Educators Share their Stories
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What does it mean to live a good life? How can the arts help us learn to speak the language of the Earth and cultivate our intuitive intelligence? What is the power of mentorship for forging character and creative vision? How can we hold onto our cultural heritage and traditions, while preparing students for the needs of the 21st century? Alan Poul…
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Have we entered what Earth scientists call a “termination event,” and what can we do to avoid the worst outcomes? How can we look beyond GDP and develop new metrics that balance growth with human flourishing and environmental well-being? How can the 15-minute city model revolutionize urban living, enhance health, and reduce our carbon footprint? Eu…
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Have we entered what Earth scientists call a “termination event,” and what can we do to avoid the worst outcomes? How can we look beyond GDP and develop new metrics that balance growth with human flourishing and environmental well-being? How can the 15-minute city model revolutionize urban living, enhance health, and reduce our carbon footprint? Eu…
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Have we entered what Earth scientists call a “termination event,” and what can we do to avoid the worst outcomes? How can we look beyond GDP and develop new metrics that balance growth with human flourishing and environmental well-being? How can the 15-minute city model revolutionize urban living, enhance health, and reduce our carbon footprint? Eu…
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Ignite VC: Navigating the Future of Deep Tech and Smart Cities with Mitchell Kominsky | #107
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, Brian Bell interviews Mitchell Kominsky, founder and general partner at Futureland Ventures. Mitchell shares his journey from working in government as a congressional investigator on national security and cybersecurity issues to founding his venture capital firm. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on tra…
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“There is a tremendous tension between healthy democracy and deep economic inequalities. I don't think that, in the long run, democracies can survive in a healthy way unless we address the problem of economic inequalities. If we have individuals who are living day to day, on the one hand, and we have other individuals who are billionaires in our so…
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Democracy at a Crossroads: Exploring Modern Political Challenges w/ Philosopher ARASH ABIZADEH
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How is economic inequality undermining our democratic systems? In what ways is social media reshaping political landscapes and democracy? Can we design political institutions that adapt to rapid social and technological changes while remaining stable? How is journalism critical for the health of our democracies? Arash Abizadeh is the R.B. Angus Pro…
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Democracy at a Crossroads: Exploring Modern Political Challenges w/ Philosopher ARASH ABIZADEH
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How is economic inequality undermining our democratic systems? In what ways is social media reshaping political landscapes and democracy? Can we design political institutions that adapt to rapid social and technological changes while remaining stable? How is journalism critical for the health of our democracies? Arash Abizadeh is the R.B. Angus Pro…
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How is economic inequality undermining our democratic systems? In what ways is social media reshaping political landscapes and democracy? Can we design political institutions that adapt to rapid social and technological changes while remaining stable? How is journalism critical for the health of our democracies? Arash Abizadeh is the R.B. Angus Pro…
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In this episode of the Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell sits down with Thomas Mazimann, co-founder and CEO of TeamOut, a YC company from the Winter 2022 batch. The conversation delves into Thomas’ fascinating journey from being a professional whitewater kayaker to transitioning into entrepreneurship. Thomas shares how his rebellious nature as a chil…
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Ignite Startups: Leveraging Direct Mail and AI to Build a Global Company with Kris Rudeegraap| Ep105
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In this episode of the podcast, Brian Bell sits down with Kris Rudeegraap, co-founder and co-CEO of Sendoso, a corporate gifting and direct mail platform that helps businesses enhance customer engagement and drive revenue growth. Kris shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his college days when he founded All Student Rentals, a platform …
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, Brian Bell welcomes Elio Narciso, founder and CEO of ScaleStack, a portfolio company of Team Ignite. The conversation kicks off with excitement as ScaleStack has just secured an investment from Brian's fund. Elio shares his journey from Italy to the United States, beginning his career in management consulting,…
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“The running theme in all of my work has been technology. The first book that I co-authored with my dad was published in 2015. The second book I wrote was A World Without Work: Technology, Automation, and How We Should Respond, published in 2020, just before the pandemic began. My new book Growth: A Reckoning is about growth, but also technological…
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How can we look beyond GDP and develop new metrics that balance growth with human flourishing and environmental well-being? How can we be more engaged global citizens? In this age of AI, what does it really mean to be human? And how are our technologies transforming us? Daniel Susskind is a Research Professor in Economics at King's College London a…
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The Growth Dilemma: Balancing Progress & Sustainability w/ Economist DANIEL SUSSKIND - Highlights
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“We have a choice to change the nature of growth. How we can have growth that is more respectful of place, doesn’t cause as much damage to the environment, doesn't lead to as large inequalities in society, doesn’t disrupt politics, doesn't undermine the availability of good work? We ought to pursue this morally enriched GDP measure which better ref…
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How can we look beyond GDP and develop new metrics that balance growth with human flourishing and environmental well-being? How can we be more engaged global citizens? In this age of AI, what does it really mean to be human? And how are our technologies transforming us? Daniel Susskind is a Research Professor in Economics at King's College London a…
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“This is the difference between a technological smart city and a real human smart city towards a 15-minute city as the expression of a human-centered urban approach. This is our challenge for the next decades and our target, to humanize our cities. The Olympic Games in Paris have shown the world that it is possible to recreate, to regenerate a real…
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How can the 15-minute city model revolutionize urban living, enhance wellbeing, and reduce our carbon footprint? Online shopping is turning cities into ghost towns. We can now buy anything anywhere anytime. How can we learn to stop scrolling and start strolling and create more livable, sustainable communities we are happy to call home. Carlos Moren…
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