# Cathy Hackl

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The Metaverse: What Marketers Need to Do to Prepare

Wondering what the Metaverse is and what it could mean for marketers? Are you interested in preparing for the future of business? To discover why marketers should care about this new development, how to prepare, and how it fits into longer-term strategies, I interview Cathy Hackl.Guest: Cathy Hackl…

What Fortnite taught Fortune 100 CEOs about their global customers

In this special CEO-to-CEO edition of In Other Words, Phrase CEO Georg Ell sits down with Cathy Hackl, futurist, CEO of Future Dynamics, Nokia's Futurist-in-Residence, and one of Newsweek's Top 25 AI Visionaries.Known as the Godmother of the Metaverse, Cathy traces her journey from Emmy-nominated j…

What Spatial AI, World Models & Quantum Computing Mean For The Global Economy ft. Cathy Hackl

Cathy Hackl, futurist for Nokia and advisor to the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), joins the podcast to discuss her fascinating work across the Middle East and her insights on the next generation of AI and connectivity. Learn how nations like the UAE and KSA are strategically positioning themselves …

What if the biggest risk isn't starting over, but staying where you are?

In this episode of Love Letters to Immigrants, Elizabeth Garvish sits down with renowned futurist, entrepreneur, author, and technology executive Cathy Hackl to explore the power of reinvention. Born in Costa Rica and raised across multiple countries because of her father's diplomatic career, Cathy…

The Devil Wears Prompts | Cathy Hackl on the Brand You No Longer Control

Cathy Hackl on what AI is doing to brands. Fewer than 10% of the sources AI assistants cite rank in Google's top 10 for the same question. Your brand equity moved and nobody sent a memo. Cathy Hackl has spent a decade being early. She was calling the metaverse before most boardrooms could spell it.…

TechMagic with Cathy Hackl & Lee Kebler is Back!

In this episode, Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler discuss the current state of technology, AI, gaming, and the importance of human connection in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. They share insights on global tech trends, the future of gaming, and the significance of ownership and authenticity in dig…

AI Watermarking, Apple's New Devices, Future of Content Creation + From MySpace to a Robot Bartender

Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler break down the biggest shifts reshaping tech and content creation. Explore AI watermarking's role in combating deepfakes, how social media algorithms now reward authenticity over virality, and why Apple's upcoming launches matter for creators. Plus: the creator economy's …

AI Copyright Wars Go Global: Australia Bans AI Music, Hollywood Holds Firm & The Agents Go Shopping

In this episode, Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler explore the latest in AI, gaming, music, and tech ethics, sharing insights on how emerging technologies are reshaping industries and our daily lives. They discuss AI-generated music, the future of agent-based shopping, and the shifting narratives around A…

AI & Humanity, Apple's New Watch Could Lead To Divorces, The Dating IRL Boom, & Data Centers

In this episode, Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler discuss the fears that AI could eliminate humanity, the sustainability of data centers, the impact of generative AI on creativity, and the latest in tech gadgets like Apple's foldable phones and smart glasses. They discuss the societal and environmental i…