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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Major Futures https://storage.buzzsprout.com/zp3dvudyjddt8a8i154el2do2xkl?.jpg Major Futures Audio Major Futures Signal Sessions 006 - Chad Howell Major Futures Signal Sessions 006 - Chad Howell Chad Howell, Context Planner at Translation, talks with Major Futures about being a creative and cultural antenna inside one of the most influential agencies in sports and culture.

In a wide-ranging discussion, Chad reflects on his unconventional path into the industry, how Translation helps brands like the NBA show up in culture in real time, and what it means to build brand relevance by tapping into the identities of fans, not just moments on a calendar.

Chad also shares how he landed his self-described “dream job” not through traditional networking, but by creating thoughtful, culture-forward content on Instagram that caught the attention of the very people he hoped to work with.

Our thanks to Chad Howell for joining us.

Follow Chad on Instagram:  @roscoemktg

]]> Chad Howell, Context Planner at Translation, talks with Major Futures about being a creative and cultural antenna inside one of the most influential agencies in sports and culture.

In a wide-ranging discussion, Chad reflects on his unconventional path into the industry, how Translation helps brands like the NBA show up in culture in real time, and what it means to build brand relevance by tapping into the identities of fans, not just moments on a calendar.

Chad also shares how he landed his self-described “dream job” not through traditional networking, but by creating thoughtful, culture-forward content on Instagram that caught the attention of the very people he hoped to work with.

Our thanks to Chad Howell for joining us.

Follow Chad on Instagram:  @roscoemktg

]]> Major Futures Buzzsprout-18344980 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500 2991 1 6 full true Major Futures Signal Sessions 005 - Dr. Scott Ellner Major Futures Signal Sessions 005 - Dr. Scott Ellner Dr. Scott Ellner, health care executive, surgeon, author, and TEDx speaker on anti-fragility, talks with Major Futures about his journey from the OR to the board room. 

In a wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Ellner reflects on life, lessons learned from years as a surfer, and what it takes to be a leader in 2025.

Dr. Ellner's first book "Wipe Out, Rise Up" is available November 18th on Amazon.com

Our thanks to Dr. Ellner for joining us. 

]]> Dr. Scott Ellner, health care executive, surgeon, author, and TEDx speaker on anti-fragility, talks with Major Futures about his journey from the OR to the board room. 

In a wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Ellner reflects on life, lessons learned from years as a surfer, and what it takes to be a leader in 2025.

Dr. Ellner's first book "Wipe Out, Rise Up" is available November 18th on Amazon.com

Our thanks to Dr. Ellner for joining us. 

]]> Major Futures Buzzsprout-18096955 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 3031 1 5 full false Major Futures Signal Sessions 004 - Kendall Warson Major Futures Signal Sessions 004 - Kendall Warson Kendall Warson, Co-Founder and CEO of Cohart, talks with Major Futures about life as a startup founder bridging the gap between art and commerce.

In a wide-ranging discussion, Kendall reflects on the origins of Cohart, what it's like to build for a creative audience, and how to preserve the core essence of inspiration while pivoting to land the on the right model for success.

Our thanks to Kendall for joining us. 

]]> Kendall Warson, Co-Founder and CEO of Cohart, talks with Major Futures about life as a startup founder bridging the gap between art and commerce.

In a wide-ranging discussion, Kendall reflects on the origins of Cohart, what it's like to build for a creative audience, and how to preserve the core essence of inspiration while pivoting to land the on the right model for success.

Our thanks to Kendall for joining us. 

]]> Major Futures Buzzsprout-17759853 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 3351 1 4 full true Major Futures Signal Sessions 003 - Josh Fabian Major Futures Signal Sessions 003 - Josh Fabian Josh Fabian, Founder and CEO of Metafy, talks with Major Futures about life as a founder and brand-builder.  

In a wide-ranging discussion, Josh reflects on creating and stewarding the Metafy brand to a cult-like following with the gaming audience, a new era of founders who lead heavily with brand, what its like to fundraise in this environment, and his incredible journey as a founder.

Our thanks to Josh for joining us. 

]]> Josh Fabian, Founder and CEO of Metafy, talks with Major Futures about life as a founder and brand-builder.  

In a wide-ranging discussion, Josh reflects on creating and stewarding the Metafy brand to a cult-like following with the gaming audience, a new era of founders who lead heavily with brand, what its like to fundraise in this environment, and his incredible journey as a founder.

Our thanks to Josh for joining us. 

]]> Major Futures Buzzsprout-17595862 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0400 2703 1 3 full true Cohart Presents: Branding Masterclass with Joseph M. Olender Cohart Presents: Branding Masterclass with Joseph M. Olender Audio from a Branding Masterclass that Major Futures Co-founder and Senior Partner Joseph M. Olender shared last week in conjunction with Cohart.  

Cohart is a platform that helps artists with everything they need to run their business.  Learn more at Cohart.com.

Major Futures: @majorfutures

Joseph M. Olender: @joseph_m_olender

Cohart: @joincohart

Full video of the presentation can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm4LaToMhIw

]]> Audio from a Branding Masterclass that Major Futures Co-founder and Senior Partner Joseph M. Olender shared last week in conjunction with Cohart.  

Cohart is a platform that helps artists with everything they need to run their business.  Learn more at Cohart.com.

Major Futures: @majorfutures

Joseph M. Olender: @joseph_m_olender

Cohart: @joincohart

Full video of the presentation can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm4LaToMhIw

]]> Major Futures Buzzsprout-17326567 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0400 3532 bonus false A Live Conversation with Christie Smith, PhD & Katie Horwitch A Live Conversation with Christie Smith, PhD & Katie Horwitch Christie Smith, PhD and Katie Horwitch discuss leadership, humanity in the workplace, and emotional maturity, as part of a live conversation taped at a private event hosted by Major Futures and The Humanity Studio on April 21, 2025 in New York City.

]]> Christie Smith, PhD and Katie Horwitch discuss leadership, humanity in the workplace, and emotional maturity, as part of a live conversation taped at a private event hosted by Major Futures and The Humanity Studio on April 21, 2025 in New York City.

]]> Joseph Olender Buzzsprout-17017393 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0400 2738 bonus false