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The Future of Work Is Putting HR at the Center of Business Strategy – Dr. Peter Fasolo, Former CHRO, Johnson & Johnson | Boston University

What happens when the future of work stops being just a technology conversation and becomes a leadership one? Former Johnson & Johnson CHRO Peter Fasolo joins Matt Kirchner to explain why HR leaders now play a bigger role in workforce strategy, talent decisions, and the company’s ability to stay competitive.

FANUC Partners with NVIDIA to Advance Physical AI in Robotics – Mike Cicco, President & CEO of FANUC America

FANUC America CEO Mike Cicco explains the company’s NVIDIA partnership, physical AI, digital twins, ROS 2, open-source robotics, and the future of automation.

The Mission Generation Wants Impact. Must They Choose Between Tech and Public Service? – Arun Gupta, CEO of NobleReach

The Mission Generation Wants Impact. Must They Choose Between Tech and Public Service? Arun Gupta, CEO of NobleReach Foundation and Co-Author of The […]

Is Your Organization Drifting? The 9-Step System to Reset and Lead with Clarity – Jay Richards, U.S. Navy Senior Chief (Ret.) and Author of The Standdown Framework

Is Your Organization Drifting? The 9-Step System to Reset and Lead with Clarity Jay C. Richards, U.S. Navy SWCC (Ret.), Author of The […]

AI Can Lower the Floor in Automation. It’s Raising the Ceiling, Too – Nikki Gonzales – Weintek USA & Co-Host of Automation Ladies

How is AI changing industrial automation? Nikki Gonzales (Automation Ladies) explains HMIs, MCP, process knowledge, and the future of automation skills.

Technical Work Is Evolving. Soft Skills Matter, but Hard Skills Still Get the Job Done – Justin Allen, Bosch

What do employers actually want from today’s technical workforce? Justin Allen of Bosch breaks down the hard skills vs. soft skills debate, the rise of digital fluency, and why stronger alignment between education and industry matters for both students and incumbent workers.

How to Stay Sharper Longer: The New Science of Brain Aging and Dementia Prevention – Dr. Christin Glorioso, CEO of NeuroAge Therapeutics

How to Stay Sharper Longer: The New Science of Brain Aging Dr. Christin Glorioso, CEO and Co-founder of NeuroAge Therapeutics Love the episode? […]

The AI Boom Is Forcing a Reckoning on Risk and Regulation – Patrick Sullivan, VP of Strategy & Innovation at A-LIGN

The AI Boom is Forcing a Reckoning on Risk and Regulation Patrick Sullivan, Vice President of Strategy & Innovation at A-LIGN Love the […]

Ask Us Anything: STEM Access, Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills & Lessons from the Manhattan Project

Listener questions lead to a wide-ranging discussion on education, careers, entrepreneurship, technology, and the evolving expectations shaping today’s workforce and tomorrow’s opportunities.

Design, Diagnosis and Data: Where AI Is Already Reshaping Skilled Trades – Dr. Andrew Neuendorf, Associate Dean at DMACC

AI isn’t coming to CTE — it’s already here. Andrew Neuendorf explains how applied AI is reshaping technical programs, where disruption is real, and why education must move faster.

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