Episode description

Our guest speaker: Siqi Chen

Siqi is the founder and CEO of Runway, a next generation FP&A platform that makes finance actually understandable and accessible to the entire team.

As an operator and founder, he served as the CEO of Sandbox VR (a16z), VP of Product and Growth at Postmates (later acquired by Uber), CEO of Hey, Inc (Google-funded, acquired by Postmates), Head of Product at Zynga (IPO 2011) and CEO of Serious Business (funded by Lightspeed, acquired by Zynga). In addition to his operational roles, Siqi is an investor in over a hundred companies, including notable names like ElevenLabs, Amplitude, Pipe, and Mercury.

Siqi recently becomes the main contributor of MiraDAO, with the mission to provide transformative funding to pediatric rare diseases through the power of decentralized community.

Learn more about Siqi:  https://x.com/blader/ and MiraDAO: https://www.miradao.org/

Our host: Ty

A dynamic conversationalist based in Bali, his superpower lies in drawing out the most engaging, entertaining, and insightful discussions. With 11 years of experience curating a community of visionaries in AI, crypto, and beyond, he plays the role of super-connector, amplifier, and storyteller.

Learn more about Ty: https://x.com/tyinlife

Thank you for listening to Unlearn Podcast, a podcast produced and brought to you by Delysium. 

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Outline:

00:00
Introduction to Siqi and Machine Vision Technology

05:04
The Importance of Engagement and Fun in Work

10:54
Finding Meaning and Fun in Work

17:53
Skills for the AI Era: Storytelling and Craft

21:37
Runway's Mission and the Future of Business

24:47
The Beauty of Craft and Personal Interests

30:14
Responsibility and the Impact of Wealth

36:39
Navigating the Crypto Landscape and Its Challenges

47:19
The Birth of MiraDAO: A Mission to Help Rare Diseases

54:54
The Zero Coin Incident: A Rollercoaster of Emotions

01:00:16
Sustainability in Nonprofit Tokens: A New Approach

01:04:09
Exploring AI's Role in Health and Research

01:17:15
Innovations in Biotech: Bridging Gaps in Healthcare

01:25:27
Final Thoughts: Messages for the World