Best Citiesabc Podcasts (2025)

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John Nahas - Chief Business Officer - Ava Labs - Blockchain Defi Future 54:46

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John Nahas is the Chief Business Officer at Ava Labs, the company behind the Avalanche blockchain. At Ava Labs, he drives strategic partnerships and international expansion in key markets including Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. With a strong fintech background—having raised $18M and secured 43 licences at Onsa—he blends regulatory insig…

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Revolutionising Digital Assets - BitGo - J. Baylor Myers 48:21

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J. Baylor Myers is the Vice President for Corporate Development at BitGo, a premiere leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, offering custody, wallets, trading, and financing for institutional clients globally. Baylor has led the closure of BitGo’s $100 million Series C funding round with a valuation of $1.75 billion. During his…

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Larry Yang - CPO of Phononic - Building FitBit + AI Data Center Cooling Systems 1:17:03

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Larry Yang is a technology leader with over 30 years of experience in engineering and product management. He currently serves as the Chief Product Officer at Phononic, a company revolutionising solid-state cooling solutions for industries like data centres, pharmaceuticals, and HVAC. Larry has previously held senior leadership roles at global giant…

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Ben Goertzel - SingularityNET - AI AGI SingularityNET ASI Alliance Humanoids Robots + Desdemona 59:12

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Ben Goertzel is a computer scientist, AI researcher, speaker, author, and entrepreneur who coined the term AGI in 2003 and has contributed significantly to the field. He is the founder and CEO of SingularityNET, a decentralised AI platform that leverages blockchain technology to provide open access to AI services, fostering collaboration across ind…

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Alex Grimshaw - CTO Microsoft Azure UK - AI And Cloud Computing Transforming Governments Operations 47:30

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Alex Grimshaw is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Microsoft Azure in the United Kingdom, where he supports customers and partners across sectors to drive digital transformation using Microsoft Azure Cloud. Prior to this, Alex served as Microsoft UK Public Sector CTO, working with the UK’s largest Public Administration organisations, HM Revenue…

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Ariel Assaraf - Coralogix - AI + Data = Digital Gold 45:54

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Ariel Assaraf is an entrepreneur and technology leader with over 15 years of experience helping companies unlock the power of their observability data. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Coralogix, a leading in-stream data platform for full observability for logs, metrics, tracing, RUM, and security data. Ariel served in Israel’s elite intelligence un…

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Prof. (Dr.) Milind Pande - MIT WPU, Pune, India - Empowering The Future Of Education 1:23:16

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To read about Dr. Milind Pande, please visit- https://businessabc.net/wiki/mit-world-peace-university-mit-wpu-pune About MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune https://businessabc.net/wiki/mit-world-peace-university-mit-wpu-pune Useful Links and Resources https://worldpeacedome.in/ / drmilindpande https://mitwpu.edu.in/ About citiesabc.com http…

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Andrew Kiguel - Realbotix Corp - Humanoid Robotics For Companionship 59:38

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Andrew Kiguel is a Canadian entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in investment banking, blockchain, AI, and robotics. He is the Chairman and CEO of Realbotix Corp., a company that creates AI-based human-like robots for companionship and social interaction. Realbotix is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and OTCQB…

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Brian Evergreen - Agentic AI - Autonomous Agents 1:29:44

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Brian Evergreen is a recognised expert in artificial intelligence (AI) and strategy. He is the author of ‘Autonomous Transformation: Creating a More Human Future in the Era of AI’. To read more about Brian Evergreen, please visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/brian-evergreen Useful Links and Resources https://www.linkedin.com/in/debsoon/ https://the…

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Real Estate Tokenisation - Oleg Kurchenko - Binaryx 59:16

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Oleg Kurchenko is a serial tech entrepreneur, investor, and business leader specialising in blockchain and DeFi technologies. He is the Founder and CEO of Binaryx, a platform founded in 2019 dedicated to tokenising real estate assets using blockchain technologies and DeFi instruments. To read more about Oleg Kurchenko, please visit- https://busines…

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Why Most Startups Fail To Raise Funding And How To Avoid It - Chandra Goyal - KRG Ventures Limited 48:18

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Chandra Goyal is an angel investor and entrepreneur. He is the Founder and Investor at KRG Ventures Limited, a boutique venture firm that specialises in making strategic investments in early-stage startups and small businesses innovating in sustainable and disruptive technology. Chandra is a Member of the Board of Directors at the SOHO Business All…

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AI in Telecom: Peter Jarich - Head of GSMA Intelligence 43:05

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00:00 - 06:00 Peter’s Journey 06:00 - 09:06 GSMA Intelligence 09:07 - 17:00 GSMA Intelligence: R&D 17:01 - 24:23 5G & AI Revolution 24:24 - 32:45 AI For Telecom Transformation 32:46 - 39:19 Satellite Integration: Mitigating Connectivity Gaps 39:20 - 42:57 Digital Transformation in Telecoms 42:58 - 44:00 Closure Useful Links and Resources GSMA: http…

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What is an AI Agent: Tomer Zuker, Vice President of Marketing, D-ID 53:09

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Tomer Zuker is the Vice President of Marketing at D-ID, where he focuses on promoting #generativeAI and #digitaltransformation. He has worked with some of the world’s biggest companies, including #Microsoft, #IBM, and #AmazonWebServices (#AWS), as well as innovative startups. Tomer also #mentors #startups, supports organisations like Clear Giving, …

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Web3 Identity Management - Harrison Seletsky - SPACE ID 50:42

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Harrison Seletsky is the Director of Business Development at SPACE ID, a platform that helps users register and use Web3 domain names across all EVM-compatible chains. His work focuses on advancing decentralised identity solutions and positioning SPACE ID as a leader in the Web3 space. Harrison worked as the Growth and Strategy Lead at NFTrade, a l…

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Louize Clark - AI and Digital Transformation Consultant - Founder of Finding A Head 1:04:33

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Louize Clark is an AI and digital transformation consultant, with over 25 years of experience working with Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies, including The HEINEKEN Company, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and Arcadia Group Ltd. She specialises in helping businesses with AI and digital twin integration, risk management, and policy development, spanning mult…

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Rev Lebaredian - Vice President of Omniverse and Simulation Technology - NVIDIA 1:11:06

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Rev Lebaredian is a technologist, entrepreneur, and business leader, with experience in simulation technology, artificial intelligence, and 3D rendering. He is the Vice President of Omniverse and Simulation Technology at NVIDIA, where he leads the development and innovation of NVIDIA Omniverse™, a platform integrating Universal Scene Description (O…

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Deborah Sawaf - Founder & CEO - The Power of Words Foundation - Thalé Blanc 1:08:22

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Deborah Sawaf is a globally recognised fashion designer and changemaker, with over 30 years of experience in the luxury fashion industry, working with renowned brands such as John Galliano, Valentino, and Roberto Cavalli. She specialises in creating luxury fashion brands and purpose-driven initiatives that integrate fashion, art, and social impact,…

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Paul J. Foster - CEO, Global Esports Federation (GEF) 42:00

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Paul J. Foster is a global executive, strategist, and thought leader with a distinguished career spanning esports, the Olympic movement, and international consultancy. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Global Esports Federation (GEF), an international organisation for esports that promotes competition, community, and connect…

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Steven Rossi - CEO - Founder - Worksport Ltd (NASDAQ: WKSP) 1:06:55

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Steven Rossi is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Worksport Ltd, a company listed on the Nasdaq Exchange (WKSP). He founded Worksport in 2011, focusing initially on producing tonneau covers for pickup trucks. Under his leadership, Worksport has developed partnerships with major automotive manufacturers like Hyundai, Ford, General Motors, T…

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Pedro Domingos - Author - The Master Algorithm - 2040: A Silicon Valley Satire 1:18:01

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Pedro Domingos is a renowned AI researcher, tech industry insider, and Professor Emeritus of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. An expert in deep learning, neural networks, and AI ethics, Pedro’s research work encompasses some of the most cutting edge concepts like the black box of deep networks, and Markov Logic Netw…

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Joachim Gossow - Ursula Romero - The World Games 2025 43:09

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Joachim Gossow is an experienced administrator from Germany. His journey in sports administration began over two decades earlier, with a background as both a professional handball player and coach. To know more about Joachim Gossow, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/joachim-... Ursula Romero is an international sport broadcaster, film producer and…

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Juan M. Lavista Ferres - Corporate Vice President and Chief Data Scientist - Microsoft 53:23

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Juan M. Lavista Ferres is a data scientist, AI expert, and researcher. He is currently the Corporate Vice President and Chief Data Scientist of the AI for Good Lab at Microsoft. In this capacity, Juan leverages technologies like AI, machine learning, and statistical modelling to support Microsoft's AI for Good initiatives, including AI For Earth - …

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Dr. Michael Everest - Founder and CEO - edYOU 1:08:08

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Dr. Michael Everest is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of edYOU, a Web 3.0 education company focused on creating immersive and adaptive learning experiences using artificial intelligence. Michael is also the Founder, Chairman, and Chief Academic Officer of Residents Medical, a consultancy dedicated to improving graduate medical education (G…

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Chris Joannou - VP of Ecosystem Growth - Draper University 1:10:57

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Chris Joannou is a growth hacker and ecosystem builder with extensive experience in the startup and venture capital sectors. He currently serves as the Vice President of Ecosystem Growth at Draper University, where he is responsible for arranging global partnerships and promoting collaborative ecosystems that support innovation and startup growth. …

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Prayson Daniel - Director, Transformation Lab, NTT DATA Business Solutions Nordics 25:30

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Prayson Daniel is a data scientist, a philosopher, and a teacher. He is currently the Director of Transformation Lab at NTT Data, global innovator of IT and business services. Prayson has been harnessing Machine Learning to boost business, foster customer and employee loyalty, grow revenue, multiply efficiency, and make data-informed decisions, whi…

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Eric O'Neill - Keynote Speaker, Cybersecurity Expert, Legendary FBI operative, Bestselling Author 1:23:32

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Eric Michael O'Neill is a national security attorney, corporate investigator, national cybersecurity strategist, and legendary FBI operative. Eric’s career began in the FBI’s counterintelligence trenches as an undercover operative. His undercover work brought down Robert Hanssen, the most notorious and damaging spy in United States history. After s…

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Michael May-Head of Company, Core Technology Data Analytics & AI-Siemens-AI with Purpose Summit 2024 46:22

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Dr. Michael May is a technologist and researcher, especially in the areas of AI, data analytics, machine learning and big data architectures. He is heading the Company Core Technology Data Analytics & AI at Siemens. In Siemens Corporate Technology, Munich, he is responsible for fourteen research groups in Europe, US, and Asia. Before joining Siemen…

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Marcus Norberg - Sales Manager at Apendo AB - IBM Partner - IBM TechXchange Summit EMEA 2024 Special 16:16

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Marcus Norberg is an experienced manager with a robust background in the hyperautomation and information technology industry. Currently serving as the Sales Manager at Apendo AB, he brings about four decades’ of expertise in sales management, business development, and strategy to develop technology solutions for clients. Prior to his current positi…

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Dilip Pungliya - Promoter VPRPL | Partner - Ztudium Group 35:58

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Dilip Pungliya, a thought leader, author, investor, and entrepreneur, has brought positive impact to multiple industries with his focus and acumen in data. Dilip has a proven track record in delivering comprehensive solutions for business processes and data optimisation, including data modelling and governance. His expertise spans diverse domains, …

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Ludovic Phallippou - Saïd Business School Professor, Financial Economics 57:18

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Ludovic Phalippou is a financial economist, academic, author, and researcher. His research covers critical themes including the performance of private equity funds, risk and return estimation, liquidity risk premiums, and regulatory challenges in the industry. Ludovic is the Professor of Financial Economics and the Academic Area Head of Finance, Ac…

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Matthew Le Merle - Managing Partner and CEO - Blockchain Coinvestors 1:08:09

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Matthew Le Merle is a business executive, investor, and author with about four decades of experience in private equity and venture capital investments. He is the Managing Partner and CEO of Blockchain Coinvestors, an investment management firm specialising in blockchain technology. Aside from his role at Blockchain Coinvestors, Matthew is also the …

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Erik Pounds - Director of Product Marketing - NVIDIA 1:00:17

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Erik is the Director of Product Marketing at NVIDIA since 2020, where he’s focused on full-stack solutions in the areas of AI and data science. Erik Pounds is a marketing and product management professional with over 20 years of experience in the technology and data science sectors, focusing on advancing data analytics and AI solutions. In his capa…

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Rupert Hofmann - Observational Draftsman & Foresight Strategist, Audi Business Innovation 11:31

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Rupert Hofmann is a foresight practitioner, observational draftsman, author, and initiator. As a Strategic Foresight Practitioner, Rupert works for Audi Business Innovation where he started the cross-industry platform, Foresight Academy. He studied at Munich Academy of Fine Arts, Passau University, Columbia University in New York City and at Federa…

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Kevin Farrar - Head of Sport Partnerships for IBM UK - Partnership Executive to Wimbledon/AELTC 9:20

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Kevin Farrar has over 36 years of experience at IBM acting as a trusted advisor on technology, innovation, and adoption in the sports industry. He provides input to strategic planning discussions to influence the client & IBM technology roadmap & plans. As a member of IBM’s Global Sports & Entertainment Partnerships team, Kevin provides UK leadersh…

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Boris Scharinger - Senior Innovation Manager at CTO Office of Siemens Digital Industries 50:53

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Boris is the Senior Innovation Manager and Technology Strategist in the CTO Office at Siemens. Based in Nuremberg, Germany Boris responsibilities include innovation management, the development of technology strategies and roadmaps, and technology scouting. His areas of expertise encompass startups, quantum computing, industrial AI, scaling artifici…

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Raj Kapoor - Founder & CEO - India Blockchain Alliance 1:11:37

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Raj Aditya Kapoor is a serial entrepreneur, tech innovator, educator, investor, and mentor with focus areas like blockchain, AI, Robotics, Cybersecurity, IoT, and cloud computing. He has designed and worked on 4 Blockchains, 5 Centralised Exchanges, 3 Swaps and 3 DEX's. He is the Founder and Chairman of the India Blockchain Alliance, the largest In…

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Thomas Normark - Thor Hauberg - NTT DATA - IBM Partners 37:48

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About Thomas Normark Thomas Normark is a distinguished leader in the fields of AI, machine learning, and robotics, currently serving as the Global Head of AI & Robotics at NTT DATA Business Solutions. With over 15 years of experience at NTT, he has been pivotal in demonstrating the tangible value of digital innovations, fostering co-innovation, and…

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Tomasz Kostrzab - Chief Technology Officer at TUATARA 23:22

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Tomasz Kostrzab is the Chief Technology Officer, currently leading the technology strategy and innovation efforts at TUATARA, based in Warsaw, Poland. With a background spanning over two decades, Tomasz has demonstrated expertise in information technology and services, particularly in areas such as Business Process, Enterprise Transformation, and A…

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Healthcare, Blockchain, and AI - Pradeep Goel - CEO - Solve.Care 1:08:40

1y ago1:08:40

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In the second interview on Dinis Guarda YouTube Podcast, Pradeep Goel, Founder and CEO of Solve.care, discusses the key aspects of a decentralised healthcare system, including the user identity, security, compliance. He also explains the tokenisation economy in the field of healthcare and wellness. In an era, increasingly taken over by AI, what are…

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Xiaochen Zhang - Founder and CEO Fintech4Good - Executive Director AI2030 1:04:46

1y ago1:04:46

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Xiaochen Zhang is a prominent figure in the fintech and blockchain space, with over 20 years of experience in leading initiatives that drive innovation and social impact. Xiaochen is the Founder and CEO of FinTech4Good, a global network that collaborates with startups, industry leaders, nonprofits, and investors to harness blockchain, AI, metaverse…

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Christy Lee Rogers - Underwater Photographer - Collaborator James Cameron Avatar Commission 36:22

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Christy Lee Rogers is a fine art photographer, being an iconic personality for her underwater photography. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Rogers' artistic career has carried her all over the world, with her works of art exhibiting in exhibitions in Shanghai and Paris. Christy recently collaborated with Disney and director James Cameron on the "Keep Our …

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Dr. Roger D. Silk-CEO-Sterling Foundation Management LLC-Author of The Investor's Dilemma Decoded 11:21

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Dr. Roger D. Silk is a leading expert in finance, philanthropy, and wealth management with over three decades of experience advising high net worth individuals and families. He is the CEO of Sterling Foundation Management, LLC, one of the first national charitable consulting and management firms in the United States. Roger is also the President of …

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Nick Bostrom - Philosopher at the University of Oxford - Author of Deep Utopia and Superintelligence 1:02:57

1y ago1:02:57

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Nick Bostrom is a Swedish-born philosopher with a background in theoretical physics, computational neuroscience, logic, and artificial intelligence, along with philosophy. He is known for his work on existential risk, the anthropic principle, human enhancement ethics, whole brain emulation, superintelligence risks, and the reversal test. Nick is a …

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Pradeep Goel - CEO - Solve.Care 1:03:09

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Pradeep Goel is an expert in blockchain, finance, technology, and healthcare, with about 3 decades of experience in blockchain, finance, technology, and healthcare. He has held CEO, COO, CIO and CTO roles at various insurance, technology, and healthcare companies. Currently, he is the CEO of Solve.Care, a global healthcare blockchain company for di…

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Dawn Herndon, EMEA ISV and Build Partnerships, IBM 31:38

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At IBM TechXchange Summit EMEA 2024, Dawn Herndon discusses the different aspects of IBM’s Partner ecosystem with Dinis Guarda, including the relationships with major brands, AI powered technology solutions like Watsonx, and governance and ethics. To know more about IBM TechXchange 2024, read here About Dawn Herndon Dawn Herndon is VP of Build with…

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Cai Felip - Co-Founder and CEO of Union Avatars 55:12

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Cai Felip is an influential figure in the Avatar and Metaverse ecosystems in Spain, being active in the web, crypto and tech scenes. He is the CEO of Union Avatars, a digital identity platform for creating avatars in different styles, including the hyper-realistic avatars, for social media, virtual reality environments and games. Union Avatars has …

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Shachar Daniel - CEO and Co-founder - Alarum Technologies 59:29

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Shachar Daniel is an experienced executive with over 14 years of experience in leadership and business management roles. He is the CEO and co-founder of Alarum Technologies Ltd., a global provider of enterprise internet access and web data collection solutions. Prior to founding Alarum, Shachar was the program manager at Prime-sense (which was late…

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Cevat Yerli - Founder of The TMRW Foundation 1:03:18

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Cevat Yerli, a visionary video game developer who began crafting computer games at the age of 12. When Cevat was 19, he established Crytek, one of the largest video game developers in Germany. He has introduced acclaimed IPs like Far Cry and Crysis, and the innovative CryEngine 3D Platform, collaborating with industry giants such as Microsoft, Tenc…

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Arminder Purewal - Membership Advisor - Federation of Small Businesses 45:43

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Arminder is an entrepreneur, mentor, and advisor with over 20 years of business experience. Graduate from The University of Huddersfield, currently, as the Membership Advisor of Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), he is helping the self-employed and small businesses access legal support, HR, tax investigation, health and safety, and much more. Ar…