In this episode, Joe and Patrick resume their convo on intentionality. They unpack the concept of intentionality, discussing how they've consciously incorporated it into every facet of their lives, from personal decisions to professional strategies. Joe highlights how pivotal it is when your intentions turn into reality to understand to let yoursel…

Join BAU as much needed rain lands across Eastern Australia as a late Easter present. The two discuss on how to take deliberate steps in the age of distraction. In this episode, Pat shares his perspective on the importance of pacing yourself, emphasising that recognising the long journey ahead and strategically observing the field is just as crucia…

Join Joe and Pat as they dissect the complex nuances of our current economic landscape and most importantly the nocturnal habits of Koalas. They peel back the layers and get into the nitty-gritty of automation, the state of the economy, and the profound gap between institutional messaging and the lived experiences of individuals. The conversation c…

Join Joe and Pat as they explore into the emergence of "The Age of Answer" and its subsequent impact on how brands will show up into the future. Pat delves into Joe's thoughts and experiences running The Contenders, highlighting how brand significance is evolving in a world of personalised feeds, information bubbles, and tech products. They discuss…

Join Joe and Pat as they dig into navigating through their experiences of both happiness and unhappiness. They chat through how they approach happiness and delve into their personal strategies for coping with unhappiness. They discuss the impact of external factors like the digital world on their mental health, and explore the intrinsic and extrins…

Join Joe and Pat as they navigate the uncharted territories of tomorrow's opportunity landscape. In this defining era, the blueprint of the next generation's moment to shine remains intriguingly TBC (To Be Confirmed). The two delve into the heart of an often heated debate: the generational advantage between baby boomers and the subsequent generatio…

Join Joe and Pat as they dig under the hood of a shifting work environment. With Joe putting forward the case that UBI would go along way to supporting and maybe even reinvigorating an economy that is becoming more scared to take risk. As the spoils continue to go to the big seven as we continue to witnessing a trend where dominant market players m…

Join Joe and Pat as they dive into the digital divide, exploring how significant weather events and shared governance impact our digital landscape. Question the ownership of digital infrastructures, the balance between public and private sectors, and the vital role of digital literacy in ensuring equitable access. Poking holes and trying to find in…

Join Joe and Pat as they take stock of AI and interrogate where value is being created and captured, from what and from whom? Joe comes out swinging in this episode for the hot minute, casting his gaze to the big seven that have been holding up the S&P 500. The two explore how we might break up companies when they become too big and what does it me…

Join Joe and Pat as they take a moment to get a pulse check on 2024. With monetary policy tightened and changing the tempo the duo focus to the everyday implications and atmosphere surrounding it. This weeks hot take finds them engaging in arguments on some points and finding common ground on others. They both agree that we are treading water at be…

Join Joe and Pat for their 2nd chat of 2024.101 convos in. Join us weekly for a hot take of the week and a deep dive into where it leads us. This week the boys take a swing at whether our institutions are letting us down with their unwillingness to throw away the shackles of expertise and embrace being equal to all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

Join Joe and Pat as they take their first swing in 2024, with a new format to boot. Leading with a hot take of the week, to which they have affectionately named amateur minute. Where they take a swing at solving some of the world's most pressing issues. With a more traditional deep dive to follow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…

Join Joe and Pat as they bit adieu to 23 and welcome in 24 with wary eyes. The two bring out their respective crystal balls and make their predictions for the year ahead and look into the rearview mirror with perspective to summerise the year that's gone. Stay tuned for the refresh of the convo as the two look to explore new premises of intrigue in…

Join Joe and Pat as they dissect the multifaceted concept of accountability and its significance in today's leadership landscape. The convo navigates through the pandemic's impact on accountability, contrasting leadership styles from Texas to California, and the vital role of discipline. It also emphasises the challenges of decision-making in an in…

Join Joe and Pat as they continue to delve into the evolving complexities of modern leadership. They explore the shift from traditional hierarchical models to more inclusive and non-hierarchical approaches, emphasising the importance of adaptability and empathy in today's multi-channeled and personalised communication landscape. The episode highlig…

Join Joe and Pat as they continue the convo on existence in a post-truth era. In this episode they delve into the evolving nature of societal leadership, questioning what has fundamentally changed in guiding others in these complex times. They argue that modern leadership is increasingly about providing platforms and creating accountability more th…

Join Joe and Pat as they continue their ascent out of the valley of digital despair. In this convo, they focus on the role Government should play in restoring the middle ground in our public discourse and economic systems. They delve into how political dialogue and governmental mechanisms have evolved, highlighting the urgent need for a rule book o…

Join Joe and Pat as they chart a way out of the valley of despair live from the top of a hill in Gippsland. The two trade notes from their personal and professional lives on how they maintain an attitude of hope in face of adversity. They explore new ways civil society can break up the tech titans of today who have over colonised our digital lives …

Tune in as Joe and Pat explore the evolving dynamics of our interactions and transactions in an increasingly polarised world. They grapple with the challenges of holding a middle ground position in a world of algos that encourage a valley of disconnection and despair rather than deeper debate. While Pat embarks on a quest for silver linings, Joe sh…

Join Joe and Pat as they attempt to dissect the recent events surrounding the Australian referendum, switching focus from the last time they spoke. As Australia held a vote on whether to incorporate Indigenous Australian voices into the parliament through constitutional recognition. In this convo they explore the historical context of this decision…

Join Pat and Joe as they delve deeper into the nuances of productivity. They examine its cause and effect in an era where the share of the spoils going to labor is at a historic low. Together, they assess the current state of affairs and contemplate what is at stake as we navigate through a transformative period. They explore how we are striving to…

Join Joe and Pat as they look to unpack the productivity problem that has been splashed across many of the worlds economies and arguably non more so than Australia's. The two step outside their fields of expertise and begin to play out possible future scenarios that may be utilised to fix re-design economic models that would free up equity and incr…

Join Joe and Pat as they wrap up their thoughts on the next 'Communicorn' and whether this mythical beast is even possible in an age of continued innovation. The overarching consensus is that a 'Communicorn' can exist in a niche, however, at scale, the Communicorn vanishes, giving way to a true commerce beast where community becomes the product. Ho…

Join Pat and Joe as they return to regular scheduled programming and their quest to determine whether a new communicorn is on the horizon. They delve deep into the concept, questioning whether it is a new platform or a aggregator of content such as Apple that will win the game of thrones. While content remains king and businesses strive to grow and…

Joe and Pat take a moment to pause and reflect on their personal lives in the latest episode of "Business as Unusual." Recognising the challenges of staying connected in our fast-paced world, they use this episode as an opportunity to check in as friends, discussing their current states from a personal rather than professional perspective. It's a v…

Join Joe and Pat on as they delve into the diminishing role of intermediaries and explore the potential for a new player to revolutionize the way we collaborate and form groups. Can Apple Inc. dominate this evolving space? While they might have the appetite to capitalize on the shifting dynamics, can they continue to innovate amidst the changing la…

Join the boys as they navigate the intricate and intersected mazes of online walled gardens. While not frustrated that their journey to identify strategies for small groups to cultivate value has not yielded the next communicorn the convo provides insight into shifts in the digital realm that are part of the equation in getting there. From the grad…

Join Joe and Pat as they delve into the implications of Elon Musk's endeavour to 'kill the bird,' looking into its potential signals or perhaps the lack thereof. The convo attempts to stay focused on the unique value niche communities can carve out amidst the shifting paradigm of how they are formed online. The two talk about the future storage, ca…

Join Joe and pat as they dive into the contrarian idea that to truly innovate in the web-driven 'winner-takes-all' world, the most strategic step is to build a protective wall so you can foster a unique community within. The two look to current examples to show that social is taking a step off main stage with the most exciting conversations often h…

Join Joe and Pat as they pick up the convo on the distribution of value in an era where binary outcomes have become the new norm. They delve into the rise and decline of apex organisations, assessing the current landscape for incumbents who are seeking to disrupt or differentiate themselves. Venturing into the realm of the unexpected, they propose …

Join Joe and Pat as they did into the world of segmentation.The two take on whether AI is a new platform changing the status quo or an add on to existing players. They look into how in the face of AI industry is changing in its approach to segmenting different parts of production of goods, services and experiences to build a big enough moat to keep…

Join Joe and Pat as they continue their convo on Generative AI as they pivot from culture and trends into its effect on productivity. They explore what is changing in the way we interact and transact. The two assess whether generative AI will be the solve all solution to productivity and ask whether it can make up for the loss of institutional work…

Join Joe and Pat as they continue their convo on the social and cultural trends that are at play and how they will influence the way AI will roll now and into the future. The two discuss the legacy of free money and the transition back into a world where money costs broadly what it always did. They pair this with the polarisation of the the post tr…

Join Joe and Pat as they dial in on the new financial weather patterns hovering over our heads. They kick off the convo discussing what economic models are born in such environments and where does AI fit in? Is it a new product in an of itself or just an enhancement tool to better exisiting use cases or verticals? Join the two next convo as they lo…

Join Joe and Pat as they underneath the surface to see what is really being sold today, is it culture or product. The answer? Culture. In a market saturated in product and starved of connection and meaning the new commodity is affection and experience. Has the age of virtue signalling and the mass adoption of digital changed us forever? Join the tw…

Join Joe and Pat as they block out the hype and discuss the longer term growth of AI. The two fight through the top line paranoia that AI is going eat us one industry at a time. Taking the convo beyond the froth and land on the realisation we are heading past the product based marketplace to a culture based one. Apple seems like is winning the game…

Join the convo as Joe and Pat dive deep into what it means to be human in an AI world. The two plunge to dystopian depths as they evaluate the defining characteristics of what it means to be a human in the context of the the double edge sword of AI. Is it the end of us or a new beginning? Could go either way. They both discuss we are making decisio…

Will AI help us solve our biggest problems or just put another mask on the problems of humanity. Join us as we keep digging into what industries will be reshaped by AI and most importantly what this means for society. We put a historical lens on this moment in time where AI is coming to life. We peel back the curtains on the culture factory and exa…

Join Joe and Pat they continue to dig into the unlocks that AI could bring. Pat predicts a new AI marries web3 bull run fuelled by with a new wave of products to come within 2024 and that the decentralised web technology will unlock the biggest problems that AI presents such as data integrity as it permeates all areas of our lives. Joe calls for th…

Join Joe and Pat as they dig into their promise to share their thoughts on what AI can and will unlock for the world and the issues this presents. The two took different tacks when doing their homework so the conversation explores the morals and the models channeled by AI. Pat brings to life the human moral dilemma at the heart of his relationship …

Join Pat and Joe as they dig into whether public policy can ever keep pace with technological advancements. The two weigh the pros and cons of whether government can ever balance the need for speed, effectiveness and innovation in the face of new waves of technological advancement. With governments around the globe looking at ways to build resilien…

Join Joe and Pat as they talk through the latest developments in the AI public discourse and asses were it is heading, with Joe bringing the European perspective as he dials in from the outskirts of London. The two weigh up the latest headlines for call to pause the continued development of Open AI's ChatGPT, its origins and the notarises who have …

Join Joe and Pat as they take their convo from the car to the screen to discuss how unique data sets will act as the unlock in the race to commercialise AI. The two talk chat GPT4 and what it's closest to, a mate, a colleague, a foe or none of the above. Joe and Pat have widely differing opinions yet agree that it will change the way we interact wi…

Join Joe and Pat as they drive back from an Australian first round table on the future of AI. The two compare notes and conclude that computing processing power is the next scalable, sellable telecommunication commodity that will be bought, sold and fought over in the age of AI. The two end the conversation by interrogating the myth that humans wil…

Join Pat and Joe as the dive into the infrastructure layer needed to bring future technology into existence. The two discuss how we have gone past the tipping point where it is now a necessity to invent better tech to help solve some of humanities most pressing issues. They close by exploring what is needed and what is left to be done. Join in next…

Join Joe and Pat as they dive into the promise vs the reality of AI delivering a new wave of value. The two unpack thoughts on why is it always Cat memes, the weeks latest news and share insights into the immediate hurdles stopping the new wave of value that will be build off the back of AI technology. Join the two next week as they delve deeper in…

Join us as Joe and Pat pick up the conversation where they left off last at the fork in the road for where the next wave of tech innovation will take us. They explore how the battle between the juggernauts still riding the high line of the last two waves of digital innovation might play out in the out in the new fight to redefine and own search. Jo…

Join in the convo as Pat and Joe dive into their predictions on what will be the main mysteries that AI is going to solve. AI will 100% free us from the tyranny of typing but the two explore whether it will also free us from our worship of technology and its fallible inventors. Could it bring a world where we understand our own personal data by mak…

Join us as Joe and Pat continue to unpack our complicated relationship with technology. They explore how it is a human to view technology as a type of deity as it solves a mystery or answers a question that seemed unanswerable prior. They discuss what the defining ‘god like’ features of the human AI relationship might be be and how it may shape how…

Join in as Pat and Joe pick up the convo on what does AI means for industries, societies and us as individuals. They discuss how we are witnessing the birth of a new AI God or at the very least a new mythology that furthers our worship of the tools we create. The two dig into what this means, where it will take us it and what we can make of it in t…