There’s only so much you can do in a week – or, according to Oliver Burkeman, in the roughly 4,000 weeks the average human lives. Oliver is a journalist and author of the books Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, Meditations for Mortals, and the newsletter “The Imperfectionist.” Chris and Oliver discuss the paradox of why change can only occur once we accept that we might not be able to change. Oliver also shares how life’s mishaps can become our most treasured memories and why sharing your imperfections is an act of generosity. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch . Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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محتوای ارائه شده توسط Joseph Raczynski. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمت‌ها، گرافیک‌ها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط Joseph Raczynski یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آن‌ها آپلود و ارائه می‌شوند. اگر فکر می‌کنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخه‌برداری شما استفاده می‌کند، می‌توانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal
If you have ever wondered what the minds behind the biggest hardware wallet are like, this is for you. What an amazing conversation with Ian Rogers, CXO at Ledger. We dove into their newest kid on the block, Ledger Stax. In this video we get our first hand-on with the device as it hits the mitts of the early adopters.
From Ledger:
Web3 is all about digital freedom. But with freedom comes responsibility.
Put simply, a crypto wallet is an interface that allows you to access and manage your funds on a blockchain. It acts as a sort of control panel, showing you exactly how much crypto you have. Plus, it allows you to communicate with the blockchain, sending and receiving valuable digital assets. You might say that your crypto wallet is the bridge between you and your crypto funds on the blockchain.
However, despite the name, a crypto wallet does not contain your coins or tokens – those stay on the blockchain itself. Rather, its purpose is to secure the all-important private keys that allow you to access your blockchain address, and everything stored there. To understand how that works, let’s first look at what a crypto wallet is for.
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محتوای ارائه شده توسط Joseph Raczynski. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمت‌ها، گرافیک‌ها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط Joseph Raczynski یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آن‌ها آپلود و ارائه می‌شوند. اگر فکر می‌کنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخه‌برداری شما استفاده می‌کند، می‌توانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal
If you have ever wondered what the minds behind the biggest hardware wallet are like, this is for you. What an amazing conversation with Ian Rogers, CXO at Ledger. We dove into their newest kid on the block, Ledger Stax. In this video we get our first hand-on with the device as it hits the mitts of the early adopters.
From Ledger:
Web3 is all about digital freedom. But with freedom comes responsibility.
Put simply, a crypto wallet is an interface that allows you to access and manage your funds on a blockchain. It acts as a sort of control panel, showing you exactly how much crypto you have. Plus, it allows you to communicate with the blockchain, sending and receiving valuable digital assets. You might say that your crypto wallet is the bridge between you and your crypto funds on the blockchain.
However, despite the name, a crypto wallet does not contain your coins or tokens – those stay on the blockchain itself. Rather, its purpose is to secure the all-important private keys that allow you to access your blockchain address, and everything stored there. To understand how that works, let’s first look at what a crypto wallet is for.
Send us a text
Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out.
For more information, please visit the following:
Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/
Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/
Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/
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1 Beyond the Cloud: Who's Really Winning the Tech Race and What's the Impact on Humanity with Mehdi Paryavi 28:57
Mehdi Paryavi, Chairman and CEO of the International Data Center Authority (IDCA) , is a pivotal figure in the world of digital transformation. Leading the world’s largest Digital Economy think tank, he advises governments, the United Nations, and tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. Paryavi’s influence extends beyond boardrooms—he’s the architect behind “application-centric” data center models, fundamentally changing how Fortune 100 companies and governments approach digital infrastructure. His Global Digital Economy Report uncovers surprising leaders in digital development, revealing that 15 countries outperform the UK, including Slovenia, and challenging assumptions about digital dominance. We chatted about the future of jobs and what kids might do. There is some concerns that we addressed and are important to start to wrap our heads around. Key Innovations and Frameworks Infinity Paradigm®: Paryavi’s holistic framework revolutionizes digital infrastructure by integrating data centers, cloud, and applications, setting the global standard for sustainable, AI-ready systems. Environmental Responsibility: He highlights the massive environmental footprint of digital activity—each Google search emits 7 grams of CO₂, and IT infrastructure now rivals aviation in energy use. His work provides essential strategies for scaling technology sustainably. Cybersecurity Leadership: With cyberattacks and data breaches escalating worldwide, Paryavi’s insights into digital security are crucial for organizational survival. AI and Human Cognition: He addresses the cognitive challenges posed by AI, warning against over-reliance on technology and advocating for a balance between innovation and human critical thinking. Digital Competitiveness: Through IDCA’s Global Digital Readiness Index, Paryavi measures national digital progress, revealing that only six nations are “highly developed” while many, including the U.S., are still emerging. Paryavi’s expertise spans technical, environmental, and geopolitical dimensions of digital infrastructure. Whether you’re interested in global digital rankings, the environmental cost of technology, or the future of human intelligence in an AI-driven world, his vision and data-driven insights offer a roadmap for navigating the challenges and opportunities of our digital era. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Are we all ready to discover how the future of entertainment is being rewritten—one blockchain at a time? Well, today we sit down with Riaz Mehta, the visionary CEO and founder of Ritestream , the production studio shaking up Hollywood’s old playbook! He’s creating a new breed of production studio that takes advantage of Web3 technology like NFTs and blockchain to open doors for creators and allow audiences to play a bigger role in how stories are made, funded and shared. Why Listen? Meet the Maverick: Riaz isn’t just talking about change—he’s building it. Learn how Ritestream uses Web3 tech like NFTs and blockchain to give creators the keys to the kingdom and let audiences become true collaborators in the stories they love. Behind the Scenes of ‘CryptoKnights’: Get the inside scoop on the Prime Video reality series where startups pitch to top investors for funding—think “Shark Tank,” but powered by NFTs and decentralized crowdfunding. Web3 Unpacked: Riaz breaks down how blockchain is opening doors for creators and fans, making content creation, funding, and sharing more democratic, transparent, and fun. The End of Gatekeepers: Hear how creators can finally stop chasing funding or sacrificing ownership, and instead monetize their work directly—no more middlemen. Building Smart, Lean Studios: Riaz shares hard-earned lessons from building resilient, forward-thinking entertainment ventures that actually solve problems for creators, investors, and fans. What’s In Store? The real impact of NFTs and blockchain on film and TV Are you working on decentralized streaming/file sharing? Why traditional licensing is overdue for disruption How creators and communities can take the reins—and the rewards Tips for building entertainment companies that thrive in the fast lane Ready to see what happens when creativity meets cutting-edge tech? Hit play and join us for a conversation that’s as inspiring as it is entertaining. This is the future of storytelling—don’t miss your front-row seat! Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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1 The Privacy Revolution - What is Zero Knowledge and How Will it Change Everything with Jens Groth 30:11
Step into the cryptic, captivating world of privacy tech with Jens Groth, the Chief Scientist at Nexus and the very architect behind the Groth16 protocol—one of the most important breakthroughs in cryptography. In this episode, we decode the “magic words” of digital privacy—Zero Knowledge Proofs, ZKPs, ZK SNARKS—and reveal how they’re quietly transforming the internet, blockchain, and the future of AI. Why Listen? Meet the Mastermind: Jens Groth is not just an expert—he’s the inventor of Groth16, a protocol that’s become foundational for privacy and verifiability in blockchain and beyond. Demystifying the Jargon: If terms like ZK SNARKS sound like sci-fi, Jens will break them down, showing how these tools protect your data and enable trust in an increasingly AI-driven world. Compelling Storylines 1. The Secret Language of Privacy: ZKPs, SNARKS, and the Groth16 Protocol From Spy Code to Everyday Tech: Jens explains how Zero Knowledge Proofs—once the stuff of academic theory—are now powering real-world applications, making privacy practical and scalable. The Groth16 Origin Story: Hear the inside story of how and why Jens created Groth16. 2. Building the Blockchain for the AI Era Nexus’s Vision: Learn what Nexus is building—a next-generation blockchain designed for the challenges of AI, where verifiability and privacy are non-negotiable. Verifiable Internet & AI: Explore how ZKPs enable a “verifiable internet,” where data and AI models can be trusted without revealing sensitive details. 3. Beyond Ethereum: What Sets Nexus and ICP Apart Not Just Another Blockchain: Jens breaks down the differences between Nexus, Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), and popular blockchains like Ethereum, SUI, and Solana. Hidden Advantages: Find out what most people are missing about these new platforms—and why they might be better suited for the next wave of decentralized, privacy-first applications. 4. Real-World Impact: Use Cases for ZKPs and Groth16 From Finance to Healthcare: See how ZKPs are already being used for confidential transactions, secure voting, private identity systems, and more. Apps of Tomorrow: Will we soon see mainstream apps with built-in zero knowledge tech? Jens shares his predictions and what it will take to get there. 5. The Road Ahead: Where Is Privacy Tech Going? The Next Five Years: Jens looks into the crystal ball—will privacy become the default? How will AI and blockchain intersect? What new threats and opportunities are on the horizon? Advice for Builders: Tips for developers and entrepreneurs who want to integrate cutting-edge privacy into their products. Key Questions Explored What is the real story behind Groth16 and why does it matter? How do ZKPs work, and why are they so powerful for privacy and trust? What sets Nexus and ICP apart from the “big names” in blockchain? What are the most exciting use cases for zero knowledge tech today? How will privacy, Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Step into the heart of Canada’s AI revolution with Dr. Daniel Wigdor—professor, inventor, and co-founder & CEO of AXL , one of the country’s most ambitious venture studios. In this episode, we uncover how AXL is transforming world-class research into high-growth companies and why its mission to launch 50 AI-powered ventures in five years could reshape Canada’s innovation landscape. Why Listen? Visionary Leadership: Dr. Daniel Wigdor is not just an academic—he’s a serial entrepreneur whose inventions have reached billions of devices worldwide and who’s raised over $100 million in funding for his ventures. Canada’s AI Pipeline: Learn how AXL is tackling the country’s long-standing challenge: converting world-leading AI research into homegrown commercial successes, rather than watching them get snapped up by global tech giants. Exclusive Legal Partnership: Discover how AXL’s collaboration with Dentons, one of the world’s largest law firms, is bringing legal innovation into the earliest stages of AI commercialization, transforming how legal services are delivered. Compelling Storylines 1. The 50-Company Challenge: Ambition Meets Execution Why 50? Dr. Wigdor and his team aren’t just aiming for quantity—they’re building an ecosystem designed to keep Canadian talent and intellectual property at home, fueling economic growth and global competitiveness. Venture Studio Model: AXL’s proprietary approach merges cutting-edge AI research from the University of Toronto with real-world industry needs through its AI Catalyst program, ensuring every startup is rooted in validated demand. 2. Reinventing Legal Services: The Dentons Partnership Co-Developing the Future: Dentons and AXL are co-creating ventures that will modernize legal workflows, pricing, and access—potentially redefining what legal services mean in the age of AI. Legal Insight from Day One: Dentons becomes the exclusive legal partner for AXL’s ventures, embedding legal expertise into the earliest stages of company formation and product development. 3. High Stakes for Canada’s Tech Future Retaining Talent and IP: Dr. Wigdor’s vision is to reverse Canada’s “brain drain” by giving entrepreneurs the support, funding, and networks they need to build world-class companies at home. Key Questions Explored Can Canada finally capture the full value of its AI breakthroughs? What does it take to build 50 successful AI companies in five years? How will AI transform the legal industry—and who benefits? Can this model be replicated in other sectors or countries? Why Dr. Daniel Wigdor? Dr. Wigdor’s rare blend of academic excellence and entrepreneurial grit—combined with his track record of building and selling high-impact tech companies—makes him the perfect guide to the challenges and opportunities of commercializing AI in Canada. "With AXL, we’re not just launching startups—we’re building the infrastructure and community needed to transform inno Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Step into the world behind the web’s curtain—where a single company’s quest for dominance has shaped the digital age. In this episode, we sit down with Ari Paparo, founder of Marketecture.tv, former Google executive , and author of the forthcoming exposé, Yield: How Google Bought, Built, and Bullied Its Way to Advertising Dominance (Amplify, August 5, 2025). Why Listen? Insider Access: Ari Paparo draws on decades at the heart of ad tech—Google, Nielsen, Comcast, and as the founder of Marketecture.tv—to reveal the hidden mechanics of Google’s rise. Breaking News: Hear the untold story of how Google quietly seized control of digital advertising, recently declared an abusive monopoly by U.S. courts. Impact on Everyone: Discover why this matters for the future of journalism, business, and democracy. Compelling Storylines 1. The Secret Playbook: How Google Bullied Its Way to the Top From Search Engine to Ad Titan: Trace Google’s evolution from a humble search engine to a behemoth controlling the majority of online ads. Acquisitions and Aggression: Learn how strategic takeovers—like DoubleClick and Admeld—gave Google the keys to the digital ad kingdom. 2. The Ethics Shift: From “Don’t Be Evil” to Controversy Idealism vs. Reality: Explore Google’s journey from Silicon Valley idealist to a company facing global scrutiny and accusations of manipulating both markets and public trust. Voices from the Inside: Hear first-hand accounts from industry insiders who felt deceived or powerless as Google’s influence grew. 3. The Antitrust Showdown: Trials, Tribulations, and the Future Landmark Rulings: Get a front-row seat to the historic antitrust trials that found Google guilty of maintaining illegal monopolies in both search and advertising technology. Behind the Scenes: Ari shares exclusive insights from interviews with key players and analysis of thousands of pages of court documents, making complex legal battles understandable and gripping. Key Questions Explored Is Google too powerful in the ad market to be challenged? What would breaking up Google’s ad business mean for publishers, advertisers, and consumers? Can the “open web” survive without Google at its center? Will antitrust remedies help or harm the future of media? Don’t miss this episode if you want to understand the invisible forces shaping the internet, the fate of journalism, and the future of business in the digital age. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Jesse Glass, Lead AI Researcher at DecideAI , steps into the spotlight at a moment when the stakes for AI and data privacy have never been higher. As AI systems race ahead, so do the risks—exposing sensitive data in ways most current tech simply isn’t built to defend. Enter the “zero trust” philosophy: a world where blockchain’s decentralized backbone eliminates the need for faith in third-party APIs, external hosts, or shadowy identity layers. In this episode, Jesse unpacks why trustless, decentralized systems are essential as AI moves into high-stakes territory—from medical diagnostics to supply chain risk management and data-sensitive language models. We’ll explore whether true AI-on-blockchain is finally within reach, or if the real magic happens when AI’s reasoning power teams up with blockchain’s immutable ledgers, leveraging oracles and agentic systems to keep data secure. Jesse shares his journey to DecideAI, the company’s vision for a safer, smarter digital future, and which blockchains are best suited for this next frontier. We’ll dig into the power of zero-knowledge proofs, strategies to outsmart Sybil attacks, and how the privacy-versus-verification debate is shaping the evolution of Ethereum and its rivals. If you’re curious about the future of AI, privacy, and the architecture of a truly trustless internet, this is the conversation that connects all the dots—and then some Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Is the SaaS model on its last legs, or just evolving into something smarter? Today, most of us live in a world run by Software as a Service—but with the rise of AI, the rules of the game are changing fast. Enter Anton Marchanka, CEO of Zing Coach , a leader whose portfolio spans $100 million, 20 mobile products, and a staggering 600 million users worldwide. In this episode, Anton unpacks what’s next for app developers as AI agents begin to replace traditional SaaS, ushering in the era of "AI-as-a-Service." We’ll explore how agentic systems are reshaping user experience, the growing role of AR and VR in app development, and what it really takes to build a hit product in today’s hyper-personalized, AI-infused landscape. Is the human element fading, or just getting an upgrade? And where does Zing Coach fit into this rapidly shifting future? From the psychology of user engagement to the future of personalized coaching apps—think Peloton with a neural network—we’re mapping out the next five years of digital innovation. If you want to know where apps, AI, and immersive tech are headed, pull up a chair. This is the conversation that will get you thinking beyond the SaaS status quo. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Imagine if verifying you’re human online didn’t mean giving up your privacy—or your entire transaction history. Today, blockchain’s biggest paradox is that while it promises trustless systems, it often leaves identities and wallets wide open, exposing users to everything from Sybil attacks to airdrop hunters. On platforms like Base, the Coinbase-backed Ethereum Layer 2 now outpacing Solana in daily transactions, the need for real, private user verification has never been greater. Enter Human Passport —formerly Gitcoin Passport—and its co-founder, Kyle Weiss . Their mission? To build the holy grail of blockchain identity: a way to prove you’re real, at scale, without KYC headaches or opaque algorithms. In this episode, we dive into how Human Passport is merging AI’s reasoning power with blockchain’s immutable transparency, using tools like zero-knowledge proofs to keep your data private but your identity verifiable. Kyle shares the story behind Human Passport, the invisible war for humanity playing out on-chain, and what the next era of privacy-first, bot-proof blockchain might look like. If you care about the future of digital identity—or just want to know how Web3 can finally keep the bots at bay—this is the conversation you don’t want to miss. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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What if building on the blockchain was as effortless as ordering your daily coffee—no cryptic instructions, no endless queues, just tap, pay, and play? Thanks to a wave of agentic AI and smart contract innovation, that future is now. Today, fintechs and banks can launch digital asset products in hours, not months, all while bypassing the headaches of fragile, labor-intensive contracts. At the center of this revolution is Halliday’s Workflow Protocol, led by the ever-caffeinated Griffin Dunaif —Stanford grad, distributed systems savant, and CEO with a knack for turning complex tech into real-world impact. In this episode, we’re brewing up a conversation that goes beyond the buzzwords. Griffin shares how Halliday is automating everything from recurring payments to B2B transactions, why agentic AI is the secret ingredient for secure, scalable finance, and how workflows—not just contracts—are reshaping the Web3 landscape. With clients like DeFi Kingdoms, Core Wallet, and ApeChain already on board, Halliday isn’t just talking about the future—they’re building it. So, pour yourself another cup and join us as we stir up the future of finance. If you’re curious about where agentic AI is headed, how compliance can be baked into automation, or why stablecoins are multiplying like espresso shots, you’re in the right place. This is one conversation you won’t want to skip. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Ever wonder what happens when the future of software meets the sharpest minds in AI—right as acquisition rumors swirl? At the AI+ Expo in Washington, DC, I sat down with Anshul Ramachandran , founding team member at Windsurf (formerly Codeium), just as whispers of an OpenAI buyout electrified the halls. Ramachandran’s resume reads like a Silicon Valley power map—Caltech grad, stints at Google, Facebook, Zoox, and Nuro—but his real claim to fame is redefining how developers work with AI. Windsurf isn’t here to replace coders with robots; it’s here to supercharge them, weaving AI into the very fabric of the developer’s workflow. From context-aware code suggestions to multi-file magic, Ramachandran’s vision is all about keeping humans at the helm, with AI as the ultimate co-pilot. In this episode, we decode the art of staying in the flow, the science of context, and why the best tools don’t automate away your job—they make you unstoppable. If you’re curious about the next leap in software, or just want to know what’s really happening behind those Windsurf headlines, hit play. The future of coding is about to get personal. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Anders Indset is a philosopher for the digital age—a renowned author, business thinker, and trusted advisor to leaders navigating the complexities of tomorrow. With his latest book, "The Singularity Paradox: Bridging the Gap Between Humanity and AI," Anders delivers a timely and thought-provoking exploration of one of the most pressing questions of our era: How do we reconcile rapid technological advancement with our deepest human values? Anders’ journey is as unconventional as it is inspiring. Originally from Norway and now based in Germany, he has become a sought-after voice on the global stage, known for blending European philosophical tradition with sharp insights into technology, leadership, and the future of society. His previous works, including "Quantenwirtschaft" and "Wild Knowledge," have challenged readers to rethink economics, innovation, and the meaning of progress. In "The Singularity Paradox," Anders takes on the accelerating convergence of artificial intelligence and human life. He argues that while the singularity—the point at which AI surpasses human intelligence—offers unprecedented opportunities, it also presents profound risks and ethical dilemmas. Anders doesn’t see this as a distant sci-fi scenario, but as a present-day challenge demanding urgent reflection and action. His central philosophy is that technology must serve humanity, not the other way around. Anders calls for a new "philosophy of practical wisdom," urging us to cultivate what he terms "enlightened pragmatism." This means embracing innovation while remaining grounded in empathy, ethics, and the timeless quest for meaning. He warns against the dangers of technological determinism and advocates for what he calls "Homo obsoletus"—a recognition that our own obsolescence is only a risk if we fail to adapt, learn, and lead with purpose. Anders’ writing is both poetic and pragmatic, weaving together insights from philosophy, science, and business. He challenges leaders to bridge the gap between digital transformation and human flourishing, to ask not just what we can do with AI, but what we should do. His vision is one where technology amplifies our humanity, rather than diminishes it. As we stand on the threshold of the AI era, "The Singularity Paradox" is a must-read for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of this new world with wisdom, courage, and hope. Anders Indset reminds us that the future is not something that simply happens to us—it is something we have the power, and the responsibility, to shape. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Imagine a world where every street in a city speaks a different language, uses a different currency, and has its own quirky set of toll booths. Welcome to the current state of blockchain—a sprawling metropolis of over 1,000 networks and 16 million cryptocurrencies, most of them abandoned vehicles rusting by the curb. Navigating this chaotic landscape is like weaving through Manhattan traffic before congestion pricing—confusing, slow, and full of unexpected detours. Now, enter the cross-chain bridges—the overworked translators of this digital city. Some are robust, handling dozens of chains and hundreds of tokens; others, well, let’s just say their “security audits” might have been written in Comic Sans. It’s a mess, and the stakes are high. But what if there was a better way? What if we could bypass the traffic, break down the barriers, and create a blockchain city where everyone speaks the same language, and trust isn’t just a buzzword? That’s where today’s guest steps in. Meet Grigore Roșu : former NASA engineer, professor of computer science at the University of Illinois, and the brilliant mind behind the K Framework—a true “Rosetta Stone” for programming languages. As a day-one contributor to Ethereum and the founder of Runtime Verification, Grigore has spent his career making the digital world safer and smarter. Now, as Founder & CEO of Pi Squared, he’s tackling blockchain’s biggest challenge: interoperability without compromise. In this episode, we’ll dive into Grigore’s fascinating journey from NASA to Web3, explore how Pi Squared is building the missing trust layer for a truly modular and interoperable blockchain ecosystem, and ask the big questions: Do we really need all these L2s? What’s the future of AI agents on-chain? And can we finally achieve seamless, verifiable cross-chain computation—without bridges or centralized middlemen? If you’re a developer, crypto enthusiast, or just love a good story about solving impossible problems, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Get ready to rethink what’s possible in Web3—because with Grigore Roșu and Pi Squared, the road ahead just got a whole lot smoother. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Toronto, Canada – Consensus 2025: Sunny Lu’s journey from IT executive to blockchain visionary is a remarkable story of foresight, innovation, and relentless pursuit of real-world impact. As the founder and CEO of VeChain, Sunny has become one of the most influential early entrants in the crypto space, recognized for pioneering the application of blockchain technology to enterprise supply chains and sustainability challenges. With a strong technical foundation—graduating from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and earning a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification—Sunny spent nearly two decades in senior IT roles at Fortune 500 companies, including Bacardi, 3M, and most notably Louis Vuitton, where he served as CIO. It was at Louis Vuitton that Sunny first encountered the complexities of global supply chains and the limitations of traditional data tracking. His leadership on the “Track and Trace” project inspired him to imagine a blockchain-powered platform that could provide transparency, trust, and efficiency across industries, not just within a single enterprise. Sunny’s fascination with Bitcoin and blockchain technology grew from curiosity to conviction as he realized their potential to solve real business problems. In 2015, he founded VeChain, initially building on Ethereum after a pivotal conversation with Vitalik Buterin. Under Sunny’s leadership, VeChain has evolved into a leading enterprise-grade blockchain, recognized for its unique two-token model, advanced Proof-of-Authority consensus, and a robust ecosystem of real-world applications. VeChain’s platform now powers solutions for global brands like Walmart China, BMW, and DNV, and is endorsed by major investors and even Chinese regulatory bodies. What sets Sunny apart is his ability to bridge technology and business. He is a vocal advocate for mass adoption, usability, and sustainability in blockchain. His latest vision is nothing short of transformative: tokenizing human behavior itself. Through initiatives like VeBetterDAO and partnerships with companies like Tesla, VeChain is now rewarding users for sustainable actions—such as recycling or driving electric vehicles—by turning these behaviors into measurable, on-chain assets. This approach not only incentivizes positive change but also democratizes access to blockchain’s benefits for everyday users, aided by AI-powered agents that make participation seamless and intuitive. Sunny’s expertise spans information systems, digital innovation, enterprise strategy, and the practical deployment of blockchain at scale. As VeChain enters its second decade, with milestones like the VeChain Renaissance upgrade and a roadmap toward onboarding a billion users, Sunny Lu’s foundational work continues to redefine what’s possible for crypto, supply chains, and the future of sustainable business. In essence, Sunny Lu is not just building technology—he’s architecting a more transparent, efficient, and sustainable digital economy, making him a foundational figure in the evolution of blockchain and Web3. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Toronto, Canada – Consensus 2025: Bill Lakeland is a trailblazer at the intersection of aerial technology and next-generation mapping. As the CEO and co-founder of Spexi, Bill has built his reputation on a passion for democratizing access to high-resolution, real-time geospatial data—empowering drone enthusiasts and professionals alike to help map the world in unprecedented detail. Bill’s journey began with a fascination for how technology can transform our understanding of the physical world. With a background in geospatial sciences and a keen entrepreneurial spirit, he recognized early on the untapped potential of drones—not just as tools for hobbyists, but as a global network capable of capturing, processing, and sharing HD imagery at scale. Under Bill’s leadership, Spexi has become a pioneering force in the drone industry. The company’s platform enables anyone with a drone to contribute to a living, breathing map of the planet. By leveraging cutting-edge cloud processing, AI-powered image stitching, and a user-friendly interface, Spexi turns thousands of individual drone flights into seamless, high-definition maps and 3D models. This technology is already revolutionizing industries from construction and agriculture to environmental monitoring and disaster response. What sets Bill apart is his vision for a truly decentralized, crowdsourced approach to mapping. He believes that by empowering a global community of drone pilots, we can create the most accurate, up-to-date, and accessible map of the world—one that benefits everyone, from city planners and first responders to everyday explorers. Bill is also a vocal advocate for responsible drone use, championing privacy, safety, and environmental stewardship as core values at Spexi. Looking to the future, Bill and the Spexi team are exploring how advancements in AI, edge computing, and real-time data sharing can make drone mapping even more powerful and accessible. Their goal: to make it as easy to update the world’s map as it is to post a photo online, unlocking new possibilities for innovation, collaboration, and discovery. In summary, Bill Lakeland is not just leading a company—he’s inspiring a movement. By harnessing the collective power of drone enthusiasts worldwide, Spexi is helping to map the world in HD, one flight at a time, and Bill’s visionary leadership is charting the course for a smarter, more connected planet. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Toronto, Canada – Consensus 2025: It was a privilege to sit down with Shaw Walters of Eliza Labs today. Shaw Walters stands as one of the most influential pioneers at the intersection of artificial intelligence and decentralized finance. As the founder of Eliza Labs and the creator of ElizaOS—formerly known as ai16z, an Andreessen Horowitz-backed initiative—Shaw has fundamentally shaped the agentic AI landscape by building open-source frameworks that empower developers to create truly autonomous AI agents. His journey began with a fascination for game development and blockchain, which led him to experiment with NFTs and smart contracts, eventually sparking his vision for integrating AI with on-chain identity and wallets. This unique background enabled Shaw to see the potential for AI agents not just as digital assistants, but as autonomous actors capable of participating in financial ecosystems, making decentralized decisions, and even managing investment portfolios. Shaw’s expertise spans artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain development, and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). He is recognized for championing transparency and open-source collaboration, positioning Eliza Labs at the forefront of innovation in agentic AI. The ElizaOS framework, in particular, has become a foundational tool for developers, enabling the creation of AI agents that interact seamlessly with blockchain networks and decentralized finance applications. What sets Shaw apart is his bold vision for the future: he predicts that AI agents will eventually automate all jobs, fundamentally transforming the nature of work and investment. He envisions a world where AI handles routine tasks, coding, and even complex financial transactions, freeing humans to focus on creativity, purpose, and investment rather than traditional labor. This perspective challenges current economic structures and prompts society to rethink the role of work in human life. Looking ahead, Shaw sees agentic AI as the backbone of a new digital economy—one where autonomous agents not only streamline business processes but also democratize access to investment and decision-making. As ElizaOS continues to evolve, with its next version poised to be the most feature-rich agent framework yet, Shaw’s work is paving the way for a future where AI agents are not just tools, but partners in shaping a more inclusive and efficient world. In sum, Shaw Walters is a visionary whose foundational contributions are redefining what’s possible at the nexus of AI, blockchain, and decentralized finance. His work is not just advancing technology—it’s reframing how we think about agency, autonomy, and the future of human potential. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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1 Clause Encounters: How AI Is Rewriting the Legal Playbook with Eleanor Lightbody and Graham Sills 23:23
MIT EmTechAI - Cambridge MA: I had the opportunity to catch-up with a pioneer in the legal AI Agentic space on how their platform works and what the future holds for AI with contract and litigation work across the legal practice. This conversation is with Eleanor Lightbody, CEO and Dr. Graham Sills, Co-Founder and Director of AI at Luminance . AI adoption in legal teams has surged from 19% to 79% in just one year, fundamentally changing the way law practices operate. AI is now automating contract drafting, streamlining routine tasks, and setting the stage for broader transformations in legal work. This discussion explores how AI is reshaping legal operations, enhancing efficiency, and unlocking new possibilities for legal teams to focus on higher-value work. About Luminance: Luminance’s proprietary Legal-Grade™ AI uses a mixture of experts approach to automate and augment every touchpoint a business has with its contracts. Deployed via the cloud, Luminance works out-of-the-box to read and form a conceptual understanding of documents, labelling a range of key information and highlighting areas of risk or opportunity. From gaining an instant understanding of how incoming contracts meet compliance thresholds, to rapid AI-driven ECA capabilities, Luminance helps businesses and law firms understand their documents quickly. Eleanor Lightbody is Chief Executive Officer at Luminance. She is a former Director at world-leading cyber AI company, Darktrace, where she founded and grew the company’s operations in Africa before assuming her role as the Global Head of the Darktrace Industrial Division. With a wealth of experience in scaling fast-growing technology businesses, Eleanor now oversees Luminance’s continued global expansion, having led the company’s $40 million Series B funding round in 2024. She was named in Management Today’s ‘35 Women under 35’ and sits on the Board of Directors for Luminance. Graham Sills is the Co-Founder and Director of AI at Luminance, where he runs the R&D team and develops the AI underlying Luminance’s capabilities, applying a Mixture of Experts approach to ensure the platform harnesses the optimal and latest models to cater for all product needs. With a PhD in Computational Number Theory from Trinity College, Cambridge, he previously worked in AI research for a global FTSE 100 company and built augmented reality apps to track and augment objects in the real world. Applying this deep level of expertise, Graham developed the core algorithms and much of the mathematics behind Luminance’s AI. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Just above the din of crowd and with flood lights in full effect at Token 2049 in Dubai, UAE I met with Ledger’s Vice President of Enterprise, Sebastien Badault . We spoke about enterprise security for digital assets. He said the high-profile $1.4 billion hack of crypto exchange Bybit in 2024 was an alarm bell for the entire industry — and a failure of basic security practices. We also dove into how the AI agents will proliferate in what will likely prove to be an amazing time to bridge blockchain to artificial intelligence. More about Ledger: Since our beginnings in 2015, our ambitions have constantly grown. What started as an idea – using a secure element chip to safeguard digital assets for crypto enthusiasts – has evolved into a cutting-edge platform used by millions of individuals and hundreds of enterprises. With the Ledger hardware wallets Nano™ series, we created the most successful security hardware of all time, with more than 6 million units sold and none ever hacked. Combined with Ledger Live, you can safely manage your digital assets and explore a growing number of Web3 apps through your Discover section. Ledger Enterprise, our branch dedicated to businesses, enables hundreds of exchanges and corporations to leverage their digital value with the proper governance and security frameworks. But we also needed a fresh look to bring your experience to a whole new level, which is why Tony Fadell, the creator of the iPod and co-creator of the iPhone, teamed up with us to build the next-generation of hardware wallets, Ledger Stax™. This new consumer device is your elegant entry point into the Internet of Value, opening the doors of digital ownership to anyone. Security is and will remain at the heart of our products. The Ledger Donjon team is made up of world-class experts continuously stress-testing our own solutions and looking for vulnerabilities. Today, we are primarily known for being a secure gateway to crypto and NFTs. But as the Internet of Value goes mainstream, our devices will allow you to manage an ever-expanding range of assets, including your value, identity, data, stocks, and more. Who is Sebastien Badault? Badault is a seasoned operator with years of experience at the intersection of technology, security and online worlds. Badault previously served as Managing Director for France, Belgium and Luxembourg at Alibaba, building the company’s Luxury Pavilion, which has become China’s largest online luxury platform. Prior to joining Alibaba, Badault was one of the first employees for both Google France and Amazon France, driving sales and marketing teams to build local market share and enhance the online ecosystem for both organizations. He spent more than 10 years at Google, where he ran the company’s French operations and was a founding member of the Global Client and Agency Solutions Organization. With Amazon, Badault served as European Business Development Manager, where he led the group’s customer and partner acquisition strategy across the UK, Germany and France. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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At the Quantum.Tech event, held at the Conrad in Washington, DC, I sat down with Stephanie Simmons, Founder & Chief Quantum Officer of Photonic, Inc. We chatted about where the quantum space sits these days and where she sees it going through the lens of the company she started. Stephanie is a dynamic speaker and thought leader in this space and it is fantastic to hear her perspective. Photonic is building one of the first scalable, distributed, fault-tolerant and unified quantum computing and networking platforms, uniquely based on optically-linked silicon spin qubits. Photonic’s platform offers a native telecom networking interface and the manufacturability of silicon. Photonic has built one of the world’s largest teams of quantum silicon experts and curated an incredible array of advisors and collaborators. Multinational partners and investors bring the benefits of global infrastructure, proven platforms, and resources necessary to scale a company lead by innovators with deep expertise in delivering disruptive technologies. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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This was an incredibly interesting conversation with Steve Fisher design futurist, entrepreneur, and podcaster – co-author of SuperShifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence with Dr. Ja-Naé Duane . In SUPERSHIFTS , Steve and Ja-Nae give an overview of how we are at the end of one 200-year arc and embarking on another. With this new age of intelligence, Duane and Fisher highlight the various catalysts for change currently affecting individuals, businesses, and society as a whole. They also provide a model for transformation that expertly bridges the gap between theory and practice to provide a holistic view of making radical change through three lenses: you as a leader, your organization, and society. This book pays particular attention to how emerging technologies, biological revolutions, and energy abundance create opportunities for humanity's transformational purpose, and the emergence of new intelligent species over the next two hundred years. Why We Struggle to See the Future—And How to Make Better Long-Term Decisions: Ties into Spectrum Foresight Method™ from the book, explaining why human brains are wired for short-term thinking and how we can develop foresight-driven decision-making for careers, businesses, and global challenges. The Future of Intelligence: Are We Ready for AI’s Evolution? Explore how AI and human intelligence are merging (IntelliFusion). Discuss real-world advancements and ethical dilemmas. AI Isn’t Taking Your Job—But It’s Redefining It: How to Future-Proof Your Career : Based on Techceleration and IntelliFusion,how AI is reshaping industries, automating tasks, and creating new job roles. It can include strategies for staying relevant in an AI-driven workplace. Brain transplants When we will hit AGI or super intelligence? Age of intelligence – what is a design futurist. The Next Human Upgrade: BioHacking, Neural Implants, and Conscious AI —Cover Bio Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Today we speak with Dr. Anmol Kapoor is a pioneering leader in precision healthcare, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology who is revolutionizing modern medicine. 23andMe, the genetic testing company, recently filed for bankruptcy. Could your data now be sold to the highest bidder – it’s possible. This case serves as a stark reminder that the current model of medical data storage is flawed. If consumers and healthcare institutions fail to act now, genetic data will continue to be vulnerable to corporate failures, security breaches, and regulatory loopholes. Alternatively, imagine a world where your genetic data is not at the mercy of corporations but instead resides in a secure, private digital vault, accessible only with your permission. A world where you, not a faceless boardroom, decide who gets to see your medical history. That world is possible—and will be the foundation of our discussion today. Background: Dr. Anmol Kapoor is a pioneering leader in precision healthcare, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology who is revolutionizing modern medicine. As the founder of CardiAI and BioAro, he leads innovations in genomics, longevity medicine, and personalized healthcare. Dr. Kapoor holds over seventy patents in diverse fields including AI, genomics, quantum sciences, medical devices, supplements, and digital health. His groundbreaking work has significantly advanced diagnostic methods, treatment outcomes, and overall healthcare strategies worldwide. A key innovator, Dr. Kapoor is leveraging blockchain through BioAro’s BioChain platform, which securely manages patient data while supporting personalized health assessments such as DNA NFTs and Anryton. These technologies empower individuals with secure digital genomic records, maintaining stringent data privacy. He also drives progress in sports medicine and longevity via initiatives like The BioSport and PanOmiQ, a precise whole genome sequencing platform. Recently, he launched the first Precision Health and Longevity Clinic in Dubai under the Biongevity initiative, demonstrating his commitment to extending global healthspan. Through his integration of AI, blockchain, and genomics, Dr. Kapoor is redefining precision medicine. His visionary approach promises a future where healthcare is personalized, transformative, and more effective for everyone, making a lasting impact on the industry. Thus, his work drives progress. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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1 Breaking the Chains: How Decentralized AI is Redefining Intelligence and Autonomy with David Johnston 34:17
My mind is blown. David Johnston, Code Maintainer at Morpheus , willingly took on my zany questions with the ease of an Olympic marathoner, graceful and with dogged determination. In this episode, we'll delve into the concept of decentralized AI and its profound implications for our interactions with intelligent agents. Imagine AI systems that operate with a blockchain, ensuring transparency, security, and user sovereignty. These agentic AI systems can analyze data, make decisions, and execute tasks without centralized oversight, heralding a new era of autonomy and collaboration. We'll explore how this fusion of AI and blockchain is reshaping industries, from finance to art. We’ll discuss the challenges and opportunities of decentralized AI, and envision a future where intelligent agents empower individuals, disrupt traditional systems, and redefine the boundaries of technology and creativity. Background: What Ethereum did for smart contracts, Morpheus is now doing for smart agents. The Morpheus Decentralized AI network more efficiently allocates AI compute power and enables users to engage in a ChatGPT-like interface that includes decentralized AI data routing, permissionless and censorship-resistant access to personal AIs, crypto payments for AIs, an AI marketplace, and AI images with multiple LLMs. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Let’s get a little technical today and do a deep dive into Ethereum and other blockchains. This was an educational discussion with Amir Forouzani, Co-founder & CEO, of Puffer Labs . The world, perhaps the US, is finally waking up to the power and potential of DeFi or decentralized finance. We are beginning to see what I termed in 2017 as the “Tokenization of all Assets” is starting to take shape. Now renamed RWA or Real-World Assets, it is leveraging blockchain technology to tokenize any asset, be it tangible or intangible. One of the impediments in this space has been regulatory, another purely technology. Today we will focus on the technological aspect of how Ethereum, the world’s first blockchain dedicated to smart contracts, and a platform for being the world’s computer, enables this. There are some concerns with Ethereum, which we hope to delineate here today with Amir, and some solutions, including Puffer’s product, UniFi. While Puffer is broadly recognized as a Liquid Restaking Protocol, the company has rapidly evolved into a leading innovator in Ethereum’s decentralized infrastructure. Since closing its $18 million Series A round in April 2024, Puffer has developed a clear mandate to unify the Ethereum ecosystem, addressing the longstanding fragmentation of the Ethereum network, which has been exacerbated by the ongoing proliferation of Layer 2 solutions. One of Puffer’s signature solutions, UniFi, is a based rollup to Ethereum set to transform the L2 landscape. UniFi is low-cost, capable of sub-second transactions, and allows asset withdrawal from L2 (UniFi) to L1 (Ethereum) within a minute, which is multitudes faster than any existing rollups. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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1 Cicero Speaks: AI Roleplay, Real Conversations, and the Future of Workplace Training - Doug Stephen 21:16
This is a fascinating discussion today about the advancement of chatbots with real value. I speak with Doug Stephen - President, Enterprise Learning Division, CGS and their new product, Cicero. In a world of Agentic AI, chatbots like Sesame that have real-time interactions, with humanlike voice, intonation, and seemingly empathy, today we get to see this sort of technology in an iteration that helps people use an unscripted, customizable roleplay platform that dramatically enhances workplace training, powered by AI/XR. Here’s the gist: think about the most difficult conversation you’ve ever had at work. Maybe it was a delicate conversation with a boss or colleague. Now imagine being able to practice that conversation in a risk-free, AI-driven environment. That’s Cicero. Doug Stephen, who joined CGS in 1998 and leads the enterprise Learning, Channel and TeamworkAR™ divisions, has more than 20 years of industry experience. He was promoted to President of the enterprise Learning division in 2019, responsible for the division’s development, sales, operations and growth globally. He and his team created one of the first software as a service (SaaS) platforms dedicated to providing hosted learning systems to Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Stephen helped conceptualize, design and implement one of the largest virtual business communities supporting over 10,000 business partners, which resulted in the Gold Brandon Hall Award for Excellence. The CGS Learning team offers robust, agile, multi-touch, multi-approach programs that integrate across platforms, technologies and learning styles to help drive employee performance and business initiatives. Mr. Stephen oversees a proven program of channel partner recruitment, engagement, enablement and sales activation strategies, delivering substantial incremental partner sales for large and medium IT vendors. Through the CGS Channel Management division, his team manages programs for some of the world’s leading IT vendors and customers gain substantial incremental partner sales through effective recruitment, engagement, enablement and nurture programs. Mr. Stephen is well-known in the industry, having written articles and been quoted for such publications as CLO, Forbes, TrainingIndustry.com, Huffington Post and Information Week. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Felix Hartmann, the German-American tech entrepreneur, futurist, and asset manager. As the driving force behind a pioneering frontier tech investment firm, Felix has been at the forefront of both crypto asset hedge funds and metaverse venture funds. In this episode, we delve into his unique journey, exploring how his German roots and American experiences have shaped his innovative approach to technology and finance. Discover the challenges and triumphs he's encountered while navigating the rapidly evolving landscapes of cryptocurrency and the metaverse. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of digital assets, this conversation offers valuable insights into the minds shaping tomorrow's technologies. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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We are touching on cybersecurity today. What are the latest scams and technologies that are being used to help people part ways with their assets. It's unfortunate, but staying aware and vigilant is key. We focus on how you can stop the madness once it has started, with Andy Maus, Head of Cyber Recovery Services at DriveSavers. Ransomware attacks increased by 32% from Q3 to Q4. The fourth quarter was marked by new players emerging and established groups adjusting their strategies. In 2024 alone, 55 new ransomware groups emerged — a 67% increase in group formation from the previous year — indicating a rapid proliferation of smaller, more agile players in the cybercrime ecosystem. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Today we discuss how emerging technology help help better verify someone is who they say they are. It's no easy task. Humanity Protocol, founded by Terence Kwok, is a decentralized, privacy-first digital identity blockchain, which has launch of Humanity Foundation, an initiative to advance decentralized identity technology and foster global adoption of Proof of Humanity solutions. The Foundation will be led by its founding directors, Yat Siu, Chairman of Animoca Brands, Mario Nawfal, Founder of International Blockchain Consulting, and Yeewai Chong, a seasoned investment professional from Morgan Stanley and Ortus Capital. Humanity Foundation will serve as the driving force behind Humanity Protocol’s ecosystem, with a mission to fund innovation, incentivize community growth, and explore transformative use cases for decentralized identity. At the core of Humanity Protocol is its Proof of Humanity framework, which kickstarts identity verification with privacy-preserving biometrics to establish human uniqueness. This foundational layer provides a secure and sybil-resistant way to authenticate users while preserving their privacy. Building on this biometric foundation, Humanity Protocol enables users to layer additional credentials—such as educational qualifications, employment history, and social reputation—onto their verified identity. This creates an extensible, decentralized, and open identity layer that empowers users to take ownership of their data and interact confidently across digital and physical domains. “Biometrics provide the ideal starting point for building a secure, decentralized identity system,” said Yeewai Chong, interim CEO of Humanity Foundation. “By anchoring Proof of Humanity in biometric verification, we unlock a world of possibilities for integrating diverse human attributes into a single, privacy-first identity framework.” Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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As someone who has overseen teams of customer success and service, this was a very interesting conversation. We are at a point where many of these human services can be replaced by machine. Listen to what is happening now with Dimitri Masin, CEO and Cofounder at Gradient Labs’. While AI-powered customer service isn’t new, regulated industries have been left behind due to strict compliance requirements and the high cost of mistakes. AI customer service agents can achieve 80-90% resolution rates, 75% cost savings, and a 98% quality assurance pass rate (compared to 90% for humans), outperforming both human agents and traditional bots. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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This was a wonderful opportunity to speak with Holly Levanto, VP in Booz Allen’s AI practice about the current and future uses of AI. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming military operations and strategies, offering unprecedented capabilities in areas such as surveillance, data analysis, and autonomous systems. AI-driven technologies can enhance decision-making processes, improve the precision of weaponry, and optimize logistics, leading to more efficient and effective military actions. However, the integration of AI into the military also raises ethical and security concerns, particularly regarding autonomous weapon systems and the potential for unintended consequences. As nations continue to invest in AI research and development, the future of military operations will likely be shaped by the balance between leveraging these advanced technologies and addressing the associated risks. Ultimately, the responsible use of AI in the military could lead to enhanced security and stability, but it requires careful consideration of ethical standards and international regulations. Holly Levanto brings digital, analytics, and AI capabilities to Booz Allen clients, with more than a decade of experience supporting the Department of Defense (DOD) and other U.S. federal agencies. Her background includes working to advance digital readiness, adoption, strategy, workforce, and data-driven organizational transformation. In leading the delivery of AI domains, Holly applies a breadth of expertise spanning resilience, human performance, military readiness, health, and operations. As an AI adoption lead for Booz Allen’s chief technology team, Holly oversees the delivery of advanced solutions to enable the AI and digital transformation of U.S. defense organizations. In this role, she leads acceleration of digital and AI adoption for key DOD mission commanders operating worldwide. She oversees a team that is translating new data analytics capabilities into decision advantage for the warfighter at the edge in pursuit of Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). In addition, she drives the firm’s strategy and engagement of solutions in DOD’s Chief Digital and AI Office. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Are you sleeping on the potential of NFTs? Today I had a fantastic chat with Zach Burks, CEO & Founder at Mintable . As we all know now, NFTs, or non-fungible tokens are a derivative of blockchain technology. The mania peaked in 2021 with the likes of Bored Apes and CryptoPunks, the latter is still seen as the original grail in the industry, but even Punks have dropped in value from their highs. Beyond art, we are going to dig into where NFTs are going from here with institutions adopting this nascent technology. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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It has been a moment since we stepped back into the LegalTech arena. Today, I am happy to have Rob Scott who is revolutionizing the field of technology law as Chief Innovator of Monjur, a pioneering venture with a laser focus on transforming legal services for IT services firms. The focus of our discussion was on some of the latest advancements in LegalTech with AI. We did a deeper dive into Contracts-as-a-Service legal solutions, specifically designed for IT managed services and software providers. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Today we focus on migration and technology, and the people caught in the middle. My guest, Petra Molnar, has written: The Walls Have Eyes: Surviving Migration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence offers a global story of the sharpening of borders through technological experiments while also introducing strategies of togetherness across physical and ideological borders. Based on years of researching borderlands across the world, lawyer and anthropologist Petra Molnar’s The Walls Have Eyes is a truly global story—a dystopian vision turned reality, where your body is your passport and matters of life and death are determined by algorithm. Examining how technology is being deployed by governments on the world’s most vulnerable with little regulation, Molnar also shows us how borders are now big business, with defense contractors and tech start-ups alike scrambling to capture this highly profitable market. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Today, any image, video, or audio can be fabricated to extent that it is nearly, or almost impossible to tell. This show focuses on how we can combat AI deepfakes, deception and disinformation. My guest Perry Carpenter - Chief Human Risk Management Strategist at KnowBe4 has written a book, “FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions” Perry has been called a “Deceptionologist”. He’s a cybersecurity researcher who’s been exploring the intersection of technology and humans for over two decades. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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1 Unlocking Digital Asset Value: Ledn's Crypto-Backed Loan Revolution with Mauricio Di Bartolomeo 26:57
Did you know that if you are a holder of digital assets, you can take a loan out against those tokens? Ledn is a company that offers this service. I met with Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Co-Founder and CSO of Ledn for a dynamic conversation about how this works. More about the company from CoinDesk: Cryptocurrency lending company Ledn is offering customers crypto-backed loans where all the assets remain locked up with a qualified custodian, as the company adapts its centralized finance approach to a post-FTX world. Ledn has done a brisk trade in standard loans to date, where bitcoin (BTC) posted as collateral can be further lent out to subsidize the loan. The firm has processed some $635 million of retail loans backed by Bitcoin, and over $4 billion on the institutional side. “The collateral must be held in custody, and that will always be a qualified custodian, whether that is with BitGo, or one of our banking or credit fund partners,” said Ledn co-founder Mauricio Di Bartolomeo in an interview. “This is the first time this type of loan, which is done through a centralized entity that can offer 24 hour disbursements, is being offered outside the U.S. to international customers.” Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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If you have ever wondered what the minds behind the biggest hardware wallet are like, this is for you. What an amazing conversation with Ian Rogers, CXO at Ledger . We dove into their newest kid on the block, Ledger Stax. In this video we get our first hand-on with the device as it hits the mitts of the early adopters. From Ledger: Web3 is all about digital freedom. But with freedom comes responsibility. Put simply, a crypto wallet is an interface that allows you to access and manage your funds on a blockchain. It acts as a sort of control panel, showing you exactly how much crypto you have. Plus, it allows you to communicate with the blockchain, sending and receiving valuable digital assets. You might say that your crypto wallet is the bridge between you and your crypto funds on the blockchain. However, despite the name, a crypto wallet does not contain your coins or tokens – those stay on the blockchain itself. Rather, its purpose is to secure the all-important private keys that allow you to access your blockchain address, and everything stored there. To understand how that works, let’s first look at what a crypto wallet is for. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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What a world we live in today. We now have decentralized cloud computing. This is a thing. It will be an important means for businesses to access increasingly vital compute. I had an amazing opportunity to chat with the founder of Akash, Greg Osuri at Consensus recently. We dive headlong into the business and why it is a foundational change for enterprises. Akash is a decentralized and open-source cloud computing platform. The network connects server owners that need computing power to host applications with cloud computing resources through the Akash Marketplace, where users can buy and sell computing resources. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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I was delighted to have Gerald Heydenreich, Founder of EtherMail . In case you have not heard, interactions with NFTs, cryptocurrency, and all things blockchain can be a bit painful to control. Not anymore! Recently EtherMail launched its Email-as-a-Wallet (EaaW) solution, enabling users to create non-custodial wallets through Gmail or Apple accounts in under one minute – broadening the accessibility of blockchain-based applications and services to billions of users worldwide who currently don’t have a digital wallet. EtherMail has over 500,000 users and announced a $4 million funding round led by the powerhouse of Tim Draper and Draper Associates last year. Email-as-a-wallet provides a familiar and easy entry point for users to explore the Web3 space, and seamlessly buy, send and receive digital assets, while circumventing the steep Web3 learning curve. Email as a wallet includes a ‘know what you sign’ feature, allowing users to review transaction details as an email before signing the transaction. This was an amazing discussion where we touched on the potential of blockchain and how to onboard the masses. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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This company is one of the OG in the industry. I really enjoyed this conversation with Daniel Fogg, CEO at RootstockLabs . We met at the recent Consensus conference in Austin. Their combination of history with Bitcoin and what they are doing to build decentralized applications by bringing Ethereum smart contracts to Bitcoin. This will only better grow the ecosystem for years to come. From the company: RootstockLabs is led by our mission to give developers the tools to build on Bitcoin, support the growth of the Rootstock ecosystem, and expand the frontiers of decentralized technology. Our History In 2009, Bitcoin made financial transactions without intermediaries possible for the first time, treating all users as equals. From early in its journey, members of RootstockLabs were already contributing to Bitcoin’s development. In 2015, the Rootstock Whitepaper was published by a group of Argentinian engineers and entrepreneurs as a way to solve real problems with an economy that was failing them. Launched as the first Bitcoin sidechain, Rootstock brought Ethereum’s smart contract capabilities to Bitcoin for the first time, while making transactions cheaper, faster, and more scalable. In 2017, RootstockLabs was born from our belief that Rootstock would be critical for Bitcoin to reach civilization scale. In 2019, we launched the Rootstock Infrastructure Framework (RIF), a set of decentralized protocols that make it easier, faster and more rewarding for developers to build cutting edge products and services on Bitcoin using Rootstock. Today, Rootstock is home to a thriving ecosystem of apps and services that are cryptographically, philosophically and economically aligned to Bitcoin. RootstockLabs exists to serve the growing community building on Bitcoin using Rootstock and RIF technology. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Today we’re venturing into Web3 gaming. Backed by a team of creatives from LucasFilm, Disney, Activision among others, we’re diving into a brand new game about to launch (in Closed Beta) called MetalCore. I spoke with Dan Nikolaides, CTO of MetalCore , which is a multiplayer combined arms shooter, and is one of the first games built on Immutable zkEVM live on MainNet. The game combines high-quality traditional gaming comparable to Destiny and TitanFall with true asset ownership. Set in a dystopian alien world, the game is visually inspired by titles such as Star Wars and was designed by acclaimed science fiction and fantasy artist Stephan Martiniere — best known for his work on Star Wars, Tron: Legacy, and Star Trek. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Marketing, advertising and most specifically product placement will never go away, but some of the traditional means of marketing will fade. Today we peek into what one company is doing to lead the way for advertisers to market via product placement inside of video post production. Think about all of the time that is involved in placing a can of soda on the table in the middle of a movie, while the story is being told. The lighting, angle, position, all have to be considered during that shoot. Now it can be done digitally after the actors are long gone. On the program we have the Chief Marketing Officer from Rembrand. Cory Treffiletti is helping people understand the power of leveraging a leading programmatic product placement platform. We discuss how marketing uses AI to generate memorable, natural, effective product placement in digital video. The goal was to dive into his insights into artificial intelligence, marketing technology, and high-scale SaaS software. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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The AI Act was signed into law in the EU recently. In addition, the UK and US signed a landmark deal to work together on testing advanced artificial intelligence—both countries will now work together on developing 'robust" methods for evaluating the safety of AI tools and the systems that underpin them. We will go deeper on how AI and regulation needs a balanced approach, but will it get it globally? We also discuss blockchain and NFTs and immersive experiences. Bernard wrote: Generative AI in Practice: 100+ Amazing Ways Generative Artificial Intelligence is Changing Business and Society. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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What impact might current legislation have on digital assets? How can someone navigate through the complexities of cryptocurrency rules and regulations? This was an insightful conversation with two gurus of digital assets from CahillNXT, at the law firm Cahill. I met with Samson A. Enzer and Lewis Rinaudo Cohen at Consensus in Austin recently. They serve as Co-Chairs, Digital Assets and Emerging Technology Practice. CahillNXT is the premier destination for clients seeking counsel to help them resolve their most important, their most challenging, and their most sensitive legal and business problems relating to digital assets and other emerging technologies. They are entrepreneurial, creative, practical, responsive, and relentless in their efforts to achieve their clients’ goals. Leveraging Cahill’s more than century-long track record of excellence and innovation in guiding traditional financial institutions through seismic transformations in the structure and regulation of capital formation and trading markets, the firm’s CahillNXT practice is now at the forefront of helping clients navigate the maze of risks and opportunities that flow from the world's next great financial revolution arising from the advent of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency transactions, Web3 (or Web 3.0) development, decentralized finance (DeFi), artificial intelligence (AI), and other emerging technologies. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Today we dive into the implications, considerations, and possibilities of open-source generative AI systems! One question that looms for many is could Open-source AI help, hinder or simple coexist with a closed system. As you likely know open-sourced approaches, have democratized access to software, ensured transparency, and improved security for decades, but can it have a similar impact on AI? My fantastic guests today are Alison Smith, Director of Generative AI, and Geoff Schaefer, Chief Technologist and lead of Booz Allen’s responsible AI practice. The goal of the discussion was to dissect the balance between collaboration and control, legal ramifications, ethical considerations, and innovation barriers as the AI industry seeks to democratize the development of large language models. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Today, we uncover how AI is reshaping the fight against fraud! With Asher Lohman, VP of Data Analytics at Trace3 we’ll crack open the magic of machine learning—spotting sneaky behavior, detecting anomalies, and sending real-time alerts faster than ever. Can AI outsmart fraudsters while keeping pace with their tricks? You’re about to find out—let’s dive into the future of fraud detection! Today there is a great deal of noise in the technology industry around AI, but not much practical intelligence is offered. Trace3, based in Irvine, California, delivers over 20 years of expertise in delivering innovation in the form of emerging technology, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to change this – and drive its implementation across enterprises. Their elite engineering and dynamic innovation provide convergent solutions that embrace emerging technology and drive measurable value. Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Trace3 believes that ALL Possibilities Live in AI. For more information, visit http://www.trace3.com Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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This was an extremely refreshing conversation with Anurag Dhingra, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Engineering at Webex by Cisco. He has a deeply technical background and has risen through the ranks to focus on the importance about generative AI in the workplace. In today’s tech-dependent world, Cisco notes the importance of delivering tech with integrity and purpose, and the need to understand and account for both the "benefits and bewares" across privacy, security and human rights. It is important for organizations to consider the important risks and issues and create a corporate culture that embraces generative AI ethics. We delved into how companies can encourage their employees to embrace generative AI and he explains the “benefits and bewares”. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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According to Dapp Radar, the decentralized application (dapp) industry is flourishing with a new all time high at 15.9 million unique active wallets in July 2024, a 78% increase over June’s total. Today we are going to dive into this space and how Lumio plays a role. We delve into the idiosyncrasies of how VM abstraction framework on Lumio works. What this means is that developers no longer have to build specifically just for one blockchain, but their work can enable cross chain. Alejo Pinto, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at Pontem , a product studio working toward global financial inclusion powered by blockchains. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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1 Smart Contracts, Smarter Students: Web3's Altruistic Classroom with Vishwastam (Vishy) Shukla at HackerEarth 30:39
Web3 is rapidly deploying globally. There are those that are building, and those that are harnassing the skills to build. One can birth the other. In today's discussion, I speak with Vishwastam (Vishy) Shukla, Chief Technology Officer at HackerEarth , which is a tech hiring platform that helps recruiters and engineering managers effortlessly hire the best developers thanks to a powerful suite of virtual recruiting tools that help identify, assess, interview and engage developers. They also put on a ton of hackathons. One huge winner from a recent HackerEarth hackathon, OccSaviors. They fight for Honest Occupational Health Hazard Standards. Founder and industrial hygienist Jeffrey Miller details how the decentralized project looks to give occupational workers the fuel they need to track their exposure levels by using NFTs. It's great to see how education in technology, especially in Web3, can create amazing new companies. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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This was an amazing conversation with Tobias Dengel, President of WillowTree . We deep dive into the impact of voice on all digital technology both now and what is right around the corner. This is weighty stuff. Dengel has a fascinating argument that voice technology is poised to drastically alter the way we live and how companies do business. He says it’s a shift as fundamentally important as mobile a decade ago and the Internet in the late ’90s. Dengel is at the forefront of this breakthrough and works with some of the best-known brands in the world such as T Mobile, Mastercard, Capital One, HBO, Fox, and more, designing and developing their websites, apps, internal systems and voice interfaces. He understands voice technology's profound, wide-ranging implications for every industry and counsels leaders about how their companies must adapt to the coming age of voice. During a brief, Dengel can explain how the “voice-first” experience is becoming part of the global technology mainstream, exploring the ways voice will do a better job of serving basic human needs like speed, safety, inclusion, and more. His book, The Sound of the Future: The Coming Age of Voice Technology, is out now. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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My discussion with Yiannis Gavrielides - Co-founder & CEO of Covve . We talk connections and networking in the Metaverse. What will it look like and how can we assure that the person behind that avatar is really who they are? Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Wonderful conversation today with Steven Dung, CTO, of Portkey , part of the aelf ecosystem. We discussed the current state of blockchain, wallets and the evolution of people from Web2 to Web3. Mainnet has recently welcomed the deployment of the first CA (contract account) contract by Portkey, the first CA wallet project from aelf ecosystem. Approved by all BPs, the Portkey.Contracts.CA contract is up and running, and will soon be connected to the Portkey project whose goal is to become the entry point for Web2 users and projects to migrate into Web3. aelf’s ecosystem has been steadily expanding since the end of 2021 with the maturation of its infrastructure. Aiming to support a vibrant Web3 economy, aelf particularly made efforts to achieve one technical breakthrough: account abstraction which is deemed as the technology to revolutionize the Web3 wallet and drive mass migration from Web 2 to Web3. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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It was an honor and a privilege to speak with Sallyann Della Casa . She is Chief Identity Hacker at GLEAC. We dive headlong into NFTs and their increasing relevance going forward. Some background about my esteemed guest. She is one of the 4% of women globally who has a patent pending method and algorithm (for measuring soft skills) as a sole inventor. Sallyann holds degrees and certifications in Law, Organizational Behavior and Urban Planning. She speaks five languages and is a published author. Her education spans the globe from Harvard University to Franklin College to University of Toronto. Sallyann spends her days obsessing about GLEAC, her technology company, which measures and develops soft skills gaps for any job (current and future) in 10 minutes a day. GLEAC’s clients and partners include Prada, Accenture, Korn Ferry, Monster etc. GLEAC has been featured in the Dubai Cares, The Future is Human pavilion at Expo 2020. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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AI is nonstop in the headlines these days. Conversational AI and Large Language Models lead the way with these discussions. Today, I had a very enjoyable conversation with Prasanna Arikala, Chief Technology Officer at Kore.ai . They are the the world leader in Conversational AI technology, helping companies deliver extraordinary experiences for their customers, agents, and employees on voice and digital channels. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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A dynamic and charismatic leader and conversationalist, here is my discussion with Praful Saklani, Co-Founder and CEO of Pramata. We focus on LegalTech and the issues clients; law firms, and corporate council have with the contract process. As Praful is steeped in AI, we certainly go down the rabbit hole of the future of Artificial Intelligence in legal and outside. Founded in 2005, Pramata was born of our CEO, Praful Saklani’s own personal experiences and frustration with the complex contract process. Since then they have maintained their mission to ensure that their highly adopted and intuitive platform continues to simplify contract management. They focus as an organization’s technology partner to always have a clean, centralized and searchable resource that empowers the business to self-serve their contract needs without legal intervention, from request to renewal. The result? Legal teams can do more with less and focus on the work that matters. Praful Saklani has deep expertise in the artificial intelligence technologies core to Pramata, and experience in delivering enterprise process solutions. Prior to co-founding Pramata, he founded and served as CEO of Yatra Corporation, which leveraged artificial intelligence and Internet technologies to optimize travel management processes. Previously, he was co-founder and managing partner of consulting firm, Invotech Systems, and a key executive of Waterhealth International, a social start up focused on bringing affordable drinking water purification solutions to developing countries. He graduated from Swarthmore College, where he received High Honors in economics and political science. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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1 Meta-Metrics: Blueprinting Tomorrow's Digital Frontier with Neil Trevett at Metaverse Standards Forum 31:17
Lovely conversation today with Neil Trevett, Chair of the Metaverse Standards Forum ! We get to hear about what led him to his position and the important need that the Forum is working on right now, as the Metaverse takes off. I have seen this firsthand when meeting with companies and firms of all sizes. They are looking for a guiding light on all things standards and interoperability, as well as finding a common ground with this soon to be mainstay of the future of the internet. Interoperability is the bedrock of the metaverse, to enable multiple disruptive technologies to work together, to build bridges between applications to scale beyond a series of disconnected silos, and to evolve a platform that is open and inclusive for all. Open to any organization, the Metaverse Standards Forum provides a venue for cooperation between standards organizations and companies to foster the development of interoperability standards for an open and inclusive metaverse, and accelerate their development and deployment through pragmatic, action-based projects. Forum Establishes Pipeline of Exploratory and Domain Working Groups – The Forum has initiated a pipeline of member-driven Exploratory and Working Groups that are meeting regularly to create Charters and execute the projects they define. The Working Groups currently include ‘3D Asset Interoperability using USD and glTF’, ‘Digital Asset Management’, ‘Metaverse Standards Register’ and ‘Real/Virtual World Integration.’ The exploratory groups currently include ‘3D Web Interoperability‘, ‘Digital Fashion Wearables for Avatars, Interoperable Characters/Avatars’, ‘Network Requirements and Capabilities’, ‘Privacy, Cybersecurity & Identity’ and ‘Technical Interoperability and End-User Troubleshooting.’ Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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1 Glass Beakers and Glass Ceilings: Cracking the STEM Gender Code with Monica Eaton at Chargebacks911 28:06
Today we investigate what I think is a striking lack of women represented in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, especially the FinTech sector. With only 8% of leadership roles in FinTech companies held by women, I spend some time with Monica Eaton, Founder of LIFT to understand what might be happening, and more importantly what we can do to change this dynamic. Monica Eaton is the owner, cofounder & COO of Chargebacks911 , a FinTech company that helps merchants in 87 countries eliminate payment theft, prevent chargeback fraud and stop cyber-shoplifting. Since 2011, Chargebacks911 has successfully protected over 10 billion online transactions, and has recovered $1+ billion in disputed and/or stolen revenue for its clients. An industry trailblazer and leading advocate for expanded opportunities for women, Monica is the founder of LIFT, a nonprofit mentorship program that partners the next generation of women in STEM / Tech with established women executives from Microsoft, Chargebacks911, and more. LIFT is a free mentorship program that seeks to bridge the gap between established women in the industry, and those who are still trying to find their way. This meeting is a chance for the two to sit down and discuss the mentee’s unique situation. The mentor can provide actionable, specific advice that will serve to help the mentee advance her career. Participants are asked to identify the professional challenge they are facing. This can range from interview advice, to making a big career move, or navigating through difficult workplace conversations. Once they have submitted a request, a virtual meeting is arranged with a mentor. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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1 Digital Notary 2.0: Blockchain's Stamp on Asset Authenticity with Michael Eckstein at AllCertified 23:33
This is my discussion with Michael Eckstein, CEO and Chairman of AllCertified . We get into all things about NFTs and the cetification of art, collectables and eventually all digital assets. AllCertified is a visionary group of NFT gurus, experienced fintech programmers, cryptocurrency miners, and industry-leading copyright and trademark IP lawyers with deep contacts in the sports, social media, and entertainment industries. We have come together to create and launch AllCertified, the unique company with patent-pending technology to create blockchain authenticated celebrity autographs to be affixed to digital NFTs…producing huge across-the-board increased value to any NFT digital collectibles related to sports, TV, and movie personalities, musical performers, social media influences, artists, live concerts, etc. on a global basis. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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1 Blockchain or Blockpain? Decoding the Enterprise Ledger Dilemma with Medha Parlikar at CasperLabs 8:03
Here is my conversation with Medha Parlikar, Co-founder and CEO of CasperLabs . It is great to hear her take on enterprise level blockchains. Casper is the first blockchain built specifically for business adoption. Casper’s unique design allows it to adapt and endure with your business over time – and thanks to Casper Labs, organizations building on Casper always have a clear place to turn for dedicated services, support and bespoke software development. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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At Quantum World Congress, I met with Dr. Kristin Milchanowski who is the Global Quantum Leader for EY to discuss what the landscape of quantum is today. The way Kristin sees this space, is that she recognizes that not everyone can afford to invest in experimental quantum hardware. Their broader goal is to democratize quantum, and EY has been testing and curating an ecosystem of vendors who are entering the market in droves — just in the last two years they have seen 800 new vendors come through. A client can work with EY and have access to the very best in all these disciplines without spending a lot of money, because they have already done the trial and error. As EY Global Innovation Quantum Leader, she focuses her time and energy on quantum research projects including portfolio optimization, anomaly detection, sustainable energy demand planning, and DNA sequencing and drug discovery, as well as the more defensive cybersecurity efforts. Today, their team really focuses on quantum sensing since it’s on a “now” time horizon – this is advanced sensor technology that yields extreme accuracy for a wide range of applications, from developing more reliable geolocation systems, more accurate medical diagnostic imaging and safer autonomous vehicles. About a quarter of her time is spent on educating people within EY and externally about what quantum is all about. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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1 Blockchain Beats: Decoding the Digital Symphony of Music's Future with Kory Felton at HitPiece 26:27
Starting in 2016 when I began presenting, writing, and consulting on various blockchain technologies, one area in particular has always intrigued me, the music industry. Today, I speak with Kory Felton, Co-Founder and CEO of HitPiece. We focus on the trends and the technology, not the most recent noise from the industry. HitPiece creates a new boundless frontier between music artists and fans through NFTs and exclusive in real life and metaverse experiences. Artists/Owners launch NFT-unlocked access to content, connections, and opportunities that thrills fans. The platform offers an NFT marketplace, metaverse spaces built entirely for music fans, and the easiest artist portal to launch into web3. Artists have their own dedicated contracts for their collections, ensuring provenance of their projects. Collectors can show off their NFTs and listen to music in their own immersive metaverse space, The Lounge. They believe in the vision of web3 and the opportunity for shared ownership in projects launched by music artists. artists can now connect and share with their community while fans hold true ownership over their digital assets. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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AI is the topic du jour, and for good reason. According to my guest today, it will undoubtedly impact all of us fairly dramatically in the next few years. I am fortunate to have the author of "Is the Algorithm Plotting Against Us? A layperson's guide to the concepts, math and pitfalls of AI. We discuss all scenarios of AI - no real impact, some pretty interesting impacts, and then then end of times. Artificial intelligence is everywhere—it’s in our houses and phones and cars. AI makes decisions about what we should buy, watch, and read, and it won’t be long before AI’s in our hospitals, combing through our records. Maybe soon it will even be deciding who’s innocent, and who goes to jail . . . But most of us don't understand how AI works. We hardly know what it is. In Is the Algorithm Plotting Against Us?, AI expert Kenneth Wenger deftly explains the complexity at AI’s heart, demonstrating its potential and exposing its shortfalls. Wenger empowers readers to answer the question—What exactly is AI?—at a time when its hold on tech, society, and our imagination is only getting stronger. Book can be ordered here: www.workingfires.org Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Today I got into it with Jonathan Taplin, Director Emeritus, Annenberg Innovation Lab at USC (University of Southern California) . He and I have pretty different perspectives on AI, blockchain, and technology in general and where it is taking us as a society. Jonathan was the founder and first director of USC Annenberg’s Innovation Lab. Long before that, he managed tours for Bob Dylan and the Band; produced movies, among them Martin Scorsese’s Mean Streets; became the VP for media mergers and acquisitions at Merrill Lynch; created a pioneering video-on-demand service; and is now chairman of the Americana Music Foundation. Taplin wrote one of the earliest tech-critical books, MOVE FAST AND BREAK THINGS, in 2017. Now he is back with another incisive assessment of Silicon Valley. In THE END OF REALITY: How Four Billionaires are Selling a Fantasy Future of The Metaverse, Mars, and Crypto (September 5, 2023), Taplin explains how tech billionaires Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Marc Andreesen are distracting us from the very real problems facing the world today—income inequality, climate change, and failing democracy—with schemes that are totally divorced from reality: the metaverse, cryptocurrency, space travel, and transhumanism. Taplin provides perceptive insight into the personal backgrounds and cultural power of these billionaires and shows how their tech monopolies have brought middle-class wage stagnation, the hollowing out of many American towns, a radical increase in income inequality, and unbounded public acrimony. Meanwhile, the enormous amount of taxpayer money to be funneled into the dystopian ventures of “The Four,” the benefits of which will accrue to the elite, exacerbates these disturbing trends. Taplin illustrates the technocratic movement as part of a broader antidemocratic, authoritarian turn, whose proponents spout libertarian principles while feeding at the public trough for the billions to help finance their schemes. He advocates replacing the warped worldview of these billionaires with a vision of regenerative economics that seeks to build a sustainable society with healthy growth and full employment. This is a book that speaks to the breaking news about AI that’s happening every day (Taplin was interviewed this summer about AI and the Hollywood strike and about Meta’s launch of Threads), but also takes a long historical look at these technologies’ cultural and sociological importance. Why are we so taken with these billionaires’ ideas—and what is our obsession distracting us from? Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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It was wonderful to sit down with Jennifer Poulson, Vice President, Game Partnerships at Immutable during NFT.NYC. Our conversation was a wide ranging overview about Web3 gaming. She shares her vision on gaming and we get to hear about what is coming down the road with Immutable. Immutable is a global leader in gaming on a mission to bring digital ownership to every player by making it safe and easy to build great web3 games. The Immutable Group consists of the Immutable Platform, the preferred developer platform for building & scaling web3 games on Ethereum, and Immutable Games, a global leader in web3 game development and publishing with leading titles Gods Unchained and Guild of Guardians. Co-founded by James Ferguson, Robbie Ferguson and Alex Connolly in 2018, Immutable is headquartered in Sydney with a team of over 240+ leading technologists, creators and innovators, and backed by top transformational tech investors like BITKRAFT Ventures, King River Capital, AirTree, Temasek, Coinbase and more. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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1 Box Office Crystal Ball: Where Fans, Artists, and Jocks Collide, with Josh Katz at YellowHeart 19:08
YellowHeart leverages Web3 to revitalize ticketing, empower fans, artists, and sports teams. Using blockchain in a very usable way, the organization helps people and venues by accessing deeper layers of community. I speak with Josh Katz, CEO of YellowHeart about the industry and what is changing. It is clear from our talks that this is the future of ticketing. Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/MuKdH4g3Nwg Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Today, I spoke with Karn Saroya, Co-founder and CEO, at Re . This is an area that I was very interested in learning more about as the company Re is essentially a 'decentralized Lloyds of London'. Reinsurance transfers the risk from one insurance company to another to reduce the likelihood of a large payout. The reinsurer will receive a cut of the insurance premiums but will also bear a portion of the losses when a claim is made. Built on the Avalanche blockchain, Re enables reinsurance brokers to bring business to clients via the protocol. Distributed syndicates on the protocol will be able to underwrite the claims. Syndicates can earn yield in return for supplying capital. Members will also be able to earn yield by supplying capital to an index of insurance programs across a range of industries. This will be separated into different tranches, and the member pool will be the senior tranche, according to the whitepaper. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Today I had a really encouraging and thoughtful conversation with Anna Stone, Executive Director at GoodDollar. GoodDollar is a protocol to deliver a global universal basic income (UBI) to anyone who wants it. Their philosophy is that they believe this is a great way to onboard more people into Web3, and to give out digital money that people can use to improve their lives. Their vision is a world where everyone has access to basic economic assets and financial products that are inclusive by design. On the heels of the Sam Altman’s Worldcoin token release, and lines of orb gazing participants, we discuss what universal basic income (UBI) looks like, how people can maintain their privacy, and how future identity management works in Web3. GoodDollar has a novel and important approach to this burgeoning and increasingly important space. Anna has an amazing perspective on all of this and she shares her thoughts with us today. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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1 Ledger Lawyers: Navigating the Cryptic Maze of Blockchain, KYC, and Cybersecurity with Justin Daniels at Baker Donelson 26:36
Baker Donelson has always been at the tip of the spear when it comes to their focus on blockchain and other digital assets in legal. Today, I spoke with Justin Daniels, Shareholder, Corporate M&A Technology Attorney and all around NFT, blockchain, and cybersecurity guru. Those are my words, not his. What I enjoyed about the discussion was Justin's focus on the importance of cybersecurity for all emerging technologies as they develop, not as an afterthought. We touch on the FTX fiasco, ChatGPT, and the future of identity. Baker has a practice group called the Blockchain and Digital Assets Technology where attorneys offer clients multi-disciplinary representation in the growing area of blockchain and digital asset technology, including corporate and business matters, securities, Anti-Money Laundering and Know-Your-Customer (AML/KYC), money transmitter, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), cybersecurity, privacy, intellectual property, litigation, government relations, and public policy. Clients benefit from working with a group that understands the underlying technology to help frame the legal issues affecting blockchain and digital assets, enabling them to collaborate to develop thoughtful, effective business solutions. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Quantum is the next great emerging technology that few are really talking about, until now. Today we spoke with Hrant Gharibyan, Co-founder & CEO at BlueQubit. He has focused on a number of different areas including the model of traversable wormholes in holography to develop a new kind of teleportation protocol. Yes, we talked about wormholes. He named this protocol the teleportation by size protocol and wrote a paper on Quantum Gravity in the Lab. Experimental realizations of this protocol on a superconducting quantum computer and ion trap quantum devices can probe many interesting features of Einstein’s gravity, such as the existence of wormholes and the scrambling of information in black holes. BlueQubit is a California-based startup specializing in crafting GPU- accelerated quantum infrastructure and QC platform tailored for hybrid classical-quantum algorithms. As its co-founder and CEO, Hrant Gharibyan plays a pivotal role in guiding its scientific innovations and fostering strategic partnerships. Hrant is a Stanford-trained quantum scientist with a decade of experience in quantum physics and algorithms as a Simon’s Fellow at Caltech and researcher at Google’s Quantum AI team. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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A great discussion about trademark law IP in legal surrounding the Metaverse with Tom Polcyn, who leads the IP practice at Thompson Coburn. We discuss the implications of trademarking your company name for the metaverse - a possible future proofing of ownership going forward. Does it make sense and its resulting implications. Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/OA-auTcFRdE Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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This was an amazing conversation with Janine Yorio who is the Chief Executive Officer of Everyrealm. The focus today was unpacking what the future internet looks like and how people will connect and interact. Everyrealm is a gateway to the metaverse with a background in private equity and in real estate. Everyrealm is a metaverse holding company with holdings in 27 metaverse platforms, over 4,000 NFTs, an e-sports gaming guild and an esports league. Everyrealm also operates Realm Academy, the premier online educational campus in the metaverse. Yorio’s “superpower is her ability to turn wildly creative visions into financially-feasible realities.” She says one of the most important things to understand about developing in the metaverse and making NFTs is that these products need communities. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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The future of work is one of the most discussed topics currently. On today’s program, we delve into the battle and future of hybrid work and AI in the workplace. It was a distinct pleasure to have Jeetu Patel Cisco’s Executive Vice President and General Manager of Security and Collaboration join me for this conversation. We discussed the new iteration of “back to the office”, the technical tools that are coming to open companies welcome a global talent pool, and how to protect employees with regard to security. We also touched on AI in its dual form – the positives and the challenges ahead. Lastly, as a thought leader, what do we tell our young minds to focus on in a world where predicting five years out is becoming increasingly difficult with the rapid pace of change? Jeetu Patel is Cisco’s Executive Vice President and General Manager of Security and Collaboration. He leverages a diverse set of capabilities to lead the strategy and development for these businesses and also owns P&L responsibility for this multibillion-dollar portfolio. Jeetu combines a bold vision, steeped in product design and development expertise, operational rigor and innate market understanding to create high growth Software as a Service (SaaS) businesses. A member of the Executive Leadership Team, Jeetu is helping to redefine Cisco's SaaS business and strategy to further accelerate the company's transformation and growth. His mission is to build world class, subscription-based products that solve Cisco customers’ biggest problems. His team is creating and designing meaningfully differentiated products that diverge in the way they’re conceived, built, priced, packaged and sold. Prior to joining Cisco, Jeetu was the Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Box, a role he pioneered. He led the company’s product and platform strategy, setting the company’s long-term vision and roadmap for cloud content management in the enterprise. He transformed Box from a single product application to a multi-product platform used by 100K customers representing 69% of the Fortune 500. The discipline, quality standards, performance metrics, and stability Jeetu instilled fueled the platform’s growth – nearly quadrupling revenues to $700M+. Box’s growth scaled to reach over 60M users with over 50% of customers using multiple products. He also created the Box Platform business unit where he led product strategy, marketing and developer relations – driving products from incubation stage to mature offerings. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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What advice do you give your kids as they consider their career paths in a world transformed by AI? It’s a tough question, but one we tackle head-on today with Frank Vella , CEO of Constant Contact . In this episode, we explore the rise of AI and its impact on business platforms, remote work, and marketing. Post-pandemic entrepreneurship is thriving, but finding and connecting with customers has never been more challenging. Frank shares how businesses can harness tools to reach the right audiences and thrive in this new landscape. It’s a conversation packed with insights, strategies, and a fresh perspective on the intersection of AI, business, and opportunity. Let’s dive in! 🚀 As background, Constant Contact is a comprehensive digital and e-commerce marketing platform that simplifies and enhances businesses' ability to market and sell their ideas in today's intricate online marketing landscape. Prior to joining Constant Contact, Vella built best-in-class operations at various sized tech firms across the globe, including top-tier companies like Microsoft, GE Capital, HP Enterprise and Xerox. He led companies through growth, transformation and successful exits while remaining focused on building a terrific culture and keeping a company's product and presence ahead of the crowd. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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1 AI’s Revolution and Its Achilles’ Heel: Fighting Misinformation with Alex Fink at The Other Web 32:29
We are living in the midst of an AI revolution —a transformative era where artificial intelligence is reshaping everything from healthcare and education to transportation, entertainment, LegalTech, and FinTech. No industry is untouched, and the ripple effects of AI will undoubtedly upend every aspect of our lives. But alas… even this mighty technology has its Achilles’ heel: internet misinformation . Today, I’m joined by Alex , a forward-thinking expert diving deep into how AI is reshaping our world, why the fight against misinformation is essential, and what we need to know to navigate this seismic shift responsibly. From the incredible opportunities to the ethical dilemmas, Alex offers a roadmap for ensuring AI truly works for humanity. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss! Let’s jump in. 🚀 Alex Fink is a Tech Executive, Silicon Valley Expat, and the Founder and CEO of the Otherweb, a Public Benefit Corporation that uses AI to help people read news and commentary, listen to podcasts and search the web without paywalls, clickbait, ads, autoplaying videos, affiliate links, or any other junk. The Otherweb is available as an app (ios and android), a website, a newsletter, or a standalone browser extension. You can learn more about the Otherweb here: https://otherweb.com WEBSITE: https://otherweb.com APPLE APP https://apps.apple.com/app/otherweb/id6443798894 GOOGLE PLAY https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.otherweb SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.linkedin.com/in/temuchin43 @valurank Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Tech Snippets Today with Joseph Raczynski
One of the challenges with digital assets these days is building out the plumbing. In other words, creating the infrastructure which allows for everyone to take advantage of these new systems. It is a lot of work to do behind the scenes. Hatchfi, and its Founder and CEO, Carlos Feliciano is hard at work connecting over 20 blockchains, 200 wallets and all of the APIs and platforms of the biggest players, so you can leverage and have access to your digital asset data in a much more digestible way. These are the sorts of developments which are paramount for the move from Web2 to Web3. My conversation with Carlos focuses on what Hatchfi is doing and where their business can make an impact in the new world of Web3. He is very knowledgeable in this space and it was great speaking with him today. Hatchfi is a crypto integration platform that supercharges fintech applications with the power of their users' crypto financial data. Our platform provides the most secure way for consumers to connect crypto accounts across exchanges and wallets to any app, just like an online bank account. For builders, instant access to their users' crypto financial data means they can quickly and easily create seamless crypto-powered fintech apps in minutes rather than months. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Tech Snippets Today with Joseph Raczynski
1 Neural Networks Unchained: Decoding the App-ocalypse of Decentralized AI with David Taylor at Next Earth AI Labs 26:57
This was an amazing conversation about the intermix between AI, decentralization, and the future of AI powered applications. I spoke with David Taylor, Co-Founder & CPO at Next Earth , who just launched Next Earth AI Labs. We meander through the current state of AI to the end of time and everything between. Next Earth AI Labs recognize the importance of disruptive technologies and the impact they can have on our lives. By embracing this cutting-edge technology, they opened the door to new and exciting possibilities that will help us achieve their vision. Their focus is tapping a world of AI and its potential to create the first generation of AI powered applications, based on web2 compatible web3 developer platform, Next Earth Operating System (NEOS). Next Earth AI Labs already has a dozen projects in the discovery phase and some are almost ready to hit the market as MVPs. Some of them will be closely tied to the Next Earth platform from the beginning, some will be integrated in a later phase by having the projects’ backend run on NEOS. The very first AI project of Next Earth will help companies automate the lead generation process. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Tech Snippets Today with Joseph Raczynski
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Dante Disparte , Chief Strategy Officer at Circle —a cornerstone in the world of stablecoins and global payments innovation. With a name like Dante, it’s fitting that he’s helping guide the crypto industry through what sometimes feels like the nine circles of regulation . But don’t worry, this journey ends not in chaos, but in clarity and opportunity. Dante’s wisdom is unparalleled—balancing the pragmatism of navigating regulatory landscapes with the optimism of what crypto can achieve: a seamless, borderless future for global payments. Together, we dive into the state of crypto, the push for regulatory clarity, and what the next chapter holds for the industry. If you’re ready to hear why the future of finance may just rest on the blockchain—and how Circle is lighting the way—then stick around. It’s going to be a thought-provoking, and dare I say, stable conversation. 🚀 Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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Tech Snippets Today with Joseph Raczynski
Very interesting conversation with Jack Jia, Head of Gatefi (Crypto) at Unlimint. They specialize in global payment systems and you can gather that they are very interested in how crypto can do this efficiently and legally around the world. A note about Unlimint. Since launching a decade ago, we’ve helped thousands of businesses boost revenue and improve conversion. We’ve done this by acting as a simple, single gateway to local payment ecosystems – making it far easier for businesses to go global. Our vision is to make the financial world of tomorrow closer to businesses here and now. Unlimint as a product offers a constantly evolving business interface for your business to accept and make payments globally. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://JTConsultingMedia.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…
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