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Zain Raza
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In the Making
Adam Braus: Motivation By Design, and World-Class Leadership
Adam Braus is a man of many hats - engineer, entrepreneur, educator, and that's just the beginning. How did he successfully motivate himself to take on skills and achieve in so many areas? His newest book, Motivate: How to Defeat Distraction, Ignite Interest, and Secure Success (2021), is his answer. In this season finale of In the Making, Braus returns to the show to discuss high-achieving productivity habits with Zain, and the two also delve into more questions such as follows: What can we do to create environments that motivate all of those in our organizations...
2021-04-25
1h 10
In the Making
SJ Lee: There Is No Secret to Working at The Big 4
Topics SJ Discussed: Meet SJ Lee SJ on Growing up in South Korea and Canada SJ on His College Years and Growing a YouTube Channel SJ on His Journey into XR ⚡️Lightning Round ⚡️ Intro Welcome Maker Nation, my name is Zain Raza. I interview change makers and world shakers in the field of technology. And in this episode, I want to teach you the ways of the Force :) But seriously, my guest today is nonetheless very special SJ Lee. In this episode, I was blown away by the s...
2021-04-01
50 min
In the Making
Mayank Jain: The EXPONENTIAL Developer ⤴️
In this interview we hear from Mayank, a Candian developer who specializes in tools such as the following: deep learning, augmented reality, brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), and more! "He's currently building an EEG system from scratch in the hopes of creating the first wide-spread BCI wearable. He's spoken about his work at multiple conferences, won countless hackathon awards, and used technology to drive innovation at various tech companies." (Mayank's Linkedin) Not impressed? If it were not enough to be at the very edge of computing as we know it, our friend Mayank also...
2021-01-10
34 min
In the Making
From Salinas to Android Dev: Nicolas Lara on In the Making
Growing up in Salinas Valley, Nicolas never thought he would become a software engineer. In his first roles as a field worker, baker, and eventually a college student, he learned from his family and community the value of hard work, camaraderie, and education, and took on the ambitious CSin3 program to become a developer. In this episode, Nicolas speaks with Zain about taking an accelerated program for students to gain a CS degree in 3 years, what's it like to develop on the Android platform, his most valuable teaching experiences, and more. I highly recommend this episode...
2020-12-14
49 min
In the Making
Adjusting to New Environments - Tony Cioara | In the Making
A deep dive into the life of Tony, a recent Make School alumni who grew up in Romania, before spending the last part of high school in Oregon, and then in turn arriving in San Francisco to attend Make School. Tony shares many memories of what it was like to overcome thyself and develop new ways of living on your own - please take a listen! It will provide you with another perspective on the realities of life at Make School> Connect with Tony on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-cioara/ --- ...
2020-06-03
56 min
In the Making
How to Share Ideas - Zain Raza
Episode Outline: Examples of Sharing Ideas in Open Source Share Early, Share Often Share with LOTS of people Share without having an opinion Find a Format - keep in mind the "problem" you want to solve, as well as mentioning the "existing solutions" RESOURCES: YC Lecture referenced in the episode, on Talking to Users: https://youtu.be/MT4Ig2uqjTc Hope this helps! - Zain Raza --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/m...
2020-05-18
34 min
In the Making
Zain Raza - 3 Struggles to Overcome at Make School
Make School has helped transform me from the inside out, but it did not come with struggle. In this podcast, Zain Raza shares his personal experiences in throughout his junior year at Make School, in which he questioned himself in three of the following areas: 1. Physical Lifestyle 2. Emotional Well-Being, and the Response to Fear 3. Spiritual Conscience Enjoy! If you find the episode valuable, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Thanks so much Makers, I wish you a blessed week - Zain --- Send in a voice...
2020-05-11
27 min
In the Making
Aleia Knight: The Seven Habits of Effective Software Engineers
A deep dive into personal development, based on the renown book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (1989), by Stephen R. Covey. Guest starring Aleia Knight, a rising senior at Make School in the Data Science concentration. Connect with Aleia: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleiaknight/ Personal Website: makeschool.com/portfolio/Aleia-Knight GitHub: github.com/RobotGyal Blog: medium.com/@aleia.knight Email: aleiaknight@gmail.com Buy the Book (not affiliated): https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Anniversary/dp/1511317299
2020-05-04
42 min
In the Making
Ben Lafferty: Hacker with a Cause
About This Episode: Ben Lafferty is one of the most prolific and application-focused engineers at Make School. He is currently a junior in the Back End Web concentration, and in this episode Zain Raza interviews Ben on all things related to his technical education, experience as a debugger, building a community through Discord, and more! Resources Build a Discord Bot of your Own: https://discordapp.com/developers/docs/intro Want to connect with Ben? Check out the links below: Ben's Portfolio: https://www.makeschool.com/portfolio/ben Ben on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benlaugherty/ Ben on GitHub: https://g...
2020-04-20
42 min
The Business Artist Podcast
Fighting For Julian Assange and Free Speech with Zain Raza
We are currently experiencing a historic moment in history. Covid-19 is impacting the whole planet. Many countries and regions are under lockdown and implement new laws in rapid speed. Denmark has already decided on mandatory vaccination and a number of countries have executed or are planning for cellphone tracking and use of the “Corona app”. The fear of many is that this could lead into an Orwellian State with full control over the people. At the same time, we are experiencing the inevitable economic collapse in fast motion. It is already clear today, that the world after Corona will be a wo...
2020-04-05
51 min
In the Making
Avery Durrant: From School to Startup
Avery Durrant is a man of many titles - a software engineer, CS TA at Make School, CEO, CTO, contractor, and now a cofounder at the new POS and management platform, Drip - but most of all, he is DRIVEN. In this episode please join Zain Raza as he asks Avery about his backstory, his insanely organic process of learning to code in the 7th grade, and then leading into his transformative years at Make School. Today, Durrant resides in the Greater Boston Area, where he is working to disrupt the way that restaurants connect with their consumers and improve...
2020-03-09
45 min
In the Making
Adam Braus: Leading Change at Work | In the Making
LINKS/RESOURCES Related to This Episode: Leading Change at Work: The Secret Structure of Change and How Everyone Can Make it Happen (2019): bit.ly/leading-change-at-work Learn More About Adam Braus: http://www.adambraus.com/ Braus on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajbraus/ Braus on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajbraus Braus Blog: https://medium.com/braus-blog HOW TO WIN A SIGNED FREE COPY of Leading Change at Work: For 1 week from the release of this episode, Zain will take tally of who shares this episode...
2020-02-02
1h 20
In the Making
Ben Simpson and Max Finn: How Social is Changing Us
How has the Internet changed the way we interact? Can social save itself, or are we doomed to live in a surveillance state? Listen in to this episode to hear our thoughts! My goal is to have you walk away from this podcast feeling more rational about what social media is, and how it is a tool for both good and evil, to be used responsibly. To help with that, Zain Raza interviews fellow Make School juniors Ben Simpson (iOS Track) and Max Finn (Backend Web). Curious about Ben? Here is Ben Simpson's Linkedin profile: https://www...
2020-01-27
44 min
In the Making
Jaeson Booker: How to ROCK 2020
Happy New Year's! Question: what do Make School students have on their mind for the new decade? On this episode, Jaeson Booker discusses plans for 2020. As a senior in Make School, Booker shares what kinds of progress he's made over the past year as a software engineer, including some of his personal projects in VR, data science, and mobile applications. Zain Raza also opens in the end to talk about goals, and the one difference you can make to help improve your goal achieving capability this coming year! Want to catch...
2019-12-31
18 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Thomas Suarez: XR Apps, Learning to Code, and Spatial Computing
What happens when you learn to code? In this episode of In the Making, Zain Raza interviews Thomas Suarez, the passionately driven cofounder and CTO of Teleportal, a startup paving the way for developers to make immersive AR/VR apps like never before. Listen to this episode to get Tom's thoughts on the different forms of education. In this interview I was blown away at Tom's wide breadth of experience, spanning from teaching himself to code at age 7, all the way up to Georgia Tech, where he spent his first term pulling all-nighters just to work both on his CS...
2019-12-16
1h 05
In the Making
Thomas Suarez on Becoming a Better Software Engineer, XR Apps, and CS Education
What happens when you learn to code? In this episode of In the Making, Zain Raza interviews Thomas Suarez, the passionately driven cofounder and CTO of Teleportal, a startup paving the way for developers to make immersive AR/VR apps like never before. Listen to this episode to get Tom's thoughts on the different forms of education. In this interview I was blown away at Tom's wide breadth of experience, spanning from teaching himself to code at age 7, all the way up to Georgia Tech, where he spent his first term pulling all-nighters just to work both...
2019-11-19
1h 08
The UPStarts Podcast
Maintaining Strong Ties Through Voice (feat. Will Nigri of Audlist): The UPStarts Podcast
Audlist is a voice first social networking app, which that aims at making your most inspired communication tool - your voice - come out in maintaining your closest relationships. I invited Will Nigri, the cofounder and CEO of Audlist, to call in from Brazil to share his thoughts on how technology affects our interpersonal relationships, as well as share what most excites him in front of the upcoming app release. This was not a sponsored episode, I just really wanted to speak to someone like Will so I could listen to his unique background story. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Link to signup f...
2019-09-02
22 min
The UPStarts Podcast
First Impression of San Francisco: The UPStarts Podcast
If you are looking for an honest answer for your problems, I believe you need to begin by looking in the mirror.Everywhere I look, the epicenter of all my problems is myself. "I have met the enemy, and he is I," once said Alexander the Great, and I truly believe he was on to something. Whether in Massachusetts or my new college dorm in California, I am going to try and be grateful for the people around me, and I believe it my responsibility to improve myself before I ask anything of them. In this episode I talk about...
2019-08-19
14 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Controlling Time: The UPStarts Podcast
DESCRIPTION: In this episode I share why I believe in taking responsibility for everything, and share stories from the Holocaust (and other sources) for your inspiration. RESOURCES: Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl Night by Elie Wiesel Getting Things Done by David Allen Elon Musk at SXSW 2018: https://youtu.be/kzlUyrccbos CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Send me a voice message, to have your thoughts featured on the The UPStarts Podcast! Twitter: @ZainRaz14, Instagram: zraza_theupstart, Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zain-raza-989817143/, If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review about The UPStarts Podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really does help out...
2019-08-18
39 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Opportunity All Around You (feat. André Williams): The UPStarts Podcast
Have you ever wondered what it takes to learn to code? André Williams never did, at least not until fate intervened. In this episode Williams shares his remarkable story: from overcoming an injury that ended his dreams of becoming a professional soccer player; to cofounding the vegan tech startup Acumeal during high school; then representing the state of Texas in the House of Representatives, while he pitched his mobile app Ending Intelligence; and beyond with Williams' aspirations to contribute to the growing A.I. field, in Make School's accelerated Bachelor's degree program in Applied Computer Science. It was a j...
2019-08-15
26 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Putting Bills on Autopilot: The UPStarts Podcast
"Don't quit your day dream" as we say at Viv, the tech company I have recently joined as a salesperson for a day job. I want to share with you our products as a chance to educate, and I hope this episode becomes an opportunity to you to witness the power of technology in advancing our dreams and easing our troubles. CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Send me a voice message, to have your thoughts featured on the The UPStarts Podcast! Twitter: @ZainRaz14, Instagram: zraza_theupstart, Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zain-raza-989817143/, If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review about The UPStart...
2019-08-06
15 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Overcoming Yourself, Service, and VR Marketing (feat. Mark Metry): The UPStarts Podcast
Growing up in the projects of western Mass., Mark Metry dealt with social anxiety and never had a clear vision for his future. However, by overcoming himself and chasing his interests in technology, he was able to make six figures to help out his parents while still in high school, overcome his anxieties in college, and is now leading a VR/AR marketing agency in Boston. He also helps others do through the same personal development process with his podcast Humans 2.0, a Global Top 100 Podcast alongside the likes of Lewis Howes, NPR, and Gary Vaynerchuk. He was kind enough to...
2019-08-03
31 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Overengineering: The UPStarts Podcast
This episode will save you tons of headache and wasted time, if you're a software developer trying to increase your workflow efficiency. The curse of over engineering: what it is, my mistakes with it, and how you can avoid this from happening to your programs. CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Send me a voice message, to have your thoughts featured on the The UPStarts Podcast! Twitter: @ZainRaz14, Instagram: zraza_theupstart, Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zain-raza-989817143/, If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review about The UPStarts Podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really does help out:) --- Send in a voice messa...
2019-08-03
17 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Why Does the World Need Designers? (feat. Gabriel Lee): The UPStarts Podcast
*****DESCRIPTION****** In this episode I talk with Gabriel Lee, a college student currently living in Shanghai. Although a San Francisco native, Lee has spent a lot of time in and out of the U.S. and Asia, having spent parts of his childhood in the countries of Taiwan and China. As a Computer Science undergraduate student (and a classmate of mine), who is currently preparing for Make School's innovative 2-year Bachelor's Degree program, I talk with Lee about his autodidactic approach to programming; his philosophies around his interest and hobby, which is graphic design and sketch artistry; and we also...
2019-07-29
44 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Sales: an AI-Proof Career? The UPStarts Podcast
*****DESCRIPTION****** In this episode I talk about my new jobs, recommend the perennial classic How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936), and reveal new research from MIT Tech Review's email newsletter "The Algorithm" which talks about the current difficulties of A.I. trying to read human emotions. Listen in to hear the reasons I believe persuasion of humans is currently beyond the reach of A.I. technology! *****RESOURCES***** Subscribe for free to MIT Tech Review's "The Algorithm", for more awesome A.I. news delivered for free to your inbox every Friday: https://go.technologyreview...
2019-07-26
14 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Blind Engineers and Cybersecurity (feat. Gabriel Mendez-Francis): The UPStarts Podcast
*********DESCRIPTION********** The first time I met Gabriel Mendez-Francis this past April, I knew he was an expert of tech. A successful freelance web designer, well read in multiple areas of Computer Science, he wowed me when we were both attending Preview Weekend at Make School in San Francisco. Now the valedictorian of his high school, Mendez-Francis now plans to take his dreams and talent to the University of Alabama in Huntsville, to study Computer Science and Cybersecurity. In this episode we take a deep dive into Gabriel's upbringing, his struggles as both a blind man and albino, and his travels...
2019-07-26
35 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Alexa and STEM Education (feat. Awesome Aariv): The UPStarts Podcast
*****DESCRIPTION***** In this episode Zain Raza meets Aariv Modi, the maker of several Amazon Alexa skills ranging broadly from his Wheel of Fun gaming experience, to his newest educational skill, STEM Party. In this episode listen in as Aariv discusses the importance of seeking out help when you need it, his personal journey as a chess lover, Alexa developer, the star of his own blog and YouTube channel “Awesome Aariv”, Harry Potter fan, and more. Listen in this jam packed episode, and I am certain you will walk away inspired and enlightened by Aariv’s story! Special thanks to Aariv’...
2019-07-23
15 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Where AI Doesn't Work: The UPStarts Podcast
********DESCRIPTION************ In this episode, I share the types of tasks which A.I. is not well suited for, as well as dive into the psychology of causal reasoning which, if acquired by A.I. systems, could make it possible in the future for them to do these tasks. ********RESOURCES************ Siraj Raval's "3 Limits of Artificial Intelligence" (video on YouTube) ********CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION******* Send me a voice message, to have your thoughts featured on the The UPStarts Podcast! Twitter: @ZainRaz14, Instagram: zraza_theupstart, Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com...
2019-07-19
14 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Kai-Fu Lee on AI Superpowers: The UPStarts Podcast
****DESCRIPTION**** In this episode I append my thoughts on A.I> in China, based on new information and perspectives I have learned from absorbing Kai-Fu Lee's content. Lee is Chairman and CEO of Sinovation Ventures, a leading venture capital firm in the technology sector. Lee has a unique global perspective on A.I., which I guarantee you will find both enlightening and uplifting if you listen in on this episode. That said, please keep in mind this episode is merely my take on Dr. Lee and his ideas - I do not claim to speak on...
2019-07-17
15 min
The UPStarts Podcast
AI in the Grid: The UPStarts Podcast
***EPISODE DESCRIPTION***** In this episode, I give you a quick tour of contemporary ideas on using machine learning to improve the efficiency and reliability of the current electric grid. The phrase you need to look up after this episode to learn more has got to be: predictive maintenance. ***NOTES***: 0:00 - Intro, 0:17 - Disclaimer, 1:17 - Theory of Supply and Demand in the Grid & how machine learning can help, 4:50 - 4 Areas to Implement AI in the Grid ****RESOURCES****** Ethan Woodbury's GitHub Project, which I reference multiple times: https://github.com...
2019-07-15
19 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Internal Drive (feat. Kevin Duong): The UPStarts Podcast
********DESCRIPTION************ Life is too short to spend judging yourself or others too harshly. In this episode I bring on an old friend, who's at a young stage in his journey - his name's Kevin Duong, Computer Science major of the Class of 2023, at Stony Brook University of New York. The son of Vietnamese parents, listen in as Kevin and I discuss growing up as immigrants, stories of dealing with high school drama, the impact of self-driving cars, and more! *Correction: in the recording, I accidentally call this episode 11 of season 2 - it's actually episode 12:) ********CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION******* Send me a...
2019-07-13
30 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Following Your Streak (feat. Aryan Mangalik): The UPStarts Podcast
******DESCRIPTION****** Say Hello to Aryan! • Flipboard • Music, Climate Change, and Education • Aryan Mangalik is currently an undergraduate student trying to look for ways computers can help us better manage our energy resources. As two high school friends, I invited him into this episode to talk all his varied pursuits in music, in government lobbyists’ shenanigans, and the future climate change has in store for our planet. Enjoy! *******CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION******* Send me a voice message, to have your thoughts featured on the The UPStarts Podcast! Twitter: @ZainRaz14 Instagram: zraza_theupstart Link...
2019-07-10
20 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Dr. AI and His Patients: The UPStarts Podcast
****DESCRIPTION**** In this episode, Zain Raza explores the use of GANs in helping create better deep learning algorithms for medical imaging, and the use of mobile apps to personalize and streamline healthcare services for both patients, physicians, and pharmacists. ****SHOW NOTES**** • Artificial intelligence Health (intro) - 0:00 • Ad - 0:06 • GANs in Medical Imaging - 1:15 • Balti (interlude) - 8:49 • Mobile Health Personalization - 9:00 • Grey Grey Joe (interlude) - 15:55 ******USEFUL LINKS:************ " Healthcare Transformed: Innovation in Practice. Ran Balicer at Exponential Medicine": "The Algorithm", free email newsletter by MIT Tech Review *******CONTINUE THE...
2019-07-08
16 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Technology Doesn't Cause Evil: The UPStarts Podcast
There are plenty of good people who are living in countries whose way of life we label is evil. The Chinese people are not evil: they have adopted a system of Orwellian-degree surveillance by the state, so that can have increased security, and the benefits to encourage the creation of a responsible, strong society. None of that is evil. It's their choice and it's helping China become one of the most competitive nations on Earth. However, the fact is the surveillance system is also being used by the China to oppress and discriminate against many other groups...
2019-07-05
18 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Robots as a Service: The UPStarts Podcast 🤖
RaaS • Flipboard • Bill Gates on AI Reading • Reading is Here, Comprehension Isn’t • RaaS, and ATP of Labor • Bill Gates said if he were to drop out of school today, he’d go start an AI company that teaches computers how to read. I disagree, because today specifically the timing is better for robots to do low level jobs for a subscription fee, or RaaS. Put on your thinking cap for this episode, because there’s a few news sources I jump between! ****Contine the Conversation:******** **** Send me a voice message, to have your thoughts featured on the The UPStarts Pod...
2019-07-02
17 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Make a Name for Voice (feat. Voice First AI) - The UPStarts Podcast
This episode contains an interview I recorded on February 10, 2019 with Ray "RJ" Pikus, Business Advisor at VoiceDryCleaner.com (called Voice First at the time of this recording), a startup which focuses on creating innovative applications for businesses looking to expand their user experience into the voice interface world. A recent college graduate now working on a startup, listen to RJ for insights on what it is to make connections, make companies, and how to make opportunities for yourself in this dynamic space. ****Contine the Conversation:******** **** Send me a voice message, to have your thoughts featured on...
2019-06-29
21 min
The UPStarts Podcast
AI in Perspective: The UPStarts Podcast
From Microsoft interns helping care for the AIDS population of Africa, to how your credit score may be impacted by new algorithm, listen in to this episode for 5 informative news stories in AI development! ****Contine the Conversation:******** **** Send me a voice message, to have your thoughts featured on the The UPStarts Podcast! Twitter: @ZainRaz14 Instagram: zraza_theupstart Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zain-raza-989817143/ If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review about The UPStarts Podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really does help out:) --- Send in a voice message...
2019-06-29
16 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Government and Crypto: The UPStarts Podcast
Yang on Cryptocurrency • Flipboard • In a recent interview with the Young Turks, Democratic presidential candidate for 2020 called for increased regulation of data collection by tech companies, as well as introducing federal standards for the exchange of cryptocurrencies in our economy. In this episode, Zain Raza weighs the pros and cons of regulatory actions against Big Tech and crytocurrency. This episode will take you down quite the rabbit hole, as Zain attempts to explore the technical implications of actually trying to enforce such laws on these massive enterprises and exchanges of data. ****Contine the Conversation:******** **** Send me a...
2019-06-25
14 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Immigration Stories: The UPStarts Podcast
First and foremost, this episode is NOT a statement of my political beliefs. I apologize but if you're looking for those, then this is not the episode for that. This episode is simply my origin story: how I came to America, and what my first days in New York City and Pennsylvania were like. I want to give a huge thanks to my parents for the sacrifices they made to bring me to this amazing country of the United States of America, and I hope you can find this episode entertaining and maybe even somewhat insightful into what shapes my...
2019-06-21
16 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Decentralized Currencies, Decentralized Power: The UPStarts Podcast
In this episode: listen to Zain Raza share his thoughts on the pros and cons and possible use of Facebook's new cryptocurrency Libra, and an the implications of a U.S. malware program planted in Russia which *may* signal the escalations of a new cyber cold war between the two countries. The intention of this show is not to alarm you; however I want you to be informed so please listen carefully to how these issues could affect you! ***Notes for this episode:******* 1:20 - Thoughts on Facebook's new cryptocurrency, Libra. Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/18/facebook-led-libra-association-posts-white-paper-for-cryptocurrency.html 12:46 - Thoughts on U...
2019-06-19
20 min
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AI from Asia: The UPStarts Podcast
As engineers perfect machine learning AI is poised will spread around the globe. Already this movement has spheres of influence around the world, and these issues affect us on an international scale. This show is all about serving you the best commentary on AI news to fuel your technological endeavors, so on this episode I share with you assorted details of what I believe to be the most pressing international AI issues of the moment. Thank you for your time and for listening, and remember take this information to serve the best of your futures! **********SHOW NOTES************** 0:17 - Beijing steps i...
2019-06-17
15 min
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Product Design Talk (ft. Head of Design and UX at ASH): The UPStarts Podcast Episode 164
What makes for great design? How do we improve the design we implement to make better products? Listen in on Episode 164 of The UPStarts Podcast, where Zain Raza interviews design expert and intrapreneurial executive Ali Hussain. Mr. Hussain was an engineer at AOL during the early 2000s, a key moment in history where web development was handled like the Wild West - no systems, no managers, and most of all no context for the end user. This experience, as well as Hussain's connection to several intellectuals and authors, led to his modern-day approach to design. Today, Hussain comes to the s...
2019-06-16
20 min
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#KeepHerClean, with Kevin and Jeff: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 163
Last summer I attended Dell EMC's Student Star Program, because I believe in power of business (just like technology) to amplify the impact that an individual can have, when that person is going out there to genuinely provide value to the lives of others. Therefore, in this episode I invited Kevin Scannell(another program attendee) and Jeff Serowitz, the cofounders of Falmouth Boat Cleaning, which provides top-quality boat cleaning services at affordable pricing in Cape Cod, MA. Kevin and Jeff, who are both still in high school, have found a way to turn a chore into an business; and in...
2019-06-11
15 min
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What Can Never Be Automated: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 162
In this episode, Zain Raza shares what he has learned from studying the ideas of Stephen Wolfram, the brilliant physicist and entrepreneur behind Wolfram Research, an institution that has made an impact second to none in the realm of mathematical computing software. Preparing for the Wolfram Summer School, Zain has also enjoyed listening to Wolfram's thoughts (linked below) on the overall future of automation, and what role we as human beings will be able to play in it. This is going to be a psychological episode, and I hope you walk away being more willing to ask yourself candidly...
2019-06-10
19 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Visionaries Never Go Out of Style - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 161
Hey UPStarts! It's Zain and I'm glad to be back on the air, today I wanted to share with you this short flow of consciousness I recorded a few weeks ago in April. I was on the way to San Francisco for the weekend, so that I could attend Preview Weekend at Make School, a revolutionary startup college for computer science undergrads (check out their website: https://www.makeschool.com/ ). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2019-06-07
09 min
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AI Hype: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 160
Flipboard • Job Market • How to Interpret AI News • Three Reasons Not to Fear AI, keep working out your career, and get ready for innovation in the job market.• If you have been following the show for some time now, you probably have guessed I am not a fan of taking information at face value. Those of us in the space of creating artificial intelligence, have to first sorting the information we are working with in the first place, before we can expect to engineer new technologies and applications to do so for us. Part of what that means is knowing...
2019-06-07
16 min
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Keeping AI Safe: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 159
There are plenty of reasons to be scared of AI: automation of labor displacing workers, a self aware robot becoming an existential threat to humanity, etc. Most of these are fears that live in the world of science fiction, at least for now. Nonetheless, today on episode 160 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza discusses one fear that is all too real: the risks of hackers taking over our AI systems and machines. It's a problem that is all too common to not be an issue. Just as hackers have gone after WhatsApp, banks, and other institutions, what is to stop...
2019-06-06
17 min
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Who Does Your Shadow Resemble? - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 144
Flipboard • Dark Side • Journey into Carl Jung • Continuing with the theme of personal development, Zain talks about the psychological demons we all have yet may refuse to acknowledge: the shadow. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2019-03-02
21 min
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Why I Don’t Entertain - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 139
Why didn’t Zain Raza participate in Mr. GHS? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2019-01-31
18 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Emailing Accounting Reports - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 136
Ask Zain: Ms. Morgan King uses the accounting software Quickbooks to help power her small antique store business. How can she email her accounting reports (using Outlook) straight from her account in Quickbooks? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2019-01-27
11 min
The UPStarts Podcast
How this Year Can Be Different - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 131
Taking a look back at an article written back in 2000 describing the next 20 years, Zain talks about what changes we can make this year to actually make it different from our past. It all begins with belief! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2019-01-01
25 min
On-Chain Experiments
Upstarts w/ Zain Raza
Zain Raza is the host of the Upstarts podcast. He's building voice apps without owning a device himself. Voice is a technology becoming easily accessible to all. The Upstarts Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-upstarts-podcast/id1332788174?mt=2 Zain Raza: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zain-raza-989817143 Get Started: VoiceFirstTech.com LinkedIn: goo.gl/h8GdnM Instagram: goo.gl/5ypZke Facebook: goo.gl/bzr2Pp Twitter: goo.gl/sdyjwK YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8lN2Bfhou5PTC34-Vt6_A Pat "Sweets" Sweetman: Instagram: goo.gl/i3ufET LinkedIn: goo.gl/PyPFMW --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor...
2018-12-30
09 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Building Aspirations - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 124
Why does it seem the more ambitious your goals are, the more hardships you will face? Is man’s search for meaning actually a folly? In this episode, Zain Raza recounts te day’s tech tips given out to a client, as well as general advice on how to accelerate your technological literacy through tried and true principles of learning, such as learning from your mistakes and building up to larger skills from steps taken from the smaller skills. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-12-22
20 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Old Age Stopping You? - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 118
In Episode 119 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza explores the research study “Technology and Learning in Current and Future Older Cohorts” by Willis SL., and dérives important lessons in attaining new skills as you grow older. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-12-02
24 min
The UPStarts Podcast
A Morning in Brookline - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 116
Sometimes you just need to travel. In episode 116 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza shares lessons he learned sitting in at a the recent TEDxBeaconStreet Youth event held in Brookline, MA. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-11-21
28 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Up Your Production - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 114
If you’ve ever needed help being more productive, then this episode is for you. In episode 114 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza shares an algorithm for making swift and sound decisions that GETS STUFF DONE, from sorting all through the ideas you have, planning out the steps, and delegation vs. execution options to actually make it a reality. With help from a New York Times bestselling author, “Getting Things Done” by David Allen, this episode has something to offer all who seek to up their progress towards success in life! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstar...
2018-11-11
18 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Community Service Support - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 101
In this episode, Zain sits down to interview the digital learning coach at the high school, Mrs. Engvall. The two discuss the importance of community service, and the impact that technology can have in people’s lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-08-22
15 min
The UPStarts Podcast
DVD Player Set Up - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 88
In episode 88 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza recounts his experiences in helping set up a DVD player for a client which many of you could use. DVDs are still one of most widely distributed and reliable avenues for watching movies in your home, so you don’t want to miss out on this one! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-08-09
08 min
The UPStarts Podcast
HP Printer Issues - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 87
In episode 87 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza goes over several issues he’s encountered while assisting a senior citizen set the up their HP Deskjet 3755 All-in-One Printer. Multiple problem solving skills included for you to use in your own life, so enjoy listening in and learning! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-08-08
14 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Google Home Mini Setup - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 86
Are you a fan of Google? In episode 86, Zain Raza of The UPStarts Podcast recounts his experience having both set up a Google Home Mini for the first time, as well as having helped another understand it as well. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-08-08
10 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Riding Waves w/ Patrick Sweetman - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 85
Greetings! On this episode Zain Raza brings on Patrick Sweetman for a mastermind jam session on several emerging trends in technology. It's never been a more innovative time, and Patrick is no stranger to innovation. Although only 22 years old, he is a humble visionary who gives Zain a tour of the future. Having been shaped by the obsessively enterprising culture of the Amazon software department where he interns, as well as his own side hustles, Sweetman has an intuitive sense of where the voice industry, AI, IoT, and more. Listen in as Zain delves deep into this engineer's mind, and...
2018-08-08
50 min
The UPStarts Podcast
PowerPoint Lesson - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 84
A basic overview of Microsoft PowerPoint 2017 by Zain Raza. Functions that are talked about include creating and editing slides, adding pictures, text, and animations to them, saving them and more. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-08-05
32 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Beginning Microsoft Word - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 79
Where Zain Raza finally delves deep and gives the audio tour of the basics and practical application of several features of Microsoft Word, such as learning how to create and save documents, edit layouts, style text, insert pictures and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-08-04
16 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Forget Labels- The UPStarts Podcast Episode 77
Zain recounts his experience with the MBTI Personality Assessment, and why self awareness is not nearly as crucial to success as is hard work, adaptability, and good ‘ol grittiness. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-07-31
15 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Opening Connections - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 75
Disclaimer: I have a case of vuja de in the episode, mentioning that I’ve been to a hardware store in the past couple of days. While I have been to hardware stores in the past, I actually haven’t been in the past couple of days. Not sure how I came up with that, and I’m sorry for any confusion that might have caused. In truth, the experience that made me think back to the unveiling of the Nintendo 3DS was watching videos from the old 2010 Nintendo E3 presentation. With that, enjoy the rest of the episode UPStartNation! - Zain...
2018-07-28
12 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Excel Lesson - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 69
One of the most requested topics I get for The UPStarts Podcast is to make an Excel tutorial. So here we go! In Episode 69, Zain Raza shares information related to the background, layout, terminology, and formatting of Excel. This lesson is intended for beginners, and for anyone looking for a deeper, one on one coaching session with me for FREE on the material discussed on the podcast and more, leave me a message and I will get to you ASAP. Until next time, enjoy the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast...
2018-07-22
20 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Taking More Responsibility - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 67
In Episode 67 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza reflects on his journey as a becoming more of a leader, sharing a mindset that can help you as you look after the people on the right and on the left of you, as you continue on in your journey to crush your goals. It doesn't matter what your reasons are for improving with technology: whether they are to reconnect with family, further your business, or save time running errands, listen to this episode abd walk away inspired! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast...
2018-07-20
14 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Making Quality Friendships - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 66
How do find people that will accelerate your growth? What do you look for in those people? As The UPStarts is growing its team, we are recognizing many patterns in the people who make it through our recruitment process, which can also apply to you looking for partners to help your growth. Enjoy! - Zain --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-07-20
17 min
The UPStarts Podcast
The Mania of Goals - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 64
Zain goes over books he's reading as he finishes up the last leg of his Europe escapade, Iceland. Ever wanted to get over yourself and finally work towards your long term goals? The answer: SHORT TERM action! More in the episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-07-18
11 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Light a Candle, or Curse the Darkness - Episode 63
I find myself frequently caught between two choices in life: to close the gap between me and my goals, or to succumb to my fears. To either let fear set the course of my action, or to set my fear aside and give all the action I can towards my goals. Brought to you from a grassy plain out in the middle of Keflavik, Iceland, around sunset. - Zain --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-07-16
14 min
The UPStarts Podcast
When a Creative Goes Too Far:The UPStarts Podcast Episode 61
DISCLAIMER: At around 1:40 in the episode I encounter a group of pigeons on the sidewalk I'm walking along. In the episode I refer to them accidentally as a "gang of *itches." What I meant to say was a "gang of birds." Sorry for any confusion that may have caused. Now, I’ve talked a lot about creativity on the show, and often have praised those individuals who were able to manifest their creativity in order to enrich the lives of others. However, I don’t want to paint an overly naive impression on you, because make no mistake: living a live...
2018-07-13
08 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Building the BEST Habits! - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 60
No matter how motivated you are right now, nothing will change in your life and in your pursuit of your goals unless you work for it. That means being able to produce, to persist, and to pursue your goals on a constant basis. But how does someone make sure that they squeeze as much progress out of each day as they can? The answer’s not easy: it’s hard work. Thankfully, a tool that we all have from birth makes this a lot easier: habits. After reading The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg, Zain Raza now shares the not...
2018-07-12
16 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Get Out of Your Way - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 59
Today officially marks the start of the International Conference on Mindfulness in Amsterdam, which was the reason why our family decided to come here in the first place. Therefore, in this episode of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza shares what his experiences and mentors have helped him to learn about mindfulness. Enjoy, and remember all feedback is appreciated on social media! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-07-11
28 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Around a New Crew: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 57
Zain Raza shares his thoughts on differing beliefs between Americans and the Dutch, and how exposure to new cultures is turning over a new page in the story of his journey towards his goals. BONUS tech tip at the end for those struggling with hardware lingo! Enjoy 😉, and remember all feedback is welcome on Facebook (https://facebook.com/teentechsupport), on Twitter @ZainRaz14, and Instagram @zraza_theupstart ! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-07-09
08 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Software Lesson: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 54
How does a computer actually do things? At the highest, most abstract level, it all comes down to software. In Episode 55 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain deconstructs how software works, what it's comprised of, and how it creates outcomes for your computer. Enjoy, and remember all feedback is encouraged! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-07-07
15 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Hardware Lesson - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 53
In Episode 53 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza gives an audio lesson. Listen on if you would love to dive deep into the hardware found in computers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-07-05
25 min
The UPStarts Podcast
No motivation, no problem - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 52
I have never seen anything help a person lacking the motivation to pursue their best life more than helping them to get clear on their purpose. Listen to Episode 52 of The UPStarts Podcast to find out how to get yours! - Zain --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-07-04
12 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Move Photos Between Devices: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 51
People love their phones, and they especially love taking photos with their phones. But what are you going to do when you have too many photos? The easiest, most cost effective way is to back them up on your other devices. On Episode 51 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza answers the question on how to share photos between multiple devices i.e. an iPhone and an iPad, or an iPhone and a PC or iMac. Enjoy, share, and leave all feedback on Apple Podcasts! Here's to your empowerment :) - Zain Raza --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...
2018-07-03
12 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Beginner's Computer FAQ - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 50
As a new computr user, we understand there are many things you are mystified by: what is the Internet? What is WiFi? How do modems? Luckily, you are not alone. Today in the fiftieth episode of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza answers these questions and more which so often trouble beginner computer users. Enjoy, and don't forget to share your thoughts on Apple podcast, and let your friends know too about The UPStarts Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-07-02
17 min
The UPStarts Podcast
How to Set Up Facebook - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 49
Facebook is a flagship social networking site for family, friends, businesses, and even celebrities! As social media one of our most frequently requested topics, in episode 49 of The UPStarts Podcast Zain Raza gives another audio lesson: How To Set Up a Facebook Account! Enjoy, and please remember all feedback is encouraged, and can be sent through Direct Message on Twitter or Instagram, joining The UPStarts Facebook group, or emailing it to razas2019@s.grafton.k12.ma.us DISCLAIMER: We at The UPStarts are not professionals. These lessons are based off our experiences, working with real clients and seeing what actually...
2018-07-01
10 min
The UPStarts Podcast
How to Set Up Your Email - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 48
If there's one thing you need to enjoy the web, it'd be the email account. This one piece of data is one of the most universally requested pieces of information by different web services and mobile apps. Here on The UPStarts, we are always dedicated to making sure you have the tech support you need to empower your goals. That's why in episode 48, listen in as Zain Raza gives a free audio lesson on how to set up your email account! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-06-30
17 min
The UPStarts Podcast
The Value of a Vacation? - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 47
Why does summer have to be so long? Back in school this is the one question NO ONE ever asked the teacher. But for those of us who are always seeking out knowledge, and specifically information that empowers us - does this question pose greater truths about the education system? Here in Episode 47 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza shares his qualms about education, and how your beliefs may need questioning if you're looking to arm yourself with the right types of goals and strategy, tools and tips which may have been MISSED in your education. --- Send in a...
2018-06-30
08 min
The UPStarts Podcast
On the Start with Ali - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 46
In Episode 46 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza brings on Ali Zaidi to talk about the start of the process all people go through to finding success in a creative medium. As a computer programmer among other things, Ali holds the coveted perspective of someone who can give a firsthand account while still being in the game itself as we speak. This UPStarts Podcast is all about the common threads found in multiple stories of people not necessarily looking for success, but are a case study on how to get outside one’s comfort zone, live life doing what most em...
2018-06-28
10 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Teen Tech Support Launch 🚀: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 45
Information is not a product, it is a service. If there’s something you want to create, don’t let the world tell you it can’t be done. Your truth is not dumb. It can work, but only if you do - and you serve yourself with the knowledge - the skills, the experiences, the connections that will empower your dream - to let your reality become a reality of this world. The UPStarts is all about empowering innovators with the advice they need to live their truth. Need to learn the computer to live your truth? Even better. Contac...
2018-06-27
06 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Information On The Rise - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 44
In Episode 44 of The UPStarts Podcast, it's Zain Raza back on the air! After a long hiatus, Zain shares his thoughts on data, information, and more with respect to new initiatives at The UPStarts! Listen in if you're interested in self empowerment, closing the gaps in society for yourself and others, and enjoy! "Waste no more time arguing what it is to be a good man. Be one." - Marcus Aurelius --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-06-27
18 min
The UPStarts Podcast
How to Build the Future - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 43
In Episode 43 of The UPStarts Podcast, listen in as Zain Raza brings on Patrick Sweetman from 365 Tech by Sweets. As they are both tech people, hear about their stories in Hackathons, how Patrick learned to code, and what Patrick is planning to build his life and his podcast into. Includes Amazon, Google, AI, branding, and AI in the conversation. Enjoy, send in your thoughts to help the show improve in the future! If you know anyone who would benefit lfrom this, share with it as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast...
2018-04-20
29 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Am I an Entrepreneur? - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 42
In episode 42 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza connects to Chad Wagner of Authentic Entrepreneur, through the new cohost feature on Anchor. Listen in to hear two different perspectives on the state of entrepreneurship, and the opportunities that come with it for both young and old. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-04-19
43 min
The UPStarts Podcast
The Race for The Quantum Computer - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 41
In Episode 41 of the UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza continues the conversation about using data in problem solving, whether it be falling to survivor bias, and not defining your objective. Includes a heads up about the application of quantum computers, for the physicists and computer engineers out there. There’s an entirely innovative way of handling data problems which do not have enough data, possibly giving us a way to better forecast the market, the compute the logistics of the supply chain, model complex molecules, and so much more. Enjoy, and enjoy the call in from Patrick Sweetman. If you ever ha...
2018-04-19
17 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Is it Really Arrogance?: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 40
On this episode of the UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza discusses the fallacy of being afraid others think you are arrogant for having your dreams be so large. Let’s face it, no candle is lit just so it is hidden under the table, and in the same way you should share your vision with others. They can either become early adopters, or they will realize you’re the real deal soon enough. Either way you will increase your reputation as a visionary. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/supp
2018-04-18
04 min
The UPStarts Podcast
When Your Data is Flawed - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 39
In which Zain Raza describes the phenomenon of survivor bias in the engineering process. Learn about the Royal Air Force and how to avoid their mistakes in improving their fighter planes. It might just come in handy one day when you’re creating the movies of tomorrow using VR, the energy of tomorrow using solar energy, or just trying to decide whose advice to listen to on how to dress for the job interview tomorrow! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-04-16
04 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Winning the Long Game - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 36
In which Zain Raza discusses another mindset shift. Fed up with complaining about life. What if there was a five step process which you could use to shift to a perspective of power, competence, and gratitude? I know we’re all in need of practical advice, but don’t neglect to keep yourself in an environment which nurtured whatever activities you’re going after. Without these five steps in some way shape or form, you’ll have no shot in taking pleasure from the work you do. So for some extra motivation and inspiration, take a listen to this episode! --- Se...
2018-04-12
09 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Problems to Purpose - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 35
Why Zain Raza started the podcast, opening up into principled decisions leading to decisions which use your passion to launch a problem into what possibly becomes the next great adventure of your life and business. Enjoy, and I appreciate the feedback! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-04-12
12 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Feed Expansion - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 34
In which Zain Raza spends the day at the #NeedforSpeed Hackathon, hosted by CMG in Cambridge, MA. Includes a networking spiel, presentations, interviews, meetings I got to sit in and listen to on voice applications in healthcare, and more! Talking on the future of tech, entrepreneurship, healthcare reform, the engineer debate, etc. etc. Enjoy! Thanks for the attention, and all feedback is welcome:) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-04-09
59 min
The UPStarts Podcast
How Do I See Ahead of the Curve? - The UPStarts Podcast 28
In which Zain Raza deals with the importance of knowing history. This earns you the ability to recognize patterns, which allows you to learn from those who have gone through circumstances similar to yours in the past, so you don’t have to make your decisions blindly, as if you are the first person who was ever faced with those choices. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and don’t forget to share and leave your thoughts in a call in! - Zain --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-04-02
12 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Know What You Stand For - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 27
Hey UPStart Nation, this is Zain Raza (aka your friendly neighborhood coder), and I invite to come listen to the start of Principles by Ray Dalio. Dalio’s been called the Steve Jobs of Investing, and with good reason. The founder of Bridgewater Associates is one of the few people to have predicted the 2008 financial crash, so today we take a look at the principles that make him such a decisive leader, and how it can better our life as well, especially in our work. Enjoy, and keep on innovating! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/me...
2018-04-01
13 min
The UPStarts Podcast
How to Collab on Code - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 26
Zain Raza returns to narrate his experiences encountering, coding, and collaborating on a project in Python Turtle for the first time. Using the drawing capabilities to recreate an old school maze game based off of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Zain's story includes lessons of MASSIVE value to anyone collaborating on a project in tech or otherwise! Plus a sneak preview to the next featured book at the end... enjoy! Thanks for all the support UPStart Nation, if you have any questions or thoughts leave a call-in and it will be featured. Keep on innovating everyone! --- Send in a voice...
2018-03-31
17 min
The UPStarts Podcast
The Problem of Evil - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 25
In which Zain Raza shares a personal story and the greater themes thereof in long form. Includes value, major points include thinking for yourself, always doing the right thing, and making your business, your innovative tech, your gift to the world about a greater cause. Send feedback if you find value, this episode literally could have been 2.5 hours long if we shared everything on our minds. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-03-21
19 min
The UPStarts Podcast
Never Take No For an Answer-The UPStarts Podcast Episode 24
In this episode of the UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza recounts a bad experience with a client and how to get over such humps. Just as importantly, Zain Raza talks about asserting yourself and how the mindset of security always leads to more mutually beneficial relationships. Enjoy #UPStartNation! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-03-11
08 min
The UPStarts Podcast
The UPStarts Podcast Episode 21: Purpose and Value Building
An episode to cover all bases! In which Zain begins unpacking purposeful business with advice from Simon Sinek in the book Find Your Why. On the coin flip, Zain spends some time practically explaining The UPStart Rule, a new way to approach the art of building value in business and personal life relationships. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-03-04
21 min
The UPStarts Podcast
The UPStarts Podcast Episode 2
In which Zain Raza delves into the Marketplace of Ideas, Startup books to get your concept out into the world, issues we need people working on TODAY, and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/support
2018-01-20
36 min