Energypreneurs

In this podcast, Afrina Samain, the Head of Decarbonisation and Circularity at ERI, shares her expertise in promoting sustainability in the fashion and agriculture industries. With a background in chemical engineering, she works with international fashion brands and textile manufacturers in Bangladesh to implement cleaner production and sustainability programs. She assisted agricultural farms in Australia with energy efficiency initiatives and accessing government funding for eco-friendly technologies. Afrina emphasises the importance of policy support and passion in driving sustainable practices and discusses the potential of hydroponics in energy and water-efficient farming. The conversation also covers her personal interests outside of work, including pursuing an MBA focused on the circular economy.

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Join Lee Herbet, the friendly host of "Not a Car Guy" YouTube channel, shares his personal experiences and debunks myths about electric cars. Here he shares his experiences and views behind range anxiety, based on his long-distance trips, and other EV experiences. We discuss benefits of electric vehicles, safety and vehicle-to-grid capabilities, and the importance of a "just transition" to support those affected by the shift to electric vehicles. We explored strategies for making electric vehicles more affordable and targeting existing car buyers and shared our ideas to influence government officials to experience an EV journey.

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In this monologue, Sohail Hasnie, the host of Energypreneurs, dispels the myth of range anxiety associated with electric vehicles (EVs). He argues that range anxiety, fueled by the fossil fuel industry, is exaggerated and unnecessary for most drivers. Sohail shares personal anecdotes and a recent road trip he took in a Tesla Model Y, covering 1,020 kilometers in a day. He highlights the convenience of destination chargers and the cost savings of driving an EV. Sohail encourages listeners to overcome their fears and consider EVs as a viable option for their next vehicle, emphasizing the readiness and joy of driving an electric car. Connect with Sohail Hasnie:

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In this episode, Amy, Nia, and I, three AI enthusiasts, and IT, system, and energy experts ponder on our future with the presence of AI everywhere. Amy brings her perspectives from her computer vision and identity verification work, and Nia brings her expertise in digital transformation and customer experience. We discussed the practical applications of AI, the potential impact of AI on jobs, education, and its integration with IoT and virtual reality. We discussed the need to balance human and digital interactions and the importance of maintaining creativity, personality, and context in everyday tasks. While AI tools like GPT can assist with mundane tasks, human input, and storytelling remain essential.

We shared the efficiency benefits of AI, the personalized experiences it can create, the potential impact on jobs, and the importance of reskilling.

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In this episode, Yuri Marshall, the CEO of Mind You, shares his journey, including his own experience with mental health issues, which led to his interest in the field, and his primary motivation to establish the company during the dark days of COVID. He explains the importance of creating psychologically safe environments and discusses the impact of AI and digitization on mental health. The discussion also touches potential effects of AI on job displacement and the need for adaptation and regulation, as growing development in virtual reality will blur the lines between real and artificial. Yuri mentions his interest in obstacle racing and focuses on health-related topics outside of work, such as bio-psychosocial health and aging. The conversation concludes with reflecting on the importance of awareness and control in managing mental health, especially in developing a sustainable future.

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In this podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with Steve Peters, Senior Energy Specialist, Asian Development Bank, shared his insights on the current state of the energy sector and the challenges we face in transitioning to cleaner and more sustainable sources of energy.

Throughout the conversation, Steve's passion for the subject was evident, and he provided valuable and thought-provoking perspectives on the role of technology, policy, and individual action in addressing the urgent issue of climate change.

As someone who is personally invested in the issue, it was inspiring to hear Steve's optimistic yet realistic view on the potential for change, and his belief in the power of collective action to create a better future for ourselves and our planet.

Overall, this podcast was a reminder of the importance of staying informed and engaged on issues that matter, and the impact that each of us can have in creating a more sustainable world.

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George Williams, Amie and I discussed the algorithms that beat humans (10:00), the next big thing (15:00) and why tomorrow's I development need to look beyond the limits of mathematics (16:00) and discuss AI ethics and morality (21:00). We also explored how the AI era children (25 min) will see the world differently. How simple things are difficult for AI, how the mighty Watson made simple mistakes (33 min), and much more.

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Farshed Mahmud, Senior Investment Specialist at Asian Development Bank, explains private equity (02:00) and the reasons for a large multinational bank like ADB is involved (5:20) in private equity. Why it is relevant, and its development objectives? He explains today, at his Climate Bank, climate change is at the forefront of any investment decisions (16:00) and development impact (30:00).

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Today, ChatGPT discussion is on every dining table, as we all are struggling to understand its impact on our lives. I met Amie and a young high-energy AI enthusiast, who explained some of the fundamental models (04:00 min) of AI and its features. Today, Amy takes us through a short journey of linking our brains to her game of Chess (4:30 min) to where is AI taking us. We touched on topics like how children learn (10:20 min ), the ethics of AI (24:00 min ), self-driving cars (27:00), virtual reality (42:00 min), and many other topics.

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Dr. Emran Amin, a Community Leader, Australian public servant, and a future city expert talked about smart cities, and how this connects to digital Bangladesh; how the governments are planning to make everything digital and create smarter cities and countries. We also touched upon ethics, and how the definition of ethics is changing, for the future because of AI involvement. What can an entrepreneur do in this fast-changing world, please join in find out more. Connect with Sohail Hasnie:

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