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Cool People. Cool Tech. Cool Stories. PodcastBreast Cancer, Advocacy, and the Power of Data with Dr. Leona HamrickIn this deeply personal and eye-opening episode of coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, we sit down with Dr. Leona Hamrick — Vice President of Global Medical Affairs at PreludeDx™, breast cancer thriver, patient advocate, and board-certified healthcare professional.Dr. Hamrick opens the conversation with a powerful story about ESPN’s Hannah Storm, who bravely went public with her DCIS breast cancer diagnosis. Leona shares how uncertainty, a weeklong delay in treatment guidance, and fear impacted Hannah’s emotional journey — and how clarity from her radiation oncologist instantly shifted her anxiety from a 10 to 0.Leona then turns...2025-07-3032 min
Cool People. Cool Tech. Cool Stories. PodcastBacking Women, Breaking Barriers: Randi Plevy on Purposeful Investing and Bold ReinventionFrom homemaker to lawyer to angel investor — Randi F. Plevy's story is a masterclass in bold reinvention. In this episode, she walks us through her winding journey of self-doubt, discipline, and discovery. Whether it’s picking up fencing at 40 or navigating high-stakes investments in women-led startups, Randi shows us what it means to dig deep and bet on yourself.She shares how her curiosity led her to explore everything — from French sports to femtech — and how that same passion fuels her work at Angel Hive, backing companies like Red Drop Co., a menstrual care startup...2025-07-2326 min
Cool People. Cool Tech. Cool Stories. PodcastBreast Cancer, Advocacy, and the Power of Data with Dr. Leona HamrickIn this deeply personal and eye-opening episode of coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, we sit down with Dr. Leona Hamrick — Vice President of Global Medical Affairs at PreludeDx™, breast cancer thriver, patient advocate, and board-certified healthcare professional.Dr. Hamrick opens the conversation with a powerful story about ESPN’s Hannah Storm, who bravely went public with her DCIS breast cancer diagnosis. Leona shares how uncertainty, a weeklong delay in treatment guidance, and fear impacted Hannah’s emotional journey — and how clarity from her radiation oncologist instantly shifted her anxiety from a 10 to 0.Leona then turns...2025-07-0232 min
Cool People. Cool Tech. Cool Stories. PodcastBacking Women, Breaking Barriers: Randi Plevy on Purposeful Investing and Bold ReinventionFrom homemaker to lawyer to angel investor — Randi F. Plevy's story is a masterclass in bold reinvention. In this episode, she walks us through her winding journey of self-doubt, discipline, and discovery. Whether it’s picking up fencing at 40 or navigating high-stakes investments in women-led startups, Randi shows us what it means to dig deep and bet on yourself.She shares how her curiosity led her to explore everything — from French sports to femtech — and how that same passion fuels her work at Angel Hive, backing companies like Red Drop Co., a menstrual care startup...2025-06-2726 min
Cool People. Cool Tech. Cool Stories. PodcastOne Drop of Ink at a Time: Transforming Scars into Stories with Lita EdwardsIn this powerful episode, we sit down with Lita Benduhn, Founder of BOOBS AND TATTOOS™ and Metamorphosis Ink LLC—a trailblazing healthcare provider and award-winning tattoo artist changing lives one drop of ink at a time.Lita shares the remarkable story of how she built her business from the ground up—knocking on the doors of medical professionals with nothing but before-and-after photos and a vision to help survivors feel whole again. For over 3 years, she worked relentlessly to gain the trust of plastic surgeons and cancer centers, paving the way for regulated, art-forward healing.From breast...2025-05-2833 min
Cool People. Cool Tech. Cool Stories. PodcastDecisions, Not Questions: Bill Schmarzo on AI, Data, and the Future of ThinkingDecisions, Not Questions: Bill Schmarzo on AI, Data, and the Future of Thinking In this episode of Cool, Cool, Cool, we sit down with Bill Schmarzo, the legendary “Dean of Big Data,” to unravel what makes AI and data truly valuable in the real world. Bill shares stories from his early days hustling Strat-O-Matic baseball stats at 12, to shaping digital marketing strategy at Yahoo, and teaching the next generation of data leaders.His big takeaway? It’s not about asking better questions — it’s about making better decisions. From the power of tribal knowledge on the front...2025-05-1444 min
Cool People. Cool Tech. Cool Stories. PodcastPower to the People: How Fintech is Changing the Investing GameImagine having access to the same market insights as Wall Street pros, all at your fingertips. No expensive subscriptions, no gatekeeping—just raw, real-time financial data that empowers everyday investors.In this episode of Cool, Cool, Cool, host Cameron Kitt sits down with Pierce Crosby, former General Manager of TradingView and co-founder of Merchant 7, to talk about democratizing financial data, the power of community in investing, and the fine line between opportunity and risk.From helping retail investors make smarter decisions to navigating the rise of AI in financial markets, Pierce shares his journey of sc...2025-03-1747 min
Cool People. Cool Tech. Cool Stories. PodcastFrom Data to Decisions: How AI is Learning to ThinkImagine staying up all night, fueled by Mountain Dew and pizza, and building an AI-powered system that changes an entire industry—before you even graduate college. It sounds like a hacker’s fever dream, but for John K. Thompson, it was just the beginning.In this episode of Cool, Cool, Cool, host Cameron Kitt sits down with John K. Thompson, global AI leader at EY, author of (soon-to-be) five books, and a pioneer in analytics and AI.From a rebellious childhood in a small Michigan town to building some of the earliest AI-driven decision-making systems, John...2025-03-1648 min
Cool People. Cool Tech. Cool Stories. PodcastThe Future of Flying Cars: How AI is Powering the SkiesImagine stepping out of your apartment, summoning an air taxi with a tap on your phone, and soaring above traffic in a self-flying vehicle. It sounds like science fiction, but thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), this future is closer than you think.In this episode of Cool, Cool, Cool, host Cameron Kitt sits down with Clint Harper, an urban air mobility expert and founder of Harper 4D Solutions. With a background in the Air Force and a master's degree in city and metropolitan planning, Clint shares his journey from...2025-02-1738 min
Cool People. Cool Tech. Cool Stories. PodcastSmart Wheelchairs and Boundless IndependenceNew episode! Join us as we chat with Pooja Viswanathan, founder and CEO of Braze Mobility, whose blind spot sensor system is transforming the lives of wheelchair users.
From her first encounter with long-term care challenges to building life-enhancing solutions, Pooja shares her inspiring journey and how she’s changing mobility for good.
Instagram/Twitter: @CoolCoolCoolPodcast2025-01-2438 min
Cool People. Cool Tech. Cool Stories. PodcastThe Science Behind Better DiagnosisNew episode alert! Kate Stumpo, Senior Marketing Manager at Bruker Daltonics, joins us to unpack the marvels of mass spectrometry and its impact on healthcare breakthroughs.
From her journey into chemistry to empowering researchers with transformative tech, Kate's insights are a must-listen! Tune in to hear how science meets storytelling.
Instagram/Twitter: @CoolCoolCoolPodcast2025-01-0846 min
Cool People. Cool Tech. Cool Stories. PodcastJumping on The Beehive: Buzzing through HealthCare Data
What does jumping on a beehive and fixing healthcare have in common? In this episode, Rishi Saurabh connects the dots between his adventurous past and his innovative present. A data dynamo with a knack for tackling complex healthcare challenges, Rishi shares how AI and clean data are transforming hospitals—and why failure is a stepping stone to success.Tune in to hear:
How small improvements in healthcare data can create big impacts.
The untold story of nuisance alarms in hospitals.
Rishi's bold entrepreneurial lessons, including the time he turned failure into a winning strategy.2024-12-0947 min
Cool People. Cool Tech. Cool Stories. PodcastUnleashing Joy: An act of resistance and Climate InfluenceOn this episode of *Cool People. Cool Tech. Cool Stories.* , we sit down with Andrea Learned, climate champion and host of the award-winning *Living Change* podcast. Andrea shares her personal journey from marketing to climate advocacy, discussing how small, practical lifestyle changes like biking and going plant-based can make a big difference. Tune in as we explore the power of storytelling, leadership, and how individuals and CEOs alike can drive climate action in unexpected ways. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about change, influence, and sustainability!
Links:
https://andrealearned.substack.com/
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Cool People. Cool Tech. Cool Stories. PodcastBuilding AI Safeguards & CommunitiesJoin us on "Cool People. Cool Tech. Cool Stories." as we chat with Angela Mascarenas, a leading force in AI! Angela shares her journey from the corporate world to building an innovative AI community. Discover her work on combating deepfakes and her passion for fostering collaboration among AI enthusiasts. Get ready for an inspiring and entertaining dive into the world of AI and community building with Angela! 🌟
Stay tuned and keep it cool!
2024-08-0551 min
Cool People. Cool Tech. Cool Stories. PodcastExploring air mobility & the future of city infrastructure with Gary GysinBuckle up cool people! We're kicking off this premier with some serious altitude. Meet Gary Gysin, the man with his hands in the UAM pies, from flying taxis to drone deliveries, and flying car races.
Strap in for a mind-bending ride through the future of getting from A to B! Get a glimpse of the mind-bending future of transportation.
Geek out with us as we explore the coolest innovations in the air!
2024-07-0849 min
Cool People. Cool Tech. Cool Stories. PodcastCool Trailer
Get a glimpse at the future's most mind-bending advancements and discover the downright cool humans making it all happen.
2024-07-0400 min