What If Instead? Podcast
A podcast co-hosted by Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Mim Plavin-Masterman.A show about everyday people reimagining the way things work—and tackling the obstacles they face.We explore adventures in democratizing innovation—how the chance to try one’s hand at something new…
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Changing the World of Non-Fiction | Ramona Liberoff (opens the original)
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If you haven’t been able to make it through a long-form nonfiction book lately, you’re not alone. In a world of endless notifications, short-form content, and AI-generated summaries, our attention spans are getting shorter; but our curiosity hasn’t gone anywhere. So how do we bridge the gap? That’s where Gist comes in. Ramona Liberoff is building a new company called Gist to create a bridge between people’s natural curiosity and their ability to engage with long-form nonfiction. Rather than turn
*SPECIAL EPISODE* One Size Fits None: Time for an Entrepreneurial Revolution is available on Audiobook (opens the original)
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If you haven’t read the book, One Size Fits None: Time for an Entrepreneurial Revolution, no need to worry. Because now, for the first time ever you can learn all about doom loops, life in cattle class, and the Kitty Hawk Mindset by listening on audiobook! As we continue to witness disasters across the globe, from wildfires and floods, to panels falling off of planes mid-flight, this book illustrates a path forward that does not depend on those at the top to fix it. That’s why we are releasing t
Why Building Communities with Fire-Resilient Standards Is a Game Changer (opens the original)
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Most communities rely on outdated building codes—Alister Watt reveals how innovative standards and quick wins have the power to transform wildfire resilience overnight. Imagine a neighborhood that withstands fires so well, it defies the very flames that threaten other areas—what if building smarter could be the difference between devastation and survival? In this eye-opening episode, Alister Watt, Chief Product Officer at IBHS, shares breakthrough results from the wildfire-resilient neighborhood
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