Best Galaxy Digital Research Podcasts (2024)

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Weekly Update | Grok 2 Mayhem | Undressing Lawsuit | Eric Schmidt's AI Predictions | Cisco AI Layoffs | AI Teachers 51:51

32m ago51:51

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Happy Friday everyone, and congratulations on making it to the end of another week. While summer has been filled with changes and is almost in the rearview mirror, things aren't slowing down. This week, I've got another rundown of the latest happenings at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience. With that, let's get to it. Gr…

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Future of Stablecoins? w/ Luca Prosperi 52:22

8h ago52:22

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Alex Thorn talks with Luca Prosperi (M^0) about stablecoin designs, markets, and futures. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, Aug 14, 2024. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information …

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What Does AMD + ZT Systems Mean? (with Jack Gold) 27:53

2d ago27:53

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Send us a Text Message. AMD recently announced their intent to acquire ZT Systems, a data center systems integrator and ODM based in Secaucus, NJ for $4.9 billion. On the surface, the deal looks like a curious one. Jack Gold, Principal Analyst at J.Gold Associates and tech industry colleague recently posted his thoughts on the nature, the benefits,…

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Ryan Bozarth, Founder and CEO of Dakota 28:09

6h ago28:09

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In this podcast, Amberdata Director of Research Chris Martin interviews founder and CEO of Dakota Ryan Bozarth. Prior to founding Dakota, Ryan was the CEO of Coinbase Custody and Head of Product at Anchorage. In this interview, we discuss the enterprise use cases of stablecoins and the future for these real world assets, and get an inside look into…

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Weekly Update | Chatbot Dependence Risk | AI Voice Hijack | AI Bubble Pop | Real-Time Faceswapping | Can AI Learn? 48:53

3d ago48:53

48:53

Congratulations on making it through another week, and what a week it has been. While it's been a whirlwind on the personal front, I've still got a rundown for you on the latest happenings at the intersection of business, tech, and the human experience. With that, let's get to it. Chatbot Dependence - I wonder if we'll soon reach a point where you'…

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Democrats Also Like Crypto w/ Ritchie Torres 43:41

11h ago43:41

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Alex Thorn talks with Ritchie Torres (D-NY) about bitcoin, crypto, and blockchain and how Democrats can lead on this issue. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, Aug 14, 2024. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! …

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The Scent of Technology: The AI Revolution of Healthcare through Olfactory Science with Kordel France 1:01:36

9d ago1:01:36

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Have you ever wondered how the sense of smell could revolutionize healthcare? This week, I sit down with Kordel France, a visionary in AI and olfactory science, to explore this fascinating frontier. Imagine diagnosing diseases not by sight or sound but by scent. It's not science fiction—it's happening now. We explore Kordel’s journey from a tech-sa…

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Synthetic Engagement with Generative AI (with Debbie Reynolds) 31:17

2d ago31:17

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Send us a Text Message. Debbie Reynolds of Debbie Reynolds Consulting LLC joins Leonard Lee of neXt Curve on the reThink Podcast to coin and discuss what we believe will be a new problem that will impact out digital lives and businesses and digital advertising - Synthetic Engagement. Debbie and Leonard talk about how agentic generative AI applicati…

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The NVIDIA Blackwell "Delay" (with Dylan Patel) 48:45

12d ago48:45

48:45

Send us a Text Message. One of the biggest items to hit the tech news cycle last week about this time was word that NVIDIA's Blackwell GPUs and associated systems, in particular, their GB200 NVL72 GenAI supercomputing systems would be delayed. There was a lot of confusion about what that meant and the industry and markets took a week to make sense …

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The EU AI Act is Law! Now What? (with Debbie Reynolds) 41:53

6d ago41:53

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Send us a Text Message. Debbie Reynolds of Debbie Reynolds Consulting LLC joins Leonard Lee of neXt Curve on the reThink Podcast to talk about one of the biggest if not the biggest regulatory shoes to drop on "AI". On August 1, 2024, the EU AI Act came into effect and is poised to shape the future of "AI". Wrought in the midst of the AI hype that p…

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Weekly Update | My Layoff Experience | AI & Creativity Research | Your AI Friend | EU AI Act 41:44

10d ago41:44

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Growing up, my biological mom was heavily involved in theater, so the phrase, "The show must go on," was said on many occasions. This week is no exception. Despite the disruption and chaos, one thing that seems to help most is putting one foot in front of the other, with the Weekly Update being one of them. So, with that, here's some of the latest …

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Semiconductor Industry Outlook H2 2024 (with Mario Morales) 52:39

5d ago52:39

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Send us a Text Message. Mario Morales, GVP of Semiconductors, Storage and Enabling Technologies of IDC joins Leonard Lee of neXt Curve jump on a reThink Podcast to catch up on the state and outlook of the semiconductor industry. They also touch on some of the hot topics that are shaping the market and the industry landscape at a time when GenAI sup…

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Crawling the Spiderchain w/ Willem Schroé 1:03:13

16d ago1:03:13

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Alex Thorn talks to Willem Schroé, founder and CEO of Botanix Labs, about their new type of Bitcoin L2. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, Aug 8, 2024. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contai…

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The United States vs. Google: What's Next? (with Prakash Sangam) 22:50

5d ago22:50

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Send us a Text Message. Prakash of Tantra Analyst joins Leonard Lee of neXt Curve delve into the newest headline in the DOJ's case against Google in an antitrust litigation that was filed in 2020 that concluded with a ruling by U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta that Google has an illegal monopoly in search by paying billions to become the default sear…

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NASHVILLE TAPES: Casey Rodarmor 36:48

17d ago36:48

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In our final special edition episode of Galaxy Brains, recorded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn welcomes back Casey Rodamor, a prominent Bitcoin developer known for his work on inscriptions and ordinals. They delve into Casey’s contributions to Bitcoin’s technology landscape and his latest venture—a cutting-edge file-sharing project. The c…

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Ian LeViness, DAO Lead and Head of Grants at Push Protocol 48:51

10d ago48:51

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In this episode of the Amberdata Podcast, we interview Ian LeViness, DAO Lead and Head of Grants at Push Protocol and its DAO, Push DAO. Push is a web3 native communication layer, allowing users to stay updated on events across the entire ecosystem. Push covers everything from notification, chat, video and spaces. Push Protocol has over 650+ integr…

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NASHVILLE TAPES: Christian Catalini 22:31

7d ago22:31

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In our fifth special edition episode of Galaxy Brains, recorded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn meets with Christian Catalini, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Lightspark. Alex and Christian discuss the evolution and future of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. Christian shares his journey from his early days at MIT and Facebook to…

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NASHVILLE TAPES: Craig Warmke 22:34

16d ago22:34

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In our fourth special edition episode of Galaxy Brains, recorded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn talks with Craig Warmke, co-author of “Resistance Money” and a philosophy professor deeply engaged with Bitcoin’s ethical dimensions. The conversation dives into the philosophical underpinnings that support Bitcoin as a form of “resistance mone…

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Weekly Update | SearchGPT | Kamala Harris Deepfake | AI Olympic Surveillance | AI & Worker Burnout | AI Data Crisis 50:34

17d ago50:34

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With another week coming to a close, I'm bringing you another rundown on the latest happenings at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience. From deep fakes to AI burnout, there's a lot going on. With that, let's get to it. SearchGPT - OpenAI has Google in its sights with its latest AI solution, which isn't quite ready for publ…

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NASHVILLE TAPES: Dylan LeClair 23:00

19d ago23:00

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In our third special episode of Galaxy Brains, recoded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn speaks with Dylan LeClair, Institutional Lead at Bitcoin Magazine, and Director of Bitcoin Strategy at Metaplanet. They explore the MicroStrategy playbook and discuss the evolving political and economic landscape surrounding Bitcoin. The conversation del…

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NASHVILLE TAPES: Steven Lubka 36:51

15d ago36:51

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In our second special episode of Galaxy Brains, recorded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn sits down with Steven Lubka, Head of Swan Private. Steven shares insights into the current dynamics of Bitcoin investment among high-net-worth individuals and institutions. With Swan, Steven discusses the increasingly sophisticated understanding and in…

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Harnessing AI to Enhance Skills and Human Connection with Arjun Nagendran 1:06:29

21d ago1:06:29

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Will AI be the key to unlocking unparalleled human potential in the workplace or a threat to our very existence? This week, I'm digging into this, one of the most pressing questions of our time, with with Arjun Nagendran, founder of Relative AI. However, our conversation goes even deeper, tackling the nuanced ways AI can transform how we develop sk…

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NASHVILLE TAPES: Harry Sudock 20:14

22d ago20:14

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In this special episode of Galaxy Brains, recorded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn chats with Harry Sudock, Chief Strategy Officer at GRIID (griid.com). Highlighting the historical and cultural significance of hosting the Bitcoin conference in Nashville, Harry discusses the impact of Bitcoin’s growing public presence and its acceptance int…

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CrowdStrike "Outage", Nokia + Infinera, DTW Ignite 2024, and Network APIs (with Roy Chua) 1:00:21

19d ago1:00:21

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Send us a Text Message. Roy Chua of AvidThink joins Leonard Lee of neXt Curve to talk about the big events and incidents since they last jumped on the reThink Podcast to recap RSAC 2024. Turns out that one of the biggest topics to hit the headlines is the CrowdStrike "Outage" which shook the cybersecurity world. Leonard and Roy also chat about TM F…

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Weekly Update | CrowdStrike Chaos | Intuit Layoff Letter | ChatGPT-4o Mini & Llama 3 405B | Hyper-Personalization Risks | Samsung Galaxy Deepfakes 47:13

24d ago47:13

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What better way to celebrate another trip around the sun than a rundown on the latest happenings at the intersection of business, tech, and human experience. And, let me tell you, there have been some major events and developments, so hunker down and let's get to it. Crowdstrike Debacle - You'd think you'd learn your lesson after taking down the di…

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The Bitcoin Election w/ David Bailey (Bitcoin Magazine) 40:08

19d ago40:08

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Alex Thorn talks with David Bailey, founder and CEO of BTC Inc (Bitcoin Magazine) about the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn…

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Data Diva 911! The CrowdStrike "Outage" and more (with Debbie Reynolds) 47:28

20d ago47:28

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Send us a Text Message. Debbie Reynolds of Debbie Reynolds Consulting LLC joins Leonard Lee of neXt Curve on a Data Diva 911 episode of the reThink Podcast to share takes and reactions to some major incidents in the world of cybersecurity and privacy, most prominently, the CrowdStrike outage. Debbie and Leonard also address the other big incident t…

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{Special Episode} The Secrets to Navigating the Risks of Advanced Tech Are Found In The Earliest Pages of the Bible 43:42

29d ago43:42

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What if I told you that the answers to successfully navigating our advanced technological age are plainly written in the pages of a 6,000-year-old manuscript? Sounds counterintuitive, right? In this special episode, I'm deviating slightly from my usual lineup to discuss the intersection of ancient scripture and modern technology. My goal is to high…

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Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) & AI Computing Update (with Karl Freund) 50:42

25d ago50:42

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Send us a Text Message. In this installment of the neXt Curve reThink Podcast Silicon Futures series, Leonard Lee of neXt Curve and Karl Freund of Cambrian-AI Research talk catch up after a far-too-long hiatus and talk about the state of AI supercomputing and Karl's new area of research, AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). The duo talk and debat…

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Weekly Update | ATT Data Breach | Child-Safe AI | Whale Linquistics | AI Physicians | Data Worker Exploitation 48:38

1M ago48:38

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There's the headline, and then there's the truth and story underneath that headline. It's interesting how much variance there often is between the two, and this week is no exception. In this weekly update, I cover five happenings at the intersection of business, tech, and human experience in a way that helps you make sense of what's happening and w…

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Building a Bitcoin Brokerage w/ Alex Leishman (River) 50:57

1M ago50:57

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Alex Thorn talks to River founder and CEO Alex Leishman about building a bitcoin-only brokerage, building your own custody and wallet, operating on the Lightning Network at scale, and trends and topics in Bitcoin development. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 27, 2024. ++…

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Driving Human-Centered Leadership Transformation: The Impact of Tech-Enabled Coaching 1:00:39

1M ago1:00:39

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Can technology truly enhance human-centered leadership, or is it a competitor for the center? This week, I'm digging into that and more with with Will Guillaume Foussier, CEO and Founder of AceUp. Will’s journey from Harvard’s Innovation Lab to leading a company at the forefront of leadership transformation has given him a unique perspective on the…

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Zack Pokorny, Blockchain Researcher at Galaxy Digital 42:53

1M ago42:53

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In this episode discuss Liquid Staking, Restaking and Eigenlayer with Zack Pokorny, Blockchain Researcher at Galaxy Digital. Zack walks us through liquid staking and restaking. We discuss the journey it took for the restaking landscape to come into existence. We cover Ethereum's move from proof of stake, the growth of liquid staking, and new opport…

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Samsung Galaxy Fold Unpacked 2024 Recap (with Prakash Sangam) 52:07

1M ago52:07

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Send us a Text Message. Prakash of Tantra Analyst joins Leonard Lee of neXt Curve recap Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked summer event held at Paris. Prakash attended the viewing party in New York with a small contingent of industry analysts who got the inside scoop on Samsung's big Unpacked event for their foldable line of smartphones (Galaxy Z Fold6 and …

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Weekly Update | Insta AI Influencers | AI Music Trouble | Self-Terminating Robots | CriticGPT | AI Economic Impact 47:58

1M ago47:58

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John C. Maxwell said it well when he said, "Change is inevitable. Growth is optional." This week, I've got a rundown of the latest updates at the interesection of business, tech, and human experience that offer a glimpse into the truth of that statement. And, if you're wondering whether change will at least slow its pace, I wouldn't hold your breat…

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Securing Your Assets Today & Tomorrow w/ Lior Lamesh 50:31

1M ago50:31

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Alex Thorn talks with GK8 co-founder and CEO Lior Lamesh about institutional custody, cybersecurity, and tokenization. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 18, 2024. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided t…

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Keeping Pace with Game-Based Skill Development: AI's Role in Advanced Skill Practices 1:00:51

2M ago1:00:51

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What will it take to finally put to rest legacy methods of learning? This week, I'll be challenging conventional skill development methods by diving into the world of AI-powered, game-based learning with Huw Newton-Hill, Managing Director of North America at Attensi. Still, believe gamification is just another trendy buzzword? Prepare to be surpris…

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Rogue AI Clones | Changing Meeting Behaviors | Future of AI Entertainment | Reason for Tech Layoffs 41:23

2M ago41:23

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Happy Independence Day to all my American listeners, and what better way to celebrate than a rundown on some of the biggest happenings at the intersection of business, tech, and human experience? Amirite? So, let the celebration begin! Rogue AI Clone - Let's have people interact with an AI clone of me! What could possibly go wrong? A lot as Caryn M…

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From the Commodity Pit to the Crypto Peak w/ Jason Urban 43:55

2M ago43:55

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Alex Thorn talks with Jason Urban, head of trading at Galaxy, about market developments, the maturation of the crypto industry, and what Galaxy would be like if commodities were still exchanged in the Chicago trading pits. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. ++ Fo…

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Securing Reality in the Age of Deepfakes: Protecting Integrity in an AI-Driven World with Jason Thatcher 1:00:45

2M ago1:00:45

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You've heard me say on many occasions we're shifting into the age of distrust. This week I'm exploring what that means and why it's happening as I dive into the complex world of deepfakes and cybersecurity with Jason Thatcher, founder of Breacher.ai. Together we're the evolving threats posed by AI technologies. In our conversation, we cover how dee…

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Weeekly Update | Dell Employees Fight Back | Claude 3.5 Sonnet | AI Job Replacement | Sex Robots | AI Text-to-Video 49:40

2M ago49:40

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One of the only things we can count on in life is change, and this week is no exception. As usual, the tsunami of tech advancements and changes pushes forward, and I'm covering some of the ones I found most significant. Thanks as always to the community of you that listen, share ideas, and pass along encouraging messages. If there is anything I can…

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Uncovering Crypto Alpha w/ Chris Rhine 1:00:26

2M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Alex Thorn talks with Chris Rhine (Galaxy Asset Management) about his liquid crypto funds, the possible impact of Ethereum ETFs, what it’s like advising the FTX estate, and much more. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and …

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Vijay Chetty, CEO of Eclipse Labs 33:32

2M ago33:32

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In this episode we are joined by Eclipse CEO, Vijay Chetty. Eclipse is an innovative Layer 2 solution that is using the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) to help scale Ethereum. We dive in to how the SVM can be used to help scale the Ethereum Layer 2 Ecosystem and how it is working to become the backbone of high throughput applications while still lever…

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The Making of a Manager: Why Building Effective Managers Transform Performance with Eric Girard 1:00:21

2M ago1:00:21

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Ever wondered why some organizations soar while others struggle to keep up? While it's a complicated mix, one secret often lies in how they develop their managers. This week, we're diving into the critical world of manager development with a special focus on new managers. This week, I explored the essential tools and tactics necessary for cultivati…

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Weekly Update | Recalling Recall | Apple - OpenAI Deal | Apple OnDev SLM | OpenAI's NSA Board Member | Autonomous Warfare 45:20

2M ago45:20

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With that, we've made it through another week, and with it comes another list of interesting developments at the intersection of business, tech, and human experience. This week's are a little unique in that there is a red thread that runs through them all. As always, thanks to the community of you who send along topics and feedback. With that, let'…

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Media, Memes, and Machinations w/ Mike Dudas 1:02:17

2M ago1:02:17

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Alex Thorn talks with Mike Dudas (6th Man Ventures) about his investments in Solana memecoin tech, his views on Washington politics, and what really happened at The Block after FTX. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and re…

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Engineering Inclusivity in Tech: Fostering an Inclusive Environment in a Tech-Driven World with William A. Adams 1:01:25

2M ago1:01:25

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Have you ever wondered what truly drives innovation in the tech world? Is it the rapid development of technology itself, or the people behind the scenes who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the table? That's what I'm talking about this week with William A. Adams, a tech advisor at Microsoft. Together we'll explore the often overlooked …

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Sean Parsons, Co-Founder and CEO of Kettle Finance 31:52

2M ago31:52

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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of physical real-world asset tokenization with Sean Parsons, CEO and Co-Founder of Kettle Finance. Kettle Finance focuses on tokenizing high-value items, starting with luxury watches, to unlock liquidity and provide new financial opportunities. Kettle Finance has already done over $20,000,000 in trade vo…

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Weekly Update | Apple Intelligence | AI Meetings | AI OOMs | AI Bottleneck | Universal Basic Compute 52:33

2M ago52:33

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It's that time of week again, and I've got another round of updates to celebrate. Thanks as always to the community of you who send in questions, topics, and feedback. And with that, let's get on it. Apple Intelligence - Lots of folks have been patiently waiting for Apple's big release this week to learn more about what's coming from them around AI…

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Privacy Update! Recall and Apple Intelligence (with Debbie Reynolds) 40:07

2M ago40:07

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Send us a Text Message. It's been a rollercoaster ride of announcements and techno upstaging as we bounced from OpenAI's GPT-4o unveiling to Google I/O, Microsoft's Build 2024, Computex 2024, and now Apple's WWDC 2024 event. On the privacy front, two announcements rose from the noise: Microsoft's Recall and Apple's Apple Intelligence. Debbie Reynol…

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