Future Forward

This week - Events have gone vertical, just as COVID seems like it may be ready to recede. We look at three events. SxSW, The Grammy’s, and the NYC Media Lab’s Tech+Storyteling event. What worked? What didn’t? And will things go back to the way they were? I’m Steven Rosenbaum , and this is future forward. I’m Alexa Scordato - Let’s Launch!

Today, Tim Wu joins the White House, signaling a focus on Big Tech overreach. The tech behind the Mandalorian is poised to have a big impact on Architecture, Automotive, Training and Filmmaking, an inside look. And Why Coursera’s S-1 filing could signal an edtech boom. I’m Steven Rosenbaum, and this is Future Forward. and I’m Alexa Scordato - Lets Launch.

Today - Twitter is exploring a new business model - what does that mean for free social networks? Then, Best Buy is shifting to on line - but it is too late? And, what are NFT’s and why do they matter? I’m Steven Rosenbaum and this is Future Forward I’m Alexa Scordato - lets launch.

Today, is tech really focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - or is it just PR? Then - Google gets in trouble - AGAIN - for firing AI Ethics Leader. And can you use algorithmic take downs to limit free speech. Beverly Hills Cops say you can. I’m Alexa Scordato and this is future forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum, let’s launch.

Today. The Apple vs. Facebook battle heats up. Then - testimony on the Gamestop hearing… what to expect. and with Award season coming up. Golden globe nominations are announced I’m Alexa Scordato - and this is Future Forward, I’m Steven Rosenbaum, let’s launch.

Today. If you had almost 200 Billion Dollars to Spend, what would you do with it? Let’s ask Jeff Bezos, shall we? Then - a deep dive in to the twists and turns likely in the Impeachment Trial of the Century. And - Who Wants to Be Mayor of NYC? And Who Should Get the Job? I’m Alexa Scordato - and this is Future Forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum - Let’s Launch

SR -Today a rare addition of future forward as Alexa and I admit that we absolutely don’t understand what’s going on. AS Which isn’t to say we’re not gonna try. What’s happening on Wall Street, known broadly as “gamestop” is a pending both the left and the right. SR - So to explore we’re bringing […]

There’s been an inauguration. Fireworks were great. Now the work begins. So, today we take a look at the emerging Biden Administration. Biden and Big Tech, the FCC, the FTC. It’s a tricky balance, using tech to solve big problems, while at the same time, reigning it in. I’m Steven Rosenbaum, and this is Future Forward. I’m Alexa Scordato - Let’s Launch!

Today, Happy Birthday to Wikipedia. Can you guess hold old they are. Then, Amazon’s best kept secret - why it matters. And, Yup, it’s CES time, virtual this year, but still so many gadgets. I’m Alexa Scordato and this is Future Forward I’m Steven Rosenbaum, Let’s Launch.

Today, a podcast in 3 chapters. Chapter 1. Free Speech vs,. Free Country. Chapter 2. Good advice about the Pandemic. And Chapter 3 - big events move to virtual. I’m Steven Rosenbaum and this is Future Forward. I’m Alexa Scordato, let’s Launch

Today - a look at Cannabis. The changing laws and growing businesses. then - crypto. Is it time to invest or too late? plus - what’s up with Trump and Section. 230?  I’m Alexa Scordato- and this is Future Forward and I’m Steven Rosenbaum - let’s launch!

Bad Robots - is 2021 the year our robotic overlords arrive? Then, Health and Big Tech. CVS takes customers away from local pharmacies, as Amazon lurks in the background. And IPOS. Yes, it’s weird, but they're hot.  I’m Alexa Scordato and this is Future Forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum, Let’s Launch.

This week - the streaming world literally explodes! Disney Plus and HBOmax make BIG announcements. So, a special Future Forward Edition - The Future of Streaming Media. I’m Alexa Scordato - and I’m Steven Rosenbaum - let’s launch!

Today. Data. Privacy, and Freedom. Where do we draw the line?Then. Zillo and AirBnB - is America on the Move? And Eli Pariser - years after Seeing a world of Filter Bubbles… can he build a better way? I’m Alexa Scordato - and this is Future Forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum… Let’s Launch -

Today - we stop to enjoy the amazing, unconventional, extraordinary business insights of one man.You may not know his name - Tony Shay (Hsieh) But you certainly know his company - Zappos. His book, His mission to rebuild Downtown Las Vegas, and his embrace of creative collisions. He was a modest, even shy Startup Founder, but his passion and love of invention was Massive. I’m Steven Rosenbaum, and this is Future Forward. I’m Alexa Scordato, we’re going to tell some great Tony Shay Stories, as we remember his life and his work. Let’s Launch.