Future Tech: Almost Here, Round-the-Corner Future Technology Podcast
1,842 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -Future Technologies Poised to Transform Our Lives For The Better are the focus of this podcast. Almost here means these technologies are Now Here, or Just Around The Corner. Listen to the latest future tech news & interviews, featuring Artificial Intelligence, 3D printing, stem cells, regenerative medicine, Bitcoin, Blockchain & other cutting-edge stuff.
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Eric Boduch – Co-founder – Pendo
May 23, 2018 08:15 - 23 minutes - 53.8 MBPendo's overall mission is to make work easier for product managers. Co-founder Eric Boduch discusses Pendo's product cloud and how it was created. A product created out of pure necessity for his own work became the basis for an entire company. Eric shares how Pendo integrates easily with other established, popular applications. He also discusses how close proximity to Silicon Valley can actually be a negative when building a company up.
Ana Maiques – CEO – NeuroElectrics
May 23, 2018 08:14 - 21 minutes - 48.7 MBAna Maiques is the CEO of NeuroElectrics. The company's mission is to change the way we interact with the brain by developing innovative technologies that monitor and stimulate the brain. Ana discusses how the nature of their work allows for faster FDA testing and approval. She also shares why the company's initial focus is on epilepsy in children and how this will assist in mass adoption of their technology in the medical space.
Luther Garcia Chief Executive Officer At ECS Global Solutions – Comprehensive Energy Solutions.
May 23, 2018 06:29 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBFor over 20 years, ECS Global Solutions has provided their clients with comprehensive energy efficiency solutions. ECS reduces energy consumption while improving the overall performance and aesthetic of each facility. As an energy conservation company & distributor of energy efficient products, They deliver quality projects at competitive prices tailored to meet each client’s needs. ECS offers energy solutions for retailers, commercial and residential property owners and developers, as well ...
Igor Khmel CEO and Founder at Bankex
May 23, 2018 05:13 - 21 minutes - 16 MBBankex is a fintech company that utilizes new technologies to expand the frontiers of traditional financing. BANKEX is a decentralized Bank-as-a-Service exchange powered by blockchain API.
Christophe Remillet Founder and CEO at OneVisage Biometry Platform Provider
May 22, 2018 09:48 - 26 minutes - 20.2 MBChristophe Remillet the CEO and Founder of OneVisage joins Future Tech Podcast to share his unique insight into OneVisage, a Swiss-based cybersecurity company that develops premium authentication and identification solutions. OneVisage is a leading biometry platform provider that helps financial services and Identity & Access Management (IAM) providers to reduce identity frauds and transaction cancellations. Their solutions are based on 3DAuth, the world's first 3D facial authentication tec...
Andy Kieatiwong & Reiley Weekes – Ceo & Cso Arc Engines – Manufacturing Rocket Engines Using 3d Printing
May 22, 2018 06:17 - 35 minutes - 25.5 MBAdditive Rocket Corporation, (ARC Engines) is a manufacturer and designer of rocket engines and propulsion systems for launch vehicles and satellites. The company utilizes 3D printing and design floor additive manufacturing to optimize and enhance the performance of these propulsion systems. Advancements in space exploration rely heavily on propulsion technology. The key developments in this arena can be extremely costly and take a great amount of time. The leaders at ARC are using state-of-t...
Josh Becker – Ceo Of Lex Machina – Using Analytics To Bring Open Transparency To The Law
May 22, 2018 05:21 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MBAttorneys are always looking for ways to improve their “game”, so to speak. There is a demand for more in-depth data to help make decisions about which direction to take their cases. Lex Machina, which began as a public interest product through Stanford Law School, is bringing open transparency to the law. Through legal analytics, they offer a solution to any sort of guessing game or surface level research that attorneys would normally do in a case. Lex Machina’s, Lexpressions engine, provide...
Wyatt Meldman-Floch And Brendan Playford – Cto And Ceo At Constellation – Solving Scalability Issues
May 22, 2018 04:58 - 36 minutes - 24.6 MBEveryone is aware of Ethereum's issues with scaling. Enter Constellation – a solution. Constellation is offering a vision for a better, independent protocol that relies on a horizontally scalable directed acyclic graph, or DAG. Over a year ago, Constellation began using a new kind of architecture building an original blockchain on Ethereum with DApp, from the ground up. Constellation aims to speed up transactions to be several thousand times faster than traditional blockchains, where every s...
Ethan Horoschak – Co-Founder/CEO – SolarIOT
May 21, 2018 06:27 - 20 minutes - 47.2 MBSolarIoT is a a decentralized solar energy smart grid that allows users to invest in solar panel projects. The company was founded by 2 Los Angeles teenagers as a result of a hackathon they both attended. Co-Founder and CEO Ethan Horoschak discusses the challenges of being a young founder trying to get his foot in the door for partnerships. He also shares why the personalization of the SolarIoT app is the most important element.
Axel Schumacher – Co-founder/CEO – Shivom
May 21, 2018 06:27 - 31 minutes - 71.8 MBShivom's mission is to be the largest genomic data-hub on the planet. Contributors own their genomic data, control the right to access it, and receive rewards is they choose to share it. Co-Founder and CEO Axel Schumacher discusses how Shivom is creating a genomic ecosystem on the blockchain. They offer an open marketplace for healthcare providers to add their apps and services.
Matter Hackers, 3D Printing for Everyone
May 21, 2018 06:26 - 23 minutes - 53.8 MBMatterHackers is one of the largest and most trusted online resources for materials, boasting over 350 standard, exotic and exclusive styles of filament. They distribute over 40 types of 3D Printers, with free shipping and lifetime support. From software, to supplies, to printers, they are working to enable people to turn the ideas they have into the things they use. They provide software, MatterControl is an open source desktop 3D printing software platform, created by MatterHackers and comp...
Tapinator, A Mobile Gaming Leader
May 21, 2018 06:25 - 23 minutes - 54.6 MBTapinator develops and publishes mobile games and Apps on the iOS, Google Play, Amazon, and Etherium platforms. Tapinator’s portfolio includes over 300 mobile gaming titles that, collectively, have achieved over 450 million player downloads, including games such as ROCKY™, Video Poker Classic, Solitaire Dash, and Dice Mage. Tapinator generates revenues through the sale of branded advertisements and via consumer app store transactions. Founded in 2013, Tapinator is headquartered in New York, ...
BCN3D Technologies – Open Source 360º printing
May 21, 2018 06:25 - 23 minutes - 52.7 MBBCN3D designs and creates domestic and professional 3D printers in a way that the user can learn with every print, thanks to their Open Source working method. Maximizing productivity with the most versatile 3D printers BCN3D is helping forge a positive and exciting future for industries around the world. Join Eric Pallarés García and Juliet Lemar as they discuss the future potential of 3D printing and how these technologies have changed over the years.
Tom Reay – CTO – Flux
May 18, 2018 07:38 - 23 minutes - 17.8 MBFlux's ultimate mission is to update our buying experience to this century. CTO Tom Reay discusses how ultimately the use of Flux will eliminate the waste of paper receipts. It will also be a one-stop hub for all loyalty programs that are available at the stores we shop at. More importantly, instead of waiting weeks for the benefit of loyalty programs, the benefit shows up inside of your account in 10 seconds, ready to use. Best of all, the service is integrated into existing bank apps, inst...
Fred Jin – Founder/CEO – BitLearn Network
May 18, 2018 06:31 - 25 minutes - 20.3 MBFred Jin is the Founder and CEO of the BitLearn Network, a new incentive-based learning system with the mission to empower kids to learn and earn toward their future education. This networked solution is powered by the BitLearn Token (BLB), where students unlock token rewards toward microsavings through self-directed learning. Previously, Fred co-founded social gaming company 50 Cubes (Tencent-backed, multi-million revenue), and held key development and product positions in social media (Beb...
Oleg Erofeev – Co-Founder – Exitworld
May 18, 2018 04:27 - 25 minutes - 19.2 MBExitworld is the largest company in their space. The company specializes in gaming centers that offer quests in exchange for cash or prizes, They are currently developing a version of their games for messenger programs. Oleg Erofeev, Co-Founder, discusses the company's plan to spread their games outside of Russia, and how it takes an international team just get a venture like theirs started.
Brad Birnbaum, CEO & Founder at Kustomer – Get To Know Your Customer.
May 17, 2018 08:24 - 23 minutes - 17.6 MBKustomer.com allows companies to know everything about every customer. The Kustomer platform allows companies to see all conversations with a customer across different channels including email, texts, and more. This gives companies the full context of a customer’s history, which enables companies to engage with customers in a more personalized way. Automation helps your customer experience and support processes by integrating every relevant customer data system and application, lowering the ...
ShareRoot – The Industry Leader in User Generated Content Licensing and Data Protection
May 17, 2018 07:35 - 28 minutes - 66.3 MBNoah Abelson-Gertler and Juliet Lemar discuss the importance or protecting User Generated Content (UGC) and the history behind how UGC content has been shared in the past. Working with brands and customers in a collaborative process that benefits both parties. ShareRoot allows companies to harness the power of UGC and use their stories to inspire and grow a fanbase. Due to the evolving world of User Generated Content and Social Media, ShareRoot has streamlined the most legally secure UGC acq...
Kumar Gaurav, Founder and CEO of Cashaa — Innovative Blockchain Solutions and Creative Enterprise Applications
May 17, 2018 07:32 - 22 minutes - 52.6 MBAuxesis Group creates innovative blockchain solutions for companies and governments, and is one of the 100 most influential blockchain companies around the globe. Among their projects is the AuxLedger, which allows for the creation of individual identities and the distribution of public benefits through the ledger. Cashaa, a zero-fee remittance system, is a new initiative that has an ICO coming soon. Additionally, Auxesis Group also works to create smart contracts for insurance companies, as...
Alex Bajc – Co-Founder/CEO – Vine On Brick
May 17, 2018 07:28 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThe construction industry is riddled with risk. Vine on Brick's mission is to minimize the risk and maximize the transparency in construction projects. Vine on Brick is a building industry platform with escrow for small construction projects and project management tools. Co-Founder/CEO Alex Bajc discusses how their platform is tailor-made for homeowners and professionals to take back control of their projects and stay fully informed throughout the process.
ID Quantique – Quantum Physics Creating Long-Term Data Security
May 17, 2018 07:26 - 27 minutes - 61.9 MBIn a world where the technological landscape is being revolutionized by quantum physics, IDQ helps its customers to guarantee long-term security of their data through quantum-safe crypto solutions. The company provides quantum-safe network encryption, secure quantum key generation and quantum key distribution solutions and services to the financial industry, enterprises and government organizations globally. IDQ also commercializes a quantum random number generator, which is the reference in ...
Mobilum – The Missing Bridge Between Crypto And Fiat Currencies
May 17, 2018 07:24 - 27 minutes - 63.2 MBWith Mobilum you can pay anywhere with any cryptocurrency. The Platform and the Payment Token are currently in their pre-sale, Join their Token Sale to become one of the first who can spend their own crypto funds anywhere, at any time. Mobilum offers low execution rates, no transaction fees and immediate exchange of your cryptocurrency.
Bob O’Donnell – Founder – Technalysis Research
May 17, 2018 07:21 - 28 minutes - 64.8 MBTechnalysis Research is an award winning market research and consulting firm that offers a unique, but practical perspective on the technology business. Their mission is to provide insightful, actionable advice to their clients that can be used in strategic and product decisions. Founder Bob O'Donnell discusses the methods used in conducting the research and how the tech industry has changed over time. He also shares the results of some of his most cutting edge studies, such as AR/VR and the ...
Abe Cambridge – CEO/Founder – The Sun Exchange
May 17, 2018 07:19 - 31 minutes - 73.1 MBThe mission of the Sun Exchange is to monetize sunshine. They've combined solar panels and cryptocurrency to create a 20 year investment that can provide electricity to developing areas. These solar projects are being used to power schools, organizations and businesses, with the lease payments being paid out in cryptocurrency or local currency. CEO/Founder Abe Cambridge shares how he and his team were able to start these projects and how this is one of the most active ways to grow your cryp...
Dennis Nobelius – CEO – Zenuity
May 17, 2018 05:55 - 8 minutes - 9.41 MBThe motto for Zenuity is “Make It Real”. They are referring to the development of autonomous cars in widespread use. Zenuity CEO Dennis Nobelius believes that autonomous driving will be a transformative technology that will reshape society and industry forever. Dennis discusses how and why Zenuity was formed. He also shares why his company isn't interested in displaying fancy concept cars as opposed to unveiling the real product.
Chris Aimone – Chief Technical Officer – InteraXon
May 16, 2018 07:32 - 36 minutes - 24.7 MBInteraXon makes Muse, the brain sensing headband. Muse works by guiding your meditation through changing sounds of weather based on the real-time state of your brain. CTO Chris Aimone shares with us how InteraXon came up with the idea of marrying meditation to technology. He also discusses how the masses use technology to stimulate themselves when it is also equally effective at reducing stress and creating a mind state ripe for new ideas to happen.
Chao Han – Head of R&D – Lucidworks
May 16, 2018 06:16 - 21 minutes - 15.7 MBLucidworks is an enterprise search technology company. They specialize in application development platforms, commercial support, consulting and training. Lucidworks also offers open-source software for Apache Lucene and Apache Solr. Head of R&D Chao Han discusses their newest product, Fusion, and how it was created.
Prof. James Hendler – Director – Rensselaer Institute for Data Exploration & Application
May 16, 2018 05:49 - 24 minutes - 19.6 MBWe live in an increasingly data-driven, supercomputer powered, globally interconnected world. That poses significant challenges for scientists and engineers across every discipline. According to Prof. James Hendler, solving these problems will require new technologies that will be used to collect and analyze data, perform simulations, and then use the results in solving these problems. Prof. Hendler shares information about the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in general and their Institute ...
Mark Norfolk – CEO – Fabrisonic
May 15, 2018 10:24 - 21 minutes - 16.4 MBFabrisonic provides 3D metal printing services. What makes them stand out is that they do this without melting any materials in the process, which is a common trait of 3D metal printing. Fabrisonic CEO Mark Norfolk explains the process that allows them to do this, as well as welding dissimilar metals together. Mark also explains how Fabrisonic has done 3D metal printing that allows them to drop in electronic components without damaging them.
James Stickland – CEO – Veridium
May 15, 2018 09:52 - 27 minutes - 20.1 MB“Biometrics should be accessible to the masses.” This is the mission of Veridium, according to CEO James Stickland. James shares with us why the era of just having passwords should be over. He also discusses how using biometrics can still be simple and yet more secure than current data security methods.
Daniel Riedel – Founder/CEO – NewContext
May 15, 2018 09:37 - 21 minutes - 48.4 MBNew Context specializes in data security for the world's highest regulated industries. Founder & CEO Daniel Riedel discusses how New Context tests an organization's security processes and can build solutions for large scale infrastructure. New Context is developing technology that integrates into software development holistically. Part of their mission is automating cyber threat detection and response.
Blockchain for Social Impact
May 15, 2018 09:37 - 24 minutes - 56.3 MBSocial Alpha Foundation (SAF) is a not-for-profit grant-making platform that focuses on supporting Blockchain education and outreach to empower communities to utilize Blockchain technology for social good. The power of Blockchain connects people and talent; it harnesses global distributed networks and creates massive communities that can change the world together. Social Alpha foundation funds those who can imagine solutions for a better future, and build the tools that will take us there.
James Giglio – Founder/CEO – MVP Interactive
May 15, 2018 09:37 - 28 minutes - 66.1 MBMVP Interactive is a consumer engagement tech company that enhances brand experiences through custom software, product design and social media. Founder/CEO James Giglio shares how the company uses a 3 step process to connect brands and consumers. Virtual reality, augmented reality, gesture, facial recognition and mobile applications are created by MVP and used at many of our favorite sporting events such as the All-Star Game, pro baseball games and many others. James also shares the hard road...
David P. Mariani – Founder/CEO – Atscale
May 15, 2018 09:37 - 23 minutes - 53.9 MBAtscale aims to put the Intelligence back into Business Intelligence. Founder/CEO David P Mariani shares Atscale's process for doing that with large brands such as the Home Depot and others. David also discusses how the need to handle big data without making it small led to a major data storage solution and the creation of Atscale.
Cambridge Global Payments and Qwil Partnering to Streamline Payments for Freelancers
May 15, 2018 09:37 - 25 minutes - 57.5 MBQwil's Mission is to empower freelancers with the financial services they need to thrive. Qwil is a public benefit corporation with a people-centric approach to business. Enabling companies and marketplaces to easily manage their independent contractor workforce, streamline payments to over 200 countries, and track compliance – all at a market beating price of $1 per contractor per pay cycle. Cambridge has built a world-class trading operation that is renowned for its innovation and exemplary...
Bob Bagga – CEO – BizX
May 15, 2018 09:20 - 23 minutes - 16.9 MBCEO Bob Bagga introduces us to BixZ, an online exchange where small businesses can trade their excess capacity for products and services they need to operate. Bob shares with us the beginnings of the platform and why it attracts everyone from mom and pop operations to major sports teams. For the 28 million small businesses in the U.S., BizX is a way to create another major revenue stream without using up the businesses' cash. Bob also shares with us their future plans for expansion.
Arthur Gervais – Co-Founder, Liquidity Network
May 14, 2018 09:59 - 25 minutes - 18.2 MBNon-traditional currency requires a non-traditional method of banking. According to Arthur Gervais, Co-Founder of the Liquidity Network, the only banking system that fits blockchain is one where the user actually keeps full control of their money. Arthur discusses the need for a non-custodial method of banking for blockchain, where someone can't come along and shut down your accounts. This new system also ensures that no one uses your funds but you. Arthur informs us why anyone dealing in cr...
Tomas Burman – COO – BLB Industries
May 14, 2018 07:30 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBBLB Industries' goal is to provide leading-edge 3D printing technology to its customers. COO Tomas Burman discusses how no machine is built until the company has a concrete sense of all of the customers needs first. This allows for a complete customization. He calls it their “backward process” of building the 3D printer. Tomas also shares the process of creating BLB Industries and how a small determined group can accomplish massive client acquisition in just 2.5 years.
Michael Smolenski – Ceo/Founder – Lightstreams
May 14, 2018 06:25 - 30 minutes - 22.9 MBLightstreams solves the problem of data storage when sharing content on blockchain networks. Their technology focuses on the requirements of privacy, confidentiality, and scalability for decentralized apps that interact in peer-to-peer channels. CEO Michael Smolenski discusses how Lightstreams is built using a modified version of the Ethereum blockchain while still retaining compatibility with existing Ethereum tools and libraries. He also shares their plans and prototypes for use in the rea...
Manny Puentes – Founder/CEO – Rebel A.I.
May 14, 2018 06:20 - 23 minutes - 17.9 MBRebel AI is all about learning to address and prevent fraud. Rebel AI has created a blockchain-enabled ad security solution that protects publisher identity and advertiser spend. It also prevents ads from appearing on unauthorized sites. Founder/CEO Manny Puentes talks about the need to prevent the pirating of traffic and how it led to the creation of Rebel AI.
Louis Adimando – CoFounder/Chief Strategy Officer – Praetorian Group
May 14, 2018 05:31 - 34 minutes - 26 MBPraetorian Group is in a class by themselves in the cryptocurrency market. They are actually the first cryptocurrency company to register with the SEC. Praetorian is also the first company to provide cryptocurrency that is backed by real estate. Chief Strategy Officer Louis Adimando discusses the benefits to investors who hold their PAX tokens. He also shares with us the process of creating “the world's first sound money cryptocurrency.”
Rob Lipps – EVP – Sonic Foundry
May 11, 2018 07:36 - 37 minutes - 86.7 MBSonic Foundry is the global leader in video creation, streaming, capturing and video management. The company works with leading healthcare, universities and event/tradeshow companies from around the world. Rob Lipps, EVP of the company, shares how Sonic Foundry actually started 25 years ago and changed to fit the shifting landscape of how video is used and created. In essence, every school and work environment can be improved upon through the regular use of video.
Ariel Conn – Director of Media & Outreach – Future of Life
May 11, 2018 07:36 - 20 minutes - 47.9 MBThe Future of Life Institute has a specific mission. It's to advocate for the responsible use of A.I. as advancements in the technology develop. Ariel Conn discusses the conferences that the Institute has organized that are centered on A.I. She also mentions their online video, “SlaughterBot” that illustrates the ways that autonomous weapons could go wrong when misused. In addition, she recommends resources that we can all take advantage of to stay updated on the development of autonomous wea...
Kount.Com – Conquer Digital Fraud with Advanced Machine Learning and Human Expertise
May 11, 2018 07:36 - 25 minutes - 57.6 MBKount is helping Internet companies, financial institutions and payment processors grow their sales and profits in an increasingly risky world. Kount.com helps long-standing brands and fast-growing companies reduce their risk while they simultaneously increase their sales and profits. Bringing together fraud detection, strategy management and operational tools in a single platform. Kount helps businesses across the globe grow without fear of fraud, risk and loss. For more than a decade Kount’...
Dash – A Revolutionary Digital Money System
May 11, 2018 07:36 - 28 minutes - 64.7 MBJoshua Seigler is a front end Web Developer at Dash – Digital Cash (Cryptocurrency). Dash is digital cash you can spend anywhere. You can use Dash to make instant payments, private payments online or in-store using our secure open-source platform hosted by thousands of users around the world. Join Joshua and Juliet Lemar as they discuss the nature of what “money” means to different people, the future of cryptocurrency and the importance of being educated when investing in cryptocurrency.
American CryoStem, Saving Your Stem Cells for Future Use Against Aging and Diseases
May 11, 2018 07:36 - 28 minutes - 66 MBFounded in 2008, American CryoStem Corporation is a biotechnology pioneer, standardizing adipose tissue derived technologies for the fields of Regenerative and Personalized Medicine. CRYO is dedicated to supporting patients, and families in their pursuit of maintaining a healthy life and well-being today and in the future. The Company maintains a world class portfolio of intellectual property and patented technologies and operates a state-of-art, FDA-registered, laboratory in Princeton, NJ de...
3Diligent – The Digital Manufacturing Partner for Every Business
May 11, 2018 07:36 - 26 minutes - 60.2 MB3Diligent accelerates innovation by providing companies of all sizes seamless access to cutting edge rapid manufacturing services. They manufacture using 3D Printing, CNC Machining, Casting or Molding. 3Diligent provides cutting edge digital manufacturing equipment and the broadest array of materials possible. Through our secure, encrypted web interface, submit a single RFQ describing your project needs. Through the power of their knowledgeable team and proprietary algorithms, They are able ...
VR Focus, Your Online News Source for Immersive Technology
May 11, 2018 05:30 - 26 minutes - 61.1 MBPeter Graham is the Senior staff writer for VR focus. Join us as we discuss the future of VR and AR and dive into the ups and downs for the industry. VRFocus is a UK-based specialist technology news website, which covers all aspects of immersive technology. Meaning virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR). VRFocus is primarily concerned with VR entertainment.
Pamela Morgan, Founder & CEO At Third Key Solutions
May 11, 2018 05:19 - 32 minutes - 23.7 MBThird Key Solutions is a boutique consulting and cryptographic key management firm providing solutions for decentralized digital currencies and asset-tokens. They work with individuals who want a better, more secure way to store their bitcoin, ether, and other cryptocurrencies and assets. They create plans that are understandable, clear, and most importantly ones you can actually implement the test, and use. Third Key Solutions offers estate planning, inheritance, and executor consultant serv...
Phil Elsasser CTO & Co-Founder at Market Protocol
May 11, 2018 04:49 - 24 minutes - 18.6 MBMarket Protocol has been created to provide a secure, flexible, open source foundation for decentralized trading on the Ethereum blockchain. They provide the pieces necessary to create a decentralized exchange, including the requisite clearing and collateral pool infrastructure, enabling third parties to build applications for trading. Market Protocol is a proud open source product that encourages contributors to help create change.