Future of XYZ
Presented in collaboration with Rhode Island PBS, Future of XYZ is a bi-weekly interview series that explores big questions about where we are as a world and where we want to go. Through quick and candid conversations with innovative leaders and courageous changemakers, we share unique perspectives that provoke new thinking about what’s coming down the pipeline on topics ranging from business and technology, to art, science, and humanity broadly. Listen wherever you get your favorite podcasts, watch on ripbs.org/XYZ, and follow @futureofxyz on Instagram. More information available at future-of.XYZ.
EPISODE 4, SEASON 1: Joe Dickson- former Head of Quality Standards at Whole Foods and now Co-Founder of Merryfield, a clean label rewards app- joins us to talk about the ‘Future of Food Labels’. Over the course of a dynamic and engaging 20-minutes, Joe and Lisa discuss how the consumers’ expanding awareness and interest in health and wellness, food, and the environment has opened doors for brands and retailers to approach sourcing, consumer education, and labeling differently. The hope is that this will ensure better access to good food for more people.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we’re going. Hosted by LVG & Co.- an independent strategy consultancy based in New York City.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | FB: @lgralnek | IG: @lisavgralnek
EPISODE 3, SEASON 1: In week 3, guest Veronique Gabai Pinksy joins us to explore the ‘Future of Fragrance’. Veronique is the former President of Vera Wang and Global President of Estée Lauder fragrances. Now the CEO & Founder of her own eponymous perfume brand, Veronique knows a thing or two about fragrance. We explore the timelessness of fragrance- its role in ritual and seduction, and how the future of its production, craft, and ingredients are evolving to elevate the artistry to something more akin to the past. Listen to learn about the role of fragrance in imbuing a sense of safety, wellbeing, and human connection.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we’re going. Hosted by LVG & Co.- an independent strategy consultancy based in New York City.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | FB: @lgralnek | IG: @lisavgralnek
EPISODE 2, SEASON 1: This week, Renee Wynn- the recently retired Chief Information Officer of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) explores the out-of-this-world topic of the ‘Future of the Space Economy’. Touching on issues from cybersecurity to space debris, “spinoffs” to commercial space flight, and so much more- this is a worthwhile 20-minutes. Tune in to learn more, including about NASA’s broadly applicable approach to slicing the future into manageable increments of time and learning.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we’re going. Hosted by LVG & Co.- an independent strategy consultancy based in New York City.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | FB: @lgralnek | IG: @lisavgralnek
EPISODE 1, SEASON 1: In the series’ inaugural episode, guest Lorna Davis talks about the ‘Future of Humanity’. (Why not start big!?) The former CEO of Danone North America, and current coach, mentor, and B Lab Global Ambassador explores how because human beings are so adept at changing and adapting, the result is an ever-accelerating and fast-changing world. Watch to learn more about finding purpose, connection, and understanding.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we’re going. Hosted by LVG & Co.- an independent strategy consultancy based in New York City.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | FB: @lgralnek | IG: @lisavgralnek