Future Squared with Steve Glaveski
Hosted by author and entrepreneur, Steve Glaveski, Future Squared brings you conversations with preeminent thought leaders from myriad disciplines such as startups and entrepreneurship, technology, corporate innovation, psychology, philosophy, economics, politics, biology, human performance and productivity, motivation and self-development, management and leadership, health and fitness and more to help you think in a multi-disciplinary way, avoid relying on the first piece of information that comes to hand, kick goals in your professional and personal life and better navigate what is fast becoming, a Brave New World. Previous guests include thought leaders such as Adam Grant, Brad Feld, Tim O'Reilly, Gretchen Rubin, Kevin Kelly, Jeremy Heimans, Steve Blank, Neil Patel, Rand Fishkin, Jordan Harbinger, Omar Zenhom, Andreas Antonopoulos, Ryan Blair, Whitney Johnson and various other thought leaders. Past topics have explored the likes of: Blockchain, virtual and augmented reality, algorithms, machine learning, artificial intelligence and universal basic income (UBI), sales and marketing, lean startup, design thinking, agile, political correctness, identity politics, cloud computing, geopolitics, neuroscience, data science, fintech, proptech, sports, tech addiction, CRISPR, venture capital, angel investment, nootropics and cognitive therapies, big data, cloud computing, DevOps, fake news, web development, UX and UI, influencer and content marketing, emotional intelligence, Stoic philosophy, mindfulness and meditation, chatbots, automation, IoT, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Trump, tech trends, Pixar animation studios, Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Google, disruption to incumbents, how to measure innovation, extreme ownership, radical transparency and a hell of a lot more! Future Squared is brought to you by Collective Campus, a innovation accelerator that works with organisations to unlock their people’s latent potential to create more impact for humanity and lead more fulfilling lives. If you need help driving your organisation’s innovation strategy, visit www.collectivecampus.io Future Squared is part of the NoFilter Media network. Join the conversation on Instagram at @thenofilternetwork This podcast is available on: - iTunes: http://apple.co/1QWMgS7 - Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/future - Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5LH1aSj8WQYWnYQdn9AmuW Links: NoFilter network: www.nofilter.media Future Squared website: www.FutureSquared.xyz Steve Glaveski website: www.SteveGlaveski.com Twitter: @steveglaveski Instagram: @thesteveglaveski Advertising inquiries: [email protected]
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429. Cage Kings: The Business of the UFC with Michael Thomsen
09/27/2023
429. Cage Kings: The Business of the UFC with Michael Thomsen
Michael Thomsen is a freelancer writer, author, and UFC tragic from New York. He is the author of Cage Kings: How an Unlikely Group of Moguls, Champions & Hustlers Transformed the UFC into a $10 Billion Industry, which unpacks the rapid rise of the UFC an mixed martial arts, the UFC’s business model and economics, the one man tour de force that is longtime UFC president Dana White, the role of the UFC’s owners over time - SEG, Zuffa and Ari Emanuel, and the organization’s anti-competitive behaviors and adversarial relationship with its fighters, which aren’t employees, but independent contractors - most of whom would earn more working a run of the mill admin job in the public sector. Thomsen’s work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Slate, Vanity Fair, The Daily Beast, Aeon, Forbes, Al Jazeera America, Adult, Talking Points Memo, Los Angeles Review of Books, Complex, The Paris Review n+1, Bookforum, The Believer, The New Republic, Kill Screen, The New Inquiry, and The Millions. With that, here’s my conversation with the one and only, Michael Thomsen. Show Notes: 1. Twitter: https://twitter.com/mike_thomsen?lang=en 2. Get Cage Kings: https://www.amazon.com/Cage-Kings-Unlikely-Champions-Transformed-ebook/dp/B0BHTM6YRY 3. Email Mike: [email protected]
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Rebroadcast: Jason Calacanis on Angel Investing and Corporate Venture Capital (2017)
06/08/2023
Rebroadcast: Jason Calacanis on Angel Investing and Corporate Venture Capital (2017)
Originally published: 2017 Jason Calacanis is a tech entrepreneur, wildly successful angel investor, and the host of the popular weekly podcast This Week in Startups. He's the founder of a series of conferences that bring entrepreneurs together with potential investors. As a “scout” for top-tier Silicon Valley venture capital firm Sequoia Capital and later as an angel investor, Jason has invested in 150 early-stage startups including four that have achieved billion-dollar valuations (so far) such as Uber, Evernote and Tumblr. Jason's newly released book "Angel: How to Invest in Technology Startups: Timeless Advice from an Angel Investor Who Turned $100,000 into $100,000,000" puts readers inside the minds of successful angel investors, helping to understand how they prioritize and make the decisions that have resulted in phenomenal profits. Jason provides a step by step roadmap, revealing how leading investors evaluate new ventures, calculating the risks and rewards, and explains how the best startups leverage relationships with angel investors for the best results. In this episode we go back to Jason’s rough upbringing in Brooklyn, NY in the early 80s and cover a lot of ground leading up to the present day so you can expect to learn a lot of things, including: How to pick a billion dollar founder or startup How to bounce back from failure What Jason thinks of and what advice he has for corporates investing in startups All topics discussed: Jason’s humble beginnings in Brooklyn, NY What got Jason into startup investing The alchemy of startup investing Why you should always wait for external validation from other investors before investing Why ideas are a dime a dozen and you should invest in startups that have demonstrated traction The biggest mistake first time startup investors make The changing nature of angel investing and venture capital On books becoming a business card for many people Why building quality deal flow is a popularity contest of sorts How to get started investing with little money The number one thing Jason looks for in entrepreneurs Other factors to evaluate startups and entrepreneurs, including Jason’s ‘four founder questions’ How Jason navigated his Silicon Valley Reporter going bust during the dot com boom How to ask good questions What Jason’s views on corporate venture capital are and what advice he has for corporates looking to or already investing in startups How to go about taking lots of small bets when diversifying and building your portfolio What Jason thinks about ICOs, cryptocurrency and blockchain Show notes: Get the book: The book: Angelthebook.com @jason on Twitter Jason’s podcast: ThisWeekInStartups.com
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428. Oliver Burkeman: Remember That You Will Die
06/07/2023
428. Oliver Burkeman: Remember That You Will Die
Oliver Burkeman is a British author and journalist who has written for The Guardian and other publications. He was born in 1975 and has authored several books on topics such as time management, productivity, happiness, and self-help culture. His works include "Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals," "The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking,", "Help! How to Become Slightly Happier and Get a Bit More Done", and his most recent book, "Four Thousand Weeks," is a philosophical and practical exploration of time management and how to make the most of our finite lives. Show Notes: Twitter: Web:
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427. Building a Billion Dollar Venture Capital Fund with Blackbird's Niki Scevak
05/25/2023
427. Building a Billion Dollar Venture Capital Fund with Blackbird's Niki Scevak
Niki Scevak is co-founder of Startmate, and founder and partner at Blackbird VC, Australia’s largest venture capital fund, with its 5th fund having raised AUD$1B (US$640M). Blackbird was an early investor in Canva, SafetyCulture, CultureAmp, BugCrowd, RedBubble, and many more, and has to date generated a net internal rate of return of 56%. Niki joined me today to discuss: His life before Blackbird Successfully raising his first fund back in 2012, without having a network or any startup successes of his own Getting beyond the trough of disillusionment How Australian superannuation funds are opening their wallets to VC Scaling culture Generating deal flow Advice for founders and budding VCs on raising capital in a down market The AI investment landscape The battle between AI-powered indie hackers and venture-backed startups Whether sophisticated investor rules preventing retail investors from getting direct exposure to venture capital is just increasing the wealth gap Diversity, quotas, and Startmate’s merit-based selection criteria And more. Show Notes: Email Niki: Web: Twitter: Contact Steve on Twitter at: Email Steve:
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426. The Mick Wall Story - Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n Roll
05/18/2023
426. The Mick Wall Story - Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n Roll
Mick Wall has spent over four decades interviewing rockstars and chronicling their amazing stories, and today, we're turning the tables on Mick Wall and unpacking his story in this marathon 3-hour and 40-minute, Joe Rogan-esque interview. Our conversation focuses on the early years, taking in Mick’s childhood all the way through to Sounds magazine, Heavy Publicity, and the inception of the world-famous magazine Kerrang! magazine. We touch on ghostwriting, his feud with Axl Rose, and revelations about the rock 'n roll lifestyle. As you might expect, there’s plenty of sex, drugs n rock n roll, and some valuable life lessons. So strap yourself in for my chat with Mick Wall.
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425. The Electric Motorcycle Revolution with Dennis Savic
05/11/2023
425. The Electric Motorcycle Revolution with Dennis Savic
Dennis Savic is a pioneering entrepreneur and innovative thinker in the fields of electric vehicles and sustainable transportation. As the founder and CEO of SAVIC Motorcycles, he has introduced high-performance, eco-friendly models that cater to a wide range of consumers. Born in Sarajevo in the former Yugoslavia, and raised in Australia, Dennis holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and has always been passionate about the intersection of technology, design, and environmental responsibility. We explored: Dennis’ upbringing and inspiration for getting into motorcycle building Savic Motorcycles' C-series cafe racer motorcycle The company’s journey to $6m in pre-orders Its current Equitise crowdfunding campaign Challenges faced by EV startups include manufacturing economies of scale, talent acquisition, and competition from established automakers. How the future of the motorcycle industry is evolving with the introduction of AI, autonomy, and charging infrastructure. How Savic Motorcyles is bringing the manufacture of parts in-house to reduce costs, improve performance, and speed up time to market The entrepreneurial mindset The most impactful books Dennis has read And so much more Show Notes: Website: Crowdfunding campaign:
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424. The Trillion Dollar Space Economy with Torsten Hoffmann
05/04/2023
424. The Trillion Dollar Space Economy with Torsten Hoffmann
Torsten Hoffmann is a media entrepreneur, filmmaker, and technology investor. He has produced and directed several documentaries, including "Bitcoin: The End of Money As We Know It" and the award-winning "Cryptopia: Bitcoin, Blockchains and the Future of the Internet" Torsten joins me today to talk about his forthcoming feature documentary, FORTITUDE: Forging the Trillion Dollar Space Economy, which uncovers how a few influential individuals with utopian ideas and vast fortunes are forging a trillion-dollar off-world industry, while inspiring millions of us back on Earth. In this conversation we unpack: The Space economy and its constituent parts Space tourism Sustainability in Space Controversy over Government contracts being awarded to billionaires The Colonization of Mars The new Space Race with China What the significance of SpaceX’s Starship is Opportunities for entrepreneurs And how you can preserve your DNA on the moon for future generations to discover, and possibly, resurrect you Show Notes: Film: Kickstarter campaign: Sponsored by: LVLUP Health’s BPC157. Get yours at: and use code FUTURE for 10% off.
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423. Kevin Kelly: From Wired to Wisdom - Excellent Advice for Living
04/27/2023
423. Kevin Kelly: From Wired to Wisdom - Excellent Advice for Living
Kevin Kelly is a renowned technology writer, futurist, and entrepreneur who co-founded Wired magazine in 1993. He has authored several books on the impact of technology on society, including "The Inevitable" and "What Technology Wants." He is also a sought-after speaker and advisor on emerging technologies and their social and economic implications. His new book, Excellent Advice for Living: WIsdom I Wish I’d Known Earlier, distils Kelly’s timeless advice on everything from right living to setting ambitious goals, optimizing generosity, and cultivating compassion. He has wisdom for career, relationships, parenting, and finances, and gives guidance for practical matters ranging from travel to troubleshooting. In this conversation, we unpack: How Kevin’s beliefs have changed his beliefs over time Kevin’s perspective on success and external validation Why we shouldn’t pursue being the best, but being the only 3 things Kevin would take with him into the afterlife Why you should kill your darlings, and throw out work you’ve labored over How Kevin would spend the next 10 years if he was 21 years old today Learning how to be more compassionate towards people with views that we find abhorrent Why we shouldn’t measure our lives with someone else’s ruler, and how to get better at that Show Notes: Get the book: Kevin on Twitter: Future Squared: Website: Twitter: TikTok: Instagram: YouTube:
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422. Generative AI Risks and Opportunities with Mike Todasco
04/20/2023
422. Generative AI Risks and Opportunities with Mike Todasco
My guest today is Mike Todasco, former director of innovation at PayPal, and current self-imposed AI-researcher, and co-author of numerous AI-generated books under the pseudonym Alex Irons. We covered a lot of ground in this conversation, including: Generative AI use cases The impact of AI on startups and the venture capital ecosystem AutoGPT The threat of misaligned goals and existential risks posed by AI The 6-month development ban proposal Regulatory considerations Intellectual property challenges and solutions The AI Arms Race with China And so much more. --- Show Notes: 1. Alexirons.com 2. Mike on Linkedin: --- Sponsored by: 1. Use coupon code FUTURE for 10% off ALL products, including BPC-157, and heal yourself like wolverine!
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Rebroadcast: Building Atomic Habits with James Clear
04/13/2023
Rebroadcast: Building Atomic Habits with James Clear
Rebroadcast: This episode originally appeared in 2019. --- James Clear is an author and speaker focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement. A freak baseball accident put James in a desperate place, fighting to recover from brain damage. The debilitating brain injury forced him to discover a new way of living. Recovery took James to a new understanding of habits and the power of stacking simple, easy habits, one on top of the other, to create momentum and change. His book, Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results, shares his learnings with the world. It has sold well over one million copies and has been translated into numerous languages. He is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies and his work is used by teams in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Time, and on CBS This Morning. We covered numerous topics in this conversation, including, as you might expect: How to build good habits and break bad ones Why systems are much more important than goals alone; and What kind of ‘meta habits’ deliver a massive return in life We explore this and a whole lot more so strap yourself in for an hour with Mr Atomic Habits himself, James Clear. Topics Discussed: Why are good habits so difficult to form Our brain’s desire to optimize for energy conservation The three layers of behaviour change The four laws of behaviour change The power of rewards Habit stacking Environment design The power of small changes The path of least effort meets the laws of motion Picking the right metrics The Goldilocks Zone Short feedback loops What leaders can do to build better habits in their teams and companies Meta habits What role identity plays Values alignment Show Notes: com @jamesclear on Twitter Get the book: ---------- Listen to Future Squared on Apple Podcasts Also available on: Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Stitcher and Soundcloud Twitter: www.twitter.com/steveglaveski Instagram: Future Squared: Steve Glaveski: Medium: Steve's book: NEW Facebook group: Watch on YouTube:
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Easter Rebroadcast: Michael Shermer on Death and the Meaning of Life
04/06/2023
Easter Rebroadcast: Michael Shermer on Death and the Meaning of Life
This episode originally appeared in episode 318, Feb 2019. --- Dr Michael Shermer is an American science writer, historian of science, founder of The Skeptics Society, and editor-in-chief of its magazine Skeptic. Shermer engages in debates on topics pertaining to pseudoscience and religion in which he emphasizes scientific skepticism. He’s also a monthly columnist for Scientific American, and a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University where he teaches Skepticism 101. He is the author of Why People Believe Weird Things, Why Darwin Matters, The Science of Good and Evil, and The Moral Arc. His new book is Heavens on Earth: The Scientific Search for the Afterlife, Immortality & Utopia. Shermer is also a member of what’s become known as the intellectual dark web, alongside others such as Sam Harris, Joe Rogan, Ben Shapiro, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Jordan Peterson. Having recently appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience and the David Rubin Show, today he appears for the first time on Future Squared. We covered a lot of ground in this episode, including: People’s last words and what we can glean from them about how we live our lives Immortality and whether you and I might live long enough to live forever Tribalism, identity politics and diversity quotas in tech This only scratches the surface of what we covered, so sit back and strap yourselves in for an enlightening conversation with the skeptic, Dr. Michael Shermer. --- Topics Discussed: Michael’s new book, Heavens on Earth Our fear of death and how people come to terms with the inevitable People’s last words The afterlife The technotopian quest for immortality The intellectual dark web Jordan Peterson The meaning of life Why people believe in God Evolutionary advantages of belief Morality without religion Tribalism and identity politics Diversity quotas in tech The shortcomings of science Why decision outcomes shouldn’t be equated with the quality of the decision Stein’s Law The value of counterfactuals Show Notes: michaelshermer.com skeptic.com Twitter: @michaelshermer Shermer’s books:
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421. Conquering the Startup Abyss, Navigating Economic Uncertainty, and the Global Banking Crisis with Daniel Cannizzaro
03/30/2023
421. Conquering the Startup Abyss, Navigating Economic Uncertainty, and the Global Banking Crisis with Daniel Cannizzaro
My guest today is Daniel Cannizzaro, founder of fintech company Parpera. I invited Dan back on to discuss the difficult landscape that startups find themselves in, and how Parpera has been navigating both macroeconomic challenges, and some very unique technical setbacks. If you’ve ever found yourself or currently find yourself navigating uncertainty and staring at the proverbial abyss, then this conversation serves as a reminder that when we find ourselves going through difficult times, only by focusing on what we can control can we slowly but surely get back on track. We touch on the impact on Dan and his business, the impact on his team and customers, and how to manage relationships with key stakeholders through difficult times when there is little measurable progress to speak of, whilst maintaining a shared belief in your vision. We also touch on the global banking crisis, the impact on startups, and where the economy is headed. Show Notes: Parpera: LinkedIn: Follow Future Squared online: TikTok: IG: Youtube: Subscribe to newsletter:
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420. How to Do What You Love with Musician and Producer, Chris Themelco
03/23/2023
420. How to Do What You Love with Musician and Producer, Chris Themelco
Chris Themelco is a founding member, singer, songwriter, and guitarist for Australian metal band Orpheus Omega, founder and chief engineer at Monolith Studios, and producer for numerous heavy rock acts. Whether you’re a fan of heavy music or not, this conversation is an absolute must-listen for anybody wanting to make it in a competitive or creative pursuit - be it as a musician, entrepreneur, comedian, content creator, artist, athlete, or ‘influencer’. We unpacked numerous topics that get to the heart of what it takes to excel at almost anything and cultivate a life doing what you love, including: The importance of range, and how creativity is all about connecting dots between our experiences The sunk cost fallacy Motivation versus discipline Emotional regulation Why process trumps results The value of not having a plan B Making the jump from gainfully employed to being your own boss Why most things aren’t binary Real world guerilla marketing versus digital marketing Why showing up when you don’t feel like it matters Managing your energy and rhythm throughout the day and year The creator economy, and why having several income streams is becoming the norm The state of the music industry today, and how some top tier musicians are making more money streaming than they do playing arenas The 1000 true fans concept And so much more. Show notes: Orpheus Omega on Spotify: Orpheus Omega on Facebook: Monolith Studios: Tags: #Motivation #Music #Discipline #HighPerformance #Success #SelfImprovement #PersonalDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #Inspiration #Productivity #HeavyMetal #DeathMetal #MeloDeath #MelodicDeathMetal #AudioEngineer #Producr #AudioProduction #MusicBusiness #MusicBiz #Spotify #Bandcamp #Soundcloud #GoalSetting #SelfMotivation #Achievement #Leadership #PositiveThinking #HabitFormation #TimeManagement #PeakPerformance #GrowthMindset
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419. Extend Your Attention Span with Gloria Mark
03/16/2023
419. Extend Your Attention Span with Gloria Mark
Gloria Mark is a Chancellor’s Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. She’s been a visiting senior researcher at Microsoft Research since 2012 and is a recipient of the Google Research Award and the NSF Career award. She’s the author of the new book, Attention Span: Finding Focus for a Fulfilling Life, which unpacks how our brains operate in the digital world, why we can’t focus, and how we can take back control to find more success in our careers but also more health and wellness in our lives. We unpacked myriad topics, including: The anatomy of attention The forces of distraction Attentional states and how focused attention differs from flow Why our attentional resources diminish over the course of a day Night owls v early birds Task switching The nature of digital agency Managing our attentional rhythms What organizations, leaders, and individuals can do to reclaim attention spans And so much more. Show notes: Attention Span book:
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418. Is Crypto a Scam? Debate with Theo Cox from Life Itself
03/09/2023
418. Is Crypto a Scam? Debate with Theo Cox from Life Itself
Theo Cox is Head of Life Itself Labs, a multidisciplinary research institute and consultancy that works across economics, governance, strategy and technology, and innovates systemic solutions to complex global challenges. Life Itself recently published its web3 and crypto guide - a to "make sense" of crypto and web3 and to evaluate the various claims being made for and against. In this conversation, we unpacked the reports findings, and engage in an honest debate of sorts as to why some of the findings may or may not be justified. Specifically we looked at: Whether Bitcoin should be the new gold standard Crypto providing better payment and remittance services NFTs and whether crypto can better financialize non-financial value The social goods problem; and Whether most crypto solutions are searching for problems Show Notes: Web3 and crypto guide: Theo Cox on LinkedIn: -
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417. Our Critical Thinking Crisis, and Affirmative Action in the Workplace with Josh Szeps
03/02/2023
417. Our Critical Thinking Crisis, and Affirmative Action in the Workplace with Josh Szeps
Josh Szeps is an Australian media personality, political satirist, and television presenter. He hosts Afternoon with Josh Szeps on ABC Radio, he hosts the incredibly popular podcast, Uncomfortable Conversations, and he has appeared on numerous high profile outlets over the years, including over a dozen appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience. In this conversation, we explore: Josh’s views on Australia Day celebrations The breakdown of critical thinking in society The media’s role in our shortening attention spans and black and white thinking What impact AI might have in this space Affirmative action and diversity in the workplace - good or bad? Woke corporations Tribalism in society; and What we can do to become more critical thinkers Show Notes: Twitter: Substack: Uncomfortable Conversations on Spotify:
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416. Bringing Free Speech to Social Media (recorded in 2022 pre-Elon Twitter)
02/22/2023
416. Bringing Free Speech to Social Media (recorded in 2022 pre-Elon Twitter)
My guest today is Bill Ottman, he’s the co-creator and CEO of Minds - an alternative social media platform based on the blockchain that actively rewards users for their contributions, supports freedom of expression, and unlike many competing platforms, is not incentivized to polarize people for the sake of driving higher engagement. The platform has several million users and is growing fast on the back of a $10 million capital injection in 2021, and growing dissatisfaction with traditional social media platforms. In this conversation, we discuss: The myriad ways social media is broken What makes minds different Freedom of speech and freedom of expression How censorship and deplatforming can backfire Why closed source systems are better for humanity How Minds rewards users for their attention and contributions How Minds business model differs from Twitter’s The challenge of overcoming the network effects advantage other platforms have The inevitability of interoperable social media platforms Show Notes: Minds: Bill on Minds: The censorship effect study:
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415. The Sandbox's Sebastien Borget on How Brands Can Leverage the Metaverse
04/03/2022
415. The Sandbox's Sebastien Borget on How Brands Can Leverage the Metaverse
My guest today is Sebastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, one of the world’s biggest and most popular metaverse platforms, with over 2 million wallets connected, and a token with a fully diluted market cap of over US$10 billion. The Sandbox is home to brands and icons such as Snoop Dogg, Adidas, Atari, Steve Aoki, The Walking Dead, and more. In this rapid fire conversation, we unpack how brands can leverage The Sandbox to: Build stronger customer and fan experiences and relationships Reward people for engaging with their brands, and Generate new revenue streams This conversation was recorded on relatively short notice on the road, and unfortunately suffered from some technical difficulties resulting in less than optimal audio quality, so I hope you’ll bear with us all the same, because the insights packed into this 20 minute conversation are well worth it for anybody building a brand in web3 or transitioning a traditional brand to the space. With that, I bring you my conversation with the one and only Sebastien Borget. Show Notes: The Sandbox: Seb on Twitter: Sandbox on Discord: Metavise:
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414. Building the Metaverse with RFOX's Ben Fairbank
02/21/2022
414. Building the Metaverse with RFOX's Ben Fairbank
Ben Fairbank is the CEO and Founder of RFOX, a web3 platform on a mission to empower everyone to play, create and earn in an immersive metaverse without borders. RFOX is a team of 100 builders creating a metaverse that acts as a platform connecting whitelabel services in one central hub. Businesses and creators can tap into tools for finance, gaming, VR, NFTs, e-commerce and retail and market to a ready-made audience of users. In this conversation, we unpack: Ben’s origin story Ben’s definition of the metaverse How far away virtual reality mass adoption really is Interoperability in the metaverse Hiring for web3 projects The shifting capital raising landscape Taking the time to get things right versus rushing out the door Tokenomics and new incentive mechanisms How web3 contributors and users become the new sales and marketing team How token economies can redefine the media landscape What Ben thinks about what critics think might be negative social consequences of spending a lot of time in the metaverse Ben’s views on pure decentralization And so much more… With that, enjoy my conversation with Ben Fairbank. Show Notes: RFOX: RFOX Discord: Ben on Twitter: Metavise: Steve on Twitter: GET COACHED BY LUCAS: GET LUCAS TO DESIGN YOUR SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL:
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413. Crypto Index Funds with Index Coop’s Crews Enochs
02/17/2022
413. Crypto Index Funds with Index Coop’s Crews Enochs
Crews Enochs is a core contributor to the product growth community & institutional working groups at Index Coop, a new-age web3 crypto index fund DAO aiming to become the Blackrock of crypto. Index coop's mission is to build products that make crypto investing simple safe & accessible to all. In today’s conversation, we discuss: How crypto index funds differ from traditional ETFs We unpack the inner workings of Index Coop’s business model We talk decentralized finance’s big regulatory moment And we even touch on music NFTs Get ready to listen and learn in my conversation with Index Coop’s Crews Enochs. Show notes: Web: Crews Enochs on Twitter: Index Coop on Twitter: Index Coop community on Discord: --- Join me on Clubhouse: @steveglaveski Listen to Future Squared on Apple Podcasts Also available on: Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Stitcher and Soundcloud Twitter: Instagram: Future Squared: Steve Glaveski: Medium: Steve's book: NEW Facebook group:facebook.com/groups/futuresquared/ Watch on YouTube: GET COACHED BY LUCAS: GET LUCAS TO DESIGN YOUR SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL:
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412. Talking DAOs with Global Coin Research Deal Lead, Jin Kang
02/03/2022
412. Talking DAOs with Global Coin Research Deal Lead, Jin Kang
Jin Kang is deal lead at Global Coin Research, an investment DAO that has poured over US$30M into over 40 deals since just last year, generating an astounding 30X+ return in the process. In today’s conversation, we talk all about: Decentralized autonomous organizations How investment DAOs differ from traditional early-stage funding mechanisms How GCR sources its deals, and who it has invested in The regulatory landscape surrounding investment DAOs Trade-offs between centralization and pure decentralization How DAOs might encode decision-making hygiene into their smart contracts Challenges DAOs face How to build and sustain a community in web3 And so much more. Show notes: GCR: Globalcoinresearch.com GCR Discord: Jin Kang on Twitter: twitter.com/thejinkang Steve Glaveski on Twitter: twitter.com/steveglaveski Metaverse and web3 consulting: GET COACHED BY LUCAS: GET LUCAS TO DESIGN YOUR SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL:
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411. Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Collectable Digital Art with Saatchi Art's Monty Preston
12/14/2021
411. Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Collectable Digital Art with Saatchi Art's Monty Preston
Monty Preston is the Manager of Art Advisory & Curation at Saatchi Art. Prior to joining Saatchi Art in 2018, she worked at female-led, industry-disrupting startups including Beauty Pie in London, where she managed content and creative, and The RealReal in San Francisco, where she specialized in luxury estate management with a focus on designer apparel and fine art. As an artist and photographer, Monty has collaborated with renowned talents in the fine art and fashion industries, providing her with the unique insight into the creative process that she brings to her curatorial practice. In today’s conversation, we are going to explore the world of digital art and NFTs. You will learn: What the hell NFTs or non-fungible tokens are, and why you should care Transformational use cases of NFTs Why an NFT from digital artist, Beeple, sold for over US$69M Some potential downsides or challenges that face the world of NFTs How to start thinking about getting your brand into NFTs and the metaverse Saatchi Art’s The Other Avatars NFT Project You’ll learn this and more in this conversation with Monty Preston. --- Show Notes: Monty on Twitter: The Other Avatars project: Saatchi Art: Beeple's US$69M digital artwork: GET COACHED BY LUCAS: GET LUCAS TO DESIGN YOUR SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL:
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410. The Sh*t They Never Taught You with Adam Jones and Adam Ashton
11/29/2021
410. The Sh*t They Never Taught You with Adam Jones and Adam Ashton
In this episode, I interview the co-hosts of the popular podcast What You Will Learn, and now co-authors of The Sh*t They Never Taught You, Adam Jones and Adam Ashton, for a conversation on all things books and life. --- Show Notes: Get the book: Listen to the WYWL podcast: What You Will Learn website: Twitter: IG: FB: GET COACHED BY LUCAS: GET LUCAS TO DESIGN YOUR SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL:
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409. How to Make it as a Cocaine Trafficker with Jesse Fink
11/16/2021
409. How to Make it as a Cocaine Trafficker with Jesse Fink
Jesse Fink is the author of five non-fiction books and has been published in over 20 countries and 13 foreign languages. His most recent book, Pure Narco: Th real-life tales of Luis Antonio Navia aka 'El Senador', is out now. In this episode we unpack: - Fink's rise to prominence as a non-fiction author - the life and times of Luis Navia, a Cuban-American cocaine trafficker who is estimated to have been complicit in the shipment of up to 300 tons of cocaine, worth US$10B during his 25 years on the run --- Show Notes: GET COACHED BY LUCAS: GET LUCAS TO DESIGN YOUR SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL: Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Narco/dp/178946336X Jesse on Twitter: @jessefink
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408: Andrew Bogut on Basketball, Social Justice Politics in the NBA, and Australia’s Lockdown Measures
11/09/2021
408: Andrew Bogut on Basketball, Social Justice Politics in the NBA, and Australia’s Lockdown Measures
Andrew Bogut is one of Australia’s most decorated basketball exports. He was the first overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft, won an NBA championship in 2015 with the Golden State Warriors, and spent 15 years honing his craft in the States, making about US$120M in career earnings. He also represented the Australian Boomers on three separate Olympic Games. Away from the court, Bogut has been an outspoken critic of Australia and in particular, the State of Victoria’s lockdown measures. In this conversation, we unpack: Bogut’s early years and what it took to make it in the big leagues Social justice politics in the NBA Victoria’s lockdown restrictions and civil unrest Raising kids to be hungry, despite being born into money And more. We also cover some very important ground, such as Bogut’s favorite Croatian food, and who he would pick to start in a hypothetical Yugoslavia 2021 basketball team. You can find Bogut on Twitter at @andrewbogut, Instagram at @andrewbogut, and on the Rogue Bogues podcast. With that, I bring you the one and only, Andrew Bogut. Show Notes: Bogut on Twitter: @andrewbogut Bogut on Instagram: @andrewbogut Rogue Bogues podcast: Andrew Bogut and the Political Intolerance of the Left article: Future Squared podcast: --- Our sponsor: ORGANIFI - get 20% off all products at GET COACHED BY LUCAS: GET LUCAS TO DESIGN YOUR SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL:
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407: Pizza's Paul Fenech on Making it in Film & Television
08/31/2021
407: Pizza's Paul Fenech on Making it in Film & Television
Paul Fenech is an Australian filmmaker, film and television actor, director, producer and writer. He is best known for writing, directing, producing and starring in the television series , , and and the motion picture In this conversation, we unpack: Fenech's rise to fame Making it in a competitive industry Mental resilience, discipline, and toughness Diversity quotas v merit The modern media landscape Cancel culture Fenech's new book about the life and times of bikie Phil 'Ugly' Mawson Lockdown laws in Australia Show Notes: Get the book: UGLY - Watch Pizza on-demand on 7Plus: My new YouTube channel: --- Our sponsor: ORGANIFI - get 20% off all products at GET COACHED BY LUCAS: GET LUCAS TO DESIGN YOUR SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL:
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PSA: Australia's Lockdown Laws and Obsession with COVID-19 Cases
08/25/2021
PSA: Australia's Lockdown Laws and Obsession with COVID-19 Cases
Sometimes you just have to stand up for your values. --- GET COACHED BY LUCAS: GET LUCAS TO DESIGN YOUR SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL:
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#406: Why the Right to Disconnect is a Bad Idea (solosode)
06/25/2021
#406: Why the Right to Disconnect is a Bad Idea (solosode)
The central idea behind the right to disconnect is that employees don’t have to take calls or read emails after work hours. It’s a well-intentioned proposal, buoyed on by increasing workplace stress. A report by NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety) found that workplace stress is attributable to excessive workload, people issues, and work-life balance conflicts. But the right to disconnect is a half-baked solution to a poorly diagnosed problem, one that could do more harm than good. In this solo-sode, I explore why the right to disconnect is a bad idea, and what we should pursue instead. Show Notes: Online course: Article: Our sponsor: ORGANIFI - get 20% off all products at GET COACHED BY LUCAS: GET LUCAS TO DESIGN YOUR SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL:
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Episode# 405: Navigating Emotions and Healing the Heart with Amy Chan
06/18/2021
Episode# 405: Navigating Emotions and Healing the Heart with Amy Chan
Amy Chan is the Founder of , a retreat that takes a scientific and spiritual approach to heal the heart. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of - an online magazine that focuses on the psychology behind love, lust, and desire. The Observer calls her "A relationship expert whose work is like that of a scientific Carrie Bradshaw" and her company has been featured across national media including Good Morning America, Vogue, Glamour, Nightline, and the front page of . Her book, , published by Harper Collins is available now. We covered a lot of ground in this conversation, unpacking actionable and practical insights that you can apply to better navigate your emotional world. Show Notes: Instagram Handle: / LinkedIn URL: Twitter Handle: Facebook: Book URL: Our Sponsor: ORGANIFI: www.organifi.com/futuresquared Get 20% OFF ALL PRODUCTS GET COACHED BY LUCAS: GET LUCAS TO DESIGN YOUR SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL:
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Episode #404: Cutting Corporate Red Tape and Bulls#!t with Martin Lindstrom
02/10/2021
Episode #404: Cutting Corporate Red Tape and Bulls#!t with Martin Lindstrom
Martin Lindstrom is the founder and chairman of Lindstrom Company, a global branding & culture transformation firm, operating across five continents and more than 30 countries. TIME Magazine has named Lindstrom one of the "World's 100 Most Influential People," and for five years running, Thinkers50, has selected Lindstrom to be among the world's top 50 business thinkers. Among the companies he advises are Burger King, Lowes, Boar's Head, Beverly Hills Hotels, Pepsi, Nestle and Google. Lindstrom is the author of seven books including several New York Times bestsellers that have been translated into 60 languages. The Wall-Street Journal praised his book Brand Sense as "one of the five best marketing books ever published," and his book Small Data as "revolutionary," and TIME called his book Buyology "a breakthrough in branding." Lindstrom's much anticipated new book, The Ministry Of Common Sense is all about eliminating bureaucratic red tape, bad excuses, and corporate bullshit - just the kind of thing I love to talk about here on Future Squared. Show Notes: Get the book: Website: Martinlindstrom.com --- Join me on Clubhouse: @steveglaveski Listen to Future Squared on Apple Podcasts Also available on: Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Stitcher and Soundcloud Twitter: Instagram: Future Squared: Steve Glaveski: Medium: Steve's book: NEW Facebook group:facebook.com/groups/futuresquared/ Watch on YouTube: GET COACHED BY LUCAS: GET LUCAS TO DESIGN YOUR SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL:
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