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Nov 15

202: Next Chapter: Post-Election Debrief with Sophie Alcorn

Unlock the keys to navigating the future of U.S. immigration policy as we analyze the potential shifts under the Trump administration. Through the lens of an experienced immigration lawyer, we promise insights into how recent election outcomes may reshape high-skilled and business immigration. From H-1B and L-1 visa types to enforcement strategies, we scrutinize Trump’s […]

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Nov 12

201: AI Meets Energy: Overcoming Hurdles in the Power Revolution with Colin Ponce

Dr. Colin Ponce is a computational mathematician at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and his research interests include energy systems, network cybersecurity, decentralized computing, machine learning, and AI. Additionally, he has led or contributed to efforts focused on large-scale vulnerability analysis of power systems, robust decentralized computing for industrial control systems, and multi-level methods for machine […]

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Oct 29

199: How To Hit A Homerun in Startups with Sheryl Root

Based at Carnegie Mellon University’s Silicon Valley campus, Sheryl Root is an Associate Professor in technical ventures. Sheryl develops curriculum and teaches courses that merge technology with entrepreneurship taking ideas to commercialization. She created a Master’s degree in Technical ventures that has resulted in successful startup ventures. Outside of CMU, Sheryl is the owner of […]

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Oct 15

197: The Fine Print Fiasco: Legal Pitfalls That Can Haunt Founders with Matt Kirmayer

Matt Kirmayer has more than 30 years of experience in the emerging company and venture capital ecosystem, including numerous seed and venture financings for technology and life science companies. Matt represents emerging technology companies and the investors who fund them across a range of industries, including software, educational technology, digital media, social media, artificial intelligence […]

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