As we become increasingly enmeshed in the technology all around us — our phones, our tablets, human contact, dating, our hours of leisure — how do we break free? And while we drop the ball on facing this question, what kind of behavior are we modeling for our kids? Tech<br>eak founder Ali Maresh discusses what we… Read More
The Challenge of Cutting Through — Interview
Joshua Friedlander is the head of research at the Recording Industry Association of America. In this interview we discuss shifts that the music industry has undergone in recent decades, including how new talent is identified, how sales have evolved from a strict ownership model to a more flexible model with an emphasis on access, and… Read More
Finding New Choice in Virtual Currency — Interview
I have come to think that the word “Blockchain technology” is just a really great way to part an investor from his money. There’s a lot of buzz these days about virtual currencies and Blockchain technology. How are we to approach this tide of monetary innovation? As the range of options we have to transmit… Read More
Gamifying E-Learning — Interview
When you look at using virtual reality as an immersive environment, you will retain up to 80 or 90 percent of what you do because you’re actually doing it. Whereas if you were just reading that on a PowerPoint, you’ll retain 10 to 20 percent. Garreth Fitzsimons manages American operations for e-learning company Olive Learning.… Read More
Navigating Uncharted Cryptocurrency Terrain — Interview
Geoffrey Mason is an intellectual property lawyer who is a senior partner for the Cogent Law Group. In this interview Geoffrey discusses ways in which cryptocurrencies differ from each other and explores their role vis-à-vis the nation state. Learn how cryptocurrency is transforming our economy and what you can do to keep up with its evolution.… Read More
Giving up the Idea of Professional Stability — Interview
Adam Solomon runs the IT talent acquisition firm DC Tech Search. In this interview Adam talks about current trends into tech hiring. As artificial intelligence ushers in a wave of automation that is making even the most skilled professionals redundant, is it time to rethink society’s relationship to work? Glean ideas in this episode for what… Read More
Recoding the American Economy — Interview
At the beginning of 2017 there are over 500,000 unfilled tech jobs in the United States. How will applicants learn the required skills to succeed in these jobs? How will employers avoid overlooking qualified candidates? How will applicants from underserved communities gain access to the training they need to compete for these jobs? Tess Posner… Read More
A Brief History of Bitcoin — Interview
By now we’ve all heard of Bitcoin, but what is it and how does it work? How is cyber currency changing the way we conduct financial transactions? Jesse Posner (@JessePosner) is a securities lawyer turned programmer. In this interview provides a primer on cyber currency, covering both its great promise and tremendous pitfalls. Listen to… Read More
Overhauling the Restaurant Experience — Interview
Washington, DC executive coach Gideon Culman interviews Delect founder Serge Amouzou about how mobile technology is simplifying and improving your dining experience. Read More
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