Best Human Centered Design Network Podcasts (2025)

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Why Think Small Is The Future of AI: Mozilla.ai Engineer on Building Your Own Timeline 53:52

1d ago53:52

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In a digital world dominated by algorithms designed to maximize engagement rather than serve users, Davide Eynard presents a refreshing alternative. This episode explores how "thinking small" with purpose-built AI can transform our social media experience. Discover BYOTA (Build Your Own Timeline Algorithm), a project that lets you create personaliz…

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Will AI make us the last generation to read and write? | Victor Riparbelli 17:58

4d ago17:58

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Technology is changing our world — and how we communicate — at an astonishing rate. So much so that entrepreneur Victor Riparbelli predicts that artificial intelligence will drive audio and video to replace text as our primary form of communication by the end of this decade. He imagines a world where anyone can create a Hollywood film, receive pers…

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Marc Stickdorn 🌟 Unlocking Service Design in 2025 for all: Insights from the Experts! 43:34

6d ago43:34

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👉 Get started with my free 5-Day Email course for changemakers: https://www.changemakersroadmap.com/ OR Design Training: https://www.thisishcd.com/training Join us for a deep dive into service design thinking with Gerry Scullion and special guest Marc Stickdorn. Discover why organisations struggle with alignment, the power of visualisation, and how…

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Lauren E. Bridges on Fantasies and Realities of Digital Transformation and the Data Center Industry 1:14:53

7d ago1:14:53

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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with Lauren Bridges, Assistant Professor of Media Studies at the University of Virginia, about her work on the political, economic, and environmental politics of big data infrastructures. They focus on some of Bridges’ work on the disconnect between the promises made to localities around digital transformati…

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Unlocking Podcast Success: Insights from Tomas Fonseca on Growth, Commitment, and Quality 39:03

11d ago39:03

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In this conversation, Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Tomas Fonseca, the founder of the Icons of Real Estate podcasting network. They discuss the journey of podcasting, emphasizing the importance of commitment, vision, and building relationships through podcasts. Tomas shares insights on how to grow an audience, the challenges faced in the podcasting i…

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AI, “normies,” and ethical consumption algorithms with Julia Longoria | Good Robot 20:33

12d ago20:33

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“The AI revolution is here. Can we build a Good Robot?” asks Vox’s newest miniseries, Good Robot. Join host Julia Longoria in conversation with Sherrell to discuss the ideological divide within the AI community. Sherrell and Julia talk about how Julia leverages her background as a Supreme Court reporter to condense complex topics into accessible an…

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Finance with Heart: Empowering Dreams and Breaking Barriers 55:49

12d ago55:49

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In this episode of Heart-Led Changemakers, we’re joined by Monica Wandel, a powerhouse in the finance world with over a decade of experience helping homebuyers and small business owners unlock financial success. Monica is on a mission to make finance accessible, empowering, and aligned with people’s dreams and goals. With a passion for helping self…

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The magic intelligence in the sky | Good Robot 46:00

19d ago46:00

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This episode is part of a feed swap from our friend at Vox’s Unexplainable podcast. Good Robot is a miniseries hosted by Julia Longoria. Today’s episode, “The magic intelligence in the sky” examines how before AI became a mainstream obsession, one thinker sounded the alarm about its catastrophic potential. So why are so many billionaires and tech l…

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Exploring Life-Centered Design: Insights for Sustainable Transformation with Steve Baty, and Martin Tomitsch 53:18

22d ago53:18

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👉 Get started with my free 5-Day Email course for changemakers: https://www.changemakersroadmap.com/ OR Design Training: https://www.thisishcd.com/training Discover the evolution of design with experts Gerry Scullion, Steve Baty, and Martin Tomitsch as they discuss the shift from Human-Centered Design to Life-Centered Design. Dive into innovative s…

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Social Movements in Dangerous Times: How This App Helps Activists Stay One Step Ahead 49:54

23d ago49:54

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For activists and organizers worldwide, digital tools have become vital infrastructure for creating change. Yet most rely on platforms designed for other purposes, with business models that don't prioritize movement needs. Emil Vincentz, Executive Director at Acter, discusses how their encrypted organizing app is building technology that truly serv…

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Jeremy Braddock on "Firesign: The Electromagnetic History of Everything as Told on Nine Comedy Albums" 1:10:10

22d ago1:10:10

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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with Jeremy Braddock, Associate Professor of Literatures in English and Coordinator of the Media Studies Initiative at Cornell University, about his book, Firesign: The Electromagnetic History of Everything as Told on Nine Comedy Albums. The book explores themes of media and technology through nine albums ma…

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Have we reached the limit of computer power? | Sajan Saini and George Zaidan 9:45

26d ago9:45

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Moore’s Law states that every 1 to 2 years the number of transistors that can fit on a given size computer chip will double. Thanks to this law, chips have gotten smaller, faster, more efficient, and cheaper. But today, there are four key problems that trip up this trend, potentially ending Moore’s Law and fundamentally changing how computing progr…

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Unleashing Your Voice: The Power of Storytelling and Visibility 1:05:45

26d ago1:05:45

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In this inspiring episode, Maryanne sits down with Kylie Patchett, the Voice and Visibility Catalyst behind KP Kreative, who has spent over 25 years guiding healers, change-makers, and disruptors to step into their full potential. Known for her unique blend of storytelling, energy work, and strategic branding, Kylie shares her journey from health a…

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Unlearning Ableism: How to Foster Genuine Disability Inclusion with Jamie Shields 46:59

28d ago46:59

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👉 Get started with my free 5-Day Email course for service designer, UX Designers and people looking to improve their services. https://www.changemakersroadmap.com/ OR Design Training: https://www.thisishcd.com/training Join Gerry Scullion in this engaging episode of 'This is HCD' as he converses with Jamie Shields, co-founder of Disabled by Society…

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How AI can bridge the Deaf and hearing worlds | Adam Munder 6:44

1M ago6:44

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Software engineer Adam Munder is on a mission to break down communication barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds. In a live demo, he introduces OmniBridge — an AI platform that translates American Sign Language into English text in real time — and demonstrates how this tech could ensure every conversation can be fully understood, regardless o…

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"Empathy, Neurodivergence, and Holistic Support: A Conversation with Occupational Therapist Suzanne Hanway" 46:15

1M ago46:15

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We speak with Suzanne Hanway, an occupational therapist from Dublin with 28 years of experience. Suzanne discusses her journey into occupational therapy, the focus on daily life aspects, and the impact on illness, disability, or neurodivergence. The conversation delves into neurodivergence, advocating for a unified term and emphasising acceptance. …

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Unlocking the Science of Bravery: Elevate Your Leadership Skills! 🚀 41:13

1M ago41:13

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👉 Get started with my free 5-Day Email course for changemakers: https://www.changemakersroadmap.com/ OR Design Training: https://www.thisishcd.com/training 🎙 Welcome to our podcast featuring Jill Schulman, a leadership expert and ex-Marine, as we dive deep into the Science of Bravery! Discover how bravery goes beyond fearless acts and learn practic…

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Jeffrey Lee Funk on Unicorns, Hype, and Bubbles 59:23

1M ago59:23

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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with retired professor, consultant, Discovery Institute fellow, and a winner of the NTT DoCoMo Mobile Science Award, Jeffrey Lee Funk, about his recent book Unicorns, Hype, and Bubbles: A Guide to Spotting, Avoiding, and Exploiting Investment Bubbles in Tech (Harriman House, 2024). The book provides readers …

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The high-wire act of unlocking clean energy | Jason Huang 16:43

1M ago16:43

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Why are we using tech from 100 years ago to deliver the world's electricity? Materials scientist Jason Huang shows how we could massively upgrade the global power grid by replacing the wires in existing transmission lines with new, advanced conductors, helping us affordably meet rising energy demands while unlocking a cleaner, more climate-resilien…

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Networking with Human Design: Authentic Connections, Energy Mastery, and Lasting Impact 44:03

1M ago44:03

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In this episode of the Heart-Led Changemakers podcast, Maryanne speaks with Alice Taugs, a woman who has redefined what it means to network and create community. Her approach is rooted in authenticity, high-vibration energy, and a deep commitment to connection—and it’s as refreshing as it is inspiring. We began our conversation with Human Design, a…

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Unshakeable: Leading With Resilience Through Adversity, Change & Challenge – James Elliot

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Revenue By Design Unshakable: Leading with Resilience Through Adversity, Change & Challenge In today’s world, change is relentless (if not, the norm!), adversity is inevitable, and challenges are bigger than ever. As a leader, your ability to navigate uncertainty and foster resilience in your team isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s the key to sustained…

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AI Precision Targeting for Better Conversations & Faster Conversions – Desiree-Jessica Pely, PhD

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Revenue By Design Are you ready to rise above guesswork and dominate your market by focusing on the customers who truly matter? In this session, Dr. Desiree-Jessica Pely reveals how AI-powered customer targeting transforms both inbound and outbound efforts into strategic, high-impact engagements. You’ll learn how advanced intelligence uncovers the …

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How to Create Humanized Content for Answer Engines – Jason Patel

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Revenue By Design Creating humanized content for answer engines is a critical skill in today’s AI-driven digital landscape. Answer engines, such as ChatGPT, Siri, and Alexa, are AI-powered tools designed to provide direct, concise answers to user queries by leveraging natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning technologies. Unlike tradi…

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Human Centered Design for Tech User Adoption – Shannon J. Gregg, PhD

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Revenue By Design In this session, learn about the intersection of academic theory and practical application to understand how to develop and deploy technology that your users will actually USE. Understanding the theories of Adult Learner Theory, Diffusion of Innovations, and Change Management and how they can couple with Stanford's Design Thinking…

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Connection is Currency: How EQ Drives Business Success – Jenelle Friday

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Revenue By Design In today’s fast-paced business world, success isn’t just about strategy—it’s about connection. The way we engage with colleagues, customers, and teams determines our influence, impact, and bottom-line results. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) isn’t a soft skill—it’s the foundation of every meaningful interaction, and when applied strat…

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How to Communicate for Comprehension – Dionne Mejer

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Revenue By Design Effective communication is more than just exchanging words—it's about ensuring those words are understood and acted upon. In our fast-paced world, the ability to communicate for comprehension is a crucial skill that fosters clarity and connection. This talk will explore the art and science of impactful communication, offering prac…

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Six Questions to Create Extraordinary Conversations – David Bush

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Revenue By Design Great conversations drive connections, influence, and success. In this engaging presentation, you'll discover six powerful questions that spark deeper dialogue, build trust, and unlock extraordinary results in business and life. Whether you're leading a team, closing a deal, or strengthening relationships, these questions will tra…

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How to Build a Repeatable Revenue Architecture – Maria Trysla

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Revenue By Design Transform your entire revenue ecosystem into a powerhouse of efficiency and growth by aligning your go-to-market leaders with a data-driven strategy. Revenue Architecture is a continuous process to align and integrate marketing, sales, and customer service to achieve more accelerated, predictable, and sustainable revenue performan…

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A Unified Perspective: Blindness + Standardization = Human Inclusion – Tim Beck

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Revenue By Design The world is changing faster than most of us can keep up with. The rise of disconnected systems, custom setups, and endless integrations has made it harder for people to connect and collaborate. In this episode, we’ll explore how to bring different business systems together, making them accessible to everyone, especially the blind…

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Harmonizing Go-to-Market Functions for Efficient Growth – Daren Lauda

1M ago

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Revenue By Design Align Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams with a focus on fostering deeper internal and external relationships while harmonizing technologies for efficiency and profitable, human-centered growth. With over 30 years in the industry, Daren Lauda is a highly accomplished and versatile professional with a rich background in the techno…

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Transforming GTM Tech for Growth – Matt Schwab

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Revenue By Design In “Transforming Tech for Growth,” attendees discover how a well-structured technology ecosystem can supercharge their go-to-market teams. This talk highlights real metrics—like user adoption, data hygiene, pipeline velocity, and revenue attribution—that reveal how effectively a tech stack supports business objectives. Drawing on …

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Predicting Your Customer’s Next Move – Alyssa Nolte

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Revenue By Design The old rules of customer intel no longer apply. Growth leaders are no longer in the business of reacting—they’re in the business of predicting. Outdated, messy, and reactive customer intel isn’t just frustrating; it’s draining revenue, eroding retention, and stalling growth. In this session, you’ll discover how top-performing com…

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The Elevater Effect: Building Better Leaders Through Connection – Haley Hansel

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Revenue By Design Reaching our potential isn’t something we accomplish alone—it requires intentional, development-focused connection. In this keynote, Haley Hansel introduces the concept of the Elevater: a team member with the skills and intention to elevate themselves, their peers, and their organization. Elevaters thrive because they embrace the …

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Your Company’s Greatest Asset: It’s People – Petros Frangos

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Revenue By Design Most businesses hire employees to fit their immediate and near-future needs. Most employees pursue jobs and accept offers for those same reasons. But, while the employer/employee relationship is legally defined as a transactional relationship, employee engagement, loyalty, and effectiveness as well as company revenue growth and pr…

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Using AI for Better Sales Documents – Kelsey Galarza

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Revenue By Design Sales messaging and connecting with audiences is inherently human. Surprise, that’s where I was when I turned to ChatGPT—not just as a tool, but as a creative partner. In this presentation, I’ll show you exactly how I used AI to build a ICP and persona based messaging summary that hit the mark so well it got compliments like, “Kel…

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From Drama to Empowerment, High Performance and Happiness – Merilee Smith

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Revenue By Design As high-achievers, we constantly strive to be our best and make great things happen! With our success, comes challenges and never-ending expectations. It’s easy to run on autopilot and react to situations. We can get sucked into energy-draining stress, low vibe thinking, and unnecessary drama—at work and in life. When this happens…

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Why Empathy is the Key to Performance and Growth – Matt Stoyka KEYNOTE SPEAKER

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Revenue By Design In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, leadership is being redefined. Success is no longer just about strategy, execution, and results—it’s about people. In The New Leadership Imperative, Matt Stoyka explores why empathy is no longer optional—it’s essential for leaders who want to drive performance, build resilient teams,…

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🚀 The UX Process is Broken – Here’s How to Fix It with Tanuj Shah 🎨 36:08

1M ago36:08

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👉 Get started with my free 5-Day Email course for changemakers: https://www.changemakersroadmap.com/ OR Design Training: https://www.thisishcd.com/training Join us for an exciting episode as we dive into the world of UX design with Tanuj Shah, the visionary founder of Build UX. 🌟 Learn how this groundbreaking platform is transforming design workflo…

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Can Europe win the age of AI? | Thomas Dohmke 21:39

2M ago21:39

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GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke discusses Europe's readiness to lead the next era of AI innovation, examining how the continent's tech ecosystems stack up against those in the US. In conversation with TEDAI Vienna co-curator Vlad Gozman, Dohmke explains the three key shifts that will help Europe thrive in the age of AI — and shows how GitHub's initiatives…

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Eleni Kalantidou on Design, Repairability, and Cultures of Repair 1:00:19

2M ago1:00:19

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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with Eleni Kalantidou, Assistant Professor at the Queensland College of Art and Design, about the volume of essays, Design/Repair: Place, Practice, and Community (Palgrave MacMillan, 2023), which Eleni co-edited with Abby Mellick Lopes, Alison Gill, Guy Keulemans, and Niklavs Rubenis. The volume examines bot…

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Turning Trash into Treasure: How One Network Is Creating Environmental Gold 1:06:45

2M ago1:06:45

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From organic waste to fast fashion, tune in to this episode to discover how we can collectively transform trash into resources, curb wasteful production, and decarbonize our planet. Discover how our linear "take-make-dispose" system wastes limited resources and how the circular economy transforms waste to resource opportunities. Join Ian McKee, fou…

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How AI is saving billions of years of human research time | Max Jaderberg 19:15

2M ago19:15

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Can AI compress the years long research time of a PhD into seconds? Research scientist Max Jaderberg explores how “AI analogs” simulate real-world lab work with staggering speed and scale, unlocking new insights on protein folding and drug discovery. Drawing on his experience working on Isomorphic Labs' and Google DeepMind's AlphaFold 3 — an AI mod…

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The CEO Reset: Recharging, Realigning, and Reigniting Leadership 57:46

2M ago57:46

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In today’s episode of Heart-Led Changemakers, I’m thrilled to introduce my amazing guest, Lisa Kasiaras—affectionately known as my ray of sunshine! With over 15 years of experience in the CEO and leadership space, Lisa has made a lasting impact in the business world. Having worn many hats during her career at The CEO Institute, she most recently se…

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The Realities of Design Leadership with Marzia Aricò 47:46

2M ago47:46

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👉 Get started with my free 5-Day Email course for changemakers: https://www.changemakersroadmap.com/ OR Design Training: https://www.thisishcd.com/training In this episode of This is HCD, Gerry Scullion sits down with Marzia Aricò to explore the raw, unfiltered realities of design leadership. From navigating failed ventures and the lessons they bri…

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Navigating the Emotional Roller Coaster of Entrepreneurship – A Conversation with Jose Berlanga 48:48

2M ago48:48

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In this engaging conversation, entrepreneur Jose Berlanga shares his journey from a challenging childhood in Mexico City to becoming a successful business owner in the U.S. He discusses the importance of resilience, the emotional ups and downs of entrepreneurship, and the lessons learned from his experiences. Jose emphasizes the significance of men…

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Is AI progress stuck? | Jennifer Golbeck 14:57

2M ago14:57

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Will progress in artificial intelligence continue to accelerate, or have we already hit a plateau? Computer scientist Jennifer Golbeck interrogates some of the most high-profile claims about the promises and pitfalls of AI, cutting through the hype to clarify what's worth getting excited about — and what isn't. After the talk, Modupe reminds us tha…

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Aure Schrock on Politics Recoded: The Infrastructural Organizing of Code for America 1:36:09

2M ago1:36:09

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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with Aure Schrock, an interdisciplinary technology scholar and writing coach and editor at Indelible Voice, about their book, Politics Recoded: The Infrastructural Organizing of Code for America (MIT Press, 2024) Politics Recoded examines the history and culture of Code for America, an organization that, as …

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How to Protect Your Online Privacy in 2025: A Guide to Tor Browser and Digital Freedom 39:49

2M ago39:49

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Learn how to take control of your online privacy - even if you're not tech-savvy. Discover essential digital privacy tips and practical cybersecurity strategies with Pavel Zoneff from The Tor Project. Learn how to protect your online privacy and secure your digital footprint without being a tech expert. From understanding internet security basics t…

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Unlocking Leadership Insights: Michael Carey on Adaptability and Growth in the Trades 28:31

2M ago28:31

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In this conversation, Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Michael Carey, the Vice President of Strategy at BuildOps. They discuss Michael's journey into leadership, the importance of adaptability in management, and the systems that can help maintain productivity. Michael shares insights on stress management, the role of mentors, and the significance of phy…

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Escaping the Screen: Rethinking Work, Attention, and Human Connection with Joff Outlaw and Brad Marshall 47:52

2M ago47:52

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👉 Get started with my free 5-Day Email course for changemakers: https://www.changemakersroadmap.com/ OR Design Training: https://www.thisishcd.com/training In this episode, I sit down with Joff Outlaw and Brad Marshall, co-authors of Busy Idiots, to explore the modern obsession with busyness and the digital distractions that keep us in a perpetual …

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