June 18, 2020
I presented two virtual keynotes yesterday (60 minutes and 30 minutes) in our AmberMac Media studio. I wanted to share three things that I’m learning can make remote talks even better. 1. Distributed Q&A In one of my sessions, after each of my 4 emerging technology trends accelerating in the… Read More
June 16, 2020
TF219: Our favourite internet Dad, @Brittlestar, joins us with tips on how to make money on Facebook Live. We take a look at some great tech ideas for your Dad on Father’s Day. Plus, travel expert, Johnny Jet, reveals the future of travel. Also, Cabana CEO, Scott Kubly, invites… Read More
June 9, 2020
TF218: Presso’s dry cleaning robot is the star of wardrobe departments in the world of TV and movies. CEO, Nishant Jain, joins us to share how their machine snagged the role. Plus, co-founder of Big Digital, Michael Girgis, reveals how the digital entrance tech SafeChek is supporting storefronts to… Read More
June 3, 2020
For more than a decade, I’ve embraced the freedom to grow my business from coffee shops, airport terminals, hotel rooms, and, yes (especially now), my house. While we do have a dedicated studio space for video production, as a creative professional I enjoy a change in scenery to work on… Read More
June 2, 2020
TF217: We dive into the race for space with Virgin Orbit’s President & CEO, Dan Hart. Plus, CEO and Co-founder of PathSpot, Christine Schindler, on their hand-washing scanner that indicates if your hands are clean. Also, we have Chief’s CEO, Carolyn Childers, on the social network focused on furthering… Read More
May 27, 2020
TF216: Kirsten Korosec, senior reporter at TechCrunch, discusses the role of robots and the future of contactless delivery. Plus, Envision SQ President & CEO, Scott Shayko, reveals their pivot from battling air pollution to battling Covid-19. Also, OpenPhone co-founder, Daryna Kulya, on their role in the transition from corporate… Read More
May 26, 2020
Meet Now is a Zoom competitor that is part of Skype and lets you freely host unlimited video meetings (“in one click”) with no signups, downloads (unless you’re on a phone, in which case you need the Skype app), or purchase required. Video calls can have up to 50 people… Read More
May 19, 2020
TF215: How can temperature-measuring cameras assist in detecting the coronavirus? Drew Harwell from the Washington Post joins us to explain. Plus, we talk to Landon Downs, co-founder and President of 1QBit; the artificial intelligence tool that can diagnose lung abnormalities. Also, we find out more about Canada’s Ocean Supercluster’s… Read More
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
