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Seed to Harvest, hosted by Behind Genius Founding Partner Paige Finn Doherty, highlights stories, frameworks & tactics from a diverse array of investors, founders, and creators. If you're interested in investing or building a business, this show is for you!
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Welcome to Seed to Exit, the ultimate podcast all about startups, scaling, and venture capital. Your host is Riece Keck: Startup veteran and recruitment entrepreneur. Join us as we dive into the journeys of startup founders and venture capitalists who share their insights, successes, and lessons learned from seed stage to successful exit. Each episode, we bring you candid conversations with startup founders, executives, and investors. Whether you're looking for inspiration, actionable advice ...
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Seed Money is where everyday people learn how to raise capital and get the funding you need to FINALLY turn your amazing idea into reality! Whatever your idea is... - product - app - real estate deal …or maybe you want to build or expand your small business… if you’re struggling to get people to believe in your vision and you don’t need a billion-dollar deal in Silicon Valley, Seed Money will unlock the answers you’ve been looking for! Hosted by Jayla Siciliano, Shark Tank Entrepreneur, MBA, ...
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Through personal stories from the start-up world, co-hosts Zach and Kelsey offer an insider perspective on honing big ideas into business realities. Tailored for financial advisors, the show serves as a roadmap for entrepreneurship, from initial concept development to effective implementation strategies. Each episode is a blend of personal anecdotes, professional insights, and practical tips, making it an invaluable resource for advisors at any stage of their career, eager to build and refin ...
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A daily podcast of all the top startup news on PocketPod. Download the PocketPod app today to get a fully personalized daily news podcast, made for you each morning with all the stories you care about plus your local weather and a calendar and reminders overview. https://pocketpod.app/
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Listen to conversations between Madrona investors and entrepreneurs, founders, and startup personalities who talk about some of the key moments in building a company. Designed to give would-be founders and others interested in working with or for startups a view into the struggle and the lessons learned, these conversations are informal and informative. With more than 25 years of investing in early-stage technology companies, Madrona has worked with founders from day one to help build their ...
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Outsider Inc. is dedicated to visionary leaders breaking the mold of tech entrepreneurship. Hosted by Ian Hathaway—co-author of The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and co-founder of seed-stage venture capital firm FOVC—each episode delivers exclusive interviews and insider insights from exceptional founders building generation-defining companies. Join us for an in-depth exploration into the real-life stories of entrepreneurs from unexpected places and backgrounds ...
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Where the course of history has been decided on the battlefield. These are the battles that made us -- a detailed, entertaining, and tangent-free program about history's greatest battles. In this podcast we journey through the constancy of human conflict, where the fates of nations and the course of global history have been decided on the battlefield. This podcast delves into our world-history's most significant and seminal battles, exploring not just the events themselves but their profound ...
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What software and app technology will everyone be investing in, developing, using in 2014 and what does the year hold for startups that are looking for traction and funding? Kelly Hoey of Women Innovate Mobile leads a discussion with Nihal Mehta of Eniac Ventures and LocalResponse; Nnamdi Okike from 645 Angels; and venture investor, Jerry Neumann. Find out what these seed stage investors think about tech and the startup year ahead as they share their views.
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Science fiction and fantasy stories from Clarkesworld Magazine
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The Startup CEO Show hosted by coach and advisor Mark MacLeod, brings you veteran CEOs each week who have collectively had had billion dollar valuations, 9 figure exits, and millions in revenue each week. Subscribe to join the leading podcast produced exclusively for the CEOs of high-growth startups and the VCs who back them. This podcast offers concise, yet deep dives into specific themes within each episode, focusing on providing actionable insights for busy leaders. The format includes in ...
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Welcome to Hungry for Conversation, where the kitchen transforms into our stage and every ingredient spins a tale of its own! I’m Natalie Puche—chef’s wife, unapologetic food lover, mother, and your host on this delightful journey through the world of luxury living with a touch of humility. Join me as we stir up engaging and effortless conversations, seasoned with a pinch of beauty, a sprinkle of motherhood, and a generous helping of joy. Each episode, we’ll dive into the rich tapestry of li ...
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Seed Stories are short conversations with founders of startups on the heels of raising a recent Seed round. We'll learn about their company, fundraising process, what worked, what didn't, and their plan going forward. The show is hosted by Jon Dishotsky, who is an early-stage investor and mentor focusing on pre-seed and seed. He's a Investment Partner at Giant Ventures and an active angel investor. He was previous the founder of Starcity, a global coliving company, backed by NEA, Social Capi ...
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Space Capital Podcast, the playbook for investing in the space economy, is hosted by Chad Anderson, founder and Managing Partner of Space Capital, the world’s leading seed-stage venture capital firm investing in the space economy. Listen for unique insights into startup activity and investment trends from the founders and innovators at the forefront.
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Discover how to transform the most challenging chapter of your life with Jim Mann's inspiring podcast. As a stage 4 cancer survivor, and a HealingStrong Group Leader, Jim interviews famous musical artists like Tasha Layton, Ellie Holcomb, Katy Nichole, and Tim Timmons, as well as health influencers who beat incurable diseases like depression and addiction. Through humor and a renewed sense of purpose, guests courageously share their stories of overcoming the toughest times and learning to tr ...
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Welcome to Seed to Scale. The podcast where Eniac Ventures sits down with founders, investors, and influencers to discuss all things startups and seed stage. Each episode will be hosted by an Eniac General Partner - Hadley Harris, Nihal Mehta, Tim Young or Vic Singh - to talk about the ups and downs of building an early-stage company, securing funding and what it takes to build a lasting business. Send topics or guest suggestions to [email protected] or @seedtoscale, and please subscribe, ...
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This podcast is for early stage founders who want to hear relatable stories from others in the same boat. We interview founders who have experience in the early stages. These stories offer insights that you can apply to your journey or serve as inspiration to get you started!
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Learn from angel and seed investors bold enough to write the first check. How do they decide which startups to invest in? How do they gain conviction in founders and ideas? How do they add value to their companies? Shaherose Charania and Aamir Virani are operators turned investors. They chat with their friends investing in early-stage technology startups and learn about their strategies to fund the best founders and startup companies. If you are an angel investor or seed investor, you'll hea ...
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The Early Stage Podcast is devoted to interviewing top entrepreneurs at the Seed and Series A stages of their startups. This project is a deep dive into the initial challenges and breakthroughs driven innovators endure as they build their MVP, launch, raise funding, grow their teams, and find product-market fit. Early Stage is hosted by John Valentine, Manager of Technology Identification and Communications at Thales, a worldwide leader in aerospace, space, defense, transportation, and secur ...
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An insight-rich immersion in African tech ecosystem affairs for the discerning Africa-focused founder.
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We believe creating something of true significance starts with seeing things others do not. NFX is a venture firm exclusively focused on pre-seed & seed stage startups.
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Jamie is the founding partner of Pillar VC, a Boston-based seed-stage venture capital firm. He has spent the last 22 years investing in early-stage startups.
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the science of Huberman. x the vibes of Giggly Squad
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Inside Round takes you behind the scenes with the best founders and operators. This podcast is brought to you by Matrix Partners, an early-stage venture firm. We work with product people from day one to help you win. We’re a team of builders leading pre-seed through Series A rounds.
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Founder Collective is a seed-stage VC fund that has invested in companies like Uber, Buzzfeed, MakerBot, HotelTonight, SeatGeek, and PillPack. Collective Wisdom is a podcast designed to highlight the unique attributes that make exceptional companies, well, exceptional. Each episode will provide strategies and tactics you can apply to your startup or job.
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Quick advice to help startup founders fundraise better. Founders, do you feel like you're fundraising on an uneven playing field? You are. The VC minute is here to help you level up. Venture capitalists navigate pitches and negotiate investments every day. They know the ins and outs and are up-to-date on the current funding environment. But as a founder, it may be your first foray into fundraising, and no matter how much success you've had in other areas nothing truly prepares you for the fu ...
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* Featured Podcast on Amazon Music* In the Field Audio Bible was founded in 2021 to meet the growing need for a fresh, engaging way to experience the Bible—listening to the bible one chapter at a time. Each session begins with a brief, captivating synopsis, designed to draw you in and set the stage for God’s message. Then, immerse yourself in a reflection on how God’s Word has shaped lives across history and continues to transform lives today. This journey could be yours, as each chapter lea ...
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Cloud Returns covers ALL types of software investing, whether seed, venture capital, growth equity, private equity, debt, and the public markets. Our target audience: SaaS investors AND operators raising capital that listen to SaaStr, Twenty Minute VC (20VC), The Logan Bartlett Show, or Thoma Bravo’s Behind the Deal and still want to learn even more.
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First time founder Morgan talks about life at a Seed stage startup...
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The Twenty Minute VC (20VC) interviews the world's greatest venture capitalists with prior guests including Sequoia's Doug Leone and Benchmark's Bill Gurley. Once per week, 20VC Host, Harry Stebbings is also joined by one of the great founders of our time with prior founder episodes from Spotify's Daniel Ek, Linkedin's Reid Hoffman, and Snowflake's Frank Slootman. If you would like to see more of The Twenty Minute VC (20VC), head to www.20vc.com for more information on the podcast, show note ...
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Million Dollar Startup is a seasonal podcast that showcases genuine behind the scenes audio footage as top early-stage fintech founding teams compete for a million dollar investment and join the prestigious portfolio of Portag3. Founders are selected each round by top VCs investment teams, while mentored & coached through the competition by successful founders. The competition winner is chosen by a panel of judges who are top VCs. This podcast is for anyone who wants to peek behind the scene ...
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🚀 Who I Am: I am an active Angel Investor & founder of Establish, a company dedicated and focused on helping early-stage, venture-scale startups navigate the exciting yet challenging world of fundraising. From pre-seed to Series B, we've got you covered. 🌟 What We Offer: Over the last 12 months, our clients have raised over $50 million and we facilitated 3,462 investor meetings, so I'm not just talking theory - I'm sharing real-world strategy. 📆 Content Schedule: Tune in 2-3 times a week for ...
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The Pre-Money Show is a podcast for startup investors and founders. Host Ruchit Sutaria interviews the founders of early-stage companies that are raising funds. In each episode, you'll hear the founder's story, their challenges, and their opportunities. You'll also get to see Ruchit challenge the founder on their assumptions, risks, and plans. And at the end of each episode, Ruchit gives his honest and objective analysis of the company based on his quantitative investment framework. startup ...
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This show delves deep into the authentic journey of launching a startup, going beyond just numbers and strategies. It highlights the passion, perseverance, and challenges that fuel the entrepreneurial spirit. Each episode brings to life the real stories of founders, their struggles, triumphs, and the lessons they've learned along the way. What makes this show unique? It doesn’t just talk about startups—it actively helps launch them, turning bold ideas into reality, live on the show. Tune in ...
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How do we tackle the root causes of crime and create sustainable solutions to society’s toughest challenges? Right From Wrong is more than a podcast—it’s a movement. Hosted by Jacob Dunne, author, campaigner, and advocate for restorative justice, this series explores the ripple effects of crime, guilt, and accountability, offering real stories of transformation and healing. Season one revisits the night that changed Jacob’s life forever—a single punch that led to a manslaughter conviction. T ...
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The Wise Traditions podcast is for those who seek optimal health, based on ancient wisdom. We believe that vibrant health cannot be cultivated in a lab, engineered through modern technology or found through “improving” nature. On the contrary, “life in all its fullness is mother nature obeyed,” as Dr. Price put it. We thrive when we live as our ancestors did, and we can look to the past for clues on how to go about it. This show, sponsored by the Weston A. Price Foundation, is an invitation ...
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Sponsored by NYSERDA and in collaboration with CleanCapital, this series aims to provide the cleantech innovation community with practical strategies to help strengthen the capacity of early-stage entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, and incubators. For more podcasts about energy, innovation, and finance visit The Experts Only podcast from CleanCapital: https://cleancapital.com/podcast-experts-only/
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The VITALIZE Podcast, a show by VITALIZE Venture Capital (a seed-stage venture capital firm and pre-seed angel community open to everyone), dives deep into the world of startup investing and the future of work. Hosted by Justin Gordon, The VITALIZE Podcast features interviews with startup founders, investors, and operators as well experts in the future of work. The Angel Investing series features interviews with a variety of angel investors and VCs around the world while the Future of Work s ...
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Watch France 24 TV programs and shows on demand, free. Many exclusive interviews and videos
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SXSW 2024 takes place March 08 - 15, 2024. SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture.
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Ryan Rainbro, star of stage & screen, is joined by a friend to discuss one album in the history of RoadRunner Records chronologically. Find out how your favorite classics or unknown gems fit in the label's canon or informs music today!
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20Angel by Kieran Hill and 20VC
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Welcome To Those Who Dare, where we amplify the voices of military veterans who consistently step outside their comfort zone, and go above and beyond society's expectations. If you’re a military veteran and want to learn about the innovation ecosystem and how to participate in it as an investor, employee, or entrepreneur, then you’ve come to the right place. This series is brought to you by the team at AIN Ventures, a seed-stage venture fund founded by Service Academy graduates. Subscribe to ...
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Welcome to Innovation with Mark Peter Davis, a podcast dedicated to innovation, truth, and education. Through fireside chats with entrepreneurs, industry leading executives, and creative minded business folk, I'll highlight the society altering transformations that are happening all around us while providing crucial entrepreneurial advice. Pickup tips from founders who sold their company for hundreds of millions of dollars. Discover how everyday materials and goods are being reinvented by sc ...
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A podcast where we speak to founders and entrepreneurs from businesses you’ve always wanted to know more about. We delve into the formative years of their business lives and ask those with the inside track on start-up and scale-up life the questions I wish I knew the answers to when I started out so you should too! So, when should you raise VC funding? Should founders give all employees equity? And what do the acronyms banded around in boardrooms like SEIS, EIS, TAM and VAT actually mean for ...
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You’ve got the makings of a promising, even popular, product line. Amazing. Now what? How do you focus on your craft or build your brand when you’re crazed with sourcing, shipping and, when you can get to it, customer service? The answer: Brand Licensing. Celebrities, influencers, entertainment companies, fashion labels and savvy artists who know how it works do what they do best (and what they love) while watching their businesses grow on someone else’s dime. The Brand Plus Brand podcast wi ...
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Divine Realization Radio is an outreach of the grassroots movement Project New Humanity. This station is a Haven for those whose "church" or "living temple and altar of devotion" are WITHIN. This is a threshold, gathering place without walls, committed to the remembrance of our innate Divinity and Oneness with the Supreme Absolute God-Mind and Presence. This network is brought to you by Project New Humanity Communications. We aim to provide programming to help you connect with the Divine Pre ...
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Art or Science? The Secrets & Methods Behind Seed-Stage Startup Valuations
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Seed-stage valuation can feel like a black box. Unlike later-stage companies with clear financial metrics, early-stage startups are evaluated based on qualitative factors, market conditions, and investor demand. Founders with finance backgrounds often expect rigid valuation models, only to realize that early-stage investing is more art than science…
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Chris Rudd, founder and CEO of ChiByDesign, will introduce participants to anti-racist design as a necessary approach to creating equitable futures. Different from human-centered design and equity design, anti-racist design focuses on connecting “isolated” events to structures and mindsets that lead to racist outcomes. By identifying the racism emb…
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Designing Architecture for Nature, Culture, and Joy
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Can architecture help connect our fragmented culture and address some of the most pressing challenges of our time from climate change to political division? This session will explore the art of designing connective places that harmonize with natural landscapes, honor local cultural contexts, and inspire joy and shared belonging in our communities. …
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The Hidden Pink Tax Fueling High Healthcare Costs for Women
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The healthcare cost crisis is getting worse. Rising insurance costs, expensive prescriptions, and barriers to healthcare access all disproportionately impact women more than men – regardless of health condition. As more healthcare costs are shifted to consumers, and women specifically, this panel will explore the urgent need to lower out-of-pocket …
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Brand = Product: Cohesive Experiences Through Design Systems
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In today's fast-paced digital landscape, the seamless integration of brand identity and product design is crucial. Modern consumers no longer see the brand and product as separate entities; the brand is the product. This panel explores the intricate relationship between brand and product, highlighting how design systems enable cohesive user and bra…
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The Tech & Tools Designers Need to Thrive in an AI World
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Designers are often first to adopt new technology, but where is that technology actually creating impact for them? We surveyed hundreds of top designers to find out. In a conversation with leading AI and design experts, they will reveal proprietary data on how AI is transforming design workflows, what new possibilities it’s unlocking, and which eme…
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An Artist and a Scientist Contemplate the Future of Humanity
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Biologist & filmmaker Nathan Dappen, PhD, Director & Co-creator of PBS's Human Footprint & co-owner at Day’s Edge Productions, joins artist Emily Montoya, co-founder of Meow Wolf, for a thought-provoking conversation about the future of our planet & society. They will explore how creativity & science shape our world & the significant role humans pl…
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Speakers will explore whether futurists really are worth their salt, and if there is more to the profession than meets the eye. Right now, there aren’t many major organizations certifying futurists, but that could change in the future. The panel will dive into what futurists aim to achieve in their work and the different ways people can get into th…
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FIFA World Cup 2026™: Delivering the World’s Biggest Event - Ever
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final hosted by New York New Jersey will be the biggest and most-watched event ever with viewership of over 3 billion worldwide and bringing millions to North America during the six-week tournament. As we approach not one but two monumental events—the FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted across 16 cities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexi…
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Representing a Client Charged With Murder--It's Not Like TV
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A lawyer, a mitigation investigator, as forensic psychologist, and a paralegal/case manager discuss the realities of representing a person charged with murder, and perhaps facing the death penalty. This very experienced team of professionals will share their experiences handling the most serious cases in our legal system.The focus is on how we deve…
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Health Equity by Design: Ending HIV Together
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Imagine a world where health equity and innovation drive the end of HIV. A multidisciplinary team is tackling systemic barriers through data-driven strategies, robust community partnerships, and cutting-edge prevention tools. By co-designing solutions with impacted populations, they aim to deliver measurable outcomes, improve PrEP access, and addre…
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Gen Z vs the Gerontocracy: Reclaiming America’s Future
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Age is more than just a number, shaping pivotal decisions on reproductive rights, environmental protections and the 2024 Presidential Election. Whether you see old age as a sign of experience or being out of touch, it is clear Americans are looking for change. How do we convince our leaders to pass the torch to younger generations – to preserve the…
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Join leading experts in design, product development, and marketing to explore how the space age can revolutionizing product innovation, design, and branding. This panel will feature insights from industry pioneers who are shaping products beyond Earth's boundaries, using space as a canvas for storytelling and technology. Discover how microgravity e…
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Grieving Out Loud: How Media is Revolutionizing Our Grief
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Every person will experience grief in their lifetime, but it's still a taboo subject in our country. Innovative media & content are changing this by bringing grief to the forefront, depicting it in a way that is relatable & honest. Celebrities have opened up publicly about their grief journeys, sharing their insights & experiences with the world. O…
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“Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon” The Super Live –The 2.5D Musical
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Our panel will focus on the evolution of the wildly popular and internationally beloved, “Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon.” With over 50 million manga copies sold to the acclaimed anime series and over 5 billion in merch sales, a new leading genre of the artform is taking Japan and the world by storm with a live action stage production - the 2.5D Music…
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Beyond Limits: Harnessing Altered States for Peak Performance
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Ever feel like your brain is running on dial-up in a fiber-optic world? In his 20s, Dave Asprey battled debilitating brain fog and chronic fatigue. Determined to biohack his biology, Dave embarked on a quest to push the boundaries of human potential. Now, he's sharing his secrets, blending cutting-edge science, a sprinkle of woo, and ancient wisdom…
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From Service to Success: Empowering Veterans to Enter Tech
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This session is part of 2025 Crossover Day. Attendance is open to all SXSW EDU registrants as well as all SXSW registrants. As always, SXSW strongly believes in the power of mixing creative communities. Each year, 200,000 U.S. service members transition to civilian life, often facing stress, mental health, and substance abuse challenges. In 2023, 3…
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Building Blocks of the Future: Fermentation
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Imagine a facility where rows of fermentation tanks produce the equivalent of a 10,000 acre palm plantation within a single city block. Palm oil– highly optimized yet environmentally costly– represents the limits of industrial agriculture. But what if we could make it better? Predating modern agriculture, fermentation is being revolutionized by syn…
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The Influence of Critics on an LGBTQ Film's Life and Impact
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This panel will dive into the increasingly important role of film critics in the life cycle of a film, especially for LGBTQ stories, influencing its cultural impact on community acceptance and the industry. Using examples of controversial awards darlings and underrated LGBTQ film fare, panelists will weigh in about responsible media criticism and t…
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Everybody wants to be happy, but how do we get there? Spoiler alert: there are no quick fixes or five easy tips for lasting happiness. True happiness comes from something deeper—purpose. Join World Happiness Summit Founder Karen Guggenheim and leading wellbeing experts Michael Steger, Alla Klymenko, and Elisa Juarez for an illuminating conversation…
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Factors Influencing the Future (Core Class)
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How do you separate helpful signals from hyped-up noise? We will teach you how to spot important clues that point to the future and tell the difference between trends and trendy. We’ll equip you with practical tools to cut through the clutter, validate what matters, and read critical signals to gain an advantage in your industry. Led by Future Toda…
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Capacity, Care & Community for Educators
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“We are a community of possibilities, not a community of problems.” This quote from author Peter Block encapsulates the hope that many in the K-12 education space possess after several challenging years for teachers, principals, and most of all, students. During this panel discussion, leaders from Western Governors University and school districts w…
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Do Students & Society Still Value Higher Ed?
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This session is part of 2025 Crossover Day. Attendance is open to all SXSW EDU registrants as well as all SXSW registrants. As always, SXSW strongly believes in the power of mixing creative communities. In an era of rising college costs and evolving workforce demands, Americans are grappling with the true value of higher education. Despite concerns…
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Uncertainty: A Path to Flourishing (and Survival) in an Age of Flux
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In an era of flux and angst, certainty-centricity is alluring – and costly. We look to ultra-sure leaders and rely on synthetic minds that have no second thoughts. But a new science of uncertainty is upending our outdated notions of this mindset as weakness, revealing an unexpected path to human flourishing and planetary survival. Far from miring u…
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Engaging & Equipping Youth to Serve Communities
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Join The Allstate Foundation and our partners for an enlightening conversation about how we’re working to empower youth to serve and improve communities! Discover innovative ways that you can encourage and inspire youth to serve in your classrooms, home, and the broader community. We will also share a variety of resources that you can use to engage…
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Cultivating Entrepreneurial Skills for Career Mobility
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Schools - do your students have the skills employers crave? Employers - are you screening for future-proof candidate skills? Join us and explore how entrepreneurial skills and experiential learning helps build evergreen career readiness like growth mindset, creativity, critical thinking and leadership. By combining innovation skill-building with im…
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The Higher Ed Headlines that More Americans Need to Read
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This session is part of 2025 Crossover Day. Attendance is open to all SXSW EDU registrants as well as all SXSW registrants. As always, SXSW strongly believes in the power of mixing creative communities. National news on higher education is often bleak, but most Americans attend college within 25 miles of home. New models for local news are rising, …
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Skills IRL: Transforming Education & Employment
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American workers know they need skills to stay ahead, but they don’t see clear pathways or skill development opportunities. Meanwhile, employers are struggling to find well-qualified, skilled external candidates, creating a tension of talent stagnation for both employers and workers. Innovative collaborations of educators and employers help break t…
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Phone-Free Their Minds: The Return of Curiosity & Creativity
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The pervasive presence of smartphones has sparked a growing crisis in education, with research linking students' constant connectivity to declines in focus, creativity, and mental health. This panel explores how phone-free schools are transforming classrooms globally by promoting curiosity, enhancing mental well-being, and empowering educators to c…
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Igniting a Spark Globally: Bridging Gaps into Health Tech
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As the health tech industry approaches $775 billion, a critical talent gap threatens its growth. By 2035, the sector faces a shortfall of 12.9 million health workers and an even larger need for skilled tech professionals. How can education systems, nonprofits, and the health tech ecosystem collaborate to address this gap? This panel will explore so…
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Closing the Outcomes Gap for Non-Degree Credentials
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Explore a groundbreaking non-degree credential data framework using real-time analytics to track credential value across employment outcomes, wage gains, and continued learning. Hear from a credential-issuer using this verified outcomes data to strengthen program portfolios, enhance economic mobility initiatives, and align offerings with workforce …
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Early-Stage Funding for K-12 Schools
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Unlocking early-stage funding is a significant challenge that many schools face. Accessing this funding can often be a barrier to a school’s opening. This session will explore how K-12 school operators can tap into innovative options for predevelopment funding for school facilities development and maximize efficient use of capital and resources. We…
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From Daunting to Doable: How to Empower the Next Generation
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Change is constant, especially in the STEM landscape. From the integration of AI tools and sustainability goals to the evolution of in-demand skillsets, toolsets, and mindsets, education, industry, and government must work together to prepare the next generation. Join experts and a youth entrepreneur as they explore current talent gaps, the role of…
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Challenge Accepted: How Gen Z is Serving & Improving Communities
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Gen Z and Alpha are eager to serve, and The Allstate Foundation is here to support them on their service journeys. Hear firsthand from inspiring young leaders who are making a difference in communities across the country. Discover their motivations, challenges, and triumphs as they share their stories of service and learn practical tips on how you …
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Featured Session: Learning from Productive Failure
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If learning from failure is intuitively compelling, why do we wait for it to happen? Why don’t we intentionally design for it, and harness it for deep learning? In my talk, I will describe what Productive Failure is, how, when and why intentionally designing for failure in a safe way can lead to deep learning, and its implications for how we can de…
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How Educator Wellness Positively Impacts Student Outcomes
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Teachers play a vital role in students’ academic and personal development. When educators are well-rested, mentally healthy, and emotionally balanced, they can engage more effectively with students, create a positive learning environment, and provide better instruction. Their well-being directly influences student outcomes, as a healthy teacher is …
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5th Industrial Revolution: The Data-Driven Future Needs You
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This session explores the data center industry's pivotal role in the 5th Industrial Revolution, driven by AI. It addresses the challenges of increasing power demands and talent shortages in the face of explosive AI growth. The panel will discuss the evolution of data centers, their current state, and future innovations needed to sustain our digital…
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Featured Session: The Full Spectrum: A Raccoon & Neurodivergence in Kids’ Media
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“If you know one autistic person, then you know one autistic person,” Dr. Stephen Shore. In November, PBS KIDS introduced Carl the Collector, its first series centering on an autistic main character. How does a series like this come to fruition? What are the challenges and opportunities in showcasing the many unique aspects of neurodivergence? Join…
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Pride Campaigns vs. Proud Campaigns: The New Queer Marketing
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As Pride 2025 approaches, it's time to discuss the disbanding of this month as the (controversial) pinnacle of LGBTQ+ marketing, and turn the focus toward regular brand allyship and authentic community engagement, where queer integration is always proudly on trend and other key moments (like International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31 o…
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From Air to Engine: Witness the Future of Fuel
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What if the gasoline powering your car could help fight climate change? Join Eric Dahlgren, co-founder and CEO of Aircela, and Dr. Klaus Lackner, the pioneer of direct air capture, as they unveil technology that transforms CO₂ from the air into fossil-free fuels. Be among the first to witness this transformative technology in action and see how it …
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Courage Over Chaos: Local Resilience to Combat Instability
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Unprecedented events have become more commonplace as we encounter more crises, disasters, and instability with greater frequency and scale. Political shifts, economic insecurity, surging natural disasters, and the prevalence of misinformation and disinformation have created a destabilizing effect that has left people feeling more vulnerable now tha…
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Science of Design: Leveraging Data To Address Neuroinclusion
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We are living in a time of increased numbers and awareness about neurodiversity. In fact, 1 in 5 people are considered neurodivergent. Not only is designing for inclusive the right thing to do, there is a compelling business case to do so as well. HOK has conducted multiple studies, surveys, workshops, and biometric analysis to collect qualitative …
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Catalyzing Insights with Conscious & Psychedelic Practices
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Throughout history, extraordinary altered states of consciousness created great art, world-changing inventions, and enabled humans to survive and thrive. Dr. Damer and Dr. Doss will share the latest scientific research and cultures of practice showing that combining endogenous practice (e.g. meditation) and exogenous catalysts (e.g. psychedelics) c…
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Beyond VC: Redefining Funding For Impact Startups
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Drawing on deep experience across asset classes, this fireside promises a candid, collegial challenge of what good growth looks like and what can be done to fuel that growth. With her experiences with crowdfunding at Republic and VC and LLC investing at Carta, Maria Pope will engage Allie Burns, CEO of Village Capital – a global nonprofit unlocking…
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To Seed or Not to Seed: Exploring Inefficiencies in VC
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How many of you have repeatedly heard that [insert underrepresented demographic here] receives less than 1-2% of venture capital? We have also heard this statistic. While many publications have focused on who is(n’t) getting capital, few have focused on defining the ideal distribution or uncovering the factors behind these disparities. Join our pan…
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The Bluey Effect: Behind A New Era of Brand Building
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C-suite leaders at BBC Studios, Nicki Sheard and Rebecca Glashow, will discuss the complexities of creating and launching global brands that engage and immerse content-hungry audiences year-round. These accomplished executives will cover how the BBC has powered evergreen global franchises including Doctor Who and Bluey and will share valuable insig…
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Redefining Leadership: Humanity in a Digital Era
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Our session is designed for emerging leaders navigating a technology driven world, aiming to lead with integrity and humanity, no matter what your title is. Balancing technological innovation with authentic leadership is key, and this session ensures you can thrive in a hyper-connected, rapidly evolving environment. We'll share actionable strategie…
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This panel explores the presence of psychedelics in mainstream media and its impact on public perception, policy, and the future. We'll examine the historical impact of media, fear mongering, and the war on drugs. This session delves into the critical role of design and communication in shaping the acceptance of psychedelics, highlighting gray mark…
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Reinventing High School for the 21st Century & Beyond
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The 21st century is rapidly changing the world around us – and it’s time high school changes with it. Whether through collaborations between educators and edtech innovators, creating a network of innovative schools, or fostering competency-based instruction, the options for a relevant high school experience are endless, and the changemakers in this…
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Cracks in the Foundation: America’s Housing Crisis
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Everyone should have access to affordable and quality housing. Housing is a universal issue that impacts every corner of our country, every political persuasion, every rung of the social economic ladder. Over 650,000 of our neighbors are homeless, first-time home ownership is at a record low, and US home prices have skyrocketed over 40% since 2020.…
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