The Future Of The Future

What is magic? Is it an art? A performance? A show? How do we feel about it? and why? What is a magician? Maybe most importantly, who is a magician? How does a person become a magician and why? This is the story of Daniel K, a talented Magician from the small and remote country of Uruguay. And The only Uruguayan magician who made it to the historic Hollywood Magic Castle.  How do you go from small...

Today’s guest is Sandy Carter, a trailblazer at the intersection of technology, business, and innovation.  From leading transformative growth at IBM and AWS to now serving as COO of Unstoppable Domains, Sandy has consistently been at the forefront of shaping how enterprises and consumers embrace emerging technologies. Recognized as one of the most influential women in Web3 and a passionate advocat...

Today’s guest is Laura King, a transformation guide, strategist, and author of Shine Brighter: The High Performer’s Guide to Purpose, Presence, and Peak Living .  After conducting over 30,000 interviews and navigating her own journey through burnout, Laura has distilled powerful insights into how we can redefine success, not just by achieving more, but by aligning with who we truly are. In this co...

Today, I’m joined by Joe Dunleavy — a technology leader with deep experience in software development and innovation. Joe has built his career at the intersection of strategy, engineering, and emerging technology, and today he’s helping teams harness the power of AI to transform the way software is built and delivered. In this conversation, we’ll explore Joe’s career journey and the milestones that...

What does it take to lead a global, distributed team? What skills are needed to succeed? How can you get the most of your team members, no matter where they are located? How can you give them the most, and make them feel valued and integrated? These are some of the questions we will talk about today, with my guest John "Ten" Dougherty. We will also talk about his personal journey in technology, ho...

Today, we’re diving deep into one of the most pressing challenges of our time: how to build artificial intelligence responsibly. My guest is Quentin Reul, a leader in AI ethics and governance, and an active contributor to the IEEE working group on AI Ethics Oversight. Quentin has spent years helping organizations unlock the potential of data and AI while keeping responsibility, transparency, and t...

Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Alex Blinov, a product and operations leader who’s helped shape high-performing teams across global companies. Currently at Zendrop, Alex is driving innovation in hybrid fulfillment models, blending technology and operations to empower e-commerce entrepreneurs around the world. In this conversation, we’ll explore how Alex transformed Zendrop’s product team into...

Architecture is often described as the discipline where science meets art, because it combines creativity with technical precision, to shape the spaces we live in. This is the story of Hilario Canessa, an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the intersection of technology and design. Hilario is the CEO & Founder of Studio 4D - an innovation company focused...

Today’s conversation takes us to the intersection of technology and humanity in a way that few people explore.  My guest, John Kammer, began his career in cybersecurity, protecting data, privacy, and trust in the digital world. But his path took an unexpected turn: into the deeply human, deeply personal realm of grief.  Now, as a grief support innovator, John is pioneering the use of AI to create...

Today, I'm excited to welcome Armin Aghili, a seasoned technologist who has transitioned from being an in-house employee to forging his own path as an entrepreneur and contractor.  Armin brings a unique perspective at the intersection of cutting-edge technologies like AI and Extended Reality (XR), and currently leads innovation at Ultimate Dimension, a company revolutionizing renovation estimating...

Today, I’m joined by Fahrzin Hemmati; an engineer, entrepreneur, and former big tech leader who’s spent his career at the intersection of product, engineering, and innovation.  In this episode, we explore Farz current work and what’s motivating him as a founder today. We talk about his transition from big tech to entrepreneurship, the hype versus reality around AI, and the sustainability of VC-sub...

In a world where artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool but a constant companion, what’s happening to the very way we think? From how we solve problems to how we teach our children, AI’s influence is not just reshaping our jobs; it’s reshaping our minds. Today, we’re joined by Dr. Ashwin Mehta, an AI Strategist and Organizational Futurist who explores the deep and often overlooked impact...

Generative AI is everywhere right now,  but implementing it in a meaningful way is a whole different story.  Whether you're a scrappy nonprofit or a fast-moving startup, the challenges of adopting AI go way beyond just plugging into ChatGPT.  Today, we’re diving into what it really takes to bring generative AI into both nonprofit and for-profit organizations: the obstacles, the opportunities, and...

The most common educational path for HR leaders is a bachelor's degree in HR, Business or Psychology, with a master in business or HR.   Most HR leaders spent most of their career in HR.   At Xseed, we are trying something new.    We are a software development company after all. So why not try someone with a background in software development?   This is the story of Diego Castro. From QA Automatio...

This episode is about running Operations for a Software Development Company. What does it mean to run Operations? What are the keys to success? How do you keep up with all the moving pieces? These are some of the questions I will be asking to our very own Agustina Suarez, Operations Manager at Xseed Solutions. Mind you, I am as biased as it gets. Because I have the privilege of working with Agus d...

Today on The Future of the Future , we sat down with someone who’s been at the center of Charleston’s growing tech scene and has spent the last decade connecting some of the most innovative minds in the Southeast: Stanfield Gray. Stanfield is the founder and force behind DigSouth, the premier tech summit and media platform showcasing what's next in technology, business, and culture across the Sout...

I've been deeply immersed in the technology world for the last 5 years of my career. I am not an engineer myself, but I work with engineers daily, and I've interviewed quite a few technology leaders to learn more about their story and their path in this industry. I always learn something new. Most stories are not a simple straight line. There is a beginning, a spark, there's lots of hard work, the...

Today, we’re diving into a space that affects every product we use, every service we interact with, and, whether we realize it or not, every decision we make as consumers: customer experience and user experience, or CX and UX. Joining me is Dante Vono, a seasoned leader in the CX/UX space with a unique background that bridges business strategy, design thinking, and emerging technologies. With a ca...

People are, especially for services companies, the most important asset for a business. Building the right culture, so the right people want to stay and contribute, is key to success. Easier said than done in today's world of remote work and uncertainty. What are the keys to understanding and building the culture you need? Joining me today, is Alice Yoo LeClair, Senior Vice President and Head of T...

He was an entrepreneur. He was travelling across the US raising funds for a non profit org building houses for the unhoused. But, wherever he went, he carried his guitar with him. Music was always his anchor. Late into his twenties, he made a pivotal decision. He gave it all up, and found a way to enrol in Berklee, to study music and follow his passion. How did a successful and young Uruguayan ent...

How is AI impacting the world of Education? What Opportunities exist and how are they being leveraged today? What risks exist? How do we overcome these risks? These are just a few of the topics we talked about in this episode, with Joon Nak Choi, a.k.a. JC, Adjunct Professor at HKUST Business School, and Founder at Learnovate,  an edtech startup focusing on making AI useful for educators. JC is th...

Today we’re diving deep into a topic that touches every growing company: recruitment. More specifically, how we find , attract , and retain great talent in a world that’s constantly shifting. Joining me is Ali Sichel, founder of Fox Talent Solutions, a company that’s not just filling roles, but helping organizations build smarter, more strategic hiring engines.  Ali’s journey through the world of...

Today, we're diving into a space that impacts nearly every one of us, whether we rent, own, invest, or simply live: real estate. Joining me is Inaas Arabi, the Chief Operating Officer at Block, a fast-growing property management company that's not just managing real estate assets—but reimagining the systems behind them. From centralizing complex operations to integrating AI-driven solutions, Inaas...

What does it take to navigate the evolving landscapes of technology and leadership? How can systems guide us through complexity? Today, we're joined by Kevin Henrikson—a technologist, entrepreneur, and pilot.  From co-founding Acompli, which was acquired by Microsoft and became Outlook Mobile, to leading engineering teams at Microsoft and Instacart, Kevin has been at the forefront of building and...

Today, we’re going to talk about small and mid-sized businesses—and the transformative role AI should be playing in their future. You’ve probably heard about generative models, language agents, and enterprise AI stacks—but what about the bakery, the logistics firm, or the family-run manufacturer? Why are these businesses so often left out of the AI revolution? And more importantly, what can be don...