27 episodes

Have you ever wished to see the future early? CRAVING THE FUTURE features conversations with the most intriguing innovation luminaries of our times. Each episode conveys the best thinking on the future of innovation in different aspects of society, business and culture. Led by Michael Perman, Head of innovation strategy firm C'EST WHAT? LLC (www.cestwhat.org) and former innovation, insights and branding executive at Gap, Inc and Levi's.

CRAVING THE FUTURE Michael Perman

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 7 Ratings

Have you ever wished to see the future early? CRAVING THE FUTURE features conversations with the most intriguing innovation luminaries of our times. Each episode conveys the best thinking on the future of innovation in different aspects of society, business and culture. Led by Michael Perman, Head of innovation strategy firm C'EST WHAT? LLC (www.cestwhat.org) and former innovation, insights and branding executive at Gap, Inc and Levi's.

    Future of Digital Tribes with Bosco Anthony

    Future of Digital Tribes with Bosco Anthony

    Global digital catalyst and TEDx Speaker Bosco Anthony share ideas on the future of digital tribes at the intersection of ideology and emerging technology. Bosco is also a founding board member of the Grey Swan Guild, a global tribe of futurist and innovators who are providing emerging perspectives on the wave of our pandemic. 

    • 37 min
    Future of Sustainability

    Future of Sustainability

    The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is transforming into Earth Year in order to navigate our current challenged. In this episode, produced in collaboration with Rock The Green, we interview Rachel Schneider, Director, Sustainability & Business Planning, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Kim Marotta, Global Senior Director of Sustainability and Risk Management
    Molson-Coors Beverage Company and Lindsay Stevens, Executive Director of Rock the Green...all based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - the birthplace of Earth Day. 

    • 38 min
    Future of Music

    Future of Music

    Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning are transforming the music business from the perspective of creators and listeners. In this episode  producer and musician Tyler Stone raps with Jonathan Bailey, CTO of iZotope, which provides resources and equipment for creating higher quality music, podcasts and other audio productions. 

    • 36 min
    Future of Influence

    Future of Influence

    Kent Lewis of Anvil Media and Michael Chase of MilePost, both experienced media experts share views on the future of how people are likely to be influenced in the future, what they crave, and how to respect privacy on the road of influence. 

    • 33 min
    Future of Music Business

    Future of Music Business

    Meara McLaughlin, Executive Director of Music Portland share views on the evolving needs for musicians to be business people in an era that is challenging for independent musicians. She also emphasizes the important future role that major corporations can play in supporting music culture for vibrant communities 

    • 31 min
    Future of Coffee

    Future of Coffee

    In this episode, Matt Milletto and Augusto Carneiro, leaders of Water Avenue Coffee and Nossa Familia respectively, share their views on the future of coffee. Both of these leaders were successful in perceiving the future of coffee 20 years ago when they began their businesses. You will hear origin stories, thoughts on what coffee drinkers crave and their views on the future of coffee. 

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

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7 Ratings

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Interesting conversations

It’s interesting to get a behind the scenes ease-drop into what companies/people are discussing when doing some forethought into the future. Audio quality is pretty good. Didn’t know you’re from Milwaukee. I went to UWM. - Louise

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Fabulous

Craving The future brings out amazing conversations. It’s cool to learn what’s coming next,

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