Episodes

  • 72. Engineering the Impossible: UAP Insights Transforming Space, Medicine, and Global Innovation
    Jan 7 2025

    In this groundbreaking discussion, intelligence veteran and former Pentagon UAP program director Lue Elizondo reveals how classified research drives innovation across multiple industries. This episode explores how UAP-related discoveries could revolutionize human longevity, space exploration, and global technological leadership, from quantum computing breakthroughs to biotechnology advances.

    Learn why major investors, government agencies, technology leaders, and brilliant entrepreneurs are positioning for what Elizondo describes as a transformative moment in human evolution and how emerging public-private partnerships could accelerate previously impossible technological achievements.


    Highlights

    • Emerging technologies that defy conventional understanding of power generation and propulsion
    • How UAP research is transforming our approach to space exploration and asteroid mining
    • Opportunities for democratizing previously classified technologies
    • Cross-sector implications for medicine, quantum computing, and materials science
    • Breaking down barriers between classified research and public innovation
    • Investment strategies for emerging UAP-adjacent technologies
    • The transformative potential of exotic materials and reverse engineering
    • Integration of UAP research with existing technological roadmaps
    • Collaborative frameworks for accelerating breakthrough innovations


    Guest

    Luis Elizondo, Former Director of AATIP, Disclosure and Transparency Advocate, Author, Husband and Father, Proud Veteran


    Co-Hosts:

    Anna Brady-Estevez, Co-Chair US Interagency Space Economy & Advanced Manufacturing Working Groups

    Larry Forsley, Chief Technology Officer of Global Energy Corporation

    Dyan Finkhousen, CEO of Shoshin Works; Ecosystemic Model Advisor for NASA and Space Force


    Series Hosts:

    Vikram Shyam, Lead Futurist, NASA Glenn Research Center

    Dyan Finkhousen, Founder & CEO, Shoshin Works

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 71. Scientific Storytelling: Transforming Healthcare Ecosystems Through Communication
    Dec 24 2024

    Join host Marco Annunziata and guest Dr. Sophia Ononye, Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm, as they explore how scientific

    storytelling reshapes healthcare ecosystems and drives systemic transformation.


    In this illuminating discussion, discover how emerging communication models are breaking down traditional boundaries between

    scientists, healthcare providers, and patients - creating new patterns of interaction and value creation. Learn how ecosystemic thinking revolutionizes everything from clinical trials to drug development while building more resilient healthcare systems.


    Highlights

    - How ecosystem models are reshaping healthcare communication

    - Building trust networks across healthcare stakeholders

    - New patterns of collaboration between industry, academia, and patients

    - Breaking down silos through scientific storytelling

    - Creating more resilient healthcare systems through trust and education

    - Cross-border healthcare innovation and knowledge sharing


    Guest

    Dr. Sophia Ononye - Founder & CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm, creator of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation video podcast,

    and a pioneering voice in scientific communication and healthcare equity


    Host

    Marco Annunziata - Co-founder of Annunziata + Desai Advisors and former Chief Economist and Head of Business Innovation Strategy at GE, bringing deep expertise in economic trends, technology, and innovation


    Series Hosts:

    Vikram Shyam, Lead Futurist, NASA Glenn Research Center

    Dyan Finkhousen, Founder & CEO, Shoshin Works

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    46 mins
  • 70. More Shots on Goal: Scaling Up Space Manufacturing for Earth's Future
    Dec 20 2024

    Join a groundbreaking discussion with global leaders in aerospace, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing as they explore the

    "More Shots on Goal" initiative - a collaborative effort to scale up manufacturing capabilities in Low Earth Orbit dramatically. From revolutionary drug development to next-generation semiconductors, discover how increased space manufacturing throughput could transform industries on Earth and accelerate innovation across healthcare, technology, and energy sectors.


    This special episode features insights from NASA, DoE, the International Space Station National Lab, and pioneering companies, including Varda Space Industries, Stoke Space, and more. Learn how new platforms, high-throughput systems, and novel funding

    approaches are turning space into a trillion-dollar manufacturing hub that could reshape terrestrial industries and unlock new solutions to global challenges.


    Highlights

    • Accelerating drug development through microgravity research
    • Next-generation semiconductor and advanced materials manufacturing
    • Novel launch and return capabilities for space manufacturing
    • Infrastructure and energy solutions for orbital factories
    • Public-private partnerships and innovative funding models
    • Bio-manufacturing and crystal growth applications
    • Quantum technology development in space


    Featured Guests

    • Rose Hernandez, ISS National Lab
    • Curtis Hill, NASA
    • Lynn Harper, NASA
    • Kevin Englebert, NASA ISS InSpa
    • Devon Papandrew, Stoke Space
    • Olivia Holzhaus, Rhodium Scientific
    • Armin Rad, Encapsulate
    • Partha Dutta, United Semiconductor
    • Ken Savin, Redwire
    • Jordan Swisher, Mattiq
    • Josh Martin, Varda Space Industries
    • Greg Grozdits, Space Force SDA
    • Larry Forsley, Global Energy Corporation
    • Rima Oueid, US Department of Energy
    • Kevin Jackson, National DigiFoundry
    • Heath Mills, Rhodium Scientific
    • Yao-Feng Chang, Intel
    • Yuxuan Cosmi Lin, Texas A&M
    • Shane Hegarty, Axonis Therapeutics
    • Prashant Nagpal, SachiBio
    • Armand Dichosa, Los AlamosNational Lab
    • Mari Anne Snow, Eascra Biotech
    • Ying-Chen (Daphne) Chen, Arizona State University


    Co-Hosts:

    • Anna Brady-Estevez, Co-Chair US Interagency Space Economy & Advanced Manufacturing Working Groups
    • Donna Roberts, Deputy Chief Scientist, ISS National Lab
    • Larry Forsley, Chief Technology Officer of Global Energy Corporation
    • Marco Annunziata, Co-Founder, Annunziata + Desai Partners
    • Dyan Finkhousen, CEO of Shoshin Works; Ecosystemic Model Advisor for NASA and Space Force


    Series Hosts:

    • Vikram Shyam, Lead Futurist, NASA Glenn Research Center
    • Dyan Finkhousen, Founder & CEO, Shoshin Works
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    3 hrs and 4 mins
  • 69. Beyond Conventional Physics: Extended Electrodynamics, Lattice Confinement Fusion, Zero-Point Energy & Advanced Propulsion
    Dec 12 2024

    Join an extraordinary panel of experts in aerospace, energy, and ultra-advanced technologies as they explore the absolute outer bounds of physics and engineering.

    This groundbreaking discussion, co-hosted by Anna Brady-Estevez, Dr. Hal Puthoff, Larry Forsley, and Dyan Finkhousen, convenes the world’s leading researchers and innovators to examine extended electrodynamics, lattice confinement fusion, zero-point energy, and advanced propulsion and discusses the implications for the future of technology and space exploration.

    Featured Guests

    • Dr. Hal Puthoff - EarthTech International
    • Larry Forsley - Global Energy Corporation
    • Phillip Lentz - UnSpace
    • Richard Banduric - Field Propulsion Technologies
    • Ankur Bhatt - Hoverr Inc.
    • Louis Dechiaro – Richard Stockton College
    • Chance Glenn - Morningbird Space
    • MK Merrigan – MK Advisors
    • Rima Oueid – US Department of Energy

    Key Themes Discussed

    • Extended Electrodynamics (EDI) and its applications
    • Zero-point energy research and potential applications for unlimited power
    • Advanced propulsion systems and breakthrough propulsion physics
    • Quantum detection and sensing technologies
    • The intersection of gravitational physics and electrodynamics
    • Novel approaches to fusion and energy generation
    • Materials science and programmable matter
    • The convergence of theoretical physics and practical engineering

    Looking Forward

    The episode highlights the growing convergence of theoretical physics and practical engineering, suggesting we may be on the cusp of revolutionary advances in propulsion, energy, and communication technologies. The discussion emphasizes the importance of continued research, increased funding, and broader collaboration across disciplines to accelerate development in these crucial areas.

    Presented by NASA Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project in collaboration with Shoshin Works.

    Hosts:

    Dr. Anna Brady-Estevez, Co-Chair US interagency Space Economy & Advanced Manufacturing Working Groups

    Dr. Harold (Hal) Puthoff is President & CEO at the Institute for Advanced Studies at Austin & EarthTech International, Inc.

    Lawrence Forsley is the Chief Technology Officer of Global Energy Corporation

    Dyan Finkhousen, CEO of Shoshin Works

    Series Hosts:

    Vikram Shyam, Lead Futurist, NASA Glenn Research Center

    Dyan Finkhousen, Founder & CEO, Shoshin Works


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    2 hrs and 44 mins
  • 68. The Architecture of Change: Building Sustainable Industry Ecosystems
    Dec 3 2024

    In this inspiring episode, we explore how ecosystem approaches and collaborative leadership reshape global industries with Amina Razvi, former CEO of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and current Chief Partnerships Officer at Travalyst. Drawing on her unique background spanning architecture, sustainability, and industry transformation, Razvi reveals how effective coalitions can drive systemic change.


    Key themes:

    • How unlikely partnerships between competitors created unprecedented industry collaboration
    • The evolution of the Higg Index into a global standard adopted by 24,000+ organizations
    • Why systems thinking and cross-sector collaboration are essential for sustainable transformation
    • The critical role of data standardization and metrics in driving performance improvement
    • Lessons learned from apparel industry transformation that can accelerate progress in travel and tourism


    This fascinating discussion challenges conventional thinking about leadership and offers powerful insights into how ecosystem approaches can address complex global challenges. Razvi makes a compelling case that "partnership is the new leadership" and shares practical frameworks for building coalitions that drive meaningful change.


    Guest:

    Amina Razvi, Former CEO of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (now Cascale)


    Host:

    Marco Annunziata, Co-Founder, Annunziata + Desai Partners


    Series Hosts:

    Vikram Shyam, Lead Futurist, NASA Glenn Research Center

    Dyan Finkhousen, Founder & CEO, Shoshin Works



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    45 mins
  • 67.Leadership Intelligence: The Eight Dimensions of Transformative Leadership
    Nov 26 2024

    In this comprehensive episode, we explore the multifaceted nature of modern leadership with Dr. Brenda Fellows, President and CEO of Fellows Corporate Consortium. She is a distinguished industrial, organizational, and clinical psychologist who partners with corporate boards and C-Suite executives across Fortune 20-500 companies. Drawing on over two decades of strategy and management consulting experience, Dr. Fellows reveals her groundbreaking framework combining eight distinct intelligences and four capitals that shape effective leadership.


    Key themes include:

    • How cognitive, emotional, authentic, cultural, social, spiritual, humility, and leadership intelligence work together
    • The integration of human, resource, political, and community capital in organizational success
    • Understanding different leadership styles and their impact under comfort versus stress
    • Why psychological awareness and behavioral science are critical "hard skills" for organizational transformation
    • How to bridge gaps between learning systems, knowledge systems, and policy shaping

    

    This fascinating discussion challenges conventional thinking about leadership capabilities, offering unprecedented insight into how organizations can develop more effective, holistic approaches to leadership in an increasingly complex world. As a faculty member at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and Harvard University Medical School, Dr. Fellows shares practical frameworks for assessing and improving leadership across all organizational levels.


    Guest:

    President & CEO, Principal Strategy & Management Consultant, Industrial/Organizational Psychologist at Fellows Corporate Consortium, LLC

    Co-Hosts:

    Marco Annunziata, Co-Founder, Annunziata + Desai Partners

    Series Hosts:

    Vikram Shyam, Lead Futurist, NASA Glenn Research Center

    Dyan Finkhousen, Founder & CEO, Shoshin Works



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    57 mins
  • 66. Reinventing Education: Technology, Innovation, and the Future of Learning
    Nov 19 2024

    In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the transformation of education in an era of rapid technological change and workplace evolution. Dr. Steven Johnson, founder and CEO of EDSENSE and former senior vice president of innovation at Harvard University, examines how emerging technologies, changing workforce demands, and new learning models are reshaping education's future.


    Key themes addressed:

    • The convergence of AI, learning science, and personalized education
    • New models for lifelong learning and skill development
    • The evolving relationship between education and employment
    • Innovative approaches to competency-based learning and credentials
    • Technology's role in transforming traditional educational paradigms
    • The future of hybrid learning environments and personalized education paths


    This dynamic discussion offers unprecedented insight into how educational institutions, employers, and learners can adapt to and thrive in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing landscape. Dr. Johnson makes a compelling case for reimagining education systems to better serve diverse learner needs while maintaining educational quality and accessibility.


    The Ecosystemic Futures Podcast, presented by NASA Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project in collaboration with Shoshin Works, a global firm that helps organizations and nations navigate ecosystemic transformation.


    As our world is increasingly digital and interconnected – ecosystemic models are reshaping society, industry, economy, and policy and reframing how we build for resilient futures. Ecosystemic Futures investigates this expansive and hyper-connected paradigm and explores frameworks to help us achieve more beneficial futures.


    Guest:

    Dr. Steven Johnson is the Founder and CEO of EDSENSE, LLC,


    Host:

    Marco Annunziata, Co-Founder, Annunziata + Desai Partners


    Series Hosts:

    Vikram Shyam, Lead Futurist, NASA Glenn Research Center

    Dyan Finkhousen, Founder & CEO, Shoshin Works


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    58 mins
  • 65. Beyond Paradigms: Ultra-Advanced Technologies, Anomalous Phenomena, and the Future of Innovation
    Nov 12 2024

    This landmark episode convenes leading aerospace, energy, and advanced technologies experts to explore game-changing innovations that challenge our current understanding of what's possible. From quantum physics to advanced propulsion, we examine operational technologies displaying capabilities previously confined to science fiction - including craft demonstrating extraordinary energy capacity, trans-medium travel, and apparent space-time manipulation.


    Our distinguished panel delves into critical themes:

    • Observed advanced aerospace capabilities that transcend current engineering limitations, including sustained flight without conventional propulsion
    • Breakthrough possibilities in quantum communications, energy extraction from vacuum states, and space-time metric engineering
    • The convergence of biology, physics, and advanced materials leading to transformative applications in medicine, computing, aerospace, energy, and human potential
    • How reducing institutional barriers and stigma can accelerate technological innovation across sectors
    • The economic and security imperatives driving investigation into these advanced technologies
    • The critical role of interdisciplinary collaboration in unlocking new scientific frontiers


    This extraordinary discussion offers unprecedented insights into the ways that emerging technologies and anomalous phenomena reshape our understanding of physics, engineering possibilities, and our future. Our experts make a compelling case for bold innovation and open scientific inquiry to maintain technological leadership and solve global challenges.


    Guests:

    Dr. Hal Puthoff is President & CEO at the Institute for Advanced Studies at Austin & EarthTech International, Inc.

    Ryan Graves is Co-founder and Executive Director of Americans for Safe Aerospace (ASA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

    Dr. Travis Taylor, a Scientist, Engineer, Author, Futurist, and Television Personality, is the Principal Research Scientist for Radiance Technologies.


    Co-Hosts:

    Anna Brady-Estevez, Co-Chair US interagency Space Economy & Advanced Manufacturing Working Groups

    Larry Forsley is the Chief Technology Officer of Global Energy Corporation

    Marco Annunziata, Co-Founder, Annunziata + Desai Partners

    Dyan Finkhousen, CEO of Shoshin Works; Ecosystemic Model Advisor for NASA and Space Force


    Series Hosts:

    Vikram Shyam, Lead Futurist, NASA Glenn Research Center

    Dyan Finkhousen, Founder & CEO, Shoshin Works


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    2 hrs and 21 mins