Best Threadless Podcasts (2025)

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SpaceX Vet's Transformer Vehicle: Road to Rail Instantly 42:15

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Send us a text Most people see train tracks and think "obstacle." Kevin Damoa sees the ultimate highway hack. After six years in the Army doing rail operations and stints at SpaceX and Northrop Grumman, he's realizing something crazy: America has 140,000 miles of rail that's basically empty while our highways are parking lots. So he's building a ve…

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AI Patents Itself: The Invention Machine Is Here 1:08:26

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Send us a text What happens when you feed an AI its own code and ask it to improve itself? It invents something better, writes a patent for it, and files it. In 8 minutes. Dr. Marcus Weller did exactly that with Deep Invent, and the result made him realize his life had just changed. We're talking about an AI platform that analyzes patterns across a…

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What the heck is going on with FUTR.tv? 7:38

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Send us a text Exciting Updates: New Projects, Podcasts, and More | FUTR.tv In this episode of FUTR.tv, I provide an update on my latest activities and projects. Due to a new day job and the launch of two new podcasts with mission.org, IT Visionaries and The Fleet, as well as "What the FUTR" for FUTRconnect, FUTR.tv episodes have been less frequent…

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The Art of Business and the Power of Community: 25 Years of Threadless With Founder Jake Nickell 37:31

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Send us a text Today we have a very special guest on. He founded a company at the dawn of the internet age, and it is still going strong, celebrating its 25 anniversary. So we are going to talk with him about his journey, so stay tuned. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast. I have with me Jake Nickell, he and Jacob DeH…

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Major League Pickleball: Behind the Scenes with Texas Ranchers Owner Evan Floersch 39:44

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Send us a text What sport attracts celebrities like Lebron James and Lil Wayne? Why that would be the fastest growing sport in America of course. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast. Today we have with us Evan Floersch, Co-Owner and CEO of the Major League Pickleball team the Texas Ranchers. So we are going to get an …

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Dirt, Fun, and High-Tech: Dust Moto's Game-Changing Electric Dirtbikes 40:30

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Send us a text Today we are going to be focusing on technology that really makes life fun, so stay tuned. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast. We have with us Colin Godby, CEO & Founder at Dust Moto. Dust Moto is building the electric dirt bike the industry wants, and needs. They are now taking limited pre-orders fir …

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The Awe and Excitement of Oilstainlab's New HF11 Supercar Brings the Joy Back to Driving 35:39

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Send us a text When you mix beauty, engineering and and pure excitement into something that just makes you say, "Hell Yes!", you get a supercar that will blow your mind. Oilstainlab's HF11 is a car built for drivers. Today we have with us Nitkita Bridan. In 2019, he and his brother Ilya formed Oilstainlabs, to begin producing a one of a kind superc…

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Electric Hydrofoiling into the Future: Transforming Water Travel with David Tyler! 39:06

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Send us a text Today we are talking to our guest about the journey from High-performance racing sailboats and aerospace technology to creating a vision to transform nautical transportation, so stay tuned. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast. We have with us, David Tyler, Co-Founder and Managing Director, North America…

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Zynga Has Our Attention 25:08

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Send us a text The world has changed a lot in short amount of time, and the way buying happens has changed along with it. Today we live in an attention economy, and getting your message out can be really challenging. Today we are going talk about how one company is capturing that attention share. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with anothe…

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Nail Your Next Podcast: The Ultimate Guest Guide, Tips and Tricks 23:01

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Send us a text Being on a podcast is a great way to get your message out, but are you ready. Preparing to be a guest on a podcast and not sure what to do? This video is your ultimate guide! Gain confidence as it covers essential tips, from preparing, picking your location, setting up your lighting, getting your computer ready, setting up the ideal …

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Unlocking the Power of the Sun: BoxPower's Modular Solar Revolution! 48:53

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Send us a text I love talking about technology that can make the world a better place, and today we are going to be talking about an interesting solar initiative, so stay tuned. Today I have with me Angelo Campus, CEO and founder of Boxpower.io, a company that is helping to bring renewable energy to where it is most needed. They are building solar …

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AI Reality Check: What’s Really Happening Behind the Hype? 42:09

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Send us a text There is so much happening in AI right now it is hard to keep track of the latest changes, but are people getting real value out of it. Today we are going to dig into where things are going. Stay tuned. Today we have with us, Mark Kurtz CTO at Neural Magic where Mark leads a team of engineers and researchers creating cutting-edge sol…

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Pickleball Passion and Purpose: High-Tech Pickleball Scoring with Dropshot 30:18

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Send us a text Today I am doing something a little different, I am going to talk about tech in America's fastest growing sport, so stay tuned. I am not sure if it is because I have become a man of a certain age, but I have fallen in love with Pickleball. If you are not aware of it, Pickleball is America's fastest growing sport. In my town we are se…

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Saving Lives with Science: The Future of Maternal and Infant Health 36:37

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Send us a text The United States spends more on health care than other wealthy nations, with worse results. Most concerning is that we have seen declines in infant and maternal health. But what is driving this and how do we change course. Today we are going to be digging into the important role of data in healthcare. Hey everybody, this is Chris Br…

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ESG Magic: Why Open Access Ventures is Investing in ESG! 38:17

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Send us a text ESG has become an oddly controversial term these days, and it is hard to understand why good business practices would create any negativity. So, I have a previous guest back on today to talk about it and their journey. Today we have back with us Ricky Marton formerly of Koru and now of OpenAccess Ventures. After our last discussion w…

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Solar Simplified: How Haven Energy Makes Going Green a Breeze! 36:55

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Send us a text Solar is now a mature technology, but still, adoption is slow. Why is it so hard to get solar and what are the obstacles to widespread solar adoption. Stay tuned. Today I have with me Haven Energy Co-Founder, Vinnie Campo. Haven Energy is a venture backed marketplace for electricians to connect with consumers for battery and solar in…

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Battery Breakthroughs: Nanograf's Silicon Anode Revolution! 35:32

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Send us a text Technology has made a lot of advancements, but one critical area has struggled to make huge gains, and that is batteries. Storing energy is critical for so much of our world, but advancements in battery tech have been hard to come by. Advancing battery technology is also important to national security. Today we are talking with a com…

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Redefining Social Media Success: Dr. Antonis Papatsaras Shares Hootsuite’s Vision! 39:46

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Send us a text Join us as we dive into the transformative world of social media management with Dr. Antonis Papatsaras, CTO of Hootsuite. Learn how Hootsuite has revolutionized the industry since 2008 and evolved from a basic management platform to a cutting-edge performance engine with AI-driven insights, following their acquisition of Talkwalker.…

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Breaking Barriers in Medicine: Dr. Peter Bonutti on Blood-Brain Breakthroughs 43:20

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Send us a text Join us for an exciting conversation with Dr. Peter Bonutti, a leading figure in MedTech innovation! With over 500 patents and 700 FDA-approved products, Dr. Bonutti shares insights into his pioneering work. Discover his latest ventures with Relieve, tackling autonomic disorders and safely opening the blood-brain barrier, and UV C, a…

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From Fundraising to Advocacy: NEP Services is Changing the Nonprofit Game 34:09

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Send us a text Building a community can be tough work. For not for profits, community organizations, charities, and unions, there are a lot of details that need to be tracked and communicated. Today, we are going to talk about a company that helps them, and find out what drives them. Today I have with me Stacey Yudin CEO of NEP Services. They are l…

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AI vs DR 12:45

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Send us a text Using AI for Better Healthcare Advocacy: My Heel Pain Journey In this video, I share my frustrating experience with heel pain and the challenges I faced navigating the U.S. healthcare system. After dealing with inconsistent diagnoses, I turned to AI, specifically Claude AI by Anthropic, to help guide me in finding potential diagnoses…

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Revolutionizing Sales Pipelines with AI: An Interview with Vitaly Golomb 37:42

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Send us a text In this video, Chris Brandt interviews Vitaly Golomb, co-founder and CEO of Sofie Labs, about the transformative impact of AI on sales pipelines. Sofie Labs has developed an AI-powered CRM called Sofie that automates the sales process, providing companies with a global, multilingual virtual workforce to enhance inbound sales efficien…

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Following your passion: Manali Yavatkar's journey from AI to sustainability 36:36

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Send us a text In this discussion, Manali Yavatkar, founder and CEO of Palm, talks about her journey from being an AI developer to creating a sustainable future with the Palm Bin—an innovative composting appliance. The episode highlights the massive food waste issue in the U.S. and how Palm Bin addresses common composting challenges such as odor, f…

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Reviving Hydrogen: A Conversation with Matt Krayton on the Future of Clean Energy 44:14

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Send us a text In this discussion, Matt Krayton, Communication Lead at the Mid Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (Mach 2), outlines the resurgence of the hydrogen economy, fueled by a $7 billion bipartisan infrastructure law initiative. Mach 2 aims to establish seven regional clean hydrogen hubs, aiding sectors like heavy industry, transportation, and en…

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Life Updates: My Diabetic Story, Career Transition, and Content Creation 11:05

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Send us a text A lot has been going on for me, and I wanted to give you a look into what is going on. First things first, I did a video a while back about some health problems that I was having. I was having some strange Premature Ventricle Contractions that took me to a cardiologist. The cardiologist was concerned about my high blood pressure and …

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The New Rules of SEO: Succeeding in an AI-Driven World 41:30

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Send us a text AI is changing everything, and that is very apparent in the marketing space. Google is seen a big shift in their business as people start to just ask the AI rather than search on Google. And, Google is pivoting fast to try to keep up. So how do you get your message out. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podca…

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The Power of Public-Private Partnerships in Revitalizing U.S. Manufacturing 38:35

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Send us a text Healthcare, the climate, geopolitical factors, and global supply chain impacts have recently brought domestic manufacturing back to the forefront of national interest. The US government is investing in manufacturing at levels not seen since the Cold War. Today we’re going to talk about industrial policy, manufacturing innovation, and…

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Fixing the Broken Healthcare System: How Design Principles Can Help 49:11

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Send us a text We have talked a lot about healthcare on this podcast, and we have heard a lot of good ideas for making healthcare better, but sometimes it isn't about fixing the one big thing, but the thousands of smaller things that are broken. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast. Today I have with me Dr. Craig Jose…

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Inside a Unique Chicago VC Firm: TechNexus' Bespoke Approach 35:10

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Send us a text Every VC firm is a bit different, today I want to focus on one that is looking to pair institutional investments with specifically targeted companies. Best of all, they are based here in Chicago, which I love. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast. Today I have with us Kaitlyn Doyle Vice President of Tec…

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Enhancing Patient Experiences with Empathetic, Animated, AI-Powered Avatars 34:08

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Send us a text Healthcare in the US is full of deep-rooted inequality and systemic flaws. How do we improve the system as it falls further into chaos and people are leaving the profession. Today we are going to talk with a company working to solve these problems Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here welcome to another FUTR podcast. Today I am j…

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Cybersecurity in 2024: AI's Impact on Data Protection & Recovery 41:59

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Send us a text 2024 is going to be an interesting year. Already we are seeing cyberattacks ramp up in severity and frequency, so what should we expect? Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast. Today we have with us Anthony Spiteri, Regional CTO for data protection heavy weight, Veeam and host of the Great Things With Gre…

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The State of Employment in 2024: Insights and Strategies for Success from HR Guru Andrew Bartlow 43:14

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Send us a text Any leader will tell you that the people are the most important part of a successful organization. But how do you find those people and how do you keep them happy and motivated. Today we are talking with someone who can help us answer that question, so stay tuned Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast. To…

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Failure is not an Option: Inside the early days of Resactly with Fisayo Oluwadiya 38:28

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Send us a text Today we are going to do something a little different. We are talking to a tech company, but this one is at a very early stage. So I want to find out what is like for a woman of color to build a tech startup from the ground up. Stay tuned Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast. Today we have with us Fisay…

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Risky Business: An American Entrepreneur's Journey Through China's Economic Evolution 51:12

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Send us a text China has maintained an impressive growth trajectory for many years now, lifting millions from poverty, but the growth can't continue forever. We are seeing a slowing economy and trouble in the housing market. What can we make of it and where is China headed. Today we are going to talk to someone who was doing business in China durin…

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Women Navigating a Career Path in Data & Tech: Insights from Lindsay Murphy 38:09

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Send us a text In this AI age we are living in, the importance of having women in roles of leadership is more important than ever, but how do we make the path to leadership more straightforward. Stay tuned. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast. Today we have with us Lindsay Murphy who is host of the Women Lead Data po…

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Avoiding Burnout and Finding Purpose: A Deep Dive with Tony Martignetti 40:39

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Send us a text Our social and work lives have changed a lot recently. The Millenials and Gen Zers have a very different perspective on these places and how they fit into their lives. Today we are going to talk to someone who has a lot of insight into this world. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast. Today we have with…

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Revolutionizing Healthcare: Unlocking the Power of Data Access with Dr. Carolyn Ward 38:25

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Send us a text If you ask anybody in the United States, they will most likely say that our healthcare system is deeply dysfunctional. So what are we going to do about it? Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast. Today I have with me Carolyn Ward, Director of Clinical Strategy at Particle Health, where she is responsible …

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Unraveling ESG: What Every Company Needs to Know! 40:05

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Send us a text ESG, Environmental, Social, and corporate governance, is a term that keeps getting discussed in the C-Suite and the corporate boardrooms, but how does it work and what are the impacts to business? Growing out of the UN's corporate social responsibility initiative over the last 20 years, it has grown to represent more that $30 trillio…

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South By South West (SXSW) 2019 Report - Originally from April 2019 18:23

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Send us a text Here is a report from the 2019 SXSW show. The video version of this was first published in April of 2019, the audio version has not previously been released. Click Here to Subscribe: FUTR.tv focuses on startups, innovation, culture and the business of emerging tech with weekly podcasts talking with Industry leaders and deep thinkers.…

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The Future of Hydrogen: Storing Power at a Massive Scale 39:01

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Send us a text One of the most challenging aspects in the energy sector, isn't necessarily producing the energy as much as it is in storing it and transmitting it. The ability to get the power where it needs to be and storing it can be the limiting factor on how clean our energy sources can be. Today we are talking with a company that is working on…

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Unlocking the Power of Personal AI: Redefining the Nature of Identity 36:17

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Send us a text AI is big. The news is full of stories about ChatGPT and Large Language models. Is AI going to replace you? Maybe. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast. Not everybody is worried about AI replacing them. In fact some folks are looking forward to it. Imagine if instead of dealing with all the mundane tasks…

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Revolutionizing Drug Development: How AI and Data Are Changing the Game 38:00

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Send us a text Bio-sciences have made huge strides recently, and the pace is only accelerating. Much of this is being driven by data. Now, a new generation of Artificial Intelligence is pushing the boundaries even further. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast. We have with us Luca Parisi, Director of Clinical Analytics…

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Highlights from Databricks' Data + AI World Tour in Chicago - Generation AI Takes Center Stage 3:19

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Send us a text Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podcast. Databricks hosted their Data + AI World Tour event in Chicago on October 3rd, and with all of the hype around AI, Generative AI and Large Language Models, this was the perfect place to get a feel for what is going on. To start with, it was a well attended event, in …

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Per Scholas: Transforming Lives Through Free Tech Training and Holistic Support 36:41

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Send us a text Education can be the gateway to a better life. The world also needs more and more qualified tech workers. So today we are talking with a company that is trying to solve these problems Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here welcome to another FUTR podcast. Today we are talking with Daniel Ponciano and Grace Yao from PerScholas. Per…

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Understanding Our Relationship with Alcohol: The Making of the 'Earnest Drinker' Documentary 43:05

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Send us a text Many of us have an interesting relationship with alcohol. What is it that brings us to drink. How did it become so normalized in our lives. Today we are going to talk with someone who decided to take a look at his relationship with alcohol. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with Sandesh Patel. Welcome to another FUTR podcast.…

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Breaking New Ground: How PureSpectrumCBD Partnered with Major League Baseball 44:38

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Send us a text People have really started to focus on the issue of wellness, and the endocannabinoid system is often central to wellness. There are, however, a lot of challenges to this, especially when it comes to professional sports. Today we are talking with a company that has a solution Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR…

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Sales as a Service: Transforming Your Channel Program with LaunchGTM 34:56

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Send us a text Starting a company is hard. There are so many things that need to be built, processes to be created, people to be hired. When the company has raised money, the urgency to get everything done all at once is intense. Today we are talking with a company that can help short cut that process. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with…

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Meet BE: The Creator of the Alinker, a Unique Mobility Device with Style 41:47

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Send us a text For people with mobility challenges, it can be difficult to find the right balance of assistive technology that provides you with freedom, and enough challenge to keep you moving in style. Today we are looking at a device that does it all that with a unique Dutch style. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt, here with another FUTR podc…

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The Environmental Impact of Fossil Fuel Extraction: Upwing Energy's Sustainable Solution 32:50

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Send us a text When we look at fossil fuels, there are many challenges. Much of this is because the process of extracting these resources is inefficient and dirty, and our ever increasing demand for energy creates challenging political situations Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast. Upwing Energy is bringing new techn…

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Innovation and Resurgence: CEO Sri Solur's Journey to Reinvent Kenmore's Brand 37:18

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Send us a text When we talk about innovation, we usually think of the hot new startups, we don't typically think of 100+ year old brands. But when an old respected brand needs to be resuscitated, innovation is exactly what is needed. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast. Today we are talking with Sridhar Solur, CEO of …