Los mejores podcasts de Innovation For All (2024)

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From homeless to fashion-tech entrepreneur: Cassie Betts 52:34

2+ y ago52:34

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Cassie Betts is the founder of District2.Co, a technology company that connects brands/designers with factories to streamline the manufacturing process, and Made In South LA (MISLA), a DevShop Academy. Hear how Cassie went from being homeless to being called “The Woman Turning South LA into Startup Land” by Forbes. You'll hear How she went from cod…

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Starting a business at age 66 with Paul Tasner 53:02

2+ y ago53:02

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Paul Tasner, Co-founder and CEO of PulpWorks and more recently, Co-founder of Sort, has more than 40 years of operations experience. He has held leadership positions in ventures ranging from start-up to Fortune 100. For the past decade, his focus has been on sustainability. Paul’s corporate affiliations include The Clorox Company, Clif Bar, Method …

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Battling poverty with Propel and the Fresh EBT app 1:07:22

2+ y ago1:07:22

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Jimmy Chen is the Founder and CEO of Propel, a software company that aims to fight poverty through technology. They are the creators of the Fresh EBT mobile app, which enables EBT cardholders to manage their benefits, save money through grocery coupons, and find jobs. Fresh EBT is used by over 2 million low-income Americans across the country. In t…

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How McDonald's empowered black America (but it's complicated) with Dr. Marcia Chatelain 58:58

2+ y ago58:58

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In this episode you will learn: How the civil rights movement impacted the growth of McDonald’s in black America How McDonald’s utilized black-centered marketing strategies to fuel advertisements The pros and cons to working in a franchise How the fast food industry was seen as a win for low-income communities initially How black-run McDonald’s fra…

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Placing the Displaced: Running a Refugee Staffing Company 1:04:36

2+ y ago1:04:36

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In this episode you will learn: How the CEO started Amplio Recruiting and why? What were some of the challenges in starting the business? How are companies vetted to ensure that the refugees are protected? What are the assumptions about the refugee community and are they true? What are the challenges with finding opportunities for women refugees? W…

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Revenge Porn Is Really A Tech Problem with Darieth Chisolm 50:31

3y ago50:31

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Two years after her revenge porn nightmare began, Darieth Chisolm won the case against her ex-boyfriend. Should tech companies make it harder to weaponize their platforms against women? In this episode you will learn: About Darieth's personal experience with revenge porn Her challenge of taking legal action outside of the U.S. The impact of the Dig…

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When bad data leads to social injustice, featuring David Robinson 1:05:25

3y ago1:05:25

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Can AI really change the world? Or are its developing algorithms formalizing social injustice? When these highly-technical systems derive patterns from existing datasets, their models can perpetuate past mistakes. In this episode of the Innovation For All Podcast, Sheana Ahlqvist discusses with David Robinson the threats of social bias and discrimi…

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It's illegal for Uber workers to strike. Marshall Steinbaum explains why. (Really though, WHY?) 1:03:30

3y ago1:03:30

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"Set the market and work when and how you like. You have complete control." At least that is what gig economy companies like Uber would have you believe. In this episode of the Innovation For All podcast, Sheana speaks with Marshall Steinbaum, Assistant Professor of Economics at University of Utah, to talk about the pitfalls of the gig economy. Fin…

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The Ghost Workers Behind the Tech Industry, feat. Mary Gray 58:15

3y ago58:15

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You'll learn How contract workers are essential in aiding AIs and search engines Examples of a ghost work in everyday technology How the tech industry often devalues contract employees What data labeling is What a ghost worker's daily schedule looks like How the growing telehealth industry is a prime example of under-appreciated, yet essential cont…

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Be My Eyes: Mobile micro-volunteering for the blind with Hans Wiberg 42:08

4+ y ago42:08

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Host Sheana Ahlqvist speaks with Hans Jørgen Wiberg, founder of Be My Eyes, a free mobile app that connects blind and visually impaired individuals with sighted volunteers through live video calls. Wiberg explains how Be My Eyes works, how he monetized an app while keeping it free for both sides of the marketplace, and how important it is to consid…

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Google and Facebook are monopolies. Does it matter? feat. Sally Hubbard 1:03:21

4+ y ago1:03:21

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Sally Hubbard is Director of Enforcement Strategy at Open Markets Institute. Learn whether giant tech companies are building monopolies (spoiler alert: they are) and why that unfair advantage matters. In this episode, you’ll learn: What is Antitrust law? Is fake news an antitrust problem? How monopolies amplify inequality What would it look like to…

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Disability Advocacy for Self-Driving Cars with Henry Claypool 54:02

4+ y ago54:02

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In this episode you will learn: About the immense diversity of need within the disability community How ride share services can either be beneficial or challenging depending on different disabilities Examples of both simple and highly extensive modifications to vehicles that accommodate physical disabilities How certain populations with disabilitie…

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Gig Work is Different Undocumented Immigrants and Women, with Julia Ticona 1:07:22

4+ y ago1:07:22

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Did you enjoy this episode? Text it to a friend or tag us on Twitter at @inforallpodcast. Please note: this episode was recorded before the COVID-19 Pandemic and the George Floyd protests.Por Sheana Ahlqvist, Julia Ticona

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Invisible women: data bias in a world designed for men with Caroline Criado Perez 1:02:07

4+ y ago1:02:07

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Caroline Criado Perez is a writer, journalist and feminist campaigner. She has written two books: Do It Like A Woman and Invisible Women. In her most recent book Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men she describes how very old data bias can affect women today. In this episode, Sheana learns about the different ways data bi…

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Placing the Displaced: Running a Refugee Staffing Company with Chris Chancey 1:04:36

5y ago1:04:36

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Chris Chancey is the founder of Amplio Recruiting, a company that helps companies hire people from the refugee and immigrant communities. How does Chris help refute and calm the fears potential employers? How does he ensure that vulnerable people aren’t being taken advantage of? And what has made his business so successful? Find out with Sheana in …

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The dangers of period-tracking apps feat. Maggie Delano 52:44

5y ago52:44

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In the season finale of Innovation for All, Maggie Delano tells us how period-tracking apps exclude people who are not straight, cis-gendered women without medical conditions. She explains how user design could be more inclusive and introduces us to the benefits of Quantified Self. You'll learn: The issues surrounding period-tracking apps How perio…

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How to battle racism with Janet Stovall 1:06:38

5y ago1:06:38

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Imagine a workplace where people of all colors and races are able to climb every rung of the corporate ladder -- and where the lessons we learn about diversity at work actually transform the things we do, think, and say outside the office. How do we get there? Janet Stovall, head speechwriter for the CEO of UPS, tells us about her history fighting …

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What should change in 2020? My favorite guests return. 18:52

5y ago18:52

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In this special episode, our favorite experts on AI, product designers and more return to answer two key questions: What’s the biggest news in your field in 2019, since we recorded the podcast? What's something that's been missing from the conversation that you'd like to see gain more interest in 2020? You'll hear from Reena Jana (@rjmac), Google's…

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Start fresh. How Propel and the Fresh EBT app is battling poverty. 1:07:22

5y ago1:07:22

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Jimmy Chen is the Founder and CEO of Propel, a software company that aims to fight poverty through technology. They are the creators of the Fresh EBT mobile app, which enables EBT cardholders to manage their benefits, save money through grocery coupons, and find jobs. Fresh EBT is used by over 2 million low-income Americans across the country. In t…

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What Tech Gets Wrong about Appalachia feat. Dr. Sherry Hamby 1:13:23

5y ago1:13:23

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In this episode of the Innovation For All Podcast, Sheana Ahlqvist talks to Dr. Sherry Hamby, a Research Professor of Psychology at the University of the South and a Director of the Life Paths Research Center (LPRC). They talk about the role of technology in peoples daily lives. They discuss Appalachian attitudes and values, ResilienceCon and how d…

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Teenage Sexting Behaviors with Jeff Temple 55:47

5y ago55:47

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Overview: In this episode of Innovation for All, Jeff Temple, professor and licensed psychologist at the University of Texas Medical Branch will discuss his research that studies teenage sexting behaviors. Jeff explains the gender breakdown of teenage sexting, the factors that may lead to psychological consequences, and how it may be a safe way for…

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Open access for academic research with Erica Stone 44:02

5y ago44:02

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Erica Stone works at the intersection of writing, teaching, and community organizing. Through collaborative projects, she creates opportunities for scholars, students, and community members to engage in conversations and civic problem-solving with the hope of building a more equitable and participatory democracy. As a researcher, Erica is passionat…

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Starting a business at age 66 with Paul Tasner 54:09

5y ago54:09

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Paul Tasner, Co-founder and CEO of PulpWorks and more recently, Co-founder of Sort, has more than 40 years of operations experience. He has held leadership positions in ventures ranging from start-up to Fortune 100. For the past decade, his focus has been on sustainability. Paul’s corporate affiliations include The Clorox Company, Clif Bar, Method …

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Voice Recognition for Kids with Kaveh Azartash of KidSense.ai 49:12

5y ago49:12

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Kaveh Azartash holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from University of California, Irvine with a focus on Vision Science. Kaveh's career has been focused on innovating software applications in the neuroscience and now artificial intelligence domain. He co-founded KidSense.ai in 2015 after realizing children are unable to effectively communicate wi…

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Invisible women: data bias In a world designed for men with Caroline Criado Perez 1:02:07

5y ago1:02:07

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Caroline Criado Perez is a writer, journalist and feminist campaigner. She has written two books: Do It Like A Woman and Invisible Women. In her most recent book Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men she describes how very old data bias can affect women today. In this episode, Sheana learns about the different ways data bi…

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Technology changes our social interactions. Why? with Alex Wolf 55:13

5y ago55:13

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A self-made entrepreneurship coach, Alex Wolf is the founder of BossBabe INC., an online community that helps millennial women start their own businesses. Members receive a host of advice from the successful social media coach. She is also the author of the book Resonate, a book for entrepreneurs who want authenticity with their audience: for those…

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Teaching kids how to interact with the Internet, feat. Diana Graber 59:03

5y ago59:03

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What is digital literacy and why is it important for our kids to learn these skills? Founder of Cybercivics.com and Cyberwise.org, Diana Graber, joins the show to discuss theses topics and more. Diana is the author of “Raising Humans in a Digital World: Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology.” In this episode of Innovation for Al…

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Giving women more fertility options with Anne Hogarty, CEO of Extend Fertility 48:58

5y ago48:58

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Egg freezing startups like Extend Fertility may be a democratizing force to give women more child-bearing options. CEO Anne Hogarty discusses how Extend Fertility is giving women more choice through affordable egg freezing. As with any business designed to give women more choice, controversy abounds! Critics have a lot of questions: Is it ethical? …

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How Propel and the Fresh EBT app are battling poverty with CEO Jimmy Chen 1:07:22

5+ y ago1:07:22

1:07:22

Jimmy Chen is the Founder and CEO of Propel, a software company that aims to fight poverty through technology. They are the creators of the Fresh EBT mobile app, which enables EBT cardholders to manage their benefits, save money through grocery coupons, and find jobs. Fresh EBT is used by over 2 million low-income Americans across the country. In t…

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Take a seat: helping women of color advance their careers with Minda Harts 48:28

5+ y ago48:28

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Minda Harts is the author of The Memo: What Women Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table. Minda describes why "Lean In" didn't resonate with her workplace experience. Learn how women of color can break through workplace barriers and have a more active voice in their careers. In this episode you’ll learn What diversity and inclusion issues look …

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Is "intuition" a dirty word at work? with Kara Dake 1:14:12

5+ y ago1:14:12

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Kara Dake is a social impact innovator who is using a combination of wellness practices, community, media and exponential technologies. Her goal is to bring emotional and collective intelligence to the forefront of business and society. In this episode of Innovation for All Podcast, Sheana learns what this feminine energy is and how it can look in …

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What’s in those terms of service we agree to? Featuring Nate Beard 58:12

5+ y ago58:12

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What’s really in online terms of service that we agree to? Nate Beard joins Sheana to talk about where these terms of service come from and what’s in them. Find out what rights we may be sacrificing while using social media platforms in this episode of the Innovation For All Podcast. In this episode you’ll learn: What’s in Terms of Service and do w…

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The hiring process wasn't built for women. Katharine Zaleski of PowerToFly is changing that. 48:23

5+ y ago48:23

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How can we build a more inclusive and productive workforce? In this episode of the Innovation For All podcast, Sheana speaks with Katherine Zaleski, one of the founders of Power To Fly. Katherine shares how Power To Fly is completely reinventing the traditional hiring process for companies to bring more women into the workplace and become more incl…

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What does human-centered AI even mean? A very meta conversation with Josh Lovejoy. 1:15:44

5+ y ago1:15:44

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"When a system begins to remember us forever, and wherever we go.... we will not be our true selves. We will be the self we know it’s okay to remember." -- Josh Lovejoy, Principal design manager, ethics and society at Microsoft. Josh Lovejoy believes that human-centered design thinking can change the world for the better; that by seeking to address…

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Making Products Inclusive, the Google Way feat. Reena Jana 54:08

5+ y ago54:08

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How does Google make successful products when their users are infinitely diverse? Head of Product and Business Inclusion at Google, Reena Jana, shares the ways that this tech giant takes an inclusive approach to serve its users and be sensitive to different cultural norms. Reena shares how some of Google's best products were modified and improved t…

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The 80/20 rule hurts everything from education to self-driving cars with Jutta Treviranus 1:08:50

5+ y ago1:08:50

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Traditional approaches to business, design practices, and research can result in suboptimal or uninclusive systems. In this episode of Innovation for All, host Sheana Ahlqvist talks to Dr. Jutta Treviranus, Director of the Inclusive Design Research Centre at OCAD University in Toronto. They discuss what inclusive design is, why it is so important, …

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VR-training against sexual harassment is not a gimmick, feat. Morgan Mercer of Vantage Point 1:00:07

5+ y ago1:00:07

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Learn how Vantage Point is using VR to reduce sexual harassment at work through way, way better training. In this episode of Innovation For All, Sheana Ahlqvist speaks with Morgan Mercer, founder and CEO of Vantage Point. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Vantage Point leverages the benefits VR to combat sexual harassment; Examples of subtle & agg…

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How Meal Delivery Apps are Killing Your Favorite Restaurants feat. Chris Webb, CEO of ChowNow 1:00:15

5+ y ago1:00:15

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Food delivery apps are putting mom and pop restaurants out of business. In this episode of Innovation For All, Chris Webb, CEO of ChowNow, shows the actual cost of meal delivery and how ChowNow is trying to mitigate those risks through an alternative business model. You’ll learn: How much food marketplaces charge the host restaurant, on top of the …

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From homeless to fashion-tech entrepreneur: Cassie Betts 52:33

5+ y ago52:33

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Cassie Betts is the founder of District2.Co, a technology company that connects brands/designers with factories to streamline the manufacturing process, and Made In South LA (MISLA), a DevShop Academy. Hear how Cassie went from being homeless to being called “The Woman Turning South LA into Startup Land” by Forbes. You'll hear How she went from cod…

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What would ethical data practices look like? Feat. Amanda McGlothlin 46:56

5+ y ago46:56

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"Tech should be built for good" says Amanda McGlothlin, co-founder and Chief Design Officer at HQ Network, a Los Angeles space start-up providing digital security products and services for individuals and businesses. As a leader in tech, Amanda believes that privacy is a fundamental human right. Hear her tactical, realistic approach to product desi…

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