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Big TECH Energy by Stemuli

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Welcome to Big TECH Energy by Stemuli! We cut through the tech and AI noise- no gatekeeping, no lectures, just real talk for what moves the needle.

Host and CEO Taylor Shead and Stemuli's guests break down what's actually happening with AI, jobs, education and innovation.

Whether you're a founder, builder, or curious futurist, this podcast will challenge how you see opportunity and the mindset the future rewards.

Ready to run the game? Subscribe now and join the Big TECH Energy crew.

  • 5 episodes
  • Updated January 13

Episodes5

  • January 13 · 44 min

    The Part of Tech Careers Nobody Explains with Snap’s Lindsey Heisser

    Everyone thinks tech careers are about being the smartest person in the room. Lindsey Heisser says that’s not how it actually works. In this episode, Lindsey talks about what really changes trajectories early on - seeing what’s possible, building confidence before credentials, and why some of the most overlooked students are actually the most ready. It’s an honest conversation about failure, mentorship and the moments that quietly change how people see themselves.

  • Oct 7, 2025 · 39 min

    Why Do It: Purpose, Trust, and Building the Future with Team Stemuli

    Most startups talk about code, traction, or product-market fit. At Stemuli, the edge has always been the team. In this episode of Big TECH Energy, host Taylor Shead sits down with James Dominguez (Head of Product at Stemuli), Jason Clemente (Head of Games), and Rebecca Colina Neri (Head of Learning & Research) to explore what makes Stemuli different: vulnerability, trust, and the courage to start over. From the fears they didn’t expect to face, to the product resets that forced them to “burn th

  • Aug 28, 2025 · 38 min

    Access vs. Integrity: The Battle Over AI’s Future in Education

    On this episode of Big Tech Energy, Taylor's on The PIE Live APAC's debate stage with AI experts from the UK, Spain, Vietnam, Australia, and Korea. The PIE's moderator, Nick Cuthbert, led the showdown to answer: Will AI enhance or damage higher ed? On Team "AI is the Future," you'll hear from Taylor (Stemuli), Jarrad Merlo (Pearson), and President Jaeho Yeom (Taejae University and Presidential Commission on AI of Korea). On Team "AI is a Threat," you'll get counterpoints from George Chilton (Hu

  • Jul 23, 2025 · 32 min

    Moonshots, Superheroes, Backing The Future with TIM DRAPER

    Venture capital legend Tim Draper doesn’t just fund startups, he funds the future. From backing Tesla and Hotmail to investing in the birth of a new country, Tim has spent his life chasing ideas that sound crazy, until they’re not. In this episode of Big TECH Energy by Stemuli, Tim opens up about his early years, the lessons he learned from his father and grandfather, how he evaluates moonshot founders, and why being misunderstood is often the first sign that you’re onto something revolutionary

  • Jul 21, 2025 · 1 min

    Big TECH Energy Podcast

    Welcome to Big TECH Energy by Stemuli, where we cut the fluff and serve the real on AI, jobs, and education. No gatekeeping. No boring AI-lecturing posts. Just moves for folks ready to level up and run the future. Hosted by Taylor Shead and the Stemuli-AI crew, this podcast flips the script on artificial intelligence, talking on how to futureproof your bag and decode workforce trends in a world that's already powered by AI. From crushing AI myths to calling out hiring biases. Whether you're a CE