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How have small satellites helped to create a space industry in Scotland?Today we’re talking with Craig Clark, Professor of Practice for Space at University of Strathclyde In this conversation, we discuss:➔ creating a company for aerospace ➔ how small satellites enable innovation➔ where small satellites are a better option rather than traditional large-scale➔ environmental benefits of using small satellites➔ Waking up to find discover NASA’s ordered from your e-commerce site! 👍------...

Why the tech community shouldn't sleep on ScotlandHow do you foster a tech community that not only develops jobs, but also keeps the spirit of the city it’s in?Today we’ll talk about that with Alisdair Gunn, Project Director for the Glasgow City Innovation District In this conversation, we discuss:➔ the support of the Scottish government for development of tech in Glasgow➔ how the evolution of hybrid working is helping companies to expand into Scotland➔ plans for the future➔ fostering Gl...

What does it look like to teach at home from 0 to High School?Today we’re talking with Meg Ebba, writer, mother of three, and inadvertent neighborhood celebrity during Covid. We talk about what it takes to legally homeschool three children from birth to high school.In this conversation, we discuss:➔ What led to the decision to teach from home➔ Resources and the path for homeschooling➔ What do you get as proof that you know what you know?➔ When it’s appropriate to send kids to “regular” ...

How do you maintain team member engagement throughout a Digital Transformation?Today we’re talking with Ema Rolloff, speaker, facilitator, and co-founder of Roloff Consulting. We’ll discuss the importance of the human factor in change management for digital transformations.In this conversation, we discuss:➔ every good salesperson is a teacher at heart➔ the different levels of communication for different audiences➔ maintaining communications across the entire process➔ facilitating digita...

Why is there a need for mentorship for women tech? Today we’re talking to Karen Ko, Managing Director at WEST D&IIn this conversation, we discuss:➔ how mentorship impacts on an individual level➔ finding mentorship mid-career➔ what to think about when finding a mentor➔ the importance of objective mentorship outside of your employment➔ creating a network in a virtual world------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Women Enterin...

Beth Jaswa | From Hospitality to Engineering ManagementHow do you transition your career into tech with no experience in tech? Today we’re talking to Beth Jaswa, Director of Software Engineering at Campspot In this conversation, we discuss:➔ transferable skills➔ deciding to make the jump➔ advocating for yourself➔ managing teams with compassion➔ why neither of us will ever want to wear sensible black sneakers to work again.-------------------------------------------------------------...