Mapping The Conversations
by Valrie Grant
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Leading with Geospatial Intelligence with Dr. The Most Hon. Andrew…
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About this podcast
Welcome to Mapping The Conversation, the podcast hosted by geospatial scientist, author, and entrepreneur Valrie Grant. Join us as we explore the world of geospatial technology and how it empowers businesses to seize new opportunities.
In each episode, we engage in insightful conversations with influential figures and changemakers in the geospatial industry. Discover how location intelligence shapes business progress and unlocks growth. If you're seeking valuable insights and innovative strategies to thrive in today's dynamic business landscape, this podcast is your guide to success.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 41 episodes
- Leading with Geospatial Intelligence with Dr. The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP · 21 min · Season 2 Episode 1How does a national leader use geography to make betterdecisions and what changes when a country begins to see itself as a big ocean state? In this episode of Mapping the…
- Data for Decisions: Lessons from UN-GGIM’s Frontline with Fernand Balé · 25 minIn this episode of Mapping the Conversations, host Dr. Valrie Grant is joined by Fernand Balé, Director of Côte d’Ivoire’s Center for Geospatial Information & Digital and former…
- Maximizing Geospatial Data Integrity with Dr. Justin Bennett · 24 minDr. Justin Bennett — 26-year DoD geospatial veteran, repeat entrepreneur and DBA joins Mapping the Conversations to unpack what really drives successful geospatial programs. He…
- Talking Digital Twins with Ron Chapple · 36 minIn this episode of Mapping the Conversations, hostDr. Valrie Grant sits down with Ron Chapple, VP of Global Strategic Solutions at NV5, to explore the evolving world of digital…
- Geospatial Law, Ethics & the Edge of Innovation: A Conversation with Kevin Pomfret · 31 minIn this eye-opening episode of Mapping the Conversations,host Dr. Valrie Grant sits down with Kevin Pomfret, a leading voice in geospatial law, policy, and ethics. Kevin, a…
- Unlocking Interoperability: The Power of Open Geospatial Standards with Christy Monaco · 35 minIn this episode of Mapping the Conversations, hostDr. Valrie Grant welcomes Christy Monaco, Chief Operating Officer of the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC). With over 30 years of…
- Coordinates of Change - Exploring NGIM Adoption in Small Island Developing States with Dr. Valrie Grant · 28 minIn this special crossover edition, host Dr. Valrie Grant steps into the guest seat as she's interviewed by her colleagues from DBA Chronicles. Fresh off her successful…
- Data for Resilience: The SDG Data Alliance and SIDS with Dr. Greg Scott · 38 minIn this episode of Mapping the Conversations, host Dr. Valrie Grant sits down with Dr. Greg Scott, Executive Director of the SDG Data Alliance, for a powerful conversation on…
- Building the Future: Workforce Development in the Geospatial Industry with Aaron Addison · 36 minIn this episode of Mapping the Conversations, host ValrieGrant sits down with Aaron Addison, Executive Director of the World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC), for a deep dive…
- Scaling Global Land Rights through Geospatial Innovation: The Cadasta Story with Amy Coughenour Betancourt · 36 minJoin host Valrie Grant for a powerful conversation with AmyCoughenour Betancourt, the CEO of Cadasta, an organization at the forefront of using geospatial technology to advance…
- Geospatial Information Management in SIDS with John Kedar · 51 minIn this episode ofMapping the Conversations, host Valrie Grant sits down with John Kedar, a globally recognized geospatial strategy advisor and director of John Peter Geospatial…
- Region Geospatial Information Management with Álvaro Monett · 39 minIn this insightful episode of Mapping the Conversations, host Valrie Grant sits down with Álvaro Monett, Regional Advisor on Geospatial Information Management at UN-ECLAC. Join…
- Empowering Communities Through Youth-Led Mapping with Maria Timbawala · 30 minIn this episode of Mapping the Conversations, host Valrie Grant speaks with Maria Timbawala, President of the Jamaica YouthMappers Chapter and a 2024 YouthMappers Leadership…
- Talent Dynamics in the Geospatial Industry with Amanda Iglesias · 22 minIn this episode of Mapping the Conversations, host Valrie Grant welcomes Amanda Iglesias, Software Product Manager for Mobile Mapping Systems at Leica Geosystems. With nearly a…
- Special GIS Day Episode: GIS in Everyday Life with Valrie Grant · 25 minIn celebration of GIS Day, this episode of Mapping the Conversations takes a deep dive into the everyday uses of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Our Host Valrie Grant…
- Innovation and Geospatial Leadership with Boris Skopljak · 45 minIn this insightful episode of Mapping the Conversations, host Valrie Grant sits down with Boris Skopljak, Vice President of the Geospatial Sector at Trimble, to explore the…
- Reflections & Resilience · 30 minWelcome to a special episode of Mapping the Conversations! As we approach the one-year anniversary of the podcast, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the progress made in the…
- A Look at Digital Earth Pacific with Dr. Stuart Minchin · 41 minIn this episode of Mapping the Conversations, host Valrie Grant speaks with Dr. Stuart Minchin, Director-General of the Pacific Community (SPC), about the impact of geospatial…
- Climate Resilience and Geospatial Innovation with Dr. Pooja Mahapatra · 36 minIn this insightful episode, host Valrie Grant sat down with Dr. Pooja Mahapatra, a geospatial expert who brings her passion for addressing global challenges through technology to…
- Geospatial and Statistics for Sustainable Development with Rolando Ocampo · 33 minIn this episode of Mapping the Conversations, Valrie Grant is joined by Rolando Ocampo, the Chief of the Statistics Division at UN ECLAC, for a deep dive into the intersection of…
