Change Agents are at the forefront of reshaping the ever-evolving world, harnessing the power of AI to revolutionize organizations and industries. They are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive meaningful change and inspire others to do the same. Immerse yourself in their captivating narratives, as they share their stories firsthand on the Change Agent CTO Podcast. Hosting these insightful conversations is Nathan Lasnoski, the CTO of Concurrency. As a dynamic professional services fi ...
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Ben Rode and Alex Lightman are always looking to the future in order to bring the best possible outcome into the present. With a hint of spirituality and shamanism, the conversation anchors in the esoteric meta-philosophy, with the grounded why and how. Ben and Alex interview the world's leading edge innovators and change agents who are shaping our future. The Futurist experts speak on the future of: transformation, technology, health, wealth, society, democracy, space travel, medicine, addi ...
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Expert-Ease Podcast is a mentorship podcast where inspiration meets expertise. We showcase CXO's, thought leaders, and leading mentors across diverse industries to share their influences, decisions, career pivots, and journey to the top so our listeners can take inspiration to learn from the best mentors across industries. This podcast will bring unheard inspiring stories directly from the Top industry thought leaders and dig deep into strategies, success stories, failures, and turnarounds t ...
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 29: Grant Ecker, Founder and Chairman of the Chief Architect Forum.
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Welcome back to the Change Agent Podcast with Nathan Lasnoski! Join us on an insightful conversation with Grant Ecker, the founder and chairman of the Chief Architect Forum, on the world of architecture, transformation, and the critical aspects of being a change agent. In this captivating conversation, Grant reveals the inspiration behind the creat…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 28: Brian Stockton, Principal at Liberty Advisor Group.
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In this episode of the Change Agent CTO Podcast, join host Nathan Lasnoski as he sits down with Brian Stockton, Principal at Liberty Advisor Group, for a fascinating discussion on all things M&A and technology. Brian discusses navigating high-pressure jobs, the role of technology in strategy, and his diverse experience working in a variety of indus…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 27: Kelly Aronson, Chief Digital Officer, SVP at Andersen Corporation
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Get ready to meet Change Agent, Kelly Aronson, the Chief Digital Officer of Andersen Corporation who is also known as the "Traveling CIO". In this captivating episode, Nathan and Kelly delve into a wide array of fascinating topics. They explore Kelly's remarkable journey, transitioning from a consulting career to leadership in the technology field.…
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Power of Relationships with CXO Mentor Rick Snyder
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Join us for a riveting conversation with Rick Snyder, a former Cisco executive turned tech investor, board member, coach, and advisor. Rick's journey from a blue collar Baltimore neighborhood to corporate success embodies resilience and ambition. In this episode, Rick shares insights into his early life, influential mentors, and transition into the…
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The Power of Thinking Big with Serial Entrepreneur and Best-Selling Author, Aaron Bare, Founder of Change Agents Academy
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Join us for a transformative journey with our remarkable guest, Aaron Bare, a trailblazer in strategic facilitation, storytelling, and #1 WSJ and Amazon's best-selling author of "Exponential Theory: The Power of Thinking Big." This riveting conversation traces Aaron's fascinating life, from his humble beginnings in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he bec…
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The Power of Curiosity with Tech Visionary Rohit Kilam, CTO at CMS Info Systems
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Join us in a riveting discussion with Rohit Kilam, a tech visionary and award-winning Chief Technology Officer at CMS Info Systems, one of the world's largest cash management companies and India's most prominent. He shares the essence of his success, rooted in a curious, child-like learning mindset that celebrates failure and cultivates continuous …
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 26: Knauf CIO, Anson Johnson
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After a long break from the studio, the Change Agent CTO Podcast is back with Nathan Lasnoski as host and a guest that shares his learnings all the way from Germany. Anson Johnson, the CIO of Knauf and former CIO of USG Corporation joins us to discuss how you can create business value with technology and find your role in the team. As someone who s…
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The Power of Innovation with Master Inventor, Rajeev Puri: Chief Technology Officer at Kyndryl
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The Power of Innovation with Rajeev Puri, CTO, US Manufacturing, Communication, and Energy Markets. What happens when we combine hard work, discipline, and community engagement with a relentless pursuit of innovation? Join us and our special guest, master inventor, and CTO of Kyndryl US manufacturing, communication, and energy markets, Rajeev Puri,…
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The Power of Compassion with Dr. Jeremy Vanderknyff, PhD: Chief Integration and Informatics Officer at Proactive MD
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Ever wondered what drives the innovation in healthcare? This episode explores the deep-seated influences and inspiring career path of Dr. Jeremy Vanderknyff, shedding light on his passion for both healthcare and communication. Raised by a nurse practitioner mother and a writer father, Dr. Vanderknyff shares how he discovered a unique intersection o…
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Part 2: The Power of Persistence with Hal Pittman, Chief Executive, Defense Media Activity, DoD
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Welcome to Part 2 Episode of Power of Persistence🔥: 💡 Join us for an insightful conversation with retired Navy Admiral Hal Pittman, Chief Executive of Defense Media Activity for the Department of Defense, as he shares his transformative initiatives and strategic priorities shaping the DOD Media Activity. Hal's passion for developing employees, impl…
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Part 1: The Power of Persistence with Hal Pittman, Chief Executive, Defense Media Activity, DoD
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Memorial Day Launch Special Join the team as they discuss pivots, influences, key decisions, leadership, and strategies for personal and career growth with retired Navy Rear Admiral Hal Pittman, MBA, MA. So please tune in and join us as we unravel the wisdom and expertise of Admiral Hal Pittman, making this podcast release a must-listen event. 🚀…
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Get ready for The Expert-Ease Podcast. Mentorship Made Simple.By MaxVenRam
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 25: HSA Bank Senior VP & CIO Antony D’Cruz
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We’re back with another episode, this time featuring Senior VP & CIO Antony D’Cruz at HSA Bank. Antony brings a rich background of over 20 years of global experience managing transformation projects and IT teams in complex environments. Antony and his team use technology and innovation to simplify the health account experience while helping clients…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 24: U.S. Venture, Inc. Vice President of Data & Analytics Sangeeta Edwin
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On this episode of the Change Agent CTO Podcast, Nathan joins the Vice President of Data & Analytics at U.S. Venture, Inc. Sangeeta Edwin to discuss her passion for data. Sangeeta and her team enjoy dabbling with data to drive value and business outcomes while steering the company culture to embrace data. Financial metrics help support how data can…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 23: Molson Coors Vice President of Solution Delivery Maribeth Achterberg
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Molson Coors Vice President of Solution Delivery Maribeth Achterberg joins us on this newest Change Agent CTO Podcast episode to talk to Nathan about the ubiquitous nature of tech in any industry, with an emphasis on the importance of solving real-life business problems in manufacturing and the supply chain. As someone who started their career jour…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 22: Baird Vice President, Senior Technology Product Manager John Zielinski
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On this episode of the Change Agent CTO Podcast, Nathan sits down in person with Vice President, Senior Technology Product Manager of Baird John Zielinski about redefining what wealth management is and how it functions in the tech and financial services world. John talks about the transition between the legacy to modern approach in how financial ad…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 21: Generac Power Systems CIO Tim Dickson, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Sponsorship Sales Manager Lena DeLaet and Concurrency’s COO Kate Weiland
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What better time to celebrate the summer days ahead, community, and all things tech than with a new episode of The Change Agent CTO Podcast featuring awesome guests working with Milwaukee’s annual Summerfest Tech event. Generac Power Systems CIO Tim Dickson, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Sponsorship Sales Manager Lena DeLaet and Concurrency’s COO …
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 20: Microsoft Manufacturing Digital and Application Innovation Leader Melissa Ramos
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On this episode of the Change Agent CTO Podcast, Nathan sits down with Microsoft Manufacturing Digital and Application Innovation Leader Melissa Ramos to talk about what it means to drive innovation with technology in teams and organizations. Melissa talks through how her team works with manufacturing companies on how to develop a business model th…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 19: Rockwell Automation IT Leader of Sales & Marketing Amy Weber
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We’re back with another episode, this time featuring “jack-of-all-trades” IT Leader of Sales & Marketing at Rockwell Automation, Amy Weber. With her rich background and go-getter attitude, Amy reflects on how her own professional journey as a female IT leader in product management has shifted her hiring strategy now, with an eye toward taking chanc…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 18: Concurrency Managing Architect Brian Haydin
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On this episode of the Change Agent CTO Podcast, Concurrency’s own Managing Architect Brian Haydin shares stories about what it’s like to be a technology consultant working inside some of the top organizations in the US, why establishing trust with each client leads to success, and how his own intellectual curiosity fuels his passion for helping cl…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 17: Fox World Travel CIO Sam Hilgendorf
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On this episode of the Change Agent CTO Podcast, Nathan sits down with the CIO of Fox World Travel, Sam Hilgendorf, to discuss the ebb and flow of changes that occurred in and outside the travel industry during the height of the pandemic and onward. What do leaders need to prioritize and how does one balance the measures of success while also learn…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 16: CHS Inc.’s Vice President of IT Zach Hughes
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On this episode of the CTO Change Agent Podcast, Nathan sits down with CHS Inc.’s Vice President of IT Zach Hughes as they discuss what it’s like to work within tech in a non-tech industry. Zach touches on why industries, whether tech-heavy or not, should still think about infrastructure and cloud migrations that could modernize their environment a…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 15: Data Analytics Expert Dustin Schimek
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On this episode of the CTO Change Agent Podcast, Nathan sits down with Data Analytics Expert Dustin Schimek about what it means to be an entrepreneur in a technical field. From constantly seeking opportunities to taking risks and getting people excited about your projects and ideas, Dustin covers a broad range of innovative topics that can help tra…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 14: J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. Director of Development Matt Bingham
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On this episode of the Change Agent CTO Podcast, Concurrency CTO Nathan Lasnoski sits down with J.J. Keller’s Director of Development Matt Bingham to talk about how to develop an efficient, well-trained but compelling team to manage IT infrastructure and cloud adoption throughout an organization. Matt discusses what it takes to create a team that w…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 13: Foureva Media Founder, Speaker & Author Jamar Jones
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We’re back across the table with Change Agent CTO Podcast host Nathan Lasnoski and Foureva Media Founder, Speaker, and Author Jamar Jones as they talk about what it means to know and grow who sits in your circle of friends, professional peers, relationships, and more. From evaluating your circle and self-awareness, knowing when to let go of toxic r…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 12: PLS Financial Senior Director Rick Hartline
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On this first-ever in-person episode of the Change Agent CTO Podcast, Host and Concurrency CTO Nathan Lasnoski sits down face-to-face with PLS Financial Senior Director of IT Rick Hartline to discuss what data truly means to an organization. Rick exemplifies the true meaning of Change Agent in the midst of chaotic data management, pushing the bound…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 11: Rockwell Automation Analytics Architect Chris Wagner, MBA, MVP
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Meet Change Agent Microsoft MVP Chris Wagner, a Rockwell Automation Analytics Architect and tech community engagement extraordinaire. From enterprise-related processes down to tinkering with technology someone loves, Chris speaks with Nathan Lasnoski about the importance of letting employees explore and create together to boost creativity and poten…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 10: CIO of Loomis US Kendall Knight
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In this episode of the Change Agent CTO Podcast, Nathan sits down with the CIO of Loomis US, Kendall Knight, to talk about the critical role innovative technology plays in the organization’s successful digital transformation. Through examples of AI facial recognition, machine learning, and bad actor-spotting drones, Kendall provides an inspiring ta…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 9: President of Health Payment Systems Terry Rowinski
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In this episode of the CTO Change Agent Podcast, Nathan sits down with Health Payment Systems’ President and Change Agent Terry Rowinski to talk about how marrying technologists with the healthcare billing system creates a necessary disruption in the market to help people and employers make better decisions. Terry also describes what it’s like to m…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 8: Launch Executive Director Dr Robert Hall, PhD
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Dr. Bob Hall, the Change Agent at the helm of the Elmbrook School District’s forward-thinking experiential learning program, LAUNCH, joins Nathan on this episode of the Change Agent CTO podcast to discuss how LAUNCH is enhancing education by providing high school students with real-world learning opportunities in partnership with companies and orga…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 7: Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition CEO Kathy Henrich
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Meet Change Agent Kathy Henrich, CEO of the Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition and driving force behind efforts to double tech talent in the Milwaukee region to support regional success, foster tech opportunities, and meet employers’ growing need for skilled tech talent. Kathy talks about the important role change plays within technology and efforts to …
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 6: CESMII CEO John Dyck
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Meet John Dyck, CEO of the Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Institute (CESMII) and Change Agent propelling smart manufacturing to become the driving sustainable engine that delivers real-time business improvements in U.S. manufacturing. John speaks to the transformation of not just one business, but an entire industry, and emphasizes the importance…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 5: Reinhart Foodservice/Performance Food Group VP of IT Alan Murphy
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Meet VP of IT Alan Murphy, the Change Agent spearheading digital transformation at Reinhart Foodservice/Performance Food Group. Alan’s thoughtful approach to leading and empowering technology development teams provides a compelling framework for successful digital transformation in agile environments across industries.…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 4: Crisis Prevention Institute CIO Nickolo Villanueva
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Meet CIO Nickolo Villanueva, the Change Agent boldly leading transformation at Crisis Prevention Institute, the worldwide leader in evidence-based de-escalation and crisis prevention training and dementia care services. Nickolo offers powerful insights on leading and managing change as his organization successfully shifted its business model from i…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 3: Landmark Credit Union CIO Steve Hannan
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Meet the Change Agent leading digital transformation in the rapidly evolving financial services industry. Landmark Credit Union CIO Steve Hannan discusses the importance of approaching change as a coach, giving people the space to fail, and pacing change appropriately to succeed.By Change Agent CTO Podcast
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 2: Microsoft CTO David Totten
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What does it take to be a Change Agent at one of the world's largest companies? Microsoft CTO David Totten gives you an inside look at how he is leading impactful change at Microsoft as the organization continues its mission "to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more."…
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Change Agent CTO Podcast Episode 1: Brunswick CIO Mike Adams
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Meet the Change Agent transforming technology at Brunswick, the Fortune 1000 global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of recreational marine products. Chief Information Officer Mike Adams’ story of embracing and leveraging change will leave you inspired.By Change Agent CTO Podcast
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The Future of choice w/ The Galactic Historian, Andrew Bartzis.
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The Galactic Historian is back! His first episode is still our highest viewed episode of all time, so we figured we should give the people what they want... Are you ready for round 2 with one of the most fascinating people I know? Andrew is always a good time. Join us.By The Futurists
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Last show got cut off at the 45 minute mark, so we're picking up where we left ofdBy The Futurists
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2016 was a crazy year. Will 2017 be a new begonningBy The Futurists
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The Future of Jobs in the Automation Economy, W/ CTO of BlitzMetrics, Dennis Yu.
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On this episode, Dennis Yu will be talking about.... JOBS! Where are they coming from and where are they going? Dennis Yu is the Chief Technology Officer of BlitzMetrics, a Digital Marketing Company which parters with schools to train young adults. Dennis’s program centers around mentorship, helping students grow their expertise to manage social ca…
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The Immediate Future of Trump and the Electoral College
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In this 38 minute episode, Alex talks about all the different environmental and political implications of a Trump presidency in the near and long term. Alex always has such a great spectrum of insights, so please take the time to get informed and expand your view at this historic time.By The Futurists
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The Future of the Transhumanist Economy w/ Presidential Candidate Zoltan Istvan.
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The economy is already changing dramatically because of science and technology. Transhumanism, the field of using radical innovation to improve the human being, is at the root of much of that change. Whether it's artifical intelligence, genetic editing, chip implants, or dozens of other radical innovations, these technologies are changing the way w…
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The Future of the Quest For Spiritual Truth
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In a world that is now Requiring everyone to wake up and pay attention to their own truths, what is the first step? How does one reach a state of enlightenment, and what does that even mean? Ben recently posted a couple short posts asking people about their views around enlightenment, and he has recieved 100s of comments, all with different opinion…
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The Future of Medicine & Neurohacking, W/ Daniel Schmachtenberger
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Today, we will be interviewing one of the most intelligent people I have ever met, about one of the most important topics out there. Our mental and physical health. I'll be honest, this guy is so crazy smart that even I (Ben) had a REALLY hard time following along in this conversation. If you dare to listen, expect to find yourself in a trance like…
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The future under president Trump. The US seems to be losing it's mind racism is out in the open how do we recover from this? Will Obama have time to hide the nukes before January?? What does it all mean? What are his policies? Who is he appointing into office with him? What is the bigger picture? How did this even happen?? Ben and Alex both have th…
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The Future of Governing. It May Not Be Democracy...
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On this exciting episode of The Futurists, we will be exploring the possibility that a democracy might not be the best form of government after all. Nor is a repbublic, which is actually what the US is... What if the people choosing their president and laws was actually the source of all the problems in the US right now? I know it sounds contrarian…
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The Future of 3D Food Printing in Outer Space?* W/ Tech Superhero Lynette Kucsma
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*I actually have NO idea if Lynette has plans to use the Foodini in space, but of course that's where my mind goes! Where would YOU use it? 3D food printing allows people to be able to get high quality, tasty, nutritious food anywhere. This brings up a ton of questions for me: Is this going to put chefs out of business?? If the most important ingre…
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The Future of 5D Conscious Business & Life Purpose W/ Jen Rode
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The world is changing, and what used to work in the conscious business industry just isn't working for some people. If you have ever thought that you want to do something much bigger with your life, but you haven't really resonated with the ways most people get there, then that's because you're supposed to create your own way. 5D Business School is…
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The Future of Life Purpose, w/ Ben Rode on the 12 Dimensions of Consciousness.
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On this special episode of The Futurists, Ben Rode talks about the future of the US and your life purpose when everything else is automated. From Uber to personal assistants, it's all becoming automated. Millions of people will need to step up their game and do something important with their life. Something that they are uniquely designed for and c…
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