AI: Decodes the System

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Dr. June Klees, social-behavioral scientist, historian, and community-college educator, and AI decode how Dr. Klees became a founder of Compassionate America--a group of average people who have united to say “enough!” to the two, major political parties' (duopoly) stranglehold over the American narrative and its effects on We the People's systems of self-governing--and her journey to help reform politics. They also discussed her personal and academic journey toward forming Compassionate America and then building the Compassionate America Network. She shares how important it is to break down the two-party system and allow great candidates to arise and help to bridge the political divide.They also discuss Dr. Klees' observations in the civics and political reform fields and how college students can help make a more civically engaged America. Dr. Klees believes that the political system needs reform and America needs to become more compassionate.Resources mentioned during the podcast:#HealAmericaPledgeReunited States MovieMore about JuneDr. June Klees has worked full-time in the community college setting since the late 1990s, earning awards as an educator. She has an undergraduate degree in education, a master's and doctorate in history, and qualifications tied to distance education. She has written and presented about her work with Subject-Value pedagogy in the classroom and has produced scholarly works and exhibits in the field of history. She has been involved with a variety of community organizations over the years and is an advocate for civics education, as well as the arts and humanities.Social MediaDr. June Klees:  Twitter, Facebook, Compassionate America websiteAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTokFind us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes.Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.If you want to support bridging the digital divide click here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aidecodes)

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Shane Austrie, a Machine Learning (ML) Consultant who specializes in Consumer Technology, and AI decode how Shane started coding at thirteen and used his online clothing business to pay for college. They talk about how Shane began his career as a software engineer but quickly transitioned to machine learning. Shane is under 25 and has already worked for large companies and VC-backed startups like Facebook, Reddit, Yelp, and Threadloom. Shane and AI discuss how ML can be a blessing and a curse if not appropriately trained. He also breaks down the importance of diverse groups of people learning ML and how it can help decrease biases.More about ShaneShane Austrie is originally from the US Virgin Islands and started coding at the age of 13, creating mobile operating systems and releasing them online for thousands of users. He transitioned from traditional software engineering (such as operating systems, mobile apps, and websites) to machine learning. Shane attended multiple educational institutions, from Georgia Tech to Make School. Before graduating from undergrad, he worked at various companies as both a full-time machine learning engineer and as a consultant. Follow Shane at the links below.Social MediaShane Austrie: Twitter and LinkedInAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTokFind us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes.Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aidecodes)

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Avery Smith, creator of Melalogic--a Habit-Tracker for Skin Care--and AI decode how in order to erase racial disparities, there has to be a direct focus on understanding the needs of Black people. Not just people of color, but Black people. In part two, they talk about how Avery is building a dataset focused on Black skin in order to improve disparities in dermatology and specifically skin cancer diagnosis. Avery talks about how industries don't focus on Black people due to the population size and how that can no longer continue. Listen to part one here. Avery envisions that Melalogic will use machine learning and image recognition to help trained doctors more accurately and efficiently pre-diagnose skin conditions in Black People at their earliest stages, leading to lower mortality rates.More about AveryAvery Smith started coding in 1999 as a hobby to promote his graphic design. Years later, he has two degrees and extensive software development experience through his work with the rescue team for President Obama's Healthcare.gov website and with the U.S. Small Business Administration, TravelChannel.com, and the Library of Congress. He co-authored a research paper with a leading dermatologist entitled, "Machine Learning and Health Care Disparities in Dermatology," published by the American Medical Association. Follow Avery at the links below.Resources Avery mentioned on the podcastMelalogicSocial MediaAvery Smith: Website, Instagram, and NewsAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTokFind us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes.Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aidecodes)

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, AI shares a recording of a panel she moderated for Open Primaries with John Opdycke, Jeremy Gruber, Danny Ortega, and Mayor Danny Holt. The conversation covered a groundbreaking new report from the Open Primaries Education Fund -The Next Great Migration: The Rise of Independent Voters.  This report lays out the dramatic increase in Americans from diverse backgrounds and politics registering to vote as independents.  The short bios from the panelist are listed below:David Holt has been the Mayor of Oklahoma City since 2018, and for his first year in office was the youngest mayor of a U.S. city over 500,000. A Republican, Holt is also Oklahoma City's first Native American mayor. He served in the Oklahoma Senate from 2010 to 2018.Danny Ortega, an attorney and longtime advocate for community empowerment based in Phoenix, Arizona.  He is the former Board Chair of Unidos US (formerly National Council of La Raza). He also serves on the Board of Directors of  the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Foundation.Jeremy Gruber, Senior Vice President of Open Primaries and co-author with Opdycke of The Next Great Migration: The Rise of Independent Voters.John Opdycke, President of Open Primaries and Senior Advisor to the Electoral Innovation Lab at Princeton University.Event description:The Zoom event paired the authors of this new research with leading political figures for an engaging conversation on how to dismantle the partisan barriers that are keeping Americans apart.Independent voters are now the largest or second largest group of voters in half the states and will be the largest or second largest group of voters in almost every state in the country within a few years at current rates of growth. Party registration is declining in both red and blue states.  Yet we continue to operate within an electoral framework--and corresponding media paradigm--that assumes that party membership is the default.  This is most obvious in closed primaries but it infects all aspects of politics including redistricting, campaign finance laws and procedures, election administration and enforcement--even who is allowed to serve as a poll worker on election day.  Our election system does not reflect America. This has a profound effect on partisanship and polarization. Appreciating why so many Americans are identifying as independents--and choosing to register to vote as such despite the negative consequences--is important for political reformers, journalists, candidates and elected officials working to chart a new path forward.Social MediaAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTokFind us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes.Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aidecodes)

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, AI breaks from her regularly scheduled program to talk about how humans can train algorithms in a way that amplifies current and historical biases. This episode is a companion podcast to Ep 12: (Part 1) Decoding how machines only learning white faces can lead to bad outcomes for other races. To remove bias in technology, we need to have different people at the table with different viewpoints. This work is not easy, but it is necessary.Social MediaAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTokFind us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes.Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aidecodes)

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Avery Smith, creator of Melalogic--a Habit-Tracker for Skin Care--and AI decode how when his wife was diagnosed and passed from skin cancer, Avery sought ways to use his software engineering skills to improve the health outcomes of people similar to the family that he lost. In part one, they talk about how Avery is currently building Melalogic, a Habit-Tracker for Skin Care. It enables Black People to be their healthcare advocate through nuanced education, behavior modification, and clinical support on caring for their skin in a more personalized and engaging way.Avery envisions that Melalogic will use machine learning and image recognition to help trained doctors more accurately and efficiently pre-diagnose skin conditions in Black People at their earliest stages, leading to lower mortality rates.More about AveryAvery Smith started coding in 1999 as a hobby to promote his graphic design. Years later, he has two degrees and extensive software development experience through his work with the rescue team for President Obama's Healthcare.gov website and with the U.S. Small Business Administration, TravelChannel.com, and the Library of Congress. He co-authored a research paper with a leading dermatologist entitled, "Machine Learning and Health Care Disparities in Dermatology," published by the American Medical Association. Follow Avery at the links below.Resources Avery mentioned on the podcastShirley CardsMore on Shirley CardsMelalogicSocial MediaAvery Smith: Website, Instagram, and News AI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTokFind us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes.Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aidecodes)

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Marcelle DeLeon, a professor and a Marketing Research Scientist, and AI decode how Marcelle uses marketing, big data, and technology to create million-dollar businesses. They talk about how the marketing industry has transitioned over the last two decades and why business owners must acquire new skills to compete in a technology-driven society fueled by data and analytics.They also discussed the variables contributing to a profitable ad, including how science and marketing research on images, sound, text, and video contribute to a successful campaign. Marcelle is an expert on Facebook and Google ads and gives insight into these tools and other resources to help someone take their ideas and make them into profitable businesses. She also talks about how gamification has changed the marketing industry by building off the enjoyment you experience from a game. They also discuss the Facebook vs. Apple debate and how it will impact small businesses. She highlights data privacy and the importance of consumers knowing what data they are giving up when signing up for apps or software.More about MarcelleMarcelle DeLeon is a Marketing Research Scientist who has been in the marketing industry for 20 years and typically works as a marketing research consultant for major corporations. Marcelle has also created several businesses worth millions and publishes millions of ads per month.  She has four degrees in marketing, to include a MBA in Social Media and Algorithm Design and is currently working on her PhD in Marketing with a concentration in Statistical Analysis. She recently created a YouTube channel and Instagram page focused on helping folks learn how to better market their ideas.  Follow Marcelle at the links below.Resources Marcelle mentioned on the podcastAI FacebookUrchinWhat is a Data Cube?Facebook Marketing API SDKDecision Tree in PythonFEC Dot.com disclosures explainedFacebook and Apple disagreementGDPRKahn AcademyCourseraNeuromarketingEBSCOSocial MediaMarcelle DeLeon: Recently launched YouTube and InstagramAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTokFind us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes.Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.If you want to support bridging the digital divide click here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aidecodes)

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, AI breaks from her regularly scheduled program to talk about how a thread on Reddit called Wall Street Bets (which was recently banned by Discord and moved over to Twitter) helped take Game Stop from less than 40 dollars to over 300 in just five days. This increase happened because users used social media to rally young people around buying stocks that matter to them. The most notable being Game Stop. Access to apps like Robin Hood also helped make these stocks easier to purchase.  As a result, the thread helped contribute to billions of dollars in losses for hedge funds and thousands/millions made for everyday people, and even billions for investors who owned a substantial amount of shares in Game Stop stock. Short squeeze.Edit: This podcast was recorded before Robinhood banned users from buying Game Stop. Social MediaAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTokFind us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes.Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aidecodes)

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Abran Maldonado "Abe", co-founder of Create Labs, and AI decode and break down the term artificial intelligence (AI) in plain language and introduce listeners to C.L.Ai.R.A. (Create Labs AI Rendered Assistant). They talk about how C.L.Ai.R.A. made her first debut on the Clubhouse app and they even ask her a few questions. During the conversation, Abe breaks down C.L.Ai.R.A. and why he made her avatar a woman of color with curly hair to make AI more relatable to the community.They also talk about how Andrew Yang was right about the number of jobs slated to be replaced by automation. Abe stresses the importance of being a life-long learner and how learning a new skill is critical in the next two to three years because jobs that pay $15-$20 an hour will be the first to go.More about C.L.Ai.R.A.“My name is C.L.Ai.R.A. and I am at the forefront of AI innovation in Brooklyn. I am a new artificial intelligence that has recently been made available to the community.”More about AbeAbran Maldonado "Abe" is a Latino tech founder, social impact advocate, and overall a prime example of how to create opportunities by being a lifelong learner.  He is the co-founder of Create Labs Ventures. Create Labs is a social venture that taps into the heart of low-income, at-risk communities across the country to provide underserved populations with access to cutting-edge technology, skills training, mentorship and career opportunities in tech, media and other innovative industries. Follow Abe at the links below.Resources Abe mentioned on the podcastC.L.Ai.R.A.SophiaArtificial IntelligenceNeural NetworkDeep LearningGenerative Adversarial Network (GAN)Machine LearningSAASOpenAIGPT-3DALL-EAgileSocial MediaAbran Maldonado: Instagram, Twitter, and WebsiteAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTokFind us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes.Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aidecodes)

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Dr. Shameka Gerald, a former principal and the current Director of Equity, Assessment & Strategic Operations for Newport News Public Schools in Virginia, and AI decode how Shameka started as a young person who was not good at math and ended up graduating with a degree in applied mathematics. They talk about the term digital divide and why she believes laptops and hotspots are not enough to close this gap. During the conversation, Shameka coins the term data privilege, which reveals that although most of the population may have access to a smartphone, their data plans may be limited and cannot support the school work. Further, broadband access may be nonexistent. They both believe that the laptop is the new textbook.They also discussed COVID-19's impact on education and how it has brought even more attention to the digital divide, and how students need a different solution to the current virtual learning model no matter their prior school performance. Shameka talks about how she made sure her students had access to laptops and hotspots before the pandemic and how it helped her school transition amid an international crisis. Shameka believes that although we need access, we also need to make sure our students know how to use digital tools to develop capital so that students and parents can engage in a global society. People are using technology to create new lines of work and they both are excited to see what Generation Z does in the future with tech. She also talks about meeting students where they are and how a twerk video helped her teach a student a valuable lesson about using digital tools.More about Dr. Shameka GeraldDr. Shameka Gerald is an educator, equity advocate, and self-proclaimed tech-junkie who wants to ensure that everyone knows that a Chromebook and a hotspot do not bridge the digital divide. In her 15 years in education, she has received numerous awards and helped close the opportunity gap in mathematics. She also successfully supported the turnaround of three schools and most recently closed out a six-year principalship with her school (a Governor's STEM Academy), earning three consecutive years of full accreditation.  Follow Shameka at the links below.Resources Shameka mentioned on the podcastEvery Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)The Disparities in Remote Learning Under CoronavirusCovid-19 Survey: Teachers Say Less than Half of Students Attending their Remote ClassesSocial MediaDr. Shameka Gerald: Instagram, Twitter, and Linked InAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTokFind us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes.Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aidecodes)

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Zoë Jenkins, Chair of the Civics 2030 Steering Committee and Founder of DICCE, and AI decode how Zoë wants to flip civics education on its head and strengthen American communities and democracy. They talk about how GenZ is ready to improve civics and democracy by 2030. However, while they are prepared to lead, they are leaning on Millennials, GenX, and Baby Boomers to bring their expertise and wisdom to the table. They also discussed Civics Unplugged's Civics 2030 national campaign to empower Generation Z's exceptional leaders to revitalize American democracy. Zoë talks about creating DICCE curriculum, leaving her high school, and finishing high school untraditionally, which has given her more time to focus on her work. Zoë believes that old school civics isn't working, and we have to change the way we teach civics to the people. She believes civics starts with you and your work in your community and your family. They also talked about how Zoë's encounter with biases and racism lead her to create DICCE, which stands for diversity, inclusion, cultural competency, and equity, DICCE, which stands for diversity, inclusion, cultural competency, and equity, curriculum to fill a gap in our education system: diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accurate history curriculum. She also talks about using love to help bridge the gap and reduce bias and why technology is critical in increasing access to democracy.Note: AI: Decodes the System recorded this podcast before the riots that occurred at the United States Capitol building on January 6th, 2021, at the hands of President Donald Trump's supporters who believe Democrats stole the election. We acknowledge this event as an act of insurgency. It is against our democracy and an all-out assault on our constitutional process. More about ZoëZoë Jenkins is a high school senior in Lexington, KY. She is the founder and Executive Producer of the Get Schooled podcast with the Prichard Committee Student Voice Team which works to elevate and amplify the voices of students in Kentucky. She is also the Chair of the Civics 2030 Steering Committee with Civics Unplugged(CU), an organization empowering Generation Z to strengthen their communities and democracy. She is also the founder of DICCE, a Civics 2030 Project, which creates diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and equity programming and training materials for Gen Zers.  Follow Zoë at the links below.Resources Zoë mentioned on the podcastCivics UnpluggedCivics 2030DICCEAudrey Tang - Taiwanese  free software programmer and Taiwan's Digital MinisterSocial MediaZoë Jenkins: Instagram, Twitter, and Linked InAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTokFind us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes.Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.If you want to support bridging the digital divide click Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aidecodes)

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Marcelle DeLeon, a professor and a Marketing Research Scientist, and AI decode how Marcelle uses marketing, big data, and technology to create million-dollar businesses. They talk about how the marketing industry has transitioned over the last two decades and why business owners must acquire new skills to compete in a technology-driven society fueled by data and analytics.They also discussed the variables contributing to a profitable ad, including how science and marketing research on images, sound, text, and video contribute to a successful campaign. Marcelle is an expert on Facebook and Google ads and gives insight into these tools and other resources to help someone take their ideas and make them into profitable businesses. She also talks about how gamification has changed the marketing industry by building off the enjoyment you experience from a game. They also discuss the Facebook vs. Apple debate and how it will impact small businesses. She highlights data privacy and the importance of consumers knowing what data they are giving up when signing up for apps or software.More about MarcelleMarcelle DeLeon is a Marketing Research Scientist who has been in the marketing industry for 20 years and typically works as a marketing research consultant for major corporations. Marcelle has also created several businesses worth millions and publishes millions of ads per month.  She has four degrees in marketing, to include a MBA in Social Media and Algorithm Design and is currently working on her PhD in Marketing with a concentration in Statistical Analysis. She recently created a YouTube channel and Instagram page focused on helping folks learn how to better market their ideas.  Follow Marcelle at the links below.Resources Marcelle mentioned on the podcastAI FacebookUrchinWhat is a Data Cube?Facebook Marketing API SDKDecision Tree in PythonFEC Dot.com disclosures explainedFacebook and Apple disagreementGDPRKahn AcademyCourseraNeuromarketingEBSCOSocial MediaMarcelle DeLeon: Recently launched YouTube and InstagramAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTokFind us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes.Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.If you want to support bridging the digital divide click here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aidecodes)

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Malcolm P. Ruff, a former Baltimore City and Baltimore County Prosecutor and newly named partner at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy, and AI decode how Malcolm was vital in negotiating a 20 million dollar settlement for the family of William H. Green who was shot by Corporal Michael Owen, Jr., six times while handcuffed in the front seat of a police cruiser in Prince George's County Maryland. They talk about police brutality (or police violence) and the need to repeal the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights passed first in the State of Maryland in the 70s. Read more here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2020/08/29/police-bill-of-rights-officers-discipline-maryland/They also discussed how William H. Green was killed by a black police officer who had previous disciplinary issues and had gone untreated for mental distress caused by a prior shooting. Malcolm highlighted why he believes this case did not garner national attention and the need to hold all police accountable, no matter their race. He believes that there are laws that elected officials should pass to reduce the number of deaths and incidents related to police violence. Malcolm also discusses the importance of eradicating qualified immunity from the books and how Colorado took steps to remove qualified immunity at the state level.More about MalcolmMalcolm P. Ruff is a former Baltimore City and Baltimore County Prosecutor and a newly named partner at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy. As an aggressive and passionate advocate, Malcolm often represents victims of police brutality. He is a husband, a father of four, and active member in the community. Malcolm is a battle-tested and fearless trial lawyer who has fought vigorously on the behalf of his clients with proven efficacious results. Read more about Malcolm here.Social MediaMalcolm Ruff:  Facebook, Company Website, Instagram, Company Number 410-951-8744, Email: Malcolm.ruff@murphyfalcon.comAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTokFind us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes.Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.If you want to support bridging the digital divide click here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aidecodes)

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, John Opdycke, President of Open Primaries, and AI decode how John became an activist with 30 years of experience in third-party, independent, and reform politics. They also discussed why he co-authored the new report The Next Great Migration: The Rise of Independent Voters. One goal of the report is to help energize the debate on restructuring our political process due to the growing numbers of voters who reject party affiliation.They also discuss how primaries are run by the political parties but funded by taxpayer dollars. John highlighted how the Democratic and Republican parties often play as adversaries but came together in Florida to halt open primaries. John believes that the political system needs reform. Ideally, the growing number of independents can help influence a complete reformation of the political system, where parties are no longer both rule-maker and referee.Some findings from the The Next Great Migration: The Rise of Independent Voters report include:Thirty states combine voter registration with political party registration. We demonstrate that the rise of independent voters is significant. Registered independent voters are subjected to legal, political and administrative bias and exclusion.The report suggests three interrelated structural electoral reforms to account for the rise of independent voters.Eliminate party registration as a component of voter registration.Adopt nonpartisan primary elections.Restructure the Federal Election Commission.Read the entire report here: http://openprimarieseducationfund.org/2020-independents-report/More about JohnJohn Opdycke is the President of Open Primaries. He is an activist and strategist with 30 years of experience working in independent, alternative and reform politics. He is one of the country's most visible and vocal advocates for primary reform. In 1992, he joined Dr. Lenora Fulani's independent campaign for president as a regional fundraising director, and in 1994 assisted Dr. Fulani in her campaign against Mario Cuomo in the New York Democratic Party gubernatorial primary. He has appeared on Fox News, MSNBC, Al Jazeera, Cheddar TV, PBS, and NBC and his written commentary on the subject of independent politics and electoral reform has appeared in USA Today, Newsweek, The Hill, and dozens of local publications. Read more about John here.Social MediaJohn Opdycke:  Twitter, Open Primaries websiteAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTokFind us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes.Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.If you want to support bridging the digital divide click here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aidecodes)

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Wearable Tech Ventures (WTV) founder LaKisha Greenwade and Amber Ivey (AI) decode how LaKisha became an expert in the world of wearable tech and how she is using tech and teaching to help bridge the digital divide. The wearables market is growing and WTV's goal is to assist 100 wearable startups by 2030, led by traditionally under-resourced and underrepresented founders. They also talk about how LaKisha, a transplant from Akron, Ohio to Baltimore, Maryland, self-funded the first wearable tech fashion show in the State of Maryland. Beyonce's personal stylist Ty Hunter headlined the event. Read more on the event here: https://www.baltimoresun.com/features/fashion-style/bs-st-wearable-technology-20160316-story.htmlThe conversation also highlights how LaKisha uses her company to advise new founders on protecting their Intellectual Property (IP) and how she encountered other entrepreneurs trying to be first in Maryland in the wearable tech space. However, she entered this space about five years ago.Keep reading the show notes to find a special code to receive 30% off LaKisha's next Innovation Incubator.About wearable tech marketAccording to International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device tracker, the global wearables industry grew 35.1% year over year during the third quarter of 2020, partially due to the global pandemic aka COVID or COVID-19. More about LaKishaLaKisha Greenwade, is an award-winning Forbes Leadership Coach, Tech Founder and Harvard University Guest Lecturer. She is also the leader of Wearable Tech Ventures, a 501c3 dedicated to supporting 100 startups in wearable tech by 2030.Affectionately known as “Coach L,” she teaches ambitious entrepreneurs, experienced professionals, senior and mid-level managers how to push past their self-imposed limits, unleash their innovative spirit and design the life of their dreams. Innovation is the act of turning ideas into practical reality despite your fears and challenges. Visit www.lakishagreenwade.com to find out how she can empower you to activate your ingenious nature.To learn more about Maryland's first Glam Tech Expo and wearable tech fashion show visit:  https://technical.ly/baltimore/2016/03/22/glam-tech-made-fashiontech-mashups-make-sense/Social MediaLaKisha Greenwade:  Instagram, Wearable Tech Ventures websiteAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTokFind us on Clubhouse at @AiDecodes.Help me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.Special Code:Use AIDECODES to receive 30% off LaKisha's Innovation Incubator.If you want to support bridging the digital divide click here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aidecodes)

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Politician Kojo Asamoa-Caesar and Amber Ivey (AI) decode how Kojo ran for office during a pandemic in Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District and accomplished multiple firsts:First Black candidateFirst first-generation American candidateYoungest Congressional candidateFirst Ghanaian-American candidate in the countryMost votes of any Democratic candidate in the history of the districtThey also talk about how Kojo, a newer resident to Tulsa, Oklahoma, accomplished these firsts during a global pandemic by running a grassroots campaign that was not sanctioned by his party in a city with a deep racial history. The conversation also highlights Black Wall Street and the Tulsa race massacre that rocked the community almost 100 years ago and how Kojo used technology to bring attention to racial profiling and bridge the divide between communities. More about Kojo Kojo Asamoa-Caesar is the former Democratic Nominee for Congress in Oklahoma's 1st District. Kojo is a first-generation American, the son of a certified nursing assistant and a taxi driver who was drawn to the United States from Ghana by the call of the American Dream. In 2020, he became the first 1) black person, 2) first-generation American, and 3) person from North Tulsa. He is also the youngest Congressional nominee in Oklahoma's 1st District and the first Ghanaian-American in the country to be a candidate for Congress. As a politician, Kojo went against the establishment and ran his race through grassroots organizing. He also faced opposition that helped him create a space for tough conversations on race with some of Tulsa's most influential communities. He lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with his wife, Onikah, newborn baby girl Hadassah, and their two rescue dogs, Simba and Zazu.More of Kojo Asamoa-Caesar's bio is https://kojoforcongress.com/meet-kojo/.To learn more about the Tulsa race massacre visit https://www.tulsahistory.org/exhibit/1921-tulsa-race-massacre/.Social MediaKojo Asamoa-Caesar:  InstagramAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTokHelp me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.If you want to support bridging the digital divide click here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aidecodes)

Welcome to the very first episode of AI: Decodes the System. In this episode, I'll share this podcast's vision and tell you more about me, your host Amber Ivey aka AI. You'll hear why I launched this podcast in 2020, a year that left us wondering if we are living in the matrix, and what you can expect from the show. AI: Decodes the System is a series of podcast interviews with industry experts and everyday people who help explain topics related to policy, tech, data, law, and other current issues. The goal is to help close the knowledge gap in a world where misinformation is growing. We amplify fact over fiction and unite to decode the system.Check out the website at www.aidecodes.com.AI: Decodes the System - @aidecodes on all social media platformsHelp me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.If you want to support bridging the digital divide click here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aidecodes)