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PowerUp Boston
by Tech Superpowers
A regular podcast brought to you by Tech Superpowers, where we connect with folks from the Boston startup community to discuss the scale-up journey and all the various items that come up as a business grows!
Episodes
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PowerUp 7 - Aisling Carlson
Recorded live at Startup Boston Week 2025, this episode of Power Up Boston features a conversation between Tech Superpowers' Adam Fisk and Aisling Carlson, Chief Growth Officer at Greentown Labs. From her beginnings in venture capital to leading growth at the world's largest climatetech…
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PowerUp 6 - Ries McQuillan
Ries McQuillan, Senior Manager of Business Development at Baker Tilly, joins us to talk about his unconventional path from selling Cutco knives to becoming a relationship-driven leader in Boston's startup ecosystem. In this episode, we dive into how Reese built a career on partnerships, why...
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PowerUp 5 - Beth Porter
Beth Porter, Head of Studio Operations at C10 Labs and faculty at BU Questrom School of Business, joins Adam and Mike to dive into the hacker-first mindset, the evolving role of AI in innovation, and how startups can balance risk, security, and growth in an ever-changing tech landscape!
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PowerUp 4 - Omer Tene
Omer Tene, a Partner at Goodwin Procter LLP, took the time to join Adam and Mike to not only give us a primer on what privacy means for us all, and discuss how the world of privacy has been changing - especially with AI!
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PowerUp 3 - Steph Roulic Startup Boston
PowerUp Boston is back! In this latest episode, we had the incredible opportunity to connect with Stephanie Roulic, the visionary founder of Startup Boston and a force in her own right in the Boston startup community. Following our own talk at Startup Boston Week and witnessing the vibrant...
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PowerUp 2 - Kylie Bourjaily InnoCrew
In this episode of PowerUp Boston, Adam and Mike are joined by Kylie Bourjaily of InnoCrew and talk about her experiences being a founder of two companies in Boston, as well as building community and the unspoken stresses founders go through! Find InnoCrew and everything they're up to at...
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PowerUp 1 - Matt Crane MGMT Boston
Mike and Adam chat with Matt Crane of MGMT Boston about the differences between the startup scene on the West Coast and in Boston, what the Endeca effect is, and what's next for MGMT Boston! Follow Matt and the happenings over at MGMT Boston at mgmtboston.com, and sign up for the newsletter at...
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PowerUp .5 - Welcome to PowerUp Boston!
Tech Superpowers is back in your feeds with a brand new show! Adam and Mike are here to talk about everything that's been happening since you've heard us last and introducing what we're doing next! PowerUp Boston will be a regular podcast where we connect with folks from the Boston startup...
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#62 - Doomscroll Days, Doomscroll Nights
Adam, Kelly, and Mike are back with a collection of quick-hit articles, bringing you that classic Grepcast energy while not being all too mired in the constant pandemic-related technology coverage. While we kick it off with everyone's new morning / evening routine, we take a glance at the past...
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#59 - Security is not a Band-Aid
The Grepcast is joined by a special guest today, Sarah Pruski, Director of Security Operations at Harvard's Graduate School of Education for a conversation about all things cybersecurity. But! Before we get into cybersecurity, we touch back in with our best friends - Spot the Dog and Silicon...
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#58 - COBOL Cowboys
As we continue to record from our homes in the time of COVID, we start by chatting about VR once again, even though Adam continues to be unconvinced. From there, the gang talks through Contact Tracing improvements and then how COBOL and technical debt has brought about a new group of superheroes....
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#57 - Kelly Goes Off
In this episode of the Grepcast, we focus on all the things that feel worse than the new normal of self-quarantines. Come for the Bird smack-talk, stay for Kelly going off on the Internet Archive. Links and Extra Reading My friend just got laid off along with 400 other employees by dialing into a...
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#56 - Privacy, but make it Fashion
In this episode of the Grepcast, we check-in on how COVID is changing the landscape of the internet - especially as it pertains to Zoom and Netflix. From there, Adam gets mad at an article bemoaning the limitations of VR and then we dissect a new wearable that promotes privacy from Alexa and…
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#55 - Work in the time of Covid
As the world continues the change as part of the current Covid-19 pandemic, we here at the Grepcast are here to talk about how it may just change work forever. But before we dive into that, we follow up on an article from 2015 about how smart homes can improve the quality of life for those living...
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#54 - Data is Humanity
On this episode of the Grepcast, we only focus on the good stuff! No bummers in this episode, not even a single one! Our quick hits start with domain name "acquisitions" and Smart Mirrors. From there, we go on to the future of 3D printing and what the "right to repair" really means. Links and…
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#53 - The Joy of Technology
Sure - it's a bit of a spoiler, but in this episode of the Grepcast, we find concrete examples of the joy of technology. But before we get to that, we go over talk Cybersecurity, Big Dogs, and the permeation of productivity apps in the home. Links and Extra Reading NSA Cybersecurity Boss Anne...
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#52 - The FriendCRM
On this episode of the Grepcast, we tackle all of our late year heavy hitters - the tribulations of managing life, and what are we going to do about Open Office design? Links and Extra Reading Managing Your Friendships, With Software 'I feel bombarded with to-dos': the hell of life admin – and…
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#51.5 - So what is Cybersecurity Insurance, anyways?
On average, a data breach costs $3.9 million. Fortunately, cybersecurity insurance is now available to help businesses limit the financial damage associated with a data breach. Cybersecurity insurance offers financial protection if a business suffers a data breach. For example, if a company loses...
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#51 - The Arms Race of Noise
For this episode of the Grepcast, we tread only lightly into the doom and gloom that is omnipresent surveillance systems until we venture into that happy land of noise design and how plants can really just make you feel better. Maybe we're biased, but I think that was a good call. Links and Extra...
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#50 - Your biometrics are just glitter - Everywhere.
Ok, Gang, we get deep into AI again in this episode. In true Grepcast fashion though, we get started off with talking about Drive-Thrus. Then, Kelly clues us into what we all feared - our biometric data is really just everywhere. Links and Extra Reading An AI-Run World Needs to better reflect...
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#49 - TSP is ///middle.become.stow?
On this episode of the Grepcast our quick hits... hit all of our highlights - dumb IoT and frightening facial recognition. From there we become mystified by what three words can do for us, and then ultimately come back to Massachusetts for the latest in remote work. Links and Extra Reading Juul's...
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#48 - The "Pay Me" Browser
Did you hear the news? Grepcast is bi-weekly now! First on our list this episode is shouting out the latest Good AI story for you, resulting in Adam and Mike creating the next big browser. From there we take you to coal country and chat about the next big public school curriculum. And since we...
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#47 - The Tracking Pixel Knows All
Hoboy. We finally dig into the joke that is the fine handed out by the FTC to Facebook. From there, we discuss the latest workers strike at Amazon, and then proceed to dunk on Tracking pixels. All in all, a pretty standard Grepcast episode. Links and Extra Reading Facebook's $5 billion FTC fine…
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#46 - Breaking! AI is Good, Actually
It's time to rejoice and sing in the streets, because finally - AI is actually doing some good. But before we give you the good news, Mike pours one out for Jony Ive, we chat about how cool AirDrop is, and then Adam gets mad about the latest in housing exploitation (I mean innovation). Links and...
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#45 - There is no Buy, Only Rent.
Quick programming note at the top of the podcast today, please please change your cell phone carrier PIN! Before we give you the skinny on why this is your task for the week, we touch on the latest in school surveillance tech - and how it actually may be a total farce. Only then, can we talk…
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#44 - A Very Special Grepcast : ft Ben Pender-Cudlip
We're back from our mini-Summer break with an extra large sized episode for you! On this episode of the Grepcast, we chat with TSP-alum Ben Pender-Cudlip about his documentary Dawnland. In true Grepcast fashion, first, we dive into talking about the latest in SmartTV issues and why SMS encryption...
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#43 - One Button to Rule Them All
As everyone else focuses on $1000 monitor stands, we take the high road and start chatting about Apple's latest button. From there, we enter the spooky world of "education" surveillance and then get frustrated at a "radical" graph. Links and Extra Reading Apple's new sign-in button is built for a...
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#42 - Everyone's a Project Manager
The drive for data collection reaches a new market : Bargoers! After we tear apart another data-based cash grab, we touch on happier news - the rise of sustainability in new housing developments. And then finally, we talk about how everyone should be project managers. Links and Extra Reading This...
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#41 - 23andAirbnb
We finally have sunshine here in Boston, so that means it's a no bad news 'cast! Starting off, we talk about the definitely-not-scary ability to create videos of people, before moving on to the fact that a US city is being held hostage by ransomware. But we end on vacations! Links and Extra…
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#40 - The Diaper Tech Wars
I don't want to alarm anyone, but we're in the heart of the Diaper Tech wars now. Before you get any context on what that even means, Adam talks about Spotify's pivot to hardware and then Mike talks about how space is just full of junk. Links and Extra Reading Spotify begins testing its first...
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#39 - Break it Up and then Update It
Oh boy, gang - we get on a roll right out of the gate this week and we don't stop. Apps using our pictures for AI research, Facebook and Apple just being monoliths, and then surprise! There are two more Apps that you should be updating. Like, right now. Links and Extra Reading San Francisco Bans...
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#38 - The Slack Death of the Universe
While we didn't go with a clip-show, on this weeks Grepcast we talk about all of our favorite topics : Amazon, Slack, and even introspection! Links and Extra Reading The making of Amazon Prime, the internet's most successful and devastating membership program The productivity pit: how Slack is...
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#37 - The Problem with Unicorns...
This week on the Grepcast, we spend some time talking about the latest issues with entry-systems and IoT. From there we look into China's unicorn/bicycle issues, and then we look to GoDaddy for our good news of the week. Links and Extra Reading America's Favorite Door-Locking App Has a Data…
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#36 - RIP : The Power Vest
Our condolences to our fintech bros - Patagonia will no longer sell you the mythical power vest. After we deliver that totally sincere eulogy, we move on to discussing the normalization of facial recognition and why we decided that robots want to kill us. Links and Extra Reading Patagonia Is...
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#35 - Alexa Knows All
So it turns out, Alexa has been recording and transcribing everything you say? Oops. Oh, femtech is also creepily invasive? Double oops. But at least Instagram is our ray of sunshine this week... Links and Extra Reading Amazon workers reportedly get to hear some of what you tell Alexa, and they...
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#34 - Software as a Scapegoat
Kicking off the episode today, Kelly shines a light on Australia's super secret hacker division, and then Mike fills us in on the Boeing 737Max disasters - and where the problems really stem from. Then - Meet Q - the worlds first genderless AI voice. Links and Extra Reading Australia Shares…
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#33 - Algorithmic Rabbit Holes
We dig into all the latest announcements from Apple - from News, all the way to credit cards? From there Mike gives us the rundown of Asus' no good week, and then Kelly invites us all into the rabbit hole. Links and Extra Reading Apple Doubles Down On Services As iPhone Slips The Apple Card Is...
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#32 - When DIY Investigations Go Bad
We're back! We took a week off to recharge our batteries, so we're bringing you the latest in social media snooping, dunkin' on Self-Checkout, and then lambasting Tufts on shoddy investigations. Links and Extra Reading On Disability and on Facebook? Uncle Sam Wants to Watch What You Post Why...
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#31 - What do you do when everything breaks?
Amherst College had a rough week, to say the least. But before we dive into the good and bad of their (total) internet outages, we chat about decarbonization, Lime scooters being the worst, and weirdly - Nike's being bricked. Links and Extra Reading How to decarbonize America — and the world Lime...
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#30 - Black Mirror isn't a Playbook
5G is coming! Unless you live in a house or use your phone around any type of wall, that is. After Mike fills us in on the 5G dilemma, we chat about smart thermometers, more Bandersnatch discourse, and then Dark Pattern. Links and Extra Reading 5G Will Hit A Wall, Literally, In 2019 They've Taken...
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#29 - Good Praxis for 2019
We kick off this weeks episode with a listener question, that then allows us to touch on the latest Bezos-drama. From there, Kelly tells us about how your social media game can influence your life insurance policies. Then we talk about ways to improve your personal cybersecurity in 2019. Links…
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#28 - Oops, we also got Burned
Sure, here at the Grepcast try to ensure we make a pun-free cast for you, but on this week's mini-cast we were unable to do so! With Mike away at ISE 2019, Kelly and Adam join the Fyre festival discourse and what it means in the social media landscapes. Links and Extra Reading HULU'S "FYRE FRAUD"...
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#27 - From Cookies to Cybersecurity
Blueprints for personal smart home security, merit badges for cybersecurity, and not beating up robots! We cover all of the bases on this weeks Grepcast. Find something interesting that you think we should cover? Email us over at [email protected]! Links and Extra Reading Security Things to…
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#26 - TotallyNotAVirus.exe
Kicking off the episode today, Adam tells us about how someone gave hackers access to THE ENTIRE Chilean ATM network. From there, we talk about Hitmen, Robot Porters, and then ultimately - can we say "no" to the Smart Home future? Links and Extra Reading Employee Falls for Fake Job Interview Over...
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#25 - A Bird in the Hand, and 2 in the Gutter
We never thought we'd get another chance to yell about Bird scooters, but here we are! Before we discuss the values of being a good Virtual Worker; Adam talks Bandersnatch drama, Kelly dunks on Bird, and Mike makes us all want a new TV. Again. Links and Extra Reading Netflix sued by Choose Your…
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#24 - Apple's Long and Winding Road
Before we dive into the current State of Apple, Adam reminds us that the Town in Footloose was the bad guys, Kelly talks about ignoring ads, and Mike touches on the precursors to all small tech - Mighty Mouse. Links and Extra Reading It Doesn't Matter That There's a Video of Alexandria...
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#23 - The Internet is Fake and Busted
Welcome to 2019, you finally made it to the future! Starting off the year right, Adam talks to us about the cash-less futures, Kelly touches on the growing role of DNA testing customer support, and Mike lets us know that Guardzilla is the worst. Also, spoiler alert, the Internet is fake? Links…
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#22 - T-Shirts are the new Healthcare?
This is it! We close out 2018 by chatting about Google wardrobe options, the rise of Influencer advertising, and Alexa ruining Christmas. From there, we look to 2019 with our favorite in tech predictions. Links and Extra Reading : GOOGLE Internal Google Docs Warn Not to Gift Contractors Shirts in...
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#21 - 2018's Superstars of Tech, Cities, and Facial Recognition
This week we look back at the latest in Taylor Swift tech-drama, the superstar cities of America, and the best and worst in technology that 2018 had to bring. Links and Extra Reading Taylor Swift used facial recognition tech at concerts to spy on stalkers Where You Should Move to Make the Most...
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#20 - I'm a Social Network, You're a Social Network!
Today Adam lets us all know about how free apps will be our downfall, Mike is now ok with robots taking selfies, and Kelly recaps the latest in people not understanding technology. For our big topic : if Brett Farve is Social Network, what does that mean for all of us? Links and Extra Reading...
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