3reate

3reate

We bring you selected conversations, roughly fortnightly, from folks across art, science, and technology. They’re folks you may not have heard of— because they're too busy doing. 3reate will spark your curiosity as we seek to grow creativity to inspire novel innovation. Learn more https://3reate.com | Support the pod: https://ko-fi.com/3reate or https://patreon.com/3reate | Our intro music: "Into the night" by @prazkhanal | Our outtro music: "Filler Drop" by @keyframeaudio read less

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E005: Hiring with AI, Finding Value-Aligned Work, and Sustainable Skin Care with Christine Nguyen

E005: Hiring with AI, Finding Value-Aligned Work, and Sustainable Skin Care with Christine Nguyen

Christine Nguyen, VP of Operations at Essance Skincare, discusses the evolving job market and the importance of creativity in navigating it. Christine, drawing from her decade-long HR experiences with building high-performing teams for startups and Fortune 500 companies, highlights the increasing use of AI in filtering job applications, cautioning both companies and candidates about potential pitfalls. She provides invaluable advice for job seekers, emphasizing the need for genuine research, thoughtful communication, and personalized follow-ups. She also advocates for a shift in hiring practices towards valuing potential over experience, encouraging companies to take calculated risks and nurture a culture of learning. The conversation underscores the significance of mentorship, feedback, and constant growth, both as an individual and as a leader, likening consistent one-on-one meetings to a healthy gym routine. Christine's own career transition to a values-aligned company focus

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E005: Hiring with AI, Finding Value-Aligned Work, and Sustainable Skin Care with Christine Nguyen

E005: Hiring with AI, Finding Value-Aligned Work, and Sustainable Skin Care with Christine Nguyen

Christine Nguyen, VP of Operations at Essance Skincare, discusses the evolving job market and the importance of creativity in navigating it. Christine, drawing from her decade-long HR experiences with building high-performing teams for startups and Fortune 500 companies, highlights the increasing use of AI in filtering job applications, cautioning both companies and candidates about potential pitfalls. She provides invaluable advice for job seekers, emphasizing the need for genuine research, thoughtful communication, and personalized follow-ups. She also advocates for a shift in hiring practices towards valuing potential over experience, encouraging companies to take calculated risks and nurture a culture of learning. The conversation underscores the significance of mentorship, feedback, and constant growth, both as an individual and as a leader, likening consistent one-on-one meetings to a healthy gym routine. Christine's own career transition to a values-aligned company focus

E006: Alcohol-free Group Travel for Women, Making Life Intentionally Meaningful, and Embracing Discomfort with Michelle Plante

E006: Alcohol-free Group Travel for Women, Making Life Intentionally Meaningful, and Embracing Discomfort with Michelle Plante

Michelle Plante is a dedicated member of the Wellness Tourism Association and the Transformation Travel Council. She founded Michelle Plante Travels which organizes alcohol-free group trips for women. As lifelong learner and lover of new adventures; her passion for travel started early in her childhood living and traveling abroad in multiple countries. Michelle is passionate about creating experiences that blend luxury, adventure, and wellness to achieve the ultimate transformation. You can join her in Costa Rica in January 2025 and/or India in March 2025. In this conversation, Michelle, discusses five and a half years of sobriety and exploring the transformative power of intentional living. She discusses her journey to sobriety, the evolving nature of friendships, and the toxicity of social media's influence on relationships. Michelle advocates for deep, meaningful connections and challenges the glorification of solo travel, emphasizing the strength found in female companionship.

E007: LFG! -Attention Economics, Neuromodulation, and Getting into the App Store with Nathan Fu

E007: LFG! -Attention Economics, Neuromodulation, and Getting into the App Store with Nathan Fu

This episode offers an informal conversation between Andrew and Nathan, revealing their perspectives on the tech industry and their individual projects. They critique the overemphasis on engagement metrics, arguing that capturing attention shouldn't be the primary goal of a product. They also discuss the complexities of addressing societal problems like climate change and the challenges of personal responsibility. The episode further delves into their current projects, with Andrew struggling to release his contextual audio search app due to dependency hell and Apple's strict policies. Nathan shares his learnings from a neuromodulation conference and his progress on developing a non-invasive brain stimulation helmet. Their conversation emphasizes the importance of transparency, owning infrastructure for AI development, and staying focused on delivering real value. Support the pod: https://ko-fi.com/3reate or https://patreon.com/3reate

E008: LFG! – From App Store Battles to Advisory Boards: Two Founders Navigate the Startup Rollercoaster

E008: LFG! – From App Store Battles to Advisory Boards: Two Founders Navigate the Startup Rollercoaster

This episode presents an informal conversation between podcast hosts Andrew and Nathan, who discuss their ongoing projects, thoughts on time management and entrepreneurship. Nathan shares his struggles with prioritizing tasks, using the analogy of the jar and rocks, while also mentioning his 'Clockwork Orange' headband project and challenges with bureaucratic processes in Puerto Rico. Andrew, a seasoned entrepreneur, recounts his experience navigating Apple's App Store approval process and outlines his plans to launch his app on the Google Play Store. He highlights the strategic use of procrastination, emphasizes the importance of user feedback in product development, and discusses the benefits of Google's startup grant and building an advisory board for solo founders. The conversation offers candid insights into the realities of entrepreneurship, time management, and the value of seeking external perspectives. Support the pod: https://ko-fi.com/3reate or https://pat

E009: Fan Engagement for Podcasters, the Power of Minimalism, and Fountain Pens with Pat Cheung

E009: Fan Engagement for Podcasters, the Power of Minimalism, and Fountain Pens with Pat Cheung

Pat Cheung is an entrepreneur who is completely dedicated to supporting podcasters. As the founder and CEO of Fanlist, his objective is to empower podcasters to understand, expand, and generate revenue from their audience. His passion for audience development ignited in 2011 during his tenure as Head of Product at EQAL, a pioneering celebrity and influencer network in Los Angeles. In this role, Pat spearheaded the design of their social platform to foster fan engagement and cultivate fan communities. Over 40 influencers within their network utilized this platform to monetize brand partnerships, resulting in over 20 million monthly fan interactions. Currently, Pat serves as the founder and CEO of Fanlist, a dedicated fan page platform tailored for podcasters and creators. In essence, Fanlist empowers podcasters to establish online fan pages where fans can actively engage through various actions such as leaving messages, posing questions, offering tips, purchasing perks, subscri

E010: Social Media for Intentional Wellbeing by Removing its Addictive Properties with Ania Korsunska

E010: Social Media for Intentional Wellbeing by Removing its Addictive Properties with Ania Korsunska

Ania Korsunska, founder of Zemlia, discusses her vision for a new social platform that prioritizes user well-being and societal benefit over advertising revenue. She highlights the negative impacts of traditional social media, including addiction, misinformation, and the loneliness epidemic. Ania emphasizes the importance of intentionality, sustainability, and community building in creating a platform that empowers users to achieve personal and collective goals. She also shares her insights on the challenges of building a company that goes against the grain of capitalism and the importance of personal growth and lived experience knowledge sharing. Ania Korsunska brings a decade of experience in interdisciplinary research, data science, user-centered design, communications, creative work, and community building to Zemlia. Led by the guiding principles of empowerment and collaboration, she manifests these values through tangible actions that contribute to a better future for everyone

E011: The Changing Landscape of Journalism and Media: Can We Find Truth with Tom Grier

E011: The Changing Landscape of Journalism and Media: Can We Find Truth with Tom Grier

Tom Grier is a retired Professor of Mass Communication at Winona State University. Tom was the founder and Director of the Navajo Oral History Project, from 2006 through 2016. Additionally he was the Founder and Director of the Aerial visual Communication Lab at Winona State University from 2013 through 2021. They discuss the evolution of media and its impact on attention spans and critical thinking including the shift from in-depth reporting to soundbites, the rise of algorithmic bias, and the decline of grit and perseverance in education. They also touch upon the importance of seeking diverse perspectives and the need for more nuanced public discourse. Read what Tom is reading: Think Out of the Box by Mike Vance | The Habit of Noticing by Darden Smith Support the pod: https://ko-fi.com/3reate or https://patreon.com/3reate

E012: LFG! Alternative Fundraising, Constructive Action, and Dinner with Strangers

E012: LFG! Alternative Fundraising, Constructive Action, and Dinner with Strangers

The LFG episodes are the fortnightly recorded checkins between Andrew and Nathan, that they hope help inspire your curiosity and creativity. These are different from typical guest episodes as they are less focused on conversation. This episode delves into Andrew’s experiences as a solo software founder, navigating the complexities of company structuring, fundraising, and product development. He criticizes the unsustainable practice of relying on venture capital and free user bases, advocating for a more direct and honest approach to monetization. Andrew laments the decline of information literacy and critical thinking in the face of social media algorithms and political polarization. The two underscore the importance of individual responsibility and action, encouraging listeners to engage in constructive dialogue and challenge prevailing narratives. Also, dinner with strangers via Timeleft?! Support the pod: https://ko-fi.com/3reate or https://patreon.com/3reate

E013: Bomb Cyclones, Science Communication, and Climate as a Dynamic System with Dmitri Kalashnikov

E013: Bomb Cyclones, Science Communication, and Climate as a Dynamic System with Dmitri Kalashnikov

Dmitri Kalashnikov is a climate scientist and National Science Foundation postdoctoral research fellow at the University of California-Merced. Having created Convolutional Neural Network-based predictive models for lightning in the western United States; he is currently working on applying these predictive models to climate models to project future changes in the climatology of lightning storms in the western United States. The humans discuss Dimitri’s journey into a Ph.D, climate change as a dynamic system, the challenges of communicating climate science; bomb cyclones and the impossibility of humans creating or steering hurricanes. Learn more about Dmitri Read what Dmitri is reading: The Happiness Trap by Dr. Russ Harris Support the pod: https://ko-fi.com/3reate or https://patreon.com/3reate

E014: LFG! The Decline of Liberalism and Empiricism; AI & Societal Discourse; Trying and Saying Yes

E014: LFG! The Decline of Liberalism and Empiricism; AI & Societal Discourse; Trying and Saying Yes

The LFG episodes are the fortnightly recorded checkins between Andrew and Nathan, that they hope help inspire your curiosity and creativity. These are different from typical guest episodes as they are less focused on conversation. This episode centers around Andrew's recent frustration with a lack of intellectual curiosity and evidence-based reasoning in society. He argues that this trend, fueled by social media, has led to the "death of liberalism and empiricism" where uninformed opinions are valued as highly as expert knowledge. He illustrates this point with a personal anecdote about a Thanksgiving dinner conversation where he was challenged on his expertise in AI. Andrew then delves into his own career journey, explaining how he transitioned from psychology to technology, highlighting the value of saying "yes" to opportunities and the importance of developing intellectual grit. He concludes by emphasizing the need to combat societal toxicity and encourage genuine curiosity.