Future of XYZ
Presented in collaboration with Rhode Island PBS, Future of XYZ is a bi-weekly interview series that explores big questions about where we are as a world and where we want to go. Through quick and candid conversations with innovative leaders and courageous changemakers, we share unique perspectives that provoke new thinking about what’s coming down the pipeline on topics ranging from business and technology, to art, science, and humanity broadly. Listen wherever you get your favorite podcasts, watch on ripbs.org/XYZ, and follow @futureofxyz on Instagram. More information available at future-of.XYZ.
EPISODE 3, SEASON 2: Joining us to talk about the ‘Future of Relationships’ is Dr. Anita Sanchez – a transformational leadership coach, speaker, consultant, and author who shares indigenous wisdom for the modern world. In this conversation, she speaks about “original knowledge” – the fact that we are all in relationship to everything in the hoop of life, a sacred circle with neither beginning nor end, no hierarchy, just connectedness.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we’re going. Hosted by LVG & Co.- an independent strategy consultancy based in New York City.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | FB: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz
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 Elizabeth Kubany, Founder of full-service communications firm, Kubany LLC. Together, we explored the need to evolve from a current understanding of architecture in terms of individual buildings as “prized object”, to a definition of architecture as a “frame for culture”, “an empathetic vessel for our humanity”, and “a cell which is part of the larger organism that makes up a town, city or community”.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we’re going. Hosted by LVG & Co.- an independent strategy consultancy based in New York City.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | FB: @lgralnek | IG: @lisavgralnek
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 giving to ideas bigger than ourselves and having impact. We explore how the no-good year that was 2020 showed us all “how things can go bad and get hard really fast”, but that we can still “make a commitment to a future that is different than we’re living right now”, and what it takes to stay committed.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we’re going. Hosted by LVG & Co.- an independent strategy consultancy based in New York City.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | FB: @lgralnek | IG: @lisavgralnek
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 the ‘Future of Startups’. His take? Business’ future depends on startups and the speed of innovation, adoption, and change will only continue to accelerate. And as the startup ecosystem grow and expands, what it takes to succeed must evolves too.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we’re going. Hosted by LVG & Co.- an independent strategy consultancy based in New York City.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | FB: @lgralnek | IG: @lisavgralnek
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 nearly everything consumed in the world requires shipping and how the near-in future of logistics is all about the industry just catching up to the present in terms of digital transformation. Looking 5-10 years out, we see how TMS (transportation management systems) will evolve, be increasingly automated, less siloed and more efficient in every way.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we’re going. Hosted by LVG & Co.- an independent strategy consultancy based in New York City.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | FB: @lgralnek | IG: @lisavgralnek
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 IronOak Energy Capital and Entrepreneurs for Impact, and professor at Duke University and UNC Chapel Hill. We learn about why he thinks that despite more than $10 trillion already put into alternative energy solutions, this area is so underinvested and therefore rife with opportunity for entrepreneurs, investors and everyday people alike.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we’re going. Hosted by LVG & Co.- an independent strategy consultancy based in New York City.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | FB: @lgralnek | IG: @lisavgralnek
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 & CEO of the Global Diversity Leadership Exchange, IBIS Communications, and the JEDI Collective, as well as Board Chair of the American Sustainable Business Council and current Chair of their working group on Race & Equity. As a storyteller for social change, she focuses on how supporting people of color, especially African Americans, can create a better world for people of all identities.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we’re going. Hosted by LVG & Co.- an independent strategy consultancy based in New York City.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | FB: @lgralnek | IG: @lisavgralnek
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 about the ‘Future of Food Labels’. Over the course of a dynamic and engaging 20-minutes, Joe and Lisa discuss how the consumers’ expanding awareness and interest in health and wellness, food, and the environment has opened doors for brands and retailers to approach sourcing, consumer education, and labeling differently. The hope is that this will ensure better access to good food for more people.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we’re going. Hosted by LVG & Co.- an independent strategy consultancy based in New York City.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | FB: @lgralnek | IG: @lisavgralnek
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 Global President of Estée Lauder fragrances. Now the CEO & Founder of her own eponymous perfume brand, Veronique knows a thing or two about fragrance. We explore the timelessness of fragrance- its role in ritual and seduction, and how the future of its production, craft, and ingredients are evolving to elevate the artistry to something more akin to the past. Listen to learn about the role of fragrance in imbuing a sense of safety, wellbeing, and human connection.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we’re going. Hosted by LVG & Co.- an independent strategy consultancy based in New York City.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | FB: @lgralnek | IG: @lisavgralnek
EPISODE 2, SEASON 1: This week, Renee Wynn- the recently retired Chief Information Officer of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) explores the out-of-this-world topic of the ‘Future of the Space Economy’. Touching on issues from cybersecurity to space debris, “spinoffs” to commercial space flight, and so much more- this is a worthwhile 20-minutes. Tune in to learn more, including about NASA’s broadly applicable approach to slicing the future into manageable increments of time and learning.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we’re going. Hosted by LVG & Co.- an independent strategy consultancy based in New York City.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | FB: @lgralnek | IG: @lisavgralnek