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Exploring fresh takes on familiar business topics. Featuring conversations with original thinkers from a wide range of fields. Hosted by futurist and strategist Jo Lepore.

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The food system isn’t broken. But it has a big problem. That is land – and how little of it we have. Journalist and author Michael Grunwald joins us on the show today to talk openly about the elephant in the food ecosystem. Regenerative agriculture, ... more

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Business forecasts depend on the predictable patterns of population growth, both for customer sales and for workforce talent. But what happens when we see this growth halt, or even regress? Political demographer Jennifer D. Sciubba joins the show to ... more

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Today we are joined once again by good friend of the podcast, Roger Spitz. While Roger is known well as a futurist and change agent today, his career started in investment banking and M&A. On this episode we explore the cross-roads of the investment ... more

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When we talk about “human in the loop” of AI, what we mean is human intervention. But what if the AI was human? Or more accurately, a replica not of a generic repeatable, predictable human-sounding response, but built like you. Tech entrepreneur Robe... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Grunwald
Journalist and author of We Are Eating The Earth
Episode: The big food problem no one wants to talk about - journalist Michael Grunwald
Justine Leconte
French designer and fashion content creator
Episode: There's no way to fix fast fashion - French designer Justine Leconte
Casper Petersen Skåkå
Editor of Farsight and Head of Publications.
Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
Episode: Media we create and consume is becoming synthetic. Who is this for? - Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
Toke Hanghøj
Head of Communications and involved in various media companies.
Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
Episode: Media we create and consume is becoming synthetic. Who is this for? - Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
Hans Stegeman
Chief economist of Triodos Bank, known for his insightful perspectives on economics and sustainability
Triodos Bank
Episode: Economics is a social science that doesn't reflect our current society - economist Hans Stegeman
Roger Spitz
Founding chair of the Disruptive Futures Institute, a think tank focused on complex topics of change and foresight.
Disruptive Futures Institute
Episode: Change is incredibly slow and exponentially fast - venture capitalist Roger Spitz
Lyron Bentovim
A serial entrepreneur focused on immersive technologies such as virtual reality and augmented reality.
Episode: Stop romanticizing analog experiences - tech entrepreneur Lyron Bentovim
Hamid Noori
CEO of The Cultivated B, a technology provider in cellular agriculture.
The Cultivated B
Episode: From the lab to the market: challenges in cellular technology - biotech scholar Dr Hamid Noori
Paul Saffo
World-leading forecaster, professor, futurist, and dog lover
Episode: Why forecasts fail in the game of predicting the future - forecaster Paul Saffo

Host

Jo Lepore
Host and futurist strategist exploring innovative perspectives on business.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • About Host

    Insightful & inspiring. I love the conversational style of the podcast makes so much more engaging & easy to listen to. There are so many nuggets of information that I learn with every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RadZav
    United Statesa year ago
  • The perfect podcast for curious business leaders

    Joanna is an excellent host who brings fresh business perspectives to life, her guests offer unique insight like no other podcast I’ve listened to. - Erin Curran

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    er1ng0
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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The quality of discussions is often highlighted, as they provide valuable insights that resonate with thoughtful business leaders.
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Many praise the diversity of topics and guests, with each episode offering fresh and practical perspectives on business challenges.

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The population crisis can be abated - political demographer Jennifer D. Sciubba
Q: What should a business leader investigate in light of demographic trends?
Business leaders should look into how demographic shifts affect their human resources pipeline.
The population crisis can be abated - political demographer Jennifer D. Sciubba
Q: Is it a topic that you've been passionate about for a long time?
Yes, I've been interested in the underlying causes of societal issues and how demographics influence them.
Would you confide in an AI replica of you? - tech entrepreneur Robert LoCascio
Q: How do you come to the dark side of a person when you're doing this?
Our customers may choose to share their darker experiences, and the AI can then give perspective based on those.
Would you confide in an AI replica of you? - tech entrepreneur Robert LoCascio
Q: Did you have it in your mind that it's positioned equally for people who want to preserve their life once they've passed, but also people who want to be able to reason with somebody like them?
Yes, I was curious about the AI's ability to reason based on these stories and provide advice as the person would.
Change is incredibly slow and exponentially fast - venture capitalist Roger Spitz
Q: What are some things that have bubbled up in the last few months that we should be paying attention to?
There's a focus on technology and AI noise rather than understanding deeper implications like decision-making and agency.

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Exploring innovative perspectives on traditional business topics, this podcast features insightful conversations with thought leaders from various fields, offering a refreshing take on familiar themes. The discussions often center around challenges faced by contemporary businesses, such as adapting to rapid technological changes, sustainability, and foresight in decision-making. Notably, the content is enriched by the unique backgrounds of the guests, who range from economists to fashion designers, allowing for diverse viewpoints and interdisciplinary insights that appeal to listeners looking to navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape.

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1. Michael Grunwald
2. Justine Leconte
3. Casper Petersen Skåkå
4. Toke Hanghøj
5. Hans Stegeman
6. Roger Spitz
7. Lyron Bentovim
8. Hamid Noori

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