

Future Optimist
Ross Palmer
Tech meets existential crisis. We talk about the future here—the good, the bad, and the... weird.
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Aug 14, 2025 • 6min
AI will change or eliminate everyone's job!? | Weird. Tech. Finds. Ep. 5
A collection of some of the more bizarre tech headlines from the last couple weeks you might have missed.Produced by Aloa LLC | This episode contains satire and commentary. Views are personal opinions.

Aug 8, 2025 • 5min
"De-extincting" a 12-Foot Bird and Claude is a Terrible Business Owner? | Weird. Tech. Finds. Ep. 4
A collection of some of the more bizarre tech headlines from the last couple weeks you might have missed.Produced by Aloa LLC | This episode contains satire and commentary. Views are personal opinions.

Jul 23, 2025 • 6min
Apple's Liquid Gl*ss, Chatbot Girlfriends & AI Lawyers? | Weird. Tech. Finds. Ep. 3
A collection of some of the more bizarre tech headlines from the last couple weeks you might have missed.Produced by Aloa LLC | This episode contains satire and commentary. Views are personal opinions.

Jul 18, 2025 • 32min
An AI Founder/Investor's Take on Raising $70M with Amir Barsoum - Ep. 232
I chat with Amir Barsoum of InVitro Capital and Vezeeta, an AI VC firm and a thriving business that has raised over $70 million in capital. We discuss the enormous opportunity in AI investment, the world of tomorrow, and how we can capitalize on this once-in-several-generations moment. I also throw in a healthy dose of skepticism, cuz that's what I do!➡️ Amir Barsoum➡️ InVitro Capital

Jul 15, 2025 • 5min
The Singularity is here!? | Weird. Tech. Finds. Ep. 2
A collection of some of the more bizarre tech headlines from the last couple weeks you might have missed.Produced by Aloa LLC | This episode contains satire and commentary. Views are personal opinions.

Jul 11, 2025 • 15min
[LIVE] Electrify Expo: Lightship EV RVs, Crazy Electric Unicycles & More - Ep.231
Thanks to BJ Birtwell of Electrify Expo for hosting me, Ben Parker of Lightship RV, and the woman whose name I don't know representing the Mia 4 X4!➡️ Electrify Expo➡️ Lighship RV➡️ Mia DynamicsAlso thanks to Zachariah Dalton for camera!

Jul 7, 2025 • 4min
A dating app based on your browser history? | Weird. Tech. Finds. Ep. 1
A collection of some of the more bizarre tech headlines from the last couple weeks you might have missed.Produced by Aloa LLC | This episode contains satire and commentary. Views are personal opinions.

May 28, 2025 • 43min
Millions of Followers for AI Art with James Gerde - Ep.230
James Gerde watched his Instagram go from 2,000 to 800k+ followers in two weeks. His unique brand of human-inspired AI art captivated the world, showing us a marriage of cutting-edge techniques combined with the beauty of what it means to be human. He’s drawn both criticism and love for his unique approach to art, but in the end James Gerde is a consummate artist making use of the next generation of AI tools.➡️ https://www.gerdegotit.com

May 6, 2025 • 39min
Stop Procrastinating with "Body Doubling" & Focusmate - Ep.229
Today we have Taylor Jacobson joining us, founder of Focusmate, to explore why hyper‑connectivity can actually diminish our accountability and personal growth—and how a simple “body‑doubling” video call can cure loneliness and procrastination. Taylor Jacobson shares the origins of Focusmate, the neuroscience of focus, inspiring user success stories, and practical tips to reclaim your life‑force energy.➡️ https://focusmate.com

Apr 7, 2025 • 16min
[LIVE] The Future of 3-Wheel Electric Scooters with Tim Huntzinger of XOTO - Ep.228
Tim Huntzinger is the founder of XOTO, one of the most fun means of alternative mobility I've tried.I'm a bike fanatic, and I'll never take a car anywhere if I can help it. I met Tim and he let me try a demo of his new invention, and I was instantly hooked.In a world of options, XOTO represents a really interesting place in the market, and something that will be super useful for many people.➡️ https://xotoinc.com