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Asemio DecodedDecoding ADMINISTRATIVE DATA with Dr. Amy O'HaraAsemio Decoded is back for our fourth season! We are so excited to reintroduce you to Dr. Amy O’Hara from the Massive Data Institute at Georgetown University with this updated interview from 2022. In Decoding Administrative Data, we sat down with Dr. O’Hara to discuss her background in economics, her work at the U.S. Census Bureau, and how it all led her to her current role as a professor and a leading advocate for the use of administrative data to improve policy decisions. We share a 2025 take on some of the topics that we covered in th...2025-03-3140 minAsemio DecodedDecoding ARCHITECTUREWhat do we mean when we talk about data architecture? Is it all about the tech, or is data-work actually more people-work than it seems? How does digital architecture differ from the physical, or are they more similar than we might think? Listen as Jess and Aaron (and our editor, Matt) break down how data infrastructure gets built, the design constraints that guide architecture decisions, and how these things help to shape the world around us. Organizational Dynamics: Centralization, Federation, Control, and TrustGoogle Data Science Research Paper: Attention is All You Need (2017)Build vs. Buy | What's the Right...2024-12-3049 minAsemio DecodedDecoding STATE DATA with Indiana CDO Josh Martin (Part 2)In this special two-part episode of Asemio Decoded, we sit down with Josh Martin, the Chief Data Officer for the State of Indiana. Josh shares his journey of evolving Indiana’s approach to data collection, analysis, and implementation to drive smarter decision-making and better serve the people of Indiana.From crafting data strategies that foster cross-agency collaboration to the real-world applications that are transforming how the state supports its citizens, Josh dives into the pivotal role data plays in addressing wicked problems. We’ll cover how his team has tackled pressing social challenges, improved transparency, and helped key...2024-10-3145 minAsemio DecodedDecoding STATE DATA with Indiana CDO Josh Martin (Part 1)In this special two-part episode of Asemio Decoded, we sit down with Josh Martin, the Chief Data Officer for the State of Indiana, to explore the power of state-level data in shaping communities. Josh shares his journey of evolving Indiana’s approach to data collection, analysis, and implementation to drive smarter decision-making and better serve the people of Indiana.From crafting data strategies that foster cross-agency collaboration to the real-world applications that are transforming how the state supports its citizens, Josh dives into the pivotal role data plays in addressing community needs. We’ll cover how his team...2024-09-3036 minAsemio DecodedDecoding EXCELLENCE with Brandon LenhartIn this episode of Asemio Decoded, we briefly depart from tech to sit down with Brandon Lenhart, VP of Operations at Argonaut Private Equity in Tulsa, Oklahoma. With a depth of experience in strategic leadership- from the U.S. Navy to investment banking- Brandon brings a unique perspective on what it takes to achieve excellence in both a business and community impact.Jess and Aaron take a look into Brandon's journey, exploring the core values that have propelled him and, the people around him, and where those overlap with the values that we strive for at Asemio...2024-08-3041 minAsemio DecodedDecoding DATA ECOSYSTEMSJess and Aaron take on an Asemio-original concept this month: Community Data Ecosystems. What is a data ecosystem? How is it different from a data system? And how can you effectively get insights from collaborators in an ecosystem? We’ll decode this concept and how it helps the data-minded navigate community sharing projects. You’ll learn to recognize the amorphous qualities of data ecosystems and hear about the tools and architectural approaches that can strengthen the impacts of data throughout our communities. Asemio | Case StudiesWicked ProblemsRe:wild • What is rewilding?Ecotones ExplainedAsemio Decoded is edite...2024-07-1136 minAsemio DecodedDecoding the "Talent Gap" with Libby EdigerIn the second episode of this season, Aaron and Jess sit down with the CEO of Atlas School, Libby Ediger. Jess helps us to understand the pervasive ‘talent gap’ that exists within the software development industry and how schools like Atlas are making big changes in tech education. Jess, Aaron, and Libby talk old memories, Tulsa magic, and the future of software career training. Atlas School is a non-traditional software school in Tulsa, Oklahoma that offers students a flexible and innovative alternative to four year college. How Online Trackers Track You, and What You Can Do About...2024-05-1448 minAsemio DecodedDecoding DATA & HIGHER EDUCATION with Dr. Laura LattaJess and Aaron are back for Season 3 with a fresh lineup of social service experts, passionate good-doers, and humanitarian champions to talk social impact, data, technology, and how these forces come together to improve our impact on our communities. Welcome back to Asemio Decoded!This month, we bring you a conversation with Dr. Laura Latta of the Tulsa Higher Education Consortium (THEC). THEC is committed to advancing student learning, improving student success and degree completion, achieving equity in outcomes, and meeting workforce needs by working collaboratively to increase higher education opportunities in the region. The Consortium brings...2024-04-1656 min
Pod 4 GoodAdvancing Social Good in the Age of Big Data and AI Ethics with AsemioUnlock the potential of data to drive social change as we sit down with Aaron Bean and Jess England from Asemio, leading voices in the field of data for good. Their insights shed light on the intricate dance between numbers and narratives, illustrating how nonprofits can harness data for impactful storytelling while meeting the stringent reporting requirements of entities like the United Way. We navigate the challenges of limited resources in the nonprofit sector, demonstrating the critical role that well-presented data plays in painting a powerful picture of change and need.Data sharing emerges as a crucial...2024-03-221h 02Asemio DecodedBONUS EPISODE: Decoding AI & MusicHey y'all!We're back from our hiatus a little early to share a very cool project that a local composer (and friend of the pod) is performing Saturday, March 9th, at Low Down in Tulsa, Oklahoma. "Music for the Senses" starts at 8:00 pm and is 21+ with valid ID. Tickets are at the links below. Composer David Broome and Asemio co-founder Aaron Bean have been working on a musical performance that blends traditional music with machine learning (AI) software. The performance uniquely layers live instrumentalists, vocals, electronic music, American Sign Language (ASL), and the same generative...2024-03-0633 minAsemio DecodedDecoding CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) with Lauren King, M.A.If you don’t know what CQI is, you want to. Processes, frameworks, systems… these are the things that make our modern world go round. Yet too easily they can become stagnant, unresponsive to changes in the world around them, and out of touch. How do we put processes in place and simultaneously create environments that are constantly learning and improving upon them? How can we apply these principles of continuous improvement not just to our work, but our every day lives?Join Aaron and Jess as they chat with Lauren King, M.A. of Impact...2023-12-2052 minAsemio DecodedDecoding BLOCKCHAINBLOCKCHAIN! …And generative AI? These topics keep being brought up together, associated, compared as similar revolutionary technologies, and Aaron has had enough! We’re throwing our hat into the ring to break down what blockchain is, how it compares to generative AI, and where we think the real value lies for these technologies and their ability to make the world a better place. “As a technologist, I’m always in search of the best value proposition.” Explains Aaron as he puts on his engineering hat to help us understand the complexities behind some of the biggest buzzwords in tech. 2023-10-2357 minAsemio DecodedDecoding DATAJoin Aaron and Jess in Episode 3 of Asemio Decoded's second season for an exploration of data's role in organizational growth. We explore the stages of data maturity and ways to enhance data practices in mission-driven organizations. The Asemio Data Technology and Advancement Model will be introduced, offering insights into better data understanding and goal setting. In this episode, you'll learn about data-driven strategies that can boost your organization's success. Subscribe to Asemio Decoded for more on data, tech, and digital transformation, and unlock your organization's potential! Download our ebook on data maturity here: https://asemio.co...2023-07-3140 minAsemio DecodedDecoding CHATGPTChat-GPT became the fastest-growing application in history after its launch in November 2022. It’s been a wild ride to watch the global public reception of GPT-3 (now GPT-4!), a tool we’ve been working on within our labs for a few years now. AI, large language models, and natural language processing are rapidly changing the data game and how we live and move in the world.In this thought-provoking episode, Aaron and Jess delve into the fascinating world of ChatGPT, an advanced AI language model developed by OpenAI. They explore the intricacies, implications, and possibilities that arise from...2023-05-3155 minAsemio DecodedDecoding CASE MANAGEMENT: Ft. Lucie Doll at Family & Children’s ServicesWe’re delighted to kick off season two of Asemio Decoded with a very familiar-to-Asemio face! Lucie Doll, Program Director of the Parenting in Jail program at Family & Children’s Services (and former Asemio team member), joins Aaron and Jess to discuss her role in supporting families facing incarceration, how case management systems allow her to work better for those she serves, and more. You don’t want to miss this conversation that explores the complexities of the incarceration system, and how technology can move us in a better, stronger direction for those affected.Asemio→ Follow u...2023-03-2741 minAsemio DecodedHot Takes on Privacy-Preserving Technology from an 8 ½ Year OldBig thanks to Dr. Amy O’Hara for recording this short and sweet companion episode to our fourth episode of Asemio Decoded. Not only do you get to hear a truly approachable explanation of privacy-preserving technology from Dr. O’Hara, but you also get the flip side of the conversation. 8 ½-year-old Amelia Bean joins her dad, Aaron Bean, as a special guest and shares her thoughts on the concept at hand. Maybe it’s just us, but we feel like she was showing admirable restraint. There were no fewer than 3 rounds of “but why” that she could have thrown on the tabl...2023-02-2809 minAsemio Decoded“Wait, how old are we?”: Looking Back on 10 Years of AsemioIn our fifth and final episode of 2022, join Aaron, Jess, and Ben as they take a trip down memory lane as we prepare to celebrate 10 years of Asemio in 2023. If you’re looking for some laughs with our crew or you want a deeper dive into some wonderful memories, this episode allows you to get to know our team in a whole new way. Asemio - follow us!→ www.asemio.com→ https://www.linkedin.com/company/asemio→ https://twitter.com/WeAreAsemio→ https://www.instagram.com/weareasemio/→ https://www.facebook.c...2022-12-2231 minAsemio Decoded“We CAN Have Nice Things”: Dr. Amy O’Hara on the Power of Sharing Data for GoodHear from Dr. Amy O’Hara, Research Professor at the Massive Data Institute and Executive Director of the Federal Statistical Research Data Center at the McCourt School for Public Policy in our fourth episode of Asemio Decoded. Dr. O’Hara, Aaron, and Jess dive into the ways data can help researchers and policymakers understand complex problems, Dr. O’Hara’s government sector background, and some fun questions with our favorite Mio. Data governance, data as a tool for collaboration, and what a national secure data service might look like are all hot topics. If you’re interested in any of t...2022-12-161h 00Asemio DecodedGhost in the Machine: A Discussion on AI ConsciousnessAll treat, no trick: Join Aaron and Jess as they dive into AI consciousness – and all the spookiness that comes along with it. Joined by special guests Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, computational media artist Grace Grothaus, and Lakota spiritual leader Hermus Lonedog to hear their perspectives on AI in this special Halloween episode of Asemio Decoded.Are you interested in unpacking the complexities of whether artificial intelligence has (or may have) consciousness informed by spiritual, artistic, and cultural perspectives on the topic? This episode is for you. Asemio→ Follow us! LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Faceb...2022-10-3134 minAsemio DecodedHalloween Bonus Episode: An AI and a Human Walk Into the Asemio OfficeIn this short episode and precursor to our upcoming Halloween episode on AI consciousness, Aaron and Jess put Asemio team members Lauren and Thomas to the ultimate technologist test: pose questions to three different ‘individuals’ and wager a guess as to if the interaction is with AI or a human. Were they successful at spotting the AI? You’ll have to listen to find out!Asemio→ Follow us! LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. → www.asemio.com2022-10-2514 minAsemio DecodedInto the Rabbit Hole: Evolving identities, why we do what we do, and the power of systems thinking.Join us in conversation with Waldo Mikels-Carrasco, Director of the Center for Health Information Sharing & Innovation at the Illinois Public Health Institute and Co-Director of Data Across Sectors for Health (DASH). If you’re passionate about advancing health equity, community collaboration in public health, and promoting positive health outcomes for communities across the United States, this episode is for you. Data Across Sectors for Health→ Learn more about DASH → Follow them on Twitter Asemio→ Follow us! LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. → www.asemio.com2022-09-301h 13Asemio DecodedA Backpack for Harley: A Conversation with Community Leader Rev. Jeff Jaynes on Transformative TechIf you’re in the mood for a heartwarming story about how all those ones and zeroes can positively impact one kiddo’s life, then do we have a podcast for you. Join us in conversation with Rev. Jeff Jaynes of Restore Hope Ministries as we explore how nonprofits and social impact organizations can technology in strategic and innovative ways to improve community outcomes.Restore Hope is a Tulsa-based nonprofit organization that exists to restore families in financial crisis to economic and spiritual vitality. Restore Hope is also part of an Oklahoma basic needs coalition called AssistOK. ...2022-09-0155 minAsemio DecodedWelcome to Asemio DecodedInterested in stories, people, and concepts related to how technology is being used to make the world a better place? Tired of hearing about NFTs and hungry for something a bit more practical and impactful? Join Aaron Bean and Jessica England from Tulsa-based social enterprise, Asemio, and a series of incredible guests in discussion about how data and technology fits into the bigger picture of community outcomes improvement. Whether you work in direct service, philanthropy, or government—or you’re just curious to learn—we’d love to have you join us on Asemio Decoded. 2022-07-0106 min
Pod 4 GoodEpisode 14: Marc Baizman, Salesforce, Technology, and the Future of WorkMarc Baizman joins Chris and Jesse to discuss his work at Salesforce, how nonprofits can use technology to solve organizational challenges, whether Covid-19 will permanently change how nonprofits use technology, and an array of amazing resources to help nonprofits use technology better.Here are those resources!Idealware: https://www.idealware.org/, a Consumer Reports for NonprofitsTechsoup: Techsoup.org, Incredible offers for nonprofits from leading brands. Low administrative fees.The Nonprofit Technology Network, https://www.nten.org/The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network, http://www.ynpn.org/2020-04-0244 min