Tomorrow, Today

Shekhar Natarajan

Unlocking the human in human potential. The world is racing to build superintelligent machines. We're asking a different question: what about superintelligent humans? Tomorrow Today is built on one belief: the untapped resource in the universe is human potential. Technology doesn't replace us. It amplifies us. That's #SuperintelligenceForHumans. Host Shekhar Natarajan has spent his career putting technology into the hands of millions of people at Walmart, Target, Disney and American Eagle. Today he's the founder and CEO of Orchestro.AI. Each episode explores AI, Quantum, Space, Health, Learning, Energy, Robotics, Business and leadership, and Angelic Intelligence. This isn't a show about gadgets. It's about you and the choices we make today that decide whether technology makes humanity smaller or makes us superhuman. From the quantum scale to the edge of the cosmos, no hype. Just the people building tomorrow, today. Subscribe for Updates.

  1. 15h ago

    AI, Education and the Fight for Equal Opportunity | Tara Chklovski x Shekhar Natarajan

    In this episode, Shekhar Natarajan and Tara Chklovski explore: Tara's journey from Meerut to aerospace engineering and entrepreneurship.Why she left her PhD to focus on education and social impact.How entrepreneurship can build courage, creativity and problem-solving skills in children.Why women risk being left behind in the age of AI.How 33,000 girls are identifying and solving problems in their communities.The young innovators using AI to improve mining safety in Kazakhstan.How nine-year-olds created Wisdom Tree to preserve grandparents' memories through WhatsApp.The story of deaf girls in Nigeria using AI to improve access to menstrual products.Why Tara says, The product is not the app, it's the girl.How the program is changing career opportunities and earning potential.Why women need to participate in building better AI rather than only criticising it.Tara's ambition to reskill and empower 25 million young people.The role of corporations, mentors and educators in preparing future innovators.Why traditional education systems need new approaches to learning.The importance of courage, curiosity and lifelong learning in an uncertain future. Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    AI, Education and the Fight for Equal Opportunity | Tara Chklovski x Shekhar Natarajan

  2. 2d ago

    The Future of Biology, AI and Human Innovation with Michael Heltzen | Shekhar Natarajan

    What happens when biology, artificial intelligence, and computing come together? Could we use technology to understand nature more deeply, recreate biological processes, and develop solutions that were once considered impossible? Michael shares his journey from day trading and accounting to discovering bioinformatics in 2004. He explains how his early work with CLC bio connected computing with genomic research and contributed to making DNA sequencing data more accessible and useful for scientists. Shekhar and Michael also discuss the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence, AI alignment, governance, human values, and the importance of representing different cultures and communities in AI systems. IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE: • Michael Heltzen’s journey from day trading to biotechnology• What bioinformatics means and how it connects biology with computing• The evolution of DNA sequencing and genomic research• How scientific breakthroughs become invisible parts of everyday life• AI risks, alignment, governance, and human-centred outcomes• Why representation and cultural diversity matter in AI models• Graphene-based biosensors and molecular signal detection• How enzymes can recreate natural processes outside living cells• Protein language models and AI-powered biological research• The potential of biotechnology in exploring fatty liver disease• Rare cannabinoids and the future of natural product development• Longevity, sustainability, and nature-inspired innovation• Why focus, empathy, listening, and purpose matter in the future of work Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Future of Biology, AI and Human Innovation with Michael Heltzen | Shekhar Natarajan

  3. 3d ago

    They Called Him Broken, But He Saw What NASA Discovered 33 Years Later | The Story of Ashok Natarajan

    What if the mind everyone misunderstood was actually seeing something the world hadn't discovered yet? In this deeply moving story, Shekhar Natarajan revisits the life of his brother, Ashok, whose extraordinary way of thinking was misunderstood from childhood. At just 13 years old, Ashok filled a notebook with mathematical calculations, lunar drawings and coordinates that seemed impossible to comprehend. For decades, those pages remained forgotten. Forty years later, Shekhar rediscovered the notebook and compared Ashok's calculations with NASA's 2019 lunar crater discovery data. What he found changed the way he understood his brother forever. In this episode: The childhood story behind Ashok's extraordinary mindThe notebook that remained unopened for decadesThe surprising connection between his lunar drawings and NASA's 2019 dataHow Ashok's thinking inspired a new approach to AIWhy creativity goes beyond simply following rulesHow unconventional intelligence can help solve real-world challengesThe story of a young refugee creating a clean water solutionA story about perspective, understanding and the possibilities hidden inside minds that think differently. Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    They Called Him Broken, But He Saw What NASA Discovered 33 Years Later | The Story of Ashok Natarajan

  4. 5d ago

    Who Is Responsible When AI Agents Make Decisions | Matt Mills x Shekhar Natarajan

    In this episode of Tomorrow, Today, Shekhar Natarajan sits down with Matt Mills to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping identity management and enterprise security. Key discussion points include: Matt Mills' professional journey from Oracle to SailPointThe evolution of identity management and identity governanceUnderstanding human and non-human identitiesWhy AI agents and automated systems need identity managementThe growing importance of discovering and managing non-human identitiesHow identity governance helps protect enterprise informationContext-based access and real-time authorizationThe challenges of managing autonomous AI agentsWhy human accountability matters in AI-driven systemsAI ethics, responsibility, and unintended consequencesThe role of policy, risk, and intent enginesBuilding trust between humans and AI systemsZero trust and least privilege in enterprise environmentsThe future of AI-powered identity securityWhy transparency and consistency are essential for enterprise trust Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Who Is Responsible When AI Agents Make Decisions | Matt Mills x Shekhar Natarajan

  5. Oct 29

    Federica Fornaciari on Leadership and Why Business Transformation Fails | Tomorrow Today

    • Federica Fornaciari’s journey across cultures and continents • How cultural differences influence trust and business relationships • Why companies hire management consultants • The gap between strategy and real world execution • Why business transformation initiatives struggle to deliver results • Leadership accountability and the responsibility of CEOs and boards • How artificial intelligence is changing consulting and decision making • The difference between consulting firms and marketing agencies • Why human creativity remains essential in a technology driven world • The importance of operational excellence and execution* • How communication and crisis management influence business performance* • Why leaders must challenge assumptions and take responsibility for outcomes*   Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Federica Fornaciari on Leadership and Why Business Transformation Fails | Tomorrow Today

  6. Oct 29

    Compassion Can Change the World | Kailash Satyarthi on Child Labour, AI and the Future of Humanity | Tomorrow Today

    • Kailash Satyarthi's journey against child labour and bonded slavery • Stories of children rescued from exploitation • The role of consumer awareness in fighting child labour • The creation of GoodWeave certification • The courage and sacrifices behind child rights activism • Compassion as a force for meaningful action • Understanding Compassion Quotient or CQ • The four elements of compassion: Awareness, Connectedness, Feeling and Action • Ethical AI and the importance of moral responsibility • The risks of concentrated technological power • AI, inequality and the future of humanity • Rethinking success beyond wealth and productivity • Building compassionate leadership across business and society • Creating a better future through compassion and collective responsibility Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Compassion Can Change the World | Kailash Satyarthi on Child Labour, AI and the Future of Humanity | Tomorrow Today

  7. Oct 27

    Leadership Beyond Strategy With Pilar Mendiola Fernandez | Shekhar Natarajan

    • Pilar’s journey from Mexico to Washington D.C. • Growing up in a family where learning and asking better questions were part of everyday life • Why her father did not want her to move to Washington • How she followed her instinct and built a new life in Washington D.C. • Her early experiences at George Washington University and on Capitol Hill • How the Washington Center became a turning point in her leadership journey • Building international leadership programs across different countries • The importance of partnerships and human potential in leadership • Why Pilar calls herself a Strategic Alchemist • How she transforms data constraints and complexity into valuable information • Why there is always an answer to a complex problem • The importance of understanding blind spots and ecosystems • Why failure should be treated as feedback • How a beginner’s mindset creates learning agility • Why leaders need to future proof themselves along with their strategies • Why the company will never go beyond the leader’s identity • Moving from control and certainty toward curiosity and better questions • Why ego can become a major leadership challenge • The importance of asking better questions instead of trying to know everything • How AI can become a partner rather than something leaders should fear • Why technology should begin with the problem rather than the technology itself • What working across different cultures taught Pilar about leadership • Why respect curiosity and partnership matter across cultures • Why you do not know what you do not know • The role of mentors in helping people see a bigger version of themselves • Why contribution and impact are central to leadership • How leaders can reinvent themselves through learning and unlearning • Pilar’s perspective on the future of AI and human leadership • Why the human programming AI matters • Why the future should be approached with hope opportunity and adaptability Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Leadership Beyond Strategy With Pilar Mendiola Fernandez | Shekhar Natarajan

  8. Oct 24

    The 10 Challenges That Will Shape Our Future with Jorge Brown x Shekhar Natarajan

    How AI is changing the future and concentrating power • The erosion and reinvention of liberal democracy • The changing global world order and rise of multipolar trade • How energy transition and climate change are reshaping geopolitics • The decline of traditional multilateral institutions • Migration, human rights and social cohesion • Demographic change and the future of social contracts • Automation and the changing future of work • Culture wars and freedom of expression • Mental health, loneliness and the breakdown of community • Why these ten challenges are deeply interconnected • How political polarization is making consensus harder to achieve • The growing influence of algorithms and technology on politics • Why global challenges require global cooperation • The changing relationship between geopolitics, commerce and technology • How decisions made today could shape the future for decades to come #JorgeBrown #ShekharNatarajan #TomorrowToday #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfHumanity #AIEthics #AIGovernance #Democracy #Geopolitics #WorldOrder #ClimateChange #FutureOfWork   Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The 10 Challenges That Will Shape Our Future with Jorge Brown x Shekhar Natarajan
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Unlocking the human in human potential. The world is racing to build superintelligent machines. We're asking a different question: what about superintelligent humans? Tomorrow Today is built on one belief: the untapped resource in the universe is human potential. Technology doesn't replace us. It amplifies us. That's #SuperintelligenceForHumans. Host Shekhar Natarajan has spent his career putting technology into the hands of millions of people at Walmart, Target, Disney and American Eagle. Today he's the founder and CEO of Orchestro.AI. Each episode explores AI, Quantum, Space, Health, Learning, Energy, Robotics, Business and leadership, and Angelic Intelligence. This isn't a show about gadgets. It's about you and the choices we make today that decide whether technology makes humanity smaller or makes us superhuman. From the quantum scale to the edge of the cosmos, no hype. Just the people building tomorrow, today. Subscribe for Updates.

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  • Creator
    Shekhar Natarajan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Tomorrow, Today

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