Think Forward: Conversations with Futurists, Innovators and Big Thinkers
Welcome to the Think Forward podcast where we have conversations with futurists, innovators and big thinkers about what lies ahead. We explore emerging trends on the horizon and what it means to be a futurist.
Podcasting since 2024 • 142 episodes
Think Forward: Conversations with Futurists, Innovators and Big Thinkers
Latest Episodes
Think Forward EP 141 - Banks Will Crumble Like Cookies, But Keep The Coffee Hot with Emmanuel Daniel
Emmanuel Daniel unpacks how digital finance prioritized monetization over true inclusion, then traces a larger shift from markets to networks where information compounds value. We test CBDCs, stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and ask whether deb...
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Episode 141
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Think Forward EP 140: Afro Rhythms, Storytelling and Breaking Through with Ahmed Best
What if the people best equipped to shape tomorrow aren’t engineers first—but emotional athletes? Our guest, Ahmed Best—actor, educator, Afrofuturist, and the pioneering performer behind Jar Jar Binks—shows how art can lead technology, not chas...
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Episode 140
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Think Forward EP 139: Crafting Story Worlds with Peter Von Stackelburg
We talk with Peter von Stackelberg about humility in consulting, why timeframes matter, and how narrative foresight turns data into action. We trace his path from journalism to futures, explore exploratory forecasts, and unpack story worlds, tr...
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Episode 139
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Think Forward EP 138 - Building Future Thinkers with Peter Hayward
Peter Hayward shares his journey from a problem-solving tax professional to becoming one of the most influential futures educators, training hundreds of futurists and co-creating the renowned FuturePod podcast series.• Finding foresight...
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Episode 138
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Think Forward EP 137: Mapping Tomorrows Terrain with Derek Woodgate
What if the key to understanding tomorrow lies not in boardroom predictions but in the rhythms of a DJ's turntable? Derek Woodgate, with his 30+ years as an experimental futurist, takes us on a fascinating journey through his unique approach to...
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