
Preview of Tomorrow
In this podcast series Michael Lake, President and CEO of Leading Cities, speaks with a variety of thought leaders from visionary companies providing actionable solutions to major issues plaguing cities today. These issues range from air pollution to cyber-attacks to infectious disease and more. Michael dives into the inspiration behind each company and how they see themselves evolving in the coming years. This series will equip you with a plethora of valuable knowledge, and if nothing else, enjoy Michael’s amazing Boston accent.
Podcasting since 2021 • 99 episodes
Preview of Tomorrow
Latest Episodes
Real-Time Language Access for Smart Cities
Have you ever had that dream where you’re trying to speak, but no sound comes out? Or maybe you’ve found yourself in a foreign country, needing help but unable to find the right words to use? For 66 million people in the U.S.—from non-English s...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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19:56

Urban Pulse: Tracking the Health of Cities from the Sky
Imagine a city map that doesn’t just display streets and landmarks—but reveals where environmental risks are greatest, from scorching heat islands to flood-prone neighborhoods. This kind of map becomes more than just a planning tool; it’s a sur...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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23:08

How Immersive Digital Twins Are Transforming Urban Innovation
Imagine standing in the middle of a critical decision-making moment—one where the wrong move could cost millions or even put lives at risk. Now imagine that you don’t have the tools or resources to see the full picture, to understand the conseq...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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20:19

Cleaner Construction: Eliminating Liquid Waste Pollution
Picture this: Plaster, paint, and grout oozing down embankments, forming toxic sludge that drips into waterways, contaminating the water and seeping into the bodies of fish and other wildlife. It sounds like a horror scene, but believe it or no...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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21:58

Sustainable Clean Water: Turning Rain into Safe Drinking Water
Imagine waking up to a world where water is a luxury—where entire cities are parched, and communities are left to scramble for every drop. Unfortunately, this isn’t a far-off dystopia. By 2050, over half of the global population will be living ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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17:34
