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FUTR.tv PodcastMajor League Pickleball: Behind the Scenes with Texas Ranchers Owner Evan FloerschSend us a textWhat sport attracts celebrities like Lebron James and Lil Wayne? Why that would be the fastest growing sport in America of course.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast.Today we have with us Evan Floersch, Co-Owner and CEO of the Major League Pickleball team the Texas Ranchers. So we are going to get an inside look at a new and emerging sports league and see how you too could be a team owner, and find out what's in store for this exciting new sport!2025-04-2139 min
FUTR.tv PodcastDirt, Fun, and High-Tech: Dust Moto's Game-Changing Electric DirtbikesSend us a textToday we are going to be focusing on technology that really makes life fun, so stay tuned.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast.We have with us Colin Godby, CEO & Founder at Dust Moto. Dust Moto is building the electric dirt bike the industry wants, and needs. They are now taking limited pre-orders fir their Hightail, A lightweight, powerful, and effortlessly intuitive electric dirtbike built right here in the U.S.A.So we are going to talk with Colin about what...2025-03-2440 min
FUTR.tv PodcastElectric Hydrofoiling into the Future: Transforming Water Travel with David Tyler!Send us a textToday we are talking to our guest about the journey from High-performance racing sailboats and aerospace technology to creating a vision to transform nautical transportation, so stay tuned.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast.We have with us, David Tyler, Co-Founder and Managing Director, North America of Artemis Technologies, who is working to bring sustainable, future-proof mass transit to our waterways. We are going to talk about how they are building new technology for fast, efficient electric aquatic vehicle which can help solve the...2025-03-0339 min
FUTR.tv PodcastZynga Has Our AttentionSend us a textThe world has changed a lot in short amount of time, and the way buying happens has changed along with it. Today we live in an attention economy, and getting your message out can be really challenging. Today we are going talk about how one company is capturing that attention share.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast.We have with us Cerisse Velasco from Zynga a global leader in interactive entertainment and a wholly-owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc the gaming giant.2025-02-2425 min
FUTR.tv PodcastSaving Lives with Science: The Future of Maternal and Infant HealthSend us a textThe United States spends more on health care than other wealthy nations, with worse results. Most concerning is that we have seen declines in infant and maternal health. But what is driving this and how do we change course. Today we are going to be digging into the important role of data in healthcare.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast.Today I have with me Dr. Meg Richards, Executive Director at Panalgo, an AI healthcare analytics company that is helping to improve healthcare for...2024-09-3036 min
FUTR.tv PodcastThe New Rules of SEO: Succeeding in an AI-Driven WorldSend us a textAI is changing everything, and that is very apparent in the marketing space. Google is seen a big shift in their business as people start to just ask the AI rather than search on Google. And, Google is pivoting fast to try to keep up. So how do you get your message out.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast.Today, back with us is Kyle Roof, CEO and Co-Founder of Page Optimizer Pro, who appeared on episode #105 back in January of '23. A lot...2024-06-0341 min
FUTR.tv PodcastThe Power of Public-Private Partnerships in Revitalizing U.S. ManufacturingSend us a textHealthcare, the climate, geopolitical factors, and global supply chain impacts have recently brought domestic manufacturing back to the forefront of national interest. The US government is investing in manufacturing at levels not seen since the Cold War. Today we’re going to talk about industrial policy, manufacturing innovation, and one public-private partnership that is helping US manufacturers forge a better path to the future. Stay tuned.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here, welcome to another FUTR podcast.With multibillion dollar packages like the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, the In...2024-05-1338 min
FUTR.tv PodcastFixing the Broken Healthcare System: How Design Principles Can HelpSend us a textWe have talked a lot about healthcare on this podcast, and we have heard a lot of good ideas for making healthcare better, but sometimes it isn't about fixing the one big thing, but the thousands of smaller things that are broken.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast.Today I have with me Dr. Craig Joseph, author of "Designing for Health, the Human Centered Approach", and Chief Medical Officer of Nordic Consulting Partners that helps healthcare organizations improve their processes to make the people...2024-05-0649 min
FUTR.tv PodcastInside a Unique Chicago VC Firm: TechNexus' Bespoke ApproachSend us a textEvery VC firm is a bit different, today I want to focus on one that is looking to pair institutional investments with specifically targeted companies. Best of all, they are based here in Chicago, which I love.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast.Today I have with us Kaitlyn Doyle Vice President of TechNexus. TechNexus has a unique approach to the market directly aligning Investors to companies that are valuable to their business.So let's talk with Kaitlyn about what they look...2024-04-2935 min
FUTR.tv PodcastEnhancing Patient Experiences with Empathetic, Animated, AI-Powered AvatarsSend us a textHealthcare in the US is full of deep-rooted inequality and systemic flaws. How do we improve the system as it falls further into chaos and people are leaving the profession. Today we are going to talk with a company working to solve these problemsHey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today I am joined by Chuck Rinker, CEO of PRSONAS which is working on creating a digital workforce with their personality engine that speaks any language has all the information you may need...2024-04-2334 min
FUTR.tv PodcastCybersecurity in 2024: AI's Impact on Data Protection & RecoverySend us a text2024 is going to be an interesting year. Already we are seeing cyberattacks ramp up in severity and frequency, so what should we expect?Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast.Today we have with us Anthony Spiteri, Regional CTO for data protection heavy weight, Veeam and host of the Great Things With Great Tech Podcast. So we are going to ask him about what he sees for 2024, how AI changes the cyber security landscape, and ask him about how we protect AI assets from attacks...2024-04-1541 min
FUTR.tv PodcastThe State of Employment in 2024: Insights and Strategies for Success from HR Guru Andrew BartlowSend us a textAny leader will tell you that the people are the most important part of a successful organization. But how do you find those people and how do you keep them happy and motivated. Today we are talking with someone who can help us answer that question, so stay tunedHey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast.Today we have with us Andrew Bartlow, CEO of People Leader Accelerator. Andrew has more than 25 years in the business and co-authored the book, "Scaling for Success: People Priorities...2024-04-0843 min
FUTR.tv PodcastFailure is not an Option: Inside the early days of Resactly with Fisayo OluwadiyaSend us a textToday we are going to do something a little different. We are talking to a tech company, but this one is at a very early stage. So I want to find out what is like for a woman of color to build a tech startup from the ground up. Stay tunedHey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast.Today we have with us Fisayo Oluwadiya, founder of Resactly a tool that helps groups of people find the best restaurants based on everyones individual food preferences a...2024-03-2538 min
FUTR.tv PodcastRisky Business: An American Entrepreneur's Journey Through China's Economic EvolutionSend us a textChina has maintained an impressive growth trajectory for many years now, lifting millions from poverty, but the growth can't continue forever. We are seeing a slowing economy and trouble in the housing market. What can we make of it and where is China headed. Today we are going to talk to someone who was doing business in China during the boom, and talk about his new book to see what we can learn about its future.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast.Today I...2024-03-1851 min
FUTR.tv PodcastWomen Navigating a Career Path in Data & Tech: Insights from Lindsay MurphySend us a textIn this AI age we are living in, the importance of having women in roles of leadership is more important than ever, but how do we make the path to leadership more straightforward. Stay tuned.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast.Today we have with us Lindsay Murphy who is host of the Women Lead Data podcast. She is also Head of Data at Secoda, who provides a all-in-one data management platform, with AI powered data search, catalog, lineage and monitoring.So l...2024-03-1138 min
FUTR.tv PodcastAvoiding Burnout and Finding Purpose: A Deep Dive with Tony MartignettiSend us a textOur social and work lives have changed a lot recently. The Millenials and Gen Zers have a very different perspective on these places and how they fit into their lives. Today we are going to talk to someone who has a lot of insight into this world.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast.Today we have with us Tony Martignetti, Host of The Virtual Campfire Podcast and author of the newly released book, "Campfire Lessons for Leaders: How Uncovering Our Past Can Propel Us...2024-01-2940 min
FUTR.tv PodcastRevolutionizing Healthcare: Unlocking the Power of Data Access with Dr. Carolyn WardSend us a textIf you ask anybody in the United States, they will most likely say that our healthcare system is deeply dysfunctional. So what are we going to do about it? Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast.Today I have with me Carolyn Ward, Director of Clinical Strategy at Particle Health, where she is responsible for developing the clinical product roadmap for the organization, ensuring that providers and patients are represented throughout the research and development process. Carolyn feels that a large part of t...2024-01-1538 min
FUTR.tv PodcastThe Future of Hydrogen: Storing Power at a Massive ScaleSend us a textOne of the most challenging aspects in the energy sector, isn't necessarily producing the energy as much as it is in storing it and transmitting it. The ability to get the power where it needs to be and storing it can be the limiting factor on how clean our energy sources can be. Today we are talking with a company that is working on that challengeHey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with Sandesh Patel. Welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today we have with us, Chris Larsen, Senior...2023-11-0639 min
FUTR.tv PodcastUnlocking the Power of Personal AI: Redefining the Nature of IdentitySend us a textAI is big. The news is full of stories about ChatGPT and Large Language models. Is AI going to replace you? Maybe.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast.Not everybody is worried about AI replacing them. In fact some folks are looking forward to it. Imagine if instead of dealing with all the mundane tasks in your life, you could hand it all of to an AI version of yourself, that looks and sounds like you and would respond the way you would. 2023-10-3036 min
FUTR.tv PodcastRevolutionizing Drug Development: How AI and Data Are Changing the GameSend us a textBio-sciences have made huge strides recently, and the pace is only accelerating. Much of this is being driven by data. Now, a new generation of Artificial Intelligence is pushing the boundaries even further.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast.We have with us Luca Parisi, Director of Clinical Analytics and Data Science at Citeline, a Bio-Pharma R&D Intelligence company dedicated to taking ideas from inception to delivery, using a lot of data a bit of artificial intelligence. So let's hear how they navigate...2023-10-2338 min
FUTR.tv PodcastHighlights from Databricks' Data + AI World Tour in Chicago - Generation AI Takes Center StageSend us a textHey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast.Databricks hosted their Data + AI World Tour event in Chicago on October 3rd, and with all of the hype around AI, Generative AI and Large Language Models, this was the perfect place to get a feel for what is going on. To start with, it was a well attended event, in fact it was a sold out event, and I understand that similar events in other cities around the world were also sold out.The theme f...2023-10-1603 min
FUTR.tv PodcastPer Scholas: Transforming Lives Through Free Tech Training and Holistic SupportSend us a textEducation can be the gateway to a better life. The world also needs more and more qualified tech workers. So today we are talking with a company that is trying to solve these problemsHey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today we are talking with Daniel Ponciano and Grace Yao from PerScholas. Per Scholas believes that a thriving, diverse, workforce requires equitable access to education. They are educating the whole student, having given more than 20,000 students the hard and soft skills they needed...2023-10-0936 min
FUTR.tv PodcastUnderstanding Our Relationship with Alcohol: The Making of the 'Earnest Drinker' DocumentarySend us a textMany of us have an interesting relationship with alcohol. What is it that brings us to drink. How did it become so normalized in our lives. Today we are going to talk with someone who decided to take a look at his relationship with alcohol.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with Sandesh Patel. Welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today we are talking with Scott Burton who has had a complex relationship with alcohol throughout his life. This inspired Scott to take a look at his history, creating...2023-10-0243 min
FUTR.tv PodcastBreaking New Ground: How PureSpectrumCBD Partnered with Major League BaseballSend us a textPeople have really started to focus on the issue of wellness, and the endocannabinoid system is often central to wellness. There are, however, a lot of challenges to this, especially when it comes to professional sports. Today we are talking with a company that has a solutionHey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast.Today we are talking with Daniel Huerter, CEO and Co-Founder of Pure Spectrum CBD. This year, they became certified as both USDA Organic and NSF-Certified for Sport, and are the first...2023-09-2544 min
FUTR.tv PodcastSales as a Service: Transforming Your Channel Program with LaunchGTMSend us a textStarting a company is hard. There are so many things that need to be built, processes to be created, people to be hired. When the company has raised money, the urgency to get everything done all at once is intense. Today we are talking with a company that can help short cut that process.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with Sandesh Patel. Welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today we are talking with the leadership team of Launch GTM, Pat McNallan, and Craig Heile. LaunchGTM is a company...2023-09-1834 min
FUTR.tv PodcastMeet BE: The Creator of the Alinker, a Unique Mobility Device with StyleSend us a textFor people with mobility challenges, it can be difficult to find the right balance of assistive technology that provides you with freedom, and enough challenge to keep you moving in style. Today we are looking at a device that does it all that with a unique Dutch style.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast.Today we have with us BE who set out to bridge utility with functional design, making Mobility cool. The A-Linker, a non-motorized walking-bike without pedals, is custom designed to challenge...2023-09-1141 min
FUTR.tv PodcastThe Environmental Impact of Fossil Fuel Extraction: Upwing Energy's Sustainable SolutionSend us a textWhen we look at fossil fuels, there are many challenges. Much of this is because the process of extracting these resources is inefficient and dirty, and our ever increasing demand for energy creates challenging political situationsHey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast.Upwing Energy is bringing new technology to make the extraction of fossil fuels more effective. Sometimes the path to a greener future is incremental, through key improvements to our existing systems, making them cleaner and more efficient. Upwing's solution lets us...2023-09-0532 min
FUTR.tv PodcastInnovation and Resurgence: CEO Sri Solur's Journey to Reinvent Kenmore's BrandSend us a textWhen we talk about innovation, we usually think of the hot new startups, we don't typically think of 100+ year old brands. But when an old respected brand needs to be resuscitated, innovation is exactly what is needed.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast.Today we are talking with Sridhar Solur, CEO of Kenmore Brands. Kenmore is know for its quality home appliances, but with the demise of Sears, who owned Kenmore, the brand needed to revitalize itself. That is when Sridhar stepped in at...2023-08-2837 min
FUTR.tv PodcastCreating a New Era of Car Customization: The App Store for Your VehicleSend us a textThe cars of today are becoming more mobile data center than traditional vehicle. As we enter the era of Software Defined Vehicles, software is at the center of the experience, but the Vehicle manufacturers haven't been known for their software chops. So let's talk to someone solving this problem.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast.Today we are talking with Alex Rawitz, Co-Founder of Dimo. Dimo is an open source platform designed to connect drivers with their data. By doing this they are creating...2023-08-2142 min
FUTR.tv PodcastInnovative Geoengineering: How Reflective Clouds Could Buy Time Against Global WarmingSend us a textWatching the news is a scary proposition these days. The evidence for climate change is all around us, and we continue to break new records every day. It just doesn't seem like we can move fast enough to solve the problem. Today we are talking to someone who can help.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with Sandesh Patel. Welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today we are talking with Andrew Song, co-founder of Make Sunsets. Make Sunsets is looking to buy us time by creating reflective clouds that...2023-08-1434 min
FUTR.tv PodcastRevolutionizing Shopping: How In-Content Buying is Changing the GameSend us a textThe way purchasing happens has changed dramatically. At least 93% of consumers say online reviews affect their shopping choices. The power of online influencers in purchasing decisions is undeniable, and businesses are changing to take advantage of this.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today we are talking with AiBuy CEO Randy Bapst and Dalaney Thompson VP of Strategic Partnerships. They are going to tell us about in-content shopping that lets you capture sales right at the moment your customers are ready to buy, organically...2023-08-0736 min
FUTR.tv PodcastPCs for People - Solving the E-waste Problem and Getting People ConnectedSend us a textE-Waste is a growing and difficult problem. It is dangerous and dirty work to recycle it, and much of the burden is carried by the poorest individuals. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today we are talking with Loren Williams from PCs for People, which is not only helping address the e-waste problem, but bridging the digital divide as well by providing refurbished computers to low income individuals. We are going to hear from Loren about how PCs for People came to be and...2023-07-3131 min
FUTR.tv PodcastEdge Computing and Environmental Impact: How Redivider is Leading the WaySend us a textIf you have watched this channel, you know that I am a bit of a Data Center nerd. I also love technology that reduces the environmental impact of these facilities, and with the growth of edge computing, the world needs innovation now. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast.Today, we are talking with Tom Frazier, co-founder and CEO of Redivider, a company that builds modular, self-contained datacenter facilities that are designed to provide powerful computing at the edge. By using innovative power solutions, they...2023-07-1736 min
FUTR.tv PodcastFrom Building Batteries in Bomb Shelters to Tracking Your Stuff, The amazing Pebblebee Journey!Send us a textDaniel Daoura has an incredible story, from building batteries from old milk jugs in a Beirut bomb shelter with his grandfather, to developing satellite tracking systems for the military to tracking your stuff. Wouldn't you like a little peace of mind, not worrying about where your stuff is? Stay tuned, because we are going to help you figure it out.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast.We are talking with Daniel Daoura, Founder and CTO of Pebblebee which builds location tracking devices s...2023-07-1035 min
FUTR.tv PodcastKeeping Users Safe from The Dark Side of the Internet - Winning with WebPurifySend us a textThere is a lot of bad behavior on the internet, and it is very difficult to police. The rise of generative AI, takes this to a whole new level.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with Sandesh Patel. Welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today we are talking with Josh Buxbaum, co-founder of WebPurify, a content moderation platform. Josh is going to tell us about how they are trying to keep us all safe from dangerous people on the Internet. If you are not policing the content on your...2023-06-1935 min
FUTR.tv PodcastUnleashing Cybersecurity Talent: How Gaming Translates into Real-World Cybersecurity JobsSend us a textImagine getting hired into one of the most in demand jobs, just by playing a video game.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast.What began as an effort to help those coming out of the military better demonstrate their skills has turned into an entire E-Sports league. Cyber Warrior Network Brings Call of Duty style game play to the process of developing and evaluating Cybersecurity talent. Today we are talking with Nigel LeBlanc, CEO and Founder of Cyber Warrior Network who is going to...2023-06-1233 min