In this episode of Future Back Drinking, Dr. Athina Kanioura sits down with Andrés Mosquera, CEO of Claro Enterprise Solutions, to explore how telecom is expanding into cloud, cybersecurity, and AI-driven services and why the real challenge isn’t the technology, but getting organizations ready for it. They discuss what it means to be “secure by design” and why Latin America’s creativity and entrepreneurial spirit are driving a new wave of innovation. From infrastructure to intelligence, this conversation highlights how connectivity is becoming central to how businesses operate and grow.

In this episode of Future Back Drinking, Dr. Athina Kanioura sits down with Andr&eacute;s Mosquera, CEO of Claro Enterprise Solutions, to explore how telecom is expanding into cloud, cybersecurity, and AI-driven services and why the real challenge isn&rsquo;t the technology, but getting organizations ready for it. They discuss what it means to be &ldquo;secure by design&rdquo; and why Latin America&rsquo;s creativity and entrepreneurial spirit are driving a new wave of innovation. From infrastructure to intelligence, this conversation highlights how connectivity is becoming central to how businesses operate and grow.

Future Back Drinking • Andrés Mosquera

In this episode of Future Back Drinking, Dr. Athina Kanioura speaks with Peggy Johnson, CEO of Agility, about the rise of humanoid robots like Agility's Digit, and their role in the future of work. From warehouses to real-world environments, Peggy explains how robots are being designed to work alongside humans, handling repetitive, physically demanding tasks while opening the door to new kinds of jobs. They also explore the realities behind the hype, including safety, regulation, and what it will take to scale human-robot collaboration responsibly.

In this episode of Future Back Drinking, Dr. Athina Kanioura speaks with Peggy Johnson, CEO of Agility, about the rise of humanoid robots like Agility's Digit, and their role in the future of work. From warehouses to real-world environments, Peggy explains how robots are being designed to work alongside humans, handling repetitive, physically demanding tasks while opening the door to new kinds of jobs. They also explore the realities behind the hype, including safety, regulation, and what it will take to scale human-robot collaboration responsibly.

Future Back Drinking • Peggy Johnson

On this episode of Future Back Drinking, Dr. Athina Kanioura and co-host Priyanka Aribindi sit down with Diane Hoskins, Global Co-Chair of Gensler, for a conversation on leadership and the power of design to shape how people do their best work. Diane shares how Gensler’s co-CEO model has fueled the firm’s growth, why diversity of thought drives effective leadership, and how architecture and design can elevate the human experience at scale. Together, they explore what it takes for leaders to invest in innovation while staying grounded in people, culture, and lasting impact.

On this episode of Future Back Drinking, Dr. Athina Kanioura and co-host Priyanka Aribindi sit down with Diane Hoskins, Global Co-Chair of Gensler, for a conversation on leadership and the power of design to shape how people do their best work. Diane shares how Gensler&rsquo;s co-CEO model has fueled the firm&rsquo;s growth, why diversity of thought drives effective leadership, and how architecture and design can elevate the human experience at scale. Together, they explore what it takes for leaders to invest in innovation while staying grounded in people, culture, and lasting impact.

Future Back Drinking • Diane Hoskins

On this episode of Future Back Drinking, Dr. Athina Kanioura and Priyanka Aribindi sit down with Dr. Laurie Santos, Yale psychology professor and host of The Happiness Lab, to unpack what truly drives happiness and performance at work. In an age of AI and hybrid teams, Laurie argues that happiness isn’t a “nice-to-have,” but a core driver of productivity when workplaces foster belonging, trust, and meaningful connection. The conversation digs into why leaders should design for work–life harmony instead of balance, how to cut down on “pseudo-productivity,” and ways to build psychological safety around AI while giving people the space to stay curious, creative, and fulfilled in their roles.

On this episode of Future Back Drinking, Dr. Athina Kanioura and Priyanka Aribindi sit down with Dr. Laurie Santos, Yale psychology professor and host of The Happiness Lab, to unpack what truly drives happiness and performance at work. In an age of AI and hybrid teams, Laurie argues that happiness isn&rsquo;t a &ldquo;nice-to-have,&rdquo; but a core driver of productivity when workplaces foster belonging, trust, and meaningful connection. The conversation digs into why leaders should design for work&ndash;life harmony instead of balance, how to cut down on &ldquo;pseudo-productivity,&rdquo; and ways to build psychological safety around AI while giving people the space to stay curious, creative, and fulfilled in their roles.

Future Back Drinking • Dr. Laurie Santos

Dr. Athina Kanioura and co-host Priyanka Aribindi are joined on this episode of Future Back Drinking by Shamina Singh. As President of the Center for Inclusive Growth and Executive Vice President for Sustainability at Mastercard, Shamina oversees efforts to advance inclusive, sustainable economies, grounding her reflections on the changing ties between business, impact, and community. She shares the experiences that have influenced her belief that growth and inclusion must move together, and the group explores what it takes to empower small businesses, build trust across sectors, and prepare people for an AI-driven economy.

Dr. Athina Kanioura and co-host Priyanka Aribindi are joined on this episode of Future Back Drinking by Shamina Singh. As President of the Center for Inclusive Growth and Executive Vice President for Sustainability at Mastercard, Shamina oversees efforts to advance inclusive, sustainable economies, grounding her reflections on the changing ties between business, impact, and community. She shares the experiences that have influenced her belief that growth and inclusion must move together, and the group explores what it takes to empower small businesses, build trust across sectors, and prepare people for an AI-driven economy.

Future Back Drinking • Shamina Singh

In this episode of Future Back Drinking, Dr. Athina Kanioura and co-host Priyanka Aribindi speak with Vivian Schiller, Executive Director of Aspen Digital at the Aspen Institute, about how AI and emerging technologies are transforming journalism, media, and trust. Vivian reflects on the challenges of misinformation, deepfakes, and the “liar’s dividend,” while highlighting how organizations can use AI responsibly to strengthen reporting and public understanding. Together, they discuss Aspen Digital’s collaboration with PepsiCo on AI and workforce transformation, and the leadership qualities needed to navigate change without losing purpose: transparency, empathy, and curiosity.

In this episode of Future Back Drinking, Dr. Athina Kanioura and co-host Priyanka Aribindi speak with Vivian Schiller, Executive Director of Aspen Digital at the Aspen Institute, about how AI and emerging technologies are transforming journalism, media, and trust. Vivian reflects on the challenges of misinformation, deepfakes, and the &ldquo;liar&rsquo;s dividend,&rdquo; while highlighting how organizations can use AI responsibly to strengthen reporting and public understanding. Together, they discuss Aspen Digital&rsquo;s collaboration with PepsiCo on AI and workforce transformation, and the leadership qualities needed to navigate change without losing purpose: transparency, empathy, and curiosity.

Future Back Drinking • Vivian Schiller

Renowned researcher, author, and Nielsen Norman Group co-founder Don Norman joins Dr. Athina Kanioura and co-host Priyanka Aribindi to discuss how design must adapt in the age of AI. Norman shares insights from his journey - starting with coining the term “user experience” at Apple to his current advocacy for humanity-centered design, an approach that reaches beyond products to influence organizations, policy, and the planet. Together, they explore how designers can shift from focusing on aesthetics to embracing systems thinking, why cross-disciplinary collaboration is vital, and how AI can enhance, rather than replace, human creativity and purpose.

Renowned researcher, author, and Nielsen Norman Group co-founder Don Norman joins Dr. Athina Kanioura and co-host Priyanka Aribindi to discuss how design must adapt in the age of AI. Norman shares insights from his journey - starting with coining the term &ldquo;user experience&rdquo; at Apple to his current advocacy for humanity-centered design, an approach that reaches beyond products to influence organizations, policy, and the planet. Together, they explore how designers can shift from focusing on aesthetics to embracing systems thinking, why cross-disciplinary collaboration is vital, and how AI can enhance, rather than replace, human creativity and purpose.

Future Back Drinking • Don Norman

In this episode of Future Back Drinking, Dr. Athina Kanioura and co-host Priyanka Aribindi sit down with Ravi Kumar, CEO of Cognizant and one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in AI, to explore how technology is reshaping the very fabric of work. Ravi shares his vision for a future where AI acts not as a replacement but as an equalizer, a tool that amplifies human potential, sparks innovation, and creates new pathways for lifelong learning. Together, they discuss the rise of “agentic capital,” the growing value of non-STEM and interdisciplinary skills, and why agility, curiosity, and continuous learning will define the next generation of leaders.

In this episode of Future Back Drinking, Dr. Athina Kanioura and co-host Priyanka Aribindi sit down with Ravi Kumar, CEO of Cognizant and one of TIME&rsquo;s 100 Most Influential People in AI, to explore how technology is reshaping the very fabric of work. Ravi shares his vision for a future where AI acts not as a replacement but as an equalizer, a tool that amplifies human potential, sparks innovation, and creates new pathways for lifelong learning. Together, they discuss the rise of &ldquo;agentic capital,&rdquo; the growing value of non-STEM and interdisciplinary skills, and why agility, curiosity, and continuous learning will define the next generation of leaders.

Future Back Drinking • Ravi Kumar

Future Back Drinking is back! For the Season Two premiere, Dr. Athina Kanioura and co-host Priyanka Aribindi are joined by TIME CEO Jessica Sibley for a conversation on strategic leadership and business innovation. Together, they discuss how to transform legacy brands without losing their identity, the role of bold leadership in navigating change, and why embracing AI and new technologies is critical to the future of media and business. This new season will continue to feature thought-provoking conversations with leaders who are redefining how we build, innovate, and lead in a rapidly changing world.

Future Back Drinking is back! For the Season Two premiere, Dr. Athina Kanioura and co-host Priyanka Aribindi are joined by TIME CEO Jessica Sibley for a conversation on strategic leadership and business innovation. Together, they discuss how to transform legacy brands without losing their identity, the role of bold leadership in navigating change, and why embracing AI and new technologies is critical to the future of media and business. This new season will continue to feature thought-provoking conversations with leaders who are redefining how we build, innovate, and lead in a rapidly changing world.

Future Back Drinking returns for Season Two with Dr. Athina Kanioura and co-host Priyanka Aribindi in conversation with TIME CEO Jessica Sibley. Together, they explore strategic leadership, business innovation, and how bold decisions can transform legacy brands for the future.

Future Back Drinking • Jessica Sibley

Welcome to a special bonus episode of Future Back Drinking! 

As we wrapped our first season, there was one last conversation we couldn’t keep to ourselves. On this episode, host Dr. Athina Kanioura sits down with Marc Benioff, Chair, CEO, and Co-Founder of Salesforce, and the owner of TIME. Marc has not only shaped the modern cloud landscape but has redefined what it means to lead with purpose in an age of relentless technological change.

In this dynamic discussion, they unpack the potential of agentic AI, Salesforce’s bold new Agentforce platform, what it takes to build (and maintain) trust, and why corporate philanthropy should be baked into every business model from day one. Marc also shares how AI is transforming decision-making at Salesforce, and why he believes the company’s most exciting chapter is just beginning. Tune in for an honest, future-facing conversation with one of tech’s boldest innovators - and a deeper look at how vision, values, and AI are reshaping the enterprise landscape.

Welcome to a special bonus episode of Future Back Drinking!&nbsp;
As we wrapped our first season, there was one last conversation we couldn&rsquo;t keep to ourselves. On this episode, host Dr. Athina Kanioura sits down with Marc Benioff, Chair, CEO, and Co-Founder of Salesforce, and the owner of TIME. Marc has not only shaped the modern cloud landscape but has redefined what it means to lead with purpose in an age of relentless technological change.
In this dynamic discussion, they unpack the potential of agentic AI, Salesforce&rsquo;s bold new Agentforce platform, what it takes to build (and maintain) trust, and why corporate philanthropy should be baked into every business model from day one. Marc also shares how AI is transforming decision-making at Salesforce, and why he believes the company&rsquo;s most exciting chapter is just beginning. Tune in for an honest, future-facing conversation with one of tech&rsquo;s boldest innovators - and a deeper look at how vision, values, and AI are reshaping the enterprise landscape.

Future Back Drinking • Marc Benioff

Future Back Drinking – a new podcast series from PepsiCo and TIME– is a masterclass in forward-thinking, from the cutting-edge of innovation. Hosted by PepsiCo’s first Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, Dr. Athina Kanioura, each episode features riveting conversations with industry pioneers, illuminating the technologies and trends that will redefine our tomorrow. Learn from and engage with top-tier visionaries as they uncover the challenges, opportunities, and breakthrough moments encountered in transforming today’s fast-paced world. Future Back Drinking isn’t just a podcast; it’s a journey through the now into the next, served with a twist.​ Ready to see what’s next? Join Dr. Kanioura on Future Back Drinking—where the future starts now.

Future Back Drinking – a new podcast series from PepsiCo and TIME– is a masterclass in forward-thinking, from the cutting-edge of innovation. Hosted by PepsiCo’s first Chief Strategy &amp; Transformation Officer, Dr. Athina Kanioura, each episode features riveting conversations with industry pioneers, illuminating the technologies and trends that will redefine our tomorrow. Learn from and engage with top-tier visionaries as they uncover the challenges, opportunities, and breakthrough moments encountered in transforming today’s fast-paced world. Future Back Drinking isn’t just a podcast; it’s a journey through the now into the next, served with a twist.​ Ready to see what’s next? Join Dr. Kanioura on Future Back Drinking—where the future starts now.

Future Back Drinking with Dr. Athina Kanioura

Future Back Drinking – a podcast series from PepsiCo and TIME– is a masterclass in forward-thinking, from the cutting-edge of innovation. Hosted by PepsiCo’s Global Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, Dr. Athina Kanioura, each episode features riveting conversations with industry pioneers, illuminating the technologies and trends that will redefine our tomorrow. Learn from and engage with top-tier visionaries as they uncover the challenges, opportunities, and breakthrough moments encountered in transforming today’s fast-paced world. Future Back Drinking isn’t just a podcast; it’s a journey through the now into the next. Join Dr. Kanioura on Future Back Drinking—where the future starts now.

Future Back Drinking &ndash; a podcast series from PepsiCo and TIME&ndash; is a masterclass in forward-thinking, from the cutting-edge of innovation. Hosted by PepsiCo&rsquo;s Global Chief Strategy &amp; Transformation Officer, Dr. Athina Kanioura, each episode features riveting conversations with industry pioneers, illuminating the technologies and trends that will redefine our tomorrow. Learn from and engage with top-tier visionaries as they uncover the challenges, opportunities, and breakthrough moments encountered in transforming today&rsquo;s fast-paced world. Future Back Drinking isn&rsquo;t just a podcast; it&rsquo;s a journey through the now into the next. Join Dr. Kanioura on Future Back Drinking&mdash;where the future starts now.

Future Back Drinking

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