Inside IALR explores the ways that the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) catalyzes economic transformation. Listen for a behind-the-scenes view of how our programs, people and partnerships are impacting Southern Virginia and beyond. Host Caleb Ayers and Producer Daniel Dalton interview someone new every episode, introducing listeners to IALR leaders and partners, promoting programs and highlighting opportunities to connect with us. New episodes are published every other Monday.
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Conversations about projects and research undertaken by scholars & affiliates of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS) at Stanford University; interviews with renowned fellows from CASBS history; and audio versions of occasional CASBS live events. CASBS is a scholarly community like no other for collaborative, cross-disciplinary, generative research. It brings together deep thinkers to address wicked problems and significant societal challenges. It empowers them to ...
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"Ní hansae: The School of Celtic Studies Research Podcast" is the podcast of the School of Celtic Studies at Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS). https://www.dias.ie/series/ni-hansae/ Ní hansae is Old Irish for ‘not difficult’, which is precisely what you will think after having heard the researchers explaining their research in their own words on this podcast. Tune in to new episodes to learn about the history of the School and the research of its current members.
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Deep Tech Germany is your front-row seat to the boldest breakthroughs emerging from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland—the DACH region—where advanced research, scientific innovation, and venture capital converge. As part of the Startuprad.io™ network, we spotlight the founders, engineers, scientists, and investors fueling Europe’s deep tech ecosystems. 🌍 Hosted in English for a global audience, this show connects you to the people and platforms building the future of: AI, quantum computing, p ...
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A show that brings you closer to the cutting edge in computer architecture and the remarkable people behind it. Hosted by Dr. Suvinay Subramanian, who is a computer architect at Google in the Systems Infrastructure group, working on designing Google’s machine learning accelerators (TPU), and Dr. Lisa Hsu who is a Principal Engineer at Microsoft in the Azure Compute group, working on strategic initiatives for datacenter deployment.
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Science in Translation is a podcast from the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences (NUCATS) Institute. On this show, you’ll hear from NUCATS scientists who are dedicated to accelerating how fast they can move a transformational finding in a lab into a treatment, cure, or solution that will improve human health. You will also discover tools and resources available through NUCATS to catalyze, accelerate, and transform translational science. Funded by the NIH’s National Ce ...
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Harvard University's SoundCloud channel shares audio content about life and learning that takes place here on campus and around the world. Harvard is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. The University has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, Harvard has an enrollment of over 20,000 degree candid ...
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These short medical education article reviews provide a summary of the Brigham Education Institute's journal club discussions, with a goal to better understand how medical education research is performed and what information it is providing.
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A podcast at the intersection of science and web3. Learn about the builders behind the decentralized science movement.
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Why Startup Exec Hires Fail — Avoid €250K Mistakes with Diagnostic Hiring
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29:20What if every second leadership hire in your startup fails — costing you up to €250,000? In this episode of Startuprad.io, we uncover why so many startup executive hires flop and how diagnostic hiring is rewriting the rules of leadership selection. What You'll Learn: Why more than 50% of startup VP and C-level hires fail within 18 months The real-w…
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Inside the Internship: Stories from IALR’s Summer Interns
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25:54What is it like to be an intern at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research? In this episode of Inside IALR, hear from five of the 18 interns who spent their summer working across IALR’s divisions—from applied research and economic development to manufacturing advancement and GO TEC. You’ll hear from: Grayson Snead, an ag tech intern resear…
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Season 2: Ep. 4 – Storytelling and Irish Manuscripts with Dr Nina Cnockaert-Guillou
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51:14Today we are talking to Dr Nina Cnockaert-Guillou who is an O’Donovan postdoctoral scholar in the School of Celtic Studies at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. She gives us a mini-lecture on the text called Acallam na... Read MoreBy DIAS
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Second-Life EV Batteries: How Voltfang Raised €15M to Replace Coal in Europe
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25:33What if the key to Europe’s energy independence lies in the batteries of yesterday’s electric cars? This isn’t science fiction—it’s Voltfang’s reality. Today’s episode takes you inside the world of second-life EV batteries, where German climate tech startup Voltfang is repurposing used electric car batteries to stabilize power grids, decentralize e…
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Grand Master of the Sociology of Immigration & Assimilation
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54:52For decades, Alejandro Portes (CASBS fellow 1980-81) has been among our most distinguished scholars elucidating the causes and consequences of immigration and assimilation. René D. Flores (CASBS fellow 2023-24) engages Portes in a conversation spanning large swaths of Portes's formidable intellectual biography, including his personal journey from C…
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Finance Automation for SMEs: Moss CEO on Scaling, AI & Fintech Lessons
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48:41What if finance wasn’t a bottleneck but your secret growth weapon? Moss CEO Ante Spittler joins Startuprad.io to reveal how his Berlin fintech is helping over 5,000 SMEs automate spend, ditch spreadsheets, and scale smarter. What You'll Learn: How Moss raised €180M and scaled to process €5B+ annually The biggest finance automation challenges for Eu…
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What if you could track a plant’s health and growth every 15 minutes, all automatically and without ever touching it? In this episode of Inside IALR, Dr. Scott Lowman, Vice President of Applied Research at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, explores the SMART Platform—IALR’s Spatially and Mechanically Accurate Robotic Table system. T…
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Season 2: Ep. 3 – Mind, Language and Law in Medieval Ireland with Dr Viktoriia Krivoshchekova
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57:05Today we are talking to Dr Viktoriia Krivoshchekova who is an O’Donovan postdoctoral scholar in the School of Celtic Studies at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. She tells us all about her research on medieval Irish philosophy... Read MoreBy DIAS
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Helsing, Luma, and EU Billions: DACH Startup Funding 2025 Unleashed
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38:05What happens when Germany creates its second decacorn and the EU drops €10B to scale startups? This month’s news episode breaks it all down — from funding explosions in deep tech to the future of biotech, fintech innovation, and defense AI. The DACH startup scene has never been this hot. What You'll Learn Why Helsing dethroned Celonis to become Ger…
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Season 2: Ep. 2 – Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion with Dr Seán Ó Hoireabhárd
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46:37Today we are talking to Dr Seán Ó Hoireabhárd, formerly an O’Donovan postdoctoral scholar in the School of Celtic Studies at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (and now at Maynooth University). We discuss his new book ‘Medieval... Read MoreBy DIAS
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From Parties to Platforms: Swiss Fintech CEO on AI Accounting for Startups
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41:23What if one platform could handle your startup’s banking, accounting, and invoicing—all automated? In this episode of Startuprad.io, we talk to Blas Pegenaute, CEO of Sequence ERP, a Swiss fintech startup redefining what accounting software can do for small businesses and freelancers. Blas shares his founder story—starting in nightlife, moving thro…
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Ep 20: The Tech Transfer Playbook – Bridging Research to Production with Dr. Ricardo Bianchini, Microsoft
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1:07:34Dr. Ricardo Bianchini is a Technical Fellow and Corporate Vice President at Microsoft Azure, where he leads the team responsible for managing Azure’s compute workload, server capacity, and datacenter infrastructure with a strong focus on efficiency and sustainability. Before joining Azure, Ricardo led the Systems Research Group and the Cloud Effici…
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Season 2: Ep. 1 – What is the School of Celtic Studies with Prof. Ruairí Ó hUiginn
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1:02:59Today we are talking to Prof. Ruairí Ó hUiginn who is the Director of the School of Celtic Studies at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. He tells us about the long history of the School, starting with... Read MoreBy DIAS
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How Codoflow Reinvents Data Architecture for AI-Ready Startups
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43:52Ever wondered why so many AI projects fall flat—despite great teams and tools? It often comes down to one silent saboteur: your data architecture. In this episode, we sit down with Stefan Opitz, Founder & COO of Codoflow, to explore how SMEs can build AI-ready infrastructure by rethinking data modeling from the ground up. What You'll Learn: Why tra…
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Ní hansae, ‘Not Difficult’ in Old Irish, is the research podcast of the School of Celtic Studies at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, and it’s back for season 2! Tune in to new episodes to learn about... Read MoreBy DIAS
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Startup Storytelling That Wins: Craft a Pitch Investors Remember
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42:40What if your startup pitch didn’t just inform — but moved people to believe? This episode reveals how the most effective founders use strategic storytelling to build trust, spark action, and secure funding. What You'll Learn: Why most pitch decks fail to convert — and how to fix them How to use emotional storytelling to resonate with investors How …
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Registered Apprenticeship Best Practices and Lessons Learned
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35:21Registered apprenticeships pair paid, hands-on work with classroom lessons to grow dependable talent. In this Inside IALR episode, host Caleb Ayers talks with: Natori Neal – Apprenticeship Coordinator, IALR’s EXTRA program Jenny Spitzer – Co-owner, Spitzer Inc. (electrical contractors) Josh Arnold – Master Electrician and lead instructor at Spitzer…
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May 2025: AI Unicorns, Mega VC Funds, and Regulation Shakeups in DACH
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31:18Startups in the DACH region are heating up — from AI unicorns to VC mega-funds. In this monthly startup news roundup, we unpack the most important trends in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland’s tech ecosystem. Learn how Parloa became Germany’s second unicorn of the year, how Quantum Systems secured €160M to dominate aerial AI, and how the EIB’s €70B…
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Negotiate Like the FBI: Sales Psychology for Startup Founders
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46:42What happens when an FBI-trained negotiation coach brings elite sales psychology into the startup world? You get a masterclass in influence, integrity, and investor persuasion. Today’s episode of Startuprad.io features Matthias Bullmahn, a crisis negotiation expert, former Accenture executive, and storytelling coach — here to show founders how to n…
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Why Europe’s Venture Capital Needs a Mindset Reboot | Andy Goldstein
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40:05🎧 Opening: Why do Europe’s startups scale slower than their U.S. counterparts? In this raw, revealing episode, Andy Goldstein uncovers what’s really holding back the European venture capital scene—and what we can do about it. 💡 What You'll Learn: How investor education can radically improve VC decision-making Why German founders hesitate to interna…
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The Life-Changing Impact of a Four-Month Training Program
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30:51In this episode of Inside IALR, host Caleb Ayers talks with Patrick Crowley and Ronald Green, recent graduates from the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program. Listen in as they share: Patrick’s transition from logistics to CNC machining for more impactful work. Ron’s journey from entrepreneurship in fashion to welding for car…
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How AI Is Transforming Industrial Tech — Visionaries Club’s Bold VC Strategy
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56:59Opening What happens when Europe's top startup operators become VCs — and use AI to disrupt billion-euro legacy sectors? Today’s episode uncovers how Marton Sarkadi Nagy, Partner at Visionaries Club, is backing founders who are rewriting the playbook for industrial tech innovation. What You'll Learn: 🔧 How applied AI is replacing legacy SaaS and tr…
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How Trust-Based Leadership Drives Startup Culture That Scales (2/2)
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19:48Most startups talk about culture. But very few measure it. Even fewer know how to scale it. In Part 2 of our interview with Christian Conrad — coach, former Kellogg’s exec, and author of Magical Company Culture — we go deep into the execution side of culture. Forget team-building retreats. Christian outlines a leadership playbook where trust, behav…
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Culture Is ROI: How Christian Conrad Builds Magnetic Company Cultures in Startups (1/2`)
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48:28Sponsor 👉 Struggling with small biz finances? Tide’s free account + up to €400 cashback makes it a no-brainer: tide.co/Podcastsde – use code STARTUPRADIO 🎧 Opening What if your company culture was your biggest growth engine? In this episode, we dive deep with leadership coach Christian Conrad to unpack what makes startup cultures not only magnetic …
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Green Tech Startups: VC Insights & ESG Scaling Strategies from DACH
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51:17Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Vanta. Automate your startup’s security and compliance for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and more. 🔗 Learn more at vanta.com/startupradio Opening: What does it really take for a green tech startup to secure venture funding in 2025? In this episode, we uncover what makes VCs say yes—and what founders consistently get wr…
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Measuring Down to the Micron: How Metrology Supports National Defense
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25:09In this episode of Inside IALR, we dive deep into the world of metrology, a crucial trade that plays a significant role in national defense manufacturing. The episode features Tony Almeida, Regional Sales Manager at Mitutoyo, and Jarrod Hankins, Metrology Instructor at IALR's Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program. Metrology i…
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€1.3B Raised, 1 Fintech Crashes: April 2025 DACH Startup News Breakdown
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41:52In April 2025, DACH startups raised over €1.3 billion—while one of Europe’s top fintechs spiraled into crisis. This isn’t just another news roundup. This is your investor-grade, startup-founder-relevant, executive-level briefing from the DACH region’s leading podcast. 🚀 This episode is brought to you by Vanta. Automate your SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GD…
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Generative AI tools built on large language models are increasingly "intelligent" yet lack a baby's common sense – the ability to non-verbally generalize to novel situations without additional training. What can developmental science contribute to AI? Tech journalist and former CASBS fellow John Markoff chats with 2023-24 CASBS fellow David Moore, …
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The Founder's Guide: Stop Burnout & Build a Startup
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51:37StartupRad.io sits down with psychotherapist Imre Remenyi to explore burnout prevention, leadership, and culture for sustainable startup growth. Burnout is silently killing startups. Discover how top founders and leaders detect it early, prevent it, and scale sustainable companies. Are you a startup founder, tech executive, or investor navigating t…
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Timify: Automate Scheduling & Supercharge Your Business Efficiency
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53:52SPONSOR MESSAGE Vanta: Security and Compliance Made Easy Vanta automates compliance with frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and more—so you're always audit-ready. Join over 9,000 businesses already streamlining their compliance, and save $1,000 today at vanta.com/startupradio. EPISODE OVERVIEW Tired of wasting valuable time and resources managing ap…
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DACH Unicorn Tracker Spring 2025: Germany, Austria & Switzerland Startups
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29:34Are you a founder, investor, scaleup exec, or tech enthusiast looking to decode Europe's billion-euro startup engines? You’ve landed in the right place. Startuprad.io brings you the ultimate Unicorn Tracker for Spring 2025, offering you front-row insight into the most dynamic startups and scaleups across the DACH region—Germany, Austria, and Switze…
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Priya Kumthekar, MD, didn’t have industry connections or commercialization training when she started working with small companies to help bring scientific advancements to her patients with brain tumors. She learned along the way the many steps it takes to bring new scientific breakthroughs to the marketplace specifically through clinical trials. In…
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