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GeomobKeiko Nomura: viewtif, A Tool for Visualizing Geospatial Data"In this episode of the Geomob podcast, Alastair speaks with Keiko Nomura, a research scientist at NASA Ames Research Center, about her software tool, viewtif. The conversation explores Keiko's background in remote sensing, the motivation behind creating the software, its functionalities, and the community's response to its release. Keiko discusses the challenges of visualizing geospatial data and how the tool aims to simplify the process for users. The episode also touches on future developments and the potential for expanding the tool's capabilities based on user feedback
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2026-03-1626 minGeomobEd/Steven: Geomob Berlin summary, vibe coding and moreEd and Steven discuss vibe coding, building custom tools with AI, WordPress site management, recent OpenCage updates, and highlights from the Feb 25th Geomob Berlin including innovative projects and historical mapping.
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2026-03-0937 minGeomobJeremy Morley: Introducing Geospatial originsEd welcomes Jeremy Morley as the new co-host of the Geomob podcast. They discuss Jeremy's extensive background in geospatial sciences, including his academic journey and experiences in remote sensing and Earth observation. The conversation explores the evolution of geospatial technology, the impact of community mapping through OpenStreetMap, and the challenges of data quality. Jeremy shares insights from his time at Ordnance Survey and the importance of connecting with startups through Geovation. The episode concludes with reflections on the future of geospatial technology, particularly in relation to AI.
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2026-02-1634 minGeomobKaty Whitaker: Historic England Aerial MapperIn this episode of the GeoMob podcast, Dr. Katy Whitaker discusses the role of aerial imagery in archaeology, and in particular the work of Historic England. With over six million aerial photographs in their archive, Historic England utilizes aerial surveys to map archaeological features across the UK. The conversation covers the importance of maintaining these archives, the challenges of accuracy in aerial photography, and the innovative tools like the Aerial Photo Explorer that make this data accessible to the public. Additionally, the impact of climate change on archaeological sites and the need for informed decision-making in heritage preservation are...
2026-02-0930 minGeomobEd and Steven: A strong start to 2026Ed and Steven discuss the recent Geomob London event, highlighting its success and the packed attendance. They delve into the various talks presented, focusing on themes such as the challenges and innovations in the geospatial industry, the importance of leadership skills, and the need for new technologies to manage the increasing volume of data. The conversation also touches on community engagement through projects and the recognition of emerging talent in the field.
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2026-02-0223 minGeomobGeomob Berlin and Barcelona summaryIn the final episode of the Geomob podcast for 2025, hosts Ed and Steven reflect on the past year, discuss the evolving role of AI in geocoding and data maintenance, and recap recent Geomob events in Berlin and Barcelona. They explore innovations in cycling infrastructure, the importance of citizen science, and the challenges posed by GPS technology. The conversation highlights the advancements in geospatial technology and the exciting future ahead in 2026.Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
2025-12-2841 minGeomobHoliday SpecialMerry Christmas! In this festive Geomob podcast, the co-hosts reflect on the past year, celebrating achievements within the geospatial community, discussing highlights from various events, and sharing personal triumphs. They also explore gift ideas for geo enthusiasts and set goals for the podcast in the coming year, emphasizing the importance of emerging voices in the industry and the need for honest conversations about the future of geospatial technology, particularly in relation to AI and sustainability.
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2025-12-2249 minGeomobRichard Flemmings: AGI Foresight Report UKNew Geomob host Denise discusses the recently released AGI Foresight Report with Richard Flemmings, CEO of Map Impact. They explore the significance of the report, its findings, and the reflections from the AGI conference. Key themes include the evolution of geospatial technology, the importance of skills development, and the global relevance of the report's insights. The conversation emphasizes the need for collaboration within the geospatial community and invites listeners to engage with the report's recommendations.Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
2025-12-1435 minGeomobDirk Voets: GeomobNLOur guest is Dirk Voets, organizer of Geomob Netherlands, which started in 2024. Dirk looks back on the progress since then. We discuss the Dutch geospatial scene generally, and look forward to the upcoming January event (rescheduled from December). The conversation explores the importance of community in the geospatial field, emphasizing the value of sharing experiences and learning from failures. Dirk Voets discusses the role of Geomob in connecting professionals and fostering a supportive environment for growth and collaboration.
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2025-12-0127 minGeomobFreddie Hunter: Trees Outside Woodland (TOW)In this episode of the Geomob podcast, Alastair speaks with Freddie Hunter from Forest Research about the innovative mapping of Trees Outside Woodlands across England. They discuss the importance of this data set for ecological monitoring, the methodologies used for data processing, and the various applications of the data in tree planting and carbon assessment. Freddie also shares insights into quality assessment and the plans for future updates to the data.
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2025-11-2335 minGeomobJames Norris: Reinventing the MapIn this episode of the Geomob podcast, Steven speaks with James Norris, the head of International Affairs at Ordnance Survey, about the evolving role of national mapping agencies in a digital world. They discuss the significance of the Cambridge Conference, the changing landscape of geospatial data, the importance of trust in mapping, and the impact of technology on the future of mapping. The conversation highlights the need for collaboration, innovation, and a focus on people in the geospatial field.
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2025-10-1938 minGeomobSteven & Denise Introduction EpisodeIn this special episode of the Geomob podcast, Steven introduces the newest host for Geomob, Denise McKenzie and then hands over the hosting duties. Denise shares her journey in the geospatial sector. Then the conversation explores the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the industry, reflections on the podcast's evolution over 300 episodes, and the significance of having women represented in geospatial discussions. Steven offers advice for aspiring podcasters, emphasizing the importance of partnership and simplicity. The episode concludes with aspirations for future guests and the desire to inspire listeners with impactful stories from the geospatial community.
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2025-10-1238 minGeomobEd/Steven: Berlin summary/London previewIn this episode, Ed and Steven discuss their recent experiences at various conferences, including the IoT conference in Amsterdam and Geomob Berlin. They highlight the importance of community engagement in the geospatial field, share insights on mapping contributions, and announce upcoming events. The conversation also touches on job opportunities within the community and the introduction of a new host for the podcast, aiming to bring fresh perspectives to future episodes.
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2025-10-0626 minGeomobPost-summer catch upIn this episode, Ed and Steven reflect on their summer experiences, celebrate listener engagement, and discuss upcoming events in the geocommunity. They share insights on business updates, challenges with large customers, and milestones such as Mappery's 7th birthday. The conversation also touches on the ease of organizing local geomob events and the importance of community involvement.
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2025-09-1414 minGeomobWill Cadell: GEOFESTOJoin us for episode 302. of the Geomob Podcast as Steven hosts Will Cadell of SparkGeo to discuss the GEOFESTO, a manifesto for the geospatial sector. They delve into five key principles that aim to reshape how geospatial professionals approach their work, from promoting spatial thinking to fostering collaboration and focusing on outcomes.
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2025-09-0848 minGeomobGreta C. Vega: Data for biodiversityEpisode 301. of the Geomob Podcast sees Alastair interview Greta Vega, a lead ecologist at Versant. From her early days digitising data to her current role using geospatial tools for ecological compensation, Greta shares her insights on the intersection of ecology and technology. Discover how her work is shaping the future of renewable energy projects and the importance of visualising data for impactful decision-making. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
2025-09-0136 minGeomob300 episodes!This isn't just a normal episode... this is Episode 300 of the Geomob Podcast! Join hosts Ed, Steven, and Alistair as they reflect on their journey, memorable episodes, and the impact of their community. They discuss the importance of feedback, the potential for new formats, and their aspirations for future episodes, including the possibility of new hosts and exploring diverse topics within the geospatial field.Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
2025-08-2436 minGeomobRichard Conway: EOEPCA+In the latest episode of the Geomob podcast, Richard Conway from Telespazio discusses the EOEPCA initiative with Alastair. EOEPCA is an ESA project aimed at improving the interoperability of Earth Observation platforms. He explains the architecture of EOEPCA and its evolution into EOEPCA+, emphasising the importance of stakeholder engagement and open-source development. The conversation also covers points around user access management, workflow management using the Common Workflow Language, and the integration of these building blocks into existing platforms.
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2025-08-1738 minGeomobEd Parsons: Looking back, looking forwardIn this episode of the Geomob podcast, hosts Ed and Steven are joined by Ed Parsons for a rich conversation about the evolution of geospatial technology, the impact of Google on the industry, and the future of geospatial data. They discuss the transition from corporate life to freelancing, the importance of community in the geospatial field, and the challenges and opportunities presented by AI. The discussion also explores the utility of geospatial information in everyday life and the need for innovative thinking to address ongoing problems in the industry.
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2025-08-1152 minGeomobIan James: A Life at OSIn this episode of the Geomob Podcast, host Steven welcomes Ian James, who shares his extensive career at the Ordnance Survey. James, who spent over 40 years at the organization, discusses the dramatic evolution of cartography from traditional paper maps to modern digital databases. He reflects on the challenges of digitization, the impact of open data on the mapping industry, and the future of national mapping agencies, all while emphasizing the importance of integrating various data sources.
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2025-08-0339 minGeomobGregory Marler: State of the Map Europe 2025In this episode of the Geomob podcast, Ed interviews Gregory Marler, a key member of the OpenStreetMap community an organizer of the State of the Map Europe conference (14-15 Nov 2025). They discuss the upcoming event in Dundee, Scotland, its logistics, audience engagement, and the importance of community participation in the geospatial field. Gregory shares insights on the conference format, proposal process, and the diverse audience it aims to attract, emphasizing the need for collaboration and interaction among attendees.Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for...
2025-07-2024 minGeomobLaura O'Brien/Lewis Rattray: FrontierraIn this episode of the Geomob podcast, host Alastair speaks with Laura O'Brien and Lewis Rattray from Frontierra, an environmental geospatial consultancy. They discuss the integration of satellite data into financial institutions to assess climate and nature risks. The conversation covers the role of geospatial data in decision-making, the importance of understanding nature-related risks, and the emerging applications of Earth observation data in finance. They also touch on the challenges of supply chain transparency and the future of environmental assessments in the financial sector.
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2025-07-1439 minGeomobEd/Steven: BCN/LON summaryIn this conversation, Ed and Steven recap recent Geomob events in Barcelona and London, discussing attendance challenges and the cultural differences affecting participation. They highlight innovative talks from various speakers, focusing on geospatial technology applications in education, delivery solutions, and safety mapping. The discussion also touches on new developments like India's DigiPin system, emphasizing the need for effective delivery solutions in a rapidly digitalizing society.
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2025-06-2933 minGeomobJonas Sølvsteen/Henry Rodman: eoAPIIn this episode of the Geomob podcast, Alastair is joined by guests Henry Rodman and Jonas Sølvsteen to discuss the EO API, a new initiative from Development Seed aimed at improving access to geospatial data. They cover their backgrounds in geospatial technology before turning to the API, focusing on how it works and its intended purpose. They delve into the STAC specification, its importance for data cataloging, and the target audience for EO API. The conversation also covers deployment challenges, user experience, and the importance of community engagement in the development of EO API.
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2025-06-2236 minGeomobEd/Steven: BER summary / general updates Ed and Steven discuss the recent Geomob Berlin event, highlighting its success and the innovative projects presented by various speakers. They also touch on upcoming events in London and Barcelona, and share updates on OpenCage's developments, including AI integration.
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2025-06-0827 minGeomobPhil Kershaw: EO Data HubIn this episode of the Geomob Podcast, Philip Kershaw of CEDA (Centre for Environmental Data Analysis) discusses the Earth Observation Data Hub (EODH), a new initiative funded by the UK government aimed at improving access to environmental data. He explains the evolution of the JASMIN facility and the CEMS initiative, highlighting the importance of interoperability and user engagement in building the hub. Phil emphasises the need for collaboration with commercial data providers. The conversation concludes with insights into future steps for user onboarding and platform development.
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2025-06-0133 minGeomobQuintin Lake: The PerimeterIn this episode of the Geomob podcast, host Steven welcomes Quintin Lake, a renowned photographer who undertook an epic five-year journey walking the entire coastline of mainland Britain. Quintin shares insights about his experiences, the challenges he faced, and the inspiration behind his book, 'The Perimeter'. The conversation delves into the structure of the book, his favorite photographs, and the unique stories behind them, as well as the geographic observations he made during his journey. Quintin also discusses future projects and the importance of understanding the landscapes of Britain.
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2025-05-2637 minGeomobOlly Bartlett: Greening of AntarcticaAlastair welcomes Dr. Olly Bartlett to the Geomob podcast to discuss the trend of greening in Antarctica. Olly shares his journey into remote sensing and explains how the study of moss banks can reveal how these ecosystems have been affected over time. They explore the use of Google Earth Engine for research and the potential risks of invasive species in fragile ecosystems.
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2025-05-0432 minGeomobSilas Toms: Geomob San Francisco RecapEd interviews Silas Toms, co-organizer of the recent GeoMeetup/Geomob event in San Francisco. Silas shares his background in geospatial technology, the revival of the GeoMeetup culture, and the success of the recent event, which featured a diverse lineup of speakers from major tech companies and government agencies. The conversation highlights the importance of community building, networking, and the future of geospatial technology, including the role of AI and OpenStreetMap.Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
2025-04-2727 minGeomobMax Lenormand: Fused.ioIn this Geomob podcast episode, Alastair welcomes Max Lenormand back to discuss his current geospatial data science work at Fused. Max shares insights into the challenges faced by data scientists and lays out how Fused aims to simplify serverless computing for data analysis. The conversation covers the importance of user-defined functions, real-world applications of their tools, and the future of Fused as they engage with the community.
Later on, they delve into the intersection of AI, particularly large language models (LLMs), and geospatial data. They discuss the advancements in LLMs, the potential for connecting these models to...
2025-04-131h 00GeomobEd/Steven: OGC joins as Global SupporterEd and Steven discuss the latest developments at OpenCage, including the upcoming launch of spreadsheet upload functionality and the introduction of MCPs (Model Connector Protocols). They also share exciting news about new sponsorships, including ThunderForest's renewal as a London sponsor and the OGC becoming a "Global Supporter". Next, the discussion turns to upcoming events, including the first Geomob Zürich. Finally, they touch on the complexities of geocoding, the Scramble Maps Challenge, and geopolitical insights related to tariffs and ISO codes.Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and s...
2025-04-0633 minGeomobSteven/Ed: California Dreamin'In this episode, Ed and Steven discuss exciting developments in the Geomob community, including renewed sponsorships (thank you Esri UK!) and upcoming events in various cities - including San Francisco! -. Steven attended Geovation's 15th anniversary event. They also ponder Niantic's recent strategic shift from gaming to a focus on spatial technology.Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
2025-03-1624 minGeomobClaire Neil: SEPA's SEMSIn this episode of the Geomob podcast, Alastair speaks with Claire Neil, Principal EO Scientist at the Scottish Environment Protection Agency's (SEPA) new Satellite Emergency Mapping Service (SEMS). They discuss Claire's journey in Earth observation, the operational use of SEMS during disasters, the challenges of data processing, and the future developments in Earth observation capabilities at SEPA. The conversation highlights the importance of satellite-derived information in emergency response and environmental monitoring in Scotland.
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2025-02-2333 minGeomobEd/Steven: GeomobEDI/LON/BER summaryIn this episode, Ed and Steven discuss their experiences at the recent Geomob events in Edinburgh, London, and Berlin. They reflect on the vibrant community, the engaging talks, and the importance of sponsorship for future events. The conversation turns to how Geomob might grow, and plans for expansion into new cities, including potential events in North America.Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
2025-02-1731 minGeomobNick Everard: Spatial HydrometryFor this week's Geomob podcast, we shake things up a bit. Alastair interviews Nick Everard, a senior hydrometric scientist, about the advancements in hydrometry and river flow measurement. They discuss the evolution of measurement techniques from traditional methods to modern technologies like remote-controlled boats, drones, and satellites. Nick emphasises the importance of accurate data collection in understanding and managing river flows, especially in the context of climate change and increasing flood risks. The conversation makes for a fascinating case study on the importance of data collection and geo-edge cases.
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2025-02-0336 minGeomobEd/Steven: Geomob Netherlands recapIn this episode, Ed and Steven discuss their recent travels, focusing on the Geomob event in the Netherlands. Topics of focus include the recent growth of Geomob events across Europe, upcoming events, and speaker lineups. The conversation turns to the ways OpenStreetMap has contributed to humanitarian efforts and corporate involvement in mapping. Finally, they explore the future of mapping technology, competition in the GIS space, and make predictions for 2025.
2024-11-2432 minGeomobTom Armitage: MapTilerIn this episode of the Geomob podcast, host Steven welcomes Tom Armitage, a geospatial professional with over 20 years of experience who currently works as a technical writer for MapTiler. The conversation covers Tom's journey in the geospatial field, his passion for cartography, and the innovative services offered by MapTiler, including its mapping API and augmented reality capabilities. Tom discusses the importance of user experience and customization in mapping technologies and reveals some future developments at MapTiler.
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2024-11-1837 minGeomobEd/Steven: Berlin/Barcelona recapThis episode is sponsored by Bee Maps.
Ed and Steven reconvene to discuss recent Geomob events in Berlin and Barcelona, highlighting various talks on AI, geospatial technologies, and community engagement. They also touch on the challenges of event attendance, upcoming events, and the monetization of their podcast. Ed shares a fun new feature from OpenCage: Shipping Forecast sea areas. He also calls for beta testers of a upcoming new service. Meanwhile Steven is about to head off leaf-peeping in New England, helped of course by thematic maps. Finally the topic turns to Foursquare, who recently announced the...
2024-10-2752 minGeomobEd/Steven: A great London nightSteven and Ed look back on the recent (ept 18th) Geomob London, a celebration of OpenStreetMap's 20th birthday. It was easily the largest, but also possibly the best, Geomob London yet, with a phenomenal turn out. Our hosts discuss the talks, the crowd, the evolution of the project, the diversity of its community, and the impact of technology and AI on mapping. They explore the balance between corporate involvement and individual contributions, and the global perspective of OpenStreetMap.
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2024-10-0636 minGeomobJoana Simoes: Geomob LisbonEd welcomes back Joana Simoes (a five-time Geomob speaker!) to discuss the upcoming Geoob Lisbon event, which she co-organizes together with Miguel Marques. They explore the growing geospatial scene in Lisbon, the diverse presentations attendees can expect, and the importance of community engagement in the geospatial field. The conversation encourages listeners to participate and connect with others in the geospatial community. We hope to see you in Lisbon on October 2nd!
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2024-09-1533 minGeomobEd/Steven: summer catch-upEd and Steven catch up on their summer activities. There is now a Geomob page on Ripple.fm a social network focused around podcasts. We encourage all listeners to join the discussion there. Next topic is the recent exodus from Twitter and the emergence of alternative platforms like Mastodon and speciifically BlueSky, where Steven is now also mirroring Mappery content. The conversation concludes with a reminder about the upcoming Geomob events and a break from #fridaygeotrivia for the month.
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2024-08-2623 minGeomobWil Waters: The Geospatial IndexRecent Geomob London speaker (April 2024) Wil Waters discusses the Geospatial Index, a listing of publicly traded geospatial companies he has developed. Wil is host of a new geospatial podcast of the same name. He explains the motivation behind the project and the potential for geospatial practitioners to capture more value from the industry. Wil also explores the idea of creating a publicly tradable entity based on the Geospatial Index and the challenges involved. He emphasizes the importance of taking a systematic approach to investing and encourages geospatial professionals to consider ownership positions in geospatial companies.
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2024-08-1238 minGeomobWelcome Alastair GrahamIn this episode we introduce new co-host Alastair Graham, who wil take the lead on all things Earth Observation here on the Geomob podcast!
Long-time geospatial podcast listeners will of course recognize Alastair from the Scene From Above podcast which he co-hosted for several years. We are delighted to add his experience and insights to the show. We discuss Alastair's background in geospatial and Earth observation, and his reasons for returning to podcasting. We then also explore the challenges of making the Earth observation industry commercially viable and the need for education and use cases to create awareness and demand.
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2024-08-0531 minGeomobDave Whittingham: KreuzungenRecent Geomob Berlin speaker and avid cyclist Dave Whittingham discusses his project Kreuzungen, a service that allows users to upload their GPX tracks and find out which rivers they have crossed. The project started as a fun idea and has now gained popularity amongst Strava users. Dave highlights the importance of open data and open-source tools in making the project possible. Kreuzungen serves as an example of learning through experimentation and play in the geospatial community.
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2024-07-2831 minGeomobEd/Steven: Belgium/London recapToday's conversation is wide-ranging - taking us through the British electoral system, the distortion of electoral maps, the use of drones in agriculture, the importance of green spaces in cities, and statistical modeling in spatial contexts. The diversity of topics comes about due to our recap of the biggest week days in Geomob history with events in Edinburgh, Leuven (the first Geomob Belgium), and London. Ed had the good fortune to attend the Belgium and London events, he shares his impressions. Finally, the conversation touches on the energy consumption of AI and the need for sustainable solutions.
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2024-07-0738 minGeomobSteve McLeod: Feature UpvoteEd chats with Steve McLeod, the founder of Feature Upvote, a service that allows customers to suggest and upvote ideas for products. At the recent Geomob Barcelona and Berlin events we used the service to vote for best speaker at Geomob events. They also explore the challenges of gathering feedback, distinguishing between different types of feedback, and overcoming language barriers. Steve shares advice for managing feedback and making customers feel listened to.
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2024-06-1631 minGeomobEd/Steven: Recent eventsOur conversation covers two recent Geomob events, one in Barcelona and the other in Berlin, with discussions on the talks, speakers, and audience feedback. We then delve into the Amazon geospatial event in London, the new voting system, upcoming Geomob events, and the challenges of managing sponsors. Finally we salute Geomob sponsor Ed Parsons on recently winning the Royal Geographic Society's Professional Geography Award. Well done!
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2024-06-0941 minGeomobGala Camacho: Geomob EdinburghGala Camacho, organizer of Geomob Edinburgh, joins Ed on the podcast to discuss her experience organizing the event and provide advice for others interested in starting GeoMob in their cities. The first event in Edinburgh was a success, with a diverse range of talks covering technical, artistic, and business topics. Gala emphasizes the importance of creating a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere at Geomob events, where attendees can make connections and discuss geospatial topics. She also highlights the need for more speakers and encourages anyone interested to submit their ideas. Overall, the event received positive feedback and demonstrated the demand...
2024-06-0229 minGeomobSanna Jokela: GispoSanna Jokela, CEO of Gispo, joins us to discuss a project the company did with UNESCO's International Institute for Educational Planning, and which was presented at the most recent Geomob Finland in Turku. The project focused on using rainfall data to find optimal school hours in sub-Saharan Africa. Gispo specializes in open source geospatial tools and works with both local and global clients. We also briefly discuss the Finnish geospatial scene, which has a strong emphasis on open source, with many companies using tools like QGIS. The project for UNESCO is still being tested, but the QGIS plugin they...
2024-05-2631 minGeomobCarston Hernke: Honeycomb MapsCarston Hernke, the founder of Honeycomb Maps, and recent Geomob Berlin speaker, shares his journey of building a geospatial data analysis tool using WebAssembly. He discusses the frustration of building geospatial applications that don't meet user needs and the aha moment of discovering the concept of direct manipulation. Carston explains how WebAssembly allows for faster and more responsive geospatial experiences in the browser. He introduces Honeycomb Maps, a tool designed for operations teams in the mobility and last-mile delivery markets. Carston emphasizes the importance of simplicity in geospatial tools and offers resources for learning more about WebAssembly.
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2024-04-2830 minGeomobEd/Steven: Updates/London recapIn this week's conversation Ed and Steven recap the recent Geomob London event, including discussing the best speaker contest and potential improvements to the voting process. They mull how to best celebrate the 20th anniversary of OpenStreetMap's founding. Finally the discussion turns to recent developments on their respective projects, including a feature in The New York Times for Mapillary and tutorial videos for OpenCage.
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2024-04-2039 minGeomobOctavio Herrera: AddressHubIn this episode Ed interviews Octavio Herrera, the founder of recently-launched AddressHub, an address intelligence API for parcel delivery companies. Octavio discusses the importance of address data and the challenges associated with it. He highlights common mistakes in address data, such as abbreviations, inconsistent formatting, and assumptions about addresses working the same way in different countries. Octavio explains how AddressHub helps solve these issues by cleaning and normalizing address data and using multiple geocoders to find accurate coordinates. He also shares his perspective on alternate address solutions. Finally, Octavio promises he will be speaking at a Geomob Berlin in...
2024-04-0831 minGeomobJames Milner: Terra DrawEd is joined by recent Geomob London speaker James Milner who discusses Terra Draw, a cross-platform, open source map editing tool. He explains the inspiration behind Terra Draw and its use cases, highlighting its differentiation from other mapping tools. James shares the current status of the project and future plans, as well as the open-source nature of Terra Draw and the contributions from the community. He discusses funding and sponsorship, including the support he received from OSGeo UK. James reflects on his experience presenting at FOSS4G and the value of the Geomob community. He concludes by inviting listeners...
2024-03-2433 minGeomobJorge Sanz: Elastic GeoSteven's guest this week is Jorge Sanz. They discuss the evolution of open source in the geospatial industry, particularly around the role of larger tech companies like Carto, where Jorge previously worked, and Elastic, where he now works. They delve into the capabilities of Elasticsearch and its use in geospatial applications. The conversation touches on the importance of data privacy and ownership, as well as the need for individuals to have an exit strategy from social media platforms. Jorge also shares his involvement in the geospatial community, Geoinquiets Valencia, his recent visit to his first in-person Geomob event in...
2024-03-1752 minGeomobEd/Steven: GeomobEDI is coming, LON, BCN, and BER recapsEd and Steven announce the first ever Geomob Edinburgh (March 26th) and recap recent Geomob events in London, Barcelona, and Berlin.
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2024-02-2528 minGeomobEd/Steven: We need moneyEd and Steven catch up on their holiday experiences, their projects, and look forward to this week's Geomob London event. They discuss the growing financial challenges of running Geomob and explore potential sponsorship ideas to cover the rising costs. One idea is to offer a 'buy one, get one free' sponsorship package, where sponsors support both the podcast and an open-source project.
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2024-01-2238 minGeomobGeomob Christmas SpecialOnce again we convene the Geomob expert panel to look back on 2023 and make predictions for 2024. Join Steven, Ed and the geo-elves: Ken Field, Mark Iliffe, Jeremy Morley, Ed Parsons Denise McKenzie, and Alex Wrottesley for our extra-long holiday special.
We wish all of our listeners a restful holiday break and a geotastic 2024!
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2023-12-261h 28GeomobSimon Poole: The state of OpenStreetMap editorsSimon Poole returns to Geomob this week for a deeper look at building an OpenStreetMap editor. Having spent the last ten years working on Vespucci, an OSM editor for Android phones, Simon is well versed in OSM editor innovation. Editors have come a long way since OSM started. The main difference is that everyone now has a mobile device, and for some users, that’s all they have. The devices themselves have evolved with a wide range of features and sensors, how do they impact the capabilities of OSM editors such as Vespucci? There are actually only a handful of...
2023-12-1138 minGeomobJorit Schmelzle: Peregrine.aiThe topic this week is "vehicle video analysis" as Jorit Schmelzle - a recent speaker at Geomob Berlin - joins Ed to talk about his company: Peregrin. Using various devices such as dash cams or smartphones, Peregrin collects visual data for real time interventions as well as later use. Primarily used by professional driver fleets, the data helps to alert drivers on their journeys in various dangerous situations. The data can also help drivers later to review situations or provide information on vehicle safety. The video data can also be useful for third parties like mapmakers or city road...
2023-11-2729 minGeomobMarco Bernasocchi: QFieldGeomob welcomes back Marco Bernasocchi this week for a close look at QField. With a full QGIS core QField has a user interface that is made for amateur users. Digitising and taking care of mobile data so that you can do what you need to do "in the field" with all the data available to you anywhere you are. There is now also a QField Cloud that synchronises the data. Listen in as Steven and Marco discuss the benefits of open source technology due to transparency and collabortation. While QGIS has many companies working on it there is a...
2023-11-2030 minGeomobMiika Sikala: BiilaThere are many services that focus on transporting people by cars, but on this episode of the Geomob podcast, we flip things around and learn about an on-demand service where people transport cars. Our guest today is Miika Sikala, winner of the best speaker prize at last week's Geomob Finland and research director at Biila, where they solve the complex problem of short and fast delivery of vehicles to buyers or dealers. Miika explains the use cases, the complex logistics of the service, and shares his insights. Tune in to find out how using freelance drivers and chaining multiple...
2023-11-1331 minGeomobEd/Steven: Lisbon recap, What3Words debateAnother Steven and Ed catchup. After briefly recapping the Lisbon event, Ed rants a bit about Wise's recent decision to change OpenCage's bank account number on very minimal notice. But then the discussion turns to What3Words, a company many in the georati love to hate. Our hosts recount a recent experiment in which Chris Sheldrick (What3Words co-founder, and past Geomob London speaker) posted a letter to himself using only a What3Words "3 word address". The letter arrived in two business days!
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2023-11-0546 minGeomobDavid Overton: SplashMapsCome for the geo-merch, stay for the e-textiles! If you’re a frequent Geomob London attendee you will be familiar with this weeks’ guest David Overton, co-founder of SplashMaps, sponsor of our best speaker prize. David has been on the podcast before to introduce us to SplashMaps. Since then, the business has grown and the use cases for SplashMaps have expanded. When you can’t, or don’t want to use your mobile device, you can make and have a map that everyone can look at and use. Whatx separates their maps from other custom mapmakers are the materials used. Ad...
2023-10-3033 minGeomobEd/Steven: BCN, LON, FOSS4GUK recapsSteven shares his impressions from FOSS4G UK Local, and then Ed and Steven look back on recent Geomob events in London and Barcelona. We hope you can join us at an in-person Geomob in the near future.
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2023-10-0138 minGeomobTim Fernando: EsplorioEd welcomes a distinguished Geomob speaker to the podcast this week. Tim Fernando has won best speaker at Geomob London twice. One of those talks was about his travel journal service Esplorio. Esplorio is an app for those who don’t want to share their journeys with the entire internet universe, but still want to document and share with a few. The program allows you to record your trips automatically without draining battery with constant manual check ins. Tim is now looking for a new operator for the business, someone who sees the potential and the need to make it...
2023-08-2830 minGeomobEd/Steven: Summer geonewsEd and Steven take a break from summer break to chime in on some recent geonews. First up they consider the Overture dataset release, then the discussion turns to whether Apple Maps has improved and/or whether Google Maps has worsened.
Enjoy the break everyone and we hope to see you at Geomob events in September.
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2023-08-2150 minGeomobDario Raijman: TextomapTurning words into maps is no easy feat, but that’s exactly what our guest this week does. Joining Ed for a chat is Dario Raijman of Textomap, an easy map making tool that works with natural text (in many different languages) to instantly create interactive maps. Dario explains how Textomap differs from other map creation websites/apps: there is no need for app or tool downloads and there are several ways to turn text into a map, even using an AI prompt. To put it simply, it’s fast, easy and helpful for travellers, content creators, teachers and anyone who...
2023-07-2429 minGeomobEd/Steven: Tel Aviv and London eventsSteven and Ed discuss Florian Ledermann's geospatial Mastodon list before looking back on the recent Geomob events in Tel Aviv and London. Have a great summer everyone.
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2023-07-0939 minGeomobJuha Koponen: CollectiveCrunchThis week Ed chats with the winner of the best speaker prize at the April 2023 Geomob Finland. Juha Koponen is the COO of CollectiveCrunch. To put it simply, CollectiveCrunch counts and analyzes the trees in the forest using remote sensing. Juha and his team combine the latest tech in geospatial including earth observation, machine learning, and AI, to assess forestry needs quickly and accurately. Tackling problems like forest density and bark beetles activity, CollectiveCrunch is able to monitor what goes on in the forest without always needing to travel long distances and measure manually. Listen in as Ed and...
2023-06-2633 minGeomobEd/Steven: Berlin recap, Lyft embraces OSMA catch up episodes with our hosts Ed and Steven. Ed recounts the second Geomob Berlin (summary thread). Steven is already on the ground in Tel Aviv where Ed will soon join him for the June 20th GeomobTLV. In other news OpenCage is again mentoring an OpenStreetMap Google Summer of Code project, while Mappery once again grapples with the technical snafu of publishing to Twitter. Finally the discussion turns to Lyft's recent announcement that they will begin relying on OpenStreetMap for their maps.
Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob ev...
2023-06-1139 minGeomobJennifer Ding: London Data WeekThis week we spotlight an exciting event: London Data Week. This city wide festival will take place from 3rd to the 9th of July and is meant to bring London’s thriving data community together. It’s also a chance to brainstorm ideas on how to bring useful data to the general public. Joining Steven is Jen Ding of the Alan Turing Institute (and winner of the SplashMap best speaker prize at our April 2023 London event). Jen explains the aims of the week and gives Steven a preview of what to expect. Whether you’re into cycling, comedy, or AI, Lo...
2023-06-0523 minGeomobEd/Steven: Helsinki and London recap, more sponsors neededEd had the pleasure of attending the first Geomob Finand in Helsinki (see the summary thread), and was then off to London to join Steven for the biggest Geomob London ever (summary thread). They recap both events, ponder the skyrocketing price of beer in UK (which means we really could do with some more sponsors), muse briefly on whether London has lost its international technical mojo, and then give brief updates on their projects.
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2023-04-2353 minGeomobAntti Jakobsson: Geomob FinlandGearing up for the first Geomob Finland on April 13th, this week Ed chats with one of the organisers: Antti Jakobson. Antti has been working with the National Land Survey of Finland for over 30 years. This year he is also leading a new Location Innovation Hub as part of the European Digital Innovation Hub network. Antti fills us in on what you can expect from a Finnish crowd and how it may differ from previous Geomob events. Ed will be speaking alongside speakers from Zero Gravity, ICEYE, Collective Crunch, and CGI. Tune in to find out why Antti decided...
2023-03-2024 minGeomobEd/Steven: Berlin recap, ChatGPT support painEd and Steven catch up following the first Geomob Berlin. Listen in as Ed recalls the most interesting parts of GeomobBER and announces dates for the upcoming Helsinki, London, and Tel Aviv events. Then the discussion turns to what’s new with OpenCage and Mappery. There is new pricing at OpenCage, and an important reminder for anyone using OpenCage: they cannot, never have, and never will provide mobile phone location tracking. Tune in to find out how Ed’s Mastodon post about his strange ordeal went viral.
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2023-03-0640 minGeomobEd/Steven: London recap, 2023 lookaheadWith Geomob’s first event of 2023 under their belts, Steven and Ed connect to discuss plans for 2023 and the latest hot topic in the community: Overture Maps. Many questions still unanswered after the announcement earlier this month, including how the members will manage to collaborate and how will Google react? Listen in as Ed and Steven debate and make their predictions about the future of OpenStreetMap. Do you want to join in the discussion? Come to a Geomob event! This year, even more cities will be hosting Geomob, including Berlin, Helsinki, and Lisbon, so there are even more chances to...
2023-01-2330 minGeomobGeomob Christmas SpecialWhat would Christmas be without traditions? Just like in years past we offer a special episode for the holiday period. Join Steven Feldman and his band of geo-elves - Ken Field, Mark Iliffe, Denise McKenzie, Alex Wrottesley, Jeremy Morley, and Ed Parsons - as they look back on 2022 and forward to 2023.
We wish all of our listeners a restful holiday break and a geotastic 2023!
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2022-12-251h 45GeomobEd/Steven: BCN recap, 2022 review, 2023 goalsAs the year 2022 comes to an end, Ed and Stephen reflect and look ahead to 2023. This year saw a return to in-person events with London, Tel Aviv, and Barcelona events, and Ed shares a summary of November's GeomobBCN. Chatting about the eventful year about to end, it’s impossible to leave out the effect of the war in Ukraine and the changing economic conditions. Listen to hear Ed and Stephen discuss the challenges and upsides for OpenCage and Mappery in this memorable year. They also look back at the nearly three years of Geomob podcasting.
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2022-12-1854 minGeomobChris Barrington Brown: D-Day BuildupEd chats with Chris Barrington Brown this week. Chris spoke at Geomob London in September about his ambitious retirement project: creating a digital record of the build up to D-Day. Focusing on the logistics, Chris sorts through a massive amount of information to complete the archive in time for the 100th anniversary of WWII. Ed wonders how Chris intends to preserve this data in a tech world where things are constantly evolving past their original technology. Listen in to find out if you can help!
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2022-12-0537 minGeomobEd/Steven: TLV recapSteven and Ed catch up on this week’s episode that focuses on the most recent Geomob Tel Aviv event and the future of Twitter. The hosts discuss what makes a great talk by comparing Geomob events around the world. Steven ponders what is more interesting to cover during geo talks: It is the the how or the why? They also discuss the best ways to spread the word about Geomob events and companies. Are we witnessing the end of Twitter? How do you navigate both now that Mastodon has entered the conversation? Listen in and then join the co...
2022-11-1434 minGeomobGrant Slater: OpenStreetMap OperationsJoining Ed this week is Geomob London regular (and speaker back in May of 2015), and first full time employee of OpenStreetMap Foundation, Grant Slater. After 15 years of volunteering for OSM, Grant became a full time employee in May 2022 and has continued to work tirelessly to improve the service many in the geospatial community rely on. Listening to Grant speaking of the work he is still so passionate about after all this time is inspiring, especially when you know how small the team is. Tune in to hear about the challenges of operating such a popular service, the evolution of...
2022-10-1738 minGeomobEd/Steven: updates, GeomobLON recapWe hit 150 episodes! Ed recaps the recent highly-enjoyable and well-attended Geomob London event, which Steven unfortunately missed. Sadly it's not clear if it will be possible to have another event London this year due to possibly conflicting with the world cup. Steven will at least enjoy the second Geomob Tel Aviv coming up in early November. Next up is a discussion of the recent redesign of the Geomob website, and finally Ed shares a marketing success: the upcoming collaboration with MapScaping to promote OpenStreetMap projects (deadline for submission is Oct. 15th, so don't delay).
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2022-10-0938 minGeomobEd/Steven: Summer wrap upAs summer comes to an end Ed and Steven catch-up and update you on what to look forward to in the fall. With two Geomob events scheduled (London and Tel Aviv) there are also plans for events in Barcelona and Berlin. Steven gets ready to celebrate four years of Mappery, while Ed talks about plans for a future marketing project at OpenCage. How do you market your business when your main competitor is Google? Ed gives a sneak peak of a new partnership (with a rival geo podcast of all people). Listen to find out how you can use...
2022-09-0426 minGeomobAnthony Norris-Watson: InterchangeWhat started off as a hobby tube map collection, became a documentary. This week Steven chats with Anthony Norris-Watson, a non-geographer, with a collection of over 260 London tube maps about his new documentary Interchange. Anthony’s fascination with the tube diagram is obvious as he passionately discusses this three part YouTube doc that focuses on the map designs throughout the years, a discussion on what makes them 'iconic', and a look at how tube mapping may change in the not-so-distant future. Listen as Anthony explains how his love for tube maps began, what he learned along his journey, and ho...
2022-08-2141 minGeomobIan Hannigan: FORMATIONEd welcomes past Geomob speaker Ian Hannigan, the CEO and co-founder of indoor mapping start-up FORMATION. FORMATION is a location based approach to digitalising a business. Ian explains the evolution of FORMATION and explains how they cater to their clients based on their needs. FORMATION’s clients include the German Army, Bosch, and Kamax, and various research organisations. Ed wonders how the workers/employees feel about their bosses having their location, especially in a privacy hyper conscious country like Germany. Ian agrees, the drive for privacy is well founded, but the design of FORMATION takes that into account. Everything is...
2022-08-1433 minGeomobEd/Steven midsummer catch-upIn this midsummer catch up Steven and Ed discuss separating life from work, Southeast Asia’s super app Grab, and contemplate the future of Google Maps. Using real problems from his daily work at OpenCage, Ed compiles questions for a monthly Twitter Trivia contest. It’s just one way to establish himself as a ‘geo-expert’. The conversation then turns to Super-apps such as Grab provide a range of services from delivery to vehicle rentals and much more, and recently announced the launch of Grab Maps. What affect will their maps have on Google and OpenStreetMap? Ed and Steven debate the pros...
2022-08-0747 minGeomobAndy Ashburner: Pin DropOn this week's episode Ed chats with Andy Ashburner the founder of Pin Drop. Andy was a Geomob London speaker all the way back in 2014 when the app he created to save locations first took off. Andy provides a unique perspective on progress in geotech since he left the industry for some time. He is now working on a new and improved Pin Drop app that will be designed with users in mind. Ed and Andy marvel at the range of uses for an app like this, and Andy explains how he only found out when he returned to...
2022-08-0131 minGeomobAdam Simkin: Estimating ETAs / autofleet.ioIf you’ve ever used a ride share app, bike share, or delivery app, you’ll understand the struggle this week’s guest is trying to solve. Adam Simkin is the COO and VP for autofleet.io, and has been trying to improve the most frustrating part of the app experience: "estimated wait times". As the demand for these services grows, so does the expectation. Customers want short, reliable, and accurate wait times but as Adam admits, this is still a bit of an "unsolved problem". With so many variables, and many competing apps, there is still a lot of wor...
2022-07-2432 minGeomobAdam Simkin: Estimating ETAs / autofleeet.ioIf you’ve ever used a ride share app, bike share, or delivery app, you’ll understand the struggle this week’s guest is trying to solve. Adam Simkin is the COO and VP for autofleet.io, and has been trying to improve the most frustrating part of the app experience: "estimated wait times". As the demand for these services grows, so does the expectation. Customers want short, reliable, and accurate wait times but as Adam admits, this is still a bit of an "unsolved problem". With so many variables, and many competing apps, there is still a lot of wor...
2022-07-2432 minGeomobJames Fee: Working in public in geospatialTune in to the latest episode which is all about "geoing in public". Ed chats with geospatial industry veteran (and repeat podcast guest), James Fee. James discusses his long career in the industry and how it all began for him. Whether it be blogging, YouTube, or social media, James has tried it all and shares his most important advice to those getting into the GIS sphere and working in public - be yourself. Despite some negative reactions to his posts in the past, James says the collaborative nature of sharing your work far outweighs any negatives he has encountered...
2022-07-1834 minGeomobMotti Zohar: Extracting location from tweetsJoin Steven as he discusses his two favourite things with Dr. Motti Zohar, a geographer specialising in geoinformation and spatial analysis. Motti describes in great detail how he and his team have been able to extract the location of tweets. Only 1-3% of tweets have coordinates, Motti’s methods can increase that number to approximately 15%. How might this be useful? Well for one, distinguishing which tweets come from users that are actually near the event or phenomenon can help to resolve or filter out fake news. They can also analyse how people use Twitter during natural hazard events such as wi...
2022-07-1034 minGeomobLuca Delucchi: SotM & FOSS4G PreviewThis week Ed speaks with Luca Delucchi, a member of the local organizing team for both State of the Map (SotM) and FOSS4G which will be held in Florence, Italy in August. It's wonderful not just that these events are again taking place in person (SotM will be August 19-21st, FOSS4G will be August 22-28th), but that they will be held in the same city, allowing geospatial open data and open source enthusiasts to easily attend both. Luca tells about the preparations and what attendees can expect.
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2022-07-0336 minGeomobEd/Steven updates and recent Geomob eventsEd and Steven catch up on the heels of two Geomob events. Ed compares the recent London event with the Barcelona event and ponders if London’s culture of sharing will eventually make its way to Barcelona. Focussing on the highlight of the Barcelona event, he describes the presentation by Bettermaps. Although still in the early stages, this app takes a written description of a location and turns it into a map. Ed and Steven discuss the possibilities of AI and the possible elimination of cartographers? We’re not quite there yet, but there certainly is potential in AI. Ed a...
2022-06-2629 minGeomobPeter Rose: Orbica/LebenswaldIf you’ve ever wondered how you can use a geospatial interface to encourage philanthropy, this is the episode for you. Ed speaks with Peter Rose, former Geomob speaker and Europe Director of Orbica. Orbica focusses on geospatial analytics, GeoAI and data science. Peter discusses a special project: ‘Lebenswald’ for the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation. The goal of this project was to create a recurring revenue model. In order to motivate people to donate to prevent deforestation and preserve the habitat of the last Borneo Orangutans they have created an interactive map. Donors are able to choose the area they w...
2022-06-1929 minGeomobMuki Haklay: Citizen ScienceIn this episode Steven chats with an old friend, professor of Geographical Information Science at UCL, Muki Haklay. Muki is one of the early adopters of combining geography with computer science, and one of the eariest supporters of OpenStreetMap. For the past ten years he has been focusing on extreme citizen science. There are a number of programs and apps that allow people all over the world to contribute geographical and environmental data. His team of 20 researchers work with indigenous communities on developing tools that can be used by anyone, even those who can’t read or write, allowing fo...
2022-06-1236 minGeomobIlya Zverev: Every DoorThis week Ed speaks with Ilya Zverev, the man behind the new OpenStreetMap editor Every Door. Ilya is passionate about micro mapping, and argues there is a need for a tool like his but ultimately the time he spends on editing is as much a need as it is enjoyable. This is not his first OSM tool, and this is not the only editor out there, so what’s unique about Every Door? This editor focuses on things that are usually unmapped, the things that are often overlooked because it takes too long and is too tedious to map them. Il...
2022-06-0537 minGeomobCarly Morris: GeovationWhat's more important: idea or execution? This week's guest is the head of Geovation: Carly Morris. Geovation was recently awarded the prestigious Go:Tech award for Incubator or Accelerator Programme of the year. Steven wonders if there really is a benefit for startups in the geospatial industry receiving help from accelerator programs such as the one Geovation provides. As Carly explains, the data speaks for itself, 76% of the startups that have worked with Geovation are still active five years after leaving the program. That's quite impressive considering 90% of startups overall fail within the first five years. Steven and Carly...
2022-05-2931 minGeomobJack Dangermond: Still passionate about geoThis week's guest is Jack Dangermond, co-founder and president of Esri, the most successful and influential geospatial business ever created. In this extra long episode Steven and Jack have a wide-ranging discussion on spatial being special, "the geographic approach" to problem solving, the unique role geospatial technologies and services have to play in addressing the climate crisis, the evolution of technology and the implications for a long-running business like Esri, and much, much more. It's a unique chance for us to hear the perspective of a geospatial visionary and successful founder who remains as deeply passionate about geo as...
2022-05-221h 29GeomobEd/Steven: updatesOne of our regular episodes in which Ed and Steven chat about their projects. Steven shares his impressions from the first ever Geomob Tel Aviv. Ed reflects on the challenges around the recent launch of OpenCage Geosearch. "Professor Feldman" uses the opportunity to share the lessons he recently imparted at his seminar about building a successful geospatial business delivered to the Edindurg Earth Observation (EEO) group (video hopefully available soon). In other geospatial news we discuss OSMF hiring its first full time employee - regular London geomobster and past speaker Grant Slater. Congrats!
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2022-05-1533 minGeomobWill Martin: Early stage investingThis week's guest is Will Martin, long-time start-up investor, and co-founder of Portfolio Ventures. Will has invested in many different early-stage start-ups across the entire tech landscape, including some businesses with a geo focus. While not specifically focused just on geo, we thought Will's conversaton with Steven would be an interesting and relevant reference to help demystify the early stage investment process.
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2022-05-0836 min
The MapScaping Podcast - GIS, Geospatial, Remote Sensing, earth observation and digital geographyGeomob - Geoinnovation for the people by the peopleGeomob provides a forum to learn and exchange ideas about any interesting services and projects that deal with location. Everyone working in or curious about the location space or with location services is welcome. In this episode Ed Freyfogle introduces Geomob and draws parallels between the projects and ideas being presented in the Geomob community and the trends in the wider geospatial community.
This episode is sponsored by HiveMapper
A platform that takes video and creates 3D mapping layers based on that data. The video can be from a variety of different sensors, does not nee...
2019-10-3034 min