Emerging Industries Panel 361Firm's 4th Newport Conference July 2025 Transcript: https://361.pub/IndustriesNP25Transcript Video: https://youtu.be/5sRBBKtt5b4 All 361Firm Podcasts on Apple (https://361.pub/podcast_apple), Spotify (https://361.pub/spotify), Simplecast (https://361.pub/pods) The panel discussed the dual impact of AI on industries, with Brittany Riley highlighting AI's potential to optimize business operations while expressing concerns over its energy consumption. Nelson Stacks emphasized the lack of funding for university programs, which could hinder future innovation. Carl Pro voiced concerns about the power grid and the US education system. Kimberly Carney noted the importance of innovation in AI for brand strategies but warned of brands reluctant to adapt. Irina Meyer discussed AI's role in media, stressing the need for authentic content. The panel also touched on the potential of AI to replace research jobs and the challenges of private sector funding for basic research. SUMMARY KEYWORDS: AI impact, energy consumption, funding shortage, university research, environmental technology, media AI, workplace trends, child care, remote work, community collaboration, AI-generated content, carbon capture, graduate students, private sector investment, educational system. SPEAKERS: Susanna Lindeque, Speaker 6, Nelson Stacks (Waveguide), Irina Meyer, Kimberly Carney - TheWires.com, Andrew Randak, Mark Sanor, Carl Pro, Brittany Riley
Emerging Industries Panel at 361Firm's 4th Newport Conference July 2025
Transcript: https://361.pub/IndustriesNP25Transcript
Video: https://youtu.be/5sRBBKtt5b4
All 361Firm Podcasts on Apple (https://361.pub/podcast_apple), Spotify (https://361.pub/spotify), Simplecast (https://361.pub/pods)
The panel discussed the dual impact of AI on industries, with Brittany Riley highlighting AI's potential to optimize business operations while expressing concerns over its energy consumption. Nelson Stacks emphasized the lack of funding for university programs, which could hinder future innovation. Carl Pro voiced concerns about the power grid and the US education system. Kimberly Carney noted the importance of innovation in AI for brand strategies but warned of brands reluctant to adapt. Irina Meyer discussed AI's role in media, stressing the need for authentic content. The panel also touched on the potential of AI to replace research jobs and the challenges of private sector funding for basic research.
SUMMARY KEYWORDS: AI impact, energy consumption, funding shortage, university research, environmental technology, media AI, workplace trends, child care, remote work, community collaboration, AI-generated content, carbon capture, graduate students, private sector investment, educational system.
SPEAKERS: Susanna Lindeque, Speaker 6, Nelson Stacks (Waveguide), Irina Meyer, Kimberly Carney - TheWires.com, Andrew Randak, Mark Sanor, Carl Pro, Brittany Riley