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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, b…
10 months 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 Le…
10 months, 1 week 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…
10 months, 1 week 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 Th…
10 months, 2 weeks 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 abou…
10 months, 2 weeks 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 DA…
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …
11 months 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…
11 months, 1 week 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 …
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Could Autonomous Diggers Unleash a Building Boom?
Season 1 Episode 153
Boris Sofman is the co-founder and CEO of Bedrock Robotics.
Boris' problem is this: How do you teach machines not just to drive, but also to work: to…
1 year ago