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Building the Future has quickly become one of the fastest rising nationally syndicated programs. With a focus on interviewing startups, entrepreneurs, investors, CEOs, and more, the show showcases individuals who are realizing their dreams and helping to make our world a better place through technology and innovation.
My latest book, "Minds at Work", is now available for on Amazon. Here's a preview: "Most management practices and principles used today were developed in the 19th century when we managed hands and learned at a very different pace. Digital technology, automation and globalization have forever changed everything. In the 21st century Knowledge Economy we produce knowledge and know-how, and need to manage minds that must continuously learn in dramatically new ways. Yet managers everywhere are still employing management principles and practices as if we were back in the 20th century. There is a revolution happening around the world changing the way we manage people. "Minds at Work" shows you why that change is happening, and is a blueprint for what you need to do to make it happen in your company." I've held senior development and leadership positions with leading technology and education companies including IBM, where I co-founded the Institute for Advanced Learning, I am a co-author of Creating a Learning Culture (Cambridge University Press, 2004) and served on the Editorial Review Board for Information Age Publishing, My company, KnowledgeStar™, is a consulting firm founded in 2006 to provide insight about the intersection of digital technology and education. Our clients include Fortune 500 corporations, start-ups, NGOs and leading analyst firms. KnowledgeStar™ is also currently launching an app-based Interactive Performance Support System™ to provide operational, compliance and safety information to people working in manufacturing and industrial environments as part of out Internet of Smart Things™ initiative. A well-known speaker, workshop leader, and consultant, David lives in San Francisco, halfway between the California Academy of Sciences and the American bison paddock. After work, he likes to head to Ocean Beach where, on the rare fogless evening, he watches the sunset, hoping to glimpse the fabled “green flash” once again. https://www.amazon.com/Minds-Work-Better-Manage-Employees/dp/1562866834/mm20-20/ https://knowledgestar.blog/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrebow/
David Mikkelson is the founder and CEO of Snopes.com, the oldest and most-respected fact-check site online. Mikkelson founded the site in 1994 as a creative outgrowth of his wide-ranging interests in a variety of subjects, particularly folklore, and his professional expertise in the computer industry. Handling everything from researching and writing articles about urban legends to managing the site’s technical infrastructure, David saw Snopes.com, which antedated the development of automated search engines, quickly become the go-to place for Internet users to query the veracity of anything questionable they encountered online. https://www.snopes.com https://twitter.com/snopes https://www.facebook.com/snopes
Conscious Company Media shares inspiring, cutting edge stories about business as a force for good, hosts educational events and workshops, and connects talented individuals with purpose-driven work, all with the higher purpose of making the business world more conscious. Conscious Company Magazine, our flagship product, is the first print and digital publication in the US that focuses solely on sustainable business. Sold nationwide at Whole Foods Market, Barnes and Noble, Kroger, Sprouts, and more, this publication has quickly become the voice of the conscious business movement. https://consciouscompanymedia.com https://consciouscompanymedia.com/womens-summit/ https://twitter.com/consciouscomag
LifeInABox is the world’s smallest refrigerator, designed for the safe transport of fragile medications such as insulin or growth hormones. There are in France 1,5 million people that are “prisoners” of their medication, because their medication must be maintained at a temperature between 2 and 8°C at all times. To these people, LifeInA gives the freedom to travel anywhere, anytime, with the peace of mind of knowing that their life-saving medication is kept at exactly the right temperature. Connected to a Smartphone application, available in iOS and Android, LifeInABox is an essential tool for the better management of medication schedules, as well as the management of chronic diseases such as diabetes. The LifeInA app not only follows the temperature of the medications in real time, but also sends to the user reminders for his medication schedule so that he can better manage his condition. Uwe Diegel (born 1965 in New Zealand), was a concert pianist until the age of 26. Following an accident that partially restricted movement in in right arm, he started a new career in medical diagnostics, quickly developing a particular interest in chronic diseases such as hypertension, asthma and diabetes. His intense scientific curiosity has led him not only to develop new technologies in these fields, but also to interest himself to field of medical manufacturing, industrial design and problems faced by Asian manufacturing concerns. Uwe lives in Paris, France, where he runs HealthWorks Global, MedActiv International and LifeInA and does fundamental research in medical diagnostics. He is today considered to be a foremost expert in the field of blood pressure management, diabetes, asthma and in the manufacturing of medical diagnostics devices. In 2009, Uwe got interested in connected health as a means of providing better patient management. He became involved in iHealth, a platform that takes all the signals of the body and translates them into a meaningful format using smartphones and tablets. iHealth is today the world leader in the field of Connected Health. Uwe served as CEO of iHealthLabs Europe until 2016. He left iHealth in 2016 to work on the LifeInA project. Uwe Diegel has been at the forefront of international changes in healthcare technology for the last 30 years. His drive and passion for innovative technology have driven major changes in perception about healthcare. He has driven the manufacturing of medical devices to new horizons by forcing new practices in manufacturing and innovation. An internationally recognized expert in the management of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, he is continuously looking for better solutions to improve outcomes for patients. He has for the last few years spearheaded the dissemination and acceptance of connected health as a tool for providing better solutions for patients. https://lifeina.com/ https://twitter.com/lifeina_ https://www.facebook.com/lifeinatimeline/
Born and raised in West Hartford, Connecticut, Marissa's childhood was filled with every outlet imaginable, for her captivating energy, carefree spirit and desire to entertain others. This trend carried over into her adult-life and after graduating from Eckerd College with a degree in International Business, Anthropology and Communications, Marissa found herself right at home and in many people's living rooms, as a guest host on The Home Shopping Network in Tampa, FL. She recently was on Ray Donovan, Fuller House, Funny or Die and Please Tell Me I Am Adopted! Today Marissa is based in Los Angeles with a resume that boasts numerous TV, film, commercial and theatrical credits, along with years of on-air hosting experience for various networks and events. When Marissa is not on set, hosting on the red carpet or performing stand-up comedy, she loves wine, traveling, and spending her free time with her rescue dog, Ella! www.imdb.me/marissamorgan https://twitter.com/msmarissamorgan https://www.instagram.com/missmarissamorgan/
Tibbets is based in Los Angeles and oversees day to day operations for the 24-hour English language El Rey Network, launched by Rodriguez in 2013 and home to shows including action-drama “From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series,” interview program “El Rey Network Presents: The Director’s Chair,” and freestyle wrestling series “Lucha Underground.” In his new role, Tibbets will spearhead the overall growth of the El Rey brand with a focus on digital expansion, content strategy and development, program planning and scheduling, production, acquisitions, talent relations, ad sales, business affairs and business development. Career Highlights: • Developed and sold ROME to HBO • 1000+ episodes of TV produced in 2003 and 2004 • Ran the prestigious Foxlab for NewsCorp. • Developed first ever convergence program to air on broadcast TV • Created, developed and sold first ever original series for mobile • Facilitated thousands of program pitches from top Hollywood producers and production companies • Produced thousands of short-form video content for digital distribution • Launched multiple demographically targeted channels for digital distribution across all US carriers and platforms http://www.elreynetwork.com https://twitter.com/Elreynetwork https://www.facebook.com/ElReyNetwork
Senior Director and Executive Producer at The Recording Academy (GRAMMYs) Promoted from Director, Strategic Alliances. Expand the GRAMMY brand image and audience reach while building partner relationships to drive revenue growth for the Academy and its associated charitable arms: MusiCares and the GRAMMY Museum Foundation. Develop and Executive Produce digital programs and content celebrating all divisions of the organization. Manage two direct reports and pool of independent contractors. https://www.grammy.com https://twitter.com/RecordingAcad https://www.facebook.com/RecordingAcademy Strategic and award-winning Content Marketing and Partnerships Leader with a solid record of creating successful branded entertainment initiatives. Spearheaded unique digital media programs and designed corporate sponsorships for global partners such as: Hyundai, McDonalds, Motorola, Coors, Microsoft XBOX, MasterCard, Pepsi, and Westwood One. A visionary with a natural affinity to create customizable programs leveraging technology and trends. https://twitter.com/Jim_Cannella https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimcannella/
Digital and Social veteran with 15 years of developing multimedia experiences, content, and games online. Combining a love for innovation with savvy for timely planning and enthusiastic leadership. Lead the charge to bring Lucasfilm into the social and digital world through microtransactions, vanity items, digital game downloads, and more. With Avatar, lead digital across multiple verticals including games, web, social, and more in preparation for the upcoming releases of Avatar 2-5. Now makes worlds to terrify, astonish, and amaze inside of the highest end VR headset in the world. Lead the creative and user experiences for www.LEGOStarWars.com, the award winning Advergame - that won a Webby for best online game. Starbreeze Studios Global Director VR, I lead content, partnerships, development, and more for experiences built for the StarVR headset. With partners like IMAX and Acer, Starbreeze is building the worlds first VR location based experience lineup that provides the magical promise of VR without a major sunk cost to the consumer, and with a fidelity no other technology can match. https://www.starbreeze.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooksb https://twitter.com/StarbreezeAB
Award-Winning and Influential Strategic Public Relations Executive with Extensive Experience in Mobile Entertainment & Technology, Events, Production, Strategic Marketing, Corporate Communications, Event Planning, Strategic Partnerships and Alliances in the world of Music, Sports, Technology, Lifestyle & Luxury Brands, TV, Film and Branded Entertainment Sarah Miller, CEO of Axis PR & Entertainment, has over 15 years of strategic experience in public relations, Marketing and Event Planning within the Mobile & Digital Entertainment, high-tech and consumer industries. Her expertise and success in leading Axis PR & Entertainment combined with in-depth media relations, strategic marketing, new business development, public relations and relationship marketing has helped launch numerous start-up companies. As CEO of Axis PR, Miller lead extremely successful nationwide PR & Mktng campaigns for public companies as well as early stage start-ups and have successfully taken many early stage tech companies from launch to M&A stage while under her leadership. 2017 BEST IN PR, BUSINESS HALL OF FAME 2016 BEST IN BUSINESS AWARD 2015 BEST IN BUSINESS AWARD 2014 BEST PR FIRM FOR LOS ANGELES 2014 BEST PR FIRM IN BEVERLY HILLS 2013 BEST PR & MARKETING FIRM The Media Excellence Awards is one of the most prestigious and influential award organizations that recognizes and honors innovation and leadership in mobile entertainment, media, marketing, and technology. This coveted awards program celebrates the achievements of mobile entertainment from start-ups to applications, to studios. Join industry leaders from all walks of the mobile and entertainment industry, including interactive media, film, television, music, games, agencies, and high-tech for an exclusive VIP event and exciting evening celebrating the industry’s future rising stars and Best of the Best in mobile entertainment. www.axis-entertainment.com http://mediaxawards.com https://twitter.com/GlamourgirlLA https://twitter.com/mediaXawards
As a Senior Entertainment and Media Executive, I am a tenacious business leader who leverages a winning combination of financial and operational expertise, creativity, and curiosity to thrive in disruptive environments and deliver strong contributions to revenue, profitability and global market penetration. I have pioneered innovative media delivery concepts and produced events across cinema, online, social, broadcast and emerging media. Known as a trusted advisor and relationships builder, I have always been committed to developing and leading world-class teams, mentoring talent, and building cultures of high engagement and collaboration. Representative accomplishments include: • Executed worldwide distribution and multi-platform coverage of Michael Jackson Memorial broadcast—the most watched live TV broadcast in history. Directed worldwide distribution and transmission of Live8, delivered Operation MySpace from Kuwait and We Are The World 25 in 3D for Haiti relief as well as global music festivals and top-rated programs for AXS TV. • Executed multi-platform digital campaigns that led to $2.1B in tour box office revenue as President of AEG Network Live and as CEO of Spring Programming Partners, delivered three of the top five Showtime PPV events. • Led negotiations for new contracts with the Walt Disney Company, the Metropolitan Opera, Turner Classic Movies, and forged brand partnerships with Ford, Nokia, BestBuy, Conde Nast, Volvo and Apple. • Produced Beyoncé, Bon Jovi, Garth Brooks, Celine Dion, Katy Perry, and Prince for global cinema plus streaming and other digital platforms. http://rubeyentertainment.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Rubey https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-rubey-b78b7765/
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