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The Iferia Techcast

Curious about what it’s really like to work, study, or create in science, engineering, technology and innovation? On The Iferia TechCast, we chat with students, researchers, tech pros, and innovators shaping these fields. Hear real stories of breakthroughs and breakdowns, late-night problem solving, failed experiments, and big wins. If you’ve ever debugged code at 2 a.m., accidentally blown something up in a lab, or fought to turn an idea into reality — this show’s for you. Want to be a guest ? Send

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00:37:24

GoldMine to Nimble: Evolution of CRM & Customer...

The Iferia Techcast ·

2025/11/17

Jon Ferrara is a true pioneer in customer relationship management, renowned as the founder and CEO of Nimble, an award-winning social sales and marketing CRM. His journey began decades earlier as the co-founder of GoldMine, one of the very first CRMs for small businesses. After identifying a significant gap in the market, Jon built Nimble from the ground up as a simple, powerful, and seamlessly integrated cloud-native SaaS platform.In this episode, Jon shares the core philosophy about customer

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00:34:47

God, Symmetry, & Time: A Physicist on Faith &...

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2025/11/16

Dr. Thomas Sheahen is an MIT-educated physicist and author of the groundbreaking book "Everywhen: God, Symmetry and Time." A lifelong Catholic, Dr. Sheahen offers original insights on how science and faith are not only compatible but actually illuminate one another, challenging the common stereotype that they are opposed. His career spans deep work in physics, including superconductivity, and profound contemplation on the nature of God and creation.In this episode, Dr. Sheahen introduces

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00:25:51

AI & Tech Careers: High-Stakes Navigation, Ethical AI...

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2025/11/16

Rebecca Beard is an AI and technology career coach and privacy expert with a remarkable career history. She has led global teams at Fortune 100 companies, including Meta, Guy's & St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Sciences, and Dropbox, and holds an EMBA from Yale. As a certified AI Governance Professional and Fellow of Information Privacy, Rebecca offers unparalleled insights into navigating high-stakes tech environments, ethical AI, and career growth.In this episode, Rebecca shares her

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00:25:39

Mental Health Tech: Ethics, AI, & Systemic Flaws in...

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2025/11/15

Daniel Fleshner, a Licensed Professional Counselor, AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, and founder of Inflection Point Therapy, offers a candid, systems-aware voice in mental health. He consults for mental health startups, giving him a unique perspective on where technology helps, hurts, and how to improve the entire system for both clinicians and clients.In this episode, Daniel applies a systems-thinking approach to mental health, critiquing the core flaws in current care delivery and funding,

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00:40:48

From Burnout to Bold Creativity: Life Design &...

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2025/11/15

Ibeth Ayala, an innovation coach, life design expert, and bestselling author, helps individuals and teams move from burnout to bold creativity by reconnecting with what matters most. She guides listeners to embrace change, design lives they love, and lead with intention.In this episode, Ibeth shares her powerful personal story of overcoming a major burnout in her 20s, highlighting its impact beyond work. She identifies subtle early warning signs of burnout often dismissed as "just being

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00:33:34

Light is Medicine: Circadian Biology, Health &...

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2025/11/14

Jason Yun, a former fitness guru, made a radical pivot after his own health crisis, becoming a circadian health coach. He reveals a surprising truth: our primary health driver isn't diet or exercise, but light. Jason believes modern lifestyles disrupt our natural rhythms, and reconnecting with natural light is key to unlocking optimal health.In this episode, Jason shares his journey from video game addiction and depression to a fitness expert, and finally to a light advocate. He explains

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00:33:20

Reversing Blindness: AI, Hypnosis & Radical Health...

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2025/11/14

Andrew Klerck, a serial entrepreneur and visionary, shares his astounding journey from 18 years of "incurable" blindness to regaining his sight through a unique blend of functional health protocols and neurological therapy. Now, through his company Health Maxers and its flagship AI-powered app Neuromax, he's democratizing access to cutting-edge personal transformation systems previously only available to elite athletes.In this episode, Andrew walks us through his incredible story, from

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00:30:29

20 Years of Software Development: Strategy,...

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2025/11/13

Angelo Zanetti, co-founder and co-CEO of Elemental, a web and software development company with over 20 years in the game, joins us to share invaluable lessons on building digital products that last. From his early days of Turbo Pascal to navigating the dot-com bubble, Angelo offers a wealth of experience for founders and engineers alike.In this episode, Angelo dives into Elemental's journey, emphasizing that strategy is as crucial as code. He explores what truly defines "scalable and

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00:31:05

Modernizing Print: Industry 4.0, AI & Leading from...

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2025/11/13

Magdaline Coleman (Mags), a visionary leader, joins us from remote Darwin, Australia, to unveil how she's modernizing a legacy printing business in a male-dominated manufacturing world. Mags blends high-tech Industry 4.0 solutions with bold creative energy, pushing the boundaries of what print can achieve.In this episode, Mags shares her unique perspective on print as applied engineering, involving micrometre-level precision, color calibration, software automation, and materials innovation. She

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00:31:35

Mission-First IT: Future-Proofing Church Tech &...

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2025/11/12

Carl Wagner from Higher Ground IT by ACS Technologies joins us to explore the unique world of church technology. As a trusted partner to over 200 churches, Carl shares how their "mission-first" mindset helps ministries eliminate IT stress and focus on their communities.In this episode, Carl recounts ACS Technologies' journey from predating Microsoft DOS to acquiring Higher Ground IT, marking their entry into managed IT services. He dives into the biggest tech mistakes churches make on

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00:28:55

The Security Mentalist: Hacking Human Behavior in the...

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2025/11/12

Gary S. Chan, an MIT-trained engineer, Chief Information Security Officer, and a security mentalist, unpacks the hidden influences that shape our decisions and drive today's cybersecurity risks.In this episode, Gary reveals how he models social engineering attacks using game theory and decision trees, treating human behavior as a predictable system. Learn how he applies principles of mentalism not to deceive, but to build a stronger, more security-conscious culture within an $11 billion company

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00:36:20

Reality Design: Code, Music & Manifestation for Tech...

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2025/11/11

Dan O'Connor, a professional coder, musician, and spiritual explorer, joins us to bridge the seemingly disparate worlds of technology, creativity, and consciousness.As the founder of danosongs.com, Dan shares his unique journey from music school to senior developer, revealing how the creative flow found in music translates directly to solving complex coding problems. He unveils practical, "algorithmic" steps for "reality design" and "manifestation," explaining how

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00:27:50

Nature's Engineers: Honeybees, Locusts & Sustainable...

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2025/11/11

David Auge, a professional engineer and environmental philosopher, challenges our conventional views on sustainability by exploring nature's most enduring systems: the honeybee colony and the desert locust swarm.In this episode, David breaks down the system architecture of these insect communities, revealing key design principles for balance, adaptation, and purpose. From the honeybee's remarkable efficiency to the locust's chaotic resilience in the face of stress, he draws powerful

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00:36:17

Vibe Crafting: Bridging Human Intent & AI Execution...

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2025/11/10

From building high-stakes trading platforms at Credit Suisse to pioneering a new paradigm for AI-assisted development, Yaakov Sash, CEO & Founder of CASSO.ai, unveils "Vibe Crafting."Yaakov explains why "vibe coding" often falls short for serious production software and introduces "vibe crafting" as the rigorous, AI-assisted process for transforming messy natural language into structured, validated requirements. Discover how CASSO.ai is building a platform for

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00:33:06

Post-Work Society: AI Automation, Human Purpose &...

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2025/11/10

What happens when AI eliminates human jobs? Landon Shumway, a software engineer and author of "We Can Be Perfect," dives into the profound implications of AI automation, from economic disruption to the very meaning of human purpose.As a builder who uses AI daily, Landon shares his firsthand experience with its transformative power and explores the concept of "automationism"—a radical new economic model for a post-work society. Discover how he co-wrote his novel with AI,

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00:30:27

AI Beyond Hype: Scaling Global Tech Teams with...

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2025/11/09

Cut through the AI hype! Duri Chitayat, a CTO who has scaled global engineering teams across 27 countries, reveals what it *really* takes to build high-performing, AI-powered solutions while keeping humanity and trust intact.From building a homegrown ERP to leading AI transformations in AdTech, MedTech, and Finance, Duri shares battle-tested strategies for navigating the "messy middle" where culture, strategy, and technology collide. Discover his secrets to achieving 90%+ team retention,

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00:31:03

Rebooting Tech Culture: Innovation, Diversity & The 6...

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2025/11/08

The "lone genius" is a myth. Telle Whitney, co-founder of the Grace Hopper Celebration and former CEO of the Anita Borg Institute, reveals how to "Reboot Tech Culture" to drive true innovation and create environments where diverse teams thrive.With decades of experience as a computer scientist and executive leader, Telle unpacks the systemic issues that cause brilliant teams to fail. She introduces her powerful "Six Cs" framework—Creativity, Courage, Confidence,

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00:34:55

Fixing Broken Healthcare: Patient Safety & Systems...

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2025/11/07

Did you know patient harm is the third leading cause of death? Dr. Julie Siemers, a trauma flight nurse turned patient safety expert, reveals the "broken systems" within hospitals that lead to preventable harm and how better design can save lives.With four decades of experience, Dr. Julie shares critical insights from her intense career, from helicopter flight nurse to ICU. She unpacks how communication breakdowns and system flaws, not "bad people," are the root cause of errors

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00:29:06

Eco-Therapy for Tech: Nature's Role in Resilience &...

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2025/11/06

Can nature truly heal burnout in the tech world? Clara Schroeder, eco-therapist and author of "Re-Nature," shares how connecting with the natural world is a powerful antidote to stress and a secret weapon for mental resilience, even for high-achieving leaders.Clara, who recovered from a traumatic brain injury, reveals the profound scientific basis for nature's impact on our cognitive function and emotional well-being. She shares practical strategies for tech professionals to

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00:39:13

Conquering Dental Fear with Tech & Comfort - Dr....

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2025/11/05

The dentist is afraid of the dentist? Dr. Hassan Al Maghazchi, founder of Smiland Dental, reveals how he's transforming the patient experience by blending cutting-edge technology with deep patient comfort, even for those with extreme dental anxiety.With over a decade of experience, Dr. Hassan details the modern "tech stack" of a dental office, from paperless CRM systems and digital scanners to 90% reduced X-ray radiation. He shares how these innovations, combined with compassionate

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