Best Josh Dorfman Podcasts (2025)

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E59: Driving Sustainability in Digital Infrastructure with Josh Dorfman 42:50

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Tune in for a conversation with Josh Dorfman, CEO and host at Supercool, about real-world climate solutions revolutionizing the digital infrastructure industry. From seawater-cooled data centers in Finland to Amazon’s experiments with mass timber, Josh unpacks how sustainable innovations are not only possible but already reshaping business models. …

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Climate, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship | Josh Dorfman Co-Founder, CEO, & Host of SuperCool | People of Earth 59:57

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Josh Dorfman, CEO, Co-Founder and host of Super Cool, joins us this week to share his origin story and entrepreneurial journey in climate technology, influenced by his parents' business and his international experiences. From sustainable furniture to founding Planted (a company that produces carbon-negative building materials), to now Co-Founder, C…

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Climate Conversations and Innovations with Josh Dorfman 38:15

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This week on MadPo3t, we're honored to host Josh Dorfman, the innovative mind behind Plantd Materials and the insightful host of the Supercool Podcast. We kick off with a deep dive into Josh's foundational experience in China, a surprising turning point that set him on his unique professional trajectory. He candidly shares that this was by no means…

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E60: Rethinking Wireless Infrastructure: Growth, Discipline, and the Future of Connectivity: A Conversation with Bernard Borghei, CEO, Symphony Towers Infrastructure 38:33

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Tune in for a conversation with Bernard Borghei, CEO of Symphony Towers Infrastructure, one of the largest privately held tower firms in the U.S. In this engaging conversation, Bernard shares his journey from early industry days to leading a national platform formed through the merger of Symphony Wireless and CTI Towers. He breaks down the evolving…

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Unlocking Your Full Potential with Theresa L. Smith 35:32

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In this insightful episode of MadPo3t Podcast, we dive deep into the strategies for overcoming mental blocks and hesitation to unleash your best self. Alex Murdock the MadPo3t sits down with Theresa L. Smith, a distinguished chiropractor and expert known for empowering women to excel beyond the perceived limitations and challenges often encountered…

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Designing for the Edge: Rethinking Inclusion in a Digital World with Dr. Jutta Treviranus 38:50

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This month we are honoring the history, achievements, culture, and ongoing advocacy of people with disabilities. This is our third episode celebrating Disability Pride Month. Today, we're privileged to speak with Dr. Jutta Treviranus, a true pioneer in inclusive design. As the director of the Inclusive Design Research Centre (IDRC) at OCAD Universi…

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Electrify Everything: Span’s Big Bet on the Dumbest Box in the House 51:39

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Consumers want the upgrades. The climate does too. But the electrical panel in the garage stands in the way. EVs, heat pumps, induction stoves—electrification is becoming more attractive. The products are faster, cleaner, cheaper to run. But nearly 48 million U.S. homes still rely on outdated 100-amp service. That means expensive utility upgrades, …

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155: The Real Organic Project with Linley Dixon 52:13

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Have you ever felt confused or conflicted about organic food labels? I know I've said something like if I have to choose between organic from far away and in plastic, or local, I'd choose local; and I'm sure I've had dirty looks. It's just gotten confusing. And it costs almost half as much as regular foods, so I've wondered if its really better... …

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Powering Energy Progress and Sustainability with Oscar Azofeifa 29:28

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In today’s episode, we have Oscar Azofeifa, the CEO and Lead Engineer of PowerBox Technology. Oscar is on a mission to redefine energy security and sustainability for factories worldwide. With over a decade of experience developing energy systems for industrial facilities and the power grid, he’s now building modular, data-informed clean energy sol…

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Art, Entropy, and Transformation with Christopher Williams 40:14

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Join us for a profound conversation with Christopher Williams, a truly transformative artist whose work is deeply inspired by the concept of entropy. From the outset, Christopher shares his powerful advocacy for women's abuse awareness, setting a poignant tone for our discussion. This episode delves into the pivotal, life-altering experience of Chr…

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Clean Energy Is Dead. Long Live Clean Energy. 45:39

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America invented the clean energy future. Now it may be dismantling it, just as the rest of the world hits the accelerator. The U.S. was first. The first silicon solar cell in New Jersey. The first wind turbine in Cleveland. The first microinverter in a California garage. But now it’s China scaling the clean energy transition—building factories, lo…

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The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower: A Global Symbol of Inclusion with Paul White 32:01

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In honor of Disability Pride Month, I'd like to talk about a simple image that's quietly making a big difference around the globe. You might've seen it, a sunflower printed on a lanyard or pinned to someone's jacket, but maybe you weren't exactly sure what it meant. Well, that little sunflower is a lifeline, a subtle sign helping millions of people…

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154: Mama Sol Sunscreen with Arielle Moody 35:16

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I'm sneaking in an extra episode because it's summer, and this is about sunscreen, so hopefully it's not publishing too late for you-- Arielle Moody is the CEO/Founder of Mama Sol Sunscreen, and she said within 2 weeks of the launch, she was featured on Access Hollywood, which catapulted Mama Sol's sales. She has several awards and honors for best …

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153: Wildly Unplug with Lauren Connolly 44:17

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Lauren Connolly is a person I relate to so much. She had me as a guest on her podcast Wildly Unplug, because we found out that we both recharge by being outside. Lauren has a very personal story about burnout, and how turning to nature brought her the fulfillment she was needing. She is an artist; she paints and is a photographer, a podcaster, and …

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The Search for Mental Freedom in the Space Conundrum | Thoughts on the Space Industry & Humanity 14:02

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On Independence Day 2025, Alex discusses the current state of the U.S. space program and the world, searching for ways to navigate the chaos. We make historical parallels with the 1970s, during the end of the first space race and the post-Apollo era tumble (i.e. the end of the 1st Space Conundrum). Alex emphasizes the importance of mental freedom a…

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Ep 27: Retraining Creatives: Where Design Meets Data Science || Nick Cawthon 1:02:06

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It’s refreshing talking to creatives who also gets the technical bits - Nick was one of them! Nick Cawthon’s spent 20+ years in UX, spoken at Google, Stanford, Xerox PARC, teaches data science students (and Design Strategy MBA programs etc), and runs his own consulting agency. He strongly believes that it’s not about replacing people with AI but ra…

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Profits at Recycling's Edge: TerraCycle Finds ROI in Trash No One Wants 49:22

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TerraCycle takes on waste the rest of the world ignores—cigarette butts, diapers, pharmaceutical blister packs. But what makes the model work isn’t what they recycle. It’s how they get companies to pay for it. Even with one of the boldest missions in climate tech—eliminate the idea of waste—TerraCycle doesn’t lead with sustainability. It leads with…

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The Power Behind Evolutionary Change Featuring Dr. Geerat Vermeij 36:04

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Have you ever tried to picture the natural world without relying on sight? It’s a wild thought, but for Dr. Geerat J. Vermeij, it’s just how he experiences life. Blind since the age of three, Dr. Vermeij built an extraordinary career as an evolutionary biologist. He’s a MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, a celebrated author, and Professor Emeritus of Earth…

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152: Jane Barlow Christensen - Be Your Own Shaman 51:02

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Be Your Own Shaman is the title of Jane Barlow Christensen's book she co-authored with her son, teaching people how to identify, harvest and use the medicinal plants found all around us. It is beautiful, hard cover book, full of pictures to make identifying as easy as possible. Jane talks about how her own father taught her and her siblings to reco…

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Profit Meets Purpose: Sustainable E-Commerce with Neil Twa 35:11

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In this episode, we sit down with Neil Twa, CEO of Voltage Holdings and co-author of Almost-Automated Income with FBA. With over 17 years of experience in building e-commerce businesses and mentoring over 1,000 entrepreneurs, Neil shares how purpose-driven brands can thrive on Amazon FBA. We explore how sustainability and social impact can be integ…

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Built for the EV Generation: Formula E Energizes 500 Million Global Race Fans 49:30

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When Roger Griffiths first heard about Formula E in 2014, he was intrigued but skeptical. A veteran of IndyCar, Le Mans, and Formula 1—and a self-described petrol head—he wasn’t convinced electric racing could deliver credible performance. Then he saw who was signing on. Michael Andretti. Alain Prost. Emerson Fittipaldi. Frank Williams. Plus early …

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Doug Moe on WARF, Warfarin, and the Power of University Research 37:03

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What if one of the most important medical breakthroughs of the 20th century began with a dead cow and a desperate young farmer? That’s exactly what happened in 1933, when 21-year-old Ed Carlson arrived in Madison, Wisconsin, carrying a bucket of blood and a mystery that would eventually lead to the discovery of warfarin. This unlikely starting poin…

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Ep 26: Love as a business system? (yes really) || Stephen Sakach 1:02:19

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Stephen Sakach, CEO & founder of Zero company, >70k on his mailing list, coined BLISS: Build Love into Scalable Systems. His idea: random acts of kindness —> predictable, repeatable systems that drive both customer loyalty and internal cohesion. He believes businesses that lead with purpose and empathy are the ones that last. Empathy isn’t just a n…

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151: Helpful Tips for Uncertain Times from A Tiny Homestead's Mary Lewis 36:58

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Friend of the podcast and host of A Tiny Homestead podcast Mary Lewis is back! Mary approached me as things started to feel out of hand for a lot of people, and wanted to offer some tips to make things stretch farther and feel less scary that she's learned since starting her homestead journey. We're talking about some easy stuff, but if we focus on…

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NASA's Human Landing System, Core Values, and 'The Unconditionals' | Andy Crocker | People of Space 1:06:24

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Welcome to Today In Space podcast - and another People of Space segment! This week we get an aerospace engineer's perspective. We learn about what it takes to develop a Human Landing System for NASA, and go head to head with the like's of Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk in the Space Industry. But more importantly, we learn about values and how they can he…

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A Creative Calling with Pia Mailhot- Leichter 37:36

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Pia Mailhot- Leichter is the founder of Kollectiv studio. The best selling Author and Coach, embarked on a complex journey with creativity, initially shaped by her upbringing with a creative father in Brooklyn, New York. Despite this inspiring environment, the family's struggles to make ends meet fostered a repulsion towards the perceived instabili…

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Cleaning the Grid: Wärtsilä Tackles the Toughest Battery Storage Projects on Earth 41:33

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Grid battery storage has gone from niche to necessary. Fast. Projects that were once 300 megawatt-hours are now hitting 9 gigawatt-hours. And companies like Wärtsilä are leading the charge, taking on the hardest, highest-stakes deployments around the world. In this episode, Dave Hebert, VP of Global Sales & Business Strategy for Wärtsilä's Energy S…

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Green by Design: Integrating Sustainability into Innovation Strategy with Josh Dorfman 35:51

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What happens when climate innovation isn’t just a buzzword but a blueprint for real change? In this episode, we explore how climate-focused technologies are being developed, commercialized, and scaled in ways that go far beyond traditional models. My guest, Josh Dorfman, brings a rare mix of experience in both business and policy, with a track reco…

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Ep 25: Don’t Sell Sustainability, Sell Something BETTER That’s Also Sustainable || Josh Dorfman 1:06:44

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I thought sustainability meant choosing between profit and “doing good for the planet”. My chat with Josh proved me WRONG. “Stop selling sustainability. Start selling something BETTER that happens to be sustainable.” A bit about Josh Dorfman: CEO of Supercool, co-founded Plantd (a manufacturer of carbon-negative building materials) with ex-Tesla em…

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150: Josh Dorfman Talks to Sustainable Businesses on SuperCool 48:27

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I told Josh Dorfman when we started talking that I felt a little intimidated talking with him, because he is so accomplished in the sustainability field, but he has THE best stories from his life, getting him to where he is today - you're going to love this, I'm sure of it! Josh's story goes back to working for a bike company in China several years…

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Building Sustainable Digital Impact with Robin Nathaniel 35:14

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In this episode, we’re joined by Robin Nathaniel, a TEDx speaker, award-winning strategist, and the force behind GPS. Robin helps mission-driven organisations and speakers simplify and scale their social media presence without the stress. Drawing on his experience leading a $23 million nonprofit and working with high-impact brands, Robin breaks dow…

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iSpace M2 Landing | What Happened? Why is the Moon so difficult? 35:38

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On this episode, we discuss the second attempt by the Japanese company iSpace to land their Hakuto-R rover on the moon. The lander was lost on descent and no communication followed. What happened? What was the root cause of the failure? Why is the moon so hard to land on? This week we touch on the broader spectrum of space exploration, including th…

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Tackling Wealth Gap with A.I 40:12

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- artificial intelligence - wealth inequality - innovative currencies - personalized technology - human-AI interaction In this episode, we delve into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in addressing the global wealth gap. Join us as we engage with AI expert William Welser, who shares insights on how AI innovations can create more me…

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The ROI on Climate Capital: A Mayor’s Blueprint for Citywide Renewal 58:34

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Jaime Pumarejo helped lead Barranquilla, Colombia, through a stunning transition. When he first joined the city’s government in his twenties, Barranquilla was under bankruptcy protection, poverty was high, and public trust was fractured. Today, it serves as a global model for how climate action can drive economic growth, attract investment, and del…

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Transforming Tech Transfer with AI-Driven Insight with Steven Lehmann and Ashish Uppala 35:16

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What if universities had a smarter way to surface the innovation already happening across their campuses? In this episode, I’m joined by Steven Lehmann, Managing Director of Stargaze at Portal Innovations, and Ashish Uppala, Head of Engineering and Product for Stargaze. Steven brings over a decade of experience in venture building and university in…

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Ep 24: How (really) Listening to your Customers Led to $66M in Exits || Eli Portnoy 1:02:06

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Eli Portnoy (with $66M in exits) taught me the importance of REALLY listening to your customers. TLDR from his chat: Listen to what customers actually mean - during COVID, his customers asked to stop payments, but Instead, he asked: “how do we make sure we're giving them enough value that they wanna pay us?”. He pivoted, new product gained traction…

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149: Building a Good Spark with Lisa Allen 48:39

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"Sustainable living is a celebration of creativity, kindness, and the natural world in every day life" A quote from Lisa Allen of The Good Spark Shop in California, and (since we recorded this) is now rebranded as EverFar, focusing on sustainable travel essentials. She is just so inspiring when she talks about all things eco-friendly! First The Goo…

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Exploring creative expressions|Is defeat a state of mind? 1:04:08

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- The invisible ceiling - Is defeat a state of mind - what is lyrical poetry A raw exploration of how the average person is subtly set up for failure, not through overt obstacles, but by an ingrained mindset that dictates who's destined for success and who's relegated to the sidelines. As they navigate a pivotal challenge, MadPo3t and Strings begin…

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Exploring Creative Journeys|Relationship Dynamics with Eri Kardos 34:18

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This episode features a compelling conversation with bestselling author and relationship coach, Eri Kardos, as she delves into the intricate world of modern relationships and life situations. The discussion explores the fundamental root causes behind the challenges facing couples today, moving beyond surface-level conflicts to uncover deeper psycho…

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Solar, Semiconductors, and the American Dream: Enphase Is a $5.5B Climate Tech Powerhouse 45:01

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The energy grid we know today was built for a different era—centralized generation, one-way power flow, no rooftop solar, no EVs, no AI-driven demand. If Thomas Edison were alive, he’d recognize it instantly. And that’s the problem. Raghu Belur bet the system would have to change. In 2006, he co-founded Enphase Energy and started from the distribut…

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Navigating Software, AI, and Open Source in Tech Transfer: A Conversation with Dan Dardani 38:25

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The world of software innovation is evolving faster than ever, and Tech Transfer professionals are being asked to make critical decisions around open source, copyright, patents, and AI. In this episode, we take a deep dive into this complex landscape with Dan Dardani, Director of Physical Sciences and Digital Innovations Licensing and Corporate All…

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Ep 23: Do AI Chatbots Suck? || Peter Swimm 53:35

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If you’re pressing "00000" to escape the bot, that's not user error - that's design failure. And it may be why people think AI chatbots suck (I don’t). Most bots are built backwards. Companies think "how can we handle more customers with less staff?" Instead of "how can we actually improve customer experience”. In this episode, I sat down with AI c…

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148: The Homesteader Mindset with Elizabeth Bruckner 49:05

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Elizabeth has a gift for Grounded in Maine listeners - she's offering a free habit tracker here: http://createwellnessproject.com/gift/ Send me a message! Support the show Please follow Grounded In Maine podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel link is here You can DM me there or email me at [email protected] Website for Amy's Garden Jam is …

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Exploring creative journeys| Empowering Creators and Small Businesses 23:09

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In this illuminating episode, we sit down with Jonathon Mast, a leading entrepreneur and AI expert, to unpack the transformative power of artificial intelligence for creators and small businesses. Owner of White beard strategies, digital innovator and speaker. Jonathon shares invaluable insights into how AI isn't just a futuristic concept but a pra…

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How Email Can Power Sustainable Growth with Cole VanDee 36:43

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In this episode, we sit down with Cole VanDee, the founder of Inboxing Engine, to talk all things email, entrepreneurship, and impact. Cole shares how his team has helped mission-driven businesses generate over $100 million in found revenue, without compromising their values. From turning email lists into seven-figure engines to using marketing as …

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Racing the Clock: Wasteless Turns Expiring Food into Profit for Grocers Worldwide 47:22

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If food waste were a country, it would be the third-largest emitter, right behind the United States and China, accounting for 8-10% of global carbon emissions. It’s a staggering problem: 30% of all food produced globally goes to waste. And for supermarkets already operating on razor-thin margins, that waste translates into billions of dollars lost …

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Unlocking Innovation with AI-Powered IP Tools featuring Dr. Marcia Chang 38:01

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AI is no longer just a concept in IP. It’s part of how teams work, make decisions and create value. In this episode I talk to Dr. Marcia Chang, VP of IP Operations and Client Success at Tradespace. Dr. Chang has over 20 years of experience in IP strategy, operations and commercialization and has a unique blend of engineering and legal expertise. Sh…

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Space Health, Astronauts, and the Near-Space Future with Dr. Saralyn Mark, CEO & President of SolaMed Solutions, LLC. 49:11

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Welcome to Today In Space podcast - and another People of Space segment. This week we have an expert in space medicine & health. As we enter an age where more and more humans go into space, to the moon, mars, and beyond - and even just in zero g - a better understanding about the wide spectrum of humans in space environments is needed. And that's w…

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147:Why Seeds Matter with Urban Farm Podcast's Greg Peterson 53:25

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I had so much fun, and learned a ton from this conversation with Greg Peterson of the Great American Seed Up and the Urban Farm Podcast! If you've been listening for a while, you know that podcasters are great conversationalists, and can be very entertaining - Greg is no exception! Greg's podcast has about 900 (nine hundred!) episodes since the end…

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What is poetry|Contemporary artist plight 32:37

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On a recent episode, we were joined by Peter Guns, a poet and author whose latest book offers a fresh perspective on the ancient Amazons. Inspired by the historically negative portrayals of these formidable women, Guns set out to rewrite the narrative, highlighting their strength and complexity in a more positive light. Our conversation with Peter …