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12 Podcasts for the Creative Class

By: Leslie TaylorWed Dec 19, 2007 at 11:05 AM
Here are 12 must-listen-to podcasts for creative knowledge workers--those entrepreneurial spirits who start and staff the most innovative, fast-growing companies.

For the start-up founder: Scobleshow

If you've ever wanted to eavesdrop on conversations between the Silicon Valley elite, this podcast is for you. Blogger royalty, Robert Scoble, hosts this video podcast, which features interviews with tech luminaries like Bill Gates, demonstrations of Web 2.0 products, and analyses of the role of citizen journalism. Scoble also takes his show on location, to various tech conferences and takes the viewer on guided tours of such places as the Stanford Linear Accelerator and Intel's chip factory.

For the technologist: Digital Planet

This podcast from the BBC looks at technology's role in transforming the global economy. Host Gareth Mitchell leads discussions on topics ranging from the World of Warcraft to the hundred dollar laptop. A recent podcast, that was recorded on location in Kolkata, looked at scientific and cultural developments in modern India.
Digital Planet from BBC News

For the business owner: HBR IdeaCast

From the Harvard Business Review, this podcast shares ideas and commentary from leading thinkers in business and management. Whether you run your own business, or just like to stay abreast of business trends, HBR IdeaCast offers discussions of strategic innovation, decision-making, and leadership.
HBR IdeaCast

For the self-promoter: Duct Tape Marketing

John Jantsch, blogger and author of Duct Tape Marketing - The World's Most Practical Small Business Marketing Guide, offers a podcast where he discusses innovative promotional strategies with other marketing experts.
Duct Tape Marketing

For the strategist: Knowledge@Wharton

Wharton faculty share their expertise in this podcast, analyzing current business trends from the iPhone to the China Bubble. A recent podcast tangled with the thorny issue of corporate environmentalism, addressing the question: "What does 'going green' mean for the bottom line?"
Knowledge@Wharton

February 2007

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