February 23, 2021
Michael Carvin, founder and CEO of SmartAsset, joins us to share their approach to equipping users with the necessary tools for navigating personal finance decisions. Also, we talk to the founder and head of product at Sketchbox, Joe Connolly, about implementing virtual reality employee training that eliminates the need for an in-class presence. Plus, Fortune’s Editor-in-Chief, Clifton Leaf, discusses their newly-released digital series on climate change — produced in collaboration with Bill Gates. In Socially Speaking, we consider the need for simplicity in tech and lament its ongoing challenges despite how much tech is integrated into our daily lives.
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February 16, 2021
We get an in-depth look at Arcadia, a Montreal-based startup that is combining eSports VR technology with real athletics to get people off the couch. The co-founder and CEO, Christopher Olimpo joins us to explain how. Also, we have Sophie Howe, founder and CEO of Xesto, share their innovative online shoe shopping solution to find the right fit with just your iPhone. Plus, Fundmetric CEO, Mark Hobbs, reveals their strategy for updating how charities use data to help them better connect and communicate with their donor community. In Socially Speaking, we give you our thoughts on Clubhouse after using it the past week.
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February 9, 2021
Gavin Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of Gwoop, gives us all the details on how they launched training programs to help video game players hone their skills. Also, GadgetMatch's Michael Josh joins us to breakdown Apple CEO Tim Cook's speech about upcoming privacy changes regarding sharing iPhone user behavior. Plus, we revisit last week's wild ride that was GameStop stock with our financial expert from CNBC, Deirdre Bosa. In Socially Speaking, we examine the newest, hottest app in social media: Clubhouse, including the details on how to join.
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February 2, 2021
Ali Rae, Digital Senior Producer and host of #AllHailTheLockdown, discusses the 5-part series that focuses on the global response to the pandemic. Also, we have David Cravit, a member of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons Board of Directors, who reveals the lack of care for seniors in Canadian long term care facilities. Plus, we examine Bodyguard, an app that protects you from cyberbullying and hate speech, with Managing Director, Matthieu Boutard. Next, we hear from President and CEO of BlueNalu, Lou Cooperhouse, about their mission to produce healthy seafood products that support the sustainability of our oceans with cell-based fish products. In Socially Speaking, we celebrate the success of Wattpad with CEO Allen Lau.
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January 26, 2021
General Counsel for The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE), Benjamin Bull, guides us through the recent lawsuit against Mindgeek — the parent company of Pornhub — accused of hosting content containing child sex abuse. Also, we talk to the president of Orangetheory Fitness Canada, Blake MacDonald, about their interactive virtual coaching platform that brings real-time coaching from local and certified coaches to a small group setting. Plus, Reese Mozer, co-founder and CEO of drone developer American Robotics, reveals FAA approval to operate its fully-automated "Scout" drones without on-site humans. Next, CNN's Technology reporter, Brian Fung, predicts the future of social media moderating and ban protocols. In Socially Speaking, we sift through the good, the bad, and the ugly coming from TikTok.
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January 19, 2021
Matt Crowell, Founder and CEO of GetintheLoop, joins us to share how they are making it easier to shop locally while connecting with small businesses in your community. Also, GrandPad's Head of Innovation and co-founder, Isaac Lien, reveals how their purpose-built tablet is heping connect seniors to healthcare professionals from the safety of their own homes. Plus, tech expert, Marc Saltzman, brings us all the new technology and the top trends shown at the Consumers Electronics Show, which happened virtually this year. In Socially Speaking, we dive into the truth about transparent screens question if they are just a gimmick.
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December 22, 2020
Bradley Tusk, CEO of Tusk Ventures, joins us to explain how the tech community will deal with policy battles in 2021. Also, we talk to Zoox co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Jesse Levinson, about their electric, autonomous robotaxi and what it means for the future of transportation. We have Samuel Stupp, Professor and researcher at Northwestern University, join us to reveal their new, water-powered dancing robot. Plus, our favorite interet Dad, Brittlestar, is here to let us know how celebrities have been cashing in on Cameo and declare the biggest performer on the platform in 2020.
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December 16, 2020
The Chief Security Evangelist at ESET, Tony Anscombe, breaks down their new resource platform for kids, parents and educators called "Safer Kids Online" that aims to build a safer online environment. Also, we talk to Tomas Ronis, the founder and CEO of real estate startup Rhenti, about their mission to make the rental leasing process fast, easy and transparent for both the renters and property owners. Plus, we have Dyson Design Engineer, Michael Leat, join us to share their global results from its air quality lockdown project, which were obtained from an air quality backpack with Dyson connected purifiers. In Socially Speaking, we reveal the 5 signs of Emotional Intelligence that you need to know about today.
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December 8, 2020
Save time and money with FoodBoss: the food delivery search comparison engine. We talk to the Co-Founder and CEO, Michael DiBenedetto, all about how it works. Also, CEO of the National Angel Capital Organization, Claudio Rojas, explains how they foster investment in early-stage companies and reveals plans for their Atlantic Summit in mid-December. Plus, Cure Hydration's Founder, Lauren Picasso, shares how their sports drink mix is a healthy choice for maintaining hydration while working out. In Socially Speaking, we chat about a new reality series that Facebook is producing and what we think the show will be about.
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