Cool People. Cool Tech. Cool Stories. Podcast

What happens when entertainment becomes a catalyst for cultural and policy change? In this episode of coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, host Cameron Kit sits down with Vicki Shabo — Senior Fellow at New America’s Better Life Lab and Director of the Entertainment Initiative “Rescripting Gender, Work, Family, and Care.” Vicki shares: ✨ Why U.S. culture treats caregiving and work-family struggles as “per...

What happens when cutting-edge robotics meets orthopedic care? In this episode, host Cameron Kit sits down with Dr. Daniel Gerscovich — an Adult Reconstruction specialist and hip and knee surgeon at Carolina Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical Associates. Known for his tech-forward approach, Dr. G shares how smart implants, robotics, and digital recovery tools are transforming joint replacement and pa...

Meet Jay Smith — Regional VP of Sales at Zimmer Biomet Carolinas, with 20+ years of experience helping patients and surgeons unlock the power of orthopedic innovation. In this episode of Coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, Jay shares: 🌟 How a personal story — his grandmother’s hip replacement — inspired his career in orthopedics 🦾 The evolution from flip phones and pagers to AI, robotics, and smart imp...

Meet Brett Davidson — founder of Wingseed and a leader in the global narrative change movement. Brett helps individuals and organizations unlock the power of story and listening to spark change, deepen connection, and move ideas into action. In this episode of Coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, Brett shares: 🌍 Lessons from working with changemakers across West Africa through the Aspen Institute fellows...

Meet Matt Leta — CEO & Partner at FutureWorks, bestselling author, and futurist helping B2B companies build their digital core, optimize operations, and accelerate growth. In this episode, Matt shares: 🌍 How anxiety about the future fueled his passion for futurism and action ☀️ Behind-the-scenes of transforming solar energy giant Nextracker into an AI-powered enterprise 🤝 The origin story of...

In this episode of coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, host Cameron Kitt chats with Erik Clausen, Managing Director at CG Life, a brand and communications agency that merges creativity with science to make breakthroughs in life sciences and rare disease communications. Erik shares: 🔬 His journey from environmental science to leading strategy in biotech and precision medicine 🧬 The fascinating story beh...

What if pregnancy were treated like training for a marathon — and your workout plan could save your life? In this episode of coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, host Cameron Kit sits down with Dara Cook — former MTV Video Music Awards creative exec turned tech founder — to unpack the life-saving power of movement during pregnancy. Dara is the CEO and co-founder of Expect, the first maternal fitness platf...

In this episode of coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, we sit down with Dr. Dipu Patel — educator, innovator, and president of the Physician Assistant Education Association — to explore what happens when cutting-edge healthcare meets deep humanity. Dr. Patel shares: 🧑‍⚕️ A life-changing patient encounter that shaped her philosophy on compassionate care 🩺 Why the stethoscope (yes, that stethoscope) is s...

In this episode of coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, host Cameron Kit chats with Leslie Jebson, a dynamic healthcare operations leader and strategic growth expert currently with Prisma Health. Les brings an unconventional mix of clinical strategy, orthopedic innovation, and infectious humor to the conversation. 🎧 Tune in to hear: The origin of Docs on Docs, a quirky new podcast where doctors recommend...

In this episode of coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, host Cameron Kit sits down with the brilliant Marcia Dawood, author of Do Good While Doing Well and host of The Angel Next Door podcast. Marcia shares her unexpected journey into the world of angel investing and how she's helping everyday people—especially women—understand that investing isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy. 💥 What you’ll learn: ✅ How...

In this episode of coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, host Cameron Kit sits down with the inspiring Dr. Katie Beaudoin, DMS, MPAS, PA-C — critical care PA, educator, patient advocate, and leader in advanced practice medicine. Katie shares: 💥 A deeply personal story that transformed how she practices medicine 🧠 Her powerful perspective from both sides of the hospital bed ⚕️ Why AI and tech should enhan...

In this episode of Cool People, Cool Tech, Cool Stories, host Cameron Kit sits down with the trailblazing Gloria Bouillon, A.A.E., ACE : commercial pilot, keynote speaker, aviation strategist, and founder of Aviatris Advisors. Gloria shares: ✈️ Her journey from a childhood dream to becoming a top aviation leader 🌍 What Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) really means, and how it’s shaping future cities...

In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode of coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, we sit down with Dr. Leona Hamrick — Vice President of Global Medical Affairs at PreludeDx™, breast cancer thriver, patient advocate, and board-certified healthcare professional. Dr. Hamrick opens the conversation with a powerful story about ESPN’s Hannah Storm, who bravely went public with her DCIS breast cancer diagn...

From homemaker to lawyer to angel investor — Randi F. Plevy's story is a masterclass in bold reinvention. In this episode, she walks us through her winding journey of self-doubt, discipline, and discovery. Whether it’s picking up fencing at 40 or navigating high-stakes investments in women-led startups, Randi shows us what it means to dig deep and bet on yourself. She shares how her curiosity...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Lita Benduhn, Founder of BOOBS AND TATTOOS™ and Metamorphosis Ink LLC—a trailblazing healthcare provider and award-winning tattoo artist changing lives one drop of ink at a time. Lita shares the remarkable story of how she built her business from the ground up—knocking on the doors of medical professionals with nothing but before-and-after photos and a vi...

Decisions, Not Questions: Bill Schmarzo on AI, Data, and the Future of Thinking In this episode of Cool, Cool, Cool , we sit down with Bill Schmarzo , the legendary “Dean of Big Data,” to unravel what makes AI and data truly valuable in the real world. Bill shares stories from his early days hustling Strat-O-Matic baseball stats at 12, to shaping digital marketing strategy at Yahoo, and teaching t...

Imagine having access to the same market insights as Wall Street pros, all at your fingertips. No expensive subscriptions, no gatekeeping—just raw, real-time financial data that empowers everyday investors. In this episode of Cool, Cool, Cool , host Cameron Kitt sits down with Pierce Crosby, former General Manager of TradingView and co-founder of Merchant 7, to talk about democratizing financial d...

Imagine staying up all night, fueled by Mountain Dew and pizza, and building an AI-powered system that changes an entire industry—before you even graduate college. It sounds like a hacker’s fever dream, but for John K. Thompson, it was just the beginning. In this episode of Cool, Cool, Cool , host Cameron Kitt sits down with John K. Thompson, global AI leader at EY, author of (soon-to-be) five boo...

Imagine stepping out of your apartment, summoning an air taxi with a tap on your phone, and soaring above traffic in a self-flying vehicle. It sounds like science fiction, but thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), this future is closer than you think. In this episode of Cool, Cool, Cool, host Cameron Kitt sits down with Clint Harper, an urban air mobility expert and founder of Harper 4D Solution...

New episode! Join us as we chat with Pooja Viswanathan, founder and CEO of Braze Mobility, whose blind spot sensor system is transforming the lives of wheelchair users. From her first encounter with long-term care challenges to building life-enhancing solutions, Pooja shares her inspiring journey and how she’s changing mobility for good. Instagram/Twitter: @CoolCoolCoolPodcast

New episode alert! Kate Stumpo, Senior Marketing Manager at Bruker Daltonics, joins us to unpack the marvels of mass spectrometry and its impact on healthcare breakthroughs. From her journey into chemistry to empowering researchers with transformative tech, Kate's insights are a must-listen! Tune in to hear how science meets storytelling. Instagram/Twitter: @CoolCoolCoolPodcast

What does jumping on a beehive and fixing healthcare have in common? In this episode, Rishi Saurabh connects the dots between his adventurous past and his innovative present. A data dynamo with a knack for tackling complex healthcare challenges, Rishi shares how AI and clean data are transforming hospitals—and why failure is a stepping stone to success. Tune in to hear: How small improvements in h...

On this episode of *Cool People. Cool Tech. Cool Stories.* , we sit down with Andrea Learned, climate champion and host of the award-winning *Living Change* podcast. Andrea shares her personal journey from marketing to climate advocacy, discussing how small, practical lifestyle changes like biking and going plant-based can make a big difference. Tune in as we explore the power of storytelling, lea...

Join us on "Cool People. Cool Tech. Cool Stories." as we chat with Angela Mascarenas, a leading force in AI! Angela shares her journey from the corporate world to building an innovative AI community. Discover her work on combating deepfakes and her passion for fostering collaboration among AI enthusiasts. Get ready for an inspiring and entertaining dive into the world of AI and community...

Buckle up cool people! We're kicking off this premier with some serious altitude. Meet Gary Gysin , the man with his hands in the UAM pies, from flying taxis to drone deliveries, and flying car races. Strap in for a mind-bending ride through the future of getting from A to B! Get a glimpse of the mind-bending future of transportation. Geek out with us as we explore the coolest innovations in t...