In her final episode of 2024, Barbara looks ahead to 2025, where industry, technology, and sustainability collide. From the groundbreaking innovation at CES to the rise of software-defined automation and industrial AI, this episode explores the rise of a new industrial tech sector. Barbara dives into trends reshaping industries: clean tech advancements, the democratization of technology, and how AI will empower workers to thrive in a fast-evolving landscape. Tune in for bold predictions, thought-provoking insights, and a vision for a more connected, sustainable future.

In her final episode of 2024, Barbara looks ahead to 2025, where industry, technology, and sustainability collide. From the groundbreaking innovation at CES to the rise of software-defined automation and industrial AI, this episode explores the rise of a new industrial tech sector. Barbara dives into trends reshaping industries: clean tech advancements, the democratization of technology, and how AI will empower workers to thrive in a fast-evolving landscape. Tune in for bold predictions, thought-provoking insights, and a vision for a more connected, sustainable future.

Year-End Predictions: The Tech Trends Shaping 2025

The Optimistic Outlook explores the rise of a new industrial tech sector—the transformation reshaping American industry, infrastructure, and transportation. Each episode looks beyond today’s challenges in sustainability, workforce development, and digital transformation to highlight practical solutions powered by technologies available now.
Featuring thought leaders and industry experts, the podcast examines how technology, leadership, and workplace dynamics intersect to shape the future. Episodes tackle urgent questions: How can America reindustrialize? How do we modernize the grid to support the data center boom? How can Industrial AI transform the way we design, build, and operate the physical world? And how do we inspire the next generation of skilled leaders?
More than a podcast, The Optimistic Outlook is a platform for meaningful dialogue and inspiration. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring leader, you’ll gain insights and advice for navigating the complexities of a rapidly changing world. Join us in imagining a future where optimism and bold ideas shape how technology builds a better tomorrow.

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The Optimistic Outlook explores the rise of a new industrial tech sector—the transformation reshaping American industry, infrastructure, and transportation. Each episode looks beyond today’s challenges in sustainability, workforce development, and digital transformation to highlight practical solutions powered by technologies available now. Featuring thought leaders and industry experts, the podcast examines how technology, leadership, and workplace dynamics intersect to shape the future. Episodes tackle urgent questions: How can America reindustrialize? How do we modernize the grid to support the data center boom? How can Industrial AI transform the way we design, build, and operate the physical world? And how do we inspire the next generation of skilled leaders? More than a podcast, The Optimistic Outlook is a platform for meaningful dialogue and inspiration. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring leader, you’ll gain insights and advice for navigating the complexities of a rapidly changing world. Join us in imagining a future where optimism and bold ideas shape how technology builds a better tomorrow.

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