Podcast by Tim Winner
18 November 2024
In the latest episode of the Techlandia podcast, Steve Corbato from Link Oregon and Christy Long, MBA from the University of Oregon, discuss Link Oregon's role in shaping and enhancing Oregon's vibrant tech landscape.
Steve begins by recounting his fascinating professional journey, which started in physical sciences and evolved into a position of significant influence within Link Oregon. He emphasizes the organization's innovative collaboration between state government and higher education institutions, highlighting the remarkable growth and advancements they have stimulated in various research domains.
Christy Long, MBA, the Associate Chief Information Officer for Technology Infrastructure at the University of Oregon, elaborates on her dedication to harnessing technology to fulfill the missions of different educational institutions.
Her impressive background includes spearheading cloud computing strategies at Penn State and acting as the Chief Information Officer at the University of Washington Bothell. Christy reveals how the challenges posed by the pandemic prompted her to redesign strategies related to research computing and artificial intelligence, aiming to make them more effective and responsive.
Link Oregon is indispensable in bolstering the state's competitiveness and enriching its innovation ecosystem. The organization provides the physical infrastructure required for large-scale, collaborative research endeavors. Steve also spoke about related statewide efforts, such as the establishment of the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (OCCoE), which was created to drive awareness, education, and training about cybersecurity and cybersecurity-related issues for public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Link Oregon emphasizes the importance of fostering partnerships within the state through its collaborative framework, ensuring that local innovation thrives.
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14 November 2024
In the latest episode of the Techlandia Podcast series, guest Myllisa Patterson of Cvent discusses her career path and evolution in the event planning industry. From her early roles in B2B demand marketing to her current position at Cvent, she details how she has leveraged technology to facilitate connections and productivity. She also shares her projections for the future, highlighting the increasing importance of AI, sustainability, accessibility, and budget considerations in developing and delivering successful events.
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07 November 2024
In addition to discussing AI's potential in climate tech, David Kirshbaum also highlights its double-edged sword. On one hand, it harnesses tremendous computational power to address climate issues. On the other hand, this power creates a massive increase in energy consumption, which in turn negatively impacts climate. Balancing this remains a key challenge in utilizing AI for climate solutions.
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12 September 2024
In this episode, Skip Newberry speaks with Alistair Frimin, CEO of HPDLAB.org, about his extensive leadership and talent development career. They discuss Alistair's journey across various global companies and the creation of HPDLAB.org, a human performance agency focused on empowering organizations. Alistair explains their unique assessment process, which begins with casual conversations to gauge the organizational commitment to change, and shares insights on measuring impact through turnover and human capital metrics.
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05 September 2024
In this Techlandia episode, Skip Newberry interviews Olivia Diett, CEO and founder of Empathix, a New Zealand-based startup aiming at North American expansion. Olivia shares her journey from a tech-savvy childhood to her current role, focusing on innovative recruitment solutions. Empathix offers a human-centric CV sifter, saving companies up to 90% in time and costs. Olivia discusses the challenges of high-volume hiring, the rise of AI in recruitment, and the importance of maintaining genuine human connection in technology-driven processes.
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28 August 2024
EmpathiHR focuses on providing employers with tools to mitigate workplace risks. Co-founders Chris Jeans and Randy Barker discuss their combined expertise in HR and technology, leading to creating a SaaS platform that proactively identifies and addresses workplace issues. Their services include comprehensive policies, training, quarterly questionnaires, and a hotline for complaints. They stress the importance of preemptive measures, especially with the evolving legal landscape that increasingly favors employees. EmpathiHR's approach ensures that companies can demonstrate due diligence in preventing and resolving workplace misconduct, thus safeguarding against potential legal repercussions.
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