Future Driven Podcast

In this episode, I talk with Evan Schwartz, Chief Innovation Officer at AMCS Group.Evan’s been building tech for 35+ years. He started in the dial-up days and now leads innovation across global industries like waste, recycling, and logistics. This conversation is full of real insights for business owners, operators, and tech leaders.Here’s what they cover:Why “AI + people” is the winning strategy (not full automation)How to use AI for real results in operations, logistics, and maintenanceWhy user interfaces are disappearing—and what’s coming nextCommon mistakes businesses make when buying softwareWhat students (and workers) actually need to learn to stay relevantWhat the future of work could really look like (hint: agents doing the boring stuff)Evan also shares why most companies miss the mark with AI—and what to do instead.🎙️ Hosted by Adam Lejeunekopp | Powered by Madak

🎙 Just had an amazing conversation with Dave Behar, founder and CEO of ION, on the latest episode of the podcast.We talked about how ION built a hyperlocal media network that reaches thousands of towns across the U.S.—giving creators, leagues, and brands a real way to connect with their communities.From pizza competitions to pig racing 🐷🍕, ION is spotlighting unique stories and turning niche content into full-on media experiences. And instead of traditional ads, they're focused on brand integration—putting sponsors directly into the action through live events, interviews, and original content.

In this episode, Adam Lejeunekopp speaks with Emanuel Bertolini, a key leader at a global company specializing in home automation and security solutions, about the company’s growth and approach to innovation. Emanuel shares valuable insights into their strategy of balancing hardware and software, the importance of sleek product design, and how they’ve built strong, long-term relationships with over 2,000 dealers across North America. He also discusses the company's brand expansion and how they’re merging acquired companies into the NICE family, all while ensuring reliability and support for their network.

Welcome to this week's episode of Future Driven! In this episode, Adam Lejeunekopp speaks with Reza Rassool, a trailblazer in the field of digital public infrastructure. Reza is the founder of Kwaai, a nonprofit digital infrastructure platform, and brings a wealth of experience in technology, edge computing, and AI.

In this episode of Future Driven, we’re thrilled to welcome Coach Danny D, a LinkedIn video expert with an inspiring journey from retail sales to building his own video marketing agency. We dive deep into his unique approach to content creation, the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, and how he's streamlined video for busy professionals on LinkedIn. Tune in as we talk about creating high-impact video content, leveraging AI tools, and much more!

Welcome to episode 51 of Future Driven, this week Adam spoke with Amy Spurling, Founder and CEO of Compt, an all-in-one employee reimbursement platform.

Welcome to episode 50 of Future Driven! This week Adam spoke with Armando Viteri, President and CEO of Neubloc a generative AI strategic consulting company. 

Armando has a background in computer science and was part of the first wave of AI as a Lisp programmer. He started in the symbolic area and has seen its various heights and falls over the years. About 6-7 years ago, Armando’s CTO with a Ph.D. in AI from his boutique private equity group partnered with him to start investing in AI and it has been a part of his world ever since.

In this episode, Armando teaches us about how AI has changed over the years and where it’ll be heading in the future. He talks about its impact on society and the quality of work that AI can produce. Learn more about his company Neubloc and how they help implement AI into Fortune 500 companies all the way down to small start-ups. Armando believes that if you invest in AI in your company early on you’ll not only survive but thrive!

Future Driven is hosted by Adam Lejeunekopp, CEO of the strategic marketing agency, Madak. In each episode, Adam talks to different entrepreneurs and industry leaders, discussing their careers, leadership styles, and goals for the future.

Welcome to episode 49 of Future Driven! This week Adam spoke with Raphael Bennett, CTO/CEO of HonestDeed, which offers a safe seller financing platform, removing the need to rely on banks and putting more money in pockets.

Raphael is an engineer by choice, he always leads the technical side of any business that he has been involved in. He had an interest in entrepreneurship and after graduating college it was hard to find a job which led him to become an entrepreneur. Initially, the first product he built was a web-based VR product for indoor spaces.

Raphael tells us his crazy story of how he created his company HonestDeed. His son was sick and in the process of their difficult financial situation, he met a gentleman in the hospital that said to buy a home with seller finance. He became interested in seller finance and wanted to use his infinity for software engineering, finance and economics together to build Honest Deed. 

Future Driven is hosted by Adam Lejeunekopp, CEO of the strategic marketing agency, Madak. In each episode, Adam talks to different entrepreneurs and industry leaders, discussing their careers, leadership styles, and goals for the future.