Listen "S2E13: Making The Internet Playful Again, AI Pushing Back Climate Goals + Patagonia's Future"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome to Label Sessions Presents... the podcast bringing you what you need to know right now if you want to lead change at work, and introducing you to the leaders from the world's leading innovation expert network.This week, join Nick Sherrard and Fuzlin Esau of Label Sessions alongside leaders Nicolas Babin + Celina Agaton to showcase their stories as well as delve into the latest innovation in business, tech, sustainability, and more.For the full list of stories mentioned in this episode check out:1. People are creating a more playful, positive internet.Digg is coming back to bring good vibes to the internetTolan are giving everyone AI aliens to talk to on Tiktok (and raising a lot of money in the process)Crocs are letting users create their own weird and wonderful shoesThe new app Pie want to use AI to help people make more friendsHow can we all build products and businesses that bring a bit more joy to the world? https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/04/andy-dunns-new-app-pie-uses-ai-to-help-you-make-friends/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/digg-reboot-social-platform-revived-kevin-rose-alexis-ohanian-1236153674/https://www.geekwire.com/2025/these-colorful-ai-aliens-could-be-your-new-virtual-best-friend-as-startup-lands-10m-to-launch-tolan/2. How should we think about new tech that could change the world, but might also harm it?The CSO of Microsoft says that AI means their climate goals will move back, and certainly not be delivered as previously promised.Does that mean the ethical thing to do is to turn off and stop using AI, or should innovators be embracing a new technology that could transform the way everything works. https://www.esgtoday.com/microsoft-cso-says-ai-widens-gap-and-offers-solutions-to-meeting-climate-goals/3. What’s the future of Patagonia?The iconic, environmentally friendly company is updating its font to reflect the values of its founder but is also facing commercial challenges.Is the future for Patagonia bright or does it need to change a lot fast?https://www.modernretail.co/operations/theyre-reevaluating-everything-why-outdoor-retailers-rei-and-patagonia-continue-to-struggle/ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/michaelleonpatagonia_were-thrilled-to-introduce-ridgeway-sans-ugcPost-7302790993206988801-16wM/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAATrk-oBHCZC7xaOs56CBrNmzhflD3bdWPE
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