In this episode of FYI, Brett Winton and Nick Grous sit down with Daril Fannin and Austin Worrell from Kino to discuss how their innovative platform is reshaping the film and television industry. Daril and Austin share their unique journeys and the inspiration behind Kino, a platform designed to democratize content distribution for independent filmmakers. They explore how Kino leverages interactivity and data-driven insights to offer fans a premium, interactive movie premiere experience from the comfort of their homes, challenging the traditional Hollywood model. Tune in to learn how Kino aims to empower the next generation of filmmakers and transform how we engage with content.

"What we do is we give fans the ability to get the experience of a Hollywood red carpet premiere from the comfort of your own living room." - Daril Fannin

Key Points From This Episode:

• The inspiration behind Kino, rooted in the founders' diverse backgrounds.
• The inefficiencies and inequities in the traditional Hollywood system.
• How Kino provides a digital box office experience, enabling fans to interact with filmmakers.
• The role of interactivity in Kino’s platform, blending social media and streaming.
• The challenges independent filmmakers face in today's content distribution landscape.
• How Kino offers data-driven insights to filmmakers, enhancing content monetization.
• The evolving landscape of content consumption and the shift towards interactive experiences.
• Kino’s strategy to empower filmmakers and meet the demands of modern audiences.
• A comparison between traditional streaming platforms and Kino’s innovative approach.
• Predictions for the future of entertainment, focusing on democratization and interactivity.

Is there a home insurance crisis? This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous are joined by Kyla Scanlon to discuss the issues surrounding home insurance and its connection to housing supply, climate change, reinsurance, and regulation.

If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5-10 years from now! But just because we are long-term investors, doesn’t mean we don’t have strong views and opinions on breaking news. In fact, we discuss and debate this every day. So now we’re sharing some of these internal discussions with you in our new video series, “The Brainstorm”, a co-production from ARK and Public.com. Tune in every week as we react to the latest in innovation. Here and there we’ll be joined by special guests, but ultimately this is our chance to join the conversation and share ARK’s quick takes on what’s going on in tech today.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Home insurance is a critical issue due to the gap between housing supply and available insurance.
• The increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters have made insurance more expensive and led to insurers pulling out of certain markets.
• Regulation plays a role in the affordability and availability of home insurance, with some states capping insurance rate increases.
• The home insurance crisis has implications for the U.S. economy and consumer sentiment, as homeownership is a significant contributor to asset wealth creation.
• Possible solutions include legal reform, micro insurance products, collaborative programs, and building climate resilient homes.

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In this episode of FYI, Brett Winton, ARK’s Chief Futurist, engages in a compelling conversation with Rob Wolcott, author of Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs Will Transform Business, Society, and Daily Life. They explore how digital technologies are pushing production and value creation closer to the moment of demand, reshaping industries from manufacturing to healthcare. Rob discusses the concept of proximity and its implications for business strategy, resilience, and customization, offering insights into the future of technology and its impact on our daily lives.

"In the future, all content will be produced in real time for an audience of one." - Rob Wolcott

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introduction to Rob Wolcott and his book, Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs Will Transform Business, Society, and Daily Life.
• The fundamental differences between digital and industrial-age technologies.
• How proximity can predict the future direction of industries.
• The impact of proximity on manufacturing, including the role of additive manufacturing.
• The role of AI in enhancing proximity by providing real-time, customized content.
• The implications of proximity for healthcare, particularly in early diagnosis and personalized treatments.
• Discussion on the economic and strategic benefits of reshoring and localized production.
• The potential societal effects of increased atomization through technology.
• The role of humanoid robots and autonomous vehicles in a proximate world.
• Predictions on how proximity will continue to evolve and influence various sectors.