Generation STEM

Hey Closers, we’re here with some entertainment for your Turkey Day weekend!

On this episode, Kevin and Becca sit down and chat with the Executive Vice President of Uncommon Partners Lab and co-founder of Uncommon Partners, in an uber charismatic conversation about experiential learning and behavioral sciences. Kyle talks to us about his background as a behavioral scientist, and how he applied his knowledge to develop adaptive and virtual training utilizing technology to create transformational change in learning. Dope right? Haven’t heard of experiential learning before? Becca breaks down this concept for you all before the interview.

But first, Kevin, Ryan and Becca sit together to discuss some recent news in the science and tech industry, including…you guessed it…the reveal of Tesla’s Cybertruck. What did the COB crew think of the Cybertruck reveal? Tune in to find out!

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Interested in innovation, entrepreneurship and exponential technologies? Then visit Singularity University’s website at https://su.org/

Hey Closers, us again!

This episode features an interview with Bruce Betts, the Chief Scientist at the Planetary Society; a nonprofit space research and technology foundation led by CEO Bill Nye (the science guy). Kevin and Becca sat down with Bruce at the Singularity University Global Summit to discuss the Planetary Society’s recent successful mission on the LightSail project, what the Planetary Society aims to accomplish, solar sailing technology, and planetary defense. But first, we ask Bruce our most urgent questions about space; are aliens real? Can a cow REALLY jump over the moon??? Tune in to hear answers to these and other VERY important questions from a space expert. ____________________________________________________________________

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Interested in innovation, entrepreneurship and exponential technologies? Then visit Singularity University’s website at https://su.org/

Hey Closers, we’re back!

This episode features a HUGE interview, with none other than Erik Anderson, Executive Chairman of Topgolf, CEO of WestRiver Group, and Executive Chairman of Singularity University (20:45). We sat down to chat with Erik about how he founded WestRiver Group, how he ended up being involved with Topgolf, the lessons he’s learned in his career thus far, and even threw in some of your listener questions! Kevin wraps up the interview by daring Erik to text the most famous person in his phone about the podcast…….listen in to see if Erik steps up to the challenge!

But before the interview begins, Becca and Kevin give you guys some feedback and updates on the podcast (2:00), Ryan returns from Spain (the gang is back together!!!) and we give a podium of our three favorite Topgolf Rip-Off ideas (7:40).

Finally, after the interview, Ryan, Kevin and Becca sit down to have an in-depth discussion about the technology behind Topgolf (40:50), and new advancements and trends we’re seeing in sports technology. Are the next generation of athletes going to be cyborgs??? Tune in to this episode and decide for yourself. ____________________________________________________________________

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Interested in innovation, entrepreneurship and exponential technologies? Then visit Singularity University’s website at https://su.org/

Hey Closers, did you miss us? We’ve been busy producing content for you guys in San Francisco at the Singularity University Global Summit (check out a video preview of what we experienced here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okOZLgbB3Cg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okOZLgbB3Cg)). While Ryan was away on vacation in Spain (we missed you!), Kevin and Becca tag-teamed at the Silicon Valley conference and recorded interviews with major entrepreneurs in the tech and innovation space.

This episode features Prukalpa Sankar, a major authority in the world of data. She has co-founded two data platform startups (SocialCops (https://socialcops.com/) & Atlan (https://atlan.com/)), given a TED talk, and landed her name on many prestigious lists like Forbes 30 under 30 Asia, all by the age of……27.

Tune in to learn about:

how Prukalpa plans to solve the world’s greatest issues through the use of data

her argument as to why data is a good thing, in a world where we fear data and compromising internet privacy

why she believes that age doesn’t matter

what we need to do to get more women working in the STEM industry

which house Prukalpa thinks she would be in at Hogwarts

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Interested in innovation, entrepreneurship and exponential technologies? Then visit Singularity University’s website at https://su.org/ (https://su.org/)

Hey Closers, it's us again. On this episode, Kevin, Ryan and Becca sit down to for an interview with Dave Hallowell, Senior VP of Telecom at B&V, to discuss the ins and outs of 5G technology (22:00). Have no idea how data is transmitted over your carrier’s network, or how a cell phone even works? No worries, Dave fills us in on the basics. Tune in to learn about what 5G is, what needs to happen for the technology to be implemented, and how the development of the technology will affect our day to day lives.

But first, Kevin and Becca are in the studio giving their hot takes on some current events in the science and tech space. Becca gives a shout out to the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing (1:28), followed by Becca and Kevin doing a podium of top things they would do if they were the first astronaut to step foot on the moon (4:50). Kevin swoops in and fills us in on Elon Musk’s presentation of the new AI technology called Neuralink, a neurotechnology that utilizes implantable brain-machine interfaces to help connect humans and computers (11:09). Is Neuralink the first step to the planet being taken over by cyborgs? Listen to this episode to hear Kevin and Becca’s thoughts.

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Whaddup Closers, it’s us again, and we’ve got an awesome interview lined up for your listening pleasure. Kevin, Ryan and Becca sit down to chat with Brad Hardin, the President of Diode Ventures, a start-up company that operates as an asset developer for their clients in the commercial, industrial and technology space. Are you a commercial company with sustainability goals and want to build a solar farm, but don’t know how? Diode can help with that. Are you a major tech company that needs to increase their cloud capacity to keep up your growing business? Diode has got your back. Tune in to listen about Diode’s bright future, learn about what it’s like to be involved with a start-up company, and get Brad’s insight on how a positive attitude can help you and your company be successful.

“Grit alone doesn’t do it.

It’s that and the persistence of your attitude, […] the consistency in which you maintain a positive frame of mind.”

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Hey it's us again Closers, with our final interview from PowerGen International 2018! After Ryan and Becca give life-long Blues fan Kevin a moment to reflect on St. Louis’ history-making Stanley Cup win, the gang introduces the discussion with Tom Friend; Business Agility Consultant and founder of Ash Elements LLC, a company that utilizes the concept of block chain to capture the value of rare earth elements in coal ash as an asset. Tom dives deep into explaining block chain, and will help clarify all those burning questions that you have about cryptocurrency; what is it? How does it work? How does digital currency have value? After several riveting topics of discussion, the interview wraps up with some of Tom’s best nuggets of advice about LIFE. Listen in for some great topics of discussion for you and your friends at the next Happy Hour.

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Time for another episode, Closers, where the gang introduces an interview from PowerGen International 2018 focusing on the subject of Machine Learning and Digital Twin. Ryan and Kevin sat down with Patrick Bangert, founder and CEO of Algorithmica Technologies, a company that uses mathematics to model power plants to help prevent equipment failures, so utilities can keep your lights on and keep site employees safe. The CEO discusses his career experiences before founding the company, and how the integration of mathematics and data into the utility space is revolutionizing the industry. The guys wrap up the interview with a conversation about the future of artificial intelligence and its role in society. Does Patrick believe that the development of AI will help robots take over the world? Tune in to this episode to find out!

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It’s our first episode recitation here on Close of Business Podcast, and Ryan, Kevin, and Becca kick it together to have a review on Episode 26’s topic of drones. Kevin starts it off by giving us detailed intel on drone technology. In the market for your own drone? Ryan gives us the low down of what commercial and industrial drones are out there, and how much of your tax refund it’ll cost you. Next the squad discusses what real life applications of drones that has gotten the internet buzzing. Finally, Ryan, Kevin, and Becca face off in a podium of their own funny drones usage ideas, and the winner with the best concept is crowned by our awesome producer James. Who will take home the gold? Tune in to find out!

Have your own original ideas on what future use drones could have? Have any comments about the episode? Have cool drone drinking game ideas? Do you just want to tell us that you love us? Hit us up through social media on Twitter or the ‘gram @cobpodcast. Prefer email? That works for us too. Send us one at [email protected].

Hey Closers, we’re coming back at you after a bit of a break to give you an episode all about DRONES. This episode features another stellar interview by Ryan and Kevin from the 2018 PowerGen International conference with Duke Energy’s Manager of Unmanned Aerial Systems, Jacob Velky. Jacob talks about his role, the advantages of utilizing drones in the utility industry, and answers some of the guys’ burning questions about what’s next in the world of drones. The Close of Business squad also has some exciting news about what big and new things we’ve got in store for the podcast, so tune in!

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