Down to Mars

Down to Mars

By Nadiyah JohnsonTechnology
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Down to Mars episodes

  • Episode 8: Nail it Before You Scale it

    Shooting Star: 

    Jessica Matthews!

    Tech Topic:

    Edge Computing. 

    Guest:Tanzania Sewell Founder of Beyond STEM

    Tweetable quote

    "Nail it before you scale it"

    "Your destiny is unshakeable regardless of what your plans are."

    "Think in our Authentic Truth"


    In Episode 8 Tanzania Sewell shares her experience as a Black Woman in STEM working in Corporate America and launching her startup Beyond STEM!



    31 min
  • Episode 7 -- Hack-a-Pipeline

    Shooting star: Madam CJ walker

    Tech Topic: Democratizing data science pros & cons

    Interview : Jenny Ketz + LiftupMKe + Hack- a -Pipeline

    Jenny Ketz talks about her experience as a woman in computer science and her new startup Liftup MKE. Be sure to register for the amazing event on eventbite! - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-a-pipeline-mkes-first-ever-all-woman-and-non-binary-hackathon-tickets-56754744970

    18 min
  • Episode 6 - Tech is For Everyone

    In episode 6 we discuss how tech is democratizing knowledge. Listeners are able to hear a panel conversation about navigating the tech industry as Black women. 

    Tech Topic: 

    Shooting Star :Marie Van Brittan Brown

    - Tech topic: online learning platforms

    - Panel: Navigating tech as a black woman(Panelist: Keisha Howard, Nadiyah Johnson, Sharon Butler, Tiffany Dillon)

    Events in the Milky Way 

    The Milky Way Meet up - April 27th 

    Hack a Pipeline - May 4th 

    1 hr
  • Episode 5 -- Faith and Fruition

    In Episode 5 we discuss the power of storytelling in the tech industry! We had the opportunity to chat with the brilliant Anita Mogaka.. Milwaukee’s very own community narrator!

    Our Shooting star segment featured Dr. Patricia Bath. 

    Topics include: 

    • Storytelling tips to sell your products. 
    • The Bee Narrative
    • Faith and Fruition
    • The Blueprint business cultivator. 
    • Various paths to starting a business. 
    • Augmented reality as it relates to storytelling. 
      • 46 min
    • Episode 4 -- Show Them What Crazy Can Do
      Topics: 
      Women’s Entrepreneurship week recap
      Shooting star: Dr. Shirley ann Jackson
      Tech topic : Tech in the logistics Industry.
      In episode 4: we have discussion with Jeffery Pugh Consultant at Accenture and Head of Legal at Short Cut. 
      Jeff Shared
      His experience launching his first startup - VC
      His experience working as Head of Legal at Shortcut 
      How to innovate
      Advice to those starting a startup
      Tweetable quote: “When you write things down you’re starting to put things in motion”
      “Put things on paper and watch things get real”
      46 min
    • Episode 3 - Proof of Your Promise

      In Episode 3 we have a conversation with the brilliant CEO of Branperience, Teju Aluko. 

      Teju Shares tips on how to create amazing brand experiences for customers. 

      Shooting star: Garrett A Morgan

      Tech Topic : Using technology to build your brand.  

      Topics:

      Women’s Entrepreneurship Week

      Difference between marketing and branding

      Gucci’s marketing

      Social Media -- Instagram IG TV vs Youtube

      Fyre Festival

      Disruptive marketing innovations.

      Tips for people trying to start a marketing business. 

      47 min
    • Episode 2 -- Creations of the Mind

      In episode 2 we discuss Intellectual Property with CEO of IP Zone Tracey Thomas. 

      Topics:

      Shooting Star feature: Gerald Lawson

      -Tips on how to protect your IP

      -IP zone

      -Advice for startups

      -Importance of the value proposition

      -Uber vs Lyft

      -Biggest mistakes for startups

      -Side hustles

      40 min
    • Episode 1-- Whatever I Want

      Shooting Star: Lewis Latimer

      Tech topic: Insurtech {disruptive vs transformative innovations; Net promoter score}

      In episode 1 we interview Lyndon Johnson. Lyndon has been a software engineer for over 20 years. He shares how technology has changed over the years, how to stay current in the industry, and thoughts about AI! Is AI  scary or helpful?


      Tweetable Quote:

      “Follow your curiosity” 

      “Data is gold” 

      28 min

    About Down to Mars

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    A timely podcast focused on diversity in tech and startup spaces! Hosted by tech entrepreneur and founder of Jet Constellations Nadiyah Johnson. This podcast focuses mainly on developers, designers,…