Partners
Nick Wentz
Nick Wentz helps people harness the power of AI to improve everyday life. With a background in tech, media, and education, Nick builds practical, approachable learning experiences that make advanced AI tools accessible to everyone—from busy parents to ambitious professionals. His mission is simple: teach people how to use AI to save time, make smarter decisions, and build a better future.
Matthew Berman
Matthew Berman is the creator of Forward Future, where he interviews the thinkers and builders shaping the next era of AI. At Forward Future University, he translates those insights into clear, practical lessons to help people understand how AI really works—and how to use it. Known for making complex ideas feel human, Matthew blends storytelling with systems thinking to help learners stay ahead of the curve.
Jacob Shulman
Jacob Shulman is a teacher, programmer, and musician from Los Angeles. He is the cofounder of Jippity, the only AI-powered, kid-friendly coding workspace on the web.
Astro
Born in a simulated training orbit built by the first AGI research collective, Astro was designed to explore not just outer space—but the frontier of intelligence itself. Raised on a steady diet of curiosity, code, and cosmic questions, he now serves as Forward Future’s official ambassador of innovation. With one boot in reality and the other in possibility, Astro guides humans through the AI era with wonder, wisdom, and the occasional well-timed meme.
