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Interview with plastic surgeon Dr. Usha Rajagopal

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Dr. Usha Rajagopal is a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in treating women with compassion and care. She is an expert at performing female plastic surgery, breast reductions, and breast augmentations. She also specializes in non-surgical techniques such as lasers and injectables. Her practice, San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center, has been helping patients from throughout the Bay Area for more than 20 years. Dr. Rajagopal stays at the forefront of her field, continually incorporating new techniques into her practice. Together with her excellent and highly trained staff, Dr. Usha Rajagopal provides services that enrich the lives of her patients. Dr. Rajagopal was recently featured as the San Francisco Examiner’s Reader’s Choice for Best Plastic Surgeon of 2017. Dr. Usha Rajagopal had a fellowship in plastic surgery at the University of California, San Francisco before opening her practice in Union Square. She completed undergraduate studies and ...

On My Own - interview with Nothing But You, Nicky

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Nothing But You, Nicky is a driven, talented and charismatic artist based in San Francisco. She is particularly striking for her distinctive vocal skills. Her dynamic approach to singing covers an ample range, as she is able to seamlessly float from moody and introspective vocals with an intimate feel, to larger-than-life hooks that are easy to sing along and remember. We have conducted an interview with her. What do you personally like the most about your latest single"On My Own"? I had been looking for unconditional True Love ever since I was a little girl and I finally found it on this song “On My Own”. When I first listened to this song, I cried with joy and appreciation and then I thought, “ I had been singing so long time to sing this song ON MY OWN.” How do you use your voice to make this song the story it has? There is no technic involved and all what I need is listen to my heart and sing as I feel. How would you describe your voice? My voice i...

Interview with pianist and composer Steven Cravis

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Steven Cravis is a pianist, composer and soundtracks producer in San Francisco, influenced by Sting, George Winston, Hans Zimmer and Andreas Vollenweider. His works have been heard in the award winning QUELL app, Animal Planet, CBS, CNN, NBC, Matchroom Sport (UK) and more. We have conducted an interview with him. How unique is your music? What do you consider is different about creating video games music? My music is unique in that it comes from a mixture of my dreams and feelings, combined with melodies, chords and improvisations that come from years of playing some classical, and mostly jazz. The difference when I've composed for game or puzzle apps is that the game programmers may suggest the main feeling or idea before I create the music, as oppose to me coming up with just anything that I feel. Which of the apps have your music on it? Which is your personal favorite? Orisinal.com (flash) games on desktop, have many of my compositions, both already-composed,...

MirroCool - a Smart Mirror and Personal Assistant All-In-One

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MirroCool is a San Francisco startup who is bringing to market a smart mirror that uses Facial Gestures Recognition technology. The mirror functions as a Personal Assistant synced up with your smart device. We have conducted an interview with the founders. What is the most interesting aspect about the 'Smart Mirror'? MirroCool is the only smart mirror that uses Facing Gestures Recognition (FGR) technology to be activated and to perform its various tasks, it does not use voice or touch, freeing your hands for your mirror-facing tasks, henceforth increasing your productivity, an all-in-one hands-free personal assistant. How long have you been in the Facial Gestures Recognition technology? The company started to develop its application of FGR in 2016. What do you aim to achieve for your Kickstarter campaign? What is the most exciting perk to be offered for early adopters and backers? Our team. We are offering exclusive one-on-one time with the CEO of the c...

Interview with senior technology executive Kenneth Fax

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Kenneth Fax is a Senior Technology Executive. He lives in San Francisco, California Kenneth is helping business to value and position technology, according to their own company needs and growth movements.  As a community leader, a primary focus to lead projects within organizations that conduct research in the area of science which applies mathematical and scientific principles to the solution of practical problems for the benefit of society. We have conducted an interview with Kenneth. What are some highlights about what you have done in the Financial Technology (FinTech, FinSolv) Management & Marketing? I have worked within banking, commodities with the stock market, exchanges, and major banking operations. In early days, I wondered what-if scenarios. In 2017, the technological innovations are increasing ways of trading and banking worldwide Which is your greatest contribution to the technology organization that you are most proud of? The great ...

Interview with creative content strategist Chris Rubin

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Tonight our guest is Chris Rubin . He is a creative Content Strategist and Brand Messaging consultant based in San Francisco. We have conducted an interview with him. Based on your 20+ years experience in brand identity and creative messaging, what are the 3 types of problems and challenges clients face? First and foremost is a lack of clear and authentic brand identity. Without the necessary due diligence to establish a brand ID that is connected to the ethos and DNA of the company, products and people involved, the impact and resonance of any creative marketing efforts is radically diminished. This of course reduces ROI on marketing dollars invested, and represents missed - and potentially wasted - opportunities. Another major challenge is when the brand is well represented via visual design and communication, but the language and messaging has not received the same level of attention and expertise. This is similar to having impeccable style, without having anything ...