Days Of Futures Passed

A podcast with guests who share the grand visions of the future from history and science fiction that inspired them as children.

Host

Theo Priestley

Keynote speaker, fractional CxO, advisor, startup mentor, storyteller, technology evangelist, author, futurist, entrepreneur, gamer, cat slave, sci-fi aficionado.
 
For all speaker enquiries please visit: https://www.theopriestley.com

Keynote Speaker, Fractional CxO

HackerNoon

Winner - Most Read Stories of 2023
Nominated - Contributor of the Year 2022
Nominated - Tech Storyteller of the Year 2022
Nominated - Contributor of the Year 2021

Contributing Writer

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

A comprehensive history of tomorrow, exploring groundbreaking topics including Virtual Reality, AI, Privacy, Education, Economics and the Future of Work.

"The more people that read this, the better the quality of debate and planning going forward. If you have any interest in the shape of the future then this is a must-read!"
 
"This book is a fantastic collation of ideas, insights and analysis on what the future holds. It will challenge you and make you think about how your actions impact the future."

Order the book - now available through Bloomsbury directly, Amazon, Target, Waterstones, and many other international booksellers.

Author - The Future Starts Now

Metanomic

Raised venture capital to build a web3 and video game real-time analytics platform using AI. Led a fully remote, international team to deliver two products in rapid succession (one MVP, one full v1.0), built the client and partner pipeline before handing over to Sales.

Acquired in 2023.

FutureOn

Driving marketing, branding and PR for a unique cloud-based real-time visualization and collaboration platform – FieldTwin – helping Integrated Energy Companies make smarter and faster decisions throughout the lifecycle of a project.

Vice President Marketing

We Didn't Start The Fire

A 13 episode podcast series that covered a multitude of business and technology trends leaving no stone unturned.

CSignum

Ownership of marketing, branding and PR for an offshore engineering company that manufactures patented wireless and cable-free data communications systems for the energy, environmental, transportation and aquaculture sectors.

Rebranded from WFS Technologies following a management buyout.

RawShark Studios

Bootstrapped game design studio working on web3 game projects.

Founder/ Head Of Studio

HTC Vive

Startup Mentor

Please note I no longer use LinkedIn on a regular basis. 
Visit theopriestley.com for contact details, or medium.com/@theo for articles.

BRANDEM™ OS

As a Brand Truth Strategist and creator of BRANDEM™ OS, Mash Bonigala transforms how revolutionary companies are built. Through nearly three decades of hands-on experience, he has discovered something remarkable: truly revolutionary brands aren't built through creative guesswork or best practices – they're built through mathematical precision that makes market transformation inevitable rather than exhausting.

This insight emerged from building and scaling 12 startups across different industries while helping founders raise over $75M in funding. Working with hundreds of early-stage companies, Mash noticed a pattern: most founders aren't held back by their capabilities or market conditions, but by trying to create revolutionary impact using tools designed for incremental improvement.

This revelation led him to develop BRANDEM™ OS – a complete operating system that turns founder truth into market dominance through systematic precision. Unlike traditional brand building that relies on subjective decisions and creative intuition, BRANDEM™ OS approaches brand development as a mathematical process, creating predictable paths to category leadership.

Today, Mash selectively works with founders ready to transform their industries rather than just compete in them. Through his signature programs – IGNITION and FLAME – he guides founders through systematic transformation that makes revolution inevitable. His unique approach combines deep founder truth extraction with precise implementation frameworks, helping create brands that don't just participate in markets but fundamentally reshape them.

What truly sets Mash apart is his understanding that revolutionary companies require a fundamentally different operating system than incremental improvement businesses. His work goes beyond traditional brand strategy to create complete transformation systems that convert founder truth into unstoppable market positions.

Brand Truth Architect

FORGE™

FORGE | Time for the Fearless

FORGE is a stealth venture reimagining how founders experience their most valuable resource - time.

We're building this for those who build the future, designed to embody the principles that drive extraordinary founders forward. Because those who forge their own path deserve tools that honor their journey.

Currently in development with select founding partners.

Launching Late 2025.

Founder

SquareMaze Ventures

SquareMaze Ventures operates as a pioneering venture studio with a dedicated fund with the commitment to actively support our portfolio companies. Unlike traditional investment models, we provide hands-on assistance, leveraging our partners' extensive experience to guide startups from inception to market leadership. Our investment philosophy centers on partnering with visionary founders, helping to breathe life into their brands, and transforming innovative ideas into thriving businesses.

Founder & CEO

SpellBrand

Spellbrand Inc.: Elevating Brands with Precision and Passion

At Spellbrand, we master the art of brand transformation. As a leading boutique agency, we align brands with strategic development, unique identities, and Blue Ocean storytelling.

What We Do Best:
- Forge standout brand strategies and positioning.
- Craft visual identities and branding that captivates.
- Design websites that captivate and convert.
- Drive engagement with targeted online marketing and dynamic social media.

Elevate Your Brand - We're in the business of awakening potential. Through strategic insight, compelling narratives, and distinctive identity design, we ensure your brand resonates and reigns.

Startups often start without a strategic edge, lost in a sea of similarity and uninspired messaging. Not on our watch. Spellbrand shifts the paradigm, infusing your brand with the strategy and storytelling needed to captivate and conquer.

Founder & Chief Brand Strategist

Runnies

As the co-founder and investor at Runnies, I spearhead the company's global branding and marketing strategy. Runnies is a sports lifestyle brand based in Dubai, UAE, for runners and athletes seeking performance and style. My role focuses on establishing Runnies as a globally recognized brand by crafting a clear, bold, impactful positioning that resonates with sports enthusiasts worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

* Leading the development of the global brand strategy, ensuring alignment with our core mission of delivering high-performance sports sunglasses.
* Overseeing all marketing efforts, from digital campaigns to influencer collaborations, to drive awareness and customer engagement.
* Building and nurturing strategic partnerships with local NGOs to integrate social responsibility into our brand ethos.
* Manage our international market expansion and positioning Runnies in competitive global markets while maintaining brand integrity.
* Collaborating with creative teams to craft product launches and marketing campaigns that elevate Runnies as a go-to brand for athletes worldwide.

Co-Founder & CBO

Panoton

Panoton is a revolutionary platform to redefine business. I am the SaaS Advisor, advising Panoton on brand strategy, positioning, brand message clarity, Saas product development, growth, and scaling. I also work with the founder to figure out and solve blockchain and tokenomics challenges!

I am the lead architect and software development project manager for the blockchain based SaaS platform.

The Naked Founder

The Naked Founder is an exclusive online community designed to empower, support, and connect startup founders on their entrepreneurial journey. Created and hosted by Mash Bonigala, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience building, scaling, and exiting startups, The Naked Founder aims to provide members with valuable resources, expert guidance, and a network of like-minded individuals to help them successfully navigate the challenges of building, scaling, and exiting a startup.

Startup & Branding Coach

School Branding Agency

Dedicated entirely to the educational sector, we pride ourselves on being a premier branding partner for schools, colleges, and universities. Our focus? Elevating your institution's brand through the power of distinctive mascots and logos. Whether for athletic teams or the school, our designs are not just visually compelling but unforgettable.

Founder & CBO

ArtSpark™

As the Chief Brand Officer at ArtSpark, I spearhead the development and execution of branding strategies that enhance our mission to ignite a global renaissance in creativity and art. With a solid career in entrepreneurship and extensive experience in brand strategy and development, I focus on cultivating ArtSpark’s identity as a beacon for artistic empowerment and mental enrichment. 

My role involves overseeing all aspects of our brand's expression—from marketing communications and visual storytelling to product development and community engagement—ensuring they resonate with our core values of innovation, inspiration, and inclusivity. 

I am committed to positioning ArtSpark as a provider of creative tools and a leader in fostering a community where art is accessible to all, transforming everyday spaces into realms of creativity and flourishing prosperity.

Chief Brand Officer

Toby Bulls CC

An NFT project with high utility! Under development and under wraps!

UPDATE: 7-figure exit

Founder, Investor & CTO

I’m the founder’s strategist.

30+ years. 12 startups. 4 exits. $75M+ raised. 100s of brands built in my portfolio.
I’ve built brands for giants like Microsoft, ESPN, Target - and helped raw, gritty startups go from zero to funded to exit.

I don’t do fluff. I do clarity, cash, and category creation.
You come to me when you’re ready to go to war with your market - and win.
Because your brand isn’t your logo.
It’s your leverage.

* Creator of BRANDEM™ - a brand growth OS for startups that want to break the game, not play it.
* I run high-stakes founder cohorts + war room sessions that flip confusion into dominance.
* Built “The Truth Extraction Protocol™” - a diagnostic that reveals your brand’s hidden market power in 90 minutes.

If you’re a founder tired of surface-level advice and ready for real growth, raw truth, and sharp strategy - Let’s talk.

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