Podcast Episodes

Is Magic Leap the Solyndra of 2017?

Episode 47

This week’s episode arc: the future is a nuclear hellscape full of zombies to the future filled with sustainable food, vibrant public transit systems, voice ux assistants for non sighted developers, …

Published on 8 years, 1 month ago

"Behind the Veneer"

Episode 46

Show Notes Future Commerce Episode 46

Review of 2017’s Shop.org conference

FC Interviews Magento's own Peter Sheldon

Kobe Bryant gave the keynote

Brian’s favorite talk: the textile guy () letti…

Published on 8 years, 2 months ago

Ecosystem Innovation (w/ Peter Sheldon, Magento)

Episode 45

"If it doesn't add value, don't invest in it" - Peter Sheldon of Magento joins us to talk about crowdsourced ecosystem innovation, what PWAs mean for retailers, and gives his input on what the next 5…

Published on 8 years, 2 months ago

The Future of Music isn't *just* Digital (w/ Asthmatic Kitty)

Episode 44

The guys discuss the future of music, digital goods, ephemeral products, and how Spotify is changing our consumption behaviors and expectations. With John Beeler and Lowell Brams of Asthmatic Kitty R…

Published on 8 years, 2 months ago

"Storytellers are the best Futurists" - (w/ Amanda Manna - Lowe's Innovation Labs)

Episode 43

Amanda Manna, Head of Narrative @ Lowe's Innovation Labs, talks with Brian about the importance of story and narrative in technological innovation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https:…

Published on 8 years, 2 months ago

The Art of Crowdsourcing Innovation (w/ Caleb Light, Power Practical)

Episode 42

Caleb Light of Power Practical shares his experience on Shark Tank, finding new success with Amazon, and partnering with Mark Cuban Companies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pc…

Published on 8 years, 3 months ago

"Technology, for Technology's Sake" (w/Sucharita Mulpuru)

Episode 41

We host top retail analyst and strategist Sucharita Mulpuru to review the state of the market and discuss strategies to stay competitive.

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Published on 8 years, 4 months ago

"The Persuadables" - A Viant Study Review (w/ Richard Kestenbaum)

Episode 40

A new Viant study shows that "passive commerce" can persuade customers away from CPG loyalty brands. We break open the data and go deep with Richard Kestenbaum, a Forbes Retail contributor. Hosted by…

Published on 8 years, 4 months ago

Scobleized (w/Robert Scoble)

Episode 39

Robert Scoble gives us a look at the not-so-distant future of VR, AR, and MR. By the end of the episode, even Phillip is ready to recommend that merchants turn their attention to this tech.

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Published on 8 years, 4 months ago

"Is Retail Really in Crisis? - A Merchant to Merchant Special"

Episode 38

Brick and Mortar retail is in crisis, digital is thriving. We discuss the ins-and-outs of what makes a successful digital commerce strategy in businesses that depend on wholesale, and how to find suc…

Published on 8 years, 5 months ago