Talk:NYC

Julie talks with Yext founder and CEO Howard Lerman. In this episode, you’ll hear where Howard gets his ideas, what it takes to grow a startup from a few people to over a thousand, how Howard defines an entrepreneur, and why Yext is a firm believer in the physical workspace. Thanks for listening!

Julie talks with Politico New York City Hall Bureau Chief Sally Goldenberg. In this episode, you’ll hear what to make of Eric Adams’ victory, how Sally and her team tracked the semi-virtual, semi-physical campaign trail, where the race could go ahead of the general election in November, and why it all matters for the future of New York. Thanks for listening!

Julie talks with Gotham Gazette Executive Editor and NYC political connoisseur Ben Max. In this episode, you’ll hear what issues are surrounding the top five mayoral contenders, how they’ve differentiated themselves in a crowded race, who might come out on top, and why it’s so important to rank candidates all the way down the ballot in this first citywide test of ranked choice voting. Thanks for listening!

Julie talks with Gothamist & WNYC reporter Liz Kim. In this episode, you’ll hear why Liz went from covering COVID to the candidates, how ranked choice voting is changing city politics, who progressives are coalescing around, and what issues are setting the tone of the race. Thanks for listening!

Julie talks with former President and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) James Patchett, who just left the post in February. In this episode, you’ll hear where James was when he got the call to action from the city, how the NYCEDC ramped up PPE and ventilator production early in the pandemic, what cities and working may look like post-pandemic, and why you should be optimistic about New York’s economic recovery. Thanks for listening!

Julie talks with New York Times Metro reporter, Dana Rubinstein. In this episode, you’ll hear where each candidate stands in the mayoral race, how the city and state would ever get along, what Bill de Blasio could do after leaving office, and why Andrew Yang might be caught off guard by the wild world of New York City political press. Thanks for listening!

Julie talks with Mike Steib, the CEO of Artsy, a digital art marketplace. In this episode, you’ll hear why New York is the best place to grow a business, how every company can think like a tech company, what qualifications to look for in New York’s next mayor, and where people are buying art during the pandemic (online, duh). Thanks for listening!

Julie talks with New York Times’ tech writer, Shira Ovide. In this episode, you’ll hear what’s changing the face of journalism, how Americans really feel about technology, why government needs to embrace digital tools, and who Shira watches on TikTok (okay spoiler, it’s cute animals). Thanks for listening!   Subscribe to Shira’s newsletter “On Tech” here: https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/signup/OT    Music Credits: noodleSoup by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58011 Ft: Javolenus reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/59721  

Julie talks with fashion designer, business owner, feminist organizer, and NYC transplant, Rebecca Minkoff. In this episode, you’ll hear how Rebecca made the tough decisions to keep her brand alive during the pandemic, what companies can do to support women and minority ventures, where fashion meets tech, and why “Zoom shoulders” is the definitive 2020 fashion trend. Thanks for listening!   Music Credits: noodleSoup by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58011 Ft: Javolenus reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/59721

Julie talks with ABC Executive Producer, former Chief Content Officer at Hearst Magazines, and UK expat, Joanna Coles. In this episode, you’ll hear how her career has connected industries, where the future of media is headed, what’s in store for her SPAC, and why New York remains the only place she wants to live. Thanks for listening!   Music Credits: noodleSoup by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58011 Ft: Javolenus reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/59721

Julie talks with Girls Who Code founder and author, Reshma Saujani. In this episode, you’ll hear how she guided her nonprofit through the health and economic crisis, why raising boys makes her a better feminist, what it takes to normalize female failure, and where women are actually excelling during the pandemic. (Hint: it’s not baking sourdough.) Thanks for listening!   Find Reshma’s latest book, and all her other work, here: https://reshmasaujani.com/books/    Music Credits: noodleSoup by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58011 Ft: Javolenus reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/59721

Julie talks to both members of New York’s Senate delegation, Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer. In this episode you’ll hear how we can support working parents, what our history predicts for the future, why New York is sure to bounce back, and where the Senators like to grab a slice. Thank you for listening! Music Credits: noodleSoup by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58011 Ft: Javolenus reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/59721

Julie talks to New York City Council Member, and soon to be member of Congress representing the South Bronx, Ritchie Torres. In this episode, you'll hear about how the Bronx can recover from COVID, where progressive politics is taking hold, why New York needs more development, and what's in store for Ritchie’s career. Thank you for listening! Music Credits: noodleSoup by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58011 Ft: Javolenus reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/59721

Julie talks to Union Square Ventures partner and Tech:NYC board co-chair, Fred Wilson. In this episode, you'll hear how Fred landed in New York, where working spaces are going, why kids need computer science education, and what's next for tech. Thank you for listening! *Minor use of profanity* Music Credits: noodleSoup by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58011 Ft: Javolenus reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/59721