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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we dive into the transformative world of social media management with Dr. Antonis Papatsaras, CTO of Hootsuite. Learn how Hootsuite has revolutionized the industry since 2008 and evolved from a basic management platform to a cutting-edge performance engine with AI-driven insights, following their acquisition of Ta…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us for an exciting conversation with Dr. Peter Bonutti, a leading figure in MedTech innovation! With over 500 patents and 700 FDA-approved products, Dr. Bonutti shares insights into his pioneering work. Discover his latest ventures with Relieve, tackling autonomic disorders and safely opening the blood-brain barrier, an…
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Send us a Text Message. Building a community can be tough work. For not for profits, community organizations, charities, and unions, there are a lot of details that need to be tracked and communicated. Today, we are going to talk about a company that helps them, and find out what drives them. Today I have with me Stacey Yudin CEO of NEP Services. T…
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Send us a Text Message. Using AI for Better Healthcare Advocacy: My Heel Pain Journey In this video, I share my frustrating experience with heel pain and the challenges I faced navigating the U.S. healthcare system. After dealing with inconsistent diagnoses, I turned to AI, specifically Claude AI by Anthropic, to help guide me in finding potential …
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Send us a Text Message. In this video, Chris Brandt interviews Vitaly Golomb, co-founder and CEO of Sofie Labs, about the transformative impact of AI on sales pipelines. Sofie Labs has developed an AI-powered CRM called Sofie that automates the sales process, providing companies with a global, multilingual virtual workforce to enhance inbound sales…
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Send us a Text Message. In this discussion, Manali Yavatkar, founder and CEO of Palm, talks about her journey from being an AI developer to creating a sustainable future with the Palm Bin—an innovative composting appliance. The episode highlights the massive food waste issue in the U.S. and how Palm Bin addresses common composting challenges such a…
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Send us a Text Message. In this discussion, Matt Krayton, Communication Lead at the Mid Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (Mach 2), outlines the resurgence of the hydrogen economy, fueled by a $7 billion bipartisan infrastructure law initiative. Mach 2 aims to establish seven regional clean hydrogen hubs, aiding sectors like heavy industry, transportatio…
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Send us a Text Message. A lot has been going on for me, and I wanted to give you a look into what is going on. First things first, I did a video a while back about some health problems that I was having. I was having some strange Premature Ventricle Contractions that took me to a cardiologist. The cardiologist was concerned about my high blood pres…
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Send us a Text Message. AI is changing everything, and that is very apparent in the marketing space. Google is seen a big shift in their business as people start to just ask the AI rather than search on Google. And, Google is pivoting fast to try to keep up. So how do you get your message out. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another F…
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Send us a Text Message. Healthcare, the climate, geopolitical factors, and global supply chain impacts have recently brought domestic manufacturing back to the forefront of national interest. The US government is investing in manufacturing at levels not seen since the Cold War. Today we’re going to talk about industrial policy, manufacturing innova…
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Send us a Text Message. We have talked a lot about healthcare on this podcast, and we have heard a lot of good ideas for making healthcare better, but sometimes it isn't about fixing the one big thing, but the thousands of smaller things that are broken. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast. Today I have with me Dr. C…
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Send us a Text Message. Every VC firm is a bit different, today I want to focus on one that is looking to pair institutional investments with specifically targeted companies. Best of all, they are based here in Chicago, which I love. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast. Today I have with us Kaitlyn Doyle Vice Preside…
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Send us a Text Message. Healthcare in the US is full of deep-rooted inequality and systemic flaws. How do we improve the system as it falls further into chaos and people are leaving the profession. Today we are going to talk with a company working to solve these problems Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here welcome to another FUTR podcast. Tod…
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Send us a Text Message. 2024 is going to be an interesting year. Already we are seeing cyberattacks ramp up in severity and frequency, so what should we expect? Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast. Today we have with us Anthony Spiteri, Regional CTO for data protection heavy weight, Veeam and host of the Great Things…
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The State of Employment in 2024: Insights and Strategies for Success from HR Guru Andrew Bartlow
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Send us a Text Message. Any leader will tell you that the people are the most important part of a successful organization. But how do you find those people and how do you keep them happy and motivated. Today we are talking with someone who can help us answer that question, so stay tuned Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR po…
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Send us a Text Message. Today we are going to do something a little different. We are talking to a tech company, but this one is at a very early stage. So I want to find out what is like for a woman of color to build a tech startup from the ground up. Stay tuned Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast. Today we have with…
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Send us a Text Message. China has maintained an impressive growth trajectory for many years now, lifting millions from poverty, but the growth can't continue forever. We are seeing a slowing economy and trouble in the housing market. What can we make of it and where is China headed. Today we are going to talk to someone who was doing business in Ch…
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Send us a Text Message. In this AI age we are living in, the importance of having women in roles of leadership is more important than ever, but how do we make the path to leadership more straightforward. Stay tuned. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast. Today we have with us Lindsay Murphy who is host of the Women Lea…
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Send us a Text Message. Our social and work lives have changed a lot recently. The Millenials and Gen Zers have a very different perspective on these places and how they fit into their lives. Today we are going to talk to someone who has a lot of insight into this world. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast. Today we …
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Send us a Text Message. If you ask anybody in the United States, they will most likely say that our healthcare system is deeply dysfunctional. So what are we going to do about it? Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast. Today I have with me Carolyn Ward, Director of Clinical Strategy at Particle Health, where she is res…
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Send us a Text Message. ESG, Environmental, Social, and corporate governance, is a term that keeps getting discussed in the C-Suite and the corporate boardrooms, but how does it work and what are the impacts to business? Growing out of the UN's corporate social responsibility initiative over the last 20 years, it has grown to represent more that $3…
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Send us a Text Message. Here is a report from the 2019 SXSW show. The video version of this was first published in April of 2019, the audio version has not previously been released. Click Here to Subscribe: FUTR.tv focuses on startups, innovation, culture and the business of emerging tech with weekly podcasts talking with Industry leaders and deep …
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Send us a Text Message. One of the most challenging aspects in the energy sector, isn't necessarily producing the energy as much as it is in storing it and transmitting it. The ability to get the power where it needs to be and storing it can be the limiting factor on how clean our energy sources can be. Today we are talking with a company that is w…
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Send us a Text Message. AI is big. The news is full of stories about ChatGPT and Large Language models. Is AI going to replace you? Maybe. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast. Not everybody is worried about AI replacing them. In fact some folks are looking forward to it. Imagine if instead of dealing with all the mund…
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Send us a Text Message. Bio-sciences have made huge strides recently, and the pace is only accelerating. Much of this is being driven by data. Now, a new generation of Artificial Intelligence is pushing the boundaries even further. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast. We have with us Luca Parisi, Director of Clinical …
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Highlights from Databricks' Data + AI World Tour in Chicago - Generation AI Takes Center Stage
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Send us a Text Message. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast. Databricks hosted their Data + AI World Tour event in Chicago on October 3rd, and with all of the hype around AI, Generative AI and Large Language Models, this was the perfect place to get a feel for what is going on. To start with, it was a well attended e…
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Send us a Text Message. Education can be the gateway to a better life. The world also needs more and more qualified tech workers. So today we are talking with a company that is trying to solve these problems Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here welcome to another FUTR podcast. Today we are talking with Daniel Ponciano and Grace Yao from PerSch…
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Understanding Our Relationship with Alcohol: The Making of the 'Earnest Drinker' Documentary
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Send us a Text Message. Many of us have an interesting relationship with alcohol. What is it that brings us to drink. How did it become so normalized in our lives. Today we are going to talk with someone who decided to take a look at his relationship with alcohol. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with Sandesh Patel. Welcome to another FUTR…
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Send us a Text Message. People have really started to focus on the issue of wellness, and the endocannabinoid system is often central to wellness. There are, however, a lot of challenges to this, especially when it comes to professional sports. Today we are talking with a company that has a solution Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with ano…
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Send us a Text Message. Starting a company is hard. There are so many things that need to be built, processes to be created, people to be hired. When the company has raised money, the urgency to get everything done all at once is intense. Today we are talking with a company that can help short cut that process. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, …
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Send us a Text Message. For people with mobility challenges, it can be difficult to find the right balance of assistive technology that provides you with freedom, and enough challenge to keep you moving in style. Today we are looking at a device that does it all that with a unique Dutch style. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another …
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Send us a Text Message. When we look at fossil fuels, there are many challenges. Much of this is because the process of extracting these resources is inefficient and dirty, and our ever increasing demand for energy creates challenging political situations Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast. Upwing Energy is bringing …
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Send us a Text Message. When we talk about innovation, we usually think of the hot new startups, we don't typically think of 100+ year old brands. But when an old respected brand needs to be resuscitated, innovation is exactly what is needed. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast. Today we are talking with Sridhar Solur…
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Send us a Text Message. The cars of today are becoming more mobile data center than traditional vehicle. As we enter the era of Software Defined Vehicles, software is at the center of the experience, but the Vehicle manufacturers haven't been known for their software chops. So let's talk to someone solving this problem. Hey everybody, this is Chris…
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Send us a Text Message. Watching the news is a scary proposition these days. The evidence for climate change is all around us, and we continue to break new records every day. It just doesn't seem like we can move fast enough to solve the problem. Today we are talking to someone who can help. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with Sandesh Pa…
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Send us a Text Message. The way purchasing happens has changed dramatically. At least 93% of consumers say online reviews affect their shopping choices. The power of online influencers in purchasing decisions is undeniable, and businesses are changing to take advantage of this. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, welcome to another FUTR podcast. T…
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Send us a Text Message. E-Waste is a growing and difficult problem. It is dangerous and dirty work to recycle it, and much of the burden is carried by the poorest individuals. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, welcome to another FUTR podcast. Today we are talking with Loren Williams from PCs for People, which is not only helping address the e-wa…
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Send us a Text Message. If you have watched this channel, you know that I am a bit of a Data Center nerd. I also love technology that reduces the environmental impact of these facilities, and with the growth of edge computing, the world needs innovation now. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast. Today, we are talking …
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From Building Batteries in Bomb Shelters to Tracking Your Stuff, The amazing Pebblebee Journey!
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Send us a Text Message. Daniel Daoura has an incredible story, from building batteries from old milk jugs in a Beirut bomb shelter with his grandfather, to developing satellite tracking systems for the military to tracking your stuff. Wouldn't you like a little peace of mind, not worrying about where your stuff is? Stay tuned, because we are going …
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Send us a Text Message. There is a lot of bad behavior on the internet, and it is very difficult to police. The rise of generative AI, takes this to a whole new level. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with Sandesh Patel. Welcome to another FUTR podcast. Today we are talking with Josh Buxbaum, co-founder of WebPurify, a content moderation p…
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine getting hired into one of the most in demand jobs, just by playing a video game. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast. What began as an effort to help those coming out of the military better demonstrate their skills has turned into an entire E-Sports league. Cyber Warrior Network Brings…
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Send us a Text Message. It seems that lately we are all in some state of persistent mental health crisis. Unfortunately, there are not enough mental health practitioners to go around. Today, we are talking to a company that is building tech to help solve the rationed care problem, so stay tuned. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt welcome to anothe…
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Send us a Text Message. The Funding of Companies has had a rocky road lately. In the venture space money has been hard to come by and valuations have been all over the place. Today, we are talking with Drew Spaventa CEO and founder of the Spaventa Group about what it is like building a Late-Stage VC firm. Drew is a Forbes Finance Council Member and…
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Send us a Text Message. The way companies go to market these days has changed drastically. Social Media and On-Demand video has given rise to content marketing and account based marketing initiatives. Getting yourself out there is more important than ever, but what if you don't have all of the skills to do it. Fortunately there is Bunny Studios to …
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Send us a Text Message. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, Welcome to another FUTR podcast. Today we are talking with Beau Button, CTO of Atlas Reality. Atlas Reality is the creator of Atlas Empire and the new Location based game Atlas Earth, where you can buy virtual reality, just by walking around the real-world. Much like Pokeman Go This game …
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Send us a Text Message. We have missed posting for a couple of weeks, here is what was going on. It's been a rough month. Click Here to Subscribe: FUTR.tv focuses on startups, innovation, culture and the business of emerging tech with weekly podcasts talking with Industry leaders and deep thinkers. Occasionally we share links to products we use. As…
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Send us a Text Message. We spend a lot of time talking to young companies focused on the enterprise market, but today we are going to switch things up and look at a company that has weathered the technology storms and is still standing many years later. We are going to talk with them about how they managed all the changes in the industry, and how n…
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Send us a Text Message. We recently had on Dr Tait Medina from Rebel Human to talk about the platform they have built for making wellness accessible to everyone. Today we are going to be talking with the other half of Rebel Human to dig into the meditation, positive psychology and modern neuroscience, at the heart of their business. Hey everybody, …
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Send us a Text Message. I remember the first time I used a motorized scooter. I was in Austin Texas for SXSW, and they were suddenly everywhere. It was really, the only practical way to get around. It was incredibly fun, and, with the way I was riding it, I don't know how I got out of there without a serious injury. But there is more to this micro-…
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Unlocking the Secret to a Happier Life: An Interview with Rebel Human Co-founder Dr. Tait Medina
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Send us a Text Message. In this busy world, so many of us just don't take care of ourselves. Looking out for our mental wellbeing is so important, but often neglected. This is true for Adults as well as it is for kids. So today, we are talking with a company that has developed a platform for teaching wellness. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt he…
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