CRAVING THE FUTURE

Global digital catalyst and TEDx Speaker Bosco Anthony share ideas on the future of digital tribes at the intersection of ideology and emerging technology. Bosco is also a founding board member of the Grey Swan Guild, a global tribe of futurist and innovators who are providing emerging perspectives on the wave of our pandemic. 

The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is transforming into Earth Year in order to navigate our current challenged. In this episode, produced in collaboration with Rock The Green, we interview Rachel Schneider, Director, Sustainability & Business Planning, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Kim Marotta, Global Senior Director of Sustainability and Risk Management Molson-Coors Beverage Company and Lindsay Stevens, Executive Director of Rock the Green...all based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - the birthplace of Earth Day. 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning are transforming the music business from the perspective of creators and listeners. In this episode  producer and musician Tyler Stone raps with Jonathan Bailey, CTO of iZotope, which provides resources and equipment for creating higher quality music, podcasts and other audio productions. 

Kent Lewis of Anvil Media and Michael Chase of MilePost, both experienced media experts share views on the future of how people are likely to be influenced in the future, what they crave, and how to respect privacy on the road of influence. 

Meara McLaughlin, Executive Director of Music Portland share views on the evolving needs for musicians to be business people in an era that is challenging for independent musicians. She also emphasizes the important future role that major corporations can play in supporting music culture for vibrant communities 

In this episode, Matt Milletto and Augusto Carneiro, leaders of Water Avenue Coffee and Nossa Familia respectively, share their views on the future of coffee. Both of these leaders were successful in perceiving the future of coffee 20 years ago when they began their businesses. You will hear origin stories, thoughts on what coffee drinkers crave and their views on the future of coffee. 

Chip Conley is a prolific author, hotel entrepreneur, strategic advisor to AirBNB and now leader of the Modern Elder Academy.  His new book -- Wisdom at Work - provides clues to help experienced people create new phases in their lives, leveraging their wisdom in new ways. In This episode, Chip reveals insights about personal innovation and transformation. 

Artificial intelligence has changed the way we choose movies, find mates, buy things and make strategic decisions. Now it's changing the way people learn.  In this episode, Priya Lakhani, CEO of Century Tech shares insights on the future of learning that is more personalized and adaptive. 

Dylan Hendricks, Institute for the Future, shares unique perspectives on the definition of facts, truths, reality and what makes sense in our society based on cultural norms. He accurately describes the current paradox of sense-making and provides brilliant insights on how to move toward the future more effectively.

Creative Director and Artist, Steven Tatar, shares his perspectives on craft, design and meaning in a world of humans who yearns to work with their hands, creating beauty in objects, spaces and experiences. 

Julie Lyle shares how the concept of “reading” will be changing in the future while consumers of words and ideas still seek engaging physical experiences that accentuate the overall value of books and other forms of reading.  

Woody Blackford shares perspectives on the ways our relationship with clothing and outdoors may be changing in the future, and the ways Columbia Sportswear is developing ideas for a spectrum of protection from climatic conditions. 

Jae Goodman, shares the future of brand engagement through the eyes of consumer culture and from the perspective that people today don’t want their content interrupted; they crave authenticity that emerges from purpose and leads to conversation. 

Scott Kirsner, Publisher of Innovation Leader, shares perspectives from dozens of interviews, articles and field trips with the smartest and most influential innovation leaders in the world through is publishing and executive learning company.    

Andy Lowery, CEO of RealWear, shares the future of knowledge transfer through hands-free, voice activated wearable devices, which have value for a spectrum of applications including industrial, defense, entertainment and sports.   

Entrepreneur Jason White shares the best and latest thinking on the future of blockchain and cryptocurrency that may represent the most significant and most democratic technology innovation in our lifetime.  The entire concept of “currency” is in the midst of changing and Jason + INDIEGOGO is at the forefront.  

Martin Broen shares inside perspectives of the PepsiCo innovation and design machine and the future of Design Thinking. Martin believes that designers crave creating meaning for customers. You’ll also hear perspectives on the ways Design Thinking can be applied to holistic organizations for vitality.   

Jerry Michalski is a technology pioneer, futurist and the creator of Jerry’s Brain, which documents all the things in his life worth remembering, some 340,000 items, all curated in one giant mind map.  So, he’s got a pretty good memory and an even better view of the future of memory.  Learn why people crave memory.  Jerry is also a leader in REX, a cohort of corporate leaders working together to navigate the massive wave of change breaking over us now into the relationship economy.        

Have you ever wondered how you might become more in sync with the world around you?  In this episode, Dan Pink shares perspectives about his new book, WHEN, The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing.  Learn about ways to manage your body clock (personal chronobiology) for better flow and enable innovation to flourish.

Jess Greenwood shares wisdom about how brands can generate cultural currency if they leverage authentic creative assets to design experiences. She shares secrets about the ways that cultural products have been replaced by cultural performance in our “post-object” society. You gain valuable insights about driving innovation in brand experience.   

Grammy nominated musician Peter Himmelman shares perspectives on how to achieve creative breakthroughs by challenging your own inner critic. He speaks about the importance of the creative gestation period and the concept of creative subversion for bringing out your authentic best. Learn lessons from the experience of Big Muse, Peter's innovation venture. Also, enjoy some original music and behind the scenes thinking.  

Lee Weinstein shares his perspectives for life and business planning as former Communications Director for Nike and President of PR Boutiques International.  Lee’s new book, Write, Open, Act reveals a methodical concept of innovation and planning in your personal life that helps you achieve your dreams and goals through innovative thinking.  

Emeline shares her vision to democratize space exploration for broad scale global innovation. As one of the early forces at Singularity University she shares the concept of broadening access to technology to benefit society. Emeline also reveals current space innovation such as meteor-mining, harnessing solar energy from space and the trend toward re-usable rockets.  

Darlene Damm shares insights regarding the ways that exponential technologies, such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, quantum computing and DNA sequencing can help us solve some of the worlds biggest problems as we enter the “age of humanity”. Learn how the democratization of major technologies is enabling broad scale innovation and access in sustainable ways.    

John shares stories about overcoming personal and professional challenges that lead to break-through thinking.  His experience as a world-class mountain climber, an accomplished author and a man who has been ahead of the curve on trends such as crowd-sourcing and community will provide insights on how to create what’s next.   

Dr. Sue reveals secret for innovation in your personal and professional life and clues about releasing the creative energy that is often bottled up inside of you.  He brilliant perspectives on the “quantum flip” helps you understand how to leverage your past and future at the same time for optimal happiness and success.  

Xavi Cortadellas is Head of Innovation and Design for Gatorade, a division of PepsiCo.  In this episode, Xavi shares what professional athletes crave related to their desire for personalization of their own brand and mode of sports performance.  He also provides advice for innovators in large organizations who wish to be more effective.