
A list of all Future of the Future Podcast shows.
Scott Manning unpacks the story behind BAXUS, a platform reimagining how people buy, own, and trade collectible spirits. The conversation explores why the secondary spirits market is worth 8 to 9 billion dollars and is entirely illegal in the US, how blockchain creates real ownership and provenance for physical bottles, what barrel tracking technology means for distilleries managing billions of dollars in aging inventory, and why spirits are the only collectible built on top of community and sharing.
Jeff Crusey draws on nearly two decades of deep tech investing to explore why the US must reindustrialize after years of outsourcing manufacturing and focusing on software. The conversation covers why the cost of energy is foundational to national competitiveness, how space has become a theater of war after Russia targeted satellites in Ukraine, whether AI valuations represent a bubble or early innings, and why fundamental skills in physics and engineering remain the most durable advantage in a world where your AI is only as useful as your lived experience.
Barry Libert draws on over 40 years at the intersection of technology, strategy, and scale to explore the quiet AI revolution happening beneath the surface. The conversation unpacks the Hancock versus Fidelity story as a lesson in networks and data moats, why infrastructure AI matters more than flashy model launches, how to spot durable opportunities by asking about networks and data flow instead of product sales, and why the easy button and leadership as an inside job are what ultimately separate companies that scale from those that stall.
Alon Bochman draws on over 20 years of AI experience to explain why most companies stall after the demo stage and what it takes to turn AI into real business value. The conversation explores why demos are easy but products are hard, how the friction of memorizing programming languages is gone and engineering roles are merging, why evaluations are the most important tool for measuring AI quality, and why multi-agent workflows represent the most exciting bet in how software is built today.
Xseed invited to have chill conversations
Mateo’s journey is a story of transformation, moving from a career as an attorney into the high-stakes world of tech outsourcing and sales. After managing global teams of over 200 people at massive corporations, he transitioned into entrepreneurship to lead Xseed Solutions during a critical "Phoenix" moment of rebirth. He successfully scaled the company from just 7 people to a team of 100, landing over 40 US clients almost entirely through founder-led sales and his unique "Antenna" networking strategy. Now, as he eyes a goal of 300+ employees, he shares the honest challenges of owning the P&L and the necessity of building systems to finally scale past the founder.
In this engaging episode of Cupalo Conversations, Lauren Hannon talks shop with Mateo Bervejillo, the CEO of Xseed Solutions, to explore the burgeoning field of nearshore staff augmentation and its impact on the tech industry. Xseed Solutions is known for providing top-tier Latin American talent, and Mateo shares his insights on why this region has become a hotspot for tech talent.Mateo explains the advantages of nearshore staff augmentation, particularly for U.S. companies looking to scale efficiently.
Dive into an engaging episode of the Thoughtful Edge Podcast where Mateo, CEO of Xseed, shares his remarkable journey from being a corporate attorney to leading an outsourcing service company. Discover the key lessons learned from navigating the outsourcing industry, the importance of adaptability, building strong relationships, and the role of data-driven decisions in business success. Mateo's story is a testament to resilience and the power of embracing change. Whether you're considering a career shift or looking to thrive in the outsourcing world, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice.
Outsourcing is more than a cost-saving tactic—it’s a strategy for growth. In this episode of $4M Strategies™, we sit down with Mateo Bervejillo, CEO of Xseed, to discuss how businesses can leverage outsourcing to access top talent, speed up product development, and stay focused on their core strengths.