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 18, SEASON 3: The Summer season is upon us and the French Open is underway, so when better to chat with the Publisher and co-Founder of Racquet?! As a media company focused on where tennis culture and the courts collide- we learn about the future of the sport- its players, tournaments, fashion, equipment, access and so much more.
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 17, SEASON 3: With billions of investment dollars pouring in to the agricultural technology space and innovations that leverage input data, machine learning, platform analytics, digital twins, and more–agtech is quickly becoming the future of farming. Tune in to learn how tech is helping growers with yield management, predictability, carbon analysis and certification, disease remediation, labor deployment and so much more.
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 16, SEASON 3: In a moment of global pandemic, rising populism, climate change, war, genocide and declining US hegemony- a long-time expert and former assistant to Madeleine Albright address the opportunity for foreign policy to evolve its focus, leadership, and fundamental goals.
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 15, SEASON 3: By now, nearly all of us know and accept that climate change is real. On this Earth Day 2022, learn from a presidentially-awarded science teacher and curriculum developer at leading schools and corporations about why “we can’t just leave the education of climate change to science teachers” but help any teacher to “integrate climate education into their curriculum”. An important angle on an essential topic.
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 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 14, SEASON 3: COVID forced a lot of change in the world. Amidst the chaos and loss, one positive outcome is the “perfect storm” of awareness and readiness by leaders, consumers and employees alike to move global business towards more responsible growth. Learn more from the Managing Director of the Consumer Goods Forum, a member group of the world’s top retailers and manufacturers with combined annual sales of $5 trillion, who employ nearly 100 million people. The wave is coming; get ready.
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 13, SEASON 3: Etymologically, ‘literature’ derives from an equivalent Latin word that means “learning, a writing, formed with letters, grammar”. Culturally, literature is how we humans have shared stories, entertained and educated ourselves through the ages. Yet as the world changes, so does literature. Hear all about it from a wonderful author, poet, and teacher whose latest novel has just been released.
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 12, SEASON 3: From a leader who has served in two White House administrations and is now CEO of a nonprofit that helps Americans access the public benefits to which they’re entitled, learn why public benefits are so important to the health and wellbeing of society and our collective future- and how we overcome the many barriers to their equitable access and administration.
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 11, SEASON 3: Since the pandemic began two years ago, everyone has been talking about workplace. This week, hear from a workplace expert about what place means in a hybrid world, how we navigate the best options for work productivity and wellness, and how organizations can build culture that entrusts people and develops them and their teams.
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 10, SEASON 3: Ever or never heard the expression ‘deep tech’? Wonder what it is, how it’s different from ‘high tech’, or how it applies to our daily life and world order? Don’t miss out as we learn from a guest with incredible operational management experience and deep investor expertise. Deep tech covers all the topics of our tomorrow’s from energy and data security, to financial and food security and far beyond.
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: @futureofxyzABOUT 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 9, SEASON 3: Are you a coffee addict? A specialty bean enthusiast? Interested in the supply chain of one of the world’s most highly prized and traded commodities? This week, hear from a Certified Q Grader and serious coffee expert about everything coffee is today and where the industry is heading.
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