Best Startup Cornell Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 48: John Hui founds companies to solve health care challenges 29:57

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Our new episode features John Hui MBA ‘15, former CEO and co-founder of Twiage, a digital health company that provides communication technology solutions connecting hospitals and ambulances. Twiage was acquired by Tiger Connect in November 2024.Hui is also a co-founder of Rendr, a multi-specialty Chinese physician group serving the medically unders…

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He Studied the Great Books and Built a $2 Billion Startup | Francis Pedraza 2:03:37

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Subscribe to our newsletter if you want content updates, invitations to events, and to support my work: https://cosmosinst.typeform.com/johnathanbi Transcript: https://www.johnathanbi.com/p/transcript-for-interview-with-francis-pedraza-on-heroism We are hiring/investing/building at Cosmos, to learn about all the ways to get involved check out: john…

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1869, Ep. 173 with David Busch, author of Disciplining Democracy 31:31

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Use promo code 09POD to save 30% on Disciplining Democracy:https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501779961/disciplining-democracy/#bookTabs=1Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/f-IjI_UwKzxZDGAq30_d5x4VQGc?utm_source=copy_urlFor over a decade, David Busch has worked as an educator and program administrator in both academic and public settings. He…

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How Following His Curiosity Made Him a Fortune | Colin Moran, Oxford Historian 1:41:28

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An interview on faith, investing, and the humanities with Colin Moran of Abdiel Capital. Subscribe to our newsletter if you want content updates, invitations to events, and to support my work: https://cosmosinst.typeform.com/johnathanbi Transcript: https://www.johnathanbi.com/p/transcript-for-interview-with-colin-moran We are hiring/investing/build…

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The One Thing You Must Never Outsource to AI | Brendan McCord 2:08:02

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Companion lectures and interviews: * AI & The End of Education: * Human vs. Machine Consciousness | Imperial’s Murray Shanahan: * The AI Use-Case No One is Talking About | Reid Hoffman: * Tyler Cowen on AI, US-China, Jobs, and War: * Focus on These AGI-Proof Areas | Nick Bostrom: * Don’t Believe AI Hype, This is Where it’s Actually Headed | Oxford’…

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Episode #144: Paula Rosecky - Qualitative Expert, Cultural Immersion, Aspiring Vocalist 30:47

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Paula Rosecky is both a true expert qualitative research practitioner and a tireless contributor to the insights industry through WiRE and her significant long-time involvement in the QRCA (a fantastic organization!). Her journey through the world of research is one-of-a-kind, encompassing several opportunities for cultural immersion and broadening…

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Embrace the Erotic | Plato's Symposium Explained 1:36:34

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A Lecture on Plato’s Symposium. Subscribe to my newsletter if you want content updates, invitations to events, and to support my work: https://www.johnathanbi.com Transcript: https://www.johnathanbi.com/p/transcript-of-lecture-on-platos-symposium Companion lectures and interviews: * What Young Men Do Wrong in Dating | David O’Connor on Nietzsche, P…

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Episode #143: Jeff Grant - VP at Razorfish, Former SVP at Cartoon Network, Comic Book Cognoscente 41:00

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Jeff Grant has had an enviable career in insights, first on the client-side where he rose to SVP Insights and Analytics for Time Warner, where he supported the Cartoon Network among others for 20 years. He then transitioned to the supplier side and now the agency world as VP Audience Strategy at Razorfish. But Jeff got bitten by the comic book bug …

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The Problem with Modern Dating | David O’Connor on Nietzsche, Plato, Christ 2:23:15

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Companion lectures and interviews: * Plato on Love Lecture: Coming Soon Reference Texts (affiliate): * David O'Connor, Plato's Bedroom: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Love (https://amzn.to/4myirtv) Get full access to Johnathan Bi at www.johnathanbi.com/subscribeBy Johnathan Bi

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Episode 47: Jonathan Lowenhar wants to help CEOs enjoy the work 39:42

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Our newest episode features Jonathan Lowenhar ‘96, founder and one of two managing partners of Enjoy The Work, a company that has worked with more than 200 company CEOs on leadership. He talks to us about the most common mistakes CEOs make and how to avoid them.By Startup Cornell

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1869, Ep. 172 with Simon Cordery, author of Gilded Age Entrepreneur 29:42

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Use promo code 09POD to save 30% on Gilded Age Entrepreneur:https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501783180/gilded-age-entrepreneur/#bookTabs=1Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/G8PULDtfOTPTrJzWmEMxp4wBCM4?utm_source=copy_urlSimon Cordery is Professor and Chair in the History Department at Iowa State University. Simon’s research ranges across t…

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Harvard Professor’s Masterclass on Machiavelli | Harvey Mansfield 1:56:50

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Companion lectures and interviews: * Nietzsche's Genealogy of Morality Explained: Reference Texts (affiliate): * Harvey Mansfield, Machiavelli's Effectual Truth (https://amzn.to/4oImTb0) * Harvey Mansfield, Machiavelli's New Modes and Orders: A Study of the Discourses on Livy (https://amzn.to/4luj7iA) * Harvey Mansfield, Machiavelli's Virtue (https…

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Episode #142: Dr. Faith James and Stacy Graiko - The She Lab Founders and Authors of "Decoding She" 41:57

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Dr. Faith James and Stacy Graiko are founders of the insights-led marketing and strategy consultancy called The She Lab, where they apply their deep expertise to help clients win with women. They are also just about to release their second book, “Decoding She: How to Drive Growth by Understanding Women Consumers,” packed with insight and evidence o…

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Debate: Can AI Write a Great Book? 44:11

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Get full access to Johnathan Bi at www.johnathanbi.com/subscribeBy Johnathan Bi

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Episode #141: Dr. Ed Dobbles - CAO at Overproof, Former Diageo/H&R Block/Best Buy, Volunteer EMT 40:03

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After years of leading insights and analytics teams at great companies like Diageo, H&R Block, Supervalu and Best Buy, Dr. Ed Dobbles has recently joined the highly disruptive alcohol industry analytics start-up, Overproof, as Chief Analytics Officer. But for the past several years, Ed has been volunteering his precious spare time as an Emergency M…

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Episode #140: Rachel Dimit - Global Insights at Foot Locker, Pizza Proprietor at Pomodora on IG 24:44

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Rachael Dimit is currently Sr. Manager of Global Consumer Insights at Foot Locker where she continuously uncovers fresh cultural trends that drive the business. In her spare time, Rachael also has a successful Instagram business (@pomodorapomodora) slinging custom pizzas to a rabid customer base in Chicago. She has very cleverly adapted the famous …

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Episode #139: Chris Hayward - Lead Client Partner at Mintel, Drummer for the The Samurai Seven 29:28

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Chris Hayward is a colleague and fellow Lead Client Partner at Mintel, but that is not all we have in common. Chris is also a drummer and quite a successful one at that! With his band The Samurai Seven, he released a full-length album, “Le Sport” in 2002. The band also recorded five “Peel Sessions” with legendary BBC Radio 1 DJ, John Peel, in the s…

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1869, Ep. 171 with Angela Douglas, author of Near the Forest, By the Lake 36:35

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Use promo code 09POD to save 30% on Near the Forest, By the Lake:https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501780370/near-the-forest-by-the-lake/#bookTabs=0Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/skD79-efbDBWQr9JlorIR0T1RN8?utm_source=copy_urlAngela E. Douglas is Emerita Daljit S. and Elaine Sarkaria Professor of Insect Physiology and Toxicology at Corn…

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Episode 46: Meredith Oppenheim has some innovative ideas about growing older 40:07

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Our newest episode features Meredith Oppenheim ‘95, founder of Vitality Society and now a strategic advisor in the senior housing space. Oppenheim, who graduated from the College of Arts & Sciences, worked for 25 years in senior housing and care before starting Vitality Society, a platform offering programming and communuity for people 60 and older…

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1869, Ep. 170 with Michael Ansara, author of The Hard Work of Hope 38:14

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Use promo code 09POD to save 30% on The Hard Work of Hopehttps://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501782145/the-hard-work-of-hope/Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/JgZXr0zi7XFpccw5azotP2auOuY?utm_source=copy_urlMichael Ansara has been a dedicated activist and organizer since the 1960s, starting with the civil rights, student, and antiwar movement…

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Plato’s Guide to Virtue | Cornell’s Rachana Kamtekar 1:37:34

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An interview with Rachana Kamtekar on virtue in Plato, Stoicism, and Indian Philosophy. Subscribe to my newsletter if you want content updates, invitations to events, and to support my work: https://www.johnathanbi.com Transcript: https://www.johnathanbi.com/p/transcript-for-interview-with-rachana-kamtekar-on-plato-virtue-ethics Companion lectures …

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A Systematic Critique of Stoic Philosophy | Cicero's Definibus 1:21:24

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A Systematic Critique of Stoic Philosophy building off of Nietzsche's Gay Science and Cicero's Definibus Subscribe to my newsletter if you want content updates, invitations to events, and to support my work: https://www.johnathanbi.com Transcript: https://www.johnathanbi.com/p/transcript-for-critique-of-stoicism-lecture If you want a chance to atte…

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1869, Ep. 169 with Joseph Kellner, author of The Spirit of Socialism 31:21

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Use promo code 09POD to save 30% on The Spirit of Socialism:https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501781513/the-spirit-of-socialism/Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/OGLO8fW9hDnmYeR2CzmGMZ5lNEo?utm_source=copy_urlJoseph Kellner is a historian of Russia and the Soviet Union at the University of Georgia.We spoke to Joseph about why the collapse …

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1869, Ep. 168 with Stephan Rindlisbacher, author of Borders in Red 26:07

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Read Borders in Red for FREE!https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501780554/borders-in-red/#bookTabs=1Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/3ndhPn4qPVQKBrbos5QrSp41j_8?utm_source=copy_urlStephan Rindlisbacher is a postdoctoral researcher at the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder).We spoke to Stephan about how his new book, the first com…

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Episode 45: Kimberle Lau wants to treat your sweet tooth, but in a healthy way 35:16

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Our new episode features Kimberle Lau, '01 founder of Bake Me Healthy, a company that offers plant-based, allergen-free and upcycled baking mixes and cookies. Yum!By Startup Cornell

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Why You Self-Sabotage | Rachana Kamtekar on Plato’s Moral Psychology 1:06:37

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Rachana Kamtekar on Plato's Moral Psychology Subscribe to my newsletter if you want content updates, invitations to events, and to support my work: johnathanbi.com Transcript: https://www.johnathanbi.com/p/transcript-for-interview-with-rachana-kamtekar-on-plato-moral-psychology If you want a chance to attend my lectures and be kept up to date on al…

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Episode #138: Carley Hart - Startup Advisor at Cornell Tech, Founder at Ahhhsome Kids 32:21

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Carley Hart has spent her career advising, mentoring and teaching customer discovery to entrepreneurs which she currently does as Director of Partnerships for Cornell Tech’s Runway Startups Program. Cool job! But Carley has also applied everything she’s learned along the way in launching her own lifestyle company, Ahhhsome Kids, with a mission to “…

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Introduction to Ancient Skepticism | Tad Brennan on Sextus Empiricus 1:40:42

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Tad Brennan on the Ancient Skepticism of Sextus Empiricus Subscribe to my newsletter if you want content updates, invitations to events, and to support my work: johnathanbi.com Transcript: https://www.johnathanbi.com/p/transcript-for-interview-with-tad-brannen-on-sextus-empiricus If you want a chance to attend my lectures and be kept up to date on …

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How Stoics Reconcile Determinism & Free Will | Cornell's Tad Brennan 56:55

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An interview with Tad Brennan on Stoic determinism Subscribe to my newsletter if you want content updates, invitations to events, and to support my work: johnathanbi.com Transcript: https://www.johnathanbi.com/p/transcript-for-interview-with-tad-brennan-on-stoic-fate If you want a chance to attend my lectures and be kept up to date on all my conten…

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1869, Ep. 167 w/ Robyn Klingler-Vidra & Ramon Pacheco Pardo, authors of Startup Capitalism 34:54

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Learn more about Startup Capitalism (and use promo code 09POD to save 30%):https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501781391/startup-capitalism/Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/Tmx6NA_VRaCB-WSUO1lIHbWfO9c?utm_source=copy_urlRobyn Klingler-Vidra is Reader in Entrepreneurship and Sustainability at King's Business School, King's College London.Ram…

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Episode 44: Van Hamilton Barbeau boosts healthcare startups 31:31

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Our new episode features Van Hamilton Barbeau, AVP at Ochsner Ventures, the venture capital arm of Ochsner Health, which invests in healthcare companies from seed-stage to growth-stage. He has spent his career building, advising and investing in healthcare companies. Barbeau earned his undergrad degree from Cornell in 2011, where he studied politic…

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1869, Ep. 166 with Andrew Ofstehage, author of Welcome to Soylandia 27:03

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Learn more about Welcome to Soylandia (and use promo code 09POD to save 30%):https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501780233/welcome-to-soylandiaTranscript: https://otter.ai/u/8TCrPkBnKy2b52Fo2o7NCxkmKfE?utm_source=copy_urlAndrew Ofstehage is Program Coordinator of the Global Academy at North Carolina State University.We spoke to Andrew abo…

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The Signs that AI is Conscious | Imperial's Murray Shanahan 1:28:34

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An interview with Murray Shanahan on philosophy and AI consciousness. For more on how you can get involved with Cosmos including roles we are hiring for & how to receive our grants, visit: https://johnathanbi.com/cosmos You can read the full transcript here: https://www.johnathanbi.com/p/transcript-for-interview-with-murray-shanahan-on-ai Companion…

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AI's Killer-App Isn't Chatbots, It's Social | Linkedin Founder Reid Hoffman 1:22:21

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An interview with Reid Hoffman For more on how you can get involved with Cosmos including roles we are hiring for & how to receive our grants, visit: https://johnathanbi.com/cosmos You can read the full transcript here: https://www.johnathanbi.com/p/transcript-for-interview-with-reid-hoffman-on-ai Companion Interviews: * Tyler Cowen on AI, US-China…

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1869, Ep. 165 with Rochelle Rojas, author of Bad Christians and Hanging Toads 22:24

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Learn more about Bad Christians and Hanging Toads (and use promo code 09POD to save 30%):https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501779718/bad-christians-and-hanging-toads/Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/CnB_Cc_KV636TZN-ChfDW0A8OGw?utm_source=copy_urlRochelle Rojas is Assistant Professor of History at Kalamazoo College.We spoke to Rochelle abo…

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Why Stoicism Doesn’t Work Without God | Tad Brennan on Stoic Ethics 52:09

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An interview with Cornell's Tad Brennan on Stoic ethics & religion Subscribe to my newsletter if you want content updates, invitations to events, and to support my work: johnathanbi.com Transcript: https://www.johnathanbi.com/p/interview-with-tad-brennan-on-stoic-religion If you want a chance to attend my lectures and be kept up to date on all my c…

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1869, Ep. 164 with Andrew Mertha, author of Bad Lieutenants 30:51

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Read Bad Lieutenants for FREE here: (use promo code 09POD to save 30% on the print edition): https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501781025/bad-lieutenants/#bookTabs=1Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/a8G8EDW_TZoMrgdZUjox_q2LKt4?utm_source=copy_urlAndrew Mertha is the George and Sadie Hyman Professor of China Studies and Director of the Schoo…

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Episode #137: Doug Keith - Insights Consultant/Moderator, Bass Player, Former Public Radio Host 54:33

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Doug Keith started his career in public broadcasting, both as a producer and an on-air host. A grad program in communications led him to transition his career to insights. Today, Doug is 18 years into his research consultancy, was co-chair for the 2025 QRCA speaker committee and is a co-founder of the Insights Career Network. Doug shares his career…

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The Slave Who Was Free | Berkeley’s AA Long on Epictetus 1:05:07

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An interview with Berkeley’s AA Long on Epictetus Subscribe to my newsletter if you want content updates, invitations to events, and to support my work: johnathanbi.com Companion lectures and interviews: * AA Long on Hellenistic Philosophy Further Reading: * AA Long, Epictetus Amazon (affiliate) Get full access to Johnathan Bi at www.johnathanbi.co…

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Episode #136: Austin Harrison - CEO at Northbeam, Measurement/Attribution Expert, Animator 22:14

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Austin Harrison is the CEO of Northbeam, a marketing intelligence platform helping clients maximize the profitability of their marketing spend. Austin knows more about this space than anyone I know, having been involved in digital audience measurement and attribution since he helped build NetRatings’ first audience panel. In parallel, Austin has lo…

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The Case for Emotional Pacifism | Martha Nussbaum on Britten’s War Requiem 45:55

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An Interview with Martha Nussbaum Subscribe to my newsletter if you want content updates, invitations to events, and to support my work: johnathanbi.com Transcript: https://www.johnathanbi.com/p/transcript-for-interview-with-martha-nussbaum-on-war-requiem If you want a chance to attend my lectures and be kept up to date on all my content subscribe …

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Episode 43: Tech company co-founder John Bicket is Cornell's 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year 37:10

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Our new episode features John Bicket ’02, chief technology officer and co-founder of tech firm Samsara and this year’s Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year 2025. He will be honored on campus April 10 and 11 at the Entrepreneurship at Cornell Celebration Ezra Event.Samsara offers an AI-powered platform to help physical operations organizations improve t…

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1869, Ep. 163 w/ Joe Meisel, author of The Marlin's Fiery Eye 32:09

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Learn more about The Marlin's Fiery Eye and Other Tales from the Extraordinary World of Marine Fishes (and use promo code 09POD to save 30%):https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501779442/the-marlins-fiery-eye-and-other-tales-from-the-extraordinary-world-of-marine-fishes/#bookTabs=1Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/i-YdpPrFoX17S5AGbb6rguNuXVk…

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1869, Ep. 162 with Ipek Celik Rappas, author of Filming in European Cities 25:15

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Learn more about Filming in European Cities (and use promo code 09POD to save 30%) here:https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501779985/filming-in-european-cities/#bookTabs=1Ipek Celik Rappas is Associate Professor in Media and Visual Arts at Koç University, Istanbul. Her research explores media and marginalized communities in Europe, and t…

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Episode #135: Sabrina Brastad - Insights Pro Turned Brand Marketer, Expert on New-To-The-World Tech 39:13

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Sabrina Brastad is one of those audacious insights pros with the conviction and drive to transform consumer insight into successful, award-winning products. After learning the ropes on the agency side with Ipsos, Hall & Partners and Vision Critical, Sabrina was hired by David Yin (episode 67) to help build out the initial insights function at Fitbi…

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Introduction to Hellenistic Philosophy | AA Long on Stoicism, Skepticism, Epicureanism 1:26:26

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Interview with AA Long on Hellenistic Philosophy Subscribe to my newsletter if you want content updates, invitations to events, and to support my work: johnathanbi.com Transcript: https://www.johnathanbi.com/p/transcript-for-interview-with-anthony-long-on-hellenistic-philosophy If you want a chance to attend my lectures and be kept up to date on al…

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Why Plato Hated Democracy | GRF Ferrari on the Republic 1:26:19

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Interview with GRF Ferrari on Plato's Republic Subscribe to my newsletter if you want content updates, invitations to events, and to support my work: johnathanbi.com Transcript: https://www.johnathanbi.com/p/transcript-for-interview-with-grf-ferrari-on-plato-republic If you want a chance to attend my lectures and be kept up to date on all my conten…

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Episode #134: Adam Stephenson - Founder/CEO of QuantifyAI, Skate Punk, Videographer 32:24

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“If you have too much VC funding and it’s just like ‘Margins! Margins! Margins!,’ you can’t start a revolution. You can’t be a pirate.” Adam Stephenson founded QuantifyAI last year after a successful business development career in the research sample space. He entirely self-funded the launch of his company, a DIY ethic that follows directly from hi…

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Episode 42: Student's business pays tribute to African heritage 36:00

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Our new episode includes a chat with Cornell student Micere Mugweru ’25, the founder of Mizoma Africa. Mugweru is an economics and Africana studies major in the College of Arts & Sciences and a member of the eLab student business accelerator.She's created a Pan-African luxury bag brand dedicated to empowering women by bringing a piece of Africa int…

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1869, Ep. 161 with Rachel Midura, author of Postal Intelligence 25:46

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Download and read the FREE open access ebook edition of Postal Intelligence here:https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501779930/postal-intelligence/#bookTabs=1Use promo code 09POD to save 30% on Postal Intelligence:https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501779923/postal-intelligence/#bookTabs=1In the UK, use promo code CSANNOUNCE he…