Future-Focused with Christopher Lind

Happy Friday Everyone. I hope you've had a fantastic weekend and are coming into the home stretch as we wrap up the year. A lot happening at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience. And, if you enjoy thriller flicks, you'll definitely enjoy this week's update. Just don't watch or listen right before bed. With that, let's get to it. Google Willow - Pop quiz. How many zeros ar...

This week, I’m deviating from the usual path if running through some of this week’s highlights at the intersection of business, technology, and the human experience. Here's why. Steven Bartlett’s recent interview with Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, on The Diary of a CEO and it caught my attention in a way few conversations do. It was too important not to address. In this episode, I’m breaking...

To my US audience, I hope you had a phenomenal Thanksgiving and found some loose-fitting pants to navigate the weekend. However, before you go too far off the grid, I’ve got an abbreviated Weekly Update to keep your mind sharp while you fight the shopping lines. With that, let’s get to it. Unorthodox Gratitude - It’s that time of year when there’s overwhelming pressure to slap on a holiday smile a...

Welcome to another Weekly Update as we come into the end of November! Let's get straight into it! Rise of Robotheism - Is AI becoming a new religion? While I don’t anticipate many people will sign up to worship at the altar of OpenAI, there’s a growing trend in tech leaders and people looking for AI to save us. It gained enough popularity it even had a label. AI Physician Replacement - Elon Musk r...

We are smack dab in the middle of November, and what a November it has been. As usual, there has been no shortage of turbulence and upheaval, which always makes it challenging to prioritize. However, a few notable topics made the top of my list. With that, let’s get to it. Kindness Revolution - In the wake of the 2024 election, tension remains high as people wrestle with the uncertainty of what’s...

Happy Friday Everyone! And, what a week it has been. Whether your candidate of choice won or lost, I think we can mutually agree we'd all benefit from a collective sigh, even if for different reasons, and stiff drink as we slide into the weekend. While the election dominated many headlines, there was no shortage of things happening at the intersection of business, technology, and the human experie...

DescriptionHappy Friday, everyone, and congratulations on making it through another week. What better way to kick off November 2024 than a rundown on the latest happenings at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience? As usual, I picked five of my favorites. With that, let’s get into it. OpenAI Safety Team Disbands, Again - OpenAI is making headlines as their safety team falls...

I hope you’ve had another fantastic week and are coming into the home stretch before the weekend. What better way to celebrate than to run through some of the latest happenings at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience? With that, let’s get to it. AI Job Seeking Gone Wrong - If you’re going to use AI to help write a cover letter, and I’d strongly encourage you to do so, ple...

Ever wondered if the futuristic robots we see in movies are just around the corner? Spoiler alert: we're not there yet, but we're making fascinating strides. In this episode, I talk with Jerry Swafford, PhD, a brilliant mind in AI and robotics, to peel back the layers of hype and unveil the real state of humanoid robotics. Jerry brings a wealth of diverse experience, from tinkering with ro...

Happy Friday, everyone, and congratulations on making it through another week. While temperatures may be dropping here in Wisconsin, the intersection of business, tech, and human experience continues heating up. As usual, I've got a rundown on some of the most notable, so let's get rolling. SpaceX Starship - While I always thought the moon landing videos were cool, I never fully understood why peo...

Happy Friday Everyone! Congratulations on making it through another week. If you've been following me for a long time, you know what that means! Another rundown of the latest happenings at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience. With that, let's get to it. ChatGPT 'Canvas' - OpenAI hits back at Anthropic's 'Artifacts' with their latest enhancement, 'Canvas,' which is a surp...

How much longer will Wall Street's tightly kept secrets be restricted to elite traders and brokers, and what would a shift mean for those who have built careers on it? In this week's episode, we’re tearing down the barriers that have long kept high-level financial analytics out of reach for everyday investors. I did this alongside Andrew Einhorn, CEO of LevelFields, where we discussed how AI is de...

Congratulations on making it through another week! What better way to celebrate than a rundown on some of the latest happenings at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience. From AI Voice to Humanoid Robots to the Future of Wearables, I've got you covered. With that, let's get to it. Advanced Voice Mode - Who needs friends? OpenAI's advanced voice mode is finally here. Now, yo...

It's that time of week for another rundown on the latest happenings at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience. As a favor, if you find these updates helpful, comment, like, and share it with a friend. With that, let's get to it. Copilot Wave 2 - Will Copilot 2.0 be the end of large swaths of professional jobs, as many advertisements subtly imply? I have concerns some leader...

Is social media a force for good or a ticking time bomb? And, given it's not going anywhere, what can we do about it? This week I'm exploring those questions and more with Matthew Krayton, Founder & Principal at Publitics as we seek to wield the double-edged sword that is social media and explore its profound impact on society. We'll unpack the evolution of social media from its hu...

While last week's update was a slight deviation, this week I'm back to the usual rundown of the latest happenings at the intersection of business, tech, and human experience. And, what a rundown it is. With that, let's get to it. OpenAI Strawberry - OpenAI isn't getting into the healthy living space, but they are trying to make their LLMs think more critically. Is it working? You&#...

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you’ve had a phenomenal week. So, this Weekly Update is a deviation from my usual format. I’ll be back to usual next week, so if this is your first listen, you’re welcome to check out previous updates to familiarize yourself to the style. However, this week, I felt compelled to respond to a recent episode of Diary of a CEO (DOAC) between host Steven Bartlett and guest...

What if we could accurately predict diseases years before symptoms appear without invasive procedures? How would that transform the troubled landscape of modern healthcare? That's the topic of conversation this week when I chat with Dr. Jonathan Hill, Associate Professor of Cell Biology at BYU and VP of Science and Technology at Wasatch. Together, we're exploring the cutting-edge intersect...

If you're stateside, I hope you had a phenomenal Labor Day weekend and enjoyed the abbreviated week. It's been a wild one here on the personal front and the intersection of business, tech, and human experience. With that, let's get to it. New Beginnings - I've been hinting that I had some personal news coming for the past couple of weeks, and the secret is out. My wife and I recent...

Happy Friday! We have officially made it to the end of summer 20204. Can you believe it?! While temperatures may be cooling down, tech and workplace changes continue heating up. So, let's get to it. Layoff Influencers - I hadn't heard of the term layoff influencer until this past week, and no, it's not people helping influence companies toward layoffs. Read any headlines, and you'l...

In a world where technology constantly pushes boundaries, the idea of creating a digital replica of our physical environment might sound like science fiction. However, it’s definitely not. This week I'm sitting down with Boaz Goldschmidt, VP of Business Development at Treedis, to explore the transformative world of digital twin technology where the analog world is cloned into the digital space...

Happy Friday everyone, and congratulations on making it to the end of another week. While summer has been filled with changes and is almost in the rearview mirror, things aren't slowing down. This week, I've got another rundown of the latest happenings at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience. With that, let's get to it. Grok 2 Mayem - Elon's Grok 2 made po...

Congratulations on making it through another week, and what a week it has been. While it's been a whirlwind on the personal front, I've still got a rundown for you on the latest happenings at the intersection of business, tech, and the human experience. With that, let's get to it. Chatbot Dependence - I wonder if we'll soon reach a point where you'll be presented with a warning...

Have you ever wondered how the sense of smell could revolutionize healthcare? This week, I sit down with Kordel France, a visionary in AI and olfactory science, to explore this fascinating frontier. Imagine diagnosing diseases not by sight or sound but by scent. It's not science fiction—it's happening now. We explore Kordel’s journey from a tech-savvy farm to the forefront of AI innovation...

Growing up, my biological mom was heavily involved in theater, so the phrase, "The show must go on," was said on many occasions. This week is no exception. Despite the disruption and chaos, one thing that seems to help most is putting one foot in front of the other, with the Weekly Update being one of them. So, with that, here's some of the latest happenings. Layoff Experience - Layo...