Stories are a powerful means of communication. When done well, they heighten engagement, assist with recall and distill complexity to its essence. Effective leaders use stories as a shortcut to audience understanding — a necessary step before action.

Science fiction storytelling helps technology innovation leaders envision the plausible futures that today’s trends will create, and communicate their value in a way that is relatable, transformative and inspiring (see Quick Answer: How Can I Use Science Fiction Storytelling to Communicate a Vision of the Future?).

In this special edition of the podcast, we present an audio version of Episode 1 of Brave New Worlds — a 12-episode science fiction series that will tell the story of 2B Enterprises. As the first multiversal organization, 2B Enterprises operates across the world we live in, the world we are creating (metaverse) and the world we are exploring and expanding into (space). 

In the year 2042, Tony Judah, CEO of 2B Enterprises, is on the verge of making history — again. Can he live up to his family name as he accepts the challenge of colonizing another world? Will his organization be the first to become truly multiversal?

All the written episodes in the series are available now (see Maverick Stories: Brave New Worlds).

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