Welcome to another exhilarating episode of the Pivoting To Web3 Podcast! I'm your host, Donna Mitchell, and today we are joined by an exceptional guest, Naveen Krishnan, an AI architect at Microsoft with an impressive career trajectory. Together, we'll dive deep into the transformative power of AI and how it's revolutionizing industries, particularly in the wake of the pandemic surge in technology and gaming. Throughout the episode, Naveen shares insightful advice on gaining a foundational under...
Aug 20, 2024•30 min•Ep. 47
In this episode of the Pivoting to Web3 Podcast, we sit down with Adrian Mendoza, the general partner at Mendoza Ventures, to discuss the exciting developments in blockchain, AI, and fintech. Adrian shares his journey from ad tech founder to venture capitalist and offers insights on the importance of understanding industry pain points before creating solutions. We explore the potential of decentralized finance and web3 technologies in addressing financial inclusion for underserved communities an...
Aug 13, 2024•41 min•Ep. 46
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Pivoting to Web3 Podcast! Emanuel is an award-winning expert in AI and lead generation who is always on the cutting edge of the latest marketing technologies. In this episode, Emanuel shares some fascinating insights about how AI is transforming the business landscape. He discusses powerful tools like Loopgenius for ad retargeting, Avia for secure content creation, and Clipscribe for rapid video editing. These AI-powered platforms are enabling marketers...
Aug 03, 2024•19 min•Ep. 45
Welcome, Welcome, Welcome: "Welcome to the Pivoting To Web3 Podcast, where we discuss the latest shifts and innovations in the world of Web3. I'm your host, Donna Mitchell, and today, we're thrilled to be joined by Justin Gary, a renowned game designer with over two decades of experience. You might know him for hit games like "Ascension Deck Building Game," "Soul Forge Fusion," and "Shards of Infinity." Justin has not only shaped the gaming landscape but has also embraced cutting-edge technologi...
Jul 23, 2024•36 min•Ep. 44
Welcome back to the Pivoting To Web3 Podcast! In today's exciting episode, "AI Avatars: Ethics and Impact on Business," our host, Donna Mitchell, sits down with AI expert Philip Blackett. Philip introduces us to the groundbreaking HeyGen tool, which can create realistic avatars using short video snippets. He delves into both the opportunities and ethical dilemmas that such technology brings. From the intricacies of AI's role in streamlining business operations to its potential impact on the work...
Jul 15, 2024•43 min•Ep. 43
Our guest, Matthew Fornaro—a seasoned attorney specializing in civil and complex commercial litigation—shares his expert insights on how smart contracts can dramatically reduce administrative costs, enhance trust, and eliminate fraud in digital transactions. In this episode, we'll explore how NFTs are poised to extend beyond digital collectibles into loyalty programs and other areas and why small to medium-sized businesses must strategically plan their transition to Web3. We’ll also delve into M...
Jul 03, 2024•32 min•Ep. 42
Summary: Welcome to another insightful episode of "Pivoting to Web3" with your hosts, Donna Mitchell and Benjamin Bohman. Today, we have a captivating discussion lined up featuring Benjamin Bohman, the founder of Stratashield AI and a technology strategist with over two decades of expertise. In this episode, Benjamin shares his wealth of knowledge on implementing AI, cybersecurity, and other technologies, offering free consulting services to help businesses make informed decisions. We'll delve i...
Jun 11, 2024•46 min•Ep. 41
Summary: In this episode of the Pivoting To Web3 Podcast, hosts Gladys Margarita Diaz and Donna Mitchell sit down for an engaging conversation with Gladys Maurica Diaz, a visionary architect and real estate expert based in Miami. Gladys shares her journey from architectural dreamer to creating innovative projects that marry technology with urban planning. With a keen focus on using AI to revolutionize the real estate industry, Gladys discusses her upcoming project, Astronest, which aims to trans...
May 28, 2024•28 min•Ep. 40
Summary In this conversation, Donna Mitchell interviews Anthony De Simone, an expert in AI with a focus on ChatGPT. Anthony explains how he got into AI and how ChatGPT can improve profitability in businesses by increasing sales, decreasing expenses, and increasing efficiency. He shares various use cases of ChatGPT, such as editing for grammar, creating job descriptions, summarizing PDFs, and real-time translation. Anthony also discusses the challenges of using AI in journalism and the importance...
May 23, 2024•37 min•Ep. 39
Summary: Welcome back to another engaging episode of the "Pivoting to Web3 Podcast," where we dive deep into the intersection of technology and business. In today's episode, "Branding in the Age of AI," we are thrilled to host G. Kofi Annan, a seasoned brand development and technology expert. With over 15 years of experience helping powerhouse brands like Puma, Mercedes, and IBM harness the power of emerging technologies, Kofi offers invaluable insights. Today, he'll discuss the transformative r...
Apr 30, 2024•22 min•Ep. 38
Summary Jordan Miller, the driving force behind the Satori Network, discusses the project's goal of predicting the future using AI. The network, built on blockchain technology, aims to decentralize future prediction and allow for broad participation. By ingesting raw data and building models, Satori can anticipate future outcomes and help humanity make informed decisions. The project addresses concerns about biases in AI by training on real-world data and providing a more accurate representation...
Apr 25, 2024•40 min•Ep. 37
Summary: Arvin Khamseh is a thought leader in the crypto space and has a background in investor relationship marketing. He has consulted with over 400 NFT brands and has had significant successes in the industry. NFTs have evolved from overpriced digital images to a technology with real-life applications, such as tokenizing art and real estate. Building a successful NFT project requires understanding the culture and narrative of the industry, building a community, and delivering on promised util...
Apr 16, 2024•37 min•Ep. 36
Summary In this conversation, Donna Mitchell interviews Terza Ekholm, an artist who uses AI in her artwork. Terza discusses her journey into AI and art, including her use of ChatGPT and DALL-E 3 to create unique pieces. She emphasizes the importance of exploring and experimenting with AI in art and encourages others to do the same. Terza also touches on the ethical considerations of AI, such as voice impersonation and biased information, and the need for critical thinking. She invites listeners ...
Mar 28, 2024•26 min•Ep. 35
Summary In this conversation, Donna Mitchell interviews Emmanuel Rose, an expert in lead generation and digital marketing. They discuss the evolution of lead generation over the past 25 years, the role of AI in marketing, and the importance of content marketing. Emmanuel emphasizes the need for personalized and valuable content to engage prospects. He also highlights the advantages of AI tools in saving time and generating ideas. However, he raises concerns about the potential misuse of AI in re...
Mar 19, 2024•26 min•Ep. 34
Summary In this episode, Donna Mitchell interviews Bridget Callahan, an outstanding designer and strategist in presentation design. They discuss the use of AI in presentations and how it enhances creativity and visual impact. Bridget shares her approach to writing prompts for graphics and the importance of incorporating branding in AI-enhanced presentations. They also explore new AI design tools and discuss considerations and concerns with AI in design. The conversation concludes with insights o...
Mar 06, 2024•20 min•Ep. 33
Summary In this conversation, Donna Mitchell interviews Nick, an expert in AI and cybersecurity. They discuss the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, the role of automation in protecting against scams and fraud, and the challenges of the cybersecurity industry. Nick also shares insights into Astute Technologies, a threat detection platform he developed, and the importance of AI in small and medium-sized businesses. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the concerns and risks of AI in...
Feb 27, 2024•13 min•Ep. 32
Summary In this episode, Donna Mitchell interviews Jamilia Greer, an international technology lawyer and CEO of ByteBow Consulting. They discuss the challenges of cross-border legal compliance in the Web3 space, the push and pull of smart contracts in the United States, and the different types of tokenizations. They also explore the regulatory gap in AI and Web3, the impact of AI and Web3 on underserved populations, and the role of education in Web3 adoption. Jamilia shares her greatest achievem...
Feb 20, 2024•30 min•Ep. 31
Kaye Suthar, a web three and podcasting expert, shares her pandemic-era journey into podcasting, detailing strategies for rapidly appearing on numerous podcasts by expanding her audience and using platforms like LinkedIn and YouTube. She stresses the importance of humanizing AI-generated content, highlights the significance of NFTs and AI in decentralization, and advocates for business owners to control their content through decentralized communities and tech adaptation. Additionally, she touche...
Feb 13, 2024•29 min•Ep. 30
At a time where everybody can literally hire someone from any part of the world to help in business or organization, how can you stand out? Join us in this episode of Pivoting to Web 3 as Donna welcomes the epic Beejel Parmar. Beejel shares how he leverages AI to make his VAs stand out. He also shares some tips and insights on how, you, our audience can master your growth and your business' growth. What to expect in this episode: 01:49 - Beejel's background: struggles and triumphs 05:28 - How Be...
Feb 06, 2024•35 min•Ep. 29
Welcome to Pivoting to Web3! Numerous conversations occur regarding the remarkable innovations and products introduced by emerging technologies and artificial intelligence. However, alongside this enthusiasm, there exists a significant concern over the potential issues AI might cause, including job displacement and the emergence of forces capable of surpassing human control. Join us today in an excellent discussion of the pros and cons of AI and technology as Donna brings Lucia Dore to the podca...
Jan 30, 2024•23 min•Ep. 28
What if I tell you that life-work balance can be achieved through AI? Join us in this episode of Pivoting to Web 3 as Donna interviews Denzil Eden of Smarty, an app created to help ease the burden of scheduling your day so you can focus on what really matters to you and your business. Listen in as Denzil shares her journey from coding at a young age to working in big tech to eventually starting her own business. Get inspired by her journey while understanding the importance of data privacy, secu...
Jan 23, 2024•30 min•Ep. 27
The music industry in the Web 3 landscape incorporates emerging technologies like cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Imagine if someone can bring it all together, the past and the present, and create an ecosystem for the future. In this episode of Pivoting to Web 3, Donna shares the mic again with Noble DraKoln of Band Royalty to discuss in-depth how royalties work and how Band Royalty leverages Web 3 to bring together past and present technologies into creating an ecosystem that gives a balanced ...
Jan 16, 2024•22 min•Ep. 26
The evolution of technology is inevitable. We have seen the development from vinyl records to cassette tapes, compact discs, and others. Sure, we have the streaming platforms and the digital copies, but in the future, they will become a format from the past, just like all other legacy copies. In this episode of Pivoting to Web 3, Donna welcomes back Noble DraKoln of Band Royalty to talk about the future of the music industry, and how Band Royalty is revolutionizing the landscape of music ownersh...
Jan 09, 2024•37 min•Ep. 25
With WEB 3 technologies showing up worldwide, can you imagine what else is coming for the future of these technologies from the perspective of a visionary? In this episode of Pivoting to Web 3, Donna talks to Rich Edwards, CEO of Mindspan Systems, in a forward-looking conversation about the WEB 3 Technology innovations, with a focus on Cryptocurrency regulation and use cases in our financial system, as well as use cases for AI in terms of improving the customer experience while helping tradition...
Jan 04, 2024•42 min•Ep. 24
In the emerging technology space, the advent of WEB 3 enabled a wider range of services across multiple industries, but it also consumes an enormous amount of data for development. That being said, the rise of AI is causing concern for people who have been skeptical over absolute control when it becomes self-aware. In this episode of Pivoting to Web 3, Donna interviews Sani Abdul-Jabbar, CEO of VezTek USA, regarding emerging technologies in WEB 3, and the concerns over AI utilization and control...
Dec 26, 2023•49 min•Ep. 23
We know about AI use cases, but we seldom see or hear how it is being utilized in a specific way. If you create content, whether as a beginner or as someone who’s been there, this one is definitely for you! In this episode of Pivoting to Web 3, Donna talks to Nico Lagan, a content consultant extraordinaire who has mastered utilizing ChatGPT and is teaching content creators to enhance the way their content and channels connect and communicate their audiences. What to expect in this episode: 01:05...
Dec 19, 2023•37 min•Ep. 22
We heard so much use cases for AI, even including writing our letters and marketing content. How about hearing from someone who actually finished a book using ChatGPT? In this episode of Pivoting to Web 3, Donna welcomes Nicky Billou of ecircleacademy.com, in a conversation about Nicky’s story as an immigrant family from the Middle East, as an author of 10 books, and learning to use ChatGPT through prompts. Learn about Nicky’s thoughts on the negative expectations for AI as well as some challeng...
Dec 12, 2023•14 min•Ep. 21
Who doesn’t love watching videos and shorts in different social media networks? Now, imagine for a moment, what if you get the experience and fun while being paid to do so? In this episode of Pivoting to Web 3, Donna interviews Viktoriia Miracle, Chief Communications Officer of Cheelee.io in a discussion about how Cheelee is revolutionizing the social media experience by paying users for their time. Learn also how Cheelee’s mission incorporates the promotion of educational content while ensuring...
Dec 05, 2023•25 min•Ep. 20
Imagine seeing the transition of the world through technology from the point of view of a person who has built businesses and has been around since Web 1. Though we learn about technology advancements every day, we usually look at things from the perspective of how we may use it, and not how it can be used against us. Join us in this episode of Pivoting to Web 3, as Donna talks with Robert Indries about an eye-opening perspective on the challenges of mass market adoption of Web 3 technologies, i...
Nov 28, 2023•38 min•Ep. 19
The benefits and use cases of Web 3 technologies, including generative AI, in improving inefficiencies in our daily lives are endless, and everyone is talking about it. What no ones seems to be talking about is how these tools were trained to do what they do. In this episode of Pivoting to Web3, Donna delves deep into the technological concerns with Kerry Bass, CEO and founder of Potential To Reality Consulting LLC (PTRC). Tune in to this eye-opening discussion as they talk about the impact and ...
Nov 21, 2023•35 min•Ep. 18
