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Matt Forrest
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Welcome to The Spatial Stack, where modern geospatial technology takes center stage. Our episodes feature interviews with leading experts, insightful discussions on the integration of AI and big data in spatial tech, and case studies on groundbreaking projects worldwide. Tune in to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of geospatial technology!

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What if satellites became as smart and as accessible as your smartphone?

In this episode, I sit down with Michael Bartholomeusz, CEO of NOVI to unpack how Earth observation is being transformed by edge computing in space. We explore the shift from s... more

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Qiusheng Wu, associate professor, open-source advocate, and creator of some of the most widely used tools in modern geospatial, including Leafmap and GeoAI. If you’ve ever watched his YouTube tutorials or come acr... more

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Open data is supposed to unlock innovation, but what happens when “open” isn’t really open?

In this episode of The Spatial Stack, I sit down with return guest Mina Nada to explore the world of open data licenses — from Creative Commons to Open Datab... more

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What happens when a hackathon project becomes one of the most influential open-source BI tools in the world?

In this episode, we sit down with Max Beauchemin — creator of Apache Superset and Apache Airflow — and Evan Rusackas from Preset, the compan... more

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In this episode, I open up about something many of us in GIS rarely talk about — imposter syndrome. That nagging feeling of not being good enough, of questioning whether you really belong in this field, even when the evidence says otherwise.

This is... more

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If you’re working with spatial data, AI workflows, or massive batch jobs, you’ve probably hacked together more than a few pipelines. But what if there’s a better way?

In this episode, I sit down with Kenten Danas, Senior Manager of Developer Relatio... more

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What happens when a heated LinkedIn debate turns into a real conversation?

In this episode, I sit down with Kyle Satterfield, GISP, after a spirited online exchange about geospatial tools — specifically, the classic open-source versus Esri debate.

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Recent Guests

Michael Bartholomeusz
Expert in commercializing technologies with a background in the space industry, including work on the Space Shuttle program.
NOVI
Episode: The End of Expensive Space Data: NOVI’s Vision for Earth Observation
Dr. Qiusheng Wu
Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee, open-source geospatial educator and developer
University of Tennessee
Episode: From Leafmap to GeoAI: Open Source, Education, and What’s Next with Dr. Qiusheng Wu
Mina Nada
Geospatial professional working on open data applications
Episode: Why Open Data Isn’t Really Open: Navigating Licenses in Geospatial with Mina Nada
Kenton Danas
Senior Manager of Developer Relations at Astronomer
Astronomer
Episode: Building Smarter Pipelines for AI, Maps, and ML with Airflow
Kyle Satterfield
GIS professional and contributor to discussions on Esri and open source solutions
Episode: Esri vs Open Source GIS: The Real Debate No One’s Having
Javier de la Torre
Founder of Carto and board member at OGC, involved in the modern geospatial industry and environmental data.
Carto
Episode: The Fight to Free Geospatial Data...And What Comes Next?
Nadine Alameh
A multidisciplinary professional with extensive experience in geospatial data, advocating for collaboration and innovative applications in various sectors.
Episode: Rethinking Geospatial for a Sustainable World with Nadine Alameh
Justice Killian
A partner at Space Capital, a venture capital firm focused on geospatial innovation
Space Capital
Episode: Investing in Earth: The VC Strategy Behind the Geospatial Boom
David Price
GIS Manager and advocate for GIS education
Wood County, Ohio
Episode: How a Data Analyst Became a GIS Expert (And What You Can Learn)

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Matt Forrest
Host of Spatial Stack, involved in discussions around modern geospatial technology, including topics on AI integration and project case studies.

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From Leafmap to GeoAI: Open Source, Education, and What’s Next with Dr. Qiusheng Wu
Q: How have you seen people use GeoAI and helped people integrate it?
By making the training of models easier and focusing on data preparation rather than model architecture, users can quickly apply GeoAI for various tasks.
Building Smarter Pipelines for AI, Maps, and ML with Airflow
Q: What are some of the new and unique features in Airflow 3?
Kenton highlights the Airflow UI refresh, DAG versioning, secure task isolation, and event-driven scheduling as key updates that enhance user experience and provide flexibility in pipeline management.
Building Smarter Pipelines for AI, Maps, and ML with Airflow
Q: How have you seen geospatial data being used in the Airflow ecosystem or with some customers you work with at Astronomer?
Kenton describes how Astronomer's customer, Vibrant Planet, uses Airflow to help analyze wildfire risks based on geospatial data and manage data workflows dynamically.
Why We’re Still Bad at Predicting Wildfires
Q: What specific steps can be taken to improve wildfire alerts and management?
We should focus on creating more tools to predict and model wildfires, enhancing communication methods, and making geospatial data more accessible for preventive measures.
Build, scale, and ship geospatial workflows of any size with Fused
Q: How do you see Fused fitting in with other tools?
Fused aims to provide a flexible, powerful API that integrates easily with existing tools while avoiding the need for SQL or major data schema changes.

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Focus revolves around modern geospatial technology and its integration with AI and big data, featuring interviews and discussions with industry experts. Episodes explore various facets of the GIS field, including career development, data challenges, and innovative solutions to contemporary issues in geospatial data management. Noteworthy themes include the dissection of the 'technician trap' in GIS careers, the importance of strategic value in data roles, and the vital role of community engagement in advancing the geospatial sector. Unique among similar offerings, the format encourages interactive content like tutorials and live discussions, making cutting-edge information accessible and engaging for listeners.

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