In this episode of Let’s Talk Future, host Jane Ross speaks with Kristen Owen, Managing Director and Agriculture Technology Analyst at Oppenheimer, about how renewed trade progress with China, persistent food inflation, and the rise of artificial intelligence are reshaping American agriculture. Together they explore how innovation, policy, and global trends are redefining opportunity and resilience across the food economy—and why, even amid uncertainty, technology is helping build a stronger, smarter, and more sustainable future for farming.

In this episode of Let’s Talk Future, Senior Analyst Tim Horan talks with Eric Brock, CEO of Ondas Holdings, about how drones are transforming industries. From infrastructure inspection to defense and public safety, autonomous systems powered by AI are creating massive growth opportunities. As technology, regulation, and manufacturing align, the drone economy is ready to take flight — and Ondas’ platform strategy is at the center of it.

From warehouses to highways, robotics and autonomous systems are moving from hype to real-world adoption. In this episode of Let’s Talk Future, Jane Ross sits down with Colin Rusch, Managing Director and Head of Oppenheimer’s Sustainable Growth & Resource Optimization franchise, to explore how physical AI is transforming industries, reshaping labor markets, and creating new investment opportunities. From perception technologies to endurance innovations, Colin explains why investors are paying close attention—and where the next wave of disruption may emerge.