On a recent trip to Auckland, New Zealand to emcee Blockworks NZ, Paul Spain, the host of the New Zealand Tech Podcast (amongst many others,) was kind enough to invite Savannah to drop by. The two candidly discuss Lime Scooters, Cora’s autonomous flying taxis, Kiwi’s apparent affinity for online scams, Read more…
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt recently aired a story on the exciting new Walmart and Google partnership. I gave my 10 cents on the collaboration that could define the future of retail in this clip:
Dozens of people raved to me about China in anticipation of my trip there as North American Delegate for the Henan Tourism Board. Only two rogue voices in the crowd-sourced Facebook world of opinions dare deviate. “It’s weird. Everything in China is weird.” I ignored them. I was on the Read more…
I was honored to be asked to judge the Young Achievers Award for Auckland Hi-Tech week this year. I joined a lineup of stellar other international judges for the event, and got to meet some incredible kiwi entrepreneurs as a result. In addition to judging the event, I also gave Read more…
On May 13th, Jeremiah Owyang fearlessly moderated Hyperloop co-founder Shervin Pishevar, Uber Developer Experience Lead Chris Messina, Director of StartupBus Europ Keit Kollo and myself in a panel discussing the future of transportation. Held at Uber’s illusive HQ, the event drew in 150+ futurists. The discussion ranged from hooking up Read more…
Air New Zealand recently started a new series called “Inspiring Voices” that asks thought leaders around the globe “what is world class?” Alongside Tam Tam McQueen and Ned Dyer, I took the #AirNZVoices stage in Christchurch and Wellington. The videos from those two special nights will be in-flight entertainment onboard Read more…
If you know me at all, you know what a soft spot I have for New Zealand. The country is not only one of the earth’s most beautiful, it is also full of creative and inspiring minds. I was lucky enough to get invited back down to the land of Read more…
Gasparilla Interactive 2016 was bursting at the seams with content. Event organizer Vinny Tafuro did an incredible job recruiting global talent for the stage. I was lucky enough to help co-host the event, and take part in these four fantastic panels and presentations: The Art of the Side Hustle Read more…
The future of transportation is now and the dialogue surrounding the space is hot! “Beyond the Horseless Carriage,” is a panel of Tampa Bay personal mobility experts moderated by yours truly. See how transportation technology in South Florida compares with your area: Please enjoy these other exciting panels and presentations Read more…
It was a treat to present my talk on “Soul Fuel” at Gasparilla Interactive on my birthday this year. Empowering people to live the life of their dreams is a passion of mind, and it was a gift to share it with the Tampa audience on such a special day. Read more…