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Changing the Game with Sports Technology Oct 02, 2019

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We’re exploring the technology allowing spectators to immerse themselves in sports and getting to know some of the innovators behind the tech. In this episode, we learn how connectivity engages fans of the most technologically advanced sport in the world—Formula 1. We also discuss the ways data is improving everything in athletics, from performance to inclusion, with a veteran of sports startups.

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Murray Barnett, Head of Global Sponsorship & Commercial Partnerships, Formula 1
Jill Stelfox, Co-CEO, EDGY Inc.

Evolving with New Media Sep 24, 2019

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Advancements in streaming and app developing are helping leaders in brand marketing and content creation connect with audiences in new ways. Hear from the president of iHeartMedia, the radio outlet with the largest reach in America, and a senior executive from entertainment titan Discovery, Inc. about how they're integrating traditional media and digital media.

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Conal Byrne, President, iHeartPodcast Network
Michael Bishara, Group SVP and GM, Discovery, Inc.

Accessibility Tech: How Do You Use Tech When You Can’t See? Sep 17, 2019

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In this episode, we do a deep dive into accessibility technology. We get a first-person perspective on what a day is like engaging with tech when visually impaired. We also hear from an association that takes a proactive approach to preparing people to use the tech they will need as they age.

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Matt Ater, Vice President, Vispero
Richard Robinson, Vice President of Product—Enterprise Strategy and Innovation, AARP Innovation Labs

How Resilient Societies Use Tech to Adapt Sep 10, 2019

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In this episode, we are excited to have two guests, who both work for a trust fund housed within the World Bank, discussing their vision for a world where resilient societies manage and adapt to ever-changing disasters. We get an in-depth look at how they are piloting different and innovative ways to manage disaster risks using technology.

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Emma Phillips Solomon, Senior Disaster Risk Management Specialist, Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery
Vivien Deparday, Disaster Risk Management Specialist, Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery

New Trends in Digital Health Sep 04, 2019

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On this episode, we are talking about a key emerging technology—digital health. From this broad category, we are fortunate to have two guests, each representing a very different and very exciting element within this sector. The CEO and founder of NEOFECT discusses the personal reasons for why he started his company and the Chief Digital Health & Analytics officer at Humana talks about the ways her company is putting an emphasis on data-driven health results.

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Heather Cox, Chief Digital Health & Analytics Officer, Humana
Scott Kimm, Co-founder and CEO, NEOFECT

Tech in Education Aug 20, 2019

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This week we are talking all about education in technology. Our first guest is the Founder and CEO of a cutting edge startup that focuses on using robotics in early education. She will be talking about how important it is to introduce technology to children in a way that will be both fun and meaningful. We also have the Director of Research for the Consumer Technology Association talking about new research from CTA that is focused on how students are using technology to access education anytime and anywhere.

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Elnaz Sarraf, Founder and CEO, Roybi Robot
Lesley Rohrbaugh, Director of Research, Consumer Technology Association

The Rapid Growth of Pet Tech Aug 07, 2019

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This episode is all about a segment of technology that has seen exponential growth—pet tech. Two innovative companies, who are trying to make their names in this space, are on the podcast today. One company helps your pets live healthier lives and the other bills itself as “23 and Meow.”

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Anna Skaya, Founder and CEO, Basepaws
Edward Hall, President and CEO, Petrics, Inc.

Response Tech: How Technology Is Shaping Resilience Jul 24, 2019

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This week’s episode is all about resilience. We are discussing how to bounce back operationally during a crisis and how technology is helping develop innovations that help keep the world healthy, safe and secure.

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Daniel Krook, CTO, IBM's Code and Response Program
Mark Thornton, Vice President of Engineering, Panasonic Automotive

The State of the Cryptocurrency Industry Jul 03, 2019

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Cryptocurrency and blockchain. Constantly in the news but where is it all headed? Today we talk to two industry experts as we take a deep dive into this complex but interesting topic.

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Steven Becker, President and COO of the Maker Foundation
Dmitri Love, CEO of Bundil App

How Is Gaming Ripe for Disruption? Jun 20, 2019

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Did you know that 45% of U.S. homes have a video game console? And that number is rapidly increasing – CTA research indicates that gaming hardware sales will grow 3% year over year. Today, we take a look at this evolving and important sector with perspectives from two elements of the gaming industry that are different but also highlight how the industry is ripe for innovation.

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