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The thought leadership arm of Joseph Raczynski, we speak with the best and most innovative global companies and personalities.
Conversations cover the latest trends in technology and go in-depth on the philosophical implications of these new technologies. We primarily cover emerging technology including Agentic AI, Blockchain, cybersecurity, NFTs, cryptocurrency and general business digital transformation.
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As you know, we are in an AI revolution. Healthcare, education, transportation, entertainment, to LegalTech and FinTech; each are being transformed and artificial intelligence is set to upend every aspect of our lives. But alas… AI has a glaring weakness, Internet misinformation. Alex is here today sharing what we need…
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AI Joe, My Digital Avatar or Digital Twin
Say hello to AI Joe! It’s finally time to introduce him, my digital twin, or avatar. He will be here to read out my latest blogs and possibly do some presentations initially. Eventually, he will take on more and more work as the algorithms improve. The algorithm training was quick.…
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Honestly, no one wants to have this conversation…
“Humanity is just a passing phase for evolutionary intelligence.” This is a tough one to swallow, but this could absolutely change everything in your life. Your job is likely going away very soon. Seriously, that sounds ridiculous, and I know is painful to ponder. I believe this will happen in…
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Women in STEM Creating a New Approach – Monica Eaton Founder of LIFT
Today we investigate what I think is a striking lack of women represented in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, especially the FinTech sector. With only 8% of leadership roles in FinTech companies held by women, I spend some time with Monica Eaton, Founder of LIFT to understand what…
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Wild AI Deepfake Tech – Joseph Raczynski AI Expert – Language, Video, and Voice Translation
This is amazing technology! Here is a quick introduction into AI generated voice, and deepfake tech which can be leveraged for good. You can take any video in one language and have it translated with lip sync, voice simulation, in any number of languages.
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Future of Legal AI – Joseph Raczynski – ILTA Podcast
This podcast panel showcases the two experts in the field of legal technologies. This thought-leadership piece will showcase an epic conversation highlighting the state of legal technology, future innovation, and getting into the brass tacks of what makes a legal technology the best. Questions the moderator will ask the speakers:…
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Tech Snippets Today – EY – Kristin Gilkes – Global Quantum Leader with Joseph Raczynski
At Quantum World Congress, I met with Dr. Kristin Gilkes who is the Global Quantum Leader for EY to discuss what the landscape of quantum is today. The way Kristin sees this space, is that she recognizes that not everyone can afford to invest in experimental quantum hardware. Their broader…
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Tech Snippets Today – BlueQubit – Hrant Gharibyan, Co-founder & CEO with Joseph Raczynski
Quantum is the next great emerging technology that few are really talking about, until now. Today we spoke with Hrant Gharibyan, Co-founder & CEO at BlueQubit. He has focused on a number of different areas including the model of traversable wormholes in holography to develop a new kind of teleportation…
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Tech Snippets Today – USC – Jonathan Taplin – Director Emeritus, Annenberg Innovation Lab with Joseph Raczynski
Today I got into it with Jonathan Taplin, Director Emeritus, Annenberg Innovation Lab at USC (University of Southern California). He and I have pretty different perspectives on AI, blockchain, and technology in general and where it is taking us as a society. Jonathan was the founder and first director of…
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Tech Snippets Today – WillowTree – Tobias Dengel – President with Joseph Raczynski
This was an amazing conversation with Tobias Dengel, President of WillowTree. We deep dive into the impact of voice on all digital technology both now and what is right around the corner. This is weighty stuff. Dengel has a fascinating argument that voice technology is poised to drastically alter the…
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Tech Snippets Today – Constant Contact – Frank Vella – CEO with Joseph Raczynski
What do you tell your kids to consider as they think about their career path ahead with the rise of AI? It’s not an easy question to answer. My guest today, Frank Vella, CEO at Constant Contact, delves into this topic and much more. We combine a discussion on AI…
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Tech Snippets Today – American Express – Brett Sussman – VP Business Blueprint & Banking with Joseph Raczynski
How are small and medium sized businesses fairing post pandemic? What are entrepreneurs’ most significant challenges, and what will the economy look like over the next year? Those are some fascinating and weighty topics! All of these timely topics, and a discussion about the recent U.S. digital transaction service, FedNow,…
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Tech Snippets Today – Senpex – Anar Mammadov – Technical Co-Founder, with Joseph Raczynski
This was a very interesting conversation about the future of logistics, that cumbersome “last mile” of getting you what you want quickly and efficiently. In this wide-ranging conversation with Anar Mammadov, Technical Co-Founder at Senpex, we focused on the revolution of how AI is improving this industry. In addition, we…
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Tech Snippets Today – Cisco – Jeetu Patel – EVP & GM, Security and Collaboration, with Joseph Raczynski
The future of work is one of the most discussed topics currently. On today’s program, we delve into the battle and future of hybrid work and AI in the workplace. It was a distinct pleasure to have Jeetu Patel Cisco’s Executive Vice President and General Manager of Security and Collaboration…
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Tech Snippets Today – GoodDollar – Anna Stone – Executive Director, with Joseph Raczynski
Today I had a really encouraging and thoughtful conversation with Anna Stone, Executive Director at GoodDollar. GoodDollar is a protocol to deliver a global universal basic income (UBI) to anyone who wants it. Their philosophy is that they believe this is a great way to onboard more people into Web3,…
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Tech Snippets Today – Pramata – Praful Saklani – Co-Founder and CEO, with Joseph Raczynski
A dynamic and charismatic leader and conversationalist, here is my discussion with Praful Saklani, Co-Founder and CEO of Pramata. We focus on LegalTech and the issues clients; law firms, and corporate counsel have with the contract process. As Praful is steeped in AI, we certainly go down the rabbit hole…
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Tech Snippets Today – Next Earth – David Taylor – Co-Founder & CPO, with Joseph Raczynski
This was an amazing conversation about the intermix between AI, decentralization, and the future of AI powered applications. I spoke with David Taylor, Co-Founder & CPO at Next Earth, who just launched Next Earth AI Labs. We meander through the current state of AI to the end of time and…
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FedNow Launch: One Significant Concern
“Now people have the ability to transfer money instantly, but FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) – pushed by social media and rapid communication, will, at some point, create runs on banks in a click of a mouse or at the touch of a screen… the Fed needs to force banks…
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How Twitter… err, X Will Transform Everything
X is official. The little blue birdie has taken its flight to a new destination, leaving us all to wonder what the future holds for X and its quirky components. Will this transformation lead to soaring heights or a humorous flop? Let’s untangle the enigma of X! Elon Musk, the…
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Business in the Digital Age – Episode 4: Joseph Raczynski
Truly enjoyed listening back to this podcast that the exceptional Paul Caddy at Shoosmiths invited me to join back in April. Wide ranging topics from #AI, #blockchain, and #NFTs, and their impact on society, business, and law firms were discussed. I touch on the cool and the scary, which always makes for some fun! Check it out…
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Tech Snippets Today – aelf Portkey – Steven Dung – CTO, with Joseph Raczynski
Wonderful conversation today with Steven Dung, CTO, of Portkey, part of the aelf ecosystem. We discussed the current state of blockchain, wallets and the evolution of people from Web2 to Web3. Mainnet has recently welcomed the deployment of the first CA (contract account) contract by Portkey, the first CA wallet…
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Dubai World Government Summit – Future Technology and its Impact on Regulation
Dubai, UAE – It was a pleasure and an honor to have been invited back to Dubai, and speak in front of their Excellencies and part of the Royal Family. I presented on several technologies that governments around the world will have to think about over the course of the…
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Tech Snippets Today – Metaverse Standards Forum – Neil Trevett – Chair, with Joseph Raczynski
Lovely conversation today with Neil Trevett, Chair of the Metaverse Standards Forum! We get to hear about what led him to his position and the important need that the Forum is working on right now, as the Metaverse takes off. I have seen this firsthand when meeting with companies and…
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Tech Snippets Today – Unlimint – Jack Jia – Head of Gatefi, with Joseph Raczynski
Very interesting conversation with Jack Jia, Head of Gatefi (Crypto) at Unlimint. They specialize in global payment systems and you can gather that they are very interested in how crypto can do this efficiently and legally around the world. A note about Unlimint. Since launching a decade ago, we’ve helped…
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OH SNAP! – Expert Weighs in on Snapchat My AI
Recently, I was interviewed at the behest of Fox Business, by Kristen Altus on the topic of the impact of AI on children surrounding the Snapchat “My AI.” You can view and read the entire story below entitled, Tech experts warn Snapchat’s ‘My AI’ major ‘misstep’ has ‘dangers ahead’ for…
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Tech Snippets Today – CasperLabs – Medha Parlikar – Co-founder and CEO, with Joseph Raczynski
Here is my conversation with Medha Parlikar, Co-founder and CEO of CasperLabs. It is great to hear her take on enterprise level blockchains. Casper is the first blockchain built specifically for business adoption. Casper’s unique design allows it to adapt and endure with your business over time – and thanks…
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Consensus 2023 – Grit House Daily Stage – CeFi Broke, but is DeFi and Other Tech the Answer?
Consensus 2023 was loaded with activity this year. Much of the discussion was around regulation in the blockchain, cryptocurrency, and NFT space. On the side stage of Grit House Daily, I moderated a fantastic crew of experts in blockchain and AI. The focus of the panel was CeFi Broke, but…
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“Humanity is just a passing phase for evolutionary intelligence.”
By Joseph Raczynski At MIT EmTech Conference – Cambridge, MA This is not a joke. Our time is short here on Earth, according to Geoffrey Hinton Emeritus Professor, University of Toronto; Engineering Fellow, Google, “Humanity is just a passing phase for evolutionary intelligence.” In other words, we don’t have much…
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Tech Snippets Today – Re – Karn Saroya – Co-founder and CEO at Re, with Joseph Raczynski
Today, I spoke with Karn Saroya, Co-founder and CEO, at Re. This is an area that I was very interested in learning more about as the company Re is essentially a ‘decentralized Lloyds of London’. Reinsurance transfers the risk from one insurance company to another to reduce the likelihood of…
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Consensus 2023: Web3 and Blockchain Communities Plea for Regulatory Clarity
By Joseph Raczynski (+Art) Consensus 2023 is a wrap! With over 15,000 attendees in Austin, Texas they were a testament to the level of optimism that still remains in the crypto space despite a lack of regulatory clarity. The event was attended by people from traditional finance, Web3, government agencies,…
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Tech Snippets Today – Immutable – Jennifer Poulson – VP Game Partnerships, with Joseph Raczynski
It was wonderful to sit down with Jennifer Poulson, Vice President, Game Partnerships at Immutable during NFT.NYC. Our conversation was a wide ranging overview about Web3 gaming. She shares her vision on gaming and we get to hear about what is coming down the road with Immutable. Immutable is a…
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Legal AI and Blockchain
Recently, Cointelegraph asked me several questions about the future of the legal space as it applies to both AI and blockchain. Here are my raw answers from later January 2023. As you perhaps know, the developer of DoNotPay recently attempted to bring a robot lawyer into a physical courtroom. He…
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Tech Snippets Today – Hatchfi – Carlos Feliciano II – CEO & Founder, with Joseph Raczynski
One of the challenges with digital assets these days is building out the plumbing. In other words, creating the infrastructure which allows for everyone to take advantage of these new systems. It is a lot of work to do behind the scenes. Hatchfi, and its Founder and CEO, Carlos Feliciano…
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Tech Snippets Today – Kore.ai – Prasanna Arikala – Chief Technology Officer, with Joseph Raczynski
AI is nonstop in the headlines these days. Conversational AI and Large Language Models lead the way with these discussions. Today, I had a very enjoyable conversation with Prasanna Arikala, Chief Technology Officer at Kore.ai. They are the the world leader in Conversational AI technology, helping companies deliver extraordinary experiences…
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Tech Snippets Today – Ramo Law PC – Geoff Lee – Senior Associate, with Joseph Raczynski
What do Ryan Reynolds and and new blockchain version of the Bachelorette have in common? Well, my guest today discusses both as it relates to blockchain tech. Back to my roots, I spoke with Geoff Lee, an attorney at Ramo Law PC today. We dove into Web3, especially how the…
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Tech Snippets Today – HitPiece – Kory Felton – Co-Founder & CEO, with Joseph Raczynski
Starting in 2016 when I began presenting, writing, and consulting on various blockchain technologies, one area in particular had always intrigued me, the music industry. Today, I speak with Rory Felton, Co-Founder and CEO of HitPiece. We focus on the trends and the technology, not the most recent noise from…
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Tech Snippets Today – CoreAVI – Kenneth Wenger – Senior Director, Research & Innovation, with Joseph Raczynski
AI is the topic du jour, and for good reason. According to my guest today, it will undoubtedly impact all of us fairly dramatically in the next few years. I am fortunate to have the author of “Is the Algorithm Plotting Against Us? A layperson’s guide to the concepts, math…
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Tech Snippets Today – Everyrealm – Janine Yorio – CEO, with Joseph Raczynski
This was an amazing conversation with Janine Yorio who is the Chief Executive Officer of Everyrealm. The focus today was unpacking what the future internet looks like and how people will connect and interact. Everyrealm is a gateway to the metaverse with a background in private equity and in real…
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Future Forum Dubai: How Do We Define Wealth In The Future?
Happy to have been a part of this session “How Do We Define Wealth In The Future?” to uncover the potential shift away from traditional monetary forms of value and the role emerging technologies will play in creating alternative forms of wealth. The Future Forum is an annual event hosted…
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Dubai Future Forum Inspires
It was a pleasure and honor to have been a part of the inaugural Dubai Future Forum. It is an annual event hosted by the Dubai Future Foundation convening over 400 of the world’s top futurists to Dubai to anticipate challenges, imagine opportunities, share foresight, and shape the future. The…
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World Government Summit – Dubai UAE – Day Three Recap
I’m happy to have played a small part in the “warm-up act” (speaking just before) Elon Musk today at the World Government Summit in Dubai. I spoke about the future of regulation around new technologies #AI, #Blockchain, #DAOs, and #DigitalWallets – the future of #Web3. The 2023 #WorldGovernmentSummit with over…
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World Government Summit – Dubai UAE – Day One Recap
The World Government Summit began today in Dubai. Here’s a glimpse into Day 1. Vitalik Buterin and Balaji Srinivasen spoke about #DigitalNomads and future #government structures. Day 3: I’ll be speaking on various types of technology and their impact on legal and government.
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Tech Snippets Today – GLEAC – Sallyann Della Casa – Chief Identity Hacker, with Joseph Raczynski
It was an honor and a privilege to speak with Sallyann Della Casa. She is Chief Identity Hacker at GLEAC. We dive headlong into NFTs and their increasing relevance going forward. Some background about my esteemed guest. She is one of the 4% of women globally who has a patent…
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Tech Snippets Today – HackerEarth – Vishy Shukla – CTO; OccSaviors – Jeffrey Miller – Founder, with Joseph Raczynski
Web3 is rapidly deploying globally. There are those that are building, and those that are harnessing the skills to build. One can birth the other. In today’s discussion, I speak with Vishwastam (Vishy) Shukla, Chief Technology Officer at HackerEarth, which is a tech hiring platform that helps recruiters and engineering…
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Tech Snippets Today – Baker Donelson – Justin Daniels – Shareholder & Attorney, with Joseph Raczynski
Baker Donelson has always been at the tip of the spear when it comes to their focus on blockchain and other digital assets in legal. Today, I spoke with Justin Daniels, Shareholder, Corporate M&A Technology Attorney and all around NFT, blockchain, and cybersecurity guru. Those are my words, not his.…
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Tech Snippets Today – AllCertified – Michael Eckstein – CEO & Chairman, with Joseph Raczynski
This is my discussion with Michael Eckstein, CEO and Chairman of AllCertified. We get into all things about NFTs and the cetification of art, collectables and eventually all digital assets. AllCertified is a visionary group of NFT gurus, experienced fintech programmers, cryptocurrency miners, and industry-leading copyright and trademark IP lawyers…
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Tech Snippets Today – Covve – Yiannis Gavrielides – Co-founder & CEO, with Joseph Raczynski
My discussion with Yiannis Gavrielides – Co-founder & CEO of Covve. We talk connections and networking in the Metaverse. What will it look like and how can we assure that the person behind that avatar is really who they are? For more information, please visit the following: https://www.josephraczynski.com https://joetechnologist.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz
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Litigation Radio: Ten Tips for Building a Scalable and Sustainable Law Practice
https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/5zw60rI3y6W3XzPZxjwEDd?utm_source=generator
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Yes, AI has Made THE Leap!
For the past decade, I have been consistently extolling the virtues and concerns of the impending “Exponential Technology” era. Well, it’s here. The first manifestation of this was OpenAI’s DALL-E product, which I encountered at an MIT conference in April 2022. DALL-E 2 is a website that allows users to…
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Tech Snippets Today – Project Liberty – Frank McCourt, Founder, with Joseph Raczynski
My conversation with Frank McCourt, Founder at Project Liberty, about the state of the world surrounding social media and why decentralization could be the answer. Project Liberty aims to create a new civic architecture for the digital world that returns the ownership and control of personal data to individuals, embeds…