Future Factory

Updated: 03 Oct 2025 • 221 episodes
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The Future Factory Podcast is your go-to business podcast for seeing the future in real time. Hosted by founder of CDO Group, Anthony Amunategui, where he is joined by some of the most influential and respected guests in the business world. From young entrepreneurs changing the world via startups, to leaders of established big name brands across the world.

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Summary In this episode, Alessandro Grampa explores the connection between trauma, energy, and performance. He explains how unresolved emotions are stored in the body’s fascia and energy systems, blocking flow and limiting potential. Alessandro introduces simple yet powerful practices—like breathwork, body scanning, an

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Summary In this episode, Dr. Melissa explores what empathy in leadership really means—and how most leaders are using it the wrong way. She and Anthony unpack the myths around “feeling what others feel,” the dangers of empathy fatigue, and why leaders need to balance compassion with accountability. Melissa introduces th

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Summary In this episode, Rob Matzkin breaks down the hard truths about raising money in today’s startup landscape. He and Anthony dig into why great ideas alone no longer attract investors, why traction and proof of results are essential, and how founders can lower risk while positioning themselves for high returns. Ro

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Summary In this episode, Jim Tracy—speaker, author, entrepreneur, and pilot—joins Anthony to unpack what company culture really means and how to build it on purpose. They explore why so many teams default to “training by trauma,” and how to replace it with apprenticeship, mentorship, and the classic “watch one, do one,

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Summary In this episode, Anthony sits down with Doug Vincent to dig into the real, practical ways AI is reshaping construction - from winning more bids to accelerating schedules and tightening cash flow. Doug shares playbook-ready use cases: using AI to sharpen proposals, predict change-order opportunities, generate ta

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Summary In this episode, Rachel Spekman — known as the “coach of coaches” — explores what it takes to break free from a predictable life and build a future aligned with your values. She shares practical strategies for identifying the gap between where you are and where you want to be, from making one-degree shifts to u

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