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Ask MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateHasn't the climate changed before?The Earth has gone through massive climate change before—many times over, in fact!—but human civilization has not. Prof. David McGee, a specialist in the study of ancient climates, joins the show to explain what came before the 10,000 years of global stability in which complex human societies emerged and grew. Along the way, we explore the scientific tools used to study the distant past, the great cycles of the ice ages, and what it can all tell us about the climate change we’re experiencing today.For a deeper dive and additional resources related to this episod...
2025-03-0615 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIFeed Drop: How AI Will Change Your Job: MIT’s David AutorToday’s episode is a bonus drop from our friends over at the MIT CSAIL Alliances podcast. We’ll back in two weeks for Season 11 of Me, Myself, and AI.David Autor, the Daniel (1972) and Gail Rubinfeld Professor, Margaret MacVicar Faculty Fellow in MIT’s Department of Economics, says that AI is “not like a calculator where you just punch in the numbers and get the right answer. It’s much harder to figure out how to be effective with it.” Offering unique insights into the future of work in an AI-powered world, Autor explains his biggest worries, the...
2025-03-0440 minChalk Radio
Chalk RadioThe Lumpy Universe with Prof. David KaiserThis conversation with Prof. David Kaiser, who teaches physics and the history of science at MIT, covers a vast timespan, from the beginning of the universe to the present day. Prof. Kaiser explains that inflationary cosmology helps connect our understanding of quantum fluctuations—what he calls the “jitters” that particles undergo at subatomic levels—to the irregular distribution of matter in the universe. What’s most exciting, he says, is that simulations based on inflationary theory produce predictions that closely match detailed measurements of the cosmos. Later in the interview, Prof. Kaiser discusses how he teaches his course on 20th-century...
2024-05-0853 minChalk Radio
Chalk RadioReimagining Cities with Prof. David HsuParadoxically, urban planning professor David Hsu doesn’t consider himself a “city person,” but he has great appreciation and enthusiasm for cities as places where meaningful steps can be taken toward climate mitigation. In this episode, Prof. Hsu explains that urban planners can help move cities to take action to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from the construction, heating, power, and transport sectors. But he observes that the most lasting and successful actions are ones that are implemented democratically, with the consent and participation of the affected communities. To win over those communities, he says, technical experts have t...
2024-05-0110 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateWon’t more CO2 help plants grow?Plants take in CO2 from the air to grow—and today’s atmosphere has about 50% more CO2 than it did before we started burning massive amounts of fossil fuels. So, is that great news for plants? Prof. David Des Marais, a plant ecologist at MIT, helps answer this listener question.For a deeper dive and additional resources related to this episode, visit: For more episodes of TILclimate by the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative, visit tilclimate.mit.edu.  CreditsLaur Hesse Fisher, Host and Executive ProducerDavid Lishansky, Editor...
2024-03-2808 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIRegulating AI Innovation: Aboitiz Data Innovation’s David HardoonAs CEO of Aboitiz Data Innovation, David Hardoon oversees the operations of a technology conglomerate focused on using data science and AI to support its businesses in a range of sectors, including banking, financial services, utilities, agriculture, and construction in Singapore and the Philippines. In his role, David is leading some unexpected — but practical — uses of artificial intelligence, including using voice and image recognition to detect stress in livestock, and analyzing internet-of-things data to reduce waste and CO2 emissions in the cement R&D process.David joins this episode to discuss the broad scope of the organizations he’s...
2023-07-0525 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIBonus Episode: Learn to Make the Most of Your Relationship With AIWhile Me, Myself, and AI is on winter break, we hope you enjoy this bonus episode excerpted from an MIT Sloan Management Review-BCG webinar based on our 2020 research report, "Expanding AI's Impact With Organizational Learning."Download a PDF copy of the slide deck from this webinar here.Follow along with our speakers:1:15-1:35 — Page 31:38-1:52 — Page 41:53-3:13 — Page 73:14-3:38 — Page 83:39-4:13 — Page 94:14-4:50 — Page 104:51-6:10 — Page 116:11-6:27 — Page 126:28-11:31 — Page 1311:32-12:17 — Page 1412:18-13:10— Pag...
2022-12-0625 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about carbon offsetsWhat if you could pay someone else to cancel out your carbon emissions? As countries, organizations, and even individuals around the world commit to lowering their impact on the climate, many have been doing just that. So today, we’re going to look at how “carbon offsets” work and whether they are an effective tool for slowing climate change. For this episode, we sat down with carbon trading and offsets expert Dr. Barbara Haya from the University of California Berkeley. Dr. Barbara Haya is a Research Fellow at the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of Cali...
2022-11-1714 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIDigital First, Physical Second: Wayfair’s Fiona TanWith a background in building enterprise platforms for organizations, including Oracle and Walmart, Wayfair CTO Fiona Tan oversees all of the technology initiatives for the Boston-based e-commerce company. As the home furnishings retailer begins to open brick-and-mortar stores, it’s taking lessons learned from the digital space to inform how it markets its home products to customers in physical locations.On this episode, Fiona joins Sam and Shervin to discuss how artificial intelligence fuels nearly everything the retailer does, from ad purchasing to product pricing, and where human decision makers fit in. She also describes how AI en...
2022-11-0823 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIInvesting in the Last Mile: PayPal’s Khatereh KhodavirdiKhatereh (KK) Khodavirdi is focused on using AI to create better customer experiences — a process she compares to creating an “AI Legoland,” in which various technology components fit together to build cohesive solutions for PayPal’s customers. This is an approach she is applying in her role as senior director of data science in the online payment systems company’s consumer products division, where she oversees data science teams for PayPal, its peer-to-peer payment app Venmo, and e-commerce coupon-finder Honey.On this episode, KK joins Sam and Shervin to describe how PayPal’s various consumer products work together to...
2022-10-2529 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIKeeping Humans in the (Feedback) Loop: Orangetheory Fitness’s Ameen KazerouniAmeen Kazerouni, chief data and analytics officer at Orangetheory Fitness (OTF), believes that AI’s role isn’t to replace human experts but rather to help them make better decisions. That’s why OTF collects heart rate and telemetry data during its in-studio fitness classes: so that AI algorithms can turn that data into feedback that empowers people to make real-time choices about their workouts and enables coaches to offer personalized recommendations.On this episode, Ameen joins Sam and Shervin to describe how OTF’s data collection and algorithms are used to create a curated fitness experience for its...
2022-10-1124 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIThe Three Roles of the Chief Data Officer: ADP’s Jack BerkowitzAs chief data officer of payroll and benefits management company ADP, Jack Berkowitz has three primary responsibilities. One is to oversee the organization’s data overall, ensuring that functions like data governance, security, and analytics, are running well. Another is to build ADP’s data products, such as people analytics and benchmark tools. But the responsibility that’s of most interest to our hosts is Jack’s oversight of the organization’s use of artificial intelligence.In this episode of the podcast, Jack describes how focusing on the outcomes the organization wants to achieve leads to better processes...
2022-09-2724 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about everyday travelRoughly ten percent of the world’s CO2 emissions come from passenger vehicles: cars, pickups, motorcycles, buses, and taxis. So today, we’re going to zoom in on how people get around every day and what to consider when thinking about reducing carbon emissions from everyday travel. For this episode, we sat down with our former MIT colleague and transportation expert Dr. Joanna Moody.For a deeper dive and additional resources related to this episode, visit: https://climate.mit.edu/podcasts/til-about-mobilityFor more episodes of TILclimate by the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative, visit tilclimate.mit...
2022-09-1514 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIFrom Data to Wisdom: Novo Nordisk’s Tonia SideriTonia Sideri was a data scientist herself before taking on her role as head of Novo Nordisk’s AI and Analytics Center of Excellence. Now she’s putting her experience to use helping the Danish pharmaceutical company in its quest to develop medicines and delivery systems to treat diabetes and other chronic diseases, such as hemophilia, obesity, and growth disorders.In a highly regulated industry where failures are costly, Tonia’s philosophy is to fail fast through what she calls “data-to-wisdom sprints.” These two-week hackathons enable her group to rapidly test the feasibility of new product ideas with input...
2022-09-1326 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIBig Data in Agriculture: Land O’Lakes’ Teddy BekeleYou might have seen Land O’Lakes’ dairy products on store shelves without giving much thought to how they got there, but that’s something CTO Teddy Bekele thinks about every day. While the farmers and agricultural retailers of Land O’Lakes work to produce the cooperative’s products, starting from the seeds used to grow animal feed, Teddy Bekele is focused on supporting agriculture’s “fourth revolution” — one that’s embracing technologies like artificial intelligence. On this episode of the Me, Myself, and AI podcast, Teddy explains how Land O’Lakes uses predictive analytics and AI to help farmers and other agri...
2022-08-3021 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about electric carsElectric vehicles (EVs) are being touted as a major solution to climate change. But why is that? How do they work and what kinds of changes are needed as more EVs hit the road? To dig into this, we brought in MIT Sloan Prof. David Keith, who studies transportation technology. For a deeper dive and additional resources related to this episode, visit: https://climate.mit.edu/podcasts/til-about-electric-carsFor more episodes of TILclimate by the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative, visit tilclimate.mit.edu. CreditsLaur Hesse Fisher, Host and Producer...
2022-08-2513 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIInventing the Beauty of the Future: L’Oréal’s Stéphane LannuzelStéphane Lannuzel has worked in the beauty industry for 15 years and now directs the Beauty Tech program at L’Oréal. His team uses artificial intelligence to improve customer experience in a variety of ways, including helping them try on cosmetics virtually and providing product recommendations. L’Oréal recently developed TrendSpotter, an AI-based social listening tool that tracks macro-influencer posts and other online content and informs the cosmetics, skin care, and hair products company of upcoming trends that can then inform new product development. Listen to this episode to learn how Stéphane sees AI, and technology more bro...
2022-08-1619 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIPrecision Medicine in Pharma: Sanofi’s Frank NestleFrank Nestle, Sanofi’s global head of research and chief scientific officer, was inspired to enter the health sciences field after reading an Albert Camus novel and realizing his calling was to help others. In his current role, Frank oversees the pharmaceutical company’s transition from primary care to specialty care, which includes developing medicines for immunology, oncology, and rare diseases. In this episode, Frank explains how artificial intelligence enables Sanofi to work toward drug discovery in more agile ways. Read the episode transcript here. Me, Myself, and AI is a collaborative podcast from MIT Sloan Management Review...
2022-08-0224 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about hydrogen energyHydrogen gas acts like a fossil fuel, but with no carbon emissions. Is it the silver bullet we’ve been waiting for? Prof. Svetlana Ikonnikova of the Technical University of Munich joins us to bring light to how hydrogen works and its potential in the energy transition.For a deeper dive and additional resources related to this episode, visit: https://climate.mit.edu/podcasts/til-about-hydrogenFor more episodes of TILclimate by the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative, visit tilclimate.mit.edu.  CreditsLaur Hesse Fisher, Host and ProducerDavi...
2022-07-1414 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIThe Beauty of AI: Estée Lauder's Sowmya GottipatiIt might seem like cosmetics and perfume are products shoppers need to try out in person before buying, but artificial intelligence is opening up new avenues for reaching and understanding consumers — as well as new ways to manage supply chains.In this episode, we learn how Estée Lauder’s Sowmya Gottipati leveraged her earlier technology leadership experience in telecommunications and broadcast media to deploy brand technology projects for a portfolio of cosmetics, fragrances, and skin and hair care product brands. She talks about AI’s role in product development, a virtual try-on tool for lipsticks and foundat...
2022-06-1423 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about the changing ocean (part 2)The ocean is a critical piece of the climate change puzzle. It's estimated that the ocean has absorbed about one third of the excess CO2 humans have added to the atmosphere and more than 90% of trapped heat in the atmosphere. So, today, we’re going underwater to talk about the ocean and climate change with renowned oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle.For a deeper dive and additional resources related to this episode, visit: https://climate.mit.edu/podcasts/til-about-the-oceanFor more episodes of TILclimate by the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative, visit tilclimate.mit.edu. Cre...
2022-06-0210 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about the changing ocean (part 1)The ocean is a critical piece of the climate change puzzle. It's estimated that the ocean has absorbed about one third of the excess CO2 humans have added to the atmosphere and more than 90% of trapped heat in the atmosphere. So, today, we’re going underwater to talk about the ocean and climate change with renowned oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle.For a deeper dive and additional resources related to this episode, visit: https://climate.mit.edu/podcasts/til-about-the-oceanFor more episodes of TILclimate by the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative, visit tilclimate.mit.edu. Cre...
2022-06-0212 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIAI in Aerospace: Boeing’s Helen LeeAs Boeing China’s regional director of airspace and airport programs, Helen Lee is helping the aerospace giant work toward improving airport and airspace operational efficiency and enhancing flight safety for its aviation customers. In this episode, Helen discusses ongoing research that involves using AI to analyze the wake turbulence of aircraft with computer vision systems, using speech recognition to analyze interactions between pilots and air controllers to minimize the potential for human error, and using image recognition to scan planes for needed repairs. Helen also talks about the challenges of implementing such technology across a complex industry in wh...
2022-05-3124 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AITransforming Transactions With Technology: eBay’s Nitzan Mekel-BobroveBay is familiar as an e-commerce site that facilitates transactions between buyers and sellers. But as eBay’s first chief AI officer, Nitzan Mekel-Bobrov is focused on the role artificial intelligence technology can play in enhancing the user experience for everyone who engages with the platform.In this episode, Nitzan shares examples of the AI tools eBay is building, such as a 3D visualization tool for sellers create their own models, and intent detection tools to enhance customer service. He also discusses his academic background in biology and neuroscience, his purposeful progression from health care to financial se...
2022-05-1727 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateSeason 4 PreviewAt MIT, we have a commitment to sharing what we know about climate change. That’s why, this summer, we’ll be back soon with a fourth season of TILclimate, bringing you new episodes that dive into even more climate topics, like the role the ocean plays in our climate, solutions for reducing transportation emissions, the future of hydrogen energy, and a whole lot more. All around 10-15 minutes, with real scientists and experts.For more episodes of TILclimate by the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative, visit tilclimate.mit.edu. CreditsLaur Hesse Fisher, Host and P...
2022-05-0502 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIThe Collaboration Muscle: LinkedIn’s Ya XuOver the course of her nine-year tenure at LinkedIn, Ya Xu has held technology roles with increasing responsibility. Today, she heads the data function for the online professional networking platform.Ya joins hosts Sam and Shervin in this episode to discuss AI’s essential role in helping LinkedIn create the best “matches” — content creators with content consumers, job seekers with employers, and buyers with sellers — within its three key marketplaces. Ya also describes how the company has fostered a data-first culture from the top down, and how its vast amount of economic activity data is helping governments and policy...
2022-05-0331 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AITurning Sound Into Information: Warner Music Group's Kobi AbayomiSpecialized teams — particularly technology teams — often face challenges as they strive to work cross-functionally, especially at legacy organizations. For Kobi Abayomi, vice president of data science at Warner Music Group, addressing such challenges starts with hiring strong talent into the technology function.In this episode, Kobi joins Sam and Shervin to explain how the music company is moving its infrastructure into the digital era, how it leverages vast amounts of consumer data to make informed decisions in an increasingly challenging landscape, and how AI is helping customers discover new music they’ll love. Read the full episode transc...
2022-04-1925 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIFrom Journalism to Jeans: Levi Strauss & Co.’s Katia WalshKatia Walsh began her career as a journalist in her native Bulgaria and is now the global chief strategy and AI officer at retailer Levi Strauss & Co. Over the course of her career, she has developed a passion for three things: the power of information, the power of technology, and the power of machine learning. Her enthusiasm for these subjects is evident as she describes how she is ensuring that a well-known legacy clothing brand remains relevant through technological transformation.In this episode, Katia explains how she has organized digital transformation and employee engagement at Levi Strauss...
2022-04-0529 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIAI in Your Living Room: Peloton’s Sanjay NichaniConsumers have invited AI into their lives with voice-activated personal assistants like Siri and Alexa, but how do they feel about computer vision technologies that can provide visual coaching and feedback in their homes? Sanjay Nichani, vice president of artificial intelligence and computer vision at Peloton Interactive, describes one compelling use case in the at-home fitness space.Sanjay joins hosts Sam and Shervin in this episode to discuss how the company best known for its bikes and treadmills relied on AI and computer vision to develop Peloton Guide, a new offering that uses AI to coach at-home...
2022-03-2221 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIExtreme Innovation With AI: Stanley Black and Decker's Mark MayburyStanley Black & Decker is best known as the manufacturer of tools for home improvement projects, but it also makes products the average consumer seldom notices, like fasteners to keep car parts secure and the electronic doors typically used at retail stores. Hosts Sam and Shervin sat down with Mark Maybury, the company’s first chief technology officer, to learn how artificial intelligence factors into this 179-year-old brand’s story.During their conversation, Mark described how categorizing the technology-infused innovation projects he leads across the company into six levels, ranging from incremental improvements to radical innovations, helps Stanley Blac...
2022-03-0831 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIChoreographing Human-Machine Collaboration: Spotify's Sidney Madison PrescottAfter earning her undergraduate degree in philosophy, political science, and ethics, with aspirations to become a lawyer, Sidney Madison Prescott was drawn to technology jobs that specifically emphasized data quality and governance. In 2020, she joined music streaming service Spotify as the global head of intelligent process automation, where she uses robotic process automation to automate tasks and free up workers to focus on higher-value-added and more creative work. For Sidney and her team at Spotify, AI and machine learning are not tools to replace jobs; they enable humans and machines to work together for increased efficiency and productivity. Read...
2022-02-2232 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIImagining Furniture (and the Future) With AI: IKEA Retail’s Barbara Martin CoppolaDrawing on previous experience working in nine countries for organizations like Google and Samsung, Barbara Martin Coppola joined IKEA Retail as its chief digital officer to oversee the furniture retailer’s digital transformation, improve its customer experience, and foster the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability.In this episode, hosts Sam and Shervin speak with Barbara about how she empowers cross-functional collaboration and “testing, and iterating, and trying, failing, and starting again” to realize successful technology projects. She also shares the context behind some recent customer-facing AI tools the company has launched to assist customers through the buying p...
2022-02-0829 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL what it costsToday’s episode is about the money of climate change. When people talk about how much it costs to stop climate change, what are we paying for? And who’s paying, exactly? And if we don’t pay to stop climate change – how much will that cost us? To answer these questions, we spoke with Dr. Barbara Buchner from the Climate Policy Initiative.For a deeper dive and additional resources related to this episode, visit: https://climate.mit.edu/podcasts/til-what-it-costsFor more episodes of TILclimate by the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative, visit tilclimate.mit.edu. 
2022-02-0313 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AITransforming a Technology Organization for the Future: Starbucks’s Gerri Martin-FlickingerWhy does how you describe your team — down to its name — matter? Gerri Martin-Flickinger, former executive vice president and CTO at Starbucks, joins Me, Myself, and AI to describe some of the technology initiatives the coffeehouse chain has been able to pursue since rebranding its technology team and articulating its mission.In her conversation with Sam and Shervin, Gerri recaps a decades-spanning career working in technology leadership roles at Chevron, McAfee, and Adobe, then explains some recent employee- and customer-facing projects Starbucks has undertaken using AI and machine learning. Read the episode transcript here.Me, Myse...
2022-01-2528 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about what I eatToday we bring climate change to the dining room table. In this episode, we reinvited Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig onto the TILclimate podcast to tell us just a little more about the connections between the food we eat and climate change.For a deeper dive and additional resources related to this episode, visit: https://climate.mit.edu/podcasts/til-about-what-I-eatFor more episodes of TILclimate by the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative, visit tilclimate.mit.edu. CreditsLaur Hesse Fisher, Host and ProducerDavid Lishansky, Editor and ProducerAaron Krol, A...
2022-01-2013 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIAI in the Supply Chain: Cold Chain Technologies’ Ranjeet BanerjeeWhen Ranjeet Banerjee talks about the work his organization, Cold Chain Technologies (CCT), does to transport vaccines and other biologics that must be temperature controlled, he stresses that the company doesn’t solely rely on technology. CCT approaches its work by first considering what problems it’s trying to solve, developing use cases, and then considering whether a technology solution might be the best way forward.In this episode, we learn how a combination of Ranjeet’s background in chemical engineering, his experience working in the health care space, and a holistic approach to leadership and problem-solving enable...
2022-01-1134 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AITechnology as a Force for Good: Salesforce’s Paula GoldmanPaula Goldman has been a passionate advocate for the responsible use of technology for her entire career. Since joining Salesforce as its first chief ethical and humane use officer, she’s helped the company design and build technology solutions for its customers, with a focus on ethics, fairness, and responsible use.In this episode, Paula joins hosts Sam and Shervin to discuss her specific role leading the ethical development of technology solutions, as well as the role technology companies play in society at large. Read the episode transcript here.Me, Myself, and AI is a col...
2021-11-3027 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about farming a warmer planetOver the last fifty years, our world has made remarkable progress in reducing hunger around the world. How can we keep our farms and food system resilient in a warming climate? Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig, Senior Research Scientist at the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, joins host Laur Hesse Fisher on this episode of TILclimate to explain how climate change is already impacting our global food system.For a deeper dive and additional resources related to this episode, visit: https://climate.mit.edu/podcasts/til-about-farming-a-warmer-planetFor more episodes of TILclimate by the MIT Environmental Solutions...
2021-11-1814 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIPredicting Volatility and Risk: Nasdaq’s Doug HamiltonDouglas Hamilton works across business units at Nasdaq to deploy artificial intelligence anywhere the technology can expedite or improve processes related to global trading. In this episode of Me, Myself, and AI, he joins hosts Sam Ransbotham and Shervin Khodabandeh to explain how the global financial services and technology company uses AI to predict high-volatility indexes specifically and to offer more general advice for those working with high-risk scenarios. Read the episode transcript here.Me, Myself, and AI is a collaborative podcast from MIT Sloan Management Review and Boston Consulting Group and is hosted by Sam Ransbotham and...
2021-11-1625 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIDeveloping an Appetite for AI: ExxonMobil’s Sarah KarthiganExxonMobil is an energy company that’s existed since 1870, well before artificial intelligence. So, what does an AI manager at ExxonMobil do? In the latest episode of the Me, Myself, and AI podcast, hosts Sam Ransbotham and Shervin Khodabandeh interview Sarah Karthigan, AI operations manager for IT, to find out.Sarah leads a data science team tasked with making use of large volumes of data, with the goal of offering reliable and affordable energy to a variety of populations. A major focus of Sarah’s efforts has been around self-healing, a method for internal process improvement. Listen in t...
2021-11-0230 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIDemocratizing Data in Hollywood: Jumpcut’s Kartik HosanagarKartik Hosanagar wasn’t your typical Hollywood hopeful. He didn’t pack his life into a sedan, drive to Los Angeles, and work a series of part-time jobs while trying to make it big in the film industry. Kartik is a professor of business and marketing at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School who penned a screenplay while on sabbatical. When he started pitching it to potential producers, he quickly discovered that the film industry can be hesitant to take risks on new writers and directors — which often means that diverse talent is overlooked. So, to help unknown talent t...
2021-10-1928 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about planting treesIn our last episode, we talked about using technology to suck out extra carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. But you might also be thinking—don’t trees do that? Yeah, they do! In fact, some people have proposed that by planting enough trees, we could make a big dent on climate change. In this episode of TILclimate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Charles Harvey helps us answer the question: could we just plant a whole lot of trees to solve our climate problem?For a deeper dive and additional resources related to this episode, visit: https://climate.mit...
2021-10-0713 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about removing CO2 from the atmosphereWe’ve had people ask us, if climate change is caused by adding too much CO2 into the atmosphere, can’t we just suck it back out? Won’t that solve our climate change problem? In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), Professor Niall Mac Dowell of Imperial College London joins host Laur Hesse Fisher to demystify the process and feasibility of removing CO2 from the atmosphere.For a deeper dive and additional resources related to this episode, visit: https://climate.mit.edu/podcasts/til-about-technological-carbon-captureFor more episodes of TILclimate by the MIT Enviro...
2021-08-1910 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about national securityIs climate change really a national security issue, in the same way we think about terrorism or nuclear weapons? And if so, what are our governments doing about it? In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), national security expert Alice C. Hill joins host Laur Hesse Fisher to help answer these questions.For a deeper dive and additional resources related to this episode, visit: https://climate.mit.edu/podcasts/til-about-national-securityFor more episodes of TILclimate by the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative, visit tilclimate.mit.edu. CreditsLaur Hesse Fisher, H...
2021-07-2212 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIAI and the COVID-19 Vaccine: Moderna’s Dave Johnson"We tend not to be a company of half measures,” notes Dave Johnson, chief data and artificial intelligence officer at Moderna, “so when we decide we’re going to do something, we’re going to do it.” This characterization certainly seems to fit the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based biotech company that made a name for itself in 2020 upon releasing one of the first COVID-19 vaccines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for emergency use to combat the coronavirus.In this bonus episode, Sam and Shervin learn how Moderna used artificial intelligence to speed up development of the vaccin...
2021-07-1324 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about sea level rise, part 2Sea level rise is already happening and affecting people right now. We invited Prof. James Renwick back to TILclimate to talk about the near future: what will sea-level rise look like for coastal areas in the next 20 or 30 years, and what can we do about it?For a deeper dive and additional resources related to this episode, visit: https://climate.mit.edu/podcasts/til-about-sea-level-rise-part-2For more episodes of TILclimate by the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative, visit tilclimate.mit.edu. CreditsLaur Hesse Fisher, Host and ProducerDavid Lishansky, Editor a...
2021-07-0112 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIStarting Now On Technology Ethics: Elizabeth RenierisTechnology presents many opportunities, but it also comes with risks. Elizabeth Renieris is uniquely positioned to advise the public and private sectors on ethical AI practices, so we invited her to join us for the final episode of Season 2 of the Me, Myself, and AI podcast.Elizabeth has worked for the Department of Homeland Security and private organizations in Silicon Valley, and she founded the legal advisory firm Hackylawyer. She now serves as founding director of the Notre Dame-IBM Technology Ethics Lab, which is focused on convening leading academic thinkers and technology executives to...
2021-06-2229 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about sea level rise, part 1If you’ve heard only one thing about climate change, it might be that sea levels are rising, and many of the Earth’s islands and coastlines are at risk. But, why? In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), Professor James Renwick of Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand joins host Laur Hesse Fisher to break down the science of sea level rise and what’s in store for the future if we do — and don’t — significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.For a deeper dive and additional resources related to this episode, visit: https://clim...
2021-06-1712 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AINo Need for AI Unicorns: PepsiCo's Colin LenaghanColin Lenaghan says he wakes up every Monday morning looking forward to the week ahead and what he’ll learn as he continues to lead digital transformation and artificial intelligence projects at work. With nearly a quarter-century under his belt working in revenue management at PepsiCo, these technology implementation projects keep him and his team on their toes while positioning the consumer packaged goods company for continued success long into the future.In this episode, we speak with Colin about some of the AI projects his team is working on and get his take on the skills an...
2021-06-0828 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIDIY With AI: The Home Depot's Huiming QuHuiming Qu didn’t plan to work in data science, a nascent field at the time she was pursuing a Ph.D. in computer science, but one course in data mining changed all of that. She started her career in the research department at IBM, transitioned to a 50-person startup, spent some time in the financial services industry, and today leads data science and machine learning in the marketing and online functions at The Home Depot.In this episode, Huiming explains the similarities and differences between her previous experiences and her current role, in which she is ta...
2021-05-2526 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIPrototypes, Pilots, and Polymers: Cooper Standard’s Chris CouchChris Couch has a unique role, serving as senior vice president and CTO of automotive supplier Cooper Standard as well as CEO of Liveline Technologies, a startup born from the CS Open Innovation initiative. Both organizations use AI to manufacture products the average consumer likely never thinks twice about, such as brake fluid and polymer seals for car doors.In this episode, we talk with Chris about open innovation, automating rote processes without displacing human workers, and attracting talent by fostering a startup culture. Read the episode transcript here.For more on how humans and...
2021-05-1131 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIDesigning a Better Future: Mastercard’s JoAnn StonierJoAnn Stonier can’t deny that her role as chief data officer at Mastercard isn’t easy. Advising the company on the mitigation of current and future risk while guiding her team to think critically about the problems they’re using AI to solve is challenging — but, she says, it’s also fun.In this episode, JoAnn talks with Sam Ransbotham and Shervin Khodabandeh about the elements of her job that are both demanding and rewarding. She also touches on the skill sets she finds most valuable in her colleagues and shares how her work in interior design hel...
2021-04-2729 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AILearning, Engagement, and Empowerment: 1-800-Flowers’ Amit Shah1-800-Flowers faces the same cold-start problem any consumer-facing business might face: It doesn’t know exactly what its customers need when they first come to its website. What’s more unique to the platform which operates through a network of local florists and affiliates worldwide, though, is that each time a customer comes to its site, they may have a different end goal in mind. Consumers shop for gifts and floral arrangements for different occasions — as varied as funerals, birthdays, and holidays — which can make it difficult for technology to recommend the best product during a specific online shopping...
2021-04-1336 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIGames, Teams, and Moonshots: Google Cloud’s Will GrannisWill Grannis discovered his love for technology playing Tron and Oregon Trail as a child. After attending West Point and The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, he translated his passion for game theory into an aptitude for solving problems for companies, a central component of his role as founder and leader of the Office of the CTO at Google Cloud. Will leads a team of customer-facing technology leaders who, while tasked with bringing machine learning solutions to market, approach their projects with a user-first mindset, ensuring that they first identify the problem to be solved....
2021-03-3031 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AILess Algorithm, More Application: Lyft’s Craig MartellCraig Martell says he won the career lottery. After studying logic, philosophy, political science, and political theory, he completed a Ph.D. in computer science and found his way to machine learning, a field he thoroughly enjoys. After spending time at Dropbox and LinkedIn, Craig headed to Lyft, where he runs the LyftML engineering team. He’s also an adjunct professor at Northeastern University in Seattle.We kick off Season 2 of Me, Myself, and AI discussing a particular trend Craig has seen in the AI and machine learning space: As organizations depend more on technology-driven solutions to so...
2021-03-1624 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL what Americans think about climate changeSurveys show that both left- and right-leaning Americans support policies that slow climate change. So why aren’t we seeing more of these policies pass as legislation? In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), MIT alum Parrish Bergquist joins host Laur Hesse Fisher to explain the significance of public opinion and climate change: what people believe, what influences their opinion and how policies are implemented. They also explore what bipartisan policy making could look like, and how to bridge the gap between support and action.Parrish Bergquist, an MIT alum from the School of Humanities, Ar...
2021-02-2513 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AITech and Ethics: The World Economic Forum’s Kay Firth-Butterfield on Doing the Right Thing in AIKay Firth-Butterfield was teaching AI, ethics, law, and international relations when a chance meeting on an airplane landed her a job as chief AI ethics officer. In 2017, Kay became head of AI and machine learning at the World Economic Forum, where her team develops tools and on-the-ground programs to improve AI understanding and governance across the globe.In the final episode of the first season of the Me, Myself, and AI podcast, Kay joins cohosts Sam Ransbotham and Shervin Khodabandeh to discuss the democratization of AI, the values of good governance and ethics in technology, and the...
2020-11-1732 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIFashion Forecasting: Arti Zeighami on Implementing AI at H&M GroupArti Zeighami’s interest in artificial intelligence started when he read science fiction as a teen. Yet as head of advanced analytics and AI for global retailer H&M Group, his leadership style focuses on reality: first building a business case and a proof of concept, and then undergoing an agile process of iteration and scaling, failure and success, measurement and improvement.In this episode, Arti talks about weaving AI into the value chain in the fashion industry — specifically around personalization, pricing, merchandising and forecasting. He has coined the term amplified intelligence — where humans and machines work togeth...
2020-11-1022 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIBetter Together: Mattias Ulbrich on Combining Coffee, Business, and Technology at PorscheMattias Ulbrich has always been interested in new technology. As CIO of Porsche and CEO of Porsche Digital, he runs a subsidiary focused on the “new stuff” — new ideas, new models, and new opportunities. That means implementing innovations in AI, cloud technology, and blockchain in local markets around the world, and instilling a culture of continuous learning within his own cross-functional workforce.In this episode, Mattias shares examples of how AI is accelerating innovation at Porsche — by enhancing product design and the driving experience, improving production and sustainability efforts, and better managing the global supply chain. He has also...
2020-11-0327 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateIs it too late?Is it too late to prevent climate change? Are the scary predictions that we hear about inevitable? In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned Climate), MIT Prof. Noelle Selin joins host Laur Hesse Fisher to answer these questions. They explore what change is predictable, explain what climate goals like 1.5 C mean, and give insight to what it will take in order to achieve them.Prof. Noelle Selin is Associate Professor in the Institute for Data, Systems and Society and in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences. She also serves as the Director of MIT's...
2020-10-2914 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about cleaning up clean techTechnologies like solar panels and batteries help us slow down climate change, but they’re not inherently perfect. In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned Climate), Suzanne Greene of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative sits down with host Laur Hesse Fisher to help us navigate how to massively scale up clean tech while making a conscious and dedicated effort to ensure people’s rights, health, and safety.Suzanne Greene manages the Sustainable Supply Chains initiative at the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics and is the lead on Metals, Mine...
2020-10-2910 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AI‘The First Day Is the Worst Day’: DHL’s Gina Chung on How AI Improves Over TimeAs vice president of innovation at logistics company DHL, Gina Chung oversees a 28,000-square-foot innovation facility in Chicago. Fascinated with supply chains since college (“I think it’s something to do with the fact that I’m from New Zealand and grew up in a pretty isolated part of the world,” she explains), she spearheads AI and robotics projects focused on front-line operations — like automated pallet inspection and stacking, delivery route optimization, and aircraft utilization.Gina notes that “the first day for AI is the worst day”: The technology improves with human input over time, achieving accuracy to a level wher...
2020-10-2724 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIThis Crazy Wave We’re Riding: Walmart’s Prakhar Mehrotra and the Ups and Downs of AIPrakhar Mehrotra, vice president of machine learning at Walmart, shares his experience and how it prepared him to lead an AI team at a $500B retailer. Tasked with using AI to help with decision-making and enhance the business, Prakhar focuses on the technology that improves store merchandising (pricing, inventory management, financial planning).Before joining Walmart, Prakhar led data scientists and developed stochastic models at Uber and Twitter, where he learned how to move quickly and scale AI. (Fun fact: he even drove for Uber to better understand the driver experience — a perfect example of the role empathy pl...
2020-10-2022 minMe, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AIAdvancing Health Care with AI: Humana’s Slawek Kierner Talks Synthetic Data and Real LivesSlawek Kierner, senior vice president of enterprise data and analytics at Humana, has been immersed in data for as long as he can remember. His fascination with process simulations began on his first PC running MATLAB and Sumulink, and later led him to innovative roles at Procter & Gamble and Nokia. His desire to use data for a noble purpose drove Slawek to Humana, where he leverages AI to solve problems around medication adherence and predict population health outcomes.Tune in to hear Slawek share stories on recreating synthetic individual profiles indistinguishable from real humans (helping physicians better...
2020-10-2025 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about fusion energyLet’s talk about a technology that could change our whole energy system, but so far hasn’t generated a single watt. In the season finale of TILclimate (Today I Learned Climate), Professor Dennis Whyte sits down with host Laur Hesse Fisher to talk about fusion energy.Dennis Whyte is the Director of the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC), and a Hitachi America Professor of Engineering. As director of PSFC, Whyte has been a key enabler for the SPARC project, a compact, high-field, net fusion energy experiment. The core of the SPARC project, and many idea...
2020-08-1313 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about carbon captureThis season, we’ve talked about alternative energy sources that don’t emit carbon dioxide -- but what if there was a way to continue using fossil fuels for energy without emitting CO2 into the atmosphere? In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned Climate), Dr. Howard Herzog and Professor Brad Hager sit down with host Laur Hesse Fisher to talk about capturing, using, and storing carbon emissions, and how it fits into a clean energy future.Howard Herzog is a Senior Research Engineer in the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI), where he has researched combating greenhouse gas emis...
2020-07-1612 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about nuclear energyWe know how to generate tons of electricity without pumping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, using a technology that’s already mature, widespread, and competitive with fossil fuels -- and also, very controversial: nuclear power. In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned Climate), Prof. Jacopo Buongiorno, Director of the MIT Center for Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems, sits down with host Laur Hesse Fisher to explore how nuclear power works, why even some climate advocates don’t agree on using it, and what role it can play in our clean energy future.Jacopo Buongiorno is the TEPCO Prof...
2020-06-1815 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about energy efficiencyWe hear a lot about technologies that produce carbon-free energy, but what about actually using less energy to begin with? In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned Climate), Harvey Michaels, lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management, joins host Laur Hesse Fisher to explore the three ways that energy efficiency can help us reduce carbon emissions.Harvey Michaels, an MIT alumnus now lecturing at the MIT Sloan School of Management, researches energy management and efficiency and smart-grid-related opportunities to mitigate climate change. He is a member of Future of the Grid at the MIT Energy...
2020-05-0711 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateIs it energy or electricity?In this mini-episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), host Laur Hesse Fisher breaks down what we’re actually talking about when we use the word “energy”. In a few minutes, we cover the difference between energy and electricity, and the big picture strategy for how to reduce CO2 for each.Season two of TILclimate focuses on our global energy system, its relationship to climate change, and what our options are for keeping the lights on while creating a clean energy future. We’re partnering with the MIT Energy Initiative, which will air longer interviews to take a deeper...
2020-02-1305 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about fossil fuelsFossil fuels -- coal, natural gas, and oil -- provide the large majority of our power in the United States and around the world. In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), John Reilly of the MIT Sloan School of Management joins host Laur Hesse Fisher to demystify fossil fuels: what are the different kinds of fossil fuels, and how do they compare to each other? What is “fracking” and how did impact energy use and CO2 emissions in the United States? What kinds of decisions do we need to make to transition to clean energy, while providing elec...
2020-02-0610 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about the electric gridThe electric grid are networks that carry electricity from central power plants to our homes. But how exactly is electricity generated and brought to our door? And what needs to change if we’re going to transition to generating “clean” electricity? In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), Harvey Michaels, lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management, joins host Laur Hesse Fisher to explain the history and perhaps surprising features of the electric grid, and what changes are in store for the future.This episode launches a new season of TILclimate that will explain our glo...
2020-01-3011 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL what I can doHere at TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), there’s one question we get from our listeners more than any other: “What can I do to make a difference on climate change?” In this special episode of the podcast, three guests who have made acting on climate a big part of their lives join interim host Aaron Krol to share their stories and their advice for those who want to do more. Together, we discuss how to mobilize and inspire others, how small individual actions can lead to large societal ones, and why your contributions to a cooler, more resilient future...
2019-10-0317 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about geoengineeringWhen talking about climate change solutions, we often hear about reducing emissions and adapting to climate impacts, but a third option is starting to get more attention: altering the atmosphere. In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), MIT alumnus Janos Pasztor joins host Laur Hesse Fisher to explain geoengineering: what it is and the different technologies that are being researched. They also dive into the opportunities and challenges presented by geoengineering, and what difficult decisions we might need to make as a society. Janos Pasztor, an MIT alum, is the Executive Director of the Carnegie Climate...
2019-05-0112 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about climate impactsWith climate change, some parts of the world will get more water, but others will experience droughts. Some will start seeing more mosquitoes, but some fewer. And some regions might actually benefit economically. What’s the deal? In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), MIT professor Elfatih Eltahir joins host Laur Hesse Fisher to talk about how climate impacts will differ across the globe. Together, they do a quick world tour, exploring how climate change will affect malaria in Africa, water availability in the Nile, and heat waves in Southern Asia. Elfatih Eltahir is a pr...
2019-04-1710 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about uncertaintyHow do we make choices in the face of uncertainty? In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), MIT professor Kerry Emanuel joins host Laur Hesse Fisher to talk about climate risk. Together, they break down why the climate system is so hard to predict, what exactly scientists mean when they talk about “uncertainty”, and how scientists quantify and assess the risks associated with climate change. Although this uncertainty shrinks every day — as researchers refine their work, computing power grows, and models improve — what we do and how quickly we act will ultimately come down to how much risk we...
2019-04-1010 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about materialsHumans use around 90 billion metric tons of materials every year, creating about ⅓ of total global greenhouse gas emissions. Which materials produce the most emissions? You might be surprised. In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), MIT professor Elsa Olivetti joins host Laur Hesse Fisher to talk about materials, or as Prof. Olivetti calls it, “the study of stuff”. Prof. Olivetti explains where these emissions come from and how to reduce emissions and waste in our manufacturing. Prof. Olivetti is the Atlantic Richfield Associate Professor of Energy Studies in the Material Science and Engineering Depart...
2019-03-2710 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about cloudsWrap your head around this: humans have changed clouds. In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), MIT professor Dan Cziczo joins host Laur Hesse Fisher to spell out why this is, and what this has to do with climate change. They explore how clouds form in the first place, how human activity has impacted cloud formation and rainfall, and what scientists are still trying to understand. They touch upon the emerging field of geoengineering and how humans could create more clouds to cool the planet — but we’ll have full episode on that coming out soon. Prof...
2019-03-2012 minAsk MIT Climate
Ask MIT ClimateTIL about planes“I love to travel. But I hate the fact that something I love to do, creates so much pollution.” In this episode of TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate), MIT professor Steven Barrett and host Laur Hesse Fisher dig into how — and why — air travel impacts our earth’s climate, and what solutions are on the horizon. They explore the surprising heating effect of condensation trails (“contrails”), how computer simulations of the earth’s climate system are built, and what scientists and engineers are doing to make flying, well, less bad for the planet. Prof. Barrett is a professor of Aer...
2019-03-2010 minClimate Conversations
Climate ConversationsS3E13 Season 3 Wrap-up: What Have We Learned About Learning To Change?We hope you've enjoyed Season 3 of Climate Conversations, devoted to the question: what does it mean to learn to change, with the speed and scale that can address the climate crisis? In this episode, co-hosts Rajesh, Dave and Curt reflect on their key takeaways, surprising realizations, and nagging questions from the season. Across such varied settings -- personal conversations, community connections, school classes -- we've been inspired by the creative and committed ways people are turning crisis into opportunity and creating the change we all need.
2019-01-1030 minClimate Conversations
Climate ConversationsS3E12: Turning Learning into Habits with Quinton Zondervan, City Counselor, Cambridge MAHow can we encourage policymakers and communities to take bolder climate action? We talk with Quinton Zondervan about the generative potential of learning from quick "safe to fail" experiments, and the practical benefits of turning learnings into habits. Quinton is a city councillor in Cambridge MA, an MIT alum, a respected business leader and long-time climate activist.
2018-12-1938 minClimate Conversations
Climate ConversationsS3E11: Learning to Lead with Boston Latin School YouthCAN Co-President Susan TangIn Episode 4, we heard about a pioneering form of climate-related learning in the Boston school system, Youth Climate Action Network (YouthCAN). Need an encouraging story from a young climate action leader? Give a listen in this extended cut to Susan Tang! Susan takes us through her journey from new 7th grade student at Boston Latin School - inspired by a presentation on climate and justice - to 12th grade skilled co-leader of Youth CAN. Along the way we hear plenty of examples to give us hope. Whether it’s bike-powered musicians, partnerships with faculty and advocacy groups, or her insights ab...
2018-12-1229 minClimate Conversations
Climate ConversationsS3E9: More with Boston Latin School YouthCAN Teacher Cate ArnoldIn Episode 4, we heard about a pioneering form of climate-related learning in the Boston school system, Youth Climate Action Network (YouthCAN). In this episode faculty member Cate Arnold tells us how as a middle school history teacher at the Boston Latin School she started YouthCAN. Not only did YouthCAN became one of the school's most successful clubs, but it also has provided a wealth of learning opportunities for students and faculty for over 12 years. Cate shares her inspiring stories and lessons learned along the way, all of great value to anyone interested in joining with young people (and...
2018-11-2733 minClimate Conversations
Climate ConversationsS3E8: Moving into Action with Mothers Out Front Chapter Leader Stacy LevyIn Episode 3, we heard how Mothers Out Front takes climate action through learning in community, from and with each other. Here's an extended cut of the conversation from that episode with Stacy Levy, a co-founder of the South Bay CA (San Jose) chapter of Mothers Out Front. Stacy tells us about how a deep love for her children, and deep commitment to do anything to protect them, led her to organize a new climate action group with friends. We discuss the growth and connections fostered by house parties, and how mentoring and mutual support leads to continuous learning and leadership.
2018-11-2027 minClimate Conversations
Climate ConversationsS3E7: Building a Community with Mothers Out Front Ço-Founder Vanessa RuleIn Episode 3, we heard how Mothers Out Front takes climate action through learning in community, from and with each other. Here's an extended cut of our conversation with Vanessa Rule, a co-founder of Mothers Out Front co-founder and their director of learning and expansion. Hear how their organizing model, built on relationships, stories and continuous learning, empowers "unsuspecting activists" to become climate leaders and build the movement.
2018-11-1336 minClimate Conversations
Climate ConversationsS3E5: The Making of a Climate Scientist with MIT Terrascope Alumna Lauren KuntzIn Episode 2, we heard how MIT's Terrascope program empowers and engages university students through free-choice learning. Here's an extended cut of our conversation with MIT Terrascope alumna Lauren Kuntz, where we dive deeply into that student experience and how it's shaped Lauren's career commitment to eliminate carbon emissions.
2018-11-0630 minClimate Conversations
Climate ConversationsS3E3: Learning in Community with Mothers Out FrontWhat does "we're all in this together" really mean? In this episode we're inspired by Mothers Out Front whose work helps answer that question by examples of learning in community, from and with each other. Give a listen to how they're building on the human instincts that glue communities together: bring friends; tell stories, and connect around the shared concern for our kids and future generations. Maybe you'll be inspired too!
2018-10-1528 minClimate Conversations
Climate ConversationsTogether in Climate Action Summit: The Evolution of the Electric GridThis special episode is part of MIT’s Together in Climate Action Summit, which is focused on sharing climate leadership strategies and exploring pathways forward in Northeastern North America.In this episode, we interview Frank O’Sullivan, Director of Research at MIT Energy Initiative and an expert in electricity. Frank teaches us about technology, market, and policy shifts in the electricity sector, such as renewable sources, energy storage, and flexible dynamic pricing. We consider how these advances will affect consumers and the climate, and how social equity can be improved in the transition. Additionally, Fran...
2017-12-0137 minInside Divorce
Inside DivorceE0013: Managing Money(with Sammy Azzouz)On our lucky 13th episode of Inside Divorce, Hindell had the pleasure of speaking with Sammy Azzouz, a Managing Partner at Heritage Financial, an independent wealth management firm located in Westwood, Massachusetts. On the podcast they discuss client attitudes about money and how best to keep both spouses engaged in their family’s financial affairs. Sammy and Hindell also discussed tips for a successful financial future and how to normalize conversations about money. Show Notes: -Heritage Financial - Financial Planning - Independent Wealth Management Find Sammy: Website: http://heritagefinancial.net/who-we-are/sammy-azzouz/ Find Us: Website: grossmanltd.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.co...
2017-09-0525 minInside Divorce
Inside DivorceE0012: Accessing The Value Of Your Home During A Divorce (with Brad Avergon)After our brief hiatus, the Inside Divorce podcast is back with fresh topics and brand new guests. This week Hindell spoke with Brad Avergon, a Senior Loan Officer at loanDepot. In this 12th episode Hindell and Brad discuss progressive ways to finance real-estate before during and after a divorce. Hindell and Brad also go into strategies to maximize mortgage options, preserve credit, and the timing for submitting loan applications. Bard recommends consulting a mortgage lender during the divorce to ensure that the language of the divorce agreement is best drafted. Show Notes: - loanDepot - Mortgage -Real Estate Find Brad: ...
2017-07-3133 minInside Divorce
Inside DivorceE:0011 Saving Money For College (with Todd Weaver)This week Hindell speaks to Todd Weaver, one of the vice presidents for Strategies for College INC, a company that gives guidance and financial advice to families to maximize financial aid for college. Todd gives listeners the inside look on the financial aid process, including money saving and borrowing tips for divorced families. Show Notes: - Decoding FAFSA - Tips for Maximizing Financial Aid - Divorced Parents and Financial Aid - Cost Management Find Todd: Website: http://www.strategiesforcollege.com/ E-mail: toddweaver@gmail.com Phone: 888-485-7299 Find Us: Website: grossmanltd.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/grossmanassociates/?fref=ts LinkedIn...
2017-05-1535 minInside Divorce
Inside DivorceE0010: The Intersection of Divorce and Business Ownership (with Marc Gudema)On our 10th episode of Inside Divorce, Hindell has a conversation with Marc Gudema of BayState Business Brokers located in Needham, Massachusetts. Marc talks about the easiest and hardest ways to sell a business, as well as advice for what to do when business partners are going through a divorce. Marc also discusses tools for maximizing business value and of course the importance of marketing. Show Notes: - Business Marketing - Maximizing Business - BayState Business Brokers - Divorcing While Owning a Business Find Marc: Website:http://www.mabusinessbrokers.com/about-us/marc-gudema-business-broker Email: marc@mabusinessbrokers.com Phone: 617-562-5700 Find...
2017-04-1933 minInside Divorce
Inside DivorceE009: Fair is a Four Letter Word (with Richard Wolman)This week on Inside Divorce, Hindell sits down with Dr. Richard Wolman, a clinical psychologist on the faculty of Harvard Medical school who has vast experience with the children of divorce. In this podcast titled “Fair is a Four Letter Word”, Richard and Hindell discuss common obstacles children deal with when their parents are divorcing, as well as “negotiation techniques” that both parents and attorneys can use to help children. Show Notes: - Mediation - Custody - Parenting Coordination - Negotiation Find Richard: Website:http://www.drwolman.com/ Email: drwolman@gmail.com Phone: 617.439.4700 x 208 Find Us: Website: http://grossmanltd.com/ Facebook...
2017-03-3133 minInside Divorce
Inside DivorceE008: Valuing a Business During a Divorce (with Heather Tullar)This week on Inside Divorce, Hindell meets with Heather Tullar, the Senior Vice President of The Valuation Research Corporation. Heather Tullar explains her role as a business elevator and how the business evaluation process comes into play during a divorce. The two ladies also discuss the definition of “double dipping” and how Heather works together with opposing attorneys. Show Notes: - Business Evaluation - Compensation - "Double Dipping" - Financial Recording - Appraisals Find Heather: Website: http://www.valuationresearch.com/professional/heather-tullar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathertullar/ E-Mail: htullar@valuationresearch.com Find Us: Website: http://grossmanltd.com/ Facebook: http...
2017-03-1032 minInside Divorce
Inside DivorceE007: Tony Pelusi Explains The Role Of A Parenting CoordinatorThis week on Inside Divorce, Hindell speaks with Tony Pelusi, a Massachusetts Parenting Coordinator. During this podcast, Tony describes the role of a parenting coordinator, how he helps parents resolve parenting issues during the divorce, and explains the impact of the new Probate and Family Court standing order issued in February, and effective on July 1st, 2017. Tony also talks about the successful mediation tools he uses to leave with parenting conflicts, including the Our Family Wizard application. Show Notes: - Parenting Coordination - Probate and Family Court Standing Order - Mediation Tips - Our Family Wizard Platform Find Tony: Website...
2017-02-2435 minInside Divorce
Inside DivorceE006 (BONUS): Relationship and Dating Advice (with Peggy Wolman)Summary: In this bonus episode, a live recording from a 2016 event featuring Hindell and matchmaker Peggy Wollman (listen to Episode 005 for more from Peggy), listeners will learn about how to meet someone new and how to successfully manage a new relationship. Show Notes: - Postnuptial Agreements - Prenuptial Agreements - Life After Divorce - Online Dating - Being Broad Minded Find Peggy: Website: http://www.peggywolmanmatchmaking.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggywolman/ Twitter: @PeggyWolman Find Us: Website: http://grossmanltd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grossmanassociates/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hindell-grossman-30a69211/ YouTube: https://www.youtube...
2017-01-1659 minInside Divorce
Inside DivorceE005: Talking About Money With Your Partner (with Amy Lampert)Amy Lampert, founder of WomensWorth, joins Hindell to discuss the way couples approach the topic of finances and how to change that dynamic for a stronger partnership. Coming from a unique perspective as a woman in the finance world, Amy sheds light on what to consider and how best to manage assets and liabilities before and after divorce. Amy Lampert is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a...
2017-01-1029 minInside Divorce
Inside DivorceE004: Re-Entering the Dating World (with matchmaker Peggy Wolman)Matchmaker Peggy Wollman joins the show to talk with Hindell about the world of dating after a divorce. Peggy has worked with singles of all ages and stages in life, and in this episode, she shares specific tips for finding love again. Show Notes: - The Modern Dating World - Being Open to Possibility - Forgetting Your “Perfect” Companion List - Looking Your Best - Conversation Tips - Texting and E-Mailing Find Peggy: Website: http://www.peggywolmanmatchmaking.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggywolman/ Twitter: @PeggyWolman Find Us: Website: http://grossmanltd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grossmanassociates/ LinkedIn: http...
2016-12-3044 minInside Divorce
Inside DivorceE003: The Importance of Timing in Divorcing (with Jennifer Nahas)A conversation with Jen, one of Hindell’s clients, whose difficult and emotional divorce required patience and a soft, yet deliberate touch. Hear firsthand about the emotional journey of her divorce and how she learned that time was an advantage throughout every phase of divorce. Show Notes: - Dealing With Emotions - Questioning Your Judgement - The Importance of Patience - The Collaborative Process - Finding the Right Support Find Us: Website: http://grossmanltd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grossmanassociates/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hindell-grossman-30a69211/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ZK0IsklKax11nGij18hYA Tw...
2016-12-2127 minInside Divorce
Inside DivorceE002: Choosing the Right Divorce AttorneyWhat are the most important qualities to consider before hiring a divorce attorney? Hindell examines the diverse personalities and legal styles clients discover when seeking a divorce attorney, including her own special approach to legal advocacy. Show Notes: - Hiring a Divorce Attorney - The Cost of Litigation - Different Attorney Personalities Find Us: Website: http://grossmanltd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grossmanassociates/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hindell-grossman-30a69211/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ZK0IsklKax11nGij18hYA Twitter: @grossmanltd Phone: 617-969-0069 Recording, editing, and mixing by David Lishansky Music by Micah Grossman
2016-12-2105 minInside Divorce
Inside DivorceE001: Making An Informed Decision About DivorcingIn this introductory episode, Hindell discusses the preliminary stages of divorce including the questions she is most commonly asked in an initial consultation. Listeners also hear the three lessons she has learned over 30 years of practicing family law. Show Notes: - The Importance of the Initial Divorce Consultation - Frequently Asked Questions - Lessons Learned as a Divorce Attorney Find Us: Website: http://grossmanltd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grossmanassociates/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hindell-grossman-30a69211/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ZK0IsklKax11nGij18hYA Twitter: @grossmanltd Phone: 617-969-0069 Recording, editing, and mixing by...
2016-12-2106 min