Welcome to the Future

At a time when exponential technologies and AI are reshaping industries at unprecedented speed, one question stands at the forefront of organizational success: How do we build leaders for a world that is changing faster than humans naturally adapt?

We’re living in an era where AI innovations are hitting faster than ever. Every week brings a new model, tool, or platform promising to revolutionize how we work, communicate, and create. From generative AI that writes, designs, and codes, to advanced predictive analytics transforming decision-making, the pace of change is dizzying.

The first wave of Generative AI was marked by rapid breakthroughs and bold experimentation. Tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Gemini captured global attention and redefined what machines could create — from text and code to images and design concepts.

Every few years, the tech world collectively loses its mind. Investors pour in billions, founders spin grand narratives, and the media declares “the future is here.” And then…reality shows up.

In this engaging conversation, Lars Tvede, renowned author and investor, sits down with Hong Hao, economist and hedge fund manager, to discuss his latest book Hyperintelligence. Together, they explore how intelligence has evolved from the Big Bang to the rise of AI, what the coming wave of agentic systems and smart robots means for productivity and labor, and how these shifts may reshape global business cycles, markets, and investment opportunities.

Once, influencers were real people, human personalities who built their online presence through lived experiences, personal style, and relatability. But the digital marketing landscape is shifting fast. Synthetic influencers (AI-generated personas that look and act like humans) are emerging as powerful players in the attention economy, challenging traditional ideas about trust, authenticity, and creative work.