The RobinsonHewitt Pod: The Next Era of Tech

Welcome to another episode of our founder insights, where we pass along what we get from the unseen, helping you navigate your founder's journey as you help build the next era.

This week, I take inspiration from Tony (2026) and Anthony Bourdain's origin story to gain insights into how to navigate the founders' journey.

We take a look at the idea of the catalyst, the reasons why we become founders, as well as the idea of climbing the ladder of ideas. Inspired by Plato's Ladder of Love, it's a way to help us see how sometimes the first dream or idea often needs us to go on another journey, for us to become the person who can bring the original dream or idea to life.

Also, happy Ada Lovelace Day! Don't forget that the tech industry and the first computer programme were built by a woman who could see into the unseen and believed in magic. Read more about Ada here: https://robinsonhewitt.com/articles/ada-lovelace-and-the-power-of-imagination-in-technology

What Was Referenced:

- Tony (2026) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1MVnzd2aVc

- Plato's Symposium, The Ladder of Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKIL39HOXRA

For The Curious (Free Resources):

💡Learn To Think Like A Futurist: https://robinsonhewitt.com/thinklikeafuturistlist=PLfg7Yazesj6Y&si=w_qVDDo-AOobY5eT

🦋 Start Your Founder's Journey: https://robinsonhewitt.com/the-founders-journey

🏃‍♂️‍➡️Bring your ideas to life with Crawl, Walk, Run: https://robinsonhewitt.com/crawlwalkrun

RobinsonHewitt Consulting: Transforming the traditional with the unseen, for the next era of innovation & ideas

⭐ Website: https://robinsonhewitt.com

⭐ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinson.hewitt/

⭐ More here: https://linktr.ee/robinsonhewitt

More About Alison Mackie:

⭐ About: https://robinsonhewitt.com/ourfoundersjourney

⭐ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alison.mackie.rhc/

⭐ Behind the scenes vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/@alison_mackie

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast/content is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or governance advice.

Welcome to another episode of How to Build the Future, inspired by the movies. This month we're taking a look at how to build flying cars and how to design the future of our skies.

Flying cars have always been a symbol of the future, but the real challenge is building the tech, infrastructure and systems that allow them to operate safely and sustainably.

Let's explore the future of our skies, from drones, autonomous systems and AI to navigation, energy, regulation and the natural environment, and ask what it would take to build a future of flight that works for people and the planet.

For The Curious (Free Resources):

💡Learn To Think Like A Futurist

🦋 Start Your Founder's Journey

🏃‍♂️‍➡️Bring your ideas to life with Crawl, Walk, Run

⭐ A north star for the future: The Future-Facing Framework

RobinsonHewitt Consulting: Transforming the traditional with the unseen, for the next era of innovation & ideas

⭐ Everything linked here

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast/content is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or governance advice.

Welcome to another episode of our founder insights, where we pass along what we get from the unseen, helping you navigate your founder's journey as you help build the next era.

This week, there's a call to adopt a gratitude practice, and a need to tidy up the loose threads of your life. It's time to clear out the closet of your life, and don't be tempted by things just because you're bored.

It's time to stay focused, stay boring, and allow yourself to be inspired by a movie this spooky season.

What Was Referenced:

- Keep on Movin', by Five: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbWJVult-9M&list=RDFbWJVult-9M&start_radio=1

- Playlist of Movies To Inspire Founders: https://letterboxd.com/robinsonhewitt/list/movies-to-inspire-founders/

For The Curious (Free Resources):

💡Learn To Think Like A Futurist: https://robinsonhewitt.com/thinklikeafuturistlist=PLfg7Yazesj6Y&si=w_qVDDo-AOobY5eT

🦋 Start Your Founder's Journey: https://robinsonhewitt.com/the-founders-journey

🏃‍♂️‍➡️Bring your ideas to life with Crawl, Walk, Run: https://robinsonhewitt.com/crawlwalkrun

RobinsonHewitt Consulting: Transforming the traditional with the unseen, for the next era of innovation & ideas

⭐ Website: https://robinsonhewitt.com

⭐ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinson.hewitt/

⭐ More here: https://linktr.ee/robinsonhewitt

More About Alison Mackie:

⭐ About: https://robinsonhewitt.com/ourfoundersjourney

⭐ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alison.mackie.rhc/

⭐ Behind the scenes vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/@alison_mackie

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast/content is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or governance advice.

#techfounder #founderadvice #consciousbusiness #channelledmessage

Welcome to another episode of our founder insights, where we pass along what we get from the unseen, helping you navigate your founder's journey as you help build the next era.

This week, there's a call to not invalidate the stepping stones of your journey. Wait for the storm to pass before you rush ahead, and in the meantime, find your secondary "thing" that's more on the creative side to help balance out your work & play. One day at a time.

What Was Referenced:

- About Time Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OIFdWk83no

- Hedy Lamarr: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedy_Lamarr

For The Curious (Free Resources):

💡Learn To Think Like A Futurist: https://robinsonhewitt.com/thinklikeafuturistlist=PLfg7Yazesj6Y&si=w_qVDDo-AOobY5eT

🦋 Start Your Founder's Journey: https://robinsonhewitt.com/the-founders-journey

🏃‍♂️‍➡️Bring your ideas to life with Crawl, Walk, Run: https://robinsonhewitt.com/crawlwalkrun

RobinsonHewitt Consulting: Transforming the traditional with the unseen, for the next era of innovation & ideas

⭐ Website: https://robinsonhewitt.com

⭐ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinson.hewitt/

⭐ More here: https://linktr.ee/robinsonhewitt

More About Alison Mackie:

⭐ About: https://robinsonhewitt.com/ourfoundersjourney

⭐ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alison.mackie.rhc/

⭐ Behind the scenes vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/@alison_mackie

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast/content is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or governance advice.

Welcome to the next evolution of the podcast, where the focus for the next few months will be on founder insights. I'll pass along what I get from the unseen, helping you navigate your founder's journey as you help build the next era.

This week, there's a focus on decoding the name of your idea/business and yourself, as well as remembering your why underneath it all.

It's a clean slate, so take stock of what you're tired of doing and what you'd prefer to bring in/continue to do more of.

For The Curious (Free Resources):

• 💡Learn To Think Like A Futurist: ⁠https://robinsonhewitt.com/thinklikeafuturistlist=PLfg7Yazesj6Y&si=w_qVDDo-AOobY5eT⁠
• 🦋 Start Your Founder's Journey: ⁠https://robinsonhewitt.com/the-founders-journey⁠
• 🏃‍♂️‍➡️Bring your ideas to life with Crawl, Walk, Run: ⁠https://robinsonhewitt.com/crawlwalkrun⁠

RobinsonHewitt Consulting: Transforming the traditional with the unseen, for the next era of innovation & ideas

• ⭐ Website: ⁠https://robinsonhewitt.com⁠
• ⭐ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/robinson.hewitt/⁠
• ⭐ More here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/robinsonhewitt⁠

More About Alison Mackie:

• ⭐ About: ⁠https://robinsonhewitt.com/ourfoundersjourney⁠
• ⭐ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alison.mackie.rhc/⁠
• ⭐ Behind the scenes vlogs: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@alison_mackie⁠

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast/content is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or governance advice.

If only I knew what I know now. My 10 mistakes/lessons learned while navigating my own founder and personal transformation journey.

Core Themes Covered:

1. Basic Needs
2. Nobody is coming to save you
3. Adopt the mindset of a stripper
4. Skill regression
5. Therapy
6. Play chicken with the fear
7. Relationships (friends, romantic, co-founders)
8. Work & play
9. Timing & making decisions
10. Being seen

What Was Referenced:

• You're Right on Time: https://youtu.be/eE2xoE3Nd1I?si=v4yykY4-JmL6B3fF
• The Butterfly Effect & Making Decisions: https://youtu.be/TDaanHhzQ5c?si=uixGC_MXre1wYLMV
• The Art of Perception: https://youtu.be/csGCP8JkRdA
• Spider-Man: Homecoming suit scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9esCA8_EPeY
• The OA Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvHJtez2IlY

For The Curious (Free Resources):

• 💡Learn To Think Like A Futurist: https://robinsonhewitt.com/thinklikeafuturistlist=PLfg7Yazesj6Y&si=w_qVDDo-AOobY5eT
• 🦋 Start Your Founder's Journey: https://robinsonhewitt.com/the-founders-journey
• 🏃‍♂️‍➡️Bring your ideas to life with Crawl, Walk, Run: https://robinsonhewitt.com/crawlwalkrun

RobinsonHewitt Consulting: Transforming the traditional with the unseen, for the next era of innovation & ideas

• ⭐ Website: https://robinsonhewitt.com
• ⭐ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinson.hewitt/
• ⭐ More here: https://linktr.ee/robinsonhewitt

More About Alison Mackie:

• ⭐ About: https://robinsonhewitt.com/ourfoundersjourney
• ⭐ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alison.mackie.rhc/
• ⭐ Behind the scenes vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/@alison_mackie

Disclaimer The information shared in this podcast/content is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or governance advice.

Would've, Could've, Should've. Almost every founder has a moment where they look back and think, "What if I pursued the idea back then? What would life look like now?"

Use the next time you notice a moment of déjà vu to make a decision that opens the door to what you want to build. And remember, being as delicate as a butterfly can make all the impact in the world.

What Was Referenced:

• You're Right on Time: https://youtu.be/eE2xoE3Nd1I?si=v4yykY4-JmL6B3fF
• Nature Versus Technology: https://youtu.be/RMwqT_gH7_Y?si=SP2QQfYJRk1hH8Ug
• The Butterfly Effect Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkWQLjI2rAU

For The Curious (Free Resources):

💡Learn To Think Like A Futurist: https://robinsonhewitt.com/thinklikeafuturistlist=PLfg7Yazesj6Y&si=w_qVDDo-AOobY5eT

🦋 Start Your Founder's Journey: https://robinsonhewitt.com/the-founders-journey

🏃‍♂️‍➡️Bring your ideas to life with Crawl, Walk, Run: https://robinsonhewitt.com/crawlwalkrun

RobinsonHewitt Consulting: Transforming the traditional with the unseen, for the next era of innovation & ideas

⭐ Website: https://robinsonhewitt.com

⭐ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinson.hewitt/

⭐ More here: https://linktr.ee/robinsonhewitt

More About Alison Mackie:

⭐ About: https://robinsonhewitt.com/ourfoundersjourney

⭐ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alison.mackie.rhc/

⭐ Behind the scenes vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/@alison_mackie

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast/content is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or governance advice.

We tend to think of time as objective, where a year is a year, a month is a month, a day is a day. But there are different ways we experience and understand time:

• Experienced time: how time feels to us; an hour can feel like five minutes or five hours depending on how we choose to spend it.
• Agreed time: calendars, clocks, schedules, train timetables and eventually synchronised digital time.
• Universal time: a much stranger and more contested understanding of time, particularly from a quantum perspective.

But what happens when technology can show us a different experience of time? What happens if it can pierce through the veil of our understanding of linear time and allow us to see into new dimensions or potentials to tell us our futures? Would you want to know?

What Was Referenced:

• The Art of Perception Episode: https://youtu.be/csGCP8JkRdA?si=70mZXtujba1tGcv2
• Interstellar Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LqzF5WauAw
• Timer Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x4DpyDCa_8
• Sum, David Eagleman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sum:_Forty_Tales_from_the_Afterlives

For The Curious (Free Resources):

💡Learn To Think Like A Futurist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfg7Yazesj6Y&si=w_qVDDo-AOobY5eT

🦋 Start Your Founder's Journey: https://robinsonhewitt.com/the-founders-journey

RobinsonHewitt Consulting: Transforming the traditional with the unseen, for the next era of innovation & ideas

⭐ Website: https://robinsonhewitt.com

⭐ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinson.hewitt/

⭐ More here: https://linktr.ee/robinsonhewitt

More About Alison Mackie:

⭐ About: https://robinsonhewitt.com/ourfoundersjourney

⭐ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alison.mackie.rhc/

⭐ Behind the scenes vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/@alison_mackie

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast/content is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or governance advice.

Artificial intelligence, data centres, robotics, and every emerging technology we create have a physical footprint and an impact on our environment. They use land, water, energy, and minerals. Yet we often talk about digital technology as though it exists outside the natural world.

Today, let's explore what changes when we recognise that technology has always been ecological. We draw on anthropology, Jane Goodall's observations, Doughnut Economics, and systems thinking, all to argue that the future of innovation won't be defined by intelligence alone, but by our ability to design technologies that exist in relationship with people, communities, and the living systems around them.

Inside the episode:

• Opening: Why technology has never been separate from nature
• Current State of Play: Why technology, society, and the environment are all part of the same conversation
• A Look Back in Time: What Jane Goodall's observations of chimpanzees reveal about technology and what it means to be human
• Futuristic Insights: What it would look like to design emerging technology as part of living systems
• Bringing This Into Today: Practical actions for individuals, founders, and organisations
• Closing: Why the technologies that endure will be the ones that know how to exist in relationship with nature and society

RobinsonHewitt Consulting: Transforming the traditional with the unseen, for the next era of innovation & ideas

⭐ Website: https://robinsonhewitt.com

⭐ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinson.hewitt/

⭐ More here: https://linktr.ee/robinsonhewitt

Long before we had maps, algorithms, or AI, we relied on our ability to read patterns, notice subtle signs, and make sense of an uncertain world by trusting our own internal knowing. It wasn't intuition without evidence, but it was perception.

In an age where information is infinite, answers are instant, and everyone has an opinion, the real challenge is no longer finding more knowledge. It's learning how to trust yourself enough to know what's right for you and what you're building.

In this episode, we explore the art of perception and why we've gradually outsourced it to other people and technologies, what anthropology can teach us about how humans once understood the world, and why reclaiming it may become one of the defining human advantages of the AI era.

Inside the episode:

• Opening: Why trusting yourself has become harder in a world that always has another answer.
• Current State of Play: How AI, information overload, and constant external input are changing the way we think.
• A Look Back in Time: What our primal ways of knowing reveal about perception as a deeply human skill.
• Futuristic Insights: Why the future may reward perception, judgement, and meaning-making more than information alone.
• Bringing This Into Today: Practical ways to strengthen perception, make clearer decisions, and cultivate your own inner knowing.
• Closing: Why the next era of innovation may belong to those who can tell the difference between information and insight.

Everything linked here: https://linktr.ee/robinsonhewitt