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Healthcare is not one test, one device, one symptom, or one appointment. Yet too often, that is how it is practiced: in silos. Specialists focus only on their domain. Systems capture fragments of data. Patients are left to connect the dots themselves, often with gaps that carry serious consequences. Think of it like planning a family meal. In the siloed version, one parent makes a big pasta dinner without asking anyone. Two kids already had pasta at school, a spouse ate late, and a guest cannot eat gluten. The result is frustration. Its wasted food and people who feel unseen. In the connected version, the parent checks in with everyone. The parent considers their needs and preferences, and then creates a meal that works for the whole group. Its more efficient and satisfying. It creates a stronger connection. WHY NOT HEALTHCARE? Healthcare should work the same way. Siloed care creates waste and frustration, and it results in patients not receiving the care they need. Integrated carewhere mental health, physical health, lifestyle, and environment are considered togethercreates something far more powerful. Care is continuous, connected, and deeply human. The future of healthcare is not about making the silos more efficient. It is about connection. It is about moving from fragmented to whole, from reactive to proactive, from whats missing? to we see you. When I learned about the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Kill the Clipboard initiative, for the first time in a long time, I felt real optimism in our healthcare system. The idea is simple. You check in at a clinic, scan a QR code, and your complete health record labs, prescriptions, imaging, and wearables flow instantly and securely to your provider. No clipboards. No missing files. No blank stares when you say, Its in my chart. Why can airport security recognize us with biometrics in seconds, yet healthcare still cant offer the same seamless experience? Other consumer sectors have already proven that elegant, tech-enabled solutions can reduce friction and transform expectations. Healthcare should be no different. What might look like a small convenience, a unified record, actually unlocks something far greater. It doesnt just make care faster. It makes it smarter, safer, and more continuous. IT’S ABOUT CONNECTION Kill the Clipboard is not just about digitization. Its about connection. It brings us closer to a world where healthcare is informed, personalized, and proactive, where a patients story is whole, not fragmented, where care is based on insight, not guesswork. Credit goes to Amy Gleason and her team at CMS, who are driving this with a rare combination of vision and urgency. Their goal is a nationwide capability by Q1 2026, lightning speed in healthcare, and theyre doing it through a powerful public-private collaboration that includes over 60 partners, from electronic health record vendors to tech innovators. The goal: Give every American access to all of their health data anytime, anywhere, and let them share it instantly with whomever they choose. Artificial intelligence can take it from there, surfacing risks, flagging anomalies, predicting complications, and helping clinicians make faster, smarter decisions. It can give individuals timely insights to guide their daily choices and help them stay healthier, longer. I never thought Id live to see a moment like this. But now I have. And I want to say it clearly: This is the beginning of something big. A future where patients are at the center. A future where prevention is possible. A future where the system finally works the way it should, not someday, but now. So yes, it starts with a QR code. But it ends with a healthcare system that finally sees the whole person. And that changes everything. Noosheen Hashemi is CEO of January AI.
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The way we think about food has evolved dramatically over the last few years. Consumers are no longer satisfied with products that simply avoid artificial ingredients or reduce sugar. Theyre asking harder questions such as: Where did these ingredients come from? What is this food doing for me? Is it safe to feed my family? What impact does it have on the environment? What were witnessing in consumer packaged goods (CPG) is a shift in values. Wellness is no longer a niche or a marketing term, its a baseline expectation. Consumers are seeking foods that align with personal ethics rooted in sustainability and transparency. For todays brands leading the CPG revolution and food transition, ingredient sourcingwhich was once a back-end technical decisionhas taken a front row seat and become a true strategic differentiator. At Felicia, for example, we make pasta alternatives from just one or two whole ingredients like oat, spirulina, buckwheat, lentil, and chickpea. Not because theyre trendy, but because they reflect what modern consumers really want. They arent ingredients typically associated with pasta, but thats part of the point. RETHINK PANTRY STAPLES Pasta is one of the worlds most beloved comfort foods. Its familiar, yet a perfect canvas for innovation. If we can reimagine something as universal in our diets as pasta, we can start to rethink the nutritional and environmental value of all pantry staples, especially those in legacy categories. Take oats, for example. While theyre commonly known for their role in breakfast cereals and plant-based milks, oats are proving to be a versatile ingredient in pasta, offering a smooth texture and rich, satisfying flavor. Beyond taste, oats are naturally climate-resilient and packed with soluble fiber, supporting both digestion and heart health. Oat pasta is also naturally gluten free thanks to a specific production process that delivers pure and uncontaminated oats. Spirulina, often referred to as the food of the future by the Food and Agriculture Organization, is a blue-green algae rich in plant-based protein, fiber, iron, and antioxidants. It grows quickly and has an extremely low environmental footprint. We see huge potential in its ability to boost nutrition without compromising flavor or texture. Its presence in pasta, crackers, and snacks signals that consumers are increasingly open to unfamiliar ingredients, so long as the benefits are clear. Buckwheat is another trending example. Contrary to its name, it isnt a type of wheat but a gluten-free seed that has been cultivated for centuries in Eastern Europe and Asia. Its rich in amino acids, fiber, and essential minerals, and has a deep, nutty flavor that shines in savory dishes. Buckwheat also thrives without heavy pesticide use, making it both a nutritional and environmental asset. FROM HERITAGE INGREDIENTS TO MODERN DISRUPTORS What unites ingredients like these isnt just their health benefits, its their ability to unlock new possibilities in formulation, innovation and flavor. When used thoughtfully, they allow brands to design products that meet nutritional needs without compromising on values or cutting corners. Theres a tendency in our industry to view innovation as synthetic or lab grown. However, many of the most promising solutions already exist in nature. The challenge is to build systems and products that bring these benefits forward, without overprocessing or stripping them of their value. The rise of these ingredients in our pantry staples a signal that the future of food will be shaped by whats nutritionally intelligent, agriculturally responsible, and emotionally satisfying. Carlo Stocco is managing director of Andriani North America.
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As leaders, were swimming in messaging about AI transformation. And for good reason: AI is fundamentally changing the way we work, learn, and live. But theres another technological revolution happening quietly in the background that could prove even more transformational for certain industries: quantum computing. At Udemy, were committed to helping customers prepare for whats around the corner, not just whats happening at work today. In a recent analysis of Udemy platform data, minutes of video consumed in quantum computing courses were up 51% year over year in 2025 relative to the same months (January to July) in 2024. The Asia-Pacific region had the largest such growth in quantum course video consumption, largely driven by India and Japan, where 2025 minutes consumed were up 222% relative to 2024. Organizations like McKinsey and the Bank of America, among many, are heralding quantum as a massive leap, with one analyst comparing it to the discovery of fire. The big takeaway for the future of work is this: Quantum technology will reshape organizational capabilities in ways that are fundamentally different from AIs more visible disruption. THE SILENT REVOLUTION: WHY QUANTUM IS DIFFERENT Unlike AI, which is reshaping daily workflows and transforming individual productivity, quantum computing represents what I call a silent revolution. As Seth Hodgson, our SVP of engineering at Udemy, told me recently, Most people wont directly notice quantum computings impact, unlike AI which is visible in everyday work. Yet behind the scenes, quantum will dramatically expand whats computationally possible (and indeed, already is in many organizations). Think of it as similar to how cloud computing transformed infrastructure without most end users noticing the change. The revolution happens in the background, but the competitive advantages are enormous. WHY LEADERS SHOULD PAY ATTENTION NOW The implications of this silent revolution are profound: Quantum expands possibility rather than replacing workers While AI conversations often focus on displacement, quantum computing will create entirely new categories of problem solvers. The most valuable talent will be empowered with radically expanded computational capabilities. The new computational divide is forming Organizations will increasingly split into two categories: those constrained by classical computing limitations and those liberated by quantum possibilities. This divide will reshape competitive landscapes in pharmaceuticals, materials science, logistics, and finance first. Eventually, it will touch every computation-heavy industry. Problems youve abandoned as unsolvable will become addressable As Seth pointed out, quantum computing will make currently infeasible computational challengeslike complex protein folding for drug discovery or massive optimization problemssuddenly solvable. The constraint wont be computational power but our imagination in applying it. PREPARE YOUR ORGANIZATION: 3 LEADERSHIP ACTIONS Based on these insights, here are three actions leaders should consider now: 1. Audit your computational challenges Identify which business problems your organization has classified as too complex or computationally infeasible. These represent your quantum opportunity space. In pharmaceuticals, this might be molecular modeling; in logistics, it could be complex supply chain optimization. 2. Build quantum fluency among technical teams As Seth emphasized, quantum requires fundamentally different thinking about algorithms and problem solving. The organizations that invest in quantum upskilling now will own the talent pipeline later. This doesnt mean everyone needs to understand quantum physics, but your technical leaders should comprehend its application possibilities. 3. Reframe problems for quantum advantage The most significant competitive edge will come not from applying quantum to existing problems, but from reimagining what problems you can solve. Leaders should encourage their teams to think beyond current computational constraints. THE QUANTUM-READY ORGANIZATION While quantum computing remains in its early stages across many sectors, the organizations that prepare now by upskilling their workforces will gain disproportionate advantages later. The timeline may be uncertain, but the direction is clear: Quantum will transform what work becomes possible, not just how we do current work. The quantum transformation will be invisible to most, but revolutionary for those who harness it. At Udemy, were exploring how to help organizations build a quantum-ready workforce through accessible education that demystifies these concepts. In the silent revolution of quantum computing, the winners will be the organizations with the vision to reimagine whats possible. Hugo Sarrazin is CEO of Udemy.
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