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Vivek Kumar, Director Of CX Innovation & Strategy, Oracle Corporation, discusses the integration of generative AI into enterprise solutions, with a focus on its transformative impact on customer experience and CRM systems. He highlights Oracle's decade-long journey with AI, the evolution of agentic workflows, and the challenges and opportunities in AI adoption.
In this episode of The Brave Technologist Podcast, we discuss:
How generative AI is transforming enterprise solutions, automating processes, and enhancing productivity.
Strategies for overcoming resistance to AI within organizations.
Oracle’s innovative use of agentic workflows for dynamic decision making and complex business automation.
The critical role of user experience and collaboration with developers and customers in driving successful AI adoption.
The importance of continuous learning and adaptation as AI reshapes the future of enterprise and customer experiences.
The views expressed in this podcast are of Vivek's and do not necessarily represent Oracle.
Guest Bio: Vivek Kumar is Director of CX Innovations and Strategy at Oracle. He is based in Austin, Texas and has spent the past 18 years working in the CRM industry. He has been awarded 5 patents and has filed another 15 patents in the area of CRM automation, generative AI, and agentic workflows. In his early career, Vivek was an evangelist for developer productivity, and tooling to help speed development and delivery of enterprise solutions. Vivek was involved in early efforts to explore and democratize chatbot solutions for CRM systems at Oracle. His latest work is primarily focused on applied generative AI and agentic workflows. Today, he spends most of his time exploring the limits of genAI, working to make it practical for enterprise adoption.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
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Ryan Paterson, CEO of Unplugged Technologies, discusses the mission and features of Unplugged, a privacy-focused mobile device aimed at empowering users to regain control over their personal data. He also shares stories from his background with DARPA, and the challenge of integrating emerging tech into these real-world operations.
Key Takeaways:
Why privacy-focused devices are essential in today's surveillance economy
The need for awareness around data privacy, especially for parents and families
The challenges of building a privacy-first device, and the importance of community engagement with early adopters
The details of a new partnership between Unplugged and Brave
Guest Bio: Ryan Paterson is the CEO of Unplugged Technologies, a company dedicated to advancing commercial cellular privacy. He has over 20 years of experience leading innovative technology development and operational initiatives across the federal and civilian sectors. Previously, he founded IST Research, where he developed advanced information systems for challenging environments, finally culminating in a successful exit in 2020. A two-time DARPA veteran, Paterson played key roles in transitioning groundbreaking technologies to the Department of Defense, including deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
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Kyle Den Hartog, Security Engineer at Brave Software, discusses emerging use cases for crypto, and their respective privacy implications. He emphasizes the urgency for innovative solutions to safeguard personal information in our digital financial systems given current privacy gaps on blockchains.
Key Takeaways:
The delicate balance between transparency and privacy in the blockchain era
The importance of community engagement in driving technological advancements and shaping the future of decentralized commerce
The role of the browser in powering the evolving standards of Web3
Guest Bio:
Kyle Den Hartog, Security Engineer at Brave Software, is helping to promote a world where the Web can be more private and secure for everyone. This vision led him to be an eager contributor to the design and development of standards in W3C and IETF. With a background in security and cryptography, he has worked in domain verticals such as digital identity, Web3, and now work on browsers here at Brave. His long term focus remains on improving our symbiotic relationship with technology, and he’s active in communities related to these topics.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
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Cahill Camden, Founder of Echo Jockey, discusses how the landscape of media is shifting towards podcasts and away from traditional media. He also shares success stories from users of Echo Jockey, highlighting how automation can enhance outreach and content creation.
Key Takeaways:
Why podcasts are the number one medium to reach and create trust with your ideal client.
Tough decisions creators will be forced to make when balancing privacy with the growing need for AI driven data insights
The future of content creation and the creator economy in the age of AI
The need for human connection in an increasingly automated world
Guest Bio: Cahill Camden is the founder of Echo Jockey and Press Jockey, two advanced AI-powered platforms that help businesses quickly build brand awareness, secure media coverage, and unlock more guest podcasting opportunities. Having guided Coinberry and Blockchain Foundry from early-stage investments to 8-figure exits, and working with multiple Web3 and technology companies over the past 8-years, Cahill now works selectively with fast-growing startups, helping them scale and increase their valuations.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
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Jan Piotrowski, VP, Head of Brave Search Business discusses the importance of independent search engines and the evolution of Brave Search. Jan shares insights on scaling Brave Search to over 30 million daily queries, emphasizing the need for high-quality search results and the potential for future growth in the AI space.
Key Takeaways:
How the acquisition of a German company enabled Brave to develop its own search index
Ways the API business has evolved with unexpected use cases, especially in AI
Why diversity in data sources is essential for training AI models effectively
Guest Bio: Jan Piotrowski, is a VP at Brave Software and leads business efforts for Brave Search, the largest independent search engine outside Google and Bing. Brave Search sees more than 30 million queries per day and provides powerful real-time data to various AI and LLM partners via an API. Previously, Jan was an investor at American Express Ventures and a technology investment banker at Credit Suisse. He has a BS in Industrial Engineering from Stanford and an MBA from Chicago Booth.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
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Luca Schnetzler, CEO of Pudgy Penguins, discusses their mission to become the face of crypto through innovative uses of NFTs, community involvement in brand development, and successful partnerships with major retailers like Walmart. As a high school dropout to successful tech entrepreneur, Luca also shares advice for young entrepreneurs who want to build businesses at the intersection of tech, creativity, and IP.
Key Takeaways:
The significance of first edition collections and how they’ve changed IP
Bridging the gap from online client collectibles to offline products in big box retailers like Walmart
The Abstract consumer L2, and how it will help scale consumer adoption
Guest Bio: Luca Schnetzler is a 25-year-old entrepreneur with a notable career in tech and e-commerce. After honing his skills in direct-to-customer sales at Ring, he launched his own successful e-commerce venture. Today, Luca is the CEO of Pudgy Penguins, a cutting-edge IP company that integrates innovative technology and creative content to redefine the digital landscape.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
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Sam Lyman, Director of Public Policy at Riot Platforms, discusses the disruptive potential of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency as tools to decentralize power. He highlights the generational shift that may influence the regulatory landscape as more tech-savvy policymakers rise to positions of influence. He also discusses how miners using excess energy (that would otherwise be wasted) could support future energy demands.
Key Takeaways:
The generational divide in understanding cryptocurrency
How the U.S. and its political leaders compare to other nations in AI policy and innovation
Bitcoin’s role in energy sustainability and misconceptions of miners’ environmental impact
Why gold and Bitcoin need to be accumulated together
Guest Bio:
Sam Lyman is a DC policy wonk working at the intersection of technology and global affairs. Currently he’s a Director of Public Policy at Riot Platforms. He’s also a contributor at Forbes reporting on crypto and policy.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
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Hamed Haddadi, Chief Scientist at Brave Software, discusses the future of ethical and inclusive technology, and how a human-centered approach can transform AI development's impact on society. We also discuss how to navigate the complex dynamics among academia, industry, and policymakers in crafting ethical standards that safeguard citizen rights.
Key Takeaways:
The importance of human-centered systems
AI's role in preserving democratic processes
The purpose of Brave’s research team
Future of ethical and inclusive technology
Guest Bio: Hamed Haddadi is the Professor of Human-Centered Systems at the Department of Computing at Imperial College London. In his industry role, he is the Chief Scientist at Brave Software, where he leads Brave’s research team.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
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Camila Russo, Founder of The Defiant, discusses their role in making cryptocurrencies more accessible, and in making complex topics more comprehensible for everyone. We also explore the resilience of DeFi amid regulatory challenges and its potential to reshape the financial ecosystem.
Key Takeaways:
Ways that AI is enhancing media coverage (and what parts of that coverage can never be replaced)
How regulation is impacting the growth and development of DeFi
Biggest myths and misconceptions about Ethereum
Guest Bio: Camila Russo is the founder of The Defiant, a media company focusing on decentralized finance, and the author of The Infinite Machine, the most read book on the history of Ethereum. Previously, she was a markets and crypto reporter at Bloomberg News, based in Buenos Aires, Madrid, and New York. She has an MSc in Journalism from Northwestern University, and is originally from Santiago, Chile.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
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Jeff Boudier, Head of Product and Growth at Hugging Face, discusses the evolving landscape of AI and the role open-source development plays in its transformation. We also explore the challenges and opportunities that organizations encounter when embracing AI, especially with open-source solutions.
Key Takeaways:
Why it’s important to democratize AI and adopt open source development (and how Hugging Face is making it easier to do so)
Ways Hugging Face is collaborating with academic institutions worldwide through projects like Big Science and Big Code
Essential leadership qualities for managing AI projects, and the ethical dilemmas that come with responsible AI practices
Guest Bio:
Jeff Boudier is the Head of Product and Growth at Hugging Face, the #1 open platform for AI builders. Previously Jeff was a co-founder of Stupeflix, acquired by GoPro, where he served as Director of Product Management, Product Marketing, Business Development, and Corporate Development.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
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Jean-Paul Schmetz, SVP of Ads at Brave, discusses the evolution of search engines from closed platforms like AOL to today’s open web, and how advertising has influenced their growth. We dive into AI’s integration in search and advertising, the challenges of maintaining privacy, and the future role of regulation. Jean-Paul also shares practical tips for users to protect their privacy and take control of their data.
Key Takeaways:
The evolving relationship between browsers, search engines, and the Internet, and how advertising has shaped the development of all three
The integration of AI in search and advertising, and the complexities of maintaining privacy in digital advertising as we navigate an AI-driven future
Balancing privacy and efficiency when leveraging LLMs, and the role regulation will play in the future of AI-powered advertising
Ways we can empower users to make simple but impactful changes to protect their privacy, own their data, and shape their lives online
Guest Bio: JP Schmetz is the SVP of Ads at Brave, and a Brave Board Observer. He’s been building tech companies since 1995 (once of which—Cliqz—eventually became Brave Search).
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
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Lambert Hogenhout, Chief of Data and AI at the United Nations Secretariat, explores the delicate balance of embracing technological advancements while maintaining our authentic human identities. We also discuss the benefits of open-source models for global equity, along with the crucial intersection of data privacy and AI.
Key Takeaways:
Organizational readiness - how organizations can ensure that their AI systems are designed and implemented with ethical considerations using safety by design principles
Building trust amongst your team and community through transparency and responsible AI
Maintaining our own authentic identity as humans while adoption of AI becomes mainstream
Guest Bio: Lambert Hogenhout is Chief Data and AI at the United Nations Secretariat. He is also an author, keynote speaker and advisor on AI and responsible use of technology. He has 25 years of experience working both in the private sector and with international organizations such as the World Bank and the United Nations. He leads governance and strategy in the areas of data and AI and oversees its practical implementation. He has published on data privacy, data governance, the societal implications of technology and responsible use of AI.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
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Yan Zhu, Chief Information Security Officer at Brave Software, discusses ways to reduce your risk of getting compromised when browsing the Internet. She also explains how Brave's policy of only collecting the bare necessities not only boosts security but also simplifies legal compliance and keeps your data truly private.
Key Takeaways:
Security challenges that are unique to browsers, and how Brave builds your user profile differently using user-first principles
How security and policy work together for establishing company culture and best practices that ultimately protect both users and the company
The potential of AI in automating security tasks, and the critical importance of user education in this evolving landscape
The evolution of HTTPS, passkeys, two-factor authentication, and SIM swapping
Guest Bio: Yan Zhu has been the Chief Information Security Officer at Brave Software since 2015. Prior to Brave, Yan was a Senior Security Engineer at Yahoo working on end-to-end email encryption, and a Staff Technologist at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, where she worked on open source projects such as HTTPS Everywhere and Let's Encrypt. She has also served on the W3C Technical Architecture Group and DEF CON talks review board.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
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Hester M. Peirce (appointed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by President Donald J. Trump), shares insights into the SEC's role in enforcing laws amidst rapid technological advancements. We also explore balancing innovation with consumer protection, and emphasizing the need to rethink outdated legislation along with how regulatory clarity can foster more innovation.
Key Takeaways:
The importance of public engagement with regulatory bodies to shape future policies constructively
Weighing the need for innovation against the risks of misuse and surveillance
The role of the SEC within the crypto space and the attitudes of the agency towards emerging technologies
The ways technology can advance responsibly, while still safeguarding personal liberties and addressing governmental concerns
Guest Bio:
Hester M. Peirce was appointed by President Donald J. Trump to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and was sworn in on January 11, 2018.Prior to joining the SEC, Commissioner Peirce conducted research on the regulation of financial markets at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. She was a Senior Counsel on the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, where she advised Ranking Member Richard Shelby and other members of the Committee on securities issues.
Commissioner Peirce served as counsel to SEC Commissioner Paul S. Atkins. She also worked as a Staff Attorney in the SEC’s Division of Investment Management. Commissioner Peirce was an associate at Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering (now WilmerHale) and clerked for Judge Roger Andewelt on the Court of Federal Claims.
Commissioner Peirce earned her bachelor’s degree in Economics from Case Western Reserve University, and her JD from Yale Law School.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
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Caitlin Cook, Head of Growth at Moonwalk Fitness, shares how their product is gamifying health, leveraging Web3 technology and offering crypto incentives to get you moving. She also shares how they’re targeting non-crypto native users in an effort to achieve mainstream adoption.
Key Takeaways:How you can join their steps challenges, deposit crypto like USDC or Solana and earn rewards for staying active
Strategies for integrating crypto technology into mainstream consumer applications
Ways they’re engaging NFT and token communities
Future AI integration possibilities within gaming
Guest Bio: Caitlin Cook is Director of Growth at Moonwalk Fitness, a gamified fitness accountability tool built on Solana. After starting her career in finance at Deutsche Bank, Caitlin transitioned to crypto in 2020 to spearhead the creation and development of a crypto education platform for RIAs, family offices, and other institutional allocators. In June, 2022 Caitlin dove into DeFi full-time, becoming Head of Communications and Marketing for Hxro Labs, a core contributor to the derivatives and betting infrastructure project Hxro Network.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
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David Westera, AI & Data Leader at Adidas, discusses the pressure that many companies feel to adopt emerging technologies, and the biggest challenges companies face when trying to implement AI solutions. He also explores the contrasting regulatory landscapes of the EU and the US, highlighting the challenges and ethical considerations that come with AI advancements.
Key Takeaways:
The future of job roles in an AI-driven world
The importance of having knowledgeable tech talent to cut through the marketing noise and make informed decisions
How regulation can both stifle and spur innovation, emphasizing the need for ethical AI development
The future of AI agents and the impact they can have on our lives
Guest Bio:
David Westera is the AI & Data Leader driving innovation at Adidas. He specializes in helping companies achieve transformative growth, competitive advantage, and maximum profitability through AI- & ML-powered product deployment and integration.He’s spearheaded transformative AI and machine learning initiatives across various industries, including fintech, sports apparel, and banking.
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The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
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What if the future of work could be reshaped by artificial intelligence in ways that empower rather than displace? In this episode Didem Un Ates, founder & CEO of LotusAI Ltd, discusses strategies for organizations to integrate AI in a way that maximizes benefits while minimizing job displacement. We also explore the complex landscape of AI's societal impact and the need for diverse perspectives in technology.
Key Takeaways:
How individuals can pivot towards high-value tasks in an evolving job market redefined by AI.
The importance of responsible AI regulations and the role of open-source innovation.
Strategies to foster a more inclusive and innovative tech landscape, including initiatives such as Girls in AI hackathons that are designed to inspire young women to embrace tech careers.
The need for inclusive AI to prevent widening the resource gap.
Guest Bio: Didem Un Ates is the founder & CEO of LotusAI Ltd. She has more than 26 years of experience in AI and generative AI, including senior roles at Schneider Electric, Microsoft, and Accenture. As a former VP of AI Strategy & Innovation at Schneider Electric, Didem led AI strategies, innovation roadmaps, and responsible AI practices. She has received multiple awards for her contributions to AI, and serves as a senior advisor for organizations like the Goldman Sachs Value Accelerator.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
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Phil Mataras—CEO at Permanent Data Solutions—discusses Arweave's innovative “pay once, store forever” model and its potential to revolutionize various industries, from content creation to healthcare, by offering permanent storage solutions. Phil also sheds light on the regulatory challenges that come with the rapid pace of innovation in the Web3 space.
Key Takeaways:
What permanent storage means, and why it’s important / useful
How AI and permanent storage can work together
The future of data preservation and accessibility
Missing links needed for mainstream adoption of permanent storage
Guest Bio: Phil Mataras is the CEO of Permanent Data Solutions (PDS), a company building Web3 apps and infrastructure that power the Arweave permaweb: a permanent Internet. The PDS suite of products includes AR.IO (a protocol and incentivized network of decentralized gateway nodes that provide services for reading, writing, and indexing the data on Arweave), and ArDrive (a pay-as-you-go storage app built on Arweave that makes it easy to permanently archive, download, and share your public or private data).
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
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Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software, discusses how Brave’s Basic Attention Token (BAT) was conceived in 2017 to confront the inefficiencies of traditional digital advertising and the early hurdles with Bitcoin. He also shares how BAT now harnesses the Ethereum blockchain to create a privacy-centric and transparent ecosystem, fundamentally changing the way users, advertisers, and content creators engage with digital ads.
Key Takeaways:
The basic principles around the first use case for BAT
Strategic initiatives that propelled BAT's expansion, including the referral programs for content creators
BAT's growing utility across DeFi protocols, Web3 gaming, and NFT minting
Influential partnerships with brands like Intel, Ford, and creators like Mr. Beast
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
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Benjamin B. Bargetzi, CEO of Bargetzi & Company Group, discusses how cultural and regulatory differences influence AI innovation and adoption across China, Europe, India, and the US. He also explores AI's role in transforming medicine; the ethical implications of AI in military applications; and the urgent need for global AI literacy to prevent economic disparities and job displacement.
Key Takeaways:
The role ChatGPT has played in helping people overcome concerns around AI, and how we can continue to embrace the inevitable rise of AI
How countries differ in their attitudes toward risk, and how this impacts technological innovation
The boundaries humans should create with technology in response to decreasing attention spans
The profound implications of AI on human identity and society, along with the neuroscience of fear
Guest Bio: Benjamin Bargetzi is a keynote speaker focused on AI and neuroscience. He’s carved a dynamic career path, from leading roles at big tech giants like Google and Amazon, to becoming an international entrepreneur, advisor, and investor. Benjamin researched and studied the human brain at world-leading universities in London, Oxford, Singapore, and Zurich, where his research focused on how the human brain deals with change, risks, and uncertainty.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
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