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A regular podcast brought to you by Tech Superpowers, where we connect with folks from the Boston startup community to discuss the scale-up journey and all the various items that come up as a business grows!
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PowerUp 3 - Steph Roulic Startup Boston from 2023-12-05T17:00
PowerUp Boston is back!
In this latest episode, we had the incredible opportunity to connect with Stephanie Roulic, the visionary founder of Startup Boston and a force in her own right in...
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PowerUp 2 - Kylie Bourjaily InnoCrew from 2023-09-06T17:00
In this episode of PowerUp Boston, Adam and Mike are joined by Kylie Bourjaily of InnoCrew and talk about her experiences being a founder of two companies in Boston, as well as building communit...
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PowerUp 1 - Matt Crane MGMT Boston from 2023-08-14T18:28
Mike and Adam chat with Matt Crane of MGMT Boston about the differences between the startup scene on the West Coast and in Boston, what the Endeca effect is, and what's next for MGMT Boston! Listen
PowerUp .5 - Welcome to PowerUp Boston! from 2023-08-01T16:00
Tech Superpowers is back in your feeds with a brand new show! Adam and Mike are here to talk about everything that's been happening since you've heard us last and introducing what we're doing ne...
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#62 - Doomscroll Days, Doomscroll Nights from 2020-07-31T16:52:57
Adam, Kelly, and Mike are back with a collection of quick-hit articles, bringing you that classic Grepcast energy while not being all too mired in the constant pandemic-related technology covera...
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#59 - Security is not a Band-Aid from 2020-05-15T16:00
The Grepcast is joined by a special guest today, Sarah Pruski, Director of Security Operations at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education for a conversation about ...
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#58 - COBOL Cowboys from 2020-05-01T16:00
As we continue to record from our homes in the time of COVID, we start by chatting about VR once again, even though Adam continues to be unconvinced. From there, the gang talks through Contact T...
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#57 - Kelly Goes Off from 2020-04-17T16:00
In this episode of the Grepcast, we focus on all the things that feel worse than the new normal of self-quarantines. Come for the Bird smack-talk, stay for Kelly going off on the Internet Archiv...
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#56 - Privacy, but make it Fashion from 2020-04-03T16:00
In this episode of the Grepcast, we check-in on how COVID is changing the landscape of the internet - especially as it pertains to Zoom and Netflix. From there, Adam gets mad at an article bemoa...
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#55 - Work in the time of Covid from 2020-03-16T19:58:46
As the world continues the change as part of the current Covid-19 pandemic, we here at the Grepcast are here to talk about how it may just change work forever. But before we dive into that, we f...
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#54 - Data is Humanity from 2020-01-17T17:00
On this episode of the Grepcast, we only focus on the good stuff! No bummers in this episode, not even a single one! Our quick hits start with domain name "acquisitions" and Smart Mirrors. From ...
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#53 - The Joy of Technology from 2019-12-23T17:00
Sure - it's a bit of a spoiler, but in this episode of the Grepcast, we find concrete examples of the joy of technology. But before we get to that, we go over talk Cybersecurity, Big Dogs, and t...
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#52 - The FriendCRM from 2019-12-06T17:00
On this episode of the Grepcast, we tackle all of our late year heavy hitters - the tribulations of managing life, and what are we going to do about Open Office design?
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#51.5 - So what is Cybersecurity Insurance, anyways? from 2019-11-22T18:36:10
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#51 - The Arms Race of Noise from 2019-11-01T16:00
For this episode of the Grepcast, we tread only lightly into the doom and gloom that is omnipresent surveillance systems until we venture into that happy land of noise design and how plants can ...
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#50 - Your biometrics are just glitter - Everywhere. from 2019-10-18T16:00
Ok, Gang, we get deep into AI again in this episode. In true Grepcast fashion though, we get started off with talking about Drive-Thrus. Then, Kelly clues us into what we all feared - our biomet...
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#49 - TSP is ///middle.become.stow? from 2019-09-23T16:00
On this episode of the Grepcast our quick hits... hit all of our highlights - dumb IoT and frightening facial recognition. From there we become mystified by what three words can do for us, and t...
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#48 - The "Pay Me" Browser from 2019-09-09T16:00
Did you hear the news? Grepcast is bi-weekly now! First on our list this episode is shouting out the latest Good AI story for you, resulting in Adam and Mike creating the next big browser. From ...
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#47 - The Tracking Pixel Knows All from 2019-08-06T16:00
Hoboy. We finally dig into the joke that is the fine handed out by the FTC to Facebook. From there, we discuss the latest workers strike at Amazon, and then proceed to dunk on Tracking pixels. A...
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#46 - Breaking! AI is Good, Actually from 2019-07-29T15:32:16
It's time to rejoice and sing in the streets, because finally - AI is actually doing some good. But before we give you the good news, Mike pours one out for Jony Ive, we chat about how cool AirD...
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#45 - There is no Buy, Only Rent. from 2019-07-15T16:00
Quick programming note at the top of the podcast today, please please change your cell phone carrier PIN! Before we give you the skinny on why this is your task for the week, we touch on the lat...
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#44 - A Very Special Grepcast : ft Ben Pender-Cudlip from 2019-07-08T16:00
We're back from our mini-Summer break with an extra large sized episode for you!
On this episode of the Grepcast, we chat with TSP-alum Ben Pender-Cudlip about his documentary Dawnland. I...
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#43 - One Button to Rule Them All from 2019-06-19T12:56:30
As everyone else focuses on $1000 monitor stands, we take the high road and start chatting about Apple's latest button. From there, we enter the spooky world of "education" surveillance and then...
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#42 - Everyone's a Project Manager from 2019-06-13T16:00
The drive for data collection reaches a new market : Bargoers! After we tear apart another data-based cash grab, we touch on happier news - the rise of sustainability in new housing developments...
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#41 - 23andAirbnb from 2019-06-03T16:00
We finally have sunshine here in Boston, so that means it's a no bad news 'cast! Starting off, we talk about the definitely-not-scary ability to create videos of people, before moving on to the ...
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#40 - The Diaper Tech Wars from 2019-05-28T16:00
I don't want to alarm anyone, but we're in the heart of the Diaper Tech wars now. Before you get any context on what that even means, Adam talks about Spotify's pivot to hardware and then Mike t...
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#39 - Break it Up and then Update It from 2019-05-19T16:00
Oh boy, gang - we get on a roll right out of the gate this week and we don't stop. Apps using our pictures for AI research, Facebook and Apple just being monoliths, and then surprise! There are ...
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#38 - The Slack Death of the Universe from 2019-05-13T16:00
While we didn't go with a clip-show, on this weeks Grepcast we talk about all of our favorite topics : Amazon, Slack, and even introspection!
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#37 - The Problem with Unicorns... from 2019-05-06T16:00
This week on the Grepcast, we spend some time talking about the latest issues with entry-systems and IoT. From there we look into China's unicorn/bicycle issues, and then we look to GoDaddy for ...
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#36 - RIP : The Power Vest from 2019-04-29T16:00
Our condolences to our fintech bros - Patagonia will no longer sell you the mythical power vest. After we deliver that totally sincere eulogy, we move on to discussing the normalization of facia...
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#35 - Alexa Knows All from 2019-04-21T16:00
So it turns out, Alexa has been recording and transcribing everything you say? Oops. Oh, femtech is also creepily invasive? Double oops. But at least Instagram is our ray of sunshine this week.....
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#34 - Software as a Scapegoat from 2019-04-10T16:00
Kicking off the episode today, Kelly shines a light on Australia's super secret hacker division, and then Mike fills us in on the Boeing 737Max disasters - and where the problems really stem fro...
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#33 - Algorithmic Rabbit Holes from 2019-03-31T16:00
We dig into all the latest announcements from Apple - from News, all the way to credit cards? From there Mike gives us the rundown of Asus' no good week, and then Kelly invites us all into the r...
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#32 - When DIY Investigations Go Bad from 2019-03-25T16:00
We're back! We took a week off to recharge our batteries, so we're bringing you the latest in social media snooping, dunkin' on Self-Checkout, and then lambasting Tufts on shoddy investigations....
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#31 - What do you do when everything breaks? from 2019-03-03T17:00
Amherst College had a rough week, to say the least. But before we dive into the good and bad of their (total) internet outages, we chat about decarbonization, Lime scooters being the worst, and ...
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#30 - Black Mirror isn't a Playbook from 2019-02-24T17:00
5G is coming! Unless you live in a house or use your phone around any type of wall, that is. After Mike fills us in on the 5G dilemma, we chat about smart thermometers, more Bandersnatch discour...
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#29 - Good Praxis for 2019 from 2019-02-18T17:00
We kick off this weeks episode with a listener question, that then allows us to touch on the latest Bezos-drama. From there, Kelly tells us about how your social media game can influence your li...
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#28 - Oops, we also got Burned from 2019-02-11T17:00
Sure, here at the Grepcast try to ensure we make a pun-free cast for you, but on this week's mini-cast we were unable to do so! With Mike away at ISE 2019, Kelly and Adam join the Fyre festival ...
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#27 - From Cookies to Cybersecurity from 2019-02-03T17:00
Blueprints for personal smart home security, merit badges for cybersecurity, and not beating up robots! We cover all of the bases on this weeks Grepcast. Find something interesting that you thin...
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#26 - TotallyNotAVirus.exe from 2019-01-28T17:00
Kicking off the episode today, Adam tells us about how someone gave hackers access to THE ENTIRE Chilean ATM network. From there, we talk about Hitmen, Robot Porters, and then ultimately - can w...
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#25 - A Bird in the Hand, and 2 in the Gutter from 2019-01-20T17:00
We never thought we'd get another chance to yell about Bird scooters, but here we are! Before we discuss the values of being a good Virtual Worker; Adam talks Bandersnatch drama, Kelly dunks on ...
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#24 - Apple's Long and Winding Road from 2019-01-13T17:00
Before we dive into the current State of Apple, Adam reminds us that the Town in Footloose was the bad guys, Kelly talks about ignoring ads, and Mike touches on the precursors to all small tech ...
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#23 - The Internet is Fake and Busted from 2019-01-06T17:00
Welcome to 2019, you finally made it to the future! Starting off the year right, Adam talks to us about the cash-less futures, Kelly touches on the growing role of DNA testing customer support, ...
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#22 - T-Shirts are the new Healthcare? from 2018-12-30T23:08:19
This is it! We close out 2018 by chatting about Google wardrobe options, the rise of Influencer advertising, and Alexa ruining Christmas. From there, we look to 2019 with our favorite in tech pr...
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#21 - 2018's Superstars of Tech, Cities, and Facial Recognition from 2018-12-23T17:00
This week we look back at the latest in Taylor Swift tech-drama, the superstar cities of America, and the best and worst in technology that 2018 had to bring.
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#20 - I'm a Social Network, You're a Social Network! from 2018-12-16T17:00
Today Adam lets us all know about how free apps will be our downfall, Mike is now ok with robots taking selfies, and Kelly recaps the latest in people not understanding technology. For our big t...
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#19 - BitCoin is Beanie Babies from 2018-12-08T17:00
Before we explain what all this title means, Adam describes the latest in scams targeting grandparents, Mike lets us yell about Elon again, and Kelly tells about the scam of Open-Plan workspaces...
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#18 - Exclamation Points Need Not Apply from 2018-12-01T17:00
This week Adam opens up about the anxieties that punctuation can bring, Mike tells us about Solid State Airplanes, and Kelly introduces us to a new robot. From there, we investigate the latest i...
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#17 - Gamification of Miniature Unicorns from 2018-11-22T14:00
Happy American Thanksgiving from all of us at TSP! This week we talk about the safety of random WiFi networks, working while on the road, and as expected - Mini Unicorn Cupcakes. We manage to be...
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#16 - AI-Generated Podcasts from 2018-11-17T17:00
A jumbo-sized episode for you this week! We dive straight into the AI-generated future, the oft-marketed "two-in-one" device, and how we design the offices of the future. For our big topic, we r...
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#15 - Alexa - What is Crunch? from 2018-11-03T16:00
In light of the release of Red Dead Redemption 2, we spent some time talking about the crunch culture that surrounds the studio. Prior to that, Adam talks about his new Alexa device, Kelly scare...
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#14 - Marching towards an Uncanny Valley from 2018-10-27T16:00
While Mike flies back and forth across the oceans, we welcome Chase back to the Grepcast. Today we talk about how sustainable cryptocurrency could be, and then about how Fallout 76 and Face Over...
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#13 - I saw a Robot twerk on the Internet from 2018-10-20T16:00
We're back with a jam-packed episode for you this week! Adam starts off with the latest in bagel-based controversies, Kelly talks on the finer points of robot improvements, and Mike surprisingly...
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#12 - Google+, We Hardly Knew Ye from 2018-10-12T16:00
Before we give our eulogy to Google+, and the security breach that proceeded it; Adam gives an update to our Amazon discussion, Kelly makes plush Horses walk, and Mike alerts us to the latest Ne...
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#11 - Steal a Bike or a Facebook Account? from 2018-10-05T16:00
Surprise, surprise! Facebook has had another security breach. Before we dive into that, Adam talks about Google doing the right thing, Kelly hates on the latest Gmail, and Mike brings up theft d...
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#10 - Mojav-yay or Mojav-nay? from 2018-09-28T16:00
We run the gambit on topics this week! From the latest tech-adjacent movie and Kelly's new gadget to Mike finding his sure-fire way to bring down the internet. For our big topic this week, Mojav...
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#9 : Is that an EKG on your Wrist? from 2018-09-21T16:00
Besides Adam harboring an illness, the episode today was sans any gloom! Adam tells us the joys of pocket synths, Mike tells us the new way to learn piano, and Kelly brings up her new obsession....
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#8 - A Taste that makes you See from 2018-09-14T16:00
Before we jump into the doom and gloom; Adam spends some time talking about 23andMe updates, Kelly tells us about how to see with your tongue, and Mike tells us about the changes at the CEDIA Ex...
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#7 : Who Runs the World? Drones. from 2018-09-07T16:00
We have a jam-packed episode for you this week! Kelly kicks off the 'cast talking about Internet access in rural areas, then Adam and Mike get into the two extremes of drones. For our larger top...
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#6 - A Bird in the Hand MiniCast from 2018-08-31T16:00
It's a busy week here at TSP, and to not leave you hanging Kelly and Adam recorded a fun sized Grepcast. Today's topics focus on Bird Scooters, and our dockless future.
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#5 - A Machine to Live In from 2018-08-24T19:00
We're back at it again this week and Adam kicks off with hacking hospitals, Kelly focuses on inclusivity of smart devices, and special guest Chase Rowe tells us about Listen
#4 - Hack the Planet from 2018-08-15T19:31:30
This week we find out that the reason we can't think straight is just because of dehydration, Kelly shares a new party trick and it's spooky ramifications, and Mike talks about DefCon. Bringing ...
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#3 - Facebook Rules Everything Around Me from 2018-08-09T01:19:21
In this weeks episode of the GrepCast; Adam talks too much about shrimp, Kelly helps us shut off from the digital world and focus, and Mike uses the power of anecdotes to pull it all together. W...
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#2 - Damn the Man, Cut the Cord from 2018-07-30T22:32:29
In this weeks episode; we all yell about libraries, Kelly hates getting wet, and how Mike is able to keep his travel itinerary from getting out of hand. We then spend some time talking about the...
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#1 - Is the Danger Imminent? from 2018-07-23T17:01:07
For this week's topics; Adam keeps looking at ceilings, Mike gets really into plane crashes, and Kelly can't wait to get her genetic information stolen. Then we dive into everyone's favorite top...
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