The Zombies are Ready for Halloween ??

We are also ready to demystify emerging tech and surf the airwaves of KPCR 92.9FM each Wednesday from 5-6pm PT! ????

Big high five to the guests so far John Bumb, Nikki Estes Peter Wang Sebastian S. Zamir Shukho, MBA - and later today: Mickey the Happy with Brindley Woods ?? Made possible by our friends at Necodex ????

Before we recap the last few shows, we wanted to thank everyone for such a marvelous time at the Ageless Evolution Longevity Summit - What an absolute treat to create wonderful memories and learn so much from warm and brilliant humans from all over the world. Stay tuned for upcoming coverage on the summit ????

As we navigate the labyrinth of emerging tech, our mission remains steadfast: to learn from and share marvelous stories with the best brains from the Bay...and beyond! So, grab your pumpkin spice latte and get ready for some for BrainFood! ??

San Francisco needs some serious help, and Dan Lurie is the Man with a Plan ??

For SZ 132: The Tipping Point we explored conversation with Mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie 丹尼爾·羅偉 exploring the critical junctures where technology meets societal transformation. We listened in on how he plans to push for a more innovative, thoughtful, and connected cityscape.

Doing More with Less ??

"Every single tax payer dollar should be held to account" - Daniel Lurie

This ethos of fiscal responsibility seems to be at play at the federal level as well, with Elon Musk recently saying "the government has a duty to spend your money well... If people simply know they (government workers) will get fired for wasting money, it will immediately improve the situation." It does seem a bit wild that this is such a controversial notion - but misfortune breeds opportunity.

What are some common practices in getting a financial house in order?

Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) is a budgeting method in which all expenses must be justified and approved for each new period, typically a fiscal year or quarter. Unlike traditional budgeting, which adjusts previous budgets incrementally, ZBB starts from a "zero base." This means that every function or department must justify its entire budget from scratch, regardless of prior expenditures.        

Dan is not a product of the broken system ????

Thanks to Andy Ardila and team for providing such a beautiful location and to Sharyn Bires for co-hosting the show! With just 6 days until the election, we wish Dan luck!

To learn more about new ideas, accountability, and leadership, check out more at: https://daniellurie.com

In SZ 133: SV Legends, we heard epic stories from Silicon Valley legend Mike Aymar. From humble beginnings to groundbreaking innovations, we explored the technologies that have shaped the very foundation of the digital world we navigate today.

The former Corporate Vice President of Intel has a storied career at one of the world's leading tech giants, where he played a crucial role in shaping the industry. How? Leading key divisions and navigating significant challenges that have defined the modern tech landscape. Being multi-disciplined utility player, he brought many parts of the company together - but most important is knowing your customer:

"It's indispensable If you don't start with knowing your customer and market, you don't know where you're going" -Mike Aymar

Mike gave a unique insights to the entrepreneurs in the Zombie community to gain invaluable insights from a true pioneer who has witnessed and influenced the evolution of technology firsthand. Shout out to James Cape for coordinating, wonderful job all around.

Have Pride in your Work ????

Engineers get excited when they see people using something they built. "You see that thing over there? I did that." Thats the enthusiasm that Mike built into his team. Be sure to watch the full episode here . Thanks to the Park James Hotel and HOOMAN KHALILI for another great show!

The future is converging ??

The days of neatly siloed, static technologies are behind us. Today, new disciplines are emerging, transforming industries and reshaping our world in ways we’ve never seen before. As we stand at the forefront of this convergence, we must ask ourselves: Are we truly ready for what's next? Who better to guide us through this shift than celebrated author and renowned futurist, Robert Scoble ?? aka The Scoblizer who has half a million followers on X and had Siri launched in his living room.

Imagine giving a prompt to an agent, and it goes out to the Internet like an intern. Research this, call these people, find the cheapest price...but the secret with AI is that it all works in parallel. Imagine the spreadsheet fills itself out and then calls for you." -Robert Scoble

Robert also laid out the accelerating fusion of robotics, AI, and extended reality (XR). From the thrill of the first ride in an autonomous Mercedes-Benz AG to the rise of humanoid robots, he helped us better understand how these technologies are fundamentally altering the way we live, work, and connect. We also examined VR as the "empathy engine," revolutionizing human relationships in new dimensions, and took a journey back to Apple’s controversial early days.

A Bright Future ??

What would it mean for us to live in a post-labor world? how AI could drive the cost of goods and services to near zero, challenging humanity to find new meaning in a world where robots excel at everything. Will we lose our connection to craftsmanship—a trait once celebrated in the time of artisans and blacksmiths? Or will we discover new ways to reclaim purpose in this rapidly changing landscape? Through this lens, we’ll consider how leadership and innovation continue to evolve in an era defined by convergence.

SZ 134: Spatially SpeakingVenture into new dimensions with tech luminary Robert Scoble as we explored spatial computing which is redefining reality itself - watch the full episode here .

Check out Roberts Twitter / X here . Thanks to Dwayne Campbell for coordinating!

That's all from us, catch ya next month. Until then, be good to yourselves, and be good to each other ??

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