In this episode of The Future Of, Theresa Jones, CEO at Evalv IT and Principal Consultant for Evalv IQ, joins host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of cybersecurity. They discuss the importance of cybersecurity in all aspects of life, from personal devices to critical infrastructures, the challenges faced by small businesses and governments in implementing effective cybersecurity measures, the role of AI in both benefiting and enabling cyberattacks, and the need for education and talent development in cybersecurity. They Cover: 02:52 - 04:35 - The High-Stakes World of Maritime Cybersecurity ..read more

In this episode of The Future Of, Dr. Ronen Dar, Co-Founder and CTO of Run:ai, joins host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of AI chips. They dive into the increasing demand and the importance of optimizing GPU usage. They also share his insights on the future of specialized chips for specific AI workloads, the ethical considerations in AI, and upcoming advancements in the field. They Cover: 04:45 - 09:34 - The Global Rush for GPU Power 09:35 - 12:29 - NVIDIA's Visionary Leap with GPU Technology 12:29 - 15:13 - The $7 Trillion Quest to Turbocharge AI 15:14 - 21:45 - Strategizing the Chip War ..read more

In this episode of The Future Of, Dr. Michael Housman, CEO and Founder of AI-ccelerator, and Fernando Luege, Chief Technology Officer at Grupo Financiero Base, join host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of AI in FinTech. They explore the FinTech evolution in the new AI-driven era, how generative AI unlocks new horizons in FinTech innovation, and how FinTech's development enhances human potential. They Cover: 05:43 - 11:40 - The FinTech Evolution 11:41 - 17:10 - The Unstoppable Rise of Generative AI in FinTech 17:10 - 21:23 - How AI is Redefining the Financial Landscape 21:23 - 27:28 - The ..read more

In this episode of The Future Of, Cary Davis, President and CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), joins host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of port infrastructure, policy, and finance. They discuss the challenges of investing in future-proof infrastructure, the importance of decarbonizing port operations, and the role of technology in shaping the future of ports. They Cover: 06:10 - 12:29 - Representing over 120 ports across the Western Hemisphere, including 80 in the U.S., the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is a key player in advocating for ports at ..read more

In this episode of The Future Of, host Jeff Dance explores the future of ports with three industry leaders: Paul Matthews, CEO of the Port of South Louisiana; Kristin Decas, Port Director and CEO of the Port of Hueneme; and Shaun Kjar, Director of the Inland Port in Utah. Together, they discuss the challenges and opportunities in the port industry, including sustainability, innovation, and coordination.  They Cover: [00:02 - 16:05] - Port Innovation and Efficiency - Implementing solar panels and transitioning towards energy-efficient facilities is an initiative that can attract customer ..read more

In this episode of The Future Of, Randal Quarles, Executive Chairman at The Cynosure Group, joins host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of money. They unveil the role of the Federal Reserve, the impact of cryptocurrency on the market, and the importance of FinTech in making the financial system more efficient. They Cover: 00:00 - The Future Of Podcast Intro 04:44 - Money serves as a fundamental economic tool, fulfilling three key roles: a unit of account for measuring value, a store of value to retain worth over time, and a medium of exchange for facilitating transactions. While clearly ..read more

In this episode of The Future Of, Daniel Rosenstein, Group Product Manager of Advanced Autonomy and Applied Robotics at Microsoft, joins host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of generative AI in robotics. They share the importance of generative AI in robotics, particularly the integration of visual libraries and video analysis, how generative AI enhances human-robot collaboration, and the role robotics will play in our everyday lives in the near future. They Cover: [15:00] - Generative AI serves as a universal translator for robotics. It's more than just predicting text; it's about the possi ..read more

In this episode of The Future Of, Keenan Wyrobek, Co-Founder, CTO, and Product Architect of Zipline, joins host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of drone delivery. They unveil the current state of the industry, the most recent developments in drone delivery, how Zipline became the market's leader, and some of the biggest opportunities drone delivery can save and improve lives. They Cover: [02:35] - Zipline stands as today’s largest autonomous delivery system, operating in seven countries. Initially focusing on the timely delivery of blood, the company has significantly expanded its services ..read more

In this episode of The Future Of, Gabby Everett, Director of Business Operations and Strategy at BioLabs Pegasus Park, and Claire Aldridge, Chief Strategy Officer at Form Bio, join host Jeff Dance to discuss the future of biotech. They unveil the advancements, challenges, and ethical considerations in the biotech industry. Discover the potential of the genomics and omics revolution, the impact of COVID-19 on biotech, and the transformative potential of biotechnology in shaping the future of healthcare. They Cover: [09:10] - The biotech industry has seen transformative growth over three decad ..read more

In this episode of The Future Of, Caleb Osborne, Director of Product Development at Asensus Surgical, joins Jeff Dance to discuss the future of robotic surgery. They unveil the types of robots involved in surgeries today, the newest developments in surgical robotics, and the surgeries robots are already doing. They Cover: [05:20] - As a smaller and more focused group, Asensus has seized the opportunity to concentrate on key areas. Their instruments boast high reusability, resulting in low per-procedure costs and setting industry standards. In contrast to typical 7.5 to 8-millimeter robotic ..read more