# alum (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover alum. Page: Feed: --- ## [Stealth Startup Spy #366](https://stealthstartupspy.substack.com/p/stealth-startup-spy-366) _2026-08-17 · Drake Dukes · Stealth Startup Spy_ Ex-Cohere & DeepMind alum builds AI for financial intelligence, Duke researcher builds a chip replacing camera+GPU (YC S26), & Ex-Apple/NVIDIA and YC alum goes stealth ## [Stealth Startup Spy #365](https://stealthstartupspy.substack.com/p/stealth-startup-spy-365) _2026-08-13 · Drake Dukes · Stealth Startup Spy_ Former OpenAI COO goes stealth, Ex-Scythe Robotics CEO builds infra for real-world robots (YCS26), & Ex-Apple Siri QA engineer and YC alum, enters stealth mode with new AI startup ## [Stealth Startup Spy #364](https://stealthstartupspy.substack.com/p/stealth-startup-spy-364) _2026-08-10 · Drake Dukes · Stealth Startup Spy_ Co-creator of Google’s AlphaChip brings agentic AI to chip design, Meta & Microsoft engineer goes stealth, & Ex-DeepMind scientist verifies AI agents against spec ## [Stealth Startup Spy #363](https://stealthstartupspy.substack.com/p/stealth-startup-spy-363) _2026-08-06 · Drake Dukes · Stealth Startup Spy_ Ex-People Data Labs CEO builds identity infra for the agentic economy, 3x founder (Slingshot Biosciences, Radiant Genomics, Pattern Ag) enters stealth, & Google alum builds AI-native chip design tools ## [Stealth Startup Spy #362](https://stealthstartupspy.substack.com/p/stealth-startup-spy-362) _2026-08-03 · Drake Dukes · Stealth Startup Spy_ Ex-Apple AR & MIT researcher builds a neural interface couture house, CoScreen founder (acq. Datadog) builds something new, & Ex-Meta tech lead builds enterprise AI for insurance agencies ## [Transforming Community: It Begins With You!](https://thetransformingcenter.substack.com/p/the-paradox-of-leadership-ruth-haley-barton) _2026-07-31 · On the Journey with the TC · On the Journey with the Transforming Center_ A sneak peak into Ruth's next book. ## [Stealth Startup Spy #361](https://stealthstartupspy.substack.com/p/stealth-startup-spy-361) _2026-07-30 · Drake Dukes · Stealth Startup Spy_ Ex-DOZR CTO builds real-world AGI backed by HF0 & Google/Amazon/Stripe angels, Ex-Google/SpaceX/DoorDash engineer builds an AI "employee" with voice, & Underscore VC GP launches stealth AI infra ## [Stealth Startup Spy #360](https://stealthstartupspy.substack.com/p/stealth-startup-spy-360) _2026-07-27 · Drake Dukes · Stealth Startup Spy_ Ex-BlackRock risk exec builds Trust OS for AI agents, Ex-SpaceX Starlink director builds GPS-augmenting nav hardware for pilots, & BCG alum builds a discovery engine from untapped materials lab data ## [Not Perfect But Excellent](https://thetransformingcenter.substack.com/p/not-perfect-but-excellent) _2026-07-24 · On the Journey with the TC · On the Journey with the Transforming Center_ A guest post by TC Alum, Carrie Hudson ## [Stealth Startup Spy #359](https://stealthstartupspy.substack.com/p/stealth-startup-spy-359) _2026-07-23 · Drake Dukes · Stealth Startup Spy_ Meta alum builds AI that audits manufacturing compliance packages, Ex-Google policy lead builds an AI second chair for litigators, & MIT researcher builds AI sandboxes that catch malicious packages ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QeqArHSZcOeq) _2026-07-23 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Beyond the Episode: Questions and Practices for Being Human](https://thetransformingcenter.substack.com/p/beyond-the-episode-questions-and) _2026-07-22 · On the Journey with the TC · On the Journey with the Transforming Center_ Support as we wrap up this podcast season ## [Stealth Startup Spy #358](https://stealthstartupspy.substack.com/p/stealth-startup-spy-358) _2026-07-20 · Drake Dukes · Stealth Startup Spy_ Ex-Google DeepMind engineer goes stealth, Ex-Meta/Instagram engineer launches AI-native tooling for instant gaming, & a16z-backed ex-AWS engineer builds a compiler for agent-runnable workflows ## [Stealth Startup Spy #357](https://stealthstartupspy.substack.com/p/stealth-startup-spy-357) _2026-07-16 · Drake Dukes · Stealth Startup Spy_ Ex-HubSpot engineering director builds AI CRM that acts, not tracks, Ex-Boston Dynamics roboticist builds YC-backed AI robotics venture, & Kyoto Fusioneering co-founder launches first isotope refinery ## [Beyond the Episode: The Value of Cross-Generational Life](https://thetransformingcenter.substack.com/p/beyond-the-episode-the-value-of-cross) _2026-07-15 · On the Journey with the TC · On the Journey with the Transforming Center_ Thoughts on ageism, multi-generational community and the gifts of aging together... ## [Beyond the Episode: When Transformation Requires Families to Go Off Script](https://thetransformingcenter.substack.com/p/beyond-the-episode-when-transformation) _2026-07-08 · On the Journey with the TC · On the Journey with the Transforming Center_ A conversation with a father about his sons' coming out ## [What Might God Be Saying Through Those Who Are Done With Church?](https://thetransformingcenter.substack.com/p/what-might-god-be-saying-through) _2026-06-26 · On the Journey with the TC · On the Journey with the Transforming Center_ A Difficult but Important Question ## [Beyond the Episode: Ideas for Sabbath Keeping](https://thetransformingcenter.substack.com/p/beyond-the-episode-ideas-for-sabbath) _2026-06-24 · On the Journey with the TC · On the Journey with the Transforming Center_ Thoughts to help make your Sabbath life-saving and life giving ## [Status Update: Sharing some personal news](https://socialmediacollective.org/2026/06/23/status-update-sharing-some-personal-news/) _2026-06-23 · Mary L. Gray · Social Media Collective_ Hey SMC friends and family (and lookyloos!) I’m sharing some personal news—and an invitation. After many (like, many) years at Microsoft Research, working alongside amazing colleagues in the New England Lab, I’ll step away on July 1 to launch a new initiative. For the past five years, I’ve focused on a core gap exacerbating the … Continue reading Status Update: Sharing some personal news ## [Beyond the Episode: Practices to seek, encounter and open to God](https://thetransformingcenter.substack.com/p/beyond-the-episode-practices-to-seek) _2026-06-17 · On the Journey with the TC · On the Journey with the Transforming Center_ Listen now | The practices that have drawn Jake closer to God even in the midst of darkness and depression. ## [Prayer for Abounding Love](https://thetransformingcenter.substack.com/p/prayer-for-abounding-love) _2026-06-12 · On the Journey with the TC · On the Journey with the Transforming Center_ A guest post by TC Alum Gerard Booy ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QHAuhsO6CwRE) _2026-06-12 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [Beyond the Episode: Practices to Root Us in Hope](https://thetransformingcenter.substack.com/p/beyond-the-episode-practices-to-root) _2026-06-03 · On the Journey with the TC · On the Journey with the Transforming Center_ The practices that have held Prince... ## [Ready for Summer](https://paragonpolicyfellowship.substack.com/p/ready-for-summer) _2026-06-01 · Paragon Policy Fellowship · Paragon Policy Fellowship_ In this issue: Welcoming our Summer 2026 Cohort, a look at our hiatus initiatives, and more. ## [Introducing our 2026 Interns!](https://socialmediacollective.org/2026/03/06/introducing-our-2026-interns/) _2026-03-06 · Nancy Baym · Social Media Collective_ We are delighted to have two interns joining us this summer. Spencer Kaplan is a PhD Candidate in sociocultural anthropology at Yale University. He is currently writing an ethnography of AI researchers and engineers in the San Francisco Bay Area. Drawing from time spent in an AI agents startup and an AI safety lab, his research … Continue reading Introducing our 2026 Interns! ## [In Memory of Fobazi M. Ettarh](https://socialmediacollective.org/2026/02/06/in-memory-of-fobazi-m-ettarh/) _2026-02-06 · Mary L. Gray · Social Media Collective_ Much love to Elena, to Fobazi’s family, and to everyone who was moved by Fobazi as a scholar and a person. For SMCers who know and love Elena (our brilliant SMC postdoc and intern alum) and want to support Fobazi’s family, learn more here: Honoring the life of Fobazi Ettarh ## [Application link now LIVE for the 2026 MSRNE summer internship in sociotechnical systems](https://socialmediacollective.org/2025/12/17/apply-for-the-2026-msrne-summer-internship-in-sociotechnical-systems/) _2025-12-17 · Social Media Collective · Social Media Collective_ Microsoft Research New England is looking for advanced Ph.D. students who are bringing sociotechnical perspectives to analyze critical issues of our time, to apply for our summer internship. They will join a team of social scientists who use qualitative or quantitative, empirical or critical methods to study the social, political, and cultural dynamics that shape … Continue reading Application… ## [Apply for our sociotechnical systems postdoc position, for July 2026](https://socialmediacollective.org/2025/11/20/smc-postdoc-2026/) _2025-11-20 · Social Media Collective · Social Media Collective_ Microsoft Research New England is looking for a postdoctoral researcher interested in bringing sociotechnical perspectives to analyze critical issues of our time. They will join a team of social scientists who use empirical and critical methods to study the social, political, and cultural dynamics that shape technologies and their consequences. Our work draws on and … Continue reading Apply for… ## [Community-Building for Collective Change](https://paragonpolicyfellowship.substack.com/p/from-ideas-to-impact-3cd) _2025-11-17 · Paragon Policy Fellowship · Paragon Policy Fellowship_ In this issue: Alumni convene at policy events, Fellows chat with global ethical technologists, Board members share tech policy reading picks, and more ## [Paragon Ops Director strengthens community and creates opportunity for youth in tech policy](https://paragonpolicyfellowship.substack.com/p/paragon-ops-director-strengthens) _2025-11-17 · Paragon Policy Fellowship · Paragon Policy Fellowship_ Executive Spotlight: GMU student Sharanya’s journey from policy newcomer to organizational leader shaping the Paragon Fellow experience ## [Madison Fellow alum brings passion for education to the Paragon team and beyond](https://paragonpolicyfellowship.substack.com/p/madison-fellow-alum-brings-passion) _2025-09-29 · Paragon Policy Fellowship · Paragon Policy Fellowship_ Executive Team Spotlight: In conversation with Claudia Hebert, previous Fellow with Madison, WI and current Policy Coordinator ## [From Ideas to Impact](https://paragonpolicyfellowship.substack.com/p/from-ideas-to-impact) _2025-09-29 · Paragon Policy Fellowship · Paragon Policy Fellowship_ In this issue: Project Lead visits Bismarck Government Partner, Executive Directors present at an IEEE Research Conference, and more ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NFZ7IsU3cUuZ) _2025-09-29 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [Tempe Paragon alum drives impact at the intersection of tech, policy, and human behavior](https://paragonpolicyfellowship.substack.com/p/tempe-paragon-alum-drives-impact) _2025-09-29 · Paragon Policy Fellowship · Paragon Policy Fellowship_ Alumni Spotlight: From local government to an international fellowship, UW-Madison student Helen Song transforms research into real-world solutions ## [Paragon Summer Fellow Spotlights 🎙️](https://paragonpolicyfellowship.substack.com/p/paragon-summer-fellow-spotlights) _2025-08-01 · Paragon Policy Fellowship · Paragon Policy Fellowship_ Gina Niekus, Annie Beckman, and Gianna Forte chat with the Paragon Organizing team about their academic journeys and personal interests. ## [Montana Paragon Alum Combines Data Science with Journalism to Impact Public Sector Tech](https://paragonpolicyfellowship.substack.com/p/paragon-alum-combines-data-science) _2025-08-01 · Paragon Policy Fellowship · Paragon Policy Fellowship_ From the classroom to state government, American University student Adaobi (Myles) Nwatu applies an interdisciplinary lens to drive change in public sector tech ## [Gearing Up for Fall](https://paragonpolicyfellowship.substack.com/p/gearing-up-for-fall) _2025-08-01 · Paragon Policy Fellowship · Paragon Policy Fellowship_ In this issue: Fall 2025 applications open, introducing the Paragon Mentorship Program, and more ## [Job listing! Principal Researcher, studying sociotechnical systems, at MSR New England](https://socialmediacollective.org/2025/07/28/job-listing-sociotechnical/) _2025-07-28 · Social Media Collective · Social Media Collective_ Huge news: we may have the chance to hire a new, full-time Principal Researcher for the SMC! We haven’t grown our permanent research team in more than a decade, even as the questions we study feel like they change about every hour and half. So this is exciting news for us, and may be exciting … Continue reading Job listing! Principal Researcher, studying sociotechnical systems, at MSR New England ## ["On Female Education" a new article in Winterthur Portfolio (Vol 59 No 1)](https://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2025/07/on-female-education-new-article-in.html) _2025-07-15 · Thistle Threads · The Embroiderer's Story_ We went out to dinner as a family the other night to celebrate the publication of my article in a major material culture journal . As my kids said "you are officially a historian, mom". They were also referring to three articles that are starting to appear in another top journal, Textile History . I shall let everyone know when these three linked articles are ready to be seen. All four of these… ## [Spring into Summer](https://paragonpolicyfellowship.substack.com/p/spring-into-summer) _2025-06-08 · Paragon Policy Fellowship · Paragon Policy Fellowship_ RTYPF recap, mentorship program launch, and fellow conference presentations ## [Meet the new SMC interns, postdoc, and pre-doc!](https://socialmediacollective.org/2025/06/05/meet-the-new-smc-2025/) _2025-06-05 · Tarleton Gillespie · Social Media Collective_ It’s that time again. Summer brings us four new SMC interns, a new SMC postdoc, and a new pre-doc research assistant! In their work, you’ll see reflected our shift towards AI and data, but also many of the persistent concerns of the SMC: the implications for media, discursive imaginaries around new technologies, data and justice, … Continue reading Meet the new SMC interns, postdoc, and pre-doc! ## [New Website - Gallery Features](https://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2025/05/new-website-gallery-features.html) _2025-05-25 · Thistle Threads · The Embroiderer's Story_ If you haven't been to the shop website lately, you might not know some of the unique features that have been part of the new look. First, there are direct links at the bottom of the home page to the latest three Flosstube episodes on YouTube. I know many of you have begun to enjoy being in my backpack when I visit sampler and embroidery exhibits or interview many in the embroidery world. This is… ## [Seeking a Sociotechnical Systems Research Assistant (aka “Pre-Doc”)](https://socialmediacollective.org/2025/01/22/seeking-a-sociotechnical-systems-research-assistant-aka-pre-doc/) _2025-01-22 · Mary L. Gray · Social Media Collective_ Apply here: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/2025\_msr\_predoc\_sts (NOTE: Application Portal opens February 3, 2025) Deadline: March 3, 2025. (Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.) NOTE: Unfortunately, applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. to accept the position. Microsoft Research New England is hiring a predoctoral research assistant to work with Nancy Baym, Tarleton… ## [12 Days of Christmas - Day 12 - CHRISTMAS](https://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2024/12/12-days-of-christmas-day-12-christmas.html) _2024-12-25 · Thistle Threads · The Embroiderer's Story_ Merry Christmas! The giveaway on this day is an amazing calendar from the V&A showing fabulous composite x-ray images of fashion from their collection. This shows some incredible images of metal thread embroidery. if you are interested in taking a look inside period garments - send me an email at tricia@alum.mit.edu I have more than one of these to give away In the message: Put XRAY in the subject… ## [12 Days of Christmas Giveaway - Day 11](https://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2024/12/12-days-of-christmas-giveaway-day-11.html) _2024-12-24 · Thistle Threads · The Embroiderer's Story_ The giveaway for day 11 is a set of threads that are more fall colored from The Gentle Arts. If you are interested in these hand dyed cotton threads, email me at tricia@alum.mit.edu . In the email message: Put FALL THREADS in the subject line Put your mailing address in the body of the message Get the message to me by midnight EST on December 26th to be entered. ## [12 Days of Christmas Giveaway - Day 10](https://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2024/12/12-days-of-christmas-giveaway-day-10.html) _2024-12-23 · Thistle Threads · The Embroiderer's Story_ The giveaway for Day 10 is the small book on the samplers from the collection of Alexandra Peters which have been exhibited at the Litchfield Historical Society. It is a lovely book which contains the research that Alexandra did on her wonderful pieces - many of which have quite astounding stories. If you are interested in the giveaway - send me an email at tricia@alum.mit.edu . In the email: Put… ## [12-Days of Christmas - Day 9](https://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2024/12/12-days-of-christmas-day-9.html) _2024-12-22 · Thistle Threads · The Embroiderer's Story_ Day 9 is a group of winter themed issues of Just Cross Stitch magazine including the 2024 Special Holiday Issue wth all the Christmas Ornaments. If you want these issues, send me an email at tricia@alum.mit.edu . In the email: Put JCS in the subject line so I can sort through the entries In the body of the message, I need your mailing address so I can ship it to you without chasing your down to… ## [12-Days of Christmas - Day 8](https://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2024/12/12-days-of-christmas-day-8.html) _2024-12-21 · Thistle Threads · The Embroiderer's Story_ On Day 8 we have a set of postcards with beautiful 17th-18th century embroidery on them. If you are interested in them - send me an email at tricia@alum.mit.edu In the email: Casket in the subject line Mailing address in the body of the email Send the email before midnight EST of December 23rd to get entered into the random draw. Do you look at caskets like this and think of how 'someday' you want… ## [12-Days of Christmas - Day 7](https://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2024/12/12-days-of-christmas-day-7.html) _2024-12-20 · Thistle Threads · The Embroiderer's Story_ On the 7th day of Christmas the giveaway is another yummy batch of threads from The Gentle Art. Most of the colors are from the Simply Shaker line of the threads. If you are interested in this group of threads - send me an email at tricia@alum.mit.edu In the subject put SIMPLY SHAKER Put your mailing address in the body of the message. Send the email by midnight EST of December 22nd to enter. If… ## [12-Days of Christmas - Day 6](https://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2024/12/12-days-of-christmas-day-6.html) _2024-12-19 · Thistle Threads · The Embroiderer's Story_ The sixth day of Christmas has a few fall themed Just Cross Stitch magazines to add to your collection, including the much loved Halloween Issue with all the spooky themed items. If you are interested in this giveaway - send me an email at tricia@alum.mit.edu In the email: Put Halloween in the subject line In the body of the message give me your mailing address Send it before midnight EST on… ## [Ph.D. Internship Opportunity studying Organizational Copilot Adoption](https://socialmediacollective.org/2024/12/18/ph-d-internship-opportunity-studying-organizational-copilot-adoption/) _2024-12-18 · Nancy Baym · Social Media Collective_ Microsoft Research and the Viva product group are looking for an advanced PhD student for a 12-week paid internship bridging Viva’s user research team and Microsoft Research’s Cambridge, Massachusetts-based group of sociotechnically-oriented social scientists (that’s us!). The internship will be in-person, based in Cambridge, MA. This intern will work with a Microsoft Research mentor and the …… ## [12-Days of Christmas - Day 5](https://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2024/12/12-days-of-christmas-day-5.html) _2024-12-18 · Thistle Threads · The Embroiderer's Story_ The fifth day of Christmas giveaway is a group of hand dyed silk threads by Gloriana in deep jewel tones. Use these for sampler designs or other stitching. They come in a few weights of silk. If you are interested in this giveaway - send me an email at tricia@alum.mit.edu. In the email: Put Gloriana in the subject Add your mailing address in the body of the message. Send the email before midnight… ## [12-Days of Christmas Giveaway - Day 4](https://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2024/12/12-days-of-christmas-giveaway-day-4.html) _2024-12-17 · Thistle Threads · The Embroiderer's Story_ Today's giveaway is a set of postcards of 17th century gloves from the Fashion Museum in Bath. If you are interested in the set, enter by sending an email with the following: Gloves in the subject line (so I can sort entries) Your mailing address in the email body (I want to ship without tracking you down) email to tricia@alum.mit.edu Send the email by midnight EST on December 19th to be entered…