Best Mapbox Podcasts (2025)

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How Mapbox is Quietly Powering the AI Map Revolution with Kieran McCann 40:43

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23h ago40:43

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AI can answer almost anything, except “where.” That gap is huge, and Kieran McCann from Mapbox is working to close it. In this episode of The Spatial Stack, Matt sits down with Kieran, who’s spent six years helping Mapbox quietly power some of the most widely used maps and location services in the world. From his early days doing grunt map edits at…

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Why GeoAI Changes Everything in Mapping & Analytics: Tee Barr on Geography 2050 27:36

8d ago27:36

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GeoAI isn’t just another buzzword, it’s a turning point for the entire geospatial industry. In this episode of The Spatial Stack, Matt sits down with Tee Barr, Director at Verisk and Councilor for the American Geographical Society, to unpack why GeoAI could reshape the field as profoundly as GPS once did. From climate risk and supply chain resilien…

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Turning GIS into ROI, One Stock at a Time 1:08:10

10d ago1:08:10

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By Matt Forrest

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The End of Expensive Space Data: NOVI’s Vision for Earth Observation 38:42

30d ago38:42

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What if satellites became as smart and as accessible as your smartphone? In this episode, I sit down with Michael Bartholomeusz, CEO of NOVI to unpack how Earth observation is being transformed by edge computing in space. We explore the shift from sending terabytes of raw imagery to delivering actionable insights, and why this change could take the…

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From Leafmap to GeoAI: Open Source, Education, and What’s Next with Dr. Qiusheng Wu 57:04

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Qiusheng Wu, associate professor, open-source advocate, and creator of some of the most widely used tools in modern geospatial, including Leafmap and GeoAI. If you’ve ever watched his YouTube tutorials or come across his projects on GitHub, you already know the impact he’s had on the community. We dive into: His…

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Why Open Data Isn’t Really Open: Navigating Licenses in Geospatial with Mina Nada 24:48

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Open data is supposed to unlock innovation, but what happens when “open” isn’t really open? In this episode of The Spatial Stack, I sit down with return guest Mina Nada to explore the world of open data licenses — from Creative Commons to Open Database Licenses and beyond. We break down what these licenses actually allow you to do, where the pitfal…

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How Preset Is Reinventing BI with Open Source and Geospatial Power 51:23

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What happens when a hackathon project becomes one of the most influential open-source BI tools in the world? In this episode, we sit down with Max Beauchemin — creator of Apache Superset and Apache Airflow — and Evan Rusackas from Preset, the company behind Superset’s enterprise evolution. We explore: The origin story of Superset at Airbnb — and wh…

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An Honest Conversation About Imposter Syndrome in GIS 17:57

2M ago17:57

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In this episode, I open up about something many of us in GIS rarely talk about — imposter syndrome. That nagging feeling of not being good enough, of questioning whether you really belong in this field, even when the evidence says otherwise. This isn’t a polished success story, it’s an honest conversation about doubt, comparison, and the pressure t…

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Building Smarter Pipelines for AI, Maps, and ML with Airflow 40:34

3M ago40:34

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If you’re working with spatial data, AI workflows, or massive batch jobs, you’ve probably hacked together more than a few pipelines. But what if there’s a better way? In this episode, I sit down with Kenten Danas, Senior Manager of Developer Relations at @Astronomer to explore how Apache Airflow powers the modern data stack including real-world geo…

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Esri vs Open Source GIS: The Real Debate No One’s Having 58:32

3M ago58:32

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What happens when a heated LinkedIn debate turns into a real conversation? In this episode, I sit down with Kyle Satterfield, GISP, after a spirited online exchange about geospatial tools — specifically, the classic open-source versus Esri debate. What started as a back-and-forth in the comments became a deeper conversation about the choices we mak…

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The Fight to Free Geospatial Data...And What Comes Next? 55:00

4M ago55:00

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📩 Get every update from my newsletter ➡️ https://forrest.nyc ⬅️ 💨 Sign up for the Spatial Lab Community ➡️ https://forrest.nyc/spatial-lab ⬅️ Why is geospatial data still stuck in its own world — and what will it take to finally integrate it with the rest of the data ecosystem? In this episode, I talk with Javier de la Torre, founder of Carto and o…

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Rethinking Geospatial for a Sustainable World with Nadine Alameh 48:25

4M ago48:25

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📩 Get every update from my newsletter ➡️ https://forrest.nyc ⬅️ 💨 Sign up for the Spatial Lab Community ➡️ https://forrest.nyc/spatial-lab ⬅️ What if the way we map the Earth is reinforcing the very inequalities we aim to solve? In this episode of The Spatial Stack, I sit down with Dr. Nadine Alameh, one of the most influential voices in geospatial…

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Investing in Earth: The VC Strategy Behind the Geospatial Boom 51:30

5M ago51:30

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📩 Get every update from my newsletter ➡️ https://forrest.nyc ⬅️ 💨 Sign up for the Spatial Lab Community ➡️ https://forrest.nyc/spatial-lab ⬅️ What if the future of AI depends on understanding where, not just what? In this episode, I’m joined by Justus Killian, partner at Space Capital, one of the only VC firms focused entirely on geospatial and spa…

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Is this the worst job in GIS? 17:20

6M ago17:20

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📩 Get every update from my newsletter ➡️ https://forrest.nyc ⬅️ 💨 Sign up for the Modern GIS Accelerator ➡️ https://forrest.nyc/accelerator ⬅️ In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest challenges holding back GIS professionals today: the technician trap. Sparked by a real-world job posting from one of the world’s richest tech companies—offer…

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Why Your GIS Career Feels Stuck (And What to Do About It) 13:39

7M ago13:39

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📩 Get every update from my newsletter ➡️ https://forrest.nyc ⬅️ 💨 Sign up for the Modern GIS Accelerator ➡️ https://forrest.nyc/accelerator ⬅️ Feeling stuck in your GIS career? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive deep into the common challenges GIS professionals face and how to break free from the "technician trap." Discover actionable strat…

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The Hidden Data Crisis in GIS (And How to Solve It) 48:02

7M ago48:02

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📩 Get every update from my newsletter ➡️ https://forrest.nyc ⬅️ What if you could stop wrangling geospatial data, and just get to the good part? In this episode, I sit down with Rob Fletcher, Chief Science Officer at Seer AI, to talk about one of the biggest blockers in geospatial today: accessing and integrating the right data, at the right time, …

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How a Data Analyst Became a GIS Expert (And What You Can Learn) 46:25

7M ago46:25

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In this episode, we sit down with David Price, GIS Project Manager for Wood County, Ohio, to explore the evolving landscape of modern GIS. David’s journey into geospatial wasn’t a traditional one—he started in data analytics before discovering GIS, a shift that completely changed his career trajectory. We dive into: 🔹 Why GIS education is falling b…

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Is There Any Hope for the GIS Career Path? 16:45

7M ago16:45

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Is there a future in GIS? How can you break past the salary ceilings and position yourself for long-term success? In this episode, we dive into the realities of GIS careers, salaries, and strategies to help you grow. 🔹 Why GIS salaries often lag behind similar data roles 🔹 The Technician Trap—how GIS is often seen as a support role rather than a st…

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Why We’re Still Bad at Predicting Wildfires 25:13

8M ago25:13

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📩 Get every update from my newsletter ➡️ https://forrest.nyc ⬅️ Wildfires are getting more intense, yet many people in Los Angeles had no idea the fire was near them—until they saw the smoke. Despite all our advancements in geospatial technology, disaster response still struggles with timely alerts, real-time data access, and predictive modeling. I…

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Why GIS Needs the Cloud (And What’s Next) 23:33

8M ago23:33

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For years, geospatial professionals have been forced to download massive datasets—only to discard most of the data. It’s an outdated, inefficient process that slows down analysis and limits scalability. But a major shift is happening. Cloud-native geospatial is transforming how we store, access, and process spatial data, making it faster, more effi…

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The Hidden Flaw in Location Data (And How to Solve It) 46:32

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📩 Get every update from my newsletter ➡️https://forrest.nyc ⬅️ 🔑 Sign up for Placekey here:https://placekey.io Merging and cleaning location data is one of the biggest headaches in GIS, real estate, and business intelligence. Duplicate addresses, inconsistent formats, and messy datasets can derail even the most sophisticated analysis. But what if t…

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Let's shake up geospatial 22:17

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Matt returns to discuss the future of Spatial Stack—what it is, where it’s headed, and how it will evolve into a go-to platform for exploring the intersection of geospatial technology and real-world impact. From its origins as a live-stream experiment to a full-fledged video-first podcast, this episode lays out the vision for breaking the geospatia…

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The spatial intelligence cloud with Will Lyon and Ryan Avery from Wherobots 55:41

1+ y ago55:41

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Apache Sedona has been a core element of the geospatial analytics space for several years now, and in this live stream we will explore how Wherobots is taking this to the next level with different advancements in visualization, powerful geospatial data engineering, and AI.By Matt Forrest

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Modernizing spatial data standards for everyone with Chris Holmes 53:16

1+ y ago53:16

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Standardizing spatial data for specific verticals or use cases has been tried many times throughout the history of geospatial. But now we're at a point where things might actually be taking a turn and having a standard format for different use cases be it agriculture, socio-demographics, or any other number of problems might be within sight. We'll …

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How AI will crack open geospatial data access with Hantz Févry 38:30

1+ y ago38:30

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How do you get access to just the data you need? And what if that data isn't in large datasets or traditional mapping services? And can AI make this data accessible to those without a background in geospatial? Get answers to these questions and more in this live stream with Hantz Févry, CEO of Stoovo!…

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Big geospatial visualization with lonboard and Kyle Barron 1:00:22

1+ y ago1:00:22

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In this conversation with Kyle Barron from Development Seed, we will learn lonboard, a new Python package that solves the problem of visualizing massive geospatial datasets in Python. Learn about the motivations behind the project, some of the tech under the hood, and of course a demo! Sign up for TLDR for free here!…

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Build, scale, and ship geospatial workflows of any size with Fused 1:02:27

1+ y ago1:02:27

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Join Isaac Brodsky, CTO and Co-Founder at Fused where we will dive deep into scaling geospatial workflows and shipping them using their new product Fused. https://www.fused.io/By Matt Forrest

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Are digital maps the new travel consumer interface? (Paul Goodman from Mapbox, Luft QuestCast #204) 39:01

6y ago39:01

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“Digital maps are transforming the way brands interact with the travel consumer. Simple navigation has given way to rich interactions and local search based on real-time data.” - LBOn this episode of QuestCast, we talk to Paul Goodman, Head of Consumer over at Mapbox, a digital mapping API and developer platform that powers numerous consumer applic…

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Typography for Modern Maps(Amy Lee Walton, Dissection #58) 35:14

6y ago35:14

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Episode shared with permission from JK Design: http://dissection.jkdesign.com/amyleewaltonAmy Lee Walton is a multidisciplinary designer that walks the line between creative and coder. She is a practicing designer, cartographer, and speaker; who likes to write narrative and code. She currently works at Mapbox, where she designs maps, curates and qu…

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Micromobility Panel at Mapbox SF 1:28:44

6+ y ago1:28:44

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New modes of mobility are helping people get where they need to go faster, cheaper and more easily. In particular, the growth of rental scooters and bikes are allowing city-dwellers to make short-distance trips in more environmentally-friendly and wallet-friendly ways. How are micromobility providers working to improve accessibility, infrastructure…

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Zach Klein, co-founder of Vimeo and DIY (Slush 2017) 27:34

7y ago27:34

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Linda Liukas talks with Zach Klein, co-founder of Vimeo and DIY at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.By Slush

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Jessica Richman and Kimmy Scotti (Slush 2017) 26:47

7y ago26:47

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Juhani Mykkänen talks with Jessica Richman and Kimmy Scotti at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.By Slush

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Michael Buckwald, CEO and Co-founder of Leap Motion (Slush 2017) 28:52

7y ago28:52

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Henni Roini talks with Michael Buckwald, CEO and Co-founder of Leap Motion, at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.By Slush

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Eric Gundersen, CEO of Mapbox (Slush 2017) 28:05

7y ago28:05

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Anna Ratala talks with Eric Gundersen, CEO of Mapbox, at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.By Slush

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James Young (Slush 2017) 24:49

7y ago24:49

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Tatu Koivisto talks with James Young about robot-human interaction at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.By Slush

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Sonny Vu and Sirdhar Iyengar, founders of Elemental Machines (Slush 2017) 23:25

7y ago23:25

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Tatu Koivisto talks with Sonny Vu and irdhar Iyengar, founders of Elemental Machines, at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.By Slush

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Holger Seim, co-founder & CEO of Blinkist (Slush 2017) 27:57

7y ago27:57

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Kalle Freese talks with Holger Seim, co-founder & CEO of Blinkist, at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.By Slush

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Nicolas Shea, Founder & CEO Of Cumplo (Slush 2017) 41:29

7y ago41:29

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Tatu Koivisto talks with Nicolas Shea, Founder & CEO Of Cumplo, at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.By Slush

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Seth Bannon, Founding Partner at Fifty Years (Slush 2017) 24:31

7y ago24:31

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Linda Liukas talks with Seth Bannon, Founding Partner at Fifty Years, at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.By Slush

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Pete Flint, Managing Partner at NFX (Slush 2017) 27:48

7y ago27:48

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Anna Ratala talks with Pete Flint, Managing Partner at NFX, at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.By Slush

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Ken Mulvany, Founder of BenevolentAI (Slush 2017) 30:11

7y ago30:11

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Linda Liukas talks with Ken Mulvany, Founder of BenevolentAI, at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.By Slush

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Will Marshall, CEO of Planet Labs (Slush 2017) 32:43

7y ago32:43

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Tatu Koivisto talks with Will Marshall, CEO of Planet Labs, at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.By Slush

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Vishal Vasishth, Obvious Ventures co-founder (Slush 2017) 25:36

7y ago25:36

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Kalle Freese talks with Vishal Vasishth, Obvious Ventures co-founder, at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.By Slush

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David Helgason, Founder of Unity Technologies (Slush 2017) 29:52

7y ago29:52

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Juhani Mykkänen talks with David Helgason, Unity Technologies founder, at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.By Slush

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Nicolas Dessaigne of Algolia and Adam Fridman of Mabbly (Slush 2017) 24:55

7y ago24:55

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Henni Roini talks with Nicolas Dessaigne of Algolia and Adam Fridman of Mabbly at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.By Slush

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Corinne Vigreux, co-Founder of TomTom (Slush 2017) 25:51

7+ y ago25:51

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Anna Ratala talks with Corinne Vigreux, co-Founder of TomTom, at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.By Slush

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Michael Pryor, co-founder and CEO of Trello (Slush 2017) 25:54

7+ y ago25:54

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Kalle Freese talks with Michael Pryor, the co-founder and CEO of Trello, at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.By Slush

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Jutta Steiner of Parity and Elizabeth Stark of Lightning (Slush 2017) 29:14

7+ y ago29:14

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Henni Roini interviews Jutta Steiner of Parity and Elizabeth Stark of Lightning, at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.By Slush

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Leila Janah, Founder and CEO of Sama & LXMI (Slush 2017) 23:54

7+ y ago23:54

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Kalle Freese talks with Leila Janah, Founder and CEO of Sama & LXMI at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.By Slush

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Lukasz Gadowski, Chairman Of The Board at Delivery Hero (Slush 2017) 22:10

7+ y ago22:10

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Juhani Mykkänen talks with Lukasz Gadowski, co-founder of Delivery Hero, at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.By Slush