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Send a text What happens when the lights go out? For most of us, it’s just an inconvenience. But for millions of households and small businesses, outages mean life-saving medicine spoils, work grinds to a halt, and daily life becomes uncertain. This week on Things Have Changed , we’re joined by Cole Ashman , founder of Pila Energy , who is on a mission to make backup power accessible to everyone....

Send a text When Fatigue Becomes Fatal: Voice AI and the Future of Worker Safety Fatigue isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a $400 billion problem. In this episode of Things Have Changed , we sit down with Yujie Wang , founder of Vocadian , to talk about a silent workplace epidemic that affects doctors, truckers, miners, and factory workers alike: occupational fatigue. Yujie draws from his time at M...

Send a text Today, more than ever, industries are turning to tech to address inefficiencies that plague day-to-day operations. The legal industry, often viewed as one of the most traditional and slow-moving professions, is undergoing a silent revolution. Lawyers, known for their meticulous review processes and reliance on institutional knowledge, are increasingly overburdened by repetitive tasks l...

Send a text In this episode of Things Have Changed Podcast , we sit down with Sélim Benayat , co-founder of Bento and now Director of Product at Linktree , to explore the shifting landscape of the creator economy and how Bento is helping creators showcase their work in a whole new way. Sélim shares the story behind Bento’s creation, their journey through Sequoia’s Arc program, and how they scaled...

Send a text Have you ever stumbled upon an article or a piece of content online and wondered, "Did someone actually write this, or is it the work of ChatGPT?" In today’s world, where content is produced at an incredible pace, it's becoming increasingly difficult to tell the difference.. and that’s a problem in the age of misinformation. Think about it: people are getting their news...

Send a text Revolutionizing Battery Recycling: The Future of Sustainable Energy Management As the world embraces the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, with 1.3 million EVs sold in 2023 alone—a 40% increase from the previous year—the issue of battery disposal and recycling is becoming increasingly critical. The demand for lithium-ion batteries, essential for EVs and other electronics, has skyrocket...

Send a text The Power of PR: Navigating Today’s Media Landscape with Sneha Saigal In our hyper-connected world, the stakes for corporate reputation are incredibly high. Remember Cristiano Ronaldo's simple gesture that caused a $5 billion drop in Coca-Cola's market value? Or the backlash against Pepsi's Kendall Jenner ad? These moments remind us how quickly public sentiment can shift...

Send a text Bringing Coding to the Masses with AI. Can programming become accessible to all? This week on Things Have Changed podcast we have Filip C. Kozera (CEO) and Robert Chandler (CTO) from Wordware AI ,  a startup that's simplifying app creation and making it more user-friendly for both experienced programmers and complete beginners! AI is the hottest topic in tech right now, and for go...

Send a text When ChatGPT was launched in December 2022, few could have predicted the rapid transformation the world would undergo in the following months. It emerged as the fastest-growing consumer technology in history , catching many by surprise.  In the year since its launch, ChatGPT has revolutionized nearly every aspect of the tech industry. It enables computers to create articles, finish hom...

Send a text Tech companies today are building bigger and bigger campuses. Think about Google's sprawling complex in Mountain View, Facebook's expansive headquarters in Menlo Park, and Amazon's new HQ2 in Arlington, VA. These are not just workplaces; they are mini-cities, pulsating with thousands of employees every day. Just trying to get around campus becomes a rather daunting task...

Send a text Picture this: You're kicking back, watching one of those jaw-dropping SpaceX rockets launch into the cosmos, carrying astronauts or top-secret cargo to the space station. Yeah, that's the same SpaceX we're talking about today on Things Have Changed. They've been lighting up the skies and our feeds with a whopping 96 launches last year alone. Impressive, right? But h...

Send a text We've all been there: mid-conversation or deep into a work session, only for our digital lifeline to suddenly drop, leaving us stranded in a sea of silence. It's these moments of unexpected disconnection that highlight a pervasive gap in our modern, connected lives. Well, Today on Things Have Changed Podcast, we're joined by Damien Garot , CEO, and Hassan Aouisse , CTO o...

Send a text Ever wondered how startups grow by buying other companies?   Today on Things Have Changed, we're delighted to host returning guest, Dylan Terrill , Chief Business Officer of Asaak , as he discusses his company's remarkable expansion, now spanning two continents.  Asaak, founded in 2016, is a fintech company offering loans for motorcycles and smartphones to people who couldn&a...

Send a text Palmer Luckey, once synonymous with the virtual reality revolution through the Oculus Rift, catapulted into tech stardom when Facebook acquired Oculus for an astonishing $2 billion. This pivotal moment not only validated VR's potential as the next major computing platform but also marked a turning point in Luckey's career. His journey from crafting immersive digital worlds to...

Send a text In the past two decades, technology has dramatically reshaped numerous industries, from newspapers to travel agencies. Once thriving sectors have been disrupted, evidenced by the decline of traditional newspapers, which lost $6 billion in ad revenue to Craigslist alone between 2000 and 2006. Similarly, the rise of platforms like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Airbnb reflects a significant sh...

Send a text E-bike sales outpaced EVs and hybrid cars in both 2021 and 2022. In fact, research shows that by 2030, E-Bike sales are expected to 3x, outpacing even the rapid growth of passenger cars! There is a Bike Revolution taking place across the world and it is not only reshaping personal commuting but also freight and last-mile delivery services. In today's episode of Things Have Changed...

Send a text There is an alarming trend taking place in South America : the steady rise in obesity rates. Despite all the ads and talk about eating healthy, the truth is that getting  access to nutritious foods is still a struggle. In response to this growing health crisis, The Wild Foods has emerged as a game-changer. Our guest today is Patrick Hardy , the Chief Operating Officer of Wild Foods, is...

Send a text Join us on a captivating journey to the heart of the Middle East as we unravel the extraordinary transformation of Dubai. In this episode, we delve deep into the city's meteoric rise from a regional trading post reliant on oil to a buzzing global hub for investment, tourism, and technology. Discover how Dubai's strategic diversification efforts led to an economy where oil now...

Send a text Over the past few weeks, we've delved deep into the stories of remarkable companies, visionary founders, and dynamic landscapes of emerging markets! So, where are we zooming in today? Nigeria, Africa. We're exploring the remarkable story of Nigeria, a nation that has emerged as the largest economy in Africa. With a diversified economy and abundant natural resources, Nigeria’s...

Send a text Tech Journey Time Capsule : From the nostalgic dial-up buzz to today's quick digital clicks, this section reflects on the monumental moments and stories shaping our tech-dominated world. Remember when social media was just media? The series takes a nostalgic look back while connecting the dots to our present-day digital reality. The GPS Revolution : Think back to a time when handw...

Send a text Imagine compressing a decade of research into mere weeks or turning a failure rate of 90% in clinical drug development on its head. That's exactly what's on the horizon with the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the realm of drug discovery, and the person leading this charge is none other than Dr. Max Jakobs, CEO and co-founder of DeepMirror. Prepare to be blow...

Send a text 🌐 Embark on a Digital Odyssey with “Things Have Changed”! 🌐 Ever wondered how the maze of the internet came to be? Join us in our latest episode of “Things Have Changed” as we travel back in time to unveil the origins of the digital universe! 🚀 Featuring Voices from the Past: 🎙 Charley Kline: Hear from the young mind at UCLA in 1969, whose keystrokes would echo through time! 🎙 Bill...

Send a text Are you prepared for the future? What if we told you that philosophers will play a key role in it? We had a fascinating conversation with the brilliant Dr. Seth Benzel, a Digital Economist from MIT and Assistant Professor at Chapman University. He shared his insights about the transformation of job market landscape, the rise of new types of jobs, and the profound impact of AI on jobs a...

Send a text Ever wondered how a nation transforms from a war-torn past to a thriving economic powerhouse?  Vietnam's transformation has been nothing short of astonishing, as it deftly navigated through technological advancements and strategic partnerships to establish itself as a pivotal player in the global trade landscape. This Asian tiger, now a central hub for manufacturing, produces a wi...

Send a text Ready to embark on an enlightening journey exploring the economic evolution of Brazil? Strap in as we navigate through dramatic GDP growth, a thriving digital revolution, and Brazil's robust role in global agriculture and natural resources. This intriguing exploration uncovers the shifting landscape of globalization and how Brazil, as part of the BRICSA coalition, is carving its o...