Present Day Pioneers
8 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -There’s no denying the world as we know it is in the midst of an epic transformation. From psychedelics as a healing modality to decentralized finance, the 21st Century is defined by alternatives. As technology, healthcare and business continue to evolve at a rapid pace, trailblazers all over the globe are boldly stepping forward to change things for the better. Present Day Pioneers explores the alternative models that are reshaping the way our society thinks, feels and behaves, and the changes we can expect to see in the future. Hosted by Jackson Bokenfohr of Pateno Payments, the podcast features enlightening conversations with cutting-edge experts who are charting a new course in areas like banking, real estate, and healthcare. Taking a fresh look at the revolutions happening in our society today, the podcast also investigates the challenges that come along with bringing a new way of thinking to the table. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show.
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Episodes
Foundations for success: a new path for the education system
March 02, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBThe best way to predict the future is to create it, and investing in the learning and development of the youth is one of the best ways we can shape our collective destiny together. In this episode, Jackson sits down with Rusty Greiff, the Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Jobs for the Future (JFF). JFF is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to addressing the systemic barriers standing in the way of building more equitable career and educational pathways for present and future generati...
Capturing crypto: Tetra Trust
February 17, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBCrypto: it’s become a major buzzword in finance and beyond, but how are digital currencies really impacting the world, and what innovative new developments will unfold in the future? In this episode, Jackson sits down with Eric Richmond, the CEO of Tetra Trust and the COO of Coinsquare, to find out more about this exciting new financial frontier. As one of a few select Canadian custodians for digital assets, and the first to be licensed as a registered trust company in Canada, Tetra Trust is...
Getting real with death: Willful’s story
February 02, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBDeath is a subject that’s often deemed morbid or taboo and yet, the conversation about what happens after we die is one of the most important we can have in our lifetimes. After all, we may not be able to control our own death, but we can have a say in what happens to our assets and how it affects our loved ones. In this episode, Jackson sits down with Julia Staffen, COO of Willful, to discuss the importance of starting a dialogue about death that focuses on being proactive and shedding the ...
What is open banking, and how is it changing the face of the financial industry?
January 19, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBThe way we manage our money is fundamentally different than it was even a decade ago, and it’s only going to continue evolving as the landscape shifts. With the old way of doing things on the outs, traditional banks are being forced to adapt to the new world order, which will ultimately serve to benefit the average consumer in the long run. In this episode, Jackson sits down with Eyal Sivan, the Head of Open Banking at Axway, and the host of the Mr. Open Banking podcast. During their discuss...
A new “stnce” on financial confidence
December 22, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBFrom cryptocurrencies to open banking, the finance world is in the midst of a major transformation. By moving away from traditional approaches and welcoming new ways of doing things, financial institutions everywhere are embracing these systemic changes to create an improved customer experience and ultimately put the power back into the hands of the consumer. In this episode, Jackson sits down with Sarah Zandbergen, senior program specialist at stnce. With the aim of educating, inspiring and...
Merging Mental Health and Mushrooms
December 08, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBThe use of psychedelic drugs as a tool for healing from mental, physical and spiritual ailments has long been a contested topic. Despite the incredible benefits many people have experienced from using substances like psilocybin and the scientific evidence to support them, they’re still illegal in many parts of the world. In this episode, Jackson sits down with Peter Reitano, the Founder and Director of Gwella, a company that believes the widespread, intentional and sustainable use of mushroo...
It Pays to Stay Innovative
November 24, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode, Jackson sits down with the co-founders of Pateno Payments and cryptocurrency exchange Bitvo, Pamela Draper and Jeff Smith. Pamela is the current President and CEO of Pateno, and Jeff is the President and CEO of DCBank. During the episode, Jackson, Pamela and Jeff discuss the past, present and future of the payments industry, sharing their predictions for the next few years in the space. Jeff and Pamela also share their insights into the new and emerging technologies that the...
Trailer
November 03, 2021 03:17 - 1 minute - 1.67 MBWelcome to Present Day Pioneers, a new podcast exploring the alternative models that are reshaping the way our society thinks, feels, and behaves. Hosted by Jackson Bokenfohr of Pateno Payments, each episode will feature enlightening conversations with cutting-edge experts who are charting a new course in areas like banking, real estate, and healthcare. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show.