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For most of us, backing up files has become a part of everyday life. Throughout the years, there have been many ways to back up one’s information. We’ve gone from paper, CDs, hard drives, flash drives, and the new king, the cloud.	In this episode of the Georgian Podcast, we’ll be talking to Mike Potter, Co-Founder &amp; CEO of Rewind, to understand how cloud-based storage systems work and what it means for your data.&nbsp;You’ll hear about:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How cloud-based SaaS (Software as a Service) storage providers backup their data and what that means for your information·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why third party applications can cause some issues·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The benefits and inner workings of Rewind's cloud backup system·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Building a culture within a company

Mike Potter is Co-Founder & CEO of Rewind, where the focus remains on protecting your data. Rewind has been trusted by over 80,000 businesses that use SaaS tools to backup their data. Mike has a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from McMaster University (1994-1999), and a General M.B.A from the University of Ottawa (2003-2004).

Mike Potter

Co-Founder & CEO of Rewind

Rewind CEO Mike Potter On Backing up the Cloud, the Risk 3rd Party Applications Pose & Building a Time Machine for SaaS Apps

The old tech adage goes that you should move fast and break things, but moving fast could mean you could be leaving some of your users behind. According to our guest, the way we do design today is “broken.” On this episode of the Georgian Impact Podcast, we talk to Alwar Pillai, the CEO of Fable, a leading accessibility platform powered by people with disabilities. While many companies focus on trying to build for at least 80% of people, Alwar says, trying to build for people at the margins can lead to better design. “You suddenly are creating a product that is adaptable, more personable, more usable, and more customizable, which in turn makes the products accessible to everyone.” In our podcast, she talks about how companies can avoid just “checking a box” and actually get proactive about inclusive design.&nbsp; <ul><li>Alwar’s journey into accessible design&nbsp;</li><li>Why inclusive design builds better products</li><li>Overcoming biases in UX design&nbsp;</li><li>The mindset and approach needed to build inclusivity into design&nbsp;</li><li>Case studies from Fable</li><li>How Fable works with enterprise clients</li><li>What Fable is doing with its Series A</li></ul>

Alwar Pillai is the CEO of Fable, a leading accessibility platform powered by people with disabilities. Before launching Fable, Alwar worked at the Ontario Ministry of Education and as the Manager of Accessibility at Rogers Communications. Alwar holds a degree in UX Design from the Symbiosis Institute of Design and a Masters of Inclusive Design from OCAD University, where she focused her research on designing technology for seniors.


Alwar Pillai

CEO of Fable

Why Inclusive Design Builds Better Products With Fable’s Alwar Pillai

When it comes to quantum computing breaking encryption, it’s not a question of whether or not it will affect you, but when.&nbsp; In this episode of the Georgian Impact Podcast, we will be talking to Dr. Michele Mosca, CEO of evolutionQ. evolutionQ helps organizations work through all the various stages of getting ready secure as quantum technology advances.&nbsp;You’ll Hear About:&nbsp;●&nbsp; 	The critical factors Dr. Mosca looks at when assessing risk.●&nbsp; 	The need for quantum risk assessments.●&nbsp; 	The current level of encryption available and how it performs.●&nbsp; 	Where Dr. Mosca sees the quantum industry going in the short term.●&nbsp; 	The new era we are entering into.●&nbsp; 	Does the hardware matter?●&nbsp; 	Where are quantum and encryption right now?●&nbsp; 	The importance of trust in the industry.

Dr. Michele Mosca is a leading scientist in quantum computing, quantum cryptography, and conventional cryptography. He was a founder of Canada’s Institute for Quantum Computing, as well a founding Faculty Member of Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics. Dr. Mosca has also co-authored the textbook An Introduction to Quantum Computing.

Dr. Michele Mosca 

CEO of evolutionQ

When it comes to quantum computing breaking encryption, it’s not a question of whether or not it will affect you, but when. 

In this episode of the Georgian Impact Podcast, we will be talking to Dr. Michele Mosca, CEO of evolutionQ. evolutionQ helps organizations work through all the various stages of getting ready secure as quantum technology advances.
 


Cybersecurity in the Age of Quantum Computing With Michele Mosca

In part one of a two-part series on the Georgian Impact Podcast, we talk to Maggie Love, founder of SheFi and co-founder of W3BCLOUD. In part one, Maggie talks about her story, building the infrastructure needed to scale Web3 applications and how Layer 2 solutions can help us overcome scalability challenges. In part two, we’ll talk about how to get more underrepresented groups interested in Web3 and DeFi, what Maggie has learned about onboarding more people onto DeFi and the SheFi approach to education. &nbsp;In this podcast, you’ll hear about:&nbsp;●&nbsp; 	How Maggie became interested in blockchain.●&nbsp; 	The evolution of blockchain into DeFi and Web3.●&nbsp; 	The challenges with scalability in blockchain.●&nbsp; 	How less friction around smart contracts would help with DeFi adoption.●&nbsp; 	The building blocks that can create the foundation for more mainstream adoption.

Maggie Love joined the cryptosphere in 2016 hoping to make blockchain more inclusive, accessible and equitable. Maggie founded SheFi with the goal of cultivating a global and inclusive community focused on educating, discussing and investing in the future of DeFi and Web3. Maggie is also the co-founder of W3BCLOUD, a leading compute infrastructure provider powering Web 3.0.

Maggie Love

Founder of SheFi | Co-founder of W3BCLOUD

Solving Scalability Challenges in Web3 with Maggie Love

In this episode of the Georgian Impact Podcast, we sit down with Lauren Feld. Lauren is Head of Business Development at 3Box Labs, the company behind Ceramic, a decentralized data network that allows developers to build apps with Web3 data. Lauren breaks down the problems Ceramic is trying to solve and how we should understand digital identity in this new world.&nbsp;&nbsp; You'll Hear About:&nbsp;●&nbsp; 	The difference in building Web3 applications compared to Web2.●&nbsp; 	Moving away from centralization and getting users back in control of their own data.●&nbsp; 	Different use cases for people building Web3.●&nbsp; 	The importance of identity in building Web3.●&nbsp; 	Where Ceramic lives in the ecosystem of Web3.●&nbsp; 	How protocols like Ceramic are helping to enable innovation.●&nbsp; 	Will existing data in Web2 move into Web3?●&nbsp; 	The role reputations will play in digital identity.●&nbsp; 	Crossover potential in centralized and decentralized projects.&nbsp;●&nbsp; 	What a Web3 internet looks like.

Lauren Feld is Head of Business Development at 3Box Labs. As the company behind Ceramic, they enable developers to build dApps for Web3. Previously Lauren worked as a Venture Development Lead at R3. Lauren received her BA in Psychology from Northwestern University.   


Lauren Feld

Head of Business Development at 3Box Labs

Why Decentralized Data will Drive Innovation in Web3 with 3Box Labs' Lauren Feld

Trolls or no trolls that is the question, and guess what? This could be in your control. In this episode of the Georgian Impact Podcast, we talk with Nadav Shoval CEO of OpenWeb. OpenWeb’s mission is to build a healthier open internet, starting with improving conversations. You’ll Hear About:● What trust means to Nadav.● The need for transparency when dealing with data.● Users taking back control of their data, preferences and ID.● How advertising needs to change and adapt.● Why conversations matter to Nadav and OpenWeb.● Where is the line between moderation and censorship?● How OpenWeb looks to encourage positive online interactions.● Evolving comments into conversations.● The balance of ML vs. people when it comes to moderation.● How OpenWeb demonstrates value to advertisers and publishers

Nadav Shoval is the CEO and Co-Founder of OpenWeb, where they’ve made it their mission to improve the quality of conversation online. Building an internet where content creators of every kind are empowered to truly own their audience relationships and thrive independently. Before establishing OpenWeb Nadav founded four technology startups - all related to connecting people around shared interests.

Nadav Shoval

CEO and Co-Founder of OpenWeb

How to Build a Healthy Internet with OpenWeb's Nadav Shoval

In this episode, we have a wide-ranging discussion on privacy, competition and advertising with Vass Bednar. Vass is the Executive director of McMaster University's Master of Public Policy in Digital Society program and works at the intersection of public policy and technology in Canada.&nbsp;You’ll Hear About:&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;	DuckDuckGo as an alternative option for consumers in a data-driven world.●&nbsp;&nbsp;	Apple’s approach to data collection.●&nbsp;&nbsp;	Consumer concerns surrounding data collection.●&nbsp;&nbsp;	The evolving way the digital economy is regulated.●&nbsp;&nbsp;	A potential shift in the gig economy with a focus on workers.●&nbsp;&nbsp;	How mega-companies will impact start-ups and innovation.●&nbsp;&nbsp;	The importance of radical incrementalism when it comes to regulation.

McMaster University’s Vass Bednar Explains How Privacy, Public Policy and Innovation Intersect

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Rewind CEO Mike Potter On Backing up the Cloud, the Risk 3rd Party Applications Pose & Building a Time Machine for SaaS Apps

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