3D printing, partnerships, and from science fiction to science fact…

Ben Christensen, Startup Mentor, Maker Evangelist, Keynote Speaker, Global Lead for SAP Next-Gen Science Fiction Community, joins Stephanie Benedetto and Samanta Cortez in the MouthMedia Network studios powered by Sennheiser.

In this episode:

• Christensen on what he’s caring about and identity, always starting things, helping companies explore what’s possible to make partnerships
• If you can imagine it you can build it
• SAP –  his focus on the global sci fi community
• Sci fi shows what’s possible
• From science fiction to science fact, designing today
• The liquid – PLA – polylactic acid
• The possibilities of creating almost anything via 3D printing, an accelerating industry
• 4D printing and what it can be, do, and inspire
• A lot of trash results from 3D printing, how can you reuse the discarded materials
• How 3D printers can become stations in the community where things can be synthesized
• SAP Next Gen
• SAP started a campaign with UN Women, the “#SheInnovates Initiative”
• Partnering with The Startup Guide, for the first one for NYC
• Christensen on joining the circus, then working for a software company
• How 800M jobs could be eliminated through automation, but it is a crucial awakening for humanity
• Implications and opportunities for automation

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