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This week we discuss cryptocurrencies, and the EXOS, with Kent Langley.

Kent is the Chief Science Officer of OpenExO.

I ask him how he started with cryptocurrency, why OpenExO needs a cryptocurrency - the EXOS - and the future of the EXOS.

If you would like to find our more about the EXOS then you can visit https://economy.openexo.com/.

This show is sponsored by Idea Storm. You can visit their website at www.ideastorm.co.za or send an email to [email protected].

The world is changing so fast that it is difficult to know how the world will look in 5 years time.

This is a question I have been asking the guests on my podcast. In this episode we will revisit these past interviews and see how Colin Iles, Kevin Allen, Mike Lingle and Jaroslav Dokoupil answered this question.

If someone asked you how the world would look in 5 years time how would you answer the question?

Even more important is how do you prepare for the future? For this I feature a clip by Bernard Marr in which he talks about the top five in-demand job skills of the future. I would be interested to hear if you agree with Bernard?

How are you preparing for the future? Do you make continual training a priority in your life? Are you shaping your future or allowing it to happen to you?

I hope you have enjoy and find this podcast valuable. If you would like to chat to me then please do. You can book me online using Calendly at https://calendly.com/ideastorm, contact me through my website at www.ideastorm.co.za or email me directly [email protected].

Welcome to our Sunday interview with Jaroslav Dokoupil.

Jaroslav is a vastly experienced consultant, coach and leader. You can read his full profile on the related blog found here ==>

https://www.ideastorm.co.za/post/interview-with-jaroslav-dokoupil-c-level-at-openexo.

I hope you have enjoyed and found this podcast valuable. If you would like to chat to me then please do. You can book me online using Calendly at https://calendly.com/ideastorm, contact me through my website at www.ideastorm.co.za or email me directly [email protected].

This week we look at why having a Massive Transformative Purpose is important for both your company and you.

This episode features voice clips of Salim Ismail, Peter Diamandis and Tony Robbins who talk about purpose.

If you would like to contact me please do on [email protected].

Today's episode an interview I had with Edgar Kasenene - CEO for Rest of Africa at Retro Rabbit.

We discussed the exponential world that the companies operate in and the opportunities and challenges that this presents.

You can contact Edgar on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/edgar-kasenene-4a24893/ or [email protected].

You can contact me at [email protected] or visit my website - www.ideastorm.co.za.

Today I would like to talk to you about something close to my heart, and something related to the name of my company Idea Storm. I would like to talk about ideas.

The format for this episode will be that we will first discuss ideas in general, then how big ideas are formed and end with the concept of small ideas. Is there even a difference between big ideas and small ideas?

I reference two Youtube videos in the podcast.

- David Lynch: Where do ideas comes from - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=david+lynch+ideas

- Shoo Rayner: Where do ideas come from - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1PRK2QHUds.

Where do you think ideas come from? Add your comment to this podcast or send me your thoughts to [email protected].

This episode features an interview with Mervyn George.

Mervyn is a seasoned business architect and technology advisor, with a focus on 4th Industrial Revolution research and innovation strategy - passionate about the role emerging tech plays in shaping the future of work and the role of humans in an augmented future - frequently writing and speaking on these topics.

He is a technology vendor expert, having worked for tech firms in various stages of growth - mature, rapid growth and bootstrapped start-up. His geographical exposure has been global, with substantial time spent based in both South Africa and the UK, managing teams spanning Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa and working long-term projects in the US, China and Saudi Arabia. Industry exposure includes Oil & Gas, High Tech, Education, Retail, FMCG, Banking, Professional Services, Utilities, Public Sector and Automotive.

Thank you Mervyn for being my guest in this blog and podcast. If you would like to contact Mervyn then here is his Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mervyngeorge/. To listen to the full interview subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, spotify or listen on www.ideastorm.co.za.

I hope you find this podcast enjoyable and valuable. If you would like to talk about any of these concepts further, then let’s chat. You can book me online using Calendly at https://calendly.com/ideastorm, contact me through my website at www.ideastorm.co.za or email me directly [email protected].

This is the Exponential Report - 6 November 2019.

Stories include:

- “Liquid-in-liquid printing method could put 3D-printed organs in reach” - www.sciencemag.org

- “'Terminator' at 35: How AI and the militarization of tech has evolved” – www.nbcnews.com

- “MIT uses shadows to help autonomous vehicles see around corners” - www.techcrunch.com

- “Meet the pigs that could solve the human organ transplant crisis” - www.technologyreview.com

You can download the blog containing all the stories at www.ideastorm.co.za.

Our interview this week is with Kevin Allen.

Kevin is the Chief Community Officer for OpenExO (www.openexo.com).

He is an energetic and creative individual. He displays leadership characteristics, believing in leading by example. He enjoys facing up to challenges, performing new tasks and mastering what he sets out to do. He believes that we live in an abundant world and look for ways to impact those around him with positivity, especially through exponential technologies. He has a passion for Africa and believes that Africa is where the future lies.

His personal MTP is “Unlocking Positive Human Potential”.

The best way to contact Kevin is via Linkedin on https://www.linkedin.com/in/kia84/.

You can reach out to me on my website @ www.ideastorm.co.za or [email protected].

This week's report features the following stories:

- Dubai creates world’s largest 3D printed building

- The race to build a flying electric taxi

- Super-precise new CRISPR tool could tackle a plethora of genetic diseases

- Scientists Are Literally Spinning Up Lab-Grown Meat

- Want $125k? Just Donate Your Face to Some Humanoid Robots”

I hope you enjoy the podcast. The printed blog version of the podcast can be found on www.ideastorm.co.za.