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Sep 3, 2021 • 57min
Lessons at 180 MPH - Julia Landauer
Enduring 130 degrees, dirty tactics, and split second decisions—NACSAR racing is tough business and everyone hates to lose. But how do you really win? The car, crew, and driver are just the beginning. Julia Landauer shares what it takes to build trust and relationships that holdup under race day pressure.

Aug 24, 2021 • 1h 18min
Master of Disguise - Jonna Mendez
Jonna Mendez—former CIA Chief of Disguise—transports us to the cold streets of Moscow, bringing intel operations to life. One wrong move gets you killed. Jonna enthralls with stories of espionage, illusion, and betrayal. Amongst the intrigue, you’ll also get hard hitting covert ops best practices that can be applied on the job.

Jul 26, 2021 • 37min
AI & Warfare - Secretary Work
Vice Chair of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, Robert Work transports us to the Spratly Islands of the South China Sea to demonstrate the predictive power of AI at war. Fighting against AI is like betting against the house... Win the war on AI, you win all wars.

Jul 12, 2021 • 47min
The Case for Acquisition Reform - Katharina McFarland
Major nationwide reforms are needed to win the AI battle, yet a Titanic sized barrier stands in the way–our current Acquisitions system; a labyrinth of red tape, redundancy, and requirements. National Security Commissioner on Artificial Intelligence, Katharina McFarland delivers the bold solutions and concrete national plans to break through. Read the full report on America's AI preparedness at www.NSCAI.gov.

Jul 5, 2021 • 50min
AI & the Spy Game - Gilman Louie
In Minority Report, Tom Cruise sees the precog's vision of the future and stops crimes before they happen. Could these futuristic outcomes be possible? National Security Commissioner on Artificial Intelligence, Gilman Louie explains how AI is transforming the Spy Game and the consequences of falling behind China. Read the full report on America's AI preparedness at www.NSCAI.gov.

Jun 28, 2021 • 45min
Major Reform for AI - Secretary Work
Most Americans are unaware of how profoundly AI will change their lives. National Security Commissioner on Artificial Intelligence, Robert Work delivers an ice bucket wake up call. We're about to go on a journey packed with incredible opportunities and sobering stakes. Is America ready? Read the full report at NSCAI.gov

Jun 27, 2021 • 9min
America and AI - NSCAI Report
For the first time since World War Two, America's technological dominance is under threat and our adversaries are deploying AI at a faster rate than we are. But the battle isn't over. The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence Commissioners Work, McFarland, and Louie provide keen insights and strategies to compete. Question is, do we have the will to win? Decide for yourself in this four part series. Read the full report at NSCAI.gov

May 18, 2021 • 1h 12min
Need a Business Therapist? - Steve Faktor
Is your organization stuck in the minutiae and tripping over the complexity of the fed space? Steve Faktor, aka the business therapist, gives us a free session on the couch explaining how to ask the right questions and solve the right problems.

Apr 15, 2021 • 1h 18min
Brain Hacking: The Matrix is Now - Dr. Divya Chander
Remember when Neo says, “I know kung fu”after plugging into the Matrix? Science fiction, right? Wrong. Brain Hackers likeDr. Divya Chander are mapping brains,implanting new experiences, and radicallyredefining what we call reality in 2021.

Mar 29, 2021 • 1h 6min
Igniting Modern Government - Josh Marcuse
Get the best talent access to the best tools and watch the innovation fire spread. Armed with courage, empathy, new ideas, and new collaborations, Google’s Josh Marcuse shares his personal journey and passion to transform agencies and revolutionize government services.
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