The Future Of

In this episode, Jeff Dance speaks with Sir Peter Beck, founder and CEO of Rocket Lab, to discuss the future of space innovation. They explore the evolution of Rocket Lab, challenges in the space industry, the importance of scaling capabilities, and the potential of AI and computer vision in enhancing space operations. Sir Peter emphasizes the necessity for global collaboration in space traffic management and envisions a future where space technology seamlessly integrates into everyday life.

In this episode, manufacturing experts Suzy Teele, Jeff Winter, and Marco Micheletti discuss the evolution of manufacturing and the role of technology in shaping the future factories. They highlight critical issues such as workforce aging, the resurgence of US manufacturing, and the imperative to attract young talent into the industry. The conversation emphasizes the importance of integrating automation and AI, the need for a skilled workforce, and the innovative approaches necessary for sustainable growth in manufacturing.

In this episode, Jeff Dance, Host and founder of Fresh Consulting, is joined by Jason Thane, Co-founder and CEO of GenUI, and Elisha Terada, Technical Innovation Director at Fresh Consulting and Co-founder of Brancher AI, to discuss the evolution and future of AI agents. They highlight the shift from traditional AI bots to agentic AI, which involves more autonomous decision-making. The conversation covers the implications of decentralized AI technology and its potential to enhance human creativity and productivity. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 - Introduction 0:40 - About the Guests 2:45 - Jason's Background in AI 5:22 - Elisha's Journey into AI 10:23 - Defining AI Agents vs. AI Bots 18:11 - Examples of AI Applications 25:10 - Future of AI Agents and AGI 29:35 -Industries using AI Agents 41:39 - Human-AI Collaboration 45:17 - Reflections on the Future

Join us for an enlightening discussion with Ursula Saldívar and Mackenzie Price as they explore how AI is reshaping education. Learn how personalized learning models can provide students with tailored support, fostering essential life skills and engagement in innovative ways.

Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed psychologist and founder of Therapy for Black Girls, discusses the contemporary landscape of mental health post-pandemic, emphasizing the stigma in communities of color, the crisis of mental health resources, and the effective role of community and group therapy in healing processes.

In this episode of The Future Of, host Jeff Dance is joined by Dr. Yossi Kishet, Chief Scientist at aiOla, to discuss the transformative role of AI in speech recognition and synthesis. They explore recent advancements, the impact of cultural nuances in language, potential applications in healthcare, and ethical concerns surrounding AI speech technology. They Cover: 00:00 - Intro 03:52 - The Evolution of AI Speech Recognition 12:20 - Recent Developments in AI Speech Technology 20:15 - Applications of Speech AI in Healthcare 28:13 - The Importance of Cultural Nuances in Speech 34:09 - Ethical Considerations: Deep Fakes and Regulation 42:20 - Future Directions: Needs for Better Algorithms and More Data 50:34 - Industry Leaders and Academic Institutions in Speech AI 55:53 - Final Thoughts: The Importance of a Moral Framework in AI

In this episode of The Future Of, host Jeff Dance is joined by Johnny Rodriguez and Charlie Kurian to discuss the future of fan engagement in the sports industry. The conversation explores how emerging technologies like AI, AR, and VR are shaping the way fans interact with their favorite sports and teams, creating a more personalized and immersive experience. The guests also delve into the ethical considerations and the importance of inclusive design in the evolving landscape of fan engagement.

In this episode of The Future Of, Alex Foessel, Managing Partner at Balanced Engineering, joins host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of agriculture. They explore the role of robotics, autonomous machines, satellite connectivity, and generative AI in enhancing agricultural operations and feeding the increasing population. Additionally, Alex dives into the role of regulations and standardizations for AgTech.

In this episode of The Future Of, Theresa Jones, CEO at Evalv IT and Principal Consultant for Evalv IQ, joins host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of cybersecurity. They discuss the importance of cybersecurity in all aspects of life, from personal devices to critical infrastructures, the challenges faced by small businesses and governments in implementing effective cybersecurity measures, the role of AI in both benefiting and enabling cyberattacks, and the need for education and talent development in cybersecurity.

In this episode of The Future Of, Dr. Ronen Dar, Co-Founder and CTO of Run:ai, joins host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of AI chips. They dive into the increasing demand and the importance of optimizing GPU usage. They also share his insights on the future of specialized chips for specific AI workloads, the ethical considerations in AI, and upcoming advancements in the field.

In this episode of The Future Of, Dr. Michael Housman, CEO and Founder of AI-ccelerator, and Fernando Luege, Chief Technology Officer at Grupo Financiero Base, join host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of AI in FinTech. They explore the FinTech evolution in the new AI-driven era, how generative AI unlocks new horizons in FinTech innovation, and how FinTech's development enhances human potential.

In this episode of The Future Of, Cary Davis, President and CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), joins host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of port infrastructure, policy, and finance. They discuss the challenges of investing in future-proof infrastructure, the importance of decarbonizing port operations, and the role of technology in shaping the future of ports.

In this episode of The Future Of, host Jeff Dance explores the future of ports with three industry leaders: Paul Matthews, CEO of the Port of South Louisiana; Kristin Decas, Port Director and CEO of the Port of Hueneme; and Shaun Kjar, Director of the Inland Port in Utah. Together, they discuss the challenges and opportunities in the port industry, including sustainability, innovation, and coordination.

In this episode of The Future Of, Randal Quarles, Executive Chairman at The Cynosure Group, joins host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of money. They unveil the role of the Federal Reserve, the impact of cryptocurrency on the market, and the importance of FinTech in making the financial system more efficient.

In this episode of The Future Of, Daniel Rosenstein, Group Product Manager of Advanced Autonomy and Applied Robotics at Microsoft, joins host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of generative AI in robotics. They share the importance of generative AI in robotics, particularly the integration of visual libraries and video analysis, how generative AI enhances human-robot collaboration, and the role robotics will play in our everyday lives in the near future. With insights from Ashish Kapoor, Scaled Foundations' Co-founder and CEO, on why "generative AI is completely changing how we build and program robots.”

In this episode of The Future Of, Keenan Wyrobek, Co-Founder, CTO, and Product Architect of Zipline, joins host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of drone delivery. They unveil the current state of the industry, the most recent developments in drone delivery, how Zipline became the market's leader, and some of the biggest opportunities drone delivery can save and improve lives.

In this episode of The Future Of, Gabby Everett, Director of Business Operations and Strategy at BioLabs Pegasus Park, and Claire Aldridge, Chief Strategy Officer at Form Bio, join host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of biotech. They unveil the advancements, challenges, and ethical considerations in the biotech industry. Discover the potential of the genomics and omics revolution, the impact of COVID-19 on biotech, and the transformative potential of biotechnology in shaping the future of healthcare.

In this episode of The Future Of, Sean McDowell, Senior Vice President of Design and Innovation at MillerKnoll; Jim Kalbach, Chief Evangelist at Mural; and Rich Knepprath, Creative Director at Fresh Consulting, join host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of collaboration. They dive into best practices for effective hybrid workplace collaboration, tools for innovating collaboration today, as well as the evolution of work.

In this episode of The Future Of, Caleb Osborne, Director of Product Development at Asensus Surgical, joins Jeff Dance to discuss the future of robotic surgery. They unveil the types of robots involved in surgeries today, the newest developments in surgical robotics, and the surgeries robots are already doing.

Nathan Bivans, Chief Technology Officer at Fort Robotics, joins Jeff Dance to dive into the future of robotic safety, including ethical concerns, generative AI's impact on robotics, and how to ensure that robotics safety regulations accommodate rapid technological advancements without compromising human safety and ethics.

Jeff Burnstein, President of Association for Advancing Automation, and Aaron Prather, Director of Robotics and Autonomous Systems Program at ASTM International, join Jeff Dance to discuss the future of human-robot integration. They cover topics such as job displacement fears, the importance of standards and safety, the potential for meaningful work in the future, and the exciting potential of robotics and AI in various industries and their integration with humans. Plus, we hear insights from Zeeshan Zia, CEO at Retrocausal and Jeff Soesbe, Senior Software Engineer, Robotics at Fresh Consulting.

Jaume Sanpera, founder of Sateliot, joins Jeff Dance in an enlightening conversation as they explore the future of satellite internet access and the transformative potential of IoT devices across industries. In this captivating episode of "The Future Of" podcast, they delve into the challenges of extending internet access to developing nations, the role of AI in interpreting IoT data, and the ethical considerations of technology. Gain additional insights from Nissa Van Meter, a Senior Electrical Engineer at Fresh Consulting, and Reg Orton, Product Development Director at Fresh Consulting, as they provide recorded insights that shed light on the implications of satellite internet access and IoT devices. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of this ever-evolving landscape.

Lori MacVittie, Distinguished Engineer at F5, joins Jeff Dance to delve into the future of cloud computing, specifically, the benefits of the technology, the current state of the cloud, and how businesses can create more value from the cloud in the future.

In this episode of The Future Of, Mateusz Sadowski, Robotics and Drone Consultant at M.Sadowski Consulting, and Mike Oitzman, Founder of Mobile Robot Guide, join Jeff Dance to discuss the potential of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to replace dangerous and monotonous jobs that don't fit with humans.

In this episode of The Future Of, Johnny Rodriguez, Director of Strategic Innovation at Fresh Consulting, Elisha Terada, Technical Innovation Director at Fresh Consulting, and Linus Ekenstam, Co-founder and Designer of Sensive, join Jeff Dance to discuss the future of generative AI. They explore how generative AI differs from other types, some of its most promising applications today, and how generative AI will look in ten to twenty years.

In this episode of The Future Of, Dr. David Leonardi, Founder of the Leonardi Institute, joins Jeff Dance to discuss the future of aging, including approaches to prevent and reverse age-related diseases, the difference between aging and vitality, and lifestyle habits to slow the aging process.

In this episode of The Future Of, Micah Willbrand, Chief Product Officer and VP of Enterprise at NEC Corporation of America joins Jeff Dance to discuss the future of advanced biometrics, including some common types of advanced biometrics currently in use, main ethical concerns, and how advanced biometrics will evolve in the next ten or twenty years.

In this episode of The Future Of, Carlos Sentís, Founder and CEO of World Innovation Alliance, Dr. Brian Jackson, an Associate Professor of Pathology at the University of Utah, Malinda Elien, Senior Technical Project Manager at Fresh Consulting, Dr. Biju Mohandas, Partner and Global Co-Lead of the Healthcare Investment Team at LeapFrog Investments, Marc Kuperstein, Managing Director of Software Development at Fresh Consulting, Ben Heiser, Vice President of Operations and Business Development at Lumicera Health Services, join Jeff Dance to discuss the future of healthcare in ten to twenty years from now, the emerging technologies that will impact healthcare the most, and how to design with more intent to improve the human experience.

Mike Ouren, Cobot Guru and OEM Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, and founder of Kevin Robot, joins Jeff Dance to discuss the potential of cobotics, current applications, advances in software and technology which make them safe to work alongside humans, as well as their potential impact on the future job market.

In this Best of The Future Of... Designing the Future with Intent podcast collection, we'll focus on one of the key themes that resonates through every episode. How do we design with intent to ensure we're thinking and developing in a way that will better impact the world? Together, we'll chat with leaders and experts in the field and discuss how we can shape the future human experience.

In this Best of The Future of Robotics podcast collection, we'll learn about the future of different robotic applications, markets, and technology verticals. Together, we'll chat with leaders and experts in the field of robotics and discuss how we can shape the future human experience. A robot is described as an automatically operated machine that performs a series of activities independently and completes tasks that are typically completed by humans.

If we want to keep the planet habitable for future generations, we need to think about the future of recycling from a macro perspective. The EPA estimated that the average person in the US generated 4.5 pounds of waste per day in 2017 and 4.9 pounds in 2018. In the 1970s, that number was around 2.4 pounds. In this episode of The Future Of, Amanda Marrs, Sr. Director at AMP Robotics, reveals how AMP is advancing high-tech waste recycling to help design a more sustainable future. Jeff and Amanda take a broad view of the recycling industry—touching on everything from the process of recycling materials and promising technology to international trends and logistical challenges.

In this episode of The Future of, Jane Stricker, Executive Director of Houston Energy Transition Initiative and SVP of Energy Transition for Greater Houston Partnership, joins Jeff to discuss the transition towards clean energy to meet the zero net emission goal of 2050. Jane shares her insight on the challenges and the new opportunities driving this journey.

In this episode of The Future Of – Jakob and Marc join Jeff to discuss the history of UX, the present state of affairs, and future trends that will shape the field in the next 30 years. The field of UX has rapidly evolved in the past four decades, and it's growing exponentially. When Jakob Nielson started in 1983, he estimated there were around 1000 people who did UX, and today there are over two million. Nielson estimates that there will be approximately 100 million UX professionals by 2050.

In this episode of The Future Of, Venessa de Lisle, Senior UX Designer at Fresh Consulting, Matt Schoenholz, Founder of Tandem Vans, and Sujatha Isabelle Moraes, Independent Creative Director & Design Strategist, join Jeff Dance to explore the future and benefits of inclusive design and how to design with more meaning and intent.

In this episode of The Future Of, Jeff is joined by Jonathan Hurst, Co-founder & CTO at Agility Robotics, and James Dietrich, Robotics Solutions Director at Fresh Consulting and Grace Brown, Co-Founder of Andromeda to discuss human-centric robots and the demand for robots in today's world.

In this episode of The Future Of, we look back at some of the most fascinating insights into the future that industry leading experts have shared with us during our first 13 episodes.

In this episode of The Future Of, Jeff is joined by Carolyn Belle, Director of Advanced Systems for Astroscale, and Andrew Maximov, CEO and Founder of Precious Payload, and Adrian Mangiuca, Vice President of Infrastructure at Voyager Space Holdings, to discuss the opportunities of building a sustainable and successful space economy.

To understand the future of spatial computing in this episode of "The Future Of", Jeff is joined by Rene Schulte, Lead of the Spatial Computing Community of Practice at Reply and Botond Bognar, Co-founder ar REscan with additional insights from Remi Arnaud, Principal Software Architect at Varjo.

Retail is the process of selling goods or services to a consumer. Retail sales can be made directly to customers or via retail outlets. Recently, retail innovation has accelerated to a level never witnessed before. Due to the epidemic, retailers have developed a greater capacity for adaptability, creativity, and innovation. To understand the future of Retail, in this episode of "The Future Of", Jeff is joined by Gautham Vadakkepatt, an Associate Professor, a Dean's Scholar, and the Director of the Center for Retail Transformation at George Mason University, with additional insights from Sucharita Kodali, Vice President and Principal Analyst at Forrester Research.

Conversation or voice AI is an artificial intelligence tech that enables people to interact with various advanced chatbots as they would do with other humans. The technology itself is relatively new, but the progress in its adoption and implementation has been significant. Conversational AI is rapidly improving and is shifting towards B2B, as there are many business opportunities.

In this episode of “The Future Of” to discuss the future of IoT, Jeff is joined by Donna Moore, CEO and Chairwoman at LoRa Alliance, as well as, Reg Orton, Product Development Lead at Fresh Consulting. Plus we hear insights from Rob Tiffany, Chief Vision Officer at Sustainable Logix.

In this episode of The Future Of… Jeff is joined by Gurdeep Pall, Corporate Vice President, Head of Product Incubations at Microsoft, and Steve Yin, Principal Software Engineer at Fresh Consulting. We talk about AI and autonomous systems, the use of robots in our daily lives, the training of systems to mimic the human brain, and the retraining of humans in adaption to these systems, to mention a few.

In this episode of The Future of…, Jeff is joined by Scott Erickson, CTO at Harbor Foods Group. They discuss the challenges facing gas stations today, the impact technology is having on them, and future profitability strategies. Plus insights from Tammy Klein, Founder & CEO, Transport Energy Strategies, and Jeff Lenard, VP, Strategic Industry Initiatives, National Association of Convenience Stores.

In this episode of The Future Of… Jeff is joined by Katrina Stevens, President and CEO at The Tech Interactive. We examine the current state of education, its future direction, and the ways in which technology can enhance human learning. Plus, we hear insights from Dr. Alex Young, Founder of Virti. Sujeeth Kanuganti, Founder/CEO of AspectO and and Steven Dineen, President of Fuse Universal.

In this episode of The Future Of… We discuss the Future of Voting! Jeff is joined by Gregory Miller, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at OSET Institute. Marcelino Alvarez, Chief Product Officer at Fresh Consulting & Jocelyn Bucaro, Director, Mobile Voting Project, Tusk Philanthropie.

In this episode of The Future Of… Jeff is joined by Sean Busby from Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, Marco Micheletti, Director of Automation at Fresh Consulting, & Jeffrey Gueble, Automation Director at Fresh Consulting to discuss the Future of Industrial Automation

Although with COVID-19, many people and businesses have transitioned from commuting daily to a workplace to fully remote work, others have chosen to get the best of both worlds through hybrid workspaces. This work model helps to balance working in isolation and being in the company of coworkers, both of which hold their unique benefits. While adopting the hybrid work model, many things need to be considered while building offices.

The internet has evolved over the years, and the fruit of this evolution is the Metaverse. We exist in a time where a significant change in the history of humanity is happening, and our real lives are bound to spill over to the Metaverse. In this episode of The Future Of, we look into the Metaverse and the implications of this transition on society at large.

In this episode of The Future Of, we examine the current state of the construction space, its future direction, and the automation of industry tasks using robotics.

Join us on The Future Of, where in each episode we'll talk about the future with experts from different industries, markets, and technology verticals. For example, we'll discuss the future of robotics, the metaverse, space travel, cars, construction, work, transportation, voting, gas stations, buildings, education, and so much more.