Cool Tools

Patrik Reizinger is a Ph. D. student in machine learning at the University of Tübingen and part of the ELLIS and IMPRS-IS doctoral programs. He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in electrical engineering from the Budapest University of Technology, where he specialized in control engineering and intelligent systems. His main research interests include designing AI that can understand cause-effect relationshi...

Talent agent and internationally recognized voiceover authority Erik Sheppard is a 30 year industry veteran with extensive experience as an actor, coach and mentor. He currently owns and operates The Sheppard Agency, a premier talent agency representing an elite roster of union and non-union voice talent from around the globe.   For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/erik-sh...

Robert Edwards is an inventor, landlord, and avid renovator of historic properties. When he's not busy trying to tame his three young boys, you can find him in his workshop, tinkering away on his latest inventions. He has experience in wastewater treatment, mining, CNC machining, welding, and mold making/casting. Whether he's creating a new tool, or breathing new life into an old building, Robert...

Tristan Duke is transdisciplinary artist known for synthesizing methodologies from disparate fields to create startling inventions, sublime aesthetic experiences, and new modes of inquiry. He is the inventor of the hologram vinyl record ¬and has created original hologram artwork for albums and soundtrack releases ranging from Jack White and Guns 'n Roses to Star Wars. He is Co-founder of the Optic...

Tristan Duke is transdisciplinary artist known for synthesizing methodologies from disparate fields to create startling inventions, sublime aesthetic experiences, and new modes of inquiry. He is the inventor of the hologram vinyl record ¬and has created original hologram artwork for albums and soundtrack releases ranging from Jack White and Guns 'n Roses to Star Wars. He is Co-founder of the Optic...

John O'Brien is a maker, tinkerer, and father of two. He and his wife founded Revolution Makerspace in 2022. Website:  revolutionmakerspace.com   For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/john-obrien-revolution-makerspace/   If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Col...

A Maine educator for more than 33 years, Keith Kelley is currently teaching Integrated Technology. Having taught Language Arts, Social Studies and serving as the School Librarian, he is now teaching IT at Nokomis Regional Middle School. His students make Robots, Skateboards, 3D print, and build Guitars. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education at UMaine. He has coached soccer, tra...

Matt Candler has been scaling companies and coaching people who lead them for 25 years. In 2010, he launched an organization called 4.0 to help entrepreneurs build better learning spaces and tools. More than 1,500 4.0 alumni now serve millions of families across the US. Matt's been into electrification for 17 years. He started building electric motorcycles in 2006, mostly as a scheme to justify bu...

Sam McDonald is a tech enthusiast. Originally from Ireland he has lived in Berlin for almost a decade now. In that time he has worked at a range of startups and currently works as a Technical Writer. An amateur coder, Sam always has multiple projects on the backburner. You can find Sam on Twitter @wsmcd.  For show notes and transcript visit:  https://kk.org/cooltools/sam-mcdonald-technical-writer/...

As one of the writers of The Carbon Almanac, Paige NeJame wrote the "climate change for rookies" section as well as the free kid's book "Generation Carbon it's time to start." Her motto is "the right tool makes work a dream." She blogs about small business at Paigespage.net and has been a small business owner for 26 years.   For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/paige-nejam...

Shawn Levin is a data management leader interested in data visualization and behavioral psychology. Shawn works in the tech industry and teaches data visualization in Philadelphia. Shawn blogs about data and psychology at https://typeshare.co/shawnmlevin and on Twitter @shawnmlevin. For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/shawn-levin-data-technology-leader/   If you're enjoyi...

Lee Ellman is a lifelong resident of New York and an urban planner working to make the city of Yonkers, NY a better place.    For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/lee-ellman-urban-planner/   If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon:  https:/...

Alex Marcy is the founder and CEO of Corso Systems, an integration engineering firm that specializes in manufacturing systems and prioritizes building a diverse team prepared to solve complex problems. You can find him on Twitter @alexmarcy.   For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/alex-marcy-ceo-of-corso-systems/   If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our pa...

Chris has spent a lifetime learning and experimenting. He has lived on Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco and most recently the United Arab Emirates. YouTube channel:  https://youtube.com/@el_flaco   For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/ chris-walker-lifelong-learner /   If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 1...

Starting his teaching career in New Zealand, Kern Kelley is the STEAM Teacher at RSU 19 in central Maine. He has provided support to educators for over two decades and has conducted professional development events across the globe. He advises a student produced technology support show for the Maine Dept. of Education found at SLAMShow.org He has brought his student presenters, the MLTI Student Lea...

Stephen Kennedy is an independent American photographer. He began his freelance career at age 15 in 1980. Since then he has completed more than 2500 commissioned and self-generated projects in 26 countries and all 50 US states. His current project, Cross Country Camera, is a documentary series capturing artists in their studios and places of inspiration. To date, he has completed sessions in 35 st...

Joshua Schachter is the founder of del.icio.us and inventor of tagging, which became hashtags. Joshua has founded two startups, invests in startups, runs an event for autonomous racing called Self Racing Cars, and is an amateur race car driver. Follow him on Twitter @joshu.   For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/joshua-schachter-founder-of-del-icio-us-2/   If you're enjoyi...

David Brin is an astrophysicist whose international best-selling novels include The Postman, Earth, Existence and Hugo Award winners Startide Rising and The Uplift War. He consults for NASA, companies, agencies and nonprofits about the onrushing future. Brin's first nonfiction book, The Transparent Society, won the Freedom of Speech Award. His new one is Vivid Tomorrows: Science Fiction and Hollyw...

Andy Matuschak invents tools that expand what people can think and do. His current research focuses on a new written medium which makes it much easier to remember what you read. In previous roles, Andy led R&D at Khan Academy and helped build iOS at Apple. Website:  andymatuschak.org Twitter: @ andy_matuschak   For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/ andy-matuschak-software-...

Aaron Dignan is the Founder of The Ready and Murmur, author of Brave New Work and a forthcoming book on agreements, co-host of Brave New Work podcast, friend to misfit toys everywhere.   For show notes and transcript visit:  https://kk.org/cooltools/aaron-dignan-author-of-brave-new-work/   If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools...

Dina Kaplan is Founder of the The Path, which teaches meditation for the modern mind. The Path has taught thousands of people to meditate around the world and at festivals including SXSW and Sundance.   For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/dina-kaplan-founder-of-the-the-path/   If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fan...

David Spira is a user experience and product designer, and a general maker of things, as well as the co-founder of RoomEscapeArtist.com .  For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/david-spira-roomescapeartist-com/ If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W...

Dan Goods is passionate about creating moments where people are reminded of the gift and privilege of being alive. During the day he leads an amazing team of creatives at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory transforming complex concepts into meaningful stories that can be universally understood. The teams work is seen in public spaces, art museums, and is in outer space. After doing the dishes and sp...

Will Smith is co-host of Brad & Will Made a Tech Pod and a Twitch Streamer, and previously an Editor at Tested.com  and Maximum PC. You can find him on Twitter @willsmith.    For show notes and transcript visit:  https://kk.org/cooltools/will-smith-co-host-of-brad-will-made-a-tech-pod/   If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by...

Robert Stephens is mostly know as the Founder of The Geek Squad and recently he founded his newest company, ChainList — a sort of github for checklists. You can find him on Twitter @rstephens. Website:  https://www.chainlist.com   For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/robert-stephens-founder-of-chainlist-part-2/ If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paper...