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Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator
The Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator at Florida International University presents "Tech Conversations", talks with experts innovating at the intersection of technology, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Hosted by Director, Dr. Jacek J. Kolasiński, producer & co-host Maggie Salas-Amaro, and guest co-host Neil Ramsay.
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Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator#FIU Forward- thinking, Innovative, Unstoppable
Welcome back to President Kenneth A. Jessell. We're thrilled to have President Kenneth A. Jessell back with us in season 5. In this talk we showcase and…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator#BreakingNews with Constance Jones
Persistent! Meet Constance Jones from NBC6 News Today! As a two-time Emmy-nominated journalist, she has reported on news stories in South Florida, New York…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator#SerialEntrepreneur with Alison Grooms
Alison Grooms is a notable serial entrepreneur who has made her mark in the world of business. She is the CEO of Jules and James Boutique in Carllton, Georgia…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator#WomenWhoLead with Frances Rios
Meet Frances Rios, CEO and Founder of Women Who Lead. It's important to address the challenges women often face in the workplace and encourage them to ask for…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator#LatinoMuseum with Mariana Atencio
Welcome back to Mariana Atencio, Peabody award winning journalist, author and speaker. Did you know there will be a Smithsonian National Museum of the American…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator#AI in Journalism and Fact Checking with Jose Zamora
#AI in Journalism and Fact Checking with Jose Zamora What happens when the power of social media helps a journalist get out of a hostage situation? This was…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator#Streaming101 with Amanda Lotz
The streaming wars have opened up a new world in the media universe. Our guest Amanda Lotz, Professor, Author and Media consultant discusses the challenges…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorMixing Minds featuring Cecilia AI
Welcome to 'Mixing Minds: The FIU Chaplin School of Tourism and Hospitality Management & The Bacardi Center for Excellence,' where we blend the worlds of…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorS04E16 Approaching the Circular Economy - Bethany Edwards
In this episode “Tech doesn't mean you plug it in” hosted by Neil Ramsay our guest is Bethany Edwards. Bethany Edwards is an entrepreneur, multidisciplinary…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorS04E15 #SeedTalk - Martina Potlach
Meet Martina Potlach one of our FIU Ratcliffe Fellows and the founder of her own podcast Seed Talk. She is completing a thesis investigating coastal…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorS04E14 #Popculture - Jerry Leo
Ever wonder how the Real Housewives franchise came to be? What role has social media technology played in making these ladies household names. Meet Jerry Leo…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorS04E13 #Eden's Bridge with Lissette Schaeffler and Bill Cruz
In this podcast we're talking with Lissette Schaeffler and Bill Cruz about Eden’s Bridge. This exhibition is the result of a completed project residency at the…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorS04E12 #Community with Commissioner Daniela Jean
Commissioner Daniela Jean was born in Paris, France and raised in North Miami Beach, FL. In this conversation we discuss her mission in the City of North Miami…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorS04E11 #AI in the creative process with Ana Menendez
Meet Ana Menendez in this forward-looking conversation on AI and the impact on the creative process. We're talking the pros, cons and overall outcomes when…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorS04E10 #ArtLoft - Melissa Harmon
Meet Melissa Harmon, Sr. Director of Production at South Florida PBS and media trailblazer. In this talk we discuss the role of technology over the last few…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorS04E09 Science, Art, Design and Business for the Oceans - Dr. Sylvia Earle
Science, Art, Design and Business for the Oceans Featuring Dr. Sylvia Earle hosted by Neil Ramsay
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorS04E08 #Storybook - Francisco Cornejo
Have you heard of the #Storybook app? Meet Francisco Cornejo, CEO of the Storybook app and entrepreneur that created this new concept for parents and young…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorS04E07 #SculptorTech - Maria Elena González
Meet Maria Elena González “Artists are Entrepreneurs” María Elena González is an internationally recognized American sculptor based in Brooklyn, NY, and…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorS04E06 #Arttalk - Lindsey Brittain Collins
In this talk we welcome Lindsey Brittain Collins with co-host Neil Ramsay in a unique conversation on how architecture and design can address social and…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorS04E05 #TheArtofTeaching - Laura Sinclair
Violist, educator, entrepreneur, Laura Sinclair is an active performer and Suzuki teacher in the South Florida area. She can be found on the concert stage with…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorS04E04 #LienLibrary - Mac Alabre
In this episode our guest is Mac Alabre, CEO, Founder and Chairman of the Lien Library. Our talk this week takes us to learn more about the purpose, mission…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorS04E03 Where in the World is #FIU - Dr. Pablo G. Ortiz
In this episode were talking with Dr. Pablo G. Ortiz, Vice-President and Vice-Provost of Regional and World locations at Florida International University. A…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorS04E02 #BreakingNews - Cari Hernandez
Welcome back to our FIU Alumni, Cari Hernandez! A proud panther she is one of the few Black Latinas leading as a News Content Director in an English language…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorS04E01 #TheWhiteHouse (Se habla Español) - Luisana Perez Fernandez
Bienvenidos a la Casa Blanca. Meet Luisana Perez Fernandez, Director of Hispanic Media at The White House. We take a journey on what goes on behind the scenes…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator#Netflix and the streaming wars with Amanda Lotz
Amanda Lotz returns to talk about where we are 1 year after her last book Media Disrupted discussed the streaming wars! Is #Netlflix and the rest of the…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator#AVOD for Hispanics with Isabel Rafferty Zavala
Spice it up! That was the theme at this year's Canela Media upfront with Isabel Rafferty Zavala, CEO and Founder. In this innovative conversation we hear the…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator#Experiential learning and more with Mihaela Plugarasu
"Tech doesn’t mean you plug it in with Neil Ramsay" Meet professor Mihaela Plugarasum Assistant Teaching Professor of Communication at Florida International…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator#DIY Make it happen with Sabrina Soto
Our next guest needs no introduction in the world of #DIY ... You all know SABRINA SOTO from HGTV and CBS Secret Celebrity Renovation! We kick off this fun and…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorNavigating the #Metaverse with Cathy Hackl
Meet the godmother of the #Metaverse Cathy Hackl! We're talking in this episode about the definition of the #metaverse and the true meaning of navigating and…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator#TechReady for the Future with Dr. Kenneth A. Jessell
The podcast is honored to present Interim President of Florida International University Dr. Kenneth A. Jessell. Is FIU #TechReady preparing the workforce of…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator#VSee The Future of Telehealth with Dr. Milton Chen
What is the future of telehealth? Our podcast guest co-host Neil Ramsay talks with Dr. Milton Chen Co-founder & CEO - VSee Project. In this conversation we…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator#ZEAL with Allen Kwabena Frimpong
In this podcast episode presented by guest co- host, Neil Ramsay we're talking with Allen Kwabena Frimpong. Listen to this powerful and insightful talk on…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorWhat's next in immersive technology with Nathan Pettyjohn
The next episode kicks off Miami Tech Month! Our guest is Nathan Pettyjohn, President and Founder of VRAR Association and Commerical Lead at Lenovo. The future…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator21st Century learning with Dr. Elizabeth Bejar
The podcast presents this "Exclusive" interview with Dr. Elizabeth Bejar, making history at Florida International University, as the first Hispanic woman to…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorEnter the virtual world with Elizabeth Irizarry
Entering the virtual world! In this podcast episode Meet Elizabeth Irizarry, a leading community manager, strategist, podcaster, and Web3 enthusiast. She is…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator#VentureMiami with Kenasha Paul
We kick off Women's History month with Kenasha Paul, the Director of Venture Miami Opportunity Program at Florida International University. It's an…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorIntelligent Mischief with Terry and Aisha
Meet Intelligent Mischief! Our special guest host, Neil Ramsay talks with Terry Marshall and Aisha Shillingford about the mission of Intelligent Mischief. a…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorThe #Metaverse and beyond with Carlos Fueyo
What is the Metaverse? Meet Carlos Fueyo, appointed as Knight Innovator in Residence at Florida International University CARTA's iStar (Immersive Studio For…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator#NFTx#Upcyclingx#Socialpractice with David Anasagasti
Meet David Anasagasti, he's talking all things #NFTx#Upcyclingx#Socialpractice in this episode! Ahol Sniffs Glue, the South Florida native is best known for…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorThe Power of Student Agency with Dr. Anindya Kundu
Meet Dr. Anindya Kundu, a sociologist who loves thinking about how people can succeed despite various challenges. In 2020, his TED Talk ranked in the Top 5 !…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator#Spacewalks, missions and beyond with Winston E. Scott
Winston E. Scott, a Miami native, retired navy captain and former NASA astronaut takes listeners to infinity and beyond. Scott, a veteran of two shuttle…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator#HouseofAkong with Nicole Akong
Meet Nicole Akong! #HouseofAkong How do you start your own business and what does it take to stand out from the rest? Nicole takes listeners through her…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorThe #StreamingWars with Evan Shapiro
Evan Shapiro, Emmy and Peabody award- winning producer, pundit and professor at NYU Stern School of Business. Our podcast talk takes through the stages of the…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorGlobal Art and NFTs with Mikhaile Solomon
Join Mikhaile Solomon, Founding Director of PRIZM as she talks about her journey in art and this year's panel program including the growing interest in NFTs…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorMedia Disrupted with Amanda Lotz
Amanda D. Lotz, professor and author presents her latest book, Media Disrupted- When did the media companies know that they had to launch their own streaming…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator#MiamiTech with Leigh-Ann Buchanan
Leigh-Ann Buchanan talks about her journey from being an attorney to finding her way in the tech space. In this podcast we talk about her purpose, passions and…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorThe Future of Electric Vehicles with Ebo Entsuah
In this innovative talk, we learn about the latest and the future of electric vehicles with expert Ebo Entsuah, a Policy Principal at Advanced Energy Economy…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator#Roku on the rise with Gretel Perera
#Roku is dominating with subscribers not just in the United States, but in international markets like Latin America. Meet Gretel Perera, a proud native of…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorThe creative entrepreneurial process with Anjanette Delgado
A unique creative talk with our next guest-- Anjanette Delgado is a Puerto Rican writer and journalist. In this conversation we take a journey and learn about…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator#eMerge: Building the tech hub of the Americas with Melissa Medina
Melissa Medina is a Founding Executive team member and President of eMerge Americas. In this talk she takes listeners through her journey with entrepreneurship…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorGo Like Mariana! with Mariana Atencio
Go Like Mariana! What led Mariana Atencio to become an entrepreneur and co-found her company GoLike? Mariana Atencio, award-winning journalist, motivational…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorGet on your feet! Entrepreneurship with Emilio Estefan
Get on your feet! What does it take to be an entrepreneur in these times...Hosted by producer, Maggie Salas-Amaro. Emilio Estefan talks about his journey as an…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorDesign and Lifestyle Tech with Martin Amado
Meet FIU Alumnus, MARTIN AMADO - TV personality, interior decorator, lifestyle expert, and author of One-Day Room Makeovers. He is currently a TV host/design…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorMission to Mars II: Rover Tech Update with Elio Morillo
In our first interview with NASA, the Perseverance Rover was about to land on Mars. A few months later we connect with Elio Morillo, a system testbed engineer…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorBlack Quantum Futurism with Rasheedah Phillips
What is Black Quantum Futurism? Our guest is Rasheedah Phillips, artist, author, attorney, community activist and 2021 Knight Arts+Tech Fellow. Black Quantum…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorVirtual and Analog Public Realms with Rodolfo Peraza
Meet Rodolfo Peraza, a Cuban-born multimedia artist that began his journey in Havana, Cuba. His work focuses on public spaces, both virtual and physical…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorTransmedia art, Robots, AI and Beyond with Stephanie Dinkins
In this conversation we feature Stephanie Dinkins, a transmedia artist who creates platforms for dialog about race, gender, aging, and our future histories…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorTech Policy and Access with Dr. Dominique Harrison
Do you know which technology policies are being introduced for legislation in Washington, D.C. ? Meet Dr. Dominique Harrison, Director of Technology Policy at…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorFinTech in Miami with Eric Rosenthal of Rapyd
Why Miami? Our next conversation is with Eric Rosenthal, VP and Managing Director, Americas for Rapyd. The company recently announced a $100 million Miami Tech…
Tech Conversations at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design IncubatorThe Era of Online Learning with Dr. Karla Kennedy
How do we keep inspiring students when the classroom now shifts to a digital platform? In this conversation, Dr. Karla Kennedy, Program Director of Online…