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 28, SEASON 3: The Spring/Summer 2023 fashion season is kicking off, and Future of XYZ is back with an amazingly talented, long-time brand experience designer to talk about the Future of Fashion Shows. Get ready to walk the runway!
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 27, SEASON 3: Interested to learn about Gen Z? Often maligned, often hyped, our guest this week is a Gen Z himself, as well as an expert on marketing to them. From smartphones and social media, to activism and brand consciousness- this is a quick and profound primer on who Gen Z is and what they care about.
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 26, SEASON 3: Wondering what our future looks like- literally? Well, it’s all here in this fascinating conversation about how emerging technologies will lift us off the screen and into the real world. Tune in to learn all about metadata, spatial computing, immersive experiences, machine learning and social gaming.
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 25, SEASON 3: At a time of measurable declining democracy around the world, our guest this week speaks about how the choice of voting method in democratic elections impacts societal outcomes. It is a must-listen wherever you live with clear calls to action to get involved.
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 24, SEASON 3: Ever wonder what venture capital is all about? Curious who provides the funds, who generates the ideas, and who makes the money? Tune in this week to gain amazing insights from a long-time VC and Adjunct Professor at INSEAD about the world of venture, entrepreneurship, innovation, and why it matters to society.
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 23, SEASON 3: Tune in for a holistic exploration of everything beauty with a beauty industry veteran and skincare company CEO. Learn about today’s biggest trends, newest innovations, fastest-growing categories, and how our definition of beauty just keeps expanding.
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 22, SEASON 3: In this profoundly informed conversation with corporate attorney, public policymaker, and Stanford Law School and d.school Lecturer -- we learn about the intersection of Law & Activism, and why we all must become at least part-time activists to address the crucial challenges of 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
EPISODE 21, SEASON 3: As the world changes, technology expands and humans live longer- continued learning is more essential than ever. Tune in to hear from a serial entrepreneur, author, and CEO of two of New Zealand’s top educational programs about how mid-career learning can be made broadly accessible and why upskilling the workforce for the future matters so much for us all.
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 20, SEASON 3: From offense (i.e. ransomware and spearfishing), to defense (i.e. anti-virus and multifactor authentication)- our guest this week covers the realities of cybersecurity today. In this sobering conversation, the CEO of Cyvatar.ai shares deep technical knowledge and practical advice for individuals and organizations large and small.
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 19, SEASON 3: When you give a visionary, non-conformist his choice of topics- you’d better guess he’ll choose something meta. Brian Collins is the Chief Creative Officer at award-winning design agency, COLLINS. This week, we talk about emotion, anticipation, brand, climate change, advertising, corporate culture and politics in a broad-reaching conversation that is ultimately all about designing the future we desire.
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