The Future Of... with Ian Dejong Emerging technology, future of trust & privacy, armchair philosophy.

In this episode, we're in conversation with Alwyn Hunt, co-founder of The Rookies, a platform dedicated to cultivating the next generation of creative professionals by developing their skills, showcasing their talent, and connecting them with the industry to further their careers in digital arts. Alwyn, who transitioned from a professional chef to a look development and texture artist, has brought to life iconic characters such as the Bandersnatch in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, Smaug the dragon in The Hobbit, and General Zod in Man of Steel. His portfolio also includes work on projects like Tomb Raider, Peter Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok, Alien: Covenant, Logan, Game of Thrones, X-Men, and Iron Man 3—the list is extensive.
In this episode, we discuss:
* How the current education system leaves creative students in debt and unprepared.
* Shifting the tides from uncertainty to opportunity in the age of generative AI.
* The power of narrative and immersive content.
* The principles of building a global community from the ground up.
Among other topics…
I was surprised to find how influential Alwyn and The Rookies platform have been within Hollywood and AAA gaming. Despite this, I was delighted to speak with such a humble, down-to-earth person—and all-around awesome guy. With that, I'm excited to present to you, Alwyn Hunt, co-founder of The Rookies.
More information:
* The Rookies: https://www.therookies.co
* Alwyn Hunt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alwynhunt/
 


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In this episode, we're in conversation with Peter Davis, Co-founder & CEO of One Future Sports, which has initiated the world's first global virtual football league. This league features live games, a fantasy league, killer kits, celebrity ambassadors, and fan control and ownership like you've never seen before. Peter is a multi-time founder, a mentor to tech startups, and serves as chairman of the board/board of directors for multiple foundations, raising millions of dollars every year to support the best and most innovative charities tackling challenges around women's mental health. I could go on, but suffice it to say, his history is both impressive and admirable.
In this episode, we discuss:
* The next generation of fans and fandom, and what "real" engagement means.
* The commercial opportunities and markets this opens up.
* The role of AI personalities in the future.
* The agility of business in the age of AI.
* Ethical AI and innovation.
* Inclusion and representation.
* Integrity and building systems that fans can trust.
So, some very interesting topics, with insights from a fascinating person. And with that, I'm excited to present to you Peter Davis, Co-founder & CEO of One Future Sports.

More information
* One Future Football: https://1ff.com
* Peter Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterjamesdavis/


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