Join Kostas and Nitay as they speak with amazingly smart people who are building the next generation of technology, from hardware to cloud compute. Tech on the Rocks is for people who are curious about the foundations of the tech industry. Recorded primarily from our offices and homes, but one day we hope to record in a bar somewhere. Cheers!
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Why is mathematics so hard? Here, we talk about the foundations for whole numbers and fractions and suggest that math can be natural and fun to us! Cover art photo provided by naomi tamar on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@naomitamar
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Bertrand Russell wrote 'Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy' while imprisoned for protesting Britain's involvement in World War I. Russell summarizes the significance of the momentous work of mathematicians in the late nineteenth-century. He further describes his own philosophy of mathematics, Logicism (the view that all mathematical truths are logical truths), and his earlier, influential work solving the paradoxes that plagued mathematical foundations, which crystallized after ten year ...
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The STEM Everyday podcast focuses on how easy it is to incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) into education. We explore and share great ideas that inspire students to take ownership in their learning. Episodes include short (20 minute) interviews with educators, innovators, & authors who are using creative ways to add STEM to their classrooms and communities everyday!
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Mathematical Philosophy - the application of logical and mathematical methods in philosophy - is about to experience a tremendous boom in various areas of philosophy. At the new Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy, which is funded mostly by the German Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, philosophical research will be carried out mathematically, that is, by means of methods that are very close to those used by the scientists. The purpose of doing philosophy in this way is not to reduce p ...
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"The Inclusive Advantage" is a podcast dedicated to empowering women and minorities in male-dominated industries like mining, manufacturing, and construction. Hosted by "Brenda Denbesten" with 18 years of experience, the podcast shares hard-earned wisdom, strategic advice, and inspiring stories to help listeners break through barriers, advocate for themselves, and foster inclusive workplaces.
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The Innovators podcast, a product of Harris Search Associates, features interesting conversations with global thought leaders in the areas of higher education and research, engineering, technology, and the health sciences and provides our listeners an opportunity to benefit from lessons learned from the national leaders changing the landscape of innovation and discovery.
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How Cloudflare Reinvents Serverless at Global Scale with Josh Howard
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52:19Summary Josh Howard, Senior Engineering Manager at Cloudflare, joins Kostas and Nitay to discuss Cloudflare's innovative serverless platform, Durable Objects, and Workers. Learn how Cloudflare enables developers to build stateful applications with global scale, consistency, and simplicity at the network edge. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Backgro…
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STEM Everyday #296 | Math as Foundation to STEM Jobs | feat. Jeremy Anderson
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20:26At what age should we begin focusing on STEM learning? According to Jeremy Anderson, the data overwhelmingly shows that students are already forming interest and thoughts on STEM careers when they're in elementary school. That makes it vital to look at how we include STEM career introduction at a younger age. In discussions about STEM, math often t…
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STEM Everyday #295 | SelfCAD Design Software | feat. Kara Houston
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16:10The education software space is filled with plenty of choices for helping kids design and create. That's especially true in the CAD space, as programs like Tinkercad appeal to younger kids and Fusion/AutoCAD/OnShape & more are great for older students. SelfCAD is a new software choice that combines the best of block/shape design from Tinkercad and …
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Business Physics: How Brand, Pricing, and Product Design Define Success with Erik Swan
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1:01:31Summary In this episode, Erik reflects on his long and storied tech career—from the days of punch cards to founding multiple startups, including a stint at Splunk. At 61, he offers a unique perspective on how the industry has evolved and shares candid insights into what it takes to build a successful company. He discusses the evolution from buildin…
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Incremental Materialization: Reinventing Database Views with Gilad Kleinman of Epsio
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52:19Summary In this episode, Gilad Kleinman, co-founder of Epsio, shares his unique journey from PHP development to low-level kernel programming and how that evolution led him to build an innovative incremental views engine. Gilad explains that Epsio tackles a common challenge in databases: making heavy, complex queries faster and more efficient throug…
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STEM Everyday #294 | Mentoring | feat. Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
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24:19For more than 40 years, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) has supported the brightest minds in STEM, with its Astronaut Scholars making groundbreaking contributions—from launching payloads into space to pioneering agricultural innovations and advancing congenital heart disease research. The prestigious Astronaut Scholarship is known nation…
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STEM Everyday #293 | Codie Blocks | feat. Caroline Rosenbloom
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13:56When so many coding resources are just digital, it's great to see new resources that combine hands-on learning with on-screen coding. Codie Blocks is a learning tool that brings the foundations of coding to children ages 3 to 7. Through a unique storytelling component with hands-on, block-based coding, Codie Blocks makes complex concepts approachab…
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STEM Everyday #292 | Coding and CS for Every Kid | feat. Allen Tsui
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27:37When can we begin teaching kids about coding and computer science? If you were to walk into Allen Tsui's classrooms, you'd see kids as young as 3 understanding and working with code. How can you start? Allen has some great ideas, and it just takes trying! Allen Tsui is a Subject Specialist in Computing at Willow Brook Primary School Academy in Lond…
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From Data Mesh to Lake House: Revolutionizing Metadata with Lakekeeper
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57:25Summary In this episode, Viktor Kessler shares his journey and insights from his extensive experience in data management—from building risk management systems and data warehouses to working as a solutions architect at MongoDB and Dremio, and now co-founding a startup. Initially exploring data mesh concepts, Viktor explains how real-world challenges…
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STEM Everyday #291 | Not Just Technology | feat. Steven Iglesias
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22:54Schools have two choices: innovate or fall behind. Steven Iglesias, the Director of Innovation & Technology, and self proclaimed educational disruptor, has been building a revolutionary STEM and technology program for kids at Doral Academy Preparatory School in Miami, FL. "I never set out to be in education—it happened by accident. I began my caree…
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STEM Everyday #290 | Cybersecurity Education | feat. Dr Laurie Salvail
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21:38CYBER.ORG is a cybersecurity workforce development organization advancing K-12 cybersecurity education nationwide through no-cost curriculum and teacher professional development resources. Supported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency through the Cybersecurity Education and Training Assista…
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Reinventing Stream Processing: From LinkedIn to Responsive with Apurva Mehta
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58:13Summary In this episode, Apurva Mehta, co-founder and CEO of Responsive, recounts his extensive journey in stream processing—from his early work at LinkedIn and Confluent to his current venture at Responsive. He explains how stream processing evolved from simple event ingestion and graph indexing to powering complex, stateful applications such as s…
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Ep.9 - The Power of Purpose: Transforming Work Culture ft. Ryan Rigterink
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25:54About The Guest: Ryan Rigterink is an experienced leadership consultant, speaker, and author with over 24 years of leadership experience across four industries. He is the founder of Leaders Ops, a consulting company dedicated to helping business leaders create productive workplace cultures that drive growth and retain top talent. In addition, Ryan …
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Semantic Layers: The Missing Link Between AI and Data with David Jayatillake from Cube
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59:03In this episode, we chat with David Jayatillake, VP of AI at Cube, about semantic layers and their crucial role in making AI work reliably with data. We explore how semantic layers act as a bridge between raw data and business meaning, and why they're more practical than pure knowledge graphs. David shares insights from his experience at Delphi Lab…
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STEM Everyday #289 | Using STEM Supplies Effectively | feat. Jason McKenna
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22:56February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and there is a growing interconnection of robotics in CTE curriculums (and vice versa) happening in education. With a teaching background and a journey spanning two decades, Jason McKenna is the Vice President of Global Educational Strategy for VEX Robotics, a published author, and an experien…
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Ep.8 - Empowering Women in STEM: A Journey of Inclusion and Innovation ft. Cathy Derksen
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27:39About The Guest: Cathy Derksen is a catalyst for change, dedicated to empowering midlife women to rediscover their brilliance and step into new possibilities. As the founder of Inspired Tenacity Global Solutions Inc., she provides women with the tools, confidence, and support they need to navigate major life transitions and create success on their …
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STEM Everyday #288 | YouTube Lessons & Personalized Learning | feat. Mister Marx
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21:07Matt (AKA Mister Marx) is the creator of the Mister Marx Math Adventures series on YouTube and the founder of dodat.ai, a social media platform aimed at fostering community among educators, parents, and learners of all ages. As an educator, Mister Marx enjoys the challenge that comes with breaking down complex topics for learners. His videos on You…
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From black holes to AI in mathematics: AI Innovation in Mathematics and Health with Yaron Hadad
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59:24In this episode, we chat with Yaron Hadad, a fascinating individual who transitioned from theoretical physics to entrepreneurship. We explore his groundbreaking work on black holes and gravitational waves, and learn about the Ramanujan Machine - an algorithmic system he helped develop that discovers new mathematical formulas and democratizes mathem…
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STEM Everyday #287 | Resources & Experience in STEM Classrooms | feat. Jason Erdreich
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27:54Jason Erdreich is an educational leader, patented inventor, author, and all around tinkerer and maker of things. With professional teaching experience in K-12, University, and adult learning environments, Mr.E has guided thousands of students of all ages in learning how to solve problems while using technology as a tool to facilitate creation, inno…
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STEM Everyday #286 | Modeling Instruction & Engagement | feat. Eric Robinson
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23:42Eric Robinson is a physics teacher at Herbert Hoover High School in Glendale, CA. His dive into Modeling Instruction explains concisely how instruction (especially science) can be improved. From modelinginstruction.org, "Modeling Instruction is a guided-inquiry approach to teaching science that organizes instruction around the handful of conceptual…
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Building a Native Search Engine in PostgreSQL: ParadeDB's Journey to Replace Elasticsearch with Philippe Noël
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1:00:21In this episode, we chat with Philippe Noël, founder of ParadeDB, about building an Elasticsearch alternative natively on PostgreSQL. We explore the challenges and benefits of extending PostgreSQL versus building a separate system, diving into topics like full-text search, faceted analytics, and why organizations need these capabilities. We discuss…
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STEM Everyday #285 | Space Junk Solutions | feat. Alex Grab
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12:55Registration Deadline: EXTENDED to Feb 14, 2025 Alex Grab is the Director of Offsite Programming at the Space Foundation, and shares about the Space Sustainability Competition for 7th-8th grade students based in the United States. Why does space junk matter? Space debris includes defunct satellites, rocket parts, and fragments that orbit Earth at h…
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Optimizing SQL with LLMs: Building Verified AI Systems at Espresso AI with Ben Lerner
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1:06:04In this episode, we chat with Ben, founder of Espresso AI, about his journey from building Excel Python integrations to optimizing data warehouse compute costs. We explore his experience at companies like Uber and Google, where he worked on everything from distributed systems to ML and storage infrastructure. We learn about the evolution of his lat…
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Ep.7 - Mathematics, Money, and Mindset: Unpacking Gender Equality ft. Dr Morley Muse
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32:24About The Guest: Dr. Morley Muse, a Chemical, Environmental, and Renewable Energy Engineer, is a trailblazer in STEM advocacy, consulting, and entrepreneurship. Co-founder of iSTEM Co., she champions women's employment in STEM, with initiatives like DEIR, a bias-free recruitment platform that won the Lift Women Social Impact Award. Her expertise sp…
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Security as Code: Building Developer-First Security Tools with David Mytton
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1:03:51In this episode, we chat with David Mytton, founder and CEO of Arcjet and creator of console.dev. We explore his journey from building a cloud monitoring startup to founding a security-as-code company. David shares fascinating insights about bot detection, the challenges of securing modern applications, and why traditional security approaches often…
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STEM Everyday #284 | NASA's RPS Writing Contest | feat. Kristin Jansen
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12:32Kids love learning about space. NASA just launched its fourth Power to Explore Student Challenge, an exciting (and totally free to enter) science, engineering, technology, and mathematics (STEM) writing challenge for K-12th grade students in the United States. This interactive challenge invites students to learn about radioisotope power systems, a …
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STEM Everyday #283 | Global Skills for STEM Careers | feat. Carlos Romero
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31:36Carlos Romero believes that mentors hold the key for STEM education. His own story involved growing into success based on a foundation of the importance of education by his parents and the legacy of high achievement by his siblings. Carlos was inspired by teachers to take challenging steps that led him to a distinguished career in industry. Carlos …
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Dev Environments in the AI Era: Standardizing Development Infrastructure with Daytona's Ivan
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1:09:23In this episode, we chat with Ivan, co-founder and CEO of Daytona, about the evolution of developer environments and tooling. We explore his journey from founding CodeAnywhere in 2009, one of the first browser-based IDEs, to creating the popular Shift developer conference, and now building Daytona's dev environment automation platform. We discuss t…
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Ep.6 - Building Inclusive Foundations: Promoting Psychological Safety in Construction sector ft. Kabri LS
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27:33Guest: Kabri is a distinguished leader in construction program management, recognized for her expertise in technical risk assessment, effective communication, and fostering values-driven team environments. With experience managing projects ranging from $100M to $1B, particularly in aviation and higher education, she is celebrated for her strategic …
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STEM Everyday #282 | Robotics in the Classroom | feat. Omar Cortez
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25:30Omar Cortez is a Robotics and Technology Teacher for elementary and middle school students in Dallas, TX. Using his expertise in robotics, coding, and drone technology, Omar has been successful in mentoring competitive robotics teams to state and global achievements, while driving engagement through district-wide STEM programs. His passion for insp…
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Evolving Data Infrastructure for the AI Era: AWS, Meta, and Beyond with Roy Ben-Alta
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1:03:28In this episode, we chat with Roy Ben-Alta, co-founder of Oakminer AI and former director at Meta AI Research, about his fascinating journey through the evolution of data infrastructure and AI. We explore his early days at AWS when cloud adoption was still controversial, his experience building large language models at Meta, and the challenges of t…
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Ep.5 - Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women of Color in Male-Dominated Industries ft. Christine Wan
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22:41Guest: Christine Wan is a dynamic keynote speaker, educator, business and mindset coach, author, and poet with a career spanning over two decades. She is the Founder and Operational Director of C3 Childcare Group and C3 Education Group, which provide holistic, creativity-driven education for children from birth to Year 12. Her award-winning approac…
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STEM Everyday #281 | STEM, CTE, & Submarines? | feat. Jerry Wooden
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23:14“The state of the industrial workforce is in crisis, and employers are desperate to find qualified workers with the technical skills needed to grow their operations,” said Jerry Wooden, CEO of eDynamic Learning, the parent company of Learning Blade. “By introducing students to in-demand STEM careers, state leaders and district administrators are he…
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From Functions to Full Applications: How Serverless Evolved Beyond AWS Lambda with Nitzan Shapira
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58:18In this episode, we chat with Nitzan Shapira, co-founder and former CEO of Epsagon, which was acquired by Cisco in 2021. We explore Nitzan's journey from working in cybersecurity to building an observability platform for cloud applications, particularly focused on serverless architectures. We learn about the early days of serverless adoption, the c…
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