Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott
Microsoft
Behind the Tech invites listeners to geek out with an amazing line-up of tech heroes, inventors and innovators. Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott takes tech enthusiasts behind-the-scenes to meet AI experts, computer scientists, authors, musicians, digital leaders, bioengineers and neuroscientists who have made discoveries, built tools, and literally helped make our modern world possible.
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May 24, 2021 • 47min
Dr. David Baker: Director of the Institute for Protein Design, University of Washington
Technology is influencing protein design research in ways that would have been science fiction a decade ago. Find out how engineering and biology are working together today to improve our health and how researchers are designing new biological compounds to fight chronic disease - and prepare us for the next pandemic. Click here for transcript of this episode. Kevin Scott Rosetta@home Foldit
Apr 27, 2021 • 1h 3min
Kimberly Bryant: CEO & Founder of Black Girls Code
This charismatic leader talks about untapped potential – and why encouraging young people to study computer science is critical for the future of technology. Find out how Kimberly's efforts are impacting STEM initiatives across the U.S. Click here for transcript of this episode. Kevin Scott BlackGirlsCode
Mar 30, 2021 • 1h
Ashley Llorens: Artificial intelligence and robotics
Join Kevin and this new distinguished scientist at Microsoft, Ashley Llorens, as they explore the future promise of artificial intelligence, robotics and autonomous systems. Ashley is also a hip-hop artist known as Soulstice. Listen to their discussion about the parallels between careers in science and music. Kevin Scott SoulStice on Apple Music Click here for transcript of this episode.
Mar 10, 2021 • 40min
Jacob Collier and Ben Bloomberg: Bonus Episode
Kevin's conversation with this amazing duo was so fascinating, we're publishing this bonus episode! Grammy-award winning musician Jacob Collier and MIT PhD Ben Bloomberg reflect on human and artificial intelligence and its impact on creativity. Find out how AI is playing a constructive role in this amazing duo's creative work. Click here for transcript of this episode. Kevin Scott Ben Bloomberg Jacob Collier Subscribe to Behind the Tech Podcast with Kevin Scott - Microsoft
Feb 24, 2021 • 1h 12min
Jacob Collier & Ben Bloomberg: Grammy award-winning duo
Grammy-award winning musician Jacob Collier and tech expert Ben Bloomberg discuss their innovative collaborations in music, integrating technology into live performances, embracing risks, improvisation, and the fusion of art and technology in creativity.
Jan 27, 2021 • 45min
Dr. Mae Jemison: Astronaut, engineer, physician and educator
The first African American woman in space chats with Kevin about human interstellar flight, the 100 Year Starship project, and experiential education. She talks about achieving one's own level of excellence and explains why exploring an extraordinary tomorrow creates a better today. Click here for transcript of this episode. Kevin Scott 100 Year Starship LookUp
Dec 9, 2020 • 1h 17min
Behind the Tech: 2020 Year in Review
How can we use technology to better the lives of everyone on the planet? That's a theme running through our favorite conversations of the year – from artificial intelligence to synthetic biology. Listen in to learn a few cool things about our extraordinary guests! View the transcript. Kevin Scott Behind the Tech with Kevin Scott f4l3zKfbAt5enScc7FUG
Oct 20, 2020 • 1h 6min
Oren Etzioni, PhD: CEO of Allen Institute for AI
Oren is a leading thinker in neural networks and Natural Language Processing. His research is focused on foundational issues relating to intelligence, machine learning and web search. He's received numerous honors and awards, including "Geek of the Year" from GeekWire. Click here transcript of this episode. Oren Etzioni Kevin Scott
Sep 22, 2020 • 1h 6min
Charles Stross: Award-winning sci-fi author
Did sci-fi books inspire you to enter science or engineering? In this fascinating conversation, Kevin talks with one of his favorite authors about a broad range of topics from Trotskyism to bioscience research. Kevin Scott Charles Stross Click here for transcript of this episode.
Aug 25, 2020 • 1h 1min
Daphne Koller, PhD: CEO and founder of insitro
Former Stanford University professor Daphne Koller's cutting edge work combines machine learning and biology to transform pharmaceutical drug development. Her work at insitro is part of an emerging field - digital biology - that is having an impact on multiple fields, including biomaterial design, agriculture, and human health. This MacArthur Fellow was also named one of TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people. Click here for transcript of this episode. Kevin Scott


