I had a blast reconnecting with Yemeni Mesa, my partner-in-crime from my days at Quest Nutrition, on his podcast The Omnichannel Roundtable. Check out the episode below where we talk about explosive growth, culture, and where marketing is headed.
Author Archives: Nicholas J. Robinson
Interview on the Sub Club podcast
I had a great time with my colleague Vu Pham on the Sub Club podcast. We talk all things Zero Fasting, including how we scaled from a beloved free app with millions of users to a paid subscription, the role of content in differentiation and democratizing health through our suite of apps. Check it out […]
How to Do a Five-Day Food and Tech Fast
Disclaimer: I’m the VP of Content and Community at Big Sky Health, makers of the fast tracking app, Zero. Five days with no food. No technology. No people. Think you can do it? Since 2015, I have escaped the hustle of the city for a multi-day, year-end nature retreat. I am often asked questions about […]
The Return of Niche Communities
As ideological battles escalate and backlash against the mega social platforms mount, many wonder what is next for the social Internet. The answer has been waiting in the corners like an old friend…
Introducing Feedback Loop
A key element in all that I do is continuous growth. That isn’t just looking into the future, but looking into yourself. One problem I have noticed is how few people receive actionable feedback from friends and peers. It can be hard to ask for feedback outside a structured work environment. The Digital Future / RLTYCHK team […]
Should Kids Take Internet Ed?
Your driver license. A symbol of freedom. A quintessential moment in a teenager’s development and one of the few remaining rites of passage. The automobile is also one of the most deadly things mankind has ever invented. It’s no surprise that a test is required to operat a multi-ton projectile. The internet, it turns out, […]
Digital Future Friday: The Future of Food, and When Information Flies a Jet
This issue of Digital Future Friday features food, fighter jets, and music. What more could you ask for? Neural networks, of course, and we’ve got plenty of those too. Read the entire issue.
When Food Knows Your Face
This part 2 of my Future of Food series. See part 1 here. If software is eating the world, its final meal is… food. The food we eat and the way it is discovered has been experiencing a decade’s long technological transformation. While slower than tech transformations seen in other categories, the food transformation is […]
Digital Future Friday: Warren E Regulates – A Very Bad Week at Facebook – Why the MAX Fell
It is becoming increasingly clear how the decisions being made today are actively shaping our future. Regulation, scandals and outrage reign supreme as society grapples with the changes that race toward us. Part of our job at Digital Future Friday is to raise awareness about these changes, and spend time thoughtfully considering their potential impact. This week […]
Digital Future Friday: TikTok, Sex and Dancing – Weaponized Videos – Zuckerberg vs. Dorsey
The future continues to race toward us more quickly, so we have lots to cover. This week, you’ll watch a video that is a weapon, unpack the complexities of social status and hear from two social platform CEOs. Let’s go!