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Le kaléidoscope d'AlexasitoFriend : l'amitié au bout d'un filUn pendentif blanc à 129 dollars qui t'écoute en permanenceet te valide constamment... Bienvenue dans l'ère de l'ami algorithmique !Alexasito décrypte "Friend", le wearable d'Avi Schiffmann qui fait scandale dans les métros de New York et Paris. Entre campagne marketing à un million de dollars et réactions hostiles, ce gadget interroge : cherche-t-on vraiment àcombler la solitude ou juste à la masquer ?De Spike Jonze et son film culte Her aux dérives du capitalisme de surveillance, l'épisode explore notre rapport ambigu à ces béquilles émotionnelles numériques. Préfères-tu un ami qui te valide sans ce...
2026-02-0807 min
Terms of Service with Clare DuffyTrying out Friend, the Viral AI NecklaceMaking friends can be hard. So, 23-year-old Avi Schiffmann decided to create his own Friend, a wearable AI device that he says “bottles” the best human relationships he’s had. Friend listens and creates “memories” of everything you say and chats with you via an app. Clare sat down with Avi to discuss why he created the device, his controversial New York City marketing campaign and why he thinks we should embrace a new kind of relationship with AI.
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2025-12-0923 min
The Times Tech PodcastCan AI be your friend?Danny road tests a new kind of relationship – an always-listening AI pendant that eavesdrops in on your conversations and then texts you so it too can be part of your life story! 22-year-old inventor, Avi Schiffmann, calls it a “living digital being.” Is this the future of companionship, or a step too far? And Katie and Danny discuss OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit business – what it changes for Microsoft, and whether an IPO is now on the cards.Senior Producer: Priyanka DeladiaEditor: Stephen TitheringtonImage: The Sunday Times
2025-10-3144 min
Boys ClubEp: 213: AI Companions & Tech Tidbits w/ Special Guests Reggie James on Pecha Kucha, Avi Schiffmann on Friend, Rachel Mayer on Stablecoins, and Cheryl Douglass on Sora 2Ep 214: Crypto, AI Companions, and the Future of Tech Special Guests: Reggie James, Avi Schiffmann, Rachel Mayer Cheryl Douglass Join us as we explore the latest in crypto, technology, and AI companions. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Setup 00:55 Upgraded Audio and Learnings 01:38 What is Boys Club? 03:01 Engaging with the Audience 03:19 Sponsor Shoutout and Run of Show 05:10 Draft Tweets Segment 11:50 Laptop Time: Exploring Poly Market 16:09 Guest Segment: Reggie James 23:47 Hardware and AI Discussion 38:31 Cheryl Douglass Joins the Show 39:07 Throwback Sale and Shipping Woes 39:26 Draft Tweets and Shy Posting 41:55 AI Companions and Social Media 47:37 CFTC Roundtable and Market Dynamics 51:05 What's in the Bag? 53:14 BitKey Wallet and Self-Cu...
2025-10-242h 02
Wear Many Hats368. Los Mayers - Danger TestingLos Mayers is an engineer that has gone viral for his app stunts in NYC. I'm talking about the performative male but with a twist, making apps that pertain to culture like Labubu hanging out on your phone.Now he's gone viral for creating Vandalize Friend, a virtual version of the infamous Friend.com ads that you currently see in the NYC subway with digital spray paint. It was featured in the NY Times on a debate about A.I. We couldn't get Avi Schiffmann but this is just as good.Pleas...
2025-10-241h 02
Unchainedep30 La rivolta contro l’IA che vuole essere nostra amicaAvi Schiffmann è un ragazzo di 22 anni con il talento per l'informatica e nessuna paura di essere odiato. Ha inventato Friend, un pendente high-tech collegato ad un'intelligenza artificiale. L'idea è che diventi la nostra migliore amica, ma a New York è già partito il boicottaggio.Unisciti alla community di Unchained: ci trovi su Telegram e sul sito dedicato alla community di Valori.
2025-10-1516 min
Most Innovative CompaniesThe house that ICE builtOn today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include OpenAI launching Sora 2, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg stepping down and former PayPal CEO Dan Schulman taking over, Bari Weiss becoming the new editor-in-chief of CBS News, and the latest on the federal government shutdown.
Next, Josh and Yaz speak to contributor Michael Linhorst to learn more about America’s largest private prison company, Geo Group, and its founder, George Zoley. They also discuss how the almost $3 billion company is handling the 43% increase in detainees from ICE, its...
2025-10-101h 09
ACCESSAvi Schiffmann thinks AI can be your best FriendFriend CEO Avi Schiffmann joins Alex and Ellis to address the backlash to the AI startup’s massive NYC and LA billboard blitz. They get into why he calls Friend a “living electronic,” the “always listening” AI pendant, privacy, the value of controversy, and what’s next. They also talk about the loneliness debate, sycophantic AI, and how he sees Friend as an “art project.” If you’ve seen the ads — or the vandalism — this is his first in-depth response.
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2025-10-021h 10
Pivot to AI20250929 - Friend AI fails to make friendsand everyone hates it on sight Text version: https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/09/29/friend-ai-fails-to-make-friends/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidgerard YouTube memberships: https://www.youtube.com/@PivotToAI hit "Join" Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/A1529D5 Buy me nice things: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3Q8VZW46J6DM6 Get an extremely cool Pivot to AI shirt or mug: https://pivot-to-ai.redbubble.com THE T-SHIRT BOOTLEGGER, PLEASE REPORT: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/173755899 Sources: Harvard Dropout Avi Schiffmann is Making an AI-Powered 'Wearable Mom' htt...
2025-09-2905 min
TBPNAI Adoption Trending Down for Large Companies, OpenAI Backs AI Animated Feature Film, China's Smart Glasses Domination | Avi Schiffmann, Sunny Madra, Scott Wu, Ara Kharazian, Zach Lloyd, Alex Cohen, Mati Staniszewski, Daniel Kao(00:25) - AI Adoption Trending Down for Large Companies
(17:57) - OpenAI Backs AI Animated Feature Film
(21:31) - Avi Schiffmann, the creator of the AI companion device "Friend," discusses the product's extensive billboard advertising campaign and addresses criticism from a Wired article titled "I Hate My Friend," suggesting that the journalists' negative experiences may reflect their own biases. He emphasizes that Friend is designed to be more than a sycophantic AI, aiming to make users more confident and agentic, and notes that while the device may not appeal to everyone, many users have formed strong attachments, sending thousands of messages...
2025-09-083h 10TBPNLIVE FROM NEW YORK: Ramp's Valuation Reaches $22.5B, Figma Going Public, The Personal Superintelligence Debate | Eric Glyman, Avi Schiffmann(00:34) - Zuck and Personal Superintelligence
(32:00) - Figma Going Public
(45:40) - Eric Glyman, co-founder and CEO of Ramp, a financial operations platform, announced a $500 million Series E-2 funding round, elevating the company's valuation to $22.5 billion. He discussed the rapid growth of Ramp, highlighting the launch of autonomous AI agents designed to streamline financial processes and the company's commitment to saving customers time and money. Glyman emphasized the importance of integrating AI into financial operations to enhance efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
(01:13:39) - Avi Schiffmann, known for his innovative tech projects, discusses the launch of "Friend," a $99 AI-powered pendant designed...
2025-07-301h 47TBPNTrae Stephens, Ashlee Vance, Avi Schiffmann, Shaan Puri, Justin Mares, Max Meyer, Everything is ComputerTBPN.com is made possible by:Ramp - https://ramp.comEight Sleep - https://eightsleep.com/tbpnWander - https://wander.com/tbpnPublic - https://public.comAdQuick - https://adquick.comBezel - https://getbezel.comPolymarket - https://polymarket.comFollow TBPN: https://TBPN.comhttps://x.com/tbpnhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-brothers/i...
2025-03-143h 09
小火车商业进化论17岁哈佛辍学创业并拒800万美金收购，我们找到了下一个扎克伯格？21岁小哥做出挂在脖子上的AI伴侣？真的有东西还是智商税？(02:30) Friend：AI伴侣背后的天才少年Avi Schiffmann(21:04) 运营线下匹克球馆的烦恼(32:41) 对于创作灵感的思考联系我们：xiaohuocheguoqiao@163.com
2025-02-2439 min小火车商业进化论17岁哈佛辍学创业并拒800万美金收购，我们找到了下一个扎克伯格？21岁小哥做出挂在脖子上的AI伴侣？真的有东西还是智商税？(02:30) Friend：AI伴侣背后的天才少年Avi Schiffmann(21:04) 运营线下匹克球馆的烦恼(32:41) 对于创作灵感的思考联系我们：xiaohuocheguoqiao@163.com
2025-02-2439 min
The Startup Ideas Podcast"Y Combinator Is Overrated" - Inside the brain of this 20-Year-Old Who Built Multiple Viral ProductsJoin me as I chat with Avi Schiffmann, Founder and CEO of friend.com, as we discuss technical challenges in AI memory systems and broader startup philosophy. Avi emphasizes the importance of creating new categories rather than competing in existing ones, while advocating for personal growth and confidence as crucial elements of entrepreneurial success. The discussion covers both technical aspects of AI development and philosophical approaches to startup building.Episode Timestamps:• 00:00 - Introduction and discussion of memory systems• 02:04 - Advice for Founders, Competition, Critique of YC • 06:02 - Entrepreneurship vs Innovation• 15:52 - Thoughts on Raising V...
2024-12-3049 min
The Global Edge with Sophie KrantzIgnore the experts when necessaryThis podcast episode focuses on the importance of ambition and challenging conventional wisdom to achieve groundbreaking results, building on work by Global Strategist, Sophie Krantz. The episode uses the story of Katalin Karikó, winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine, to illustrate this concept. Karikó faced many setbacks in her career, including being ousted from her research position at the University of Pennsylvania. However, with support from her family, she persevered and ultimately made a groundbreaking discovery that changed the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.The podcast also highlights the achievements of other individuals who have defied ex...
2024-12-1814 min
Your Undivided AttentionThe Tech-God Complex: Why We Need to be SkepticsSilicon Valley's interest in AI is driven by more than just profit and innovation. There’s an unmistakable mystical quality to it as well. In this episode, Daniel and Aza sit down with humanist chaplain Greg Epstein to explore the fascinating parallels between technology and religion. From AI being treated as a godlike force to tech leaders' promises of digital salvation, religious thinking is shaping the future of technology and humanity. Epstein breaks down why he believes technology has become our era's most influential religion and what we can learn from these parallels to better understand where we're heading....
2024-11-2146 min
The Computer RoomTraumagotchi Redeemed?Leah Prime from our fantastic Art Bell episode and of the blog We Own the Night and I talked about my initial reaction to friend.com’s chatbot launch… and why I might be wrong about it after all. This is an experimental format I’m releasing to paid subscribers only right now. Please share your feedback! It’s very likely that a more polished version will be un-paywalled later in the week… But I wanted to get a temperature check first. Do you guys like it? Should I do more? Articles referenced:Avi Schiff...
2024-11-1841 min
Generative Now | AI Builders on Creating the FuturePART 2: Generative Quarterly with Semil Shah | ASI, AI Agents and The Future of WorkThis week, we are back with part two of Generative Quarterly with Semil Shah and Lightspeed Partner and host Michael Mignano. Semil is a founding General Partner of Haystack and a Venture Partner at Lightspeed. Semil and Mike pick up their conversation on consumer AI technology, starting with innovative consumer tech like Friend AI by Avi Schiffmann. Mike and Semil consider the impact of Artificial Super Intelligence on the future of work, debate the future evolution of software on demand, and ask if we need AI agents to help us solve our boredom?
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2024-10-1021 min
AI Watcher by DK15. AI Friend On Your Chest｜Are Wearable Companions the Future?The AI companion necklace "Friend" is taking social media by storm.It was created by a 21-year-old Harvard dropout tech prodigy, Avi Schiffmann. Is this the future of AI companionship?
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2024-09-1309 min
Culture ClubGood Luck, Babe!Hi pals. Bennifer (2.0) is officially over. We reference this Vanity Fair article titled J.Lo, Ben, and The Art Of Timing Your Celebrity Divorce Announcement by Savannah Walsh and this opinion piece in The Guardian titled Bennifer is Over – Again. But Why Does Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s Divorce Feel So Sad? by Sian Cain. Taylor Swift has broken her silence about the cancelled shows in Vienna and Sabrina Carpenter has a new album out. Pop star of the moment, Chappell Roan has released a two-part TikTok captioned, “Do not assume this is direc...
2024-08-2645 min
TechCrunch Industry NewsMaybe Friend wasn’t crazy for spending $1.8M on a domain after allAvi Schiffmann, the founder and CEO of Friend, told TechCrunch over email that the purchase has already paid for itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-08-1306 min
The Big Byte PodcastEP329 iOS Apple Intelligence Beta 版登場! Windows BSOD 全球死機後繼、小米三小時發佈會初體驗、Sony Xperia I VI 用後感今次內容非常豐富第一部分 Wallace 同Anson 會同大家講下最新發生嘅大型 Windows BSOD 事件同埋Crowdsrike 同Microsoft 對於事件既回應同處理, 跟住會同大家講下最新Appe Intelligence dev Beta 既體驗, 我地會再討論下 新型搜索工具 Search GPT, Bing , Perplexity 等等既AI Search 工具同 Content Provider eg Reddit 之間既角力第二部分 (36:00) 我地會會講下 Anson 出席小米既一年一度盛事雷軍演講 "勇氣" 既趣聞, 討論下最新小米發佈既產品 SU7 , Mix Flip , Mix Fold之後同大家講下 即將發佈之 Made by Google 發佈既 Pixel 9 Pro Event, 仲有Samsung 年底傳聞會推出既Galaxy Z Fold Slim , Tab S10 系列第三部分(01:08:00) 會講下 intel 13/14代CPU晶片不穩定問題以及intel 既處理態度, Avi Schiffmann 推出既 Fried 產品, Galaxy Z Flip 系列摺機既影響力, Sony Xperia I VI 既使用體驗, Surface Pro 11 既使用體驗00:00:00 Part 100:35:44 Part 201:08:24 Part 3Business Enquiry: thebigbytepodcast@gmail.comWebsite: thebigbyte.notion.site 主持團隊： Anson Cheung https://www.youtube.com/@ansoncheunghttps://www.instagram.com/ansoncheungthWallace Studio HK https://www.youtube.com/@wallacestudiohkhttps://www.instagram.com/wallacestudiohk Daniel Tang https://youtube.com/@danieltechdiary https://www.instagram.com/daniel_tang_hk Produced by Wallace LauArt work by Conon Chui
2024-08-081h 44
The Edward ShowSelling Your Company for $15 Million Then Working the Counter of McDonald'sE398: The founder of Meetup.com, Scott Heiferman, sold Meetup.com a few years ago for $200 million. Then he went to work as an associate at an Amazon fulfillment center. Two decades before that, he sold a different company for $15 million. Then he went to work the counter of a McDonald's. + How Avi Schiffmann got 5,100 backlinks for a $2,000,000 gamble and will now be fundraising $100,000,000. + The new way social media platforms work during crises. Insights synced from TikTok and Instagram after over 1,200 videos. Scott Heiferman's story: https://web.archive.org/web/20040616091238/http...
2024-08-0624 min
Coding With StrangersAvi Schiffmann I'll be Your Friend
Hey Strangers,
#friends #AviSchiffmann #technology
Avi Schiffmann shows up to the WIRED office with a Friend hanging around his neck. It dangles there like a pendant on a necklace. It’s about the size and shape of an AirTag—a soft, round little puck that rests right next to Schiffmann’s heart, just atop the Dark Side of the Moon logo on the shirt behind it.
The Friend, to be clear, is an AI wearable. It’s a pal, a buddy, but mostly an AI chatbot that lives inside the pendant. It always has an opinion to share about what’s g...
2024-08-0218 min
The Engadget PodcastSamsung Galaxy Ring review, KOSA passes the Senate and another AI “Friend”Samsung's Galaxy Ring is here, and honestly it's just a bit basic. This week, Cherlynn and Devindra dive into what does and doesn't work with Samsung's latest wearable. Also, we discuss Friend's new AI gadget, which listens to your conversations and sends text messages to help you feel less lonely. To get a better sense of the device, Devindra also talks to Friend's CEO, Avi Schiffmann, about why he's leaning away from the productivity side of AI helpers and more towards the vibes of friendly AI. (And yes, we also ask why he spent $1.8 million of Friend's $2.5 million funding...
2024-08-021h 36The Edward ShowAvi Schiffmann, 21, Pays $1.8 Million for Friend.com After Raising $2.5 Million TotalE392: Avi Schiffmann, 21 years old, just spent 72% of his funding buying the Friend.com domain name. Avi paid $1,887,843.00 to buy Friend.com. And he spent $200,000 on a video from Sandwich Video. This was a crazy gamble that is paying off - Avi and his video are going super viral. But there's more to the story than this. I share Avi's insane background - which he thoughtfully and consciously leveraged - and how Avi is secretly a master at branding. Crazy story. 00:00 Buying Friend.com For $1.8...
2024-07-3115 min
TechtalkRadioEpisode 408 - The Cats Yacking Again!For this week's TechtalkRadio show, Slick and Andy find out the latest on Justin's flooded studio which has now been completed. After the completion of the carpet getting installed, Justin's Cat claims it as his, thus the name for this week's show - "The Cats Tacking Again!"Justin has found a great companion for learning about home maintenance and has been watching videos on YouTube. This includes HVAC maintenance which helped him share with a friend about a capacitor that went out. Andy notes that many schools don't teach Auto Shop, Home repair and other subjects that are...
2024-07-3155 min
VikasietotilaFyysiset laitteet ovat sovelluksia siistimpiäRabbit R1 ja Humane AI Pin ovat esimerkkejä vekottimista, joista on kohistu viime aikoina huomattavan paljon suhteessa siihen, mitä ne oikeastaan saavat aikaan. Miksi fyysiset laitteet saavat ihmiset innostumaan eri tavalla kuin uudet, siistit sovellukset? Yritetäänkö näillä uusilla gadgeteilla iskeä kiilaa älypuhelimien monopoliasemaan rakkaimpina laitteinamme vai onko kyse vain hypestä? Vikasietotila ottaa asiasta selvää.Mikäli haluat kuulla Vikasietotilaa joka viikko, meillä on sinulle hyviä uutisia! Joka toinen viikko ilmestyvien ilmaisjaksojen lisäksi teemme väliviikkoina Pikasietotila-jaksoja, jotka ovat maksavien asiakkaiden lisäetu. Lisätietoja ja tilausohjeet löydät Supporting Cast -sivuiltamme. Maksulliset jaksot voi kuunnella millä ta...
2024-06-0246 min
Tech Brew Ride HomeFri. 01/12 – Perplexity, The AI Challenger To Google SearchHow did bitcoin do on its first day of ETF trading? Where are all these tech layoffs coming from? The weird case of eBay executives allegedly harassing people. A look at the AI company taking direct aim at Google Search. And, of course, the Weekend Longreads Suggestions.Sponsors:Miro.com/podcastLinks:US bitcoin ETFs see $4.6 billion in volume in first day of trading (Reuters)Discord is laying off 17 percent of employees (The Verge)U.S. Criminally Charges EBay in Cyberstalking Case (NYTimes)This One-Year-Old Startup Is Hoping to be the Nex...
2024-01-1216 min
This Week in StartupsPioneering AI Wearables: Avi Schiffmann and Tab AI | E1868This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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2023-12-2038 min
AI Named This ShowAI wearables: The future of personal computing? 🔴 AINTS 013This week, Tristan and Tasia explore the intersection of innovation and privacy in the realm of AI wearables. From Humane's groundbreaking Ai Pin to other projects on the horizon, we examine how these devices are redefining personal computing and raising crucial privacy questions. Join us as we unravel the complexities of AI's integration into our daily lives, one wearable at a time.FOLLOWAI Named This ShowTristan & TasiaAI Named This Show podcastAI NEWSMicrosoft's Windows 11 2023 update rolls out, bringing Copilot AI to more usersBing Chat is now “Microsoft Copilot” in potentially confusing rebra...
2023-11-1742 min
Not Investment Advice138: Humane AI Pin, Steve Jobs Best Keynotes, MrBeast Water & What’s Wrong With Marvel?The NIA boys discuss Humane AI Pin, Steve Jobs Best Keynotes, MrBeast Water & What’s Wrong With Marvel?Timestamps(00:00:00) - Intro(00:07:54) - Humane AI Pin(00:44:41) - Apple’s AI Push(00:51:35) - MrBeast Water(01:10:04) - What’s Wrong With Marvel?What Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Watch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/oiPHhreUn9kListen into our group...
2023-11-151h 17
The Dock with Omar WaseemEP 18 Avi Schiffmann: Internet Activism, Dropping out of Harvard, Using Code for GoodOmar Waseem (@omarwasm) and Vishal Kolar (@vishalkolr) sit down with Avi Schiffmann (@AviSchiffmann), founder of Internet Activism, to talk about how he created the most used coronavirus tracker during the height of the pandemic, his mission to build the largest humanitarian nonprofit in the digital space, the meaning of life, dropping out of Harvard, lego sets, Dune, and more...
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2023-03-2350 min
DIRECT TALK(VISION VIBES) | NHK WORLD-JAPANA Gen Z Response to Global Problems: Avi Schiffmann / Internet Activist
Generation Z computer wiz Avi Schiffmann uses his coding skills to confront global crises, with websites tracking the coronavirus outbreak and connecting Ukrainian refugees with temporary housing.
Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Communiction, Creativity, Entrepreneur, Future, Gen Z, Global issues, Human rights, Inspiration, Technology
Check out the video version of this episode from the interview series DIRECT TALK.https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/tag/183/
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2022-07-0718 min
IMPACT SHOWInternet Activism: Solving Individual Problems with Individual Solutions - EP 38 - Avi SchiffmannSinan Kanatsiz, Chairman and Founder of the IMA, sits down with Avi Schiffman, creator of ukrainetakeshelter.com, to talk about the importance of internet activism and the ease by which everyone can make an impact using the tools available on the internet.Support the show
2022-04-2217 min
Garden of EdenFollowing Up With Avi SchiffmannIn this bonus episode, Eden sits down with high school senior Avi Schiffmann for the second time! Avi created the coronavirus tracking website ncov2019.live–a site which has now received billions of visitors. How has ncov2019.live changed over time? What has he been up to since then? What does he have his sights set on next? If you're interested in listening to Eden's last interview with Avi, check it out here: https://tinyurl.com/edeninterviewsavi
2021-06-1046 min
Profitless on PurposePOP 12: Operating Budgets, Non-Profit Job Recovery, Turning Down Millions, Misreporting FinancesThe Profitless on Purpose Podcast is all about news and discussion on non-profits, hosted by Mark Palardy, Lisa Sheldon, Tammy Hess, and AJ Wheeler. Today the crew talks about a slowing of non-profit job recovery, Avi Schiffmann who had turned down millions for his pandemic survival rate calculator, how non-profits may misreport their financial performance, and discussion of operating budgets. Non-Profit Jobs Recovering - https://www.thenonprofittimes.com/hr/nonprofit-jobs-up-but-slowed/ Avi Schiffmann - https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/350882 Misreporting Finances - https://medium.com/texas-mccombs/why-do-nonprofits-misreport-their-financial-performance-its-about-manager-pay-1448cc2e45...
2021-05-3138 min
Plus One PodcastAudio Episode 6 - David Price OBE on educational innovation
“Sharing what we make – the power of project-based learning”… We discuss how a Geordie musician from Jarrow who left school at 16 with a wooden plant-holder has survived 2 bouts of cancer, written 2 best-selling books on educational innovation as a self-taught author, and is now collaborating on a multi-media toolkit as a followup to “The Power of Us”. Hear about one of the most amazing school’s in the world – the Líger Leadership Academy in Cambodia. How a good editor improves your work, and why deadlines help focus. How do we fix education to enable the young people who can change the wor...
2021-05-2258 minPlus One PodcastVideo Episode 6 - David Price OBE on educational innovation
“Sharing what we make – the power of project-based learning”… We discuss how a Geordie musician from Jarrow who left school at 16 with a wooden plant-holder has survived 2 bouts of cancer, written 2 best-selling books on educational innovation as a self-taught author, and is now collaborating on a multi-media toolkit as a followup to “The Power of Us”. Hear about one of the most amazing school’s in the world – the Líger Leadership Academy in Cambodia. How a good editor improves your work, and why deadlines help focus. How do we fix education to enable the young people who can change the wo...
2021-05-2258 min
The Genius GenerationAvi SchiffmannVery early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, 18-year-old Avi Schiffmann recognized people needed a quick and easy way to get accurate information about the spread of the disease. So Avi put his computer programming skills to use and created nCoV2019.live - one of the world’s very first coronavirus trackers. The site quickly became an invaluable resource to millions of people all over the world and earned Avi the title of 2020 Webby Person of the Year - presented by Dr. Anthony Fauci himself.
2021-04-0110 min
Chat with a ChangeMakerA Conversation with Gen Z Influencer & Webby Awards 2020 Person of the Year, Avi SchiffmannAt 17, Avi Schiffmann created the most utilized Covid tracking website in the world (now with vaccination updates). He won the Webby awards and turned down 8 million dollars (because he didn't want the site to be filled with ads). Thanks Avi! Avi has big plans to shake up the world with tech. Not bad for a kid who barely could get to school and squeaked out a 1.7 GPA. Listen to the conversation between Jen Libby and Avi Schiffmann and you will feel like you just heard from the next Elon Musk!Check out his website: https://ncov2019.live/
2021-01-1457 min
The Webby PodcastS7 EP1: The Student Tracking Covid-19 with Avi SchiffmannIn early January Avi Schiffman, a high school student in Washington, was inspired to build a website to track a disease rapidly moving through China. He launched nCoV2019.live before the novel coronavirus had an official name, and long before elected officials took it seriously. 2020 Webby Person of the Year Avi Schiffmann joins host David-Michel Davies to talk about creating a vital resource as a teenager, and the international pressure he’s faced to keep the numbers accurate.Keep up with David-Michel @dmdlikes Our Producer is Taylor Griffin Our Editorial Lead is Jord...
2020-10-2732 min
Science, SpokenThe Coronavirus Dashboard Creator Has a New Target: ElectionsOn Day 2 of WIRED25, coder Avi Schiffmann talks about his plans for a site that aggregates candidates' positions—in a way users can understand.
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2020-10-0204 min
SparklinkEpisode #19: Tracking COVID-19 W/ Avi Schiffmann, Creator of ncov2019.liveBy now you may have heard of Avi Schiffmann. Way back when no one, not even governments were that concerned about the spread of COVID-19, 17 yr old Avi Schiffmann, who at the time was a junior in high school took it upon himself to create a COVID-19 tracking website ncovid2019.live. Within a matter of months the website grew insanely large attracting more than 700 million people from all over the world. Cut to now, Avi was recently on the Daily Show with Trevor Noah, featured on Bloomberg, won the Person of the Year award at the Webby Awards and...
2020-06-2418 min
O Antipoda Podcast6: Reunião Ministerial, Quico, Recusa Milionária, Grupo de Puebla e Lula Fala a Mino Carta.Neste episódio falamos sobre a divulgação do vídeo da reunião ministerial, a hipótese de Quico quanto ao covid 19, a recusa milionário do jovem Avi Schiffmann, o V encontro do Grupo de Puebla e a entrevista de Lula ao jornalista Mino Carta.
2020-05-2444 min
The Frying PanEpisode 75: Cage Fighting On An IslandDana white is buying private islands for ufc fights https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/07/sport/dana-white-private-island-ufc-coronavirus-spt-intl/index.html
17 year old named avi schiffmann made a website to track corona numbers and was offered 8mill to put ads on the site and he turned it down and i am very confused by this
https://www.democracynow.org/2020/3/13/meet_the_17_year_old_behind
Lady Gaga has raised $35 million in 7 days for the WHO's global coronavirus response fund, and is spearheading a virtual festival
https://www.businessinsider.com/lady-gaga-raising-money-for-who-announces-virtual-concert-april-2020-4?utm_campaign=sf-insider-design&utm_source...
2020-04-0952 min
Geologic PodcastThe Geologic Podcast Episode #658 The Show Notes Mr. SchantzIntro13 SongsToilet Paper Economics10 recommendations for maintaining good safe hygiene and stuffInteresting Fauna - The Mwanza Flat-Headed Agama (Agama mwanzae) or Spiderman LizardBath Curse TabletsRupert McClannahan’s Indestructible Bastards - “Mr.P”Subscribers — open your letter!Religious Moron of the Week - Yaakov Litzman from Bill DowlingTeaching Geo songs on FB live?Tell Me Something Good - Avi Schiffmann’s Coronavirus WebsiteShow close .................................. Mentioned in the Show 13 Songs...
2020-04-0952 min
Alter Everything57: 17-year-old Avi Schiffmann, on enabling the world to track COVID-1917 year old web designer, Avi Schiffmann sat down with host Maddie Johannsen for a chat about Avi’s viral COVID-19 website. Using web scraping, Avi has compiled data from around the world to give website visitors a comprehensive understanding of international and domestic COVID-19 cases.
Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here!This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.
2020-04-0734 min
The FlawedcastFlawedcast Episode 13Vacillating between optimism, pessimism, and general curiosity, the boys discuss the immediate and long term future of the world. Will China seize the moment and take over the world economy? Is a one-world government on the horizon? Will it be tyrannical or people-powered? They also review a website, made by Seattle-Area high schooler, Avi Schiffmann: https://ncov2019.live/about
2020-03-261h 38
Divi ChatEP155 – How to Help Your Clients in a Time of CrisisLife has changed dramatically in just a week’s time. As digital service providers, we have an advantage over many. How are we using our resources and skill sets to help others, including our clients?
There are a lot of very timely, actionable tips and suggestions in this Divi Chat. We value our Divi Community, and now more than ever we need to band together!
Hosts Present:
David Blackmon – https://aspengrovestudios.com/
Stephanie Hudson – https://focuswp.co/
Tim Strifler – https://divilife.com
Sarah Oates – https://endure.com.au/
Josh Hall – https...
2020-03-181h 01Divi ChatEP155 – How to Help Your Clients in a Time of CrisisLife has changed dramatically in just a week's time. As digital service providers, we have an advantage over many. How are we using our resources and skill sets to help others, including our clients?
There are a lot of very timely, actionable tips and suggestions in this Divi Chat. We value our Divi Community, and now more than ever we need to band together!
Hosts Present:
David Blackmon - https://aspengrovestudios.com/
Stephanie Hudson – https://focuswp.co/
Tim Strifler – https://divilife.com
Sarah Oates – https://endure.com.au/
Josh Hall - https://joshhall.co/
Show Notes:
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2020-03-181h 01
The Jason and Benny ShowGranny ChicHere are a few less-serious stories we saw about the outbreak over the weekend.1. Now that things have started to calm down in China, DIVORCE RATES are spiking. Apparently more than a few couples spent way too long being quarantined together.2. Because of the toilet paper "shortage," sales of BIDETS are through the roof.3. The online porn industry has seen a surge in traffic because everyone's staying home. So cam girls are making a ton of money because of the outbreak.4. A police department in Ohio posted a jokey message on Facebook...
2020-03-161h 13
KMIH 88.9 The BridgeEden Voss Interviews Avi Schiffmann, Creator of ncov2019.liveTo get up to date, reliable and direct information about coronavirus, visit Avi's website here: https://ncov2019.live
2020-03-0919 min