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This season, Nicola Mendelsohn, VP, Meta, explores the pathways to the metaverse, meeting with the most exciting future leaders, changemakers, innovators and risk-takers of today who are weaving the tapestry of the future of the internet and the metaverse. Together, they’ll explore the now — the pioneering work they’re doing today, the then — their past and influences, and the ten— what their industry will look like 10 years from now.
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Episode 8: The journey to Gymshark, with Ben Francis (Live from the Gymshark flagship store on Regent Street)
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 • Duration 28:58
In this special episode, Nicola speaks to Ben Francis MBE, founder and CEO of the fitness brand Gymshark, from the Gymshark flagship store in London, England. Ben talks about what motivated him to found Gymshark, why he decided to take the leap and open a store, and how he continues to be inspired by the Gymshark community. He looks back on his childhood influences and forward to the future of ecommerce and the metaverse, considering how gymshark will continue to grow alongside new technologies. He also shares how the arrival of his twin boys has changed his personal and professional outlook, and how they’ve helped him to become more present.
Episode 7: Not business as usual with Benoit Pagotto
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 • Duration 28:26
Benoit Pagotto is co-founder of the hugely successful RTFKT Studios, a company focused on merging realities within the fashion and gaming space by creating next-gen sneakers and collectibles for the metaverse. Benoit has been involved in some amazing collaborations, with the likes of Japanese pop icon Takashi Murakami and blockchain artist FEWOCiOUS. In this episode, Benoit talks about his latest projects and what he looks for in a collaborator. He reflects on his early career and the impact of the Nike acquisition of RTFKT. And he looks to the future, talking about AI, innovation and his goals for the next 10 years.
Episode 6: The Future of Web 3.0: Cathy Hackl ‘Godmother of the Metaverse’, Futurist and Metaverse Strategist
Thursday, February 17, 2022 • Duration 38:06
The Godmother of the Metaverse, aka Cathy Hackl joins Nicola to share her advice for business leaders on how to future proof their businesses in anticipation of Web 3.0. Cathy warns against the dangers of creating NFTs without purpose, the influence the metaverse will have on creator culture, but most importantly, why doing your research is so fundamental to your success in this space.
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Episode 5: The Future of Communities: Saasha Celestial-One, Co-Founder of Olio
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 • Duration 29:31
In today’s episode, Nicola speaks to Saasha Celestial-One - co founder of food sharing community app Olio. With a mission to curb food waste with her community sharing app, Saasha is the perfect guest to discuss where she sees the future of communities heading. Together Nicola and Saasha discuss how Olio has grown to 5 Million users, why purpose and community need to go hand in hand, and where she sees the future of other apps like Olio empowering community behaviour.
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Episode 4: The Future of Food: Andy Cato, Co-Founder of Wildfarmed
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 • Duration 33:05
From international DJ at Groove Armada to first generation regenerative farmer with Wildfarmed - Andy Cato’s career has taken many different paths. In this episode, Nicola and Andy discuss the future of food, specifically looking at farming where Andy’s expertise lie. Andy tells Nicola how he’s created thriving ecosystems whilst farming tastier and more nutritious wheat with Wildfarmed, and why we should be looking at working with nature to solve the ecological food crisis that’s currently on our horizon.
Learn more about Andy’s mission and Wildfarmed via www.wildfarmed.co.uk & @wildfarmed
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Episode 3: The Future of Tech: Anand Agarawala, Co-Founder and CEO of Spatial
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 • Duration 32:27
With a background in product design and engineering, Anand Agarawala has been at the forefront of 3D technology for a decade, most recently developing Spatial, the VR/AR collaboration app that turns any room into a 3D workspace. What will the next computer look like? And what impact will Virtual Reality have on our lives, communities and the environment over the next 10 years? Find out in this episode.
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Episode 2: The Future of Publishing: Vanessa Kingori, Condé Nast Britain's Chief Business Officer
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 • Duration 37:55
Vanessa Kingori might be responsible for directing Condé Nast to new horizons, but that’s not her only mission. She’s also ensuring that the publishing giant’s brands - including Vogue, GQ and Vanity Fair - truly reflect their diverse readers, inside and out. She tells Nicola how she’s doing it, where Condé Nast’s audiences will be in 10 years, and why she considers her imposter syndrome a superpower.
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Episode 1: The Future of Conservation: Dr Jane Goodall, Ethologist and Campaigner
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 • Duration 34:12
Who better to discuss the future of our planet than an ethology and conservation icon with 60 years’ experience? In the first episode of season 2, Nicola Mendelsohn meets Dr. Jane Goodall, who has been studying the social interactions and ecosystems of wild chimpanzees since 1960. She tells Nicola about the impact her youth program is having on the natural world, and what we can all do to help with the climate emergency.
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The Future of Communities is AR & VR: Andrew ‘Boz’ Bosworth, VP, Facebook Reality Labs
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 • Duration 35:24
In the final episode of this series, Brent speaks to Boz - Head of VR/AR at Facebook. Boz shares the incredible work he’s implemented at Facebook, including enabling immense user growth (which was 5 million when he first started, and managed to double), as well as the creation of Facebook Reality Labs, where he drives all of Facebook’s efforts in augmented reality, and virtual reality. Having joined Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook in 2006, Boz created the News Feed and many anti-abuse systems, and led the integration of the Facebook Messages and Chat products. Building community at the heart of what he does, makes an interesting discussion for how he perceives the role AR and VR will make in the future
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The Value of Diverse Perspectives: June Sarpong OBE - Director of Creative Diversity, BBC
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 • Duration 30:16
Brent’s guest on Now, Then, Ten this week is veteran presenter June Sarpong OBE, who is also the BBC’s first Director of Creative Diversity. June discusses the work she's doing to make the public broadcaster a community that represents everyone, the role diverse thinking plays in pushing creative boundaries, and why – after experiencing discrimination herself as a young presenter – she’s proud to be spearheading real change. Plus, she shares some highlights from her illustrious career in front of the camera, which has seen her interview everyone from Nelson Mandela to the Spice Girls.
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