FUTR.tv Podcast
FUTR.tv is a weekly interview podcast talking with the innovators who are building the future, focusing on technology, sustainability and social responsibility
Episodes
188 episodes
Your AI Looks 80% Done. It's Actually 20%. Here's Why!
Your AI looks 80% done. In reality, it's 20% done, and the last mile is a cliff. Greg Whalen, CTO of Prove AI, breaks down why CTOs are getting blindsided by AI, why vibe coding creates a false sense of progress, and what most teams are missing...
Moped Gangs Are Back - And They're Electric!
Tim Seward built a 65 MPH electric moped in his garage to one-up his buddies. People wouldn't stop asking where to buy it. So he started Onyx Motors, raised almost a million bucks on Indiegogo in 3 hours… then sold the company for $1. When his ...
SpaceX Vet's Transformer Vehicle: Road to Rail Instantly
Most people see train tracks and think "obstacle." Kevin Damoa sees the ultimate highway hack. After six years in the Army doing rail operations and stints at SpaceX and Northrop Grumman, he's realizing something crazy: America has 140,000 mile...
AI Patents Itself: The Invention Machine Is Here
What happens when you feed an AI its own code and ask it to improve itself? It invents something better, writes a patent for it, and files it. In 8 minutes. Dr. Marcus Weller did exactly that with Deep Invent, and the result made him realize hi...
What the heck is going on with FUTR.tv?
Exciting Updates: New Projects, Podcasts, and More | FUTR.tvIn this episode of FUTR.tv, I provide an update on my latest activities and projects. Due to a new day job and the launch of two new podcasts with mission.org, IT Visionaries a...
The Art of Business and the Power of Community: 25 Years of Threadless With Founder Jake Nickell
Today we have a very special guest on. He founded a company at the dawn of the internet age, and it is still going strong, celebrating its 25 anniversary. So we are going to talk with him about his journey, so stay tuned.Hey everybody, ...
Major League Pickleball: Behind the Scenes with Texas Ranchers Owner Evan Floersch
What sport attracts celebrities like Lebron James and Lil Wayne? Why that would be the fastest growing sport in America of course.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast.Today we have with us Evan Floe...
Dirt, Fun, and High-Tech: Dust Moto's Game-Changing Electric Dirtbikes
Today we are going to be focusing on technology that really makes life fun, so stay tuned.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast.We have with us Colin Godby, CEO & Founder at
The Awe and Excitement of Oilstainlab's New HF11 Supercar Brings the Joy Back to Driving
When you mix beauty, engineering and and pure excitement into something that just makes you say, "Hell Yes!", you get a supercar that will blow your mind. Oilstainlab's HF11 is a car built for drivers....
Electric Hydrofoiling into the Future: Transforming Water Travel with David Tyler!
Today we are talking to our guest about the journey from High-performance racing sailboats and aerospace technology to creating a vision to transform nautical transportation, so stay tuned.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with a...
Zynga Has Our Attention
The world has changed a lot in short amount of time, and the way buying happens has changed along with it. Today we live in an attention economy, and getting your message out can be really challenging. Today we are going talk about how one comp...
Nail Your Next Podcast: The Ultimate Guest Guide, Tips and Tricks
Being on a podcast is a great way to get your message out, but are you ready. Preparing to be a guest on a podcast and not sure what to do? This video is your ultimate guide! Gain confidence as it covers essential tips, from prepar...
Unlocking the Power of the Sun: BoxPower's Modular Solar Revolution!
I love talking about technology that can make the world a better place, and today we are going to be talking about an interesting solar initiative, so stay tuned.Today I have with me Angelo Campus, CEO and founder of Boxpower.io, a comp...
AI Reality Check: What’s Really Happening Behind the Hype?
There is so much happening in AI right now it is hard to keep track of the latest changes, but are people getting real value out of it. Today we are going to dig into where things are going. Stay tuned.Today we have with us, Mark Kurtz ...
Pickleball Passion and Purpose: High-Tech Pickleball Scoring with Dropshot
Today I am doing something a little different, I am going to talk about tech in America's fastest growing sport, so stay tuned.I am not sure if it is because I have become a man of a certain age, but I have fallen in love with Pickleball...
Saving Lives with Science: The Future of Maternal and Infant Health
The United States spends more on health care than other wealthy nations, with worse results. Most concerning is that we have seen declines in infant and maternal health. But what is driving this and how do we change course. Today we are going t...
ESG Magic: Why Open Access Ventures is Investing in ESG!
ESG has become an oddly controversial term these days, and it is hard to understand why good business practices would create any negativity. So, I have a previous guest back on today to talk about it and their journey.Today we have back ...
Solar Simplified: How Haven Energy Makes Going Green a Breeze!
Solar is now a mature technology, but still, adoption is slow. Why is it so hard to get solar and what are the obstacles to widespread solar adoption. Stay tuned.Today I have with me Haven Energy Co-Founder, Vinnie Campo. Haven Energy is...
Battery Breakthroughs: Nanograf's Silicon Anode Revolution!
Technology has made a lot of advancements, but one critical area has struggled to make huge gains, and that is batteries. Storing energy is critical for so much of our world, but advancements in battery tech have been hard to come by. Advancing...
Redefining Social Media Success: Dr. Antonis Papatsaras Shares Hootsuite’s Vision!
Join us as we dive into the transformative world of social media management with Dr. Antonis Papatsaras, CTO of Hootsuite. Learn how Hootsuite has revolutionized the industry since 2008 and evolved from a basic management platform to a cutting-...
Breaking Barriers in Medicine: Dr. Peter Bonutti on Blood-Brain Breakthroughs
Join us for an exciting conversation with Dr. Peter Bonutti, a leading figure in MedTech innovation! With over 500 patents and 700 FDA-approved products, Dr. Bonutti shares insights into his pioneering work. Discover his latest ventures with Re...
From Fundraising to Advocacy: NEP Services is Changing the Nonprofit Game
Building a community can be tough work. For not for profits, community organizations, charities, and unions, there are a lot of details that need to be tracked and communicated. Today, we are going to talk about a company that helps them, and f...
AI vs DR
Using AI for Better Healthcare Advocacy: My Heel Pain JourneyIn this video, I share my frustrating experience with heel pain and the challenges I faced navigating the U.S. healthcare system. After dealing with inconsistent diagnoses, I t...
Revolutionizing Sales Pipelines with AI: An Interview with Vitaly Golomb
In this video, Chris Brandt interviews Vitaly Golomb, co-founder and CEO of Sofie Labs, about the transformative impact of AI on sales pipelines. Sofie Labs has developed an AI-powered CRM called Sofie that automates the sales process, providin...
Following your passion: Manali Yavatkar's journey from AI to sustainability
In this discussion, Manali Yavatkar, founder and CEO of Palm, talks about her journey from being an AI developer to creating a sustainable future with the Palm Bin—an innovative composting appliance. The episode highlights the massive food wast...
