Jump Podcast

Separating the Signal from the Noise

In this season opener, Michelle Loret de Mola and Dev Patnaik explore the critical challenge of distinguishing between fleeting "moments" and long-term "momentum" in business and life. From electric vehicle adoption to AI’s evolving impact on the workforce, they discuss how leaders can resist the distractions of short-term noise and focus on big-picture trends shaping the future. With insights on strategy, mindset shifts, and real-world examples like Disney's streaming pivot, they equip future-focused leaders with tools to navigate uncertainty and invest wisely for long-term success.
 
Headlines from the Future (33:52)
 
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The Jump Podcast
The Jump Podcast features Dev Patnaik in dialogue with Michelle Loret de Mola. This is the conversation for future-focused leaders thinking about strategy, culture and leadership. The world is crazy. Everything seems to be changing, and not always in a good way. Today, business leaders are struggling to figure out avoid becoming the next Kodak, Blackberry or Blockbuster. But fear not, dear listener. Things can get better. People can do better. And the world can be better.
 
Jump Associates
Jump is the world’s leading independent strategy and innovation firm. We work with the world’s most admired companies on their most important growth challenges. Using a future focused approach to strategy, we’ve helped these firms to grow their businesses in times of change.

The Future is Here: Top Headlines from 2024

It’s a bird, it’s a plane…it’s the end of 2024! In this special episode of the Jump Podcast, Dev and Michelle reminisce on the year we’ve had. And what a year it has been! From de-globalization to UFO sightings, from AI agents reshaping consumer behavior to GLP-1 drugs revolutionizing health habits, the duo unpacks the seismic shifts defining our present and shaping our future. They explore game-changing advancements in quantum computing, the energy revolution, and social media’s shifting reputation, all while offering insights on how future-focused leaders can thrive amidst the chaos. Buckle up for a whirlwind tour of the headlines from the future and stay tuned for one special extra headline! 
Happy holidays and see you next year, 
The Jump Team
#FutureFocused #AI #QuantumComputing #Healthcare #Deglobalization  #GLP1s #UFOs 
Headlines
4:56 - Companies bracing for de-globalization
7:50 - GLP1 drugs
11:34 - AI assistants, shoppers, lovers
17:00 - AI as governmental decision-makers
21:05 - Social media = cigarettes
25:37 - Big tech seeks new energy sources
28:08 - Fusion tech commercialization
31:45 - Healthcare CEO assassinated
37:00 - Climate change breaking business models
39:45 - Google quantum computing
57:10 - UFO’s
Links
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Start a conversation: inquiries@jumpassociates.com
The Jump Podcast
The Jump Podcast features Dev Patnaik in dialogue with Michelle Loret de Mola. This is the conversation for future-focused leaders thinking about strategy, culture and leadership. The world is crazy. Everything seems to be changing, and not always in a good way. Today, business leaders are struggling to figure out avoid becoming the next Kodak, Blackberry or Blockbuster. But fear not, dear listener. Things can get better. People can do better. And the world can be better.
 
Jump Associates
Jump is the world’s leading independent strategy and innovation firm. We work with the world’s most admired companies on their most important growth challenges. Using a future focused approach to strategy, we’ve helped these firms to grow their businesses in times of change. 

Building Leadership Resilience in Today’s World

Leadership is facing a slow-motion train wreck. In this episode, Michelle Loret de Mola and Dev Patnaik break down why burnout is skyrocketing among senior leaders and why organizations are struggling to prepare their top talent for the challenges ahead. They explore the differences between learning and growth, draw stories from Harvard to West Point, and discuss why building leadership isn't about adding more knowledge but upgrading mindsets. If you're a leader that’s still "throwing up every day”, this one's for you!
#Leadership #Burnout #DoAndReflect #growth #EthicalLeadership 
Chapters
1:50 The Crisis of Leadership
17:25 Learning vs. Growth in Leadership Development
30:18 Practical Steps for Growth
35:50 Headlines from the Future
Links
Subscribe to receive weekly Dev’s future focused letters: https://www.jumpassociates.com/podcastandnewsletter/
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Start a conversation: inquiries@jumpassociates.com
The Jump Podcast
The Jump Podcast features Dev Patnaik in dialogue with Michelle Loret de Mola. This is the conversation for future-focused leaders thinking about strategy, culture and leadership. The world is crazy. Everything seems to be changing, and not always in a good way. Today, business leaders are struggling to figure out avoid becoming the next Kodak, Blackberry or Blockbuster. But fear not, dear listener. Things can get better. People can do better. And the world can be better.
 
Jump Associates
Jump is the world’s leading independent strategy and innovation firm. We work with the world’s most admired companies on their most important growth challenges. Using a future focused approach to strategy, we’ve helped these firms to grow their businesses in times of change. 

Staying on the Right Side of History

In this episode of the Jump Podcast, Michelle Loret de Mola and Dev Patnaik discuss the challenge of keeping businesses on the “right side of history.” Through lively examples—from the decline of cigarette sales and the rise of cannabis to the shift toward healthier food choices—they explore how companies must anticipate societal changes rather than merely adapt to them. Michelle and Dev also share “headlines from the future,” covering groundbreaking innovations like air-to-food biotech and hurricane-resistant reefs. The conversation highlights the importance of foresight and adaptability for leaders aiming to future-proof their organizations.
In this episode of the Jump Podcast, Michelle Loret de Mola and Dev Patnaik dig into the importance of keeping companies on the “right side of history.” They explore how shifting social norms and cultural trends—like the decline of cigarette sales and the rising popularity of cannabis—demand that businesses rethink old models and take bold steps toward the future. From grocery aisles reflecting cultural evolution to the move to cashless payments, Michelle and Dev illustrate how staying relevant requires more than just a good product; it’s about understanding the bigger picture and adapting to meet society’s changing expectations… Get out of the warm bath and get on the right side of history. 
#RightSideOfHistory #Cannabis #SustainableGrowth #FutureProof #Adaptation #ClimateChange
Chapters
2:27 The Decline in Tobacco
12:44 Being on the Right Side of History
26:20 Learning from Successful Companies
36:09 Headlines from the Future
Links
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Start a conversation: inquiries@jumpassociates.com
The Jump Podcast
The Jump Podcast features Dev Patnaik in dialogue with Michelle Loret de Mola. This is the conversation for future-focused leaders thinking about strategy, culture and leadership. The world is crazy. Everything seems to be changing, and not always in a good way. Today, business leaders are struggling to figure out avoid becoming the next Kodak, Blackberry or Blockbuster. But fear not, dear listener. Things can get better. People can do better. And the world can be better.
 
Jump Associates
Jump is the world’s leading independent strategy and innovation firm. We work with the world’s most admired companies on their most important growth challenges. Using a future focused approach to strategy, we’ve helped these firms to grow their businesses in times of change. 

Only the Paranoid Survive: Knowing Your Doomsday Scenario

In this episode, Michelle Loret de Mola and Dev Patnaik delve into the importance of knowing your business's “doomsday scenario.” They explore how companies like Google and Universal Music Group tackle their biggest existential threats, whether from AI disruption, regulatory pressures, or market changes. They reflect on the insights of industry leaders, including Andy Grove’s timeless mantra, “Only the paranoid survive,” and share practical ways businesses can avoid complacency. With a clear-eyed focus on potential risks, this episode is a powerful guide to staying resilient and proactive… so that the party never ends.
#DoomsdayScenarios #GoogleAntitrust #leadership #AI #SurviveAndThrive 
Chapters
2:27 Understanding Doomsday Scenarios
12:44 The Role of Innovation in Crisis Management
24:47 Focusing on What Matters
30:31 Headlines from the Future
Headlines from the Future
A Climate Resistant Community Passed Two Hurricane Tests https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/15/climate/florida-climate-resilience-babcock-ranch.html#:~:text=All%20the%20structures%20at%20Babcock,the%20community%20rarely%20loses%20electricity.
Low-quality AI-generated Content is Flooding the Web, Overwhelming Social Networks, Search Engines, and Media Services. https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/ai-generated-content-internet-online-slop-spam.html
Nasa Has Successfully Sent a Laser Signal About 290 Million Miles, Smashing Previous Records and Potentially Transforming Our Exploration of the Solar System. https://www.the-independent.com/space/nasa-laser-signal-message-psyche-spacecraft-b2629738.html
Links
Subscribe to receive weekly Dev’s future focused letters: https://www.jumpassociates.com/podcastandnewsletter/
Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jump-associates
Start a conversation: inquiries@jumpassociates.com
The Jump Podcast
The Jump Podcast features Dev Patnaik in dialogue with Michelle Loret de Mola. This is the conversation for future-focused leaders thinking about strategy, culture and leadership. The world is crazy. Everything seems to be changing, and not always in a good way. Today, business leaders are struggling to figure out avoid becoming the next Kodak, Blackberry or Blockbuster. But fear not, dear listener. Things can get better. People can do better. And the world can be better.
 
Jump Associates
Jump is the world’s leading independent strategy and innovation firm. We work with the world’s most admired companies on their most important growth challenges. Using a future focused approach to strategy, we’ve helped these firms to grow their businesses in times of change. 

What Tesla Missed: Successful Innovation Needs Trust

In this episode, Michelle Loret de Mola and Dev Patnaik break down the latest from Tesla’s We, Robot event and what it reveals about innovation in today’s world. From robo-taxis to humanoid robots that could babysit your kids, they discuss why so many are skeptical of Elon Musk's grand visions. The conversation centers around a key question: Can innovation succeed without trust? Turns out, whether you’re in tech or not, trust is the foundation for turning bold ideas into accepted realities... you can’t just put a wig on Optimus.  
#Innovation #Tesla #RoboTaxis #Trust #AutonomousVehicles #FutureTech
Chapters
1:45 Reactions to Tesla's WeRobot Event
5:43 Trust in Innovation
17:14 Understanding Market Acceptance
31:25 Headlines from the Future
Headlines from the Future
New California law requires fashion industry to take old clothes back for free. https://www.dailynews.com/2024/09/30/is-your-closet-full-of-old-clothes-a-new-california-law-will-require-the-fashion-industry-to-take-them-back-for-free/ 
SocialAI offers a Twitter-like diary where AI bots respond to your posts. https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/17/socialai-offers-a-twitter-like-diary-where-ai-bots-respond-to-your-posts/
'World-first' indoor vertical farm to produce 4M pounds of berries a year. https://newatlas.com/manufacturing/world-first-vertical-strawberry-farm-plenty/
Links
Subscribe to receive weekly Dev’s future focused letters: https://www.jumpassociates.com/podcastandnewsletter/
Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jump-associates
Start a conversation: inquiries@jumpassociates.com
The Jump Podcast
The Jump Podcast features Dev Patnaik in dialogue with Michelle Loret de Mola. This is the conversation for future-focused leaders thinking about strategy, culture and leadership. The world is crazy. Everything seems to be changing, and not always in a good way. Today, business leaders are struggling to figure out avoid becoming the next Kodak, Blackberry or Blockbuster. But fear not, dear listener. Things can get better. People can do better. And the world can be better.
 
Jump Associates
Jump is the world’s leading independent strategy and innovation firm. We work with the world’s most admired companies on their most important growth challenges. Using a future focused approach to strategy, we’ve helped these firms to grow their businesses in times of change. 

Sustainability: A Conversation with Ryan Baum

In today’s business landscape, sustainability often gets framed as a sacrifice, but Ryan Baum is here to flip that script. In this episode, Michelle and Dev sit down with Ryan, a partner at Jump Associates, to explore how companies can make a good sustainability strategy work for their bottom line. From hitting big environmental targets to boosting market share, Ryan shows how the right mindset can turn green initiatives into business wins. The trio breaks down real-world examples and discusses how businesses can thrive while doing good for the planet. 
#sustainability #strategy #mindsetshift #impact #leadership 
Chapters
2:51 Mindset Shift in Sustainability
9:09 Successful Sustainability Initiatives
17:52 Debunking Internal Myths
30:35 Headlines from the Future
Headlines from the Future
Expanding Hispanic Community Propels U.S. Population Growth https://www.wsj.com/us-news/the-u-s-hispanic-population-is-still-expanding-partly-driven-by-migration-bbb6d417# 
AI brings soaring emissions for Google and Microsoft, a major contributor to climate change. https://www.npr.org/2024/07/12/g-s1-9545/ai-brings-soaring-emissions-for-google-and-microsoft-a-major-contributor-to-climate-change#:~:text=Google%20and%20Microsoft%20report%20growing,double%2Ddown%20on%20AI%20%3A%20NPR&text=Race-,Google%20and%20Microsoft%20report%20growing%20emissions%20as%20they%20double%2Ddown,to%20all%20of%20their%20products. 
Approval of Newest Alzheimer’s Drug Will Accelerate New Era of Treatment. https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/approval-of-newest-alzheimers-drug-will-accelerate-new-era-of-treatment-645bfa25
Links
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Start a conversation: inquiries@jumpassociates.com
The Jump Podcast
The Jump Podcast features Dev Patnaik in dialogue with Michelle Loret de Mola. This is the conversation for future-focused leaders thinking about strategy, culture and leadership. The world is crazy. Everything seems to be changing, and not always in a good way. Today, business leaders are struggling to figure out avoid becoming the next Kodak, Blackberry or Blockbuster. But fear not, dear listener. Things can get better. People can do better. And the world can be better.
 
Jump Associates
Jump is the world’s leading independent strategy and innovation firm. We work with the world’s most admired companies on their most important growth challenges. Using a future focused approach to strategy, we’ve helped these firms to grow their businesses in times of change. 

Jump Offsite Takeaways - Live from the Carneros

“Jump Offsite, this is Dev Patnaik with Michelle Loret de Mola, can you hear me...?" In this special episode of the Jump Podcast, recorded live from the Carneros Resort in Napa Valley, California, Dev and Michelle bring the energy from our three unforgettable days together. If you made it out to Napa, consider this a little keepsake from our time together, and if you couldn’t make it, this is a little taste of what you missed! Dev and Michelle share how senior leaders need to get hands-on with AI—and no, you can’t outsource this! They discuss how inclusivity is now a non-negotiable part of business and culture, and explore the idea of leaders as “editors-in-chief,” curating their teams' time and focus. There's a palpable sense of urgency to tackle climate and societal challenges head-on, and a call to step outside—literally and metaphorically—to bring fresh ideas back to the table. Join us next year on our journey to spark action, craft the future we want, and get “out there with the animals”…
#futurefocus #leadership #consciouscapitalism #jumpoffsite #caseforchange #inclusivity 
Chapters
1:30 Jump Offsite Takeaways
17:44 Jump Offsite Theme Song!
22:30 Headlines from the Future
Headlines from the Future
Google's AI Will Help Decide Whether Unemployed Workers Get Benefits https://gizmodo.com/googles-ai-will-help-decide-whether-unemployed-workers-get-benefits-2000496215 
Missouri and the Midwest are gearing up for water fights fueled by climate change https://www.stlpr.org/health-science-environment/2024-08-30/missouri-midwest-gearing-up-water-fights-climate-change 
Common food dye found to make skin and muscle temporarily transparent https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/sep/05/common-food-dye-found-to-make-skin-and-muscle-temporarily-transparent
Links
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Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jump-associates
Start a conversation: inquiries@jumpassociates.com
The Jump Podcast
The Jump Podcast features Dev Patnaik in dialogue with Michelle Loret de Mola. This is the conversation for future-focused leaders thinking about strategy, culture and leadership. The world is crazy. Everything seems to be changing, and not always in a good way. Today, business leaders are struggling to figure out avoid becoming the next Kodak, Blackberry or Blockbuster. But fear not, dear listener. Things can get better. People can do better. And the world can be better.
 
Jump Associates
Jump is the world’s leading independent strategy and innovation firm. We work with the world’s most admired companies on their most important growth challenges. Using a future focused approach to strategy, we’ve helped these firms to grow their businesses in times of change. 

Biomimicry: A Conversation with Janine Benyus

As our society pushes for sustainable development, the ancient strategies of the natural world offer a fresh perspective on modern innovation. In this episode, Michelle and Dev dive into the world of biomimicry with Janine Benyus, cofounder of the Biomimicry Institute. The conversation explores how nature’s 3.8 billion years of evolution offer a treasure trove of innovative solutions for modern challenges in sustainability, design, and even social innovation. Janine shares fascinating examples, from using plant chemistry to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables to using bone-inspired algorithms to design lighter and more efficient structures. The discussion also touches on the profound shift needed in corporate and societal mindsets, drawing lessons from nature’s inherent mutualism and enduring partnerships to foster collaboration over competition.
Janine will be joining us at The Jump Offsite in September. Invitations are now closed, but we hope to see you next year!
#biomimicry #sustainability #innovation #sustainablefuture #circulareconomy 
Chapters
3:08 The Sustainable World Outside Our Doors
9:00 Biomimetic Solutions: Changing Materials and Chemistries
20:32 Mutualism in Nature and Social Innovation
28:20 Applying Mutualisms in the Corporate World
36:55 Headlines from the Future
Headlines from the Future
US colleges are cutting majors and slashing programs after years of putting it off. https://apnews.com/article/college-degree-programs-cuts-music-f0c271f6d61a13404f93688fcc6c589b
The US Department of Transportation has laid out a nationwide road safety plan that will lead to cars communicating with each other. https://www.engadget.com/transportation/the-us-lays-out-a-road-safety-plan-that-will-see-cars-talk-to-each-other-170043265.html 
Researchers are testing the use of mRNA to get damaged livers to repair themselves, in a move that could one day lessen the need for organ transplants. https://www.wired.com/story/mrna-organ-rejuvenation-pittsburgh-upmc-center-transcriptional-medicine/ 
Links
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Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jump-associates
Start a conversation: inquiries@jumpassociates.com
The Jump Podcast
The Jump Podcast features Dev Patnaik in dialogue with Michelle Loret de Mola. This is the conversation for future-focused leaders thinking about strategy, culture and leadership. The world is crazy. Everything seems to be changing, and not always in a good way. Today, business leaders are struggling to figure out avoid becoming the next Kodak, Blackberry or Blockbuster. But fear not, dear listener. Things can get better. People can do better. And the world can be better.
 
Jump Associates
Jump is the world’s leading independent strategy and innovation firm. We work with the world’s most admired companies on their most important growth challenges. Using a future focused approach to strategy, we’ve helped these firms to grow their businesses in times of change. 

AI Changing Workflows: A Conversation with Ian Beacraft

As AI continues to shape the future of industries around the globe, understanding its practical applications is essential. In this episode, Michelle and Dev welcome Ian Beacraft, renowned futurist and CEO of Signal and Cypher, to discuss the transformative power of AI in modern workflows. Ian shares how companies can strategically adopt AI to enhance efficiency and drive innovation. The conversation explores the psychological challenges leaders face when adopting new technologies and the necessity of a balanced approach between optimism and pragmatism. When it comes to implementing AI, don’t just “let the dogs run through the field”.
 
Ian Beacraft will be joining us at The Jump Offsite in September. To request an invite, visit: https://www.jumpassociates.com/offsite/
 
#AI #workflows #techtrends #futureofbusiness #artificialintelligence #businessstrategy
 
Chapters
5:50 The Approach to Implementing AI
22:18 Managing the Emotions and Psychology of AI Adoption
28:58 Rethinking Collaboration and Interaction
35:45 Headlines from the Future
 
Headlines from the Future
Used electric cars are not just cheap—they are cheaper than similar gas cars. https://www.nrdc.org/stories/electric-vs-gas-cars-it-cheaper-drive-ev
Americans aren’t just waiting longer to have kids and having fewer once they start—they’re less likely to have any at all. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/relationships/americans-babies-childless-birthrate-daf438f9
Engineers have invented a new way to remove health-harming 'forever chemicals' from water—using 3D printing. https://phys.org/news/2024-08-health-threat-chemicals-3d-ceramic.html
 
Links
Subscribe to receive weekly Dev’s future focused letters: https://www.jumpassociates.com/email-sign-up/
Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jump-associates
Start a conversation: inquiries@jumpassociates.com
 
The Jump Podcast
The Jump Podcast features Dev Patnaik in dialogue with Michelle Loret de Mola. This is the conversation for future-focused leaders thinking about strategy, culture and leadership. The world is crazy. Everything seems to be changing, and not always in a good way. Today, business leaders are struggling to figure out avoid becoming the next Kodak, Blackberry or Blockbuster. But fear not, dear listener. Things can get better. People can do better. And the world can be better.
 
Jump Associates
Jump is the world’s leading independent strategy and innovation firm. We work with the world’s most admired companies on their most important growth challenges. Using a future focused approach to strategy, we’ve helped these firms to grow their businesses in times of change.