Daniel Anstandig is the CEO of Futuri Media, a leading AI-driven platform he founded in Cleveland in 2009 to help companies build and monetize engaged audiences.
Today, Futuri’s sales, content, and audience technology serves over 7,000 media brands across 22 countries, powered by a bold and passionate team recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies for nine years.
Daniel has advised The Wall Street Journal, CBS News, Clear Channel R&D, the White House Commission on Remembrance, Glencoe-McGraw Hill, and various broadcasting companies in the U.S., Canada, and Europe on digital audience and revenue growth strategies. His research and editorials on radio and interactive media have been published in The Wall Street Journal, Billboard, and numerous trade publications. A proud two-time recipient of Edison Research’s 30 Under 30 Award, Daniel has also been recognized by Entrepreneur magazine for his work as a young entrepreneur.
Outside of Futuri, Dan has developed more than 20 patents in audio, podcasting, AI, and broadcast technology. He also co-founded SparkTrade.io, a platform that democratizes AI-powered investment insights by offering real-time buy/sell signals to over 8,500 investors daily. He serves on the board of directors for Teaching Cleveland, part of Teaching Place—a nonprofit focused on social and civic engagement and education—and for Boxcast, a global leader in live streaming and remote mix technology. We previously heard more about Boxcast’s story from its founder and CEO, Gordon Daily, in episode 26 of Lay of The Land.
As you’ll hear, Dan is thoughtful and articulate, offering clear insights into the evolution of media, curation in an age of information overload, the future of content creation, and life lessons learned from music that apply to entrepreneurship. He also shares reflections on building entrepreneurial teams, moving from Cleveland to Austin (and back again), the importance of community and trust, and much more.
Please enjoy this insightful conversation with Daniel Anstandig!
00:00:00 - Introduction and Background
00:04:36 - The Evolution of Media Consumption
00:06:51 - Daniel Anstandig's Entrepreneurial Journey
00:10:55 - Cleveland vs. Austin: A Tale of Two Cities
00:16:04 - The Importance of Community and Talent Retention
00:18:55 - The Role of Media in Society
00:23:01 - Futuri's Founding Vision and Evolution
00:27:03 - Cultural Influence on Business
00:30:53 - Lessons from Mentorship
00:32:55 - Navigating Legacy Media Challenges
00:37:00 - Curation of Information in the Digital Age
00:38:39 - Impact of Futuri's Innovations
00:42:54 - Transforming Intelligence in Trading
00:46:47 - The Future of Media and Content Creation
00:50:46 - Building Trust in New Media
00:52:56 - Futuri's Role in the Evolving Media Landscape
00:55:27 - Harnessing Machine Learning in Investments
01:00:34 - Democratizing Investment Strategies
01:09:36 - Lessons from Music for Entrepreneurship
01:12:20 - Hidden Gem
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LINKS:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anstandig/
https://www.daniel-anstandig.com/
https://futurimedia.com/
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