Future Tech And Foresight
Future Tech And Foresight

Future Tech And Foresight

Marc Verbenkov

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Emerging and future technologies and the trends that they are linked to will be covered on this podcast. From the more obvious tech like: AI, Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles, and The Metaverse. To less well known disruptors like: Brain-Machine Interfaces, CBDC’s, Internet of Bodies, Smart Dust, Animal Human Chimeras, 4D Printing, Under The Skin Surveillance, Bio Computers and much more. A vision of what the future may hold will be painted to alleviate some of our collective Future Shock so we can make better decisions for tomorrow. Website: https://futuretechandforesight.com/

Recent Episodes

The Future of Video Marketing & AI Creativity (With Tim Bradley)-Ep #215
FEB 3, 2026
The Future of Video Marketing & AI Creativity (With Tim Bradley)-Ep #215
Marc and Tim Bradley explore how video marketing, AI tools, and emerging production technologies are transforming storytelling, B2B engagement, and content creation strategies.About the Episode:This episode delves into the evolution of video marketing, tracing its growth from early digital platforms to today’s AI-enhanced production workflows. Listeners will gain insight into how organizations balance creativity and technology, integrating tools like ChatGPT to streamline editing, story generation, and content delivery across platforms. The conversation highlights how immersive production tools, XR stages, and automation are transforming both efficiency and quality while maintaining authentic storytelling.The discussion also examines the nuances of B2B versus consumer marketing cycles, showing how trust, ROI demonstration, and multi-stakeholder engagement shape strategy. Tim and Marc explore the parallels between digital transformation and AI adoption, emphasizing the importance of understanding technology’s role without compromising creativity or audience trust. Listeners will hear practical advice on leveraging AI responsibly, fostering internal creative cultures, and navigating ethical considerations in content generation.About the Guest:Tim Bradley is the Co-Founder of Pennant Video, a B2B-focused agency that has pioneered the Video Marketing TrifectaTM to power mid-funnel marketing strategies. With nearly two decades of experience in video marketing, Tim has partnered with leading B2B tech brands like Cisco, Hitachi, Philips and countless startups, bringing their stories to life with compelling video campaigns.Tim has built an engaged following on LinkedIn by being relatable, authentic and authoritative, with equal parts actionable insights and compelling storytelling. (And the occasional dad joke.) He believes strongly in the power of community and mentoring, that connections mean more than just a numbers game, and that young creatives deserve the wisdom he’s gained over a long and ongoing creative career. His philosophy is simple: create meaningful connections through impactful stories that resonate and endure. Outside the office, Tim draws inspiration from his love of snowboarding, family, and the outdoors, channeling the focus, adaptability, and persistence honed on the slopes into navigating today’s competitive marketing landscape.Website: https://www.pennant.video/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-bradley-pennant/Timestamps:00:01:07 - Episode Commences00:03:10 - Digital Video Marketing Evolution   00:10:11 - B2B vs Consumer Buying Cycles    00:12:57 -  AI and Digital Transformation Parallels   00:16:50 - AI Tools Transform Creative Workflow   00:23:15 - Building Trust with AI Content   00:30:49 - AI and XR in Video Production    00:41:54 - Episode ConcludesAdditional Notes:For more check out the website: https://futuretechandforesight.com/Or connect with me on –Twitter: https://twitter.com/FutureTech_PodLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/futuretechandforesight/
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Personalized Health Tech & AI Innovation (With Richard Kedziora)-Ep #214
JAN 28, 2026
Personalized Health Tech & AI Innovation (With Richard Kedziora)-Ep #214
Marc and Richard Kedziora explore how AI, wearables, and real-world health data are enabling personalized wellness, preventive care, and new insights into complex medical challenges.About the Episode:This episode explores the rapid evolution of personal health technology and how AI is revolutionizing preventive care, wellness, and chronic disease management. From wearables and continuous glucose monitoring to data-driven health insights, the discussion highlights the tools and approaches empowering individuals to take control of their health, while also emphasizing the importance of training healthcare providers to leverage these technologies effectively. Listeners will gain insight into the intersection of technology, real-world evidence, and medical research, including the challenges of translating innovative ideas into clinical trials and scalable solutions.The conversation also covers emerging applications such as anosmia detection for early disease identification, rare disease treatment using AI, and the creation of global data repositories to normalize and compare research findings. Richard shares forward-looking perspectives on how AI and data aggregation will improve patient outcomes, streamline healthcare delivery, and accelerate innovation in the coming years. This episode offers a thought-provoking look at the transition from reactive sick-care to proactive, personalized health management.Additionally, listeners will hear about practical steps for improving personal wellness, including leveraging existing technologies to track lifestyle, nutrition, and sleep. Richard’s insights underscore the value of combining individual accountability with societal-level changes, while exploring how AI can uncover patterns in health data that would otherwise remain hidden. This discussion provides actionable ideas for anyone interested in improving their health, developing new medical technologies, or understanding the future of healthcare innovation.About the Guest:Richard Kedziora is the co-founder of Estenda Solutions, a leading company specializing in custom software development, data analysis, and AI for healthcare and medical companies. With a remarkable journey spanning over 30 years, he possesses a deep understanding of designing, developing, and deploying successful projects. His extensive experience enables him to provide valuable guidance and innovative insights, resulting in cost-effective solutions that improve patient outcomes. Mr. Kedziora received his M.B.A. from West Chester University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Duquesne University where he received the Excellence in Computer Science Award. He has spoken at numerous technical and healthcare conferences on a variety of topics and written or co-authored multiple articles focused on healthcare information technology, several published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. His work with clients has won multiple awards including a HIMSS Davies Award in 2017 and he recently received the Health 2.0 Outstanding Leadership Award.Website: https://www.estenda.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjkedziora/Timestamps:00:01:17 - Episode Commences00:03:49 - Tech Entrepreneur's Journey in Digital Health  00:06:34 - Advancements in Personal Health Technology   00:20:46 -  Health Tech Innovation and Collaboration  00:25:54 - Anosmia Research and Data Integration  00:34:19 - AI and Wearables in Healthcare  00:40:17 - Transition to Preventative Healthcare   00:45:06 - Episode ConcludesAdditional Notes:For more check out the website: https://futuretechandforesight.com/Or connect with me on –Twitter: https://twitter.com/FutureTech_PodLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/futuretechandforesight/
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46 MIN
The Future of AI-Powered Logistics & Sustainable Delivery (With Richard Savoie)-Ep #213
JAN 20, 2026
The Future of AI-Powered Logistics & Sustainable Delivery (With Richard Savoie)-Ep #213
Marc and Richard Savoie explore how AI, advanced optimization, and emerging technologies are transforming logistics, cutting emissions, and reshaping the future of global delivery systems.About the Episode:This episode dives deep into the evolution of logistics and the rapidly growing role of technology in reshaping how goods move across cities and continents. The discussion explores how optimization, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and emerging quantum capabilities are unlocking efficiencies that dramatically reduce cost, congestion, and emissions — especially in the notoriously expensive and complex last mile of delivery. The conversation also examines why certain hyped innovations like drones may not scale, while invisible infrastructure technologies are quietly delivering massive real-world impact.Beyond technology, the episode looks at the economic, societal, and environmental stakes of modern logistics. From reducing urban pollution and health risks to addressing labor shortages and enabling smarter electrification strategies, logistics innovation sits at the center of sustainability, economic resilience, and city life. Listeners will gain a thoughtful, forward-looking understanding of why logistics matters more than ever, and how intelligent systems could redefine what “efficient delivery” truly means.This episode also explores practical implications such as reducing parking congestion, improving fleet efficiency, and leveraging agentic AI to dynamically optimize delivery routes in real-time. By addressing both operational and environmental challenges, the conversation provides a compelling vision for the next decade of logistics, showing how AI and advanced computation can transform delivery networks at scale.About the Guest:Richard Savoie is the co-founder and CEO of Adiona, which uses AI to power millions of efficient, lowest-carbon deliveries around the world for brands such as Coca-Cola and Amazon. Richard is a sought-after speaker and thought leader on transport, mobility and AI.Website: https://www.adionatech.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richsavoie/Additional Notes:For more check out the website: https://futuretechandforesight.com/Or connect with me on –Twitter: https://twitter.com/FutureTech_PodLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/futuretechandforesight/
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Biocomputing With Living Neurons (With Dr. Ewelina Kurtys)-Ep #212
JAN 13, 2026
Biocomputing With Living Neurons (With Dr. Ewelina Kurtys)-Ep #212
Marc and Dr. Ewelina Kurtys explore how living neurons are being used to build radically new biocomputers, examining the technology’s origins, challenges, ethics, and potential to outperform traditional computing in energy efficiency and complex problem-solving.About the Episode:This episode dives into the emerging world of biocomputing — a field exploring how living neurons can serve as powerful, energy-efficient processors capable of learning, adapting, and solving complex problems in entirely new ways. The conversation traces how this field developed, from early entrepreneurial vision to today’s cutting-edge research happening across a small number of pioneering companies worldwide, including groundbreaking work taking place in Switzerland.Listeners will hear about the promise of building central bioservers accessible remotely, how neurons dramatically outperform silicon chips in energy efficiency, and the technical challenges behind training living cell systems to behave like computational processors. The discussion also takes a forward-looking stance, exploring timelines, research milestones, commercialization paths, and why AI integration is essential to accelerating progress.Beyond the technical story, the episode thoughtfully examines ethical considerations around using human-derived neurons, questions of potential consciousness, and how society might navigate regulation and responsibility as this technology evolves. The result is a fascinating preview of a possible future where biological and digital computing work side by side to power the next generation of intelligence.About the Guest:Dr. Ewelina Kurtys comes from a multidisciplinary background spanning pharmacy, biotechnology, and neuroscience, bringing together scientific expertise with a strong focus on real-world innovation. Her work centers on the development of biocomputing systems that use living neurons to process information, pushing the boundaries of how computers can be built and what they can achieve. She has played a key role in advancing research, patent development, and commercialization strategies in this emerging field. With experience bridging academic research and applied technology, she works closely with global partners and institutions exploring bioprocessing and neuron-based computing. Through her work, Ewelina continues to help shape the future of computing, energy efficiency, and human-machine intelligence.Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewelinakurtys/Timestamps:00:01:14 - Episode Commences00:03:26 - Biocomputing: Living Neurons in Tech00:09:27 - Biocomputer Development With Living Neurons 00:19:05 -  Neuron Survival in Biocomputer Research00:21:16 - Biocomputing Research and Investment Plans00:24:19 - Ethical Implications of Biocomputing Organoids00:29:55 - Biocomputer Development and Algorithms00:33:01 - Biocomputing and Remote Lab Collaboration00:40:34 - Episode ConcludesAdditional Notes:For more check out the website: https://futuretechandforesight.com/Or connect with me on –Twitter: https://twitter.com/FutureTech_PodLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/futuretechandforesight/
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42 MIN
The Future of Talent Acquisition in a Global AI Market (With Leon Cartelli)-Ep 211
JAN 8, 2026
The Future of Talent Acquisition in a Global AI Market (With Leon Cartelli)-Ep 211
Marc and Leon explore how talent acquisition has evolved in the age of remote work and AI, unpacking global hiring trends, recruiter expectations, and the future of work.About the Episode:Talent acquisition has changed dramatically over the past decade, shaped by globalization, remote work, and rapid advances in technology. In this episode, the conversation dives into how large enterprises structure their recruiting processes, how tools like applicant tracking systems and LinkedIn have reshaped hiring, and why recruiters today are expected to manage more complexity with fewer resources.The discussion expands into global hiring trends, with a particular focus on Latin America as a fast-growing talent market. From cultural nuances and language skills to infrastructure challenges and onboarding remote employees, the episode highlights what organizations often overlook when hiring internationally and why doing it right can unlock massive advantages for both companies and candidates.The episode also tackles the realities behind emerging technologies. While VR once promised to revolutionize remote collaboration and hiring experiences, its momentum has faded. In contrast, AI is already embedded across the talent acquisition lifecycle, raising important questions about fairness, efficiency, and how both recruiters and candidates can use these tools responsibly. The result is a forward-looking look at how hiring is evolving and what skills will matter most in the future.About the Guest:Leon Cartelli is a talent acquisition leader and mentor with over 15 years of experience building high-performing recruiting teams across startups and global organizations. He specializes in connecting talent strategy directly to business growth, spanning executive search, employer branding, candidate experience, and talent development. Leon brings a practical, real-world perspective shaped by leading talent initiatives across Latin America, North America, and globally. He believes hiring is only the beginning and that real impact comes from designing people journeys that engage and inspire at every stage. Through his work, Leon continues to build and mentor the next generation of recruiting excellence in a rapidly evolving global talent market.Timestamps:00:01:17 - Episode Commences00:03:32 - Journey Into Corporate Talent Acquisition00:06:46 - Evolution of Talent Acquisition Processes 00:16:28 -  Global Talent Acquisition Trends00:30:56 - VR's Decline in Remote Collaboration00:33:36 - AI in Talent Acquisition Process00:50:39 - AI's Impact on Recruitment Trends 00:55:04 - Episode ConcludesAdditional Notes:For more check out the website: https://futuretechandforesight.com/Or connect with me on –Twitter: https://twitter.com/FutureTech_PodLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/futuretechandforesight/
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55 MIN