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The ReForge PodcastStructural Steel Is Now the Critical Path (ReForge 031)In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ go without a guest to call two things: structural steel is now the critical path on American factory builds, and the customer-funded founder is the one most likely to survive the reindustrialization wave.If you care about manufacturing, construction, supply chain, policy, founders, this one is for you.What we coverWhy you now order steel before you submit the building permitDock lock hooks as an unofficial reindustrialization indexData centers and factories competing for the same steel and electriciansWhy South Carolina and Ohio keep...
2026-10-2246 minThe ReForge PodcastWhy Robot Motors Still Come From China (with Mason Hensley) | ReForge 030In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ talk with Mason Hensley (Managing Director at American Stator) about why the stator is the real bottleneck in American robotics, and what it takes to build that supply chain here from the steel coil forward.If you care about robotics, supply chain, manufacturing, automation, domestic production, this one is for you.What we coverWhy roughly 80 percent of small stators come out of ChinaDie lead times of 20 weeks here versus a third of that in AsiaThe epoxy coating machine that only exists in ChinaWinding...
2026-10-1549 minThe ReForge PodcastWhat to Fix Before You Sell Your Business (with Ryan Ray Sr.) | ReForge 029In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ talk with Ryan Ray (Director of Partnerships at Ad Astra Equity Advisors) about why so many small manufacturers are worth far less than their owners expect, and why removing the owner from the business is the work that fixes almost everything else.If you care about manufacturing, capital, automation, and succession, this one is for you.What we cover- Owner dependency and the Thailand test- The twenty percent customer concentration rule- Using SBA lending as a valuation reality...
2026-10-0846 minThe ReForge PodcastWe Could Open Two Factories a Year (with Caleb Chamberlain) | ReForge 028In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ talk with Caleb Chamberlain (Co-Founder and CEO at OSH Cut) about building a fabrication company that competes on predictability and software instead of cash burn, and why that model scales across the country.If you care about manufacturing, automation, supply chain, industrial AI, capital, this one is for you.What we coverMonte Carlo simulation for capacity and bottleneck planningWhy OSH Cut picked Cincinnati for site twoDropping shops where traditional shops already clusterBootstrapping with a HELOC instead of venture capitalData center demand displacing everyone...
2026-10-0149 minThe ReForge PodcastRaw Material Prices Are Up Eighty Percent (with Will Alverson) | ReForge 027In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ talk with Will Alverson (Managing Partner at Accurate Metal Products) about running a second generation steel plate business with no leverage through a demand boom he thinks is real, driven almost entirely by AI CapEx, and fragile enough to have a single point of failure.If you care about manufacturing, capital, supply chain, workforce, policy, this one is for you.What we coverCopper as a macro barometerCapEx without leverageRaw material prices up about 80 percentWhy the bull run is fragileMIT's technologist role between technician...
2026-09-2437 minThe ReForge PodcastModernize or Close Your Doors (with Cole Studer) | ReForge 026In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ talk with Cole Studer (CTO at Miltech Manufacturing and CEO at Mericron) about what it actually takes to modernize a rural American machine shop, and why the same person rebuilding that shop floor is also building Mericron, an American chipset meant to replace the Chinese one most of our automation quietly runs on. If you care about manufacturing, automation, workforce, supply chain, and reshoring, this one is for you. What we cover Modernizing a job shop in rural western Kansas Machinists as the r...
2026-09-1736 minThe ReForge PodcastWe Went Looking for Duct Tape (with Daniel Scott Mitchell) | ReForge 025In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ talk with Daniel Scott Mitchell (Co-Founder & CTO at Takton) about what he learned touring 150-plus American factories before building anything, and why the future of American industry depends on keeping small shops alive rather than waiting for them to fail.If you care about manufacturing, machine monitoring, industrial IoT, small and midsize shops, family businesses, or reindustrialization, this one is for you.What we coverSpending the first six months after launch touring factories instead of selling, and why that took investors who were...
2026-09-1036 minThe ReForge PodcastReindustrialize? There's No Re About It (with Jack Watson) | ReForge 024In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ talk with Jack Watson (Business Development Manager at HFW Industries) about thermal spray coatings, the engineering knowledge that walked out of corporate America, and why the Rust Belt is a better bet than its reputation suggests.If you care about manufacturing, thermal spray, industrial reliability, workforce training, the Rust Belt, or reindustrialization, this one is for you.What we coverFour generations at HFW Industries, starting with his great-grandfather Harold in 1947, and what the name actually stands forWhat thermal spray coating does, and how...
2026-09-0334 minThe ReForge PodcastReindustrialization News Rundown: Chips, Ships, and Minerals | ReForge 023In this episode, Colin Russ runs the ReForge reindustrialization news rundown: what moved this week across defense contracting, semiconductors, aluminum, critical minerals, shipbuilding, and defense propulsion, and what it actually means for the shops and factories on the other end of those headlines.If you care about manufacturing, defense contracting, semiconductors, industrial policy, tariffs, or reshoring, this one is for you.What we coverThe Department of War halting CMMC Phase 2 and launching a 60 day review, and what that does to the smaller shops that already paid for third party certificationWhy Phase 1...
2026-08-2725 minThe ReForge PodcastWhat Survives to 2036 (with Const Ivanov) | ReForge 022In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ talk with Const Ivanov (Founder & CEO at DigiFabster) about what American manufacturing actually looks like in 2036, and which shops make it there.If you care about manufacturing, machine shops, automation, capital markets, workforce, or reindustrialization, this one is for you.What we coverRunning his own machine shop for six years, then building the quoting software he wished he hadWhy "make manufacturing cool again" stalls out if the paycheck does not support a family, and the "my dad's job is cool" test Matt and...
2026-08-2039 minThe ReForge PodcastTrucking Companies Are Going to Disappear (with Brittain Ladd) | ReForge 021In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ talk with Brittain Ladd (Supply Chain, Logistics, and AI Strategic Consultant at Ladd Strategic Advisors) about why reindustrialization lives or dies on supply chain design, and why the trucking industry as we know it is about to disappear.If you care about supply chain, logistics, automation, autonomous trucking, reshoring, or industrial AI, this one is for you.What we coverWhy the only purpose of a supply chain is to enable growth, and what it costs a company when the C-suite treats it as...
2026-08-1331 minThe ReForge PodcastWhat It Actually Takes to Build a Factory (with Matt and Colin) | ReForge 020In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ walk through what it actually takes to build a factory from scratch, from the debt that funds it to the steel that isn't available until December, and why a serious greenfield plant is a three year process no matter what the announcement says.If you care about manufacturing, construction, permitting, supply chain, or capital access for industrial projects, this one is for you.What we coverThe gap between a factory announcement and the first production run, and why land development alone can run...
2026-08-0632 minThe ReForge PodcastWhat We Saw at the Reindustrialize Summit (with Matt and Colin) | ReForge 019In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ break down Matt's takeaways from the Reindustrialize Summit in Detroit, from the government's Pax Americana manufacturing strategy to why the RaaS model is a dealbreaker for serious manufacturers, and what's still missing in the funding stack for hardware founders.If you care about manufacturing, robotics, venture capital, trade policy, or what the reindustrialization movement actually looks like in person, this one is for you.What we coverReindustrialize Summit recap: what Matt saw, who showed up, and why it scored a 10...
2026-07-3031 minThe ReForge PodcastThe Knowledge Is Retiring (with Matt and Colin) | ReForge 018In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ dig into the part of the silver tsunami nobody is solving: the decades of irreplaceable technical knowledge walking out the door with every retirement, and why AI-driven knowledge capture might be the only shot we have at saving it.If you care about manufacturing, engineering, workforce development, AI, or the future of American industry, this one is for you.What we coverWhy it takes 15 years to make a good engineer and the country is an estimated 500,000 shortInfrastructure report cards across...
2026-07-2343 minThe ReForge PodcastWho Speaks for the Small Manufacturer? (with Patrick Wolf and Ethan Copple) | ReForge 017Who Speaks for the Small Manufacturer? (with Patrick Wolf and Ethan Copple) | ReForge 017In this episode, Colin Russ sits down with Patrick J. Wolf, PhD (Executive Director) and Ethan Copple, PhD (Director of Strategy) from the Institute for American Manufacturing to talk about why small and medium manufacturers have no voice in the policy conversations that determine their future, and what the Institute is doing to change that.If you care about manufacturing policy, trade, reshoring, the defense industrial base, or what it actually takes for a small shop to survive and modernize...
2026-07-1638 minThe ReForge PodcastDirty Power Is Killing American Factories (with Brian Keith) | ReForge 016In this episode, Matthew Chang, Colin Russ, and Brian Keith break down why American factories are getting hit with dirty power, rolling brownouts, and rising energy costs, and what can actually be done about it right now. If you care about manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, reindustrialization, or what it takes to keep a factory running in America today, this one is for you. What we cover Why EV charging, AI data centers, and building electrification are all hitting the grid at the same time Dirty power, phase issues, and what happens when...
2026-07-0938 minThe ReForge PodcastHumanoid Robots Are Not Ready (with Matt and Colin) | ReForge 015In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ dig into the humanoid robot hype and why it doesn't match what's actually happening on factory floors, in logistics centers, or anywhere else. If you care about robotics, automation, manufacturing, or the future of American industry, this one is for you. What we cover Why "robot" doesn't mean "humanoid" and the installed base is effectively zero Breaking down the viral intern-vs-humanoid package sorting video Battery life, thermal management, and why battery swap won't work for humanoids What Boston Dynamics Atlas gets right that no...
2026-07-0247 minThe ReForge PodcastBillion Dollar Bets on American Manufacturing (with Matt and Colin) | ReForge 014In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ break down four major manufacturing and reindustrialization announcements, dig into the capacity crunch hitting every corner of the industry, and make the case that in the next five years, relationships are the only thing that will actually move the needle. If you care about manufacturing, energy, venture capital, reindustrialization, or what it's going to take to build in America right now, this one is for you. What we cover Innovative Refrigeration Systems expands in Virginia: why industrial cooling is a critical and over...
2026-06-2535 minThe ReForge PodcastStop Trusting Your AI (with Brian Keith) | ReForge 013In this episode, Colin Russ sits down with Brian Keith (CMO of Chang Robotics) to have an honest conversation about what LLMs actually do inside manufacturing businesses, why they lie constantly, and what the five levels of AI adoption mean for every factory owner and job shop in America. If you care about AI, manufacturing, operations, small business, or the future of the American workforce, this one is for you. What we cover Why every LLM lies, how often it happens, and why telling it to stop doesn't work The diffe...
2026-06-1833 min
This Commerce LifeFrom Health Food to National Grocers: How Canadian Brands Should Think About Distribution | Matthew JamesIf your brand is trying to scale across Canada, this episode is essential listening. Phil and Kenny sit down with Matthew James, President & CEO of Purity Life Health Products — Canada's largest and only full-service wellness distributor covering dry, frozen, and refrigerated products across all channels, coast to coast.
Matthew shares his 33-year journey in the Canadian natural health industry — from sales rep at Quest Vitamins in 1993 to leading a management buyout of Purity Life in 2012, and now completing the landmark acquisition of Horizon Limited in 2025 that added three new warehouses and unlocked national cold chain distribution.
2026-06-1658 minThe ReForge PodcastThe Reshoring Checklist Is Getting Checked Off (with Matt and Colin) | ReForge 012In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ break down four major reindustrialization announcements from the past week and explain what they actually mean for American manufacturing, supply chains, and the bull run ahead. If you care about manufacturing, defense, pharmaceuticals, drones, AI, or the state of American reindustrialization, this one is for you. What we cover Cleveland Cliffs partners with Palantir on AI-driven steel production across 32 sites, and what OEE, inventory, and working capital actually have to do with it Skydio commits $3.5 billion to expand US drone manufacturing, and Matt and Coli...
2026-06-1130 minThe ReForge PodcastA Factory for Every Town (with Brian Keith) | ReForge 011In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ bring back Brian Keith (CMO of Chang Robotics) to talk about what an agentically augmented human can actually do, why every town of 10,000 people should have a factory, and what Chang Robotics is building to make that happen. If you care about AI, manufacturing, workforce, community, or the future of American reindustrialization, this one is for you. What we cover How Brian wrote a 41,000 word book in three days using AI while on a client site, and what that means for every knowledge worker Why...
2026-06-0445 minThe ReForge PodcastFaith, Technology, and the American Worker (with Shawn Maxwell) | ReForge 010In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ sit down with Shawn Maxwell (Chief Operations Officer of Church of Eleven22) to talk about what it takes to scale a 35,000-person-per-week organization, and why the institutions doing the hardest community work may also be the key to solving America's workforce shortage. If you care about community, workforce development, manufacturing, faith, or what it actually takes to build a city, this one is for you.What we coverHow Shawn went from pioneering broadband deployment at BellSouth and AT&T to running operations for o...
2026-05-2831 minThe ReForge PodcastThe Case for the Gap Year (with Matt and Colin) | ReForge 009In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ dig into the questions that flooded in after Episode 6, tackling the real decisions facing students, parents, and employers as the workforce shifts faster than anyone expected. If you care about education, workforce development, manufacturing, or what to actually tell a 15-year-old right now, this one is for you. What we cover The decision matrix every student should run before taking on two more years of debt, and when it makes sense to pivot out of a degree entirely Why the US manufacturing sector is faci...
2026-05-2146 minThe ReForge PodcastShielding the Space Race (with Adam Rossi) | ReForge 008In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ sit down with Adam Rossi (CEO of Total Shield) to talk about what it actually takes to acquire a highly specialized American manufacturer, build a 100% domestic supply chain, and ride the coming wave of space industry growth. If you care about manufacturing, aerospace, defense, American supply chains, or what real reindustrialization looks like on the ground, this one is for you. What we cover - How Adam went from scaling a 250-person software company to acquiring Total Shield, a blast and ballistic shielding manufacturer with 20 years of...
2026-05-1435 minThe ReForge PodcastFrom Wall Street to Silicon Beach (with Jason Engelhardt) | ReForge 007In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ sit down with Jason Engelhardt (Founder of Silicon Beach) to talk about what it actually takes to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem from scratch, and why Jacksonville may be one of the most overlooked cities in America for innovation and manufacturing. If you care about startups, venture capital, community building, advanced manufacturing, or the future of American cities, this one is for you. What we cover How Jason went from 20 years on Wall Street to building Jacksonville's most active pitch and networking community Why Silicon Beac...
2026-05-0737 minThe ReForge PodcastIs College Still Worth It? (with Matt and Colin) | ReForge 006In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ go head to head on one of the most debated questions in workforce development: is college still worth it, and what should the next generation of American builders actually do? If you care about workforce, education, manufacturing, trades, or the future of American industry, this one is for you. What we cover Why student loan debt is the core distortion driving the college problem, and what happens when universities have no skin in the game How Jacksonville University cut from 100 degree programs to 43, and why...
2026-04-3035 minThe ReForge PodcastSimulating the Future of Factories (with Richard Schrade) | ReForge 005In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ sit down with Richard Schrade (President and Co-Founder of Automation Intelligence) to talk about digital twins, the gap between where industrial automation is and where it needs to be, and a new AI tool that could change how PLC engineers work. If you care about manufacturing, automation, robotics, industrial software, or the future of American production, this one is for you. What we cover What digital twins actually are, how they work, and why the biggest manufacturers in the country use them before touching the...
2026-04-2328 minThe ReForge PodcastTraining the Next Generation (with Nahshon Nicks) | ReForge 004In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ sit down with Dr. Nahshon Nicks (Founder and President of Team Nitro MMA) to talk about building the talent pipeline that American reindustrialization actually needs, starting with the kids everyone else overlooks. If you care about workforce development, community, manufacturing, or the next generation of American builders, this one is for you. What we cover How Dr. Nicks went from inner city youth who couldn't read in fifth grade to earning two PhDs, three black belts, and running an after-school program serving hundreds of kid...
2026-04-1637 minThe ReForge PodcastThe Renaissance Man of Manufacturing (with Colin Russ) | ReForge 003In this episode, Matthew Chang sits down with co-host Colin Russ to trace his path from a Texas dairy farm to Erie, Pennsylvania, through presidential campaigns, SAP implementations at Boeing and beyond, and into his current mission: building a fully autonomous lights-out factory with Next Industries. If you care about manufacturing, ERPs, reindustrialization, workforce development, or small-town America, this one is for you. What we cover - How Erie represents the opportunity and challenge facing post-industrial American cities - Colin's winding path from dairy farming and the Romney campaign to consulting at Capgemini and...
2026-04-0946 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangThe 2026 Manufacturing Boom Nobody's Talking AboutIn this special episode of The ReForge Podcast, PR expert Cheryl Snapp Conner turns the tables and interviews host Matthew Chang about the year ahead for American manufacturing, faith-based entrepreneurship, and what it takes to write an Amazon bestseller. If you're looking for business advice on building a company with purpose while positioning for the coming capex wave, this conversation delivers the blueprint for leading with both conviction and strategy. Matthew Chang is the founder of Chang Robotics, a Christian engineering company at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and collaborative robotics. Founded in 2017, the company has grown to four...
2026-04-0334 minThe ReForge PodcastHarnessing the Industrial Revival (with Matthew Chang) | ReForge 002In this episode, Colin Russ sits down with Matthew Chang (Founder & CEO of Chang Robotics) to trace the path from building factories across five continents to launching a Christian VC and betting everything on American reindustrialization.If you care about manufacturing, robotics, automation, venture capital, or the future of American industry, this one is for you.What we coverFrom ROTC to building factories on five continents before launching Chang RoboticsAI adoption inside a real engineering firm, and why an internal AI policy is comingWhy VC has a vintage problem and whether...
2026-04-0253 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangWhat's REALLY Hidden in Private Equity Investments?In this episode of The ReForge Podcast, Matthew Chang sits down with Paul Swaney, founder of The Swaney Group and Navy submarine veteran, for real talk on what private equity actually looks like when you're not just flipping companies—you're building them. If you're looking for business advice on the coming capex wave and why manufacturing is about to boom, this conversation delivers the blueprint from two operators who see the deals others don't. Paul W. Swaney III is the founder of The Swaney Group and creator of the Swaney Group Operating System (SGOS), a methodology he has applied to...
2026-04-0246 minThe ReForge PodcastIntroducing the ReForge Podcast (with Brian Keith) | ReForge 001In this episode, Matthew Chang and Colin Russ, joined by Brian Keith, CMO of Chang Robotics, introduce the ReForge Podcast and lay out the core problem: nearly everyone talking about reindustrializing America has never actually built a factory.If you care about manufacturing, workforce, industrial policy, robotics, or the future of American communities, this one is for you.---What we coverWhy the loudest voices on reindustrialization have zero factory experience — and why that mattersGen Z's surprising appetite for trades and hands-on work, and what it means for the labor pipelineThe ca...
2026-03-2038 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangMitch Carlson on What's Really Happening to Truck DriversIn this episode of The ReForge Podcast, Matthew Chang sits down with Mitch Carlson (CEO of Green Corridors) for a leadership and executive interview about entrepreneurship in autonomous freight technology. If you are looking for business advice on how to start a business in logistics or success stories about scaling a business with robotics, this business podcast reveals the truth about innovation in American manufacturing. Chapters: 0:00 - Presidential Permit for Autonomous Freight Technology 05:30 - Green Corridors Solving Border Congestion Problem 12:45 - Autonomous Shuttle Design and Manufacturing Strategy 20:15...
2026-01-2833 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangBusiness Expert Reveals Secrets to Success in the AI Revolution | The NXC Podcast NetworkTimestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Brittain's Track Record: Predicting Amazon & Whole Foods 10:00 - Tesla FSD vs Waymo: The Robotaxi Revolution 18:35 - OpenAI is the New BlackBerry - Google Wins 22:20 - The Buggy Whip Moment: AI Replacing Jobs 26:00 - Reshoring American Manufacturing Strategy 35:30 - The Future of AI: Local Computing vs Data Centers In this AI podcast, host Matthew Chang sits down with Brittain Ladd, the futurist who predicted Amazon acquiring Whole Foods years before it happened. Brittain shares his bold predictions for 2026 including...
2026-01-2340 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangAI in Health: How A Surgeon Is Revolutionizing Robotic Surgery Efficiency | The NXC Podcast NetworkIn this entrepreneur podcast, host Matthew Chang sits down with Dr. S.P. Bowers, robotic surgeon and founder of Suture Shield Inc., for real talk about jumping from a 20+ year surgical career into medical device innovation. This CEO interview delivers inspiring success story lessons on how one surgeon's frustration with losing needles during robotic surgery (3% non-retrieval rate = 40 minutes of searching) led to inventing a platform-independent device that saves 45 minutes per surgery and eliminates anxiety for 30,000+ surgeons. Dr. Bowers shares entrepreneur advice on the rapid adoption of robotic surgery (50%+ penetration in abdominal surgery, 2027 inflection point when robotics surpasses...
2026-01-1635 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business267 - Best of 2025! How Robots Are Saving America's Nursing Crisis with Matthew Chang🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Matthew Chang (https://x.com/MatthewAChang). This episode features Matthew Chang, a Georgia Tech engineer and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, who founded Chang Robotics and is a general partner of the $50 million Chang Robotics fund. We dive deep into how his company designs and installs robotic systems for manufacturing automation, hospital robots, and autonomous vehicles to make the workforce more efficient, safer, and happier through healthcare automation.Matthew shares the story behind...
2026-01-0637 min
That Young Cineast: To The Fools Who DreamAaron Chang - Cinema Interview | Entry 20November 16, 2025 | Matthew and Emma score a great interview with Aaron Chang, actor who made their debut in the hit film, Sundance winner: DiDi (2024). Aaron shares memories on DiDi and making DiDi while also passionately displaying his love for dance and self-expression through art.
2025-12-2759 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangFrom Energy Outage to Energy Independence with Electric Airport Equipment | The NXC Podcast Network⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Why Tesla Isn't Building 50,000-Pound Electric Airport Equipment 04:48 - When Atlanta Airport Went Dark: The Mobile Power Solution 08:08 - Chicago O'Hare Has 180 Snow Vehicles That Could Power 25% of the Airport 11:08 - Buy America Compliant: From Batteries to Software, All Made in USA 17:30 - Demo Season: Kodiak Tech Hitting Airports This Winter 21:27 - Autonomous Operation Below -40°F When Humans Can't Work 📋 In this podcast, we discuss electric vehicle manufacturing in Detroit, airport power redundancy solutions, Buy America compliance for federal funding, snow removal equipment electrification, microgrid assets for airports, autonomous vehicle operation in extreme cold, li...
2025-12-2325 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangHow Robots Empower Workers & The Most Powerful Electric Vehicle | The NXC Podcast Network⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Robots Don't Destroy Jobs: They Empower the Workforce 08:06 - COVID Supply Chain Shock: Baby Formula Cartels & National Vulnerability 15:54 - 10 New Patents in 4 Weeks: The IP Innovation Flywheel 24:22 - Zero Employees Lost: Acquisition Strategy That Prioritizes Retention 29:09 - The Adoption Barrier: Why CEOs Are Frozen with Too Many Options 36:42 - Go-ECO: Removing Microplastics from Food Packaging Globally 📋 In this CEO interview and entrepreneur podcast, we discuss business advice for manufacturing automation, how robots empower workers instead of replacing them, building an ELITE team through acquisition strategy, the secret to success in robotics investment, real estate empire...
2025-12-1940 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangBlinded by Construction Lights No More: How Blue Vigil Drones Replace 60-Year-Old Tech⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:43 - The Blinding Problem: Why Construction Lights Shine in Your Eyes 06:20 - One Blue Vigil Drone = Two Light Towers (in a Station Wagon) 14:24 - 30% More Expensive, Half the Operating Cost, Two Times the Output 18:12 - Beyond Construction: Soccer Fields, Ice Fishing, FEMA Disaster Relief 28:20 - The I-66 Traffic Jam That Sparked a Multi-Billion Dollar Idea 31:52 - How to Get Involved: Customer or Investor 📋 In this podcast, we discuss tethered drone technology, construction site lighting innovation, OSHA lighting requirements, portable power solutions for disaster relief, autonomous drones for first responders, LED efficiency versus traditional light towers, Part 10...
2025-12-1632 min
This Week in Jacksonville: Business EditionChang Robotics uses faith to shape leadership approachJacksonville entrepreneur Matthew Chang is making waves both as CEO of Chang Robotics and as the author of the Amazon bestseller “Risk Taking is Biblical.” In a recent interview on “This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition”, Chang shared how his faith shapes his approach to business and leadership, and how Jacksonville is emerging as a center for robotics and automation innovation.
Chang explained that his faith-based company not only tithes profits but also encourages employees to give of themselves to other causes. “Everybody in the company is expected to serve in their community. Does it have to be a Chris...
2025-12-1520 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangThe Device That Stops Tantrums & Replaces YouTube Kids | The Chang Robotics Podcast⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - What is Kid Company AI? The Keep It Dreaming Device Demo 06:03 - The Screen Time Tantrum Problem Every Parent Faces 09:12 - Beta Testing: 10 Families Already Using It Daily 13:26 - Safety Features: No Internet, Mom-Approved Content Filters 18:47 - Social Network for Kids: Safe Sharing Between Device Users Only 22:26 - Call to Action: Get It Before Christmas (3,000 Units Available) 📋 In this podcast, we discuss kid-safe AI devices, screen time addiction solutions, YouTube Kids alternatives, parental controls for AI technology, educational AI chatbots for children, hardware manufacturing challenges, freemium vs subscription models for children's products, and beta testing...
2025-12-1226 min
NXC Podcast NetworkThe Device That Stops Tantrums & Replaces YouTube Kids | The Chang Robotics Podcast⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - What is Kid Company AI? The Keep It Dreaming Device Demo 06:03 - The Screen Time Tantrum Problem Every Parent Faces 09:12 - Beta Testing: 10 Families Already Using It Daily 13:26 - Safety Features: No Internet, Mom-Approved Content Filters 18:47 - Social Network for Kids: Safe Sharing Between Device Users Only 22:26 - Call to Action: Get It Before Christmas (3,000 Units Available) 📋 In this podcast, we discuss kid-safe AI devices, screen time addiction solutions, YouTube Kids alternatives, parental controls for AI technology, educational AI chatbots for children, hardware manufacturing challenges, freemium vs subscription models for children's products, and beta testing...
2025-12-1226 min
WILDsound: The Film PodcastEP. 1634: Director Hanah Chang, & Producer Quand C. Robinson ThomasAn insecure Korean-American woman struggles with old resentments against her beautiful best friend, exposing the impossible beauty standards that caused them.
https://www.instagram.com/iwishiwere_pretty/
Conversation with actor/director Hanah Chang & Producer Quand C. Robinson
Director Statement
I Wish I Were Pretty is not just the title, but also a phrase I have constantly thought since I was old enough to understand that with beauty comes power. Many of the elements included in this story are inspired by my personal experiences. One of my constants while growing up was hearing my mother say to...
2025-12-1000 min
Board of Advisors PodcastAmerica's New Industrial Revolution | Matthew ChangEmpty shelves, clogged ports, and relentless price hikes forced a reckoning: if we need reliability, we have to build more at home. We sit down with Matt Chang, founder of Chang Robotics and co-founder of the Chang Robotics Fund, to map the reshoring wave and the practical playbook for scaling U.S. manufacturing without doubling the workforce. From inventory placement and port limits to the nuts and bolts of warehouse robotics and CNC tending, we focus on clear use cases that lift output, reduce waste, and keep people in safer, higher-skill roles.Safety leads our AI conversation...
2025-12-1019 min
KFM On DemandChristian Business Leader with Darren Shearer - AI, Robotics, and the Labor Crisis (w/ Matthew Chang, PE)Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this.
On this episode, Darren sits down with Matthew Chang (Founder of Chang Robotics) to discuss AI, robotics, and the impending labor crisis from a Christian perspective.
2025-12-0841 min
Christian Business Leader with Darren ShearerAI, Robotics, and the Labor Crisis (w/ Matthew Chang, PE)On this episode, Darren sits down with Matthew Chang (Founder of Chang Robotics) to discuss AI, robotics, and the impending labor crisis from a Christian perspective. Send us Fan MailThanks for listening, and keep partnering with God in your business. And don’t forget to check out our sponsor at HighBridgeBooks.com. And feel free to contact me directly at darren@highbridgebooks.com if you’re interested in writing, publishing, and selling a book.
2025-12-0841 min
Mattacritic PodcastChang can Dunk Review and Analysis on Disney+Hello everyone, welcome to the Mattacritic. This is Matthew Hemenway. Have I got a review for you? In this episode of the Mattacritic, I will be reviewing and analyzing Chang can Dunk that is currently on Disney+. I will go over several topics in this review. I will explain how Chang grows in this film and how he must learn to trust his mother and his friends. He will show how tough he is and how hard he works. He will show he is not a quitter. I hope this episode will inspire to Read, Watch, and Learn. I...
2025-12-0509 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangDean of Engineering to Startup: Removing Microplastics from Food PackagingTimestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Why You Have a Credit Card's Worth of Plastic in Your Body 04:26 - What is Graphene Oxide and How Does it Work? 12:52 - 70 Companies Want GoECO: Who's Testing This Technology Right Now 21:49 - Is Graphene Oxide Safe? FDA Testing and Toxicity Studies 31:25 - Matthew 25:35 and the Biblical Why Behind GoECO 📋 In this podcast, we discuss microplastics in the human body, PFAS chemicals in food packaging, graphene oxide as a plastic replacement, FDA approval processes for food contact materials, Biblical entrepreneurship and Matthew 25:35, virtual R&D centers for technology development, and scaling sustainable packaging to dev...
2025-12-0543 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangBuilding a Zero-Resignation Culture: How Matt Chang Keeps Employees for a Decade | Chang RoboticsWhat if your company had only THREE resignations in nearly 10 years? Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics and the Chang Robotics Fund, joins Nathan Vaughn on the NXC Podcast Network to reveal the secret behind building a workplace culture where employees don't want to leave. In this candid conversation, Matt opens up about integrating family values into business, creating purpose-driven work environments, and empowering employees with ownership opportunities that transform their careers. Key Topics Covered: ✅ How Matt achieved a 3-resignation rate in 8.5 years (and why he's still upset about it) ✅ The flat organizational structure that gives every voice equal weig...
2025-12-0436 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangHow American Robotics Is Revolutionizing Hospitals, Airports & Manufacturing | Ready, Fire, Aim!In this episode of Ready Fire Aim, host Thad Barnes sits down with Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics, to explore how cutting-edge robotics and AI are transforming American manufacturing, healthcare, and infrastructure. Matt shares the incredible story behind the nation's first autonomous hospital, where robots achieve 90-second delivery times with a 96% nurse approval rating. Discover how his team is tackling everything from autonomous mass transit in Jacksonville to revolutionary snowblowers that can power entire airports during emergencies. Key Topics Covered: ✅ The first fully autonomous hospital in America and its game-changing impact on nursing ✅ How robotics are helping U.S. m...
2025-12-0338 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangVC Chaos Exposed: $5K Deep Tech Entry to AI Robotics BoomIn this explosive FundFocu$ highlight, host Rhonda Klch grills Matthew Chang of Chang Robotics on VC frustrations: Top 50 firms snag 70% funds, sidelining 20M accredited investors in a concentrated mess of 8-10 year lockups and SaaS-era underwriting failing AI robotics, mechanical engineering tech, and deep tech. Chang's fix? AIM Company: First $5K accredited portal (aimcompany.us) for Main Street bets on manufacturing revival—AI compliance agent streamlines, early exits payout per deal in a 5-year fund. Inspired by his nurse mom's slim accreditation and neighbor enthusiasm, Chang flips the script: Engineer-led scouting for character-driven founders in industrial AI, energy efficiency, an...
2025-12-0110 minWILDsound: The Film PodcastEP. 1626: Filmmaker Al Chang (CINDY)Al Chang is back on the podcast, chatting about his recent award-winning film CINDY.
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"An aspiring rapper takes a vague driving gig hoping for a quiet night to himself. Instead, he meets Cindy, a bubbly and unpredictable passenger who drags him into an absurd and unexpectedly heartfelt adventure."CINDY" is a quirky dramedy about connection, detours, and the strangers who change our lives."
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Storytelling, for me, is about finding truth in unexpected places. I’m less interested in delivering a message than I am in creating a space where au...
2025-11-3000 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangFrom Civil Engineering to Robotics President: How Kate McAfoose Built Teams That Don't Lose⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - From Civil Engineering to Professional Engineer to Robotics President 07:05 - Autonomous Mobile Robots: How They Navigate Around Workers and Obstacles 09:04 - Worker Acceptance: Why 95% Love Robots After 6 Weeks 13:28 - Favorite Investment: Restaurant Grease to Biodiesel Technology 15:03 - Running a Christian Robotics Company: Prayer, Tithing, and Respect 18:56 - Career Advice: Data Security and AI Skills for Tomorrow's Engineers 📋 In this podcast, we discuss autonomous mobile robots (AMR), civil engineering in robotics, professional engineer credentials in tech, worker acceptance of factory automation, Christian business principles in technology companies, manufacturing reshoring trends, biodiesel from restaurant grease, and career...
2025-11-2820 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew ChangVC Secrets: AI Robotics & Deep Tech Founder UnderwritingTune into FundFocu$ with host Rhonda Klch interviewing Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics, on deep tech VC for manufacturing revival. As a mechanical engineering powerhouse, Chang scouts character-driven founders for scout-to-scale investments: Technical underwriting across 20 disciplines, slashing dilution via project-based AI robotics prototyping—SpaceX/Tesla support sans billions.Explore 9 deep tech bets: Autonomous factories, driverless buses, AI e-commerce pharmacies, nurse-helper robotics (96% approval, 15% productivity surge). 5-year fund with early payouts (no recycling)—democratize for 20M accredited investors at cr.fund (institutional) and aimcompany.us ($5K portal, SEC-licensed). Faith-based: 10% profits to ministry, U.S.-made exporting via industrial AI.
2025-11-2627 min
The ReForge Podcast: Automation, AI, and the American Worker w/Matthew Chang$2T Deep Tech Boom: AI Robotics & Mechanical Engineering InvestmentsIn the premiere episode of FundFocu$, hosted by Forrest Hayes, Matthew Chang—founder of Chang Robotics and the AIM Company—dives deep into tapping $2 trillion in untapped productivity through AI technologies and automation. Drawing from PwC and McKinsey insights, they explore how the U.S. can catch up in industrialization, focusing on worker-centric robotics like Curabotics' hospital helper bots that slash nurse fetch time by 40%, boost productivity 15%, and cut injuries.Discover AIM Company (American Innovation and Manufacturing), a faith-based venture democratizing seed-stage investing for accredited investors starting at $5K. Highlights include portfolio gems like Blue Vigil's autonomous dron...
2025-11-2544 min
NXC Podcast NetworkBuilding a Zero-Resignation Culture: How Matt Chang Keeps Employees for a Decade | Family, Faith & BusinessWhat if your company had only THREE resignations in nearly 10 years? Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics and the Chang Robotics Fund, joins Nathan Vaughn on the NXC Podcast Network to reveal the secret behind building a workplace culture where employees don't want to leave.In this candid conversation, Matt opens up about integrating family values into business, creating purpose-driven work environments, and empowering employees with ownership opportunities that transform their careers.Key Topics Covered: ✅ How Matt achieved a 3-resignation rate in 8.5 years (and why he's still upset about it) ✅ The flat organizational structure that give...
2025-11-2038 min
NXC Podcast NetworkHow American Robotics Is Revolutionizing Hospitals, Airports & Manufacturing | Matt ChangIn this episode of Ready Fire Aim, host Thad Barnes sits down with Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics, to explore how cutting-edge robotics and AI are transforming American manufacturing, healthcare, and infrastructure.Matt shares the incredible story behind the nation's first autonomous hospital, where robots achieve 90-second delivery times with a 96% nurse approval rating. Discover how his team is tackling everything from autonomous mass transit in Jacksonville to revolutionary snowblowers that can power entire airports during emergencies.Key Topics Covered: ✅ The first fully autonomous hospital in America and its game-changing impact on nursing ✅ How robo...
2025-11-1339 min
The Liquid Lunch ProjectHow Chang Robotics Is Making Automation Work for Small BusinessesWhat if your next coworker isn't human? What if it's a robot… and it's already cost‑effective? In this episode, Matt and Luigi sit down with Dr. Don Capener, a serial entrepreneur whose career jumps from streetwear to startups to scaling robotics companies. From founding a basketball apparel brand bought by Reebok, to leading a tech IPO during the dot-com boom, to now helping small and mid-size manufacturers automate with Chang Robotics, Don proves that business is a contact sport... and he's still dunking. 🍸 What you'll hear in this episode: Don's not-so-linear journey from th...
2025-11-1241 minThe Liquid Lunch ProjectHow Chang Robotics Is Making Automation Work for Small BusinessesWhat if your next coworker isn't human? What if it's a robot… and it's already cost‑effective? In this episode, Matt and Luigi sit down with Dr. Don Capener, a serial entrepreneur whose career jumps from streetwear to startups to scaling robotics companies. From founding a basketball apparel brand bought by Reebok, to leading a tech IPO during the dot-com boom, to now helping small and mid-size manufacturers automate with Chang Robotics, Don proves that business is a contact sport... and he's still dunking. 🍸 What you'll hear in this episode: Don's not-so-linear journey from th...
2025-11-1241 min
Board of Advisors PodcastAutonomous Opportunity | Matthew Chang & Forrest HayesOn this episode of the Board of Advisors Podcast, we sit down with Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics, the Chang Robotics Fund, Curabotics, and the AIM Company. Matthew is at the cutting edge of robotics, automation, and industrial AI—building solutions that tackle some of America’s biggest challenges, from hospital efficiency to energy use and manufacturing competitiveness.In this conversation, Matthew shares how technologies like Curabotics are transforming healthcare by giving nurses robotic assistants, unlocking time for real care and reducing workplace injuries. He dives into the AIM...
2025-09-2244 minNikonomics - The Economics of Small Business231 - How Robots Are Saving America's Nursing Crisis with Matthew Chang🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Matthew Chang (https://x.com/MatthewAChang). This episode features Matthew Chang, a Georgia Tech engineer and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, who founded Chang Robotics and is a general partner of the $50 million Chang Robotics fund.We dive deep into how his company designs and installs robotic systems for manufacturing automation, hospital robots, and autonomous vehicles to make the workforce more efficient, safer, and happier through healthcare automation.Matthew shares the story behind Americ...
2025-09-1537 min
Unconventional Money Moves#110: Matthew Chang- Robotics. Autonomous Manufacturing.Matthew Chang, P.E., has two decades of experience, founded Chang Robotics in 2017. As the Founder and Principal Engineer, he drives transformative projects such as the Autonomous Mass Transit System and autonomous manufacturing, showcasing his expertise in transformational technology. Website: https://www.changrobotics.ai/
2025-07-0851 min
Venture In The SouthE177 The Notable In Venture And Then An Interview With Matthew Chang, Founder of Chang RoboticsS4:E177 First the notable in venture for the past week and then I’ll be talking with Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics, in a blockbuster interview about how robotics is transforming industrial labor and how AI is shaping robotics. He offers several key insights to enlighten investors, especially why humanoids are not really a thing and Cobots are the future. Next week will be Part 2 of our series on Robotics and AI, when I’ll be talking with Stijn Van de Velde, founder of Drobot, a startup focused on task specific find and fetch Cobots-as-a-Service that supports 20-25...
2025-06-301h 09
Trucking Risk and Insurance PodcastEfficiency on the Road: The Future of Trucking with Chang RoboticsSend us Fan MailRevolutionizing Trucking with Automation and Hybrid Technology | Featuring Matt ChangIn this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, host interviews Matt Chang, a robotic engineer and founder of Chang Robotics. They discuss innovative tech solutions for the trucking industry, including automated freight corridors, hybrid trucking, and warehouse automation. Chang shares insights on current projects, such as the automated freight corridor in Texas, which aims to reduce congestion and idle time for truckers while improving efficiency. They also explore the implications of hybrid electric powertrains for co...
2025-05-0234 min
The C-ListThe C-List Episode 3 Featuring Matthew Chang of Chang RoboticsSend us Fan MailThe C-List Podcast - Episode 3 OverviewGuest: Matthew Chang, Founder of Chang Robotics | Engineering Company in Jacksonville Beach, FL About: This episode features Matthew Chang as he shares the journey of building one of the leading autonomous robotics companies in the U.S. He discusses breakthrough projects, the future of tech in Jacksonville, FL, and how his venture capital efforts will help shape the next generation of startups and innovation in the community. 00:00 – 01:30 | Introduction ...
2025-04-151h 12
PetroNoiaEP. 4 | Matthew Chang, Founder and Principal of Chang RoboticsIn this episode of the PetroNoia Podcast, host Dan Romito, sponsored by Praying and Associates, sits down with Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics, for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of industry and technology. Together, they explore:The reshoring of manufacturing and its economic impactHow tariffs are reshaping the industryThe growing influence of robotics in healthcare and productionCritical challenges in energy security and the future of electric vehiclesThe increasing importance of water managementDon't miss this insightful discussion filled with expert perspectives and forward-thinking insights.
2025-03-271h 05
The Cohost Bros42 - Is arbitrage right for you? w/Michael ChangMichael Chang goes through the woes of Arbitrage. He goes through the ups and downs of arbitrage and how to find a good fit for you and your business.You can follow Michael on Instagram @michaelchangbnbWant to get 20% off StrIQ? Use code cohostbros20Need a CPA? My friend Ryan Bakke has a new offering for small-scale investors. You can check it out here 👇https://retaxprep.com/apply?am_id=mattcodd7835Want Matt's FREE email templates to help bring potential clients your way? You can go...
2025-01-0342 min
The Pain Trade PodcastMatthew Chang on Robotics Revolution, AI Integration, and Future Workforce DynamicsAre you ready to uncover the secrets of the future workforce? Join us as we engage with Matthew Chang, a pioneering engineer and founder of Chang Robotics, who sheds light on the critical shortage of trade skills in the U.S. due to offshoring and the burgeoning value of robotics expertise. We'll explore significant advancements in robotics technology that are revolutionizing industries, making automation not just feasible but also people-friendly. Discover how businesses are navigating the integration of these cutting-edge technologies amidst a tight labor market, and the potential opportunities this shift presents.Matthew Chang takes us...
2024-09-2233 min
What the Health Just Happened?Matthew Chang, Principal and Founder & Kate McAfoose, President | Chang RoboticsJoin us for an episode of 'What the Health Just Happened?' where we delve into the fascinating journey of Chang Robotics. Our guests, Matthew Chang, the Founder and Principal, and Kate McAfoose, the President, share the gripping tale of the company's inception, its remarkable growth as a start-up, and its pioneering use of robotics to revolutionize industries. Matthew, a distinguished Jacksonville University graduate, and Kate, a respected recipient of the Jacksonville Business Journal's 40-Under-40 award, provide valuable insights into innovations in healthcare, the importance of women in STEM, and diversity in the industry. Tune in for an enlightening...
2024-05-2948 min
Aught FraughtPhil ChangPhil Chang flies in from LA for a whirlwind weekend of pictures and podcasting!
2024-05-021h 43
The Children's Book PodcastThis is Not My Home by Eugenia Yoh and Vivienne ChangEugenia Yoh and Vivienne Chang share This Is Not My Home (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers), a humorous and heartfelt reverse immigration story that will resonate across cultures and show us how a place can become home. Visit Eugenia and Vivienne online at https://www.vivienneandeugenia.com/ You can pick up your own copy of This Is Not My Home wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Bookshop.org. You can also use my affiliate link by clicking on the book's name in our show notes. Our podcast...
2024-01-1730 min
There's a Time and a Place For ThatEpisode 8: The City of Perpetual Peace, Part 2On the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese calendar, a harvest festival on a scale unlike any other in the world is celebrated, a tradition dating back over 3000 years. In Chang'an, capital of the Tang Dynasty, this Mid-Autumn Festival is sure to be a blast.
In 750 CE, western Chang'an is a vibrant city full of local civilians celebrating the moon goddess Chang'e, nobles and bureaucrats organising the festivities, as well as immigrants from far off lands. Join us as we meet all of them on episode 8 of There's a Time and a Place For...
2023-12-1946 min
Tsai Five Podcast11 | Working with Kids | Allison Chang, Jenn AguilarIt's such a delicate balance and fulfilling calling! Allison, Jenn, and Matthew talk about staying encouraged, teaching about Jesus, and preventing scissor deaths.
2022-10-081h 21
VPods56. Pride in Music ft. Nica del Rosario & Matthew ChangIn our second Pride special episode, we get to chat with singer-songwriters Nica del Rosario and Matthew Chang on how they use their music to tell their stories and further a cause they believe in. We covered road trip sing-alongs, Nica’s proposal, and queer awakening stories among others. Without a doubt, this episode has been music to Vs’ ears and for sure it will be for you also! Press play and and listen to this duo’s fun dynamics.
2022-06-101h 15
The Arts of TravelChang Che on Wang Huning: The Mind behind Xi & the Modern CCPI spoke to Chang Che of SupChina for a fascinating conversation on Wang Huning, the strategist behind Xi Jinping & the Modern CCP
We discuss Wang's role in crafting China's authoritarianism to implement capitalist reforms, how Wang's writings convinced party leaders that America would ultimately collapse, the current state of Nihilism in both the US and China amongst young people, and the contrasting legacy of China's 'Covid-Zero' and America's "Covid for Everyone".
For more w. Chang please read his work on Sup China here: https://supchina.com/author/changche/
2022-05-221h 06
The Sustainable FutureDisaster relief and emergency care with Elyse ShelgerIn my conversation with Elyse Shelger, we chat about the impacts of climate change on disaster relief and emergency, her transition from professional soccer to nursing at Stanford Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital Orange County, and the balance between hard work and self-care.
2022-01-1732 min
A Climate Change with Matt Matern51: Dar-Lon Chang & Jay Levin Are Shaping a Greener FutureMatt Matern speaks with Dar-Lon Chang, an engineer who left ExxonMobil for environmental work, highlighting the need to displace fossil fuels with renewables.
Matt also speaks with Jay Levin, former LA Weekly owner, who discusses media's role in environmental awareness and the impact of investigative journalism on policy change.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so
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The Reader's Caitlog[EP004] Work and Play through Covid-19訪問上一集Matthew的母親Susan，她身為語言學者、老師，在英國開始在家工作、學習的方式，對於教育者與學生兩個角色而言，她對遠距教學、遠距學習，她有什麼看法？幾年前退休之際，Susan和先生買了大型露營車，周遊列國，在英國、歐洲各國以露營車旅行方式，有什麼不一樣的體驗或落差？英國在2020年底開始封城，疫情關係除了不能出國，對於這樣的旅行方式，有哪些影響呢？希望你/妳在節目收聽後，能給我一些收聽心得>> https://forms.gle/mBGFmsa6tMSnFP2fAContact meCaitlog BlogTwitter: @readerscaitlogIG: @thereaderscaitlogFacebook: caitlogGmail: thereaderscaitlog版權資訊 CreditsProducer: Cait ChangCo-Host: Matthew ParkerMusic CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 of Becays & Sergey Gulevich Powered by Firstory Hosting
2021-06-1546 minThe Reader's Caitlog[EP004] Work and Play through Covid-19訪問上一集Matthew的母親Susan，她身為語言學者、老師，在英國開始在家工作、學習的方式，對於教育者與學生兩個角色而言，她對遠距教學、遠距學習，她有什麼看法？幾年前退休之際，Susan和先生買了大型露營車，周遊列國，在英國、歐洲各國以露營車旅行方式，有什麼不一樣的體驗或落差？英國在2020年底開始封城，疫情關係除了不能出國，對於這樣的旅行方式，有哪些影響呢？希望你/妳在節目收聽後，能給我一些收聽心得>> https://forms.gle/mBGFmsa6tMSnFP2fAContact meCaitlog BlogTwitter: @readerscaitlogIG: @thereaderscaitlogFacebook: caitlogGmail: thereaderscaitlog版權資訊 CreditsProducer: Cait ChangCo-Host: Matthew ParkerMusic CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 of Becays & Sergey Gulevich Powered by Firstory Hosting
2021-06-1546 min
The Reader's Caitlog[EP003] The Rise and Fall of The Dinosaurs 一本讓暴龍都想拍手叫好的恐龍興衰史這本考古恐龍時代的書，作者竟然只是七年級生？內容考究十足，他所編撰的恐龍教科書，被許多美國大學採用授課，他也曾指導 BBC 、國家地理頻道等記錄片。我們對地球的認知，可能遠低於我們所知道的，Call-out系列，來自英國新堡的Matthew Parker，是一個閱讀量大的閱讀者，只是目前正在學中文，腦容量暫時無法容納其他書，不過他還是有許多好書想要推薦給大家。包括：村上春樹《挪威的森林》、《1Q84》My Life in Red and White, Arsene Wenger自傳（兵工廠足球經理自傳）Illustrated account of Chinese CharactersBury My Heart At Wounded Knee《魂斷傷膝谷》希望你/妳能給我一些收聽心得>> https://forms.gle/mBGFmsa6tMSnFP2fAContact meCaitlog BlogTwitter: @readerscaitlogIG: @thereaderscaitlogFacebook: caitlogGmail: thereaderscaitlog版權資訊 CreditsProducer: Cait ChangChief Cover Designer: Matthew ParkerMusic CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 of Mario SALIS Powered by Firstory Hosting
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2021-06-0234 min
Homeschool Together PodcastFamily Movie Night: Over The MoonOn today’s Short Bite we’ll be reviewing the Golden Globe Nominated animated movie Over the Moon from Netflix. It’s the story of a young girl who, after the death of her mother, embarks on a journey to meet the moon goddess Chang’e. It was sweet, surprisingly moving, and gave a fanciful glimpse into Chinese culture for young children.
Show Notes
Over The Moon - https://www.netflix.com/title/80214236
Over The Moon Trailer - https://youtu.be/26DIABx44Tw
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2021-02-1811 min
The Sustainable FuturePolicy and management for health system innovation with Sara SingerIn my conversation with Dr. Sara Singer, Professor at the Stanford School of Medicine and Stanford Graduate School of Business, we chat about using policy and management to address challenges in healthcare, experiences ranging from working in the Clinton administration to studying safety culture in California hospitals, and how businesses can play a larger role in improving planetary health.
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The Sustainable FutureEnvironmental stewardship and storytelling with Liz CarlisleOn today’s episode, we speak with Liz Carlisle, Assistant Professor in the Environmental Studies Program at University of California, Santa Barbara, where her work focuses on fostering a more sustainable food system. We chat about her family’s origins in Montana during the Dust Bowl, how her journey as a singer-songwriter led to conversations about land-based stewardship, and what we can do at a federal policy and economic level to work towards a more sustainable agricultural system. In addition, we learn more about the ethnographic approach behind Dr. Carlisle’s books, her courses in stewardship and agriculture at Stanfo...
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2021-01-0725 min
The Sustainable FutureNutrition policy to improve health inequities and the environment with Aviva MusicusToday I talk with Aviva Musicus of Harvard University about the future of nutrition, food policy, and sustainability. She shares her thoughts on how the environment in which we make food choices affects our health, her work which informed a sodium labeling law in Philadelphia, and the use of strategic science to design research questions that are scientifically important and politically relevant. We also discuss incorporating sustainable practices into national school lunch programs and events at Harvard University, her research on determining the health and environmental impacts of various diets, and advice for young students interested in STEM.
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The Sustainable FutureFood design and innovation with Soh KimFood design is an innovative approach to working towards more sustainable food systems. In this episode, we meet Dr. Soh Kim, a leading food design researcher at Stanford University and founder of FoodInno, a conference that brings together a community of food innovators around the world. We discuss design thinking applied to food innovation, sustainable approaches to food design, and the future of food and technology. She shares her insights working with entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley, her experience organizing FoodInno, as well as tips on how we can get involved in food innovation.
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The Sustainable FutureTackling food insecurity through data and policy with Charlie Hoffs and Isabelle FosterOn this episode, we chat with Charlie Hoffs and Isabelle Foster of unBox, a youth-driven organization working to ensure that everyone in the United States has dignified access to fresh, nutritious, and affordable food. We discuss working at the intersection of data and policy to address food insecurity, projects including Bay Area Community Maps and SNAP online purchasing guides, and the challenges and rewards of leading a non-profit during a pandemic. Check out some more of the amazing work that unBox is doing here: https://www.unboxproject.org/
2020-12-0130 min
The Sustainable FutureSustainable architecture with Anusha KrishnamurthyWhat is sustainable architecture? In this episode, we learn more about exciting work done in this field by Stanford master's student in Sustainable Design and Construction, Anusha Krishnamurthy. We talk about opportunities and challenges of promoting sustainability in housing, projects that range from tackling low-income housing in the Bay Area to improving housing for women in India, the future of sustainable architecture, and more. Note: Anusha and her team recently won the Hack-A-House competition, a yearly 24-hour "hackathon" style competition created to tackle the affordable housing crisis in the United States. Check out this article to learn more!
2020-11-2315 min
The Sustainable FutureThe future of US energy policy with Jim SweeneyIn this episode, we have as our guest Stanford University professor and energy policy researcher Dr. Jim Sweeney. We discuss Dr. Sweeney's background and career trajectory, challenges and solutions for sustainability in the U.S., implications of the upcoming 2020 elections on energy policy, and how we can take action at an individual and community level to fight for what's right.
2020-10-3139 min
The Sustainable FutureEnvironmentalism through politics and community service with Farrah KhanIn this episode, we dig deeper with Irvine Councilmember Farrah Khan. Mrs. Khan is a mom, a member of various nonprofit organizations, and the Democratic candidate for Irvine’s next mayor. Click here (Farrah's website) to learn more about her and her amazing campaign. LET'S VOTE #TEAMFARRAH ON NOVEMBER 3RD!!
2020-10-3130 min
The Sustainable FutureThe intersection of racial and environmental justice with Alexys RomoWe investigate the intersectionality between the racial justice and environmental justice movements, talk about the challenges of staying afloat as a non-profit, and discuss plans for Ms. Romo's new organization, Black Thumb Farm, as it is launching in October. Be sure to check out their Instagram page at @black.thumb.farm and Ms. Romo's podcast, the New Mom Show!
2020-09-1243 min
The Sustainable FutureThe importance of garden education for youth with Rachel BlackDuring our first episode, we discuss the importance of garden education for the younger generation with LA's Garden School Foundation Programs Manager, Rachel Black.
2020-08-3056 min
Angie's Chatroom 萱萱聊天室Origin: The Blockchain Platform ft. Matthew LiuMaybe you’ve heard of the terms “cryptocurrency” or “blockchain.” But what exactly are these? I’m chatting with Matthew Liu, cofounder of Origin Protocol, a blockchain platform. He will have plenty of knowledge to share, along with his travel experience to all 7 continents of the world! Amazing!
This segment originally aired on November 16, 2019.
也許您聽說過“加密貨幣”或“區塊鏈”這兩個詞。但是這些到底是什麼意思呢？我正在與區塊鏈平台Origin Protocol的聯合創始人Matthew Liu聊天。他將分享許多知識，以及他遨游世界7大洲的旅行經驗！太厲害了！
該部分節目於2019年11月16日首次播出。
2020-01-2711 min
FitStoryTV#15 - Mike ChangWhat happened to Mike Chang?
Where did he go?
Why did he leave SixPackShortcuts?
In the space of 6 hours, Mike made one of the biggest decisions of his life and shares with us on this episode WHY he made that decision.
Mike walks us through the days of where he used to carry a knife at the age of 6, all the way through to being one of the biggest names in the fitness industry.
And how he wants to change the perspective on the way that people approach fitness.
This was such a fun episode to do, so we can’t...
2019-12-2945 min