最佳Manny Thomas播客 (2024)

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S5E3 Regulated Content: Enhance compliance and collaboration with Quark Software 43:11

3d ago43:11

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Curious about the publishing requirements and nitty-gritty of regulated content? Just one compliance slip can mean lost time and dollars. Tune in to this episode to discover how Quark Software can help you cut costs and enhance your compliance, collaboration, and automation efforts. Richard Worrell and Emerson Welch from Quark Software join us for …

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#273 - For Azeroth!: “Void of Content” 1:12:10

3d ago1:12:10

1:12:10

Lex, Manny, and Sean talk about all the content to be unleashed in the coming weeks, the further developments with a new alpha build, and the fate of BlizzCon 2024!由Lex_Rants, Manny, & Sean

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Adrian Field - OneID’s Approach to Driving BankID Adoption in the UK 46:55

9d ago46:55

46:55

In this episode we talk with Adrian Field, the Director of Market Development at OneID, which is a bank-based identity verification product focused on the UK market. We cover a range of topics, including: How they apply a revenue-share model to incentivize banks to participate in their ecosystem The main use cases they’re focusing on in their go-to…

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#272 - For Azeroth!: “The Alpha Within” 1:02:45

10d ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Sean joins Lex and Manny to go over phase 1 of the War Within Alpha. Come listen to what's coming up in the World of Warcraft!由Tru Villain Manny, Lex_Rants, and Sean.

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S5E2 Innovative Tool To Keep Docs in Sync with Your Product with Manny Silva 46:16

16d ago46:16

46:16

As technical communicators, this challenge most likely resonates with you -- how do you keep docs in sync with your product? In the words of Manny Silva, "When product updates are frequent and user expectations are high, maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation isn’t just a necessity—it’s a competitive advantage." Manny proposes. Docs as T…

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#271 - For Azeroth!: “The War Within Unleashed” 1:10:25

16d ago1:10:25

1:10:25

The War Within is coming, but we share our early hands-on impressions of what will be coming in the Alpha and the start of the World Soul Saga!由Lex and Manny

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S5E1 Redefining Note-Taking and the Art of Knowledge Organization with Jorge Arango 56:23

30d ago56:23

56:23

The humble notes serve a larger purpose - be they a simple list, recipes, or essential information we jot down for later recall and planning. We sit down with Jorge Arango, the coauthor of Information Architecture for the Web and Beyond, to unlock the secrets of note-taking. Our first episode of the season with Jorge is more than a conversation; it…

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Taylor Liggett - ID.me’s Strategy for Adoption, Monetization, and Brand for 100 Million Wallets and Beyond 29:14

1M ago29:14

29:14

In today’s episode we spoke with Taylor Liggett, Chief Growth Officer of ID.me, which is the largest reusable ID network in the United States and may be the largest private digital ID network in the world. With over 100 million user wallets and $150 million in revenue, ID.me has figured some things out about reusable ID adoption and monetization. W…

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Eric Scouten - Adobe’s Leading Role in the Content Authenticity Boom 36:17

1M ago36:17

36:17

On today’s episode we talked with Eric Scouten, Senior Engineering Manager at Adobe, who has been working for the last four years on solving content authenticity. What does that mean? We’ll get into it in the episode, but suffice it to say that it’s an effort to bring trust to content online. Was the pope really photographed in that puffy jacket? W…

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#270 - For Azeroth!: “Timer Anxiety” 57:19

2M ago57:19

57:19

Lex and Manny discuss the lead-up to 10.2.6 and whether the mystery and secrecy of the patch have worked to undermine the patch itself. We then discuss the big changes coming to end-game dungeons with season 4. All on this episode of For Azeroth!由Lex and Manny

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Adam Gunther - Tactical Insights from Equifax and IBM on Driving Reusable Identity Adoption 30:42

2M ago30:42

30:42

On today’s episode we spoke to Adam Gunther, SVP and General Manager of Digital Solutions at Equifax. This was a fascinating conversation about Adam’s journey leading decentralized identity at IBM, moving into an operating role within Equifax, and how their reusable identity strategy has evolved over time. We talk about tactical factors that are ne…

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#269 - For Azeroth!: “A Very Common Legendary” 59:14

2M ago59:14

59:14

Lex and Manny discuss the buffed drop rate for Fyr'alath, the continued evolution of Follower Dungeons, and the biggest wave of Hero Talents to be released yet!由Manny & Lex

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Phil Windley - Identity Metasystems and Lessons from Building the Sovrin Foundation 35:02

2M ago35:02

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In this episode we talk with Phil Windley, Sr. Software Development Manager at AWS, Cofounder of IIW, former Chair of Sovrin Foundation. We talked about his experience building and leading the Sovrin Foundation, which at one point was almost synonymous with the term self-sovereign identity. It was set up to be an identity metasystem that would rein…

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#268 - For Azeroth!: “Talent for Trouble” 1:17:11

2M ago1:17:11

1:17:11

Lex joins as the new co-host of the show and the duo catches up on the recent events in the community.由Lex and Manny

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Nick Thomas: Finicity’s Journey from Personal Finance App to $985M Acquisition for their Open Banking Platform 38:21

3M ago38:21

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Today we talked with Nick Thomas, cofounder of Finicity, which was acquired by Mastercard, where Nick went on to be the EVP of Global Open Finance Innovation. Nick has a fascinating career that has paralleled digital identity for a long time, as a cofounder of Bluetooth and FDX, the major open banking standards body in the US. These are both organi…

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Jacques von Benecke: Launching National-Scale Self Sovereign Identity in Bhutan 52:32

3M ago52:32

52:32

In this episode, we talk with Jacques von Benecke, CTO of DHI, the commercial and investment arm of the government of Bhutan. If you haven’t heard, Bhutan has launched one of the most complete SSI ecosystems in the world! We spent most of the time diving in to how it’s going since launching just a few months ago. We get into metrics, like how many …

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Jon Gelsey: Identity Product GTM Insight from Auth0’s Early Days 36:43

4M ago36:43

36:43

In this episode, we talk with Jon Gelsey, founding CEO of Auth0 Inc, which sold to Okta for $6.5B, as well as the CEO of Xnor.ai which he sold to Apple for $200m. Jon told the story of the early days of Auth0, including how they got their first $1m of revenue. Then we spent time diving in to how new technologies get adopted—Jon even went as far as …

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Harrison Tang: Spokeo’s Vision of a “People Search Engine” Powered by Verifiable Credentials 34:10

6M ago34:10

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In this episode, we sit down with Harrison Tang, Co-founder and & CEO of Spokeo, which is a “people search engine”. Spokeo aggregates many sources of data about people and sells that data to verifiers. So at first blush, Harrison is an unlikely person to be a massive advocate for SSI and co-chair of the W3C Credentials Community Group. We dig in to…

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#267 - For Azeroth!: “The War Within” 1:36:29

6M ago1:36:29

1:36:29

Get ready for an in-depth discussion as Multizord takes over as guest host to guide us through the initial flurry of The War Within info!由Manny Thomas

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#266 - For Azeroth!: “The Worldsoul Saga” 40:13

6M ago40:13

40:13

There is big news coming out of BlizzCon. Joce returns to give her first impressions alongside Manny!由Manny Thomas

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Carlos Korten: Lessons Learned From Bindle’s Health Pass 46:10

6M ago46:10

46:10

In this episode, we chat with Carlos Korten, Co-founder & Chief Product Officer of Bindle Systems. Bindle built one of the largest private-sector deployments of decentralized identity in the USA, and Carlos shares tons of stories from the trenches of getting hundreds of thousands of consumers on board. We dive in to the go-to-market strategies Bind…

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Nate Soffio: Reusable Identity in Financial Services 57:57

7M ago57:57

57:57

In this episode, we sit down with Nate Soffio, Co-founder and & CEO of Portabl. Nate is applying decentralized identity to fintech and open banking, which is such an important but also challenging use case. We discuss the ins and outs of Portabl’s user experience and how it differs from other reusable KYC products. Nate also provides insight into l…

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#265 - For Azeroth!: “Convention Conjecture” 1:15:52

7M ago1:15:52

1:15:52

What are we going to see at BlizzCon? Ease from Realm Maintenance joins Manny to speculate on expected announcements.由Manny

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#264 - For Azeroth!: “The Metzen Effect” 55:36

7M ago55:36

55:36

DiscordianKitty and Manny dive into the implications of Chris Metzen's new role in the creative direction of Warcraft and the future of WoW Lore!由Manny

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S4E11 Glimpse into the Future of Technical Writing with AI with Caity Cronkhite 52:52

8M ago52:52

52:52

Prepare to step into the future of technical writing as we explore the ground-breaking intersection of AI and technical communication with Caity Cronkhite, CEO of GoodWords. As an entrepreneur and subject matter expert, Caity offers invaluable insights on how AI is revolutionizing the process of technical writing. While we touch upon the empowering…

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Andrew Black: Building Bank-Backed Digital ID in Australia 42:48

8M ago42:48

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In this episode, we speak with Andrew Black, Managing Director of ConnectID, which is part of Australian Payments Plus. Andrew, who is an expert in the convergence of IDtech and open banking, sheds light on a unique approach to building bank-backed digital identity and the user experience that it enables. It was fascinating to unpack the role gover…

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#263 - For Azeroth!: “Dreamsurges and You” 20:32

8M ago20:32

20:32

Manny returns with a mini-episode covering the Dreamsurges of the newly released patch 10.1.7 Fury of the Incarnate!由Manny

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S4E10 Optimizing Visual Content in Technical Documentation with Daniel Foster 42:59

8M ago42:59

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Has your team decided to do away with visuals in product documentation? Or are you struggling to maintain visuals with the rapid and frequent pace of content updates? If so, then this episode is for you. Keeping up with a rapidly evolving tech landscape and maintaining relevant visual content can be daunting. But, the power of visuals can't be unde…

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Sarah Clark: Mastercard’s ID Network 46:30

8M ago46:30

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In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Clark, SVP of Digital Identity at Mastercard, to discuss Mastercard’s ID network. As one of the world’s largest payments networks, Mastercard has been on the leading edge of reusable identity. Sarah takes us into Mastercard’s corporate strategy related to identity, plus some of the specific go-to-market strat…

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Keith Uber: Organizational Identity and vLEIs 32:25

9M ago32:25

32:25

In this episode, we sit down with Keith Uber, VP of Sales Engineering at Ubisecure, to discuss the role of verifiable credentials in identity and access management. Keith shares his insights on Organizational Identity and how vLEIs change the game, create new business opportunities, and unlock efficiencies for representatives of businesses to trans…

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S4E9 A Deep Dive into Universal Design and Accessible Content with Lindsey White 33:58

9M ago33:58

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Are you curious about simple ways to make your content universally accessible? Or perhaps you're keen to get a fresh perspective on understanding accessibility? Join us as Lindsey White, an accomplished technical writer, shares her in-depth insights and experiences from her stint managing a department website at Cornell University. We explore the s…

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#262 - For Azeroth!: “Optimally Optional Content” 1:24:43

9M ago1:24:43

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We are deep into Dragonflight and Team 2 has made good on their promise of optional content. The pattern looks to be continuing in 10.1.7 but let's look at what has been offered in 10.1.5 to get a read on how this is landing with players.由Manny

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S4E8 Redefining Content Creation with AI with Matt Thomas 43:16

9M ago43:16

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Ever wonder how AI tools can give you an edge in content creation? Join us as I chat with Matt Thomas, who has journeyed from the realm of technical writing to the world of copywriting and content creation. Unveiling the secrets of his craft, Matt shares how he brings innovation and brainstorming to the fore in copy creation. Get a glimpse of his c…

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Ankur Patel: Microsoft’s Decentralized Identity Product—Entra Verified ID 31:36

10M ago31:36

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Today’s guest is Ankur Patel, Head of Product at Entra Verified ID which is Microsoft’s decentralized identity product. We begin the conversation by reviewing Microsoft’s storied history of identity initiatives, and why one of the world’s most valuable companies made decentralized identity one of their major focus areas. We dive into the recent ann…

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S4E7 Bridging the Gap: How AI is Reshaping Technical Communication with Ryan Boettger 1:01:36

10M ago1:01:36

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Curious about the future of technical communication in the rapidly evolving AI landscape? Today's episode with our talented guest, Ryan Boettger, a distinguished professor and department chair at the University of North Texas, promises to enlighten you. Ryan is a ‘prompt engineer,’ someone who acts as the valuable link between AI and humans. From h…

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Eric Starr: Verifiable Credential Adoption in Government 35:22

10M ago35:22

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Today’s guest is Eric Starr, Co-founder & CEO of UltraPass ID—an IDtech product for governments. Eric shares his story trying to solve civic problems through the political system via Andrew Yang’s presidential campaign and how he ended up starting a company to reimagine how citizens interact with government. We go through the problem caused by many…

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S4E6 Empathy and Innovation in the Age of AI and Remote Work 36:44

11M ago36:44

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How do you bridge the gap between technical complexity and business value while fostering a culture of empathy in the modern workplace? Join me for an insightful conversation in this crossover episode with Felicity Brand from Open Strategy Partners, as we tackle this question and more. We start by exploring the connection between technical communic…

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#261 - For Azeroth!: “Dawn of the Infinite" 24:28

11M ago24:28

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Manny sits down with Morgan Day and Stephen Cavallaro to shift threw the sands of the new Megadungeon: Dawn of the Infinite.由Manny

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Timothy Ruff: The Difference Between a Use Case and a Business Case 39:21

11M ago39:21

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Today’s guest is Timothy Ruff, General Partner at Digital Trust Ventures. Timothy is an early pioneer of self-sovereign identity as a co-founder of Evernym, a co-creator of Sovrin, and an advisor to several IDtech startups. Timothy has countless battle scars from being on the ground floor of so much innovation in the decentralized identity space. I…

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S4E5 Navigating the Future of AI-Driven Writing with Kathleen Majorsky 44:12

11M ago44:12

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The show notes for this episode were created with the help of Cohost AI from Buzzsprout. Ever wondered how networking and vulnerability can open doors to incredible writing opportunities? Join me as I chat with the incredibly talented Kathleen Majorsky, a writer who has recently forayed into user-testing of AI tools which is both inspiring and eye-…

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#260 - For Azeroth!: “Wrath of the WoW Token” 59:58

11M ago59:58

59:58

In the world of WotLK Classic, the WoW Token has been introduced to combat the issue of Real Money Transfers. However, there are concerns that this solution may be more harmful than the original problem. To shed light on this topic, I am joined by the knowledgeable Projali for a discussion on the current events in the game! Be part of the conversat…

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#259 - For Azeroth!: “Heir to a Dark Legacy” 1:06:46

12M ago1:06:46

1:06:46

In this episode of For Azeroth!, Manny and Impervium delve into the descendants of Neltharion, also known as Deathwing. We discuss which of the Black Dragons will rise to the top, exploring possible candidates such as Wrathion, Sabellian, Ebyssian, and other options?! Tune in now! Be part of the conversation and join us on Discord bit.ly/fazdiscord…

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S4E4 AI and Tech Comm - Using ChatGPT Smartly to Enhance Your Career with Shaughn Kern 38:17

12M ago38:17

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Shaughn Kern, my nerdy friend, graces my latest episode. As a technical writer and a code geek, Shaughn has been experimenting with ChatGPT to simplify and automate mundane parts of his day-to-day. In this heart-to-heart conversation, Shaughn shares some great examples that any technical writer can use to move on from the mundane and get creative w…

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#258 - For Azeroth!: “Fractures in Time” 1:00:59

12M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

Ease joins Manny to discuss the latest release from the World of Warcraft, Fractures in Time. Our discussion will thoroughly explore the initial information on the Dawn of the Infinite Mega-dungeon and scrutinize the details of the 3rd Evoker Spec: Augmentation.由Manny

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Manny Nijjar: Lessons Learned From the NHS Staff Passport 24:37

12M ago24:37

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Today’s guest is Manny Nijjar, co-founder and CEO of Truu, which is a healthcare-focused IDtech product that’s been involved in one of the most impressive production verifiable credentials rollouts to date. Their platform, alongside a handful of other vendors, helped the largest health system in the world respond to the COVID-19 pandemic—all while …

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#257 - For Azeroth!: “Season 2 Erupts!” 1:14:24

12M ago1:14:24

1:14:24

Manny has the latest updates on the ongoing controversies surrounding Blizzard's Discord Partnership Program, which have sparked dissatisfaction among the community. Season 2 has just been released, making these issues all the more pressing.由Manny

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S4E3 AI Translation - Dos and Don'ts with Markus Seebauer 25:54

1y ago25:54

25:54

As AI tools make their mark on every business function, there is an equal proportion of excitement and fear. In the midst of this chaos, it is imperative we take a step back and consider pointers from our translation expert on what AI can and cannot offer. AI may not be the magic pill after all, at least, for the translation industry. Let's dive in…

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S4E2 Content Research for Better UX with Erica Jorgensen 50:53

1y ago50:53

50:53

In my latest episode with Erica, we dive into all things related to content research. If you are intrigued, then you are at the right place. We touch upon these questions for a deeper insight: What is content research? What types of content lend well to content research? How can you use content research to gain quick insights without costly AB expe…

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Evin McMullen: Verifiable Credentials in the Metaverse 43:40

1y ago43:40

43:40

Today’s guest is Evin McMullen, co-founder and CEO of Disco.xyz. We start and end this episode with Evin framing identity as the coolest, most interesting thing people should be working on. She paints such a compelling picture in language that’s so accessible, and she shares tips on how the rest of us can level up our messaging to attract more user…

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S4E1 Partner up with Artificial Intelligence (AI) 10:52

1y ago10:52

10:52

Since late November 2022, ChatGPT has revolutionized the AI landscape. In this first episode of Season 4, I share the musings of my interactions with this magic tool. What is artificial intelligence? How does it work? How do we interact with it? How ChatGPT is helping me learn a new language. What are some pitfalls to consider as AI permeates every…

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