Podcasts by The UPStarts Podcast

10 Toxic Types to Avoid - Robert Greene's "Laws of Human Nature" from 2020-05-25T16:33:20

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Thomas Suarez: XR Apps, Learning to Code, and Spatial Computing from 2019-12-16T15:00:05

What happens when you learn to code? In this episode of In the Making, Zain Raza interviews Thomas Suarez, the passionately driven cofounder and CTO of Teleportal, a startup paving the way for deve...

The Sun Looks Bright: The UPstarts Podcast from 2019-10-15T16:08:07

An interview with Edwin Smith, a systems engineer at Google, and how he manages work life balance at one of the most ambitious companies in history. *Recommended for college students!* --- Send ...

Maintaining Strong Ties Through Voice (feat. Will Nigri of Audlist): The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-09-02T15:00:27

Audlist is a voice first social networking app, which that aims at making your most inspired communication tool - your voice - come out in maintaining your closest relationships. I invited Will Nig...

Being Solution Minded: The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-08-22T19:33:03

Going over a talk given by Jeremy Rossman, cofounder of my computer science college, during Make School’s orientation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support thi...

First Impression of San Francisco: The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-08-19T01:41:31

If you are looking for an honest answer for your problems, I believe you need to begin by looking in the mirror.Everywhere I look, the epicenter of all my problems is myself. "I have met the enemy,...

Controlling Time: The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-08-18T12:00:03

DESCRIPTION: In this episode I share why I believe in taking responsibility for everything, and share stories from the Holocaust (and other sources) for your inspiration.  RESOURCES: Man's Searc...

Opportunity All Around You (feat. André Williams): The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-08-14T23:00:31

Have you ever wondered what it takes to learn to code? André Williams never did, at least not until fate intervened. In this episode Williams shares his remarkable story: from overcoming an inju...

Putting Bills on Autopilot: The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-08-05T23:59:52

"Don't quit your day dream" as we say at Viv, the tech company I have recently joined as a salesperson for a day job. I want to share with you our products as a chance to educate, and I hope this e...

Overcoming Yourself, Service, and VR Marketing (feat. Mark Metry): The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-08-03T15:29:41

Growing up in the projects of western Mass., Mark Metry dealt with social anxiety and never had a clear vision for his future. However, by overcoming himself and chasing his interests in technology...

Overengineering: The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-08-03T14:56:50

This episode will save you tons of headache and wasted time, if you're a software developer trying to increase your workflow efficiency.  The curse of over engineering: what it is, my mistakes with...

Why Does the World Need Designers? (feat. Gabriel Lee): The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-07-29T12:00:19

*****DESCRIPTION****** In this episode I talk with Gabriel Lee, a college student currently living in Shanghai. Although a San Francisco native, Lee has spent a lot of time in and out of the U.S. ...

Sales: an AI-Proof Career? The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-07-26T20:10:49

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In this episode I talk about my new jobs, recommend the perennial classic How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936), and reveal new research from M...

Blind Engineers and Cybersecurity (feat. Gabriel Mendez-Francis): The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-07-25T23:08:55

*********DESCRIPTION********** The first time I met Gabriel Mendez-Francis this past April, I knew he was an expert of tech. A successful freelance web designer, well read in multiple areas of Comp...

Alexa and STEM Education (feat. Awesome Aariv): The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-07-23T03:05:49

*****DESCRIPTION***** In this episode Zain Raza meets Aariv Modi, the maker of several Amazon Alexa skills ranging broadly from his Wheel of Fun gaming experience, to his newest educational skil...

Where AI Doesn't Work: The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-07-19T14:20:42

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In this episode, I share the types of tasks which A.I. is not well suited for, as well as dive into the psychology of causal reasoning which, if acquired by A...

Kai-Fu Lee on AI Superpowers: The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-07-17T09:11:14

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In this episode I append my thoughts on A.I> in China,  based on new information and perspectives I have learned from absorbing Kai-Fu Lee's content. Lee is Chair...

AI in the Grid: The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-07-15T21:00:34

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In this episode, I give you a quick tour of contemporary ideas on using machine learning to improve the efficiency and reliability of the current electric grid. T...

Internal Drive (feat. Kevin Duong): The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-07-12T23:59:39

********DESCRIPTION************ Life is too short to spend judging yourself or others too harshly. In this episode I bring on an old friend, who's at a young stage in his journey - his name's Kevin...

Following Your Streak (feat. Aryan Mangalik): The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-07-10T13:56:16

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Say Hello to Aryan! • Flipboard • Music, Climate Change, and Education • Aryan Mangalik is currently an undergraduate student trying to look for ways computers can he...

Dr. AI and His Patients: The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-07-08T14:36:39

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In this episode, Zain Raza explores the use of GANs in helping create better deep learning algorithms for medical imaging, and the use of mobile apps to personalize and s...

Technology Doesn't Cause Evil: The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-07-05T21:17:51

There are plenty of good people who are living in countries whose way of life we label is evil. The Chinese people are not evil: they have adopted a system of Orwellian-degree surveillance by th...

A Fragmented Web: The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-07-03T15:33:24

Often technological progress is afefected by politics, and the U.S.-China trade war could start affecting the globalization of the Internet. Recently Boston Consulting Group, the venture capital...

Robots as a Service: The UPStarts Podcast 🤖 from 2019-07-01T22:23:36

RaaS • Flipboard • Bill Gates on AI Reading • Reading is Here, Comprehension Isn’t • RaaS, and ATP of Labor • Bill Gates said if he were to drop out of school today, he’d go start an AI company ...

Make a Name for Voice (feat. Voice First AI) - The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-06-29T15:30:30

This episode contains an interview I recorded on February 10, 2019 with Ray "RJ" Pikus, Business Advisor at VoiceDryCleaner.com (called Voice First at the time of this recording), a startup whic...

AI in Perspective: The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-06-29T03:30:06

From Microsoft interns helping care for the AIDS population of Africa, to how your credit score may be impacted by new algorithm, listen in to this episode for 5 informative news stories in AI d...

Government and Crypto: The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-06-25T13:11:50

Yang on Cryptocurrency • Flipboard • In a recent interview with the Young Turks, Democratic presidential candidate for 2020 called for increased regulation of data collection by tech companies, ...

Immigration Stories: The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-06-21T08:32:30

First and foremost, this episode is NOT a statement of my political beliefs. I apologize but if you're looking for those, then this is not the episode for that. This episode is simply my origin sto...

Decentralized Currencies, Decentralized Power: The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-06-19T14:52:47

In this episode: listen to Zain Raza share his thoughts on the pros and cons and possible use of Facebook's new cryptocurrency Libra, and an the implications of a U.S. malware program planted in Ru...

AI from Asia: The UPStarts Podcast from 2019-06-17T18:45:10

As engineers perfect machine learning AI is poised will spread around the globe. Already this movement has spheres of influence around the world, and these issues affect us on an international scal...

Product Design Talk (ft. Head of Design and UX at ASH): The UPStarts Podcast Episode 164 from 2019-06-16T21:53:06

What makes for great design? How do we improve the design we implement to make better products? Listen in on Episode 164 of The  UPStarts Podcast, where Zain Raza interviews design expert and intra...

#KeepHerClean, with Kevin and Jeff: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 163 from 2019-06-11T16:34:34

Last summer I attended Dell EMC's Student Star Program, because I believe in power of business (just like technology) to amplify the impact that an individual can have, when that person is going ou...

What Can Never Be Automated: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 162 from 2019-06-10T11:11:36

In this episode, Zain Raza shares what he has learned from studying the ideas of Stephen Wolfram, the brilliant physicist and entrepreneur behind Wolfram Research, an institution that has made a...

Visionaries Never Go Out of Style - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 161 from 2019-06-07T16:34:36

Hey UPStarts! It's Zain and I'm glad to be back on the air, today I wanted to share with you this short flow of consciousness I recorded a few weeks ago in April. I was on the way to San Francis...

AI Hype: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 160 from 2019-06-07T16:33:15

Flipboard • Job Market • How to Interpret AI News • Three Reasons Not to Fear AI, keep working out your career, and get ready for innovation in the job market.• If you have been following the sh...

Keeping AI Safe: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 159 from 2019-06-06T01:05

There are plenty of reasons to be scared of AI: automation of labor displacing workers, a self aware robot becoming an existential threat to humanity, etc. Most of these are fears that live in the ...

How AI Became Mainstream: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 158 from 2019-06-04T04:54:16

In my amateur opinion, the age in which we live has made AI a fact of life. The only question is: how? What are the ways that AI has left sci-fi for the real world, and what does this mean for the ...

GRADUATION 🎓 TIME: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 157 from 2019-05-31T10:20:36

Flipboard • Balti • How to Say Goodbye • Grey Grey Joe - Greetings all! I have sincerely missed you and am glad to be back to the show. To kick this summer off, I share my thoughts on graduating hi...

Gmail Shenanigans- The UPStarts Podcast Episode 156 from 2019-04-17T21:41:04

Flipboard • Potential Differences • Balti • Go the Distance • Lately in Teen Tech Support it seems as if everyone has had a question regarding Gmail. As much as email has progressed since the days ...

Build It Yourself - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 155 from 2019-04-15T21:52:47

Can AI ever live in harmony with humanity? Will the robots find us, or will we step up to find out how to make this our opportunity for growth? Most people turn away from the uncertainty of the fut...

Follow the Money: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 154 from 2019-04-03T22:30:42

Flipboard • Enjoy Capitalism? • Balti • Grey Grey Joe • The True Cost, a 2015 documentary by filmmaker Andrew Morgan details the excesses of runaway consumerism. Think there’s no harm in accessory ...

Vision = Sight + Focus: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 153 from 2019-03-27T15:46:44

An exposition into visual intelligence. How can we teach robots to see as we do? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

Where the Opportunity Goes: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 152 from 2019-03-26T13:41:59

Flipboard • Making Sacrifices • Hey guys and gals! Here’s a conversation with a friend of mine recently. Faateh Muhammad is a 14 year old wiz kid, and I reached out to him to pick his brain on all ...

Are You Smarter than a Robot? 🤖 The UPStarts Podcast Episode 151 from 2019-03-22T11:07:38

What separates us from artificial intelligence? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: h...

AI Awareness - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 150 from 2019-03-20T11:18:42

What is deep learning? How does it work and how is it different from the rest of machine learning? Listen in, hear my thoughts after taking the MATLAB Deep Learning On-ramp for the M3 Challenge 201...

How to Use Problem Steps Recorder: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 149 from 2019-03-13T11:11:58

Lost your way on the computer, but don’t know where exactly you went wrong? Problem Steps Recorder is a free service you can use on your PC to help. It allows the computer to take screen shots of y...

Start with Big Questions: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 148 from 2019-03-11T13:17:38

Philosophy Lesson • First Principles • First principles is a form of Aristotelian decision making. It has the reputation of having helped Elon Musk and Rene Descartes, and it’s something I’ve been ...

All to do About Software - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 147 from 2019-03-08T12:12:37

Hey guys! Here are my experiences using the JCreator license from Xinox Software. Listen in and be a little more knowledgeable the next time you buy something for your computer! --- Send in a vo...

How to Wake Up - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 146 from 2019-03-07T12:15:51

Flipboard • Certain Decisions • Why I Hate Maybe • Life is a series of decisions, both large and small. What I’ll tell you is whenever in my life I’ve chose a path I took ownership in, it led to gr...

How do I optimize storage? - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 145 from 2019-03-04T21:13:02

Flipboard • 2 Ways to Free Up Space on Your PC • Teen Tech Support Q&A --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

Who Does Your Shadow Resemble? - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 144 from 2019-03-02T05:36:10

Flipboard • Dark Side • Journey into Carl Jung • Continuing with the theme of personal development, Zain talks about the psychological demons we all have yet may refuse to acknowledge: the shadow. ...

Visualizing Progress: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 143 from 2019-02-27T15:22:09

Visualization, a powerful technique I got to witness in a recent crucial confrontation with a loved one. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

Where We Came: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 142 from 2019-02-26T13:29:29

This podcast was inspired by a recent essay I wrote for an English essay: a memoir from the past --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

Finding Your Future - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 141 from 2019-02-09T22:00:14

Flipboard • Product Manager Speaks Out: A Conversation with Mohsin Lone, a Product Manager at Monotype• Signing off!

The Addiction Struggle: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 140 from 2019-02-09T21:54:18

Flipboard • Masturbation Story • This is not a topic I’m going to take lightly, and neither should you. I’m here not to impose my morals on you; but listen to my experiences if you’re so inclined, ...

Why I Don’t Entertain - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 139 from 2019-01-31T11:15:57

Why didn’t Zain Raza participate in Mr. GHS? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: http...

Why Goals Have to be Challenging - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 138 from 2019-01-27T00:33:55

Hey #UPStartNation! Trying to include more personal examples from my life on the show, to help the stories make more sense and the principles stick better. With that, let’s answer the question: why...

Connecting Printers to Internet - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 137 from 2019-01-27T00:30:02

How would I print from my laptop over the Internet? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

Emailing Accounting Reports - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 136 from 2019-01-27T00:29:48

Ask Zain: Ms. Morgan King uses the accounting software Quickbooks to help power her small antique store business. How can she email her accounting reports (using Outlook) straight from her account ...

Humility is the Truth - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 135 from 2019-01-12T23:07:09

This week has been a breakout for Teen Tech Support- with a growing team as well as expanding customer reach, hear about how I managed to pique the interest in my local community towards technology...

Claim the Leverage - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 134 from 2019-01-11T06:20:26

Where does a belief in personal development come from? Why is it important? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

An Open Letter to Coders - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 133 from 2019-01-08T05:12:08

Update: as I have just recently resumed progress on the Tech-Support-Fact-Skill, I wanted to bring back onto the subject of computer programming. In this episode I specifically go over some of the ...

The Art of Calm - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 132 from 2019-01-05T19:30:09

The skill shared by every 4 star general, every brillant scientist, every great parent and coworker - the ability to keep calm under stress is a habit we simply must develop to lead fulfilling and ...

How this Year Can Be Different - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 131 from 2019-01-01T19:51:16

Taking a look back at an article written back in 2000 describing the next 20 years, Zain talks about what changes we can make this year to actually make it different from our past. It all begins wi...

Milestones - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 130 from 2018-12-30T00:32:29

What computer skills would make you better off in 2019? Recommend for those starting an IT job soon! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

Advice on Voice - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 129 from 2018-12-29T01:39:01

INSIDE LOOK 👀: just wanted to share this with you - been taking advice from Patrick Sweetman, the founder of Voice First, on how to improve the Tech Support Fact Skill, and in turn provide you wit...

Health Areas to Focus On - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 128 from 2018-12-29T01:31:06

I’m beginning my 2019 expansion by focusing on my health. How do we break down our fitness into actionable steps to a lively physique? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/mes...

The Gift of Tech - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 127 from 2018-12-26T03:26:27

When does it REALLY make sense to give away tech as gifts to your loved ones? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

Benefits of Negativity? - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 126 from 2018-12-23T20:25:04

We tend to shy away from being judgemental, even when we know it’s I’ll-fitted, for fear of being called a cynic. Let me change that with this episode; and let’s see if pessimism can actually help ...

Letting Go of the Past - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 125 from 2018-12-23T20:19:38

Have regrets about leaving? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ups...

Building Aspirations - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 124 from 2018-12-22T00:42:39

Why does it seem the more ambitious your goals are, the more hardships you will face? Is man’s search for meaning actually a folly? In this episode, Zain Raza recounts te day’s tech tips given out ...

2018 Rewind: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 123 from 2018-12-20T04:28:59

123 episodes ago, I definitely didn’t know what to expect as I began this show. Who’s ready for a good walk down memory lane, as we near the end of 2018? --- Send in a voice message: https://anc...

Trust in the Plan - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 122 from 2018-12-16T19:26:44

What stops your momentum in learning a skill? Comparing your progress to others. Today, instead of mindlessly spitting off more tech help, I’m here to offer my perspective on how to develop your se...

Optimizing Time - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 121 from 2018-12-15T00:01:32

We make choices with our time every day. How do those choices impact our productivity? Are we chasing time, or do we make the effort to have time chase us? --- Send in a voice message: https://a...

Patterns in Decision Making - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 119 from 2018-12-13T03:23:50

We don’t always know how our decisions will turn out. However, my intuition and my experiences point to a few patterns which have always seemed to have been in place, whenever I made a decision tha...

Old Age Stopping You? - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 118 from 2018-12-02T18:51:58

In Episode 119 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza explores the research study “Technology and Learning in Current and Future Older Cohorts” by Willis SL., and dérives important lessons in attaining...

The UPStarts Turn to eBay: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 117 from 2018-12-02T02:36:07

Why haven't I been uploading recently? It's one word: revenue! With the need to grow The UPStarts Tech Support Fact Skill on Alexa, and scaling up the services in Grafton, MA with new equipment, te...

A Morning in Brookline - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 116 from 2018-11-21T00:29:46

Sometimes you just need to travel. In episode 116 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza shares lessons he learned sitting in at a the recent TEDxBeaconStreet Youth event held in Brookline, MA. --- ...

Under Stress? - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 115 from 2018-11-18T03:51:39

Sharing points about the differences between positive and negative types of stress, and how to handle them! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: ...

Up Your Production - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 114 from 2018-11-11T20:16:45

If you’ve ever needed help being more productive, then this episode is for you. In episode 114 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza shares an algorithm for making swift and sound decisions that GETS ...

More Alexa Tips - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 113 from 2018-09-04T01:47:47

5 new things you can do with Amazon Alexa! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https:...

Personal Growth Signals - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 112 from 2018-09-02T20:51:14

Why is personal growth important? For what purpose would I want to constantly want to challenge and improve myself? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this p...

Gardening Technology - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 111 from 2018-09-01T15:35:48

How can the Internet of Things help you be a better gardener? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

Android Lingo - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 110 from 2018-09-01T02:22:07

What do all the tech terms mean? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.f...

Twitter Support - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 109 from 2018-08-31T21:03:23

How do I talk to people in 140 characters? This is the Twitter Tutorial! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

Instagram Tutorial- The UPStarts Podcast Episode 108 from 2018-08-31T20:37:43

How do I use Instagram? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstart...

Beginner’s iPhone Guide - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 107 from 2018-08-31T19:58:22

I now have an iPhone. How do I use it? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://an...

EBOOKS - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 106 from 2018-08-31T16:07:56

What’s the best way to read them? It’s a battle between the iPad and the Kindle! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

Phones Overtake the Camera- The UPStarts Podcast Episode 105 from 2018-08-27T11:04:27

Is it worth throwing out your old camera because of how good the cameras in smartphones have become? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

Keeping Yourself Honest - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 104 from 2018-08-25T21:13:58

As people, we all make mistakes. So how do you keep yourself and honest after a mistake, so you can keep going in the direction of your goals? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ups...

Learn How to Learn- The UPStarts Podcast Episode 103 from 2018-08-25T20:04:42

Could the way you live be making it impossible to learn computer literacy? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

What’s Dropbox? - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 102 from 2018-08-24T19:43:27

What is Dropbox? What is it good for? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anc...

Community Service Support - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 101 from 2018-08-22T16:40:49

In this episode, Zain sits down to interview the digital learning coach at the high school, Mrs. Engvall. The two discuss the importance of community service, and the impact that technology can hav...

Chromebook Sound Issue - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 💯 from 2018-08-21T16:38:16

What should you do if your Chromebook suddenly stops playing audio? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

Got a Website? - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 99 from 2018-08-20T19:16:53

Who needs a website? What are they good for? How do you build yours? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

How Friends Aid You - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 98 from 2018-08-19T21:39:12

I've never been a huge fan of protests. Unfortunately, most people who protest seem to have a clear idea of the problem they want to tackle, but not of the solution they want to replace it with. Is...

You’re in the Stone Age - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 97 from 2018-08-19T16:01:14

Still don’t know how to use email in 2018? This is why! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

Alexa for the Elderly- The UPStarts Podcast Episode 96 from 2018-08-18T19:27:59

Voice technology is disruptive to the lives of many in a good way. How can Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa be used to help senior citizens? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts...

Staying Safe Online - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 95 from 2018-08-16T21:46:06

There’s more ways for hackers to get to your information today than ever before. So how will you defend yourself? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this pod...

Email Attachments- The UPStarts Podcast Episode Episode 94 from 2018-08-15T14:18:57

Let’s face it: email is boring. Learn how to make yours more interesting with these tips on attaching files to email! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this...

Craigslist MASTERY! - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 93 from 2018-08-15T13:35:10

How to become a master seller on Craigslist. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: http...

Craigslist Part 1: The Setup - The UPStarts Episode 92 from 2018-08-14T19:57:39

How do you get rid of all the clutter that accumulates over the span of your life? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

Google Home Troubleshooting- The UPStarts Podcast Episode 91 from 2018-08-12T15:41:30

What to do if the Google Home stops responding to commands? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

Secret of the Masters - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 90 from 2018-08-12T15:30:39

What is the difference between learning a skill and knowing it like a master? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

Lifestyle by Tech? - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 89 from 2018-08-10T23:59:01

7 free apps to improve your lifestyle today using your technology! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

DVD Player Set Up - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 88 from 2018-08-09T16:19:24

In episode 88 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza recounts his experiences in helping set up a DVD player for a client which many of you could use. DVDs are still one of most widely distributed and ...

HP Printer Issues - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 87 from 2018-08-08T15:45:29

In episode 87 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza goes over several issues he’s encountered while assisting a senior citizen set the up their HP Deskjet 3755 All-in-One Printer. Multiple problem sol...

Google Home Mini Setup - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 86 from 2018-08-08T15:01:39

Are you a fan of Google? In episode 86, Zain Raza of The UPStarts Podcast recounts his experience having both set up a Google Home Mini for the first time, as well as having helped another understa...

Riding Waves w/ Patrick Sweetman - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 85 from 2018-08-08T01:22:16

Greetings! On this episode Zain Raza brings on Patrick Sweetman for a mastermind jam session on several emerging trends in technology. It's never been a more innovative time, and Patrick is no stra...

PowerPoint Lesson - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 84 from 2018-08-05T17:30:30

A basic overview of Microsoft PowerPoint 2017 by Zain Raza. Functions that are talked about include creating and editing slides, adding pictures, text, and animations to them, saving them and more....

Beginning PowerPoint - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 83 from 2018-08-05T15:58:58

Why do need to know the Powerpoint checklist? These are the goals that not only I but Concordia University feel you must have at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced skill levels. Enjoy, write ...

Cellphone History - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 82 from 2018-08-05T02:08:45

When and how did cellphones come to dominate our innovation at present? The answer: 2008 and the Internet. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: <...

The Typing Myth - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 81 from 2018-08-05T01:39:47

Does using more fingers when you type really make you faster? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

Principles of Coding- The UPStarts Podcast Episode 80 from 2018-08-05T01:01:05

MASTER this rule before you even look at programming languages! It will help you to solve problems and create value for others first. Enjoy, now go change the world! --- Send in a voice message:...

Beginning Microsoft Word - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 79 from 2018-08-04T20:14:46

Where Zain Raza finally delves deep and gives the audio tour of the basics and practical application of several features of Microsoft Word, such as learning how to create and save documents, edit l...

Microsoft Word: Part 1 - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 78 from 2018-08-04T18:38

What will it take for you to learn Microsoft Word? When will you be able to call yourself an “expert?” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

Forget Labels- The UPStarts Podcast Episode 77 from 2018-07-31T02:33:10

Zain recounts his experience with the MBTI Personality Assessment, and why self awareness is not nearly as crucial to success as is hard work, adaptability, and good ‘ol grittiness. --- Send in...

The Amazing Reboot - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 76 from 2018-07-29T04:04:04

I dive into why the reboot works, and why such a simple action can be a solution to some of your computer's most serious problems. Cliche, I know, and it might bring more value to bring in more adv...

Opening Connections - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 75 from 2018-07-28T02:03:42

Disclaimer: I have a case of vuja de in the episode, mentioning that I’ve been to a hardware store in the past couple of days. While I have been to hardware stores in the past, I actually haven’t b...

Backing Up iCloud Storage - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 74 from 2018-07-26T20:36:02

A walkthrough on how to manage your iCloud backup on modern iOS devices. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

💪 Fortify Your Internet- The UPStarts Podcast Episode 73 from 2018-07-26T19:14

How to use a VPN (virtual private network) to secure your internet security and privacy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

Battery Life Longevity - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 72 from 2018-07-26T18:23:07

What are the options available to me if I want optimize the battery life on my Windows laptop? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

Best Powerpoint Presenters: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 71 from 2018-07-26T15:54:42

Grab attention and keep it! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ups...

Projector Problems? - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 70 from 2018-07-24T02:39:37

Different options for how to connect a laptop to a projector, so that you will FINALLY be able to display your amazing presentations to a larger screen! --- Send in a voice message: https://anc...

Excel Lesson - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 69 from 2018-07-22T20:13:49

One of the most requested topics I get for The UPStarts Podcast is to make an Excel tutorial. So here we go! In Episode 69, Zain Raza shares information related to the background, layout, terminolo...

Reinventing Yourself - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 68 from 2018-07-22T19:22:13

Blue Ocean Strategy applied to your personal growth. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

Taking More Responsibility - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 67 from 2018-07-20T16:08:37

In Episode 67 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza reflects on his journey as a becoming more of a leader, sharing a mindset that can help you as you look after the people on the right and on the lef...

Making Quality Friendships - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 66 from 2018-07-20T01:34:36

How do find people that will accelerate your growth? What do you look for in those people? As The UPStarts is growing its team, we are recognizing many patterns in the people who make it through ou...

No More Mr. Excuses Guy- The UPStarts Podcast Episode 65 from 2018-07-18T20:26:27

Remaining content with the status quo is the first step to never changing it, in any area of life. *For stats mentioned in the show, see pages 6-7 of Originals by Adam Grant.* --- Send in a voi...

The Mania of Goals - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 64 from 2018-07-17T22:16:19

Zain goes over books he's reading as he finishes up the last leg of his Europe escapade, Iceland. Ever wanted to get over yourself and finally work towards your long term goals? The answer: SHORT T...

Last Night in Paris - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 62 from 2018-07-17T22:11:41

Last night in Paris, learning from observing the French as they celebrate the 2018 World Cup final. Common men vs great men, simplfying decision making, and no regrets motivation all included in th...

Light a Candle, or Curse the Darkness - Episode 63 from 2018-07-16T21:29:47

I find myself frequently caught between two choices in life: to close the gap between me and my goals, or to succumb to my fears. To either let fear set the course of my action, or to set my fear a...

When a Creative Goes Too Far:The UPStarts Podcast Episode 61 from 2018-07-13T08:36:37

DISCLAIMER: At around 1:40 in the episode I encounter a group of pigeons on the sidewalk I'm walking along. In the episode I refer to them accidentally as a "gang of *itches." What I meant to say w...

Building the BEST Habits! - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 60 from 2018-07-12T10:23:39

No matter how motivated you are right now, nothing will change in your life and in your pursuit of your goals unless you work for it. That means being able to produce, to persist, and to pursue you...

Get Out of Your Way - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 59 from 2018-07-11T08:11:46

Today officially marks the start of the International Conference on Mindfulness in Amsterdam, which was the reason why our family decided to come here in the first place. Therefore, in this episode...

Capitalism and Creativity - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 58 from 2018-07-10T17:27:35

I’ve got nothing against socialism, and I’m keeping my mind open during this trip in Europe. From the business hours to the aged architecture, many comparisons are coming to mind when I compare it ...

Around a New Crew: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 57 from 2018-07-09T16:14:12

Zain Raza shares his thoughts on differing beliefs between Americans and the Dutch, and how exposure to new cultures is turning over a new page in the story of his journey towards his goals. BONUS ...

Stories from Grandpa - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 56 from 2018-07-08T15:29:42

When do you become your own worst enemy? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://...

Creating Meaning on Social - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 57 from 2018-07-07T20:48:16

A lot of you don't know this about me, and it forms the crux of today's episode: I'm a social media marketer. In my first summer job I managed the social media marketing for The Psychotic Disorders...

Software Lesson: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 54 from 2018-07-07T00:25:34

How does a computer actually do things? At the highest, most abstract level, it all comes down to software. In Episode 55 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain deconstructs how software works, what it's co...

Hardware Lesson - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 53 from 2018-07-05T15:28:39

In Episode 53 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza gives an audio lesson. Listen on if you would love to dive deep into the hardware found in computers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor...

No motivation, no problem - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 52 from 2018-07-04T14:04:39

I have never seen anything help a person lacking the motivation to pursue their best life more than helping them to get clear on their purpose. Listen to Episode 52 of The UPStarts Podcast to find ...

Move Photos Between Devices: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 51 from 2018-07-03T16:10:16

People love their phones, and they especially love taking photos with their phones. But what are you going to do when you have too many photos? The easiest, most cost effective way is to back them ...

Beginner's Computer FAQ - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 50 from 2018-07-02T19:00:18

As a new computr user, we understand there are many things you are mystified by: what is the Internet? What is WiFi? How do modems? Luckily, you are not alone. Today in the fiftieth episode of The ...

How to Set Up Facebook - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 49 from 2018-07-01T21:18:03

Facebook is a flagship social networking site for family, friends, businesses, and even celebrities! As social media one of our most frequently requested topics, in episode 49 of The UPStarts Podca...

How to Set Up Your Email - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 48 from 2018-06-30T19:08:04

If there's one thing you need to enjoy the web, it'd be the email account. This one piece of data is one of the most universally requested pieces of information by different web services and mobile...

The Value of a Vacation? - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 47 from 2018-06-30T18:23:48

Why does summer have to be so long? Back in school this is the one question NO ONE ever asked the teacher. But for those of us who are always seeking out knowledge, and specifically information tha...

On the Start with Ali - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 46 from 2018-06-28T18:04:39

In Episode 46 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza brings on Ali Zaidi to talk about the start of the process all people go through to finding success in a creative medium. As a computer programmer a...

Teen Tech Support Launch 🚀: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 45 from 2018-06-27T15:07:10

Information is not a product, it is a service. If there’s something you want to create, don’t let the world tell you it can’t be done. Your truth is not dumb. It can work, but only if you do - and ...

Information On The Rise - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 44 from 2018-06-26T23:03:20

In Episode 44 of The UPStarts Podcast, it's Zain Raza back on the air! After a long hiatus, Zain shares his thoughts on data, information, and more with respect to new initiatives at The UPStarts! ...

How to Build the Future - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 43 from 2018-04-20T16:09:48

In Episode 43 of The UPStarts Podcast, listen in as Zain Raza brings on Patrick Sweetman from 365 Tech by Sweets. As they are both tech people, hear about their stories in Hackathons, how Patrick l...

Am I an Entrepreneur? - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 42 from 2018-04-19T18:56:28

In episode 42 of The UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza connects to Chad Wagner of Authentic Entrepreneur, through the new cohost feature on Anchor. Listen in to hear two different perspectives on the sta...

The Race for The Quantum Computer - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 41 from 2018-04-19T13:50:27

In Episode 41 of the UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza continues the conversation about using data in problem solving, whether it be falling to survivor bias, and not defining your objective. Includes a ...

Is it Really Arrogance?: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 40 from 2018-04-18T11:40:14

On this episode of the UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza discusses the fallacy of being afraid others think you are arrogant for having your dreams be so large. Let’s face it, no candle is lit just so it...

When Your Data is Flawed - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 39 from 2018-04-16T15:03:46

In which Zain Raza describes the phenomenon of survivor bias in the engineering process. Learn about the Royal Air Force and how to avoid their mistakes in improving their fighter planes. It might ...

Thumbprint of God - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 38 from 2018-04-16T01:44:22

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When You Should Chase Money: The UPStarts Podcast Episode 37 from 2018-04-16T01:25:18

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Winning the Long Game - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 36 from 2018-04-12T01:14:49

In which Zain Raza discusses another mindset shift. Fed up with complaining about life. What if there was a five step process which you could use to shift to a perspective of power, competence, and...

Problems to Purpose - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 35 from 2018-04-12T00:57

Why Zain Raza started the podcast, opening up into principled decisions leading to decisions which use your passion to launch a problem into what possibly becomes the next great adventure of your l...

Feed Expansion - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 34 from 2018-04-08T22:57:24

In which Zain Raza spends the day at the #NeedforSpeed Hackathon, hosted by CMG in Cambridge, MA. Includes a networking spiel, presentations, interviews, meetings I got to sit in and listen to on v...

Connections and Coders - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 33 from 2018-04-07T05:38:18

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What Creates Wealth? - The UPStarts Episode 32 from 2018-04-07T05:24:58

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Is it Practical to Go All In? - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 31 from 2018-04-07T05:12:38

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Climate Change and IoT - The UPStarts Pocast Episode 30 from 2018-04-07T05:03:21

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Why Communication Is Key - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 29 from 2018-04-07T04:49:31

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How Do I See Ahead of the Curve? - The UPStarts Podcast 28 from 2018-04-02T01:50:51

In which Zain Raza deals with the importance of knowing history. This earns you the ability to recognize patterns, which allows you to learn from those who have gone through circumstances similar t...

Know What You Stand For - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 27 from 2018-04-01T03:50:03

Hey UPStart Nation, this is Zain Raza (aka your friendly neighborhood coder), and I invite to come listen to the start of Principles by Ray Dalio. Dalio’s been called the Steve Jobs of Investing, a...

How to Collab on Code - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 26 from 2018-03-31T06:03:12

Zain Raza returns to narrate his experiences encountering, coding, and collaborating on a project in Python Turtle for the first time. Using the drawing capabilities to recreate an old school maze ...

The Problem of Evil - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 25 from 2018-03-21T00:26:22

In which Zain Raza shares a personal story and the greater themes thereof in long form. Includes value, major points include thinking for yourself, always doing the right thing, and making your bus...

Never Take No For an Answer-The UPStarts Podcast Episode 24 from 2018-03-11T21:37:36

In this episode of the UPStarts Podcast, Zain Raza recounts a bad experience with a client and how to get over such humps. Just as importantly, Zain Raza talks about asserting yourself and how the ...

The 2 Skills Innovators Master - The UPStarts Podcast Episode 23 from 2018-03-09T00:37:26

Forget about big ideas. Duplicate the skill of selling current trends, turn them into great disrupters, and time your movement strategically, over and over again. --- Send in a voice message: ht...

Get Out of a Bad Spot - The UPStarts Podcast Epispde 22 from 2018-03-06T00:01:05

Monday Motivatonal Rant on Hard Work, Perseverance, Goals, and having no fear --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

The UPStarts Podcast Episode 21: Purpose and Value Building from 2018-03-04T19:59:17

An episode to cover all bases! In which Zain begins unpacking purposeful business with advice from Simon Sinek in the book Find Your Why. On the coin flip, Zain spends some time practically explain...

The UPStarts Podcast Episode 20: Start With Yourself from 2018-02-25T15:06:24

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The UPStarts Podcast Episode 19 from 2018-02-24T13:29:06

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The UPStarts Podcast Episode 18 from 2018-02-23T13:45:10

People buys emotions, not goods! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.f...

The UPStarts Podcast Ep. 17 from 2018-02-22T15:31:59

The Turn Key Revolution • Turn Key Revolution Part 2 • Problems of the Turn Key Revolution • How to Solve the Turn Key Revolution --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message ...

The UPStarts Podcast Ep. 16 from 2018-02-21T15:58:03

Principles by Ray Dalio • How to Find Principles of Your Own --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

The UPStarts Podcast Ep. 15 from 2018-02-20T14:03:29

The E-Myth: The Entrepreneurial Perspective • Know if You're a Technician, Manager, or Entrepreneur --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

The UPStarts Podcast Ep. 14 from 2018-02-19T13:55:24

The Things You Don’t Learn from Books • You are the Most Important Person to Study --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

The UPStarts Podcast Ep. 13 from 2018-02-17T14:05:41

What does it take to run a startup? • Avoid this MAJOR Mistake of Entrepreneurship - Based on The E-Myth: Revisited by Michael E. Gerber --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/m...

The UPStarts Podcast Ep. 12 from 2018-02-08T13:37:57

Knowing Values and NOT Following Passion • What does the UPStarts value? • Where Business is Heading Towards --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast:...

The UPStarts Podcast Ep. 11 from 2018-02-07T18:40:06

How to Find Your Concept • The Formula for Innovation, from Blue Ocean Strategy, a book by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support...

The UPStarts Podcast Ep. 10 from 2018-02-07T05:23:14

Practical Bootstrapping for a Startup • Graduation to Venture Capital --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

The UPStarts Podcast Episode 9 from 2018-02-04T19:34:35

The Many Sides to Intelligence • Inventors vs. Innovators --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

The UPStarts Podcast Episode 8 from 2018-02-03T19:30:22

The Evolution of Vision --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstart...

The UPStarts Podcast Episode 7 from 2018-02-03T01:38

Short PSA as we head into the weekend - Announcements! Things! Excitement! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: Listen

The UPStarts Podcast Episode 6 from 2018-01-30T21:31:54

Snow day musings - Featured Book: Exponential Organizations • Keeping an Open Mind • What’s your next big project gonna be? --- Send in a voice message: https://anc...

The UPStarts Podcast Episode 4 from 2018-01-28T19:28:59

What Voice Means for Social Media --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor....

The UPStarts Podcast Episode 5 from 2018-01-28T14:39:33

How Social Media Will Save Society Part 2: Voice is the Answer FaceBook’s Guilt about Social Media • How I Got Into Social Media • Using Social Media The Right Way • The Rise and Fa...

The UPStarts Podcast Episode 3 from 2018-01-23T06:22:34

Schedule Updates! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upstarts/supp...

The UPStarts Podcast Episode 2 from 2018-01-20T19:55:21

In which Zain Raza delves into the Marketplace of Ideas, Startup books to get your concept out into the world, issues we need people working on TODAY, and much more! --- Send in a voice message:...

Who is an UPStart?? from 2018-01-07T00:54:40

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