Fresh Podcast Episodes
Through authentic conversations with visionaries who are pushing the boundaries, we can not only understand, but predict what will be, and learn how we might stay fresh and shape the future human experience together, for good.
The Future Of Space Innovation
In this episode, Jeff Dance speaks with Sir Peter Beck, founder and CEO of Rocket Lab, to discuss the future of space innovation. They explore the evolution of Rocket Lab, challenges in the space industry, the importance of scaling capabilities, and the potential of AI and computer vision in enhancing space operations. Sir Peter emphasizes the necessity for global collaboration in space traffic management and envisions a future where space technology seamlessly integrates into everyday life.
The Future Of Factories
In this episode of “The Future Of,” host Jeff Dance engages with manufacturing experts Suzy Teele, Jeff Winter, and Marco Micheletti to explore the future of factories. They discuss the shift of manufacturing back to the U.S., the relevance of automation and AI, workforce challenges, and strategies for fostering innovation. Key insights include the critical role of technology and data in transforming manufacturing, and the importance of attracting young talent to the sector.
The Future Of AI Agents
In this episode, Jeff Dance, Host and founder of Fresh Consulting, is joined by Jason Thane, Co-founder and CEO of GenUI, and Elisha Terada, Technical Innovation Director at Fresh Consulting and Co-founder of brancher.ai, to discuss the evolution and future of AI agents. Together, they highlight the shift from traditional AI bots to agentic AI, which involves more autonomous decision-making. The conversation covers the implications of decentralized AI technology and its potential to enhance human creativity and productivity.
The Future Of AI in Education
In this episode, Jeff Dance is joined by Ursula Saldívar – Director of Innovation & Emerging Technologies at Tecnológico de Monterrey, and Mackenzie Price – Co-Founder of 2hr Learning, to explore the transformative potential of AI in education. Both guests highlight their innovative approaches to personalized learning, underscoring the role of AI as a powerful tool for efficiency and engagement. They discuss how this new paradigm can enhance educational outcomes and nurture essential life skills while also emphasizing the importance of adapting educational institutions to embrace these advancements.
The Future Of Mental Health
In this episode of The Future Of, we speak with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford about the current state of mental health post-pandemic and the critical role of community in healing. She emphasizes the need for increased access to resources and the potential of group therapy in addressing the mental health crisis.
The Future Of AI Speech
In this episode of The Future Of, host Jeff Dance is joined by Dr. Yossi Kishet, Chief Scientist at aiOla, to discuss the transformative role of AI in speech recognition and synthesis. They explore recent advancements, the impact of cultural nuances in language, potential applications in healthcare, and ethical concerns surrounding AI speech technology.
The Future Of Fan Engagement
In this episode of The Future Of, host Jeff Dance is joined by Johnny Rodriguez and Charlie Kurian to discuss the future of fan engagement in the sports industry. The conversation explores how emerging technologies like AI, AR, and VR are shaping the way fans interact with their favorite sports and teams, creating a more personalized and immersive experience. The guests also delve into the ethical considerations and the importance of inclusive design in the evolving landscape of fan engagement.
The Future Of Agriculture
In this episode of The Future Of, Alex Foessel, Managing Partner at Balanced Engineering, joins host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of agriculture. They explore the role of robotics, autonomous machines, satellite connectivity, and generative AI in enhancing agricultural operations and feeding the increasing population. Additionally, Alex dives into the role of regulations and standardizations for AgTech.
The Future Of Cybersecurity
In this episode of The Future Of, Theresa Jones, CEO at Evalv IT and Principal Consultant for Evalv IQ, joins host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of cybersecurity. They discuss the importance of cybersecurity in all aspects of life, from personal devices to critical infrastructures, the challenges faced by small businesses and governments in implementing effective cybersecurity measures, the role of AI in both benefiting and enabling cyberattacks, and the need for education and talent development in cybersecurity.
The Future Of AI Chips
In this episode of The Future Of, Dr. Ronen Dar, Co-Founder and CTO of Run:ai, joins host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of AI chips. They dive into the increasing demand and the importance of optimizing GPU usage. They also share his insights on the future of specialized chips for specific AI workloads, the ethical considerations in AI, and upcoming advancements in the field.
The Future Of AI in Fintech
In this episode of The Future Of, Dr. Michael Housman, CEO and Founder of AI-ccelerator, and Fernando Luege, Chief Technology Officer at Grupo Financiero Base, join host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of AI in FinTech. They explore the FinTech evolution in the new AI-driven era, how generative AI unlocks new horizons in FinTech innovation, and how FinTech’s development enhances human potential.
The Future Of Port Policy & Finance
In this episode of The Future Of, Cary Davis, President and CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), joins host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of port infrastructure, policy, and finance. They discuss the challenges of investing in future-proof infrastructure, the importance of decarbonizing port operations, and the role of technology in shaping the future of ports.
The Future Of Port Innovation
In this episode of The Future Of, host Jeff Dance explores the future of ports with three industry leaders: Paul Matthews, CEO of the Port of South Louisiana; Kristin Decas, Port Director and CEO of the Port of Hueneme; and Shaun Kjar, Director of the Inland Port in Utah. Together, they discuss the challenges and opportunities in the port industry, including sustainability, innovation, and coordination.
The Future Of Money
In this episode of The Future Of, Randal Quarles, former Vice Chairman for Supervision, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, joins host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of money. They unveil the role of the Federal Reserve, the impact of cryptocurrency on the market, and the importance of FinTech in making the financial system more efficient.
The Future Of Generative AI in Robotics
In this episode of The Future Of, Daniel Rosenstein, Group Product Manager of Advanced Autonomy and Applied Robotics at Microsoft, joins host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of generative AI in robotics. They share the importance of generative AI in robotics, particularly the integration of visual libraries and video analysis, how generative AI enhances human-robot collaboration, and the role robotics will play in our everyday lives in the near future.
The Future Of Drone Delivery
In this episode of The Future Of, Keenan Wyrobek, Co-Founder, CTO, and Product Architect of Zipline, joins host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of drone delivery. They unveil the current state of the industry, the most recent developments in drone delivery, how Zipline became the market’s leader, and some of the biggest opportunities drone delivery can save and improve lives.
The Future Of Biotech
In this episode of The Future Of, Gabby Everett, Director of Business Operations and Strategy at BioLabs Pegasus Park, and Claire Aldridge, Chief Strategy Officer at Form Bio, join host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of biotech. They unveil the advancements, challenges, and ethical considerations in the biotech industry. Discover the potential of the genomics and omics revolution, the impact of COVID-19 on biotech, and the transformative potential of biotechnology in shaping the future of healthcare.
The Future Of Collaboration
In this episode of The Future Of, Sean McDowell, Senior Vice President of Design and Innovation at MillerKnoll; Jim Kalbach, Chief Evangelist at Mural; and Rich Knepprath, Creative Director at Fresh Consulting, join host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of collaboration. They dive into best practices for effective hybrid workplace collaboration, tools for innovating collaboration today, as well as the evolution of work.
The Future Of Robotic Surgery
In this episode of The Future Of, Caleb Osborne, Director of Product Development at Asensus Surgical, joins Jeff Dance to discuss the future of robotic surgery. They unveil the types of robots involved in surgeries today, the newest developments in surgical robotics, and the surgeries robots are already doing.
The Future Of Robotics Safety
Nathan Bivans, Chief Technology Officer at Fort Robotics, joins Jeff Dance to dive into the future of robotic safety, including ethical concerns, generative AI’s impact on robotics, and how to ensure that robotics safety regulations accommodate rapid technological advancements without compromising human safety and ethics.
The Future Of Human-Robot Integration
Jeff Burnstein, President of Association for Advancing Automation, and Aaron Prather, Director of Robotics and Autonomous Systems Program at ASTM International, join Jeff Dance to discuss the future of human-robot integration.
The Future Of Internet Access
Jaume Sanpera, Co-Founder and CEO of Sateliot, joins Jeff Dance to explore the future of internet access. They discuss the barriers to keeping developing countries from having internet access, how satellite communication can increase the diversity of internet users among people and businesses, and the role of AI and machine learning in interpreting large amounts of IoT data. Additionally, Nissa Van Meter, Senior Electrical Engineer at Fresh Consulting, shares her insights on the topic.
The Future Of the Cloud
Lori MacVittie, Distinguished Engineer at F5, joins Jeff Dance to delve into the future of cloud computing, specifically, the benefits of the technology, the current state of the cloud, and how businesses can create more value from the cloud in the future.
The Future Of Autonomous Mobile Robots
Mateusz Sadowski, Robotics and Drone Consultant at M.Sadowski Consulting, and Mike Oitzman, Founder of Mobile Robot Guide, join Jeff Dance to discuss the potential of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs).
The Future Of Generative AI
Johnny Rodriguez, Director of Strategic Innovation at Fresh Consulting, Elisha Terada, Technical Innovation Director at Fresh Consulting, and Linus Ekenstam, Co-founder and Designer of Sensive, join Jeff Dance to discuss the future of generative AI. They explore how generative AI differs from other types, some of its most promising applications today, and how generative AI will look in ten to twenty years.
The Future of Aging
Dr. David Leonardi, Founder of the Leonardi Institute, joins Jeff Dance to discuss the future of aging, including approaches to prevent and reverse age-related diseases, the difference between aging and vitality, and lifestyle habits to slow the aging process.
The Future Of Advanced Biometrics
Micah Willbrand, Chief Product Officer and VP of Enterprise at NEC Corporation of America, joins Jeff Dance to discuss the future of advanced biometrics, including some common types of advanced biometrics currently in use, main ethical concerns, and how advanced biometrics will evolve in the next ten or twenty years.
The Future Of Healthcare
Carlos Sentís, Founder and CEO of World Innovation Alliance, Dr. Brian Jackson, an Associate Professor of Pathology at the University of Utah, Malinda Elien, Senior Technical Project Manager at Fresh Consulting, Dr. Biju Mohandas, Partner and Global Co-Lead of the Healthcare Investment Team at LeapFrog Investments, Marc Kuperstein, Managing Director of Software Development at Fresh Consulting, Ben Heiser, Vice President of Operations and Business Development at Lumicera Health Services, join Jeff Dance to discuss the future of healthcare in ten to twenty years from now, the emerging technologies that will impact healthcare the most, and how to design with more intent to improve the human experience.
The Future of Cobotics
In this episode of The Future Of, Mike Ouren, Cobot Guru and OEM Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, and founder of Kevin Robot, joins Jeff Dance to discuss the potential of cobotics, current applications, advances in software and technology which make them safe to work alongside humans, as well as their potential impact on the future job market.
The Future of Recycling
This episode dives into the waste recycling industry—touching on everything from the process of recycling materials and promising technology to international trends and logistical challenges.
The Future of Clean Energy
This episode discusses the transition towards clean energy to meet a zero net emission goal of 2050, with industry insights on the challenges and new opportunities driving the journey to clean energy.
The Future of UX Design
In this episode of The Future Of, industry experts join Jeff to discuss the history of UX design, its present state, and future trends that will shape the field in the next 30 years.
The Future Of Inclusive Design
This episode of The Future Of explores the future and benefits of inclusive design and how to design with more meaning and intent.
The Future Of Human-Centric Robots
In this episode of The Future Of, Jeff is joined by experts to discuss human-centric robots and the demand for robots in today’s world.
The Future Of The Space Economy
On this episode of Future Of, Jeff is joined by leading experts to discuss the opportunities of building a sustainable and successful space economy.
The Future of Spatial Computing
In this episode of The Future Of, Jeff is joined leading experts to discuss the unique opportunities, challenges, and ecosystem of spatial computing.
The Future Of Retail
Retail has long been an industry wrought with change, and the last few years are no exception; the pandemic has forced retailers to develop a greater capacity for adaptability, creativity, and innovation.
The Future Of Voice AI
In this episode, leading experts in the fields of AI explain the growing role conversational AI will in the economy and the business opportunities this new technology will create.
The Future Of Gas Stations
As more and more vehicles on the road become electric, gas stations will need to adapt their business models and social roles in order to stay afloat.
The Future Of IoT
Multiple experts elucidate the often misunderstood “Internet of Things” (IoT) and describe the ways in which IOT will be a powerful force of change in the coming years.
The Future Of Autonomous Systems
Autonomous systems may be the key to solving many modern-day problems surrounding supply chain management, production, healthcare and more, but its role in society will be complex.
The Future Of Education
In this episode of Future Of, the promises of improved educational systems and practices through the use of innovative new technologies is discussed.
The Future Of Voting
In this episode of Future Of, the ways in which new technology can empower more effective and secure voting is discussed.
The Future Of Industrial Automation
In this episode of The Future Of, we examine the current state of the construction space, its future direction, and the automation of industry tasks using robotics.
The Future Of The Office Building
Although with COVID-19, many people and businesses have transitioned from commuting daily to a workplace to fully remote work, others have chosen to get the best of both worlds through hybrid workspaces.
The Future Of The Metaverse
In this episode of The Future Of, we look into the Metaverse and the implications of this transition on society.
The Future Of Construction
In this episode of The Future Of, we examine the current state of the construction space, its future direction, and the automation of industry tasks using robotics.