thinkfuture: technology, philosophy and the future

See more: https://thinkfuture.substack.com Connect with Maya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mackerma/ --- Is AI here to replace creativity—or to unlock more of it? In this episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis speaks with Maya Ackerman, generative AI pioneer and founder of WaveAI, one of the earliest startups in the space. Maya has been exploring the frontier of human–AI collaboration in cre...

Google Ads is getting more complex, more automated—and harder for small businesses to control. Can AI level the playing field? In this episode of thinkfuture , host Chris Kalaboukis sits down with David , founder and CEO of Groas , to talk about how AI is reshaping advertising and why his company is tackling one of the biggest challenges in digital marketing: optimizing Google Ads for real profita...

See more: https://thinkfuture.substack.comConnect with Loreta: https://www.loreta.today---As AI-generated content floods the workplace, how do companies keep communication authentic and human? In this episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis sits down with Loreta, founder of Loreta Today, to explore the future of corporate communication, leadership alignment, and the role of authenticity in a...

See more: https://thinkfuture.substack.com Connect with Phillip: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-swan/--- Every week, it seems, a new AI demo makes headlines. But as Phillip Swan , co-founder of Iridius , points out—most of these flashy prototypes never make it into production. Why? Because enterprises can’t afford to gamble with compliance, security, and governance. That’s the problem Iridius...

See more: https://thinkfuture.substack.comConnect with Bruce: https://bruceclay.com---AI is changing search forever—and the old rules of SEO may no longer apply. In this episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis speaks with Bruce Clay, an early pioneer of search engine optimization who literally coined the term “SEO” back in the 1990s. Bruce has been on the front lines of search since AltaVist...

See More: https://thinkfuture.substack.comConnect With Sam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-bigdeli-5310b923/---Why the next wave of AI won’t just answer questions—it will explore, sense, and predict. In this episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis talks with Sam Bigdeli, co-founder and CEO of KavAI, about his vision for Curious AI—a new approach that moves beyond language models to create A...

See more: https://thinkfuture.substack.comConnect with Jillian: https://tenpermissions.com---Learning how to embrace change, reclaim agency, and build a future on your own terms. In this episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis talks with Jillian Reilly, founder of Antacara, about how to navigate profound change in uncertain times and why reclaiming your personal agency is the most important...

See more: https://thinkfuture.substack.comConnect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewcasella/---How hospitality automation is evolving to work with humans, not replace them. When you think of robots in hospitality, you might picture cold, impersonal service. But Matt, co-founder of RichTech Robotics, has a completely different vision—one where automation enhances human connection instea...

See more here: https://thinkfuture.substack.comConnect with Hasmukh: https://www.hasmukhkerai.com/the-learning-curve---In this episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis speaks with Hasmukh, founder of The Learning Curve, a business dedicated to helping freelancers, creators, and small businesses rethink their relationship with technology. Hasmukh’s mission? To keep work lean, purposeful, and b...

Connect with Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-schwarz-3805b854/Read More: https;//thinkfuture.substack.com---In this episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis speaks with Dan Schwarz, CEO and co-founder of FutureSearch, an AI startup on a mission to push the boundaries of forecasting. With a background as a software engineer at Google and CTO of Metaculous, Dan brings deep expertise at the...

Connect with Stephen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbsavage/Subscribe for more: https://thinkfuture.substack.com---In this episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis sits down with Stephen Savage, founder of Rezolve AI, to explore how agentic AI is transforming digital commerce by bringing back the personalized, high-touch retail experience—online. Let’s face it: online shopping today is l...

Connect with Jeff: https://jeffburningham.comConnect with Chris: https://thinkfuture.substack.com---In this thought-provoking episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis sits down with Jeff Burningham—a tech entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and former Utah gubernatorial candidate—to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, human identity, and societal transformation. Jeff’s journey...

Connect with Tamara: https://leadreviver.proConnect with Chris: https://thinkfuture.substack.com---In this episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis talks with Tamara, founder of Lead Reviver, about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales, lead generation, and the way we build customer relationships. With a no-nonsense approach and a deep passion for staying ahead of the AI curve, Tamar...

Connect with Joel: https://www.gratitudetiger.com---In this heartfelt episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis talks with Joel Zuckerman, founder of the TIGER method—short for Tapping Into Gratitude Engenders Rewards. Joel shares the personal and powerful journey behind his habit of writing letters of gratitude, a practice that has deeply impacted his life and helped strengthen connections wi...

Connect with Uma: https://thelimitlessleaders.com---In this episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis talks with Uma Subramanian, founder and CEO of Limitless Leaders, about what leadership really looks like in today’s fast-changing, AI-powered world. With 20 years at Microsoft and now running her own leadership coaching business, Uma brings unmatched insight into how leadership is evolving—an...

Connect with Peter https://www.itstoilville.com---In this episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis is joined by Peter Swinn, founder of the AI-first automation consultancy Toilville, to explore the real state of artificial intelligence in the workplace. If you've ever wondered why your chatbot seems helpful in a demo but falls flat in the real world, this is the conversation you need to h...

In this fascinating episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis is joined by bioelectronics researcher Konstantinos Kallitsis for a deep dive into the wild and rapidly evolving frontier of human-machine integration. Konstantinos unpacks the incredible potential of bioelectronics—technologies that allow electronics to communicate directly with our biological systems. From wearable sensors and imp...

In this mind-expanding episode of THINKFUTURE, futurist anthropologist Sam Rad joins Chris Kalaboukis to explore the powerful intersections of artificial intelligence, human creativity, and the next stage of evolution . From biohacking and brain-computer interfaces to the future of work, politics, and education by 2035, Sam unpacks where we’re headed—and how we can stay human in a post-human world...

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," I sit down with Dimitri, the CEO and co-founder of Gradient Labs AI, to explore how they’re revolutionizing customer support in regulated industries like financial services. Dimitri shares how their AI agents can handle up to 40% of customer queries without even touching sensitive data, aiming to outshine human agents in quality, especially for big opera...

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," I get real about change—something we all crave but fear at the same time. I’ve been saying it for over a decade on this show: life is change, yet humans cling to a steady state because chaos freaks us out. We’re surrounded by a universe of chaos, with our orderly society just a thin layer on top. But here’s the kicker—changing ourselves, like our habits, weight, o...

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," I chat with Chris Harper, an entrepreneur who’s shaking up the background check game with his company, ZippedScript. Harper kicks things off with his wild journey—from selling light switch covers and Christmas caroling as a kid to tackling the outdated background check industry. He breaks down how the old-school methods, like call centers and “runners,”...

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," I dive into a hot topic from AIDaily.us: should you be polite to your AI? I share how I’ve always said “please” and “thank you” to bots like ChatGPT, feeling like I get better responses—though a friend thought I was nuts. Two articles caught my eye: one says being polite wastes electricity since AI has to process extra words, while the other argues it ke...

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," I dig into the eternal struggle every creator faces: making what you love versus what the crowd wants. Picture a Venn diagram—one circle’s your passion project as a content creator (think podcaster, TikToker, artist), the other’s what goes viral with millions of views. Problem is, they rarely overlap! I talk about how creators pour their hearts into work...

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," I chat with Pam Buchanan who’s spent 40 years in corporate fintech before pivoting to something way deeper—soul health. She takes us on her journey from rocking big ‘80s hair and suits in finance to founding Quantum Sense, a company all about reconnecting us with our souls. She breaks down how we can’t see our soul like our physical or mental health, but...

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," I dive into the magic of serendipity—those happy accidents behind breakthroughs like the Popsicle, penicillin, and Ivermectin. I share how the Popsicle came to be when someone left soda and a stick outside to freeze by mistake, sparking a whole new treat. I argue that serendipity isn’t just luck; we can actually engineer it by shaking up our routines. Do...