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Wenbin Fang's Podcast Playlist041 / The Road Ahead with Waymo Founder Sebastian Thrun and co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov Podcast: SHACK15 Conversations (LS 29 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: 041 / The Road Ahead with Waymo Founder Sebastian Thrun and co-CEO Dmitri DolgovPub date: 2024-02-21Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn this conversation, we have an illuminating discussion with Waymo co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov moderated by Sebastian Thrun who started the Google Self-Driving Car project back in the day, and is also the founder of GoogleX, Google Brain, Waymo and Udacity. Tune in as they dive into the story behind Waymo's fully autonomous cars, and the ro...
2025-06-0935 min
Creator Economy LiveLive From San Francisco - How to Build a 17M+ Digital Audience with Marina MogilkoSend us a textRecorded live at Shack15 in San Francisco, this episode of Creator Economy Live brings the heat with our very special guest, Marina Mogilko — co-founder of LinguaTrip.com and the creator behind Linguamarina and Silicon Valley Girl, with a combined digital audience of over 17 million.Hosts Keith Bendes and Brendan Gahan catch up on the latest news in the creator space — including the looming TikTok ban, new YouTube Shorts updates, and why Gen Z is leaning harder into creator content than traditional media.Then we dive deep with Marina:- Ho...
2025-04-1049 min
Podcast by Yuka Studio // ユカスタポッドキャストEp.49 Rebuild.fm 宮川さんとテックニュース雑談回🎙️今週のユカスタポッドキャストは、Rebuild.fm の宮川さん @TatsuhikoMiyagawa と一緒に今週のテックニュースをお届けします！
マーク・ザッカーバーグの大富豪ならではの趣味や、サンフランシスコで行われたテッキー達のVision Proパーティー、そしてApple MapsとGoogle Mapsの使い分けの話などで盛り上がりました！
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「Apple、iOS 17.4からビデオ通話アプリでデフォルトでリアクションを無効に」
リアクション機能はデフォルトで有効になっており、ビデオ通話中に誤って気まづいリアクションが出てしまうことがありました。
「日本のマクドナルドを称賛するマーク・ザッカーバーグ」
日本を訪れているMeta CEOのマーク・ザッカーバーグは日本のマクドナルドの味に衝撃を受け、ミシュランの星を獲得すべきだ、とSNSで投稿しました。
「牛を育てるマーク・ザッカーバーグ」
「Meta、2024年後半に真のARスマートグラスのデモをする可能性」
Business Insiderによると、Metaが今年後半のMeta Connectで新しいARスマートグラスのデモを計画しているそうです。「オリオン」と呼ばれるこのメガネは、去年発売されたRay-ban Metaスマートグラスとは別の製品で、視覚的なAR要素が含まれると予想されます。
「Vision Proを装着してTory Burchのランウェイを見る」
「Apple Vision Proのコストブレークダウン」
調査会社Omdiaの新しいデータによると、AppleのVision Pro構築コストは1,500ドル強と推定されます。Sonyの高解像度ディスプレイを含む、部品の42％を日本企業が供給していることも明らかになりました。
「サンフランシスコのVision Proダンスパーティー」
2月初旬、Vision Pro発売直後に、Cerebral Valleyがサンフランシスコのメンバー限定クラブShack15でVision Pro発売を祝うダンスパーティーを行いました。参加者はVision Proを装着し、踊りながら空中で指で何かをつまんだりしてパーティーを楽しんでいる様子でした。
「Apple、10年に渡る自動運転電気自動車への取り組みを中止へ」
報道によれば、アップルの幹部らは自動車開発チームである「プロジェクト・タイタン」に関わるメンバーに対し、彼らを人工知能を担当する部門に異動させるよう通知したそうです。
「Googleカレンダーにロック画面ウィジェットが追加」
Googleは、iPhoneとiPad のカレンダーアプリを更新し、3つのロック画面ウィジェットを追加しました。
「Apple、今年GenAIで新境地を開拓すると約束」
Apple CEOのティム・クック氏は、第1四半期決算会見で、Appleが今年GenAIで「新境地を開拓する」と約束しました。
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2024-03-021h 04
The Best One Yet🦞 “The Lobsterman is an Influencer” — Blue Collar TikTok. Sports Illustrated’s faux-bot. Amazon’s palm-reader.Tickets for tonight’s TBOY Live Show in San Francisco: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shack15-live-the-best-one-yet-tickets-755859846147The newest Influncer trend? Blue Collar workers on TikTok — Because the more digital our lives, the more physical our desires.Sports Illustrated got caught publishing an article written by a fake journalist — So we whipped up Rule #47 for Artificial Intelligence: Robots are fine, Faux-bots aren’t.And Amazon’s newest product replaces building keycards with palm-scanners — Because Amazon’s builds the product first and finds the market second.$AMZN $METASu...
2023-11-2921 minThe Best One Yet🌽 “Xi’s surprise Iowan fam” — China’s President’s Midwestern history. Chipotle’s new robo-veggie chain. Windfarm City’s cancellation.China’s President Xi is visiting San Francisco this week to meet President Biden — But his old host family in Iowa from 1985 is the guest of honor, because deals are about relationships. The founder of Chipotle just launched a new vegetarian restaurant chain run by robots: Kernel — But behind the scenes, it’s really a hybrid (like everything else).New Jersey was going to build the biggest offshore wind farm in the US, but Windfarm City just got canceled — Because interest rates are kryptonite for long-term projects.We have a few more ti...
2023-11-1421 minThe Best One Yet🍫 “How KitKat won Japan” — KitKat’s Omiyage strategy. Humane’s iPhone killer. Hot Strike Summer’s sequel.Tickets to TBOY Live in San Francisco here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shack15-live-the-best-one-yet-tickets-755859846147Why were $250K of Japanese KitKats just stolen? Because KitKat is a coveted collectible in Japan — KitKat makes over 300 unique flavors that you can only get in specific Japanese towns.Inspired by a Buddhist monk, Humane just unveiled its iPhone killer — Can this hands-free smart device be the post-phone future?And every strike we can think of is now over — But after Hot Strike Summer, comes the sequel: Jealous Job January.
2023-11-1322 min
Climate Tech CocktailsThe Climate Not Too Late ShowFellow Climate Warriors, ICYMI: 🎥 Check out our very first Climate Not Too Late Show with Matt Myers on the YouTubes HERE featuring guests Darko Mandich, Paul Robertson and Maricel Saenz!🎧We’re happy to announce that the audio version of the show is now also LIVE to listen to wherever you get your podcasts. 📻 Listen to the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Audacy, and Substack👉🍸In this episode, we grab a drink with Darko Mandich of Melibio and Maricel Saenz of Minus. 🎭The evening was topped off with comedic...
2023-05-1831 min
Silicon ZombiesSZ 100: Train Hard, Win Easy Ft. David Zhang"Becoming is better than being."
This mindset of continuous improvement has powered the success of TCV partner
🔷 David Zhang 🔷
Recognized by Business Insider as one of the Top 25 rising stars in Venture Capital, David has had a number of home runs, including Airbnb, Klarna, and Brex to name a few.
He's driven to help find and scale innovative fintech, Internet, and SaaS startups, maximizing their impact and return. The right approach is putting in the effort (preparation) so when the right opportunity arises, he can truly be a partner in growth.
2023-03-0152 min
Blackbelt VC by SpeedyVC4 Reason Immigrant Founders Outperform with Nitan Pachisia, of Unshackled VenturesNitin Pachisia @immigreating, co-founder and GP of Unshackled Ventures @UnshackledVC, talks about the underrated synergy of immigrant founder teams and why frugality generates ingenuity.
Links:
HBR: “Why Immigrants Are More Likely to Become Entrepreneurs”, “Why Diverse Teams are Smarter”
Axios: “Venture capital slowly seeps outside of Silicon Valley”
Pine Park Health
Unshackled team: Manan Mehta, Samala, Alexis Maciel, E’mani Davis
Unshackled Pitch link / Nitin’s calendar
Unshackled: The most common reasons we pass on companies
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2023-02-0715 min
SHACK15 Conversations040 / Food Sovereignty & Climate Justice w/ People Over PlasticOne year after a stimulating panel discussion with the climate justice org People Over Plastic, SHACK15 hosted an evening of conversation featuring anti-GMO activist specializing in traditional Hawaiian farming Josh Mori and Bay Area-based Native educator, cultural arts advocate and CEO of The Cultural Conservancy Sara Moncada. They shared their unique perspectives on food sovereignty as a pathway toward climate justice, including indigenous-led solutions to heal and restore the land. The conversation was moderated by People over Plastic Managing Director Yvonne Chen with opening remarks by SHACK15 member Shilpi Chhotray, who is also co-founder and executive director of People...
2023-01-2649 min
SHACK15 Conversations039 / Empowering Garment Workers w/ Kalpona AkterToday, over 100 billion garments are produced annually for less than 8 billion people worldwide, a massive overproduction that places fashion in critical opposition with the planet’s natural capacity to support life on earth. On December 5th, SHACK15 hosted Remake Founder and CEO Ayesha Barenblat and a special guest, the labor activist Kalpona Akter, Founder and Executive Director of the Bangladesh Center for Workers Solidarity, who is known globally for her engagement with various international organizations including United Nations agencies, to bring greater respect to garment workers in Bangladesh. She is now one of the most high-profile union organizers in th...
2022-12-2236 min
SHACK15 Conversations038 / Dr. Bronner's & Psychedelic MedicineAfter decades of suppression, psychedelic medicine is having a pivotal moment. At the forefront is soap company Dr. Bronner’s, which is among the first companies in the U.S. to offer Ketamine-Assisted Therapy as part of its employee healthcare benefits. Together with Enthea, which provides insurance coverage for psychedelic healthcare, and Flow Integrative, Dr. Bronner’s is helping to change the perception of psychedelic medicine in the workplace, and the world. A recent panel discussion about the future of employee supported psychedelic wellness included Elizabeth Kost, who works in branding and packaging for Dr. Bronner’s, Sherry Rais, who le...
2022-12-2253 min
SHACK15 Conversations037 / World Chess Champion Magnus CarlsenEleven months, nine tournaments, and $1.6 million in prize money all came down to one thing: the finals of the award-winning Meltwater Champions Chess Tour. SHACK15 hosted the Opening Ceremony in San Francisco's iconic Ferry Building on November 10th before the final battle to be the world's #1 online chess player began, hosted by Play Magnus Group and Meltwater, the title sponsor of the tour that has taken the chess world by storm. As part of the evening’s lineup, World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen spoke with Meltwater founder Jorn Lyseggen about what it takes to be the world's best...
2022-12-2239 min
SHACK15 Conversations036 / Tech in Africa Part 2The African tech scene has witnessed an explosion of innovation and growth in recent years with several impressive startups springing up all across the continent, a staggering influx of global talent and over 5 billion dollars raised in investment. From artificial intelligence, to the Internet of things, to blockchain, SHACK15 placed the spotlight on Africans using technologies in exciting ways to solve everyday problems and foster inclusivity. The conference on October 18 was presented in collaboration with MEST Africa in Ghana. MEST Africa is the non profit arm of the software company Meltwater, and was established in Ghana in 2008. It has...
2022-12-071h 47
SHACK15 Conversations035 / Tech in Africa Part 1The African tech scene has witnessed an explosion of innovation and growth in recent years with several impressive startups springing up all across the continent, a staggering influx of global talent and over 5 billion dollars raised in investment. From artificial intelligence, to the Internet of things, to blockchain, SHACK15 placed the spotlight on Africans using technologies in exciting ways to solve everyday problems and foster inclusivity. The conference on October 18 was presented in collaboration with MEST Africa in Ghana. MEST Africa is the non profit arm of the software company Meltwater, and was established in Ghana in 2008. It has...
2022-12-0741 min
SHACK15 Conversations034 / Choreographer Sidra BellOn September 8, SHACK15 hosted the internationally recognized choreographer and the first black female choreographer to make works for the New York City Ballet, Sidra Bell, who was also a 2022 Djerassi Artist In Residence, in conversation with Alexander Djerassi, the program’s acting director, as well as Kristine Elliot, a former soloist of the American Ballet Theater. Sidra Bell’s career has spanned over 20 years and her choreography has been seen throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. She has created over 100 works, notably for BODYTRAFFIC, Ailey II, The Juilliard School, the Boston Conservatory at Berklee College, among many others. The D...
2022-12-0757 min
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2022-10-1409 min
Ten Laws with East ForestTiffany Shlain - Creative Bliss (#216)Tiffany was honored by Newsweek as one of the "Women Shaping the 21st Century. Tiffany is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, founder of the Webby Awards, and author of the national bestselling book 24/6: Giving up Screens One Day a Week to Get More Time, Creativity, and Connection, which won the Marshall McLuhan Outstanding Book Award. She has received over 80 awards and distinctions for her films and work, including selection by the Albert Einstein Foundation’s as one of the 100 visionaries who carry on his legacy, inclusion on NPR’s list of Best Commencement Speeches, film premieres at the Sundance Film Festival and...
2022-06-211h 08
SHACK15 Conversations033 / The Future of CitiesFlying cars, teleporters, robot butlers, and geostationary metropolises are just a few of the tropes that have long been used as pop culture markers for cities of the future. But those imaginative notions rarely address some of the most pressing issues experienced by cities now, including an expanding income gap, growing homelessness and global climate change. Can we surmount today’s pernicious challenges and realize a shared, ideal future? Will tomorrow’s cities be more reminiscent of the shiny utopia of Star Trek or the bleak dystopia of Blade Runner? Will future cities even be identifiable as such? SHACK15, Mann...
2022-06-1557 min
SHACK15 Conversations032 / People Over Plastic's Fight for Environmental JusticeHow do we mainstream the story about plastic, climate, and environmental justice? SHACK15 hosted the People Over Plastic BIPOC Storytelling Collective’s first story salon with leading voices in the fight for a more just and equitable future. With 99% of plastic coming from fossil fuels, People Over Plastic believes conversations about the climate crisis AND the plastic crisis must center people of color and indigenous voices who are most impacted from it. At a recent panel discussion, we listened to stories from renowned environmental attorney and thought leader Patrice Simms, river protector and Trump border wall plaintiff Tricia Cortez, an...
2022-06-151h 12
Rev. HoomanLounge Session @ Shack15 | St. Patty's Edition | 3-17-2022Please enjoy 2 hours of Melodic deep tech & techno inspired by a lovely view of the Bay Bridge as friends hung out and danced!
2022-03-192h 03
SHACK15 Conversations031 / Psychedelic Science, Innovation & PolicyOn February 15th, SHACK15 hosted a panel conversation about the current state of innovation, legalization, history and opportunity of the burgeoning psychedelic field. The ongoing progress toward legalization of psychedelic-assisted therapies in the United States is arguably one of the most important scientific and societal revolutions of our generation. Listen to experts from the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies, Journey Colab, Mimosa Therapeutics, and Mindlumen.
2022-03-111h 06
SHACK15 Conversations030 / Music, Mindfulness & RESONANCESHACK15 collaborators Nkechi Njaka and Cory Tauber, who goes by the artist name Tauwoo, speak about their background and what led them to create the RESONANCE meditation series that is currently being offered bi-monthly at SHACK15. With respective backgrounds in music and neuroscience, Cory and Nkechi talk about what meditation means to them, and the importance of practicing mindfulness. They spoke about how the wellness field has changed in San Francisco and beyond in recent years, and how Nkechi prefers the term “well-being” in describing what she and Cory offer with RESONANCE.
2022-02-2831 min
SHACK15 Conversations029 / Investing in Circular FashionOn November 17th, SHACK15 hosted a conversation with member Shamini Dhana about circular fashion and the launch of her new company, D/Sphere, with filmmaker Greg Hemmings and Investor Somshankar Das. The panelists discussed turning the $500 billion dollar value of global textile waste into circular fashion, while propelling the next digital fashion movement.
2021-12-1039 min
SHACK15 Conversations028 / Climate Migration & DisplacementOn October 6, 2021, SHACK15 member Emma Riley moderated a conversation on climate displacement and creative impact with leaders in entertainment, media, and tech. The conversation focused on how storytellers can highlight this crisis and be a part of future solutions. Panelists included author Jesse Byrd, Daily Overview founder Benjamin Grant, and People Over Plastic producer Shilpi Chotray.
2021-11-1743 min
SHACK15 Conversations027 / Data Rights, Policy and PrivacyWho’s profiting off of your personal data? Listen in on a timely discussion between Gil Ruiz, Senior Advisor to New York Senator Kirsten Gilibrand, Lou-lee Sanney, Policy & Strategic Communications Advisor with the Day One Project and Matt Prewitt, President global non-profit, RadicalxChange Foundation as they shed light on the importance of protecting your data and the dangers of clicking those “I agree” boxes too quickly. Moderated by Erik Rind, Founder & CEO of ImagineBC.
2021-09-2157 min
SHACK15 Conversations026 / Erik Rind & James Felton KeithAward winning engineer, activist, author and economist, James Felton Keith joins Erik Rind, Founder & CEO of data privacy company ImagineBC, to unpack the fascinating and timely global movement aimed at creating a more ethical and equitable data economy. James and Erik share their expertise while empowering our audience to take the reins on their personal information online and provide them with the tools to control and even monetize it.
2021-09-211h 05
SHACK15 Conversations025 / Ulf SchwekendiekRemote work has increased overall interest and reliance on digital tools that enhance collaborative and individual productivity however, not all of them are created equally. In this episode, founder and CEO of new mindfulness and productivity app Centered, Ulf Schwekendiek speaks with engineer, founder and author of popular business advice newsletter, Lenny Rachitsky to discuss his new holistic approach to productivity, the reason why his app proudly stands at the intersection of productivity and mindfulness, the ever-evasive idea of flow state and the widely untapped power behind the combination of mindfulness, productivity and tech.
2021-09-2148 min
SHACK15 Conversations024 / Pamela NewkirkHow can we make diversity more than just a buzzword? Pamela Newkirk, award-winning author of 'Diversity, Inc.' and time-honored journalist with The Guardian, The Washington Post and The New York Times shines a bright light on the diversity industry, asking the tough questions about what has been effective–and why progress has been so slow. Along with moderator Charles Trevail, host of the 'Outside In' podcast, Pamela discusses the vast gap between the rhetoric of inclusivity and real achievements, opportunities to deliver on the promise of true equality, and how we can all contribute to combatting enduring racial at...
2021-04-2654 min
SHACK15 Conversations023 / Claudia Romo EdelmanLatinx advocate, visionary social entrepreneur and founder of New York-based non-profit, We Are All Human Foundation, Claudia Romo Edelman has spent years unifying the U.S. Hispanic community by promoting gender and racial equality through advocacy, events, content creation and training. In this episode, she is joined by Paola Correa, co-founder of global community of LatinX Founders, La NUBE LatinX in Cloud Technologies to discuss the past, present and future of Latinx entrepreneurship. Together, they will unpack the challenges that Hispanic-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and workers are facing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and ways that we all...
2021-04-0146 min
SHACK15 Conversations022 / Sara EideIt’s no secret that employers in the COVID-19 era have faced a profound set of challenges. In this conversation, creative staffing specialist, Sara Eide unpacks the unprecedented challenges that employers have had to face during COVID-19 and draws on her expertise to share how this pandemic has changed both the labor market and the work environment in more ways than one. In conversation with Regional VP of The Creative Group, Cristina De La Cruz, Sara will discuss today’s employment trends, how employers can optimize recruiting efforts, and the hiring landscape before, during and after the COVID era.
2021-03-2654 min
SHACK15 Conversations021 / Coffee + ChocolateWith similar tasting notes, history and terroir, it’s no surprise that coffee and chocolate often go hand-in-hand. In this episode, we’re joined by two legendary leaders in coffee and chocolate innovation: Todd Masonis, CEO and co-founder of SF-based Dandelion Chocolate and Tim Wendelboe of Tim Wendelboe coffee in Oslo, Norway, who is SHACK15's exclusive coffee supplier. With moderator Marcus Colombano, Tim and Todd will unravel the ethos and passion behind creating high-quality products while upholding production transparency, ethical ingredient sourcing and creating deeply supportive relationships with farmers.
2021-03-181h 03
SHACK15 Conversations020 / Laura MorenoMany people are left out of capital markets and the paths to prosperity that they bring -- specifically Latinx communities, women, and other minority groups. In this episode, Latinx entrepreneur and founder of financial media company Pandocap, Laura Moreno Lucas dives into the why's and how's behind her passion to create access to capital markets within all communities by distilling market complexities into easy-to-understand information. In conversation with Latinx serial tech entrepreneur, Jesse Martinez, Laura will discuss how Pandocap is leveling the playing field and creating equal access to financial insights, with curated, aggregated, bilingual market intelligence and how...
2021-03-1149 min
SHACK15 Conversations019 / Jes WolfeIt’s no secret that young girls are severely underestimated and one of the biggest contributors to this social dilemma is the unrealistic narrative of female characters in the media all around us. Jes Wolfe, CEO of girl-driven edutainment company Rebel Girls, is on a mission to revolutionize girlhood by providing young women with real-life narratives of diverse and inspiring female role models and breaking the chain of male heroes in children’s books. With a goal to instil confidence in 50 million girls over the next 5 years, Jes's groundbreaking conversation teaches us the importance of creating media that is cult...
2021-03-0450 min
SHACK15 Conversations018 / Paint The VoidFor the past few months, we’ve all been watching as our beloved local businesses board up their windows in the fight against COVID-19. Local non-profit arts initiative, Paint the Void, has brought power and inspiration back into the streets of San Francisco by connecting Bay Area artists with local businesses behind boards to create colorful murals as a reminder of hope until they can open their doors once again. In only 3 months, Paint the Void has facilitated and funded a total of 96 murals, connecting 79 artists with 84 storefronts and small business owners. In this episode, hear from the powerhouse pa...
2021-02-261h 04
SHACK15 Conversations017 / Mike SteadmanEvery so often, a gentle reminder on the importance of community and mentorship presents itself. In this episode, we witness just that as entrepreneur and three-time National Collegiate Boxing Champion, Mike Steadman, guides us through his entrepreneurial journey and mission behind IRONBOUND Boxing, a free inner-city boxing program in Newark NJ, that empowers inner-city youth to strive for greatness. In combination with his newly launched small business accelerator, THRIVE, which empowers young athletes to think like entrepreneurs and learn creative ways to generate income for themselves and their families, Mike is reminding us of the importance behind uplifting young...
2021-02-191h 01
SHACK15 Conversations016 / Audrey CraneEven though their end goals are often the same, business professionals and creative teams speak vastly different languages in the conference room, making productive communication seemingly impossible at times. Experienced designer, researcher and author, Audrey Crane draws on her years of experience in Silicon Valley to break this language barrier in her new book, "What CEOs Need To Know About Design". Listen in as she showcases the power of design in the world of business while giving CEOs the inside-scoop on how to harness the strength of their creative teams. Don’t miss this conversation as her book has be...
2021-02-121h 09
SHACK15 Conversations015 / Cannabis, Tech & EquityJoin us for a panel discussion on the intersection of cannabis and technology with leaders in cannabis who are innovating in this rapidly-growing and evolving industry. Talented innovators from leading players Eaze, Meadow, LEVEL and Poseidon Asset Management share their thoughts on the changing face of the cannabis industry and how they are bringing world-class products to market. Learn about the technological, cultural, financial, legal and political ecosystems that are shaping the cannabis-focused enterprises of today and tomorrow.
2021-01-2858 min
SHACK15 Conversations014 / Rimma BoshernitsanToday's leaders often find themselves asking the “why” and “how” questions that will help drive their teams to success. Rimma Boshernitsan, who advises Fortune 500 CEOs as founder of strategy advisory DIALOGUE, explores these questions and focuses on connection and empathy as key elements needed for leaders and businesses to thrive. In this episode, Rimma and moderator Laura Guido-Clark uncover connections between leadership, emotion, motivation and intention and how we all can inspire others through challenging times.
2021-01-2246 min
SHACK15 Conversations013 / Building Sustainable CompaniesHave you ever given thought to the carbon footprint that we collectively leave behind on our planet or what companies and individuals can do to combat this? It’s no secret that corporate sustainability is fast becoming a pillar of today's top companies, with many leaders in these efforts based here in the SF Bay Area. Join us for a conversation dedicated to the latest innovations in corporate sustainability led by a panel of change-makers who have led sustainability at major companies like Google, Gap and the City and County of San Francisco. In this conversation, learn how innovative or...
2021-01-0958 min
SHACK15 Conversations012 / Adrian TirtanadiImagine a world where everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status, has the ability to access quality legal representation. That’s exactly what Adrian Tirtanadi has created within his award-winning SF-based non-profit, Open Door Legal. In this episode, Adrian addresses how information and opportunity is distributed unfairly in American culture and how the invention of new paths to quality, timely and free legal help is one of the key ingredients missing to create an equitable and thriving society
2020-12-1850 min
SHACK15 Conversations011 / Lisa KristineInternationally acclaimed humanitarian photographer and master storyteller, Lisa Kristine, has harnessed the power of a photograph to amplify the human experience found in the furthest corners of the world. She has spent her life documenting and raising awareness around crucial humanitarian causes including modern slavery, human trafficking, ongoing refugee crises, and more. With the guidance of moderator Monika Szamko, Lisa walks us through an audio tour of her gallery in Sonoma, California, creating an unforgettable sensory experience unlike any other. She shares the incredible stories behind a few of the favorite images captured over the course of her career...
2020-12-1252 min
SHACK15 Conversations010 / The Pink TriangleAs a profound piece of LGBT history and San Francisco’s PRIDE celebration, The Pink Triangle stands as an ode to the dark history of LGBT persecution, and the emergence of PRIDE as a social movement-turned-colorful symbol of hope and inclusion on the horizon of San Francisco. Patrick Carney, renegade artist and creator of the iconic “Pink Triangle” on San Francisco’s Twin Peaks, teams up with Ben Davis, founder of local non-profit “Illuminate”, to discuss and action the unthinkable project of digitizing the Pink Triangle in 2020.
2020-11-1053 min
SHACK15 Conversations009 / Ellie PrittsInternationally recognized photographer, director, and producer, Ellie Pritts, speaks with moderator Marcus Colombano to discuss her journey as a creative entrepreneur. She clues us in on the journey of buying her first DSLR camera, creating the iOS app HIPPO and making her way to becoming published in WIRED and TIME magazine. Ellie’s fascinating perspective on art and philosophy are clearly seen throughout her journey as a young person navigating the world of daunting careers which has inevitably created her signature use of photography to capture magical views of the real world.
2020-11-1045 min
SHACK15 Conversations008 / Outlaw OceanThe lawless high seas hold many secrets, ones that were too tempting for New York Times best-selling author Ian Urbina and renowned ambient soundscape artist Christopher Willits to explore. Their journalistic approach to eco-activism and musical exploration is expressed through Ian’s new book "Outlaw Ocean", which chronicles five years spent at sea among smuggling, drilling, and dumping pirates in international waters. Accompanying Ian’s written work, Christopher produced an album called "The Unknown Sea", an EP written to accompany and expand upon the narrative of the book. Moderator Marcus Colombano explores this first-of-it’s-kind dual masterpiece and fascinating collab...
2020-11-1054 min
SHACK15 Conversations007 / Zack O'Malley GreenburgHave you ever wondered what the intersection of Silicon Valley and Hollywood looks like? Forbes senior editor Zack O'Malley Greenburg shares insights from his new book "A-List Angels: How a Band of Actors, Artists, and Athletes hacked Silicon Valley” which captures the rise of celebrity investors in a world of Silicon Valley suits. With moderator Chris Lyons, they discuss the impact of celebrity investors on today's top companies in the worlds of music, entertainment, and sports, and how venture capital can be a vehicle to creating generational wealth for groups that historically have not had a seat at the ta...
2020-11-1058 min
SHACK15 Conversations006 / Alissa CarpenterIf only there was a guide on how to communicate with confidence and authenticity. Author of the new book “How To Listen and How To Be Heard: Inclusive Conversations At Work”, Alissa Carpenter joins moderator Jen Oleniczak Brown to create a masterclass of a discussion that shares insight into using tools to find your authentic voice, foster inclusive conversations at work, and lead with empathy in times of uncertainty while also diving into practical and actionable steps to get your team running cleaner, more together, and in ownership of good workplace culture.
2020-11-1055 min
SHACK15 Conversations005 / Fanny SingerWe’re often unaware of the critical role that food plays in all our lives and how flavors can recreate a distant memory of home. Accomplished chef, author, and editor Fanny Singer, daughter of famed chef Alice Waters, explores these ideas in her new book “Always Home: A Daughter's Recipes & Stories”. In conversation with Marcus Colombano, Fanny discusses what it was like growing up on the farms of Northern California, and in the kitchens of Chez Panisse, the family's infamous Berkeley farm-to-table restaurant. She touches on some of the family traditions that emerge from a lifestyle built around culinary excelle...
2020-11-1054 min
SHACK15 Conversations004 / Markos KounalakisMedia has played an even more striking role in the year 2020 as it has captured people’s attention around the world sharing information about the COVID-19 pandemic. Markos Kounalakis is a veteran foreign affairs correspondent, columnist, and committed lifetime journalist focused on sociopolitical revolution with a passion for finding truth. In conversation with Marcus Colombano, Markos dives deep and lends his insight to the global media's critical role in finding truth and shaping the narrative amid the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-11-1057 min
SHACK15 Conversations003 / Manny YekutielManny Yekutiel is the Founder of Manny’s, the social gathering and civic event space housed in the Mission district of San Francisco. His dedication to inclusivity, affordability, and service to the local community is reflected in the atmosphere at Manny’s where he has created a space for civic discourse in San Francisco while fostering community and empowering people to get involved. In conversation with moderator Marcus Colombano, Manny shares insight on why he created the establishment, how much difference an inspired community can make, and what’s next for his team that is making waves throughout the state...
2020-11-101h 02
SHACK15 Conversations002 / Bridget Watson PayneWe all wish that time was on our side, but it always seems to get away from us when we need it most. Bridget Watson Payne, author of the bite-sized-read “How Time Is On Your Side”, shares her wisdom within the world of time and speaks with moderator Lucie Charkin about practical productivity tools to help the average person find time to do it all—the passion projects, the laundry-list and also time to relax-- by optimizing your relationship with time, and how this can improve your creative, spiritual, emotional, and mental wellness.
2020-11-1042 min
SHACK15 Conversations001 / David SaxWe're often told that today's startup boom has created a plethora of billionaires overnight. Award-winning writer, reporter, and author of the timely new book "The Soul of an Entrepreneur", David Sax, debunks this myth with moderator Jon Steinburg by exploring the deeply personal questions behind entrepreneurship and by addressing the vast spectrum of small and family-owned businesses that exist within the North American economy. Empowering entrepreneurs of all ages, backgrounds and classes to take the plunge and make their dreams their reality.
2020-11-1052 min