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Climate change is no longer a problem to be solved by future generations – it is a reality today as its social, environmental and economic effects are increasingly evident. 
And at the centre of the climate change conversation lies the energy sector, a key contributor that will determine the impact on our planet. In today’s episode, guest Dr Jemma Green, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, Powerledger, dives into the role of technology in overcoming the challenges faced by stakeholders in the energy ecosystem.
Jemma and her team aim to transform the energy sector by leveraging blockchain to allow tracking, tracing and trade of every kilowatt of energy. The company has over 30 clients and projects across 12 countries. 
Please tune in to hear from Jemma, who shares with Amit Midha, President of Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ),  and Global Digital Cities, Dell Technologies, and Danny Elmarji, Vice President of APJ Presales, Dell Technologies, on how companies can play a part in enabling a more sustainable and strategic energy network.
 
Find out more on the amazing work of Powerledger here.

“AI is not a 50-year trend. It’s a 500-year trend.” So says Manoj Saxena, Executive Chairman of Responsible A.I (RAI – pronounced as ray), our guest on episode 10 of Future Extraordinaire.  

In part I, we take a closer look at the current challenges organizations face in justifying AI-backed programs that will affect society in the long run. Manoj breaks down the need for AI systems to be transparent, accountable, fair and unbiased.  


Join Amit Midha, President of Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) and Global Digital Cities, and Danny Elmarji, APJ Vice President of Presales, Dell Technologies, to hear how RAI is taking action to ensure AI systems are ethical and how we are only just starting our journey with AI. 
 
Listen to part II of the episode here.
 
Learn more about RAI and their efforts in making AI a safer tool for the world here.  

Our world is starting to become our browser, and we will become the cursor – as observed by Manoj Saxena, Executive Chairman of Responsible A.I (RAI – pronounced as ray). From regulatory bodies to consumer advocacy, more and more people are concerned about our dependence on AI. 
 
In part II of the conversation with Amit Midha, President of Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) and Global Digital Cities, and Danny Elmarji, APJ Vice President of Presales, Dell Technologies, we discuss how we can navigate our way with the data we readily have to design human-centric decision-making systems. 
 
Listen to part I of the episode here. 
 
Learn more about RAI and their efforts in making AI a safer tool for the world here.  

How many litres of water would you need to produce 1kg of chocolate? The answer is 17 196 litres of water.
And do you know, zeoponics, a type of agriculture once practised by NASA in space, might hold the answer to the future of farming? 
In part I of this episode, our guest Dr Sam Morris shares more interesting nuggets of info, and breaks down how zeolites take on challenges from indoor farming and urban agriculture from a different perspective through science. 
A Research Fellow from the Nanyang Technological University, Dr Morris speaks with Amit Midha, President of Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) and Global Digital Cities, and Danny Elmarji, APJ Vice President of Presales, Dell Technologies, on how we are only scratching the surface with microbiomes and the potential it has in promoting a circular agriculture.

Listen to part II of the episode here.
If you’re curious and want to learn more on the challenges of urban farming today, here are some resources to supplement your reading. Alternatively, feel free to reach out to Sam on his LinkedIn or via email at smorris@ntu.edu.sg. He is more than happy to connect for scientific consulting, grant writing or just for a friendly chat:
Environmental Impact of Key Food Items in Singapore: https://www.ecosperity.sg/content/dam/ecosperity-aem/en/reports/Environmental-Impact-of-Key-Food-Items-in-Singapore_Oct2019.pdfSingapore’s Current Food Intake: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/docs/default-source/tools-and-resources/yearly-statistics/per-capita-consumption.pdfLearn About How Much Water is Used to Produce Your Food: https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2013/jan/10/how-much-water-food-production-wasteThe gut microbiome: Relationships with disease and opportunities for therapy: doi: 10.1084/jem.20180448Hydroponic water savings for tomatoes: https://www.rockwool.com/group/about-us/our-thinking/sustainability-and-circularity/water-management/CO2 emissions for various farming sources: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5ab9f633207d13d38f431dfcf/files/de58fece-2e71-40cb-bf56-22684276a800/OneFarm_CO2_Report_20181102.pdf

You are what you eat, and our guest Dr Sam Morris, says eating microbial content (otherwise known as the good bacteria) is the way to a healthier gut. 
In part II of the conversation with Amit Midha, President of Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) and Global Digital Cities, and Danny Elmarji, APJ Vice President of Presales, Dell Technologies, we examine how we can relook, relearn and rethink how our lifestyles and food intake to leave a positive impact on the planet with the aid of technology and science.
Listen to part I of the episode here.

If you’re eager to find out more about microbial content or environmental impact from food production, you can read it here below. Alternatively, feel free to reach out to Sam on his LinkedIn or via email at smorris@ntu.edu.sg. He is more than happy to connect for scientific consulting, grant writing or just for a friendly chat:
Environmental Impact of Key Food Items in Singapore: https://www.ecosperity.sg/content/dam/ecosperity-aem/en/reports/Environmental-Impact-of-Key-Food-Items-in-Singapore_Oct2019.pdfSingapore’s Current Food Intake: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/docs/default-source/tools-and-resources/yearly-statistics/per-capita-consumption.pdfLearn About How Much Water is Used to Produce Your Food: https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2013/jan/10/how-much-water-food-production-wasteThe gut microbiome: Relationships with disease and opportunities for therapy: doi: 10.1084/jem.20180448Hydroponic water savings for tomatoes: https://www.rockwool.com/group/about-us/our-thinking/sustainability-and-circularity/water-management/CO2 emissions for various farming sources: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5ab9f633207d13d38f431dfcf/files/de58fece-2e71-40cb-bf56-22684276a800/OneFarm_CO2_Report_20181102.pdf

In this episode, our guest Nurul Hussain helps us to decode diversity in the tech industry.
Founder of The Codette Project, a non-profit ground-up initiative that aims to get more minority women into technology, she once said this about her mission: "It matters to me because women matter. Talent and capability are equally distributed across different communities – it is access and opportunity that create gaps in success."
Tune in to hear from Nurul, who shares with Amit Midha, President of Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) and Global Digital Cities, and Danny Elmarji, APJ Vice President of Presales, Dell Technologies, on how we can empower more minority women to join the tech industry and how she’s abandoning traditional business models to build an impact-focused community. Do support The Codette Project here: https://www.thecodetteproject.com/donate/ 


1:10 – 3:43 Introduction to Nurul and The Codette Project (TCP)
3:43 – 4:53 TCP beginnings
4:53 – 7:30 Milestones achieved while redefining diversity in tech
7:30 – 11:09 Why are women not achieving their full potential?
11:09 – 14:00 How has COVID impacted women?
14:00 – 18:09 How can we help achieve a woman’s full potential in society and tech?
18:09 – 20:00 What would TCP do differently?
20:00 – 22:41 What values does TCP look for?
22:41 – 26:01 What’s next for TCP?
26:01 – 30:04 This time in BizTech – Heroes that have inspired you
30:04 Future plans