Over the past years, technology has grown from simple spreadsheets to precision surgeries. What’s next? Should we be fearful or hopeful about the future of AI?  In this episode, global foresight leader Sandeep Das dives into the current and future developments of AI. Joining him are experts in the technology industry: Global Chief Digital Officer at Mars Inc., Sandeep Dadlani, and Partner at Bain & Company, Rahul Shah.  Together, they give their insights into the future of AI and how it can change the world. They discuss the differences between AI applications, particularly in th ..read more

The metaverse seems to be the future of digital human interaction. Markets are trending toward virtual spaces, and, one way or another, we’re all going to have to make the dive. In this episode, our host, global foresight leader Lianne Kwan meets with three experts to delve into a hot topic in the digital space: the metaverse. In this high-powered Q&A, we have the CEO of Naver Z USA (Zepeto) Jungsuk Jay Lee, Managing Director Caroline So of Elmwood China, and the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer Christopher Travers of the Offbeat Media Group. This discussion will answer a plethora of ..read more

As a treats and snack company, our team at Mars Wrigley is obsessed with thinking about how consumer preferences and cultural values will impact the future of food. We’ve seen how brands act as cultural change agents, taking a stand on issues like climate change and other sustainable practices, while the ebb and flow of consumer adoption is not always consistent. In this episode, our host, global foresight leader Jo Lepore, dives into current developments being made within the food industry to create more sustainable, healthier, and delicious food. Joining her are three powerhouse experts and ..read more

In an unpredictable world, the demand for strategic foresight is greater than ever. In a special live episode, recorded at IIEX (Insight and Innovation Exchange) in Austin, Texas in front of a live audience, we dive into the importance of practicing foresight to future-proof organizations. But how do you keep foresight fresh? Join our host, global foresight leader Jo Lepore as she explores how to deploy foresight business-wide and sustain that future-led momentum.  She is joined by a fellow foresight practitioner Adam Walker, Executive Director of Consumer Foresight & Market Explorati ..read more

In an unpredictable world, the demand for strategic foresight is greater than ever. In a special live episode, recorded at IIEX (Insight and Innovation Exchange) in Austin, Texas in front of a live audience, we dive into the importance of practicing foresight to future-proof organizations. But how do you get started? Learn from our host, global foresight leader Jo Lepore as she explores introducing and applying foresight to businesses not used to futures thinking. To discuss making the case for foresight, Jo is joined by fellow industry foresight advocate Michelle Gansle, Vice President of Glo ..read more

Thrifting clothes, DIY and rethinking our food choices might have been considered trends in the past. However, as more individuals take responsibility for their actions and consider the negative impact our throw-away culture has on the climate, the world is shifting towards a Renewed Purpose. Listen as Jo speaks with Dahlila Finneran, a Gen Z panelist and World History major explaining that “it’s not cool to not care” anymore. Joeri Van den Bergh, Cofounder and Partner at InSites Consulting (and Gen Z expert) shares research on the concerns of future generations. Ann Allanson, Global ..read more

Welcome to Future Imagined, a foresight podcast hosted by Joanna Lepore, Foresight lead for Mars Wrigley North America. Join us as we kick off a series of conversations to get you curious about the future. 2020 was a year of disruption which has led to decreased predictability. In this first episode, we chat with Jessica Southard, lead explorer and futurist within Mars Global Services, about the behaviors, rituals and emotions from 2020, and explore what may stick or morph into 2021 and beyond. Join us as Jo and Jess anticipate what w ..read more

This week, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes from Season 2 of the show, in which Jo Lepore, Global Foresight Lead for North America, helps us explore youth values, behaviors, and tensions that will likely shape our future. What are the challenges and drivers of Gen Z, and how do they differ from previous generations? Climate change, social issues, mental health, and real action to create change are common themes that are important to today’s youth. In this episode, Mark Adams (SVP, VICE) talks about the impact-driven optimism, or “willfulness” of Gen Z. MaryLeigh Bliss (VP Content ..read more

The consumer experience has been described in many different ways in the past. But in general, it's all about the interaction between the brand and consumers across the world and cultures. It's the journey towards seeking a great experience with the brand in question. In this episode, our host, global foresight leader Sandeep Das invites exotic science experts Zoe Chance, Melina Palmer, and Marian St. Laurent into the discussion. They will explore key terms and concepts that will drive the future of consumer experience. They will also give insight into the opportunities and risks for companies ..read more

The COVID pandemic’s destructive nature has spared no one; nothing is for certain anymore. The world is fast-changing, and so are the attitudes, needs, and relationships we have with our jobs. We’ve been launched about five years into the future, work-wise — how do we keep up? Join our host, global foresight leader Sophie Briercliffe, as she poses answers to the questions on everyone’s mind regarding remote work and emotional health, poly-work, and more. She is joined by two experts in the world of work: Senior Editor for Consumer Lifestyle at Stylus + Advisory, Estella Shardlow, and Director ..read more