Star Trek Fans and Techno-Optimists Unite!

💡 "The best way to predict the future is to create it."

I recently joined Erik Martinez on the Digital Velocity Podcast to talk about what it means to be a techno-optimist—and why that mindset matters more than ever in today’s fast-moving world of marketing and innovation.

We covered everything from my early work building VR systems for NASA, to creating educational robots for kids with disabilities, to my most recent adventure: leading an age-tech startup focused on fall prevention for older adults.

Some highlights we explored:

🔹 Why I don’t believe in “failure” as an inventor—only learning and iteration.
🔹 How AI, when used thoughtfully, can amplify human potential rather than replace it.
🔹 The very real challenge of bringing meaningful tech to market—and the creativity required to connect with the right customers.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a marketer, or just curious about how technology can shape a healthier, more equitable future—I hope you'll give the episode a listen, and maybe even check out my book, Inventing the Future: Stories from a Techno-Optimist.

Thanks again to Erik and the Digital Velocity team for a fantastic conversation!

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