Season 10
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Patrick McAlee: Flight, Precision & The Pursuit of Aviation
Patrick McAlee turned an early fascination with flying into a career as a professional airshow pilot. Inspired by his father and uncle, he discovered a passion for aviation as a child and began working toward the dream of becoming a pilot at a young age. His journey reflects dedication, discipline, and the creative skill required…
Patrick McAlee
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Stephen Silver: Character Design, Animation & Finding a Distinct Style
Stephen Silver has created some of animation’s most recognizable characters through a career built around drawing, imagination, and visual storytelling. His character designs for projects including Kim Possible, Danny Phantom, and Clerks: The Animated Series showcase his ability to create personalities that audiences remember. Beyond individual projects, Stephen’s work reflects a deep understanding of character,…
Stephen Silver
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Brandon Satrom: Making Electronics Fun Through Stories & Play
Brandon Satrom creates experiences that introduce families to electronics through storytelling and imagination. As the founder of Carrot Pants Studios, he combines technology and creativity to make the world of electronics more approachable and memorable. His work focuses on transforming technical concepts into engaging experiences for parents and children. By blending education, design, and narrative,…
Brandon Satrom
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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William Schlichter: Science Fiction, Storytelling & Imagining the Unknown
William Schlichter creates stories that explore science fiction, fantasy, and the darker corners of imagination. As an award-winning screenwriter and author, he builds worlds filled with mystery, unusual characters, and the limitless possibilities of speculative storytelling. Through works including the No Room in Hell and Silver Dragon Chronicles series, William combines genre storytelling with a…
William Schlichter
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Alisa Stern: Stop Motion Storytelling & Building a Handmade World
Alisa Stern creates imaginative worlds through animation, direction, and visual storytelling. As the creator of the stop motion web series Doctor Puppet, she has built a unique creative universe through patience, craftsmanship, and a deeply personal artistic approach. Her work reflects the magic of handmade animation, where every movement and detail contributes to the story.…
Alisa Stern
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Mark Pearl: Mentorship, Collaboration & The Wisdom of Teams
Mark Pearl has spent more than two decades creating software and sharing the lessons learned along the way. His work centers on helping developers improve not only their technical skills but also the ways they collaborate, communicate, and solve problems together. Through his writing on mob programming, including Code with The Wisdom of the Crowd,…
Mark Pearl
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Namrata Bandekar: Building Apps, Exploring AR & Creating Through Curiosity
Namrata Bandekar combines technical expertise with a sense of adventure as a software engineer focused on native Android and iOS development. Her work bridges problem-solving and creativity, helping bring digital experiences to life through code. As co-author of ARKit by Tutorials, Namrata shares her knowledge while continuing to explore new technologies. Outside of development, she…
Namrata Bandekar
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Mad Cave Studios: Building Independent Comics Through Passion & Imagination
Mark London and Chris Fernandez are helping shape the future of independent comics through Mad Cave Studios, a publisher driven by a love for storytelling and a desire to create unique worlds. Their work combines business strategy, artistic vision, and a willingness to explore new ideas. As leaders at Mad Cave Studios, Mark and Chris…
Chris Fernandez
Mark London
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Andy Hunt: Programming, Writing & The Craft of Better Thinking
Andy Hunt has spent decades shaping the way developers think about their craft through programming, writing, and publishing. As a programmer and author, he has helped define approaches to software development that emphasize curiosity, adaptability, and continuous improvement. Best known as a co-author of The Pragmatic Programmer, Andy has built a body of work focused…
Andy Hunt
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Kelvin Lau & Vincent Ngo: Sharing Knowledge Through Swift & Developer Community
Kelvin Lau and Vincent Ngo represent a generation of developers who see learning as a collaborative process. Both passionate about Swift development, they use their skills and experience to help others grow through open knowledge sharing and practical exploration. Kelvin maintains the Swift Algorithm Club while exploring web development and server-side Swift, and Vincent focuses…
Kelvin Lau
Vincent Ngo
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra