Hidden In Plain Sight
Mission
Long-form conversations with the executives, innovators, and thought leaders who are working to predict, solve, and preempt some of humanity’s most complex problems.
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Aug 6, 2020 • 36min
Solving The Largest Existential Threats with Bill Goldstein, Director of LLNL
From securing the nuclear stockpile, to stopping a pandemic, to uncovering the mysteries of the genome, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is bridging the gap between science fiction and reality. Hear from LLNL Director, Bill Goldstein. -- This program is produced by Mission.org and brought to you by Splunk, the Data-to-Everything Platform. Splunk helps organizations worldwide turn data into doing. With solutions for IT, security, IoT and business operations, Splunk empowers people to make faster, better decisions and take action to get things done. Learn more at splunk.com. -- For full show notes and more, go to mission.org/hidden.
Aug 4, 2020 • 28min
On a Mission to Level 5 with Aicha Evans
The future of self-driving is closer than we think... and it may look different than we've ever imagined. AI needs sensors and cameras, not windows or pedals. Here's a whole new take on what you can expect to see when we reach Level 5. Hear from Zoox CEO, Aicha Evans. -- This program is produced by Mission.org and brought to you by Splunk, the Data-to-Everything Platform. Splunk helps organizations worldwide turn data into doing. With solutions for IT, security, IoT and business operations, Splunk empowers people to make faster, better decisions and take action to get things done. Learn more at splunk.com. -- For full show notes and more, go to mission.org/hidden.
Jul 30, 2020 • 24min
The State of Natural Language Processing with Mike Tamir
Natural language processing is transforming how we communicate with machines and how they communicate with us. Learn how NLP works and what it means for the future of AI. Hear from former Head of Data Science at Uber, and current Head of Machine Learning and AI at SIG, Mike Tamir. -- This program is produced by Mission.org and brought to you by Splunk, the Data-to-Everything Platform. Splunk helps organizations worldwide turn data into doing. With solutions for IT, security, IoT and business operations, Splunk empowers people to make faster, better decisions and take action to get things done. Learn more at splunk.com. -- For full show notes and more, go to mission.org/hidden.
Jul 28, 2020 • 50min
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at National Defense with Annie Jacobsen
We all want a more peaceful world. But what if finding peace today lies in understanding our not-so-peaceful past? Tune in for a hard look at the history of national defense. Hear from journalist, author, and historian Annie Jacobsen. -- This program is produced by Mission.org and brought to you by Splunk, the Data-to-Everything Platform. Splunk helps organizations worldwide turn data into doing. With solutions for IT, security, IoT and business operations, Splunk empowers people to make faster, better decisions and take action to get things done. Learn more at splunk.com. -- For full show notes and more, go to mission.org/hidden.
Jul 23, 2020 • 44min
The Critical Art of Data Preparation with Dean Abbott
It is not enough to collect data for the sake of it. How we collect, prepare, and interpret data is a fine art, and here to teach us is a master. Hear from SmarterHQ co-founder and Chief Data Scientist, Dean Abbott. -- This program is produced by Mission.org and brought to you by Splunk, the Data-to-Everything Platform. Splunk helps organizations worldwide turn data into doing. With solutions for IT, security, IoT and business operations, Splunk empowers people to make faster, better decisions and take action to get things done. Learn more at splunk.com. -- For full show notes and more, go to mission.org/hidden.
Jul 21, 2020 • 40min
The Future of Quantification with Jordyn Bonds
Whether it’s diet or exercise, tracking what you’re up to isn’t easy. Learn how intuitive technology and applications are making tracking your everyday data easier than ever before. Hear from co-founder and CEO of TallyLab, Jordyn Bonds. -- This program is produced by Mission.org and brought to you by Splunk, the Data-to-Everything Platform. Splunk helps organizations worldwide turn data into doing. With solutions for IT, security, IoT and business operations, Splunk empowers people to make faster, better decisions and take action to get things done. Learn more at splunk.com. -- For full show notes and more, go to mission.org/hidden.
Jul 16, 2020 • 36min
An Athlete’s Approach to Data with Adam Stepanovic
80% of runners will get hurt this year. Of those injuries, 70% are preventable. Running isn't the problem – how we train is. Luckily, there's a future where technology can help. Hear from PWR Lab CEO and co-founder, Adam Stepanovic. -- This program is produced by Mission.org and brought to you by Splunk, the Data-to-Everything Platform. Splunk helps organizations worldwide turn data into doing. With solutions for IT, security, IoT and business operations, Splunk empowers people to make faster, better decisions and take action to get things done. Learn more at splunk.com. -- For full show notes and more, go to mission.org/hidden.
Jul 14, 2020 • 37min
Developing a Global Security Perspective with Mick Baccio of Splunk
Government agencies collect massive amounts of data – a cornucopia of knowledge that countless bad actors want access to. Learn about the security infrastructure behind protecting this wealth of private information. Hear from Mick Baccio, current Splunk security advisor and former Threat Intelligence Branch Chief for the Executive Office of the President. -- This program is produced by Mission.org and brought to you by Splunk, the Data-to-Everything Platform. Splunk helps organizations worldwide turn data into doing. With solutions for IT, security, IoT and business operations, Splunk empowers people to make faster, better decisions and take action to get things done. Learn more at splunk.com. -- For full show notes and more, go to mission.org/hidden.
Jul 9, 2020 • 27min
Becoming a Troublemaker with Leslie Berlin
Do you know the real origin story of Silicon Valley? Learn the true tale of the wallflowers, the wildcards, and the troublemakers who were behind it all. Hear from Silicon Valley historian and author Leslie Berlin. -- This program is produced by Mission.org and brought to you by Splunk, the Data-to-Everything Platform. Splunk helps organizations worldwide turn data into doing. With solutions for IT, security, IoT and business operations, Splunk empowers people to make faster, better decisions and take action to get things done. Learn more at splunk.com. -- For full show notes and more, go to mission.org/hidden.
Jul 7, 2020 • 44min
Collecting Data From Above with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's Dr. Andy Brooks
As far back as WWI, geospatial technology and imagery have been used for the purposes of national defense. Today, that tech and its uses are evolving in new and fascinating ways. Hear from the Chief Data Scientist at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Dr. Andrew Brooks. -- This program is produced by Mission.org and brought to you by Splunk, the Data-to-Everything Platform. Splunk helps organizations worldwide turn data into doing. With solutions for IT, security, IoT and business operations, Splunk empowers people to make faster, better decisions and take action to get things done. Learn more at splunk.com. -- For full show notes and more, go to mission.org/hidden.
