Best Stars Design Group Podcasts (2025)

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Stablecoins: DeFi-ing Traditional Finance with Joseph Lubin, Co-founder of Ethereum 32:31

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Stablecoins, once a niche segment of the cryptocurrency market, are rapidly emerging as a vital bridge between the digital innovation of decentralised finance (DeFi) and traditional finance (TradFi). Backed by real-world assets and powered by blockchain technology, they mark a new phase in the evolution of money: from Gold (Money 1.0) to the trust-…

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Benchmarking the Future: AE Firm Performance Insights with Monograph and Zweig Group 1:01:56

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“Whatever is the hardest path is probably the path we should be on. The hardest path is also the least traveled.” Robert Yuen Episode Summary: In this episode of The Zweig Letter Podcast, host Randy Wilburn is joined by Robert Yuen of Monograph and Mark Zweig of Zweig Group for a candid conversation around the future of A/E firm management. Togethe…

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94: Neha Ruch - Author of ‘The Power Pause’ on Embracing The Identity Revolution that is Motherhood 43:38

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There was no better guest to kick off a new season of the podcast with, than Neha Ruch. Neha is the founder of Mother Untitled, the leading platform for ambitious women leaning into family life. She’s also author of her USA Today bestseller ‘The Power Pause’: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids – and Come Back Stronger Than Ever," - talk about a …

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A Guide to Fashion Product Development 35:07

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Join Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane on the Clothing Coulture podcast as they break down the fashion product development cycle. Follow the journey from concept to finished garment, covering key steps like fabric selection, fit assessments, and building detailed tech packs. They share expertise on pre-production essentials, global supply chains, sampl…

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Clothing Brief Ep 20 | Gucci, Tariffs in India and Goodwill 13:09

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Date: 8/12/2025 | Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily discuss Gucci Strike, Tariffs in India, Goodwill, and more. #clothingbrief #fashionnews

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REPLAY · 'Around the World' of Trade: The Evolution of Globalization (ft. Tim de Knegt, Strategic Finance Manager at the Port of Rotterdam) 26:16

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What is the future of international trade? After Brexit, the War in Ukraine, and the Covid-19 pandemic, are we at the beginning of the end of globalisation? Will a future Phileas Fogg be more incentivized to stay at home and circle the world in the metaverse in 80 seconds? While globalization has fueled economic growth, lifted millions out of pover…

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The Lasting Value of Responsible Production Decisions 21:09

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We’re bringing back Season 1, Episode 4, originally released five years ago, because its message is still vital in today’s market. In this conversation, Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane dive into the meaning of responsible production in a turbulent world—emphasizing worker welfare, sustainability, and the evolving definition of “responsible” manufactu…

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Clothing Brief Ep 19 | Tariffs, Italy and Levi's. 19:14

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Date: 8/5/2025 | Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily discuss the new Tariffs, Italy, and Levi's. #clothingbrief #fashionnews

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Clothing Brief Ep 18 | EU Tariffs Deal, Trans‑Pacific Freight and Tapestry 14:48

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Date: 7/29/2025 | Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily discuss the EU Tariffs Deal, Trans‑Pacific Freight, and Tapestry. #clothingbrief #fashionnews

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Ryvid: Electric Motorcycles Powering a Change in Urban Transportation 17:58

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What if your motorcycle wasn’t just electric, but designed to evolve with you? That’s the question Ryvid, a California-based electric vehicle startup, is answering with their bold new approach to urban mobility. Their modular, lightweight motorcycles are built not only for performance and style, but for sustainability across the full product lifecy…

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Clothing Brief Ep 17 | France's New Law, Printemps, and New York City Garment District. 12:14

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Date: 7/22/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily discuss France's New Law, Printemps, and the New York City Garment District. #clothingbrief #fashionnews

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Clothing Brief Ep 16 | Everlane, Leggings, and the original Jane Birkin bag sold. 8:47

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Date: 7/15/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily discuss Everlane, Leggings, and the original Jane Birkin bag sold. #clothingbrief #fashionnews

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Small Retailers, Big Impact: Fashion’s Local Strategy 17:05

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Explore the enduring value of mom-and-pop shops in the fashion industry's wholesale strategy with hosts Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane. This episode of Clothing Coulture delves into how local boutiques foster long-term brand growth, provide personalized experiences, and support multi-channel marketing for emerging designers.…

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REPLAY · The Nautilus Chronicles: Exploring The Future of Oceans (ft. Nisha Bakker, Director Partnerships at The Ocean Cleanup) 28:16

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What has no beginning, end, or middle and touches every continent? If you answered, “the ocean”- Correct! Or the ‘living infinite’, as Jules Verne called it in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. This latest episode of 2050 Investors is a splashy one as host Kokou Agbo-Bloua dives deep into the mysteries of the oceans aboard the modern-day Nauti…

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Clothing Brief Ep 15 | Dior, Chile and Anna Wintour 9:02

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Date: 7/1/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily discuss Anna Wintour leaving US Vogue, Dior and Chile.

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Stop Overbuying & Underbuying with AI-Powered Retail with James Theuerkauf 32:13

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Delve into the world of retail innovation with Bret Schnitker, Emily Lane, and James Theuerkauf, co-founder of Syrup. Learn how Syrup is revolutionizing the fashion industry by addressing the waste epidemic through AI and sophisticated technology. Discover insights on inventory management, reducing markdowns, and enhancing customer satisfaction wit…

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Mazak: The Machine Tools Powering Sustainable Manufacturing 16:59

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Mazak Europe is part of the Yamazaki Mazak Corporation, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of CNC machine tools and laser cutting machines. These machines use ultra-precise multi-axis tools to shape the components used in everything from medical devices to Formula One cars. But Mazak’s focus is not just on performance, it is on sustainability…

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Clothing Brief Ep 14 | Nordstrom, Gap and Iran. 17:39

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Date: 6/24/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily discuss Nordstrom closing stores, Gap, and Iran.

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Clothing Brief Ep 13 | Michaels' Acquiring JoAnn's, Lace and Crochet, and Kering's new CEO. 12:19

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Date: 6/17/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily discuss Michaels' Acquiring Joanns, Lace and Crochet, and Kering's new CEO.

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Clothing Brief Ep 12 | Rent The Runway, Lululemon and Chanel Launches Nevold to Tackle Fashion Waste 10:36

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Date: 6/10/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily discuss Rent The Runway, Lululemon, Chanel Launches Nevold to Tackle Fashion Waste, and more.

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How Fashion Marketing Is Evolving for Today’s Audience 25:54

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Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane explore evolving trends in branding and marketing over the past five years, emphasizing authenticity and community connection. They discuss the impact of aesthetics, technology, and socially driven influences on brand resonance. Key highlights include the rise of AI for personalized experiences, the shift towards minim…

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Phillip Bloch on Celebrity Style, Diversity, and Sustainable Fashion 45:51

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Join hosts Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane as they sit down with fashion industry icon Phillip Bloch to explore his multifaceted career spanning modeling, styling, and fashion innovation. Bloch shares insights into his early modeling days with top designers, his transition to celebrity styling, and his transformative impact on the red carpet. Discove…

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Clothing Brief Ep 11 | Cyber Attacks, Coach and more Tariffs 12:42

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Date: 6/3/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily discuss cyber attacks, Coach Viral bags, and more tariffs.

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ElevateAEC 2025 Preview: Growth, Innovation, and Networking Opportunities in San Antonio 35:08

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ElevateAEC 2025 Preview: Growth, Innovation, and Networking Opportunities in San Antonio “Proximity is a place of power. If you are a design firm leader or design firm owner and you’re trying to take your firm to the next level, sometimes it means you need to get around other people that have actually already done it.” Randy Wilburn Episode Summary…

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Clothing Brief Ep 10 | Saks Fifth Ave and Amazon, Burberry and more 15:05

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Date: 5/27/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily talk about Saks Fifth Avenue launching an Amazon storefront, Burberry, and food in fashion.

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Clothing Brief Ep 9 | St. Louis Tornado, Balenciaga and Modest Fashion 13:52

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Date: 5/20/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily talk about ways to help those affected by the St. Louis Tornado, Balenciaga's new creative director, Modest Fashion, and more. Watch LIVE every Tuesday 12 pm CST o…

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Clothing Brief Ep 8 | India, China Tariffs and Fendi x Red Wing 18:03

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Date: 5/13/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily talk about India's trade agreements with the UK, China's Tariffs lifting, and Fendi x Red Wing. Watch LIVE every Tuesday 12 pm CST on Clothing Coulture YouTube.…

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Mondo Guerra Merges Activism, Identity & Creative Expression 51:40

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Fashion designer Mondo Guerra joins hosts Emily Lane and Bret Schnitker to share his creative journey from raves and Project Runway All Stars to dressing iconic drag queens. Mondo delves into the intersection of fashion, art, and advocacy, discussing the challenge of balancing self-expression with commercial viability. Mondo also reflects on his pe…

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The €14 trillion question: Can Europe finance its own future? (ft Anne-Christine Champion) 27:06

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Europe, once the driving force of global progress, gave birth to the Industrial Revolution, Enlightenment ideals, innovative scientific discoveries, and a cultural renaissance that shaped modern civilization. However, today, amid trade wars, geopolitical crises and industrial and technological advancements, Europe finds itself at a critical crossro…

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Legacy & Innovation: Parkdale Mills’ Sustainable Future 42:01

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Davis Warlick, COO of Parkdale Mills, joins hosts Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane to discuss the intersection of technology, sustainability, and cotton manufacturing. They explore Parkdale Mills' commitment to zero waste, innovation in fiber production, and the company's pioneering work with synthetic fiber solutions like CiCLO. Discover the vital ro…

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Clothing Brief Ep 7 | Nike losses, Truck Drivers and Labubus 12:15

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Date: 5/6/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week Bret and Emily talk about Nike losses and NFTs, Truck Drivers, and the latest craze, Labubus. Watch LIVE every Tuesday 12 pm CST on Clothing Coulture YouTube.…

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Episode 28 - Hills to Die On 1:10:18

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When it comes to our favorite hobby, it is clear that there is a lot of passion from collectors of TVC. However, perspective is important when you are a lifer such as myself and Chris Swanski of Bantha Skull. In this episode, Chris and I discuss hills we would die on for TVC, and hills we would not. What is most important to the long-term health of…

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Sharon Graubard: Culture, Identity & the Future of Fashion 45:23

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Join hosts Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane as they dive into the dynamic world of fashion with leading trend forecaster Sharon Graubard in the first episode of season 5. Explore the move towards personal expression, sustainability conversations, and the blend of technology and apparel. Sharon, founder of SG Files, shares insights into fashion's inter…

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Clothing Brief Ep. 6 | Google, Africa's Apparel Industry and more 17:25

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Date: 4/22/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week Bret and Emily talk about Google, Africa's Apparel Industry, and TikTok's trade war. Watch LIVE every Tuesday 12 pm CST on Clothing Coulture YouTube.…

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Ronna Medical: The Robotic System Transforming Neurosurgery 16:30

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Ronna Medical is an advanced technology company revolutionizing neurosurgery with advanced robotic systems. These robots assist in making surgeries such as biopsies more accurate, safe and efficient. The RONNA (short for Robotic Neuro-Navigation) robotic arm is controlled remotely by the surgeon and is able to make the surgeries more cost-effective…

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Clothing Brief Ep. 5 | Louis Vuitton Texas Factory, Blue Origin, and Milan Design Week 15:26

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Date: 4/15/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week Bret and Emily talk about Louis Vuitton Texas Factory, the Blue Origin Space flight and Milan Design Week. Watch LIVE every Tuesday 12 pm CST on Clothing Coulture YouTube.…

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Clothing Brief Ep. 4 | More Tariffs, Forever Chemicals and H&M AI Models 16:16

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Date: 4/8/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week Bret and Emily talk about even more Tariffs being put into place, The Trump officials quietly moving to reverse bans on forever toxic chemicals, and H&M's new AI Models. Watch LIVE…

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Clothing Brief Ep. 3 | Printemps, CEO Changes and more 16:58

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Date: 4/1/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week Bret and Emily talk about Printemps opening its first U.S. store, CEO changes in the fashion industry, and what Trump's "Liberation Day" means for the apparel industry. Watch LIVE …

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Beyond Awards: How Data and Research are Elevating AEC Firms 45:14

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“I think the employee experience—and we've seen over the last five years how important the employee experience has been with how tight the labor market has been and how everybody is competing for the same people… To ensure good retention, you must survey your employees to see what they think of your firm.” Kyle Ahern About our Guests: Keith Sequeir…

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The Geoengineering Gamble: When Sky Is No Longer the Limit (ft. Hans van der Loo, Co-founder of the Blue Cooling Initiative) 27:21

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Every so often, a bold new climate solution emerges - hailed as the answer to humanity's looming environmental crisis. From carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies to nature-based solutions, these innovations offer hope. But one of the most provocative - and polarizing - is geoengineering. Unlike traditional mitigation strategies, geoengineer…

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Clothing Brief Ep. 2 | Trade Wars, Sustainability and more 16:58

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Date: 3/18/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret & Emily discussed current updates on Trade War and the impact on our ports and logistics, Sustainability in Saudi Arabia, and the latest shifts in the Luxury Market. Watch L…

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Clothing Brief Ep. 1 | A New Fashion Livestream 10:39

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Dated: 3/11/2025 - Join our live Clothing Brief, which provides weekly updates on what you need to know about current events. Watch LIVE every Tuesday 12 pm CST on Clothing Coulture YouTube.

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H55: The Spark Behind Sustainable Electric-Powered Flight 18:40

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H55 is a Swiss company pioneering electric propulsion systems for aircraft, from energy storage to battery management. Founded in 2017, they operate across Switzerland, Canada, and France. With roots in the groundbreaking Solar Impulse project, H55’s technology promises to help to decarbonize air transport. H55’s vision is for a cleaner, quieter, m…

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Supporting AEC Industry Emerging Talent: Insights from Rising Stars Mike Makris and Duncan Robertson 56:36

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"Mistakes are not fatal, but don't keep them to yourself.” Mike Makris About our Guests: Originally from Washington, Duncan Robertson has spent the past six years honing his marketing and public relations expertise and now brings those skills to the design industry. After earning a Communication degree with a business emphasis from Boise State Univ…

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The Dual Power of Advertising: From Ad-diction to Good-vertising (ft. Thomas Kolster, author of Goodvertising) 26:02

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Think about the last advert you saw. Was it the first or the 100th time you saw it? Today, the average person sees around 5,000 to 10,000 ads a day - a significant jump from the 500 ads a day in the 1970s. So, with all these ads - from social media to cable TV - vying for our attention, it's time for a reckoning. In this episode of 2050 Investors, …

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IIT: Flying Robots & The Future of Human-Machine Collaboration 18:57

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At the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa, humanoid robots are no longer just science fiction, they’re being developed for tasks such as assisting human workers in factories and even flying into disaster zones. Researchers are pushing the boundaries of robotics with innovations like ErgoCub, a robot designed to support industrial worker…