AmberMac Blog

#TheFeed: Agrimetrics, Airtravel, & ecobee

TF304: We look at the future of smart agriculture tech with Benjamin Turner, the Chief Operating Officer of Agrimetrics. Plus, what would a world without flying look like? We talk to Jocelyn Timperley, author of an article in the BBC Future that examines a future without airplanes. Also, we speak… Read More

This Is Mining S3E3: Indigenous Activism Turned Advocacy

Canada has the critical minerals the world needs for electrification and a green energy future, but accessing them is not without roadblocks. Two major challenges are investment and permitting, both intertwined when it comes to the rights and interests of Indigenous peoples in major Northern development projects. JP Gladu, prominent… Read More

#TheFeed: MediaValet, Airbnb, & UFOs

TF303: We speak to David MacLaren, Founder and CEO of MediaValet, about the task assigned by the Jane Goodall Institute to securely archive and manage over sixty years of their historic and present-day scientific research and conservation digital assets. Plus, we take a look at the proclamation from Brian Chesky,… Read More

This Is Mining S3E1: Geopolitics & the Demand for Critical Minerals

The growth and demand for critical minerals is impressive and daunting, according to our first guest, Duncan Wood, the Vice President for Strategy & New Initiatives at the Wilson Center, a Washington DC based think tank. We can’t have an energy transition without extractive resources, Wood says, and the race… Read More

#TheFeed: Zenda; Mentorcam; & Brittlestar

TF302: We talk to the Co-Founder of Zenda, Haseeb Ahmed, about how their parent-facing app helps with school fee payments and family financial wellness. Plus, get advice from top experts through Mentorcam. We find out how with CEO and Co-Founder Rune Hauge. Also, our favourite internet Dad, Brittlestar, joins us… Read More

Earth Day Tech 2022: 5 Tips, Tools, & Products

Earth Day is coming up on Friday, April 22nd, so it’s a good time to learn about making sustainable choices for your home and the planet. Here are five new green-friendly tech tips, tools, and product with a focus on a better future. Save Energy with a Smart Thermostat… Read More

#TheFeed: AgFunder News; Vision-Box; & Farm Girl Fitness

TF299: Rob Leclerc joins us to talk about content company AgFunder News and the $60 million raised in funding for agriculture-related projects to tackle climate change. Plus, Chantal Dube, Head of Vision-Box North America, discusses Biometric Facial Recognition Technology that’s transforming airports. After losing her job during COVID, Jessie Thomas… Read More