The Next Big Thing: A Megatrends Podcast

Megatrends are changing our world. We’ve seen the internet and smartphones transform our lives and, more recently, have seen artificial intelligence touted as ‘the next big thing’, with the emergence of software like ChatGPT. So, what’s next?

The Next Big Thing: A Megatrends Podcast is a general podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 53 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Next Big Thing: A Megatrends Podcast, a general show with 53 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Space is becoming the world's next factory | The Next Big Thing

  Jul 23, 202649 minS4

  <p>For decades, space has been about exploration, satellites and rockets. But what if its biggest opportunity is manufacturing? </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of The Next Big Thing, we explore how space is becoming a new frontier for industrial production. We speak with Jacques Fossey, CTO of BioOrbit, about how microgravity is opening up entirely new possibilities for manufacturing, particularly in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. </p><p><br></p><p>We discuss why certain medicines can be manufactured more effectively in orbit, how falling launch costs are making commercial space manufacturing increasingly viable, and why the next...

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  Episode #12

  Dylan Patel on the infrastructure powering the AI revolution | The Next Big Thing

  Jul 9, 20261h 7mS4

  <p>Artificial intelligence is transforming industries around the world. But beneath every AI model sits an increasingly complex infrastructure stack powering it all. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of The Next Big Thing, we speak with Dylan Patel, founder of SemiAnalysis, about the technologies underpinning the AI revolution. From GPUs, memory and networking to data centres, energy and power infrastructure, the conversation explores how every layer of the AI stack is evolving to meet unprecedented demand. </p><p><br></p><p>We discuss the rise of AI agents, why CPUs are becoming increasingly important alongside GPUs, the...

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  Episode #11

  Rare earths: rebuilding the supply chains powering the future | The Next Big Thing

  Jun 25, 202651 minS4

  <p>Rare earths are no longer just a niche mining story. </p><p><br></p><p>They sit at the centre of some of the most important trends shaping the global economy, from electric vehicles and robotics to AI infrastructure, drones and defence systems. Yet the real challenge is not simply finding these materials. It is building the supply chains needed to process them and turn them into the products modern industry depends on. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of The Next Big Thing, we speak with Ryan Corbett, Chief Financial Officer of MP Materials, about the...

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  Episode #10

  The software behind the quantum revolution | The Next Big Thing

  Jun 16, 202653 minS4

  <p>As breakthroughs continue across the industry, the focus is increasingly shifting towards how quantum technologies can be deployed to solve real-world problems.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of The Next Big Thing, we explore the software, algorithms and platforms helping drive the quantum revolution. The conversation examines how organisations are preparing for a quantum-enabled future, how hybrid quantum-classical workflows are emerging, and why software is becoming a critical bridge between quantum hardware and practical applications. </p><p><br></p><p>We discuss the growing momentum across the quantum ecosystem, the role of AI in accelerating quantum...

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  Episode #8

  Quantum computing, AI and the future of problem solving

  May 15, 202659 minS4

  <p>Quantum computing is often discussed as a future technology. But what if parts of that future are already here? In this episode of The Next Big Thing, we speak with Nathan Mason from BQP about the growing convergence between quantum computing, artificial intelligence and high performance computing. From cybersecurity and aerospace to logistics and space infrastructure, the conversation explores how quantum-inspired algorithms are already solving real-world problems today.</p>

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