EPISODE 32, SEASON 3: Blockchain is a buzzy topic at the moment, but what do you really know about it? From Bitcoin and other crypto currencies, to the rules that govern and protect public and private data- blockchain is "like a chain of custody for information or assets through a digital system". Don't miss this incredibly informative conversation about a subject everyone should be paying attention to. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-t...
Oct 13, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 85
EPISODE 31, SEASON 3: Whether sports, music, entertainment, food or fashion- we're all fans of something. This week, we explore the importance of fandom in today's culture. Our guest is a comic book geek and creator, who addresses topics related to self-identity, representation, tribes, storytelling and even branding. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go. FOR MORE INF...
Oct 06, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 84
EPISODE 30, SEASON 3: From recruiting to retention, respect to recognition- we explore the evolving workplace, the new power of employees, measuring performance success, and what employers need to do to create a supportive culture in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous post-pandemic workplace. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit ...
Sep 29, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 83
EPISODE 29, SEASON 3: What is supply chain mapping? Why does responsible sourcing matter? How do companies track the environmental and social impact of their products? How can consumers trust their favorite brands? Explore all this and more from the lead software solution in end to end supply chain transparency today. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go. FOR MORE INF...
Sep 15, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 82
EPISODE 28, SEASON 3: The Spring/Summer 2023 fashion season is kicking off, and Future of XYZ is back with an amazingly talented, long-time brand experience designer to talk about the Future of Fashion Shows. Get ready to walk the runway! ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralne...
Sep 08, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 81
EPISODE 27, SEASON 3: Interested to learn about Gen Z? Often maligned, often hyped, our guest this week is a Gen Z himself, as well as an expert on marketing to them. From smartphones and social media, to activism and brand consciousness- this is a quick and profound primer on who Gen Z is and what they care about. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go. FOR MORE INFORM...
Jul 28, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 80
EPISODE 26, SEASON 3: Wondering what our future looks like- literally? Well, it's all here in this fascinating conversation about how emerging technologies will lift us off the screen and into the real world. Tune in to learn all about metadata, spatial computing, immersive experiences, machine learning and social gaming. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go. FOR MORE...
Jul 21, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 79
EPISODE 25, SEASON 3: At a time of measurable declining democracy around the world, our guest this week speaks about how the choice of voting method in democratic elections impacts societal outcomes. It is a must-listen wherever you live with clear calls to action to get involved. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and foll...
Jul 14, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 78
EPISODE 24, SEASON 3: Ever wonder what venture capital is all about? Curious who provides the funds, who generates the ideas, and who makes the money? Tune in this week to gain amazing insights from a long-time VC and Adjunct Professor at INSEAD about the world of venture, entrepreneurship, innovation, and why it matters to society. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to g...
Jul 07, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 77
EPISODE 23, SEASON 3: Tune in for a holistic exploration of everything beauty with a beauty industry veteran and skincare company CEO. Learn about today's biggest trends, newest innovations, fastest-growing categories, and how our definition of beauty just keeps expanding. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on so...
Jun 29, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 76
EPISODE 22, SEASON 3: In this profoundly informed conversation with corporate attorney, public policymaker, and Stanford Law School and d.school Lecturer -- we learn about the intersection of Law & Activism, and why we all must become at least part-time activists to address the crucial challenges of today. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go. FOR MORE INFORMATION...
Jun 23, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 75
EPISODE 21, SEASON 3: As the world changes, technology expands and humans live longer- continued learning is more essential than ever. Tune in to hear from a serial entrepreneur, author, and CEO of two of New Zealand's top educational programs about how mid-career learning can be made broadly accessible and why upskilling the workforce for the future matters so much for us all. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about ...
Jun 16, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 74
EPISODE 20, SEASON 3: From offense (i.e. ransomware and spearfishing), to defense (i.e. anti-virus and multifactor authentication)- our guest this week covers the realities of cybersecurity today. In this sobering conversation, the CEO of Cyvatar.ai shares deep technical knowledge and practical advice for individuals and organizations large and small. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and...
Jun 09, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 73
EPISODE 19, SEASON 3: When you give a visionary, non-conformist his choice of topics- you'd better guess he'll choose something meta. Brian Collins is the Chief Creative Officer at award-winning design agency, COLLINS. This week, we talk about emotion, anticipation, brand, climate change, advertising, corporate culture and politics in a broad-reaching conversation that is ultimately all about designing the future we desire. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated t...
Jun 02, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 72
EPISODE 18, SEASON 3: The Summer season is upon us and the French Open is underway, so when better to chat with the Publisher and co-Founder of Racquet?! As a media company focused on where tennis culture and the courts collide- we learn about the future of the sport- its players, tournaments, fashion, equipment, access and so much more. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want...
May 26, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 71
EPISODE 17, SEASON 3: With billions of investment dollars pouring in to the agricultural technology space and innovations that leverage input data, machine learning, platform analytics, digital twins, and more–agtech is quickly becoming the future of farming. Tune in to learn how tech is helping growers with yield management, predictability, carbon analysis and certification, disease remediation, labor deployment and so much more. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedi...
May 19, 2022•20 min•Season 3Ep. 70
EPISODE 16, SEASON 3: In a moment of global pandemic, rising populism, climate change, war, genocide and declining US hegemony- a long-time expert and former assistant to Madeleine Albright address the opportunity for foreign policy to evolve its focus, leadership, and fundamental goals. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz a...
May 12, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 69
EPISODE 15, SEASON 3: By now, nearly all of us know and accept that climate change is real. On this Earth Day 2022, learn from a presidentially-awarded science teacher and curriculum developer at leading schools and corporations about why “we can’t just leave the education of climate change to science teachers” but help any teacher to “integrate climate education into their curriculum”. An important angle on an essential topic. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicat...
Apr 20, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 68
EPISODE 14, SEASON 3: COVID forced a lot of change in the world. Amidst the chaos and loss, one positive outcome is the "perfect storm" of awareness and readiness by leaders, consumers and employees alike to move global business towards more responsible growth. Learn more from the Managing Director of the Consumer Goods Forum, a member group of the world's top retailers and manufacturers with combined annual sales of $5 trillion, who employ nearly 100 million people. The wave is coming; get read...
Apr 14, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 67
EPISODE 13, SEASON 3: Etymologically, ‘literature’ derives from an equivalent Latin word that means "learning, a writing, formed with letters, grammar". Culturally, literature is how we humans have shared stories, entertained and educated ourselves through the ages. Yet as the world changes, so does literature. Hear all about it from a wonderful author, poet, and teacher whose latest novel has just been released. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering...
Apr 07, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 66
EPISODE 12, SEASON 3: From a leader who has served in two White House administrations and is now CEO of a nonprofit that helps Americans access the public benefits to which they’re entitled, learn why public benefits are so important to the health and wellbeing of society and our collective future- and how we overcome the many barriers to their equitable access and administration. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions abo...
Mar 31, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 65
EPISODE 11, SEASON 3: Since the pandemic began two years ago, everyone has been talking about workplace. This week, hear from a workplace expert about what place means in a hybrid world, how we navigate the best options for work productivity and wellness, and how organizations can build culture that entrusts people and develops them and their teams. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and w...
Mar 24, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 64
EPISODE 10, SEASON 3: Ever or never heard the expression ‘deep tech’? Wonder what it is, how it’s different from ‘high tech’, or how it applies to our daily life and world order? Don’t miss out as we learn from a guest with incredible operational management experience and deep investor expertise. Deep tech covers all the topics of our tomorrow’s from energy and data security, to financial and food security and far beyond. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to ...
Mar 17, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 63
EPISODE 9, SEASON 3: Are you a coffee addict? A specialty bean enthusiast? Interested in the supply chain of one of the world's most highly prized and traded commodities? This week, hear from a Certified Q Grader and serious coffee expert about everything coffee is today and where the industry is heading. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Vis...
Mar 10, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 62
EPISODE 8, SEASON 3: It’s a big leap of faith to hit the road in permanence or semi-permanence, yet today more than 15.5M Americans are digital nomads. Our guests this week are too, as well as the co-Founders of Living Vehicle- a new generation designer & builder for luxury, off-grid living, working and adventuring RVs. Are you ready? ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we wan...
Mar 03, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 61
EPISODE 7, SEASON 3: As the world struggles in its race to achieve carbon neutrality- or ‘Net Zero’- by the newest target date of 2050- our guest this week helps us think about what it looks like to go Beyond Zero. With practical advice and solid business examples, we explore how to change the conversation from how to do less bad, to how we do something that is actually good for the environment and humanity. An absolute must-hear episode. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview ser...
Feb 24, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 60
EPISODE 6, SEASON 3: From the changing role of the CMO to the incredible opportunity for brands in an increasingly direct-to-consumer (D2C) world—this week’s conversation with an expert in data-based advertising, addressees trends across the full media funnel including traditional and digital channels, relevant KPIs, the impact of changing privacy rules, and so much more. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where ...
Feb 17, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 59
EPISODE 5, SEASON 3: In honor of Valentine’s Day, we explore the Future of Love. Our guest is the Founder of Love Extremist- an open-source platform and movement that seeks to challenge the notion that love is always going to be mushy, gushy, romantic or sexual—but is instead our authentic humanity. Tune in to learn how individually, in relationships, and collectively can prioritize love and learn to be honest about the things we all need to survive and thrive. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is...
Feb 10, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 58
EPISODE 4, SEASON 3: Despite that “fertility is one of only decisions everyone on the planet will have to face at some time in their life” … “we’re not talking about it enough”. So says this week’s guest, CEO of Ovaterra - a FemTech leader in consumer fertility products and education. Tune in now to learn more about the growing business of fertility and the science behind it. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about wh...
Feb 04, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 57
EPISODE 3, SEASON 3: Our guest is Julie Battilana- a Professor of Business and Social Innovation at Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School. Building on 20 years of research into power and leadership, she shares with us the imperative for democratizing access to power and provides guidance for how we can succeed. Her book, ‘ Power, for All: How it Really Works and Why It Is Everyone’s Business ’ was recently published by Simon & Schuster . ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a week...
Jan 27, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 56
