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We Are ETH

We Are ETH is a podcast series featuring stories from Alumni of ETH Zurich around the globe. Hosted by ETH Circle Member and Entrepreneur Susan Kish, We Are ETH brings you conversations with the people who have taken their ETH experience out into the world and turned it into a company, a career, and a way of life.

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26:34

Earth, Mars, and beyond – Mariko Burgin

We Are ETH ·

2024/01/11

ETH Zurich alumna and NASA JPL engineer Mariko Burgin discusses her passion for space exploration.Mariko transitioned from ETH Zurich to the University of Michigan before joining NASA, where she works on mission formulation: the journey from a mere idea, to a project for space exploration complete with scientific objectives, cost constraints, and technological feasibility, which can take several years.The conversation covers planetary protection, the evolution of remote sensing technologies, and the

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30:35

Why Switzerland may host the next Silicon Valley –...

We Are ETH ·

2023/12/21

PascalMathis, co-founder of Get Your Guide and Wingman Ventures, shares his journey as an entrepreneur and angel investor.Starting as an entrepreneur, Pascal Mathis co-founded Get Your Guide, ETH Zurich's first tech unicorn, and later transitioned to angel investing and co-founding Wingman Ventures. Pascal believes that Switzerland has the potential to become the next Silicon Valley due to its talent pool and stable business environment. Pascal emphasizes the importance of logical thinking and

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25:51

What does education mean to you? - Patricia Schramm

We Are ETH ·

2023/12/08

For Patricia Schramm, former president of the American Swiss Foundation, learning the classics at ETH’s neighbour, the University of Zurich, was invaluable. From using Latin to learn English, and now working as a consultant for the Alumni Association of ETH Zurich, education has been the core of her career.Patricia talks about following your passions wherever they lead, how an unexpected move to New York led to her staying there, and the importance of letting serendipity have a say in your

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23:04

Do you know where your clothes really come from? –...

We Are ETH ·

2023/11/23

For MichelaPuddu, ETH Zurich alumna and Co-Founder ofHaelixaLtd, giving fabrics their own DNA enhancestraceability for consumers and retailers.Moving from Rome to study at ETH Zurich,MichelaPuddu’sPhDexperienceinspired her tobecomean entrepreneur. Her work has been recognized with several awards, and she isa regular speaker atSwissand international events.Michelaspeaksabout building her own company, overcoming a fear of public speaking, and why it’s important to have a co-founder–or two!This is

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27:34

Where do you have the most impact? - Lian Pin Koh

We Are ETH ·

2023/11/09

Biodiversity expert and former ETH faculty Lian Pin Koh is a pioneer in the use of drones in conservation. As an ex-nominated MP in Singapore, and a professor at the National University of Singapore, Lian Pin’s impact extends to different areas of policy and education.We hear about the nexus of nature and technology, the creation of conservation drones, and his love of Star Wars.This is his story.

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25:38

Innovation can be everything, right? – Petra Ehmann

We Are ETH ·

2023/10/26

For Petra Ehmann, ETH Zurich alumna and Chief Innovation Officer ofRingierAG, innovation truly is everything. From product development to encouraging more people into STEM, Petra wants her work to have an impact in every possible area.She is passionate about driving innovation at every level, and credits ETH Zurich with helping her achieve the type of structured thinking required to do this.Find out why she speaks four languages fluently, what brought her to study mechanical engineering at ETH

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29:53

Can you simplify sustainability? – Nicoletta...

We Are ETH ·

2023/10/05

For ETH Zurich alumna Nicoletta Piccolrovazzi, integrating small sustainability practices intoour everyday lives can make the topic less complicated.Nicoletta is keen to highlight that, in spite of having a long career in a single company, shewas able to seize the opportunities that came her way. That notably led her to heading thetechnology and sustainability part of Dow’s partnership with the Olympic Games, which laidthe foundations for her current work in sustainability.As we count down to COP28,

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31:42

Women’s right to vote and swimming in rivers – Renata...

We Are ETH ·

2023/09/21

Architect Renata von Tscharner discusses how women in Switzerland got the vote,the importance of swimming in rivers, and learning to play the accordion.Renata’s fascinating life was shaped by the events she witnessed in Paris in May1968, when a student revolt became a general strike that ground the Frencheconomy to a halt. She speaks with host Susan Kish about campaigning to getwomen the vote in Switzerland, her architecture experiences at ETH Zurich and asan urban planner in London and Bern, and

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28:26

What do you really know about fungi? – Sonja Billerbeck

We Are ETH ·

2023/09/07

Synthetic biologist and ETH Alumna Sonja Billerbeck discusses microbiology, mushrooms, and metabolisms – as well as the threat and promise of AI in research.From discovering that microbes breathe oxygen and eat sugar, Sonja became enthralled in the world of microorganisms and understanding their applications in agriculture and healthcare. Through stints at ETH Zurich and Columbia University, Sonja’s interest in engineering microbiology has led her to her own lab at the University of Groningen, where

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20:20

How much do you love your robot vacuum cleaner? –...

We Are ETH ·

2023/07/13

Vincent Bédat thinks it’s time to take robotics to the next level. After successful applications in industrial and manufacturing settings, robots need to find a place in our homes.Vincent’s journey has taken him from Switzerland to Germany and now the US. He studied Mechanical Engineering at ETH Zurich, and went on to do an MBA at MIT. About moving back to Europe, Vincent says he’ll stay in California as long as it remains the place where he thinks he can make the biggest changes, work on the

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25:13

The dawn of democracy for artificial intelligence...

We Are ETH ·

2023/06/29

Rasmus Rothe is all about AI. Co-founder and CTO of Berlin-based company Merantix, he builds and scales AI ventures, and enables an AI co-working community at the Merantix AI Campus.Rasmus Rothe studied Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Oxford, Princeton and ETH Zurich. He is the co-founder and CTO of Merantix, “the world's first artificial intelligence platform dedicated to researching, building and investing in AI companies”. The company works on AI-powered ideas to resolve

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34:34

What would you want to have written on your...

We Are ETH ·

2023/06/01

According to Felix Graf, media was the first one to be hit by the internet, so it will be the first one to be hit by AI. At the same time, quality journalism has never been more important.Felix Graf changed career direction several times: from music to physics, consulting to telecom, then energy and media. But one thing stood him in good stead throughout his journey that eventually led him to the helm of NZZ: his ETH Zurich experience. It was there he says he learned how to learn, how to be curious,

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31:38

Journey from geoecology to cybersecurity via...

We Are ETH ·

2023/05/16

While Maya Bundt originally set out to study biology and geoscience, her career led her to become an expert in cybersecurity after spending 20 years in reinsurance.Maya Bundt is a Member of the Board of several companies and organisations, including the Cyber Peace Institute. She also chairs the Cyber Resilience Chapter at the Swiss Risk Association, and she is member of the Cybersecurity Commission of digitalswitzerland.Maya explains how her research took her to Zurich, and we hear about her

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27:09

Lessons from a career in business and healthcare...

We Are ETH ·

2023/05/04

Hans Gut’s career took him all over the world and through some difficult moments, before he dedicated himself to the Careum Foundation in Zurich.Studying at mechanical engineering at ETH Zurich at a time before computers where ubiquitous, Hans Gut explains you had to queue to submit your punch cards into a machine. While he was at ETH, Hans completed two internships that both led him to future employers. His global business career eventually led him to become the President of the Careum Foundation

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32:12

Tales from the metaverse, high energy physics and...

We Are ETH ·

2023/04/20

Joe Paradiso’s time at ETH Zurich was a period that helped him grow as aresearcher, anddevelop a deep appreciation for Europe – as well Swiss food!Joe’sextraordinary and prolificcareer has taken him from high energy physicsto spacecraft control systems, pastwearables,sensorsand synthesizers.He is currentlythe Alexander W.DreyfoosProfessor in Media Arts and Sciencesat the MIT Media Lab.In this episode,we learnabout what happened when Joe came to Zurich having been warned that ETH was a conservative

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26:54

What does a computer virus look like? – Ogi Stanovcic

We Are ETH ·

2023/04/05

After studying at ETH Zurich, Ogi Stanovcic connected the dots between cybersecurity and videoconferencing. And he certainly didn’t think he would end up staying in the same company for 25 years.When Ogi was recommended to leave former Yugoslavia and go study at ETH Zurich, he didn’t have Switzerland on his radar. But when he was here, he started to love it so much it was clear he was going to stay. Literally everything in his life today is still very closely connected to ETH: his professional

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24:01

What if we'd find the solutions to life’s challenges...

We Are ETH ·

2023/03/23

ETH alumna Mulan Sun says being an architect is a job where you must use all your sensitivity to identify problems, and all your creativity to solve them. Born and raised in China, Mulan Sun moved to Switzerland, learned German and completed her studies in architecture at ETH Zurich. She is the President of the Swiss Chinese Chamber of Architects and Artists. She's also the founder of an architectural and interior design firm based in Zurich, and a lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied

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28:14

Competition highs and lows – Luca Di Tizio

We Are ETH ·

2023/03/09

Alumni and former decathlete Luca Di Tizio is a recent graduate from ETH Zurich, now working for deep tech startup Microcaps, an ETH spinoff company.Luca Di Tizio is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from ETH Zurich, with a focus on Biomedical Engineering. He currently works on bringing Swiss precision to the world of microencapsulation with Microcaps AG. When he was still a student, he participated in Elon Musk's Hyperloop Pod Competition for two consecutive years. Swissloop placed second out of

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26:46

Life on the campaign trail – Julie Cantalou

We Are ETH ·

2023/02/09

Strategist Julie Cantalou recently transitioned to the world of politics. What are her ambitions as a politician, and how can ETH Zurich contribute to policymaking?Julie Cantalou has many family ties to ETH Zurich, in addition to working in the Office of the President as a strategist. Since then, her passion for politics has led her to become involved in it full-time with the Swiss Green Liberal Party. Julie believes that ETH Zurich has a key role to play at the nexus of science and policy. The

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29:38

Lessons in leadership – Shanthi Flynn

We Are ETH ·

2023/01/26

An expert on HR, leadership and people issues, Shanthi Flynn was a scientist before she became a global leader in the field of human resources. How did she find her talent for dealing with people and achieve her illustrious career?Shanthi Flynn joined the human resources field soon after her studies and developed businesses in the retail, manufacturing, healthcare and services sectors around the world. With a focus on organization and people issues, she has unique insights into the connection

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