The Future Of The Future

AgTech loves scale. But agriculture runs on small, family farms. In this episode, I sit down with Jean Francois Cloutier to unpack the massive disconnect between cutting-edge technology and the reality on the ground. If nearly 90% of farms in North America are small or family-run, why are they still overlooked, and what’s broken in the way we build for them? From the “invisible frictions” of daily...

Today’s conversation goes beyond just how long we live, and dives into how well we live. We’re exploring the powerful idea of healthspan vs. lifespan , not just adding years to life, but adding life to those years. While lifespan measures total years lived, healthspan focuses on the years we remain healthy, active, and free from chronic disease. To unpack this, I’m joined by John Linss, founder of...

AI is forcing companies to rethink not just their tools, but their entire operating model. What does it actually mean to rebuild a company around AI, not as an add-on, but as the core? And if AI agents become part of the workforce, how do you design systems where humans and machines truly collaborate? In this episode, we go deep into the idea of “refounding” companies in the age of AI, and what an...

The path into tech is rarely linear, but what happens when you embrace that chaos instead of fighting it? From career pivots and creative detours to endurance sports and relentless experimentation, what are the real moments that shape a founder’s mindset, and what actually prepares you to build in an AI-driven world? Today’s guest, Deepak Shukla, is the embodiment of that unconventional journey. F...

We’re living through a moment that feels bigger than just another tech cycle. From mobile to cloud to AI, each wave has changed not only what we build, but how we think, create, and interact with machines. But are we now crossing a deeper threshold, a true “Digital Renaissance”?  One where interfaces disappear, systems collaborate with us, and the very identity of builders begins to shift. That ra...

AI is forcing leaders to rethink everything—from technology strategy and organizational design to governance, risk, and the future of engineering talent. Today, I'm joined by Timothy Serewicz, a veteran technology executive, CTO, and AI strategist who has spent decades building engineering organizations, leading complex technology initiatives, and helping executives translate technical complexity...

In today’s episode, we explore what it really takes to build a meaningful career in tech—one that goes beyond code and into impact. My guest is Matthew Moran, a seasoned IT strategist and executive, author, and career development expert, whose work has shaped how professionals think about long-term success in technology.  Today, we will dive into his Concept Over Process methodology, unpacking how...

Engineering is changing fast, and with it, the definition of what it means to lead. Today, the path from individual contributor to engineering leader isn’t linear, and it raises big questions: How do you shift from writing code to leading people? What separates a great engineer from a great leader? And in a world increasingly shaped by AI, what does it really mean to build—, not just use, these ne...

AI is changing how software gets built, but is it actually making engineering teams more productive, or just creating new bottlenecks? In this episode, I'm joined by Matthieu McClintock, founder of ChaosMonkey, a company tackling one of the biggest unanswered questions in tech today: how do we measure the real impact of AI on software engineering?  From code generation and developer productivity t...

Hotels are facing a growing challenge that many guests never see: the rise of vaping and cannabis use inside hotel properties. As smoking habits evolve, cannabis laws change, and guest expectations shift, traditional no-smoking policies are becoming harder to enforce. The result is a new operational problem that affects everything from housekeeping and maintenance to guest satisfaction and brand r...

What happens when you take a centuries-old industry like fine wine and spirits; and rebuild it for the digital age? In this episode, we sit down with Scott Manning to unpack the story behind BAXUS, a platform reimagining how people buy, own, and trade collectible bottles.  We’ll dive into the origin story, the mechanics of how it all works, the challenges of bridging physical and digital worlds, a...

The US used to be the unquestioned leader of the industrialized world. It stood at the forefront of hard, deep technology—the kind that creates real, physical breakthroughs, reshapes industries, strengthens national security, and pushes society forward. But is that still true today? If not, what happened? And more importantly, what needs to change for the US to reclaim its position as the global l...

Today’s guest has spent over four decades at the intersection of technology, strategy, and scale. From McKinsey to the boardroom to building companies himself, Barry Libert has seen wave after wave of innovation, and more importantly, he’s learned how to tell what actually lasts. In this episode, we go beyond the hype of AI to explore the quiet revolution happening beneath the surface, where real-...

AI is at an inflection point: everyone’s talking about it, but very few are turning it into real, measurable business value.  Why do some companies break through while others stay stuck in experimentation?  As agents and orchestration redefine how software is built, what does this shift actually mean for engineers on the ground? To unpack this, I’m joined by Alon Bochman, someone who’s been workin...

For decades, healthcare treated patients like passengers in a system they didn’t control—long waits, limited transparency, and very little choice. But that model is starting to crack. Today, we’re exploring what happens when healthcare starts treating patients more like consumers—people who expect clarity, convenience, and real agency over their care. What role does technology play in making that...

Today on The Future Of The Future , I’m joined by Charles Griffith, a technologist who helped build part of the early foundation behind Amazon's logistics infrastructure. Retail logistics is being pushed to its limits. Customers expect everything faster, supply chains are more fragile than ever, and the systems that move goods around the world are under enormous pressure to become smarter, faster,...

Every year, universities produce groundbreaking research, new algorithms, new hardware, new scientific breakthroughs. But turning those ideas into real products that solve real problems in the world is a completely different challenge. There’s often what people call the “valley of death” between a promising proof of concept in the lab and a scalable, commercially viable technology. Crossing that g...

Technology often gets framed as a tool for profit, scale, and disruption. But another powerful story is unfolding in the digital world—one where technology becomes a force for social good. Today’s episode explores that intersection: how thoughtful digital strategy can help mission-driven organizations amplify their impact, reach more people, and ultimately change lives. Nonprofits and charities of...

This episode is about happiness. What is happiness? When, how, and why do we feel happy or unhappy? We are taught that the "right" career, the "right" marriage, and the "right" faith are the blueprints for a joyful life.  Yet, for many, the reality is a persistent and gnawing sense that even after checking most of the proverbial boxes, something is still missing. So why do we keep doubling down on...

Welcome to another episode of The Future of the Future . Today we’re exploring the journey from engineer to founder—and what it takes to turn years of technical experience into a company solving meaningful problems. My guest is Kamil Mansuri, a technologist and entrepreneur who has worked at companies like Comcast, Take-Two Interactive, and Vapor IO, building systems at scale before eventually lau...

The role of the CFO has changed dramatically. Today, it’s no longer just about financial reporting or managing risk,  it’s about strategy, leadership, and helping organizations make better decisions in complex, fast-moving environments. CFOs are expected to be true business partners, talent developers, and increasingly, coaches within their organizations. At the same time, leadership itself is evo...

Artificial intelligence is everywhere, but most companies still don’t really understand what it means to implement it. My guest today, Rich McGhee, argues that AI actually operates across three distinct layers: productivity, automation, and innovation, and that confusing these layers is one of the biggest mistakes organizations are making right now. In this episode, we talk about the future balanc...

Outbound sales is one of those areas of tech where everyone wants results, but very few teams get it right. Today’s guest is John Karsant, a sales operator and entrepreneur who’s spent years deep in the trenches of B2B outbound, pipeline creation, and sales development. John is the founder of LevelUp Leads, an SDR and outbound sales company helping startups and growth-stage teams build predictable...

Today’s conversation is about outbound, but not the kind you usually hear about. My guest is Toan Dang, someone who’s spent nearly two decades in outbound sales, not just running plays, but surviving them. Long before outbound became a discipline full of tools, dashboards, and frameworks, Toan learned it the hard way: through pressure, uncertainty, and the need to make judgment calls when there wa...

Today, I’m joined by Lynn Cheramie, a seasoned technology and cybersecurity leader with decades of experience operating at the intersection of strategy, risk, and people. Over the course of his career, Lynn has held senior leadership roles where the stakes are high and the margin for error is slim, in environments that demand not just technical excellence, but clarity of thought, strong values, an...