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Keyboard and Quill

StarTree, hosts of Real-Time Analytics Summit

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Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 14

Keyboard and Quill is a playful, narrative podcast exploring data and technology through time. Co-hosted by Silicon Valley database startup veterans, Tim Berglund and Rachel Pedreschi, and inspired by the soundscapes of NPR’s award-winning Radiolab, Keyboard and Quill is a lively look at how we went from the wheel to the smartphone–from the printing press to the complex data ecosystems powering our modern lives. Tim and Rachel combine their own research with interviews they've conducted with academics, technologists, co-founders, software engineers, and other Silicon Valley professionals. Season 1: March-May 2024.

Keyboard and Quill is produced by StarTree (founded by the original creators of Apache Pinot™), hosts of Real-Time Analytics Summit, and creators of Tim’s podcast for data professionals, “Real-Time Analytics with Tim Berglund.”

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🇺🇸 USA - technology
01/10/2024
#62
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30/09/2024
#69
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29/09/2024
#73
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28/09/2024
#73

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Analytics Goes Real-Time with Apache Pinot | Ep. 13

Season 1 · Episode 13

Thursday, May 2, 2024 • Duration 37:11

In this final episode of Season 1 of "Keyboard and Quill," hosts Tim Berglund and Rachel Pedreschi delve into the world of Apache Pinot, the real-time analytics technology behind many of the apps we use daily like LinkedIn, Uber, Stripe, and DoorDash. Discover how LinkedIn's seemingly minor product development choices spurred vast improvements in real-time data processing and analytics, gave birth to Apache Pinot, and fundamentally altered how users interact with data today.

Keyboard and Quill is created and made possible by StarTree, hosts of the Real-Time Analytics Summit for data professionals. Get 30% off registration.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Rachel Pedreschi and Claritype
Link: https://www.claritype.com

Kishore Gopalakrishna
Link: https://startree.ai

Coastal Kites for the music you heard in our interlude.

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Story by Tim Berglund and Rachel Pedreschi
Produced by Peter Furia, Noelle Gallagher, and Tim Berglund
Edited by Noelle Gallagher and Peter Furia
Original music and sound by Jeff Kite, keyboardist for The Voidz

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Data Goes Real-Time with Apache Kafka | Ep. 12

Season 1 · Episode 12

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 • Duration 42:44

In this penultimate episode of Season 1 of "Keyboard and Quill," hosts Tim Berglund and Rachel Pedreschi delve into the world of Apache Kafka, the invisible data powerhouse behind many of the apps we use daily like LinkedIn, Uber, and DoorDash. They take us back to 2010, a pivotal year when the internet became more than just a convenience—it became a staple of daily life, with more and more homes connected to broadband and smartphones becoming increasingly prevalent. This technological surge set the stage for innovations like ride-sharing and meal delivery services, which rely on constant data streams to function smoothly. Our hosts discuss how Kafka, initially developed within the walls of LinkedIn, has grown to be central to the operations of numerous companies large and small, managing the flow of data with unprecedented efficiency. This episode not only highlights the technical breakthroughs but also contextualizes them within the broader narrative of digital acceleration, making us ponder how such innovations continue to reshape our interactions and expectations in a world that moves faster by the day.

Keyboard and Quill is created and made possible by StarTree, hosts of the Real-Time Analytics Summit for data professionals. Get 30% off registration.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Rachel Pedreschi and Claritype
Link: https://www.claritype.com

Jay Kreps
Link: https://confluent.io

Gwen Shapira
Link: https://www.thenile.dev

Coastal Kites for the music you heard in our interlude.

From Drum Beats to Radio Waves | Ep. 3

Season 1 · Episode 3

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 • Duration 26:34

The pace of innovation in the field of telecommunications over the last 200 years is pretty amazing. But how did we get from drums to morse code, or from the radio to the 5G smartphone? In this episode of Keyboard and Quill (part 1 of 2), we journey through thousands of years of history with Tim Berglund and Rachel Pedreschi as they explore how telecommunication has evolved from drum beats to the telegraph to radio. New episodes every Tuesday from March 12-June 4.

Keyboard and Quill is created and made possible by StarTree, hosts of the Real-Time Analytics Summit for data professionals. Get 30% off registration.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Rachel Pedreschi and Claritype
Link: claritype.com

Dr. Mara Mills (NYU)
Link: Website
Book: Crip Authorship: Disability as Method

Coastal Kites for the music you heard in our interlude.

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From Farms to Factories | Ep. 2

Season 1 · Episode 2

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 • Duration 22:56

We pick up our story on the quickening pace of life with the Industrial Revolution. Our hosts, Tim Berglund and Rachel Pedreschi, examine agriculture, the steam engine, the machine power of factories, the evolution of print, and the advent of the telegraph. News is getting faster, productivity continues to rise, and life won't be slowing down anytime soon. New episodes every Tuesday from March 12-June 4.

Keyboard and Quill is created and made possible by StarTree, hosts of the Real-Time Analytics Summit for data professionals. Get 30% off registration.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Rachel Pedreschi and Claritype
Link: claritype.com

Dr. Tom Mullaney (Stanford)
Book: The Chinese Computer

Dr. Mara Mills (NYU)
Link: Website
Book: Crip Authorship: Disability as Method

Coastal Kites for the music you heard in our interlude.

CREATIVE COMMONS MUSIC UNDER CCBY 4.0:

Medieval Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | free-stock-music.com

Duduk 9 by Juskiddink | freesound.org

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Story by Tim Berglund and Rachel Pedreschi
Produced by Peter Furia, Noelle Gallagher, and Tim Berglund
Edited by Noelle Gallagher and Peter Furia Original music and sound by , keyboardist for

From Cave Paintings to the Printing Press | Ep. 1

Season 1 · Episode 1

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 • Duration 22:45

Many historical threads have come together to create the data-powered world we live in today. In this very first episode of Keyboard and Quill, journey through 45,000 years of history with Tim Berglund and Rachel Pedreschi as they begin to pull on those threads. They’ll explore how our modes of communication have evolved over time–from cave paintings to cuneiform to the printing press–and how technology has driven the relentless acceleration of our pace of life. New episodes every Tuesday from March 12-June 4.

Keyboard and Quill is created and made possible by StarTree, hosts of the Real-Time Analytics Summit for data professionals. Get 30% off registration.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Rachel Pedreschi and Claritype
Link: claritype.com

Dr. Tom Mullaney (Stanford)
Book: The Chinese Computer

Dr. Devin Fitzgerald (Yale)
Link: https://devinfitz.com

Dr. Yovanna Pineda (University of Central Florida)
Link: Website

Olivia Gamblin (AI Ethicist)
Book: Responsible A.I.

Dr. Laine Nooney (NYU)
Book: The Apple II Age
Podcast: Unboxing: Play and Profit for the Gaming Curious

Taylor Jones (Stanford)
Podcast: ODB: A Son Unique

Coastal Kites for the music you heard in our interlude.CREATIVE COMMONS MUSIC UNDER :Siluetas De Arabia by Justin Allan Arnold | | Xiao 2 by XSerra | Duduk by Juskiddink |

Welcome to Keyboard and Quill

Season 1

Friday, December 8, 2023 • Duration 05:23

Tim Berglund and Rachel Pedreschi introduce “Keyboard and Quill,” a new limited series narrative podcast exploring data and technology through time.

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👍 If you enjoyed this video, please leave us a rating.
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From Small Data to Big Data | Ep. 11

Season 1 · Episode 11

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 • Duration 39:29

How did we go from the very first databases of the 1950s to modern data analytics on massive amounts of data in the cloud? In this episode of Keyboard and Quill, Tim Berglund and Rachel Pedreschi continue exploring the world of analytics, tracing its evolution from the mid-20th century to today's dynamic data-driven landscape. They unravel how early mainframes using punch cards and magnetic tapes laid the groundwork for the sophisticated databases of the present. From the costly storage of the mid 20th century to the affordable, expansive capabilities of today, they shed light on the pivotal shifts that have led to big data, profoundly shaping industries and individual habits alike.

Keyboard and Quill is created and made possible by StarTree, hosts of the Real-Time Analytics Summit for data professionals. Get 30% off registration.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Rachel Pedreschi and Claritype
Link: https://www.claritype.com

Dr. Doron Swade
Book: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-history-of-computing-a-very-short-introduction-9780198831754

Gwen Shapira
Link: https://www.thenile.dev

Chris Wiggins and Matthew Jones
Book: https://wwnorton.com/books/how-data-happened

Coastal Kites for the music you heard in our interlude.

From Early Statistics to Early Analytics | Ep. 10

Season 1 · Episode 10

Monday, April 29, 2024 • Duration 31:53

Why do nearly all stores have a loyalty program? Are they really just seeking loyalty, or is it a key aspect of how they’re using analytics to improve their business? In this episode of Keyboard and Quill, hosts Tim Berglund and Rachel Pedreschi explore the evolution of early data analytics. They trace its development from early statistics concepts to Florence Nightingale's pioneering work in healthcare to Ronald Fisher’s foundational null hypothesis and randomized controlled trials (despite his deplorable role in history as a eugenicist) to John Tukey’s advocacy for exploratory data analysis. Through it all, we see how various threads contributed to the methods and practices underlying today's data-driven decision making.

Keyboard and Quill is created and made possible by StarTree, hosts of the Real-Time Analytics Summit for data professionals. Get 30% off registration.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Rachel Pedreschi and Claritype
Link: https://www.claritype.com

Bill Inmon
Link: https://datavox.ai

Dr. Doron Swade
Book: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-history-of-computing-a-very-short-introduction-9780198831754

Gwen Shapira
Link: https://www.thenile.dev

Chris Wiggins and Matthew Jones
Book: https://wwnorton.com/books/how-data-happened

Coastal Kites for the music you heard in our interlude.

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Story by Tim Berglund and Rachel PedreschiProduced by Peter Furia, Noelle Gallagher, and Tim BerglundEdited by Noelle Gallagher and Peter Furia Original music and sound by , keyboardist for

From Microcomputers to the Cloud | Ep. 9

Season 1 · Episode 9

Thursday, April 25, 2024 • Duration 48:53

How did we go from the first slow, large, and heavy personal computers of the 1970s to the complex and powerful processors, data centers, and cloud of today? In this episode of "Keyboard and Quill," hosts Tim Berglund and Rachel Pedreschi navigate part 2 (of 2) of a digital odyssey to trace the evolution of computing from the first PCs to the omnipresent cloud of today. Discover how the personal computer began as a rare luxury and morphed into an indispensable fixture in homes and businesses worldwide. From the creation of microcomputers in 1975, sparking the home computing revolution, to the establishment of the internet, paving the way for web browsers and eventually leading to cloud computing in 2006—this journey explores how our digital landscape has transformed dramatically, enabling not just greater connectivity but also a seamless integration of technology into our daily lives.

Keyboard and Quill is created and made possible by StarTree, hosts of the Real-Time Analytics Summit for data professionals. Get 30% off registration.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Rachel Pedreschi and Claritype
Link: https://www.claritype.com

Bill Inmon
Link: https://datavox.ai

Coastal Kites for the music you heard in our interlude.

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▶️ Subscribe on YouTube, and hit the 🔔 to never miss new K&Q uploads

From Human Computation to Mainframes | Ep. 8

Season 1 · Episode 8

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 • Duration 39:09

Ever wonder how we went from computation by hand to the complex and powerful computers, data centers, and cloud of today? In this episode of "Keyboard and Quill," hosts Tim Berglund and Rachel Pedreschi embark on part 1 (of 2) of a digital odyssey to trace the evolution of computing from its mechanical beginnings to the mainframes of the 1970s. We’ll explore historical milestones like Charles Babbage’s ambitious Difference Engine, through to the revolutionary advent of IBM’s mainframes, and the game-changing introduction of ARPANET and the early internet. Our journey doesn’t just look at hardware; it dives into the societal transformations driven by these technologies—how they’ve reshaped the way we work, communicate, and even think. Join us as we uncover how these technological leaps have fundamentally altered our digital landscape.

Keyboard and Quill is created and made possible by StarTree, hosts of the Real-Time Analytics Summit for data professionals. Get 30% off registration.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Rachel Pedreschi and Claritype
Link: https://www.claritype.com

Frank King
Link: https://computerhistory.org/blog/restoring-the-ibm-1401

Bill Inmon
Link: https://datavox.ai

Dr. Doron Swade
Book: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-history-of-computing-a-very-short-introduction-9780198831754

Coastal Kites for the music you heard in our interlude.

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Story by Tim Berglund and Rachel Pedreschi
Produced by Peter Furia, Noelle Gallagher, and Tim BerglundEdited by Noelle Gallagher and Peter Furia Original music and sound by , keyboardist for

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