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The X – The Experience – is singlehandedly the most important factor in the success of products, services and entire businesses. The X is hosted by Silicon Valley veterans and product innovation strat... more
July 13, 2021The Pandemic is Coming to an End: What to ExpectBryan and Demetrius circle back on their first podcast about the pandemic and discuss their hits and misses. They dig into what we all learned from the changes brought on from the pandemic, where we’ve seen advancements and what improvements still need to be made. Then they look to the future and predict what changes are going to stick with us and what’s going to fade away over time....more49minPlay
July 06, 2021NFTs on the Blockchain! What are they and how could this technology change everything!?Bryan and Demetrius talk about the ever evolving conversation about Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and why we keep hearing about them. What are they? Why do we need them? How do they work and what does the future hold for this technology?...more45minPlay
June 29, 2021A Peek Behind the Curtain: How FAANG Companies Build Product and How Research Plays a RoleEver wondered what UX really is and how it’s used? Ever wondered how the big Silicon Valley companies are able to consistently produce successful products? This episode, Bryan and Demetrius break it all down for you and the role that user research plays in developing products. Plus, why FAANG companies have committed to the process, mindset, and culture of UX....more52minPlay
June 22, 2021Can AR, VR and MR change the world? Big tech is investing billions into it but who will lead the way and why are they doing it?Bryan and Demetrius discuss the widely popular innovation of AR, VR, MR, and what the future holds for these technologies and why user experience is paramount in large scale adoption. They also discuss which technologies have the most potential and which companies have the best chance of success in this emerging market....more47minPlay
June 15, 2021What’s Hollywood's Next Big Move? Based on the data (wink), it looks like allowing AI to help make their biggest decisions.Bryan and Demetrius explore the under-reported shift in the Hollywood film making process - using AI to help make big decisions. The guys discuss the merits of AI systems for streamlining logistics, storytelling, marketing and distribution. They even dig into the topic of AI actors and how long it might take until we actually see this technology make an impact on the industry. You can follow us on Twitter at @TheXPodcast1...more59minPlay
June 08, 2021SPECIAL GUEST! Adam Dole, Co-Founder and COO of Bento, Managing Director of Not Impossible Labs, and former White House Innovation Fellow, talks about his journey as an entrepreneur and how Bento is using SMS text-based technology to end hunger.Adam Dole and his team at Bento, a startup incubated at Not Impossible Labs, are tirelessly working to end food insecurity by deploying technology that connects people in need of meals with local restaurants via a simple text message. Adam talks about his career, product innovation, the joy of multi-disciplinary teams, how the idea for Bento came about, and his ambitious plans to roll it out nationally....more1h 23minPlay
June 01, 2021What happened? The rise and fall of social platforms and how they went from being a place for friends, to being a threat to democracy.Bryan and Demetrius discuss the disturbing topic of how social media platforms transformed from a fun way to exchange photos with friends and family to a recruiting and organizing tool for extremists and a megaphone for divisiveness and outrage. You can follow us on Twitter at @TheXPodcast1...more53minPlay
May 25, 2021Do you have any extra $250,000? If so, you might be interested in going to space through Space X, Blue Origin, or Virgin Galactic. Space Tourism kicks off in 2021!Bryan and Demetrius dig into the future of space tourism - who’s involved, what are they offering, why are they doing it and most importantly: what to expect from the experience. The guys also discuss the challenges to making space tourism a success and the short term and long goals of these companies and how tourism for some of them is just a means to an end - the Moon and Mars. You can follow us on Twitter at @TheXPodcast1...more46minPlay
May 18, 2021SPECIAL GUEST! Do you want to be a YouTuber? How about working on Hollywood franchises like Marvel and Jurassic World or filming for world-famous pro surfer Jamie O’Brien? Meet Justin Graham and learn his story.Bryan and Demetrius have an exciting and fun discussion with vlogger and professional surf cinematographer Justin Graham about what it's like to film for Jamie O Brien, one of the world’s most famous professional surfers. We also talk about how he got into YouTube after working on Hollywood film franchises such as Marvel and Jurassic World. Justin goes into detail about how he’s grown his presence online since he began his journey in film and also goes deep into camera and drone technology. Check out Justin’s words of wisdom and experience for others interested in doing what he does and life on the Hawaiian Islands. You can follow us on Twitter at @TheXPodcast1...more1h 12minPlay
May 11, 2021Inside The X: The ups and downs of entrepreneurship and lessons learned over 15 yearsBryan and Demetrius discuss the rewarding, long, difficult, fun, exciting and scary endeavor of building a company and running it for the last fifteen years. They also discuss what they’ve learned from it and what they would do differently knowing what they know now. You can follow us on Twitter at @TheXPodcast1...more50minPlay