Tech'ed Up
What’s happening right now on the frontlines of tech? From the C-Suite and Capitol Hill to AI and quantum computing, Niki breaks down trending tech to help savvy listeners get even smarter.
A zippy conversation about emerging technology hosted by industry veteran Niki Christoff. Guests include experts, enthusiasts, regulators, policymakers, CEOs, and reporters.
New episodes bi-weekly.
Podcasting since 2021 • 95 episodes
Tech'ed Up
Latest Episodes
AI’s Campaign Influence • Sheera Frenkel (New York Times)
New York Times reporter, Sheera Frenkel, joins Niki remotely to talk about the AI 2024 campaign season that wasn’t. She shares insights from her reporting on tech, shedding light on the reluctance to use AI by US campaigns compared to other cou...
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30:22
Quantum 101 • Murray Thom (D-Wave)
VP of Quantum Technology Evangelism at D-Wave, Murray Thom, joins Niki remotely to explore the basics of quantum computing and share some real-world, right-now applications of this leap in compute power. They talk AI, the impact that efficiency...
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29:41
Venture Capital Meets Mission Critical • Steve Bowsher, IQT (In-Q-Tel)
President and CEO of IQT (In-Q-Tel), Steve Bowsher pulls back the curtain on this CIA-launched non-profit that's been quietly shaping national security for a quarter-century. Steve shares what he looks for in game-changing startup teams, why IQ...
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24:03
Tech on the Hill • Andrew Desiderio (Punchbowl News)
Punchbowl News reporter, Andrew Desiderio joins Niki in the studio to share his insider handicapping of the state of play of tech policy on the Hill. They talk KOSA/COPPA 2.0, the DEFIANCE Act, and legislative gridlock. Andrew shares why 2024 h...
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22:57
Profiles in Tech: Grit & Gratitude • Tiffany Moore (CTA)
SVP of Political and Industry Affairs at the Consumer Technology Association, Tiffany Moore, gives a behind-the-scenes look at their popular CES tradeshow, shares why she’s passionate about their $10 million venture fund focused on increasing...
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