Next Frontier

In this episode, Max talks with Taylor Waddell about what it takes to be a maker, the maker community, and his experiences working on NASA as a student.

In this Episode, recent UW-Madison computer engineering graduate Spencer Fricke shares the wisdom and strategies he’s gained from participating in over 35 hackathons around the world. Spencer shares why -- and how -- he believes everyone can develop a hacker mentality.

In this episode of the Next Frontier Podcast, Max sits down with his good friend Vlad Bouriakov, a manufacturing systems/engineering grad student at University of Wisconsin-Madison, to discuss the potential of generative design, quantum computing, and the influence of biology on the future of technology.

In this episode of the Next Frontier Podcast, Max talks with Van Espahbodi about his career transition from a government career to the co-founder of the first aerospace accelerator (Starburst Aerospace Accelerator). Van also shares how one of his cars ended up in one of the “Fast and Furious” franchises and how his work with Starburst is opening new doors for innovation in the aerospace industry.

In this interview I dive in with Professor Michael Arnold, exploring how to optimally take leverage research opportunities and how he honed into his technical interest. Throughout the conversation, Professor Arnold provides some key insights into what it takes to bring research ideas to reality and make meaningful contributions, at all stages of your journey.

In this conversation, Max talks with Matt Starr, a materials engineer, who left the engineering field to become the founder of Rally Energy, a caffeinated products company. Matt also shares why he believes anyone (particularly students) can use the scientific method to make better choices.

In this conversation, Max talks with Ben Arneberg, a former Air Force officer who jumped out of airplanes, built two 7-figure e-commerce businesses, and developed satellites.