Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator

This episode is hosted by Dimitry Said Chamy, Founding Faculty at the FIU Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator. RA+DI Entrepreneurial Resident Dr. Shireen Rahimi shares her journey from scientist researching coral reefs to becoming and environmental storyteller and science communicator. Her mission as the founder of Lightpalace Productions in Miami is to inspire and activate us to care about our plane...

Emerge Americas is celebrating 10 years! Melissa Medina, CEO, President and Co-Founder of Emerge Americas is back to talk about a decade of tech! The magic city now hosts a number of companies that have set up headquarters around the city. Where is Miami a decade after Emerge launched the tech movement? Is the Metaverse outdated - all this and more!

En esta edicion especial conversamos con la periodista Lourdes del Rio. Siempre #EnPositivo se describe como Sobreviviente despues de sobrepasar una etapa desafinate con su salud. Cuales fueron los comienzos de Lourdes Del Rio ? No se imaginan que en la radio como la Chica Cosmos 94 en Puerto Rico! Podcast | En Positivo con Lourdes Del Rio

Una Edicion Especial de Tech Conversations en Espanol con la periodista Myrka Dellanos. Presentado por Maggie Salas-Amaro, esta conversacion nos lleva a conocer mas en confianza a la periodista Myrka Dellanos. Una de las presentadoras del programa Primer Impacto y actual presentadora de La Mesa Caliente en Telemundo.

This episode of 'Tech Conversations' is hosted by Neil Ramsay, co-founding faculty at the Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator. The podcast is proud to highlight the Miami-Dade Beacon Council and Rodrick T. Miller, CEO. We take our listeners to introduce Mr. Miller's background and the mission, impact and success of the Beacon Council. Beacon Council: A Champion for the Miami Business Comm...

Welcome back to President Kenneth A. Jessell. We're thrilled to have President Kenneth A. Jessell back with us in season 5. In this talk we showcase and breakdown the recent rankings naming FIU one of Americas best colleges - fourth in the nation among public universities and 29th overall by the Wall Street Journal. The importance of building entrepreneur and tech , while innovating our curric...

Persistent! Meet Constance Jones from NBC6 News Today! As a two-time Emmy-nominated journalist, she has reported on news stories in South Florida, New York, Oklahoma City, and Virginia. In our podcast conversation, we delve into the application of ChatGPT and the forthcoming advancements in fact-checking. We shift gears to talk about her own message-- Offering valuable insights not only on discuss...

 Alison Grooms is a notable serial entrepreneur who has made her mark in the world of business. She is the CEO of Jules and James Boutique in Carllton, Georgia, and the founder of JAZ cosmetics. Her journey as an entrepreneur is marked by resilience and a willingness to adapt and evolve. Alison's entrepreneurial journey is a testament to the fact that success often comes after overcoming failu...

Meet Frances Rios, CEO and Founder of Women Who Lead. It's important to address the challenges women often face in the workplace and encourage them to ask for what they want to advance in their careers. Frances Rios also founded Men Who Lead, focusing on helping male leaders become more inclusive leaders. This indicates a holistic approach to gender equality in the workplace. By involving men...

Welcome back to Mariana Atencio, Peabody award winning journalist, author and speaker. Did you know there will be a Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino to showcase the changing face of the new America? Mariana Atencio spokesperson for Friends of the National American Latino Museum explains the process and journey for designating a building to begin the curation and recognize the con...

#AI in Journalism and Fact Checking with Jose Zamora What happens when the power of social media helps a journalist get out of a hostage situation? This was the case a few years ago after Univision journalist, Jorge Ramos and his staff were held captive in Venezuela during an interview. We take a close look at Artificial Intelligence in Journalism and the impact of Fact Checking in the upcoming el...

The streaming wars have opened up a new world in the media universe. Our guest Amanda Lotz, Professor, Author and Media consultant discusses the challenges that TV, cable, and consumers face in the rapidly evolving media landscape.

Welcome to 'Mixing Minds: The FIU Chaplin School of Tourism and Hospitality Management & The Bacardi Center for Excellence,' where we blend the worlds of entrepreneurship and hospitality. In this episode we welcome Brian Connors, Founding Director and Cristina Moguel, Assistant Director of the Bacardi Center of Excellence. Join us as we embark on a journey to explore the innovative spi...

In this episode “Tech doesn't mean you plug it in” hosted by Neil Ramsay our guest is Bethany Edwards. Bethany Edwards is an entrepreneur, multidisciplinary designer, and materials technologist. She is the inventor and co-founder of Lia, the only FDA cleared plastic-free, flushable pregnancy test – the first significant innovation in the industry in over 30 years. Her invention and work helped...

Meet Martina Potlach one of our FIU Ratcliffe Fellows and the founder of her own podcast Seed Talk. She is completing a thesis investigating coastal ecosystems, green-blue infrastructure, nature-based adaptations, and urban shoreline infrastructure resilience in South Florida. In this conversation we talk about her journey and the ways all of us as citizens can get involved to clean up our beaches...

Ever wonder how the Real Housewives franchise came to be? What role has social media technology played in making these ladies household names. Meet Jerry Leo, Media Executive and Former Executive Vice President at Bravo ... He talks about the "Room where it all happened" with the rollout of the Housewives franchise and the strategy behind retaining audiences through the many seasons of O...

In this podcast we're talking with Lissette Schaeffler and Bill Cruz about Eden’s Bridge. This exhibition is the result of a completed project residency at the Deering Estate. Their work is characterized by a duality in perspective informed by their diverse artistic backgrounds. Lissette’s extensive experience in fine art photography along with Bill’s work in multimedia, music and writing comb...

Commissioner Daniela Jean was born in Paris, France and raised in North Miami Beach, FL. In this conversation we discuss her mission in the City of North Miami Beach. We also learn of her continued passion for education as a Florida International University alumnus, and why it was important to recognize the project "Geographies of Trash" with a proclamation in January. A product of the N...

Meet Ana Menendez in this forward-looking conversation on AI and the impact on the creative process. We're talking the pros, cons and overall outcomes when using artificial intelligence in the era of digital disruption. "We do know that all technology is disruptive.." Ana Menéndez has published four books of fiction:  Adios, Happy Homeland! ,  The Last War ,  Loving Che  and  In Cuba...

Meet Melissa Harmon, Sr. Director of Production at South Florida PBS and media trailblazer.  In this talk we discuss the role of technology over the last few years with the use of drones and editing software that make storytelling much more appealing for the audience.  It's also Season 11 of Art Loft and we're talking about the project Geographies of Trash and the roles its pillars played...

Science, Art, Design and Business for the Oceans Featuring Dr. Sylvia Earle hosted by Neil Ramsay

Have you heard of the #Storybook app? Meet Francisco Cornejo, CEO of the Storybook app and entrepreneur that created this new concept for parents and young children 1-5. Francisco quit his C-level job back in Ecuador to move to Australia with his wife and kids to study for a master’s degree and to start his professional career anew.  Still, that decision took him through enormous growth as a...

Meet Maria Elena González “Artists are Entrepreneurs” María Elena González is an internationally recognized American sculptor based in Brooklyn, NY, and Oakland, CA. González interweaves the conceptual with a strong dedication to craft in her complex installations and poetic arrangements, exploring themes like identity, memory, and dislocation.  She is currently working on systemic changes at the...

In this talk we welcome Lindsey Brittain Collins with co-host Neil Ramsay in a unique conversation on how architecture and design can address social and economic challenges and exploring ways that the built environment can be a tool for creating equity.  Meet Lindsey Brittain Collins a New York-based painter working across multiple mediums, including collage, sculpture, and installation. She creat...

Violist, educator, entrepreneur, Laura Sinclair is an active performer and Suzuki teacher in the South Florida area. She can be found on the concert stage with ensembles like the Atlantic Classical Orchestra, Boca Symphonia, Symphony of the Americas and the Kravis Center Pops Orchestra, in the pit with visiting National Broadway tours and the Miami City Ballet, and at private events with Elan Arti...