Transformative Technologies
by Nichol Bradford
This seminar was planned as an introduction to the world of transformative technologies. “Transformative technologies” is an umbrella term for medically and scientifically validated technologies supporting mental health, sleep, well-being, and thriving. Valuable interventions in these areas can be achieved through digital medicine, neurofeedback, biofeedback, sensors, applied AI, AR/VR, and robotics, to mention a few relevant technologies. The seminar covered the main growth drivers, market leaders and active investors in select verticals, exciting areas of research ready to hit the market, as well as key cultural trends driving transformative technologies.
During the “Transformative Technologies” seminar, the audience had a chance to learn more about leveraging technology for mental health, well-being, and joy.
We discussed the ways in which technology can be used to help humans reduce stress and anxiety, to amplify self-awareness and resilience, to enhance mental and emotional cognition, and to increase joy and wellbeing.
The seminar was taught by Nichol Bradford, the CEO of the Willow Group and Executive Director of the Transformative Technology Lab. Prior to TTC, Bradford was a senior executive in video games with responsibility for strategy, operations, and marketing for major brands that include: Activision Blizzard, Disney, and Vivendi Games. Nichol is a graduate of Singularity University GSP15, has an MBA from Wharton School of Business in Strategy, and a BBA in Marketing from the University of Houston. She is a fellow of the British American Project, served on the board of the Brandon Marshall Foundation for Mental Health, and is a former term member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Learn more at www.nicholbradford.com.
