David Houle, one of the foremost futurist speakers in the world, shares exactly why in this week’s episode of Shift Happens. As an expert on future, David’s delivered more than 1,000 speeches on six continents, published eight books, and devoted his adult life to researching humanity, our impact on the world, and the influence of modern technology. He recognizes that we’ve exited the Information Age and entered the Shift Age━a period marked by its promise to disrupt all former thought and action and force us to face and resolve our self-created havoc. 

Jeff Cherry, CEO of SHIFT Ventures and CEO and Founder of Conscious Venture Lab, cares and believes in all cities, communities and leaders who are using business as a conduit for societal good. He has transformed hundreds of startups through CVLab's 16 week immersive accelerator program and prepared them to generate interest and revenue when competing on a local, national and even global scale.

Dmitry Buterin, Serial Tech Entrepreneur, founder of 3 multi million dollar businesses, and I had the chance to meet at Jayson Gaignard’s Mastermind Talks a few years ago and I was intrigued by his thoughts and expertise on AI, Blockchain, and overall perspective of managing life as a busy entrepreneur.

Lola Manekin, founder of Movement Lab and creator of the Heroine’s Journey transported herself from her home country in Brazil and moved to America to fulfill her calling and embrace her truth. At a very young age Lola embraced her her rebellious nature to always challenge the status quo, and commit to being a continuous learner, asking questions to better herself and the world.

Cameron Herold, Founder of COO Alliance (the only membership group in the world that focuses on COO’s and second in command) and expert in building relationships amongst leadership to create a strong business culture where employees thrive. As a bestselling author and host of Second In Command Podcast, he is known around the world as THE CEO Whisperer.

Aaron Velkey and Josh Massey, CEO and COO (respectively) of Ortus Academy - a financial intelligence education company focus on the emotional and behavioral side of money. Their financial literacy training has empowered over 1200 students to think about their earning, spending, investing and budgeting based on their personality type and self-awareness exercises. They are on a mission to make financial intelligence not just a common vocational standard, but a direct line to employment and financial opportunity.

Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac. is the founder of the ADAPT Framework & Training Program━a collaborative model of care and fully integrated training for practitioners━based on his expertise in functional medicine. He is the creator of the ADAPT Practitioner and Health Coach Training Programs. He is one of the most respected clinicians and educators in the fields of Functional Medicine and ancestral health and has trained over 1,300 health professionals around the world in his unique approach.

Dr. Sara Johnson, Co-president and CEO of Pro-Change Behavior Systems, helps individuals and teams maximize health, well-being, and performance with the use of behavioral change science and innovative technologies. Her partnership with clients results in long-term and lasting positive change... even if it means being uncomfortable for a little while.

Shelly Blake, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Yet Analytics, begins this episode with a frightening story on Slaughter Bots from the video, Future of Life. He showcases what AI could do to our society if used improperly. Although the story of these drones is hypothetical, it showcases how technology can be misused if placed in the wrong hands. Shelly showcases all aspects of AI (good and bad) and how as humans, it’s our job to identify the link between human and technology interaction.

Robert Hanegraaff, Global Sales Director, Digital Advisory Services at Microsoft, is transforming the way organizations think about technological and brand integration. In this episode, Robert shares how companies like Snaphcat and Uber capitalized on technology to support their business models, optimize efficiency, and improve product effectiveness.