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In a world where algorithms amplify outrage and newsfeeds reward noise, 1440 Media has quietly built something radical — a daily newsletter that promises “all your news, none of the bias.”

This week on FUTUREPROOF., Jeremy Goldman talks with Tim Huelskamp, CEO and cofounder of 1440, about how a 15-person team grew to reach over 4 million subscribers without chasing clicks, outrage, or political extremes.

Tim shares what he’s learned about:
- How 1440 found “white space” in a crowded media market
- Why being unbiased is both a superpower and a branding challenge
- How 1440’s ad model bucks media’s obsession with vanity metrics
- Why curiosity—not content—is the new currency for growth
- And what The Free Press sale reveals about the shifting trust economy

If you’re tired of doomscrolling and looking for what’s next in digital publishing, this conversation offers a blueprint for rebuilding trust, curiosity, and connection—one inbox at a time.

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As AI reshapes the world faster than most of us can process, we’re left with an uncomfortable question: What does it really mean to be human now?

This week on FUTUREPROOF., Jeremy sits down with Jeff Burningham — tech entrepreneur, investor, and author of The Last Book Written by a Human — to explore how we can cultivate wisdom, purpose, and empathy in an age obsessed with speed, scale, and artificial intelligence.

Jeff’s story is as surprising as it is inspiring: from Mormon missionary to real estate mogul, from political candidate to spiritual seeker. After years of building billion-dollar companies, he found himself confronting a deeper question — not how to make more, but how to matter more.

In this episode, Jeff and Jeremy discuss:

• Why becoming wiser, not just smarter, is the next competitive advantage
• How technology mirrors our consciousness — including our biases and blind spots
• Why the future of leadership depends on emotional and moral intelligence
• What it means to design an economy — and a life — centered on meaning, not metrics
• And how AI’s reflection of us can become humanity’s greatest teacher

Whether you’re a founder navigating AI disruption or a curious human trying to stay grounded in a digital age, this conversation will remind you that wisdom — not code — may be the ultimate frontier.

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Seth Berkley, MD has been at the front lines of the world’s biggest battles against infectious disease. As the longtime CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the cofounder of COVAX, and the founder of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, Berkley has helped bring lifesaving vaccines to billions of people.

In his new book, FAIR DOSES: An Insider’s Story of the Pandemic and the Global Fight for Vaccine Equity, Berkley lays out the hard truths of what went wrong during COVID—and how we can do better next time. From the rise of vaccine nationalism and political roadblocks to the explosion of misinformation, Berkley explains why inequitable vaccine access cost millions of lives and weakened global stability.

On this episode of FUTUREPROOF., we discuss:

• Why the next pandemic is not a question of if, but when
• What COVID-19 revealed about the politics of global health
• How vaccine nationalism and misinformation threaten our collective safety
• Lessons from COVAX and how to design faster, fairer systems in the future
• Why global cooperation isn’t just moral—it’s economic and existential

This is a candid conversation about science, trust, and survival in a world that will inevitably face future pandemics.

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In a world obsessed with hustle, noise, and nonstop self-promotion, what if the most powerful way to stand out… is to stay true to your quieter side?

This week on FUTUREPROOF., Jeremy talks with Goldie Chan, once dubbed the “Oprah of LinkedIn” and author of Personal Branding for Introverts, about how to build visibility and influence without faking extroversion — or burning out.

Goldie is the founder of Warm Robots, a personal branding agency that’s helped executives, creators, and companies sharpen their stories. A LinkedIn Top Voice and keynote speaker, she’s also one of the platform’s earliest viral creators — though she still calls herself an introvert at heart.

In this episode, Goldie and Jeremy explore:
💡 Why authenticity beats volume in the new era of personal branding
🧠 How introverts can leverage empathy, observation, and storytelling as their edge
🌐 How to build digital presence without performing online 24/7
🚀 Why quiet consistency often outlasts viral moments
❤️ How to create meaningful visibility that aligns with your values

Whether you’re a leader who hates self-promotion, or a creator struggling to balance visibility with authenticity, this episode is your guide to building a brand that resonates deeply — not just loudly.

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What if luck isn’t random — but designed?

In this episode of FUTUREPROOF., we sit down with Judd Kessler, Wharton economist and author of Lucky by Design, to explore how hidden markets quietly decide who gets what — from job interviews and college spots to concert tickets, dating matches, and even organ transplants.

Kessler argues that what looks like “good fortune” is often the result of understanding — and leveraging — the invisible systems that govern access to opportunity. Whether it’s the algorithms behind dating apps, the psychology of lotteries and waitlists, or the structure of modern hiring, he reveals how we can all become more intentional “designers of luck.”

We discuss:

• How hidden markets shape everything from careers to healthcare
• Why “fairness” isn’t as equal as it looks — and how to spot the trade-offs
• The economics of lotteries, rankings, and “first come, first served” systems
• Why second choices sometimes lead to the best outcomes
• How behavioral design can make opportunity more equitable — or more rigged
• What it means to be “lucky by design” in an algorithmic world

Whether you’re a leader trying to create fairer systems, or an individual looking to navigate them more wisely, this episode reveals the unseen structures that quietly shape your chances — and how to work with them instead of against them.

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Most companies say they care about engagement — but decades of data show those engagement scores barely move. Meanwhile, burnout has become a global epidemic.

In this episode of FUTUREPROOF., we sit down with Mark C. Crowley, bestselling author of Lead from the Heart and the new book The Power of Employee Well-Being, to explore why the billion-dollar engagement industry has failed workers — and what science says actually drives performance.

Crowley argues that engagement is a symptom, not a cause — and that well-being, not busyness, is the real engine of productivity. He shares evidence-backed ways leaders can track and improve well-being, hold managers accountable for the human side of leadership, and create workplaces where people genuinely thrive.

We discuss:

• Why engagement surveys don’t work (and what to measure instead)
• How well-being directly impacts innovation and retention
• What post-pandemic workforces really want from leadership
• The neuroscience of motivation and connection at work
• How to lead with authenticity without losing authority

If you’ve ever wondered why “perks” don’t fix burnout, or what the next era of human-centered leadership looks like, this episode will make you rethink what it means to truly lead people.

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Every leader has data. Few have a story worth following.

In this episode of FUTUREPROOF., we sit down with Christina Farr, journalist-turned-investor and author of The Storyteller’s Advantage. Christina argues that storytelling isn’t a soft skill — it’s a business superpower. Whether you’re pitching investors, recruiting talent, or leading a team through turbulence, the right story can make the difference between momentum and mediocrity.

We explore:

• Why stories outperform facts and figures in memory and persuasion
• How startup founders use narrative to raise money before their product is ready
• The seven plot structures that show up again and again in successful company lore
• Why authenticity and vulnerability make leaders magnetic
• How to use storytelling not just in PR, but across sales, hiring, and product development

If you think storytelling is just marketing fluff, this episode will change your mind.

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Cars have long been sold as the ultimate symbol of freedom. But what if they’ve trapped us instead? In this episode of FUTUREPROOF., we sit down with Arthur Kay, urban designer and coauthor of Roadkill: Unveiling the True Cost of Our Toxic Relationship with Cars.

Kay argues that America’s car dependency is more than a climate issue—it’s a system of financial, political, and social control that burdens working and middle-class families, strains local economies, and limits real choice. Together, we explore:

• Why cars drive hidden costs in housing, taxes, and debt
• How car-centric cities hollow out communities and opportunities
• The global lessons America can learn from more walkable, resilient urban models
• A realistic blueprint for building cities that prioritize people, not vehicles

This conversation goes far beyond traffic jams and tailpipe emissions—it’s about the future of freedom, equity, and the way we design our lives.