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FUTURE OF XYZ
FUTURE OF XYZ is a bi-weekly interview series that explores big questions about where we are as a world and where we’re going. Through candid conversations with international experts, visionary leaders and courageous changemakers- we provoke new thinking about what's coming down the pipeline on matters related to art & design, science & innovation, culture & creativity. Future of XYZ is presented by iF Design, a respected member of the international design community and host of the prestigious…
Episodes
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Complexity | Justin Cook | S5 E5
Happy Leap Year! From cross-disciplinary design and discontinuity, to systems thinking and all that needs to be redesigned in the world – Episode 5, Season 5…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Nutrition | Lorena Mucke | S5 E4
ABOUT: Our guest this week runs an education nonprofit whose vast curriculum helps millions of individuals from ages 12-99+ understand more about how their…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Finance | Valerie Red-Horse Mohl | S5 E3
This week, we hear from a woman who has spent her illustrious career in the world of money, capital, and investing. As an inaugural member of U.S. Treasury…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Motivation | Patrick Mork | S5 E2
As we continue into Season 5 and a theme of the new year, we’re exploring Motivation. What it is, how one finds it and keeps it, and how it necessarily evolves…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Wellness | Urvashi Bhatnagar | S5 E1
What topic is better to kick off the new year than ‘future of wellness’?! Tune in for a holistic conversation about how health, science, economics and the…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Caregiving | Martha Wofford & Dr. Farah Shafi | S4 E25
Caregiving is about taking care of others, but unpaid caregiving is a unique crisis in America. This holiday season, as we wrap up the year and end of Season…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Bravery | Chris Deavers | S4 E24
From the Author of “Brave Together” and Co-Founder of BraveCore, a leadership + culture consultancy, we hear about bravery- what it is, how it can be learned…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Children's Books | Kelly Anne Manuel & Steven Joseph | S4 E23
This American Thanksgiving, we’re speaking with two children’s book authors about the value of stories, imagination, creativity, and exposure. From physical…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Public Health Equity | Lori Rose Benson | S4 E22
Back in 2006, world-renowned beatboxer, Doug E. Fresh teamed up with Dr. Olajide Williams, a neurologist at Columbia University to change health outcomes for…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Mount Everest | Ben Ayers | S4 E21
WOW. Do not miss this episode! From reverence for the mountain in the local Sherpa and original outdoors community, to the impact of humans continuously…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Developmental Disabilities | Doreen Samelson | S4 E20
From ADHD and Autism Spectrum to Cerebral Palsy, Down’s and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, ‘developmental disabilities’ is a large umbrella that includes conditions…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Consumer AI | Sevgi Koklu & Elaine Parr | S4 E19
AI may be the tech term du jour, but the team at IBM has been on the cutting edge of developing AI since the 1950s. Today, two of IBM’s business unit leaders…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Supermodels | Ashley Brokaw | S4 E18
As NY Fashion Week kicks off, we speak with one of the industry's top casting directors. She’s worked with Prada, Vuitton and all the biggest brands and…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Social Impact | Heather Hiscox | S4 E17
Social Impact is a term bandied about across nonprofit, corporate, government, and philanthropic communities– but what is it really and how is it evolving in a…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Art Galleries | Alex Farkas | S4 E16
In 2022, nearly $70 billion of art was sold across markets, categories, sales channels, talent levels (and price points). But our guest this week- a life-long…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Offshore Wind | David Hardy | S4 E15
A first-time co-production with The Boston Globe's Rhode Island Report, this is an in-person conversation with the CEO of North America’s largest offshore wind…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Empathy| Dr. Terri Givens | S4 E14
What is empathy? How is it different than compassion? And what role does it play in bridging the divides that seem to be growing across society? Our guest is…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Metabolic Health | Dr. Richard Maurer | S4 E13
What is metabolic health? In this great conversation with a naturopathic physician specialized in metabolic health and performance, we explore the interplay…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Oysters | Skip Bennett | S4 E12
Found in the country’s top restaurants and revered by food critics and amateur eaters alike, Island Creek Oysters are among the very best. How better to kick…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Globalization | Karen Kornbluh | S4 E11
Who better to drive a conversation about the perils & pitfalls of globalization today and introduce the myriad plans & promises of a future model than the…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of the Internet | David Kirkpatrick | S4 E10
Welcome to Episode 100!! This week, long-time tech journalist, David Kirkpatrick joins us to talk about all that’s happened since Intel introduced the world’s…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Maritime Shipping | Timothy Cosulich | S4 E9
Responsible for transporting nearly 80% of all goods worldwide, there are more than 60,000 merchant ships in operation today. Both essential contributors to…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Learning | Sage Salvo | S4 E8
This week’s conversation is among the most important topics that will influence our collective futures. In this eye-opening conversation with a multi…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Humanitarian Aid | Avril Benoit | S4 E7
In a world riddled with conflict, natural disaster, and uneven access to medical care– Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF as it’s known on the ground) is the…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Women at Work | Randi Braun | S4 E6
As Women’s History Month 2023 comes to a close, we want to shed light on the important subject of Women at Work. Our guest says “the gender pay gap is…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Documentary Film | Chiemi Karasawa | S4 E5
Sunday night, the world watched the 95th Oscar Awards in Hollywood, CA. This week, FUTURE OF XYZ is speaking with an award-winning Director & Producer…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Snow Sports | Mark Sullivan | S4 E4
Our guest this week is a former professional snowboarder and Olympic commentator, as well as the Founder of Snowboard Magazine and Tailgate Alaska. In Episode…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Renewable Energy | Eric Blank | S4 E3
With 35 years experience in renewables, plus law and economics degrees, our guest this week now leads the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. From what…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Democracy | Dr. Andrew Schmookler | S4 E2
The Greeks defined democracy as “power of the people” since "demos" means people and "kratos" means power. But is it still “the people” who have power in…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Parkinson's Disease | Vanessa Arnedo | S4 E1
The second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world after Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s Disease affects approximately one million Americans and over six…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Farming | Renee Giroux | S3 E37
EPISODE 37, SEASON 3: In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday in America, the community it brings together, and the bounty of the harvest it celebrates -- we…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of the Strategic Narrative | Guillaume Wiatr | S3 E36
EPISODE 36, SEASON 3: What is a strategic narrative and how is it different than a story? What role does the narrative play in corporations and society…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Consumer Analytics | Devon Bergman | S3 E35
EPISODE 35, SEASON 3: If you’re not a marketer or corporate data geek, you may not know about consumer analytics. If you are or aren’t – definitely tune in…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Psychedelics | Jodi Green | S3 E34
EPISODE 34, SEASON 3: In this special Halloween edition, we learn from a specialized attorney all about psychedelics. What they are, how they work, and why a…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Language | Casper Grathwohl | S3 E33
EPISODE 33, SEASON 3: Are you a language geek? This week's guest shares a fascinating perspective- from the rise of English as the world's 'lingua franca', to…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Blockchain | David Ritter | S3 E32
EPISODE 32, SEASON 3: Blockchain is a buzzy topic at the moment, but what do you really know about it? From Bitcoin and other crypto currencies, to the rules…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Fandom | Chris Walker | S3 E31
EPISODE 31, SEASON 3: Whether sports, music, entertainment, food or fashion- we're all fans of something. This week, we explore the importance of fandom in…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of HR | Ira Wolfe | S3 E30
EPISODE 30, SEASON 3: From recruiting to retention, respect to recognition- we explore the evolving workplace, the new power of employees, measuring…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Sustainable Supply Chains | Leonardo Bonanni | S3 E29
EPISODE 29, SEASON 3: What is supply chain mapping? Why does responsible sourcing matter? How do companies track the environmental and social impact of their…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Fashion Shows | Gayle Dizon | S3 E28
EPISODE 28, SEASON 3: The Spring/Summer 2023 fashion season is kicking off, and Future of XYZ is back with an amazingly talented, long-time brand experience…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Gen Z | Larry Milstein | S3 E27
EPISODE 27, SEASON 3: Interested to learn about Gen Z? Often maligned, often hyped, our guest this week is a Gen Z himself, as well as an expert on marketing…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Augmented Reality | Jay Silvas | S3 E26
EPISODE 26, SEASON 3: Wondering what our future looks like- literally? Well, it's all here in this fascinating conversation about how emerging technologies…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Elections | Aaron Hamlin | S3 E25
EPISODE 25, SEASON 3: At a time of measurable declining democracy around the world, our guest this week speaks about how the choice of voting method in…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Venture Capital | Gopi Rangan | S3 E24
EPISODE 24, SEASON 3: Ever wonder what venture capital is all about? Curious who provides the funds, who generates the ideas, and who makes the money? Tune in…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Beauty | Elana Drell-Szyfer | S3 E23
EPISODE 23, SEASON 3: Tune in for a holistic exploration of everything beauty with a beauty industry veteran and skincare company CEO. Learn about today's…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Law & Activism | David Johnson | S3 E22
EPISODE 22, SEASON 3: In this profoundly informed conversation with corporate attorney, public policymaker, and Stanford Law School and d.school Lecturer -- we…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Upskilling | Frances Valintine | S3 E21
EPISODE 21, SEASON 3: As the world changes, technology expands and humans live longer- continued learning is more essential than ever. Tune in to hear from a…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Cybersecurity | Corey White | S3 E20
EPISODE 20, SEASON 3: From offense (i.e. ransomware and spearfishing), to defense (i.e. anti-virus and multifactor authentication)- our guest this week covers…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of The Future | Brian Collins | S3 E19
EPISODE 19, SEASON 3: When you give a visionary, non-conformist his choice of topics- you'd better guess he'll choose something meta. Brian Collins is the…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Tennis | Caitlin Thompson | S3 E18
EPISODE 18, SEASON 3: The Summer season is upon us and the French Open is underway, so when better to chat with the Publisher and co-Founder of Racquet?! As a…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of AgTech | Kevin Lang | S3 E17
EPISODE 17, SEASON 3: With billions of investment dollars pouring in to the agricultural technology space and innovations that leverage input data, machine…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Foreign Policy | Elmira Bayrasli | S3 E16
EPISODE 16, SEASON 3: In a moment of global pandemic, rising populism, climate change, war, genocide and declining US hegemony- a long-time expert and former…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Teaching Climate Change | Dr. Alyson Mike | S3 E15
EPISODE 15, SEASON 3: By now, nearly all of us know and accept that climate change is real. On this Earth Day 2022, learn from a presidentially-awarded science…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Responsible Growth | Dr. Wai-Chan Chan | S3 E14
EPISODE 14, SEASON 3: COVID forced a lot of change in the world. Amidst the chaos and loss, one positive outcome is the "perfect storm" of awareness and…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Literature | Robert Lopez | S3 E13
EPISODE 13, SEASON 3: Etymologically, ‘literature’ derives from an equivalent Latin word that means "learning, a writing, formed with letters, grammar"…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Public Benefits | Trooper Sanders | S3 E12
EPISODE 12, SEASON 3: From a leader who has served in two White House administrations and is now CEO of a nonprofit that helps Americans access the public…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Workplace | Amy Hill | S3 E11
EPISODE 11, SEASON 3: Since the pandemic began two years ago, everyone has been talking about workplace. This week, hear from a workplace expert about what…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Deep Tech | Joyce Shen | S3 E10
EPISODE 10, SEASON 3: Ever or never heard the expression ‘deep tech’? Wonder what it is, how it’s different from ‘high tech’, or how it applies to our daily…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Coffee | Maciej Kasperowicz | S3 E9
EPISODE 9, SEASON 3: Are you a coffee addict? A specialty bean enthusiast? Interested in the supply chain of one of the world's most highly prized and traded…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Nomadic Living | Matthew & Joanna Hofmann | S3 E8
EPISODE 8, SEASON 3: It’s a big leap of faith to hit the road in permanence or semi-permanence, yet today more than 15.5M Americans are digital nomads. Our…