In this final episode of our series with Chet Pipkin, founder of Belkin and an investor and advisor shaping innovation in education, sustainability, and hospitality, we zoom out to explore the major forces he believes will define the future. Chet reflects on how he recognized the rise of personal computing in the 1980s and shares the “next big waves” he’s watching now, including AI, energy, wellness, and the transformation of education.
We discuss how these shifts could influence how people live, learn, and engage with the world—and what that means for hospitality leaders seeking to create meaningful experiences in a rapidly changing environment. For anyone interested in understanding the broader context shaping guest expectations and opportunities ahead, this conversation offers a valuable perspective.
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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
