Talk+Water takes a deep dive into the world of water with those making waves. Todd H. Votteler, Ph.D., interviews special guests making unique contributions in the water profession. If you are enjoying Talk+Water please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon.
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"What About Water?" gives you an inside look at your public water supply in Suffolk County, New York. Where it comes from; how it's tested for quality and safety; how it's delivered; what are the biggest threats to your drinking water and how are they being addressed? "What About Water?" tackles all of these questions and more.
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Each month, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen will chat with local newsmakers about topics of interest to Champaign's residents and visitors. Learn about the activities and programs of the City of Champaign, public events, and other topics that impact the greater Champaign community.
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Every day, faculty members at schools and universities throughout the world are making discoveries that shape our ways of thinking and redefine our understanding of today's knowledge-driven society. Since 1990, The Best of Our Knowledge has highlighted breakthroughs across disciplines and across the globe, putting listeners in touch with the minds at the forefront of their fields. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to education, looks at the latest research and invites ...
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A Digital Magazine from the Center for Culture, History, and Environment
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This is Tapped, a podcast that explores the issues of water in the Southwest, from how we get it, to what it means for those who have it... or those who don't.
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Looking to build an efficient accounting team so you can focus on strategy and business growth? As the role of the CFO changes to include long-term performance-driver, all-knowing technology expert and full-company strategic guide, more and more accounting leaders are left overwhelmed. Join us as we talk to CFOs, Controllers and other industry veterans who share their expertise on how to streamline accounting processes, create established efficiency and move to a data-driven model, allowing ...
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Internationally known Puerto Rican Jewish feminist writer and activist. Support this project at https://www.patreon.com/auroralevinsmorales.
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A podcast about grassroots water justice in the Western United States. We interview experts about their local watersheds and how the health of our water impacts every facet of our lives and future generations.
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#92 - Bridget Scanlon Discusses the Implications of Drought Impacts on the Management of the Lower Colorado River
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52:04Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Principal of Collaborative Water Resolution and Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water and the Texas Water Journal, discusses Multidecadal drought impacts on the Lower Colorado Basin with implications for future management with author, Bridget Scanlon, Research Professor at the Bureau of Economic Geol…
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Why CFOs Need to Think Like Data Scientists with Mohammed Wasim, Senior Data Insights Analyst at Molson Coors Beverage Company
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21:41In this episode of CFO Weekly, Mohammed Wasim, Senior Data Insights Analyst at Molson Coors Beverage Company, joins Megan Weis to explore the transformative power of data analytics in modern finance, specifically how it can reveal stories and drive decisions that create meaningful change. With a Master of Science in Data Science from the Illinois I…
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The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research. The East African Savannah is known to be the cradle of humanity. Now, researchers are presenting a different history of homo sapiens, theorizing they evolved all across the continent including in rainforests as early as 150,000 years ago.…
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In episode 25 of ‘What About Water?’, SCWA CEO Jeff Szabo sits down with Chris Niebling, Deputy Director of Laboratory Services, and Dan Dubois, SCWA’s Director of Communications and External Affairs to discuss SCWA's new water quality tool called ‘My Water Quality’, which lets customers get a personalized report on the water being delivered right …
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How One Finance Leader Transformed Multiple Industries with Angie Paglinawan, Director of Finance IT at Aristocrat
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35:41In this episode of CFO Weekly, Angie Paglinawan, Director of Finance IT at Aristocrat, joins Megan Weis to explore the real-world evolution of finance leadership. From standardizing processes and implementing automation to mastering the art of financial storytelling, Angie offers practical insights for finance leaders. Angie is a solutions-driven f…
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The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research. Scientists have discovered a new color. Only a handful of people on Earth have seen “olo” – a greenish-blue hue that can only be seen by using special equipment. And we’ll learn how scientists are aging stars – not by the light they emit, but by their “sound.”…
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Budgeting for Impact: How Finance Can Lead, Not Just Report with Travis Grundy, Senior Associate of FP&A at Adventum
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28:04Effective budgeting and forecasting require balancing data-driven analysis with practical business realities, especially for emerging companies navigating uncertain economic conditions. In this episode of CFO Weekly, Travis Grundy, Senior Associate of FP&A at Adventum, joins Megan Weis to share his unique approach to creating realistic budgets and …
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Studying Yellowstone and affectionate mothering
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28:30The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research. In recognition of Mother’s Day, we’ll learn how Affectionate Mothering impacts children as they grow up. It’s graduation season, and students are showcasing their research and preparing for life after college. And new research provides a deeper look at what’s underneath …
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The MICrONS project and mapping the brain
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28:31The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research. Scientists say recent publications by the MICrONS project are a watershed moment for neuroscience. We’ll speak with Dr. David Markowitz, who coordinated the effort to the develop the most advanced 3D map of neuronal circuitry ever.…
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Why Traditional Finance Incentives Are Dead with Darren Heffernan, CEO at Trintech
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32:45In this episode of CFO Weekly, Darren Heffernan, Chief Executive Officer at Trintech, joins Megan Weis to explore how leadership incentives must evolve for the new generation of finance professionals. From fostering cross-functional collaboration to embracing AI and automation, Darren shares why traditional incentives no longer resonate with younge…
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Master Financial Modeling in Minutes with Chris Reilly, Founder of Financial Modeling Education
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29:58In this episode of CFO Weekly, Chris Reilly, Founder of Financial Modeling Education, joins Megan Weis to share practical insights to simplify and master financial modeling. Learn why understanding the three financial statements is universal across industries, how to effectively tell financial stories, and practical strategies for both small busine…
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The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research. We may not remember our earliest days, but that doesn’t mean that infants aren’t making memories. And in a challenging time for higher education, we’ll speak with the college presidents of two merging institutions.By WAMC
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Bloomberg Harvard City Hall Fellow Evan Teplensky
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42:16In the latest episode of the Mayor Feinen Podcast, Mayor Feinen talks with Evan Teplensky, a Bloomberg Harvard City Hall Fellow working with the City of Champaign. Hear how Evan is applying data and research to help address challenges in local government—and what he’s learned from his time in Champaign. He also shares how he’s contributed to the Ci…
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#91 - El Paso Water's Gilbert Trejo and Christina Montoya-Halter - Direct Water Reuse
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43:31Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Principal of Collaborative Water Resolution and Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water and the Texas Water Journal, discusses El Paso water resources with El Paso Water's Gilbert Trejo, Vice President of Operations and Technical Services, and Christina Montoya-Halter, Communications and Marketing Mana…
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Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Fractional CFO with Sara Daw, CEO of The CFO Centre Group Limited
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38:48In this episode of CFO Weekly, Sara Daw, CEO of The CFO Centre Group Limited, joins Megan Weis to talk about the role of a fractional CFO in the growth of modern entrepreneurial businesses. Learn when growing companies should consider bringing on a fractional CFO, how experienced executives can successfully transition to fractional work, and why th…
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University commitments and understanding stress
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28:31The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research. As the Trump administration continues to take actions against colleges and universities, we’ll speak with Dr. Havidán Rodríguez, President of the University at Albany, about how the public institution is planning for changing federal policy. And new research examines how…
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Mayor Feinen Podcast - Prospect Ave. Project
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25:08In the latest episode of the Mayor Feinen Podcast, Mayor Deb Feinen is joined by Public Works Director Terry Lusby Jr. and Planning & Economic Development Director Bruce Knight for a discussion about the future of Prospect Avenue. They explain how the City’s Capital Improvement Plan and recent bike implementation study align with IDOT’s proposed sa…
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Why So Many Startups Fail at $1M with Rich Zhou, Founder and CEO of Aquifer Growth
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37:38In this episode of CFO Weekly, Rich Zhou, Founder and CEO of Aquifer Growth, joins Megan Weis to discuss the evolving role of CFO and how that evolution necessitates a trifecta of finance, strategy, and leadership. They also touch upon financial planning in an ever-changing world and the adoption of cloud across the F&A function. With over a decade…
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The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research. Einstein theorized that at the center of a black hole, the laws of time and space break down. But quantum theory might allow researchers to further our understanding of the unknown. And an underground water source that feeds rivers in the Pacific Northwest could be much …
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Driving Value Beyond Finance with Tom McDermott, CFO at Career Certified
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32:34In this episode of CFO Weekly, Tom McDermott, Chief Financial Officer at Career Certified, joins Megan Weis to discuss business partnering and value drivers for private equity CFO, sharing insights from his diverse career spanning global technology companies, private equity, and education technology. Tom is an experienced executive and financial le…
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#90 - Austin Water’s Shay Ralls Roalson and Marisa Flores Gonzalez
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49:45Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Principal of Collaborative Water Resolution and Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water and the Texas Water Journal, discusses Austin water resources and the 100-year water plan with Shay Ralls Roalson, Director of Austin Water, and Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Program Manager for Austin Water's Water Forwa…
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The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research. Shape-shifting, fluid-like robotic materials may one day no longer exist only in science fiction. We’ll learn about how microplastics could contribute to antibiotic resistance. And students and faculty at UVM ask questions about cuts to federal funding for college campus…
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What Lights You Up? with Jordan Grumet, Earn & Invest
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33:37In this episode of CFO Weekly, Jordan Grumet, a Wealth With Purpose Mastermind at Earn & Invest, joins Megan Weis to discuss the profound connection between purpose, legacy, and financial independence. Jordan shares powerful insights on aligning wealth-building with meaningful living, overcoming purpose anxiety, and using money as a tool rather tha…
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Understanding aging and student filmmaking
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28:31The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research. New research on aging finds lifestyle and environmental factors may contribute more to aging and health than genetics. We’ll speak with outgoing Hampshire College President Ed Wingenbach about his efforts to stabilize the private Massachusetts institution. And filmmaker …
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The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research. Black students in America are more likely to be disciplined with out-of-school suspension than their white counterparts. Author Aaron Kupchik explores the legacy of racism and segregation in schools. And we’ll cheer on a robotics competition in Massachusetts.…
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Podcasting for the Climate: A Conversation with Nathaniel Otjen, Juan Manuel Rubio, & Bethany Wiggin
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43:05Bethany Wiggin speaks with Nathaniel Otjen and Juan Rubio on the significance of public-facing environmental humanities via their podcast MINING FOR THE CLIMATE. They discuss the local experiences of lithium mining, the value of narrative, community-driven work in an academic setting, and the futures they envision for the university as a whole. The…
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Why Traditional Financial Advice Fails and What To Do Instead with Chris Miles, Founder of Money Ripples
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55:14In this episode of CFO Weekly, Chris Miles, Founder of Money Ripples, joins Megan Weis to expose the myths behind conventional money advice and reveal smarter ways to generate passive income. Chris shares his journey from being a conventional financial advisor to achieving financial independence twice, including how he escaped $1 million in debt af…
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NGO Finance Secrets: CARE’s $900M Strategy with Ranil DeSilva, CFO & COO at CARE
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29:49In this episode of CFO Weekly, Ranil DeSilva, Chief Financial and Operating Officer at CARE, joins Megan Weis to dive into financial sustainability, NGO finance, business partnering, supply chain, and digital transformation. Learn how modern financial leadership can transform humanitarian operations through innovative technology and strategic resou…
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The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research. New research gives a more accurate picture of the lifespan of whales. And some whales may live longer than previously thought. And scientists have located a mysterious, repeating source of radio waves from far across space.…
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Of Supermarkets, Shipwrecks, and Seasons: A Conversation with Sarah Dimick, Lisa Han, and Ben Stanley
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1:34:10In this first-of-its-kind special episode, environmental humanities authors Sarah Dimick, Lisa Han, and Ben Stanley discuss their newly published books, connections between their disparate topics, and the importance of nuance in environmental justice. The post Of Supermarkets, Shipwrecks, and Seasons: A Conversation with Sarah Dimick, Lisa Han, and…
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Why CFOs are the Chief Everything Officers with Claire Bramley, CFO at Teradata
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32:44In this episode of CFO Weekly, Claire Bramley, Chief Financial Officer at Teradata, joins Megan Weis to discuss the modern CFO, how technology and AI are reshaping the CFO's responsibility, and defining what a successful executive looks like. Claire also dives into career growth, leadership strategies, and the underestimated power of storytelling i…
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Scientists may have discovered the genetic key that allowed humans to develop complex language. And new research looks deeper into what causes allergic reactions and intolerances to common foods like nuts, milk, and eggs.By WAMC
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In the latest Mayor Feinen Podcast, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen sat down with Senior Planner Eric VanBuskirk to discuss the ongoing update to Champaign’s Downtown Plan. With the last plan dating back to 2006, this revision aims to address the evolving needs of our city center, especially in the post-COVID landscape. Eric shared insights into the ext…
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Rethinking Leadership: Ditch Tradition & Drive Impact with Rick Yvanovich
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55:47In this episode of CFO Weekly, Rick Yvanovich, CEO & Founder of TRG International, explores why traditional leadership is failing—and how emotionally intelligent, purpose-driven leadership is the future. He shares decades of insights on how businesses can adapt and thrive in an era of constant change. Rick is a Certified Chief Master Coach, serial …
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Union College in Schenectady, New York has selected its next president. Elizabeth Kiss will become the private institution’s first female president in its 230-year history. And new research reveals new details about the nervous system of octopuses.By WAMC
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Cafeteria Care around the World: A Conversation with Jennifer Gaddis and Sarah A. Robert
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46:09Prerna Rana speaks with Sarah Robert and Jennifer Gaddis about their new book, Transforming School Food Politics Around the World. They discuss school food programs' catalytic potential in the betterment of global health, agriculture, and care. The post Cafeteria Care around the World: A Conversation with Jennifer Gaddis and Sarah A. Robert appeare…
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In episode 24 of ‘What About Water?’, SCWA CEO Jeff Szabo sits down with Ty Fuller, SCWA’s Director of Strategic Initiatives, and Jennifer Juengst, LICAP Board Member and Deputy County Executive for Suffolk County, to discuss the newly issued 2024 State of the Aquifer report. They explore the most pressing challenges facing Long Island’s aquifer, i…
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Become a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with William Washington, Global CFO of Baker McKenzie
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32:28In this episode of CFO Weekly, William Washington, Global CFO of Baker McKenzie, joins Megan Weis to share his experiences regarding financial leadership, process improvement, operational efficiency, and many more. William also dives into the Six Sigma methodologies in financial operations and preparing finance teams for the AI revolution. As a cer…
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Artificial intelligence is reinventing scientific research. We’ll speak with a scientist who says machine learning can be used to develop anti-venoms for toxic snakebites. And Connecticut has hired its first student loan ombudsperson. We’ll speak with them about their goals in their new role.By WAMC
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The Digital Banking Revolution with Alex Jimenez, Lead Principal Consultant at Backbase
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34:23In this episode of CFO Weekly, Alex Jimenez, Lead Principal Consultant at Backbase, joins Megan Weis to break down why traditional digital transformation approaches need rethinking, what digital transformation really means for banks, and why we should drop the word "digital" altogether. Alex brings over 36 years of financial services expertise to t…
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A team of researchers uses lasers to unveil tattoos on ancient Peruvian mummies. And modern 3D imaging technology is being used to uncover dinosaurs’ diets and how they changed hundreds of millions of years ago.By WAMC
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THE RETURN OF NAVAJO BOY, 25 Years Later: A Conversation with Jeff Spitz
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43:55CHE Director Will Brockliss sits down with documentary filmmaker Jeff Spitz to reflect on the twenty fifth anniversary of his film THE RETURN OF NAVAJO BOY. Their conversation spans partnering with the Navajo Nation, ethical filmmaking, and the significance this film had not only on uranium cleanup in Monument Valley, Utah, but on one family who li…
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What CFOs Need to Know for 2025 with Jim Benson, CFO at Dynatrace
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33:34In this episode of CFO Weekly, Jim Benson, Chief Financial Officer at Dynatrace, joins Megan Weis to share insights about modernizing the finance function, developing succession strategies, and what CFOs should focus on as we enter 2025. Jim brings over three decades of leadership experience in market-leading technology companies. Before joining Dy…
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Free community college and extended reality
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28:31New York’s governor has proposed free community college for adults retraining for careers in high-demand fields. We’ll speak with the chancellor of the state’s public college and university system about the idea. A new lab at Western New England University is dedicated to studying “extended reality.” And Marist College has officially rebranded as M…
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Why the Best CFOs Are Master Storytellers with Luigi Testa, Chief Financial Officer at LinkSquares
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25:01In this episode of CFO Weekly, Luigi Testa, Chief Financial Officer at LinkSquares, joins Megan Weis to dive into the intricacies of growth stage software, the challenges of raising capital, and operating these types of businesses. Luigi also shares insights on the importance of storytelling in finance and how AI is revolutionizing legal tech. With…
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Sea ice in the Southern Ocean is melting, leading to increased ocean heat loss and stronger storms. We’ll speak with a climate scientist to learn more. And New York’s largest teachers’ union is backing a proposal to ban cell phones in classrooms across the state.By WAMC
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