The Next Stage podcast by Web Summit
403 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHear from those at the forefront of tech and business worlds, cultural icons and influencers, and key global leaders to tackle the world’s most pressing issues, and you can listen in here - all on The Next Stage Podcast
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How can startups help science tackle the climate crisis?
January 24, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBAs the scale of the climate change crisis sets in, it’s clear that solutions from traditional academic sources, such as universities and research groups, may not be enough. We need to start looking for fresh ideas and passions for developing innovative solutions to help address the environmental task ahead. In this session, environmental scientist Deborah Brosnan and FootPrint Coalition managing director Rachel Kropa discuss how the new age of climate change innovation is driving action and...
The future of crypto: What's next for this craze?
January 17, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBIs the crypto downturn a growing pain, or exposing irreparable weaknesses? With the recent collapse of several of crypto’s biggest players, as well as accusations of illegal or unethical behaviour, criticism is becoming louder and more frequent. In this episode of The Next Stage, Molly White, creator of Web3 Is Going Just Great, Ben McKenzie, actor and journalist, and Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, debate the pros, cons, con artists, and controversies surrounding the crypto craze. ...
Why big tech keeps kicking your butt
January 10, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBNo matter the circumstances and economic outlook, tech’s ‘big five’ — Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft — somehow emerge from every disruptive event stronger. This discussion explains why. Based on reporting in Alex Kantrowitz's new book, Always Day One, you'll learn how the big five reinvent themselves through cultures that optimise for tomorrow's demand, not today's legacy products, and make use of cutting-edge AI to run their operations on autopilot. "The best technology co...
Psychedelics are having a moment
January 03, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBMagic mushrooms are generally associated with the rave scene, or festival goers having a trippy experience. But what if these mushrooms are the future of mental health? Millions and millions have already been poured into research globally to measure the effects of the active ingredient, psilocybin. In this episode of The Next Stage Katerina Mal-eev-ska, co-founder of mental healthcare company Compass Pathways, talks about the exciting new results from her company’s psilocybin trial. 20 per...
How Gen Z consumes news
December 27, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBResearch shows that news consumption for Gen Z is increasing dramatically - but only on one platform: TikTok. Aside from a small increase in news consumption on Instagram it is dramatically decreasing on all other platforms, says Sara Fischer, media reporter at Axios. What does this mean for the future of news given that TikTok is not only a relatively new platform but has been known to circulate a significant amount of misinformation and is based in China? Journalist Ann Curry says the go...
Alexa's next AI trick: Disappearing
December 20, 2022 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBThey say the average human attention span is now just eight seconds, giving goldfish a run for their money! But at a time when most companies are focused on technology that keeps you glued to a screen, Amazon only wants you to interact with Alexa when you need it. In this episode of The Next Stage, Alexa head scientist Rohit Prasad explains how a philosophy of 'ambient intelligence' is driving the development of AI that blends invisibly into our environment, helping you when you need it an...
Giving F1 a tech edge
December 13, 2022 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBNetflix hit series Drive to Survive brought the thrill of Formula 1 to new audiences. Behind the scenes, technology and real-time analytics are racing at breakneck speed to give teams a competitive edge. Mercedes AMG Petronas is one of the most successful teams in the history of Formula 1. A difficult season in 2022 has however led to questions about the team. Can technology be the solution? In this episode of The Next Stage Toto Wolff, Team Principal and CEO of Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 T...
Meta’s vision for the metaverse
November 29, 2022 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBWith Meta recently laying off 13 percent of its staff, some are attributing part of its cost cutting to Mark Zuckerberg’s overly enthusiastic investment in the metaverse. An investment that has yet to pay off. But while tech pundits bet on or against Meta’s fortunes, the company continues to develop its virtual reality tech - both in the form of virtual worlds and VR headsets. In this episode of The Next Stage, Meta’s head of product Naomi Gleit discusses the company’s VR vision for the fu...
How Wikipedia and Fandom have grown fiercely loyal (but polite) communities
November 22, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn a world of dumpster fire social media platforms where people yell angrily at each other and divisive toxic discourse guarantees viral success, it pays to be kind. At least, this is what Jimmy Wales has learned over the years with Wikipedia. Jimmy - and Fandom founder Perkins Miller - have managed to grow passionate and loyal online communities where disputes rarely occur and when they do, are resolved quickly and civilly. What’s the secret? In this episode these two founders talk about...
Batman goes to WEBTOON: the future of comic fandom
November 15, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBDC’s Batman has been around for a long time. The character debuted in 1939, making him 83 years old. Since then, Bruce Wayne has gone from the printed page to the big screen and video games. Now, a new partnership with WEBTOON sees another iteration – a slice of life webcomic with a POV character, meaning the reader sees the world through the eyes of the central character. In this episode of The Next Stage listen to DC Comic’s editor-in-chief Marie Javins and head of content at WEBTOON ta...
Your smartphone will see you now: Mental health access in 2023
November 08, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.05 MBOver the past decade, mental health has become somewhat of a global epidemic, says CEO of Woebot Health, Michael Evers. The pandemic has exacerbated this. He goes on to say that globally, on any given day, there are around 60 million people seeking support for mental health issues. The problem, in part, is one of access to such services for reasons including affordability and availability of mental health practitioners. Clinically validated apps may be the answer. In this episode of The N...
Hard truths: The fundraising landscape in 2022
November 01, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB2022 has been a whirlwind of political and financial upheaval, supply chain issues and extreme weather patterns on a global scale. We’re living in interesting times. What does this mean for seed stage startups and even Series A companies who are looking to raise money in this turbulent environment? Matt Garratt, general partner with CRV, says that these startups are “partially being jerked around by the venture capital community who don't know how to value businesses anymore”. Should start...
Thrive in uncertainty: aligning your people, processes and technology with GoTo
October 25, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBEmbracing the best practices of working from home, and better connecting with employees and customers, is what is differentiating the top businesses of today from the rest. In this episode of the Next Stage, we gain insight into the state of play in remote working from Joseph Walsh, head of EMEA product marketing at GoTo. GoTo is a software company providing cloud-based remote work tools for collaboration and IT management, as well as strategic guidance for companies looking to manage bus...
Cyberwarfare: Planes, trains and tanks
October 18, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBModern warfare extends beyond physical boundaries to the digital. Nowhere is this more obvious than the war in Ukraine where cyber-attacks have been part of Russia’s arsenal from the beginning. In this episode of The Next Stage we hear from one of the founding members of the US army's cyber command unit, Josh Lospinoso, who has gone on to found cybersecurity startup Shift5. Josh talks about digital threats new and old. For example, he said the average iPhone is about one thousand times mo...
Ads, cookies and blockchain
October 11, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBBlockchain technology promises more control over personal data for internet users. Ostensibly, they could sell this data to advertisers, choosing what ads they are exposed to and what companies track their browsing habits while pocketing some cash in the process. How is this good for the online advertising industry who rely on data harvesting to target potential customers? As Brittany Kaiser, founder of Own Your Data, points out, you may think an ad is being looked at by a human but it cou...
The metaverse: Hype or the future?
October 04, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBAre you sick of people hyping the metaverse, talking about buying virtual real estate next to Snoop Dogg’s property with the latest minted crypto? Amy Peck, founder and CEO of Endeavor VR and Dan Burgar, co-founder and CEO of Frontier Collective, get real about the future of virtual worlds. Leaving behind the hype, they look at genuine use cases like augmented reality environments in smart cities of the future. And they address significant issues around metaverse properties and NFTs, namely...
How to recession-proof your startup
September 27, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBTimes are tougher for startups. Raising money in 2022 is a different beast than early to mid 2021. During the pandemic, people were more eager to make deals and make investments. Now, startups need to prove that their growth is sustainable and be willing to do this through new metrics like ‘burn multiple’, says Christina Cacioppo, CEO of Vanta, a startup that raised initial seed funding in 2021 and surged forward in 2022 despite a more difficult VC landscape. Christina provides valuable i...
Driving towards an autonomous future
September 20, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBWe are very much at the end of the beginning for self-driving vehicles, says Gavin Jackson, CEO of autonomous vehicle software company Oxbotica. What does he mean by this? Well, Gavin thinks that an autonomous future is on the horizon but it won’t happen exactly as we imagined. Rather than single occupancy robo-taxis zipping around cities, what will be mainstream first are self-driving industrial vehicles working in mining, construction, energy plants and so on. Keep listening to hear mor...
Are gamers saving our planet?
September 13, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBPart of tackling climate change is educating people about global efforts in this space. But how can the United Nations reach as many people as possible and grab their attention when it comes to the seemingly inaccessible topic of NDCs or Nationally Determined Contributions - these are long term goals various countries agreed to on the back of the Paris Agreement. The answer is mini mobile games. Find out how the UN worked with PlayMob to develop Mission 1.5, an educational game with a reach...
How purpose-led companies are leading the way
September 06, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBWhat does Gen Z want from their favourite brands? Not celebrity endorsements or value for money. A younger generation with purchasing power are choosing to spend money on companies that align with their personal values, ranging from racial justice to gun control. Ty Montague and Rosemarie Ryan, co-founders and co-CEOs of CO Collective, talk about how concern for environmental and social justice issues is driving younger consumers to choose brands that care. And they explain how this is an o...
Finding the founders of tomorrow
August 30, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBTalent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. Or so the old adage goes, at least. In an age when it's just as easy to work remotely in Timbuktu as in Toronto, opportunities are similarly limitless for entrepreneurs – no matter where a person lives or what their background may be. Where (and how) can founders catch a break in today's competitive startup landscape? Leading investors – Techstars CEO Maëlle Gavet, Overlooked Ventures general partner Janine Sickmeyer and Renegade Partners co-fou...
Blockchain will shape the future of everything
August 23, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBPeople are getting paid in it, and governments are regulating it. Blockchain is officially mainstream. How did that happen and what does it mean? While blockchain enthusiasts have been bullish the past few years, signs of a recent collapse have many re-examining the technology. Nicolas Cary, co-founder and vice chairman of Blockchain.com, is an early blockchain adopter, having snapped up the blockchain.com domain name more than 10 years ago. Here, he shares his insights on the road ahead, ...
TikTok feeds gen Z’s appetite for influencer authenticity
August 16, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIt might seem like a mystery to gen X and elder millennials that younger social media users have fallen for TikTok, a platform that seems to be more about dance moves and viral challenges than anything else. But TikTok celebrity Josh Richards explains that gen Z prizes TikTok for its focus on authenticity in a world where influencers Facetune, Photoshop and filter their lives for followers. Josh talks about his journey to success – all the way from filming duds in his mom’s basement to the ...
TikTok feeds Gen Z’s appetite for influencer authenticity
August 16, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIt might seem like a mystery to Gen X and elder millennials that younger social media users have fallen for TikTok, a platform that seems to be more about dance moves and viral challenges than anything else. But TikTok celebrity Josh Richards explains that Gen Z prizes TikTok for its focus on authenticity in a world where influencers Facetune, Photoshop and filter their lives for followers. Josh talks about his journey to success – all the way from filming duds in his mom’s basement to the ...
Exploding Kittens, bedazzled dragon eggs and fuzzy vending machines
August 09, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBMarketing campaigns can be a successful shot in the dark or a misfired attempt to replicate previously famous campaigns. But when viral works, boy does it work. That’s something Exploding Kittens’ Elan Lee and Eric Lang learned from their experience marketing the unusual card game at games conventions and on Kickstarter. The secret to their success has been, as they put it, a result of cultivating surprise and joy – not only for their audience, but also for themselves. A case in point is th...
Censorship in the era of misinformation
August 02, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBCan journalists be too cautious and too prone to protecting vested interests? Where should we draw the line between censorship and what people need to know, and who decides where it’s drawn and how it’s enforced? ProPublica editor-in-chief Stephen Engelberg and Yahoo News editor-in-chief Daniel Klaidman discuss news censorship in the era of misinformation. Stephen Engelberg, editor-in-chief of ProPublica, and Daniel Klaidman, Yahoo News editor-in-chief, were speaking on the Fourth Estate s...
Creating modern brands for the modern world
July 26, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBDesigning meaningful and modern brands for a world that demands more and more of our attention every day is undoubtedly a major challenge. Sairah Ashman, CEO of brand consultancy Wolff Olins, explores the roles of brand and experience, unpacking how combining these two elements could have a more conscious impact on businesses and people. Sairah Ashman, CEO of Wolff Olins, presented on the creatiff stage at Collision 2022. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate an...
Building an operating system for drug discovery
July 19, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 9.88 MBYou may have heard of facial recognition technology but what about face recognition for cells in your body? This is one of the many technologies that Recursion Pharmaceuticals uses as part of its industrialisation of drug discovery. Deep learning algorithms can tell the difference between health and diseased human cells and use this to identify new medicines. “The opportunity is to industrialise drug discovery,” says Recursion Pharmaceuticals’ president Tina Larson. “The best of the tech i...
Immortality or a robot apocalypse? What is our tech future?
July 12, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB“We are very bad at predicting the consequences of our inventions,” says Rebecca Parsons, CTO of global tech consultancy company Thoughtworks. The problem with technologists, she says, is that they look at a problem and how to solve it - but it’s done with a laser focus to the exclusion of other effects it might have, like environmental impact or worsening of economic inequality. In this episode we explore the notion of responsible tech, and how it can prevent a dystopian future complete ...
Why isn’t there a drone in every home?
July 05, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBDrones have been around for a while now. Why is it that they haven’t become mainstream yet? Skydio’s Martin Brandenburg says the reason is that they are dumb. Cue plenty of YouTube clips of drones doing silly things and getting into many accidents. So what’s the missing ingredient? Autonomy. Skydio’s drones are completely autonomous, have omnidirectional high resolution vision, nine realtime neural networks, and will figure out how to get to a destination on their own. Just tell them where...
Reaching Gen Z with the new voice of youth culture
June 28, 2022 06:00 - 11 minutes - 7.94 MBFaZe Clan COO Jaci Hays shares how focusing on three critical pillars in order to reach today's youth made the esports organisation a cultural phenomenon. Jaci answers two big questions: Why is Gen Z different than any generation before it, and what does it take to build authentic connections? Jaci Hays, COO at FaZe Clan, delivered a keynote speech on ContentMakers at Web Summit 2021. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Sen...
Shutterstock is embracing AI and 3D
June 21, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBThe appetite for content has never been bigger, says Shutterstock CEO Stan Pavlovsky. In fact, we spend seven hours a day consuming online media, according to research firm DoubleVerify. It’s never been a better time to be a content creator but trying to find the right image or video can be difficult with millions of assets to wade through. Stan says this has shifted Shutterstock’s strategy to include content discovery using artificial intelligence. Tune into this episode of the Next Stage ...
How AI is answering the call of sustainability
June 14, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBAs more data emerges about the potentially grim fate of our planet, it’s becoming increasingly obvious that we need new solutions to the climate change crisis. How is AI facilitating the advancement of sustainability? What innovations and systems look set to change the energy landscape? We hear from Dan Jeavons of Shell, Hege Skryseth of Kongsberg and Junta Nakai of Databricks about how AI can be a gamechanger. Shell VP of computational science and digital innovation Dan Jeavons, Kongsber...
Leading a company to high growth – in the words of the experts
June 07, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBUnicorn founders Florian Otto and Michele Romanow share their insights on how to address pressing issues in our society. What does it take to drive a paradigm shift, and what are the key learnings these founders have grown from – collectively and individually? Cedar co-founder and CEO Florian Otto and Clearco co-founder and CEO Michele Romanow were in conversation with Grit Daily executive editor Jordan French on Startup University at Web Summit 2021. "The best technology conference on th...
Is American democracy dead?
May 31, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBBetween the January 6 insurrection, so-called ‘vote audits’, gerrymandering, social media polarisation, two impeachments, and accusations of voter suppression, the four years of the Trump presidency were tumultuous to say the least. Join Obama Foundation CEO David Simas, ACLU president Deborah Archer, and Federal Election Commissioner Ellen Weintraub to find out if American democracy is on its last legs – or if it’s beginning a long overdue revival. US Federal Election Commissioner Ellen ...
Conversations with robots and the Star Trek tricorder
May 24, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBWhat does the future of healthcare look like? In some cases, it’s almost like science fiction has become a reality. Mental health and wellness is entering this realm with therapeutic chatbots like Woebot Health. Founder Alison Darcy talks about the importance of clinical validation and how studies have shown that Woebot can not only engage deeply with users but also develop a bond of trust with them, often allowing them to broach topics they may not feel comfortable discussing with a human t...
Creating movie magic at DreamWorks
May 17, 2022 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.14 MBDreamWorks Animation is home to some of the world’s most beloved franchises, including Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, The Boss Baby, The Croods, and How to Train Your Dragon. But none of these award-winning films would be possible without cutting-edge film technology. We speak to Kate Swanborg, DreamWorks’ SVP of technology communications, to explore how technology is fuelling our imaginations and creating all-time-great productions. Kate Swanborg, SVP of Technology Communications at D...
Why Amazon wants you to talk to Alexa less
May 10, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIn the very near future, the devices and services we rely on will become much more proactive. AI will turn off the lights before bed, offer to start your coffee in the morning, or adjust the thermostat when you’re away – all without being asked. Tom Taylor, SVP for Amazon Alexa, shares how 'ambient computing' is coming to life, and what the future holds. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://po...
How to become a unicorn, starting with your first steps
May 03, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBUnicorns are popping up at an unprecedented rate, so what better way to understand what it takes to get there than by hearing from those who have already succeeded? Juan Pablo Ortega, co-founder of Rappi, and Mada Seghete, co-founder and VP of marketing at Branch, talk through their early days as startup founders and the steps they took towards success. Juan Pablo Ortega, co-founder of Rappi, and Mada Seghete, co-founder and VP of marketing at Branch, were in conversation with Pieter Haec...
Why Big Tech needs to be regulated
April 26, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBDebates have raged for years of whether and to what extent Big Tech - often known as the Big Four (Amazon, Meta/Facebook, Google and Apple) - should be regulated. As Rob Cox, global editor for Reuters Breakingviews, says in this episode: “The horse has bolted on this one”. So the matter turns to what kind of regulations should be put in place and for what purpose. Will regulation only serve to shore up Big Tech interests like the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act di...
Improving accessibility to AI with a Gen Z lens
April 19, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBGen Z has a native understanding and appreciation of how AI shapes their world, digitally and otherwise. Young entrepreneurs and ambassadors for Arm Emma Yang, Josh Lowe, Avye Couloute and Samaira Mehta discuss what they love about AI, where they think the technology falls short, and what they want to see in the next generation of AI-powered products. Gen Arm2Z ambassadors Emma Yang, Josh Lowe, Avye Couloute and Samaira Mehta were in conversation with Simon Segars, CEO at Arm, at Collisio...
Why remote work doesn’t work for everyone
April 12, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBWorking from home became de rigeur during the pandemic and it has widespread benefits. People have been able to work from the comfort of their own homes while complying with Covid-19 restrictions. Remote-first also meant companies could widen the net and hire abroad, effectively “pulling up global wages in developing markets in ways that would have been very surprising only a few years ago” according to Jeremy Johnson, CEO of software developer recruitment company Andela. However, women h...
Slowing fast fashion – and how we do it
April 05, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBFashion, like everything else, needs a serious sustainability overhaul, from manufacturing right up to point of sale. In this session, Anthony Marino, president of thredUP, sits down to discuss what’s gone wrong in the fashion industry and how the solution won't be one size fits all. Anthony Marino, president of thredUP, was in conversation with Jennifer Crichton, founder, editor and presenter at The Flock, at Web Summit 2021. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on...
Can crypto go green?
March 29, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBCryptocurrency mining has come under scrutiny of late, specifically for the environmental impact of such an energy intensive practice. Kathleen Breitman, co-founder and CEO of Tezos, advocates for the less power-hungry proof of stake consensus mechanism as opposed to Bitcoin’s proof of work while Bitgreen CEO Adam Carver thinks mining via renewable energy is another way forward. Kathleen Breitman, Adam Carver and Laura Wallendal were in conversation with Robert Hackett, senior writer and ...
Are NFTs the future of art? | Paris Hilton, CEO and entrepreneur
March 22, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIs owning a collectible from the Bored Ape Yacht Club the 2022 equivalent of saying you have a Picasso? Paris Hilton and many others would like to think so. The reality TV star and DJ owns a Bored Ape NFT and even creates her own NFT art. In this episode of the Next Stage, Paris and her VC husband – M13 Ventures founder Carter Reum – talk about the brave new worlds of NFTs, cryptocurrency and the blockchain. Paris Hilton and Carter Reum were in conversation with Forbes editor Steven Berton...
Wanna be a successful influencer? Just “don’t be goddamn boring” says Nas Daily
March 15, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBWhen three hugely popular influencers get together in 2021 and talk about their secrets to success, you might guess that the social media platform they would be on is TikTok… but you’d be wrong! Nas Daily, Sarati Callahan, Alfie Deyes and Caspar Lee talk about their respective journeys to where they are now – ie, with more than a million followers each. They also give tips on how to grow a loyal following, and they reveal the unlikely platforms that can make or break a career as a content c...
The generation of feminists using digital skills as a megaphone | Catarina Furtado and Sofia Nunes
March 08, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBWhen people speak of the ‘glass ceiling’, they’re usually talking about the invisible barriers women face when advancing in the workplace. This episode of the Next Stage explores the digital glass ceiling. This is a wide-ranging topic covering everything from gender-based harassment and hate speech on social media to gender inequality in access to technology (especially in developing nations). It also encompasses the lack of diversity in the Big Tech behind platforms that shape the way we c...
Low code tech powers 75% of all enterprise software | Hanna Hennig, CIO of Siemens
March 01, 2022 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBLow-code technology helped build 75 percent of all enterprise software in 2021, according to Forrester and Gartner analysts. In fact, according to a 2021 Siemens survey, 75 percent of IT leaders say the no-code/low-code trend is something their organisation cannot afford to miss. Hanna Hennig, CIO at Siemens, talks about how digital technology – which is transforming society – needs low-code and no-code. This is especially true in manufacturing, where 80 percent of tasks can now be automat...
In 2024 the next man and the first woman will set foot on the moon | Carlos Garcia-Galan, NASA
February 22, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBWhat will it take to get humans back on the moon? It’s been almost 50 years since humankind set foot on the satellite’s surface, and NASA is gearing up for a return, according to Carlos Garcia-Galan, the head of European Service Module (ESM) Integration at NASA. He is working specifically with the Orion spacecraft in the Artemis programme. The launch of Artemis I is planned for the first half of 2022. It will be an uncrewed test, set to orbit the moon. A crewed test mission will be sent to ...
How to engage an audience with a 2.5-second attention span | Maggie Lower, CMO of Hootsuite
February 15, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBHootsuite CMO Maggie Lower talks about customer engagement online, and what's next for marketing in this space. She covers every big trend from tapping into the creator economy to employee advocacy. Maggie says the most basic principle of social media is to know your audience, and that the only way to achieve this is to listen. So listen to her top tips for successfully leveraging your presence on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn or elsewhere, no matter what size your business is. Maggie Lower...