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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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Maps have been around for thousands of years, but what they represent and how they work is changing faster than ever.

In this episode, I’m joined by Cliff Allison, who has spent more than 30 years building enterprise-scale mapping systems for govern... more

We have an incredible amount of public geospatial data—high-resolution elevation, weather forecasts, floodplain maps, real-time sensors—yet most people still can’t easily answer a simple question:

“What’s my flood risk right here, right now?”

In th... more

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If there’s one word to describe the past year in geospatial, it’s change.

In this solo episode, I take you behind the scenes of what I’ve been seeing, hearing, and working on across geospatial, cloud, and AI over the past year, and how those shifts ... more

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GeoPandas is one of the most important tools in modern GIS, but many people still aren’t sure when to use it, why it matters, or where it fits alongside tools like PostGIS, DuckDB, Apache Sedona, and cloud-native data formats.

In this video, I break... more

Meta has more than 3 billion users across Instagram, WhatsApp, and even its new AR glasses. Behind the scenes, all of them are powered by one thing: maps. But instead of relying on closed systems, Meta is betting big on open data—and building its own... more

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ArcGIS Pro has been the center of GIS workflows for decades but how does it hold up in a world moving toward open, cloud-native, and AI-powered geospatial tools? In this video, I break down what ArcGIS Pro actually is, where it shines, where it strug... more

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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Kevin Bullock
Aerospace engineer and developer of the Hydra Atlas app
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Episode: #36: Why Flood Risk Data Exists (But Isn’t Easy to Access) with Kevin Bullock
Said Turksever
Geometric Engineer and Project Manager at Meta, leading Open Mapping efforts
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Episode: #32: Why Meta Is Betting Big on Open Maps
Felix Palmer
Creator of A5 and expert in geospatial visualization
Episode: #30: A5: The Global Grid System Changing How We Map the World with Felix Palmer
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.
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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

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Matt Forrest
Host of Spatial Stack, focusing on modern geospatial technology and its integration with artificial intelligence and big data.

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#32: Why Meta Is Betting Big on Open Maps
Q: How do you integrate the mapping tools and techniques at Meta with larger data sets, especially in response to humanitarian needs?
We collaborate globally with mappers to gather street-level imagery and improve our local maps, especially important for humanitarian efforts such as mapping post-disaster for effective response.
#32: Why Meta Is Betting Big on Open Maps
Q: Why does Meta care about maps and what does that mean for the things that you're doing?
Meta cares about maps as they support over 3 billion users across various platforms, enabling interactions with maps on Instagram and WhatsApp. Building their own in-house map with open data allows them to serve user needs effectively while democratizing access to map data.
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.

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What is Spatial Stack about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast offers an in-depth look into the world of modern geospatial technology, emphasizing its intersection with AI and big data. Episodes typically feature conversations with industry experts, who share insights into emerging trends, groundbreaking projects, and practical applications of spatial data in various sectors. The content often includes discussions around open-source tools, evolving technologies, and ethical considerations in geospatial practices. Such a focus on expert insights alongside case studies makes it appealing for professionals and enthusiasts interested in the latest innovations and challenges within the geospatial landscape. Unique to this series is its commitment to promoting open education and the democratizat... more

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