Best Bcc Research Podcasts (2025)

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45: The Future of Sustainable Innovation with Ecovyst 27:04

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How does one develop innovative products that meet customers’ needs while also having a positive impact on the environment? And how can businesses blend those two ideals into a financially beneficial outcome for everyone involved? Today we’re continuing conversation we’ve started with Ecovyst last week. This time however, we’re focusing on the futu…

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44: The Future of Clean Fuel with Ecovyst 30:23

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When it comes to clean fuel, what role do zeolites play? How will they impact the future of sustainability? And how many people are aware of this innovative solution? Zeolites are a group of minerals that have the ability to be readily dehydrated and rehydrated. The reason they’re so important is because they are playing a quiet but crucial role in…

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43: The Future of our Education Landscape with Megan Sweets 22:41

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It’s no secret that the pandemic has had a major impact on our education system. But the truth of the matter is that there are underlying problems in the system. According to research done by today’s guest Dr. Megan Sweets: 50% of teachers will leave the profession in the first 5 years. 50% of new principals will leave their schools in 3 years, wit…

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42: The Future of Chronic Disease Management with xbird 32:26

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Why is chronic illness management lagging in innovation? How can doctors and patients be better equipped and more empowered to manage their health issues? And how has Covid impacted this market? Chronic illness, especially Type 2 diabetes, is more complex than acute injuries when it comes to monitoring health and making adjustments over the long-te…

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41: The Future of AI with Stradigi 28:27

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What is artificial intelligence capable of? What can it do, and what can’t it do? And maybe more importantly, how can companies leverage it to help drive their business into the future? The week we dive into the practical applications that AI provides with today’s guest Zeina Gharzouzi, Area Sales Manager for Stradigi AI, a company who has created …

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40: The Future of Autonomous Fleet Management with Ridecell 22:10

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When it comes to fleet management, how can companies not just diagnose problems with individual vehicles within their fleets but solve them without the inevitable lag pile-up issues that come with it? How can they do this while managing a large fleet? The answer: fully automating the process. To do that, there are a series of issues that need to be…

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39: The Future of Cycling with Megan Hottman 39:43

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When it comes to transportation, there are many modes available to us. But despite the greener and statistically happier option of cycling, there is a lot of work to do in the cycling industry. Some of that work includes ensuring motorists are informed about cycling laws, advocating for better safety precautions throughout cities and changing laws …

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38: The Future of Health and Fitness with Verb 28:54

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How has the health and fitness industry evolved as a result of the global pandemic? How are experts integrating AI and machine learning into health and fitness? And what industry problems do AI and machine learning solve? This week’s guest, Vin Miceli—founder and CEO of Verb—is here to answer these questions and more. Vin created Verb, a digital pl…

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37: The Future of Waste Management with Rubicon 37:03

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What does our current waste management industry look like? What can be done to combat the sheer amount of waste being produced on a daily basis? And what are we doing about the accumulating space waste? Waste is a multi-faceted issue that is present in every market and every industry. Not only that, it’s one issue that is continuing to grow and is …

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36: The Future of Recycling with TerraCycle 42:01

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Do you know what actually goes in your blue bin? How much of what we send to the recycling center can actually be recycled? And what can we do with all our hard-to-recycle materials? The traditional recycling industry has declined in recent years despite the growing awareness of its importance. Not to mention it’s a key player in combatting climate…

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35: The Future of Indoor Agriculture with Plenty 44:20

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Indoor agriculture. Two simple words that represent a powerful shift in one of our biggest industries. The ability to grow produce vertically, instead of horizontally and protected from the elements is revolutionizing the industry. Aside from drastically reducing the amount of space needed, the ability to hyper-control all aspects of the growing pr…

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34: The Future of Water with 120Water 26:10

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Water. Arguably the most important resource we have…and yet, how often do we think about our water systems? While the events in Flint, Michigan shined a light on the industry, it’s still not a prominent topic of conversation. For Megan Glover, this was a problem. That’s why she founded 120Water, a company that aims to bridge the fractured elements …

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33: The Future of Synthetic Genomes with Codex DNA 24:56

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The pandemic has influenced every company in every market. But companies that focus on synthetic DNA have been in a unique position to help. That’s why Codex DNA has played, and continues to play, a crucial role in the fight against Covid-19. The creation and release of the world’s first full-length synthetic genomes for the three Covid virus varia…

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32: The Future of Green Hydrogen with Enapter 25:38

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When it comes to energy, what could compete with fossil fuels? Right now, there isn’t a strong competitor on the market. In five years, that will all change. Green hydrogen is already making a strong play; the only thing holding it back is cost efficiency and scalability. But those challenges are about to become history. We sat down with Vaitea Cow…

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31: The Future of In-Person Events with UNC 23:21

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As vaccines become more available and the world begins to slowly re-open after over a year of battling the global pandemic, people are both eager and nervous about large-scale in-person events. University of North Carolina’s Reese Innovation Lab is combatting the new issues that Covid-19 has brought by enabling venues to positively encourage people…

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30: The Future of Power with EPRA 43:51

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Reliability is the key to maintaining power systems and enabling them to advance. To understand exactly why this is the case, as well as to explore the world of power, we sat down with both Alan Ross, President of the Electric Power Reliability Alliance (EPRA), and Rachel Linke, Member Service Manager of EPRA. EPRA is a movement that enables a coll…

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29: The Future of Plastic with Notpla 42:42

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What would it take to reinvent plastic? Ambition, a highly creative and skilled team, and the guts to go for it. It’s news to no one that we have a plastic problem. It’s used for everything, but its end-of-life process is one we would rather not think about. However, turning a blind eye to the issues that it’s causing has not worked, nor will it. W…

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28: The Future of Smart Packaging with CPI 30:57

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How much thought do you give to the packaging that inevitably comes with your order? Not much? Well, get ready to start looking at it differently. Did you know that, what is affectionately known as “smart packaging” is more than just being able to track your goods with extremely high accuracy? It’s much more personal than that. It’s about automatic…

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27: The Future of Green Investing with Greenbacker Capital 23:36

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How are dreams transformed into reality that then construct our future? The simple answer? Money. The longer answer? By intelligent people investing into products and services that then have a fighting chance of becoming mainstream. An industry that highlights this beautifully is renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure. Still new, its futur…

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26: The Future of the Esports Experience with Ryan Thompson 21:06

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There’s nothing quite like the roar of a crowd. And for the longest time that has always gone hand-in-hand with traditional sports games. But in recent years, a new type of event has garnered the same level of intensity in a much shorter amount of time. We’re talking about esports. With the advent of competitive gaming, streaming has become a globa…

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25: The Future of Precision Medicine with Genomenon 23:33

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If it’s part of your DNA, is it something that you can change? For the longest time the answer to that question has been no, but now that’s not necessarily the case. Genetics is a world that is evolving at a rapid pace. And with a lot of new data coming out in the field, there is a growing need to sort that data and make it actionable. That’s what …

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24: The Future of Synthetic Biology with Twist Bioscience 30:11

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With the introduction of big data, machine learning and AI, it’s easy to get excited about what technology is allowing us to create. But what gets overlooked is the sheer amount of data that will be created in the process. And while data storage may not sound like a sexy topic, it’s one that becomes infinitely more attractive when you learn what it…

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23: The Future of Digitization with Avery Dennison 41:27

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What do you think of when you hear the word sustainability? Does the term ‘digitization’ come to mind? While entirely separate entities, the impact that the digital revolution is having on the supply chain front has a direct impact on the ability companies have to truly become sustainable. This week, we sat down with both Tyler Chaffo, Manager of G…

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22: The Future of Nutrition with Dr. Michael Klaper 38:08

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What role does nutrition play when it comes to the future of healthcare? Currently, nutrition has a small place in general healthcare practice. But that’s about to change. This week, we sat down with Dr. Michael Klaper to explore this topic in-depth. Bringing with him his experience in surgery, anesthesiology and orthopedics, Dr. Klaper’s journey t…

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21: The Future of Car Safety with ATI 26:21

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Ready for driverless cars? Whether that sparks excitement or apprehension, the question isn’t if it’ll come to be, but when. In order for autonomous cars to become a widespread reality, major questions need to be answered about safety. How do you guarantee the safety of the passengers when the layout of the car is completely different than what we’…

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20: The Future of Plant-Based Cheese with SriMu 47:58

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What does it take to shape the future of an industry? How do you leverage difficult turns in life to produce a timeless product? And how in the world can plant-based cheese compete with the real thing? These two seemingly unconnected questions merge into this week’s episode of You Should Know This. We sat down with Julie Piatt, visionary, founder, …

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19: The Future of Cultured Meat with Aleph Farms 31:52

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Have you ever imagined that the meat you put on your dinner plate—real meat—could come from a lab? Before you dismiss the idea as crazy, I’m here to tell you that not only is it possible; it’s the future. Cultured meat can produce the same tasty steak you know and love, all while avoiding the main issues facing the meat industry; environmental issu…

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18: The Future of the Gut Microbiome with Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum 35:14

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The gut microbiome is all the rage in the world of health research, and for good reason. The connection between our gut microbiome and health issues, including mental health, cancer and even autism, is coming to light. At the forefront of this research and actionable steps, is Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum. This week on You Should Know This, we sit down wit…

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17: The Future of Community-Based Care with Intermountain Healthcare 27:13

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Healthcare is an essential industry, but it has also been known for sometimes being frustratingly slow to evolve, especially in terms of patient experience. But how does an entire industry shift to solve these experience-based issues? Simple, borrow methods from industries that have already done it. This week on You Should Know This, we talk to Raj…

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16: The Future of Immunology with Dr. Jenna Macciochi 24:26

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Our immune system is a vital function of our health. And yet, most of the time we only think about it when we’re sick. 2020 has shed light on immunology in a way that we haven’t seen before, and the impact of lifestyle, diet, and even technology is far more reaching than we might have suspected. This week on You Should Know This, we talk to Immunol…

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15: Highlight Reel – The Best of 2020 40:13

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From fashion to concrete, security to agtech–and everything in between, we’ve covered a lot of industries in Season 1. Talking to fantastic guests who are at the forefront of innovation in their market, we’ve looked at how present day issues are impacting their market and what the future holds. Now, as we wrap up both 2020 and Season 1 of You Shoul…

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14: The Future of IoT with Wiliot 30:36

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Internet of Things (IOT) technology is common in business and industry settings, and it’s about to change our daily lives forever. This week on You Should Know This, I sit down with Steve Statler, SVP of Marketing at Wiliot to discuss Wiliot’s mission of helping businesses adopt circular economic practices through their sticker-sized, battery-free …

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13: The Future of TTO Collaboration with Cat Donaldson 21:40

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Ideas and information are worth their weight in gold, especially in the tech transfer world. However, Covid-19 has forced a fundamental shift, requiring open collaboration as the world overnight united to help combat this global crisis. This week on You Should Know This, I sit down with Cat Donaldson, Chief Development Officer at Cold Spring Harbor…

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12: The Future of Security with LARES 40:40

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Most of us are familiar with the intricate game of attack and defense in the security world based on what we’ve seen in movies. Reality, however, is much more nuanced, messy and exciting than the big screens have led us to believe. This week on You Should Know This, I sit down with Chris Nickerson, founder and CEO of LARES Security, to discuss not …

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11: The Future of Technology Transfer with Saara Inkinen 19:45

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Tech transfer is a world where flexibility and pivoting through change is paramount. This has become extremely evident given the current pandemic. But what key shifts have occurred within the market throughout the past year? This week on You Should Know This, I sit down with Saara Inkinen, Technology Transfer & Innovation Management Consultant at h…

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10: The Future of Remote Work with Tulsa Remote 24:16

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No question about it, remote work is on the rise. Accelerated by Covid-19, but having grown in relevance pre-pandemic, there is one city that’s capitalizing on this shift to not only create more diversity within its city, but also provide remote workers with a community they would otherwise not have. This week on You Should Know This, I sit down wi…

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9: The Future of EHR and Healthcare Interoperability with Drummond Group 23:55

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Do you remember filing out the same medical questionnaire every time you went to see a specialist? Do you remember when that transitioned to answering questions once, having it documented digitally, and having your providers access one single file? That transition is the core of interoperability in healthcare, and it’s just getting started. This we…

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8: The Future of Food Manufacturing with Jennifer Kaplan 19:08

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We certainly won’t forget the empty shelves in grocery stores at the beginning of the pandemic. And that is a visual nod to the impact that the food manufacturing industry felt when the sudden demand grew with vigor. This week on You Should Know This, I sit down with food writer and instructor at the Culinary Institute of America to discuss not onl…

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7: The Future of Sustainable Fashion with Wardrobe 22:51

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How often do you wear every item in your wardrobe? Chances are, not often. In fact, it’s a good guess most of us have items still holding onto their tags. This week on You Should Know This, I sit down with Adarsh Alphons, the founder and CEO of Wardrobe, a peer-to-peer sustainable rental marketplace. Between breaking down how Wardrobe works, how it…

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6: The Future of Venture Capital with Jonathan Hung 19:42

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How does the upheaval of COVID-19 impact an industry that already juggles plenty of unpredictability? This week on You Should Know This, I sit down with the most active angel investor in Southern California, Jonathan Hung, to discuss this exact predicament. Between breaking down what he looks for in a potential investment to the impact the pandemic…

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5: The Future of Sustainable Concrete and Cement with Solidia 23:13

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Concrete is everywhere. But have you ever looked at the sidewalk and wondered how it was made? How much water was used in the manufacturing process? No? Well, after today you will. This week on You Should Know This, I sit down with Tom Schuler, the President and CEO of Solidia, a sustainable concrete and cement company. Spearheading a digital susta…

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4: The Future of Digital Networking with Zeina Gharzouzi 24:47

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Do you find yourself missing in-person events? Don’t care for zoom networking? Like it or not, virtual interaction is our current reality and will only continue into the future. But that’s not a bad thing. Sometimes, simply knowing best practices to help navigate this digital space is all it takes to feel more confident in it. This week on You Shou…

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3: The Future of Gait Recognition and Biometrics with Mark Nixon 19:54

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When you think of biometrics, what do you think about? Voice recognition? Fingerprint security? How about the way you walk? If not, you certainly will after this episode. This week on You Should Know This, I sit down with Mark Nixon, professor, author and pioneer in gait recognition, to dive into this sub-genre of the biometrics industry. From its …

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2: The Future of Agtech with Megan Lyman 19:57

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How has the pandemic impacted your pantry? This week on You Should Know This, I sit down with Megan Lyman, general counsel and VP of operations for Oerth Bio, to get the inside scoop of what is happening in the Agtech industry. COVID-19 has certainly given a big push to innovations that work towards more sustainable food sources, a trend that is on…

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1: The Future of Crowdsourced Security with Synack 27:17

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Ever wondered just how vulnerable you are to a cyber-attack? This week on You Should Know This, I sit down with Jay Kaplan, the co-founder and CEO of Synack, a cybersecurity company. Bringing a unique twist to an established industry is a big ask, but that is exactly what Synack is doing with their crowdsourced solutions to ongoing digital security…

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0: Welcome to You Should Know This! 9:24

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Welcome to You Should Know This, a podcast by BCC Research! This episode will introduce you to me, your host, Clara Mouawad and the inspiration behind this podcast. Join me as I talk to BCC’s Director of Content, Tim Mclean. We discuss the core mission of BCC Research, why we created this show and what you can expect from our weekly episodes.…