Startup Seattle

By Carabiner Media

We have engaging conversations with people from Pacific Northwest Startup community - Founders, Inventors, Business Pioneers, Counsel and other interesting personas. We talk about the startup experien... more

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The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.

Startup Seattle episodes:

December 10, 2021Conversation with Data Scientist Widad Machmouchi of Microsoft
For this episode, we sought to throw some light on data science and data scientists, a trending position in modern companies. We are excited to bring you an episode with Widad Machmouchi, a Principal Data Scientist Manager at Microsoft. She may have ended up in Washington DC but Seattle lucked out in becoming her home. Widad and I talk about
What does a Data Scientist do?

Understanding Machine Learning with an example

A/B Testing

How she evaluates companies on AI/ML/data-driven claims

Skills such as "Math Maturity" that one should get to enter Data Science
Her team blog is https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/group/experimentation-platform-exp/
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40min
November 19, 2021 Astrophotography with Harish Krishnakumar
Harish is a junior in the Tesla STEM school in Redmond, WA. I found about his deep interest in astrophotography last year and saw many of his brilliant images on Instagram. I was curious to explore his journey and to my delight, he was ready to share. I hope you enjoy this special episode.
Harish is active on Instagram and his handle is hk.astro. He has promised to create a web site with his images soon.
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23min
October 24, 2021How to increase your sphere of influence and other career secrets from Suresh Kumar, global CTO of Walmart
Suresh Kumar is the Global CTO and Chief Development Officer of Walmart.
The highlights of the conversation
How being curious and passionate helped him. He encourages one to follow those traits.

A few management secrets such as connecting the dots.

How AI and ML is being used at Walmart to deliver valuable customer experiences and increase efficiency.

Pros and Cons of Technology expansion in our lives
Suresh is an articulate speaker and there is a lot to take away from this episode. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed producing it.
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42min
October 08, 2021 Dire Warning from DroneSeed's Grant Canary
"Climate Change is THE problem that all problems report to"
"Climate Change is an existential problem for us over next 20 years"
To budding entrepreneurs, "Do something that matters"
In this wide ranging episode. Grant describes how Droneseed are following data and customers to make an impact on regrowing fire damaged forests. Putting three types of drones to work and ensuring a robust supply of seeds and seedlings from their SilvaSeed acquisition, they are unburdening people from heavy labor and ensuring a good shot for burnt forests to come back alive. Classic example of using technology to try to repair a broken situation.
Grant explains in depth their process, how he methodically arrived at finding the problem and attracting a team to develop the drone based solution. Lots of other interesting nuggets including use of OKR's and his favorite food.
Enjoy this episode featuring a global wanderer who came back home to attempt to save the planet.
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49min
September 28, 2021Geoff Harris of Flying Fish on AI/ML as primary investing thesis
In this discussion, Geoff shares his insights on
Skills he needed to make a move into Venture Capital investing

Evaluating AI/ML Companies with skill

Attributes of a successful founder

His firm's focus on Pacific Northwest Founders
Mentions - Seattle Angel Conference, Alliance of Angels, Pike Place, RedSox, Pike Place, Home Recording Studio
Flying Fish can be found at https://flyingfish.vc
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39min
September 16, 2021Aaron Holm of Blokable strives to make an impact on the housing crisis
Enjoy this discussion, where we talk about
What is contributing to modern day housing crisis and ways to solve it?

Zoning as a development issue

Blokable's end to end approach to modular housing

Complexity in real estate development

Blokable's advantages

& more...
Blokable is at www.blokable.com and you can follow Aaron on Twitter @aahholm
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55min
August 25, 2021 Eastlake High School sophomore Vedant Srinivas on building technology to mitigate roadkill
Vedant, an entering sophomore at Eastlake High in Sammamish WA discusses his year long effort to build a system ("Ora") to audibly warn wildlife to get away from oncoming cars. His passion, effort and talent shines through in this conversation.
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28min
August 10, 2021All about Biologics with Lumen Bioscience CEO Brian Finrow
Biologics are a hot trend and have been proven to treat many diseases. If you watch TV, you have seen those ubiquitous Humira ads.
In this episode, Brian answers our questions on
Why Biologics matter

Manufacturing challenges

Lumen's unique approach

Life Science vs Technology Startup

& more...
Yay, we made it to 20 episodes!
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48min
July 12, 2021Ryan Dibble, COO of Flyhomes on trends, opportunities and challenges shaping residential real estate
Ryan Dibble is COO and Founding Member of FlyHomes. FlyHomes was founded to focus on the buyer's experience.
Ryan shares with us
His work focus at the growth stage of FlyHomes

Current trends (temporary and permanent) trends shaping the real estate market

Flyhomes as a one stop for Buyers

How technology is powering home buying

& more
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51min
July 02, 20211-1 with three time Founder and Author Shirish Nadkarni
Shirish Nadkarni is a three time founder (TeamOn, LiveMocha, Zoomingo) and the author of a new book - From Startup to Exit. He is also very actively involved with TiE Seattle and it's startup initiatives.
Shirish shares with us
His thoughts on achieving product market fit

Inspiration for his new book and deciding scope of book

Challenges to tackle in growth phase and the importance of culture

Maintaining focus

Skill that Startup Founders should gain

& more
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43min

FAQs about Startup Seattle:

How many episodes does Startup Seattle have?

The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.