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Paola Telfer

Selected - The Sesamers Podcast - July 08, 2024 14:25 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Recorded live at VivaTech 2024 in Paris, we sat down with Paola Telfer, founder and CEO of Sens.ai. Sens.ai is at the forefront of mental wellness technology, using innovative AI solutions to transform how we approach mental health. This interview highlights Paola's journey, her groundbreaking p...

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Olivia Lesslar

Selected - The Sesamers Podcast - July 01, 2024 15:36 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Recorded live at VivaTech 2024 in Paris, this podcast episode features Dr. Olivia Lesslar. She is a leading expert in integrating technology and medicine. Dr. Lesslar shares her journey from traditional medicine to the tech industry, highlighting her work in psychoneuroimmunology - the term used...

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Ep. 323 Vermin Supreme

Almost in Agreement - June 22, 2024 14:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Sam and I chat NJ politics for a few, a touch on Tn abortion and much more. 

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Ep. 322 Becky Massey Senate D6

Almost in Agreement - June 20, 2024 16:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Part 2 of the D6 Tennessee state senate primary with Becky Massey.  Learn more about her on her website.  

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Nathalie Birocheau

Selected - The Sesamers Podcast - June 17, 2024 13:55 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
The Origins of Ircam Amplify and Its Mission As CEO, Nathalie Birocheau begins by introducing IRCAM, a renowned French institution founded 40 years ago by Pierre Boulez. "Ircam was created to imagine a place where musicians, composers, scientists, and engineers could work together to invent the...

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Ep. 321 Do you beleive you speak for me?

Almost in Agreement - June 15, 2024 14:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Sam and I argue some of the same ol same ol...but we recap my inteview with Monica Irvine, chat attnedance at schools, gentrification is or isnt a bad thing...I get so confused...but thats why we talk...so in the imortal words of Pink Floyd "just keep talking"

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Ep. 320 Monica Irvine TN Senate D6

Almost in Agreement - June 12, 2024 20:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
In the first of what will be a good sum of candiate interviews I get to know Monica Irvine.  They are seeking seat 6 in the Tennessee state senate.  She is currently in a primary with Becky Massey and if she wins will go on to face Dominica Bryan in the general in November. Early primary boting ...

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Omid Ekhlasi

Selected - The Sesamers Podcast - June 12, 2024 12:45 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
From Journalism to Tech Event Leadership Omid Ekhlasi began his career as a journalist before transitioning into marketing. This background equipped him with a unique perspective on storytelling and audience engagement. He explains, "My background is in journalism, and I went into marketing, wh...

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Ep. 319 Im not sure yet

Almost in Agreement - June 08, 2024 14:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
I finaly have a candidate booked...should be great...but thats later...tonight Sam and I with some help with Jon discuss who should be able to intitate a book ban...how far right is too far right...and what exactly is an explosive on a plan...

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Ep. 318 Trump got convicted and I dont care

Almost in Agreement - June 01, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
I don't know what else to say...it doesn't change anything...no one is changing thier minds...this system sucks and we all know it...but we pretend over and over again...but I did fall of a 16 story building...just for the sake of doing it...thats fun...  

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Adrienne Jan

Selected - The Sesamers Podcast - May 31, 2024 13:10 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Journey to Becoming a Chief Product Officer Adrienne Jan shared her career trajectory, starting from Orange to becoming Scaleway's Chief Product Officer. Her journey took her from France to California and back, working with startups and major companies like AEG. She emphasized the importance of...

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Ep. 317 Economics are EVERYTHING

Almost in Agreement - May 25, 2024 13:49 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Sam and I wander through another week of local, reginal, and national news... Website, facebook, X

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Céline Farcet

Selected - The Sesamers Podcast - May 20, 2024 08:41 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Broadening Horizons Through Deep Tech Céline Farcet's journey at L'Oréal R&I exemplifies a profound evolution in corporate innovation, transitioning from material science to spearheading tech partnerships. She shifted her focus from academia to startup collaborations, particularly in Deep Tech...

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Ep. 316 Dont tell me my kid is trans

Almost in Agreement - May 18, 2024 14:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Sam and I break down the week that was. 

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Ep. 315 Drive to the future...

Almost in Agreement - May 11, 2024 14:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Sam and I discuss the future of cars, guns in schools with a 5th grader...and how to best run a three legged race...

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Ep. 315 Modern monitary Theory...stuff n junk

Almost in Agreement - May 04, 2024 13:39 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Sam and I take turns taping and watching hockey...not the result in the Preds game we wanted but I had fun taping this episode...we've got fun stuff going on both localy and nationaly that have my attention and its time to stop pretending money can just appear....or do...cant say part of me does...

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Stephan Savarese

Selected - The Sesamers Podcast - May 02, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
This podcast episode was recorded onsite at JEC World. From Aerospace to Advocacy Stephan Savarese's career evolved from aerospace engineering to climate advocacy, a testament to adaptability. Initially immersed in R&D, a significant moment at COP 21 ignited his shift towards environmental sol...

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Ep. 315 Omnibus is BS

Almost in Agreement - April 27, 2024 22:14 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
$100 billion dollars...I can't type the Dr. Evil voice but you get it...GONE POOF...or I guess Boing will get a huge chunk...anyway Sam and I chat that, local government, Teachers with Guns and More. 

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Blanca Garro

Selected - The Sesamers Podcast - April 24, 2024 08:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
This interview was recorded onsite during JEC World, March 5-7, 2024, in Paris.  Reinforce 3D's Origin: Blending Engineering with Business Acumen Blanca Garro's ascent to CEO of Reinforce3D combines her engineering background with sharp business insights. Her story begins with a chemical engin...

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Ep. 314 Burning Man

Almost in Agreement - April 20, 2024 14:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Oh snap...we did it Holleroo was a great success, Big Jon sits in for a recap of week 1 of TCAP testing, sam and I wander the random objections to housing...and oh so much more. 

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Chris Skinner

Selected - The Sesamers Podcast - April 17, 2024 12:38 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
This podcast episode was recorded onsite at JEC World. The Chemistry of Composites: Driving Industry Evolution Chris Skinner's transformation from a chemist to a visionary leader in strategic marketing at Owens Corning is a tale of the composites industry's evolution. "We're at the forefront ...

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Ep. 313 Short show Crazy week

Almost in Agreement - April 13, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Sam and I in quick, and fairly tranquill, episode cover teachers with guns, stealing kids to get abortions, Arizon before it was a state, and more on the 'feelings' about the economy. 

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Cecilia Tham

Selected - The Sesamers Podcast - April 10, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Embracing a Non-linear Path to Impactful Innovation Cecilia Tham's journey to the helm of Futurity Systems is anything but traditional. From Hong Kong to the U.S., and then to Barcelona, her path is a testament to the power of embracing non-linear career trajectories. "I went from starting a c...

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Zivile Einikyte

Selected - The Sesamers Podcast - April 10, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Unplanned Encounters: From a Casual Meetup to a Tech Event Influencer While some paths are meticulously planned, Zivile’s entrance into the tech event space was as spontaneous as it gets. Ben recalls how Zivile transitioned from a casual encounter at an event to a prominent contributor on the S...

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Ep. 312 Hospitals for Cash

Almost in Agreement - April 06, 2024 04:20 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Sam and I check in on progess in and around Farragut...both the Board of of Mayor and Aldermen reconcidering (quite contentiously) their vote agains the new growth plan, as well as a major announcmnet about the beginings of a potentially MASSIVE project on I-40...we devolve in to Certificat of n...

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Ep. 312 Farragut Tells Jacobs to shove it

Almost in Agreement - March 30, 2024 13:37 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
IF you didnt already know, the people and their governing body, of Farragut are more important than the rest of us...and don't mind tell you...I think the state thinks we're dumb, Sam thinks I'm crazy...and chaos insues...we get going on so many things, I totally forgot to talk about the bridge ...

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Fatou Diagne

Selected - The Sesamers Podcast - March 28, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
The Inception and Evolution of Bootstrap Europe Fourteen years ago, Fatou Diagne, along with her co-founder, Stephanie, embarked on a journey that would significantly impact the tech and life science sectors in Europe. Bootstrap Europe, born out of their vision, diverged from the traditional eq...

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Daniel Dumig

Selected - The Sesamers Podcast - March 25, 2024 08:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Daniel Dumig's Corporate to Innovation Journey Daniel Dumig's transition from the corporate world to the realm of innovation is a fascinating journey. He recounts his early days leading marketing for major sports lifestyle brands and how that led to the creation of the TenKan-Ten Startup Accele...

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Ep. 311 Get a Hair Cut

Almost in Agreement - March 23, 2024 14:13 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
BiggiE sits in to discuss modern hair and fasion...then Sam and I fall down another rabbit hole of sucky governmenty randomness...its all good fun. Website Holleroo.co Facebook

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Pere Duran

Selected - The Sesamers Podcast - March 20, 2024 08:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Journey to Leadership: Pere Duran's Evolution in the Tech Event Industry Pere Duran's journey to becoming the director of "4YFN" (Four Years From Now) is a classic tale of growth and opportunity. Starting as a sales coordinator and climbing up to the sponsorship director at Mobile World Congres...