The Next Generation CTO and a pragmatic view of Future Tech

Phil West interviews the CEO of Peachtree Corners, Georgia to understand how self driving scooters can one day change the way that we commute around the city. With the goal to be 30% autonomous & 70% teleoperated, Go X and Tortoise have teamed up to launch an experiment in Peachtree Corners to test the next phase of micromobility. The link to access the full Future Tech series is  here . NOTE: If viewing 'full screen' on a PC, please ensure video playback is optimized by clicking on the YouTube settings icon and changing the Quality to 4K

Phil West explores the world of smart rings and their readiness for use within Corporate America. With technology enabling the hyper-miniaturization of sensors and wireless components, the smart rings of today may soon be able to replace your smart watch. Phil interviews Melanie Shapiro, CEO of Token and discovers how Token's novel approach to authentication may be a game-changer for the corporate employee. The link to access the full Future Tech series is  here . NOTE: If viewing 'full screen' on a PC, please ensure video playback is optimized by clicking on the YouTube settings icon and changing the Quality to 1080p

In this episode we explore the world of virtual reality and its readiness for use within Corporate America. With use cases like the VR-enabled office and purpose-built VR conference ecosystems, how soon until this leading-edge technology becomes commonplace? Dive into the world's first Cyber Security Conference hosted entirely in VR as I share my experience during this 'mind blowing' journey. The link to access the full Future Tech series is  here . NOTE: If viewing 'full screen' on a PC, please ensure video playback is optimized by clicking on the YouTube settings icon and changing the Quality to 1080p Video Transcript It is April 21st 2020 and these are strange times. Most of the world is on lockdown due to the Coronavirus with many of us in the United States under ‘shelter in place’ orders. We are naturally social creatures and as such are struggling to find ways to interact with each other. A phone call is a good start, and a Microsoft Teams or Zoom

We explore a novel twist on a traditionally complicated topic of Internet security for the home. In this episode I interview Araz Feyzi, CEO of Syfer and discover that we don't have to be technology experts to have best-in-class protection against hackers and malware for our families. The link to access the full Future Tech series is  here . NOTE: If viewing 'full screen' on a PC, please ensure video playback is optimized by clicking on the YouTube settings icon and changing the Quality to 1080p Equipment/Software used for this episode Camera: Olympus OMD-EM1 Rig: Alzo with Fotga Rail/Matte Box Lights: Viltrox L116T Mic: Sure SM58 with NUX wireless Editing platform: Macbook Pro Intro rendering: Blender Post editing software: OpenShot & DiVinci Resolve

At some point, our interactions with humanoid robots will be commonplace. Already, we are seeing applications of robotic, AI technology in the areas of hospitality, food service and sales with more use cases rapidly emerging. In this video, I interview a humanoid robot named Pepper at the Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners, Georgia. The link to access the full Future Tech series is  here . NOTE: If viewing 'full screen' on a PC, please ensure video playback is optimized by clicking on the YouTube settings icon and changing the Quality to 1080p Equipment/Software used for this episode Camera: Olympus OMD-EM1 Rig: Alzo with Fotga Rail/Matte Box Lights: Viltrox L116T Mic: Sure SM58 with NUX wireless Editing platform: Macbook Pro Intro rendering: Blender Post editing software: OpenShot & DiVinci Resolve

I believe the role of the 'next generation' CTO is two-fold. First and foremost, the role of the CTO is to ensure that the adoption of technology is focused on business enablement through the creation and execution of Technology Strategy. The second aspect of a CTO's role is to understand the current market climate, work to pragmatically predict where future technology may be relevant for the given market segment, and provide evangelistic insights around how these emerging technologies can help enable a competitive edge. As part of my current role leading a Technology Strategy organization, I continually strive to balance the 'art of the possible' with a 'path to the feasible'. This is my personal pragmatic approach to futurism and how I strive to push organizations forward to adopt the right technologies at the right time. As a result of this thinking, I have launched a new video series called 'Future Tech - pragmatic insights into the future of tec