The Great Indoors

Modern tech advancements are becoming so cutting-edge, many of them were being presented as science fiction in pop culture only a short time ago. As Matt broadcasts straight from the Mobile World Congress in Los Angeles, he marvels at some of the progressive tech he is bearing witness to. From holograms to robotic dogs, on today’s episode, Matt sits down with some forward thinking technologists to discuss the past, present and future of technology. Joined by the Chief Technology Officer of IKIN, Taylor Scott, the Chief Executive Officer of KORE Wireless, Romil Bahl, and the founder of CleverFi, Mario Soave, Matt and his guests explore the innovation landscape and how technology can help us solve some of the problems and challenges facing humanity today.This episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

Prior to the pandemic, travel and tourism had become one of the most important sectors in the world economy, accounting for 10% of the global GDP and more than 320 million jobs worldwide. The pandemic brought these global gatherings to a sudden halt, emptying convention centers, shuttering hotels and impacting over 100 million jobs across the globe. In this episode, Matt will explore the implications of the pandemic on the travel and tourism industry, and the trends we can expect to see going forward. Broadcasting straight from the Mobile World Congress in Los Angeles, he sits down with the CEO of GSMA John Hoffman, the Chief Marketing Officer of the GSMA, Stephanie Lynch-Habib and the Senior Vice President of sales for the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board, Darren Green. During the episode, Matt and his guests discuss the past, present and future of the travel and tourism industry, and how it will bounce back from the pandemic.This episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

On this episode of The Great Indoors, Matt is recording straight from the Mobile World Congress in Los Angeles as the Official Podcast of the show. During this very special, first-ever, face-to-face edition of the podcast, Matt speaks with multiple guests including the Chief Revenue Officer of Verizon, Sampath Sowmyanarayan; the CTIO of Millicom, Xavier Rocoplan; and GSMA’s Head of Intelligence, Peter Jarich. Matt and his guests cover a wide range of topics during the episode, including the future of 5G technology, security in this new IoT world, and bridging the digital divide through diversity and inclusion initiatives.This episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

On this episode of the Great Indoors, Matt sits down with Jane Golden, the founder and executive director of Mural Arts Philadelphia. Jane has been an active mural painter since the 1970s, and under her direction, Mural Arts has created over 4,000 works in public art through innovative collaborations with community based organizations, city agencies, non-profits, schools, the private sector and philanthropies. During the episode, Matt and Jane discuss how Mural Arts has helped to tackle some of the city’s difficult societal issues like gang violence, addiction and racism. They also touch on alleviating mental health issues through art and how society’s attitudes towards art have changed over the years.This episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

On this episode of the Great Indoors, Matt sits down with Karin Jakubowski, the principal of North Star Elementary School in Delaware. They discuss the impacts the pandemic has had on the education system as a whole, and on the mental health and wellbeing of young people. Karin shares her perspective on the digital innovations that have come about as a result of the pandemic and how children can benefit from daily mental health practices like breathwork, affirmations and meditation.This episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

On this episode of the Great Indoors, Matt sits down with Kai Kight, a violinist, composer and keynote speaker who has worked with people and organizations from all walks of life including the Walt Disney Company and the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks. Kai holds an engineering degree from Stanford University, and he has performed in major venues around the world including the White House. During the episode, Matt and Kai discuss how Kai uses music as a metaphor to empower people everywhere, and why he considers music a form of therapy.This episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

On this episode of the Great Indoors, Matt sits down with Randi Zuckerberg, an author, producer, angel investor and one of the first employees at Facebook. They discuss the evolving role of technology in our lives, how Randi’s love of theatre has influenced her life and her experiences as a woman in tech. Randi’s book ‘Dot Complicated’ aims to untangle our complex relationship with technology, social media and screen time and how we can overcome challenges to reap the benefits in all facets of life.This episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

On this episode of the Great Indoors, Matt sits down with Jen Ruiz, the travel blogger and author behind Jen on a Jet Plane. Previously a lawyer, Jen is now a number one Amazon best-selling author, a TED speaker and a key influencer in the travel space. During the episode, Jen shares the story of her career path so far and how she pivoted her brand when the pandemic hit. They also discuss the return to travel now that the world is beginning to reopen, and the aspects of life as we know it that may have shifted permanently.This episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

On this episode of the Great Indoors, Matt sits down with Sandy Dukat, an American Paralympic athlete. After having her leg amputated above the knee at the age of four, Sandy went on to compete internationally in swimming, triathlon and running. She won a series of medals at the Salt Lake City Paralympic Games in 2002 and at the Turin Paralympic Games in 2006, and until 2013, held the marathon world record for above-knee amputee women. During the episode, Sandy shares her impactful story, and discusses some of the initiatives she supports like RAMP and Adaptive Spirit, which help athletes and individuals who require prosthetic limbs. Finally, Sandy shares what she’s most looking forward to for the 16th Annual Paralympic Games happening this summer.This episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

On this episode of the Great Indoors, Matt sits down with Troy Carter, the Founder and CEO of Earthshot Labs. After graduating from Stanford University with a degree in economics, Troy launched several successful ventures, devoting his life to carbon finance, renewable energy and agriculture projects. During the episode, Matt and Troy discuss how Earthshot Labs is harnessing technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, low-orbit satellites and blockchain to build platforms and solutions for planetary-wide ecological restoration. They explore the role of technology in healing the planet, various initiatives for addressing climate change and how spirituality intersects with the natural world.This episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill.