In this episode we talk with Giulio Digiacomo, a Solutions Consultant at Google working in the advertising division. He'll share with us how Google is leveraging Machine Learning in its different product and service offerings, what is the company's vision for the future of Data Analytics, and how they are planning to democratise AI, making it more approachable to non-experts.

In this episode, we talk with Zach Wood Doughty, a PhD student at Johns Hopkins University who does research at the intersection between Computer Science and Language. He also founded Discoverboard, an online platform for deep "late-night" conversations. In his research, he uses techniques such as Natural Language Processing and Causal Inference to analyze people's conversations on Twitter, and understand how text can influence public opinion on vaccines and political campaigns. [Note: the...

In this episode we chat about 6 of our favourite apps that made an impact in our life, either by teaching us something new or making a daily task easier. In our conversation, we share the founder's stories, why they differentiate themselves from other players and in the same industry and how they're staying innovative and relevant. We hope these will improve your life for the better. What are apps that improved your life? // Resources // - Splitwise: a free tool for friends and roommates to...

In this episode we discuss the entrepreneurial ecosystem in developing economies, do's and dont's for founders looking to raise initial capital. Fabio Bondiman is a Managing Director at the The Paraguay Angel Investors Network, an initiative of 28 funding members created to boost Paraguay's entrepreneurial ecosistem. He has multiple years of experience scouting and evaluating the most promising ventures that seek to raise seed capital, as well as identifying potential investors to join the...

In this episode we shift our attention to the latest scientific discoveries and discuss topics such as probiotics, food and nutrition, the microbiota and data science in the healthcare sector. Don't miss this episode if you want to find out the origin of the word "gut feeling" or want to know more about a technique with a quite dubious name, called "fecal microbiota transplant" (?!), which can help restore people's gut health. Our special guest is Martina Poletti, a PhD student at Quadram...

In this two-part episode we interview Adi Soozin and Glen-Erik Cortés, founders of Pitek, a startup born recently to help people and companies deal with coronavirus by selling certified masks and other equipment necessary to keep safe. Adi is an expert in growth marketing and new venture development, with an astonishing track record over the past 10 years. She's the owner of The Million Dollar Pineapple, a company that helps new ventures grow successfully via four brand lines and a team of...

In this two-part episode we interview Adi Soozin and Glen-Erik Cortés, founders of Pitek, a startup born recently to help people and companies deal with coronavirus by selling certified masks and other equipment necessary to keep safe. Adi is an expert in growth marketing and new venture development, with an astonishing track record over the past 10 years. She's the owner of The Million Dollar Pineapple, a company that helps new ventures grow successfully via four brand lines and a team of...

In this episode we explore the ideas behind the book “The Paradox of Choice - Why More is Less” by the American psychologist and TED speaker Barry Schwartz. He argues that an abundance of choice is not necessarily making us happy or free - on the contrary, according to his research people may end up being paralysed by the huge array of possibilities or, if they eventually take a decision, they are more dissatisfied with it due to escalation of expectation and opportunity costs. This...

In this episode we explore the idea of "permissionless innovation" by sharing the inspiring story of the Italian startup Isinnova and other collaborators from Massimo Temporelli's Fablab who turned Decathlon's scuba diving masks into respirators for patients in ICUs. Their 3D printed valves have been an invaluable help for patients in Northern Italy during this unprecedented health crisis. The Charlotte valve, responsible for being able to make these mask work as an actual ventilator, has...