Hosted by Chris Howard · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 119 episodes
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Join Chris Howard, Founder and CEO of Softeq, as he interviews knowledgeable leaders in the innovation spectrum, including CEOs, CTOs, R&D professionals, and start-up founders. Real conversations, technology, and processes of bringing new ideas to market.
Chris Howard hosts Forging The Future with Chris Howard, a business show with 119 episodes published.
In this episode, Brian McCarson (Microchip Technology) breaks down AI's four evolutionary eras: machine learning, training, inference, and AGI. In today’s conversation, Brian makes a bold case that most organizations are
NVIDIA systems architect Thorsten Stremlau sees “AI for good” as a way to restore core human abilities like communication, independence, and participation, especially for people with disabilities. Inspired by his work wi
Episode Summary: Amanpreet Kaur, Chief AI and Technology Officer of Equipt.ai, breaks down the so-called “SaaS-pocalypse” and argues that SaaS isn’t dying, it’s evolving into smarter, AI-embedded systems of execution. Am
At CES 2026, we sat down with Chris Eliasmith, CTO of Applied Brain Research, to discuss how brain-inspired AI is enabling fast, low-power voice interfaces that run directly on edge devices. Drawing on research modeling
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Brandon Shibley of Edge Impulse and Thomas Soderholm of Nordic Semiconductor join Chris to explore the exciting shift of AI from the cloud to the edge. Brandon shares how streamlined, low power
This special CES 2026 episode brings together Pete Bernard (EDGE AI FOUNDATION), Pankaj Kedia (2468 Ventures), and Hank Crawford (Blue Collar Robotics) to explore how AI is moving from theory into everyday use. From came
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Olivier Bernard of Amazon sits down with Chris to talk about how IoT has evolved from simple device connectivity into intelligent tools, essentially becoming our “second brains.” He breaks down
90% of startups fail. Not from lack of ideas, but lack of funding for small businesses. Access to capital can make or break success, yet traditional funding still favors the few. What if technology could level the playin
Extended reality isn't just for gaming; it's changing how we train, fight and explore space. Tech buzzwords like XR and the Metaverse have left many skeptical, but while consumer hype fizzles, industries like defense and
Wind energy has the potential to power the world, but only if we rethink how we harness it. Traditional wind turbines are massive, expensive and require vast open spaces. Cities, factories and commercial buildings have b
Every 36 seconds, someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease. Despite medical advancements, heart disease remains the leading cause of death. Traditional diagnostics react too late, and AI in healthcar
In neuroscience, the biggest bottleneck isn't discovery, it's data. Labs are drowning in massive data sets, yet most researchers still struggle with fragmented, outdated systems. What if there was a way to unify, simplif
By 2030, robots could replace 20 million manufacturing jobs, from factories to undersea exploration. Robots aren’t replacing people, but are instead filling critical gaps in the workforce today. This week, Chris Howard s
The energy industry is transforming faster than ever. Automation, AI, and advanced drilling technology are reshaping how we power the world, and leading this charge is David Reid, Chief Technology & Marketing Officer at
Deep tech is getting a deeper diver in this week’s episode, when Chris Howard talks to Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Fathom Fund Paul Sheng. The risk of deep tech investments are high, but the potential to transform
What if the real key to solving global challenges isn't just about growing fast, but partnering smart? Chevron Technology Ventures is leading corporate innovation, investing in and collaborating with startups to drive lo
In this episode, Chris Howard speaks with Youngro Lee, President of Brassica and Managing Director and Head of BitGo Asia. Talking points include democratizing capital, transitioning to digital wealth assets, and improvi
In this episode, Chris Howard speaks with Phillip Yates, CEO of EQUILIBERTY, about expanding financial inclusion and breaking down barriers to prosperity for innovators across industries. Talking points include focusing
In this episode, Chris Howard meets with Grace Chan, Principal of BP Ventures, to discuss how to balance innovation, sustainability, and the demands of our climate during the global energy transition. Talking points incl
In this episode, Chris Howard talks about climate change and the global water crisis with Steve Davis, CTO of GRUNDFOS. Using energy efficient pumping technology, GRUNDFOS delivers drinking water, removes wastewater, or
Dr. David Reid
Director of Industrial and Systems Engineering · Strategic and Consulting Services
1 appearance on this show
Steve Davis
Vice President for Forensics and Education · Reagan Mass Transit District
1 appearance on this show
Cindy Taff
CEO · Sage Geosystems
1 appearance on this show
Kate Stewart
Spiritual alignment mentor and coach · Factory Floor Jewels
1 appearance on this show
Tony Nash
The BrandFather · Complete Intelligence
1 appearance on this show
Andrew Bartlow
Founder of People Leader Accelerator
1 appearance on this show
Nate Thompson
Assistant Chief of Operations · Logan Fire Department
1 appearance on this show
Brian Richards
Psy.D. · Sauna Space
1 appearance on this show
Chris Howard
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Arizona State University · Grace Community Church of Seal Beach
2 appearances on this show
Dr. Erik Korem
CEO and Founder of AIM7 · AIM7
1 appearance on this show
David Gow
1 appearance on this show
Ben Narasin
Venture Partner · Tenacity Venture Capital
1 appearance on this show
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