Best Tori and Kevin Podcasts (2025)

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Alcohol Free Life with Jason and DJ. 59:20

4d ago59:20

59:20

In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, host Brad catches up with Jason and DJ for updates on their sobriety journeys. Jason discusses the transformative impact of quitting alcohol on his personal and professional life, including his role as a new business owner and a father. DJ shares his progress since their last conversation, highlighti…

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Enabling User-Owned Data to Create User-Owned AI with Vana | Anna Kazlauskas 32:54

7d ago32:54

32:54

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor sits down with Anna Kazlauskas, co-founder of Vana, to explore the intersection of AI and user-owned data. They discuss the resurgence of the crypto scene in San Francisco, fueled by advancements in AI, and the impact of DeepSeek on model training efficiency and data privacy. Anna …

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Episode 60: Episode 60: Trip Rodgers returns to the podcast to talk about recent research on trauma 1:08:16

12d ago1:08:16

1:08:16

Trip Rodgers, Education Executive for the Central Iliinois District returns to the podcast to talk about the latest research on trauma as well as some of the residual effects as we look back on the Covid pandemic.

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Bringing the World’s Vehicles Onchain with DIMO | Rob Solomon 25:00

14d ago25:00

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Navigating Sober Living with Torie: From Not Drinking Alcohol to Healing 1:05:24

17d ago1:05:24

1:05:24

In this episode, Torie shares her journey from growing up surrounded by alcohol in Rhode Island. Torie discusses her struggles with self-judgment, societal pressures, and quiet drinking. She embarked on international travels and hoped it would fill the void and change things. Torie recounts her turning point in 2021, when she decided to quit drinki…

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Quitting Alcohol And Getting Sober Changed Everything for Madeline, Pete and Mary Updates. 1:18:03

19d ago1:18:03

1:18:03

Inspiring Sobriety Journeys with Madeline, Pete, and Mary. Madeline discusses her sober travels and community support, Pete shares his 13-year sobriety journey and career progress, and Mary talks about her retreats and the healing power of nature. They all emphasize the importance of community, personal growth, and not giving up. Support the Show b…

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How to Raise Crypto VC, Investing in DePIN, Network States, and the Electro Dollar with Anirudh Pai | Dragonfly 32:41

21d ago32:41

32:41

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor speaks with Anirudh Pai, partner at Dragonfly Capital, about what it takes to build a successful crypto project and attract top investors. Anirudh highlights the importance of long-term demand strategies, demonstrating real customer engagement, and standing out in a competitive mar…

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Announcing DePIN Summit 2025 with EV3, Threefold, and Share 24:46

25d ago24:46

24:46

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor is joined by Sal Gala (EV3), Florian Fournier (Threefold), and Jose Aycart (Share) to announce the DePIN Summit 2025 in Africa and discuss its significance. They explore the region’s potential for technological disruption, the importance of local engagement and government collabora…

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Sobriety changed everything for Luc and Mailinn - Updates on the sober life. 54:14

26d ago54:14

54:14

In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, we catch up with two inspiring guests, Mailinn and Luc, who share their profound sobriety journeys and the immense gratitude they feel for their transformed lives. Mailinn, from Norway, celebrates five years of sobriety and reflects on overcoming severe health challenges and rediscovering herself. Lu…

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Episode 59: Episode 59: Dr. Lisa Joyner and Dr. Bunnie Claxton join Dr. Tracie Salgado to talk about IEPs. 56:43

27d ago56:43

56:43

In this episode Dr. Lisa Joyner, from Veritas Baptist College, and Dr. Bunnie Claxton, founder and CEO of Dissertation Research Specialists, talk about individualized education plans in private school settings.

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Sobriety Updates and Insights with Sober Dave, Kristen, and Manny - was it worth it? 1:01:11

1M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

In this episode, we hear updates from Sober Dave, Kristen, and Manny as they share their inspiring stories of recovery and sobriety: - Dave Wilson: Known as Sober Dave, he discusses his journey to becoming a trauma-informed coach and the challenges he faces bringing sobriety talks into corporate settings. - Kristen: Celebrating four years of sobrie…

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Sober Life Updates from Ryan, Todd, and Jerzey Mike 1:09:35

1M ago1:09:35

1:09:35

In this episode of the Sober Motivation podcast, previous guests Ryan, Todd, and 'Jerzey' Mike share their powerful stories of life in sobriety. Each offers insights into their journeys, including milestones, challenges, and transformations. From repairing relationships to finding joy in sober vacations and starting new families, these updates prov…

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Building the Infrastructure for Onchain Fixed Income Products with Treehouse Finance | Brandon Goh 59:28

1M ago59:28

59:28

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor and co-host James Lovely, an expert in structured financial products, welcome Brandon Goh, CEO and Co-founder of Treehouse Finance, to explore the intersection of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). Goh shares his journey from Morgan Stanley to crypto, di…

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Vinny Lingham: Sourcing the Solana Seed Round, Why Decentralized AI Will Win, Making America Healthy Again 26:57

1M ago26:57

26:57

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor and Mahesh welcomed Vinny Lingham, a prominent figure in crypto and tech. Vinny discussed his latest ventures, including Animal, a film exploring the benefits of the carnivore diet, and shared his personal health transformation. He reflected on the challenges of the 2018-2019 crypt…

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Episode 58: Episode 58: Patti Bartsch, PhD. and Tori Yocum discuss nutrition in our schools 1:01:23

1M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Patti Bartsch, PhD.,, founder of Naturally Unbridled Wellness, a holistic therapy center in Onalaska, WI, and Tori Yocum, a Biophotonic and Brainergy Specialist with Naturally Unbridled Wellness talk about nutrition and food choices in our schools and how they affect learning and brain development in our students.…

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Alcohol Addiction Is Progressive - Meredith's Story 1:04:28

1M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Meredith shares her story of growing up in a seemingly typical household, struggling with anxiety and alcoholism, and ultimately finding sobriety. She discusses the pressures of her corporate career, her battles with anxiety medications, and the impact of an alcoholic relationship. Meredith's journey…

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No One Can Force Us To Get Sober - Kevin's Story 50:39

1M ago50:39

50:39

Kevin shares his powerful story of struggling with alcohol addiction and experiencing multiple rock bottoms. Kevin details his journey through treatments, car accidents, and personal battles, ultimately finding sobriety and purpose through unwavering support and self-discovery. Join us as Kevin recounts how he rebuilds his life and relationships an…

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Behind The Mask: Dean McDermott's Sobriety Story 57:02

2M ago57:02

57:02

On the episode, we are joined by Dean McDermott, who shares his rocky road to sobriety. He opens up about his traumatic childhood and his rise to fame. Over the years, Dean had numerous failed attempts at sobriety, and it wasn’t until he was willing to surrender that things changed. This is Dean’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast. ---------- D…

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Building Decentralized AI Compute in Public with io.net | Tory Green 28:09

2M ago28:09

28:09

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor sits down with Tory Green to discuss how Io.net is revolutionizing AI infrastructure with affordable, decentralized compute power. They explore the challenges of centralized cloud providers, how DeepSeek underscores the need for decentralized AI solutions, and why Solana’s speed an…

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Alcohol was David's best friend, Sobriety Changed Everything. 1:20:01

2M ago1:20:01

1:20:01

In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Brad interviews David, who shares his raw and emotional journey from a challenging childhood growing up in New Mexico. David excelled at football, but after an injury, it was time to hang up the cleats, and his alcohol drinking escalated. David describes alcohol as his best friend, and it wasn’t unti…

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Santiago Santos: DePIN is the Frontier, Why It’s Earlier than Ever for Crypto, Building the First Crypto PE Fund 55:36

2M ago55:36

55:36

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor and Mahesh welcome Santiago Santos, a prominent figure in the crypto space and co-host of the popular Empire podcast. Santiago shares his vision for the future of private equity and crypto, highlighting the transformative potential of open-source systems and the rapid movement of c…

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Rebecca Quit Alcohol And Never Looked Back. 1:04:24

2M ago1:04:24

1:04:24

In this heartfelt episode, we welcome Rebecca, who shares her inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to building a thriving bakery business. Despite her success, Rebecca struggled with alcohol and sugar, which she realized were masking deeper emotional traumas. Her unique story demonstrates that one doesn't need to hit rock bottom to make l…

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Episode 57: Episode 57: Pastors Todd Bentz and Rich Steensma talk about their transition from education to a pastoral role 1:01:34

2M ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Pastor Todd Bentz, pastor at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg, MN, and Pastor Rich Steensma, senior pastor at Faith Lutheran Church in Jefferson City, MO, join the podcast to talk about how they each made a significant change in ministry and what went into those decisions. Both pastors shifted from education to a pastoral role and chat about how …

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Data Privacy by Default with Nillion | Miguel de Vega 31:53

2M ago31:53

31:53

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor welcomes Miguel from Nillion to discuss the company's latest endeavors. Miguel shares insights into Nillion's motivation for launching an internal podcast designed to provide builders and developers with a platform to showcase their projects. The conversation explores the benefits …

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[Meet Monad] Crypto-Native Growth Strategies, the Intern Mindset, and Why Memes are Underrated with Kevin McCordic 41:33

2M ago41:33

41:33

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor speaks with Kevin McCordic, Head of Growth at Meet Monad, about the latest developments in the Monad ecosystem as they prepare for their Testnet launch. They discuss the volatile crypto market, likening it to a high-stakes game similar to Squid Game, where investor sentiment shifts…

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[Meet Monad] Building Crypto Ecosystems, AI Agents are the New Websites, Why the Parellized EVM Will Win with Evan Tong 26:42

2M ago26:42

26:42

Follow Building in Public Podcast: https://x.com/builtnpublicpod Connor sits down with Evan Tong from Monad to discuss the evolving intersection of crypto and AI agents. They explore how agents could become the new websites, democratizing digital interactions much like WordPress did for website creation. Evan highlights Monad's mission to build a h…

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Nine Questions to Reflect on If You're Struggling with Leaving Alcohol Behind 10:47

2M ago10:47

10:47

In this episode, we explore nine critical questions designed to help those struggling with sobriety consider their relationship with alcohol. Addressing the personal and emotional costs, the episode delves into the importance of support systems, the fallacy of 'doing it alone,' the pitfalls of waiting for the perfect time to quit, and the common ye…

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Building a 3D Map of the World with Over the Reality | Diego di Tommaso 37:11

2M ago37:11

37:11

Follow Proof of Coverage Media:https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor and Sal talk with Diego de Tomas, co-founder and CEO of Over the Reality (OVR), about building one of the world’s most extensive 3D mapping platforms. Diego shares how OVR has generated over 100,000 3D maps since 2020, accumulating 55 terabytes of data through a community-driven pro…

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Episode 56: Episode 56: Three LSEM teachers share their journey to special education 1:00:26

2M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Three LSEM teachers from across the country — Erin Muth (Minnesota), Rebekeh Symank (California) and Kasey Mathews (Illinois) — join Dr. Tracie Salgado for a roundtable conversation and talk about and share their journeys and paths in becoming special education teachers. They discuss some of the challenges in their profession as well as their succe…

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Building a Web3 Operating System for Phones and AR Glasses with Up Network | Roy Liu 31:55

2M ago31:55

31:55

Follow Proof of Coverage Media:https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor and Mahesh speak with Roy, founder of Up Network, about the evolving landscape of AI, consumer devices, and crypto. Roy shares insights on building user incentives for technologies like the Agentic OS, which simplifies the crypto experience, and explores the competitive dynamics bet…

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Building Free, Global WiFi Coverage for All with Roam | Jeffrey Manner 26:47

2M ago26:47

26:47

Follow Proof of Coverage Media:https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor welcomed back Jeffrey Manner, co-founder of Roam, to discuss their latest advancements in Wi-Fi and decentralized identity. Jeffrey detailed Roam’s live pilot program, where users earn points by contributing to the network, validating Wi-Fi connections, and adding public hotspots. T…

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Revolutionizing Internet Video Viewing with Livepeer | Doug Petkanics 35:07

2M ago35:07

35:07

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage In this episode, Connor speaks with Doug Petkanics from Livepeer about the evolution of open video infrastructure. They discuss Livepeer’s transition to Arbitrum, how it leverages idle GPUs for cost-effective video transcoding, and its expansion into AI-powered video processing, which is …

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Alcohol and Cocaine brought Sarah to a place of self-hatred, would sobriety change things? 1:01:33

3M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

In this episode, we have Dr. Sarah Michaud who shares her deeply personal and transformative journey through addiction and codependency. Sarah opens up about her childhood marked by alcoholism, her struggles with substance abuse, and the life-altering moments that led her to seek help. She discusses the hardships of growing up in a chaotic environm…

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Travis Kling: How Faith Made Him a Better Trader, Surviving FTX & Finding Your Ikigai 1:56:14

3M ago1:56:14

1:56:14

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor sits down with Travis Kling, a prominent crypto hedge fund trader, about the intersection of faith, culture, and cryptocurrency. They discuss the recent surge in Bible sales, which Travis attributes to global instability driving a renewed interest in faith, as well as the decline o…

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From pints with the boys to the operating table, Steven’s battle with alcohol. 56:03

3M ago56:03

56:03

In this episode we have Steven who shares his journey battling alcohol addiction. Steven shares how his normal childhood quickly spiraled into heavy drinking during his early police career, leading to decades of escalating dependency and withdrawal struggles. He recounts staring death in the eye after drinking took a massive toll on his health and …

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Transforming Livestreaming Audiences into Paid Contributors with Rilla Network | Hal Smith Stevens 35:40

3M ago35:40

35:40

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor speaks with Hal Smith Stevens, CEO of Rilla Network, about their mission to revolutionize live streaming with peer-to-peer technology. Hal shares insights from Rilla's recent $3.5 million seed round and his experiences as a third-time founder, highlighting the importance of buildin…

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Episode 55: Episode 55: Mick McCoy talks about his scripture songs for children 48:24

3M ago48:24

48:24

Mick McCoy is the creator of Holidays in Scriptures (HIS) Songs, a curriculum of scripture songs for children. In this podcast, McCoy, who goes by Grampa Ralph in his songs, talks about how he came to Christ in 1971 while working at a coffee house in Hawaii. He left everything behind to follow Christ but soon came back to music when he realized tha…

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Building a DePIN for Cloud Gaming with YOM | Jeff Outlaw 20:16

3M ago20:16

20:16

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageConnor explores the world of cloud gaming and decentralized computing with Jeff from YOM, uncovering how the company transforms idle GPU cycles into revenue for gamers. With cloud gaming user numbers tripling from 2021 to 2023 and projected revenues of $143 billion by 2032, Jeff explains h…

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Melissa struggled with binge drinking until she learned to trust the process of sobriety. 1:05:29

3M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

In this episode, we have Melissa, who opens up about her upbringing in Appleton, Wisconsin and how a great childhood led to struggles with alcohol. Despite not encountering drinking in her family, Melissa recounts her early experiences with alcohol, the toxic relationships, and the eventual descent into binge drinking and drug use. Melissa shares h…

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Nic Carter: Trump’s Impact on Crypto, Building a $500M+ Venture Firm, Battling the Bitcoin Maxis 1:29:15

3M ago1:29:15

1:29:15

In the first episode of our new podcast, Connor and Nic Carter explore the implications of the upcoming Trump presidency and recent political shifts on the crypto industry. Nic shares insights from his recent trip to Washington, where he met with key members of Congress to discuss their legislative priorities with respect to crypto and technology b…

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How Mawari Is Building the Future of AR and VR with Luis Ramirez 33:52

3M ago33:52

33:52

Follow Building in Public Podcast: https://x.com/builtnpublicpodConnor and Sal sit down with Luis Ramirez, founder of Mawari, to explore the future of augmented and virtual reality. Luis shares how Mawari is shaping AR as a tool for immersive, social experiences rather than dystopian futures, emphasizing the importance of presence in AR interaction…

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Sandeep Nailwal: Building Polygon, the AggLayer, and the Future of DePIN and AI 45:24

3M ago45:24

45:24

Follow Building in Public Podcast: https://x.com/builtnpublicpod Connor and Sal sit down with Sandeep Nailwal of Polygon. Sandeep reflects on challenges faced by founders, including tough decisions around layoffs, project management, and preserving company culture during rapid growth, emphasizing the importance of character-building in difficult ti…

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Simon's lifestyle was killing him and alcohol played a massive role. Sobriety changed everything. 56:35

3M ago56:35

56:35

In this episode, we have Simon, who shares his harrowing yet inspiring journey from teenage grief to getting sober and completing Ironman's. Simon opens up about his struggles with alcohol and painkillers, the wake-up calls that spurred his transformation, and the profound emotional rewards of his sobering journey. Simon’s story underscores the tra…

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Building Financial Services for Crypto-Natives with Collar Protocol | J. Paul Meyer 41:48

3M ago41:48

41:48

Follow Building in Public Podcast: https://x.com/builtnpublicpod Mahesh and John Wu, President of Ava Labs, are joined by J. Paul Meyer, founder of Collar Network, to explore innovative solutions in decentralized finance (DeFi). J. Paul shares how Collar Network, a smart contract-based lending protocol, helps crypto investors borrow against their h…

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Episode 54: Episode 54: Travis Grulke and Sean Martens, chat about state of Lutheran education in their districts. 55:31

3M ago55:31

55:31

Travis Grulke, assistant to the president in education and superintendent of schools at the Michigan District, and Sean Martens, assistant to the president in education at the Minnesota South District, join the podcast to talk about the state of education in their respective states. Each touch on the amazing growth they’re experiencing in their dis…

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Daily alcohol consumption was Jon's norm until he gave it up. 56:04

3M ago56:04

56:04

In this episode, we have Jon, who shares his compelling story of growing up in the Northeast, experiencing significant losses at a young age, and turning to alcohol as a coping mechanism. Jon recounts his struggle with heavy drinking throughout high school, college, and into his adult life, detailing a near-death experience and some attempts to qui…

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Ben’s Hidden Battle with Alcohol and the Magic of Sharing 1:00:47

3M ago1:00:47

1:00:47

In this episode, we have Ben, a pastor from South Georgia, who shares his life story marked by childhood challenges, struggles with perfectionism, and eventually alcohol addiction. Ben discusses growing up in a tumultuous household, his late start with drinking at nearly 21, and how alcohol became both a coping mechanism and a source of shame. He t…

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Introducing Gekko: An AI Agent for Trading 28:16

3M ago28:16

28:16

Follow Building in Public Podcast: https://x.com/builtnpublicpod Mahesh welcomed back Ash Ahmed, founder of Axal, to discuss exciting developments at his company and the broader implications of AI agents in crypto. Ash highlighted Axal’s rapid growth, the launch of their new product, Gekko—a virtual agent for trading—and its integration with the Au…

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Powering Data Collection at the Edge with 375ai | Harry Dewhirst 26:33

3M ago26:33

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Follow Building in Public Podcast: https://x.com/builtnpublicpod Connor spoke with Harry Dewhirst, CEO and co-founder of 375ai, formerly known as Zeppelin, about his journey from founding a data company sold to Singtel to leading 375ai’s efforts in building decentralized networks for data collection. Harry shared insights into the company’s ambitio…

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Episode 53: Episode 53: Kevin Creutz joins the podcast to discuss his career in Lutheran school administration 54:32

4M ago54:32

54:32

Kevin Creutz, Executive Director of the Lutheran Schools Partnership in Fort Wayne, IN, is a former teacher and principal. While he didn't always envision working on the administration side of education, Kevin talks about how his professional journey was encouraged by fellow administrators throughout his career. The Lutheran Schools Partnership pro…

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