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The Future Of The Future

Mateo Bervejillo

Mateo Bervejillo interviews Technology Leaders to talk about everything and anything related to Technology and the Future. Guests open up about their stories and opinions on cutting edge topics, in an informal conversation tone.

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#205
Today · 39 min
204. Julian Reeve. Unmistakable Identity.
As AI reshapes the way we work, it's easy to get caught up in questions about what jobs will change or which skills will become obsolete. But perhaps the more important question is this: what makes us uniquely human, and why will those qualities matter even more in an AI-powered world? Today's guest believes that while AI is transforming what we do, it doesn't have to change who we are. Julian Reeve is a keynote speaker, burnout specialist, and creator of the Intentional Synthesis™ framework. After surviving a heart attack that forced him to rethink his career and identity, Julian has dedicated his work to helping leaders and organizations build resilience, prevent burnout, and unlock the human capabilities that technology can never replace. In this conversation, we explore the future of leadership in the age of AI, why burnout is a systems problem rather than a personal failure, how leaders can use AI to strengthen, not replace, human judgment, and the habits that help people stay creative, adaptable, and deeply human in a rapidly changing world.
#204
Tuesday · 20 min
203. Marcelo SanMartin. A Pragmatic Approach For AI.
Everyone is talking about AI, but buying the latest tools isn't the same as transforming a business. So what does digital transformation actually look like in the age of AI? Where should leaders start, what mistakes should they avoid, and what will separate the companies that thrive from the ones that get left behind? To help us answer those questions, I'm joined by Marcelo SanMartin, a technology and business transformation executive who's spent his career helping organizations navigate major shifts. We dive into what AI means beyond the hype, how it's reshaping strategy, leadership, and the workforce, and what practical steps CEOs can take today to create real business value.
#203
September 3 · 21 min
202. Anuj Gupta. SimForge And Physical AI.
Today's AI can write, code, and reason, but what happens when it leaves the screen and starts interacting with the real world? That's where physical AI comes in, and it could be the next major leap in technology. In this episode, I'm joined by Anuj Gupta, founder and CEO of SimForge, to explore how simulation is becoming the foundation for training intelligent machines. We dive into what physical AI really means, why this moment is different, the challenges of building at the intersection of AI and robotics, and Anuj's own journey from moving to the US to building a deep-tech startup from the ground up. Let's get into it.
#202
September 1 · 37 min
201. Alisha Outridge. The AI Founder Playbook.
Today's AI can write code, build prototypes, and launch products faster than ever before. But if building has become easy, figuring out what's actually worth building has become the real competitive advantage. Today's guest has spent more than 15 years building products at Meta, Reuters, TuneCore, and high-growth startups, and now helps founders avoid the biggest mistake in AI: creating products nobody actually wants to pay for. She's the creator of the AI Founder Playbook, where she teaches entrepreneurs to think like product leaders before they think like AI builders.
#201
August 27 · 28 min
200. Mateo Bervejillo. Lessons From 200 Episodes As A Host.
This is not just another episode; this is our 200th episode. Time flies! When I started this show, back in March of 2023, I never really thought that far into the future, nor did I visualize getting here. Today I want to do more of the talking myself, but I also want to bring our dear Anabella Gonzalez, Ani, to the forefront, so she can interview me. Ani usually stays in the background, but she helps me put everything together, publish the episodes, and even find some of the best guests we've had on the show. In short, she makes my life easier. Enjoy her interview and my answers!
#200
August 25 · 44 min
199. Bogdan Snisar. We Still Want To Trust Humans.
Artificial intelligence isn't just changing how we build software, it's changing how companies operate. From AI employees working alongside humans to the mental models leaders need to unlearn, this episode explores what it really takes to thrive in an AI-first world. My guest is Bogdan Snisar, an engineering leader at Solea AI who has spent more than a decade building software, with previous engineering leadership roles at companies like Revolut and Wix. He's also been on the founder's journey himself, launching multiple startups before joining one of the fastest-growing AI ventures. That combination of operator, engineer, and founder gives him a uniquely practical perspective on product, AI, and what separates great technology from great businesses. Enjoy!
#199
August 20 · 14 min
198. Sridhar Ravilla. Who Owns The Outcome?
Why do so many transformation programs fail, even when they have executive support, talented teams, and plenty of investment? In this episode, I sit down with Sridhar Ravilla—fractional executive, transformation leader, and author of Transformation That Lands and Humans At Scale—to explore the gap between strategy and execution. We discuss what it really takes to deliver lasting change, how organizations can approach AI transformation without losing sight of the human element, and what leaders should be doing right now to navigate uncertainty and drive meaningful outcomes. Enjoy!
#198
August 18 · 24 min
197. Swathi Young. Ethical AI Considerations.
Today’s episode goes beyond the AI hype and into the hard questions most companies are still avoiding. Swathi Young has built her career at the intersection of product, strategy, and technology—from federal systems to fast-moving startups—and now sits at the forefront of ethical AI leadership. In this conversation, we unpack what “ethical AI” actually means in practice, how organizations can operationalize it beyond buzzwords, and whether governments and enterprises are truly keeping pace with innovation. We’ll also dive into bias, regulation, the shifting role of engineers in an AI-first world, and what it really takes to build responsibly in a landscape that’s moving faster than ever. If you care about where AI is going—and who’s accountable for how it gets there—this one’s for you. Enjoy!
#197
August 13 · 16 min
196. Rohan Verma. Surfsense And The Next Generation Of Builders.
In a world where AI has made it easier than ever to ship products, the real question is no longer can you build, but what are you actually building, and why does it matter? Today’s guest, Rohan Verma, is tackling that question head-on as the creator of SurfSense, an open-source, privacy-focused research agent designed for builders who want more than just flashy demos. In this episode, we go deep into the moment that made SurfSense inevitable, and why Rohan believed he was the right person to build it. We unpack what truly separates real builders from the noise, how constraints shape better products, and how to develop the kind of judgment that tells you what not to build. Enjoy!
#196
August 11 · 25 min
195. Jeff Roberts. IT And AI For Mid Market Companies.
AI is creating a new kind of pressure inside mid market companies. The urgency to move fast is real, but so is the risk of getting it wrong. Without the right leadership in place, many organizations are stuck between experimentation and execution, unsure how to scale AI responsibly while still capturing its value. That is exactly where today’s conversation lives. How do you bridge that gap between ambition and capability without hiring a full time executive too early or too late? Jeff Roberts is right in the middle of this problem. As Founder and CEO of Innovation Vista and a five time CIO, he has spent years stepping into companies at critical moments, helping them align IT strategy with business outcomes and avoid the traps that cause most AI initiatives to fail. He brings a front row view into what actually works when companies try to move from interest in AI to real impact.
#195
August 6 · 20 min
194. Martin Miller. Don’t Fire All Your Engineers Just Yet.
AI is rewriting the rules of software development — but the real question isn’t whether AI can write code. It’s whether we actually understand the consequences. From companies rushing to replace engineers with AI, to the murky question of responsibility when AI-generated code fails, the industry is entering a moment where technical capability is moving faster than governance, accountability, and even common sense. That’s why this conversation with Martin Miller is so timely. Martin is a veteran technology executive and CTO who has spent more than two decades leading engineering teams and building AI-driven systems across startups and global companies, including roles in AI/ML operations, enterprise architecture, and cloud platforms. He’s been on the front lines of how software actually gets built at scale — which makes him the perfect person to unpack the hype, the risks, and the real future of human + AI collaboration in engineering.
#194
August 4 · 52 min
193. Carl Johnson. A Life In Technology And How To Trust Your Gut.
From a small town in England to the boardrooms of major U.S. media companies, Carl Johnson’s story is about betting on growth before the path is clear. In this episode, we dive into the pivotal moments that shaped his career, the lessons learned inside organizations like Sony and Fox, and why saying “yes” to uncertainty became one of his greatest advantages. We also explore leadership, failure, creative risk-taking, and how great leaders shape the energy of every room they walk into. If you’ve ever wondered how careers really evolve — through leaps, mistakes, and unexpected opportunities — this conversation is for you.
#193
July 30 · 16 min
192. Mark Greget. AR, Smart Glasses And Beyond.
Today’s guest is someone building what feels like science fiction — except it’s already happening in operating rooms today. Mark Greget is the founder and CEO of NuEyes, a company pushing the boundaries of augmented reality and smart glasses technology, from helping people with low vision regain independence to developing AR surgical systems like NuLoupes that are changing how doctors operate. In this episode, we’ll talk about the future of AR glasses, why traditional surgical tools haven’t evolved fast enough, what it takes to build wearable technology that works in real-world clinical environments, and where smart glasses could take humanity over the next 10 to 20 years. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when AI, augmented reality, and human vision start to merge together — this conversation is for you.
#192
July 28 · 47 min
191. Cameo Doran. Focus On The Outcomes, Building Software That Matters.
Today's conversation addresses one of the biggest questions facing the technology industry: Is AI changing how software gets built, and is it truly changing what it means to be a great engineer? As development accelerates and expectations soar, what's genuine transformation, and what's just hype? To explore that, I'm joined by Cameo Doran, a technology executive and engineering leader who has spent years building high-performing software teams and helping organizations navigate change. In this episode, we'll unpack how AI is reshaping software development, the skills engineers will need to thrive, why leadership matters more than ever, and what the future of software teams might look like over the next decade. Enjoy!
#191
July 23 · 22 min
190. Jovan Brown. The Things They Don’t Tell You About Transitioning To The Leadership Role.
The transition from individual contributor to leader is one of the most underestimated shifts in a career. One day, your success is defined by your own output; the next, it’s measured by how well others perform, grow, and navigate challenges. It raises tough, often unspoken questions: How do you let go of control? How do you lead people who used to be your peers? How do you balance results with empathy? And what does “good leadership” even look like when you’re in the middle of figuring it out? In this episode, we explore that transition in depth, the identity shift, the hidden pressures, and the moments that shape how leaders think and act over time. To do that, we’re joined by Jovan Brown, a technology leader with over a decade of experience driving quality engineering and leading teams in complex environments. Jovan brings a grounded, real-world perspective on what it actually takes to grow into leadership, covering his mistakes, surprises, and the evolution of his leadership style. If you’re stepping into leadership, or already in it and questioning your approach, this conversation will give you a candid, experience-driven lens on what the role really demands. Enjoy!
#190
July 21 · 32 min
189. Robert Wesley. Payments Drive Businesses.
Payments used to be invisible infrastructure. Today, they’ve become the front door of the customer experience, shaping how businesses sell, get paid, and ultimately survive. From clunky, single-channel transactions to seamless, omnichannel journeys and embedded finance, the shift isn’t just technological, it’s a complete rethink of how money moves through a business. In this episode, I’m joined by Robert Wesley, someone who’s had a front-row seat to that transformation. From scaling payments at GoDaddy/Poynt to building partnerships across the ecosystem, Robert understands both the complexity behind the scenes and the reality on the ground for small businesses. This is a conversation about what the industry is building, and what SMBs actually need. Enjoy!
#189
July 16 · 29 min
188. George Alexandrou. Technology Is A Business Leadership Function, Not A Support One.
Technology leadership is changing fast. Companies are under pressure to scale, adopt AI, modernize their systems, and make smarter technology decisions, often without the budget or need for a full-time executive. That's where the rise of the fractional CTO and CIO comes in. In this episode, we're joined by George Alexandrou, a technology leader who has sat in both the CIO and CTO seat and now helps organizations navigate complex technology challenges as a fractional executive. Whether you're a founder, executive, or aspiring technology leader, this conversation is packed with practical insights on leading through complexity and building technology that drives results.
#188
July 14 · 34 min
187. Brian Fletcher. Building Is The Strategy.
For years, software was treated as a support function, something you built after strategy was decided. But that model is breaking. Today, the companies that win are the ones where building is the strategy. Where the ability to rapidly design, test, and ship products defines not just execution, but direction. And now, with AI, that shift is accelerating. If software used to be constrained by time, cost, and talent, those constraints are collapsing. So new questions emerge: If we can build anything faster than ever, what actually matters? What becomes scarce? And how do organizations need to rethink how they operate when creation itself is no longer the bottleneck? That’s exactly what we’re unpacking today, from the changing role of engineers, to whether product, design, and engineering are finally converging, to whether frameworks like Agile still make sense in a world of near-instant iteration. To help us navigate this, we’re joined by Brian Fletcher, an experienced technology leader who has spent more than two decades building digital products across agencies, and now, as a co-founder and fractional CTO, helping companies rethink how they build and scale technology teams in an AI-first world. Brian has a unique vantage point at the intersection of engineering, product, and business strategy, and today, he helps organizations move from “building software” to truly becoming software-driven businesses.
#187
July 9 · 31 min
186. Jean Francois Cloutier. AgTech For The Underserved Small Farms.
AgTech loves scale. But agriculture runs on small, family farms. In this episode, I sit down with Jean Francois Cloutier to unpack the massive disconnect between cutting-edge technology and the reality on the ground. If nearly 90% of farms in North America are small or family-run, why are they still overlooked, and what’s broken in the way we build for them? From the “invisible frictions” of daily ranch life to the real stakes for food security, we explore what happens if these operators remain under-digitized, and where AI, robotics, and fintech can actually make a difference. Most importantly, we get into what good technology really looks like for small farmers, and how JF is building with them, not just for them, but also shaped by his own family’s ranching story and a vision for the next generation.
#186
July 7 · 38 min
185. John Linss. Maximizing Healthspan.
Today’s conversation goes beyond just how long we live, and dives into how well we live. We’re exploring the powerful idea of healthspan vs. lifespan, not just adding years to life, but adding life to those years. While lifespan measures total years lived, healthspan focuses on the years we remain healthy, active, and free from chronic disease. To unpack this, I’m joined by John Linss, founder of CoreSpeed Health, who’s working at the intersection of science, supplements, and real-world outcomes. In this episode, we’ll get into how John defines healthspan, and why he believes it matters more than simply living longer. We’ll explore what sparked his mission, the problem he’s solving with CoreSpeed Health, and his take on what’s broken in today’s wellness industry. Enjoy!

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