DeepRec.AI - The Leadership Lab Podcast

In the final (for now) episode of the Earth Observed podcast, we dive into the fast-evolving world of logistics with Selby Cary, co-founder and Head of Product and Engineering at Mapify. Selby unpacks how AI is transforming logistics from spreadsheet-driven guesswork into intelligent, visual operations to help small and medium-sized businesses unlock hidden profit and reduce costly downtime. From...

In this Christmas eve special of the Earth Observed Podcast, Sam Warwick sits down with Samuel Barrett, AI Research Engineer at LGND, to explore why Earth observation is on the brink of a true transformation, not just another incremental upgrade.  Together, they dive into a field that needs a fundamental rethink if it’s to keep pace with the scale and complexity of today’s environmental challenges...

Earth Observed returns with a brand-new episode! We had the pleasure of catching up with the brilliant Kevin Bullock, Head of Partnerships over at Development Seed, an engineering and product company that's accelerating the application of Earth data to solve the world's biggest challenges.  We took a deep dive into all things earth observation, including the evolving definition of impact...

In this episode of the Earth Observed podcast, DeepRec.ai had the great pleasure of catching up with Stefan Amberger, Co-Founder and CEO of Tilebox, a next-generation space data and Earth observation platform designed to reimagine how we manage, process, and distribute satellite imagery at scale. Tune in to catch Stefan's expert insights into all things deep tech, including architectural hurd...

🎧 We’re live! In the latest episode of the Earth Observed podcast, host Sam Warwick sits down with Bilal Hussein, co-founder and CEO at Artio, the startup building the world’s first early-stage carbon insurance product just as the market hits a critical inflexion point. They unpack why risk is choking off finance to promising climate projects, how insurance can unlock billions in stalled capital,...

In this episode of The Earth Observed Podcast , host Sam Warwick sits down with Gerard Castro Castillo and Tyler Anderson of Nebbo, the innovators pushing long-range weather forecasting into the renewable-energy frontier.  Together, they unpack the art and science behind sub-seasonal and seasonal prediction, explore why getting the long view on weather is so hard, and dig into how big tech’s growi...

Episode 13 is live! This week, we welcome Sam Wilks to the Earth Observed podcast, a seasoned product leader and former CTO with a 10-year track record of successfully taking complex, enterprise products from ideation to launch to growth.  Sam is the Head of Product at VIDA, the leading software for infrastructure investors to assess climate risks, track their impact, and meet reporting requiremen...

In this episode, DeepRec.ai's Sam Warwick had the pleasure of sitting down with Philippe Raisin, Co-Founder and CTO of VIDA, a company focused on future-proofing infrastructure against the risks of climate change - and a company Sam has worked very closely with over the past few years.  Tune in for expert insights on:  - Progress in the fight against climate change - The story and mission beh...

In this episode of the Earth Observed Podcast, Sam Warwick had the pleasure of interviewing Felix Geremus, CTO and Co-Founder of Another Earth, a startup focused on creating synthetic data for Earth Observation.  Felix shares his unique journey from visual effects to geospatial technology, discussing the role of synthetic data in training AI models, the vision behind Another Earth, and the impact...

In this episode of the Earth Observed Podcast, DeepRec.ai's Sam Warwick sits down with Mike Spaeth, Global VP at the United States Artificial Intelligence Institute, to explore the transformative power of AI in the geospatial industry.  They delve into the intersection of AI and Earth Observation, discussing how these technologies are reshaping industries and the importance of making them acc...

🎧 Episode 9 of Earth observed is live! We had the pleasure of catching up with Rosalie van der Maas, Co-Founder and CEO of Ellipsis Drive, about the growing complexities and opportunities in geospatial data.  Have a listen to learn more about the unique nature of geospatial data, the importance of interoperability, and the evolving landscape of geospatial talent, including the industry's shi...

In this episode of Earth Observed, DeepRec.ai's Sam Warwick caught up with Muthu Kumar, Co-founder of Geoawesome, to hear his unique insights into the evolution of geospatial technology, the challenges faced by the industry, and the importance of community building. A huge thank you to Muthu for joining us! Make sure to check out the incredible Geoawesome community here: https://geoawesome.co...

Episode 7 is live! This week, Sam Warwick is joined by the Co-Founder of askEarth, Gaetan Petit, who shares his expert insights on the evolution of earth observation technology.  They dive into the development of the Geospatial Intelligence Agent (GIA) and its potential to make complex geospatial data more accessible and actionable. Along the way, they unpack why trust is essential in AI, how agen...

Episode six of the Earth Observed podcast is live! This week, we caught up with the amazing Jenna Dolecek, an expert in open source investigation and geospatial analysis, about the critical role of satellite imagery in human rights and accountability.  From war crimes trials to public awareness campaigns, they unpack the power and pitfalls of using space-based evidence in human rights cases. Jenna...

Episode five of Eearth Observed is live! This week, we welcomed Jessa Uszkay, Founder and CEO of Indicator, to the podcast, who shared her insights into the critical role of user experience in geospatial technology.  They discuss the challenges faced by users in accessing and utilizing geospatial data, the importance of modern UX design, and how Indicator, Jesse's company, aims to bridge the...

It's time for episode four already! Tune into Earth Observed to catch our very special guest, Bernhard Stadlbauer, share his expert take on the transformative impact of AI on geospatial tools, the vision behind Earthscale.ai, and the criticality of making data more accessible.  Bernhard is the Co-Founder of Earthscale, a cloud-native platform that makes it easy to serve, explore, and scale ma...

Episode three is live! This week, Sam Warwick had the pleasure of hosting the wonderful Tee Barr, Director of Geospatial Product at Verisk. Tune in to hear Tee’s expert insights on spatial thinking as they dissect the most pressing trends and challenges in Earth Observation today.  A huge thank you to Tee for taking the time to join us on the Earth Observed podcast! A big shout out to Priscilla Co...

In this episode of the Earth Observed podcast, DeepRec.ai had the pleasure of catching up with Jeff Butler, Founder & CEO of ClimateGeo consulting, a next-generation consulting firm that translates climate, geospatial, and supply chain data into actionable insights for a sustainable future through innovative analysis and software. Tune in for Jeff's expert insights into: - Earth Observati...

Welcome to the debut episode of Earth Observed, a podcast shaped by a shared fascination with our planet and the technology that transforms how we see it.  This is a space to hear from the people designing satellites, building geospatial platforms, and turning vast streams of Earth data into tools for understanding and improving life on the ground.  Our first guest is Bill Greer, Co-Founder of Com...

We had the great pleasure of speaking to Pablo Castillo, Co-Founder, CEO and CTO at Chain4Travel, in the latest episode of The Leadership Lab.  Listen in for Pablo's unique take on innovating with blockchain in the travel industry, the importance of user interaction in business development, funding, profitability, and so much more. More about Pablo:  Pablo Castillo, CIO and Executive Board me...

The leadership lab returns with another dive into deep tech! In this episode, we're joined by Nicolaj Förderer, the CTO and Co-Founder of Yunniq Health, a pioneering digital health startup that uses AI to equip medical practices with advanced tools for genetic profiling and efficient patient monitoring.  With a technical foundation in Mechanical Engineering from ETH Zurich, Nicolaj has over a...

The Leadership Labs is back with some brand-new brainfood. We caught up with  Christoph Niederberger,  Co-Founder, and CTO, of Nimagna, an AI-powered platform that's revolutionising video presentations.  We talked about his journey from computer science and sports broadcasting to building a tool that helps presenters capture their audience’s attention (and not just click through slides).  We...

'I like to call it disagree and commit' DeepRec.ai had the great pleasure of welcoming Stephan Müller to the latest Leadership Labs podcast, who shared his unique journey into the tech world, the intersection of AI and psychology, and the challenges of developing an AI platform focused on people development.  Tune in to hear Stephan take on all things talent, innovation, culture, and nav...

'You have to have sufficient faith in the idea you're pursuing.' In this episode of the Leadership Lab, we caught up with Josef Novak, CIO and Co-founder of Spitch, who shared his founder's journey and unique insights into the fast-moving world of conversational AI.  Spitch is a global provider of Conversational Agentic AI solutions, established in 2014 and headquartered in Swi...

"Cultural fit is even more important." DeepRec.ai had the privilege of catching up with the insightful Syang Zhou in the latest episode of the Leadership Lab. Nathan Wills interviews Syang Zhou, CTO and co-founder of Calvin Risk, a company focused on AI risk assessment. They discuss the challenges of leadership in the rapidly evolving AI landscape, the journey of founding Calvin Risk, an...