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The thought leadership arm of Joseph Raczynski, we speak with the best and most innovative global companies and personalities.
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Top 10 AI Entrepreneurs Making an Impact in 2025 from MSN In a world where artificial intelligence is reshaping industries at lightning speed, some entrepreneurs aren’t just keeping pace, they’re setting the standard. These are the innovators building smarter systems, solving real-world problems, and quietly defining the future of business,…
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Fireside Chat: Frontiers & Foundations – A Conversation with Jack Clark, Co-founder of Anthropic
At the AI+ Science Summit in Washington, D.C., the Fireside Chat: Frontiers & Foundations brought together Jack Clark, co-founder and Head of Policy at Anthropic, and Ylli Bajraktari, CEO and President of the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), for a wide-ranging discussion on the state and future of large language models (LLMs)…
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Beyond the Cloud: Who’s Really Winning the Tech Race and What’s the Impact on Humanity with Mehdi Paryavi
Mehdi Paryavi, Chairman and CEO of the International Data Center Authority (IDCA), is a pivotal figure in the world of digital transformation. Leading the world’s largest Digital Economy think tank, he advises governments, the United Nations, and tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. Paryavi’s influence extends beyond boardrooms—he’s the…
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Case Study – AI+ Materials Science: Exploring the AI Frontier in Material Innovation
At the AI+ Science Summit in Washington, D.C., the session titled “Case Study – AI+ Materials Science” brought together distinguished experts to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping materials science, from accelerating discovery to tackling long-standing industrial challenges. Moderated by Jake Yeston, Editor at Science magazine, this conversation featured James “Jim” Warren, Director of…
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Ethereum is Ten: The Blockchain That Changed Everything
A Decade of Revolutionary Blockchain Innovation Transforms Global Finance On July 30, 2015, a young programmer named Vitalik Buterin launched an ambitious project that would reshape the entire digital landscape. Today, exactly ten years later, Ethereum stands as the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency and the foundational infrastructure for an entirely new digital…
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Hollywood Unchained: How Blockchain Is Rewriting the Script with Riaz Mehta
Are we all ready to discover how the future of entertainment is being rewritten—one blockchain at a time? Well, today we sit down with Riaz Mehta, the visionary CEO and founder of Ritestream, the production studio shaking up Hollywood’s old playbook! He’s creating a new breed of production studio that takes…
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What Is China Doing in Science?
A Dispatch from the AI+ Science Summit Last week, in the luminous halls of the Waldorf Astoria, Washington’s AI+ Science Summit convened a panel raising precisely the question that keeps policymakers, academics, and industry leaders awake: What is China actually doing in science, and what does it mean for the…
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The Privacy Revolution – What is Zero Knowledge and How Will it Change Everything with Jens Groth
Step into the cryptic, captivating world of privacy tech with Jens Groth, the Chief Scientist at Nexus and the very architect behind the Groth16 protocol, one of the most important breakthroughs in cryptography. In this episode, we decode the “magic words” of digital privacy, Zero Knowledge Proofs, ZKPs, ZK SNARKS—and reveal how…
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Building the Future of AI – Inside AXL’s Ambitious Mission with Dr. Daniel Wigdor
Step into the heart of Canada’s AI revolution with Dr. Daniel Wigdor—professor, inventor, and co-founder & CEO of AXL, one of the country’s most ambitious venture studios. In this episode, we uncover how AXL is transforming world-class research into high-growth companies and why its mission to launch 50 AI-powered ventures in…
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Meet Your Digital Twin: How Perspective-Aware Computing is Changing Collaboration
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Hossein Rahnama, Visiting Associate Professor at MIT Media Lab, Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, and Founder/CEO of Flybits, presented a vision for the future of AI centered on Perspective-Aware Computing (PAC), also known as Perspective-Aware AI. His work explores how AI can move beyond personalization to foster…
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Guest Post: Experts release their most ambitious forecast: Bitcoin could reach $275,000 by 2025
By Jennifer Maldonado June 25th, 2025 Originally posted on Bit2Me Crypto News https://news.bit2me.com/en/expertos-lanzan-pronostico-ambicioso-bitcoin-a-275-mil-en-2025 Learn about the bold prediction that puts Bitcoin at $275,000 by the end of 2025 and what factors could drive this historic surge. Joseph Raczynski, analyst and futurist at JT Consulting & Media, has presented a bold projection…
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AI: The New Intern, Coach, and CEO-All in One?
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Jim Rowan, Head of AI at Deloitte, and Gabriele Ricci, Chief Data & Technology Officer at Takeda, shared a candid, practical look at how AI is reshaping organizations-from global consulting giants to leading pharmaceutical companies. Their discussion focused on building digital dexterity, managing change, and…
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Unmasking Google’s Advertising Empire with Ari Paparo
Step into the world behind the web’s curtain, where a single company’s quest for dominance has shaped the digital age. In this episode, we sit down with Ari Paparo, founder of Marketecture.tv, former Google executive, and author of the forthcoming exposé, Yield: How Google Bought, Built, and Bullied Its Way to Advertising…
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Lights, Camera, AI: Pinar Demirgad and the Next Act in Filmmaking
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Pinar Demirgad, Co-founder & CEO of Cuebric, delivered a compelling talk on how AI is transforming the landscape of visual storytelling. Drawing from her unique experience as both an artist and entrepreneur, she explored the current capabilities, limitations, and future directions of generative AI in…
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Vulcan Unleashed: How Amazon’s Next Wave of Intelligent Robotics Is Changing the Game
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: When Scott Dresser, Vice President of Amazon Robotics, took the stage at EmTechAI, the room buzzed with anticipation. After all, this is the man who’s helped shepherd Amazon’s robotics revolution since the company’s acquisition of Kiva Systems in 2012 – a move that marked a…
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AI on the Blockchain: Building a Safer Digital Future with DecideAI
Jesse Glass, Lead AI Researcher at DecideAI, steps into the spotlight at a moment when the stakes for AI and data privacy have never been higher. As AI systems race ahead, so do the risks, exposing sensitive data in ways most current tech simply isn’t built to defend. Enter the…
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Beyond SaaS: How AI Agents Are Rewriting the App Playbook
Is the SaaS model on its last legs, or just evolving into something smarter? Today, most of us live in a world run by Software as a Service, but with the rise of AI, the rules of the game are changing fast. Enter Anton Marchanka, CEO of Zing Coach, a leader…
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Code Unleashed: How Poolside Is Making Waves in Generative AI
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Margarida Garcia, VP of Operations at Poolside, recently shared her perspective on the evolving landscape of generative coding and the unique innovations her company is bringing to the field. Poolside is building its own foundation model for code generation, with a focus on secure, enterprise-ready…
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Proof Without Peeking: Human Passport and the Future of Blockchain Identity
Imagine if verifying you’re human online didn’t mean giving up your privacy, or your entire transaction history. Today, blockchain’s biggest paradox is that while it promises trustless systems, it often leaves identities and wallets wide open, exposing users to everything from Sybil attacks to airdrop hunters. On platforms like Base,…
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Meet Your New Digital Sidekick: AI Agents Take the Wheel
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Yash Kumar and Reiichiro Nakano from OpenAI discussed the evolution and impact of AI agents-particularly OpenAI’s Operator-on digital interaction. Their conversation highlighted the technological progress, challenges, and future directions of AI agents as they move from simple chatbots to sophisticated digital assistants capable of performing…
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No-Code, No Lines: How Halliday Is Serving Up Instant Blockchain Innovation
What if building on the blockchain was as effortless as ordering your daily coffee, no cryptic instructions, no endless queues, just tap, pay, and play? Thanks to a wave of agentic AI and smart contract innovation, that future is now. Today, Fintechs and banks can launch digital asset products in…
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Tailor-Made Intelligence: From Off-the-Rack to Runway-Ready AI
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Waseem AlShikh, CTO and co-founder of Writer, took the EmTech AI 2025 stage to share the remarkable story behind one of enterprise AI’s fastest-growing platforms. Writer’s journey began with a simple but powerful idea: AI should be practical, efficient, and tailored to the specific needs…
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Control, Context, and Code: Windsurf’s Quiet Revolution in Developer Tools
Anshul Ramachandran, founding team member at Windsurf Ever wonder what happens when the future of software meets the sharpest minds in AI—right as acquisition rumors swirl? At the AI+ Expo in Washington, DC, I sat down with Anshul Ramachandran, founding team member at Windsurf (formerly Codeium), just as whispers of an OpenAI buyout electrified…
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AI on the Edge: From Cat Videos to Cancer Cures
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Scott Penberthy, Senior Director of Applied AI in the Office of the CTO at Google Cloud, is no stranger to big ideas. In his talk, “New Frontiers in AI Models,” Penberthy offered a sweeping view of how the latest advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping…
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Senator Ruben Gallego: Crypto’s Champion for the Underdog—and for American Innovation
When Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) took the stage, the energy in the room shifted. He wasn’t just there to talk policy, he was there to tell a story about why crypto matters, not just to Wall Street, but to the neighborhoods and families that have long been left out of…
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Code Red: Eric Schmidt’s (ex-CEO Google) AI Alarm and the New World Disorder
At the AI+ Expo in Washington, Dr. Eric Schmidt didn’t mince words about the crossroads humanity faces. With the air of a seasoned technologist, and the urgency of someone who’s seen too many sci-fi movies turn into documentaries, he mapped out a future where artificial intelligence is both the world’s…
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Deadlines, Dad Jokes, and Digital Dollars: Johnson & Steil’s Congressional Crypto Showdown
At the 2025 Crypto Summit, Representatives Dusty Johnson of South Dakota (R) and Bryan Steil of Wisconsin (R) delivered a session that was as insightful as it was entertaining. The two Congressmen, both leading voices on digital asset policy, brought a refreshing blend of urgency, bipartisan spirit, and good-natured ribbing…
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Data Without Borders: Why Your AI Needs a Passport (and a Home)
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: When Kevin Dallas, CEO of EDB, takes the stage, you know you’re in for more than just a technical deep-dive-you’re about to get a masterclass in the future of data and AI, delivered with the precision of a Formula One engineer and the vision of…
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Beyond the Singularity: Anders Indset’s Guide to Staying Human
Anders Indset is a philosopher for the digital age, a renowned author, business thinker, and trusted advisor to leaders navigating the complexities of tomorrow. With his latest book, “The Singularity Paradox: Bridging the Gap Between Humanity and AI,” Anders delivers a timely and thought-provoking exploration of one of the most…
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No More Secrets: Why Radical Transparency Is AI’s Secret Weapon
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Ali Farhadi, CEO of the Allen Institute for AI (AI2), is a leading voice for transparency and openness in artificial intelligence. In a field increasingly dominated by closed models and proprietary data, Farhadi argues that only radical transparency-full disclosure of model architecture, training data, and…
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Charting the Course for Crypto Clarity: Key Takeaways from Congressman French Hill
At the Blockchain Association’s Summit Series in Washington, DC, Congressman French Hill (R-AR), a pivotal figure in financial services and digital asset regulation, outlined his vision for U.S. leadership in blockchain innovation. Below are the key themes from his discussion. Regulatory Vision and Stablecoin Legislation Congressman Hill emphasized the urgent…
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Sky’s the Limit: Bill Lakeland and the Drone Mapping Revolution
Toronto, Canada – Consensus 2025: Bill Lakeland is a trailblazer at the intersection of aerial technology and next-generation mapping. As the CEO and co-founder of Spexi, Bill has built his reputation on a passion for democratizing access to high resolution, real-time geospatial data—empowering drone enthusiasts and professionals alike to help…
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No More Traffic Jams: Grigore Roșu on Fixing Blockchain’s Congestion
Imagine a world where every street in a city speaks a different language, uses a different currency, and has its own quirky set of toll booths. Welcome to the current state of blockchain, a sprawling metropolis of over 1,000 networks and 16 million cryptocurrencies, most of them abandoned vehicles rusting…
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Copyright, Creators, and Code: Who Wins the AI Gold Rush?
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of intellectual property, thrusting creators, tech companies, and legal experts into uncharted territory. In a lively session at EmTechAI 2025, Tyler Chou (“The Creators’ Attorney” and founder of Tyler Chou Law for Creators) and Amir Ghavi (Co-chair, Technology Transactions,…
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From Freakouts to Forecasts: How AI Is Changing the Game in Finance
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Andrew Lo, Director of the Laboratory for Financial Engineering at MIT Sloan School of Management, offers a pragmatic and nuanced perspective on how AI-particularly large language models (LLMs)-is already transforming the financial sector and where its greatest business value lies today. AI as a Financial…
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Tokenizing Trust: Sunny Lu (VeChain) and the Future of Real-World Blockchain
Toronto, Canada – Consensus 2025: Sunny Lu’s journey from IT executive to blockchain visionary is a remarkable story of foresight, innovation, and relentless pursuit of real-world impact. As the founder and CEO of VeChain, Sunny has become one of the most influential early entrants in the crypto space, recognized for pioneering…
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Turning AI into Measurable Business Value: Insights from Asha Sharma, Corporate Vice President, AI Platform, Microsoft
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Asha Sharma, Corporate Vice President of AI Platform at Microsoft, is no stranger to translating cutting-edge technology into products that scale. With a background spanning Messenger, Instagram Direct, and now overseeing Microsoft’s AI infrastructure and applications, Sharma shared her perspective on how AI is creating…
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Toronto Takes Consensus: Tech, Tokens, and Tim Hortons
Toronto, Canada – Consensus 2025: If you’d told me back in 2017, as I elbowed my way through the early Consensus NYC crowds at the Hilton in Mid-town, that I’d one day be writing about this event from the heart of Toronto’s birthplace of Ethereum, I’d have said, they better…
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Banking on AI: How JPMorgan’s Policy Chief Sees the Future of Smart Regulation
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Terah Lyons, currently the Global Head of AI & Data Policy at JPMorgan Chase, has spent her career shaping how governments and private sector organizations approach the governance and responsible use of artificial intelligence. With over a decade of experience spanning public service, nonprofit leadership,…
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Autonomous Agents: When AI Wallets Outnumber Humans
Dubai, UAE, Token 2049: Industry leaders Ben Zhou (Bybit), Jansen Teng (Virtuals Protocol), Lia Muller Pena (BitGPT), and Alex Svanevik (Nasen) explored the rapidly evolving world of AI-driven wallets and autonomous agents in crypto. The conversation opened with the idea that AI wallets are quickly becoming more than just digital…
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ElizaOS & the Age of AI Agents: A Conversation with Shaw Walters
Toronto, Canada – Consensus 2025: It was a privilege to sit down with Shaw Walters of Eliza Labs today. Shaw Walters stands as one of the most influential pioneers at the intersection of artificial intelligence and decentralized finance. As the founder of Eliza Labs and the creator of ElizaOS, formerly…
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From Incremental Gains to Breakthroughs: KPMG’s Kevin Bolen on Unlocking AI’s True Potential
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Kevin Bolen, Principal Advisory and Head of AI Transformation at KPMG, delivered a field-tested, pragmatic perspective on how organizations can find real value with AI in today’s business landscape. Drawing on decades of experience spanning the early internet era, natural language startups, and innovation strategy…
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Tether: A Once-in-a-Century Company Redefining Global Finance
Dubai, UAE, Token 2049: Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, recently delivered a candid and ambitious assessment of his company’s role in the global financial system. Framed as “a once-in-a-century company,” Ardoino’s talk explored Tether’s origins, its staggering growth, and its philosophy of leveraging profits to build resilient, open infrastructure for…
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From S-Curves to Supercycles: Azeem Azhar’s Roadmap for the AI Revolution
Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: Azeem Azhar’s presentation at MIT EmTechAI offered a sweeping, incisive overview of the current state and future trajectory of artificial intelligence, focusing on the unprecedented speed and complexity of technological change. Azhar began by highlighting how the pace of AI advancement-both in terms of technical…
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Future in Focus: Your VIP Pass to What’s Next from MIT EmTechAI
Welcome to the ultimate sneak peek of what’s coming from the MIT EmTechAI Conference which occurred in Cambridge, MA in May. It was a gathering where the world’s brightest minds push the boundaries of artificial intelligence, and where, I captured the pulse of every major theme, debate, and breakthrough. If…
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Clause Encounters: How AI Is Rewriting the Legal Playbook with Eleanor Lightbody and Graham Sills
MIT EmTechAI – Cambridge MA: I had the opportunity to catch-up with a pioneer in the legal AI Agentic space on how their platform works and what the future holds for AI with contract and litigation work across the legal practice. This conversation is with Eleanor Lightbody, CEO and Dr. Graham Sills,…
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The Network State: Balaji Srinivasan’s Blueprint for Digital Sovereignty
Dubai, UAE, Token 2049: Balaji Srinivasan’s recent talk lays out a sweeping vision for the future of governance and community in the digital age, centered on his concept of the “network state.” Drawing from his book and ongoing projects, Srinivasan argues that the internet is not just a tool for…
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Hacks, Stacks, and Ledger Acts: Securing Crypto in the Age of AI with Sebastien Badault
Just above the din of crowd and with flood lights in full effect at Token 2049 in Dubai, UAE I met with Ledger’s Vice President of Enterprise, Sebastien Badault. We spoke about enterprise security for digital assets. He said the high-profile $1.4 billion hack of crypto exchange Bybit in 2024 was…
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Macro Chaos: Can Crypto Thrive in Global Economic Uncertainty?
Dubai, UAE, Token 2049: A recent panel featuring Raoul Pal (Real Vision), Dan Morehead (Pantera Capital), and Zoltan Pozsar (Ex Uno Plures) tackled one of the most urgent questions in finance today: Can crypto not just survive, but thrive amid mounting global macroeconomic chaos? Their wide-ranging discussion, though at times…
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Silicon, Photons, and the Quantum Leap: Inside Photonic with Stephanie Simmons
At the Quantum.Tech event, held at the Conrad in Washington, DC, I sat down with Stephanie Simmons, Founder & Chief Quantum Officer of Photonic, Inc. We chatted about where the quantum space sits these days and where she sees it going through the lens of the company she started. Stephanie…
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200 Years Forward: Radical Change, AI, and the New Human Blueprint with Steve Fisher
This was an incredibly interesting conversation with Steve Fisher design futurist, entrepreneur, and podcaster – co-author of SuperShifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence with Dr. Ja-Naé Duane. In SUPERSHIFTS, Steve and Ja-Nae give an overview of how we are at the end of one 200…