Some Future Day

In the midst of protests across the country, rumors of ceasefire, and unreliable reporting, it hard to know what it's really like in Gaza and IsraelShahar Peled is an IDF Commander who was on the ground in Gaza days after October 7th. In this episode, Shahar shares his personal and professional life changes following the events of October 7th in Israel. Shahar recounts his experiences living near Lebanon, his active and reserve IDF service, and the profound impact of October 7th's terrorist attack on Israel, his fiancée, and fellow Israelis. He details his return to military duty, the challenges of fighting in Gaza, the strategies and humanitarian efforts of the IDF, and the realities of confronting Hamas and terrorism. Shahar also discusses the broader implications of antisemitism, the influence of radical Islam, and the international perception of Israel's defense actions. He advocates for peace and security in Israel, emphasizing the universal desire to live without fear of terror and the importance of understanding and critically assessing the situation beyond media portrayals.Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahar-peled-3a2717175/?originalSubdomain=ilTo join the conversation follow Marc Beckman here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagram

Have we found a cure for paralysis?Chad Bouton is a bioengineer, researcher, scientist, and visionary who has committed his life to finding an end to paralysis. Mr. Bouton is a professor with the Feinstein Institute of Bioelectric Medicine, Vice President of Advanced Engineering with Northwell Health, and a professor of molecular medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell. Mr. Bouton developed neural decoding methods that allowed the first paralyzed person with a brain implant to move again with their own thoughts.His work has been featured on 60 Minutes and TEDx and he holds over 70 patents worldwide. Additionally, Professor Bouton's work has been recognized in the United States Congress. He has won multiple awards surrounding the human brain and cancer detection.If you are interested in learning how AI will propel the medical industry forward, you are in the right place. This incredibly insightful conversation with Chad Bouton is inspirational and provides hope to the families all over the world who are praying for their loved ones to regain movement and feeling that has been lost as a result of serious injury.Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-bouton-ba0825a/Neuvotion: https://www.neuvotion-inc.com/Bouton Lab: https://www.boutonlab.com/To join the conversation follow Marc Beckman here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagram

Do you really know what Generative Artificial Intelligence is?Maxime Waite is Microsoft's director of technology strategy and a leader in generative AI.At Microsoft, Max partners closely with C-Suite executives and government leaders to execute on large scale business transformations using artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. In fact, she has led strategic partnerships with New York City, Air Canada, Rio Tinto, New York State's Judicial Branch, and Cirque du Soleil.In this episode, Maxime Whaite, dives into how Generative AI works and its impact on the future of our work, life, and culture. This conversation took place at NYU's Artificial Intelligence Forum on February 10th, 2024Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:Maxime on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximewhaite/To join the conversation follow Marc Beckman here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagram

Drea de Matteo is an Emmy Award Winning Actress known for her role as Adriana on The Sopranos. On this episode, Marc Beckman and Drea de Matteo talk about partying on the set of The Sopranos and navigating parenting, the political divide, foreclosure, divorce, two abortions and so much more. Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:Ultrafree: https://ultrafree.co/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreadematteo?lang=enTo join the conversation follow Marc Beckman here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagram

This episode of Some Future Day explores the nuanced and often covert operations of the U.S. government and global cyber diplomacy, censorship, and disinformation, primarily focusing on the role of soft power in shaping international politics. Featuring insights from former Deputy Assistant Secretary Mike Benz, the conversation delves into the strategic use of the internet, media, and technology by the U.S. to influence foreign governments and elections, highlighting the transition from military to soft power post-World War II. It also probes the complex issues of global censorship and disinformation, analyzing the involvement of US Government intelligence agencies. This episode explores the implications of cyber diplomacy and information control on global, political, economic, and cultural landscapes.Mike Benz is a former State Department official with responsibilities in formulating and negotiating US foreign policy on international communications and information technology matters. He is the founder of Foundation for Freedom Online, founded as a civil society institution building on his experience in the role of championing digital freedom around the world in the public sector.Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikebenzcyber?lang=enFoundation for Freedom Online: https://foundationforfreedomonline.com/To join the conversation follow Marc Beckman here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagram

In this extensive conversation with Ian Utile topics revolve around his family's historical roots, the evolution and impact of NFTs, and the importance of supporting digital arts. Ian Utile believes that humanity is thriving in new ways because of technologies like NLP and NFTs. As a tech entrepreneur in Silicon Valley for 20+ years, he and his teams have launched seven companies together. One of their start-ups, Kukui, was acquired by a PE firm in 2019 after exceeding $10M ARR bootstrapped. Because of their 3,943% growth rate, Kukui was ranked by the Inc. 5000 as the #1 fastest growing private company in San Jose. Ian’s ancestor, José Joaquin Moraga, founded the City of San Jose in 1777. This unique heritage is a great inspiration to Ian. Today, he’s focused on co-producing events like NFT.NYC as well as creating wealth for content creators and their communities with attn.live’s NLP/NFT “Sonic Streaming” platform. Ian lives in Santa Cruz, CA inside a treehouse with his two sons (Malakye 12, Kenton 9). Connect with Ian directly on all social media sites @ianutile or @attnlive.Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianutile/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ianutileInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianutile/?hl=enATTN.LIVE: https://www.attn.live/Frdm: https://www.frdm.co/To join the conversation follow Marc Beckman here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagram

With more than 20 years of experience scaling startups and building technology companies in the digital and mobile ecosystem, Steven Rosenblatt co-founded Oceans, a new kind of venture capital firm, in 2018 where he currently serves as General Partner.Steven has been passionate about building early stage companies and has finally fulfilled his life long goal of starting his own company.  Prior to Oceans, Steven was President of Foursquare. During his six-year tenure at the location intelligence company, he was responsible for transitioning the company from a purely consumer-facing location platform into an enterprise business, building a multi-product strategy and growing revenue by more than 70x. This entailed overseeing all aspects of strategy and implementation of the company’s revenue streams along with overseeing its biggest customers. During his time, Foursquare won numerous awards, including being named in CNBC’s Disruptor 50 list as one of the most disruptive tech companies in the world, Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America, and won Ad Age’s Best Places to work. Steven worked closely with his investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Union Square Ventures, DFJ, and Spark Capital, and has spoken at nearly 100 events.Before joining Foursquare, Steven launched iAd, Apple’s advertising platform for brands and developers, where he managed sales, agency relations, and the creative and strategy team. Steven led the opening of Apple’s New York office and worked closely with leadership teams to build a presence in New York. Prior to this, Steven served as Senior Vice President of Advertising Sales at Quattro Wireless until it was acquired by Apple in January 2010.  He is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan. In this episode, Marc Beckman and Steve talk bout venture capital funding. Steven Rosenblatt gives an inside look into Venture Capital Investments. Should you take VC funding? What are VC's looking for? What makes a great founder? What are the opportunities emerging in AI? Learn all that and more in this episode with Steven RosenblattSign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrosenblatt/Oceans:  https://oceans.ventures/To join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc Beckman is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

Matt Murray is a global news leader. He is the former editor-in-chief of the Wall Street Journal (2017-2023), where he led a 1,300-person newsroom. Recently, he has been working and focusing on AI and the future of newsrooms.In a deep dive into the current state and the future of journalism, Matt talks about the essential role traditional journalism plays in informing society, the challenges it faces in today's digital age, the effects of newsroom bias, and the impact of changing technology on news distribution. Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-murray-50bbb5227/Twitter: https://twitter.com/murraymatt?lang=enNews Corp: https://newscorp.com/To join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

Natalia Nastaskin is a proven music industry executive, dealmaker and counsel with a stellar track record of guiding careers, developing businesses and acquiring and integrating companies over a 20+ year tenure in the music business.Natalia Nastaskin is a seasoned executive in the entertainment industry, currently serving as Chief Content Officer at Primary Wave, a leading independent music publisher and talent management company. With a background spanning over two decades, Natalia brings a wealth of experience in artist management, A&R, and content strategy to her role. Known for her innovative approach to talent development and keen eye for emerging trends, Natalia is dedicated to shaping the future of the music industry while championing the creative vision of artists under Primary Wave's roster. Natalia is responsible for the development of unique content strategies for PrimaryWave's legendary artists, including Prince, Bob Marley, Stevie Nicks, Aerosmith, James Brown, Def Leppard, and Ray Charles.Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-nastaskin-72625/Primary Wave: https://primarywave.com/To join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

In this podcast, a NASA expert discusses AI's future impacts on society and education, including ethical considerations. They also explore biases in AI data, challenges with language models, deepfakes, job displacement due to technology, and AI's role in immersive education.