Looking to transform your career or break into tech without traditional experience? Career Spotlight is your weekly guide to navigating successful career transitions in today's dynamic job market. Host Michael Bernzweig, founder of Software Oasis, brings you practical strategies and inspiring stories from B2B consulting and SaaS professionals who have successfully pivoted their careers. Each episode delivers actionable advice on breaking into tech, building transferable skills, and landing o ...
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How far away might a virtual world like Ready Player One's "Oasis" be? This podcast will help give you an idea by following current trends in VR, analyzing how other technologies like cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence might play a part, and providing interviews with VR evangelists and streamers! In the pilot episode, I briefly go over my inspiration for the podcast and describe what the Oasis is and how we already are on the path towards something like it. Special thanks to Jukedeck ...
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Ready to master the art of consulting and accelerate your professional journey? Consulting Spotlight brings you weekly insights from the consulting industry's most brilliant minds. Host Michael Bernzweig, founder of Software Oasis, leverages decades of experience connecting top consultants with leading organizations to bring you deep-dive conversations about what really works in consulting today. Each episode features strategic discussions with industry leaders, successful consultants, and d ...
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Join us for wide-ranging interviews with water monitoring professionals, who share everything from nitty-gritty project details to big-picture perspective. These conversations between guests and our own groundwater and surface water experts offer fascinating insight into the world of water science and the incredible work being done to protect our precious water resources. Presented to you by In-Situ. We specialize in the manufacture and design of equipment and software used to solve water mo ...
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Navigating Career Transitions with Dawn Rasmussen
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42:39In this episode of Career Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig interviews Dawn Rasmussen, a certified resume writer and career management expert. They discuss the evolving job market, the importance of transferable skills, and strategies for navigating career transitions. Dawn shares insights on the challenges faced by job seekers, especially in the t…
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Bradley Benner On The Evolution of SEO and Its Future
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45:19In this episode of Career Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig interviews Bradley Benner, founder of Semantic Mastery. Bradley shares his journey from being an electrician to becoming an SEO expert and entrepreneur. He discusses the evolution of SEO, the impact of AI on search and marketing, and offers insights on navigating career opportunities in lo…
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Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Recruitment
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45:15In this episode of Career Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig interviews Bill Kasko, the president and CEO of Frontline Source Group. They discuss the evolution of the staffing industry, the challenges faced during the startup phase, and the impact of technology on recruitment. Bill shares insights on building a company philosophy centered around peo…
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Unlocking Podcast Success with Alesia Galati
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38:23In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig interviews Alesia Galati, a podcasting expert and founder of Galati Media. They discuss Alicia's journey into podcasting, the importance of strategic planning, and the key elements of a successful podcast strategy. Alicia shares insights on market research, defining goals, and the sign…
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This podcast focuses on igniting a career in UI/UX design, highlighting the abundant job opportunities, attractive salaries, and the skills needed to succeed in this field. Michael Bernzweig discusses the importance of building a strong portfolio, the potential for career growth, and the various educational paths available, including non-traditiona…
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The Future of IT Jobs: Opportunities Await
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28:10This podcast discusses the vast job opportunities available in the IT industry, particularly for entry-level positions. It highlights the booming nature of the IT sector, the accessibility of training programs, and the potential for rapid career advancement without the need for traditional degrees. The speaker emphasizes the importance of skills ov…
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Unlocking Growth in SaaS with Tye DeGrange
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40:16Summary In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig interviews Tye DeGrange from Round Barn Labs. They discuss Tye's journey in tech and marketing, the importance of multi-channel strategies for SaaS companies, and the common pitfalls in partner marketing. Tye shares insights on the role of influencers, the impact of AI on marke…
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Kim Ades Unlocking Resilience: The Key to Success
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33:46In this episode of Career Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig interviews Kim Ades, the president and founder of Frame of Mind Coaching and Journal Engine Software. They discuss Kim's entrepreneurial journey, the significance of resilience in personal and professional life, and the transformative power of coaching. Kim emphasizes the importance of per…
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Jason Willis-Lee: Entrepreneurial Mindset in Translation
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35:51In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig interviews Jason Willis-Lee, founder of the Entrepreneurial Translator. They discuss the impact of AI on the language services industry, the importance of entrepreneurship in translation, and strategies for scaling businesses. Jason shares insights on leveraging AI tools, building pers…
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Ivan Vislavskiy: Unlocking Local Marketing Success
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42:16In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig interviews Ivan Vislavskiy, CEO and founder of Comrad Digital Marketing. They discuss Ivan's journey from starting his agency in 2008 to its current success, focusing on local service businesses. The conversation covers the importance of specialization in marketing, common mistakes bus…
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Bill Douglas: Journey From Entrepreneur to CEO
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36:13In this episode of the Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig interviews Bill Douglas, CEO of OpticWise. Bill shares his entrepreneurial journey, the inception and services of OpticWise, and the impact of technology on commercial real estate. He discusses the importance of digital infrastructure, the onboarding process for property owners, an…
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Richard Lowe: Unlocking the Secrets of Ghostwriting
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32:29In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig interviews Richard Lowe Jr., founder of The Writing King and a ghostwriting expert. Richard shares his unique journey from a corporate career to becoming a successful ghostwriter, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and personal experiences in writing. He discusses the value of …
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Ameet Khabra’s Journey: From Freelancer to Agency Leader
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45:53In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig sits down with Ameet Khabra, the founder of HopSkip Media, a leading digital advertising agency. Ameet shares her inspiring journey of breaking into the digital marketing world at just 19 and building an agency that has managed over $4.3 million in ad spend. Ameet discusses how she tra…
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Lorrie Thomas Ross on Marketing Mastery: From Sales to Strategy
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37:29In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig sits down with Lorrie Thomas Ross, founder and CEO of Web Marketing Therapy, to explore her transformative journey from luxury retail sales to becoming a renowned marketing therapist. Lorrie shares how her early career in sales at Saks Fifth Avenue unexpectedly led her into the fast-pa…
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Marla Ballard’s Journey: From Trauma to Quantum Success
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36:28In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig sits down with Marla Ballard, CEO of U2 Shine, a pioneer in quantum personal development. Marla shares her transformative journey from navigating personal trauma to becoming a top-performing entrepreneur and leader in the field of quantum coaching. Raised on a Kentucky farm and later f…
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Derek Hales: Revolutionizing Sleep with Data-Driven Mattress Reviews
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47:02In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig sits down with Derek Hales, founder of NAPLAB, a groundbreaking platform for data-driven mattress testing and reviews. From his humble beginnings testing mattresses in his one-bedroom apartment to building a thriving business that has tested over 420 mattresses, Derek shares his inspir…
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Nicole Whittle: Outforce AI B2B Agency Marketplace
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43:25In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, we sit down with Nicole Whittle, Vice President of Operations at Outforce AI, a groundbreaking B2B marketplace that connects clients with over 80,000 vetted agencies worldwide. With more than 25 years of experience in software technology consulting, Nicole has been at the forefront of innovation in industrie…
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Matt Diamante: From Freelancer to SEO Agency Leader
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39:08In this episode of Career Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig sits down with Matt Diamante, the founder of Hey Tony, a thriving digital marketing agency specializing in SEO. Matt shares his unconventional journey from advertising intern to successful entrepreneur managing a global team of 13-14 professionals. Along the way, he reveals how his passion…
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Michelle Jamison: From Call Center Agent to CEO of Seismic Wave Support
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30:56In this episode of Career Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig sits down with Michelle Jamison, the inspiring CEO of Seismic Wave Support. With over 20 years of leadership experience, Michelle shares her remarkable journey from starting as a nervous call center agent to leading a globally dispersed team as the CEO of a thriving customer experience and…
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Travis Fox: Revolutionizing Housing with High-Performance Panels
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43:28In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig sits down with Travis Fox, the visionary co-founder of Build Your Fortress, to explore how innovative building technologies are transforming the construction industry. Travis shares his journey from real estate and psychology to spearheading a revolution in housing through high-perform…
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Kristi Mitchell: Simplifying Marketing for Consultants
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34:54In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig sits down with Kristi Mitchell, founder of Marketing Uncomplicated and host of the Unfudge Your Marketing podcast. Kristi shares her inspiring journey from corporate marketing to entrepreneurship, celebrating six years of helping over 100 businesses streamline their marketing strategie…
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IT to Conflict Resolution: Alex Yaroslavsky's Journey
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31:15In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, we feature Alex Yaroslavsky, founder of Conflict Yes and a certified mediator specializing in workplace dispute resolution. Born in the Soviet Union and immigrating to the US at age 10, Alex transformed his early experiences with cultural adaptation into expertise in conflict resolution and leadership coachi…
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Shark Tank Survivor: Michelle Weinstein's Path to Success
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32:36In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, Michelle Weinstein, founder of The Abundant Accountant and renowned sales strategist, shares her transformative journey from financial analyst to successful business coach. Her expertise lies in helping accounting, tax, and bookkeeping firm owners transform their practices through value-based pricing and str…
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From Code to Product: How Deon Crasto Mastered Global Payments Tech
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41:00In this episode of Career Spotlight, we sit down with Deon Crasto, Principal Product Manager at Velocity Global, who shares his fascinating journey from software engineer to product management leader. With nearly a decade of experience spanning machine learning, healthcare tech, and global payments, Deon offers unique insights into navigating caree…
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From Engineer to Tech Educator: Damien Schreurs' 12-Year Entrepreneurial Journey
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48:32In this episode of Career Spotlight, we sit down with Damien Schreurs, Founder and Explainer-in-Chief of EasyTECH. After an 18-year career as a Fortune 500 research engineer, Damien transformed his passion for technology and teaching into a successful business helping solopreneurs and professionals master their digital tools. From his base in Luxem…
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From Small Town to Digital Success: How Nikki Lindgren Built a Female-Led Marketing Agency
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35:24In this episode of Career Spotlight, we're joined by Nikki Lindgren, founder of Pennock, a California-based digital marketing agency helping beauty and lifestyle brands scale their e-commerce presence. Starting from a small Minnesota town of 400 people, Nikki's journey took her through roles at Pottery Barn and Cost Plus World Market, where she was…
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From Wall Street to SaaS: Bill Dillmeier's Finance Leadership Journey
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36:37In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, we sit down with Bill Dillmeier, Principal at Aperture Advisors in Seattle, who brings over two decades of financial leadership experience spanning from Vanguard to Silicon Valley startups. Bill shares his transformation from traditional investment banking to becoming a trusted advisor for Series A through C…
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Sales Automation Pioneer: How Steve Wallace Revolutionized B2B Prospecting with Maverick App
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39:45In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, we sit down with Steve Wallace, Chief Revenue Officer of Maverick App, a groundbreaking business development automation and prospecting platform. Steve shares his journey from being a full-cycle insurance agent to leading sales innovation at Maverick App, where he has personally sent over 150,000 cold emails…
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From Venture Capital to Fractional CFO: Sal Tirabassi's Journey to Revolutionizing Finance
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48:42In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, we sit down with Salvatore Tirabassi, founder of CFO ProPlus Analytics, who transformed his 15-year venture capital experience into an innovative fractional CFO service. As a native New Yorker with extensive experience in growth equity partnerships and consumer services, Sal launched CFO ProPlus Analytics in…
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From Developer to Strategic CTO: Vygandas Pliasas on Transforming Tech Teams
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32:44In this episode of Software Consulting Spotlight, we sit down with Vygandas Pliasas, founder and CEO of Cortip, who specializes in fractional CTO services and executive consulting. Vygandas shares his journey from developer to strategic technology leader, offering invaluable insights into transforming engineering processes and building effective re…
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Process Transformation Expert: How Errol Allen Revolutionizes Business Operations
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32:26In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, we sit down with Errol Allen, founder of Errol Allen Consulting and veteran operations consultant. After leaving corporate America in 2011 at age 53, Errol transformed his analytical mindset and operations expertise into a thriving consulting practice focused on process optimization. With over a decade of ex…
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From Law to Tech Leadership: How Rachel Phillips Scaled a Multi-Million Dollar Consulting Platform
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31:28In this premiere episode of Career Spotlight, meet Rachel Phillips, CEO of Fully Accountable, who shares her remarkable journey from law school graduate to tech company leader. Starting as a summer associate during law school, Rachel helped incorporate Fully Accountable in 2014 while taking her bar exam. Under her leadership, the company grew from …
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Empathy-Driven Marketing: How Brandon Falcon Built a SaaS Growth Empire
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34:47In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, we sit down with Brandon Falcon, founder of Falconics, who transformed his $1,000 startup into a leading marketing agency specializing in empathy-driven approaches for B2B SaaS companies. Starting in 2014 with web design and social media, Brandon evolved his company into a powerhouse that helps software foun…
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Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed Harnesses the Power of Partnership to Meet Ecological Challenges
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37:14The Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed partners with Northern Colorado municipalities, county and federal agencies, universities, private landowners, volunteers and others to develop and implement a broad range of projects to restore the river, mitigate fire risk, restore land scorched by wildfire, and protect water quality in a one of the re…
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Okavango Wilderness Project: A Conversation with Scientists Studying Southern Africa’s “Oasis in the Desert”
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56:38Scientists face any number of challenges when they venture into the field, but it’s not often that aggressive hippos are among them. The researchers conducting annual expeditions in the Okavango Delta in Southern Africa, as part of the Okavango Wilderness Project, risk life and limb to collect the environmental data that will be used to protect thi…
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Putting the “Remote” in Remote Monitoring with Tom Killingbeck of Arcadis
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44:05“Do your set-ups at home before you ever put equipment out in the field.” That’s Tom Killingbeck’s advice and his own practice as he develops instrumentation solutions for groundwater and surface water. Often partnering with In-Situ Regional Sales Manager Chris Howard to develop solutions, Tom is a classic “out-of-the-box” thinker able to wow clien…
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Part 2: Colorado Universities Taking the Mystery Out of River Water Quality
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22:14It takes a village, in this case, two universities and multiple partners, to develop an extensive continuous water monitoring network along Colorado’s Yampa and Cache La Poudre rivers. Data collected will shed light on the health of these waterways and guide projects and practices to protect them. Additional Resources: Kat Demaree on LinkedIn Sam S…
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Part 1: Colorado Universities Taking the Mystery Out of River Water Quality
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22:54It takes a village, in this case, two universities and multiple partners, to develop an extensive continuous water monitoring network along Colorado’s Yampa and Cache La Poudre rivers. Data collected will shed light on the health of these waterways and guide projects and practices to protect them. Additional Resources: Kat Demaree on LinkedIn Sam S…
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Startup Smart Oasis offers vertical farming technology
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11:17Vertical farming enables more land efficient agriculture closer to urban areas. The Ukrainian entrepreneur Aleks Prykhodko is the CEO and founder of a vertical farming startup, Smart Oasis. While focused on Ukraine, the company also has a pilot project in the UK. Mr. Prykhodko talks about vertical farming technology and how he hopes to take his com…
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Part 2: Winning Water Independence Through Effective Use of Real-Time Groundwater Data with WRD
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25:06Learn how the Water Replenishment District is collecting real-time data at dozens of well sites throughout Southern California through its Regional Groundwater Monitoring Program and securing water independence for the region. Additional Resources: WRD Moises Santillan on LinkedIn Brian Partington on LinkedIn Water Independence Now WRD - 60 Years o…
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Part 1: Winning Water Independence Through Effective Use of Real-Time Groundwater Data with WRD
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25:12Learn how the Water Replenishment District is collecting real-time data at dozens of well sites throughout Southern California through its Regional Groundwater Monitoring Program and securing water independence for the region. Additional Resources: WRD Moises Santillan on LinkedIn Brian Partington on LinkedIn Water Independence Now WRD - 60 Years o…
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Go TO-U is an electric vehicle charging software solution that acts as a digital experience platform for e-mobility. CEO and cofounder Nazar Shymone-Davyda talks about how and why he helped established the Ukrainian tech startup company, its early successes and which markets he hopes to serve. https://go-tou.com/en…
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How Stetson University's Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience is Expanding Student Research Opportunities, with Dr. Jason Evans and Andrew Joesoef
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59:43The Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience at Florida’s Stetson University is preparing students for their future endeavors and collecting valuable data through a number of research projects related to climate adaptation and resiliency. Additional Resources: Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience (IWER) Dr. Jason Evans on Linked…
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G-MAK Ukrainian home security tech startup
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13:14G-MAK is a Ukrainian active defense security product startup cofounded in 2018 by Lyubomyr Dykun (CEO) and Volodymyr Rovinskyi (CTO). Their product provides home protection in less than 1 second by turning on active defense systems: thick fog, powerful stroboscopic flash and multi-tone siren sound to disorient any intruder. Commercial Director Volo…
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Since 2017, innovative tech startups from Ukraine have exhibited at the world class CES technology show. The Ukraine Startup pavilion is made possible due to the joint work of the Ukrainian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (UVCA) and the Ukrainian Startup Fund together with USAID Competitive Economy Program in Ukraine (USAID CEP), Wes…
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How Will UK Water Companies Meet Daunting CSO Monitoring Requirements Under the 2021 Environment Act? An Interview with Kayleigh Smith and David Claridge
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48:59In this episode we welcome Kayleigh Smith and David Claridge from the UK to discuss the 2021 Environment Act and its pending requirement for upstream and downstream monitoring of thousands of combined sewer overflows and effluent discharge sites, in order to control spills of polluted water and improve water quality across England. Additional Resou…
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Angel One: new Ukrainian Catholic University venture fund for tech startups
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17:21Angel One is a recently launched venture fund for UKrainian tech startups offered by the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv, Ukraine. Managing Partner Ivan Petrenko discusses how and why the fund was started and what its plans are for investment. https://sifted.eu/articles/ukrainian-university-fund-spinouts/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-petre…
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Update interview with Carbominer CEO Nick Oseyko
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14:35Carbominer is a Ukrainian hardware startup that has developed innovative technology to capture CO2 from the air. CEO and founder Nick Oseyko offers an update on what has been happening with the company and its technology since his first interview with Made in Ukraine in March 2021. https://carbominer.com/…
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Quest for the “Happy Path”: How Advancements in App-Based Monitoring and Remote Data Access are Reshaping Environmental Monitoring
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53:35In this special edition of AquaPod, we talk with In-Situ’s Director of Product Management Matt Trumbo and Software Product Owner Tom Koniuta about the company’s development process for software and solutions designed to simplify data access and management. Additional Resources: Interview with Matt Trumbo: VuLink Interview with Tom Koniuta: Batch Ca…
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WeDoSolar offers apartment renters a solar energy alternative
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14:07The Ukrainian entrepreneur Karolina Attspodina is the CEO and cofounder of WeDoSolar. The company headquartered in Berlin, Germany, offers apartment dwellers an option to generate their own electricity from solar energy. The solar energy generator is located on a south-facing balcony. Karolina talks about her company and its great success in the ma…
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