ABOUT · FUTURE GRIND
Curiosity, put into practice.
Science, technology, and storytelling—with people at the center.
Future Grind brings science, technology, and storytelling together to help people discover something new. Founded by Pittsburgh-based media professional and entrepreneur Ryan O’Shea, it creates visual content and immersive experiences that make ideas tangible—from holographic characters and interactive tours to films, photography, and practical digital tools.
Future Grind began by exploring and democratizing access to emerging science and technology, and that spirit continues in experiences for museums, historic sites, businesses, and public spaces.
Ryan’s experience spans artificial intelligence, immersive media, and science communication. His production work has taken him around the world to interview technology pioneers and document innovative applications of AI. He has produced educational content for Life Noggin, worked on blockbuster film productions, and hosted podcasts such as Future Grind and Rejuvenation Roundup, making complex subjects approachable through thoughtful questions and compelling stories.
Ryan previously co-founded an AI startup supported by the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation and recognized as a Top 10 team in the IBM Watson AI XPRIZE. He currently serves as the Director of Moonshots for Pittsburgh AI, and was previously a NASA and Caltech Jet Propulsion Laboratory Solar System Ambassador and a World Economic Forum Global Shaper. He has spoken at events including VivaTech in Paris, Maker Faire Rome, BDYHAX, and DEF CON.
A University of Pittsburgh graduate, Ryan is involved with nonprofit and community organizations focused on history, technology, and preservation. That mix of interests shapes Future Grind’s work: a respect for the stories already around us, enthusiasm for new creative possibilities, and a desire to make both accessible to more people.
Clients work directly with Ryan, with specialist collaborators brought in where a project calls for them. Alongside commissioned work, Future Grind is home to WorldHinge, Continuor, and the Clock. The podcast archive remains available, and inquiries about speaking, production, and creative collaborations are welcome.