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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 position, Marcus has held several top level positions at companies, including Consid AB, Xlent Technology, Merkantildata, and Sema Group. Marcus holds a Bachelor's degree in System Analysis from Mid Sweden University, and is committed to drive innovation, business growth, and strategic initiatives within the information technology and services sector.To know more about Marcus Norberg, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/marcus-norbergMarcus Norberg - Apendo - IBM Partner Interview Questions00:00 - 01:04 Introduction01:05 - 08:16 Apendo's Innovations with watsonx model08:17 - 09:12 Embedding cloud in Apendo's services09:13 - 11:16 Apendo's solutions for Swedish municipalities11:17 - 15:34 Integrating watsonx.governance with local policies and regulations15:35 - 16:16 ClosureIBM TechXchange Summit EMEA 2024 SpecialAt IBM TechXchange Summit EMEA 2024, Marcus Norberg, Sales Manager of Apendo AB, discusses how watsonx technology enables businesses and organisations in Sweden with AI, Data, and Governance models with Dinis Guarda.IBM TechXchange EMEA 2024 is an exclusive and curated event meticulously crafted for developers, builders, and user groups actively engaged with IBM products and hybrid cloud solutions. With a comprehensive agenda featuring more than 1,500 technical keynotes, specialised breakout sessions, immersive hands-on experiences, live product demonstrations, instructor-led labs, and tailored certifications, this summit caters to diverse user interests and learning preferences. Attendees can expect an unparalleled opportunity to deepen their technical expertise in a collaborative and dynamic environment.To know more about IBM TechXchange 2024, read https://businessabc.net/ai-data-automation-security-and-more-navigating-tech-frontiers-at-ibm-tech-xchange-summit-2024About Apendo IBM collaborationApendo AB has collaborated with IBM to address the challenges faced by smaller municipalities in Sweden amidst budget constraints exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Apendo's innovative solution, the Apendo Digital Assistant (ADA) for Municipalities, utilizes IBM Watson and IBM Cloud Pak technology to create an intuitive virtual assistant capable of automating citizen interactions. Trained with over 550,000 Swedish words, ADA provides efficient responses to residents' queries, ranging from COVID-related information to reporting maintenance issues. By leveraging Watson Assistant and Watson Discovery, ADA mimics human behavior, ensuring comprehensive and accurate responses. The technology not only streamlines citizen support services but also offers cost savings for municipalities. With a robust and scalable IBM platform, Apendo envisions a long-term impact, providing municipalities with reliable and innovative solutions while disrupting traditional pricing models through an Embedded Solution Agreement (ESA). To know more about Apendo, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/apendoUseful Links and Resourceshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-norberg-a99853/https://apendo.se/https://apendo.se/#_success-storieshttps://www.ibm.com/case-studies/apendoAbout citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/diniSupport the Show.

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 HerndonDawn Herndon is VP of Build with IBM. She leads IBM's build mission focused on co-creating, recruiting, and get-to-market with new ISVs and startups; global priority, FS Cloud & strategic build partners including ISV's, MSP's, MSSP's, etc working closely with the Go to Market with IBM organization. About Dinis GuardaDinis Guarda has been listed in global fintech, blockchain, AI, social media industry top influencer in position 1/5/10/20/100 rankings: Top People In Blockchain by cointelegraph 2019, AI Power 100. He is the founder of citiesabc.com businessabc.net intelligenthq.com fashionabc.org ztudium.com, metaverseabc.tech techabc.org idna.technology.https://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaAbout citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/Support the show

Fayez Barakat is a fifth-generation ancient art dealer and the owner of Barakat Gallery. Once a friend to prominent 20th century artists, like Dali, Picasso and Warhol, Fayez Barakat is one of the world's most prominent art collectors.  Parallel to his success in the antiquities business, Barakat pursued a passion for painting, initially inspired by Pablo Picasso. Though he ceased painting for years, in 2010, he publicly exhibited his works, revealing a diverse range of styles and techniques. His paintings, categorized as abstracts yet defined by him as a form of realism, defy conventional abstract art concepts, representing his thoughts, feelings, and soul.Fayez Barakat BiographyBarakat is a fifth-generation family-owned and operated enterprise, Barakat Gallery, founded over 125 years ago. Fayez Barakat, born in 1949 in Hebron to Sadi Barakat, hails from the fourth generation of the Barakat family. The family initiated the Barakat Collection in the late 19th century, dedicated to amassing exceptional ancient art pieces from global origins. Barakat's journey into the world of antiquities began during his boyhood, working alongside renowned British archaeologist Dame Prof. Kathleen Kenyon in sorting and identifying shards from her excavations in the 'City of David' in Jerusalem between 1952 and 1958. His collaboration with Dr. Kenyon cultivated his expertise in pottery classifications and field archaeology principles.Despite being offered a Fulbright Scholarship for medical studies in the United States at the age of 14, Barakat pursued courses in biblical and Middle Eastern archaeology at the Hebrew Union College, delving into the realms of archaeology, art history, and ancient coinage. Immersed in the family business, he became a self-made millionaire by 18, amassing a significant personal collection. In 1967, he opened his first major gallery in Jerusalem's Old City, becoming the first private antiquities collection acknowledged by the Israeli ministry. Over the years, he expanded globally, with galleries in Los Angeles, London, Abu Dhabi, Seoul, and Hong Kong.Parallel to his success in the antiquities business, Barakat pursued a passion for painting, initially inspired by Pablo Picasso. Though he ceased painting for years, in 2010, he publicly exhibited his works, revealing a diverse range of styles and techniques. His paintings, categorized as abstracts yet defined by him as a form of realism, defy conventional abstract art concepts, representing his thoughts, feelings, and soul. Barakat's artistic style, characterized by vibrant chromaticism and influenced by Marc Chagall, showcases his mastery of over a dozen recognizable styles. Painting, for Barakat, serves as a form of meditation, enabling him to engage with profound themes and ideals, with his works encompassing subjects like fantasy, meditation, ecstasy, and nirvana.Learn more about Fayez Barakat on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/fayez-barakatLearn more about Barakat Galleries on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/barakat-galleries About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/Support the show

Matt Diamante is a seasoned Digital Marketer who currently serves as the Digital Strategist at heyTony, a digital marketing agency specialising in a range of online strategies. These strategies encompass web design, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), social media advertising, email marketing, and various other digital tactics aimed at helping businesses achieve growth. heyTony's portfolio includes successful collaborations with renowned brands such as Labatt and Anheuser Busch in the brewing industry, Nivea in the personal care sector, and one of the most well-known sun care brands Coppertone, among others. Matt Diamante BiographyIn the early stages of his career, Matt Diamante earned a degree in Advertising & Marketing Communications Management from St. Clair College. Equipped with this educational foundation, he began his journey as a Digital Marketer.Subsequently, Matt assumed the role of Head of Digital Operations at The Plaid Zebra, an online lifestyle magazine that experienced significant success, attracting an impressive 4 million page views during his tenure.Building on his experience, he now serves as the Digital Strategist at heyTony, a digital marketing agency. This agency specialises in a wide array of online strategies, including web design, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), social media advertising, email marketing, and various other digital tactics, all aimed at facilitating business growth.heyTony has established a distinguished portfolio, marked by successful collaborations with well-known brands. These include Labatt and Anheuser Busch in the brewing industry, Nivea in personal care, and the widely recognized sun care brand Coppertone, among others. The agency's services extend to improving customer acquisition through SEO/SEM (Search Engine Marketing), advanced analytics, and strategic media buying. They excel in managing projects of diverse sizes, from foundational websites to intricate online marketplaces.Matt's skill set encompasses a range of expertise, spanning Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Advertising, Integrated Marketing, WordPress, and Web Design. His proficiency in these domains positions him as a valuable asset in the continually evolving landscape of digital marketing.Learn more about Matt Diamante on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/matt-diamanteLearn more about heyTony on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/hey-tonyAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/Support the show

Simon Schnieders is an entrepreneur, SEO expert, investor, advisor, and mentor for businesses across various verticals. He is the Founder and CEO of Blue Array, UK's most popular & largest specialist SEO agency, a B Corp offering a unique approach 'consulgency®' services (a hybrid of consultancy & agency). Clients include startups, scale-ups and incumbents such as Simply Business, RAC, Funding Circle, Floom & many more. Simon Schneiders Interview Questions00:00 - 04:00 Introduction04:01 - 07:14 Simon's background07:15 - 11:09 Dealing with personal challenges11:10 - 17:35 Simon's journey into the world of SEO17:36 - 20:08 Working with big brands establishing Blue Array20:09 - 27:11 What is Blue Array's vision for the SEO industry?27:12 - 36:43 The SEO industry in the current age of AI36:44 - 42:20 Work done by Blue Array in the field of SEO education42:21 - 46:33 The concept of consulgency46:34 - 55:18 How Blue Array leverages AI55:19 - 59:22 Simon as an angel investor and mentor59:23 - 01:01:20 ClosureSimon Schneiders BiographySimon Schnieders is an entrepreneur, SEO expert, investor, advisor, and mentor for businesses across various verticals. He is the Founder and CEO of Blue Array, UK's most popular & largest specialist SEO agency, a B Corp offering a unique approach 'consulgency®' services (a hybrid of consultancy & agency). Clients include startups, scale-ups and incumbents such as Simply Business, RAC, Funding Circle, Floom & many more. Blue Array also published the Amazon best selling Mastering In-House SEO series, compiling contributions from 26 leading in-house SEO experts on topics ranging from successful case studies, getting tactics and strategy implemented, community building, and much more. Some of the events organised by Blue Array include ReadingSEO & LondonSEOMeetup, the capital's largest monthly SEO meetup. The agency also provides e-learning via the Blue Array Academy, an SEO training course with certification.As an SEO expert, Simon has led in-house SEO teams at major companies like Zoopla, Mail Online, European Directories, and Yell.com. Simon is also an angel investor and advisor to companies like ClickMechanic.com, Baked In, SonicJobs, and SafeBuy. He mentors at startup accelerators, including 500 Startups, MassChallenge UK, Wayra, Techhub, and Mayor's International Business Programme, which is designed to fit very specific international growth ambitions to fast-growing, post-revenue companies in London.Simon is a BSc in Business and Computing from University of Surrey. Outside of work, he serves as the Trustee of the homeless charity "New Beginnings" in Reading, UK. The organisation is dedicated to the prevention and relief of poverty and financial hardship.Learn more about Simon Schneiders on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/simon-schniedersLearn more about Blue Array on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/blue-arrayAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis GuardaSupport the show

Anastasia Bondar is the Deputy Minister for Digital Development at the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine. Anastasia became the Deputy Minister in 2021, and at her current role, she is responsible for shaping and implementing state policies of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy in the areas of digitalization, digital development, digital innovations and informatization in the fields of culture, state language policy, information sovereignty and information security.Anastasia Bondar Interview Questions00:00 – 03:46 Introduction03:43 – 08:30 Professional background08:31 – 17:21 Anastasia's shift to government roles17:22 – 20:05 The unique cultural DNA of Ukraine20:06 – 28:32 Ukraine bridges the cultural legacy and digital transformation across sectors28:33 – 31:57 The Ukrainian vision for 202431:58 – 41:09 Digitalisation of culture for an integrative and collaborative society41:10 – 45:20 Cultural projects and initiatives in Ukraine45:21 – 49:14 Tech initiatives in Ukraine to foster international relationships49:15 – 51:13 ClosureAnastasia Bondar BiographyAnastasia Bondar, born on May 16, 1981, in Kyiv, is a seasoned professional in the field of digital development, digital transformations, and digitalization. She holds a master's degree in international relations from the Institute of International Relations of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, obtained in 2003.Anastasia has over 15 years of extensive experience working for both Ukrainian and foreign telecom corporations and investment companies. Throughout her career, she has been actively involved in foreign economic activities, business development support, marketing, and operational management.From 2019 to 2021, she served as the deputy head of the Odesa Regional State Administration for Digital Development. Following this, she assumed the role of Deputy Minister for Digital Development, Digital Transformations, and Digitalization at the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine starting from August 26, 2021.As part of her activities, she coordinates the efforts of the Ministry of Culture, responsible for shaping and implementing state policies in the fields of culture, state language policy, promoting Ukraine worldwide, state foreign-language broadcasting, information sovereignty of Ukraine (in terms of managing the integral property complex of the Ukrainian National Information Agency “Ukrinform”), information security, among others.Anastasia Bondar's educational background includes a master's degree in International Relations from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, obtained between 1998 and 2003. Learn more about Anastasia Bondar on https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/anastasia-bondarLearn more about the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine on https://united.mkip.gov.ua/About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis GuardaSupport the show

Chris J. Davis is a technologist and entrepreneur, YouTuber, Designer, Technologist, Writer, Producer & Musician. Chris is the CTO and Co-Founder of Film.io, a decentralised entertainment ecosystem that is democratising the filmmaking and TV industries using DeFi and other blockchain technology. Film.io empowers fans with more influence in the creative process, creators with key access to resources, and investors with more meaningful data. He is also Co-Founder and CTO at Ingredient X, inc.Chris J. Davis Interview Questions00:00 – 04:02 Introduction04:03 – 09:12 Chris's Background, inspirations and motivations09:13 – 17:39 Working at the intersection of technology and art17:40 – 25:30 Managing between the creative, software development, and business roles25:31 – 37:59 Managing IP and digitalising film making38:00 – 50:48 A user's journey through Film.io50:49 – 01:05:13 How does Film.io build a sustainable community01:05:14 – 01:08:04 ClosureChris J. Davis BiographyChris J. Davis is a technologist and entrepreneur, YouTuber, Designer, Technologist, Writer, Producer & Musician. Chris is the CTO and Co-Founder of Film.io, a decentralised entertainment ecosystem that is democratising the filmmaking and TV industries using DeFi and other blockchain technology. Film.io empowers fans with more influence in the creative process, creators with key access to resources, and investors with more meaningful data. He is also Co-Founder and CTO at Ingredient X, inc.The platform transforms today's “Hollywood system” onto the blockchain, where fans, by participating before movies are made, have a voice in rating, reviewing and green-lighting the future of entertainment, developing an innovative metric that pre-validates the potential for a project's success for creators, studios, networks and investors with transparency and fairness.Chris is a versatile professional with over two decades of experience in design and engineering. Starting his academic journey in Art, Media Communications, and English at Asbury University, he later explored Music at the University of Louisville. A pioneer in the early days of WordPress, Chris made significant contributions to its development, creating the first admin dashboard and theme system. His innovations extended beyond WordPress, making him an active member of the Infrastructure team for the Apache Software Foundation. Chris has also played a vital role in various startups, collaborating with tech giants like Janus Friis. Currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer of Ingredient X, he focuses on cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain, decentralised finance, and non-fungible tokens.  Learn more about Chris J. Davis on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/chris-j-davisLearn more about Film.io on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/film-ioAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis GuardaSupport the show

Daryn Smith is the CEO of Huble, a CRM and creative marketing consultancy that supports large and mid-market enterprises with the expertise to implement and augment HubSpot, as well as develop and execute creative marketing, sales strategy and websites. Daryn Smith Interview Questions00:00 – 03:13 Intro03:14 – 08:03 Daryn's background: Motivations and inspirations08:04 – 13:13 From software development to entrepreneurial trajectory13:14 – 18:38 How do we empower businesses with technology? 18:39 – 23:33 Facilitating digital transformation of businesses23:34 – 28:17 Huble: Working and case studies28:18 – 33:39 Working in the age of AI and digital tools33:40 – 35:49 The use of AI: FOMO from business leaders35:50 – 39:38 Creating a culture of innovation at Huble39:39 – 43:08 Having and working with a global team at Huble43:09 47:09 HubSpot CRM: Working, ecosystem, and trajectory47:10 – 49:36 Some important lessons for digital transformation of businesses49:37 – 50:49 ClosureDaryn Smith BiographyDaryn Smith has over 25 years of experience in the fields of computer science and marketing, having held key roles in multinationals like InMobi and Verizon Business.He is currently the CEO of Creative Marketing Consultancy Huble. The story of Huble starts when Daryn co-founded MPULL in 2012, later merging it with B2B Marketing Lab to create Huble in 2020. Currently, as the Group Chief Executive at Huble Digital, Daryn oversees a team of 170+ professionals.As an entrepreneur, he has founded other companies, like ‘On The Bench' (2018), a multi-side platform for getting and providing support in real time within marketing platforms; and loadtheshow.com (Afro Canvas Media) (2006), the first ad funded music download website launched Worldwide.Daryn holds a diploma in Brand Management from AAA School of Advertising, and in Web Development from Blue Chip Institute.Beyond executive duties, Daryn shares insights through the Digital Surfing podcast, emphasising digital transformation and growth. Learn more about Daryn Smith on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/daryn-smith Learn more about Huble on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/hubleAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis GuardaSupport the show

Dr. Sobhi Tawil is the Director of the Future of Learning and Innovation team at UNESCO where he currently leads the Futures of Education initiative, a project that, looking towards 2050, envisions possible futures in which education shapes a better world. A prominent figure within Unesco, he has taken different roles within the organisation since 2002, always in the field of education.A PhD in Education and Development from Graduate Institute for International and Development Studies in Geneva, Dr. Tawil brings about 30 years of experience in teaching, education policy analysis, research and program management.Dr. Sobhi Tawil Biography Dr. Sobhi Tawil is a renowned education professional with a distinguished career. A PhD in Education and Development from Graduate Institute for International and Development Studies in Geneva, Dr. Tawil brings about 30 years of experience in teaching, education policy analysis, research and program management. Currently, he is the Director of the Future of Learning and Innovation team at UNESCO where he currently leads the Futures of Education initiative, a project that, looking towards 2050, envisions possible futures in which education shapes a better world. A prominent figure within Unesco, he has taken different roles within the organisation since 2002, always in the field of education.He has worked with several institutions and organisations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Graduate Institute for International and Development Studies (Geneva), as well as the Network for International Policies and Cooperation in Education and Training (NORRAG). As a renowned academic, he is a widely published researcher on issues of education policy in relation to identity-based conflict, social cohesion, and citizenship. He is, for example, the author of books like ‘Education, Conflict and Social Cohesion' (2004); ‘Education au Maroc: analyse du secteur' (2010) and the technical report ‘Educational Destruction and Reconstruction in Disrupted Societies: Final report and case studies' (1997), among others.His latest work is a paper in the field of large-scale learning assessments. His publication, 'The Promise of Large-Scale Learning Assessments: Acknowledging Limits to Unlock Opportunities,' addresses the more contentious aspects of these standardised assessments.Learn more about Dr. Sobhi Tawil on https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/sobhi-tawilLearn more about UNESCO on https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/unesco About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis GuardaSupport the show

Brandon Donnelly is an innovator in technologies like AI, ML, AR, VR, and digital transformation. Brandon holds 11 patents, 4 trademarks, and over 40 transformative projects. He has been recognized as a Global Talent by two governments. Currently, Brandon Donnelly is the founder of Intellect Horizon, a free digital conference with top minds and institutions focused on the transformative capabilities of AI, XR, and Web3. Their upcoming event, Starshot Startups, is an opportunity for early stage entrepreneurs and investors alike.Brandon Donnelly Interview Questions00:00 – 03:49 Introduction03:50 – 06:11 Brandon's background06:12 – 08:48 Brandon's academic focus08:49 – 13:00 Career Highlights13:01 – 19:08 What is Intellect Horizon?19:09 – 26:10 Major panels at the Intellect Horizon26:11 – 32:56 The relationship between AI and academia32:57 – 39:31 The philosophy and ethics in AI39:32 - 42:13 How to engage and participate in Intellect Horizon42:14 – 43:03 ClosureBrandon Donnelly BiographyBrandon Donnelly is the founder of Intellect Horizon, a forward-thinking company at the forefront of technological innovation. With a career spanning several years, Brandon has demonstrated his expertise in various aspects of the tech industry. He currently leads Intellect Horizon, where he has been driving innovation in AI, ML, AR, VR, and digital transformation since August 2023.In addition to his role at Intellect Horizon, Brandon also contributes his insights and expertise as an Advisor at MyTechDev, a position he has held full-time since January 2023, accumulating 9 months of service.Brandon's passion for creating scalable businesses and pioneering groundbreaking advancements is underscored by his impressive track record. He holds 11 patents and has secured 4 trademarks, all emblematic of his commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology. Throughout his career, Brandon has successfully completed over 40 transformative projects, solidifying his reputation as a driving force in the industry.Brandon's global perspective is evident through his extensive involvement in multinational tech partnerships, showcasing his ability to navigate complex international collaborations. His contributions to the tech field have earned him recognition as a Global Talent by two different governments, a testament to his exceptional skills and impact.With a background that includes a postgraduate diploma in Strategy and Innovation from the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School, as well as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Strategic Communication from Regent University, Brandon possesses a strong academic foundation to complement his practical experience.Learn more about Brandon Donnelly on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/brandon-donnellyLearn more about Intellect Horizon on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/intellect-horizonAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis GuardaSupport the show

Paul V. McEnroe is an award-winning engineer who achieved remarkable feats during his 23-year tenure at IBM. He spearheaded the pioneering development of the Universal Product Code (UPC), also known as the barcode, marking a groundbreaking commercial application of laser technology, barcode scanning, and magnetic Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) coding. He chronicled his contributions to this transformative technology in his book, "THE BARCODE: How a Team Created One of the World's Most Ubiquitous Technologies," published by Silicon Valley Press in Fall 2023.Paul McEnroe BiographyPaul V. McEnroe is an award-winning engineer who achieved remarkable feats during his 23-year tenure at IBM. He spearheaded the pioneering development of the Universal Product Code (UPC), also known as the barcode, marking a groundbreaking commercial application of laser technology, barcode scanning, and magnetic Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) coding. He chronicled his contributions to this transformative technology in his book, "THE BARCODE: How a Team Created One of the World's Most Ubiquitous Technologies," published by Silicon Valley Press in Fall 2023.During his role as a group director at IBM, Paul further refined supermarket connectivity technology, evolving it into the Token Ring Local Area Network IEEE 805.2, connecting numerous computer systems worldwide. As Director of IBM's Raleigh Laboratory, he efficiently managed a vast team of engineers dedicated to the development of communication hardware and software. Paul also made significant strides at Trilogy Systems Corporation, where he pioneered multi-chip module technology and successfully led the company through a merger with Digital Equipment Corporation.Paul earned advanced engineering degrees from Purdue University and Stanford University, along with the honorary title of Doctor of Science, awarded by the Board of Trustees of the California State University and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, recognizing his technological achievements and community contributions. Paul was named the University of Dayton's Most Distinguished Alumnus in 1999 and received prestigious awards from Purdue University. Paul also received the IBM President's Award for the Development of the Supermarket System.Today, more than three decades into his retirement, Paul dedicates his time to ranching in the Santa Ynez Valley while actively supporting the Central Coast community as an advisor. His commitment extends to various non-profit organisations, including the Santa Barbara County Cattlemen's Association, the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, the Western Commercial Space Center at Vandenberg Air Force Base, and the Cal Poly President's Council of Advisors. In 2011, Paul and his wife founded The McEnroe Reading & Language Arts Clinic at the University of California Santa Barbara, further solidifying their dedication to educational advancement and community betterment.Learn more about Paul McEnroe on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/paul-mc-enroeAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis GuardaSupport the show

Alistdair Wilson-Gough is the Founding Partner of 50 International, which provides advice to the non-domiciled and newly resident to ensure that all the family's off-shore and UK assets and interests are integrated into the most effective cross-border structures. Alistdair is also the founder of 50 Great Britain, a service for the entrepreneur and those with inherited or settled wealth, from inheritance or divorce, to ensure that family's assets and interests are integrated into the most effective structures.Alistdair Wilson-Gough Interview Questions00:00 - 01:46 Introduction01:47 - 05:25 Alistdair's family background05:26 - 07:25 Professional career and key highlights07:26 - 10:46 What is 50 International?10:47 - 14:20 Complexities in taxation and compliance in the modern era14:21 - 22:06 Shifting paradigms of building wealth and security22:07 - 26:58 Tackling climate change with business ethics and conducts26:59 - 30:14 How can businesses comply with global and regional ESG standards?30:15 - 33:15 The core concept of ESG in business and life33:16 - 40:30 How is 50 International making an impact on the world?40:31 - 44:44 Tax analysis for a startup in the UK and EU economies44:45 - 47:22 About the 50 International newsletter: Postcard47:23 - 53:29 50 International's report on climate change53:30 - 01:00:15 Geoengineering is the way to find solution to climate change01:00:16 - 01:03:39 Staying positive in life01:03:40 - 01:08:10 Everything that we do today is tracked: Insights from postcard01:08:10 - 01:08:53 ClosureAlistdair Wilson-Gough BiographyAlistdair Wilson-Gough holds the distinction of being a Founding Partner of 50 International and 50 Great Britain. His extensive career revolves around tax and structuring advice to clients, both domestically and internationally. Alistdair's ability to foster strong relationships with senior barristers has equipped him with a wide-ranging skill set, allowing him to navigate complex tax challenges for clients, whether they are established or emerging wealth, UK residents, or non-domiciled individuals relocating to the UK.A specialist in international tax and structuring advice, Alistdair is also the Managing Partner of Reid & Dyer LLP.  Alistdair solely instructs barristers to ensure precision in addressing clients' unique needs. With decades of experience, he seeks to optimise assets in line with a clients objectives while managing tax exposure, including expertise in Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning and other tax matters. Alistdair has spent a major portion of his career, over 15 years, at KM Administration LLP, assisting clients in restructuring their family wealth and implementing tailored strategies across multiple jurisdictions.Learn more about Alistdair Wilson-Gough on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/alistdair-wilson-goughLearn more about 50 International https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/50-internationalAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis GuardaSupport the show

Artem Kopanyev is the current COO of Genesis, one of the largest global app developers. Apps of Genesis companies have been downloaded by more than 300 mn users globally and are used by tens of millions of users monthly. With an academic background in Finance, Artem started his career in 2014 at the Institute of Gerontology as a rehabilitation strategies developer and analyst. His key project at the Institute was “Movement therapy in Parkinson's disease rehabilitation”.This episode is in partnership with The Gaze Media, the one-stop digital platform for all things East of Berlin. Explore a region teeming with revolutionary ideas, hidden treasures, vibrant concerts, and stories of heroic feats and challenging moments. You're not just observing; you're engaging with countries and people who are set to leave a lasting impact on our global landscape. Learn more on https://www.youtube.com/@TheGazeDigitalPlatform/Artem Kopanyev BiographyArtem Kopanyev is the current COO of Genesis, one of the largest global app developers. Apps of Genesis companies have been downloaded by more than 300 mn users globally and are used by tens of millions of users monthly.In 2020, Genesis and Meta successfully held the first Startup Academy, to connect startup-minded entrepreneurs from 7 countries. The program is partnered by Amazon Web Services, Horizon Capital, Flyer One Ventures, AppsFlyer, Awesomic, Legal Nodes, Notion, Zendesk, and many more.With an academic background in Finance, Artem started his career in 2014 at the Institute of Gerontology as a rehabilitation strategies developer and analyst. His key project at the Institute was “Movement therapy in Parkinson's disease rehabilitation”.Two years later, he moved on to become the Analyst and Transaction Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, one of the Big Four accounting firms in the world. As an Operations Manager, Artem first joined Genesis in 2017, and then Glovo, a food delivery company, to work with Genesis Technologies back again in 2020.Outside the private sector, he is also a lecturer at Kyiv School of Economics, where he imparts courses related to product-based IT businesses.Learn more about Artem Kopanyev on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/artem-kopanyevLearn more about Genesis on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/genesisAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis GuardaSupport the show

Sharon Constançon is the chairman of the SA Chamber and the CEO of Genius Methods. Her leadership at the SA Chamber is marked by a strategic focus on promoting bilateral trade between South Africa and the UK, fostering growth in membership. Sharon, a Chartered Director and Chartered Secretary with an MBA, is also actively involved in various roles, including being the Non-Executive Director for Transact SA, and an International Committee member for CISI. She is also the CEO of Valufin, a forex advisory firm.Sharon Constançon BiographySharon completed her MBA in Business Management at the University of the Witwatersrand in 1988. During her studies, she was recognized as “Entrepreneur of the Year”. She, then, served at the University as a part-time lecturer for many years. Her focus was on teaching Service Industry Management and Small Business Management to MBA students, sharing her knowledge and expertise with the next generation of business leaders.In 2006, she pursued further academic accomplishments by earning the Chartered Director qualification from the Institute of Directors. Sharon actively participated in various governance-related activities, including serving on committees and interview panels for Chartered Directors.For her commitment to governance excellence, Sharon became a finalist for the Dr. Neville Bain Memorial Award in 2015. a Chartered Secretary and has focused academically on Boardroom Dynamics. She writes many white papers, articles, blogs, presents at conferences, runs workshops, chairs panels, runs roundtable, shares her professional journey learnings to help others improve theirs and a role model to women in business.A South African born of English parents, Sharon has business interests in South Africa and the UK and is fully aligned to a key strategic goal of developing bilateral trade between the countries. Sharon is on the Court and is Chairman of the Membership Committee of the Worshipful Company of Company Secretaries, is a member of the International Committee of CISI, a contributor to the Risk Coalition and lecturer for the Qualifying Level Boardroom Dynamics course for the Chartered Governance Institute final examination program, and course leader for programs and seminars run by the Corporate Governance Institute (Ireland).Sharon is a NED for Transact SA and the Chairman of the South African Chamber of Commerce (UK) Limited and Trustee of North Dean Memorial Hall Charity. Thereby keeping in touch with the challenges facing all roles she evaluates.Learn more about Sharon Constançon on https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/sharon-constanconLearn more about the South African Chamber of Commerce on https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/south-african-chamber-of-commerceAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis GuardaSupport the show

Our guest today is Brendan Buckingham, currently working as Business Development Leader of Data and AI at IBM UKI. Brendan brings to the table more than 3 decades' experience of working in latest industry trends, best practices, a deep understanding of the Ethics and regulatory requirements. This interview is sponsored by IBM.Brendan Buckingham Interview Questions00:00 - 02:13 Introduction02:14 - 04:03 Brendan's background04:04 - 07:09 Motivations and inspirations along Brendan's career path07:10 - 11:00 What is IBM Think London 202311:01 - 18:38 Challenges and insights addressed at IBM Think London 202318:39 - 26:00 Watsonx: A holistic AI solution by IBM26:01 - 34:43 Tech products andinnovations by IBM for SMEs and businesses34:44 - 40:30 What trends and innovations are going to shape the future of AI, and how will IBM lead in these areas?40:31 - 44:40 What to expect at IBM Think London 2023?44:41 - 46:09 ClosureBrendan Buckingham BiographyBrendan Buckingham is a Business Development Leader in the UK with more than 3 decades' experience of working in latest industry trends, best practices, a deep understanding of the Ethics and regulatory requirements. With more than 27 years at IBM Ireland,  he leads and manages teams involved in data tech, Red Hat IBM AI and more. Brendan is part of IBM Data Science and AI Elite (DSE), a team that offers data science use cases and overcoming the challenges of AI adoption.  Brendan combines his extensive experience across business and industry with technical skills to help CDO's, Data Architects and AI engineers to collaborate with their business colleagues to develop strategies that address some of the most critical business challenges. Learn more about Brendan Buckingham at https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/brendan-buckinghamAbout IBMThe International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is an American multinational technology corporation headquartered in Armonk, New York and is present in over 175 countries. It specializes in computer hardware, middleware, and software, and provides hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology. IBM is the largest industrial research organization in the world, with 19 research facilities across a dozen countries, and has held the record for most annual U.S. patents generated by a business for 29 consecutive years from 1993 to 2021.As one of the world's oldest and largest technology companies, IBM has been responsible for several technological innovations, including the automated teller machine (ATM), dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), the floppy disk, the hard disk drive, the magnetic stripe card, the relational database, the SQL programming language, and the UPC barcode. The company has made inroads in advanced computer chips, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and data infrastructure.Learn more about IBM at https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/ibmAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis GuardaSupport the show

Today's guest is Dr. Albert Meige, an entrepreneur, teacher, and author, who has been professionally exploring the impact of technology on business, society, and humans for 20 years. Albert now heads the global institute Blue Shift (part of Arthur D. Little), which conducts studies at the intersection of technology and strategy.Albert Meige Interview Questions00:00 - 05:22 Introduction and Albert's background05:23 11:22 Albert's inspirations and motivations11:23 - 15:22 Creating a confluence of scientific research, entrepreneurship, and humanity15:23 - 19:14 Career highlights: achievements and accomplishments19:15 - 26:12 About Presans26:13 - 31:00 Managing the community of 5 million people31:01 - 38:22 Journey to Arthur D Little38:23 - 48:15 Confluence of AI and other 4IR technologies with humanity: A macroperpective48:16 - 55:12 Dealing with challenges and complexities of the tech revolution55:13 - 55:45 ClosureAlbert Meige Biography As an entrepreneur, Albert founded Presans, an open innovation startup in France that leverages artificial intelligence to connect experts with large corporations on-demand. This venture earned him the Innovation Prize from the École Polytechnique.  After selling Presans to Arthur D. Little, Albert now heads the global institute Blue Shift, which conducts studies at the intersection of technology and strategy.As an academic, Dr. Albert Meige completed his Ph.D. in Digital Physics at the Australian National University, he worked as a researcher at the research centre of École Polytechnique in Paris. With an MBA from HEC Paris, he has served as an Academic Director for executive programs at HEC Paris and the Institut Mines-Telecom. He also teaches at ESCP. Dr. Albert has been a regular contributor to HBR France since 2015 with articles on innovation management, on the future of organisations, digital transformation and on the future of work. He also speaks at various conferences and Ted Talks on these topics based on his research. Dr. Albert also shares his insights and research in emerging technologies like Generative AI, the metaverse, and other immersive technologies. Recently, he presented his viewpoint on AI and ChatGPT, where he created a 100% AI-generated article from a single prompt. As an author, Dr. Albert has authored several books on innovation and digital transformation, including: “Innovation Intelligence: Commoditization. Digitalization. Acceleration. Major Pressure on Innovation Drivers”, published by Absans Publishing in 2015, and “A Guide to Open Innovation and Crowdsourcing: Advice from Leading Experts in the Field”, published by Kogan Page Publishers in 2011..Dr. Albert holds two patents: “Method for identifying the named entity that corresponds to an owner of a web page”, and “Electronegative plasma thruster with optimised injection”, both registered at EU patents. Learn more about Albert Meige on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/albert-meigeAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis GuardaSupport the show

Today, Dinis Guarda interviews Juliette Powell and Art Kleiner, authors of The AI Dilemma: 7 Principles for Responsible Technology. Juliette Powell is an author, a television creator with 9,000 live shows under her belt, a technologist, and sociologist. Juliette's consultancy services are sought after by influential organisations including the United Nations, Microsoft, and Warner Brothers.Art Kleiner is a versatile writer, editor, and entrepreneur deeply engaged in contemporary business and tech challenges. He is now the Principal and Editor-in-Chief at Kleiner Powell International. Prior to that,  and as the editor-in-chief of PwC Global and the editor-in-chief strategy+business, PwC's award winning management magazine with a circulation of 1.3 million, Art had published some of his bestsellers.Juliette Powell BiographyJuliette Powell is an author, a television creator with 9,000 live shows under her belt, a technologist, and sociologist. She has recently co-written a book called "The AI Dilemma: 7 Principles for Responsible Technology" ( August 2023), which she co-authored with Art Kliener, brings together insights from engineering, business, government, and social justice perspectives.Juliette is the Founder and Managing Partner at Kleiner Powell International (KPI), a New York City-based consultancy. She is also the Founder, researcher, and curator at Turing AI and WeTheData.org, mapping the data economy with Intel Labs.Juliette's consultancy services are sought after by influential organisations including the United Nations, Microsoft, and Warner Brothers. She promotes digital literacy, critical thinking, and collaboration and contributes to discussions on the future of the internet and connected society.A business journalist, Juliette's research at Columbia University focuses on responsible AI deployment and ethical data exploration.A graduate in Economics from Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, and Finance and International Business from McGill University, Juliette is also the faculty at The New York University. She was the Miss Canada titleholder in 1989, the contest's first Black Canadian winner.Learn more about Juliette Powell on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/juliette-powell Art Kleiner BiographyArt Kleiner is a versatile writer, editor, and entrepreneur deeply engaged in contemporary business and tech challenges. During his early career at the Whole Earth Catalog, he led the best-selling "Fifth Discipline Fieldbook" series. As the editor-in-chief of PwC Global and the editor-in-chief strategy+business, PwC's award winning management magazine with a circulation of 1.3 million, Art had published some of the bestsellers.With a journalism master's from UC Berkeley, Kleiner is part of the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches group. He's a faculty member at the New York University's Interactive Telecommunications Program. Learn more about Art Kleiner on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/art-kleinerAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis GuarSupport the show

Bill Laboon has 15+ years of experience in education, software development, project management, and technical leadership across various industries. Currently serving as the Head of Education and Grants at Web3 Foundation, Bill is responsible for supervising educational programs. Prior to this, Laboon held the position of Director of Education and Community within the same organisation. Preceding their tenure at Web3 Foundation, Laboon fulfilled the role of Technical Education Lead from 2019 to 2021.Bill Laboon BiographyBill Laboon has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Bill is currently the Head of Education and Grants at Web3 Foundation, where he oversees educational initiatives. Prior to this, Laboon served as the Director of Education and Community at the same organization. Before joining Web3 Foundation, Laboon worked as the Technical Education Lead at Web3 Foundation from 2019 to 2021.Laboon also has experience in academia, having worked as a Lecturer and Visiting Lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh. Bill taught courses in software quality assurance, blockchain technology, and cryptocurrency, among others. During his time at the university, Laboon also led a team of developers on a project called QuACC, which focused on analyzing and comparing the internal quality of various cryptocurrency codebases.Laboon has also worked in the private sector, with roles such as a Senior Software Developer at Think Through Learning Inc. and a Consultant at FP Complete. Additionally, they worked as a Technical Lead at UPMC Technology Development Center, where they were involved in a big data project for clinical document storage and search.Earlier in his career, Laboon gained experience as a Senior Software Engineer at General Dynamics C4 Systems, where they led teams and implemented project management strategies for a military command and control system. Bill also worked as an Internet Application Specialist at Eyeflow and volunteered at the Welcome Center for Immigrants and Internationals.Laboon's work experience showcases their expertise in education, software development, project management, and technical leadership across various industries.Bill Laboon attended the University of Pittsburgh from 1997 to 2001, where they obtained their Bachelor of Science degree. Bill studied Computer Science, Political Science, and a related area of Mathematics during their time there. Later, from 2010 to 2012, they pursued a Master of Science in Information Technology degree at Carnegie Mellon University, focusing on Software Design and Management.Learn more about Bill Laboon on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/bill-laboon Learn more about Web3 Foundation on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/web3-foundationAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTubeSupport the show

Daniel Doll-Steinberg is a specialist in the global derivatives and disruptive technologies. With an extensive career as an investor, advisor, and serial entrepreneur, Daniel has been pioneering in the field of innovation and technology. During my previous interview with Daniel, we discussed EdenBase, a company that invests knowledge, capital and technology, enabling the next Game Changing tech-companies to achieve responsible growth and positive impact. EdenBase has till date helped many startups achieve $10's billions dollar in market cap. Check out my previous interview here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1032388/episodes/8984891 In this edition, we will discuss his recently co-authored ‘Unsupervised: Navigating and Influencing a World Controlled by Powerful New Technologies', published by Wiley. The book explains the crucial technologies that are reshaping our world, ranging from foundational technologies to the hardware that bridges the gap between humans and machines.Daniel Doll-Steinberg Interview Questions00:00 - 02:37 Introduction02:38 - 08:38 What are foundational technologies of the tech revolution?08:39 - 22:52 The concept of World Rebooting: What, why, and how?22:53 - 37:10 What should be the direction of Supervision?37:11 - 51:07 Tech revolution and behaviour change51:08 - 01:04:16 Navigating the change management01:04:17 - 01:13:41 Managing the disruptions due to tech revolution01:13:41 - 01:15:34 Closure Daniel Doll-Steinberg BiographyDaniel Doll-Steinberg BiographyDaniel has played various advisory roles for UK Government and European Commission on innovation, growth and education policy, specialising in disruption and the Future of Work. Focussing on emergent tech and disruptive technologies, like blockchain and metaverse, Daniel has co-founded several projects including the Atari Token and Tribeka Limited. He has also been the seed investor in companies innovating and disrupting the Gaming, Entertainment, Marketing, Retail, and Blockchain spheres, including Epic Games, Collider, Threedium, to name a few.A Bachelor of Engineering from The University of Manchester and an Honorary Senior Research Associate from UCL, Daniel has lectured on:- supply chain disruption at UCL- the future of the Real Estate industry at Wharton Business School- applications of Patents at WIPO.His latest book, "Unsupervised: Navigating and Influencing a World Controlled by Powerful New Technologies”, Daniel explains the impact of an unsupervised technology revolution by the year 2040, while explaining the immediate action.Check out Daniel Doll-Steinberg's biography on https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/daniel-doll-steinbergAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTubeSupport the show

Prof. Paolo Tasca is an economist and a widely published researcher in the field of blockchain and distributed systems. He is known for his contributions to digital economics and has founded two significant blockchain organisations - the Distributed Ledger Technology Science Foundation (DLT Science Foundation) AND the University College London Centre for Blockchain Technologies (UCL CBT). Under his guidance,  the UCL CBT has become one of the world's largest research centres dedicated to blockchain technologies.Paolo Tasca Interview Questions00:00 - 01:20 - Introduction01:20 - 10:20 - Career Background10:21 - 25:28 - Story behind UCL Center for Blockchain Technology 25:28 - 37:51 - Work experience with central banks and DLT Science Foundation37:51 - 48:00 - Prof. Tasca's academic and research work48:01 - 55:45 - BigData in crypto community55:46 01:01:00 - Future of blockchain: Integration with AI01:01:01 - 01:04:29 - ClosurePaolo Tasca BiographyDr. Paolo Tasca is a renowned digital economist and expert in distributed systems, with a specialisation in the blockchain field. He founded and chairs the DLT Science Foundation, a global initiative dedicated to advancing education, research, and innovation in the blockchain space.In addition, Paolo is a Professor of Emerging Digital Technologies and Business Strategy at University College London, where he founded and directs the world's largest research center on blockchain technologies, UCL CBT.Paolo's expertise has earned him global recognition, and he has served as a special advisor on blockchain technologies for esteemed organisations such as the EU Parliament, the United Nations, and various Central Banks. He has made significant contributions to the field of blockchain through his research, entrepreneurial ventures, and leadership roles in various organisations.Prior to his current roles, he was the Lead Economist on digital currencies and P2P financial systems at Deutsche Bundesbank (Frankfurt).Paolo is the co-editor of three best-seller books in the field of blockchain, Fintech, DEFI and Web3: "Enabling the Internet of Value”, by Springer 2022, “Blockchain Economics: Implications of Distributed Ledger Technology”, by World Scientific 2019, and "Banking Beyond Banks and Money”, by Springer 2016.He also contributed with the New York Times sharing his view on the pitfalls of blockchain governance models. He has been Associate Editor of the "Journal of Risk Finance" since 2016 and Guest Editor (2017) and then Editorial Board Member (2018) of the "Journal of Digital Banking". In 2018 he joined "Frontiers in Blockchain" as Specialty Chief Editor for Fourth Industrial Revolution and now he is Specialty Chief Editor for Blockchain Economics. In addition, he is the author of numerous scientific papers about systemic risk, P2P systems and distributed ledger technologies, which have been published by prestigious international scientific journals.Read Paolo Tasca's full biography on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/paolo-tascaAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTubeSupport the show

Adewole Adebayo is a prince from the Ondo Kingdom in southwestern Nigeria. A lawyer by career, he is Member of the International Bar Association (IBA), and entrepreneur, Adewole Adebayo is better known as a public affairs prominent figure and he actively participates in Nigerian politics as a member of the Third Force coalition. Prince Adewole Adebayo BiographyAdewole Adebayo is a prince from the Ondo Kingdom in southwestern Nigeria. He is the direct descendant of Osemawe (ruler) Odunola and grandson of Osemawe Lamele. As a public affairs prominent figure, Prince Adewole Adebayo actively participates in Nigerian politics as a member of the Third Force coalition. Adebayo announced his candidacy for the presidency of Nigeria in the 2023 election, with an agenda to bring back the lost glory of the ‘Giant of Africa'. In recognition of his contribution to the development of Ondo State, Adewole was honoured by the state government for being the highest personal income tax payer in March 2021. He also received the Best Media Proprietor of the Year award from the Nigerian Union of Journalists in November 2021.Prince Adewole Adebayo holds a Masters of Law from the University of Jos. Adebayo later attended law school in the United States of America, where he passed the New York Bar Exams. He is licensed to practise in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, California, New York, and federal courts in the United States. He is also a Member of the International Bar Association (IBA).In the private sector, Adewole is a prominent Nigerian lawyer, who founded Adewole Adebayo & Co., House of Law, in 2002. The firm has been involved in significant legal cases, including representing Continental Transfert Technique Limited in a case concerning the constitutionality of a contract with the Federal Government. Adewole is the founder of KAFTAN TV, an independent 24-hour television channel established in 2016. The channel is operated by KAFTAN TV Ventures, a trading and joint venture company headquartered in Ondo City, Ondo State, with additional offices in Lagos and Abuja. The platform is a member of the Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria (BON) which is a broad coalition of public and private broadcast organizationsOn philanthropic grounds, the Prince sponsors nearly 2,000 young Nigerians in tertiary institutions both in Nigeria and abroad.Learn more about Prince Adewole Adebayo on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/prince-adewole-adebayoLearn morea bout KAFTAN TV on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/kaftan-tvAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTubeSupport the show

Today's guest is Pete Sayburn, a serial entrepreneur, strategist, and designer. He is the CEO and co-founder of Studiospace, a global marketplace for senior marketers looking to hire agencies. He is also an author, having co-written ‘Defying Gravity: Adventures of a Corporate Entrepreneur', published in 2010. In a new podcast powered by openbusinesscouncil.org and citiesabc.com.Pete Sayburn BiographyAn MBA in Entrepreneurship from the University of Florida, Pete Sayburn now oversees Studiospace, a global marketplace of hand-picked, founder-led and award-winning agencies. Studiospace's clients include major brands such as Aviva, Jaguar Land Rover and Gala Games. Founded in 2022, it now has 200+ independent agencies spread across 12 countries and 36 cities.Some agencies working with Studiospace include Rankin Creative, a creative agency founded by celebrity photographer Rankin. Rankin Creative has created eye-catching marketing and brand campaigns for companies including Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, LEGO, Samsonite, EY, Mercedes-AMG, Unilever and the NHS.Pete's previous endeavours include Market Gravity, an innovation business, which he founded in 2009. In 2017, Market Gravity was sold to Deloitte and he joined Deloitte himself. During his tenure at Deloitte, Pete served as the Global Customer Strategy & Applied Design lead at Deloitte Digital. He played a crucial role in driving innovation and helping organisations design and prototype new propositions and services.Besides his professional career, Pete has co-authored ‘Defying Gravity: Adventures of a Corporate Entrepreneur' that was published in 2010. The book offers solutions to real business problems that keep managers awake at night, including; what to do when a key member of your team walks out? Or when there's a hiring freeze? How to convince the board to invest without setting unachievable targets? Learn more about Pete Sayburn on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/pete-sayburnLearn more about Studiospace on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/studiospaceAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTubeSupport the show

Vijay Goel is a prominent figure in the business and legal communities, renowned for his remarkable achievements and contributions in bridging . He is the founder of the Indo-European Business Forum, an esteemed organisation established in 2007, which serves as a platform for influential business leaders from India and the UK.Vijay Goel BiographyVijay Goel is the the Chairman of ASSOCHAM UK, one of the largest Chambers of Commerce in India and former Chairman of the London Chamber of Commerce Asian Business Association.Mr. Goel also plays a significant role in promoting business collaborations with Africa. He holds the position of Vice Chairman of the Africa International Business Forum, where he contributes to fostering economic ties between African nations and global business communities.Recognized for his expertise and influential contributions, Vijay Goel is a valued member of several advisory groups and committees. He holds a position as a member of The UKTI Global Entrepreneur India Advisory Group, providing valuable insights and guidance for entrepreneurs and businesses looking to expand into the Indian market.Mr. Goel is also an advisor to the Hinduja Group, which is a promoter of companies like Ashok Leyland, IndusInd Bank, and Hinduja Ventures, among others. He was also a Special Advisor to the Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) for investments, an organisation that has top connections in more than 53 countries. A lawyer by background, Mr. Goel has been Working at Singhania & Co for more than 15 years, where he has been advising clients on matters relating to corporate law, and laws relating to joint ventures and foreign collaborations. In one of his deals, his client, a Government of India Company, provided approximately USD 500 million to Reliance for their power project in the year 2009.As a philanthropist, Vijay has been serving as a Local Coordinator for the Government of Andhra Pradesh (India) since April 2016, working towards the growth and development of the region. Mr. Goel has been recognised and honoured with numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. In 2015, he received an award from the Indian Finance Minister, Mr. Arun Jaitley, acknowledging his outstanding contributions. In 2010, he was bestowed the Asian Achievers 'Award for Professional of the Year' by Britain's Minister of State for Justice, Lord Tom McNally, at a ceremony held at Wembley Stadium. Mr. Vijay Goel was honoured with the 'National Law Day Award' in 2009 by Her Excellency, Smt. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, the then Honourable President of the Republic of India, in recognition of his exemplary contributions to commercial law and strengthening Indo-UK business relations. Moreover, he was awarded the prestigious 'Asian Leadership in Europe' by Asian Who's Who International, further highlighting his significant accomplishments.Learn more about Vijay Goel at https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/vijay-goelAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Today's guests are Des Dearlove, a British business journalist, management theorist and a prolific author. He is also the co-founder of Thinkers50, the first global ranking of management thinkers with Stuart Crainer.ANDMegan Reitz is Professor of Leadership and Dialogue at Hult Business School. She is listed on the Thinkers50 ranking of global management thinkers, and HR Magazine Most Influential Listing. She was also recently shortlisted for both the Radar and Breakthrough Idea Awards. She is also a contributor to ‘Certain Uncertainty'. Des Dearlove BiographyDes Dearlove is a British business journalist, management theorist and a prolific author. He is also the co-founder of Thinkers50, the first global ranking of management thinkers with Stuart Crainer.A BSc in Politics and Economics from the University of Southampton. Des Dearlove has an extensive background in journalism. He is a former columnist to The (London) Times, and contributing editor to Strategy+Business. He was the co-editor (with Stuart Crainer) of the Financial Times Handbook of Management.As an author, Des Dearlove has recently released a compilation titled ‘Certain Uncertainty: Leading with Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World' released as a co-branded book series in collaboration with Wiley and Thinkers50. In ‘Certain Uncertainty', he discusses how to build resilience and agility into our lives and businesses, and he does it through advice and fresh thinking from accomplished business leaders. Learn more about Des Dearlove on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/des-dearloveLearn more about Thinkers50 on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/thinkers-50Megan Reitz BiographyMegan Reitz is Professor of Leadership and Dialogue at Hult Business School. She is listed on the Thinkers50 ranking of global management thinkers, and HR Magazine Most Influential Listing. She was also recently shortlisted for both the Radar and Breakthrough Idea Awards. She is also a contributor to ‘Certain Uncertainty'. Megan writes, speaks and consults in the areas of leadership, dialogue, mindfulness, culture, change, coaching and team effectiveness. She is author of 'Mind Time' and 'Dialogue in Organizations' and 'Speak Up: Say what needs to be said and hear what needs to be heard' for Financial Times Publishing, which was shortlisted for CMI Management Book of the Year 2020.Megan is a PhD in leadership and dialogue from Cranfield School of Management. Her doctoral work focused on how leadership and dialogue are constructed in organisations and serves as a call to examine and inquire into the quality of our relationships within organisational settings. Megan founded Reitz Consulting, where she works with a number of international clients bringing her research to organisations through facilitation, teaching and speaking. Learn more about Megan Reitz on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/megan-reitzAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Seamus Rocca is a financial expert and corporate leader with over two decades of experience working in the financial service sector. He is now the CEO of Xapo Bank and has worked as a Chartered Accountant in international companies, including Arthur Andersen, Credit Suisse, Macquarie Group, and Standard Chartered Bank, at senior executive levels with a focus on finance, treasury, and emerging markets. Seamus Rocca Interview Questions1. Please start by telling us a little bit about your background? 2. Tell us something about Gibraltar, its culture, geography, and some important facts about it. 3. Please tell us about Xapo bank: what it does and how it works.4. Centralisation versus decentralisation models of banking and finances.What are your views on the current gap between the conventional banking methods and the crypto scenario. As a banking professional, how do you think we can bridge this gap?5. Could you please highlight some of the key features of Xapo Bank6. Please tell us about Xapo's membership.7. Please share your Insights on current top news in the crypto world: crypto winter, FTX, and Financial Market crash in the US.8. What advice would you give to our audience who are tackling these waves?Seamus Rocca BiographySeamus is a qualified Chartered Accountant, and he studied accounting and finance at the University of Leeds. He also attended Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, where he studied executive leadership. He is also a member of ICAEW, a world-leading professional membership organisation that trains, develops and supports over 150,000 chartered accountants worldwide.Seamus has a close working relationship with the UK Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) and was a certified Material Risk Taker under the UK PRA rules in his capacity as the Head of Liquidity at Standard Chartered Bank. Seamus has worked at Xapo Bank for over five years, taking on the role of CEO in 2021, where he is responsible for overseeing the operations and strategic direction of the bank.Seamus has played a critical role in making Xapo the first crypto company in the world to obtain a banking licence. Xapo Bank is a private bank headquartered in Gibraltar, which operates globally and is licensed as a virtual asset currency provider by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission.About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

COP28, Bonn Climate Conference…. Global collective efforts for climate change are rapidly gaining traction. Dinis Guarda interviews Hirander Misra, CEO of ZERO13 which is a marketplace aggregation solution for carbon credits as well as ESG real-world assets, and Asad Sultan, CEO of Verdana and its subsidiary EcoConsortium, Asia-Pacific's first digital carbon registry.  The experts discuss the urgent need for end-to-end digital connectivity in the carbon eco-system for transparency, efficiency and scalability.Hirander Misra, CEO of GMEX Group and ZERO13Hirander Misra is Chairman & CEO of GMEX Group, a company that offers innovative solutions for the creation & operation of electronic exchanges and post-trading services and the CEO of ZERO13, part of the GMEX Group and a regulated digital exchange (SECDEX) and marketplace aggregation solution for carbon credits as well as ESG real-world assets.In collaboration with Verdana and EcoConsortium, Zero13 offers turn-key digitalization across the carbon marketplace vertical. Given the size of this market ($12b today and growing parabolically), this is potentially a very valuable market proposition.  Hirander is very active in ESG, trading and in the digital assets sectors, bein also the Founder & Co-Chairman of FinComEco, a fully integrated Financial & Commodities Ecosystem providing services to help improve the livelihoods of Sub-Saharan African farmers using blockchain.Hirander was one of the Top 10 influential business leaders of blockchain technology in the All Party Parliamentary Group 2018 report on the UK Blockchain industry. He is also on LATTICE80's Top 100 influencer list for the UN Sustainable Developments Goal agenda for pioneering blockchain technology solutions. He is featured in the Financial Technologist 2019 list of the 50 most game-changing founders of FinTech companies.Learn more about Hirander Misra on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/hirander-misraLearn more about ZERO13 on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/zero-13 Learn more about GMEX Group on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/gmex-groupAsad Sultan, CEO of Verdana Asad Sultan is a finance industry veteran  CEO of EcoConsortium, a pioneering venture jointly established by Verdana and EcoRegistry, and the first digital carbon registry in the Asia-Pacific, with a function for digital measuring, reporting and verification (dMRV) embedded in the platform. He is also the founder and CEO of Verdana, a SaaS Platform and end-to-end automation dMRV and asset management solution that can be used to assess, validate, and certify carbon footprint data and analytics.In parallel, he is an advisor to ZERO13, a regulated digital exchange (SECDEX) and marketplace aggregation solution for carbon credits as well as ESG real-world assets.With more than 25 years of experience in the investment banking industry, Asad is also the CEO of Deutsche Malayan Ventures since 2019, a company that provides cross-border advisory services for investment and execution of high-value projects in Malaysia and the CEO of KL Tech City, a venture studio investing in tech industry startups.Learn more about Asad Sultan on https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/asad-sultan Learn more about Verdana on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/verdana Learn more about EcoConsortium on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/eco-consortium

Michael A. Figueroa is the Senior Director of Strategy, Information Security Services at Toptal, where he leads Cybersecurity & Technology Strategies and Business Leadership, and research, for Toptal - a global remote company that provides a freelancing platform, connecting businesses with software engineers, designers, finance experts, product managers, and project managers. The company has no headquarters.Michael Figueroa BiographyMichael Figueroa holds a B.S. in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from MIT and a M.F.S. in High Tech Crime Investigations from George Washington University. Michael was Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) in 2004.Previously Michael was Principal Investigator (PI), Mobile/Cloud Security Research Lead at BAE Systems and SVP, Application and Security Architect at InfusionPoints. Michael served as the Cyber Innovations and Services Lead at Draper Labs in Cambridge, MA between 2015 and 2016. Between 2016 and 2019 Michael was President & Executive Director of Advanced Cyber Security Center (ACSC), where he effectively focused on improving how executives make decisions and engage the local counterparts in defending against advanced cyber threats in the ACSC's Collaborative Defense program.Michael is a Senior Advisor to MassCyberCenter at the Mass Tech Collaborative in Boston. Where he advises government officials on improving policy and procedures for defending against modern cyber threats and incident response planning as part of the Cyber Resilient MA Working Group (CRMWG). As a researcher and writer, he published papers such as “Reduced Realistic Attack Plan Surface for Identification of Prioritised Attack Goals” and “A SOUND Approach to Security in Mobile and Cloud-­Oriented Environments.” Michael has been a lecturer at George Washington University and an Adjunct Professor at University of Virginia.Michael is a certified youth soccer coach, world traveller, and philosopher. With 20 years of experience as a small business/nonprofit leader and trusted advisor to state and federal officials, Michael has developed a multidisciplinary and community collaboration approach to improve how organisations use technology to drive their mission and business objectives.Michael's leadership philosophy centres on forging lasting partnerships and nurturing strong collaborative relationships across diverse, multidisciplinary stakeholder groups.Read Michael Figueroa's Full Biography on https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/michael-figueroaLearn More about TopTal on https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/toptalAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Dr. Yossi Sheffi is an academic, author, entrepreneur and thought leader in engineering systems. He is the Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL) and the Elisha Gray II Professor, where he focuses on systems optimization, risk management, and supply chain operations. Dr. Sheffi has authored influential books on management, including "The New (Ab)Normal" and "A Shot in the Arm." His new book, "The Magic Conveyor Belt," explores the future of supply chains and automation.Dr Yossi Sheffi BiographyDr. Yossi Sheffi is an esteemed academic and thought leader in the field of engineering systems. He holds the prestigious Elisha Gray II Professorship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and serves as the Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL). With a focus on systems optimization, risk management, and supply chain operations, Dr. Sheffi conducts groundbreaking research and imparts his knowledge to students at MIT and other leading institutions worldwide.An accomplished author, Dr. Sheffi has written numerous influential books on management, including notable works such as "The New (Ab)Normal: Reshaping Business and Supply Chain Strategy Beyond Covid-19" (2020) and "A Shot in the Arm: How Science, Engineering, and Supply Chains Converged to Vaccinate the World" (2021). His forthcoming book, "The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and The Future of Work," released in April 2023, offer fresh insights into the evolving landscape of supply chains and automation.Under Dr. Sheffi's guidance, the MIT CTL has achieved remarkable milestones, launching groundbreaking programs and initiatives. These include the MIT Master of Engineering in Logistics program, established in 1998, and the widely acclaimed MITx MicroMasters program in supply chain management, which has attracted over a million registrants since its inception in 2016. Dr. Sheffi's leadership and dedication to advancing education and industry collaboration have cemented the MIT CTL's reputation as a global hub for supply chain excellence.Dr. Sheffi's influence extends beyond academia through his consulting work with government agencies and prominent global enterprises in the manufacturing, retail, and transportation sectors. Additionally, he is a serial entrepreneur, having successfully founded and led five companies, including LogiCorp; PTCG; e-Chemicals; Logistics.com; and Syncra Systems. All of them were later acquired by larger organizations. His expertise and captivating speaking style have made him a sought-after speaker at corporate and professional events worldwide.Dr. Sheffi's academic journey includes earning a B.Sc. from the Technion in Israel (1975), an S.M. from MIT (1977), and a Ph.D. from MIT (1978). Currently residing in Boston, Massachusetts, Dr. Sheffi continues to inspire and shape the field of engineering systems through his remarkable contributions to research, education, and industry innovation.Learn more about Dr. Yossi Sheffi on https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/yossi-sheffi About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Aaron Lau is a tech entrepreneur and thought leader, a technology and marketing executive, who is well known for his work as Chairman & CEO of DDB Asia and as CEO of North America at Cheil Worldwide. He currently serves as founder and CEO of marketing solutions firm Gusto Collective. Aaron Lau BiographyAaron Lau is a prominent business leader who has held leadership positions in some of the world's largest marketing firms. He debuted into the world of entrepreneurship with Bravo Asia Limited which he established in 2006. The company worked alongside top-tier clients like Pepsi, New Balance, Three Mobile, and Moet Champagne. It grew from a small scale to a team of  50 employees, scaling the sales to US$15m, and went on to become a leading digital marketing business. In 2012, Bravo Asia Limited merged with Cheil Worldwide, a global marketing firm listed on the Korean Stock Exchange, and part of the Samsung Group in South Korea. Aaron served as the President (International) and the CEO of North America region at Cheil Worldwide, During this tenure, he led the company's global business across 53 offices in 43 countries outside of its home market of South Korea for over a decade. Before joining Cheil, Aaron was the Chairman & CEO of DDB Asia, where he led an integrated network of branding, advertising, and marketing specialists in 26 offices across 14 markets in Asia Pacific.Aside from his professional accomplishments, Aaron is also a recognised business leader who has sat on a number of advisory boards, including the Shanghai Xu Hui District Mayor's International Advisory Board and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council HK-China Business Council. Additionally, he serves on the board of Parsons School of Design in New York, USA, The Nature Conservancy's Asia Pacific Council, as well as The Design Trust in Hong Kong. He is a long-term member of CEO International and YPO Gold in Hong Kong and New York.He currently serves as founder and CEO of marketing solutions firm Gusto Collective.  Gusto Collective, which Aaron founded in 2020, is the first ‘Brandtech' holding company in Asia and has been recognised as “Forbes Asia 100 to Watch” 2022.  Powered by technology, the company specialises in Web 3.0 marketing services, an augmented reality experience platform, a metahuman platform (MonoC), and luxury marketing services. Gusto collaborates with some of the world's biggest luxury and premium brands clients including Harrods, Canada Goose, Swire Hotels, Estee Lauder Companies, CSL, DFI Retail Group, Tourism Australia and LVMH. Aaron Lau's business career has been marked by his exceptional leadership skills, extensive experience in the marketing industry, and commitment to making a positive impact on society through his work with various organisations and advisory boards.Read Aaron Lau's full biography on https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/aaron-lau About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Jean Lehmann is the current CEO & Founder of Cyber Capital HQ, and Cyber chain analytics. Jean is an author and thought leader that has been working at a strategic consulting and advisory firm in cybersecurity solutions and data intelligence services. He has accumulated over 20 years of experience as a financial advisor and management consultant, specialising in blockchain, AI, Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity.Jean Lehmann BiographyJean Lehmann holds a INSEAD/Wharton MBA, a DEA from HEC School of Management, an MSc from Eurecom/EPFL, and an Executive Certificate in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School. Since he graduated,  Jean Lehmann started his career as a Investment Consultant at Benetti Finance and, throughout the years, he has taken different roles as an advisor and consultant in leading companies in the sector such as ABS Quantitative Analyst at Cambridge Place Investment Management, Senior ABS Analyst and Portfolio Manager at Norddeutsche Landesbank or Senior Management Consultant at global technology and management consultancy CAPCO.Jean has also served in the public sector between 2008 and 2010, serving as Municipal Government Investment and Financial Advisor in the Buzios Municipality, where he worked for the municipal Government of Buzios as an investment and financial advisor to the “Secretario do Governo”, the president of the commercial and entrepreneurial association.His latest endeavour is as founder and CEO of Cyber Capital HQ a strategic consulting and advisory firm in cybersecurity and data intelligence solutions with clients in the UK, EMEA, Africa, and LatAm. CCHQ has particular expertise in the financial services and oil and gas sectors and advises organisations in the cost-effective re-engineering of their processes to achieve maximum business performance and productivity.As a thought leader, he is a regular contributor, panellist, and moderator at renowned international Cyber Security conferences, an advisory board member in the Blockchain and Venture Capital sector, a guest lecturer at INSEEC Business School and a trusted advisor to Arie Capital Banking Group, the first specialised online digital corporate banking group, among others.About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Dinis Guarda interviews Gip Cutrino, COO of Runiverse, a metaverse gaming platform, in the latest episode of the Dinis Guarda YouTube podcast. The two discuss the mechanics of metaverse gaming and the global challenges it can solve. The podcast is powered by platforms like citiesabc, openbusinesscouncil, fashionabc, and sportsabc. Gip Cutrino BiographyGip Cutrino is an Italian entrepreneur and thought leader specialising in blockchain and gaming. He is an experienced team leader and a creative marketer, having collaborated with many leading brands in the digital world.Currently, he is the COO of Runiverse, a metaverse gaming platform, where he leads product development for an immersive and innovative gaming experience using blockchain technology. In March of 2023, Runiverse announced its collaboration with Polygon, a leading metaverse gaming platform, to bring new events and opportunities to the Gamefi community and thus contributing to the growth and adoption of Web3 gaming.Gip Cutrino is a  graduate from UCLA, and a former presenter of the Italian show, Le Iene, Gip has focused his career as an entrepreneur in the world of mobile gaming for the last 8 years. For example, Gip was involved in the launch of Eidoo SA, under the flagship of the Poseidon Group during the initial coin offerings (ICOs). As an influencer and thought leader on blockchain, Gip collaborated with the popular YouTube personality, PewDiePie, on several crypto gaming projects. He has been promoting the potentials of blockchain technology in the gaming industry through his social media networks.Gip also worked for the entrepreneur and influencer  Gianluca Vacchi advising him on a crypto project focused on telecommunications.Among his achievements and projects we can find Sgame, a platform where users can play their favourite mobile games while mining tokens. Another gaming app, Wallem, is called the Pokemon Go of crypto. It allows the users to capture tokens and cryptocurrencies while walking around the most important cities in the world. Wallem's first test was during the ICO Race, with over 100 downloads. AS COO of RuniverseUnder Cutrino's leadership, Runiverse has become one of the most innovative and engaging metaverse gaming platforms on the market. The platform allows users to challenge each other to races based on the performance of the crypto market, leveraging the unique capabilities of blockchain technology to create a truly immersive gaming experience.With elements of finance and gaming, Runiverse provides a platform for players to earn rewards and customise their experience. It is powered by their utility token $RUNY. The platform combines blockchain gaming with crypto knowledge, by allowing gamers to translate their crypto knowledge into tangible rewards. The platform leverages real-time data from Binance, offering a run-to-earn experience where players' speed is determined by market performance. Read Gip Cutrino's full biographyAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Isaac Nichelson is a creative leader and entrepreneur with 25 years of textile and apparel industry experience. He is known for propelling cutting-edge product and market innovation in the realms of sustainability and circular resource efficiency.  He is the current CEO and co-founder of Circular Systems SPC.Isaac Nichelson BiographyHaving worked with brands like Global Hemp Group Inc., The House of Marley, and Hilaturas Ferre, Isaac Nichelson possesses comprehensive fashion industry experience. A knowledge base that extends from raw materials production and apparel/accessory/footwear design and manufacture, all the way through branding, marketing and leadership of fashion and textile companies. As one of the pioneers to promote sustainable textiles and fashion, California Apparel News named him “Eco-Johnny Appleseed” in 2007. Isaac has founded a few eco-friendly and sustainable companies in the past, including Livity Outernational, the world's first stylistically relevant eco-lifestyle brand, and Sustainable Source Studios, the world's premier eco-fashion agency.He is presently the CEO of Circular Systems SPC, which he founded in 2017. Circular Systems is a Social Purpose Company providing the world's leading technologies transforming waste-to-value in the textile and fashion industries.  Circular Systems SPC received the prestigious Global Change Award in March 2018, for the Company's Agraloop technology that converts crop waste into high value materials suitable for textiles. The award was issued by H&M Foundation. With over 20 years of focus on sustainability in fashion, Isaac is regarded as a thought leader in the space. He works as an active contributor to industry think tanks and reports, including as a contributor to the groundbreaking 2017 Report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation "Lets Make Fashion Circular". Isaac is also a member of the Edmund Hillary Fellowship, the Levi's Collaboratory, and the Textile Exchange. As a speaker, Isaac also has been engaged in events like Global Recycling Forum, San Francisco 2015, Moving Beyond Sustainability Keynote, Amsterdam Holland, February 2020, to name a few.Read Isaac's full biography on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/isaac-nichelsonAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Moh Belkhodja is the Founder of MetaKapsule and Head of Investments & Special Projects at Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA). Moh is a hospitality professional who brings over 15 years of hospitality and management consulting experience to the team of Investments and Special Projects for Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority . As the Director, he is responsible for the continuous expansion of the organisation's business strategies across the EMEA region.Moh Belkhodja Interview Questions1. Please start by telling us a little bit about your background 2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration? 3. How did you come up with the idea for METAKAPSULE?4. What new opportunities will the Metaverse create for the tourism industry?5. How can the Metaverse be used to create unique and innovative tourism experiences?6. How can B2B businesses use the metaverse to enhance their branding and marketing efforts?7. How can B2B businesses ensure that their Metaverse initiatives align with their overall business strategy and goals in the hospitality and travel industry?8. What role will AI and machine learning play in the development and operation of the metaverse?9. What is your opinion regarding the advancement and progress of the metaverse in the hospitality and travel industry in the upcoming years? Moh Belkhodja BiographyMoh Belkhodja is a hospitality professional who brings over 15 years of hospitality and management consulting experience to the team of Investments and Special Projects for Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA). As the Director, he is responsible for the continuous expansion of the organisation's business strategies across the EMEA region. He is a seasoned Eco, Wellness, Agri and Adventure (EWAA) Tourism expert who advocates for the combination of sustainable and conscious tourism along with the fractional economy to promote economic and social development. Moh​ holds a Master's Degree in International Hotel Management from Vatel Hotel & Tourism Business School and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management Information Systems from the Université Pierre Mendès-France. Having worked in various roles at Grand Heritage Hotel Group, IHG Hotels and Resorts, Renaissance Hotels, and many more, has a remarkable history of executing business development and global expansion strategies across the MENA region. Moh is also the founder of METAKAPSULE, a movement and think-tank community of Metaverse experts that create events with a focus on “edutainment”. He is passionate about re-engineering mindsets to create an impact on humanity and bridging the PHYGITAL with web 3.0 by using the METAVERSE to build collaboration and partnership amongst customers, as well as between companies and customers.Read Moh Belkhodja biography on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/moh-belkhodjaRead more about MetaKapsule https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/MetaKapsuleAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Dinis Guarda interviews Kendrick Wong, Co-Founder and Chairman of LiquidX, in the latest episode of the Dinis Guarda YouTube Podcast. They discuss the unique projects taken up by LiquidX, including the Japanese style of animation, Anime, and the utility of NFTs and tokens in the metaverse and Web 3.0 space. The podcast is powered by citiesabc, openbusinesscouncil, fashionabc, and sportsabc.Kendrick Wong BiographyKendrick Wong founded and built two companies Scorpion Textiles & Wholesale and Shoppr to multi-million valuations before moving on to Omnilytics — his third venture and counting at age 29, together with Nikolai Prettner. It is a fashion analytics platform that offers real-time market intelligence data across 75,000 brands. Omnilytics' big data services are used by retailers worldwide, as well as by financial market clients as part of their due diligence. The company counts entrepreneurs, SMEs, and global companies such as Adidas and Ferragamo as its customers.An active investor in the region, Kendrick co-runs a private equity firm, Weatherall Investments, investing in startups, venture capital funds, and blockchain companies within Southeast Asia.Kendrick was featured in Forbes' 2019 Asia 30 Under 30, and has many awards to his credit including Uber Challenge Hackathon, Facebook PARSE Challenge, and Best App for Commercialisation: All of these under the flagship of his companies, Shoppr.As the Chairman of LiquidX, a Web3 venture capital studio for the metaverse, Kendrick progresses in his mission to provide the infrastructure for the entry and exploration of an ever-growing industry through its proprietary anime marketplace. LiquidX's latest acquisition of Anime Metaverse, a publishing and licensing company focused on building anime, manga and drama in Web3 is another leap into the realm.Read Kendrick's full biography on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/kendrick-wongAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Merve Kanat Dogan is a senior executive and serial entrepreneur with more than two decade's experience in foreign communications and relations, while working across various sectors, including pharma, health tourism, and technological devices. She is now the Vice President Business, Partner Turkiye & Central Asia at ztudium group.Merve Kanat Dogan BiographyMerve Kanat Dogan has had a diverse career spanning various industries, including foreign trade, consultancy, banking, health tourism, medical, cosmetics, HVAC, electronics, automation, manufacturing, equestrian business, mining, and food service. She has also co-founded several companies and cooperatives, managed different departments, and established business relationships. Among the companies she has worked for, we can find IS BANK, ERK PHARMA, KLIMA, EQUUSIR Germany GmbH. As the co-founder she has managed UTCM, FIL COSMETICS, QUANTUM HEALTH TOURISM COOPERATIVE, SUBWAY ORGANISATION and MERANKA Mining. Her broad range of experiences and skills would make her a valuable asset in any team or organisation that values diversity and adaptability.To digitalise Turkish trade corridors, Merve co-founded UTCM Foreign Trade Co., to carry out import-export and consultancy duties since 2007. The company managed the entry of many foreign companies into the Turkish market and managed their country's activities including multi-faceted training on digital marketing, content creation, and sponsored advertising activities.In her present role as the Vice President and Business Partner for Turkiye & Central Asia at ztudium group, she benchmarks her skills to create a robust network of businesses across these regions and create a global ecosystem that strives towards 4IR. Merve has a degree in Economics from Hacettepe University and also has attended programs at Vienna University of Economics. After concluding her major in economics, she finished a program in foreign trade with success and went on to pursue a career in international business development and marketing. During her education life, she has always lived in various cities and finally graduated from International Christian School of Vienna which contributed her a lot in gaining multinational perspectives and opinions about the world. Links & Resourceshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/merve-kanat-dogan-46bab317/https://twitter.com/mervekanatdoganRead Merve's full biography on https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/merve-kanat-dogan About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Venkat Atluri and Miklós Dietz are the guests in the latest episode of the Dinis Guarda Podcast to discuss the different aspects of their extensive professional careers and the Ecosystem Economy concept. In fact, the podcast highlights their recent collaboration on ‘The Ecosystem Economy', a book that discusses the various aspects of the consumer-centric economy, the changing consumer trends, and the future of businesses and economies. The podcast is powered by openbusinesscouncil, citiesabc, fashionabc, and sportsabc.Venkat Atluri BiographyVenkat Atluri is a Senior Partner and global leader of tech/telecom practice at McKinsey. With 22 years of experience in the firm, he has also co-founded and led the firm's Internet of Things (IOT) practice. He is also an author and thought leader contributor at McKinsey, including  co-authoring ‘The Ecosystem Economy: How to Lead in the New Age of Sectors Without Borders' along with Miklos Dietz.Venkat's academic background includes an MBA in Strategy and Finance from the University of Chicago. He joined McKinsey in 2001 and has held many leadership positions throughout his tenure at McKinsey. Venkat co-founded and led McKinsey's IoT (Internet of Things) Practice. He also created a group that aims to incubate new analytic and digital assets, develop innovative client offerings, and build alliances and partnerships with innovators.He has also led McKinsey's efforts globally for the TMT Practice to help clients fast-track and sustain transformational impact.Read Venkat Atluri's full biography on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/venkat-atluriMiklós Dietz BiographyMiklós Dietz is a Senior Partner and also the Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company's Vancouver office, where he leads the Strategy & Corporate Finance group within the global Financial Services Practice. Miklós is a certified financial analyst, a member of the CFA Organisation, a founding member of the Hungarian Society of Investment Professionals and an author. He is the co-author of ‘The Ecosystem Economy: How to Lead in the New Age of Sectors Without Borders' along with Venkat Atluri. In 2008, Miklós was awarded the Knights Cross of Hungarian Republic, for the support to the Prime Minister in managing the global financial crisis.Miklós holds a MPhil, finance and econometrics from University of Cambridge, a JD law from Eotvos Lorand University, and a MSc, economics from Corvinus University of Budapest. In 2001, Miklós joined McKinsey's Budapest office, and since then he has led over 400 projects in more than 40 countries across the world, covering multiple sectors, with primary specialisation in the financial sector, and focusing on business building, strategy, innovation, digital, large scale transformation, and marketing and sales topics.Miklós is also the Chairman of McKinsey's Panorama, the flagship project that mines a blend of banking and financial data sources—including proprietary data—to provide wide-ranging insights.Read Miklós Dietzt's full biography on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/miklos-dietzAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Today's guest is Christopher W. J. Gaunt OBE is the Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey and an accomplished business executive with invaluable international experience across several key business sectors. Spending a major share of the first few decades of his career in the beverage industry, Chris has held many top-level executive positions at international brands including Coca Cola, Wine and Spirit Division of the Whitbread Brewery Group, HP Bulmer and Allied Domecq, and Carlsberg International. Chirs W. J. Gaunt BiographyChris has over five decades of experience in building cross-border relationships and collaborations, especially in Central Asia, Africa, and the EU. In his present capacity as the Executive Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce Turkey, Chris is responsible for representing over 800,000 Turkish businesses and Chambers in the UK. The British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey (BCCT) is the world's second-oldest British Chamber established abroad, and it offers a range of business services to promote networking and B2B matchmaking in the Turkish market. The chamber represents business people and companies of all sizes and from a broad spectrum of sectors, including major multinationals as well as a substantial number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Turkey, the UK, and the surrounding region.Since his joining at BCCT in 2014, Chris has led the chamber to serve more than 700+ UK clients, has delivered hundreds of market-related services, and has contributed to export wins totaling more than GBP 75 million. The chamber offers market information, market access, event management, and many other services in cooperation with its extensive business network and through its partnership with 14 local chambers of commerce in the most dynamic cities of Turkey.In addition to his work with the BCCT, Chris was instrumental in the major restructuring project for a newly privatised group of FMCG companies during his time at Coopers and Lybrand in Croatia.Prior to that, Chris was one of the faces that represented Coca Cola, he travelled across many countries and cultures, including Moscow, regions of Africa, and the then unknown areas of Central Asia, like Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, and other countries that broke up from the Soviet Union. Chris was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2019 H.M. the Queen's New Year Honors list for services to Trade and British Commercial Interests. He is also associated with the boards of many international names including Global Thinkers Forum, Suzer Group Turkey, MLA College, and Young Guru Academy, to name a few.Read Chris W. J. Gaunt's full biography on https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/chris-w-j-gauntAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaMore interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Nicki Hambleton  is the Founder of NiH Consultancy and an Apple Distinguished Educator with over three decades of experience in teaching globally. She is an expert in integrating Technology and Art authentically in the classroom and using those for visual note taking. Nicki is also a trained Cognitive Coach and consultant in visual arts, thinking and learning strategies. She teaches sketchnotes to students and adults through dedicated workshops and presentations and has authored a collaborative eBook on the process of taking notes digitally with other educators.Nicki Hambleton Interview Topics1. Please start by telling us a little bit about your background 2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations? 3. How can visual note-taking help to reinforce and summarise learning?4. How can visual note taking be used in collaboration and group settings?5. What are some strategies for improving visual note taking skills?6. What techniques can be used to make visual notes more visually appealing and informative?7. How can visual notes be organized to make them easier to understand?8. What inspired you to create NiH Consultancy?9. What is the future of education?Nicki Hambleton BiographyNicki did her MA in Education. Her Masters' thesis focused on the significance of incorporating visual and spatial methodologies for retrieval and notetaking and the effects on long term memory. After her PG Certificate in Education, Secondary Art Education, Nicki Hambleton did a course in graphic design, and taught art at Primary, MYP, GCSE, IB and A Level. As Head of Expressive Arts, she has also taught at International School of Milan and Lincoln Community School. Nicki has been teaching internationally for over 30 years in the UK, Italy, Ghana and Singapore. She is an advocate of amalgamating Technology and Art authentically in the classroom and passionate about visual note taking. Her extensive knowledge in communication  design and creativity stems from her background in Graphic Design and love of drawing and she has presented to global audiences through Apple and Learning 2. From 2010 to 2022, Nicki was a member of the United World College of South East Asia team for 12 years. During her time there, she has successfully risen to the challenge of becoming a leader in her field. She began as Head of Middle School  art, a Digital Literacy Coach and was Head of High School Art from 2018-2022. Nicki is passionate about art and education and is dedicated to helping her students reach their full potential. She is an inspiring leader and mentor and is committed to ensuring that their students have access to the best art education possible.In November 2022, Nicki started her own business as an educational consultant at NiH Consultancy. The company focuses on discovering the most fitting creative  solution  to client needs.More about Nicki Hambleton on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/nicki-hambletonAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Gediminas Galkauskas is an experienced data-driven marketer, a business growth expert and the current Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Atlas VPN, a leading virtual private network (VPN) provider. Being in the industry for more than two decades now, he has held various top level positions at some of the most prominent companies in Lithuania, like leading marketing campaigns and initiatives for Modern Times Group MTG, which includes the most watched TV in Lithuania, TV3 and Head of Marketing and Product Development at 15min.Gediminas Galkauskas Interview Questions1. Could you please start by telling us a little bit about your background? 2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration?3. About VPNs and VPNs for businesses4. How has Atlas VPN changed the VPN market?5. What new technologies have you implemented for Atlas VPN?6. What do you believe is the most important factor for success in the VPN market?7. How do you think the VPN market will evolve in the coming years?8. What do you think are the biggest challenges faced by VPN providers today?9. What new technologies will marketers need to be familiar with in order to be successful in the future?Gediminas Galkauskas BiographyGediminas Galkauskas holds a double Master of Arts degree in International Communication and Political Science from Vilnius University, Lithuania. Prior to joining Atlas VPN, Gediminas worked at a number of high-profile companies, including Modern Times Group MTG, AeroTime Hub, 15min.As the Communications Manager at The Modern Times Group MTG, Gediminas managed a variety of marketing campaigns and initiatives for brands like TV Viasat, the most watched TV in Lithuania TV3, Power Hit Radio,  and one of the most popular internet websites tv3.lt. He also held executive positions at multi-channel aviation digital hub AeroTime Hub and Marketing consultancy Hungry Scout.At 15min, he held the position of Head of Marketing and Product Development, where he was responsible for marketing and developing business together with new products for the 2nd biggest website in Lithuania. He led the development of audio platform 15min Klausyk, paid content product 15max, etc.His experience includes co-founding Pro Consulto, a boutique communications agency providing consulting and sales services to clients. And he also lectured about integrated marketing communications to the students at University of Applied Social Sciences, Vilnius. Gediminas is a sought-after keynote speaker at marketing and tech events like Viasat Lithuania and writes a newsletter where he shares his insights on strategy, innovation, and trends in the tech and marketing sectors.About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Robb Wilson is a serial entrepreneur, author, technologist consultant for Fortune 500 companies like Qwest and National Geographic, and former creative executive at Time Warner. He earned an Academy Award nomination for technical achievement as well as over 130 innovation, design, technology, and artificial intelligence awards, with five in 2019 including AI Company of the year and Hot AI Technology of the Year.Robb Wilson Interview Topics1. Could you please start by telling us a little bit about your background?2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration?3. About OneReach4. How can conversational AI enable businesses to improve their customer service experiences?5. Could you tell us about the role of conversational AI in the future of business and what do today's top leaders need to know ?6. What are the best practices for integrating AI technologies into our existing systems and processes?7. What inspired you to write the book Age of Invisible Machines:A Practical Guide to Creating a Hyperautomated Ecosystem of Intelligent Digital Workers?8. How can hyperautomation help improve the efficiency of operations in an organization?9. What is the purpose of creating a core enablement team for an organization's digital ecosystem strategy?10. What is your expectation of new applications of AI that are likely to emerge in the next decade?Robb Wilson BiographyRobb Wilson is the co-founder of OneReach.ai, a low-code/no-code platform for building AI & bots. Under Robb Wilson's leadership in his role of Lead Designer and Chief Technologist, the company was recognized as the highest-scoring company in Gartner's first Critical Capabilities for Enterprise Conversational AI Platforms report. As an entrepreneur, he has founded four successful technology companies, including Effective UI, SkyBeam, Vision Nations, and, more recently, OneReach.ai. Robb Wilson is also the co-owner of UX Magazine, with a community of over 640k members.  His professional career includes being a technology research consultant for many Fortune 500 companies, including Qwest and National Geographic. He has worked as a creative executive at Time Warner and is an industry thought leader in the areas of emerging technologies and trends.Robb has held executive roles at several publicly traded companies and mentored colleagues who went on to leadership roles at Amazon Alexa, Google, Ogilvy, GE,Salesforce, Instagram, LinkedIn, Disney, Microsoft, Mastercard, and Boeing. As an author, he has co-authored two books to date:Age Of Invisible Machines: A Practical Guide to Creating a Hyperautomated Ecosystem of Intelligent Digital Workers. Wiley, September 2022 The book delivers an eye-opening and startlingly insightful blueprint for leveraging conversational AI in order to make your organisation self-driving—with a growing ecosystem of interconnected automations accelerating all aspects of your business.Effective UI: The Art of Building Great User Experience in Software 1st Edition, published by: O'Reilly Media in March 2010Robb Wilson is an experienced thought leader in the realm of conversational AI and hyper automation, and has played a part in creating a wide variety of products, apps, and movies. About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Nicola “Nick” Rosa is a serial entrepreneur, creative technologist, designer, digital transformation specialist, author, speaker, and a podcast host. He is the Metaverse Strategy Lead Europe at Accenture, bringing his experience of almost three decades in the fields of media and entertainment, and business and technology. Nick is also a Director at the Academy of International Extended Reality (AIXR) a non-profit entity producing the annual VR Awards. Nick Rosa Interview Topics1. Could you please start by telling us a little bit about your background? 2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration?3. About Metaverse4. Metaverse projects at Accenture5. What motivated you to write “Understanding the Metaverse:A Business and Ethical Guide”?6. What do you think are the most important aspects of the metaverse to understand?7. What are your thoughts on the current state of virtual reality in the Metaverse? 8. How does the book explain the potential implications of the Metaverse for the economy?9. Are there any ethical considerations discussed in the book about the Metaverse?10. What do you think the future of the Metaverse will look like in terms of user experience and design? Nick Rosa BiographyNick Rosa's academic background includes a Bachelor in Science from Scientific High School Galileo Galilei Potenza. He also received a degree in Communication and Media Studies from Sapienza University of Rome. He is a certified Design Thinking Practitioner from IBM and Java expert from Sun Microsystems. Nick has been working with emerging technologies since the beginning of his career, especially the immersive ones like AR, VR, XR, and mixed reality at multinational organisations like IBM IX, British Interactive Media Association (BIMA), XR Bootcamp, and The Academy of International Extended Reality. As a digital transformation expert, Nick has previously worked for Virgin Radio Italy S.p.A., Mobile Interactive Group, net mobile U.K., and DigitasLBi, to name a few. In his present role at Accenture, Nick is the Metaverse Strategy Lead for Europe & Growth Markets in the Metaverse Continuum Business Group.As an author, In October 2022, Nick Rosa presented his first book “Understanding the Metaverse: A Business and Ethical Guide”, which was published by Wiley. The book delivers a thorough and intriguing exploration of the metaverse, including how it works, its current uses and discussions of potential possibilities we're just beginning to understand.Nick has also contributed to Atari, Google, Spotify, and Yahoo! as a writer collaborator.As an entrepreneur, Nick also co-founded two digital transformation and strategy companies: Touch Ideas LTD and Black Rose Interactive. Among various projects his company successfully delivered an app for Pope Election 2013, The North Face, a TracKINGapp, and ParkinGO, a repark SRL.Today, he is the co-host of a podcast series called “Field of View” where he interviews entrepreneurs, researchers, and pioneers in the field of Extended Reality and the Metaverse. About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Interview with Jennifer Sanders - Executive Director, North Texas Innovation Alliance & Brandon Branham - Chief Technology Officer and Assistant City Manager, City of Peachtree Corners (Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners).Jennifer Sanders is a leader and thinker in smart cities and regions. She is, currently, the Executive Director of the North Texas Innovation Alliance, a consortium of cross-sector organisations including public, private, civic and academic entities, that works to build and implement a regional smart, connected and resilient strategy for North Texas.Brandon Branham is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Assistant City Manager of Peachtree Corners, one of the United States' first 5G smart cities powered by real-world connected infrastructure. He is the leader of smart city and IoT programmes under the flagship of the City of Peachtree Corners. Interview Topics1. Could you both please start by telling us a little bit about your backgrounds? 2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration? What made you decide to jump deeper in the area of smart cities?3. Peachtree Corners had announced the partnership with the North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA) since October this year to join hands in supporting the expansion of smart cities across the country through public-private partnerships. Could you share more about the vision, mission and how you think this partnership will be able to bring the citizens closer to innovation and new technologies which are invented to make their lives easier?4. According to the UN-Habitat, World Cities Report, 70% of the world population will be living in cities by 2030. At the end of the day, all inventions aim to create a better quality of life so the way we approach innovation is also very important. What do you think about regional approach and could you share more about the importance of collaboration between cities, Jennifer?5. For Brandon, what are the most significant features or services in Peachtree Corner that you want to develop the same to other smart cities in the country in near future? 6. Do you plan to create a set of living standards for citizens in smart cities? What are the biggest challenges that you are facing at the moment?7. Does sustainability act as a key factor in your plan of development and what will you do to create a smarter but more sustainable city?About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Andy Ku is a game and metaverse developer, mobile gaming pioneer and tech entrepreneur, founder of software companies BlueArk, Nurien Software and, more recently, AlTAVA group.Andy holds a BS in Architecture from Cornell University and also an MBA from Harvard Business School. Currently, Andy holds the position of CEO of ALTAVA Group, a Singapore-based luxury fashion metaverse that enables users to discover, interact, and express themselves through a hi-fidelity avatar. The Company operates WOY (World of You), a metaverse that provides Omni-platform experiential solutions which seamlessly connect consumers to the real-world and virtual world for high-end luxury brands and discerning partners. The company has successful collaborations with luxury brands including Thom Browne, Prada, and Balmain. Andy Ku Interview Topics1. Could you please start by telling us a little bit about your background? 2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration?3. What are your thoughts about the metaverse? And web3 and NFTs?4. How did Alvata Group get started? What was the vision behind it?5. User cases and projects6. Metaverse and metaverse projects in luxury fashion7. How can luxury fashion brands protect their designs in the metaverse?8. What are the key components of a successful luxury fashion metaverse?9. Future projects and ideasAndy Ku BiographyAfter he finished his studies, Andy has been involved in startups since 2002, working with some of the world's most recognisable names in media and gaming. Andy has been a pioneer in social gaming, having created MStar, a 3D-avatar-based fashion app. He also founded BlueArk in 2014 to develop and publish games and digital education platforms by converting famous IP such as SpongeBob, Dora the Explorer, Toonix, and American Idol into digital forms. working with Viacom, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, XIX Entertainment, BlueArk Global launched these games and platforms in more than 137 countries.Being involved in gaming companies throughout his career, he became CEO of Netmarble Corp. a mobile gaming company, in 2011. Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble is a mobile game company in Asia and consistently ranks as a top mobile developer and publisher worldwide. As CEO of the company, Andy was involved in the company that developed games like MARVEL Future Fight, Seven Knights, Raven (Evilbane in U.S.) and Everybody's Marble, among others.In the beginning of his career, Andy founded Nurien Software in 2007, a social networking and online gaming company that developed platforms for virtual social networks and, prior to that, he took the role of CEO ASIA of Realtime Worlds, a UK based software company that develops action games and community games.About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Emmanuel Fenet is an Events Manager who has been organising content-focussed international events like conferences and summits. He has more than 25 years of experience in successfully managing events for Les Échos and The Wall Street Journal Europe, to discuss economic, financial, legal, and technological topics. Emmanuel is the CEO of Chain Of Events, SAS, an event organiser specialising in conferences and trade events for professionals in the blockchain universe. The company was originally founded to organise Paris Blockchain Week Summit and Paris NFT Day. With the Paris Blockchain Week Summit to be held in March of 2023, Emmanuel is currently looking after Europe's largest blockchain event with a vision to transform it into a globally renowned experience and the foremost business platform for the advancement of the Web 3.0 revolution. Emmanuel Fenet Interview Questions1. Please start by telling us a little bit about your background? 2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration? 3. Could you tell us more about Paris Blockchain Week Summit 2023 and what is the vision behind hosting this event?4. How will the Paris Blockchain Week Summit 2023 help to advance the development of blockchain technology?5. What are the most discussed topics you expect to see in Paris Blockchain Week Summit 20236. What is the expected impact of the Paris Blockchain Week Summit 2023 on the global blockchain community?7. What are your views on regulating crypto and DeFi protocols after we witnessed a lot of number bankruptcy cases in last year ?8. How do you see the future of technology, especially blockchain, web3, virtual reality and AI  in the next 5-10 years?9. What do you expect in the next conference, Paris Blockchain Week Summit 2024 ? Emmanuel Fenet BiographyAfter his graduation, Emmanuel joined Les Echos as Conference Manager. After five years, serving in managing events at Les Echos, he joined Premier Cercle in 2002 as Associate Director. In 2014, he founded Live Matters. The company was a conglomeration of more than 15 strong and unique live communication brands, including Habegger, Spaces, Satis&Fy, and BrainHub. Live Matters envisioned to become the leading global provider in live communication. He was the Director of Conferences and Events from 2018 at Leaders League, a business services company and the rating agency that delivers C-level events, comprehensive rankings and in-depth analysis designed to bring the world's markets together.As the CEO of Chain of Events SAS, Emmanuel has been benchmarking his events organising skills and network for the blockchain universe, including global events like Paris Blockchain Week and Paris NFT Day.About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Darcy Donavan is a Producer, Actress , Artist, creator of stardawgs.com, founder Co-Owner of Income Island, CMO of E-Coin Finance, Author, Web3.0, NFTs Blockchain and Crypto Entrepreneur and Influencer with 7+ Million followers.Darcy Donavan Interview Topics1. Could you please start by telling us a little bit about your background? 2. What can you tell us about your career in the entertainment industry?3. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and how did you get involved in crypto space ? 4. Could you tell us more about the E-Coin Finance project ?5. What potential does cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, especially NFT, have for the music and film industry?6. What role do digital tokens and blockchain technology play in the relationship between crypto and the media and entertainment industry?7. What would you like to see in the crypto industry in the next 5 years in terms of technology and diversity development? Darcy Donavan BiographyDarcy Donavan began her career in the entertainment industry as a child actor and starred in a number of national television commercials at a very young age. Darcy started performing in children's hospitals and raising money for charities in her hometown. She later competed in talent and beauty competitions, winning the title of Ms. Nashville, Tennessee.Darcy has appeared in roles for hit movies and television shows including, "Anchorman", "Modern Family", "Parks and Recreation", "Secret Agent Dingledorf", "Bones", "Six Feet Under", "Entourage", "Cult", "All My Children", "My Name is Earl", "Las Vegas" and "Nip/Tuck", to name a few. With her extensive knowledge in the business, Darcy is now producing her own projects in addition to her acting. Her work in film and television are only a few of Darcy's passions. As a platinum selling recording artist, Darcy's release of her first album had catapulted her singing career and enabled her to tour with well-known artists across the nation. Gaining worldwide recognition with a number of tracks off of her second album, "Distraction," Darcy's songs became number one ringtone downloads across North America. Darcy's most recent single, "It's My Life," charted in the top 100 Dance Billboard Charts in four countries and she is currently working on a new album.Apart from her career endeavours, Darcy has dedicated her life to inspiring others through her charity work and through her huge social media presence, sending words of inspiration to her millions of loyal fans daily. As a philanthropist, Darcy has been raising money for children's hospitals and several other deserving organisations including, Protect.org and Valley View Vaulters. For this, she was also named a World Peace Ambassador. In addition to her extensive accolades, Darcy is also a savvy entrepreneur. Darcy keeps busy with her businesses and investments in Cryptocurrency, NFTs, the Metaverse, and projects throughout Web3. Darcy is also a public speaker, influencing more than 7 million people around the world. She has delivered a number of keynote speeches at mainstream events including the world-famous NFT Expoverse, in Los Angeles in July 2022.“Darcy's Daily Dose of Inspiration” is her first book that is a best-selling inspirational guide. She donated a part of the proceeds from this book for supporting various organisations as charity work.About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Eugene Capon is a Futurist, Author, Speaker of the Metaverse, 360 Creative Director and podcaster of ‘Eugene Capon' and VR Talk Show Glitched, among others. Eugene is a  XR creator, making VR and 360 experiences with millions of views . He is also the author of ‘All The Things You Can Do In The Metaverse' and ‘Get Serious About Social Media'.Eugene is the President and Creative Director of Studio Capon, a level XR content creation and marketing company that uses various web, graphical, AR, and VR techniques. The company has a web presence of over 50 million impressions across multiple social channels.Eugene Capon Interview Topics1. Please start by telling us a little bit about your background 2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration? 3. Web3 Possibilities and Challenges4. Social Media in the Web3 Era5. The challenges of creator 6. Creating better narratives with AI, metaverse and emerging technologies7. Social media - How it works and how to get the best out of them8. About his book9. What the future looks likeEugene Capon BiographyEugene Capon is a dual citizen YouTuber (United States and Canada) known for his online presence as a forward thinking Social Media Futurist, public speaker and 360 animation director under his production company "Studio Capon". A social media futurist, Eugene's forward thinking attitude towards how we connect using technology has been at the forefront of his mission to connect the world and pave the way to the metaverse. In 2014 he graduated with a BA in Liberal Arts with an emphasis on "YouTube Studies" from Evergreen State. Upon graduation he went to work at the YouTube Consulting Agency, Press Play where he was focused on next level visual content in the motion graphics and animation genre.In 2016 he quit his job as an art director to pursue XR and social media. Eugene's first project was producing the film "Journey VR". This film became an official selection at SIFF, a staff pick by Adobe and VEER, then would become the number one 360 video download on Steam for 30 days at the time of its release.A year later he would produce and host GLITCHED, the first in VR talk show to be ordered as if it were a TV show. The show revolved around interviewing large name tech and social media influencers like Barnacules Nerdgasm, iJustine, Jake Roper of Vsauce3 and Gearlive. The show ran for a total of 3 seasons.Since then he has been an avid XR creator making VR and 360 experiences with millions of views and one of the world's most profound evangelists of the Metaverse.Studio Capon was created when he sold the second season of the in VR talk show GLITCHED which his YouTube channel was renamed as from CapondesignTV. The channel is co-ran with former radio personality Topher Welsh who co-hosted GLITCHED.Published Works ‘All The Things You Can Do In The Metaverse' is an educational book for children where siblings Jaden and Selena cure their boredom when they find a box with two VR headsets that suddenly appear in their living room. After the brother and sister put on the headsets a floating robot takes them into the Metaverse for adventures through a reality bending door.‘Get Serious About Social Media' is an ebook with tips and strategies for businesses to create brand awareness and marketing on social media.About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda Y

Wajdi Mereb is an engineer, architect and innovator who has more than 17 years of experience in digital transformation, assets management, and BIM (Building Information Modeling). Wajdi is the former Digital Transformation & BIM Manager at Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in Dubai. During his tenure there, Wajdi was awarded the ‘Innovator of the Year' in the AEC Excellence Awards 2020 and the ‘Individual Achievement Award' from the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) Global Awards 2019 in London.Currently, Wajdi is the Senior Manager- Engineering Digitalisation- BIM & Digital Twins at one of the reputable governmental entities since 2021, where he manages all aspects of Project Design- BIM throughout all the RIBA stages ensuring project goals are understood and delivered, and milestones are met.Interview Topics1. Please start by telling us a little bit about your background 2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration? 3. About BIM4. The challenges of Digital Twins and BIM5. The future of Smart Cities and Smart TransportationWajdi Mereb BiographyWajdi Mereb is a BSc. in Architectural Engineering and an MSc. in Engineering Management. He is also having a MSc. in Management and MBA from the University of Sheffield/ U.K. with distinction. Wajdi Mereb's major highlight was his role as the Digital Transformation & BIM Manager at Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in Dubai between 2015 and 2021. There, he helped integrate the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies with its ecosystem to improve transportation in the city. He represented RTA in the Dubai Digital Transformation Team in the construction sector and managed the UAE Building Smart chapter. In this regard, he also managed RTA's internal project: Assets management digitisation and the Digital Twin technology.Wajdi also led the successful BIM implementation in multi-billion strategic projects: “Metro Route 2020 project” valued at $3 billion value that was an integral part of Dubai's proposal of UAE winning the EXPO 2021.As a policy expert, he authored and monitored the corporate BIM Policies for Vendors & Employees at RTA. He also led RTA to be the 1st entity in the globe obtaining ISO 19650 & UK BIM Level 2 certificates, and represented RTA in launching the compliance Kite-marks for OPEX phase “PAS 1192-3” & Security minded BIM “PAS 1192-5” in partnership with BSI.Wajdi has served many multi-billions projects varying in size & scope utilising various BIM authoring software including Autodesk Revit & Navis-works, Synchro, Bentley AECOsim Triforma and CDE platforms like Project-wise, BIM 360, & Aconex.About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Danny Goel is an Orthopaedic Surgeon, Clinical Professor, and keynote speaker. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Precision OS, a software company focused on immersive experiential virtual reality based medical education. Danny Goel Interview Topics1. Could you please start by telling us a little bit about your background? 2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration?3. How did Precision OS get started? Is there any specific reason that makes you establish this company?4. What is the mission and vision of Precision OS? And some user cases?5. Why do you think orthopaedic surgical education is perfect now for virtual reality? 6. In fact, there are many other VR surgery training startups now. What do you think are the differences or strengths of Precision OS compared to them?7. What do you think about the future of VR and AR in surgery? Will it be easier to approach even with developing countries where the economy and infrastructure are not advanced?8. And what are the possibilities with the Metaverse in the field?Danny Goel BiographyDanny is a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Manitoba, an Orthopaedic Surgeon from University of Calgary, and an MBA in Health and Life Sciences from the University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management. He also holds a Shoulder Fellowship from Western University and Harvard Medical School. Since 2012, he has been associated with The University of British Columbia as Clinical Associate Professor.Danny also contributes as Industry Advisor and Columnist at the Forbes Technology Council. He has co-authored more than 30 publications, and is widely sought as a presenter on surgical techniques. His ongoing research includes novel methods of surgical education and skill acquisition to deliver safe surgery towards improved patient outcomes.He was awarded as the Gold Winner at the Reimagine Education Awards 2020 organised by the Wharton-QS Reimagine Education Awards and Conference.Danny is a Fellow at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and Clinical Professor at UBC Department of Orthopaedics, Vancouver, British Columbia. He is also the Manuscript Reviewer at the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc., and the American Journal of Sports Medicine. He was also associated with the Clinical Faculty Advisory Council and Residency Training Committee at The University of British Columbia. About Precision OSPrecision OS is a medical - grade learning platform to advance surgical readiness.Surgery residents are getting less hands-on experience than ever, and it's affecting their confidence and autonomy. A significant percentage don't feel ready to independently perform core procedures upon residency completion,1 and over 90% opt for an additional fellowship year. In an effort to address this, The American Board of Surgery (ABS) recommended “rather than increasing the quantity of cases, we should be increasing the quality of teaching both clinical and procedural skills.”The lack of access to high-quality surgical education is also affecting medical device companies. In an era of rapidly advancing technologies and procedures, training is often a rate-limiting factor. Current training approaches vary in effectiveness, and are not helping to address cost, and, most importantly, surgical mastery.About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on

Amrita Sethi is an award-winning, golden visa holder and the first NFT artist in the UAE. After a successful career, spanning 15+ years, in some of the world's largest multinational financial companies, Amrita left the corporate world for a deeper calling, which led to the creation of a new multimedia art form, called “Voice Note Art”©️- now called “SoundBYTE”.SoundBYTEs merge sound, technology and storytelling with NFTs giving her a perfect platform to showcase her dynamic art form. The unique idea led to her recognition and coverage with Forbes, CNN, BBC World news to winning awards, selected for Expo 2020 and creating live activations and installations in Middle East Asia and Europe. Amrita NFT's have sold worldwide for under half a million USD and she regularly bridges the gap between physical arts and digital art. Amrita became the first NFT artist in the UAE.Born and raised in Kenya, a British citizen of Indian origin, residing through Switzerland, Zimbabwe, Uganda, and the United Kingdom, before moving to Dubai in 2007 - Amrita's art reflects her international diversity and combines the sweetness of tradition and storytelling with the energy and technology of the modern world.Amrita Sethi Interview Topics1. Background2. From finance to arts3. Process of creating NFTs and virtual art4. Technology you use in your digital art5. AR and other effects in NFTs for creator economy: Case studies6. Amrita's work7. Recommendations for young artists 8. Disruption by technological toolsAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube