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• Community-Owned Media: How Coinage Is Reshaping the Creator Economy

  Zack Guzman, founder of Trustless Media and host of Coinage, shares how he’s using Web3 technology to transform the relationship between creators and their audiences through a community ownership model. He shares the inner workings of the Trustless Media model, and explains how their NFT holders aren't just subscribers, but rather co-owners with voting rights on content direction and the ability to receive patronage dividends from the outlet's success. Key Takeaways:  How Coinage helps audiences co-own the media they can consume  Ways NFT holders can vote on content direction, guest selection, and other key decisions as part of the DAO structure How new types of NFTs and fungible tokens are being used to help influence and show milestones for different media projects How breaking down barriers between creators and audiences created the powerful network effects that helped Coinage reach 100,000 YouTube subscribers How community members have brought unexpected value, including one member who helped Coinage become a major validator across 40 blockchain networks Guest Bio: Zack Guzman is the founder of the Web3 media company Trustless Media and host of Coinage, the first award-winning, community-owned outlet controlled by its NFT holders. Founded in 2022, Trustless Media has attracted the backing of Netflix’s co-founder by unlocking a new way for creators to build with their fans; in March, they launched their second community-owned media brand, Best Dish Ever. Guzman is also a former anchor and reporter with Yahoo Finance and CNBC. His work has been featured in Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, and The Washington Post. In 2023, he won a SABEW award for his mini-documentary on the collapse of the Terra blockchain. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte  

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• How AI Agents Will Turn Freelancers Into Orchestrators With UpWork

  Andrew Rabinovich, VP and Head of AI and Machine Learning at UpWork, discusses how artificial intelligence is transforming freelance work into a human-machine partnership that amplifies rather than replaces talent. He also discusses job security in the age of AI, and ways the freelance economy is already responding to its opportunities and challenges. Key Takeaways:  Why 2025 is predicted to be "the year of agents"  Ways that AI agents will turn workers into managers who are managing the machines How human-centered AI focuses on amplifying human capabilities rather than replacing them Why the missing piece in AI development is creating natural interfaces between humans and machines Guest Bio: Andrew Rabinovich is the VP and Head of AI and Machine Learning at UpWork, and a prominent figure in the field of computer vision and machine learning. He is known for his work in deep learning, particularly in applications such as object recognition, scene understanding, augmented reality, and multitask learning. Rabinovich has held influential roles in both academia and industry, contributing to cutting-edge research and technology development at Google and Magic Leap. In 2020, he founded Headroom, an AI video collaboration platform, which was acquired in 2023. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte  

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• Preparing the Next Generation for AI

  John K Thompson, Global AI Leader at EY, addresses pressing questions about education, regulation, and society's AI readiness. He challenges the traditional educational divide between technical and creative disciplines among current students, and shares why the biggest risk with AI tools is giving powerful technology to people without training in structured thinking. Key Takeaways:  How AI technology has evolved from working with just 10% of the world's structured information to accessing 90-95% through generative AI EY's implementation of EYQ, a generative AI platform with nearly 100% adoption among 300,000 eligible employees worldwide Risks associated with generative AI and the importance of education in preparing the next generation for AI The necessity of regulation in the industry, and the holistic view needed to understand the interplay between data and analytics Preparing students and the next generation of our workforce for employment Guest Bio: John K Thompson is an international technology executive with over 38 years of experience in the fields of data, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI). He’s currently responsible for the global AI function at EY. His role is to actively lead the design, development, implementation, and use of innovative AI solutions—including generative AI, traditional/classical AI, and causal AI—across all of EY’s internal service lines and functions, and for EY's clients. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte  

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• Building Trust in AI: Chatbots, LLMs, Decentralized Finance, and JPMorgan Chase

  James Massa, Senior Executive Director of Engineering and Architecture at JPMorgan Chase—and holder of six AI-related patents—emphasizes the evolving role of human experts in managing AI technologies and offers insights into the future convergence of AI and crypto. He also shares how major financial institutions are implementing guardrails around their AI systems, using techniques like retrieval augmented generation (RAG) with enterprise chatbots. Key Takeaways:  How he’s succeeded in applying trust scores to blockchain and DeFi projects by analyzing code vulnerabilities, suspicious transactions, and social media sentiment Using retrieval augmented generation (RAG) to ensure chatbots provide only pre-approved responses Balancing precision (always giving correct results) with recall (not missing any compliance issues) The importance of trust in AI, particularly in the context of blockchain and decentralized finance A practical roadmap for organizations navigating the AI revolution, bridging the gap between innovation and responsible governance Guest Bio: James Massa is the Senior Executive Director of Engineering and Architecture at JPMorganChase. He holds six patents covering subjects such as AI Data Quality, cloud cost management, multi-teacher LLM distillation, and model self-healing. In 2024, James led a team that won the FSTech award for Best Financial Services IT Team, migrated 53 apps to AWS, published two IEEE papers on LLM blockchain security, and presented 14 keynotes, including one at UCSD. He holds a master’s degree from the computer science department of Harvard University, and a master’s degree in finance from the City University of New York.   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte

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• How Hyatt is Personalizing the Guest Experience with GenAI

  Rooshana Purnyn, Director of Data Architecture and Platform Engineering at Hyatt, discusses the potential of Generative AI in the hospitality sector, and how Hyatt is integrating AI to enhance guest experiences in their 1300 properties worldwide. She also emphasizes the need for balancing technology with human interaction, and fostering a culture of continuous learning within her team. Key Takeaways: How AI is used to understand, anticipate, and enhance the unique needs and travel habits of each guest. How Hyatt leverages AI to deliver seamless, highly personalized guest experiences across its 1,300 worldwide properties. The critical role of robust data architecture and pipeline design in supporting hospitality analytics. How a culture of innovation and a growth mindset drive the recruitment and development of Hyatt’s teams. Guest Bio: Rooshana Purnyn is an innovative and strategic technology leader with extensive experience across the hospitality, healthcare, retail, finance, and marketing sectors. With over a decade of expertise in data and analytics, Rooshana serves as the Director of Data Architecture and Platform Engineering at Hyatt, where she is celebrated for designing, building, and managing large-scale, cutting-edge technology platforms that support data-driven decision making. A visionary in leveraging technology for business growth, Rooshana led the development of an advanced analytics platform optimized for AI/ML and generative AI workloads, enabling real-time data processing and supporting algorithmic product development to drive revenue and customer engagement. In her role, Rooshana has overseen the deployment of secure, globally accessible analytics applications, including the implementation of an AI-powered self-service analytics tool that empowers stakeholders with data insights. Her work in the AI/ML and generative AI space includes establishing scalable infrastructure and pipelines for machine learning operations (MLOps), allowing for seamless deployment of personalized customer experiences. Rooshana's commitment to innovation keeps her at the forefront of industry trends, while her customer-focused and data-centric approach consistently drives value and growth. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte  

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