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Fresh Dialogues
by Alison van Diggelen
Alison van Diggelen in conversation with leaders in business, technology and the arts - with a green focus. Martin Sheen, Guy Kawasaki, Charlie Rose, Maureen Dowd, Michael Krasny
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“I’m so proud of my people!” Ukrainian Tech Leader, a BBC dialogue
I can only imagine you share my disgust and horror at what’s going on in Ukraine. It’s heart breaking. This week on Fresh Dialogues, we get an intimate look at the war, from a Ukrainian in Silicon Valley who has team members on the front lines. Highlights of our interview were picked up by the…
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Finding Your Purpose, the Hard Way: A BBC Report
This is a timely story about addiction, suffering, and how one tenacious woman found her purpose in life. Everyone I’ve talked to about this story has been fascinated, full of questions. That got me more and more excited about sharing it. Sometimes I just pinch myself that I became an accidental...
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Value Curiosity over Conviction says “Superstar Thinker” Adam Grant: A BBC Dialogue
Hyperbole is overused these days, but when the Financial Times calls someone a superstar, I’m apt to repeat the title, especially if the person in question is so humble that he insists his impact is “a mystery.” Adam Grant is a Wharton School Professor and influential author. Lately he’s become a...
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You are powerful and your voice matters: A BBC Dialogue
With less than three weeks until the election, it’s a nerve wracking time here in the United States. Some call it a battle for the soul of the nation. Certainly the stakes could not be higher. This election will determine the future of the United States and in some respects, the world. As a...
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How Animals Can Help You Handle Stress, Anxiety: A BBC Report
I’m excited to share my latest BBC report with you and introduce a remarkable woman who changed the way I see the world. When I heard my report on the BBC World Service last week, I was moved to tears. A lot has happened since I filed it in early August… Animals help us reconnect to a wise and...
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How to face death? A Personal BBC Report about Death
By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues “Everyone deserves dignity at the end of life,” Isabel Stenzel Byrnes, bereavement counsellor and hospice care worker. This week’s podcast is a deeply personal story of how the Covid-19 pandemic impacted my family. A shorter version aired this week…
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Will the Pandemic Stimulate a Green Recovery? A BBC Dialogue
___ By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues “Mother Nature is a very powerful educator” and her power has never been more apparent than during Covid-19.* But what have we learned from this unprecedented pandemic? Firstly: That what was once impossible, is now possible. Who’d have…
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How to Help in a Time of Crisis? An Inspiring BBC Report
___ If you’re stuck at home and thinking: what can I do to help my community? I hope today’s podcast will inspire you. Last week, my colleagues at The BBC World Service invited me to join the show Business Matters and share news from Silicon Valley. Even though the valley is one of America’s...
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Greta Thunberg, Elon Musk, Climate Action. A BBC Dialogue
___ This week, Greta Thunberg, the Swedish teenager, stole the show at the United Nations General Assembly. Thanks to her, climate change is on the minds of the world. I was invited to discuss climate change action on the BBC World Service this month and we explored the role of activists like...
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Secrets of Venture Capital: An Insider’s View of Bias, Ethics, Rule Breaking
Have you ever wondered how venture capitalists in Silicon Valley decide what startups to fund and what ones to skip? I had the opportunity to sit down with one of these “masters of the universe” and explore the secrets of venture capital. Scott Kupor is managing partner at Andreessen Horowitz…
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College cheaters – who suffers most? A BBC Report
Perhaps you weren’t shocked by the college applications scandal that recently broke in the United States? I must confess, I was deeply upset because it reveals a low tide mark in our society’s ethics today and underlines the absence of integrity in so many people’s lives. But I’m also saddened...
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Homeless & Addicted in Silicon Valley: One Woman’s Solution
Over 100 Americans die every day from opioid overdose, that’s about 40,000 a year. What can be done to reverse the recent spike in fatalities? In San Francisco, a team of public health workers is focused on treating the most vulnerable: homeless people on the city’s streets. My latest report for...
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Madonna: Why does she matter more than ever?
What makes Madonna the ultimate female bad-ass role model? On the eve of Madonna’s 60th birthday, I was invited to join the BBC’s Roger Hearing in London and Bloomberg’s Enda Curran in Hong Kong to discuss the queen of pop’s controversial life and legacy. How has she redefined what it means to be…
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Suicide Prevention: How To Help Vulnerable People? A BBC Report
With the tragic news of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade’s recent deaths by suicide, the spotlight is on suicide this month. The latest trends are chilling: The suicide rate in the United States has grown by over 25% since 1999, according to the CDC. Alison van Diggelen’s latest report for the…
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Silicon Valley Teens Tell Emma Gonzalez: We Stand With You on Gun Control
This week’s report addresses gun violence in the United States. Many of us have been inspired by the fearless survivors of the Florida High School shooting on Valentine’s Day. Powerful speeches by teenagers, Emma Gonzalez and David Hogg have changed the conversation and I applaud them and the…
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Influential Women, Men Speak Out on Guns: Amal Clooney, Emma Gonzales, Kelly McEvers, Rick Steves
Amal Clooney, Emma Gonzales, Rick Steves. These are just a few of the influential people who’re standing up to gun violence since the Florida high school massacre on February 14th. Amal Clooney addressed an audience of 6500 women at the Watermark Conference for Women in Silicon Valley just a few...
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Is High Tea For You? Female Entrepreneurs Offer Marijuana-infused Tea
This year, California became the 6th state in the U.S. to make it legal to sell marijuana for recreational use. The BBC World Service asked me to explore an all-female startup that’s hoping to become a global power house for “high tea.” Amanda Jones and Jen Chapin, the Kikoko cofounders say that...
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Woman to Woman Rising Together: BBC Report
As the flood of #MeToo stories continue to inundate our media with horrific stories of sexual assault and harassment, Alison van Diggelen was relieved to cover an uplifting story of women empowerment on assignment for the BBC World Service. California-based Rising International was conceived in...
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What’s Richard Branson’s Vision for Virgin Galactic, Hyperloop One? BBC Report
Why did Virgin’s Richard Branson decide to invest in Hyperloop One, the futuristic transport system that seeks to shrink journey times (like LA to San Francisco, London to Glasgow) to less than one hour? On assignment for the BBC World Service, Alison van Diggelen sat down with Branson in San...
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Are You Being Heard? Why Sidewalk Talk is Life-Changing: BBC Report
Are you being heard? Alison van Diggelen reports for the BBC World Service on a project that offers free listening to people in the street. How is Sidewalk Talk helping to change lives? “When I first learned of Sidewalk Talk, I was having a depressive episode…I was struggling in my…
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Google Plans “Grand Central Station” Campus in San Jose: BBC Report
In San Francisco, the tech community continues to face an angry backlash for pushing out locals, artists and the elderly. Meanwhile, 50 miles south, Google has announced plans to partner with the City of San Jose to build a tech village dubbed “The Grand Central Station of the West.” Experts see...
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Can A Tech Mindset Change City Hall? BBC Report from Silicon Valley
As dramatic images of the Texas floods pour in, it’s timely to ask: would a tech mindset help cities be more responsive and efficient in their disaster response? The concept of transforming the culture of a city hall by adopting a tech approach is what I’ve been exploring this month for the BBC...
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Cambridge Future Cities Conference: BBC Report
How will future cities deal with our growing transport challenges, and the security and privacy of our data? MIT professor Carlo Ratti explored these challenges at this year’s Future Cities Conference in Cambridge, England. Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues reports for the BBC World...
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Julia Gillard’s Sexism Advice: BBC Dialogues with Australia’s 27th PM
What can Uber and Fox News do to change their hostile work environment for women? And how can organizations create a productive atmosphere where men and women thrive? Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues sat down with Julia Gillard, the 27th Prime Minister of Australia to get her…
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App to End Homelessness? BBC Report: Tech Fix for Down & Outs in Silicon Valley
Imagine if you could help end homelessness with the click of a button. There’s an app for that! In Silicon Valley, despite the vast affluence and many tech millionaires, homelessness is a huge problem. With average home prices close to a $1 million and tiny flats renting for well over $1,000,...
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Google’s Dave Burke: Fresh Dialogues Uncut
Deep learning; geek nostalgia; Google’s Pixel phone; and why seeking ‘uncomfortably exciting’ opportunities can bring success. Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues sat down with Google’s Dave Burke, an Irishman, who has risen quickly through the ranks. He leads the Android team, with...
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Does Trump’s Math Add Up? BBC Dialogues with 5 Live’s Colletta Smith
Last night, Donald Trump delivered his first address to Congress. For the first time, Trump actually appeared both presidential and optimistic as he delivered an upbeat message that called for unity and bipartisan action. But was it just a facade? Can Trump possibly deliver on his ambitious...
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Elon Musk’s Ludicrous Plan for Tesla: BBC Dialogues
Elon Musk continues to make ambitious plans for Tesla Motors, some even call them “ludicrous.” Not content to make a niche product for electric vehicle enthusiasts, he now wants to conquer the mass market, competing in the major leagues against GM, BMW, Ford et al. Musk is promising an annual...
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Are Facebook, Twitter Doing Enough About Fake News, Abuse? BBC Report
It’s beginning to feel a lot like 1984. Today, some politicians routinely use the term “fake news” to discredit any news they don’t like, or any news organization that asks hard questions. The term “alternative facts” is even being pushed by certain White House advisors. Alison van Diggelen, host...
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BBC Dialogues: Should Elon Musk Stay on Trump Advisory Team?
By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Since Tesla CEO Elon Musk joined the Trump business advisory team in December he’s been under intense pressure to step down. That pressure intensified this month after Donald Trump signed an executive order banning immigrants from seven countries…
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BBC Report: Silicon Valley Tech Takes On Trump
By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues In the beginning…there was no word from Silicon Valley tech leaders on Donald Trump’s presidency, despite his kingly proclamations: Let there be Two Pipelines, Let there be a Wall…Let there not be TPP! But on the seventh day, tech leaders arose...
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BBC Report: What Can Tech Hubs, Silicon Valley learn From Portland?
By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues I recently attended Silicon Valley’s Tech Awards, and despite the inspiring innovators from around the world, there was an underlying mood of disquiet (even alarm) as Silicon Valley adjusts to the imminent reality of a Donald Trump presidency. I…
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BBC Report: Portland Startups Show Jetsons Future Closer Than You Think
Photo: Skyward CEO Jonathan Evans is convinced we’ll see “Jetsons” human-moving drones in 5 to 10 years By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Portland is better known for its environmental activism and the quirky comedy Portlandia than its tech; but that reputation is beginning to…
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BBC Report: How to Make a Spaceship, the XPrize Way
By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues In 1996, space enthusiast, Peter Diamandis announced the $10 Million XPrize for the first private spaceship to fly 100 kilometers into space. The only problem was: he didn’t have $10 Million, not even close! Nevertheless, his audacious challenge...
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BBC Dialogues: Silicon Valley Startup Makes College Breakthroughs
(Photo: Thanks to Breakthrough Silicon Valley, Nahom Zeratsion (left) got a scholarship for Bellarmine College Preparatory and will be attending San Jose State University this Fall) In Silicon Valley, it’s easy to focus on the bright stars of tech and innovation. But what about those people who...
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BBC Report: TaskRabbit CEO Shares Tips on Pivoting, Diversity
By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues What’s it like to be a black female CEO in Silicon Valley? How should you handle a powerful backlash when your company does a major pivot? I explored both issues with TaskRabbit CEO, Stacy Brown Philpot and my interview aired last night on the BBC...
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BBC Report: Despite Tesla Crash, Authorities Urge Self-Driving Car Development
By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Will the fatal Tesla crash slow or even derail the development of self-driving cars? That was the topic we discussed on this week’s BBC World Service program, Click. Despite complaints by consumer advocates that Tesla should disable its autopilot...
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BBC Dialogues: Why Is Instagram Growing, While Twitter Plateaus?
By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Instagram recently announced it had reached a big milestone: half a billion users. The BBC asked me to interview the company’s COO, Marne Levine to explore the company’s appeal and find out why video – and new products like Boomerang – are helping...
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BBC Pick of the Week: Interview with Bertrand Piccard, Solar Impulse
By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues This week, I was delighted to discover that my interview with Solar Impulse pilot and clean technology enthusiast, Bertrand Piccard was featured on BBC Radio 4’s program, “Pick of the Week.” The program is described as “a selection of highlights…
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BBC Report: How Will Innovators Like Elon Musk Change Your Life?
By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Technology has the potential to bring us a mind-blowing world of innovation, from self-driving cars to re-engineered food, and even colonies on Mars. Elon Musk and Steve Jurvetson are two of tech’s most influential minds. Here’s my BBC World…
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BBC Dialogues: Elon Musk Unveils Tesla Energy. Why Is It Big News?
By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Last night, Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed he’s getting more like Steve Jobs by the minute. Just as Jobs helped revolutionize the personal computer, music and phone industries; Musk has helped revolutionize the world of e-commerce, space exploration and...
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BBC Report: Elon Musk, Cynthia Breazeal Explain Why Robots Are Coming to your Home
By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Why are robots getting close and personal? Here’s my BBC World Business Report about The Brave New World of autonomous cars and social robots. It aired on BBC World Service Monday April 13, 2015. Two pioneers, Elon Musk of Tesla Motors and Cynthia...
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BBC Report: The Vast Potential of Nobel Prize Blue LEDs
This week, UC Santa Barbara’s Professor Nakamura (and two colleagues in Japan) received the Nobel Prize for Physics. Their big breakthrough? The Holy Grail of material science for many years: Blue LED technology. It not only enables high efficiency lighting (goodbye Edison’s incandescent bulbs,...
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BBC Report: Tech Women Flock to Silicon Valley “Mecca”
By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Silicon Valley is well known as the global hub of innovative technology. Can four weeks immersed in its unique ecosystem help inspire a new generation of global tech leaders? That’s the hope behind a program called Tech Women, launched by former...
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BBC Report: China Comes to Silicon Valley
By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues Here come China’s tech giants. Last week, Alibaba and China’s Twitter-like Weibo announced massive IPO plans. Today, in Silicon Valley, China is front and center in the news. Let’s take a closer look at Chinese entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley.…
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Green Jobs Advice from Google, SolarCity, San Jose City, VC at Commonwealth Club
By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues This month, I moderated a panel of green jobs experts for the Commonwealth Club Silicon Valley. Experts included: Parag Chokshi, Clean Energy Public Affairs Manager, Google; Josh Green, General Partner, Mohr Davidow Ventures; Linda Keala, Vice...
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John Robbins: Science of Climate Change Incontrovertible
By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues In February, I interviewed author and environmentalist, John Robbins at the Commonwealth Club, in Silicon Valley. Robbins is most famous for his books “The Food Revolution” and “Diet for a New America”; has been interviewed by Terry Gross, and…
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Tom Friedman: The Clean Tech Race
By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues This week, a report by the Pew Charitable Trust was released, underlining how much the United States is trailing in the clean tech race. Phyllis Cuttino, Pew’s Program Director wrote a succinct piece in the Huffington Post pointing to the fact that...
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Novacem: Carbon negative cement
By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues This week, we explore the progress of Novacem, the London based “green cement” manufacturer. On April 22nd, 2010, the company received an appropriate Earth Day honor: Novacem was named a Top 10 Emerging Technology by MIT’s Technology Review…
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SDForum: Silicon Valley Teens talk green, tech
By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues SDForum attendees got a glimpse of the future last Friday. Microsoft hosted the 4th Annual SDForum Teens Conference – an assembly of some of the most dynamic and creative young minds in Silicon Valley. I had the pleasure of moderating a panel of…
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Alison van Diggelen in conversation with leaders in business, technology and the arts - with a green focus. Martin Sheen, Guy Kawasaki, Charlie Rose, Maureen Dowd, Michael Krasny
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