Future of XYZ

The second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world after Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Disease affects approximately one million Americans and over six million people worldwide. With those numbers expected to double by 2040, the mission of the Michael J. Fox Foundation is to accelerate the development of better treatments that help those living with Parkinson’s today AND to find a cure. Learn more from the Foundation’s Chief of Staff in EPISODE 1, SEASON 4.

ABOUT THE SERIES: ABOUT THE SERIES: 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. Presented in collaboration with Rhode Island PBS.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Follow @futureofxyz on Instagram, and visit www.future-of.XYZ or www.ripbs.org/XYZ for show links and more.

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 close out this season of Future of XYZ with a conversation about Farming. Our guest is an organic horticulturist, regenerative agriculturist, sustainability activist, and one-time Chief Farmer to world-renowned chef Daniel Boulud. Don’t miss it!

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 want to go.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz

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 overall? How is one created? Is it linear or circular? Tune in to learn more about the importance of strategic narrative for alignment, innovation and the future.

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 want to go.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz

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 this week to learn how companies make decisions about supply chain, innovation, promotions, and so much more – and why it matters for you and me as consumers.

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 want to go.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz

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 growing body of scientific evidence is helping fast-track their path to legalization- quickly following cannabis- despite remaining Schedule 1 drugs under US federal law.

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 want to go.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz

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 ‘endangered languages’, and the role of big tech via natural language processing - you won’t want to miss out.

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 want to go.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz

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 that govern and protect public and private data- blockchain is “like a chain of custody for information or assets through a digital system”. Don’t miss this incredibly informative conversation about a subject everyone should be paying attention to.

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 want to go.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz

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 today’s culture. Our guest is a comic book geek and creator, who addresses topics related to self-identity, representation, tribes, storytelling and even branding.

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 want to go.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz

EPISODE 30, SEASON 3: From recruiting to retention, respect to recognition- we explore the evolving workplace, the new power of employees, measuring performance success, and what employers need to do to create a supportive culture in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous post-pandemic workplace.

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 want to go.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz

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 products? How can consumers trust their favorite brands? Explore all this and more from the lead software solution in end to end supply chain transparency today.

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 want to go.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz