Hey Innovators - Welcome to Next Future Today!
In our latest episode, Dan Keldsen sits down with JJ Dacanay, a strategic IT leader and former Blue Origin powerhouse, to talk about automation, robots, AI, and the future of work.
✅ From selling vacuums in Compton to launching rockets with Jeff Bezos, what can JJ's wild career teach you about everyday problem-solving?
✅ Dive deep into stories of resilience, lessons in navigating extremes, and practical insights for taming big problems, plus inside tales from tech’s front lines.
✅ Your opportunities might be bigger (and more conquerable) than you think.
Get inspired: listen to Next Future Today with Dan Keldsen and JJ Dacanay!
Embrace Unlikely Career Paths
Unexpected roles (like selling vacuums) can teach resilience and skills that benefit high-level careers later 07:38.
Attitude Is Everything
Controlling your attitude in tough times can set you apart, regardless of circumstances 08:46.
Persistence Beats Rejection
Success often comes from persisting through frequent rejection and setback, not giving up after failures 09:11.
Move from Sales to Tech
Leverage your skills and interests to pivot into new industries and unlock more opportunities 10:29.
Data-Driven Decisions Win
Automated, objective measurements are vital, reporting success or failure manually leads to skewed results 18:40.
Set Clear Innovation Goals
Frame innovation efforts around specific, strategic targets rather than vague ambitions for more substantial impact 17:13.
Automate Before AI
Optimize existing processes and automation before jumping into sophisticated AI projects 13:14.
Establish AI Guardrails Early
Develop policies and communicate guidelines before broadly rolling out AI to avoid accidental data exposure 13:57.
Team Bonding Boosts Productivity
Shared activities (like gaming or group outings) foster camaraderie and enhance problem-solving among teams 30:00.
Robots and AI Are Inevitable
Physical and digital automation will expand to more roles; prepare for adaptation and upskilling 38:10.