May 12, 2020
TF214: NASA’s Earth Science Acting Director, Dr. Paula Bontempi, joins us to talk about the global, virtual hackathon aimed at solving problems brought on by the pandemic in a joint Space Apps Covid-19 Challenge with NASA, the European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. Plus, author Rick… Read More
May 5, 2020
TF213: The DNA-testing Spartan Cube has pivoted for use as a fast-acting COVID-19 test. Spartan Bioscience CEO, Paul Lem, joins us to explain how. Plus, we talk to Dr. Jack Pottle, Chief Medical Officer for Oxford Medical Simulation about VR training for preparing frontline workers for emergency situations. Also,… Read More
April 28, 2020
TF212: First Draft CEO, Claire Wardle, is leading the battle against the spread of misinformation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, helping journalists and everyday consumers alike. Plus, Neil Seeman, CEO of RIWI Corp on what their real-time data tracking is revealing the pandemic. Also, filmmaker Sarah Teale of the HBO… Read More
April 21, 2020
TF211: Maison Tess co-founder, Laura Nezri, joins us to explain how to sleep soundly on sustainable bed sheets that protect the environment. Yellofruit co-founder, Andrew Kinnear, reveals what makes their dessert good for the planet and for people. Next, we discover how everyone can grow vegetables at home with… Read More
April 14, 2020
TF210: Endy is supplying hospitals with mattresses for frontline workers and co-founder, Rajen Ruparell, explains why. Plus, Jeremy Hedges of 3D printing company, InkSmith, shares their fascinating pivot to production of the “Canadian Shield” facemask. Also, founder of Internet of Elephants, Gautam Shah, on their new augmented reality game,… Read More
April 6, 2020
TF209: Jamie Metzl, author of Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and The Future of Humanity, answers the big questions about biology, technology, and our DNA. Plus, CEO John Porter reveals how BarterPay can help businesses through the pandemic. Also, Babbly CEO, Maryam Nabavi, discusses how their tool uses A.I. to help… Read More
March 17, 2020
TF208: With our workforce moving home to work remotely amidst this pandemic, Amber and Michael are here to help you work a little smarter. Plus, Hasier Larrea, founder of Ori Living, can make your small space multi-purpose with furniture robotics. Lindsay Bryson of BlueDot reveals how AI and Big… Read More
March 10, 2020
TF207: Tech Social Entrepreneur, Winy Bernard, drops her suggestions for keeping kids entertained and engaged over the March Break. Plus, Lauryn Vaughn reveals how the Shop the Upside app is providing sustainable shopping for luxury brands at a fraction of the cost. Also, ConversationHEALTH is using AI to flip… Read More
March 3, 2020
TF206: Your alarm is set to save the planet (and wake up on time). CEO and co-founder Jesse Teron of the EcoWake app is providing the eco-conscious incentive we need to get up in the morning. Plus, we hear what Amber’s mom has to say about her new high-tech hearing… Read More
February 26, 2020
TF205: Move over TikTok. Our favorite Internet’r Brittlestar shares his take on Google’s new TikTok competitor, Tangi. What’s the fastest way from Point A to Point B? Yovav Meydad from Moovit has the answer. Plus, how anyone can be famous in a world of a million bots on the… Read More
