Human-Centered Innovation, the Evolving Role of AI, and the Future of Technology
Tune in to the “Inside Stories” podcast with Dr. Leon Herszon as he interviews Tameka Vasquez, a visionary social futurist and founder of The Future Quo. Tameka shares her journey from aspiring journalist to tech industry leader, emphasizing the importance of human-centered thinking in shaping the future. Discover how she helps organizations embrace change, foster creativity, and prepare for the evolving landscape of AI. This insightful conversation explores the intersection of technology, culture, and imagination. Don’t miss this inspiring episode!
Tameka Vasquez
Founder & Managing Partner at The Future Quo
Tameka Vasquez is a human-centered futurist, foresight strategist, professor, and speaker. She is the Founder & Principal of The Future Quo, an incubation and strategy partner for organizations seeking to design radically better futures for people and our planet. The Future Quo comprises multi-disciplinary collaborators working to discover and design possibilities for the future of a range of industries. Tameka is also Associate Faculty for the Future of Work course at Columbia University. She is an Ambassador for the Better Arguments Project, a civics initiative led by The Aspen Institute. Her insights have been featured by The Project Management Institute, Smart Design, The Association of National Advertisers, Udemy for Business, and others. Previously, Tameka was a marketing strategist who led brand and growth programs for global technology startups and enterprises over 12 years. In her last role, she served as the first Head of Marketing for Sidewalk Labs, and urban innovation and sustainability unity at Google.
Leon Herszon, Civil Engineer, Msc, PMP, is finishing his PhD studies and started his career at Shell managing HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment), Information Technology and strategic projects. He was invited by IIL to start operations in Brazil, and moved thereafter to the USA. Now he is based in NY acting as Senior Vice-President, managing global and strategic business. He also delivers presentations and training worldwide, including lectures at Rutgers Business School, and communicates in English, French, Portuguese, German, and Spanish.
