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Send us Fan Mail As AI reshapes the world faster than most of us can process, we’re left with an uncomfortable question: What does it really mean to be human now? This week on FUTUREPROOF., Jeremy sits down with Jeff Burningham — tech entrepreneur, investor, and author of The Last Book Written by a Human — to explore how we can cultivate wisdom, purpose, and empathy in an age obsessed with speed,...

Send us Fan Mail Seth Berkley, MD has been at the front lines of the world’s biggest battles against infectious disease. As the longtime CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance , the cofounder of COVAX , and the founder of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative , Berkley has helped bring lifesaving vaccines to billions of people. In his new book, FAIR DOSES: An Insider’s Story of the Pandemic and the...

Send us Fan Mail In a world obsessed with hustle, noise, and nonstop self-promotion, what if the most powerful way to stand out… is to stay true to your quieter side? This week on FUTUREPROOF. , Jeremy talks with Goldie Chan , once dubbed the “Oprah of LinkedIn” and author of Personal Branding for Introverts , about how to build visibility and influence without faking extroversion — or burning out...

Send us Fan Mail What if luck isn’t random — but designed ? In this episode of FUTUREPROOF. , we sit down with Judd Kessler , Wharton economist and author of Lucky by Design , to explore how hidden markets quietly decide who gets what — from job interviews and college spots to concert tickets, dating matches, and even organ transplants. Kessler argues that what looks like “good fortune” is often t...

Send us Fan Mail Most companies say they care about engagement — but decades of data show those engagement scores barely move. Meanwhile, burnout has become a global epidemic. In this episode of FUTUREPROOF. , we sit down with Mark C. Crowley , bestselling author of Lead from the Heart and the new book The Power of Employee Well-Being , to explore why the billion-dollar engagement industry has fai...

Send us Fan Mail Every leader has data. Few have a story worth following. In this episode of FUTUREPROOF., we sit down with Christina Farr , journalist-turned-investor and author of The Storyteller’s Advantage . Christina argues that storytelling isn’t a soft skill — it’s a business superpower. Whether you’re pitching investors, recruiting talent, or leading a team through turbulence, the right st...

Send us Fan Mail Cars have long been sold as the ultimate symbol of freedom. But what if they’ve trapped us instead? In this episode of FUTUREPROOF., we sit down with Arthur Kay , urban designer and coauthor of Roadkill: Unveiling the True Cost of Our Toxic Relationship with Cars . Kay argues that America’s car dependency is more than a climate issue—it’s a system of financial, political, and soci...

Send us Fan Mail Disruption rarely looks like disruption when it begins. In his new book Epic Disruptions: 11 Innovations That Shaped Our Modern World , Scott D. Anthony —ranked by Thinkers50 as one of the world’s leading innovation thinkers—uncovers the stories of 11 breakthroughs that reshaped the modern world. From the transistor radio to AI, from McDonald’s business model to cryptocurrency, he...

Send us Fan Mail Gaming isn’t just entertainment anymore—it’s the new frontier of consumer engagement. With more than three billion players worldwide and brands from Peloton to Burberry using game mechanics to build loyalty, gaming has become a mainstream business strategy. In this episode of FUTUREPROOF. , Bastian Bergmann , co-founder and COO of Solsten, explains why every company—not just game...

Send us Fan Mail Most leaders say they want creativity. Few know how to make it happen. Andrew Robertson , Chairman of BBDO Worldwide, has spent two decades leading one of the most awarded creative networks in the world—and now he’s written the playbook for bringing creativity back to the heart of business. In his new book, The Creative Shift , Robertson argues that organizations can’t just hope f...

Send us Fan Mail Guest: Nick Foster, futures designer, former Head of Design at Google X, and author of Could Should Might Don’t Episode Summary: Everyone’s talking about the future, but few are thinking about it well. Nick Foster , one of the world’s most influential futures designers and former Head of Design at Google X, argues that our imagination about what’s next is often shallow, clichéd, a...

Send us Fan Mail Search isn’t just about Google anymore — and the fastest-growing search engine might already be on your phone. With 55% of consumers now starting their search journey on social platforms , TikTok is leading a massive shift in how people discover, evaluate, and buy. In this episode of FUTUREPROOF. , Brian Torpey , TikTok’s Global Head of Search Monetization Product Solutions and Op...

Send us Fan Mail The path to breakthrough ideas starts with… the bad ones. In a world obsessed with perfection, Jason Keath makes a counterintuitive—and surprisingly liberating—case: bad ideas aren’t the enemy, they’re the engine. As the founder of Social Fresh and a longtime advisor to brands seeking creative edge, Jason argues that creativity is a process, not a personality trait—and the faster...