Blazing Trails

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Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Elizabeth Kolbert: Can We Change Nature to Save It? Apr 20, 2022

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How irreversibly have we altered the natural world?

That’s a question climate journalist Elizabeth Kolbert has been trying to answer for decades while reporting on the environment for The New Yorker magazine.

In herPulitzer Prize winning book, The Sixth Extinction, she explored the ways in which our capacity for destruction has reshaped the natural world. In her latest book - Under a White Sky - The Nature of the Future she examines how the very sorts of interventions that have imperiled our planet are increasingly seen as the only hope for its salvation.

And today—in recognition of Earth Day, she joins Patrick Flynn, SVP and Global Head of Sustainability at Salesforce, to discuss what steps we need to take to reign in carbon emissions and save our planet.

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Elizabeth’s Book – Under a White Sky, the Nature of the Future

IPCC Global Climate Predictions

Internet Security and Building Trust: A Conversation with Taher Elgamal Apr 13, 2022

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Cyber warfare is no longer the stuff of science. fiction As the world has become digital, modern conflicts extend dangerously to the cyber-world. Urgent protection of critical online infrastructures – including communication, finance, and the grid -- is a priority for everyone

This conversation with Taher Elgamal, the “father of SSL” -- or website encryption – is more relevant than ever. Taher dives into the past, present, and future of cybersecurity, underlining the gravity of stopping malware and ransomware in time.

Debiasing AI: Training Machines for Good with Jacob Ward and Kathy Baxter Apr 06, 2022

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Artificial Intelligence is all around us, shaping our world and experience, sometimes undetected. Inherent biases in machine learning have become apparent. Now is the time for proactive thinking, planning, and directing this useful tool for the good of society, rather than for the bad.

Author Jacob Ward along with Kathy Baxter, Principal Architect of Ethical AI Practice at Salesforce, join Michael Rivo in this critical conversation around debiasing AI and ensuring it has a positive impact on our lives and world.

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Taking Control of Your Finances with Sallie Krawcheck Mar 30, 2022

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Women and people of color have been left out of the financial growth conversation for too long, and Ellevest CEO & Co-Founder Sallie Krawcheck is here to do something about it. She sits down with #BossTalks host Ebony Beckwith, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Salesforce, to share her tips for taking control of your financial future and achieve financial wellness,

Bridging Human Gaps in Healthcare with Data and A.I. - with Mark Bertolini, former Aetna CEO, and Salesforce EVP, LaShonda Anderson-Williams Mar 23, 2022

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Nearly losing his son to cancer, and personally experiencing the inefficiencies of the healthcare system, convinced Mark Bertolini, former chairman and CEO of Aetna, to try and change the industry for all. In this week’s episode, Global Advisory Board member Mark Bertolini, and LaShonda Anderson-Williams EVP and CRO for Healthcare and Life Sciences at Salesforce discuss how data-driven solutions are transforming the healthcare industry.

How to Solve the Trust Crisis: A Conversation with Helene Foulkes and Rudy Cline-Thomas Mar 16, 2022

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The complex events over the last several years have converged to create a trust crisis. The opportunity for businesses to step up as role models during this time is great.

Here to talk about this “trust crisis” and more are two members of Salesforce's Global Advisory Board, Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive, and Rudy Cline-Thomas, the Founder and Managing Partner of the venture fund Mastry. With perspectives from the worlds of business, government, and investing, Helena and Rudy explain how to foster trust even in risky environments. They also explore the benefits of fostering a beginner’s mindset and lay a framework for mutually beneficial partnerships.

The Unstoppable Mike Schultz: A Conversation with a Two Time Paralympic Medalist and World Champion Mar 09, 2022

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When the doctor told world champion Mike Schultz they would have to amputate his left leg, it looked like the end of his career as a professional snowcross racer. But Mike’s not one to take no for an answer. Instead, he took matters into his own hands.

Today, Mike is a two-time U.S. Paralympic medalist and founder of BioDapt a company creating world-class prosthetics for athletes. From supporting wounded veterans to helping Paralympians compete, Mike has transformed his search for the perfect prosthetic into an opportunity to help others. He took home gold and silver medals in snowboarding in the 2018 Paralympics and is competing again this year in Beijing. On Blazing Trails, Mike shares his story, including why mental health training is as important as physical training, and how he and BioDapt are helping revolutionize the prosthetics industry.

How U.S. Olympic Champion Shaun White Built His Brand Mar 02, 2022

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For Shaun White, customer connection carries the same thrill as his latest gold-medal-winning trick. The three-time U.S. Olympic snowboard halfpipe champion has spent a lifetime observing every detail that goes into defying gravity. Now, he wants to share his expert knowledge in product design with everyone on the mountain through his new snowboard brand WHITESPACE. Tune in to hear how Shaun built his brand and what he's setting his sights on after he competes in his last Winter Olympics.

Getting Back To Pre-Pandemic Normal: A Conversation with Dr. Leana Wen Feb 23, 2022

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As COVID infection rates decline and treatments are more readily available, many people are feeling hopeful. On today's episode, we hear Salesforce Chief Medical Officer Dr. Geeta Nayyar speak with Dr. Leana Wen, Public Health Professor at George Washington University, on the state of the pandemic and how we might be able to safely return to pre-pandemic life.

The Case for Data-Driven Sustainability: A Conversation with Carolina Leonhardt and Patrick Flynn Feb 16, 2022

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The profitability that comes from doing the right thing for the environment is evident in the data; data that Carolina Leonhardt, Senior Manager of Environmental Responsibility at Clif Bar, relies on to make critical decisions at every step of their product journey. Joining her in this conversation is Patrick Flynn, Vice President of Sustainability at Salesforce.

In this episode, they outline the thinking behind strategies for improving the conversation with consumers - focusing on the need for clarity around what sustainability metrics actually matter. From material sourcing and supply chain logistics, to greenhouse gas emissions and B2B relationships, they cover the gamut on what details matter in environmental sustainability now.

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