Foresight Radio

Tom goes to Las Vegas to talk with Abe Ghabra, Managing Director at autonomous vehicle firm Aptiv, and ride in a self-driving Lyft. Safety First for Automated Driving White Paper: https://www.aptiv.com/docs/default-source/white-papers/safety-first-for-automated-driving-aptiv-white-paper.pdf One-Year Las Vegas milestone: https://www.aptiv.com/media/article/one-year-in-aptiv-marks-50-000-public-robotaxi-rides Delphi Research Report "Transportation 2050" http://delphigroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Transportation-2050-Delphi-Group.pdf

In this second part of Tom's podcast on quantum computing he looks at the strange world of quantum entanglement and the views of scientists and researchers working on quantum computers who where interviewed at a recent event, Nano Days with a Quantum Twist, which was held at the Boston Museum of Science.

Quantum Computing will radically change not only the sorts of problems we can take on with computers but also the way in which we think about computing and the way the the building block of the universe work. A fascinating journey through the minds of those building tomorrows quantum computers. Bob Sutor, VP for IBM Q strategy and Ecosystem at IBM Research joins Tom for part one of this two part podcast series on quantum computers. Bob Sutor https://ibm.co/2Hy715l IBM Q https://ibm.co/32KlWoy

Our world is getting increasingly more complex and so are the challenges we face personally, organizationally, and globally. In this episode I talk to the authors of a new book, Cracking Complexity, which looks at how we can identify complex challenges, distinguish them from complicated tasks, and use a methodology to crack the complexity code. https://www.crackingcomplexity.com/ https://foresightradio.com/

In this episode we explore the popular topic of millenials, gen z, generational differences, and the challenges of 4 generation leadership, with best selling author of Counter Mentor Leadership, Robby Riggs. https://foresightradio.com/

In this episode Tom discusses the future of driverless cars, the rise of digital twins, the outcome economy, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) with best-selling author and industry pundit Joe Barkai.

In this episode we're speaking with Andrew Winston on the topic of sustainability. With increased emphasis on the impact that business and industry is having on the planet, Andrew's perspectives on climate change and corporate sustainability have never been more relevant. Join Tom and Andrew as they discuss the role of corporations in building sustainable businesses, misconceptions about China's impact and efforts in sustainability, and the challenges of building a sustainable future. More on Andrew: http://www.andrewwinston.com/ https://foresightradio.com/

Long-time Silicon Valley marketing guru Guy Kawasaki joins Tom to talk about his latest book, Wise Guy, and the lessons Guy has learned from his time at Apple and his many experiences over the course of a 45 year career in tech. A remarkably open an entertaining look at one of the valleys most popular personalities. Buy Guy's book: https://bit.ly/2ZftuxL Follow Guy on Twitter: https://bit.ly/1A1srQ5

In this episode, we look at the global aspects of AI and the implications of generalized AI in enterprise settings. Our guest Chris Boos is an AI entrepreneur, angel investor, and advisor to the German government on the implications of digital technology. Among other things we discuss: - Why does general AI matter, especially to larger companies and why are they so focused on narrow AI? - What’s the difference between Machine learning and AI? - Why do data and knowledge need to have clear ownership and should, by default, be with the source, not the collector? - How can AI be applied in a corporate world to make a difference and not to just gain minor efficiencies? - How is AI relevant in the international markets and international strategies of companies as well as governments? - Is AI the last invention of mankind?

In this episode, we cast a broad net that considers the ways in which organizational and leadership thinking has changed over the past several decades. Our guest, Jim Champy, is one of the world’s leading thinkers on these topics. His distinguished career has included one of the best-selling business books of all time, key roles in some of the most prestigious universities, building several world class strategy consulting organizations, and advisor to some of the largest private, public, and government institutions. - What has changed since the first publication of Re-engineering the Corporation? - How is digitization changing the role and value of leadership? - Is the mania with new technology business models applicable to all organizations? - Which companies are most at risk for being the next casualties for UBER-like obsolescence? - What are the cornerstones of leadership in the digital age? - What makes a great leader? - How do leaders create change? - The criticality of cultural differences in leading an organization? - Improving healthcare - Where will AI work and where will it not? - Globalization and the China Threat (as well as why it’s not a threat) - The role of higher education https://jimchampy.com/home/

Join Tom as he talks to Tom Davenport, Professor at Babson College, co-founder of the International Institute for Analytics, Fellow of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy, and Senior Advisor to Deloitte Analytics. Tom pioneered the concept of “competing on analytics” with his best-selling 2006 Harvard Business Review article (and his 2007 book by the same name). The conversation covers the more practical aspects of enterprise AI. Drawing on Davenport's latest book, The AI Advantage, they delve into the how and why of the successes and failures of AI. Tom's book: http://www.tomdavenport.com/ Follow Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tkspeaks https://foresightradio.com/

This episode of Foresight Radio looks at how technology is increasingly democratizing access to products, services, and knowledge across the globe. Our guest Erin Baumgartner is the co-founder of an innovative new food delivery service Family Dinner, she is currently working at the MIT Institute for Data, Systems, and Society, and she is the past Assistant Director of the MIT Senseable City Lab. During the program we'll explore a variety of topics that focus on how technology is reducing the lack of transparency and the friction that stand in the way of creating a global economy of 10 billion people. Some of the ideas we'll talk about: - The changing expectations of a new generation of consumers - How technology can help scale sustainability - The power of smart cities and the way technology is reframing some of the biggest urban problems - The promise of open classrooms in leveraging 10 billion minds - How society can benefit from the hyperpersonalization of higher education Family Dinner: https://sharefamilydinner.com/ MIT MicroMasters: https://micromasters.mit.edu/ MIT Senseable City Lab: senseable.mit.edu/

In this episode of Foresight Radio long-time colleague and serial entrepreneur David Friend joins me to look at the dramatic ways in which data storage and affordability will change not only the way we do business but also make some of the greatest innovations of the 21st Century, such as AI and machine learning, possible. Follow David on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2DY1dTD Follow David on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2Sibhjn Learn more about Wasabi at https://wasabi.com/

In this episode, we’re going to be talking about the evolution of AI and what has to be one of the most widely discussed topics in technology and in business today. Our guest is Jack Crawford. Jack has been in the technology space for three decades and is the founder of three technology companies. His most recent was Datalog.ai, a company that focused on the development of AI-enabled chatbots. Jack was also a captain in the United States Air Force. My conversation with Jack looked at a broad range of AI topics from its evolution to the fear factor that often surrounds it to the impact it will have on nation states and the balance of power all the way down to the specific ways in which it can be used by your business to create new value and new opportunity. Jack Crawford on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2KpUqDy