Parhaat Future Society Podcastit (2024)

1
Photographer & Musician JULIAN LENNON on AI, Art, Empathy & Creativity 19:21

2d ago19:21

19:21

“I think a lot of joy comes from helping others. One of the things that I've been really focusing on is finding that balance in life, what’s real and what’s true and what makes you happy. How can you help other people feel the same and have a happier life? I think whatever that takes. So if that's charity, if that's photography, if that's documenta…

1
Ignite VC: Mastering Open Source and Capital Discipline in Venture Capital with Lars Leckie | #111 57:18

3d ago57:18

57:18

In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell welcomes venture capitalist Lars Leckie from Aspenwood Ventures, a firm born from the legacy of Hummer Winblad Venture Partners, the first software-focused venture capital firm. Leckie dives into Aspenwood’s investment philosophy, which stays true to traditional venture capital by making focuse…

1
Connecting with the Earth: Changemakers, Scientists, Writers & Educators on Regenerating Earth’s Ecosystems 11:38

5d ago11:38

11:38

How and when will we transition to a clean energy future? How have wetlands become both crucial carbon sinks and colossal methane emitters in a warming world? What lessons can we learn from non-human animals about living in greater harmony with nature? Richard Black (Author of The Future of Energy · Fmr. BBC Environment Correspondent · Director of …

1
Ignite Startups: Breaking Down the Indie Game Industry with Slava Heretz, CEO of Camlann Games| #110 49:55

8d ago49:55

49:55

In this episode of the Ignite Podcast, Brian Bell interviews Slava Heretz, founder and CEO of Camlann Games. They delve into Slava’s journey from Soviet Ukraine to establishing a unique gaming platform that merges finance and tech expertise with his lifelong passion for gaming. Slava shares how his experience in SaaS and finance shaped his understa…

1
Ignite VC: Yotam Rosenbaum’s Approach to Investing in Early-Stage Startups | #109 55:02

11d ago55:02

55:02

In this episode of the Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Yotam Rosenbaum, a multi-faceted entrepreneur, musician, and investor. Yotam shares his journey from Israel to Boston, where he studied music at Berklee College of Music. After pursuing a career as a professional musician in Los Angeles, Yotam founded EarBits, an online music marketi…

1
AI & The Pathway to Flow with Neuroscientist, Fmr. Dancer DR. JULIA CHRISTENSEN 16:52

12d ago16:52

16:52

“So, syncopation is now the big thing. It will induce people to groove and to like your music more. So let's have a lot of syncopation inside your music and you'll sell a lot. By chasing superficial beauty, which is what AI gives us at the moment, it aims for perfect outcomes. Not that anything these models produce is perfect, because how do you ev…

1
Ignite Startups: Scaling AI Solutions for Safety with Egor Olteanu of Volt AI | #108 56:49

18d ago56:49

56:49

In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Egor Olteanu, co-founder and CEO of Volt AI. Egor shares his journey from joining the U.S. Army after high school, which instilled in him the discipline and resilience that paved the way for his career. He later worked at Google X, where he contributed to high-profile projects such a…

1
Tech, The Future of Energy & Navigating Our Environmental Future 12:31

22d ago12:31

12:31

Have we entered what Earth scientists call a “termination event,” and what can we do to avoid the worst outcomes? How can we look beyond GDP and develop new metrics that balance growth with human flourishing and environmental well-being? How can the 15-minute city model revolutionize urban living, enhance health, and reduce our carbon footprint? Eu…

1
Ignite VC: Navigating the Future of Deep Tech and Smart Cities with Mitchell Kominsky | #107 46:12

25d ago46:12

46:12

In this episode of the Ignite podcast, Brian Bell interviews Mitchell Kominsky, founder and general partner at Futureland Ventures. Mitchell shares his journey from working in government as a congressional investigator on national security and cybersecurity issues to founding his venture capital firm. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on tra…

1
Social Media, Democracy & Economic Inequality w/ Philosopher ARASH ABIZADEH 10:24

29d ago10:24

10:24

How is economic inequality undermining our democratic systems? In what ways is social media reshaping political landscapes and democracy? Can we design political institutions that adapt to rapid social and technological changes while remaining stable? How is journalism critical for the health of our democracies? Arash Abizadeh is the R.B. Angus Pro…

1
Ignite Startups: How TeamOut is Transforming Corporate Retreats with Thomas Mazimann | #106 51:33

1M ago51:33

51:33

In this episode of the Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell sits down with Thomas Mazimann, co-founder and CEO of TeamOut, a YC company from the Winter 2022 batch. The conversation delves into Thomas’ fascinating journey from being a professional whitewater kayaker to transitioning into entrepreneurship. Thomas shares how his rebellious nature as a chil…

1
Ignite Startups: Leveraging Direct Mail and AI to Build a Global Company with Kris Rudeegraap| Ep105 39:05

1M ago39:05

39:05

In this episode of the podcast, Brian Bell sits down with Kris Rudeegraap, co-founder and co-CEO of Sendoso, a corporate gifting and direct mail platform that helps businesses enhance customer engagement and drive revenue growth. Kris shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his college days when he founded All Student Rentals, a platform …

1
Ignite Startups: Elio Narciso on Automating Sales with AI at ScaleStack | Ep104 50:23

1M ago50:23

50:23

In this episode of the Ignite podcast, Brian Bell welcomes Elio Narciso, founder and CEO of ScaleStack, a portfolio company of Team Ignite. The conversation kicks off with excitement as ScaleStack has just secured an investment from Brian's fund. Elio shares his journey from Italy to the United States, beginning his career in management consulting,…

1
AI, Technological Progress & the Growth Dilemma w/ Economist DANIEL SUSSKIND - Highlights 13:06

1M ago13:06

13:06

“The running theme in all of my work has been technology. The first book that I co-authored with my dad was published in 2015. The second book I wrote was A World Without Work: Technology, Automation, and How We Should Respond, published in 2020, just before the pandemic began. My new book Growth: A Reckoning is about growth, but also technological…

1
Growth: A Reckoning with Economist DANIEL SUSSKIND 56:48

1M ago56:48

56:48

How can we look beyond GDP and develop new metrics that balance growth with human flourishing and environmental well-being? How can we be more engaged global citizens? In this age of AI, what does it really mean to be human? And how are our technologies transforming us? Daniel Susskind is a Research Professor in Economics at King's College London a…

1
The Human Smart City: Balancing Ecology & Economy with CARLOS MORENO - Highlights 14:22

1M ago14:22

14:22

“This is the difference between a technological smart city and a real human smart city towards a 15-minute city as the expression of a human-centered urban approach. This is our challenge for the next decades and our target, to humanize our cities. The Olympic Games in Paris have shown the world that it is possible to recreate, to regenerate a real…

1
The 15-Minute City: A Solution to Saving Our Time & Our Planet with CARLOS MORENO 38:28

1M ago38:28

38:28

How can the 15-minute city model revolutionize urban living, enhance wellbeing, and reduce our carbon footprint? Online shopping is turning cities into ghost towns. We can now buy anything anywhere anytime. How can we learn to stop scrolling and start strolling and create more livable, sustainable communities we are happy to call home. Carlos Moren…

1
Ignite Startups: Founder's Guide to Growth and Scaling Startups with Andrew Bartlow | Ep103 42:58

1M ago42:58

42:58

In this episode of The Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell welcomes Andrew Bartlow, an expert in human capital management, private equity, and a seasoned educator and mentor. Andrew shares insights from his extensive career, which started in HR roles at major corporations like Pepsi and General Electric. He dives into his experience during the dot-com …

1
Neuroscience, AI & The Future of Humanity - DR. BEN SHOFTY - Highlights 17:34

1M ago17:34

17:34

“I'm one of the people who believe that anything that we as human beings can imagine will eventually happen. So, if somebody has raised the question possibility of having brain implants that augment the brain and generate additional functions, I feel like it will eventually happen. There are a lot of private companies, like Elon Musk's Neuralink an…

1
The Neuroscience of Creativity with DR. BEN SHOFTY 49:09

1M ago49:09

49:09

Where do creative thoughts come from? How can we harness our stream of consciousness and spontaneity to express ourselves? How are mind-wandering, meditation, and the arts good for our creativity and physical and mental well-being? Dr. Ben Shofty is a functional neurosurgeon affiliated with the University of Utah. He graduated from the Tel-Aviv Uni…

1
Ignite VC: The Intersection of Tech, Biology, and Mental Health with Matias Serebrinsky | Ep102 57:34

1M ago57:34

57:34

In this episode of the Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Matias Serebrinsky, co-founder of PsyMed Ventures and the Business Trip Podcast, with a deep background in startup investment and mental health tech. Matias shares his journey from Argentina to San Francisco, explaining how what was intended as a temporary move turned into a life-alt…

1
Ignite Startups: Building the Future of Creator Data with Jason Burchard of Rootnote | Ep101 44:24

2M ago44:24

44:24

In this episode of the Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell speaks with Jason Burchard, co-founder and CEO of Rootnote, a company at the intersection of business analytics, sports, media, and entertainment. Rootnote is creating a platform that merges aspects of Canva and Tableau to empower digital content creators and creative teams. Jason shares the st…

1
Ignite VC: How to Choose the Right Funding Path for Your Startup with Stephanie Rieben | Ep100 44:36

2M ago44:36

44:36

In this milestone episode of The Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell sits down with Stephanie Rieben, Co-Founder & CEO of Diadem Capital, to discuss her journey from Wall Street to the venture capital space. Stephanie reflects on her early career in banking, including stints at major institutions like Goldman Sachs and Citibank, and how her transition …

1
What is good design? How AI is Shaping Our World? - SCOTT DOORLEY & CARISSA CARTER - Co-authors of Assembling Tomorrow - Highlights 21:08

2M ago21:08

21:08

“The way we understand the world and how the world actually works is just not mapped perfectly. That kind of leads to problems because we don't know exactly what we're doing in the world. We can't see all the repercussions of the things we create until later on. One silver lining about the technologies we're creating is that technologies like AI co…

1
Can Design Save the World? - SCOTT DOORLEY & CARISSA CARTER - Co-authors of Assembling Tomorrow - Directors of Stanford’s d.School 57:06

2M ago57:06

57:06

How can we design and adapt for the uncertainties of the 21st century? How do emotions shape our decisions and the way we design the world around us? Scott Doorley is the Creative Director at Stanford's d. school and co author of Make Space. He teaches design communication and his work has been featured in museums and architecture and urbanism and …

1
Ignite VC: Matt Gittleman on Balancing Risk and Reward in Venture Capital | Ep99 1:07:25

2M ago1:07:25

1:07:25

In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell engages in a dynamic conversation with Matt Gittleman, a venture capitalist based in Washington, D.C. (a VC in DC). The discussion opens with Matt’s journey into venture capital, beginning with his current role at a family office where he manages an evergreen micro-VC, deploying small checks in…

1
Ignite AI: Machine Learning Week Founder Eric Siegel on AI’s Limitations and Potential | Ep98 54:48

2M ago54:48

54:48

In this episode of the Ignite podcast, Brian Bell hosts Eric Siegel, a renowned expert in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Siegel, who has been involved in the field for over 30 years, shares insights from his extensive career, which spans from academia to consulting. He discusses the evolution of AI, highlighting his experiences …

1
AI, Tech & The Future of Museums - STEPHEN REILY, Founding Director of Remuseum on Transforming Cultural Spaces 16:06

2M ago16:06

16:06

“The opportunity is that we have never had a public that is more passionate and obsessed with visual imagery. If the owners of the best original imagery in the world can't figure out how to take advantage of the fact that the world has now become obsessed with these treasures that we have to offer as museums, then shame on us. This is the opportuni…

1
Ignite Startups: Why Leasing E-Bikes is the Future of Urban Transportation with Ryan Fishel | Ep97 47:45

2M ago47:45

47:45

In this episode of The Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Ryan Fishel, the founder and CEO of Sweet Spot Bike Leasing, a fintech company aiming to revolutionize the micromobility leasing space. Ryan shares the origins of his startup, inspired by his family’s background in the car leasing business and his personal passion for cycling. Sweet …

1
Ignite Startups: Harnessing Video Content for Local Business Discovery with Michael Ebel | Ep96 39:38

2M ago39:38

39:38

In this episode of the Ignite podcast, Brian Bell interviews Michael Ebel, the CEO and founder of Atmosfy, a platform designed to revolutionize how people discover dining, nightlife, and travel experiences through video content. Michael shares his journey from his early career in the U.S. Air Force to founding Atmosfy, highlighting the significant …

1
AI, Curiosity, Cognition & Creativity with Neuroscientist DR. JACQUELINE GOTTLIEB 21:47

2M ago21:47

21:47

“We have an onslaught of information the moment we open our eyes. We evolved to deal with an onslaught of information, and we are masters at focusing and ignoring vast amounts of information. Now, AI in this digital age is a relatively new stream of information, which is man-made, so we make it more salient. So, yes, it's harder to ignore it, but p…

1
Ignite VC: Google, Startups, and the Art of Venture Capital with Manish Patel of Nava Ventures| Ep95 1:04:22

2M ago1:04:22

1:04:22

In this episode of the Ignite podcast, Brian Bell welcomes Manish Patel, a venture investor at Nava Ventures and a former Google product manager, to discuss his journey in venture capital and technology. The conversation delves into Manish's accidental entry into venture capital, where he reflects on the changing aspirations of young professionals …

1
Ignite Startups: Building a Profitable AI-Driven Ad Platform with Miguel Guerrero of Otis AI | Ep94 42:06

2M ago42:06

42:06

In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Miguel Guerrero, the co-founder and CEO of Otis AI, a platform designed to empower small and medium-sized businesses with AI-driven advertising solutions. Miguel shares his journey from creating one of the world's largest Minecraft servers as a teenager to founding and leading Otis A…

1
Ignite Startups: How Evil Genius Games is Revolutionizing Tabletop RPGs with Dave Scott | Ep93 42:09

2M ago42:09

42:09

In this episode of the Ignite podcast, Brian Bell hosts Dave Scott, a seasoned entrepreneur and marketing executive with over two decades of experience. Dave, currently the CEO of Evil Genius Games, shares insights from his diverse career, which includes leadership roles at major corporations like Amazon Web Services, Oracle, and Twitter, as well a…

1
Ignite Startups: Revolutionizing Debt Collection with AI with Sean O’Brien of CollectWise | Ep92 33:17

3M ago33:17

33:17

In this episode of the Ignite podcast, Brian Bell interviews Sean O’Brien, the founder and CEO of CollectWise, an innovative company that utilizes large language models (LLMs) to automate debt collection. Sean shares his journey from running a digital agency to founding CollectWise after experiencing the challenges of debt collection firsthand thro…

1
Ignite VC: How Caroline Winnett Transformed UC Berkeley’s Startup Accelerator | Ep91 49:59

3M ago49:59

49:59

In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell engages in a lively and insightful conversation with Caroline Winnett, the Executive Director of Berkeley Skydeck, UC Berkeley's flagship startup accelerator. The discussion begins with Caroline sharing her unique career journey, starting from her early days as a professional concert violinist …

1
Ignite Startups: How Crema is Revolutionizing Freelance Payments with Christian Jacobsen | Ep90 46:46

3M ago46:46

46:46

In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Christian Jacobsen, the co-founder and CEO of Crema, an all-in-one software platform designed for freelancers to manage payments, collections, and financial products. Christian shares his journey from Norway to the University of San Francisco, where he was inspired by entrepreneurial…

1
AI, Populism & Consumer Society with Historian FRANK TRENTMANN 15:50

3M ago15:50

15:50

“The bridge between Out of the Darkness and my previous work, which looked at the transformation of consumer culture in the world, is morality. One thing that became clear in writing Empire of Things was that there's virtually no time or place in history where consumption isn't heavily moralized. Our lifestyle is treated as a mirror of our virtue a…

1
Ignite Startups: Transforming the Future of Allergy Treatment with Aakash Shah of Wyndly | Ep89 48:38

3M ago48:38

48:38

In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell welcomes Aakash Shah, the founder and CEO of Wyndly, a Y Combinator (YC) 2021 startup specializing in lifelong allergy treatment through exposure therapy. Aakash introduces Wyndly, explaining its mission to fix allergies permanently by building tolerance to allergens such as pollen, cats, and d…

1
Ignite Startups: Revolutionizing Front-End Development with Royal Jain of CodeParrot | Ep88 43:59

3M ago43:59

43:59

In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Royal Jain, co-founder and CEO of CodeParrot, a Team Ignite portfolio company. Royal shares his journey from being a computer science student at IIT Bombay to founding CodeParrot. His career path includes various internships and jobs in Japan and at Xerox Research, where he realized …

1
Ignite Talent: Navigating Offshore Talent for Early-Stage Startups with Roger Einstoss | Ep87 37:18

3M ago37:18

37:18

In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell welcomes Roger Einstoss, the founder and CEO of Brainly. Roger shares his journey from growing up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to founding Brainly, a company dedicated to connecting Latin American talent with American businesses. He emphasizes the advantages of working with Latin American teams,…

1
The SDGs & UN Summit of the Future - Highlights - GUILLAUME LAFORTUNE 15:09

3M ago15:09

15:09

“The SDSN has been set up to mobilize research and science for the Sustainable Development Goals. Each year, we aim to provide a fair and accurate assessment of countries' progress on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The development goals were adopted back in 2015 by all UN member states, marking the first time in human history that we have a …

1
How Can We Unite 193 Countries for a Sustainable Future? - GUILLAUME LAFORTUNE - VP, UN SDSN, Paris 1:12:09

3M ago1:12:09

1:12:09

How can we get 193 countries to move in the same direction for a better tomorrow? In today's podcast, we talk with Guillaume Lafortune, Vice President and Head of the Paris Office of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), the largest global network of scientists and practitioners dedicated to implementing the Sustainable Developme…

1
Ignite Leadership: Enhancing Leadership Skills in the Startup World with Kenneth Berger | Ep86 39:45

3M ago39:45

39:45

In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Kenneth Berger, a 20-year veteran in the tech industry, first Product Manager at Slack, and current executive coach. Kenneth shares his journey from the highs of startup success to the lows of being fired by a co-founder. This range of experiences led him to a pivotal moment of self-…

1
How Do Utopian Visions Shape Our Reality & Future? - Highlights - S. D. CHROSTOWSKA 20:46

4M ago20:46

20:46

“There’s the existing AI and the dream of artificial general intelligence that is aligned with our values and will make our lives better. Certainly, the techno-utopian dream is that it will lead us towards utopia. It is the means of organizing human collectivities, human societies, in a way that would reconcile all the variables, all the things tha…

1
Utopia in the Age of Survival with S. D. CHROSTOWSKA 44:50

4M ago44:50

44:50

As Surrealism turns 100, what can it teach us about the importance of dreaming and creating a better society? Will we wake up from the consumerist dream sold to us by capitalism and how would that change our ideas of utopia? S. D. Chrostowska is professor of humanities at York University, Canada. She is the author of several books, among them Permi…

1
Ignite VC: Navigating Market Cycles and Liquidity Strategies in Venture Capital with Ken Sawyer | Ep85 56:32

4M ago56:32

56:32

In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell welcomes Ken Sawyer, the founder and managing director of Saints Capital, to discuss the intricacies and opportunities within the world of venture capital and secondary investments. Ken provides a brief overview of his extensive experience in the venture capital sector, sharing his unique persp…

1
AI’s Role in Society, Culture & Climate with CHARLIE HERTZOG YOUNG 7:02

4M ago7:02

7:02

The planet’s well-being unites us all, from ecosystems to societies, global systems to individual health. How is planetary health linked to mental health? Charlie Hertzog Young is a researcher, writer and award-winning activist. He identifies as a “proudly mad bipolar double amputee” and has worked for the New Economics Foundation, the Royal Societ…

1
Ignite Startups: Creating Impactful AI Healthcare Solutions with Susan Conover of Piction Health | Ep84 38:41

4M ago38:41

38:41

In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Susan Conover, the co-founder and CEO of Piction Health, an AI-powered virtual dermatology practice. Susan shares her journey from being a mechanical engineer to a healthcare entrepreneur driven by her personal battle with melanoma. Piction Health aims to provide accessible and effic…

1
How and when will we transition to a clean energy future? - Highlights - RICHARD BLACK 13:02

4M ago13:02

13:02

“The fact is you've got a lot of industrial and political muscle now coming behind clean energy, especially from China, which is the leading country deploying wind energy, the leading country deploying solar, and the leading manufacturer and user of electric vehicles by miles. As one recent report put it, ‘We have petrostates in the world. China is…

Kuuntelemisen arvoisia podcasteja

Future Society podcastit

Kuuntelemisen arvoisia podcasteja

Pikakäyttöopas