Project Blueprint

Will Heinzel and Stephen Lasky•projectblueprint.podbean.com

We tell the stories of legendary projects and the leaders behind them. Learn the lessons of history’s greatest achievements — and how you can apply them.

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Boeing 707: The Plane that Shrank the World

How did a company that failed three times in the commercial airliner business build the plane that defined the jet age? By the time the 707 took flight in 1958, it had cut transatlantic ticket prices by 59%. And, for the first time in history, more people crossed the Atlantic by plane than by ship. In this episode of Project Blueprint , discover how Boeing reinvented itself after WWII, outmaneuvered its rival Douglas, and launched the jet age. It’s a story of bold engineering, corporate rivalry,...

Aug 04, 2025•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 3

The Empire State Building

How was the world’s tallest building constructed in just 1 year and 45 days? When the Empire State Building opened on May 1st, 1931 it stood as the tallest building in the world. It would hold that record for an unprecedented 40 years. Built ahead of schedule and under budget, it remains today an icon of American ambition. In this episode of Project Blueprint , discover how an unlikely partnership between an automobile magnate and a New York politician created an architectural icon. This is a st...

Aug 04, 2025•2 hr 54 min•Ep. 2

Deep Blue Part 2: Man vs. Machine?

Part 2 of the legendary story of Deep Blue, the first computer to challenge a World Chess Champion. Who will win the highly anticipated rematch? Will Garry Kasparov prove once and for all he is the world's greatest chess mind? Or will the Deep Blue team make history with their newly upgraded supercomputer? Tune in to find out! Plus, our thoughts on what we can learn from Deep Blue about Project Management, Leadership, and the future of AI.

May 16, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 1

Deep Blue Part 1: The Computer that Shook the Chess World

In 1997, a machine did the unthinkable—it defeated the reigning world chess champion. IBM’s Deep Blue wasn’t just a milestone in chess; it was a turning point in the relationship between man and machine. In this episode, we break down the challenges of building Deep Blue, the key moments of its legendary victory, and what it reveals about the evolution of AI. How did this project pave the way for modern AI like AlphaZero and ChatGPT? And how can you apply the Deep Blue team’s approach to problem...

Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 1

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