Steven and Ed meet for the first time in the new year to discuss upcoming events and significant developments in their respective fields. They delve into OpenCage's move to Berlin and the launch of a new geocoding service, highlighting the challenges of managing data from various sources. The discussion shifts to Foursquare's recent open data release, examining its implications for data quality. They also touch on OpenStreetMap's financial support and the importance of sustainable funding for open-source projects. Finally, they explore Overture's new transport data set and its potential impact on the industry.
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On the Geomob podcast every week we discuss themes from the geo industry, interview Geomob speakers, and provide regular updates about our own projects.
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The Geomob podcast is hosted by:
Ed Freyfogle, co-founder of OpenCage
Alastair Graham, freelance geospatial/earth observation consultant.