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Send us Fan Mail For 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 bri...

Send us Fan Mail When 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 situations Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast. Upwing Energy is bringing new technology to make the extraction of fossil fuels mor...

Send us Fan Mail When 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 qua...

Send us Fan Mail The 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 w...

Send us Fan Mail Watching 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail The 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 Dalane...

Send us Fan Mail E-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 p...

Send us Fan Mail If 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 comp...

Send us Fan Mail Daniel 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 C...

Send us Fan Mail There 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 tryi...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine 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 developin...

Send us Fan Mail It 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, fo...

Send us Fan Mail The Funding of Companies has had a rocky road lately. In the venture space money has been hard to come by and valuations have been all over the place.  Today, we are talking with Drew Spaventa CEO and founder of the Spaventa Group about what it is like building a Late-Stage VC firm. Drew is a Forbes Finance Council Member and a Principal Member of the Metaverse Standards Forum. We...

Send us Fan Mail The way companies go to market these days has changed drastically. Social Media and On-Demand video has given rise to content marketing and account based marketing initiatives. Getting yourself out there is more important than ever, but what if you don't have all of the skills to do it. Fortunately there is Bunny Studios to connect you with the right kind of talent for your b...

Send us Fan Mail Hey 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...

Send us Fan Mail We have missed posting for a couple of weeks, here is what was going on. It's been a rough month. 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 purch...

Send us Fan Mail We 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 everybo...

Send us Fan Mail We 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...

Send us Fan Mail I 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...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 podca...

Send us Fan Mail Today 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 r...

Send us Fan Mail When 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 Gener8t...

Send us Fan Mail If 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....

Send us Fan Mail The word that we hear over and over is transformation. Well, what happens when the company that helps you transform, transforms. Today we are going to be talking about the state of the technology industry and what matters now.  Insight enterprises started as a mail order business selling hard drives in 1988, but today is a multi-billion dollar,  Fortune 500, global technology comp...

Send us Fan Mail One 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. H...