Best Ajay Creation Podcasts (2024)

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Solana Virtual Machines and How it Works with Eclipse, Lumio, Mantis and ABK Labs 36:18

4d ago36:18

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Why are developers choosing to build on the Solana Virtual Machine? In this week's episode of The Index, we explore this question with an exclusive conversation from a recent livestream hosted by Alex Kehaya, Co-founder & CEO of ABK Labs, and Omar Zaki, Co-founder & CEO of Mantis. They're joined by Terry Chung, Head of Strategy at Eclipse, and Alej…

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AI Business Innovation and Cognitive Learning with Ajay Malik, CEO of Secomind.AI 33:11

11d ago33:11

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What impact will AI have on business innovation? This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya interviews business futurist Ajay Malik, CEO of Secomind.Ai and author of Artificial Intelligence for Wireless Networking. Ajay shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, including his pioneering work at Google and Qualcomm, and his efforts in shaping t…

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Ep. 210: NBA Summer League Standouts with Keandre Ashley ( @HoopIntelllect ) 1:51:21

11d ago1:51:21

1:51:21

Keandre Ashley (@HoopIntellect) the foremost NBA draft analyst on Youtube, discusses 2024 NBA Summer League's top rookie performers. Subscribe to his excellent channel and enjoy our discussion projecting Matas Buzelis, Ron Holland, Kel'El Ware, Jaylon Tyson, and more! Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (07:15) Matas Buzelis (30:30) Ron Holland (47:00) Bobi …

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How Local Solana is Disrupting the Crypto Landscape with Founder Josh Reyes 28:38

18d ago28:38

28:38

What is the future of DeFi? This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya joins Josh Reyes from Local Solana for a deep dive into the world of decentralized peer-to-peer exchanges and his previous ventures with OpenPeer and Minke; learn how his new company, Local Solana, is poised to revolutionize the crypto trading landscape with gasless transactions, …

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Ep. 209: NBA Offseason Recap, aka Second Apron Summer with TrillBroDude and SamSheehanNBA of YKB 2:50:44

25d ago2:50:44

2:50:44

You Know Ball's Bartleboys join to address the 2024 NBA offseason, looking specifically at 9 teams who changed their franchise direction most drastically. We ruminate on short and long term consequences, ruminate on future trades, crown the unimpeachable truths of summer league, and dissect the slop tides that have subtly turned. The conversation w…

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AI Powered Commerce, Smart Auctions and NFT Liquidity with John Ennis, CEO of NeoSwap 31:09

1M ago31:09

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Can AI-powered economic engines redefine the landscape of Web3 commerce? Find out on The Index as host Alex Kehaya joins Dr. John Ennis, CEO of NeoSwap, who takes us through his groundbreaking journey from mathematician to entrepreneur. Learn how NeoSwap's innovative approach to simultaneous buying and selling transforms traditional trading methods…

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Ep. 208 (Bonus): 2024 Draft's French Wings (Sarr, Risacher, Salaun, Dadiet) + Juan Nunez with Ignacio Rissotto (@eyreball) 2:58:26

1M ago2:58:26

2:58:26

A mammoth episode I did not get to release pre-draft, please enjoy the great international scout Ignacio Rissotto of No Ceilings (and writer for Fiba, formerly the Stepien) give deep background and insight on the French prospects that may well come to define the 2024 draft in years to come. 0:00 Intro 5:00 Alexandre Sarr 1:01:20 Zaccharie Risacher …

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AI Education, Ethics and Corporate Learning with Maria Laws, VP of L&D at Ahura AI 32:09

1M ago32:09

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What is the future of AI education? Host Alex Kehaya joins Maria Laws, VP of Learning & Development at Ahura AI, to explore how AI is revolutionizing corporate learning. Maria shares her journey from being a high school science and dance teacher to becoming a leader in AI-driven education. Hear how Ahura AI is transforming corporate training and ma…

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Episode 207: 2024 NBA Draft Recap/Big Board Reveal: Every Team, Every Pick (Sprint) 2:03:32

1M ago2:03:32

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The 2024 Draft is in the books. I sprint through every team in order, starting with the Hawks at pick no.1, and discuss every move they made. Along the way, I talk about my write up (linked below) and where and why I ranked the players. Steals, risks, blunders we can debate. But they're all darts, and that's what matters. My full write up: https://…

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Ep. 205: Top Ten Mock Draft and Philosophy with Ersin Demir (@edemirnba) 52:26

2M ago52:26

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Ersin Demir, contributor to Shot Quality ( @shotquality5054 and author of a fantastic scouting substack, joins to go through his predictive mock draft and which teams he (and we) deviate from. Enjoy! 3:10 Atlanta Hawks 9:05 Washington Wizards 15:05 Houston Rockets 24:05 San Antonio Spurs 37:05 Detroit Pistons 39:50 Charlotte Hornets 44:45 Portland …

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Blockchain Scalability and Zero-Knowledge Innovations with Brendan Farmer, Co-founder of Polygon 31:36

2M ago31:36

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Can zero-knowledge proofs revolutionize the blockchain industry? This week on The Index, Alex Kehaya joins Brendan Farmer, Co-founder of Polygon, to discuss how Ethereum's scalability will change forever. Brendan shares his insights on the challenges of creating seamless interoperability across various virtual machines, such as EVM and SVM, and how…

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Lava Network: Building the Future of Blockchain with CEO, Yair Cleper 28:12

2M ago28:12

28:12

How are blockchain companies evolving to meet the demands of a decentralized future? Join host Alex Kehaya on The Index as he talks with Yair Cleper, Co-founder & CEO of Lava Network. Yair shares his entrepreneurial journey into Web3 and discusses the vital role of the blockchain community in building decentralized protocols. Tune in to learn how L…

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Ep. 205: Dart Creation: Ajay Mitchell, Lotto Bub Carrington, Jaylon Tyson, NIkola Djurisic, and Jared McCain with @_prezidente 2:26:48

2M ago2:26:48

2:26:48

Draft Strickland's Prez (_prezidente) comes back for another odyssey into his favorite scouting type: slippery creators, or as he calls them, "prezbait." Deep looks into 5 prospects that no one quite knows what to do with, and full throated cases for aggressive placements on Ajay (Prez) and Carrington (me). 0:00 Intro + T10 creators 10:00 Ajay Mitc…

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Digital Marketing, Social Media, and AI Trends with Futurist Anne Ahola Ward, CEO of CircleClick 29:45

2M ago29:45

29:45

Join us for a great conversation on AI technology, social media, privacy, and the future of digital marketing. On this episode of The Index, we are joined by Anne Ahola Ward, the CEO of CircleClick, futurist, and media-dubbed "mother of all startups." Anne shares her entrepreneurial journey from working at Apple to becoming a marketing guru, highli…

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Ep. 204: Latent Star Paths: (Nikola Topic, Kel'el Ware, Dillon Jones) w Ben Pfeifer 1:35:18

2M ago1:35:18

1:35:18

Ben Pfeifer (@bjpf) returns to discuss 3 prospects with extreme talents and physical traits that have confounded me this cycle: Nikola Topic (post ACL news), Kel'el Ware, and Dillon Jones. Ben Sells me on high outcomes for all 3, we examine their historical draft context, and we marvel at Dillon Jones' savant abilities. Enjoy! Nikola Topic 5:00 Kel…

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Bonus: Celtics-Mavs NBA Finals Preview Sprint 35:53

2M ago35:53

35:53

Who will win and why? Enjoy!By Chucking Darts

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Web3 and Building Decentralized Social Networks with Stani Kulechov, Founder & CEO of Avara 37:34

2M ago37:34

37:34

What does the future hold for DeFi and social networking? Host Alex Kehaya joins Stani Kulechov, Founder and CEO of Avara & Aave, to explore the complex landscape of DeFi and L2 ecosystems. They discuss how DeFi is merging with social platforms, cultivating dynamic communities across blockchain networks like Ethereum and Solana. Listen as they disc…

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Wealth Creation and the Solana Ecosystem with Akshay BD, Founder of Superteam 38:46

3M ago38:46

38:46

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya dives into the world of cryptocurrency with Akshay BD, advisor to the Solana Foundation and founder of Superteam. Akshay's journey, from launching Uber in India to becoming a key player in crypto. Alex and Akshay discuss the potential of crypto to revolutionize wealth creation. They break down how owning tok…

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Ep. 203: The 2024 Draft Does Not Suck, Pt. 2: Power Wings with Brian Schroeder (@BrianJNBA) 1:27:29

3M ago1:27:29

1:27:29

Premier draft analyst Brian Schroeder (patreon.com/BrianJNBA) stops by to discuss the deep well of power wing prospects in the 2024 draft. The playoffs have reinforced the perpetual truth that role wings with power-based athleticism have a valuable role on advancing teams (PJ Washington, Aaron Gordon, Josh Hart, Jaden McDaniels, Kyle Anderson, Aaro…

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Ep. 202: The 2024 Draft Does Not Suck, Pt. 1: 14 "Role Stars" with Nate Grubel 2:23:07

3M ago2:23:07

2:23:07

Nate Grubel (@DraftDeeper, 2024 Draft Consultant and Analyst) returns to kick off a mini-series exploring the optimism within the 2024 Draft. Here, we each select 7 players who we think could thrive in a valuable NBA role, and how several have a unique productivity or athleticism that may hint at something more. Great conversation and episode for t…

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The Pursuit of Human-Like AI Intuition: AGI Insights with Peter Voss, Chief Scientist at Aigo 32:10

3M ago32:10

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This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya is joined by Peter Voss, Chief Scientist at Aigo, to discuss the cutting-edge advancements in conversational AI and its path towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Peter shares his remarkable journey from electronics engineer to AGI pioneer, driven by a relentless curiosity that led him to develop a …

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Ep. 202: 2024 NBA Mock Draft (Post-Draft Lottery) with Prez from Draft Strickland (_prezidente) 2:25:35

3M ago2:25:35

2:25:35

The Draft Lottery has come and gone, the Hawks have the number 1 pick, and the Great Prez from Draft Strickland stopped by to do a full lottery mock (no trades). This is what we would do, not predicting what the teams will do. So, we debut a lot of our deep scouting feelings in a very uncertain year. Enjoy! 8:40 Atlanta Hawks 24:15 Washington Wizar…

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Shader App: Creating AR Magic and Video with Founder, Darya Sesitskaya 22:33

3M ago22:33

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This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya joins Darya Sesitskaya, Founder and CEO of the super cool Shader social camera app. This no-code AR creation tool instantly lets you customize videos with AI. Darya shares how it blurs the lines between the digital and the physical worlds, exploring how augmented reality can spin the mundane into the magical…

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Ep. 201: NBA Playoff Lessons and the Shifting Role Player Landscape with Esfandiar Baraheni 57:09

3M ago57:09

57:09

Esfandiar Baraheni (@Forbes, @RaptorsRepublic, @ProHoopsWriters, @CEBLeague) returns to discuss permanent lessons we've learned thus far in this year's playoffs. Plus, a discussion on how the rosters of the Wolves, Thunder, and Knicks inform us on what "role players" will be most desirable in the NBA moving forward, including some 2024 draft talk. …

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Staking on Solana and the Future of DEFI with Lucas Bruder & Zano Sherwani, Co-founders of Jito Labs 34:12

3M ago34:12

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This week on The Index, we dive into staking on Solana with Jito Labs! Host Alex Kehaya joins the masterminds behind it all, Lucas Bruder and Zano Sherwani, the co-founders of Jito Labs! The blockchain's biggest validators trust their MEV software, and we're here to discuss the future of DEFI. They'll share their entrepreneurial journey, discuss Ji…

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Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Privacy and Innovation with Houman Shadab and Wyatt Benno of ICME and NovaNet 30:58

3M ago30:58

30:58

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya dives into the future of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) with guests Wyatt Benno and Houman Shadab, Co-Founders of ICME and NovaNet, a groundbreaking P2P decentralized proving network. The conversation spans the current ZKP landscape, exploring its potential for future Web3 applications. Wyatt and Houman unpack…

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Future of AI in the Workplace with Vinny Lingham, CEO of Rumi 35:05

4M ago35:05

35:05

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Vinny Lingham, the Founder and CEO of Rumi, an AI-driven platform that offers video conferencing. Vinny shares his unique insights into the startup world as an investor and entrepreneur. We take a deep dive into the future of AI in the workplace, ChatGPT, decentralized storage, chip shortages, and w…

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Ep. 200: Dream Big: Zach Edey As 2024's No. 1 w @DraftPow (plus Donovan Clingan + Jonathan Mogbo) 1:57:35

4M ago1:57:35

1:57:35

For Chucking Darts' special 200th episode, Swish Theory editor-in-chief Matt Powers states his case on Zach Edey as the best player in the 2024 draft. In-depth scouting, philosophy, and projection talk on Edey, Uconn's Donovan Clingan, and one of the draft's most underrated players, San Francisco's Jonathan Mogbo. 3:30 Zach Edey's as Draft Outlier …

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Ep. 199: The Final Four Xs and Os + Scouting UConn Darts with Brian Geisinger 1:36:22

4M ago1:36:22

1:36:22

The country's finest ACC analyst, 247 contributor, and NC State Wolfpack alum Brian Geisinger returns to provide in depth scouting reports on NC State-Purdue and UConn-Alabama. Can State pull the upset? (I think they can.) How the aesthetic difference between DJ Burns and Zach Edey may give them a puncher's chance. Plus, some draft thoughts regardi…

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Ep. 198: Duke-Houston, UNC-Alabama, and the Sweet 16 ACC Party Crashers with Brian Geisinger (@bgeis_bird) 1:50:48

5M ago1:50:48

1:50:48

Acclaimed and accomplished ACC expert Brian Geisinger returns to analyze, in more depth than you will find anywhere, the 4 Sweet 16 matchups featuring ACC teams - Duke-Houston, UNC-Alabama, Clemson-Arizona, and NC State Marquette. Plus, draft talk on the darts therein. Enjoy! 6:00 Duke-Houston 47:00 UNC-Alabama 1:09:00 NC State-Marquette 1:30:00 Cl…

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Ritual: Web3's Next Generation of AI & Crypto Infrastructure with Co-founder Niraj Pant 43:11

5M ago43:11

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This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Niraj Pant, Co-founder of Ritual, the network for open AI infrastructure. Join them as they take a deep dive into Ritual's groundbreaking architecture, built on a crowdsourced governance layer aimed at ensuring safety. Explore Ritual's mission to become the focal point of AI in the web3 space by evo…

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Bonus: NCAA Bracket Sprint + Cody Williams, KJ SImpson, TDS Scout Updates 45:55

5M ago45:55

45:55

Merry Marchness! I do a quick sprint through my bracket after giving an update on the three NBA-relevant Colorado Buffs at the start of the ep (Cody Williams, KJ SImpson, Tristan Da Silva). Enjoy!By Chucking Darts

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Hacking Innovation in the Solana Ecosystem with Matty Taylor, Co-founder of Colosseum 35:09

5M ago35:09

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This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Matty Taylor, former Head of Growth at the Solana Foundation, who left to co-found Colosseum. Known for organizing some of the largest blockchain hackathons in the crypto space, including Grizzlython and Hyperdrive, it's a great conversation about hacking innovation within the Solana ecosystem. Show…

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Ep. 197: All Most-Improved Teams with Esfandiar Baraheni (The NBA's 20+ MIPs) 1:21:18

5M ago1:21:18

1:21:18

Esfandiar Baraheni returns to discuss his article in Forbes calling for the NBA to debut five man teams for the Most Improved Player award. Then, he runs down his MIP winner, honorable mentions, and three five man units for 2024. We dive into the philosophy and importance of improvement, how the draft can predict it, which improvements matter the m…

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Coinfund Insights: CEO Jake Brukhman on AI, Blockchain and Web3 Convergence 43:05

5M ago43:05

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This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Jake Brukhman, Founder and CEO of Coinfund, to discuss the future of AI and Web3. They take a deep dive into how advanced AI and blockchain technologies are reshaping industries, from decentralized finance to the burgeoning NFT market. Alex and Jake explore AI's early applications in social media an…

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Ep. 196: A Dalton Knecht Debate with Maxwell Baumbach (@BaumBoards) 1:36:39

5M ago1:36:39

1:36:39

Maxwell Baumbach, host of the Draft Sickos podcast and prolific writer for No Ceilings (Prospect Overview, No Stone Unturned) stops by to discuss SEC player of the year and likely lottery pick Dalton Knecht. Dalton is a clear NBA wing, but how will his game scale to winning? Which sorts of NBA wings and contexts are instructive to his skillset? Wha…

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Web3 Community Building and the Future of AI with Alex Pisarevski, Co-founder of Epic Web3 23:16

6M ago23:16

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This week on The Index, host Alex Kahaya welcomes entrepreneur Alex Pisarevski, Co-founder of the Epic Web3 conference. Join us as we explore how Alex is shaping a future where developers and founders come together, sharing insights and driving innovations at the forefront of the decentralized future. Show Links The Index X Channel YouTube…

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Real Estate Investment: Tokenization, AI, and Expert Advice with Dan French, CEO of ResProp 31:11

6M ago31:11

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This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Dan French, CEO of ResProp & Partner at Rex, a company reshaping property investment. It's a great conversation about blockchain-driven property investment opportunities, where high-quality real estate assets become as accessible as trading stocks. Learn more about the promise of AI in property mana…

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Ep. 195: NBA Playoff Races and Trade Deadline Wrap with TrillBroDude 2:02:59

6M ago2:02:59

2:02:59

Trill returns for a marathon on NBA contenders in the wake of the trade deadline. Who improved their chances, who did right and wrong by standing pat, and what teams can overcome their perceived "fatal flaw" come playoff time. 4:20 Mavericks as a true contender 11:15 Clippers Playoff Qs 18:00 West Favorite? 28:20 Warriors Trade Silence 36:00 Lakers…

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Bitcoin, Token Economics and Web3's Investment Strategy with Austin Barack of Relayer Capital 38:43

6M ago38:43

38:43

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes former Coinfund partner Austin Barack, now the Founder and Managing Partner of Relayer Capital. Get ready for a deep dive into token economics, the transformative power of Bitcoin and Ethereum, the types of Web3 startups he will be investing in this year, and an in-depth discussion on the trailblazi…

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Ep. 194 (bonus): NBA Trade Deadline Sprint 40:12

6M ago40:12

40:12

A quick solo recap of four most consequential trades of a Trade Deadline that contained plenty of insight. Knicks Sixers/Celtics Thunder Mavs Enjoy!By Chucking Darts

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Ep. 193: Jonathan Kuminga, Aaron Nesmith, and How Wings Bloom Late with Charlie Cummings (@klaytheist11) 1:39:13

6M ago1:39:13

1:39:13

Swish Theory contributor Charlie Cummings (Klaytheist11) discusses the explosion of Jonathan Kuminga in the Warriors' offense, how his herky jerky development path led here, and the team's new imperative now that he has arrived. Then, we contrast Kuminga with Aaron Nesmith, a wing who has solidified his role and returned lottery value in a much dif…

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Solana's Jupiter Exchange and the Decentralized Future with Founder Meow 28:40

6M ago28:40

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This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Meow, the Founder of Jupiter, the best exchange in DeFi on Solana. Meow shares Jupiter's blueprint for Web 3 and the decentralized future in this exclusive interview. Learn about Jupiter's full-stack ecosystem play, which is focused on advancing the metaverse. Show Links The Index X Channel YouTube…

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Baxus: Rare Wine and Spirits Trading with CEO Todd Wiesel 37:06

7M ago37:06

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This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Tzvi "Todd" Wiesel, a seasoned whisky trader, investor, and Founder/CEO of Baxus. Todd shares his entrepreneurial journey—from serving in the Israeli military to the launch of BAXUS. This online marketplace offers collectors access to an extensive collection of rare bottles of wine and spirits from …

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Ep. 191 (Corrected): Revisiting the Future Champ Pelicans with Shamit Dua 1:26:02

7M ago1:26:02

1:26:02

Credentialed New Orleans Pelicans reporter and author of the In the No Substack (see below), Shamit Dua returns to revisit the maturing New Orleans Pelicans, the NBA's most dominant team over the last several weeks. 2:00 Pelicans' new and elegant offense 15:30 Zion embracing a "0.5" star theory 26:00 Rotation Experimentation During Streak 30:30 Tra…

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Aleo: Privacy First Blockchain, Financial Sovereignty and Data Security with CEO, Alex Pruden 43:43

7M ago43:43

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This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya is joined by Alex Pruden, CEO of Aleo, a privacy-first blockchain. He shares his inspiring journey from military strategist to entrepreneur, emphasizing the significance of privacy in today's digital age. Pruden's story takes us through high-stakes decisions in the Middle East to his pioneering work in crypt…

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Ep. 192: Rob Dillingham, Reed Sheppard, and Draft Theory with The Ringer's Kyle Mann 1:22:48

7M ago1:22:48

1:22:48

The Ringer's Kyle Mann joins to talk about his beloved Kentucky Wildcats, and the two guard prospects polarizing opinions in this year's draft: Rob Dillingham and Reed Sheppard. In depth scouting report on each player, how each subtly defies a given "archetype," how each stacks up in recent Kentucky lore, and what recent draft history and theory te…

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BizQiz: Web3 Gaming and Digital Collectibles with Founder Joey Janisheck 25:55

7M ago25:55

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This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Joey Janisheck, founder of BizQiz, the Web3 trivia game where brainpower unlocks blockchain rewards. Dive into this exciting fusion of AI-powered trivia questions, brand engagement, and digital collectible prizes. Discover how BizQiz is changing the game for both players and brands! Show Links The I…

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Ep. 189: Big 12 Darts with Richard Stayman (@Mavsdraft) 1:10:32

7M ago1:10:32

1:10:32

Richard Stayman of Mavsdraft.com and Locked on NBA Big Board stops by to scout the "superconference," the Big XII. 28:30 Kevin McCullar and how to spot an "old" lotto pick 46:35 Ja'Kobe Walter and the narrow path for true shooting guards 53:40 Yves Missi 57:45 Emanuel Miller and the best of the restBy Chucking Darts

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Ep. 190: OG Anunoby, Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett Trade with Esfandiar Baraheni 1:15:46

8M ago1:15:46

1:15:46

SDPN's Esfandiar Baraheni (twitter @JustEsBaraheni) stops by to unpack the Raptors-Knicks holiday blockbuster trade. 0:00 Opening Thoughts 9:50 OG Anunoby recent play on the Raptors 21:00 The "star value" question with OG 25:20 OG's fit in New York 39:30 IQ and RJ on the Raptors 50:40 The Pascal Siakam moves yet to come 57:20 Dreaming on IQ + Concl…

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