Tech'ed Up

Niki Christoff
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Tech'ed Up

What's happening on the frontlines of tech? Tune in for a zippy conversation about emerging technology hosted by industry veteran Niki Christoff.  From the C-Suite and Capitol Hill to AI and crypto, quantum computing to the decentralized internet, Niki breaks down the trends in tech to help savvy listeners get even smarter.  Guests include experts, enthusiasts, regulators, policymakers, CEOs, and reporters.   ​ New episodes premiere bi-weekly on Thursdays. Subscribe for the latest episodes on YouTube or listen on your podcast app of choice. 

  1. NOV 14

    The Art of the Pivot • Gary Shapiro (CTA)

    CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, Gary Shapiro, joins Niki in the studio for an informal chat about his new book Pivot or Die. They discuss pivotal moments in his career, leading the influential trade association fighting for tech and innovation, and looking to the future of tech in America. “We have to recognize that technology and innovation are actually our secret sauce in this country that allows us to do all these amazing things, and have a strong economy, and grow our wa...

    28 min

  2. OCT 31

    Lessons from Twitter’s Takeover • Lauren Culbertson Grieco

    Twitter's former Head of Government Affairs & Public Policy for the US and Canada, Lauren Culbertson Grieco, joins Niki in the studio to talk about her career - from tweeting for senators to navigating Elon Musk's Twitter takeover. Currently President of The Ledyard Group, she shares leadership lessons from the transition days at X, and she and Niki swaptech policy stories. They also share a prediction about what will dominate legislators’ tech agenda in the next Congress. “Most...

    30 min

  3. OCT 17

    Profiles in Tech: From Campaigns to Crypto • Julie Stitzel (DCG)

    Sr. VP of Policy at Digital Currency Group, Julie Stitzel, sits down with Niki in the D.C. studio to talk about their shared path from Midwestern upbringings to helping shape crypto policy in the nation’s capital. Julie shares her admiration for Hill staffers and why she remains optimistic for the future of crypto in the U.S. They also do a little arm-chair quarterbacking on the 2024 presidential campaign. “...when I think about innovation, I think the U.S. should be the place where peop...

    27 min

  4. OCT 3

    AI’s Campaign Influence • Sheera Frenkel (New York Times)

    New York Times reporter, Sheera Frenkel, joins Niki remotely to talk about the AI 2024 campaign season that wasn’t. She shares insights from her reporting on tech, shedding light on the reluctance to use AI by US campaigns compared to other countries, the rush by foreign adversaries to capitalize on AI’s capability to enhance disinformation campaigns, and lays out what has led Facebook to step back from political coverage. “While our candidates are not excited about using AI…There are na...

    30 min

  5. SEP 19

    Quantum 101 • Murray Thom (D-Wave)

    VP of Quantum Technology Evangelism at D-Wave, Murray Thom, joins Niki remotely to explore the basics of quantum computing and share some real-world, right-now applications of this leap in compute power. They talk AI, the impact that efficiency improvements have on daily life, and the exciting potential of quantum to facilitate breakthroughs in health care and drug discovery. “There's a really deep technical connection between quantum computing and artificial intelligence.” -Murray ThomF...

    30 min

  6. SEP 5

    Venture Capital Meets Mission Critical • Steve Bowsher, IQT (In-Q-Tel)

    President and CEO of IQT (In-Q-Tel), Steve Bowsher pulls back the curtain on this CIA-launched non-profit that's been quietly shaping national security for a quarter-century. Steve shares what he looks for in game-changing startup teams, why IQT is not your average VC, and divulges what emerging technology he’s most excited about right now. “People think of us as an investment platform, but the heart of what we do is to facilitate the piloting of technology” -Steve BowsherFollow Steve on...

    24 min

  7. AUG 22

    Tech on the Hill • Andrew Desiderio (Punchbowl News)

    Punchbowl News reporter, Andrew Desiderio joins Niki in the studio to share his insider handicapping of the state of play of tech policy on the Hill. They talk KOSA/COPPA 2.0, the DEFIANCE Act, and legislative gridlock. Andrew shares why 2024 has been a good year for major tech policy legislation despite the Senate being de-incentivized to pass tech legislation, the House likely to shut down what few bills passed the Senate before August recess, and other agencies being reluctant to pick up t...

    23 min

  8. AUG 8

    Profiles in Tech: Grit & Gratitude • Tiffany Moore (CTA)

    SVP of Political and Industry Affairs at the Consumer Technology Association, Tiffany Moore, gives a behind-the-scenes look at their popular CES tradeshow, shares why she’s passionate about their $10 million venture fund focused on increasing diversity in tech, and talks about the importance of GlobalWIN in helping to mentor others. "...whether you're a large company with a keynote that seats a thousand people, or you’re a startup with a 12 foot table, there is a place for you at CES.”&...

    23 min
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What's happening on the frontlines of tech? Tune in for a zippy conversation about emerging technology hosted by industry veteran Niki Christoff.  From the C-Suite and Capitol Hill to AI and crypto, quantum computing to the decentralized internet, Niki breaks down the trends in tech to help savvy listeners get even smarter.  Guests include experts, enthusiasts, regulators, policymakers, CEOs, and reporters.   ​ New episodes premiere bi-weekly on Thursdays. Subscribe for the latest episodes on YouTube or listen on your podcast app of choice. 

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  • Creator
    Niki Christoff
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Tech'ed Up
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