We Are ETH

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We Are ETH

We Are ETH is a podcast series featuring stories from Alumni of ETH Zurich around the globe. Hosted by ETH Circle Member and Entrepreneur Susan Kish, We Are ETH brings you conversations with the people who have taken their ETH experience out into the world and turned it into a company, a career, and a way of life.

  1. Embracing Innovation - Robotics and Hugs - Alexis E. Block

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    Embracing Innovation - Robotics and Hugs - Alexis E. Block

    ETH alumna Alexis E. Block and assistant professor at the Case Western Reserve University discusses her HuggieBot research, designed for high-quality hugs, highlighting its emotional benefits, design process, and her journey from grief to innovation. Discover Alexis' heartfelt journey with her HuggieBot, a robot crafted to deliver meaningful hugs based on eleven guiding principles. She shares the profound emotional and physical benefits of hugging, emphasizing its role in enhancing social support and reducing stress.Through her personal experiences, Alexis illustrates the power of interdisciplinary research in creating emotionally intelligent robots. Tune in to hear how her time at ETH Zurich shaped her path and her secret tip about her favorite spot on campus, plus enjoy the unforgettable musical serenade with Susan! This is her story. Books mentioned in this episode: The Nightingale by Kristen Hanna The Dutch House by Anne Patchett Chapters: (00:18) Meet Alexis Block: Robotics Expert and Hugging Enthusiast (00:42) The Science of Hugging Robots (02:18) Experimenting with Hugging Robots (05:05) Changing Perceptions of Robotics (07:30) The Journey to HuggieBot (08:09) The Importance of Hugs (08:59) Personal Motivation and Academic Journey (18:18) From ETH to Case Western: A Career in Robotics (19:49) Reflections and Future Directions (22:27) Closing Thoughts and Personal Insights

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  2. How to Cultivate Meat – Nicole Kleger

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    How to Cultivate Meat – Nicole Kleger

    Transitioning from academia to entrepreneurship, Nicole Kleger co-founded Sallea, a startup focused on pioneering sustainable solutions in the cultivated meat industry, driven by her passion for impactful science. Nicole Kleger transitioned from academic research to entrepreneurship, co-founding the startup Sallea to create scaffolds for cultivated meat, focusing on sustainability and ethical food production. Her shift from a Ph.D. at ETH Zurich to starting Sallea reflects her passion for making a tangible impact through science. Nicole also highlights the role of ETH Zurich, emphasizes the importance of meaningful work, particularly in addressing environmental challenges through food tech innovation. Balancing her personal life with her professional responsibilities, she finds energy and well-being through sports. Sallea's mission is to push boundaries in the male-dominated food tech industry, aiming to inspire more women to join the field. This is her story. The podcast mentioned in this episode: • Kopf voran, SRF Chapters (00:23) Meet Nicole Kleger: Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of sallea (00:59) Balancing Life: Sports, Family, and Career (02:20) The Journey to sallea: From PhD to Startup (05:12) Building the Team: Finding the Right Co-Founders (06:33) Fundraising Challenges and Market Analysis (12:18) From MedTech to Food Tech: Choosing the Right Path (14:40) Understanding Scaffolding in Cultivated Meat (17:43) Ecological and Ethical Impacts of Cultivated Meat (19:42) The Role of ETH Foundation and Future Plans (20:44) Closing Thoughts and Personal Insights

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  3. Leadership, Innovation, and the Power of Education – Suzanne Thoma

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    Leadership, Innovation, and the Power of Education – Suzanne Thoma

    Suzanne Thoma, Sulzer’s executive president and ETH Zurich alumna, discusses her career journey, the power of engineering education, and her role in transforming the Swiss industry. Dr. Suzanne Thoma, executive president of the Sulzer Group, is widely recognized as one of the most influential women in Swiss industry. In this episode, she opens up about her remarkable career path, shedding light on the strategic transformation she’s spearheaded at Sulzer and the critical importance of engineering education. Reflecting on her formative years at ETH Zurich, Thoma discusses how the university’s rigorous curriculum laid the foundation for her innovative approach to leadership and problem-solving. She also underscores the significance of female role models in shaping her journey and the broader evolution of the industry. This is her story. Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Dr. Suzanne Thoma (01:15) Joining Sulzer's Board (01:53) Strategic Analysis and Market Focus (04:23) Sulzer's Role in Energy and Natural Resources (07:03) Personal Journey and Education (14:52) Balancing Career and Family (18:06) Current Role and ETH Involvement (19:38 Advice for Young Women in Engineering (21:06) Closing Thoughts and Reflections The book, mentioned in this episode: ·     Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty (Daron Acemoglu, James A. Robinson)

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We Are ETH is a podcast series featuring stories from Alumni of ETH Zurich around the globe. Hosted by ETH Circle Member and Entrepreneur Susan Kish, We Are ETH brings you conversations with the people who have taken their ETH experience out into the world and turned it into a company, a career, and a way of life.

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