*LiveStream* Connectivity in the Smoky Mountains
Today, we’re shifting gears as Frank La Vigne returns from his adventures in the Smoky Mountains. From paternity leave to tackling poor internet connectivity, Frank sheds light on the precarious nature of our reliance on cloud services. Join us as we explore the challenges of staying connected in remote areas, ponder the implications for the…
Max Sklar on Exploring AI, Data Science, and Local Search
In today’s episode, the hosts Frank La Vigne and Andy Leonard are joined by the expert in location data and machine learning, Max Sklar. Max shares insights from his decade-long tenure at Foursquare, delving into the company’s evolution, gamification features, the challenges faced in the local search space, and his early interest in location data.…
*DataPoint* Here’s a Retailer that Knows How to Compete in the Amazon World
In the post-Amazon economy, all brick and mortar retailers are struggling. Some have outright failed and others on the brink. However, there are a few outliers that refuse to go down without a fight and are actually innovating. In this DataPoint, Frank notes one that has actually turned physical location to its advantage by helping Amazon…
*DataPoint* What If We Lie to the Machines?
Rie Irish on Databases, Women in Tech, and Getting People to Walk in Circles
