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What the futrEP: 09 The "Hallucination" Myth: Vikram Chatterji (CEO & Co-Founder, Galileo) | What the futrWelcome to Episode-9 of What the futr.In this episode of What the futr Sandesh Patel and Chris Brandt are joined by CEO & Co-Founder of Galileo, Vikram Chatterji for a candid conversation about the rapidly evolving world of AI agents and what it takes to deploy them safely in the enterprise.Whether it's rethinking how we define AI hallucinations or building a real-time control layer for autonomous agents, this conversation gets into the heart of how enterprises can govern, secure, and scale AI.A must watch for anyone interested i...
2026-03-3148 minWhat the futrEP: 08 From Data Security to AI Resilience: Vasu Murthy (CPO, Cohesity) | What the futrWelcome to Episode-8 of What the futr.This episode of What the futr features Vasu Murthy (Chief Product Officer, Cohesity) in conversation with Sandesh Patel and Chris Brandt. Watch them explore the rapidly changing relationship between data infrastructure and artificial intelligence.From the idea of data centers in space to the concept of AI resilience, this conversation dives deep into how enterprises will manage, secure, and scale AI systems in the years ahead.Stay tuned if you are interested in AI infrastructure, enterprise data strategy, and the future of i...
2026-03-171h 07What the futrUnlocking AI Success Without a Tech Background: Rob Cressy, AI Enablement Coach – Ep 07Welcome to Episode-7 of What the futr.In this episode of What the futr, Sandesh Patel and Chris Brandt sit down with AI Enablement Coach Rob Cressy to explore AI adoption challenges, the power of intentionality, and why a growth mindset can turn overwhelm into action.Join the conversation to explore why mindset, curiosity, consistency, and system design are key to succeeding with AI. Learn how to turn ChatGPT into a creative partner, build repeatable systems, uncover the “hidden and non-obvious,” and create real impact.This episode is an...
2026-01-0659 minWhat the futrInside the GPU Arms Race: Suresh Vasudevan, CEO Clockwork Systems – Ep 06Welcome to Episode-6 of What the futr.In this episode of What the futr, Sandesh Patel and Chris Brandt sit down for a one-on-one conversation with Suresh Vasudevan, CEO of Clockwork Systems and one of the most respected leaders in enterprise infrastructure.Join the conversation as they discuss topics ranging from the hidden bottlenecks of AI infrastructure, the ongoing shift from speed to resilience, security, observability and automation, to Suresh’s journey from India to CEO of Clockwork Systems and insightful advice on building leadership that actually works.This ep...
2025-12-091h 19What the futrReal Talk on AI from the Field- Part II | Brian O'Shea | EP: 05Welcome to What the futr Podcast - where we dive into what’s next in AI, tech, sales, and the messy, brilliant human hustle behind it all.In Part 2 of this What the futr Podcast episode, Sandesh continues his conversation with GTM leader Brian O’Shea, this time focusing on “execution”.They unpack where AI is really landing first (agents), why safety and guardrails are non-negotiable, and how high-performing teams align messaging, product, and sales to pivot together.Brian shares a candid view on quota re...
2025-11-1852 minWhat the futrReal Talk on AI from the Field | Brian O'Shea | EP: 05Welcome to What the futr Podcast - where we dive into what’s next in AI, tech, sales, and the messy, brilliant human hustle behind it all.This episode features Sandesh Patel in conversation with Brian O'Shea, a GTM Leader, who’s been at the crossroads of sales, strategy, and AI innovation.In this episode of What the futr, Brian and Sandesh explore the human side of artificial intelligence - how trust, empathy, and storytelling are becoming the real differentiators in the age of automation.From...
2025-11-0446 min
FUTR.tv PodcastSpaceX Vet's Transformer Vehicle: Road to Rail InstantlySend us Fan MailMost people see train tracks and think "obstacle." Kevin Damoa sees the ultimate highway hack. After six years in the Army doing rail operations and stints at SpaceX and Northrop Grumman, he's realizing something crazy: America has 140,000 miles of rail that's basically empty while our highways are parking lots.So he's building a vehicle that doesn't care. Road congested? Jump on the rail. Train coming? Hop off and take the service road. Bad track ahead? The vehicle's sensors catch it, and you route around. It carries full shipping containers (60,000 pounds) and...
2025-09-2942 minWhat the futrRedefining Cyber Risk Management with AI: Saket Modi, Co-Founder & CEO Safe Security – Ep 4Welcome to Episode-4 of What the futr. Sandesh Patel and Chris Brandt host Saket Modi, Co-Founder & CEO of Safe Security, in the latest episode of What the futr.In this episode Saket delves into the world of cyber-security and its growing importance in an age of third-party data sharing.Join Saket as he takes you on his journey from hacker to pioneering the use of Agentic AI to proactively manage digital risk. Whether you're building on the cloud, working with third-party platforms, or simply handling sensitive data (so, basically all of us), this...
2025-07-2944 min
FUTR.tv PodcastWhat the heck is going on with FUTR.tv?Send us Fan MailExciting Updates: New Projects, Podcasts, and More | FUTR.tvIn this episode of FUTR.tv, I provide an update on my latest activities and projects. Due to a new day job and the launch of two new podcasts with mission.org, IT Visionaries and The Fleet, as well as "What the FUTR" for FUTRconnect, FUTR.tv episodes have been less frequent. Here are the exciting details about my work with mission.org and FUTRconnect. Stay tuned for new, upcoming FUTR.tv content.Mission.orgIT...
2025-07-2107 minWhat the futrRethinking Software Development with AI: Scott Dietzen, CEO Augment Code – Ep 2Welcome to What the futr Podcast — where we dive into what’s next in AI, tech, sales, and the human factor behind it all.In the second episode of What the futr, Scott Dietzen, CEO of Augment Code joins hosts Sandesh Patel and Chris Brandt for a deep dive into the future of AI and software development.They explore how the frustrations of traditional programming, combined with a passion for machine learning, led to the creation of Augment Code: an AI-powered platform that’s already doubling developer productivity.From elimin...
2025-07-0136 minWhat the futrAI and The Future of Enterprise Knowledge Access: Arvind Jain, CEO Glean – Ep 1Welcome to What the futr Podcast — where we dive into what’s next in AI, tech, sales, and the messy, brilliant human hustle behind it all.This episode features Sandesh Patel and Chris Brandt in conversation with Arvind Jain, Founder & CEO of Glean - the AI-powered search engine that’s quietly killing your team’s knowledge discovery chaos. In this episode of What the futr, Arvind Jain, Sandesh Patel, and Chris Brandt get into the real story behind Glean — how it started, what makes it tick, and how it's helping tea...
2025-06-1740 min
FUTR.tv PodcastThe Art of Business and the Power of Community: 25 Years of Threadless With Founder Jake NickellSend us Fan MailToday we have a very special guest on. He founded a company at the dawn of the internet age, and it is still going strong, celebrating its 25 anniversary. So we are going to talk with him about his journey, so stay tuned.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast.I have with me Jake Nickell, he and Jacob DeHart started Threadless in 2000 in Jake's apartment as a T-shirt design competition that has now grown into an online community of artists where designs are created by...
2025-06-0937 minWhat the futrWhat the futr – With Sandesh & Chris: Intro EpisodeWelcome to What the futr Podcast—where we explore what’s next in tech, sales, AI, and the human side of the hustle.This is not Episode One. It’s the start of something different.In this launch episode of What the futr, Sandesh Patel and Chris Brandt sit down to reconnect, reflect, and reveal what led to starting this podcast—and what comes next. They reflect on how futr connect was born, the power of AI, why the old go-to-market system is broken, and what makes an AI startup...
2025-06-0444 minWhat the futrTrailer: What the futrWelcome to What the futr — where we cut through the AI noise and talk to the people actually building it. Hosted by Sandesh Patel and Chris Brandt, this podcast features real conversations with founders and emerging AI companies. We unpack the tech, the business model, and what the future looks like — from their point of view. Whether you're a founder, investor, or just trying to make sense of the AI wave, this show is for you. No fluff. No jargon. Just straight talk about the future of AI. In this trailer, we give you a quick taste o...
2025-05-2301 min
FUTR.tv PodcastMajor League Pickleball: Behind the Scenes with Texas Ranchers Owner Evan FloerschSend us Fan MailWhat 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 Fan MailToday 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 Fan MailToday 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 Fan MailThe 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 Fan MailThe 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 Fan MailAI 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 Fan MailHealthcare, 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 Fan MailWe 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 Fan MailEvery 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 Fan MailHealthcare 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 Fan Mail2024 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 Fan MailAny 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 Fan MailToday 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 Fan MailChina 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 Fan MailIn 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 Fan MailOur 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 Fan MailIf 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 Fan MailOne 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 Fan MailAI 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 Fan MailBio-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 Fan MailHey 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 Fan MailEducation 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 Fan MailMany 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 Fan MailPeople 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 Fan MailStarting 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 Fan MailFor 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 Fan MailWhen 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 Fan MailWhen 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 Fan MailThe 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 Fan MailWatching 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 Fan MailThe 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 Fan MailE-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 Fan MailIf 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 Fan MailDaniel 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 Fan MailThere 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 Fan MailImagine 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
FUTR.tv PodcastSolving the Mental Health Crisis: How AI and Wysa are Revolutionizing Access to CareSend us Fan MailIt seems that lately we are all in some state of persistent mental health crisis. Unfortunately, there are not enough mental health practitioners to go around. Today, we are talking to a company that is building tech to help solve the rationed care problem, so stay tuned.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today we are talking with Ram Vempati, founder of Wysa, an AI enhanced mental health platform about how they are trying to solve the challenge by giving people the tools and s...
2023-06-0533 min
FUTR.tv PodcastThe Atlas Tycoon, Building Location Based Mobile Games That Pay The PlayerSend us Fan MailHey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, Welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today we are talking with Beau Button, CTO of Atlas Reality. Atlas Reality is the creator of Atlas Empire and the new Location based game Atlas Earth, where you can buy virtual reality, just by walking around the real-world. Much like Pokeman Go This game is a combination of virtual and real-world where you can build out a virtual real-estate empire and earn rent that can be transferred into real-world currency.Welcome BeauClick Here to...
2023-05-1535 min
FUTR.tv PodcastHelping The Small Stand Tall, Constant Contact Marketing For The Small Business MarketSend us Fan MailWe spend a lot of time talking to young companies focused on the enterprise market, but today we are going to switch things up and look at a company that has weathered the technology storms and is still standing many years later. We are going to talk with them about how they managed all the changes in the industry, and how new technology is transforming their business.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt. Welcome to another FUTR podcast.Constant Contact was founded back at the dawn of the Internet...
2023-04-2438 min
FUTR.tv PodcastFree Your Mind, Body, and Spirit - How to Become a Rebel HumanSend us Fan MailWe recently had on Dr Tait Medina from Rebel Human to talk about the platform they have built for making wellness accessible to everyone. Today we are going to be talking with the other half of Rebel Human to dig into the meditation, positive psychology and modern neuroscience, at the heart of their business.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with Sandesh Patel. Welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today we have with us, Jenny Arrington, co-founder of Rebel Human. Jenny trained under Harvard neuroscientist, Dr. Srini Pillay and...
2023-04-1739 min
FUTR.tv PodcastEar To Ear Smiles with The Future of Personal Electric Vehicles - The DragonflySend us Fan MailI remember the first time I used a motorized scooter. I was in Austin Texas for SXSW, and they were suddenly everywhere. It was really, the only practical way to get around. It was incredibly fun, and, with the way I was riding it, I don't know how I got out of there without a serious injury. But there is more to this micro-mobility movement than just a fun toy. Today we are talking with a company that is changing the game with a better vehicle that will open the market to a...
2023-04-1035 min
FUTR.tv PodcastUnlocking the Secret to a Happier Life: An Interview with Rebel Human Co-founder Dr. Tait MedinaSend us Fan MailIn this busy world, so many of us just don't take care of ourselves. Looking out for our mental wellbeing is so important, but often neglected. This is true for Adults as well as it is for kids. So today, we are talking with a company that has developed a platform for teaching wellness.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with Sandesh Patel, welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today we have with us Dr. Tait Medina, co-founder of Rebel Human, a company that is making wellness accessible. With...
2023-03-2739 min
FUTR.tv PodcastThe Need for Speedb Powered by Open SourceSend us Fan MailToday we are going to take a look at an Open Source company that is accelerating data with their storage engine, but we are also going to see how moving to an open source model really accelerated their growth.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with Sandesh Patel. Welcome to another FUTR podcast.With all the competition in the market, shifting to an Open Source model can really be a differentiator. When the founders of Speedb were trying to find a way to accelerate their data access, they...
2023-03-2037 min
FUTR.tv PodcastRevving Up Your Business: How Accelerators Fuel Startups - Inside the world of VC AcceleratorsSend us Fan MailWhen you step on the accelerator, your car takes off. The same is true for a business accelerator. Today we are going to be digging in to what an Accelerator is, and how it helps a business go from 0 to 100 fast.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with Sandesh Patel. Welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today we are talking with, Molly Dill who is a Managing Director at Gener8tor. Gener8tor is a venture capital firm and accelerator that brings together startup founders, investors, corporations, job seekers...
2023-03-1331 min
FUTR.tv PodcastBehind the Scenes of Home Automation: How Pepper Makes IoT PossibleSend us Fan MailIf you are like me, you have been building automation into your home. I started with lights and plugs and that became locks and cameras and so many other items. All the lighting here is automated. But all of those disparate pieces of tech need to work together. We don't always think about what goes on behind the scenes to make that happen. Today we are going to dig into that.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with Sandesh Patel, welcome to another FUTR podcast.We have with...
2023-03-0634 min
FUTR.tv PodcastLook up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane, it's... Skyline Robotics!Send us Fan MailOne of the things I love is seeing technology applied to everyday things you don't think much about. If you have ever spent much time in a high rise building, you have been startled by someone with a brush and squeegee outside of your window. Window washing is a business that hasn't changed a whole lot over its history, but now there is a company that is changing that.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with Sandesh Patel, welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today we are talking with...
2023-02-2032 min
FUTR.tv PodcastThe Open Source Advantage - Univention on Building a Company Around Open SourceSend us Fan MailBuilding out technology infrastructure for many companies is a huge challenge. If you aren't a large enterpriser you often lack the expertise to satisfy the needs of your business. Today we are talking with a company that has a platform that can deliver that functionality with a simple interface and automation to help you manage it.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with Sandesh Patel, welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today we have with us Kevin Dominik Korte President of Univention North America. The company's core product Univention...
2023-02-1321 min
FUTR.tv PodcastSecuring Sensitive Data in the Cloud with Veza: A FUTR PodcastSend us Fan MailDo you know who has access to our most sensitive data. Seems like it should be an easy question, but in a world increasingly dominated by distributed cloud and hybrid cloud environments, this can be a harder question than you think to answer. That assumes you even know how to go about finding those answers. Today we are talking with a company that can solve that problem for you.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with Sandesh Patel, welcome to another FUTR podcast.In 2020, when the rush to...
2023-01-3033 min
FUTR.tv PodcastEmpower Your Security Strategy with Automated Validation from PenteraSend us Fan MailWe have talked a lot about security. One of the biggest challenge is not knowing where the next attack is going to come from, and the list of vulnerabilities changes every day. Today we are going to talk with a company that is looking to help you understand what your attack surface looks like.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with Sandesh Patel, welcome to another FUTR podcast.If you don't know what your vulnerabilities are, it is very hard to protect your environment. It is also impossible...
2023-01-2328 min
FUTR.tv PodcastThe Gig Economy Gets An Upgrade - 💰 With Alex Atwood of GravyWorkSend us Fan MailWe have all been witness to the rise of the gig economy. The very nature of work has changed. For companies looking to hire, staffing is one of their biggest challenges. Today we are talking with a company that is looking to disrupt the flexible staffing landscape.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with Sandesh Patel, welcome to another FUTR podcast.GravyWork is a tech enabled staffing company looking to rewrite how flexible staffing works, with fast pay, convenience, transparency and training. The GravyWork app makes both working...
2023-01-1637 min
FUTR.tv PodcastHow Kyle Roof Reached #1 on Google With SEOSend us Fan MailWe live in the attention economy, and sometimes it seems like there isn't much attention left. Fighting to be heard, to get your message out is challenging. Having a great product or service is not enough, you need to step up and get noticed. Fortunately, there are ways to do this, you just need to know how. Today we are going to talk to the expert in getting noticed.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with Sandesh Patel, welcome to another FUTR podcast.Kyle Roof is famous in...
2023-01-0228 min
FUTR.tv PodcastThe Modern Entrepreneur - Growing a Cannatech business with Vanessa Gabriel of Drop DeliverySend us Fan MailWithout a doubt, one of the brightest areas for entrepreneurs these days is in the rapidly growing cannabis market. As the laws change and states open up, there is a lot of unique, unmet needs for all of these businesses. Today we are going to talk with a Canna-business entrepreneur, so stay tuned.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with Sandesh Patel, welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today we are talking with Vanessa Gabriel, CEO of Drop Delivery, which provides order and delivery services to the cannabis industry...
2022-12-1932 min
FUTR.tv PodcastRebroadcast: 20 Years of Giving Hope, With i.c.stars Founder Sandee Kastrul - #15 (June 22nd, 2020)Send us Fan MailWelcome back to another FUTR Podcast. Today we have with us Sandee Kastrul. I have know Sandee since 2000 when I was first introduced to I.c.stars. Sandee is a force of nature, and she seems to be at the center of tech in Chicago and around the country as she expands into new markets.Sandee Kastrul is president and co-founder of i.c.stars, an innovative nonprofit leadership and technology training program founded in 1999 to prepare inner-city adults for technology careers and community leadership. Sandee has been an educator, and...
2022-11-2847 min
FUTR.tv PodcastFUTR Podcast: Our 100th Episode!Send us Fan MailIt's hard to believe we have done 100 episodes of the podcast. We have had a great time interviewing so many interesting people and companies. It has been a fun ride, and we are looking forward to a whole lot moreSo, today we talk about ourselves and the show. Thanks to everyone who has supported the show to get us to 100.Becoming Self-Directed Learners: Student & Faculty Memoirs of an Experimenting High School 40 Years Later: https://amzn.to/3zsRqBoFUTR.tv focuses on startups, innovation, culture and the...
2022-10-3144 min
FUTR.tv PodcastThe Happy Hire - Rich Mendis of HirelogicSend us Fan MailBusinesses everywhere are scrambling to find workers, but it can be a frustrating and difficult process for everyone involved.Beyond finding the right fit, there are all kinds of logistical hurdles, and regulatory issues that you need to contend with. Today we are talking with a company that brings Artificial Intelligence into the mix to make it all work better.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with Sandesh Patel, welcome to another FUTR podcastToday we are talking with Rich Mendis CMO of HireLogic a company that is...
2022-10-2432 min
FUTR.tv PodcastWhat is Cyberstorage? - Eric Bednash of Racktop SystemsSend us Fan MailSecurity threats are growing every day. Protecting the crown jewels of an organization is a challenge. Historically, we have protected the perimeter. More recently we have been looking deeper into the environment adding layers of defense, but storage has always been difficult to secure. we are talking to a company that looks to help solve this challenge.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with Sandesh Patel, welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today we are talking with Racktop Systems CEO Eric Bednash. Racktop has a Cyberstorage system that they...
2022-10-1734 min
FUTR.tv PodcastThe Soul of a Startup with Sophie TheenSend us Fan MailThe core of any successful company is its culture. Building a great culture is a challenging task, and many companies never manage to put all of the intricate pieces together, but when they do, the magic happens. Today, we are talking with an expert on what makes culture go, so stay tuned.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with Sandesh Patel, welcome to another FUTR podcast.I recently read The Soul of Startups: The Untold Stories of How Founders Affect Culture by Sophie Theen. In the book, Sophie...
2022-10-1035 min
FUTR.tv PodcastExecutive Perspective with Suja ChandrasekaranSend us Fan MailToday we are going to take a look at the executive perspective of the market, and get some insights from an established leader.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here without Sandesh Patel today. Welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today we are talking with Suja Chandra. She has held executive technology positions in a range of companies, including Fortune #1 Walmart where she was Global Chief Technology & Digital Officer. She has had prominent roles at a wide range of companies like Kimberly-Clark, Nestle, and Timberland. She has specialized in M...
2022-09-2638 min
FUTR.tv PodcastAim For Where The Ball Is Going - With Clumio CEO Poojan KumarSend us Fan MailToday we are going to be talking about leadership and how to align a company to rapidly changing market conditions and building to where the ball is going to be rather than where it is today.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with Sandesh Patel, welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today, we have with us Poojan Kumar, founder and CEO of Clumio, an AWS centric, SaaS based data protection platform. When Clumio started in 2017 they anticipated the huge shift to cloud. The shift was slow going at first...
2022-09-1237 min
FUTR.tv PodcastThe Calico Cat Conundrum - Genetics with DNA Today's Kira DineenSend us Fan MailGenetics is big business, and it is rapidly changing our world. This was most evident recently with the rapid creation of mRNA COVID vaccines. Genetics is everywhere, from individually engineered cancer therapies to bioengineered food. It plays a huge role in so much of what we use and consume. So, we are going to get the low down on how our genes work and what we can expect in the future.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with Sandesh Patel, welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today, we are...
2022-08-2941 min
FUTR.tv PodcastEye in the Sky - Drone Mapping with PropellerSend us Fan MailDrones have really changed how we view the world. It brings aerial photography and videography to the masses. Previously what could only be captured by helicopter or plane can now be viewed by drone. For construction projects, this kind of insight can be critical. We are going to talk with a company that specializes in making this happen.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with Sandesh Patel, welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today we have with us Rory San Miguel Co-Founder and CEO of Propeller Aero, which provides 3...
2022-08-2236 min
FUTR.tv PodcastThe Great Resignation- Fact or Fiction with Giancarlo Hirsch of GlocommsSend us Fan MailWe have heard about the Great Resignation, and anybody in IT knows, it is hard to find people, especially if you are looking for Security professionals, Data Scientists or AI experts. There have been many competing theories about why this is. So we are going to be talking with an expert, stay tuned.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with Sandesh Patel, welcome to another FUTR podcast.95% of the people who watch these videos are not subscribed, so it would be awesome if you did. It really helps...
2022-08-1547 min
FUTR.tv PodcastThis Call May Be Monitored - With Pete Ellis From RedBoxSend us Fan MailVoice and video data can be hard to wrangle, but it key to so many business functions, everything from business intelligence, and safety, to compliance and regulatory requirements. Today we are talking with a company that provides the plumbing to make it all go, so stay tuned.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with Sandesh Patel, welcome to another FUTR podcast.Before we get started, I just want to take a moment to ask you to subscribe. 95% of the people who watch this channel are not subscribed, and...
2022-08-0838 min
FUTR.tv PodcastIn Their 20s with Landon CampbellSend us Fan MailI want to introduce you to a really interesting podcast. Todays' guest has built a unique brand and has talked to some of the biggest names in the business about what it was in their life that got them to where they are today.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with Sandesh Patel, welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today we are talking with Landon Campbell who is the host of InTheir20s podcast, where he asks industry leaders what they learned from their 20s. Landon started the podcast...
2022-08-0139 min
FUTR.tv PodcastMaking Great Podcasts, With Modern CTO's Joel BeasleySend us Fan MailAre you struggling to find a way to elevate your brand and share your story. In a post-pandemic world, a lot has changed. Getting your message out there requires a new approach. So today, we are going to be talking podcasting.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with Sandesh Patel, welcome to another FUTR video podcast.Before we get started, I just wanted to ask you to think about subscribing. 95% of the people who watch these videos are not subscribed, it really helps the channel and it would...
2022-07-1835 min
FUTR.tv PodcastThe Bionic Man - Application Security Posture Management with Matt RoseSend us Fan MailIn the world of security, operationalizing your security is a big challenge. Most companies don't have a good perspective on where their biggest threats lie, and what should be their focus. This means that money and effort doesn't always provide the biggest bang for the buck. Today we are going to be talking with a company that helps you understand you threat profile so you can build the right defenses.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with Sandesh Patel, welcome to another FUTR video podcast.Today we are...
2022-07-1132 min
FUTR.tv PodcastUnstructured Wisdom with Unstruk's CEO Kirk MarpleSend us Fan MailThere is a lot of information lurking there in your unstructured data. But how do you make the most of it. What even is unstructured data, semi-structured, structured. Well, today we are going to answer those questions.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with Sandesh Patel, welcome to another FUTR podcast.You may have lots of files on your systems, video, audio, Word docs, Spreadsheets, CAD files. All of them can contribute to business insights, the question is, how to get at that information. Today we have with...
2022-06-2543 min
FUTR.tv PodcastFUTR Showcase with Motorola Mobility CISO, Richard Rushing and Perdoceo CIO, Dave Czeszewski PanelSend us Fan MailFor those of you who missed it, we recently held an event showcasing a bunch of great young and innovative companies. We held a panel with Dave Czeszewski, CIO of Perdoceo Education Corp, and Richard Rushing, CISO of Motorola Mobility. They gave us a great perspective into what executive leaderships needs from security.Click Here to Subscribe: FUTR.tv focuses on startups, innovation, culture and the business of emerging tech with weekly podcasts talking with Industry leaders and deep thinkers.Occasionally we share links to products we u...
2022-05-3151 min
FUTR.tv PodcastDecentralization, Data, and Web3 a conversation with Dr. Colleen Tartow and Annika LewisSend us Fan MailDecentralization is all the rage these days. We talk about DeFi or decentralized financial systems, Web3, and reinventing the internet. Today we are going to be taking a look at what the future might look like, because it is closer than you think.Today we have brought back Dr. Colleen Tartow, renown astrophysicist turned data scientist who is the Director of Engineering at Starburst Data, and FUTR first timer Annika Lewis who has a background in finance and venture capital and is now with Gitcoin, a Community for developers to collaborate...
2022-03-2139 min
FUTR.tv PodcastFUTR Predictions for 2022Send us Fan MailOn Today's episode, Chris Brandt and Sandesh Patel sit down to talk about what 2022 is going to look like. We would love to hear your thoughts on what will be important this year. Let us know what you think in the comments!Click Here to Subscribe: FUTR.tv focuses on startups, innovation, culture and the business of emerging tech with weekly podcasts talking with Industry leaders and deep thinkers.Occasionally we share links to products we use. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases on A...
2022-01-1034 min
FUTR.tv PodcastTalking Security with Safe Security CEO Saket ModiSend us Fan MailHere at FUTRtech, we love to talk about great new companies. We also have been talking a lot about security these days with major breaches regularly appearing in the headlines. Today you are in luck, because we are going to be talking about both. One of the challenges with security is knowing where to spend your money and where to put in the effort to achieve the best results. The truth is, unless you know what the state of your security is, it is very hard to take effective measures to p...
2021-02-0857 min
FUTR.tv PodcastManaging Your Security With Arctic Wolf CEO Brian NeSmithSend us Fan MailToday we are going to be continuing our conversations about security by talking with Arctic Wolf CEO Brian NeSmith. Brian has been a fixture in the industry for quite a while. Prior to Arctic Wolf, Brian was CEO of Blue Coat Systems and Ipsolon Networks. Arctic Wolf is a rare venture backed services company that has raised $350 million and is solving security challenges for Small and mid sized businesses with an eye toward the Enterprise. We are going to talk about the changing security landscape and how his team of...
2021-02-0142 min
FUTR.tv PodcastReinventing Yourself During a Pandemic with Nick TaslerSend us Fan MailToday we are going to be talking about re-invigorating your career during a Pandemic with Organizational Psychologist Nick Tasler who appeared in Podcast #9 back in May of 2020. So, stay tunedWhen we first talked with Nick Tasler in May of last year, he was trying to figure out what he was going to do when the events industry went into lockdown effectively ending his work as a keynote speaker. We talked about pivoting, and Nick made a great pivot. Nick is now a content producer and has come a l...
2021-01-251h 11
FUTR.tv PodcastChainkit CEO Val Bercovici On What You Need To Know About The Solarwinds BreachSend us Fan MailCheck Below for links and additional information mentioned in this episode! There have been some very high profile hacks in the news lately. Some of these have even been hacks of security vendors themselves, from Microsoft to FireEye, but perhaps one of the most disturbing was the recent SolarWinds hack that we are just starting to come to grips with. If you are not familiar with the details of this attack, you need to be. Today we are going to talk security so buckle in. The scope of the re...
2021-01-181h 00
FUTR.tv PodcastDigging Deep with Keegan Riley from SysdigSend us Fan MailToday we are going to talk about two big pandemic concerns, pivots and security, and we have a company taking care of both, Sysdig. Sysdig was founded as an open source troubleshooting tool by Loris Degioanni in 2013. You may know Loris Degioanni as co-creator of the very popular open source network analyzer Wireshark and the container security tool Falco.While Sysdig began life as a troubleshooting tool, it has evolved into a security tool which has left them well positioned for this pandemic. Security has been a huge challenge as businesses...
2021-01-1146 min
FUTR.tv PodcastBuilding Epic Events in Surreal, with Surreal Events CEO, Josh RushSend us Fan MailThose of you who know me know I like a good turn around story and I have a great one for you today. When the pandemic struck, it hit the events industry particularly hard. Our partner for the eMERGE 2020 Chicago event, Echelon Design felt the impact immediately, seeing a drastic reduction in engagements with no clear end in sight.Today we are going to be talking with Josh Rush from Echelon design, about how he quickly pivoted to create Surreal Events which is a virtual events company that is using some...
2021-01-0441 min
FUTR.tv PodcastHow to Succeed with Weed - Interview with Cannabis Entrepreneur Zachary ZisesSend us Fan MailThese days, everyone is feeling the stress of their jobs and of the industry. With so many people just dreaming of starting over, I always hear, I am going to just quit and go work in the Cannabis industry. It is the modern equivalent of saying I am going to run off and join the circus. But the reality is more challenging. It is a highly regulated and complex industry, it is illegal on the federal level so you are at the mercy of state regulations and an ever changing political e...
2020-10-2840 min
FUTR.tv Podcast#25: The Evolution of Druva With CFO Mahesh PatelSend us Fan MailIn 2008, Veritas employees Jaspreet Singh and Milind Borate got together to create the data protection company Druva. Fun Fact: In Sanskrit, "Druva" translates to "North Star".For years they built the business around endpoint data protection, but the product evolved over into a more enterprise focused cloud data management company. Last year they completed a series E for $130M with a valuation north of a billion dollars. Today we have Druva’s surprisingly technical CFO, Mahesh Patel, with us to discuss the importance of SaaS-based data protection, where the mar...
2020-10-1342 min
FUTR.tv PodcastTalking Data Management and Sales with Cohesity's Joe TarantinoSend us Fan MailHi everybody, welcome back to another FUTRtech video podcast. The audio version of the podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most of the others or you can find it at FUTR.buzzsprout.com.Cohesity started out as a disrupter in the data protection market, but quickly expanded their vision to become a leader in the hyper converged secondary storage space, and now in the data management market.Today we have with us Joe Tarantino who is VP, Americas for Cohesity. Joe has worked his way through...
2020-09-2941 min
FUTR.tv PodcastMaking Your Video Conferences GreatSend us Fan MailSo, I have a question for you.There is a study from 1967 that indicated that 93% of communication is non-verbal. Now there are some caveats to that study, but If up to 93% of Communication is non-verbal, why are you still having low quality voice calls with your customers?This is one of the reasons that email and text have been such challenging communications mediums. Email is great for memorializing a conversation, but not a great way to have one.Click Here to Subscribe: FUTR.tv focuses o...
2020-09-2220 min
FUTR.tv PodcastTalking AIOPs with CloudFabrix CEO Raju DatlaSend us Fan MailToday we are going to talk about an important topic that doesn’t always get enough attention in IT and that is the AIOPs space. In my previous life on the business side, I know how valuable tools like this can be and leadership doesn’t always sufficiently understand the value they can provide to the business.There is an interesting group of very successful entrepreneurs who spin out of Cisco, create some compelling tech which is then acquired by Cisco and integrated into their product portfolio. We are lucky enough to h...
2020-09-1533 min
FUTR.tv PodcastAll about Qumulo with Molly PresleySend us Fan MailToday we are going to talk storage with Molly Presley from Qumulo.In 2012, Isilon veterans, Neal Fachan, Peter Godman, and Aaron Passey set out to create a new vision for storage. After extensive market research and development, they released the file-based storage platform Qumulo in 2014. Most recently, they finished a substantial funding round with a valuation over a billion dollars. They have built a software defined storage product that is built to run in the data center or in the cloud, focusing on performance and simplicity and looking to rewrite the...
2020-08-3138 min
FUTR.tv PodcastSports and Pandemic Pivots with HotMic CEO Sean LongworthSend us Fan MailSports has been an unfortunate victim of this global pandemic. Sports junkies all over the country are really hurting. We always say that in chaos there is opportunity, and one company standing ready to step in and help bring the fun back to sports is HotMic. HotMic gives you the opportunity to choose your watch party with your favorite sports personality, celebrity or just host your own watching parties with your friends. It is like a tailgate party in your own home. Today we have HotMic Founder, CEO and startup veteran Sean Longworth...
2020-08-2036 min
FUTR.tv PodcastThe Wisdom Of Bipul SinhaSend us Fan MailHi Everybody welcome back to another FUTRtech video podcast, and as a side note, our podcasts are now available in audio podcast form on iTunes, Spotify and many of the other podcast outlets as well as at https://futr.buzzsprout.com.I am really excited about today’s guest, as he has been a friend and advisor to Sandesh and I for a while now and I can’t tell you how much I genuinely value his guidance and wisdom. Bipul Sinha is an entrepreneur, engineer and venture capitalist with...
2020-08-1255 min
FUTR.tv PodcasteMERGE Update With Adam VossSend us Fan MailUnfortunately, do to the challenges presented by the Coronavirus the FUTRtech eMERGE 2020 Chicago conference has been cancelled. Tune in for an update on the conference and the world of marketing.Adam Updates us on the world of marketing, and we talk about building your brand in 2020.https://adamvoss.comhttps://echelondesign.comhttps://12for12.comClick Here to Subscribe: FUTR.tv focuses on startups, innovation, culture and the business of emerging tech with weekly podcasts talking with Industry leaders and deep thinkers.
2020-08-0525 min
FUTR.tv PodcastWhat It Means To Be Indian In America With Actor Ravi PatelSend us Fan MailToday we are so excited to have writer, director, actor, Investment banker and entrepreneur Ravi Patel. You may know Ravi from his award winning documentary Meet the Patels and the Charlize Theron, Seth Rogan hit, Long Shot as well as from his work on the shows Master of None, Grandfathered, It’s aAlways Sunny in Philadelphia, Scrubs, Hawaii Five-0, Grey’s Anatomy, Children’s Hospital and The Comedians. He is also going to be appearing in the much anticipated Wonder Woman 1984 as well as the upcoming Butter and Netflix’s upcoming...
2020-07-311h 08