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Spatial Stack with Matt Forrest

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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In this episode, I sit down with Felix Palmer, creator of A5, a new global grid system that’s redefining how we represent and analyze the Earth.

Felix shares how a 1980s math paper led him to build a pentagon-based global grid, one that fixes the dis... more

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What does it really take to teach AI to understand our planet?

In this episode, Matt sits down with Isaac Corley, Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Wherobots and maintainer of TorchGeo, and Christopher Ren, Data Scientist and writer behind some of... more

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AI can answer almost anything, except “where.” That gap is huge, and  Kieran McCann from Mapbox is working to close it.

In this episode of The Spatial Stack, Matt sits down with Kieran, who’s spent six years helping Mapbox quietly power some of the ... more

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GeoAI isn’t just another buzzword, it’s a turning point for the entire geospatial industry. In this episode of The Spatial Stack, Matt sits down with Tee Barr, Director at Verisk and Councilor for the American Geographical Society, to unpack why GeoA... more

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Recent Guests

Isaac Corley
Senior ML engineer at Wherobots and maintainer of the TorchGeo library.
Wherobots
Episode: Beyond the Hype: Embeddings, Foundation Models, and the Future of Earth Observation with Isaac Corley and Christopher Ren
Christopher Ren
Data scientist with experience in Earth observation, previously at Los Alamos National Lab.
Episode: Beyond the Hype: Embeddings, Foundation Models, and the Future of Earth Observation with Isaac Corley and Christopher Ren
Tee Barr
Director of Geospatial Products at Verisk, counselor at the American Geographical Society
Verisk
Episode: Why GeoAI Changes Everything in Mapping & Analytics: Tee Barr on Geography 2050
Will Waters
Geospatial professional and creator of the Geospatial Index
Episode: Turning GIS into ROI, One Stock at a Time
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
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?

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Matt Forrest
Host with extensive knowledge in geospatial technology and a commitment to discussing complex issues in the field. Fosters conversations with industry leaders to explore advancements and trends in geospatial applications.

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Turning GIS into ROI, One Stock at a Time
Q: How did you create the Geospatial Index?
Will explained that he compiled a list of public geospatial companies, utilizing a spreadsheet to connect their data and track their performance in the market.
Turning GIS into ROI, One Stock at a Time
Q: What drove your interest in investing?
Will shared that his journey started with a value investing course he took in 2019, which laid the groundwork for understanding the stock market and its application in the geospatial industry.
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.

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Focused on the transformative impacts of modern geospatial technology, this podcast covers a broad range of topics including advancements in Earth observation, edge computing, and the integration of open-source solutions in geospatial analytics. Several episodes delve into the challenges and opportunities associated with data accessibility, licensing complexities, and the evolving landscapes of GIS and artificial intelligence applications. Notable discussions highlight insights from industry experts and provide listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the innovations and debates within the geospatial community. Unique features include guest appearances from professionals who share firsthand experiences and practical advice to navigat... more

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2. Christopher Ren
3. Tee Barr
4. Will Waters
5. Michael Bartholomeusz
6. Dr. Qiusheng Wu
7. Kenton Danas
8. Kyle Satterfield

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