Behind The Tech With Kevin Scott
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Behind the Tech invites listeners to geek out with an amazing line-up of tech heroes who have made our modern world possible. Join Microsofts Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott, as he takes tech enthusiasts of all ages behind-the-scenes with innovators and pioneers. Find out what inspired them to create tech that has had an impact on the lives the developers and folks around the world. Sign up, tune in, and geek out.
Episódios
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David Baszucki: Co-Founder and CEO, Roblox
09/05/2022 Duração: 58minImagine what more than 50 million daily users on a gaming platform can create! David Baszucki is an entrepreneur, engineer and inventor who co-founded Roblox. Anyone with kids likely knows that Roblox is an online game creation platform that lets users design their own games, play games created by others, and even get paid for their creations. Roblox has helped millions of up-and-coming game developers learn the basics of their domain and work on their talents. Kevin and David talk about the potential of these real time connection technology platforms – and what’s in store for our future! David Baszucki | Roblox Kevin Scott Behind the Tech with Kevin Scott Discover and listen to other Microsoft podcasts.
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Alexis Ohanian: Reddit Co-Founder and CEO of 776
11/04/2022 Duração: 53minIn this candid interview Alexis Ohanian, the enigmatic co-founder of Reddit, tells the story of how he created the company and talks with Kevin about his early days with Y-Combinator, how he taps into his ‘flow state’, and his new investment fund 776, which is deploying VC money, funding entrepreneurs, and incubating companies. Alexis Ohanian | 776 Kevin Scott Behind the Tech with Kevin Scott Discover and listen to other Microsoft podcasts.
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Irma Olguin: CEO & Co-Founder of Bitwise Industries
14/03/2022 Duração: 01h28sThis inspirational entrepreneur is building economies in underserved communities around the U.S by democratizing opportunities that technology can provide. Olguin raised one of the largest Series A rounds ever for a female, Latinx-led company, and as CEO and co-founder, she oversees Bitwise's operations teams, tech-focused training programs, and software development. Kevin talks with Irma about resilience, what it takes to overcome adversity, and giving back to your community. Irma Olguin | Bitwise Kevin Scott Behind the Tech with Kevin Scott Discover and listen to other Microsoft podcasts.
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Neal Stephenson, Award-winning science fiction author
08/02/2022 Duração: 59minMeet one of Kevin’s favorite sci-fi authors who influenced him as a kid growing up in rural Virginia. Kevin and this award-winning writer talk about metaverse and misinformation, as well as ways to combat climate change - including carbon capture, which Neal believes will be one of the biggest tech projects in human history. Neal Stephenson Kevin Scott Behind the Tech with Kevin Scott Discover and listen to other Microsoft podcasts.
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Dr. Daniela Rus, Director of MIT Computer Science and AI Lab
18/01/2022 Duração: 55minImagine nature inspiring us to create robots of the future! Kevin explores the future with Dr. Daniela Rus, who heads MIT’s CSAIL program. Hear about the latest research on everything from AI & ML to Human-Computer Interaction and Computational Biology. Daniela Rus Kevin Scott Behind the Tech with Kevin Scott Discover and listen to other Microsoft podcasts.
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Year in Review 2021
13/12/2021 Duração: 01h04minIt's time for our annual episode that revisits inspirational guests, including AI experts, bioengineers, Grammy winners, entrepreneurs and digital influencers. Topics range from research on AI and protein design, to robotics, to the importance of recruiting more girls for STEM. We also catch up with a few of our past guests to find out what they're up to these days. Wishing you all happy holidays and a healthy 2022! Show links: Kevin Scott Behind the Tech with Kevin Scott Discover and listen to other Microsoft podcasts
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Dr. Steven Pinker: Psychologist, psycholinguist and author
29/11/2021 Duração: 01h08minWhat could be more interesting than the human mind? Pinker is a best-selling author interested in all aspects of language and human nature. Kevin talks with this Harvard professor about the human mind, rationality and developmental linguistics. Click here for transcript of this episode. Behind the Tech with Kevin Scott Steven Pinker Discover and listen to other Microsoft podcasts.
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Justine Ezarik: Digital influencer, author, and actress
18/10/2021 Duração: 01h06miniJustine – popular techie, gamer, and YouTube tech reviewer – has nearly 7 million subscribers across YouTube. Kevin talks with Justine about her career path, tapping tech to help build your own online platform and insights into what it’s really like to be a content creator. Click here for transcript of this episode. Kevin Scott iJustine: https://www.youtube.com/ijustine
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Dr. Peter Lee: Microsoft Research & Incubations
22/09/2021 Duração: 01h09minKevin talks with Peter Lee about critical response scientific research, deep learning and neural networks – all related to Covid-19 and Microsoft’s growing healthcare and life sciences initiative. Listen in as they also discuss the key role that public trust plays in the work of scientists and researchers. Click here for transcript of this episode. Kevin Scott Behind the Tech
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Steven Bathiche: Microsoft Technical Fellow
19/07/2021 Duração: 45minSteven Bathiche, who’s behind some of the most innovative Microsoft products, shares his philosophy of life and talks about new computing form factors from AI and machine learning to robotics. Listen in as Kevin talks with Steven about where creative ideas originate – and how to use failure to create your next success. Kevin Scott Click here for transcript of this episode.
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Chase Jarvis: Entrepreneur, artist and photographer
21/06/2021 Duração: 58minJoin Kevin for a fascinating conversation with Chase Jarvis – CEO and Founder of CreativeLive. The CreativeLive platform gives millions of people ways to discover their passions. Find out how exploring your “creative side” can inspire a successful career. It’s Creativity with a capital “C”. Click here for transcript of this episode. Kevin Scott CreativeLive
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Dr. David Baker: Director of the Institute for Protein Design, University of Washington
24/05/2021 Duração: 46minTechnology is influencing protein design research in ways that would have been science fiction a decade ago. Find out how engineering and biology are working together today to improve our health and how researchers are designing new biological compounds to fight chronic disease - and prepare us for the next pandemic. Click here for transcript of this episode. Kevin Scott Rosetta@home Foldit
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Kimberly Bryant: CEO & Founder of Black Girls Code
27/04/2021 Duração: 01h02minThis charismatic leader talks about untapped potential – and why encouraging young people to study computer science is critical for the future of technology. Find out how Kimberly’s efforts are impacting STEM initiatives across the U.S. Click here for transcript of this episode. Kevin Scott BlackGirlsCode
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Ashley Llorens: Artificial intelligence and robotics
30/03/2021 Duração: 01h01sJoin Kevin and this new distinguished scientist at Microsoft, Ashley Llorens, as they explore the future promise of artificial intelligence, robotics and autonomous systems. Ashley is also a hip-hop artist known as Soulstice. Listen to their discussion about the parallels between careers in science and music. Kevin Scott SoulStice on Apple Music Click here for transcript of this episode.
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Jacob Collier and Ben Bloomberg: Bonus Episode
10/03/2021 Duração: 40minKevin’s conversation with this amazing duo was so fascinating, we’re publishing this bonus episode! Grammy-award winning musician Jacob Collier and MIT PhD Ben Bloomberg reflect on human and artificial intelligence and its impact on creativity. Find out how AI is playing a constructive role in this amazing duo’s creative work. Click here for transcript of this episode. Kevin Scott Ben Bloomberg Jacob Collier Subscribe to Behind the Tech Podcast with Kevin Scott - Microsoft
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Jacob Collier & Ben Bloomberg: Grammy award-winning duo
24/02/2021 Duração: 01h12minIn this episode, Kevin talks tech and music with Grammy-award winning musician Jacob Collier and MIT PhD Ben Bloomberg, who designs the tech behind the music. Their unique collaborations are breaking new ground in the music industry, leveraging innovative technologies to design, create and perform. Find out how AI is playing a constructive role in this amazing duo’s creative work. Click here for transcript of this episode. Kevin Scott Ben Bloomberg Jacob Collier
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Dr. Mae Jemison: Astronaut, engineer, physician and educator
27/01/2021 Duração: 44minThe first African American woman in space chats with Kevin about human interstellar flight, the 100 Year Starship project, and experiential education. She talks about achieving one’s own level of excellence and explains why exploring an extraordinary tomorrow creates a better today. Click here for transcript of this episode. Kevin Scott 100 Year Starship LookUp
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Behind the Tech: 2020 Year in Review
09/12/2020 Duração: 01h17minHow can we use technology to better the lives of everyone on the planet? That’s a theme running through our favorite conversations of the year – from artificial intelligence to synthetic biology. Listen in to learn a few cool things about our extraordinary guests! View the transcript. Kevin Scott Behind the Tech with Kevin Scott f4l3zKfbAt5enScc7FUG
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Oren Etzioni, PhD: CEO of Allen Institute for AI
20/10/2020 Duração: 01h05minOren is a leading thinker in neural networks and Natural Language Processing. His research is focused on foundational issues relating to intelligence, machine learning and web search. He’s received numerous honors and awards, including “Geek of the Year” from GeekWire. Click here transcript of this episode. Oren Etzioni Kevin Scott
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Charles Stross: Award-winning sci-fi author
22/09/2020 Duração: 01h06minDid sci-fi books inspire you to enter science or engineering? In this fascinating conversation, Kevin talks with one of his favorite authors about a broad range of topics from Trotskyism to bioscience research. Kevin Scott Charles Stross Click here for transcript of this episode.