We Want to Hear From You! [Episode 37B]
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- www.globalgoalsproject.io
Katy invites listeners to post their thoughts and feedback on the site, and announces a short break.
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Global Goals Project
enMarch 09, 2020
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Preparing Startups for the Abundant Future [Episode 22]
enMarch 04, 2019
About this Episode
Singularity University is on a mission to make the world a more abundant place. In this episode, we'll hear from Molly Pyle, the Senior Program Manager of Singularity University Programs and the Co-Chair of the Women's Impact Network.
- 2:00 How Singularity Started: Niching in Exponential Technology
- 4:00 What is An Exponential Mindset?
- 8:00 The SU Ecosystem and the Global Goals
- 15:00 About Molly
- 25:00 The Global Startup Program
- 27:00 Where do I start?
- 31:00 What do the next decades look like for SU?
After hearing Molly’s positive mindset about the abundant future that technology can create for us, she poses a challenge… Listen in to hear more!
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This episode was hosted by our Creative Director, Katy Ward. Chandler Perog was the interviewer and is our Executive Director. Production and distribution by Simpler Media Productions.
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This episode was hosted by our Creative Director, Katy Ward. Chandler Perog was the interviewer and is our Executive Director. Production and distribution by Simpler Media Productions.
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This episode was hosted by our Creative Director, Katy Ward. Chandler Perog was the interviewer and is our Executive Director. Production and distribution by Simpler Media Productions.
For insight into how business and cutting edge technology are changing the world, visit us at GlobalGoalsProject.io
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Katy covers:
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This episode was hosted by our Creative Director, Katy Ward. Chandler Perog is our Executive Director. Production and distribution by Simpler Media Productions.
For insight into how business and cutting edge technology are changing the world, visit us at GlobalGoalsProject.io
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Key Links:
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This episode was hosted by our Creative Director, Katy Ward. Chandler Perog was the interviewer and is our Executive Director. Production and distribution by Simpler Media Productions.
For insight into how business and cutting edge technology are changing the world, visit us at GlobalGoalsProject.io
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