Tech'ed Up
Niki Christoff
What's happening on the frontlines of tech? Tune in for a zippy conversation about emerging technology hosted by industry veteran Niki Christoff. From the C-Suite and Capitol Hill to AI and crypto, quantum computing to the decentralized internet, Niki breaks down the trends in tech to help savvy listeners get even smarter. Guests include experts, enthusiasts, regulators, policymakers, CEOs, and reporters.
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07/27/23 • 23 min
Axios reporter Ashley Gold joins Niki in the studio for a lighthearted conversation about what Big Tech should expect from Congress this year. They talk Federal Trade Commission dynamics, Ticketmaster drama, and foreign investments in the United States. Ashley shares her insights as the lead reporter for Axios’ Pro Tech Policy newsletter: Who’s interested and what’s what? And Niki cracks wise about Taylor Swift, Vrbo, and TikTok (of course).
"We're still talking about AI at a pretty high level, but the level of seriousness is something I haven't seen with other tech policy issues for a while." -Ashley Gold
04/25/24 • 19 min
Corporate Counsel at Google, Kat Mauler, sits down with Niki in the Tech’ed Up studio to talk about what’s moving fast in tech news. They break down big legislative moves in Congress with the expansion of FISA Section 702 adding extra surveillance remit to the US government, the TikTok divestiture bill dominating the headlines - and why it’s not a ban, and critique the moves of the new Boston Dynamics Atlas robot.
“I had really thought that one of the most enduring takeaways from our last administration and the presidency would be a distrust for executive power. To see an expansion of executive power is really interesting in this moment. ” - Kat Mauler
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- Learn more about FISA extension in the NYT
- Watch the new Atlas Robot debut video
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04/28/22 • 26 min
President of General Dynamics Information Technology, Amy Gilliland, is now the president of General Dynamics Information Technology. Having served for a decade as a U.S. Navy officer, Amy joins Niki in the studio to discuss her passion for mission-oriented tech. Her leadership is focused on hiring veterans, building cool tools with AI and high-performance computing, and focusing on employee mental health. She always asks, “How are you...really?”
"Why do we come to work? Why do we do what we do? The mission...does excite employees. And to that extent, they can understand that it's pretty cool, cutting edge technology that we are working on." -Amy Gilliland
- Niki talking crypto on Money Reimagined
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03/17/22 • 25 min
Attorney Chris Grieco is General Counsel for a crypto startup that has created a stablecoin protocol. An alumnus of the Department of Justice, White House Counsel's office, and a former federal prosecutor, Chris knows his way around the corridors of Washington. In this episode, he joins Niki at the Tech'ed Up studio to explore the concepts of stablecoins, a digital dollar, and "decentralized finance" AKA DeFi.
"...another kind of theme of crypto, I think, is that people don't necessarily take your word for anything, you, y’know, have to be able to prove it on the blockchain." Chris Grieco
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02/24/22 • 16 min
CEO of fintech startup Caribou Kevin Bennett joins Niki in the studio to lament the ‘double marginalizing experience’ of buying a car – being treated like crap and paying for the privilege.. Luckily, his D.C-based company is here to help.
"We do think that the period and the time and the days of cars being reasonably priced is probably over." -Kevin Bennett
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Tech'ed Up
09/16/21 • 2 min
What’s happening right now on the frontlines of tech? Join host Niki Christoff for a zippy conversation about trending technology. From the C-Suite and Capitol Hill, to crypto and Gen Z TikTok, Niki breaks it all down. Guests include experts and enthusiasts, regulators and policymakers, CEOs and reporters. This show is for anyone who wants to get smarter about technology. New episodes come out on Thursdays.
You can watch video content on YouTube and follow Niki on Twitter @nikichristoff.
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05/18/23 • 29 min
Washington-based litigator, Previn Warren, joins Niki in the studio to talk about his law firm’s multi-district litigation against social media giants Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube. They discuss the growing epidemic of social media addiction among teens and tweens, and its impact on kids’ mental health, their developing brains, and bodies.
"...we [Motley Rice]were kind of at the forefront of fighting the tobacco wars and preventing cigar companies from marketing to kids. Right? So, we won that fight in the nineties. And to me, this is really the sequel." -Previn Warren
**This episode contains some serious subject matter including mentions of suicide, eating disorders, and violent sexual social media content.**
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AI Mythbusting • Nikki Pope (NVIDIA)
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05/30/24 • 26 min
NVIDIA’s Head of AI & Legal Ethics, Nikki Pope, talks about why how we talk about artificial intelligence matters and why making the tech representative of more people is important. She and Niki break down some of the myths surrounding the tech and re-examine what regulators should be focused on when they think of “existential threat” and AI. Spoiler alert - it’s not what Hollywood thinks!
“...democratization of AI means making sure that we don't leave cultures and languages and communities behind as we all go running breakneck into the future.” -Nikki Pope
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Fun & Games at Discord • Ross LaJeunesse
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06/27/24 • 27 min
Head of Global Public Policy at Discord, Ross LaJeunesse, joins Niki in the studio to talk about how the app delivers today on the original promise of the internet - community and communication. He lays out how Discord fosters genuine servers-based connection, why it’s so important to small game developers, and what regulators should consider when they try to regulate Big Tech. Plus, he reviews just how huge gaming has become globally.
“Discord is one of those places. It's community, it's belonging, and it's economic opportunity. It's a platform for entrepreneurs, creative entrepreneurs, small businesses.” -Ross LaJeunesse
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- Play Chef Showdown
- Check out the Operation Politics server
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11/14/24 • 27 min
CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, Gary Shapiro, joins Niki in the studio for an informal chat about his new book Pivot or Die. They discuss pivotal moments in his career, leading the influential trade association fighting for tech and innovation, and looking to the future of tech in America.
“We have to recognize that technology and innovation are actually our secret sauce in this country that allows us to do all these amazing things, and have a strong economy, and grow our way into the future.” -Gary Shapiro
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FAQ
How many episodes does Tech'ed Up have?
Tech'ed Up currently has 101 episodes available.
What topics does Tech'ed Up cover?
The podcast is about Bitcoin, Tech, Crypto, Podcasts, Google, Technology, Education and Cybersecurity.
What is the most popular episode on Tech'ed Up?
The episode title 'Crypto Shockwaves • Dante Disparte (Circle)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Tech'ed Up?
The average episode length on Tech'ed Up is 26 minutes.
How often are episodes of Tech'ed Up released?
Episodes of Tech'ed Up are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Tech'ed Up?
The first episode of Tech'ed Up was released on Sep 16, 2021.
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