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More than a Refresh

A podcast about data and the people who wrangle it.

Welcome to the More than a Refresh podcast series, now celebrating its fourth year as your uniquely human gateway into the world of data.

In 2024, we bring you an even more eclectic mix of speakers and subject matter experts from diverse industries and backgrounds. Our guests excel in topics such as leadership, networking, DEIA, data protection and privacy, and cutting-edge technology including healthtech, edtech, and fintech. Additionally, enjoy top-tier content from leading experts in the open-source community.

Where to listen:

Mon, September 09 2024
01:11:47
Episode 49: Cooper Quintin, Senior Staff Technologist @ The EFF

Welcome to episode 49 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Cooper Quintin, Senior Staff Technologist @ The EFF. Listen in as they discuss all things ALPR, the freedom of movement, the normalization of data breaches, and the need for restorative justice.

For more information on The Atlas of Surveillance, or to donate to the EFF, please visit https://www.eff.org/pages/atlas-surveillance

Wed, July 24 2024
01:09:52
Episode 48: Marc Nathan, Super Connector

Welcome to Episode 48 of More Than a Refresh! Join JD as he sits down with Super Connector and T-Squared Founder, Marc Nathan, to discuss the value of a strong first impression, psychological profit, the role of culture fit in hiring, and why you don't hear a lot of honking in Texas.

Thu, June 13 2024
01:02:13
Episode 47: Peter Zaitsev, Co-Founder @ Coroot & Founder @ Percona with Nikolay Sivko, Founder and CEO @ Coroot

Welcome to Episode 47 of More Than a Refresh! Join JD as he sits down with Peter Zaitsev, Co-Founder @ Coroot & Founder @ Percona, and Nikolay Sivko, Founder and CEO @ Coroot. In this episode, the trio of founders talks about tending to databases vs. tending to applications, consuming vs. delivering information, and The 80-20 Rule.

Tue, April 02 2024
01:18:49
Episode 46: Elizabeth McCormick, Former US ARMY Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot & Current Inspirational & Motivational Speaker Specializing in Leadership

Welcome to Episode 46 of More Than a Refresh! Join JD as he sits down with Elizabeth McCormick, a former US ARMY Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot turned Inspirational Speaker specializing in Leadership. In this episode, they explore the power of choice in dissatisfaction, the intricate relationship between confidence and self-worth, and the power of rhinestoned flak jackets.

Tue, February 20 2024
01:05:28
Episode 45: Montana Low, Founder & CEO @ PostgresML

Welcome to episode 45 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Montana Low, Founder and CEO @ PostgresML. Listen in as they discuss pragmatic perfectionism, why ML should happen in databases, and the difference between "hype beast" AI vs. "get shit done" AI.

Tue, February 06 2024
00:59:45
Episode 44: Lindsey Simon, VP Engineering at Vercel

Welcome to episode 43 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Lindsey Simon, VP Engineering at Vercel. Listen in as they differentiate between failure and opportunity, discuss the link between advertising and UX, and explain why "the long road" is actually just "the road." Plus, JD finally gets Rickrolled.

Tue, January 23 2024
01:11:38
Episode 43: Leta Keane, Experienced Front End Engineering Instructor

Welcome to episode 43 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Leta Keane, Experienced Front End Engineering Instructor. Listen in as they discuss investing in humans, not assets; having a fixed mindset vs. a growth mindset; and why "luxury" isn't just another yacht - it's childcare.


https://www.linkedin.com/in/letakeane/

Tue, January 09 2024
01:03:13
Episode 42: Hugh Forrest, Co-President & Chief Programming Officer @ SXSW

Welcome to episode 42 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Hugh Forrest, Co-President & Chief Programming Officer @ SXSW. Listen in as they discuss collaborative problem solving, how humans parse authenticity, and that time Barack Obama back-channeled to nab a speaking slot at SXSW.