The FUTR Corp CEO Alex McDougall was recently featured on CEO Spotlight, a short-form interview series hosted by veteran radio broadcaster David Johnson, airing on KRLD NewsRadio 1080 and major podcast platforms.

In the 13-minute episode, “Artificial Intelligence: The Good, Bad & Frightening,” McDougall discusses the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in financial services and why consumer trust must remain at the centre of innovation.

During the conversation, McDougall outlines FUTR’s vision for a consumer-first data economy, one where individuals can securely store their personal information, deploy an AI agent to manage financial tasks, and earn real economic value from verified activity, all with full consent and transparency.

Key topics discussed include:

• The shift from passive AI insights to agent-driven financial action

• Why data ownership and consent are critical as AI adoption accelerates

• FUTR’s approach to Payments 2.0 and intelligent automation

• The balance between innovation, regulation, and trust in fintech

CEO Spotlight features senior executives across finance, technology, energy, and consumer industries, offering concise, executive-level perspectives on leadership and innovation.

Listen to the full episode: