The Future Of The Future

I spent 10 years of my life leading Procurement and Vendor Management teams. I loved the job. You get to learn something new every day. If you lead procurement for a large organization, you are dealing with various different needs and therefore industries and suppliers. From real estate to office supplies, from SaaS to Staff Augmentation, from Cloud Hosting to Cyber Security, from Translation Serv...

The world of product management in technology companies is fascinating. A product leader is arguably the most strategic role at a tech company. What are we building and why? Where are we going? What does our roadmap look like? Product Leaders need to tune in to the business they support, the customers they serve, the market and industry they are in, and the trends shaping its future. And then they...

Today, we’re talking about AI—a field surrounded by a lot of hype. While AI promises to revolutionize industries, the truth is many projects fail to deliver real results. That's why it’s so important to focus on initiatives that can actually make an impact. But, how do you do that? How do you choose the right projects? How does AI fit into them? How do you measure success? To answer these question...

Do you have a strong network? Would you say you are part of a community? Do you feel a sense of belonging? When was the last time you tried to enter into, or build, a new community? Was it hard? Or is this something that comes easy to you? In my own personal experience, getting into, or building a new community, is not easy. And sometimes, business can make it harder, or, more interesting. That's...

I've been doing business development for over 5 years now. You know what my biggest fear is? An empty calendar. The absence of meetings. Every person in sales knows this. You need meetings. You need people in front of you. Then you can work your magic. Getting those meetings? Not that easy. Enter the SALES DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE, the SDR. Their only job is to prospect clients, generate leads,...

The amount of data that gets uploaded on social media on a daily basis is mind numbing. Numbers are beyond comprehension. Millions and millions of photos, videos, comments, blogs, interviews... you name it. Everyone is fighting for attention. Craving for humans to focus on their latest creation. Trying to understand algorithms and make sense of why certain content goes viral and some don't.  So ma...

Today, we have a special guest, Stive Suarez, a visionary tech leader at Xseed, with a wealth of experience driving innovation and software development across global markets. Stive has been instrumental in shaping Xseed’s growth, particularly focusing on harnessing the immense talent pool in Latin America (LATAM). In this episode, we’ll dive into Stive’s unique insights on why LATAM is emerging as...

Today we’re diving deep into the past, present, and future of cryptocurrency with none other than Riccardo Spagni, better known as "fluffypony." Riccardo has been a pivotal figure in the crypto world, particularly for his work with Monero, one of the leading privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. In this episode, we’ll explore Riccardo's journey from the early days of Monero to his current projects. We...

Happy Customers - Happy Life. In this day and age, customer experience is everything. Delight customers, and they will come back, again and again, and advocate for your product or services. Mess up your customer experience... Well, you might not live to tell the story. But how do we get this right? How do we stand from the rest? How do we ensure our customer's experience is the best? How do we bui...

Today, we’re diving into the world of tech account management. Our guest, Ryan McKesson, a seasoned professional who has carved out a successful career in this unique space. Ryan brings a wealth of experience in managing client relationships within the tech industry, where the intersection of technology and human connection is key. How do you build relationships as an account manager? How do you b...

Today, we’re honored to have Emille Bryant, a visionary entrepreneur, coach, and author, whose work centers around the Japanese concept of Ikigai—finding purpose and meaning in life; as a guest in our show. Emille has built a business around this philosophy, helping people and organizations discover their true calling and align their efforts with their passions. In a world where entrepreneurs are...

Today, we’re diving deep into the journey of junior software developers in today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape.  We’re joined by Andrea Correa (Andy), a software developer who started not too long ago as a junior herself. This episode is close to my heart. I personally hired Andy a few years ago, but not as a software developer... her story, how she got started with us and where she is today?...

Outsourcing has been around for a while. Especially in the Tech industry. Companies in developed countries with higher costs of living, have been contracting  external providers to carry out internal business processes for decades now. At first, the benefits were plain and simple, cost reduction through labor arbitrage. But with the ever growing need for talented engineers in the tech industry, th...

Building an online presence is a must. That job you are looking for? That promotion you are seeking? That business you want to explore as an entrepreneur?  An online presence, and a strong network, will accelerate all of your dreams. But how? You might be an introvert and just wondering, wait this is not for me!..., I can't change my personality... Or, you might have trouble understanding how to f...

Welcome to another exciting episode of "The Future Of The Future" podcast! Today, we're diving deep into the world of Artificial Intelligence—its realities, its hype, and its future—with a unique perspective on the geopolitical approaches of two major players: the US and China. Our guest is Awen Yuan, an experienced product manager with a robust background in B2B FinTech SaaS and Generative AI, wh...

Elon Musk once said that leading a startup is like chewing glass… Well, maybe not exactly? but it is hard! and if you have led startups and businesses, you know. You can get hit from so many different directions. It’s an emotional rollercoaster, day in and day out. So how do you stay focused in the world of entrepreneurship? How do you navigate through ups and lows? Where do you learn this stuff?...

Today, we have an incredibly insightful episode lined up for you. We're diving deep into the future of work, a topic that has been rapidly evolving and reshaping our lives, especially in recent years. Our guest today is Mike Zani, CEO of The Predictive Index and the best-selling author of the book - The Science of Dream Teams. Mike is a leading authority on talent optimization and has dedicated hi...

The pharmaceutical industry today is characterized by a significant concentration of power and resources among a few global players. These giants dominate the market, driving the direction of research, development, and distribution of essential drugs. However, the landscape is poised for a seismic shift, courtesy of artificial intelligence. AI has the potential to revolutionize the pharma sector i...

If you ever had a customer facing job, you know… Dealing with customers, when you are in the front line, is hard! very hard. You are having dozens of fast paced conversations every day. You are helping people fix issues or navigate uncertainty most of the time. You are dealing with emotions and people will direct the emotions at you and you can turn it into a nice story or suffer a nightmare conve...

We live in an era of hyper connectivity. The amount of information and incentives to which we are exposed on a daily basis is mind numbing. There is a signal saturation, some will even venture talking about attention fracking. Companies looking to grow their business are well aware of this fact.  You need to be top of mind to attract new customers. But, how can you stand out from the noise? Who ar...

As the landscape of work continues to evolve, remote work has emerged as a fundamental aspect of the software industry. From enhancing productivity to redefining team collaboration, remote work is no longer just a trend—it's the present, and the future. In this episode, we will delve into the evolution of remote work in the software sector, its impact on companies and employees, and the best pract...

Why do we build products? Why do we build software products? Because we want to improve people’s lives. We want to add value to people’s lives. Make their lives easier, more exciting, more healthy, more fun. Make their job easier and more productive. Make relationships more meaningful, and so on. Correct?  People are always at the center of what we do. Value for People. That’s the gist of it. That...

Climate change remains one of the most pressing challenges of our time.  According to the United Nations, to avoid the worst impacts, global CO2 emissions need to be reduced by almost half by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050.  Green energy generation is an important part of the strategy. But fossil fuel consumption will not go away, not in time.  That is why we need innovative solutions like carbon...

In today's episode, we have a fascinating and highly relevant topic to dive into: information warfare. In an age where information is power, the battlefields have shifted from physical terrains to digital ones. Information warfare, the strategic use of information to gain an advantage over adversaries, has become a critical aspect of national security and corporate defense. From disinformation cam...

Computer Vision is everywhere and has become commonplace in our daily lives.  When we use facial recognition to unlock them, when we scan documents or read a QR, when we get a spotlight video showing a curated summary of pictures (e.g. here is your son with you 4 years ago)... That is computer vision.  When doctors use AI to analyze medical images, or sports commentators get thorough and in time a...