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Fresh DialoguesHow to face death? A Personal BBC Report about DeathBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues “Everyone deserves dignity at the end of life,” Isabel Stenzel Byrnes, bereavement counsellor and hospice care worker. This week’s podcast is a deeply personal story of how the Covid-19 pandemic impacted my family. A shorter version aired this week on the BBC World Service program, Health Check. […]2020-06-1111 minFresh DialoguesWill the Pandemic Stimulate a Green Recovery? A BBC Dialogue___ By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues “Mother Nature is a very powerful educator” and her power has never been more apparent than during Covid-19.* But what have we learned from this unprecedented pandemic? Firstly: That what was once impossible, is now possible. Who’d have predicted that governments facing a global crisis would put humanity […]2020-05-0800 minFresh DialoguesSuicide Prevention: How To Help Vulnerable People? A BBC ReportWith the tragic news of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade’s recent deaths by suicide, the spotlight is on suicide this month. The latest trends are chilling: The suicide rate in the United States has grown by over 25% since 1999, according to the CDC. Alison van Diggelen’s latest report for the BBC’s Health Check couldn’t be more timely. She was asked […]2018-06-1400 minFresh DialoguesWoman to Woman Rising Together: BBC ReportAs the flood of #MeToo stories continue to inundate our media with horrific stories of sexual assault and harassment, Alison van Diggelen was relieved to cover an uplifting story of women empowerment on assignment for the BBC World Service. California-based Rising International was conceived in response to the draconian sexual apartheid of the Taliban. One brave woman in Afghanistan asked herself: what […]2017-11-0200 minFresh DialoguesWhat’s Richard Branson’s Vision for Virgin Galactic, Hyperloop One? BBC ReportWhy did Virgin’s Richard Branson decide to invest in Hyperloop One, the futuristic transport system that seeks to shrink journey times (like LA to San Francisco, London to Glasgow) to less than one hour? On assignment for the BBC World Service, Alison van Diggelen sat down with Branson in San Francisco to explore his vision for the Hyperloop, […]2017-10-1800 minFresh DialoguesAre You Being Heard? Why Sidewalk Talk is Life-Changing: BBC ReportAre you being heard? Alison van Diggelen reports for the BBC World Service on a project that offers free listening to people in the street. How is Sidewalk Talk helping to change lives? “When I first learned of Sidewalk Talk, I was having a depressive episode…I was struggling in my business…online marketing: it’s lonely, it’s isolating and I saw […]2017-10-1200 minFresh DialoguesCambridge Future Cities Conference: BBC ReportHow will future cities deal with our growing transport challenges, and the security and privacy of our data? MIT professor Carlo Ratti explored these challenges at this year’s Future Cities Conference in Cambridge, England. Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues reports for the BBC World Service. Photo caption: MIT Professor, Carlo Ratti in conversation with Alison van Diggelen at the […]2017-07-2600 minFresh DialoguesJulia Gillard’s Sexism Advice: BBC Dialogues with Australia’s 27th PMWhat can Uber and Fox News do to change their hostile work environment for women? And how can organizations create a productive atmosphere where men and women thrive? Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues sat down with Julia Gillard, the 27th Prime Minister of Australia to get her insights. Gillard got the world’s attention after making an impassioned speech to parliament, […]2017-04-2000 minFresh DialoguesGoogle’s Dave Burke: Fresh Dialogues UncutDeep learning; geek nostalgia; Google’s Pixel phone; and why seeking ‘uncomfortably exciting’ opportunities can bring success. Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues sat down with Google’s Dave Burke, an Irishman, who has risen quickly through the ranks. He leads the Android team, with responsibility for the device and developer ecosystem; and Google’s Pixel phone. How did he succeed so fast, and what […]2017-03-2400 minFresh DialoguesAre Facebook, Twitter Doing Enough About Fake News, Abuse? BBC ReportIt’s beginning to feel a lot like 1984. Today, some politicians routinely use the term “fake news” to discredit any news they don’t like, or any news organization that asks hard questions. The term “alternative facts” is even being pushed by certain White House advisors. Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues investigates for the BBC World Service. Online, […]2017-02-2100 minFresh DialoguesBBC Dialogues: Should Elon Musk Stay on Trump Advisory Team?By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Since Tesla CEO Elon Musk joined the Trump business advisory team in December he’s been under intense pressure to step down. That pressure intensified this month after Donald Trump signed an executive order banning immigrants from seven countries with Muslim majorities. On February 2nd, Musk’s colleague, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick pulled out […]2017-02-1800 minFresh DialoguesBBC Report: Silicon Valley Tech Takes On TrumpBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues In the beginning…there was no word from Silicon Valley tech leaders on Donald Trump’s presidency, despite his kingly proclamations: Let there be Two Pipelines, Let there be a Wall…Let there not be TPP! But on the seventh day, tech leaders arose against Trump’s dominion over them when his immigration order unleashed chaos for […]2017-02-0700 minFresh DialoguesBBC Report: What Can Tech Hubs, Silicon Valley learn From Portland?By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues I recently attended Silicon Valley’s Tech Awards, and despite the inspiring innovators from around the world, there was an underlying mood of disquiet (even alarm) as Silicon Valley adjusts to the imminent reality of a Donald Trump presidency. I asked Tim Ritchie, President of the Tech Museum, what his predictions are for […]2016-11-3000 minFresh DialoguesBBC Report: Portland Startups Show Jetsons Future Closer Than You ThinkPhoto: Skyward CEO Jonathan Evans is convinced we’ll see “Jetsons” human-moving drones in 5 to 10 years By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Portland is better known for its environmental activism and the quirky comedy Portlandia than its tech; but that reputation is beginning to change. This month, I visited two Portland startups that are helping accelerate the future of transportation […]2016-09-3000 minFresh DialoguesBBC Report: How to Make a Spaceship, the XPrize WayBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues In 1996, space enthusiast, Peter Diamandis announced the $10 Million XPrize for the first private spaceship to fly 100 kilometers into space. The only problem was: he didn’t have $10 Million, not even close! Nevertheless, his audacious challenge inspired dozens of teams all over the world to compete and he did eventually find a […]2016-09-1700 minFresh DialoguesBBC Report: TaskRabbit CEO Shares Tips on Pivoting, DiversityBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues What’s it like to be a black female CEO in Silicon Valley? How should you handle a powerful backlash when your company does a major pivot? I explored both issues with TaskRabbit CEO, Stacy Brown Philpot and my interview aired last night on the BBC World Service program Business Matters. BBC host Roger Hearing, […]2016-08-0500 minFresh DialoguesBBC Report: Despite Tesla Crash, Authorities Urge Self-Driving Car DevelopmentBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Will the fatal Tesla crash slow or even derail the development of self-driving cars? That was the topic we discussed on this week’s BBC World Service program, Click. Despite complaints by consumer advocates that Tesla should disable its autopilot feature and not beta test “an unproven technology” on the […]2016-07-2700 minFresh DialoguesBBC Dialogues: Why Is Instagram Growing, While Twitter Plateaus?By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Instagram recently announced it had reached a big milestone: half a billion users. The BBC asked me to interview the company’s COO, Marne Levine to explore the company’s appeal and find out why video – and new products like Boomerang – are helping fuel that growth. “We’re certainly marching towards a billion…and even […]2016-07-0700 minFresh DialoguesBBC Dialogues: What Does Brexit Mean For Globalization, Hillary Clinton?By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues As the seismic impact of Britains’s vote to leave the European Union rocks the political and financial world, the long term impact is still unclear. But it’s likely that the creation of a new political divide could have incessant repercussions around the world. What does it mean for globalization, and for U.S. presidential candidate, […]2016-06-2800 minFresh DialoguesBBC Pick of the Week: Interview with Bertrand Piccard, Solar ImpulseBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues This week, I was delighted to discover that my interview with Solar Impulse pilot and clean technology enthusiast, Bertrand Piccard was featured on BBC Radio 4’s program, “Pick of the Week.” The program is described as “a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio” and it certainly makes compelling […]2016-05-1600 minFresh DialoguesBBC Report: How Will Innovators Like Elon Musk Change Your Life?By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Technology has the potential to bring us a mind-blowing world of innovation, from self-driving cars to re-engineered food, and even colonies on Mars. Elon Musk and Steve Jurvetson are two of tech’s most influential minds. Here’s my BBC World Business Report on their vision of the future. Spoiler alert: It […]2015-05-0600 minFresh DialoguesBBC Dialogues: Elon Musk Unveils Tesla Energy. Why Is It Big News?By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Last night, Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed he’s getting more like Steve Jobs by the minute. Just as Jobs helped revolutionize the personal computer, music and phone industries; Musk has helped revolutionize the world of e-commerce, space exploration and electric cars. And now he’s set his sights on the energy sector. With […]2015-05-0100 minFresh DialoguesBBC Report: Elon Musk, Cynthia Breazeal Explain Why Robots Are Coming to your HomeBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Why are robots getting close and personal? Here’s my BBC World Business Report about The Brave New World of autonomous cars and social robots. It aired on BBC World Service Monday April 13, 2015. Two pioneers, Elon Musk of Tesla Motors and Cynthia Breazeal of Jibo Robot, explain why autonomous cars and robots are poised to […]2015-04-1600 minFresh DialoguesBBC Dialogues: California’s Drought and Your LawnBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues As news broke about Gov. Jerry Brown’s mandatory water restrictions in California, I joined Roger Hearing on the BBC’s Business Matters program to discuss the state’s historic drought and the governor’s slow response. “We are standing on dry grass, and we should be standing on five feet of snow,” Mr. Brown said. […]2015-04-0200 minFresh DialoguesBBC Report: Tech Women Flock to Silicon Valley “Mecca”By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Silicon Valley is well known as the global hub of innovative technology. Can four weeks immersed in its unique ecosystem help inspire a new generation of global tech leaders? That’s the hope behind a program called Tech Women, launched by former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton and now sponsored […]2014-11-2500 minFresh DialoguesBBC Report: China Comes to Silicon ValleyBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Here come China’s tech giants. Last week, Alibaba and China’s Twitter-like Weibo announced massive IPO plans. Today, in Silicon Valley, China is front and center in the news. Let’s take a closer look at Chinese entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley. How will it change the tech innovation capital of the world? And […]2014-03-1800 minFresh DialoguesGreen Jobs Advice from Google, SolarCity, San Jose City, VC at Commonwealth ClubBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues This month, I moderated a panel of green jobs experts for the Commonwealth Club Silicon Valley. Experts included: Parag Chokshi, Clean Energy Public Affairs Manager, Google; Josh Green, General Partner, Mohr Davidow Ventures; Linda Keala, Vice President Human Resources, SolarCity and Nanci Klein, Deputy Director, Office of Economic Development, City of San Jose. You […]2012-08-2900 minFresh DialoguesJohn Robbins: Science of Climate Change IncontrovertibleBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues In February, I interviewed author and environmentalist, John Robbins at the Commonwealth Club, in Silicon Valley. Robbins is most famous for his books “The Food Revolution” and “Diet for a New America”; has been interviewed by Terry Gross, and Oprah; and is a sought-after speaker on environmentalism, food and animal […]2011-03-0200 min
Fresh Green MinuteBatteries 101 – A Venture Capitalist ViewBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues In this week’s Fresh Dialogues, Mark Platshon, an expert in battery technology with venture capitalists, Vantage Point , provides some Battery Basics. What is a battery? “Throw a dart at (two elements on) the periodic table and you can make a battery out of it…a potato and a penny […]2010-09-0100 minFresh DialoguesBatteries 101 – A Venture Capitalist ViewBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues In this week’s Fresh Dialogues, Mark Platshon, an expert in battery technology with venture capitalists, Vantage Point , provides some Battery Basics. What is a battery? “Throw a dart at (two elements on) the periodic table and you can make a battery out of it…a potato and a penny […]2010-09-0100 minFresh Green MinuteCarl Guardino on AB 32/ Prop 23: We’re not going to sit idly byBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues You’ve no doubt heard about the November ballot measure (Proposition 23) which aims to to scupper California’s landmark climate change legislation, AB 32. In this Fresh Dialogues interview, Carl Guardino, CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, didn’t pull any punches in his response to those behind the plan. “We’re […]2010-08-2500 minFresh DialoguesCarl Guardino on AB 32/ Prop 23: We’re not going to sit idly byBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues You’ve no doubt heard about the November ballot measure (Proposition 23) which aims to to scupper California’s landmark climate change legislation, AB 32. In this Fresh Dialogues interview, Carl Guardino, CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, didn’t pull any punches in his response to those behind the plan. “We’re […]2010-08-2500 minFresh DialoguesReid Hoffman: LinkedIn EntrepreneurshipBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues June 24 marked the 13th annual SDForum Visionary Awards, a celebration of the innovators and chutzpah that make Silicon Valley unique. Although the four visionaries come from diverse backgrounds, Silicon Valley was the common theme for the evening. The visionaries gave a revealing glimpse into the Silicon Valley […]2010-07-1900 minFresh Green MinuteReid Hoffman: LinkedIn EntrepreneurshipBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues June 24 marked the 13th annual SDForum Visionary Awards, a celebration of the innovators and chutzpah that make Silicon Valley unique. Although the four visionaries come from diverse backgrounds, Silicon Valley was the common theme for the evening. The visionaries gave a revealing glimpse into the Silicon Valley […]2010-07-1900 minFresh DialoguesGuy Kawasaki: On EvangelismBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Guy Kawasaki, the renowned Apple evangelist shares his top tips on how to become a great evangelist and how to leverage your success. This segment is part of a longer interview which took place in front of an audience of over 500 on July 7, 2010 at UC […]2010-07-1300 minFresh DialoguesRichard Lowenthal: Tesla, Range Anxiety & the Role of Charging StationsBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues On the eve of Tesla’s IPO, Richard Lowenthal of Coulomb Technologies discusses the vital role of charging stations in creating a thriving ecosystem for electric vehicles. Lowenthal, a Silicon Valley based maker of charging stations, argues that a comprehensive network of charging stations is a vital prerequisite for the […]2010-06-2800 minFresh Green MinuteRichard Lowenthal: Tesla, Range Anxiety & the Role of Charging StationsBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues On the eve of Tesla’s IPO, Richard Lowenthal of Coulomb Technologies discusses the vital role of charging stations in creating a thriving ecosystem for electric vehicles. Lowenthal, a Silicon Valley based maker of charging stations, argues that a comprehensive network of charging stations is a vital prerequisite for the […]2010-06-2800 minFresh DialoguesTom Friedman: The Clean Tech RaceBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues This week, a report by the Pew Charitable Trust was released, underlining how much the United States is trailing in the clean tech race. Phyllis Cuttino, Pew’s Program Director wrote a succinct piece in the Huffington Post pointing to the fact that the United States fell far behind […]2010-06-2400 minFresh Green MinuteA Clean Energy Future: Advice from Silicon ValleyBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Last night, President Obama addressed the nation for the first time from the Oval office. His subject: the BP oil spill disaster. Although some say he was “vapid”, Obama seized the opportunity to call for a clean energy future and end our addiction to fossil fuels. He underlined China’s […]2010-06-1600 minFresh DialoguesNovacem: Carbon negative cementBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues This week, we explore the progress of Novacem, the London based “green cement” manufacturer. On April 22nd, 2010, the company received an appropriate Earth Day honor: Novacem was named a Top 10 Emerging Technology by MIT’s Technology Review Magazine. “The annual TR10 spotlights the emerging technologies we find most […]2010-06-1000 minFresh DialoguesVinod Khosla: Cleantech WisdomBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Vinod Khosla recently announced a new member of his Khosla Ventures team: none other than former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, who has been a vocal proponent of action to combat climate change. According to reports, Blair will be a paid advisor and will add his eloquence and […]2010-06-0400 minFresh Green MinuteGuy Kawasaki: The State of Venture CapitalBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues This week, we feature an interview from the archives with Guy Kawasaki, Apple evangelist and venture capitalist at Garage Technology Ventures He shares his candid thoughts on why he thinks the venture capital model is broken and delivers a bullish pitch for a $500 Million VC Fund. On the VC […]2010-05-2700 minFresh DialoguesMaureen Dowd: Talks GreenBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues This week, we take a look at the Fresh Dialogues archives. Last April, I met with the enchanting Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Maureen Dowd. We had an animated conversation during a green-themed morning in downtown San Jose. Over cups of delicious mint tea, we discussed Maureen’s Irish heritage and how […]2010-05-1900 minFresh Green MinuteJeffrey Toobin: Elena Kagan and EnvironmentBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Today, President Obama announced his nominee for Supreme Court to replace Justice Stevens. No surprise to Fresh Dialogues readers: it’s Elena Kagan. So what might she mean for the environment and green tech? On April 1st, just days before Justice Stevens announced his retirement, I sat down […]2010-05-1000 minFresh DialoguesJeffrey Toobin: Elena Kagan and EnvironmentBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Today, President Obama announced his nominee for Supreme Court to replace Justice Stevens. No surprise to Fresh Dialogues readers: it’s Elena Kagan. So what might she mean for the environment and green tech? On April 1st, just days before Justice Stevens announced his retirement, I sat down […]2010-05-1000 minFresh Green MinuteAdam Jackson: Go Green with TwitterBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues I caught up with Twitter officianado, Adam Jackson at SDForum’s Teens Plugged in Conference last year. Since then, he’s founded TweetForMyBiz, a social media consultancy, based in San Francisco. Moderator at this year’s conference, Mike Cassidy wrote an excellent column in the San Jose Mercury News about how teens embrace fearlessness in […]2010-05-0600 minFresh DialoguesAdam Jackson: Go Green with TwitterBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues I caught up with Twitter officianado, Adam Jackson at SDForum’s Teens Plugged in Conference last year. Since then, he’s founded TweetForMyBiz, a social media consultancy, based in San Francisco. Moderator at this year’s conference, Mike Cassidy wrote an excellent column in the San Jose Mercury News about how teens embrace fearlessness in […]2010-05-0600 minFresh DialoguesSDForum: Silicon Valley Teens talk green, techBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues SDForum attendees got a glimpse of the future last Friday. Microsoft hosted the 4th Annual SDForum Teens Conference – an assembly of some of the most dynamic and creative young minds in Silicon Valley. I had the pleasure of moderating a panel of high energy high school students who […]2010-04-2800 minFresh DialoguesSolar: The Economic ArgumentBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues On the Eve of Earth Day, it’s telling to look at the green motivations of one of Silicon Valley’s leaders in solar technology: CEO of Akeena Solar, Barry Cinnamon. He’s been a solar advocate since the 1970’s when he studied the science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); […]2010-04-2100 minFresh Green MinuteSolar: The Economic ArgumentBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues On the Eve of Earth Day, it’s telling to look at the green motivations of one of Silicon Valley’s leaders in solar technology: CEO of Akeena Solar, Barry Cinnamon. He’s been a solar advocate since the 1970’s when he studied the science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); […]2010-04-2100 minFresh DialoguesJeffrey Toobin Transcript: Kagan, Supreme Court, EnvironmentBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Fresh Dialogues (TM) is an interview series with a green focus: Fresh Questions, Fresh Answers. This video interview took place at Foothill College Celebrity Forum on April 1, 2010, just one week before Justice Stevens announced his retirement. Check out the new Fresh Dialogues YouTube Channel more exclusive interviews. […]2010-04-1200 minFresh Green MinuteJeffrey Toobin: Kagan, Supreme Court & EnvironmentBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues I sat down with Supreme Court expert, Jeffrey Toobin, to discuss the court’s environmental record and Obama’s likely pick for the Supreme Court to replace Justice Stevens. Without skipping a beat, Toobin said his No. 1 pick is Solicitor General, Elena Kagan. Just one week later, Justice Stevens […]2010-04-1200 minFresh DialoguesJeffrey Toobin: Kagan, Supreme Court & EnvironmentBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues I sat down with Supreme Court expert, Jeffrey Toobin, to discuss the court’s environmental record and Obama’s likely pick for the Supreme Court to replace Justice Stevens. Without skipping a beat, Toobin said his No. 1 pick is Solicitor General, Elena Kagan. Just one week later, Justice Stevens […]2010-04-1200 minFresh Green MinuteJeffrey Toobin: On Obama’s Offshore Drilling PlanBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Last week, President Obama announced a surprise decision to allow oil and gas drilling off the East Coast of the United States. The world was at once outraged and confused. What many analysts overlooked is that Obama also said in his speech, “For the sake of the planet and […]2010-04-0600 minFresh DialoguesJeffrey Toobin: On Obama’s Offshore Drilling PlanBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Last week, President Obama announced a surprise decision to allow oil and gas drilling off the East Coast of the United States. The world was at once outraged and confused. What many analysts overlooked is that Obama also said in his speech, “For the sake of the planet and […]2010-04-0600 minFresh Green MinuteMorton Grosser: The Secret of Silicon Valley’s SuccessBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues There are countless Silicon Valley wannabes all over the world, from Silicon Wadi in Israel to Silicon Glen in Scotland, but none rival Silicon Valley’s track record. Why is Silicon Valley the premier center of innovation? What is the secret of Silicon Valley’s success? I joined Morton Grosser, a Silicon […]2010-03-3100 minFresh DialoguesMorton Grosser: The Secret of Silicon Valley’s SuccessBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues There are countless Silicon Valley wannabes all over the world, from Silicon Wadi in Israel to Silicon Glen in Scotland, but none rival Silicon Valley’s track record. Why is Silicon Valley the premier center of innovation? What is the secret of Silicon Valley’s success? I joined Morton Grosser, a Silicon […]2010-03-3100 minFresh DialoguesBarry Cinnamon, Akeena Solar: On AB 32 and Government PolicyBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Ask Akeena Solar CEO Barry Cinnamon about the current brouhaha on repealing AB 32 and he’s likely to “get political.” Since the 1970’s, he’s been a strong advocate for solar power and is an active member of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. I met with Barry at the […]2010-03-2400 minFresh Green MinuteBarry Cinnamon, Akeena Solar: On AB 32 and Government PolicyBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Ask Akeena Solar CEO Barry Cinnamon about the current brouhaha on repealing AB 32 and he’s likely to “get political.” Since the 1970’s, he’s been a strong advocate for solar power and is an active member of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. I met with Barry at the […]2010-03-2400 minFresh DialoguesTom Friedman: China Envy VideoBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues I sat down with Pulitzer Prize winner, Tom Friedman, just before he delivered a lecture to an expectant Foothill College Celebrity Forum audience at the Flint Center in Silicon Valley. We discussed his bestselling book, Hot, Flat, and Crowded and why he thinks the U.S. government MUST jump-start the green economy. According to […]2010-03-1700 minFresh Green MinuteTom Friedman: China Envy VideoBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues I sat down with Pulitzer Prize winner, Tom Friedman, just before he delivered a lecture to an expectant Foothill College Celebrity Forum audience at the Flint Center in Silicon Valley. We discussed his bestselling book, Hot, Flat, and Crowded and why he thinks the U.S. government MUST jump-start the green economy. According to […]2010-03-1700 minFresh DialoguesBloom Box: Affordability is EssentialBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues In Part Two of my Bloom Energy interview with CEO KR Sridhar, we discuss the affordability of the Bloom Box and what barriers to entry make the fuel cell sector difficult to penetrate. As CNET’s Brooke Crothers emphasized in his recent article there are many fuel cell manufacturers with expensive products; Bloom has to […]2010-03-0900 minFresh DialoguesBloom Energy: How to Change the WorldBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Like most ambitious entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley Bloom Energy CEO KR Sridhar wants to change the world. Now where have we heard that line before? It’s the ubiquitous rally cry for thousands of Google/ Facebook/eBay wannabes around the world. But what makes KR Sridhar different? How about $400 Million in venture […]2010-03-0300 minFresh DialoguesKR Sridhar: Bloom Energy Technology – Video exclusiveBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Bloom Energy CEO KR Sridhar is a man with a mission to change the world. His fuel cell company is already powering Google, so that should make any skeptic take note. Check out Fresh Dialogues YouTube Channel to see this exclusive interview. VIDEO LINK A former NASA advisor who […]2010-02-2300 minFresh Green MinuteRolf Papsdorf: Alternative Energy Brings Power to PeopleBy Alison van Diggelen, Host of Fresh Dialogues Rolf Papsdorf, President of the Alternative Energy Development Corporation was a recipient of the 2009 Tech Awards in Silicon Valley, for bringing renewable energy (zinc fuel cells) and empowerment to a small community in South Africa. Check out this exclusive interview with Mr. Papsdorf who discusses how to […]2010-02-1700 minFresh DialoguesRolf Papsdorf: Alternative Energy Brings Power to PeopleBy Alison van Diggelen, Host of Fresh Dialogues Rolf Papsdorf, President of the Alternative Energy Development Corporation was a recipient of the 2009 Tech Awards in Silicon Valley, for bringing renewable energy (zinc fuel cells) and empowerment to a small community in South Africa. Check out this exclusive interview with Mr. Papsdorf who discusses how to […]2010-02-1700 minFresh DialoguesHow Can Obama Jumpstart Clean Tech? Silicon Valley Experts RespondBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues The Obama administration ought to have sent an envoy to the FountainBlue State of Clean Green Conference on January 29, 2010. A panel of Silicon Valley clean tech experts had much to share in response to Moderator Greentech Media’s Eric Wesoff’s question…if you had Department of Energy Secretary, […]2010-02-1000 minFresh Green MinuteHow Can Obama Jumpstart Clean Tech? Silicon Valley Experts RespondBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues The Obama administration ought to have sent an envoy to the FountainBlue State of Clean Green Conference on January 29, 2010. A panel of Silicon Valley clean tech experts had much to share in response to Moderator Greentech Media’s Eric Wesoff’s question…if you had Department of Energy Secretary, […]2010-02-1000 minFresh DialoguesLaurie Yoler: On Tesla, Venture Capital and ObamaBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Laurie Yoler, a managing director of Growth Point Technology Partners, was a founding board member of Tesla Motors and currently serves on its advisory board. I met with her at the FountainBlue Clean Green Annual Conference on Friday January 29th, the day Tesla announced its planned IPO. […]2010-02-0300 minFresh DialoguesRobert Ballard: Titanic Explorer Talks Climate ChangeBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Check out the new Fresh Dialogues YouTube Channel more exclusive interviews. Robert Ballard, the ocean explorer of Titanic fame sat down with me in Silicon Valley to discuss his expeditions, global warming, and alternative energy. This respected scientist spoke candidly about global warming -“I’ll be honest, it’s […]2010-01-2700 minFresh Green MinuteRobert Ballard: Titanic Explorer Talks Climate ChangeBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Check out the new Fresh Dialogues YouTube Channel more exclusive interviews. Robert Ballard, the ocean explorer of Titanic fame sat down with me in Silicon Valley to discuss his expeditions, global warming, and alternative energy. This respected scientist spoke candidly about global warming -“I’ll be honest, it’s […]2010-01-2700 minFresh DialoguesEmmett Carson: How To Create a Green Jobs MeccaBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Check out this audio-only version which captures Emmett Carson’s off-camera exuberance and humor. Last week, I sat down with Emmett Carson, President and CEO of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. In a wide ranging conversation on green jobs, the Obama White House, education and financial literacy, we […]2010-01-2000 minFresh DialoguesElise Zoli: In Defense of Nuclear PowerBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Elise Zoli, a partner with Goodwin Procter, is a specialist in energy and clean tech law; and teaches at MIT. I caught up with her at a Fountain Blue Green Transport Event where we discussed two hot areas in clean tech: energy storage and nuclear power. Elise […]2010-01-1300 minFresh Green MinuteElise Zoli: In Defense of Nuclear PowerBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Elise Zoli, a partner with Goodwin Procter, is a specialist in energy and clean tech law; and teaches at MIT. I caught up with her at a Fountain Blue Green Transport Event where we discussed two hot areas in clean tech: energy storage and nuclear power. Elise […]2010-01-1300 minFresh Green MinuteRolf Papsdorf: Powering rural AfricaBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Rolf Papsdorf is bringing green power to the people of Africa. Thanks to the Silicon Valley based Tech Awards 2009, the rest of the world is hearing about it. His company Alternative Energy Development Corporation manufactures zinc-air fuel cells to generate off the grid electricity for rural […]2010-01-0600 minFresh DialoguesRolf Papsdorf: Powering rural AfricaBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Rolf Papsdorf is bringing green power to the people of Africa. Thanks to the Silicon Valley based Tech Awards 2009, the rest of the world is hearing about it. His company Alternative Energy Development Corporation manufactures zinc-air fuel cells to generate off the grid electricity for rural […]2010-01-0600 minFresh Green MinuteKR Sridhar: Time Magazine AwardBy Alison van Diggelen, host Fresh Dialogues This month Bloom Energy CEO, KR Sridhar was picked as one of Time Magazine’s Tech Pioneers Who Will Change Your Life The Time article references a recent Fresh Dialogues feature, Power to the People SEE A RARE FRESH DIALOGUES VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH KR HERE Read the transcript and […]2009-12-3000 minFresh DialoguesKR Sridhar: Time Magazine AwardBy Alison van Diggelen, host Fresh Dialogues This month Bloom Energy CEO, KR Sridhar was picked as one of Time Magazine’s Tech Pioneers Who Will Change Your Life The Time article references a recent Fresh Dialogues feature, Power to the People SEE A RARE FRESH DIALOGUES VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH KR HERE Read the transcript and […]2009-12-3000 minFresh DialoguesKevin Surace: Green Rock Star, Entrepreneur of YearBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Silicon Valley’s Kevin Surace has just achieved Rock Star status – of the Green Biz variety. The CEO of Serious Materials was picked as Entrepreneur of the Year by Inc. Magazine and joined Time Magazine‘s list of Tech Pioneers Who Will Change Your Life, along with another Silicon Valley Green […]2009-12-2300 minFresh Green MinuteJoseph Adelegan: Cows to Kilowatts Tech Award WinnerBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues The catchy title “Cows to Kilowatts” certainly won the attention of the crowds at the 2009 Tech Awards Gala in Silicon Valley, but the project won accolades for more than mere words. Dr. Joseph Adelegan, an Ashoka Fellow is a charismatic engineer who has found an effective way to harness […]2009-12-1600 minFresh DialoguesJoseph Adelegan: Cows to Kilowatts Tech Award WinnerBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues The catchy title “Cows to Kilowatts” certainly won the attention of the crowds at the 2009 Tech Awards Gala in Silicon Valley, but the project won accolades for more than mere words. Dr. Joseph Adelegan, an Ashoka Fellow is a charismatic engineer who has found an effective way to harness […]2009-12-1600 minFresh DialoguesPaul Krugman: Will Climate Legislation Kill the Economy?By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues As delegates gather in Copenhagen this week to thrash out a global treaty on climate change, the shrill from skeptics intensifies. It’s useful to listen to wisdom from Nobel Prize winning economist, Paul Krugman. In a recent interview, I asked Paul the question on many lips: Will […]2009-12-0900 minFresh Green MinutePaul Krugman: Will Climate Legislation Kill the Economy?By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues As delegates gather in Copenhagen this week to thrash out a global treaty on climate change, the shrill from skeptics intensifies. It’s useful to listen to wisdom from Nobel Prize winning economist, Paul Krugman. In a recent interview, I asked Paul the question on many lips: Will […]2009-12-0900 minFresh Green MinuteScott Hublou, EcoFactor: CleanTech Award Winner 2009By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues On November 17, I attended the CleanTech Open Awards Gala at the Masonic Center in San Francisco and enjoyed keynotes from Lesa Mitchell from the Kaufman Foundation, Bill Weihl, Google’s Energy Czar and Nancy Pfund, of DBL Investors. Minutes after his company was picked as the National […]2009-12-0200 minFresh DialoguesScott Hublou, EcoFactor: CleanTech Award Winner 2009By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues On November 17, I attended the CleanTech Open Awards Gala at the Masonic Center in San Francisco and enjoyed keynotes from Lesa Mitchell from the Kaufman Foundation, Bill Weihl, Google’s Energy Czar and Nancy Pfund, of DBL Investors. Minutes after his company was picked as the National […]2009-12-0200 minFresh DialoguesAl Gore: What were you thinking?By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues I talked briefly to Vice President Al Gore off mic, before his speech and look forward to interviewing him for Fresh Dialogues in the future. These audio and video links feature highlights from his rousing speech. Here’s the VIDEO . . Former Vice President, Al Gore showed his […]2009-11-2500 minFresh DialoguesPaul Krugman: On China, Climate ChangeBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Here’s the transcript. SEE VIDEO of Part One (Part Two coming soon) In advance of Obama’s trip to China this week, Nobel Prize winner, Paul Krugman gave a short, sharp economics lesson on climate change and China during our exclusive interview in Silicon Valley, November 12. What does […]2009-11-1600 minFresh DialoguesPaul Krugman: Advice for Obama’s Job SummitBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues On Thursday November 12, I had an exclusive interview with Nobel Prize winning economist, Paul Krugman. Just hours after President Obama announced the Job Summit, I sought out Krugman’s wisdom and he gave some radical advice to the President. Emphasising that “the Job Summit can’t be an empty exercise,” […]2009-11-1400 minFresh DialoguesKR Sridhar: Bloom Energy Timeline and TeamBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Bloom Energy has been in stealth mode since 2003 and little has been released about the fuel cell company’s technology and timeline. KR Sridhar, CEO of Bloom Energy agreed to sit down with me to discuss the company’s technology and team. We explore the importance of the Bloom […]2009-11-0400 minFresh DialoguesGuy Kawasaki: Venture Capital InsightsBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues This week, we feature an interview with Apple evangelist and venture capitalist at Garage Technology Ventures, Guy Kawasaki. He shares his candid thoughts on the venture capital industry; the fragile economy and why he sees light at the end of the tunnel. On the stock market and VC investing “If you […]2009-10-2800 minFresh DialoguesTom Friedman: Driving the Green AgendaBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues I caught up with Pulitzer Prize winner, Tom Friedman, at the Foothill College Celebrity Forum lecture series last month, where he delivered a spirited argument for why the United States must embrace a green economy. In this second part of our interview, we explore his part in driving the green agenda. This […]2009-10-2100 minFresh DialoguesDavid Chen: Government Catalyst for Green TechBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues I caught up with David Chen, an executive director at Morgan Stanley, while attending the AlwaysOn Going Green Conference 2009 in Sausalito. Chen, a specialist in the green tech investment sector, discussed the morale of investors; and why he’s expecting a bumpy ride ahead. He also explains the key […]2009-10-1400 minFresh DialoguesKR Sridhar: Power to the People, with Bloom EnergyBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues SEE THE VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH KR SRIDHAR HERE – A FRESH DIALOGUES EXCLUSIVE Part One: Fuel Cell Technology and Efficiency Also Part Two Bloom Energy: Affordability is Essential Video Part Three Bloom Energy: Mission to Change the World Video Bloom Energy CEO KR Sridhar is a man with a mission to […]2009-10-0700 minFresh DialoguesStuart Evans: Green Cement and Vinod KhoslaBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Vinod Khosla, the green investment guru, was asked to name the company with the greatest chance of becoming the next Green Microsoft while onstage at the GoingGreen Conference in Sausalito. He declined to name his “favorite child” but did praise Calera, the green cement maker he’s backing; and spoke about the […]2009-09-3000 minFresh DialoguesTony Perkins: Green Bubble or Obama Bubble?By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues I caught up with Tony Perkins, founder of AlwaysOn and Red Herring Magazine, just before he opened the third annual GoingGreen Conference in Sausalito, California. He agreed to talk for five minutes but well, we got talking…about what’s hot in the green sector, the downside of going green, […]2009-09-2300 minFresh DialoguesTom Friedman: China Envy ExplainedBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Last week, I sat down with Pulitzer Prize winner, Tom Friedman, just before he delivered a lecture to an expectant Foothill College Celebrity Forum audience at the Flint Center in Silicon Valley. We discussed his bestselling book, Hot, Flat, and Crowded and why he thinks it’s imperative that the U.S. […]2009-09-1600 minFresh DialoguesLinda Holroyd: Green investment no longer frillyBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Earlier this year, I met with Linda Holroyd, CEO of FountainBlue, a Silicon Valley based forum that brings together top experts and entrepreneurs in green tech. We discussed why her company is thriving because of the down economy; and why she has faith in the resiliency of green […]2009-09-0900 minFresh DialoguesMaureen Dowd: Obama, Camus and a Cocktail WaitressBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues In this interview with Pulitzer Prize winning columnist, Maureen Dowd, we discuss her unique take on the Obamas; what Barack’s pop culture preferences reveal about him; and how Michelle is embracing the First Lady role in a refreshing way. Maureen explains her saucy writing style, who inspires […]2009-09-0259 minFresh DialoguesGuy Kawasaki: Prius are UglyBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Apple evangelist and venture capitalist, Guy Kawasaki discusses the aesthetics of hybrid cars, Tesla Motors, and nuclear power. He also delivers a very memorable lesson about keeping on the good side of the media in this Fresh Dialogues interview. While discussing the relative merits of his Audi […]2009-08-2600 minFresh Green MinuteJack Welch: Why companies must go greenBy Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues New on Fresh Dialogues: Fresh Green Minute– one minute bytes of green inspiration First up: Legendary business leader of General Electric, Jack Welch Interview Transcript Alison van Diggelen: “Why is going green so important for business?” Jack Welch: “From a business standpoint, you’ve got a consumer now […]2009-05-1300 min