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00:40:40

Ed/Steven: #geoweirdness, #fridaygeotrivia

Geomob ·

2024/06/23

Steven and Ed discuss #geoweirdness, a series of content "threads" that OpenCage creates on mastodon to engage with their audience and promote their geocoding API. They talk about the challenges of marketing a geocoding API and the need to create content that is interesting and shareable. They discuss the different types of threads, including country-specific threads and threads about specific topics that span all countries. Steven cites the example of the recent thread about

00:40:40

Ed/Steven: #geoweirdness, #fridaygeotrivia

Geomob ·

2024/06/23

00:31:02

Steve McLeod: Feature Upvote

Geomob ·

2024/06/16

Ed chats with Steve McLeod, the founder of Feature Upvote, a service that allows customers to suggest and upvote ideas for products. At the recent Geomob Barcelona and Berlin events we used the service to vote for best speaker at Geomob events. They also explore the challenges of gathering feedback, distinguishing between different types of feedback, and overcoming language barriers. Steve shares advice for managing feedback and making customers feel listened to. Show notes on

00:31:02

Steve McLeod: Feature Upvote

Geomob ·

2024/06/16

00:41:59

Ed/Steven: Recent events

Geomob ·

2024/06/09

Our conversation covers two recent Geomob events, one in Barcelona and the other in Berlin, with discussions on the talks, speakers, and audience feedback. We then delve into the Amazon geospatial event in London, the new voting system, upcoming Geomob events, and the challenges of managing sponsors. Finally we salute Geomob sponsor Ed Parsons on recently winning the Royal Geographic Society's Professional Geography Award. Well done! Show notes on the Geomob website, where you

00:41:59

Ed/Steven: Recent events

Geomob ·

2024/06/09

00:29:00

Gala Camacho: Geomob Edinburgh

Geomob ·

2024/06/02

Gala Camacho, organizer of Geomob Edinburgh, joins Ed on the podcast to discuss her experience organizing the event and provide advice for others interested in starting GeoMob in their cities. The first event in Edinburgh was a success, with a diverse range of talks covering technical, artistic, and business topics. Gala emphasizes the importance of creating a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere at Geomob events, where attendees can make connections and discuss geospatial topics. She also highlights

00:29:00

Gala Camacho: Geomob Edinburgh

Geomob ·

2024/06/02

00:31:08

Sanna Jokela: Gispo

Geomob ·

2024/05/26

Sanna Jokela, CEO of Gispo, joins us to discuss a project the company did with UNESCO's International Institute for Educational Planning, and which was presented at the most recent Geomob Finland in Turku. The project focused on using rainfall data to find optimal school hours in sub-Saharan Africa. Gispo specializes in open source geospatial tools and works with both local and global clients. We also briefly discuss the Finnish geospatial scene, which has a strong emphasis on open source, with many

00:31:08

Sanna Jokela: Gispo

Geomob ·

2024/05/26

00:36:30

James Morrison: UAV surveying at Ordnance Survey

Geomob ·

2024/05/19

James Morrison, head pilot and UAS ("Unmanned Aircraft System") lead at Ordnance Survey, discusses the use of drones in mapping and surveying. He shares examples of how drones were used to quickly assess landslips and update mapping in the Isle of Wight, as well as capture data for residential housing developments. James explains the different types of drones used by Ordnance Survey and their capabilities, including capturing imagery with centimeter-level accuracy. He also

00:36:30

James Morrison: UAV surveying at Ordnance Survey

Geomob ·

2024/05/19

00:34:20

Robin Wilson: British Placename Mapper

Geomob ·

2024/05/12

Robin Wilson, maker of the British Placename Mapper, discusses his project and the power and joy of digital geography. The web app allows users to search and explore British place names, revealing fascinating patterns and historical trends. Robin built the tool for fun during a period of free time and was pleasantly surprised by its viral success on social media and Hacker News. He emphasizes the importance of simplicity in building web geo-focused tools. Show notes on the

00:34:20

Robin Wilson: British Placename Mapper

Geomob ·

2024/05/12

00:26:10

Giuseppe Sollazzo: Open Data Camp 9

Geomob ·

2024/05/05

Giuseppe Sollazzo, an open data expert and one of the organizers of Open Data Camp 9, returns to the podcast to discusses the upcoming event and the state of open data. Open Data Camp 9 will take place on July 6th and 7th in Manchester, and is a community event that brings together people interested in data from various angles, including data activists, OpenStreetMap contributors, and public sector workers. It is a discussion-based unconference where attendees pitch topics and

00:26:10

Giuseppe Sollazzo: Open Data Camp 9

Geomob ·

2024/05/05

00:30:43

Carston Hernke: Honeycomb Maps

Geomob ·

2024/04/28

Carston Hernke, the founder of Honeycomb Maps, and recent Geomob Berlin speaker, shares his journey of building a geospatial data analysis tool using WebAssembly. He discusses the frustration of building geospatial applications that don't meet user needs and the aha moment of discovering the concept of direct manipulation. Carston explains how WebAssembly allows for faster and more responsive geospatial experiences in the browser. He introduces Honeycomb Maps, a tool designed

00:30:43

Carston Hernke: Honeycomb Maps

Geomob ·

2024/04/28

00:39:44

Ed/Steven: Updates/London recap

Geomob ·

2024/04/20

In this week's conversation Ed and Steven recap the recent Geomob London event, including discussing the best speaker contest and potential improvements to the voting process. They mull how to best celebrate the 20th anniversary of OpenStreetMap's founding. Finally the discussion turns to recent developments on their respective projects, including a feature in The New York Times for Mapillary and tutorial videos for OpenCage.Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about

00:39:44

Ed/Steven: Updates/London recap

Geomob ·

2024/04/20

In this week's conversation Ed and Steven recap the recent Geomob London event, including discussing the best speaker contest and potential improvements to the voting process. They mull how to best celebrate the 20th anniversary of OpenStreetMap's founding. Finally the discussion turns to recent developments on their respective projects, including a feature in The New York Times for Mapillary and tutorial videos for OpenCage. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also

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