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We’re Going to Need a Better Boat
Season 1 Episode 160
Mitch Lee is the co-founder and CEO of Arc Boats. Mitch's problem is this: How do you build competitively priced electric boats?
On today’s show, Mitch explains why water makes electrification so hard…
Published on 1 day, 17 hours ago
How to Experience the Joy of Giving Right Now: A Giving Tuesday Special from The Happiness Lab
Season 1
According to the science, it really is better to give than receive. Donating a dollar; sharing a kind word or lending someone a hand changes lives, but can also hugely boost your happiness. So we're …
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago
The Big Short Companion from Against the Rules: How the Financial Crisis Broke Wall Street
Season 1
We’re sharing another podcast we think you’ll enjoy, The Big Short Companion from Against the Rules, hosted by fellow Pushkin podcast host Michael Lewis. The Big Short is now 15 years old and to mark…
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
The App Where Strangers Lend Each Other Money
Season 1 Episode 159
Nina Mohanty is the founder and CEO of Bloom Money. Nina’s problem is this: How do you build an app to help immigrants manage their money?
On today’s show, Nina talks about bringing a saving and lend…
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Introducing Business History: The Edison Invention People Don't Talk About
Season 1
What's Your Problem? host Jacob Goldstein has a new show: Business History.
How did Hitler’s favorite car become synonymous with hippies? What got Thomas Edison tangled up with the electric chair? Di…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Using Sound Waves to Destroy Tumors
Season 1 Episode 158
Mike Blue is the CEO of HistoSonics. The company recently developed a device that uses ultrasound to destroy tumors.
On today’s show, Mike talks about how a garage-built prototype became an FDA-appro…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago
From Desert Robots to Driverless Trucks
Season 1 Episode 157
Chris Urmson is the co-founder and CEO of Aurora, a company trying to bring autonomous driving to commercial trucking.
Chris led a team at the 2004 DARPA challenge that launched the autonomous vehicle…
Published on 1 month ago
Is the Future of Fresh Water Under the Sea?
Season 1 Episode 156
Michael Porter is the Chief Technology Officer of OceanWell.
Michael's problem is this: How can you desalinate water at the bottom of the ocean – and deliver it to land at a cost that’s competitive wi…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Could Home Batteries Save the Grid?
Season 1 Episode 155
Justin Lopas is the COO and co-founder of Base Power, a battery and power company based in Texas.
Justin’s problem is this: How can you deliver more energy to more people without having to build so …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Building a Better Public Bathroom
Season 1 Episode 154
Fletcher Wilson is the CEO and co-founder of Throne Labs.
Fletcher’s problem is this: How can you create public toilets that people actually want to use?
On today’s show, Fletcher explains how his com…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago