Hard Tech Podcast

Hard Tech Podcast

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Hard Tech Podcast episodes

  • What's the BEST Avionics Setup for Pilots? Analog vs Glass Cockpits #27

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS6sD0M07Fo

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    In this episode, we discuss the following:

    -The evolution of cockpit systems: from analog to digital.

    -Why some pilots still prefer older systems despite advancements in avionics technology.

    -The pros and cons of analog and digital systems in terms of navigation, reliability, and operation.

    -Industry standards and the training systems used by student pilots.

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    7 min
  • TC-12B Huron: The Forgotten Legend of Pima Air & Space Museum #26

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DL8u1hGev7w

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    In this episode, we discuss the following:

    - The mission and significance of the Pima Air & Space Museum, home to the world's largest aircraft collection.

    - What sets the Beechcraft TC-12B Huron apart, including its unique twin turboprop engines.

    - The legendary aircraft featured at the museum and their historical connection to the Davis

    -Monthan Boneyard.

    - The cutting-edge technology used to preserve aircraft for decades.

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    11 min
  • How This Pilot Survived The Longest Solo Flight EVER! Solar Impulse 2 #25

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    In this episode, we discuss the following:

    -Bertrand Piccard's and Andre Borschberg's dream of flying with no fuel.

    -How the team built the Solar Impulse 2 a solar plane that will fly around the world.

    -An inside look into the technology and strategy to make this ambitious trip work.

    -The challenges along the journey and the longest solo flight ever.

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    13 min
  • Can We Electrify Aviation? Electric vs Fuel Planes #24

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1GICrtOURk&feature=youtu.be

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    In this episode, I discuss the following:

    -Current state of aircraft engines.

    -Challenges of gas powered planes.

    -Advancements in electric aviation.

    -Modern electric aircraft -Limitations of batteries for flight.

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    7 min
  • A Brief History of Nuclear Energy: From Destruction To Powering AI #23

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVgfzy0KBXw

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    In this episode, I discuss the following:

    -Current state of nuclear energy.

    -Eisenhower's Atoms for Peace Program.

    -Power plants in the United States.

    -Nuclear fusion & AI.

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    9 min
  • Disaster Strikes on the Wobbly Bridge | The London Millennium Bridge #22

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q1Zvsjf6YsM

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    In this episode, I discuss the following:

    -The London Millennium Bridge and its famous wobble.

    -Harmonic resonance and frequency.

    -Issues with the design of the bridge.

    -How dampers fixed the bridge.

    -What we can take away from this incident.

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    9 min
  • Riley Knox: Leviathan Air, Flying Cargo Ships, and Altering Global Trade | Hard Tech Podcast #21

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KJIdvxsCTyU

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    In this episode, we talk about:

    -Riley's company, Leviathan Air.

    -Current issues in ocean and air freight transportation.

    -The design behind Leviathans, an autonomous flying cargo ship.

    -Aerodynamics, ground effect, & hydrofoils.

    -Potential military applications.

    -Future impacts of Leviathan Air.

    -Leaving a startup to found a new one.

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    Contact Riley here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riley-knox/

    2 hr 32 min
  • Timothy Blumberg: Innovative Gut Health Tech, Autonomous Vehicles, Shanghai | Hard Tech Podcast #20

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OQm7HeqdCtM

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    In this episode, we talk about

    -Tim's journey developing self-driving simulation technology at Lyft.

    -Learning Mandarin and working at a startup in Shanghai.

    -The story behind co-founding Throne, gut health tracking technology.

    -How analyzing data from human waste can contribute to a longer, healthier life.

    -The unique challenges and opportunities of being a software engineer in the health and wellness industry.

    -Importance of being a knowledgeable tech founder.

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    Contact Throne here: https://www.thronescience.com/

    2 hr 2 min
  • Yonas Tadesse: 4D Printing, Humanoid Robots, Bionic Humans, AI for Engineers | Hard Tech Podcast #19

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hgFarGq7TT8

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    In this episode, we talk about

    -What got Yonas interested in engineering & teaching.

    -Yonas's experience studying mechanical engineering.

    -Yonas's experience working with students at UTD

    -Engineer college curriculum and AI integration.

    -4D printing, humanoid robotics, & bionic humans.

    -Artificial muscle & dynamic hand orthosis

    -Boston Dynamics -Getting funded for research and startups.

    -Advice for aspiring engineers.

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    Follow Yonas here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ytadesse/

    1 hr 44 min
  • Matty Schaefer: YouTube Fame, Surveillance Tech, Solving City Congestion | Hard Tech Podcast #18

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dU868SXXkTk

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    In this episode, we discuss:

    -Matty's successful tech review YouTube channel, MS Tech

    -Handling the attention and success that follows being an internet personality

    -Matty's decision to leave YouTube with 500k subscribers

    -Matty's previous role as CEO of Vade and journey founding a startup.

    -The parking industry and solution to urban congestion -A deeper dive into the founder mindset and reality of startup culture.

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    Follow Matty here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattyschaefer/

    2 hr 10 min

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