Barriers to Entry – Details, episodes & analysis

All great end-of-year specials feature two parts. And that’s why we’re back with Part 2 of Barriers to Entry’s 2024 “Best-of” Clip Show. Andrew and Bobby are back together - and in the holiday spirit - revisiting some of the most memorable moments from the BTE universe in 2024. Hear from Federico Negro (Founder, Canoa), Amanda Schneider (President, ThinkLab), and Lionel Ohayon (Founder and CEO, iCRAVE, and co-Founder and CCO, Journey). The guys start off by exploring AI’s role in design; take a quick detour to evaluate the importance of human experience and design; and wrap it up, where else, with a return to the Sphere project. Plus - it’s everyone’s favorite BTE annual segment, 2025 predictions!

Find Federico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/federiconegro/

Find Amanda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandajeanschneider/

Find Lionel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lionelohayon/

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Federico: https://surroundpodcasts.com/episodes/federico-negro-ceo-canoa/

Amanda: https://surroundpodcasts.com/episodes/amanda-schneider-president-thinklab/

Lionel: https://surroundpodcasts.com/episodes/lionel-ohayon-founder-ceo-icrave-co-founder-and-cco-journey/

Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewgflane/

Connect with Bobby on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbybonett/

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It’s Part 1 of Barriers to Entry’s 2024 “Best-of” Clip Show! Andrew Lane and Bobby Bonett revisit the year that was in the BTE universe. Listen in to the year’s most memorable soundbites and topics, featuring appearances from Kelly Knapp (Creative Director, ex-Sphere), Mathieu Lehanneur (Designer) and Eran Chen (Founder and Executive Director, ODA). Andrew and Bobby explore themes of creativity, outside-the-box thinking, and a return to analog design.

Find Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellycknapp/

Find Eran on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eran-chen-465b446/

Listen back to the full episodes:

Kelly: https://surroundpodcasts.com/episodes/kelly-knapp-creative-director-experiential-ex-sphere/

Mathieu: https://surroundpodcasts.com/episodes/designer-mathieu-lehanneur/

Eran: https://surroundpodcasts.com/episodes/eran-chen-founder-and-principal-oda/

Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewgflane/

Connect with Bobby on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbybonett/

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Influencing the Sphere

If finally happened.  After months of name dropping, Bobby and Andrew finally visited the Sphere and they brought along a new friend to talk about it.  Kelly Knapp has been at the forefront of immersive experiences for much of her career and she joins the pod to talk about the process of creating projects like Sphere, where she was a pre-launch creative lead, as well as a host of other exciting work she’s been a part of around the world.  From planning experiences no one has ever experienced before, to the search for talent and even (of course) some hot takes on the role of AI in the creative process, this conversation has it all.  Join us as we kick off Season 2 of Barriers to Entry!

Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn: 

Bobby Bonett

Andrew Lane

Follow Kelly Knapp on Linkedin

References and resources:

Sphere

Sleep No More 

Robot Butlers

Related and referred BTE Episodes:

Sarah DiLeo, Studio Co-Director, Digital Experience Design, Gensler

David Schwartz, Founder Partner, HUSH

Get in touch with us with your questions on emerging technology, innovation and more at bte@sandowdesign.com or drop us a voicemail at the BTE Hotline at 1-917-934-2812.

Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. 

This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced by Rob Schulte.

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 Coming to America  Fresh off having moderating a packed house panel at SXSW, Bobby and Andrew are joined by luxury brand-building powerhouse, and fellow podcast host, Lisa Gralnek.  Recently named the US Managing Director and Global Head of Sustainability & Impact for the prestigious iF DESIGN organization based in Hannover Germany, Lisa drops in for a conversation about everything from the future of design, to pushing boundaries, to the impact of technology on the design industry.  Of course they also deep dive into the importance of sustainability in design’s future all before introducing Bobby and Andrew to their new favorite portmanteau, “Glocalization”.  Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn:  Bobby Bonett Andrew Lane Follow Lisa Gralnek on Linkedin References and resources: iF DESIGN  iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 application opens on April 26th  2024 Winners’ Gala takes place in Berlin April 29th  The 3rd Annual iF Design Trend Report will be published on April 30th  Lisa’s podcast - Future of XYZ Andrew guests on Future of XYZ - April 25, 2024 Find it on: Apple, Spotify, Instagram, ripbs.org/XYZ, future-of.XYZ  Related and referred BTE Episodes: Avi Rajagopal, on sustainability Rodolfo Agrella, on pushing boundaries in design Get in touch with us with your questions on emerging technology, innovation and more at bte@sandowdesign.com or drop us a voicemail at the BTE Hotline at 1-917-934-2812. Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com.  This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced by Rob Schulte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introducing the BTE Hotline In a special episode, Producer Rob joins the show to share the first voicemails left at the new Barrier to Entry audience hotline.  On tap are a handful of reflections, aspirations and predictions from previous guests to the show along with reactions and predictions of their own from the gang - as well as a slew of memorable (?) new audio amuse bouches from Producer Rob. Come for the predictions and stick around to be inspired to contribute your own thoughts & questions to the hotline when BTE returns after with all new episodes following our early ‘spring break’. Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn; Bobby Bonett Tessa Bain Andrew Lane Related and referred BTE Episodes: Amanda Schneider - President, ThinkLab Erin McDannald - CEO, Lighting Environments, Elevated Sarah DiLeo, Studio Co-Director, Digital Experience Design, Gensler David Schwarz, Founder Partner, HUSH Greg Lindsay, Urban Tech Fellow at Cornell Tech Keith Fine - Partner, Innovation Lead, S/L/A/M Collaborative  Karli Slocum - Vice President of Product and Marketing, 3Form Rodolpho Agrela - Founder & Design Director, RADS  Producer Rob’s plug: How to Write an Email by Justin Kerr Get in touch with us with your questions on emerging technology, innovation and more at bte@sandowdesign.com or drop us a voicemail at the BTE Hotline at 1-917-934-2812. Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com.  This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced by Rob Schulte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Making magic at Maison et Objet On the verge of the acclaimed French design show, Maison et Objet, the gang is joined by the fair’s 2024 Designer of the Year, Mathieu Lehanneur.  Mathieu is regularly acclaimed for making ‘magic’ through his blending of design thinking with technology, psychology and beyond.  While no rabbits are pulled from hats, the conversation ranges from the importance of standing behind your creative ideas, the fleeting impressiveness of technology and is highlighted by a deep dive into Mathieu’s work on the Olympic Torch for the upcoming Paris Games.  It’s a special conversation you won’t want to miss. Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn; Bobby Bonett Tessa Bain Andrew Lane References and resources: Mathieu’s Homepage Tomorrow is Another Day Paris Olympics Torch Maison et Objet Designer of the Year Related and referred BTE Episodes: Patti Carpenter - Trend Ambassador for Maison et Objet Rodolpho Agrela - Founder & Design Director, RADS  Get in touch with us with your questions on emerging technology, innovation and more at bte@sandowdesign.com or drop us a voicemail at the BTE Hotline at 1-917-934-2812. Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com.  This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced by Rob Schulte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Form follows experiences The gang are excited to welcome a leader who’s made his name bringing public and private sector together to deliver major New York City architecture projects. His firm, ODA, is now spreading their wings internationally as well as into AI, VR and more. Tune in as an icon in the industry, Eran Chen, drops by to share how he uses storytelling to inspire and bring stakeholders together and how technology is changing the way his team delivers those stories. Connect with Eran Chen on and with our hosts on LinkedIn; Bobby Bonett Tessa Bain Andrew Lane References and resources: ODA’s monograph: ODA: Office of Design and Architecture Notable projects include: Book Tower in Detroit Renovation of the former Postkantoor in Rotterdam Public/private office building reimagination in Buenos Aires. Midjourney Stable Diffusion Related and referred BTE Episodes: David Schwartz on approaches to hiring through innovation Keith Fine on architecture firms adopting new technologies Get in touch with us with your 2024 predictions and more at bte@sandowdesign.com or drop us a voicemail at the BTE Hotline at 1-917-934-2812. Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com.  This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced by Rob Schulte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BTE has always been about bringing you innovation stories that we think have the greatest impact on the architecture & design industry, but in 2024 we’re taking this a step further—we want to hear from you! What questions would you like us to answer? Are there talking points in your boardrooms that need the BTE spark? Which AI or Metaverse subjects are keeping you up at night? You can call our hotline at 917-934-2812 or leave send an email at bte@sandowdesign.com. It's a new year and we love a new segment. Call now! Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com.  This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced by Rob Schulte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The state of the industry 12/23 To wrap up the year at BTE, the gang welcomes old friend, fellow SURROUND podcast host, and President of ThinkLab, Amanda Scheider.  After getting a sneak preview of  Bobby’s somber New Year’s Eve plans, they dive in to look back on how we say AI, metaverse and other trends unfold and then look forward to the future for trade shows, industry shifts, the ‘tech’ trend of humanity and more.  Make it your early resolution to tune in. Connect with Amanda Schneider on LinkedIn! Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn; Bobby Bonett Tessa Bain Andrew Lane References and resources: ThinkLab Forbes article on GenZ and the Great Office Debate ThinkLab’s GenZ Study ThinkLab - Tectonic Shits for 2024 Trevor Noah podcast with Bill Gates Daniel Susskind: A World Without Work (Book) ThinkLab’s 5 Specifier Personas ThinkLab 2024 Hackathon - The Future of Customer Decision-Making Design Nerds Anonymous Podcast on the SURROUND Podcast Network Related and referred BTE Episodes: Amanda Schneider’s first visit to BTE Matthias Hollwich on taking an innovative approach as a small firm Get in touch with us with your 2024 predictions and more at bte@sandowdesign.com or drop us a voicemail at the BTE Hotline at 1-917-934-2812. Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com.  This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced by Rob Schulte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Technology’s impact on design in 2023 This week, an old friend drops by the podcast to catch up on all that’s happened in 2023, the first full year of Barrier to Entry.  Our first ever guest, Jaime Derringer joins the pod to talk about the evolutions of AI, the metaverse and the blockchain on the design industry in the year that was.  Bobby turns the plug reigns over to Jaime to hear more about her experiences working with AI tech, as well as her new gig helping bring blockchain provenance to authentically made goods - it’s a reunion packed with insight and thoughts for the year to come that you won’t want to miss. Connect with Jaime Derringer, our Linkedin follow of the week! Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn; Bobby Bonett Tessa Bain Andrew Lane References and resources: Tonic.xyz Midjourney Trame Paris (Jaime’s new venture) Trame on Instagram Louis Vuitton (LVMH) Métiers d’Excellence Related and referred BTE Episodes: Jaime Derringer (her first visit to BTE) Patti Carpenter (preserving craft with local artisans) Rodolfo Agrella (thinking about the world as both digital and physical) Get in touch with us with your 2024 predictions and more at bte@sandowdesign.com  Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com.  This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by Hannah Viti and Rob Schulte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.