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May 3, 2021 76 mins

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Connect with guest Eugene Fletcher via Twitter: @eufletch

Timestamps​

  • 00:00 - Introduction
  • 00:49 - Segment 1: Search & Romance (Short Story)
  • 09:33 - Segment 2: The Origin of "Breaking The Ice" (Metaphor History)
  • 19:15 - Segment 3: Academia Vs. Industry (Communication Topic)
  • 29:17 - Segment 4: Talk With Eugene Fletcher (Guest Interview)

Description
I dive into the not-so-frigid origins to the networking expression “Breaking The Ice”. I discuss the differences in attidudes and communication between Academia vs. Industry. I talk with the multi-talented phenom Eugene Fletcher (PhD), an R&D Lead at Escarpment Labs, about transitioning into the private sector and his experience in the two worlds. Check out the transcript here: https://www.kjbmercurio.com/episode/029.

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