The Future Of The Future

Elon Musk once said that leading a startup is like chewing glass…Well, maybe not exactly? but it is hard! and if you have led startups and businesses, you know.You can get hit from so many different directions.It’s an emotional rollercoaster, day in and day out.So how do you stay focused in the world of entrepreneurship? How do you navigate through ups and lows? Where do you learn this stuff? Who do you turn to when in trouble?These are some of the questions we talked about with Mike Carlo this episode.Mike has over 30 years of experience leading, founding, and operating businesses at various levels. From pwc, to XanderPay, and everything in between, he’s learned valuable lessons along the way, and he wants to share those with you.Enjoy!

Today, we have an incredibly insightful episode lined up for you. We're diving deep into the future of work, a topic that has been rapidly evolving and reshaping our lives, especially in recent years.Our guest today is Mike Zani, CEO of The Predictive Index and the best-selling author of the book - The Science of Dream Teams. Mike is a leading authority on talent optimization and has dedicated his career to transforming how people and companies approach talent management. His expertise and forward-thinking approach make him the perfect person to help us navigate the complex and exciting landscape of the future of work.In this episode, we'll explore how the world of work has changed from the time Mike started his career to today, and what the future holds. We'll discuss the major forces driving these changes, including technology, the rise of hybrid and remote work, and the growing gig economy. We'll also delve into the impacts of AI and automation, the critical skills needed for the future job market, and how educational institutions must adapt to these changes.Additionally, we'll touch on the philosophical aspects of work, such as its meaning and how it relates to our sense of purpose, especially in a future where we may work less. Finally, Mike will share his advice for business leaders looking to navigate these uncertainties and opportunities, and give us a glimpse into his life outside of work.Enjoy!

The pharmaceutical industry today is characterized by a significant concentration of power and resources among a few global players. These giants dominate the market, driving the direction of research, development, and distribution of essential drugs. However, the landscape is poised for a seismic shift, courtesy of artificial intelligence.AI has the potential to revolutionize the pharma sector in profound ways. On one hand, it promises to streamline drug discovery, reduce development costs, and personalize medicine to an unprecedented degree. Imagine a world where new treatments are developed faster and more efficiently, tailored precisely to the genetic makeup of individual patients. On the other hand, the integration of AI also brings challenges. Concerns about data privacy, the ethical use of AI in decision-making, and the potential for exacerbating inequalities in healthcare access are significant issues that need addressing.These are some of the topics I discussed with Tony Benedict, a Senior Executive with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. Tony is a private company Board Director and Board Advisor who specializes in improving top and bottom-line revenue across multiple industries. In this episode, we’ll discuss the current trends in the industry, including rising operational complexity, increasing risk, and shifting capability requirements. We'll explore how AI is both a disruptive force and a beacon of innovation, capable of reshaping the future of pharmaceuticals for better or for worse. Join us as we unpack the opportunities and threats AI brings to the world of medicine.

If you ever had a customer facing job, you know… Dealing with customers, when you are in the front line, is hard! very hard.You are having dozens of fast paced conversations every day. You are helping people fix issues or navigate uncertainty most of the time. You are dealing with emotions and people will direct the emotions at you and you can turn it into a nice story or suffer a nightmare conversation.Experience helps! it helps a lot. But most of the time, the onboarding process for these jobs is not adequate for the type of pressure and complexity you will deal with when talking to real people. Your training happens, most of the time, on the job. And you can build the wrong habits if you don’t have the right feedback mechanisms in place.So how do you leverage technology to train customer-facing teams? What works well? what doesn’t? Why is this important?Join me as I talk about these questions and many more with Mark Hughes Co-Founder & CEO at Solidroad. Mark was previously a founder & CEO at Gradguide, Director at Chargify & Sales at Intercom. TCD BESS Alumni 2017. With Solidroad, he is helping sales & CX reps to practice realistic conversations (voice, chat & email) with AI prospects and customers and get personalized performance feedback.Enjoy!

We live in an era of hyper connectivity. The amount of information and incentives to which we are exposed on a daily basis is mind numbing. There is a signal saturation, some will even venture talking about attention fracking.Companies looking to grow their business are well aware of this fact. You need to be top of mind to attract new customers. But, how can you stand out from the noise? Who are you targeting? What are you telling them? when? where, and how are you talking to them? Today, we will talk about Digital Marketing. Our guest, Dr. Jonathan Snow, will guide us through the most important concepts in this world, and his personal story in the field.Like many personal stories, this one is not a straight line succession of events. Jonathan has a very interesting background that blends two entirely different skill sets: digital marketing and dentistry. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Avenue Z,  a marketing and communications firm breaking traditional boundaries between marketing, advertising and PR. From the Wall Street Journal to TikTok, PR to social and search, Avenue Z creates narratives that drive commerce, connections, and conversion, across all channels.How much of it is intuition? How do you see what’s coming? How much of it is data? What type of data and kpis matter?Tune in to learn the answers to these and many more questions, and enjoy!

As the landscape of work continues to evolve, remote work has emerged as a fundamental aspect of the software industry.From enhancing productivity to redefining team collaboration, remote work is no longer just a trend—it's the present, and the future.In this episode, we will delve into the evolution of remote work in the software sector, its impact on companies and employees, and the best practices for thriving in a remote environment.We'll discuss the competitive edge that remote work offers to companies and how it is reshaping the industry. Whether you're a software developer, a manager, or someone interested in the future of work, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.Our guest, Nathan Grebowiec, has been leading remote teams for more than 20 years. Before remote was a thing, before covid, before return to office mandates... He was, and continues to be, a successful leader of remote teams.Enjoy!

Why do we build products? Why do we build software products?Because we want to improve people’s lives. We want to add value to people’s lives. Make their lives easier, more exciting, more healthy, more fun. Make their job easier and more productive. Make relationships more meaningful, and so on.Correct? People are always at the center of what we do. Value for People. That’s the gist of it.That is why Customer Experience is, and will always be, KING.Today we have a special guest, Aaron Videtto, a seasoned product manager with a wealth of experience in customer experience (CX). Aaron boasts more than 20 Years of experience in the product management space, in software, services, B2B and B2C. He believes the product discipline should be run with a business owner and GM structure, and that his job as a leader is to remove obstacles for his team and ensure THEIR success.In today's episode, Aaron shares his journey into the world of product management, detailing how he navigated his career to become a leader in CX. He discusses the significant hurdles he's overcome, the importance of customer experience in his role, and the methods he uses to stay connected with customers and understand their needs.Aaron also provides valuable insights into the evolving discipline of product management, especially in the context of emerging technologies like generative AI. We explore the skills necessary for excelling in CX and product management, and Aaron offers practical advice for anyone aspiring to enter this dynamic field.Whether you're a seasoned product manager, a budding CX enthusiast, or just curious about the future of product management, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiring stories. So sit back, relax, and join us as we dive into the future of product management with Aaron Videtto.

Climate change remains one of the most pressing challenges of our time. According to the United Nations, to avoid the worst impacts, global CO2 emissions need to be reduced by almost half by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050. Green energy generation is an important part of the strategy. But fossil fuel consumption will not go away, not in time. That is why we need innovative solutions like carbon capture to act as a palliative remedy, buying us crucial time while we transition to more sustainable energy sources.Today, we have a special guest, Léopold Dobelle, a leading figure in climate technology and the mind behind Mitico, a company that plays a pivotal role in the global efforts to combat climate change, offering a range of services that span the entire carbon capture value chain.In this episode, we'll discuss the current state of climate affairs, the critical role of reducing CO2 emissions, and how technologies like carbon capture can bridge the gap as we strive for a sustainable future. Join us as Léopold Dobelle shares his insights and the journey of his team in making a tangible impact on climate mitigation.

In today's episode, we have a fascinating and highly relevant topic to dive into: information warfare.In an age where information is power, the battlefields have shifted from physical terrains to digital ones.Information warfare, the strategic use of information to gain an advantage over adversaries, has become a critical aspect of national security and corporate defense. From disinformation campaigns to cyber espionage, the tactics and technologies involved are as sophisticated as they are pervasive.Real life becomes larger than fiction. And as we dive into our conversations on this topic, it feels as if we are in a movie theater, enjoying a thriller with international spies.Our guest, Mihai Claudiu Barloiu, is an expert in the field of information security and warfare. His passion for political science and history, his drive to understand the present and the geopolitical forces shaping every conflict on earth, make him the perfect guide for our journey. Mihai brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, having dedicated his career to understanding and combating the complexities of modern cyber threats. What is information warfare? What are some real life examples and what is the impact of this type of warfare? What challenges are victim nations facing when dealing with this type of warfare? How can we be better equipped to deal with these threats?Join me on this amazing episode, to learn about this fascinating topic and how technology is impacting its present and future. 

Computer Vision is everywhere and has become commonplace in our daily lives. When we use facial recognition to unlock them, when we scan documents or read a QR, when we get a spotlight video showing a curated summary of pictures (e.g. here is your son with you 4 years ago)... That is computer vision. When doctors use AI to analyze medical images, or sports commentators get thorough and in time analysis and stats of a sports game, or self-driving cars maneuver on the streets… That is computer vision. But how does it work? What impact does it have today? How is AI impacting the field? What changed in recent years, beyond the augmented hype around AI? What works well, and what doesn’t? Why? What is the potential for the future?These are some of the questions I asked Vladimir Iglovikov, as I interviewed him for episode 62 of The Future Of The Future podcast. Vladimir is the Founder and CEO at Albumentations.AI, an open-source library with 60k daily downloads, adopted by top Computer Vision companies & Kaggle competition winners. He was a ML Engineer at Lyft,  where he led Deep Learning model development & integration for Self-Driving & Ride Sharing. He is also a Kaggle Grandmaster with Multiple ML competition wins, and an Author with 20+ publications in Deep Learning for Medical, Satellite, Street View, and Natural Images.  He is definitely an expert on the field, and he is very good at making the complex sound simpler. I learned tons from this episode! And I am sure you also learn from it.Things are moving fast! so buckle up and enjoy the ride.