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Legendary actor and mental health advocate Glenn Close is on a quest to change how we think about mental health, starting with her decision to speak out about her own family's struggles — a brave choice considering the stigma that pervades the topic. This week, we're revisiting this sweeping conversation with TEDWomen curator Pat Mitchell, where Close shares the inspiration behind the advocacy group she founded to combat the crisis, underscoring the transformative power of community and the critical need for comprehensive mental health care systems. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey ! Become a TED Member today at https://ted.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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In this episode of Technovation, Peter High interviews Dan Caruso, founder of Zayo Group and Caruso Ventures. Dan, a pioneer in communications infrastructure, shares his journey from leading multi-billion dollar exits with MFS and Level 3 to his current investments in quantum and space technologies. He discusses insights from his new book Bandwidth: The Untold Story of Ambition, Deception, and Innovation That Shaped the Internet Age.

Key Highlights:

The breakup of AT&T and how it created modern telecom.
How fiber optics and broadband became the foundation of the internet.
The boom-bust cycle of innovation and how it applies to AI and quantum today.
Why quantum computing and space tech will reshape industries from cybersecurity to finance.
How ambitious professionals can ride the next tech wave.

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Dan Caruso on Bandwidth, Quantum Tech, and Lessons from Billion-Dollar Exits

Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)

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Key Highlights:

The breakup of AT&T and how it created modern telecom.
How fiber optics and broadband became the foundation of the internet.
The boom-bust cycle of innovation and how it applies to AI and quantum today.
Why quantum computing and space tech will reshape industries from cybersecurity to finance.
How ambitious professionals can ride the next tech wave.

305 פרקים

#Tech #MBA #Business #Metis Strategy #News #Tech News #Artificial Intelligence

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