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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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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…
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Tech Snippets Today – YellowHeart – Josh Katz, CEO with Joseph Raczynski
YellowHeart leverages Web3 to revitalize ticketing, empower fans, artists, and sports teams. Using blockchain in a very usable way, the organization helps people and venues by accessing deeper layers of community. I speak with Josh Katz, CEO of YellowHeart about the industry and what is changing. It is clear from…
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Tech Snippets Today at NEARCON – Mailchain – Tim Boeckmann, Co-Founder & CEO with Joseph Raczynski
Think about all of Web3 in one inbox. You can now send email directly between wallets. A fascinating business looking to leverage decentralized ownership and use of email via a blockchain in a secure and protected fashion. Learn more about how this works, why you would want to use it,…
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Tech Snippets Today at NEARCON – NEAR -Marieke Flament CEO, with Joseph Raczynski
Have you wondered about one of the most up and coming blockchain ecosystems in the world? Well, here is your opportunity to understand NEAR, one of the strongest contenders in the market. We discuss decentralization, security, and scalability, along with regulation and diversity and inclusion. Meet Marieke Flament of NEAR…
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Tech Snippets Today at NEARCON – Immunefi – Mitchell Amador, CEO with Joseph Raczynski
One of the most important areas in the blockchain space is around testing smart contracts. Since everything is reliant on code, the key is to identify potential holes in contracts, which could lead to massive breaches or losses of money. Immunefi is a place where hackers and companies meet to…
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Tech Snippets Today – Circle – Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer with Joseph Raczynski
Amazing overview of Circle and USDC, one of the largest stable coins in use today. We discuss regulation, state of crypto, and where things may go. For more information, please visit the following: https://www.josephraczynski.com https://joetechnologist.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz
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Tech Snippets Today – BNB Chain (Binance) – Gwen Regina, Investment Director with Joseph Raczynski
Amazing conversation with Gwen Regina, Investment Director, BNB Chain, Binance. We dive into Gwen’s perspective on BNB Chain and BNB Chain’s Red Alarm feature, implemented to protect investors from potential rug pulls and scams, flags projects based on two main criteria: if the contract performs differently from what the project…
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ILTACON 2022: WHAT LEGAL PROFESSIONALS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BLOCKCHAINS
Originally published in the Legal Current By Carrie Booker A highlight of Day One of ILTACON included the session Blockchain – Are You Prepared for DeFi, NFTs, and DAOs? with Joe Raczynski, manager, Technical Innovation Services. The session provided a blockchain overview and explored cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, decentralized finance, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Legal Current…
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ILTACON 2022: BLOCKCHAIN – Are You Prepared for Defi, NFTs, & DAOs?
Guess what’s coming to ILTACON 2022…
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ABA Center for Innovation – Trends Report 2022
Happy to have played a small role in this report with sections on: Defining a Legal Platform What is an API in the Legal Industry AI – Artificial Intelligence in Legal What is the Metaverse and Why it is Important The Innovation Trends Report will focus on case studies in…
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Tech Snippets Today – Thompson Coburn – Tom Polcyn, Partner & Chair IP
A great discussion about trademark law (IP) in legal surrounding the Metaverse with Tom Polcyn, who leads the IP practice at Thompson Coburn. We unpack the implications of trademarking your company name for the metaverse – a possible future proofing of ownership going forward. Does it make sense… and its…
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Tech Snippets Today – Mesmerise – Andrew Hawken, CEO with Joseph Raczynski
A tour of the Metaverse with the CEO of Mesmerise. An enterprise grade space that allows for large conferences, and more intimate spaces to meet and interact in the Metaverse. For more information, please visit the following: https://www.josephraczynski.com https://joetechnologist.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz