The Way of the Futurist Brian Nelson

Ross Thornley and I are on a similar mission; to make sure nobody is left behind as we enter an exponential and accelerating future, which led to an amazing and fun conversation. Ross is the author of two books: Moonshot Innovation and AQ Decoded, an exceptional entrepreneur, and a pioneer in the future of work. Driven by the idea that a person’s ability to adapt to unanticipated changes is the most important skill to master in today’s workplace, Ross launched AQai, an HR/EdTech platform. In this episode, Ross shares why understanding our Adaptability Quotient is so important, what it means to be adaptable, and how we can increase our ability to adapt and thrive in today’s economy.
"Entrepreneur and 'AQ' Pioneer. Author of Moonshot Innovation & AQ Decoded. Ross’s work is opening up new frontiers in HrTech and EdTech. Leveraging conversational AI and predictive analytics his company’s platform enables people, teams and organizations to successfully navigate accelerating change. His ability to contextualize diverse and complex subjects, inspire and engage audiences makes him a highly sought after international speaker." - WALL STREET JOURNAL
Connect with Ross
AQai - https://www.aqai.io/
@The_AQ_Guy
LinkedIn
Links
Documentary - Seeing The Invisible: Adaptability And The Future Of Work
AQai Assessment - Adaptability
Book - Moonshot Innovation
Podcast - Decoding AQ
Tyrrell’s English Crisps - Wanky Veg

Creators of Last Resort - COLR

This episode is brought to you by Creators of Last Resort, the startup network and community for disruptive tech entrepreneurs.

Samson Mow is a true tech pioneer so I'm stoked to have him on the show. Samson is a well-known figure in the blockchain ecosystem as well as a visionary entrepreneur in the online gaming space. As the Founder and current CEO of Pixelmatic, he created the revolutionary multiplayer online game called Infinite Fleet, which recently closed a multi-million dollar private round of funding. He also serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at Blockstream, a leading bitcoin and blockchain infrastructure company, where he was instrumental in launching the Liquid Network sidechain. In this episode, Samson shares a little about his backstory of getting into emerging technology as we dive into subjects spanning bitcoin, blockchain, virtual reality, and online gaming. We also discuss the current state of bitcoin and the blockchain ecosystem as well as explore the convergence of online gaming, cryptocurrency, and distributed ledger technology.

Connect with Samson

Twitter: @Excellion

Links

Pixelmatic: https://pixelmatic.com
Blockstream: https://blockstream.com

Jameson Lopp: https://www.lopp.net/

Creators of Last Resort: https://creatorsolr.com/

Dr. Gabriele Rizzo is a visionary futurist and an enthusiastic innovator. He is NATO Member at Large (“world-class expert drawn from academia, industry or government”) for Strategic Foresight and Futures Studies, and he leads deep futures visions in Defense and Security for the United States, Italy, Switzerland, NATO, and European institutions, and advised European Defense Agency and United Nations. Gabriele also serves as Professor of Strategy at Sapienza University. He is the CEO and Director of Futures, Longviews.

We cover a number of interesting topics such as...
Is the coronavirus a bioweapon?What we should know about deepfakes.Is the US Space Force necessary and what are the potential unintended consequences of it?Connect with Gabriele
Personal - LinkedInCompany (Longviews) - LinkedInLinks
Phys Org - https://phys.org/NATO Futures Work - https://www.act.nato.int/futures-workDan Carlin’s Hardcore History podcast - https://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/Global Foresight Summit - https://www.globalforesightsummit.com/talks/gabriele-rizzo-the-war-we-never-prepared-for-how-covid-19-will-transform-the-future-armed-forcesU.S. Space Force - https://www.spaceforce.mil/Article on Nvidia’s Deepfake Technology - https://news.developer.nvidia.com/nvidia-invents-ai-interactive-graphics/Strategic Foresight Primer by European Commission – European Policy and Strategy Center - https://lngv.ws/2pa

My guest today is the one and only, Roger Spitz. Roger's experience is a perfect example of the power of utilizing foresight and futurism in important business decisions and transactions. He's the former Head of Technology M&A for BNP Paribas where he advised on over 50 M&A transactions with a total deal value of $25bn. He's now the founder of Techistential, a global foresight, strategy, and futures thinking organization. In this episode, Roger shares some key insights that will help you thrive, rather than just survive, during this time of technological evolution.

Connect with Roger
Techistential
LinkedIn
Twitter
Instagram
Important Links
Xploration Centre Virtual Retreat: https://www.xc.digital/a/23129/pQVXdAHi
Designing Your Life: https://designingyour.life/
The 100-Year Life: http://www.100yearlife.com/
Nassim Taleb: https://www.fooledbyrandomness.com/
Pat Riley’s article: Why Solarpunk, Not Cyberpunk, Is The Future We Need Right Now
Roger’s MIT Technology Review article: Innovation Starts When You Fall Off The Edge Of The Playground

In this episode, I’m joined by the founder of 5-Figure Workweek, Michael Marcial. As a business mentor and developer of personal brands, Michael has helped his clients generate over $20M. He’s also an in-demand keynote speaker and can be heard on over 200 podcasts. But don’t let his current success fool you into thinking his path has been easy...because it hasn’t. I wanted to get Michael on the show to share his business wisdom and vision for the future, but more importantly, I knew his personal story of overcoming self-doubt and uncertainty to rise from the ashes like a phoenix would be a powerful message for us in today’s COVID-19 world. 
Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay inspired! 

Connect with Michael
Facebook
@MichaelMarcial6

Johnny Boyd is on the front lines of innovation as the Director of Sports at Shive-Hattery Architecture and Engineering. In his role as the Director of Sports, Johnny plays part strategist, part consultant, and part futurist, which is a job I envy as a sports fan and exponential technology enthusiast. In this episode, Johnny and I talk about the future of fan engagement, using exponential technologies to create the sports stadiums of the future, how to cultivate a future focused culture and team along with other informative and fun topics. We also talked a little bit about the potential effects of COVID-19 on the sports industry, which is obviously relevant right now. Johnny shares a number of very practical things you can do today to increase your level of future literacy and attack new opportunities. Check it out and please share this episode with your networks and communities.   
Connect with Johnny Boyd
LinkedIn
Twitter: @ArchConfidence