Best IDEO Podcasts (2025)

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Haraldur Thorleifsson on Understanding a Creative Identity 46:10

2h ago46:10

46:10

In this episode, Michael interviews Haraldur “Halli” Thorleifsson, an entrepreneur, designer, musician, and philanthropist. Halli founded Ueno, a design agency that worked with Google, Uber, Airbnb, and many others and was acquired by Twitter in 2021. A musician before becoming a designer, he put music on hold until 2023 when he launched his projec…

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57: On Being a Chief Experience Officer (ft. Amy Lokey) 53:30

2d ago53:30

53:30

Transcript Jesse: I’m Jesse James Garrett, Peter: and I’m Peter Merholz. Jesse: And we’re finding our way, Peter: Navigating the opportunities Jesse: and challenges Peter: of design and design leadership, Jesse: Welcome to the next phase. Joining us today to talk about what’s next for design is Amy Lokey, Chief Experience Officer for the enterprise…

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#164 - UX Lessons from a Decade Researching AI with Jess Holbrook of Microsoft 49:29

7d ago49:29

49:29

Much of the conversation around AI in UX involves how it will shape and change researchers' work. Today's guest, Jess Holbrook, who leads UX research for Microsoft AI, has been thinking a lot about how this technology can be improved with design and UX best practices. Jess has spent over a decade working on the UX of AI at companies like Meta and G…

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Eric Gottesman - "Where Do We Go From Here?" - Photographer/Professor/Collaborator 1:02:38

8d ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Eric Gottesman teaches, organizes, writes, and makes artworks with other people that address nationalism, migration, structural violence, history, and intimate relations. His work is always collaborative; he has never made an artwork alone. One of Eric’s creative superpowers is his ability to take his time and gently notice the delicacy and hard ed…

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Introducing Mina Seetharaman: Your New Creative Confidence Podcast Host 20:04

10d ago20:04

20:04

The Creative Confidence Podcast has been going strong for eight years, with more than 120 leaders sharing their advice, tips, and stories with the IDEO U community. Longtime podcast listeners might recognize the voices of IDEO U Founder Suzanne Gibbs Howard and Design Director Coe Leta Stafford, our original hosts who masterfully surfaced insights …

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#163 - Creating Mindful Product Experiences with Jay Vidyarthi of Still Ape 48:46

21d ago48:46

48:46

In this episode, Erin and Ben chat with Jay Vidyarthi, designer, author, and founder at Still Ape. Jay is a leading thinker around designing mindful product experiences. He's also published a new book, RECLAIM YOUR MIND, which examines the balance of technology use and mindfulness in our everyday lives. Jay shares his journey to working in the mind…

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Siggi Baldursson on Conditions for Creativity 43:24

23d ago43:24

43:24

For the eighth Two Beats Ahead Live!, author R. Michael Hendrix interviews Siggi Baldursson, the renowned drummer and music executive, best known as a founding member of The Sugarcubes. He plays a key role in promoting Icelandic music globally, recently as managing director of ÚTÓN (Iceland Music), where he helped launch initiatives like the Icelan…

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56: Design’s Role in the Evolution of Product Management (ft. Sara Beckman) 57:46

23d ago57:46

57:46

Transcript Jesse: Hey everybody, it’s Jesse James Garrett here. I wanted to let you know before we get into the show, we’ve got a special event coming up this week on Friday, March 28th, we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the elements of user experience with a live 90 minute virtual seminar at 8:00 AM Pacific, 11:00 AM Eastern. I will be ta…

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Robert Sinclair - "Speculative World Builder" - An artist writes the future he wants to live in 1:02:15

27d ago1:02:15

1:02:15

Robert Earl Sinclair is a Future Architect & Speculative World-Builder striving to make sense of our rapidly changing world and co-create bold futures. Born in "the hood" of Los Angeles and challenged with dyslexia, Robert became a successful international hip-hop recording artist in his teens and went on to graduate from the Los Angeles County Hig…

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#162 - Empowering PwDR Using Research Education with Daniel Gottlieb of Microsoft 48:37

1M ago48:37

48:37

Many research activities are completed by non-researchers, but whose work is benefited from user insights. Generally, these folks—designers, PMs, developers, among others—are called "PwDR" or "people who do research." In addition to their own work, many UX researchers and operations specialists are focusing on educating and empowering this group. W…

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What Leaders Should Know About Leading Through Change: Melanie Bell-Mayeda 42:12

1M ago42:12

42:12

Learn how to lead through change and uncertainty with a human-centered approach. Discover three key leadership levers to help your team navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence.By IDEO U

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55: The Maker Mindset Connecting Product, Design, and Engineering (ft. Todd Wilkens) 53:54

1M ago53:54

53:54

Transcript Jesse: I’m Jesse James Garrett, Peter: and I’m Peter Merholz. Jesse: And we’re finding our way, Peter: Navigating the opportunities Jesse: and challenges Peter: of design and design leadership, Jesse: Welcome to the next phase. Joining us today to talk about what’s next for design is Todd Wilkens, part of our leadership at Adaptive Path …

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Klemens Hannigan on the Value of Frameworks 39:26

1M ago39:26

39:26

In this episode of Two Beats Ahead Live!, Michael Hendrix interviews musician and carpenter, Klemens Hannigan, best known as a member of techno performance art project HATARI, and an accomplished solo artist and sculptor. They discuss the parallels of songwriting and woodworking and the differences between art and design in both practices. They del…

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#161 - Learn More Faster About Customers with Michael Margolis of GV 51:09

2M ago51:09

51:09

This episode is all about learning from customers...early and often. Our guest, Michael Margolis, UX Research Partner at GV (formerly Google Ventures), has made a career of helping teams do this successfully. He joins to share his Bullseye Customer Method, which is the result of his experience (it's also the subject of his latest book, "Learn More …

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Video Chicken Live: You Got Questions, We Got Answers: 2.14.25 1:59:40

2M ago1:59:40

1:59:40

Live from Creedmoor, NC, Video Chicken Live is a fun and informative show about all things chickens and coops. Matt, Kristen, and Ingrid answer your questions. We specialize in chicken keeping and chicken coop construction. We are tackling your questions about chicken keeping and coop building. We also discuss some of the things we see on social me…

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#160 - Where Design Thinking Went Wrong with Brett Krajewski of Accelerant Research 44:12

2M ago44:12

44:12

In 2022, the UX community experienced a series of convulsions: layoffs, reorgs, and reduced budgets. A common thread throughout was accountability: user researchers faced frequent questions about their direct impact on and importance for the business. "Doing" UX research and "being" a design thinker was no longer enough. Today's guest believes thes…

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54: At the Intersection of Design and Business, Be The Anomaly (ft. Roger Martin) 49:02

2M ago49:02

49:02

Transcript Jesse: I’m Jesse James Garrett, Peter: and I’m Peter Merholz. Jesse: And we’re finding our way, Peter: Navigating the opportunities Jesse: and challenges Peter: of design and design leadership, Jesse: Welcome to the next phase. Joining us today to talk about what’s next for design is business strategist Roger L. Martin, former Dean of th…

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Show chat replay Video Chicken Live: New CoopWorx Products: 1.31.2025 1:32:16

2M ago1:32:16

1:32:16

Live from Creedmoor, NC, Video Chicken Live is a fun and informative show about all things chickens and coops. Matt, Kristen, and Ingrid answer your questions. We specialize in chicken keeping and chicken coop construction. This week we have Tom and Kate from CoopWorx who are debuting two new products for chicken keepers. They now have a wall mount…

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Melkorka Magnúsdóttir on Innovation as Optimism 33:21

2M ago33:21

33:21

In this episode of Two Beats Ahead Live!, Michael Hendrix interviews Melkorka Magnúsdóttir, a choreographer, member of synth pop duo, Milkywhale, and cofounder of Iceland Innovation Week, a platform that celebrates and promotes innovation, startups, and entrepreneurial activities. They discuss the rigidness of business culture and how play and joy …

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An Audacious Faith in the Future 1:01:04

3M ago1:01:04

1:01:04

In this special episode, learn about Sienna Jackson’s extraordinary journey from child prodigy to becoming Director of Film and Television Music at The Weinstein Company by the age of 20, to working to build safer and more just workplaces for people everywhere. Across every stage of her storied career, Sienna has demonstrated an audacious faith in …

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#159 - Building Cross-Functional Research Impact with Judy Xu of Salesforce 33:31

3M ago33:31

33:31

Creating strong stakeholder relationships is important for UX researchers at any company. Doing this at "enterprise" companies—large organizations with many products and an international footprint—can feel daunting. Our guest, Judy Xu, has successfully navigated the scale of enterprises like Hubspot, Meta, and Salesforce, where they work as a Senio…

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How to Improve Your Leadership Mindset for Greater Growth: Bonnie Wan 39:22

3M ago39:22

39:22

Explore how overcoming limiting beliefs and enhancing your leadership mindset, with guidance from Bonnie Wan, can propel your growth as a leader.By IDEO U

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David Garfunkel - "Building Community" - From Peace Corps to re-building a forgotten neighborbhood 53:59

3M ago53:59

53:59

How does one claw their way out of the deep hole of generational poverty and income inequality if the walls are too steep and slippery to climb? David Garfunkel has tackled this problem with meaningful results in his hometown of Jacksonville, FL. As President & CEO of the non-profit LIFT JAX, David has created meaningful and measurable community re…

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#158 - Leading Design as a Researcher with Emily Wurgler of McDonald's 44:17

3M ago44:17

44:17

Erin and Carol are joined by Emily Wurgler, Global Director of Experience Design at McDonald's, whose journey has had many moments of evolution and iteration. She started as an academic researcher in sociology, transitioned to innovation research at growth stage companies, and ultimately to her leading enterprise research and design teams. Emily ta…

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How to Take Action and Shape Your Future Today: Frederik Pferdt 38:50

3M ago38:50

38:50

Discover how small actions today can shape the future you want. Learn key strategies for taking control of your future with empathy, experimentation, and your unique superpower.By IDEO U

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Lilja Birgisdöttir on How the Personal Becomes Universal 40:50

3M ago40:50

40:50

In this episode of Two Beats Ahead Live!, Michael Hendrix interviews accomplished Icelandic fine artist and photographer, Lilja Birgisdöttir, co-founder of Fischersund Perfumery and Art Collective. LIlja takes us on an intimate scent journey through the collective's shop and explains how this multi-sensory experience emerged from a desire to collab…

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53: Leading Design Through Continual Evolution (ft. Peter Skillman) 57:09

3M ago57:09

57:09

Transcript Jesse: I’m Jesse James Garrett, Peter: and I’m Peter Merholz. Jesse: And we’re finding our way, Peter: Navigating the opportunities Jesse: and challenges Peter: of design and design leadership, Jesse: Welcome to the next phase. 2025 is the 100th anniversary of the Centralized Design Group at Dutch manufacturing powerhouse Philips. Curren…

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#157 - The Future of Design Collaboration with Andrew Hogan of Figma 41:09

3M ago41:09

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Few companies are most closely associated with UX design right now than Figma, which not only helps designers get their work done, but serves as a bridge for others to get more involved in the process. Erin and Carol are joined by Andrew Hogan, Figma's Head of Insights, to explore the nature of collaboration today and how the structure of that coll…

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#156 - Change Management with Graham Gardner of U.S. Bank 35:44

4M ago35:44

35:44

Change is an important and inevitable part of developing as a user experience professional. But what does change look like when it happens at the organizational level? That is the focus of this episode, featuring Graham Gardner, VP of UX Design Research Operations at U.S. Bank. He joins Erin and Carol to talk about change management, which is the p…

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Nate Monroe - "How do you Know?" - USA Today Columnist Speaks Truth to Power 54:01

4M ago54:01

54:01

Nate Monroe writes a column about Florida for USA Today, exploring how power works in the gilded, strange human heart of the modern Republican Party. His intrepid irony and rapier wit have made him a reader favorite but have also ruffled some significant feathers. Previously an investigative reporter for Jacksonville's Florida Times-Union, Nate foc…

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#155 - Exploratory Design Research with Will Notini of IDEO 40:17

4M ago40:17

40:17

The consulting firm IDEO helped pioneer "design thinking" as a way to create products that better solve customer wants and needs, creating fans. Over 30 years later, the interplay between design and research has never been more important. Will Notini joins to dig into that interplay—how research is at the heart of design and vice versa. In particul…

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Sigga Soffia on Designing Moments and Becoming Resilient 42:09

4M ago42:09

42:09

In this episode of Two Beats Ahead Live!, Michael Hendrix interviews renowned Icelandic choreographer, artist, and designer Sigga Soffia, founder of Eldblóm Elixir. Sigga Sofia shares how her clear understanding of “designing moments” has led to a connected career, from dancer to fireworks designer to gardener to spirits entrepreneur. She discusses…

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Video Chicken Live: Meet HealthiStraw Founder Vince Braun 2:07:44

4M ago2:07:44

2:07:44

Live from Creedmoor, NC, Video Chicken Live is a fun and informative show about all things chickens and coops. Matt, Kristen, and Ingrid answer your questions. We specialize in chicken keeping and chicken coop construction. This week we are speaking with Healthistraw's Founder and CEO Vince Braun. We love Healthistraw's FarmStraw coarse and have be…

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#154 - Building the UX Team of Tomorrow with Brad Orego of Webflow 45:05

4M ago45:05

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The craft of UX research is at an all-time high. How research leaders structure, staff, and scale their teams is more important than ever. Erin and Carol are joined by Brad Orego, Head of Research at Webflow, to talk all about the ways we can build better research teams. Brad shares their three-step process for creating a research practice that's r…

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Samantha Rose Williams - American Patriot - From Opera Singer to Activist 1:00:11

4M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

The Stanford Arts Review described Samantha Rose Williams as a “Mezzo-Soprano with ‘jaw-dropping vocal power.” This opera singer and arts activist is committed to creating space for critical discussion about art, culture, and social change. Her latest project is American Patriots, an opera she created that seeks to examine patriotism from four vast…

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52: Design at a Crossroads (ft. Audrey Crane) 45:40

5M ago45:40

45:40

Transcript Jesse: I’m Jesse James Garrett, Peter: and I’m Peter Merholz. Jesse: And we’re finding our way, Peter: Navigating the opportunities Jesse: and challenges Peter: of design and design leadership, Jesse: Welcome to the next phase. Joining us today to talk about what’s next for design is veteran Silicon Valley design and product strategy con…

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Video Chicken Live: Hear about the Italy Coop! 11.22.2024 2:21:12

5M ago2:21:12

2:21:12

Please be advised that this episode is extremely visual, so you may want to head over to our YouTube channel to see all the wonder that is Florence, Italy and this amazing chicken coop. Live from Creedmoor, NC, Video Chicken Live is a fun and informative show about all things chickens and coops. Matt, Kristen, and Ingrid answer your questions. We s…

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51: Design-led Innovation in Emerging Markets (ft. Gaurav Mathur) 43:10

5M ago43:10

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Transcript Jesse: I’m Jesse James Garrett, Peter: and I’m Peter Merholz. Jesse: And we’re finding our way, Peter: Navigating the opportunities Jesse: and challenges Peter: of design and design leadership, Jesse: Welcome to the Next Phase. On today’s show, we’re joined by Gaurav Mathur, VP of Design for Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart. He’ll share …

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Valgeir Sigurðsson on Complementary Differences 33:45

5M ago33:45

33:45

In this episode of Two Beats Ahead Live!, Michael Hendrix interviews critically acclaimed composer, producer and musician, Valgeir Sigurðsson, co-founder of the Bedroom Community record label and owner of Greenhouse Studios. Valgeir talks about his pursuit of “complementary differences” among his collaborators and his instinct to find interesting c…

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Iris Thorarins on Balancing Creativity and Strategy 33:46

5M ago33:46

33:46

In this episode of Two Beats Ahead Live!, Michael Hendrix interviews íris Thorarins, a musician and composer who is also the co-CEO of TÝRA, a project management and consulting firm that fosters innovation and creative thinking. Íris shares her own music career journey to embracing mistakes, the value of collaboration, and the self-revelatory power…

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Pan Thorarensen and the Improvisational Mindset 32:30

5M ago32:30

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In this episode of Two Beats Ahead Live!, Michael Hendrix interviews Pan Thorarensen, an ambient musician, founder of the Extreme Chill Festival and owner of Space Odyssey Experimental Music Space. Pan talks about seeking connections, seeking surprises and the value of building community through creating opportunities for others. He shares the orig…

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Unlock the Power of Systems Thinking: Deirdre Cerminaro 31:45

6M ago31:45

31:45

Learn the core mindsets of systems thinking to tackle complex problems. Our beginner's guide helps you zoom in and out, shift perspectives, and reframe challenges for lasting solutions.By IDEO U

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50: Balancing Design and Business as a Utopian Pragmatist (ft. Leslie Witt) 57:20

6M ago57:20

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Transcript Jesse: I’m Jesse James Garrett, Peter: and I’m Peter Merholz. Jesse: And we’re finding our way, Peter: Navigating the opportunities Jesse: and challenges Peter: of design and design leadership, Jesse: Welcome to the Next Phase. Joining us to talk about what’s next for digital product design is Leslie Witt, chief product and design office…

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ideo Chicken Live: Winter Prep & Adding Chickens to Your Flock Tips: 10.18.2024 2:02:47

6M ago2:02:47

2:02:47

Live from Creedmoor, NC, Video Chicken Live is a fun and informative show about all things chickens and coops. Matt, Kristen, and Ingrid answer your questions. We specialize in chicken keeping and chicken coop construction. This week we are talking about chicken coop winter prep tips. How to prep for winter and what's best for your chickens. Also, …

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Video Chicken Live: NYC Trip, Hurricanes, Q&A: 10.11.2024 1:34:12

6M ago1:34:12

1:34:12

Live from Creedmoor, NC, Video Chicken Live is a fun and informative show about all things chickens and coops. Matt, Kristen, and Ingrid answer your questions. We specialize in chicken keeping and chicken coop construction. This week we are coming at you at 4pm EST. Matt will discuss his trip to NYC and his TV appearance. We will talk about hurrica…

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Daniel K Forkkio - "Healing & Reconciliation via Storytelling & Filmmaking" - CEO, Represent Justice 1:03:13

6M ago1:03:13

1:03:13

Daniel K. Forkkio is CEO of Represent Justice, building a critical mass of “system-impacted storytellers” using film and media to mobilize audiences to take action and transform the legal system. Because, those closest to the problem are closest to the solution. About this transformational approach to filmmaking, Daniel says, “What I started to lea…

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49: Unraveling Complexity in Product Development (ft. John Cutler) 1:03:08

6M ago1:03:08

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Transcript This transcript is auto-generated and lightly edited. Apologies for any mistakes. Jesse: I’m Jesse James Garrett, Peter: and I’m Peter Merholz. Jesse: And we’re finding our way, Peter: Navigating the opportunities Jesse: and challenges Peter: of design and design leadership, Jesse: Welcome to the next phase. Joining us to talk about what…

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Video Chicken Live: Help Us Name a New Coop: 9.27.2024 1:15:47

6M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

Live from Creedmoor, NC, Video Chicken Live is a fun and informative show about all things chickens and coops. Matt, Kristen, and Ingrid answer your questions. We specialize in chicken keeping and chicken coop construction. This week we will ask you to help name a coop that we built for a customer. It's a one of a kind, but we are thinking of makin…

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The Role of Human-Centered Leadership in the Age of AI 37:53

6M ago37:53

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Discover the importance of human-centered leadership and AI. Learn how to balance technological advancements with empathy and ethics to drive sustainable success with Chair of IDEO, Tim Brown.By IDEO U

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Video Chicken Live: Meet the TV Hosts Starting their Chicken Journey-9.20.2024 1:34:35

7M ago1:34:35

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Live from Creedmoor, NC, Video Chicken Live is a fun and informative show about all things chickens and coops. Matt, Kristen, and Ingrid answer your questions. We specialize in chicken keeping and chicken coop construction. This week we meet Fox TV hosts, Rachel and Sean Duffy, who are just about to start their journey with backyard chickens. The o…

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