Some Future Day

Kristin Patrick is a forward-thinking executive who has been responsible for repositioning brands across lifestyle industries, including entertainment, beauty, fashion and CPG. She is currently the Exec VP and CMO and part of the executive team leading the transformation of youth culture brand Claire’s Inc. She was most recently the CMO of Pepsi. During her 20+ year career, Kristin has developed a distinguished reputation for being a disruptive, trend-setting brand steward, general manager, and strategist at Disney, Calvin Klein, Gap, Inc, Revlon, PespsiCo, Liz Claiborne, and Playboy. In this episode, we talk about the future of marketing and how Generation Z and Alpha are impacting the way that brands and companies need to show up. Key Topics:How to reach Gen Z and Gen AlphaThe Impact of a Design-led CultureUtilizing Robloxing to Connect with a FanbaseThe Importance of Empathy for Modern BrandsBrands Taking a Front-line Position for Positive Cultural ChangeEntering the Consumer's Entire EcosystemSign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.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.Some Future Day is produced and edited by Jon Bumhoffer at Make More Media

Clyde Vanel is a New York State Assemblyman. He serves as the Chair of the Subcommittee on Internet and New Technology and Chairs the Committee on Oversight, Analysis and Investigation. He has sponsored numerous landmark bills, such as legislation to create a robotics, automation and artificial intelligence commission; license high-risk AI systems; and create a cryptocurrency and blockchain study task force. He is focused on emerging technologies and works to close the digital divide among marginalized communities.Vanel is an attorney, entrepreneur, and pilot from Queens. He is the owner and operator of Vanel Law Firm, P.C., he has extensive entrepreneurial experience, including owning and operating a restaurant and lounge, Vanel on First, in Lower Manhattan for five years., and he is also the founder of the New York Metro chapter of the Black Pilots of America, Inc. In this episode, Marc and Clyde discuss the challenges and opportunities in closing the digital divide and supporting underprivileged communities. Join us as we uncover the potential of technology to shape a better future and empower individuals to build their own opportunities.Key Topics:Why we need to close the "Digital Divide"How Assemblyman Vanel used artificial intelligence to draft a billHow technology can help provide more access and opportunities for underprivileged communitiesWhy there is confusion over cryptocurrencyWhat we need to do to keep talent in the governmentSign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.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.Some Future Day is produced and edited by Jon Bumhoffer at Make More Media

Joseph Braude is the Founder and President of the Center for Peace Communications. He is an expert on the nexus of culture and politics in Arab societies and an active presence in the region’s media and policy debates. He studied Near Eastern languages at Yale and Arabic and Islamic history at Princeton. He developed his Arabic to broadcast quality over a seven-year stint on Moroccan national radio and added Persian to his Arabic and Hebrew as a graduate student at the University of Tehran.In this episode, we dig into the extraordinary investigative audio series he created to share the voices of those in Gaza, "Whispered in Gaza," and most recently "Voices from Gaza".Key Topics:How simple technology is being used to share the stories of Gazans via Whispered in Gaza and Voices from GazaWhat the people of Gaza think and feel about HamasWhy Gazans don't want a ceasefire or a truceThe distinction between Palestinians and HamasEpisode Links:Whispered in Gaza: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgMrrtQlw2QNQ0o6WAqH-_FiEiEYn0g3UVoices from Gaza: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrmLYxJul_s&list=PL8RMFyRb2PguhnosCo40UbXMtwdROmKfwThe Center for Peace Communications: https://www.peacecomms.org/Articles Referenced:https://www.deseret.com/2023/11/8/23942938/gen-z-millennial-support-for-israelhttps://www.timesofisrael.com/years-of-subterfuge-high-tech-barrier-paralyzed-how-hamas-busted-israels-defenses/https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-11-6-2023-51286d15dddd77ae0dd7ea76ee52bc71https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/moment-hamas-fighters-seen-paragliding-31129872https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/30/israeli-restrictions-leave-palestinians-facing-digital-divideSign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.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.Some Future Day is produced and edited by Jon Bumhoffer at Make More Media

Sebastien Borget is the Co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, a unique virtual world where players can build, own, and monetize their gaming experiences using NFTs & SAND, the main utility token of the platform. Sebastien is also the President of the Blockchain Game Alliance, a non-profit organization of 250 key members of the industry. And je was recently named in the Top #100 most influential people in crypto by CoinTelegraph.Sebastien joins the show to talk about his journey as the co-founder of The Sandbox, the growth of the video game industry, and so much more.Key Topics:Sebastien's Journey as a co-founder of The SandboxHow The Sandbox is empowering creators and unlocking revenue opportunitiesThe Sandbox's growth in the gaming industryAI's impact on the future of games design and creationWhy international markets are leading in web3 and game developmentWhy Virtual Real Estate is an important part of The SandboxSign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.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.Some Future Day is produced and edited by Jon Bumhoffer at Make More Media

Matthew Fraser is  New York City's Chief Technology Officer of the Office of Technology & Innovation (OTI). The Chief Technology Officer plays a central role in City government, coordinating technology-related projects and policy Citywide. The Chief Technology Officer leads the Office and Technology and Innovation which is a consolidation of the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, and the former NYC Cyber Command Center, the Mayor’s Office of Information Privacy, the Mayor’s Office of Data Analytics, and the Algorithms Management and Policy Officer. Consolidating the City’s entire IT agency portfolio, CTO Fraser is uniquely qualified to put forward a central strategy that will bring agility, efficiency, and modernization to the City’s IT infrastructure. He is committed to democratizing technology. He oversees projects to expand broadband and make City services easier to use for all. CTO Fraser also runs the Joint Security Operations Center (JSOC). JSOC is a new cybersecurity hub that allows city, state, and federal entities to coordinate efforts against cyber threats.Key Topics:NYC's Cybersecurity EffortsHow NYC is Handling the Use of Artificial IntelligenceNYC's Ban on TikTokNYC's Use of Facial Recognition NYC's MyCity PlatformNYC's Initiative to Provide Access to Broadband with Big Apple ConnectSign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.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.Some Future Day is produced and edited by Jon Bumhoffer at Make More Media

Raphael Malavieille is the co-founder of World of Women. He co-founded World of Women along artist and partner Yam Karkai to champion an inclusive web3. World of Women is a decentralized global network of individuals with a gender equality-focused mission. Essentially, a community built on the back of a gorgeous collection of digital artwork NFTs. In July 2021, World of Women launched with a bang, surpassing $1 million in primary sales. Less than one year later, in 2023, the World of Women Galaxy Collection eclipsed its launch revenue by generating $80 million in one day. Today, the community is comprised of over 20,000 individuals across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. And it boasts an A-list lineup of celebrity community members, including Reese Witherspoon, Madonna, Steve Aoki, Gary Vee, and Gwyneth Paltrow.Key Topics:The United Nations' report on gender equalityThe role of major corporations in NFT communities, The future of NFT's in digital artworkWorld of Women's "network as a service" modelWorld of Women's partnership with Ledger and the SandboxEpisode Links:World of Women: https://www.worldofwomen.art/World of Women on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldofwomennftRaphael on Twitter: https://twitter.com/raphfacRaphael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelmalavieille/?originalSubdomain=ptSign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.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.

Yorke Rhodes is the Director of Digital Transformation, Blockchain at Microsoft in the Cloud Hardware Supply Chain group. He focuses on supply chain strategy and transformation using blockchain as a pillar of change. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Digital & Ecommerce Marketing at NYU. In this episode, Yorke dives into the new internet tech stack of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and Web3. From self-sovereignty and control over personal data to the potential for digital asset ownership, we explore the possibilities and advancements in the blockchain space. Join us as we discuss Microsoft's evolution with AI in productivity tools, the emergence of Web 3 technologies, and the importance of trust and authenticity in the digital realm. Key Topics:The New Internet Tech Stack: AI, Blockchain, and Web3Digital Identity & OwnershipZero-knowledge ProofDeep Fakes: Digital Authenticity & ProvenanceWorldcoin & biometric securityHow Artificial Intelligence is impacting programming and codingAcquisition of Activision the impact on MicrosoftAI as a copilot: Microsoft's evolution with AI enhancement across its product suiteEpisode Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yorkerhodes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/yorkerhodesMicrosoft Copilot: https://adoption.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/; https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2023/09/21/announcing-microsoft-copilot-your-everyday-ai-companion/Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.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.

Amy Myers Jaffe is an energy consultant and leading expert on the geopolitics of oil, energy, security, and risk, and an influential thought leader on global energy policy and sustainability. She is currently serving as Director of the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab and a research professor at New York University’s School of Professional Studies.This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation with Amy where we evaluate technology's role in climate change and the current geopolitical landscape. In this episode, we look at macro topics, including multiple war fronts, the grab for energy power, trade wars, and evaluate how this is impacting areas in the Middle East, Russia, Ukraine, China, Taiwan, and we even get into chaos agents like North Korea.Key Topics:The struggle for energy powerHarmful Use of Emerging TechnologiesHistorical ConflictsTrade WarsChaos AgentsPost Trust / Post TruthFailure of governments to protect and provide personal safetyEpisode Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-jaffe-80baaa9/Website: https://www.amymyersjaffe.com/Her Podcast (The Energy Gang): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-energy-gang/id663379413Energy's Digital Future: https://www.amazon.com/Energys-Digital-Future-Harnessing-Innovation/dp/0231196822Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.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.

What does the future of retail look like?Justin Breton is the Director of Brand Experiences & Strategic Partnerships at Walmart. He is the visionary behind Walmart's innovative use of the Metaverse (Walmart Land), virtual experiences, live stream shopping, and more. In this episode, Justin shares how Walmart is attracting the next generation of consumers and how these emerging technologies are shaping Walmart's vision for the future. Key topics:How Walmart is using the Metaverse to engage with customers on platforms like RobloxThe impact of virtual experiences like live concerts and eventsThe risks of being a first mover with new technologies and platformsWhat Walmart will look like in 15 years - the future of retail.Why you need to start using and implementing these technologies and strategies now, or risk getting left behind.How Walmart's new live shopping platform is allowing them to engage with consumers in a new way.Episode Links:Justin Breton Twitter: https://twitter.com/justinbretonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbreton/Walmart Live: https://www.walmart.com/liveSign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.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.

Robert Scoble has been a pillar in Silicon Valley for over 30 years. He is a tech strategist and author and is known for his work with Microsoft and his blog Scobleizer. In this episode, we address the dangers and opportunities of AI and robotics, the future impact of spatial computing, the US vs China AI war, and why the American government is inept in regulating these emerging technologies.Key topics:The dangers and opportunities of AIWhy AI and robots will take our jobs and what we need to do about itThe Humanoid Robot Revolution (it's coming faster than you think)How AI and VR will change western educationThe US vs. China AI WarWhy the US Government is inept in regards to regulating AI and new technologyEpisode Links:Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScobleizerRobert's Lists on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Scobleizer/listsBlog: https://scobleizer.blog/Next mind: https://ar.snap.com/welcome-nextmindApple VisionPro: https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/?afid=p238%7CsTHXpRf18-dc_mtid_%5Btracker_id%5D_pcrid_664829837701_pgrid_150826790596_pexid__&cid=wwa-us-kwgo-VisionPro-slid---productid--Brand-Avalanche-announceBrand-Robert's Lists on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Scobleizer/listsRobert's Books:Immersive Metaverse Playbook for Business Leaders: https://www.amazon.com/Immersive-Metaverse-Playbook-Business-Leaders/dp/1837632847/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1696449882&refinements=p_27%3ARobert+Scoble&s=books&sr=1-1The Infinite Retina: https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Retina-Computing-technologies-revolution/dp/1838824049/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1696449882&refinements=p_27%3ARobert+Scoble&s=books&sr=1-2The Fourth Transformation: https://www.amazon.com/The-Fourth-Transformation-audiobook/dp/B01NCAXC9K/ref=sr_1_4?qid=1696449882&refinements=p_27%3ARobert+Scoble&s=books&sr=1-4Naked Conversations: https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Conversations-Changing-Businesses-Customers/dp/047174719X/ref=sr_1_3?qid=1696449882&refinements=p_27%3ARobert+Scoble&s=books&sr=1-3Age of Context: https://www.amazon.com/Age-Context-Mobile-Sensors-Privacy/dp/1492348430/ref=sr_1_5?qid=1696449882&refinements=p_27%3ARobert+Scoble&s=books&sr=1-5Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.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.