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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 Beyond Zero | Nathan Havey | S3 E7
EPISODE 7, SEASON 3: As the world struggles in its race to achieve carbon neutrality- or ‘Net Zero’- by the newest target date of 2050- our guest this week…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Paid Media | Samir Balwani | S3 E6
EPISODE 6, SEASON 3: From the changing role of the CMO to the incredible opportunity for brands in an increasingly direct-to-consumer (D2C) world—this week’s…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Love | Ethan Lipsitz | S3 E5
EPISODE 5, SEASON 3: In honor of Valentine’s Day, we explore the Future of Love. Our guest is the Founder of Love Extremist- an open-source platform and…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Fertility | Jodi Neuhauser | S3 E4
EPISODE 4, SEASON 3: Despite that “fertility is one of only decisions everyone on the planet will have to face at some time in their life” … “we’re not talking…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Power | Julie Battilana | S3 E3
EPISODE 3, SEASON 3: Our guest is Julie Battilana- a Professor of Business and Social Innovation at Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Charitable Giving | Seth Perlman | S3 E2
EPISODE 2, SEASON 3: This week we hear from Seth Perlman, a world-leading expert in nonprofit law to discuss the ‘Future of Charitable Giving’. From growing…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Productivity | Carrie Collins | S3 E1
EPISODE 1, SEASON 3: New Year, New You! We kick off 2022 with Carrie Collins, a reformed lawyer, turned leadership & productivity consultant to talk about the…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of TV | Shalini Govil-Pai | S2 E45
EPISODE 45, SEASON 2: To close out 2021, we’re talking this week with Shalini Govil-Pai- former Animator at Pixar, Senior Director of Content at YouTube, and…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Careers | Libby Strachan, Zoia Kozakov & Faye Wang | S2 E44
EPISODE 44, SEASON 2: This week, we hear from a cross-generational panel of young female professionals about their aspirations and approach to career building…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Tourism | Lily Girma | S2 E43
EPISODE 43, SEASON 2: The holidays are here, and the travel industry is expecting a busy tourism season. Learn from Lebawit Lily Girma, global tourism reporter…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Future of XYZ | Lisa Gralnek & Ann Shoket | S2 E42
EPISODE 42, SEASON 2: In this special 1 Year & 50th Anniversary Episode, the tables are turned as our host, Lisa Gralnek is interviewed by CEO of New Power…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Gathering | Martin Cooper & Karen Suen-Cooper | S2 E41
EPISODE 41, SEASON 2: Karen Suen-Cooper and Martin Cooper are world-known fashion designers, consummate hosts, and co-Founders of The Punctilious Mr. P’s Place…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Covid-19 | Dr. Steven Phillips | S2 E40
EPISODE 40, SEASON 2: Since January 2020, a nasty virus has ruled the world. Hear from former CDC public health expert, infectious disease doctor, and current…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Candy | Heather Boggs | S2 E39
EPISODE 39, SEASON 2: It’s nearly Halloween, THE candy holiday of the year! Tune in to learn about the 'Future of Candy' with Heather Boggs, SVP Innovation and…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of the Cloud | Judy Moon | S2 E38
EPISODE 38, SEASON 2: There’s plenty of talk about and reference to ‘The Cloud’, but what is it really, and what does it mean for the average person? In this…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Sustainable Retirement | Timothy Yee | S2 E37
EPISODE 37, SEASON 2: In partnership with Social Venture Circle and American Sustainable Business Council, we explore the growing relevance of sustainable…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Mental Health | Dr. Marianna Strongin | S2 E36
EPISODE 36, SEASON 2: Since 1990, this first week in October has been dedicated to Mental Illness Awareness Week. With 1 in 5 American adults suffering from…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Fruit | Pieter Delbaere | S2 E35
EPISODE 35, SEASON 2: What’s the world’s most popular fruit? How is fruit used beyond eating it fresh? How does automation play into sustainability? How can…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Purpose | Nell Derick Debevoise | S2 E34
EPISODE 34, SEASON 2: Purpose is a word currently very much in vogue, but what is it really; how does one find theirs, and what can be the impact of actioning…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Urban Violence | Molly Baldwin | S2 E33
EPISODE 33, SEASON 2: This is a sobering interview with the CEO & Founder of Roca- a nonprofit that works directly with 16-24 year-olds "most likely to be shot…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Data Integration | Dr. Eric Daimler | S2 E32
EPISODE 32, SEASON 2: Dr. Eric Daimler is a leading authority in data science. A serial entrepreneur and academic, he served as a Presidential Innovation…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Mentoring | Julie Meyer & Jimmy Edgerton | S2 E31
EPISODE 31, SEASON 2: The Mentor/Mentee relationship is too traditionally on an imbalance of age, experience and hierarchical stature. No longer. The ‘Future…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of the UN SDGs | Esther Pan Sloane | S2 E30
EPISODE 30, SEASON 2: Our guest this week is Esther Pan Sloane- a former journalist, American diplomat, and economic development expert. She is also an author…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Additive Manufacturing | Jason Szolomayer & Rush LaSelle | S2 E29
EPISODE 29, SEASON 2: Technology sometimes gets a bad rap. Yet in this conversation about the ‘Future of Additive Manufacturing’, our guest Jason Szolomayer…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Presence | Thomas Droge | S2 E28
EPISODE 28, SEASON 2: In a world running so fast, where mindfulness is among the decade’s biggest buzzwords—it’s remarkably insightful to hear about the…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of NYC Real Estate | Sydney Blumstein & David Shapiro | S2 E27
EPISODE 27, SEASON 2: As New York City reopens and roars back to life with its characteristic penchant for round-the-clock action, the ‘Future of NYC Real…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Patriotism | Peter Kreitler | S2 E26
EPISODE 26, SEASON 2: Fourth of July is the celebration of the founding of America. Discussing the 'Future of Patriotism' is Peter Kreitler- Episcopal Priest…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Queerness | Kim Thai | S2 E25
EPISODE 25, SEASON 2: In celebration of June being Pride month- we speak this week with producer, activist, journalist, and mindfulness coach, Kim Thai about…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Refugees | Sloane Davidson & Fereshteh Ganjavi | S2 E24
EPISODE 24, SEASON 2: In honor of World Refugee Day on Sunday, June 20th, we explore the 'Future of Refugees' with leaders of two local community nonprofits…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Viniculture | Carlo Mondavi | S2 E23
EPISODE 23, SEASON 2: This week we speak with Carlo Mondavi of RAEN Winery and Monarch Tractor. His family's legacy in California wines is 102 years old, yet…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Paid Leave | Molly Day | S2 E22
EPISODE 22, SEASON 2: Molly Day, Executive Director of PL+US, joins us this week to explore the 'Future of Paid Leave'. The United States is just 1 in 4…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of the Music Industry | Nikisha Bailey | S2 E21
EPISODE 21, SEASON 2: Nikisha Bailey is the Vice President of A&R Admin & Ops at APG, a division of Atlantic Records. In this rich and engaging conversation…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Liberal Arts Education | Clayton Spencer | S2 E20
EPISODE 20, SEASON 2: It’s being said that COVID has unleashed the “golden age of a liberal arts education”. With the need for adaptability, empathy…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Controversy | Kambiz Akhavan | S2 E19
EPISODE 19, SEASON 2: The 'Future of Controversy’ is a potent topic, made more compelling by our amazing guest, Kambiz Akhaven- Director at USC’s Dornsife…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Leadership | Mark Vernooij | S2 E18
EPISODE 18, SEASON 2: Mark Vernooij joins us this week to speak about the ‘Future of Leadership’. As a speaker, writer, advisory board member and Partner at…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of America's Eyes | Dr. Andrea Thau | S2 E17
EPISODE 17, SEASON 2: Optometrist Dr. Andrea Thau is the former President of the American Optometric Association (AOA.org) and current chair of the Public…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Biomimicry | Colin Mangham | S2 E16
EPISODE 16, SEASON 2: For this Earth Day episode, we’re talking about the ‘Future of Biomimicry’ with guest Colin Mangham. The saying in biomimicry is…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Print | Nicole Katz & Chris Harrold | S2 E15
EPISODE 15, SEASON 2: This week, we talk with industry trailblazers Nicole Katz, CEO of LA-based Paper Chase Press, and Chris Harrold- long-time SVP Marketing…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Ice Hockey | Omar Mitchell | S2 E14
EPISODE 14, SEASON 2: Joining us this week to talk about the 'Future of Ice Hockey' is Omar Mitchell, VP of Sustainable Infrastructure & Growth Initiatives at…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Comedy | Lynn Harris | S2 E13
EPISODE 13, SEASON 2: Happy April Fool's Day! What better topic to explore on this once a year funny day, than the 'Future of Comedy'?! Former standup comic…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Connecting | Susan McPherson | S2 E12
EPISODE 12, SEASON 2: Susan McPherson is a serial connector, corporate social responsibility leader, and author of the just-released "The Lost Art of…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Campaign Finance | Art Chang | S2 E11
EPISODE 11, SEASON 2: This week, we hear from Art Chang, current Candidate for NYC Mayor and former member of NYC’s Campaign Finance Board about the 'Future of…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Women's Empowerment | Kristy Wallace & Holly Ruxin | S2 E10
EPISODE 10, SEASON 2: In honor of International Women’s Day, this week's episode stars two incredible businesswomen, leaders, wives, and moms talking about the…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Animal Shelters | Holly Sizemore | S2 E9
EPISODE 9, SEASON 2: The conversation about animal welfare and sheltering has evolved dramatically in recent years. No-kill is now within reach in the United…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Green Roofs | Michael Furbish | S2 E8
EPISODE 8, SEASON 2: Ever wondered about those walls and roofs you sometimes see in commercial buildings that are covered in plant life? This week, we hear…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Design Education | Natasha Jen | S2 E7
EPISODE 7, SEASON 2: In this rich discussion about the ‘Future of Design Education’, our guest Natasha Jen- award-winning graphic designer and Partner at…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Intrapreneurship | Mandar Apte | S2 E6
EPISODE 6, SEASON 2: Long-time chemical engineer at Shell, turned award-winning intrapreneur and meditation leader- Mandar Apte joins us to talk about the…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of The Circular Economy | Jocelyn Blériot | S2 E5
EPISODE 5, SEASON 2: Jocelyn Blériot is Executive Lead on Institutions, Governments and Cities at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation- a nonprofit who aims to…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Luxury & Aesthetics | Pauline Brown | S2 E4
EPISODE 4, SEASON 2: Former Chairwoman of LVMH North America and Author of "Aesthetic Intelligence", Pauline Brown joins us to speak about luxury and the…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Relationships | Dr. Anita Sanchez | S2 E3
EPISODE 3, SEASON 2: Joining us to talk about the ‘Future of Relationships’ is Dr. Anita Sanchez – a transformational leadership coach, speaker, consultant…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Architecture | Elizabeth Kubany & Stephen Cassell | S2 E2
EPISODE 2, SEASON 2: This week we're talking about the ‘Future of Architecture’ with Stephen Cassell, a Founding Principal at the award-winning firm ARO, and…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Commitment | Kate Williams | S2 E1
EPISODE 1, SEASON 2: In our first episode of the new year, Kate Williams- CEO of 1% for the Planet, speaks about Commitment; specifically, in the context of…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Startups | Pano Anthos | S1 E8
EPISODE 8, SEASON 1: This week, guest Pano Anthos- long-time investor and Founder of NYC-based consumer and retail accelerator XRC Labs- joined to talk about…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of International Logistics | Cory Margand | S1 E7
EPISODE 7, SEASON 1: This week, guest Cory Margand, CEO & Founder of SimpliShip- joined us to talk about the future of International Logistics. We explored how…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Climate Investing | Dr. Chris Wedding | S1 E6
EPISODE 6, SEASON 1: This week, we speak about the 'Future of Climate Investing' with Dr. Chris Wedding - a veteran investor, serial entrepreneur, Founder of…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of JEDI | MaryAnne Howland | S1 E5
EPISODE 5, SEASON 1: In week 5, guest MaryAnne Howland joins us to explore the 'Future of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI)'. MaryAnne is Founder…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Food Labels | Joe Dickson | S1 E4
EPISODE 4, SEASON 1: Joe Dickson- former Head of Quality Standards at Whole Foods and now Co-Founder of Merryfield, a clean label rewards app- joins us to talk…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Fragrance | Veronique Gabai | S1 E3
EPISODE 3, SEASON 1: In week 3, guest Veronique Gabai Pinksy joins us to explore the 'Future of Fragrance'. Veronique is the former President of Vera Wang and…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of the Space Economy | Renee Wynn | S1 E2
EPISODE 2, SEASON 1: This week, Renee Wynn- the recently retired Chief Information Officer of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) explores…
FUTURE OF XYZFuture of Humanity | Lorna Davis | S1 E1
EPISODE 1, SEASON 1: In the series' inaugural episode, guest Lorna Davis talks about the 'Future of Humanity'. (Why not start big!?) The former CEO of Danone…