The Art of Humanizing Tech for the Public with Stephen Francy

Stephen Francy is a Vice President at Rubenstein Public Relations, where he leads national and global campaigns across technology, defense, AI, aviation, finance, culture, and emerging industries. He works with founders, CEOs, and public figures to shape narratives at key inflection points—launches, breakthroughs, crises, and category shifts. In this episode, Stephen shares insights on storytelling, humanizing technology, and staying ahead in emerging tech fields like AI, quantum computing, and flying cars. Key Takeaways:- Humanizing complex technology through storytelling- The advent of quantum computing - Taking a stand in thought leadershipEpisode Timeline:1:20 Stephen's favorite albums and music tastes5:30 Current projects at Rubenstein PR7:15 Unveiling the flying car and future tech9:00 Media diet and staying informed in tech11:02 Humanizing high-tech ideas for the public14:10 Explaining quantum computing to a lay audience16:36 The role of room temperature in quantum tech18:26 Effective pitching and building media relationships25:10 Thought leadership philosophy and taking a standThis episode’s guest:• Stephen Francy on LinkedIn• Rubenstein PR's website• Stephen Francy on X Subscribe and leave a 5-star review: https://pod.link/1496390646Contact Us!•Join the conversation by leaving a comment!•Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.