Some Future Day

Nicholas is a serial start-up master, super successful entrepreneur and a former banker who has raised over US$92B in the public and private equity capital markets. With a career that includes working at Robert Fleming where he was a director of equity capital markets and head of technology private placements, as well as being a vice president at JPMorgan, Nicholas is a guy who has been at the very top of his field for over 25 years. His work has seen him co-start Crescent, a bayesian machine learning technology company as well as AdAstra, a systematic CTA Hedge fund which was sold to Aspect Capital. As well as advising on a wide array of businesses, Nicholas is the founder of Arkeytyp Holdings, Valu.Earth and Advisor to Verus.io. He manages a portfolio of Intellectual Property, Digital Assets in Blockchain software and secure hardware.In this episode, we discuss how cryptocurrency and blockchain technology and how it can be a massive set forward for humanity.In this episode, you'll discover:How brands can use cryptocurrency to transfer value and strengthen consumer relationshipsHow blockchain can cut out the middlemen and give us full ownership of our information and identityThe Importance of information in the digital worldWhy we need to move toward decentralization and how blockchain technology can helpHow Verus aims to be a scalable public infrastructure for the worldWho is Satoshi, the creator of BitcoinSign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Nicholas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-lyons-20015230/Verus: https://verus.io/Valu. Earth: https://valu.earth/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

Roberto Hernandez is the Chief Innovation Officer at PwC's Customer Transformation Practice and PwC's Global Metaverse Leader. He has over twenty years of experience in financial services, customer experience and innovation. In this episode of 'Some Future Day', Roberto discusses technology, more specifically the rise of the metaverse and how it impacts different sectors such as business, creativity, gaming, and customer experiences. Roberto mentions the importance of immersive experiences for retention rates, particularly in training, education, and multinational projects. He suggests the metaverse can create a more delightful end-to-end journey for consumers and businesses alike. Furthermore, Roberto argues that generative AI will enhance productivity and expression in the creative fields, rather than replace human creativity. This conversation is full of insights into the opportunities and impacts that emerging technologies have to offer.Key Topics:What is the Metaverse?How immersive technology like augmented and virtual reality will impact companies and consumersThe impact of AI on creativity and creative professionalsThe future of wearable technologySign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Roberto on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertohernandez1/PwC and the Metaverse: https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/technology/metaverse.htmlTo 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

Hillel Fuld is a renowned entrepreneur and advisor to leading tech companies such as Google, Oracle and Huawei. He sits at the center of the new tech ecosystem. He was referred to by Forbes as the "Man Helping Transform Startup Nation Into Scale-Up Nation," and he was recently named Israel's top marketer. On this episode, he discusses why he thinks technology can be used to make our lives better. He reflects on Israel's presence on a global scale as a leader in innovation and the development of technological advancements like Waze, WaterGen, Iron Dome, and more. Fuld also mentioned the impact of Israeli innovation on sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and education. The discussion also centers on the rise of global anti-Semitism, the impact of radical Islam and the recent atrocities committed by Hamas in October 2023.Key Topics:Why Israel is Leading the Way in Technological InnovationHow Technology Can Improve Our Lives if Used in the Right WayMissile Defense SystemsArtificial Intelligence Autonomous CarsAtmospheric Water GenerationSign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Website: https://www.hillelfuld.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilzfuld/Twitter: https://twitter.com/hilzfuldTo 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

With over 20 years of experience in higher education as a professor and currently associate dean and clinical professor at the Center for Global Affairs at New York University, Dr. Carolyn Kissane is a leading educator and researcher in energy, environment, and geopolitics. She teaches graduate-level courses on comparative energy politics, regional specialization in Central Asia, and resource security, among others. She founded the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab, a multidisciplinary platform for research and innovation on global energy and environmental challenges.In this interview, Dr. Kissane provides insightful perspectives on various climate change issues from our energy evolution to corporate greenwashing to COP28.Key Topics:The current state of climate changeThe evolution of renewable energy and hydrocarbonsCorporate greenwashing The UN's effort to support the world's most vulnerableWhat to expect from COP28Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Carolyn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-kissane/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

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.