JC Herz
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Solve complex problems, especially design problems, in novel ways…
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We’re thrilled to announce that aDolus Technology Inc. is now a part of Exiger! Our combined technology is going to shine a searing light on the…
We’re thrilled to announce that aDolus Technology Inc. is now a part of Exiger! Our combined technology is going to shine a searing light on the…
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This is eerily familiar to the Linux foundation operates with Huawei, WeBank, Baidu and ZTE and others creating open source code and practices…
This is eerily familiar to the Linux foundation operates with Huawei, WeBank, Baidu and ZTE and others creating open source code and practices…
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I'm deeply honored and humbled to be recognized as a Rising Star in Technology by Women We Admire. This achievement would not have been possible…
I'm deeply honored and humbled to be recognized as a Rising Star in Technology by Women We Admire. This achievement would not have been possible…
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Supporter
TeamRWB
- Present 10 years 4 months
Health
Organized donation of book proceeds to benefit TeamRWB, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of returning veterans through fitness. Facilitated Crown Books' marketing support of TeamRWB in promotional materials for Learning to Breathe Fire, and on the inside back flap of the book itself. To learn more about TeamRWB, visit their web site at TeamRWB.org
Publications
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Learning to Breathe Fire: The Rise of CrossFit and the Primal Future of Fitness
Crown Books
A book about the cult and mythos of CrossFit and the role physical intensity in our lives. Learning to Breathe Fire combines science, anthropology, and sportswriting into a gripping narrative of world-class athletes, first responders and everyday people harnessing the ritual power of high-intensity physical training to forge physical and mental strength and the tribal bonds of a pack on the run. In the ritual intensity of today's high-intensity throw-downs, we see how and why sport as emerged…
A book about the cult and mythos of CrossFit and the role physical intensity in our lives. Learning to Breathe Fire combines science, anthropology, and sportswriting into a gripping narrative of world-class athletes, first responders and everyday people harnessing the ritual power of high-intensity physical training to forge physical and mental strength and the tribal bonds of a pack on the run. In the ritual intensity of today's high-intensity throw-downs, we see how and why sport as emerged in ancient human society, and why it remains so relevant.
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A Dark and Dismal Flower
Coliloquy
An interactive children's fairy tale for tablet devices, A Dark and Dismal flower is a botanical fable about the qualities we cultivate and battle within ourselves. A little girl's mysterious aunt gives her a packet of seeds that bloom in animated illustrations into the flowers of Cheerfulness, Hope, Humor and Gratitude - but also darker blossoms like Vanity, Misery, Argument and Regret.
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Honors & Awards
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Fellow
Columbia University’s American Assembly, Next Generation Project
Gathering of young and mid-career leaders in multiple industries (technology, oil and gas, health care, education) and to generate scenarios for foreign policy decision-makers
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Term Member
Council on Foreign Relations
Selected as a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations, 2007-2011. While on the Council, concentrated research and participation in the areas of media and culture, technology, and the impact of social media on foreign policy.
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Judge
Game Developers’ Conference Independent Games Festival, 2002-2007
Served on the GDC Independent Games Festival jury to review and award recognition to the best independently developed interactive media produced in the preceding year. GDC's Independent Games Festival was the Sundance of videogames, before games were recognized in venues like SXSW.
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Global Leader for Tomorrow
World Economic Forum
Recognized as a cultural forecaster and author able to predict and articulate significant cultural shifts and their technological and business implications
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🎉 Congratulations to Exiger’s Giselle Santos, Solutions Director, for her outstanding win in Women We Admire’s ‘Rising Star Women of Technology for…
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🎆 Happy 4th of July from Exiger! 🎆 Today, we celebrate the spirit of independence and resilience that drives our nation and our industry. Wishing…
🎆 Happy 4th of July from Exiger! 🎆 Today, we celebrate the spirit of independence and resilience that drives our nation and our industry. Wishing…
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This is truly an exciting time for software and system transparency. Far too many people to thank, but I'll try... - Patrick Dwyer for being the…
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