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Shape of Tomorrow

Michael Ianni-Palarchio

A personal podcast that focuses on innovation, education and the impact on the future of all of things. Technology is one of the driving forces that are creating a time of exponential change and opportunities, and these podcasts are my reflecting and sharing to raise awareness and spark conversation amongst a broad base of listeners. Thanks for joining in on these important and exciting conversations. All thoughts in this podcast are my own and are not directly affiliated with where I work.

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00:43:06

Episode 78 - Understanding Data Visualization

Shape of Tomorrow ·

2024/04/26

In today’s episode I unpack for listeners the area of data visualization. I focus on what it is, how to approach it and give two industry examples to the overall approach (ie. insurance industry and education). As well, I’m segment two I revisit some AI hardware that we previously spoke about. Thanks for joining! Buckle up!

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00:46:35

Episode 77 - Guests: Emerging Data

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2024/04/19

Today we have two guests on the Shape of Tomorrow: Stephen Hayward, Founder of Project X, and Olivier Riboux, VP, Delivery. You’ll hear us talking about the current state of data and analytics. As well, I make a few announcements and toss a few tech items from this week!

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00:34:14

Episode 76 - AI Music, AI Education and AI Tools

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2024/04/12

Hello everyone! And welcome to episode 76 of Shape of Tomorrow! Today our three segments look at AI in various areas: Music, Education and Personal Tools. I explore a new tool that allows users to create their own music and showcase a couple of examples of this. As well, I’ll share a course that Google and MIT have created for educators in the area of AI. Lastly we look at a low-code/no-code tool I’ve been experimenting that allows you to leverage Generative AI to create your own tool.

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00:48:47

Episode 75 - Growth, Innovation and You

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2024/04/05

Good morning everyone! Back from vacation and so happy to step through three segments today. In the first segment of today’s episode I talk about some leadership lessons I enjoyed reading from Frank Slootman, with a focus on being mission-driven and driving growth. In our second segment I’ll talk about integrating AI in a meaningful way within your organization. Lastly we have a tech tool tip of the week that brings a low-code/no-code platform that you might be able to leverage.

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00:31:09

Episode 74 - Florida Podcast

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2024/03/29

Hello everyone! I’m pleased to be podcasting this morning from Orlando Florida! Today I talk about a really exciting offering from Open Interpreter and their AI that acts as a true assistant. As well I’ll unpack some thoughts about what you need to do within your organization to ensure that you can actually leverage and benefit from AI. Lastly, I’ll talk about an interesting use case for the Apple Vision Pro within a medical setting. Buckle up! Here we go!

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00:40:24

Episode 73 - Minimalism & Futurism

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2024/03/22

Join me today, as I talk about an interesting phone from a company called Minimal, and the trend of single purpose, simple devices. In our second segment, I’ll talk about the importance and applicability of futurist within your own organization as part of your strategic planning process. Thanks for listening! Buckle up! Here we go!

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00:39:56

Episode 72 - AI Expectation Hype, Data Governance and...

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2024/03/15

Hello listeners. Thanks for joining me today! On today’s podcast you’ll hear about some new developments in AI bots, some answers to listener questions about MicroStrategy HyperCards and ethics considerations regarding AI implementation. I throw in a few other tidbits here and there as well to round out this week’s considerations on the future. Plus a special announcement on a new thing I’ll be recording going forward for readers of my newsletter. Buckle up! Here we go!

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00:46:31

Episode 71 - The Washington Week

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2024/03/08

Hi everyone! I’ve been away in the Washington area spending time in Tysons Corners Virginia in a three day training bootcamp with MicroStrategy, the leading Business Intelligence and Analytics firm and I’ve taken lots of thinking from the week and brought it to this week’s episode. I’ll talk about innovative new tools and features that allow for really impactful access to your organizational data. As well we will look at some really amazing AI tools that I had a chance to experience. In the second

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00:35:29

Episode 70 - Preeminence Paradox, Apple Car...

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2024/03/01

Hello everyone! Happy Friday and March 1st. Today’s episode I share some thoughts based on reader feedback from a recent article I wrote about what I call the Preeminence Paradox and how that can impact your organization’s innovation. I’ll also look at the recently called Project Titan at Apple, which was their electric car initiative. Lastly I have a tech tool tip of the week involving OneDrive.

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00:47:42

Episode 69 - AI Accountability, Innovation Barriers...

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2024/02/23

In this thought-provoking episode of Shape of Tomorrow, we dive deep into the heart of technological and strategic advancements shaping our world. We begin with a critical look at AI accountability through the lens of Air Canada’s AI bot incident, unpacking the intricate balance between innovation and liability. We then tackle the formidable barriers to innovation, identifying both obstacles and solutions for organizations striving to foster a culture of creativity. The conversation shifts to the

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00:41:53

Episode 68 - Futurist Tools, Enterprise Experiments

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2024/02/16

Welcome to today’s episode, where we will be talking about futurist tools, and frameworks that may assist you in your strategic planning process. I’ll also talk a little bit about the Apple Vision Pro and how some organizations are stepping into some experimentation. As well I throw in a little bit around artificial intelligence and a new tool that is available to those of you in Canada.

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00:48:35

Episode 67 - Leadership Experiments, AI Everywhere...

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2024/02/09

Hello listening community! Today I share some thoughts on AI and where it is beginning to show up in the everyday moments of work. I’ll also share some details on a fun but also valuable leadership experiment I’ve been a part of that involves journals. Lastly you’ll hear about that virtual future known as the metaverse and where it’s at these days. Thanks as always for joining! Buckle up! Here we go!

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00:41:33

Episode 66 - Disruption is Part of Innovation

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2024/02/02

In Episode 66 I talk about Apple’s Vision Pro and initial thoughts on this spatial computing device. I also unpack a case study in Palm Inc., once a leader in the area of handheld computing. I’ll also talk about AI bots and agents in your workforce and what this means in terms of upending our current work paradigm.

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00:55:50

Episode 65 - The Importance of Being Focused

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2024/01/26

Welcome to today’s episode where I talk about the important leadership attribute of focus and how critical it is for leaders to exhibit this to ensure strategic progress. I’ll also talk about some tools that can help us as individuals to be more focused. Lastly I answer a listener question about Machine Learning. For those of you who enjoy the podcast, check out my newsletter Shape of Tomorrow where I dive a little deeper on these and other topics. You can find the newsletter here at

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00:47:33

Episode 64 - Knowledge Sharing and Other Things

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2024/01/19

Hello everyone! Thanks for tapping into episode 64 where today I talk about the power and importance of knowledge sharing within an organization. I also talk about the platform Confluence, some learning I got from a group of data scientists and their use of Copilot and a host of other topics. For those of you who would like to see the Shape of Tomorrow newsletter, you can do so at the following link https://shapeoftomorrow.substack.com and if you enjoy it you can subscribe to it for free so you

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00:51:26

Episode 63 - Snowflake Data Platform, Consumer...

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2024/01/12

Hello everyone! Today’s show dives into the latest innovations from CES, offering unique insights into groundbreaking technologies and market trends. The episode features some of my thoughts a data platform I’m learning about and Snowflake’s disruptive impact in cloud computing and data analytics, providing strategic takeaways for business leaders. Finally, it explores the transformative potential of the OpenAI GPT Store, discussing its role in democratizing AI and its strategic implications for

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00:47:41

Episode 62 - Signals from the Future

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2024/01/05

In today's episode of 'Shape of Tomorrow,' we delve into the revolutionary convergence of generative AI and robotics, the transformative role of satellite imagery and AI in maritime industry monitoring, and Mozilla's strategic shift beyond web browsers. Join us as we explore how these cutting-edge advancements are reshaping industries and ponder the future implications for businesses and society. Tune in for insightful discussions that blend current tech trends with a futurist perspective. Today’s

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00:33:55

Episode 61 - Advantage of Open Source Platforms

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2023/12/29

This week I talk about the potential benefit for organizations to consider open source platforms as part of their use. As well, I talk about some recent lawsuits in the world of AI and content providers. Lastly my tech tool tip is a meeting transcription service. Get One Month Free from Skillshare our Sponsor by clicking on this link https://skillshare.eqcm.net/shapeoftomorrow

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00:43:50

Episode 60 - The Big Goodbye

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2023/12/22

Today I bid a fond farewell to some of the most amazing colleagues and friends I’ve had, the community at Branksome Hall, where I’ve been for the past 8-years, most recently as their Head, Innovation and Strategic Projects. Many people have really impacted me in such transformative ways, that I want to take a few moments to thank them. As well in today’s episode I talk about a great article in the Harvard Business Review that focused on the importance of journaling for leaders of organizations.

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00:56:31

Episode 59 - AI Notebook, Advanced Data Analysis and...

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2023/12/15

Hello listeners! Today’s episode I explore a new product from Google called NotebookLM and it’s AI capability and the ability to do “source grounding” is fascinating. We will also talk about advanced data analysis and why it’s crucial for data-driven decision making. Lastly I look at why education institutions need to adapt their models in order to deliver value and prepare students for a very different world of work that awaits them. Thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring today’s episode. You can get

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