1646: Can This Tech Make Education Accessible for 100 million Students?
Rohan Pasari is the co-founder and CEO of Cialfo, an AI-driven platform that brings together people, software, and data to simplify college and career counseling workflows. He co-founded Cialfo with the vision to make education accessible for 100 million students globally.
Rohan joins me on the Tech Talks Daily podcast to discuss how EdTech can make higher ed more accessible, how data analytics is transforming the college recruiting process and shares insights into the shift to virtual search and recruitment channels for higher education. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUa74T00QvE
As we approach four years of the Tech Blog Writer Podcast and approaching one thousand episodes, I feel like shaking things up a little. But I want a little guidance from you my listeners on how the show will evolve and grow to ensure we keep going for another thousand episodes.
What kind of shows do you like best? Which guests have you enjoyed the most? Is there anyone you would like me to get back on? And what else would you like me to cover more of? And finally is it time for me to retire my old catchphrases? Any guidance you can offer will enable me to help build the show that you want.
Podcast Sponsorship
As a guy that listens to podcasts, it seems that nearly every show I listen to as the host reading ads for Fresh Books, or Zip Recruiter but I wanted to try and do somehting a little different.
As this show is all about learning how technology is transforming multiple industries and help businesses understand how they can leverage emerging technologies. I wanted to try and work with a featured partner that is a big name in tech and get them on once a month to talk about tech and maybe get a few of their customers online too.
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On this podcast, I pride myself on sharing stories from all over the world and have interviewed guests from more than 75 countries. Today, I am going to take you on a trip to the Czech Republic, where Artur Kane from Good Access is going to discuss the importance of establishing an encrypted connection between employees and business systems from wherever they're working.
Artur is also regarded as a passionate speaker on protecting remote workers and company data in a digital world at industry events and often contributes to security/networking magazines. We discuss how zero trust access control provides a more secure alternative to corporate VPN for remote working security and how companies can move from VPN to zero trust access.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n02e5k4J0c4
Uniphore, a privately held startup company, recently achieved the coveted status of a "unicorn" by raising $400 million, giving it a valuation of $2.5 billion. The company, which made its name in conversational AI, is revolutionizing the way contact center agents have conversations by harnessing the power of machine learning.
Imagine this scenario: A customer calls to request internet installation at their new apartment. With the help of Uniphore's AI technology, the agent can automatically scan the system to find out what modem the customer currently has, what technology is already installed at the new property, and when an installation technician is available. This means the call is resolved quickly and efficiently without needing multiple back-and-forth exchanges.
The AI can also automatically log follow-up actions, freeing up the agent to move on to the next call. But Uniphore's innovation continues beyond there. The company has expanded its business into "emotion AI" - a subset of AI that can gauge human emotions during sales calls.
This allows for feedback to be provided to sellers and pitchers, highlighting the most engaging parts of the pitch and points of concern that need to be addressed to close the deal. Umesh Sachdev, CEO & Co-Founder of Uniphore, is the mastermind behind this revolutionary technology. In this podcast episode, he shares the story behind the company and its exciting journey into the world of AI.
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YogaTrail is a platform that connects yogis with their personal yoga world while helping yoga professionals to manage and grow their business.
YogaTrail is on a mission to empower yoga instructors, most of whom are female entrepreneurs. Although they're central to the yoga ecosystem, they're currently neglected by all the apps and companies in the space, and most are struggling to earn a living with yoga. Naturally, their second mission is to make the world a healthier and happier place.
I invited Alex Klein, CEO of YogaTrail onto the show to discuss the following data points and his tech startup story:
Female focus: female founder and 88% of teachers (and 75% of students) are women 500 Startups alumni with some VC & angel backing 50k yoga teachers are using the platform in over 100 countries Over 5 million yogis have connected with their yoga on YogaTrail
We don't often associate technology with Yoga, but I am fascinated by how it is helping YogaTrail unite Yoga lovers and teachers from all over the world.
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Could the API revolution and the digital transformation be exposing everyone to security risks? An API is the connective tissue that binds together cloud-native architecture and enables us to enjoy digital services. While these are fundamental for the way we work and live, they're exposing organizations to a new domain of security risk.
Peter Klimek, Director of Technology, Office of the CTO at Imperva joins me on the Tech Talks Daily Podcast in a conversation about the benefits, and pitfalls, of APIs.
Imperva is a cybersecurity leader with a mission to protect data and all paths to it. They protect the data of over 6,000 global customers from cyberattacks through all stages of their digital transformation. Their products are informed by the Imperva Research Lab, an international threat intelligence community that feeds the latest security and compliance expertise into our solutions.
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Over the past few weeks, we've heard many experts and leaders share their thoughts on the impact of generative AI on the future of work and the global workforce. While there are many opinions on this controversial topic, I wanted to gain a unique perspective - what does AI have to say about working alongside humans and being called a co-pilot or a tool?
Inspired by a recent podcast interview with Christoph Trapp, I was inspired to perform a technological experiment by interviewing ChatGPT 4, a language model trained by OpenAI, to learn more about generative AI and the future of work. So, instead of asking a human guest, I asked the AI model and recorded its responses.
To add an extra layer of depth to the conversation, I used Synthesia to create an AI-generated avatar and provided it with the answers from ChatGPT 4. This allowed me to bring the words of AI to life and provide a more engaging experience.
After recording the interview, I used Descript to transcribe the video and edit it like a document. This allowed me to rearrange the content to ensure it flowed well and was easy to follow. Overall, this approach allowed me to explore a fascinating topic unique way to provide insights from the perspective of AI. Although the outcome was slightly flawed, it offers food for thought on where this technology is heading and the new opportunities it could unlock.
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Mphasis applies next-generation technology to help enterprises transform businesses globally. Customer centricity is foundational to Mphasis and is reflected in the Mphasis' Front2Back™ Transformation approach.
Front2Back™ uses the exponential power of cloud and cognitive to provide hyper-personalized (C=X2C2TM=1) digital experience to clients and their end customers. Mphasis' Service Transformation approach helps 'shrink the core' through the application of digital technologies across legacy environments within an enterprise, enabling businesses to stay ahead in a changing world.
Mphasis' core reference architectures and tools, speed, and innovation with domain expertise and specialization are key to building strong relationships with marquee clients.
Nitin Rakesh, Chief Executive Officer at Mphasis, joins me on Tech Talks Daily. He takes pride in leading an applied tech company, where it's cool to be a geek. His teams are driven every day to empower enterprises to embrace digital transformation journeys by optimizing assets, inculcating a learning culture, and pivoting approaches in preparation for an exciting, digital future.
Nitin's big passion is enabling his team of driven technologists, customers, and their end-users to stay ahead of the curve by leveraging next-gen technology to solve big and small enterprise IT challenges creatively. He also believes that change is the only constant and is inspired to steer his team towards enabling their clients to be agile, iterative, and future-ready in today's digital era.
We talk about his new book, Transformation in Times of Crisis, that includes eight principles to create opportunities in a crisis and defend against disruptors or become one. I learn more about how to build a framework to develop your implementation strategy.
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In this thought-provoking episode of the Tech Talks Daily Podcast, I explore the intersection of cryptocurrency, financial integrity, and socio-economic challenges with Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Co-Founder & CSO of Ledn.
The conversation kicks off with an emotionally resonant look at Mauricio's origins in Venezuela. Witnessing the devastating effects of hyperinflation in his homeland, Mauricio shares how Bitcoin became not just an investment but a lifeline. His personal journey from Venezuela to Canada offers a visceral understanding of the grim realities that many people face in economically unstable countries, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the human stories behind technological solutions.
Mauricio recounts how his firsthand experiences propelled him to co-found Ledn, a trailblazing digital currency lending company. By providing Bitcoin-backed loans with an emphasis on transparency and client control, Ledn has issued over $600 million worth of loans in 130 countries. Mauricio explains that this was a deliberate effort to help people like him get liquidity in stable currencies without having to sell off valuable assets like Bitcoin.
But Mauricio goes beyond the headlines to delve into the nuance of financial planning and asset management. He challenges conventional wisdom by discussing his realization that not all debt is detrimental. In a world where governments often rely on printing money rather than effective governance, asset-backed debt can be a smart financial strategy, especially during inflationary periods.
This line of discussion naturally segues into an analysis of Ledn's survival through the lending crisis of 2022. Mauricio contrasts Ledn's approach with that of other digital asset companies that fell by the wayside, attributing Ledn's resilience to an unwavering commitment to transparency, integrity, and sound financial planning.
The conversation takes a broader turn as Neil and Mauricio discuss the role of cryptocurrencies in enabling financial freedom across the globe. From Venezuela to Congo to Russia, they explore how digital assets can circumvent the failures of traditional banking systems, especially in countries grappling with economic and political instability.
As if navigating through economic collapse and industry crises weren't compelling enough, Mauricio also provides a glimpse into Ledn's future, discussing their new innovative products like DCNs and Growth Accounts. These products stand as a testament to Ledn's commitment to revolutionizing how we think about loaning and growing money in the digital age.
This episode is not just an examination of Bitcoin or digital lending; it is a compelling narrative that intertwines personal struggle, innovative solutions, and the universal quest for financial stability and freedom. It's an episode that bridges the gap between the potential of technology and the realities of the human condition, making it an essential listen for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, economics, and social justice.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuoRuYnKEu0
WEGO Health is on a mission-driven company connecting healthcare with the experience, skills, and insights of Patient Leaders. They are the world’s largest network of Patient Leaders, working across virtually all health conditions and topics.
The WeGo Health network collaborates with startups, life sciences companies, non-profits, agencies, government and all types of organizations across health care. WEGO Health offers enterprise and on-demand solutions that allow organizations to leverage patient experience and expertise in the design, development and promotion of their products and services.
CEO Jack Barrette is super passionate about the role social media plays in hacking healthcare to create a better future for patient treatment - which is an essential discussion in light of the recent #DeleteFacebook movement.
People like Sophie Thacher, a software engineer with type 1 diabetes who hacked her continuous glucose monitor to get more actionable health data then the device allows with its standard interface. Or Dakota Rosenthal, Sophie Thachera 22-year-old with a rare form of hemophilia that prevents his blood from clotting properly. Dakota grew so frustrated with the poor usability of mobile apps for his condition he created a free one of his own, which is now used by thousands of fellow hemophiliacs to manage their health better.
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