Future Fast

Accelerating Tomorrow's Innovations Today

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Welcome to the Fast Lane

The pace of change is accelerating—yet despite constant headlines and bold predictions, the urgency of exponential disruption rarely registers in boardrooms or strategic plans. FutureFast was created to bridge that gap: turning the abstract hum of exponential change into actionable insight before it blindsides organizations.

Why It Matters

  • Product cycles are compressing from years to months
  • AI models are advancing by entire generations every season
  • The digital and physical worlds are converging in real time
  • Today's essential skills risk obsolescence by next quarter

While most leaders glance at trends, few grasp the velocity behind them. FutureFast functions as both clutch and accelerator—filtering noise, surfacing meaningful signals, and delivering practical frameworks to build, invest, and lead ahead of the curve.

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In The News

Real signals. No hype.
We track the world's most important tech stories so you don't have to. Get curated insights on OpenAI ChatGPT, Claude AI, blockchain technology, industrial robotics, biotechnology breakthroughs, and the cultural ripples they cause.
This isn't just news. It's navigation for C-suite executives and technology leaders. It is fun!

Latest Technology News Articles

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Video/Interviews

See the future. Hear it speak.
Watch deep dives, visionary interviews, and visual explainers designed to wake up your strategic senses. These aren't just conversations—they're transmissions from tomorrow.

Resource Library

Master exponential fluency.
Tap into a curated library of whitepapers, frameworks, field guides, and interactive explainers. Built for builders, thinkers, and the boldly curious.
The faster the change, the more vital the compass. Start here.

State of AI Report
Report
Report

State of AI Report

October 2025

Nathan Benaich and Air Street Capital present the comprehensive State of AI Report for October 2025, covering the latest developments in artificial intelligence research, industry trends, politics, and predictions for the future.

The Last Economy
Book
Book

The Last Economy

August 2025

A comprehensive analysis examining the final economic paradigm before post-scarcity abundance, exploring the transition from traditional market structures to new economic models.

America's AI Action Plan
Report
Report

America's AI Action Plan

July 2025

This report outlines the strategic framework for advancing artificial intelligence in the United States, focusing on ethical guidelines, research initiatives, and policy recommendations.

Meta's Approach to AI Safety and Superintelligence
Report
Report

Meta's Approach to AI Safety and Superintelligence

July 2025

Meta's comprehensive approach to developing artificial superintelligence safely, addressing alignment challenges and responsible AI development practices.

Trends – Artificial Intelligence 2025
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Report

Trends – Artificial Intelligence 2025

June 2025

The report highlights AI's rapid evolution from experimental tools to essential infrastructure, driving innovation, automation, and disruption across industries while raising urgent ethical, regulatory, and societal questions.

2025 State of Marketing AI Report
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Report

2025 State of Marketing AI Report

May 2025

The 2025 State of Marketing AI Report explores the latest trends, tools, and strategies in artificial intelligence as they apply to marketing. It provides insights into how AI is transforming marketing practices and offers guidance for businesses looking to adopt AI technologies.

Future of Jobs Report 2025
Report
Report

Future of Jobs Report 2025

May 2025

World Economic Forum forecasts net +78 M jobs by 2030, yet 22 % task churn. Green tech and AI governance roles soar; clerical work vaporizes. Lifelong reskilling becomes non-negotiable.

AI Index Report 2025
Report
Report

AI Index Report 2025

April 2025

Stanford HAI tallies global AI pulse: $109 B private investment, 78 % enterprise adoption, soaring open-weight models, and rising safety incidents. Regulation strains to keep pace with the machine.

2025 State of Marketing – HubSpot
Report
Report

2025 State of Marketing – HubSpot

April 2025

1,700 marketers reveal AI-scaled personalization, creator collabs, and pod-based org structures driving growth. First-party data becomes the new jet fuel as cookies crumble.

Deloitte Tech Trends 2025
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Report

Deloitte Tech Trends 2025

March 2025

Six macro forces—interaction, information, computation, trust, modernization, business-of-tech—frame AI as the new operating layer. Enterprises that infuse ethics and metrics into every pipeline will outrun piecemeal adopters.

ARK Invest Big Ideas 2025
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Report

ARK Invest Big Ideas 2025

January 2025

Exponential S-curves in AI, robotics, energy storage, public blockchains, and genomics could unlock $200 T in market cap. Convergence, not silos, drives outsized upside.

The Future 100 – 2025
Trend Book
Trend Book

The Future 100 – 2025

January 2025

VML's trend almanac highlights 100 cultural shifts—from sober-curious spirits to AI privacy guardians—each with brand case studies and market-size hints.

Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2025 – PwC/ULI
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Report

Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2025 – PwC/ULI

January 2025

Data centers, energy infrastructure, and wellness-centric offices headline opportunity list. Cheaper debt and adaptive reuse incentives fuel cautious optimism amid climate-risk recalibration.

Stanford Emerging Technology Review 2025
Review
Review

Stanford Emerging Technology Review 2025

January 2025

Ten frontier arenas—from AI-discovered materials to bio-manufacturing—are sprinting toward commercial liftoff. The report couples tech trajectories with policy roadmaps, urging fast-acting innovators to seize convergent advantage.

CB Insights Tech Trends 2025
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Report

CB Insights Tech Trends 2025

December 2024

Fifteen inflection points—agentic AI, quantum-safe encryption, ambient robotics, bio-foundries—mapped via funding, patent, and hiring signals. Choose lanes early; exponential curves wait for nobody.

State of Tokenization 2024 – TAC
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Report

State of Tokenization 2024 – TAC

October 2024

Real-world assets on-chain up 179 % YoY—Treasuries, carbon credits, real estate. Institutions inch from pilots to production; infra rails mature at break-neck speed.

Thought Leaders to Follow

Ideas shape action. These people shape ideas.
We spotlight the visionaries mapping the edge—across AI, economics, systems design, digital identity, and beyond.
Follow them now. Thank us later.

NameArea of ExpertiseOnline Channels to Visit
Brett AdcockAI, Robotics
Mark AndreessenVenture Capital, Web3, AI
Aaron & Austin ArnoldCrypto, Blockchain
Robert BreedloveBitcoin, Monetary Theory
Natalie BrunellBitcoin, Media
Peter DiamandisExponential Tech, Futurism
Lex FridmanAI, Research, Podcasting
Bill GrossEntrepreneurship, Innovation
Salim IsmailExponential Organizations
Palmer LuckeyAR/VR, Defense Tech
Ethan MollickAI, Innovation, Education
Raoul PalMacro Investing, Crypto
Dhaval PatelBlockchain, Web3
Paul RoetzerMarketing, AI
Balaji S. SrinivasanWeb3, Crypto, AI
Cathie WoodBlockchain, AI, Investing

Emoji Key: 🐦 X (Twitter) • 📬 Substack • 📺 YouTube • 💼 LinkedIn • 📸 Instagram • 🎵 TikTok • 🌐 Website • 🎙️ Podcast

Learning Lab

Learn fast. Adapt faster.
FutureFast's Learning Lab offers immersive pathways into AI, blockchain, climate tech, futurism, and more. Build the mental models you need to thrive in a world of accelerating feedback loops.

AI
FREE
MicrosoftBeginner

Generative AI for Beginners - A Course by Microsoft

A 12-lesson comprehensive course covering the fundamentals of Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, building GenAI apps, and responsible AI. Includes video intros, written lessons, and code samples.

Learning Resource
AI
FREE
Google CloudBeginner

Introduction to Generative AI Learning Path

A curated learning path by Google with introductory courses. It introduces what Generative AI is, how it's used, and its differences from traditional ML. Includes topics like LLMs, image generation, and responsible AI.

Learning Resource
AI
FREE
OpenAIIntermediate

OpenAI Learning Resources & Documentation

Comprehensive documentation, guides, and examples on OpenAI's models (like GPT), APIs, and best practices for developing with generative AI. Excellent for understanding core concepts and practical application.

Learning Resource
Crypto
FREE
Binance AcademyBeginner

Binance Academy - Beginner's Guide & Tracks

Offers extensive free educational content, including a "Beginner Track," articles, and guides on blockchain, cryptocurrency, trading, security, and specific topics like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and NFTs.

Learning Resource
Crypto
FREE
CoinbaseBeginner

Coinbase Learn - Crypto Basics

Provides a collection of easy-to-understand articles and guides on fundamental concepts like "What is Bitcoin?", "What is Ethereum?", "What is a blockchain?", and crucially, "How to keep your crypto secure."

Learning Resource
Blockchain
FREE
CourseraBeginner

Blockchain Basics by University at Buffalo

An introductory course covering the fundamental concepts of blockchain technology, its core components (cryptography, transactions, blocks), and how it works. Part of a larger "Blockchain Specialization."

Learning Resource
Crypto
FREE
Trust WalletBeginner

Trust Wallet - Beginner's Guides & Wallet Setup

Offers guides specifically for beginners on how to get started with crypto and Web3. Includes clear explanations of cryptocurrency wallets (software, hardware) and step-by-step instructions for setting up and securing wallets.

Learning Resource

About FutureFast

For thirty years, Deven Spear has seen the future differently, building ventures at the intersection of fast-moving technology and deep human need. He bridges worlds—blending systems engineering with design thinking, and strategic analysis with artistry—to spot patterns of opportunity where others see chaos. This unique perspective was shaped in the mid-1990s while experimenting with the foundations of Web 1.0 and informs his current work deciphering the third wave of disruption from AI and decentralized networks. Ultimately, his entire career, spanning six ventures from software to Web3, has been defined by a single question: How can technology serve our deepest human needs?

FutureFast is the next evolution of that personal journey: A platform designed to empower leaders, creators, and changemakers to navigate—and master—the exponential speed of innovation ahead. To learn more about Deven Spear, click here.

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