Hosted by Ian Khan, a globally recognised futurist and technology expert, this Future Investment Initiative (FII 2025) interview explores how next‑generation AI infrastructure is reshaping industries worldwide. Ian discusses with Ramin Hasani the future of foundation models, efficiency in AI, and how enterprises can adopt scalable, trustworthy systems.

Ramin Hasani, Co‑Founder & CEO of Liquid AI, leads the charge in developing a new class of foundation models beyond traditional GPT‑style architectures. With a strong academic and research background, he guides Liquid AI’s mission to create efficient, trustworthy, and high‑performance AI solutions, making them accessible to business‑critical applications at scale.

Ian Khan is a Global Top 30 Futurist and was recently named one of Playboy Germany's "10 People Who Will Shape 2026" — the only futurist on a list alongside Sylvester Stallone, Bad Bunny, and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Ian is the USA Today bestselling author of Undisrupted and host of The Futurist on Amazon Prime Video, where he has conducted over 500 interviews with CEOs, government leaders, and innovators. He created the Future Readiness Score™, a framework used by organizations worldwide to measure preparedness for change. Ian delivers keynotes and workshops for Fortune 500 companies, governments, and global associations. His latest innovation, FutureSHIFTLab LIVE, transforms keynotes into live intelligence events where every attendee receives a custom AI-generated report.

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Hosted by Ian Khan, this Future Investment Initiative (FII 2025) interview examines how leadership at the nexus of fintech, emerging markets and global commerce is redefining payments infrastructure for billions of consumers. Ian sits down with Sergio Fogel to uncover strategic insights into scaling in complex markets, leveraging technology as a competitive edge, and unlocking value in a hyper‑globalising world.

Sergio Fogel is the Co‑Founder, President & Chief Strategy Officer of dLocal, a leading fintech platform enabling enterprise merchants to process payments in emerging markets worldwide. With a background in computer science and an MBA from INSEAD, Sergio has co‑founded multiple tech startups and now leads dLocal’s strategic vision, helping businesses navigate complex markets and expand financial access globally.

Ian Khan is a Global Top 30 Futurist and was recently named one of Playboy Germany's "10 People Who Will Shape 2026" — the only futurist on a list alongside Sylvester Stallone, Bad Bunny, and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Ian is the USA Today bestselling author of Undisrupted and host of The Futurist on Amazon Prime Video, where he has conducted over 500 interviews with CEOs, government leaders, and innovators. He created the Future Readiness Score™, a framework used by organizations worldwide to measure preparedness for change. Ian delivers keynotes and workshops for Fortune 500 companies, governments, and global associations. His latest innovation, FutureSHIFTLab LIVE, transforms keynotes into live intelligence events where every attendee receives a custom AI-generated report.

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Hosted by Ian Khan, globally‑recognised futurist and technology expert, this Future Investment Initiative (FII 2025) episode explores how major scientific institutions are leading the next wave of innovation and security. Ian sits down with Dr. Kimberly Budil to discuss how advanced science, technology and national mission‑driven labs are shaping the global future.

Dr. Kimberly Budil is the Director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), the 13th Director and the first woman to hold the role. She leads a workforce of over 8,700 employees and manages an annual budget of approximately $3 billion. She holds a Ph.D. in engineering/applied science from the University of California, Davis and a B.S. in physics from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Under her leadership, LLNL executes major national security, science and technology programs including nuclear deterrence, fusion research, and advanced computing.

Ian Khan is a Global Top 30 Futurist and was recently named one of Playboy Germany's "10 People Who Will Shape 2026" — the only futurist on a list alongside Sylvester Stallone, Bad Bunny, and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Ian is the USA Today bestselling author of Undisrupted and host of The Futurist on Amazon Prime Video, where he has conducted over 500 interviews with CEOs, government leaders, and innovators. He created the Future Readiness Score™, a framework used by organizations worldwide to measure preparedness for change. Ian delivers keynotes and workshops for Fortune 500 companies, governments, and global associations. His latest innovation, FutureSHIFTLab LIVE, transforms keynotes into live intelligence events where every attendee receives a custom AI-generated report.

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Hosted by Ian Khan, a globally recognised futurist and technology expert, this Future Investment Initiative (FII 2025) interview explores how frontier infrastructure is redefining the future of AI and global computing. Ian engages with Philip Johnston to unpack how data centres in space can solve energy, cooling and scalability constraints facing terrestrial systems.

Philip Johnston is the Co‑Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Starcloud, a pioneering deep‑tech company building hyperscale data centres in orbit to serve the growing demands of AI compute. With degrees from Columbia, Wharton and Harvard, and prior experience at McKinsey working on satellite projects, he leads the company’s vision to harness 24/7 solar energy, passive radiative cooling and space‑based infrastructure for next‑gen AI and cloud computing.

Ian Khan is a Global Top 30 Futurist and was recently named one of Playboy Germany's "10 People Who Will Shape 2026" — the only futurist on a list alongside Sylvester Stallone, Bad Bunny, and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Ian is the USA Today bestselling author of Undisrupted and host of The Futurist on Amazon Prime Video, where he has conducted over 500 interviews with CEOs, government leaders, and innovators. He created the Future Readiness Score™, a framework used by organizations worldwide to measure preparedness for change. Ian delivers keynotes and workshops for Fortune 500 companies, governments, and global associations. His latest innovation, FutureSHIFTLab LIVE, transforms keynotes into live intelligence events where every attendee receives a custom AI-generated report.

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Hosted by Ian Khan, a globally recognised futurist and technology expert, this Future Investment Initiative (FII 2025) interview explores how AI and biotech are converging to revolutionise healthcare, precision medicine and drug development. Ian engages with Dr. Thomas Clozel to uncover the strategic, technological and human‑impact dimensions of this transformation.

Dr. Thomas Clozel is the Co‑Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Owkin, a French‑American AI‑biotech company that uses federated learning and multimodal patient data to accelerate drug discovery, develop diagnostics, and enhance patient outcomes. A former assistant professor of clinical onco‑hematology in Paris and researcher at Weill Cornell, Dr. Clozel leads the mission to “find the right treatment for every patient” through innovative AI‑driven platforms.

Ian Khan is a Global Top 30 Futurist and was recently named one of Playboy Germany's "10 People Who Will Shape 2026" — the only futurist on a list alongside Sylvester Stallone, Bad Bunny, and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Ian is the USA Today bestselling author of Undisrupted and host of The Futurist on Amazon Prime Video, where he has conducted over 500 interviews with CEOs, government leaders, and innovators. He created the Future Readiness Score™, a framework used by organizations worldwide to measure preparedness for change. Ian delivers keynotes and workshops for Fortune 500 companies, governments, and global associations. His latest innovation, FutureSHIFTLab LIVE, transforms keynotes into live intelligence events where every attendee receives a custom AI-generated report.

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Hosted by Ian Khan, a globally recognised futurist and technology expert, this Future Investment Initiative (FII 2025) interview explores how venture capital is shaping the future of technology in emerging markets. Ian engages with Dr. Bilal Baloch to examine how strategic investment, innovation and global connectivity are driving startup ecosystems in the MENA region and beyond.

Dr. Bilal Baloch is a Partner at Shorooq Partners, the UAE‑based venture firm focused on early‑stage technology investments. Formerly Co‑Founder & Co‑CEO of Enquire AI, he brings deep experience at the intersection of AI, SaaS, fintech and global strategy. Dr. Baloch holds a PhD from the University of Oxford, a master’s from The Fletcher School at Tufts University and a bachelor’s from The London School of Economics.

Ian Khan is a Global Top 30 Futurist and was recently named one of Playboy Germany's "10 People Who Will Shape 2026" — the only futurist on a list alongside Sylvester Stallone, Bad Bunny, and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Ian is the USA Today bestselling author of Undisrupted and host of The Futurist on Amazon Prime Video, where he has conducted over 500 interviews with CEOs, government leaders, and innovators. He created the Future Readiness Score™, a framework used by organizations worldwide to measure preparedness for change. Ian delivers keynotes and workshops for Fortune 500 companies, governments, and global associations. His latest innovation, FutureSHIFTLab LIVE, transforms keynotes into live intelligence events where every attendee receives a custom AI-generated report.

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Hosted by Ian Khan, a globally recognised futurist and technology expert, this Future Investment Initiative (FII 2025) interview explores how leadership in the Gulf region is driving infrastructure, investment and economic transformation. Ian sits down with Rami Alturki to dive into strategic growth, family-business evolution, and the role of vision in shaping regional development.

Rami Khalid Alturki serves as Managing Director and Board Member at Nesma & Partners, a leading Saudi engineering and infrastructure company. With a background that includes senior leadership across investment, construction and industrial services, Rami drives Nesma’s strategic agenda, expansion into new sectors and value creation in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 era.

Ian Khan is a Global Top 30 Futurist and was recently named one of Playboy Germany's "10 People Who Will Shape 2026" — the only futurist on a list alongside Sylvester Stallone, Bad Bunny, and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Ian is the USA Today bestselling author of Undisrupted and host of The Futurist on Amazon Prime Video, where he has conducted over 500 interviews with CEOs, government leaders, and innovators. He created the Future Readiness Score™, a framework used by organizations worldwide to measure preparedness for change. Ian delivers keynotes and workshops for Fortune 500 companies, governments, and global associations. His latest innovation, FutureSHIFTLab LIVE, transforms keynotes into live intelligence events where every attendee receives a custom AI-generated report.

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Hosted by Ian Khan, a globally recognised futurist and technology expert, this Future Investment Initiative (FII 2025) interview explores how grassroots philanthropy and leadership are transforming education and social impact in developing regions. Ian engages with Noëlla Coursaris Musunka to discuss her journey, the vision behind Malaika Foundation, and how strategic partnerships, innovation and community-driven efforts can empower girls and entire communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and beyond.

Noëlla Coursaris Musunka is the Founder & CEO of Malaika Foundation, a nonprofit organisation aiming to empower Congolese girls and their communities through free education, clean water, vocational training and agricultural programmes. Born in Lubumbashi, DRC, with Cypriot heritage, Noëlla overcame early personal challenges and went on to build Malaika’s community-led ecosystem, which includes a school, a community centre, 31 wells servicing tens of thousands of people, and technical training programmes — all provided without charge. Her role spans global advocacy, strategic leadership and on-the-ground impact in Africa.

Ian Khan is a Global Top 30 Futurist and was recently named one of Playboy Germany's "10 People Who Will Shape 2026" — the only futurist on a list alongside Sylvester Stallone, Bad Bunny, and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Ian is the USA Today bestselling author of Undisrupted and host of The Futurist on Amazon Prime Video, where he has conducted over 500 interviews with CEOs, government leaders, and innovators. He created the Future Readiness Score™, a framework used by organizations worldwide to measure preparedness for change. Ian delivers keynotes and workshops for Fortune 500 companies, governments, and global associations. His latest innovation, FutureSHIFTLab LIVE, transforms keynotes into live intelligence events where every attendee receives a custom AI-generated report.

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Hosted by Ian Khan, a globally recognised futurist and technology expert, this Future Investment Initiative (FII 2025) interview explores how infrastructure investment and sustainable markets are reshaping global capital flows. Ian engages with Torbjorn Caesar to uncover strategies for investing in growth markets, navigating energy transition, and scaling infrastructure in emerging regions.

Torbjorn Caesar is the Chairman & Senior Partner of Actis, a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure across growth markets. He joined Actis in 2002 and was elected Senior Partner in 2015, steering the firm’s strategic development and global expansion. With an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology and an MBA from IMD, Torbjorn previously held senior roles at ABB and entrepreneurial ventures before his investment career.

Ian Khan is a Global Top 30 Futurist and was recently named one of Playboy Germany's "10 People Who Will Shape 2026" — the only futurist on a list alongside Sylvester Stallone, Bad Bunny, and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Ian is the USA Today bestselling author of Undisrupted and host of The Futurist on Amazon Prime Video, where he has conducted over 500 interviews with CEOs, government leaders, and innovators. He created the Future Readiness Score™, a framework used by organizations worldwide to measure preparedness for change. Ian delivers keynotes and workshops for Fortune 500 companies, governments, and global associations. His latest innovation, FutureSHIFTLab LIVE, transforms keynotes into live intelligence events where every attendee receives a custom AI-generated report.

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Hosted by Ian Khan, a globally-recognised futurist and technology expert, this Future Investment Initiative (FII 2025) interview delves into the future of digital assets, decentralised finance and the evolving relationship between technology and money. Ian sits down with Nicolas Cary to discuss how crypto infrastructure, adoption, and regulation are shaping the next financial paradigm.

Nicolas Cary is the Co-Founder & Vice Chairman of Blockchain.com, one of the world’s leading crypto-finance platforms serving millions of users globally. He brings deep experience in product development, SaaS and entrepreneurship—having been part of the founding team of PipelineCRM—while also being a passionate advocate for financial inclusion and digital transformation. Cary co-founded the Blockchain Commission for Sustainable Development, co-authored The Future Is Decentralised, and is a recognised thought-leader in the crypto space.

Ian Khan is a Global Top 30 Futurist and was recently named one of Playboy Germany's "10 People Who Will Shape 2026" — the only futurist on a list alongside Sylvester Stallone, Bad Bunny, and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Ian is the USA Today bestselling author of Undisrupted and host of The Futurist on Amazon Prime Video, where he has conducted over 500 interviews with CEOs, government leaders, and innovators. He created the Future Readiness Score™, a framework used by organizations worldwide to measure preparedness for change. Ian delivers keynotes and workshops for Fortune 500 companies, governments, and global associations. His latest innovation, FutureSHIFTLab LIVE, transforms keynotes into live intelligence events where every attendee receives a custom AI-generated report.

www.IanKhan.com to book Ian as a speaker, moderator
www.TheFuturist.global - Global leadership community
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