About the episode: How can businesses share data to enable them to collaborate effectively whilst still retaining control of their data? Ali Nicholl at IOTICS thinks his company has the answer. Guest Name: Ali Nicholl Ali Nicholl is part of IOTICS’ founding team and IOTICS’ Head of Engagement, working across transport, logistics, utilities, the bui…

Covered Topics: ● Sophia Yan's Background ● Origin of Numbers Protocol ● Challenges in Digital Media ● Blockchain Technology ● Incorporation of NFTs and Crypto ● Evolution into Web3. ● Generative AI and Creator Concerns ● Partnership with Super World Key Highlights: ● Combatting Misinformation with Blockchain: Numbers Protocol's innovative approach…

About the episode: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the US called last year the hottest on record “by far”. During the year we saw many climate-related catastrophes – from large scale fires to unprecedented flooding. And yet, for some, the science of climate change is controversial. Many claim that even climate scientists don’…

They cover: Introduction and Background: Real-World Applications: Investment Strategies: Global Perspectives: Outlook for the Industry: Personal Routines and Balance: Future Developments: Virtual Real Estate: Key Highlights: Aly Madhavji discusses the vast transformative potential of Web3 technologies, emphasizing their ability to reduce friction f…

As we increasingly connect our devices and our lives to the online world, product security and quality become ever more important. In this episode Toby is joined by Andrew Gordon-Brooks, COO of Secure Delivery, a firm specialising in providing security improvement programmes for software engineers, product managers and leadership. Andrew is also a …

In this episode, we dive into the incredible journey of Sean Jacob, whose impressive career spans across multiple sectors, from Defence to Commercial, Aviation to Finance, both in the UK and internationally. With an exceptional ability to bridge the gap between business strategy and technology, Sean has been the driving force behind numerous succes…

Toby explains how the podcast will change in the coming months to focus more on business. The past few years have seen more than their fair share of challenges for the business environment. An enormous number of businesses are feeling the squeeze and, as a result, looking for ways to increase capacity, capability, and production. At Wicked Problems…

They cover: Herman Narula's entrepreneurial journey and experiences Improbable's vision for the metaverse and the importance of community The role of the Improbable network in fostering innovation The convergence of immersive technologies, including Apple's developments and Oculus Addressing inclusivity in the metaverse to reach a broader audience …

They cover: Introduction to the Roblox collaboration for "Cirque du Soleil Tycoon." Allowing fans to contribute creatively to digital content. The potential impact of generative AI in the metaverse. The importance of genuine fan connections. Opportunities for brand partnerships in the metaverse. Balancing personal and professional life while stayin…

They cover: Innovative blockchain approach for artists and fans. Private on-chain auctions and live painting sessions. Incentivized rewards for community participation. Launching a 24-hour content channel. Collaboration with Reigns game. Virtual real estate ownership in a virtual world. Keith Botha's daily routines and inspiration. Blockchain's imp…

They cover: Alan Smithson's Background The Birth and Live Demonstration of the MetaVRse Virtual Malls Custom Avatars and Multiplayer Interaction 3D Lost and Found Game MetaVRse and the Vision for Education Personal Development and Success Principles Challenges in Transitioning to a New Economy Special Places and SuperWorld Inspiration from Historic…

In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency, where innovation thrives and trust fluctuates, one platform has embarked on a mission to revolutionize the way people engage with their digital assets. Chris James Murphy, co-founder of Klink Finance, takes center stage in this captivating episode of the "Building a Better World" podcast. With a focus on gami…

Show Notes: ● Catherine Boule is a molecular biologist turned venture capitalist, with expertise in healthcare, market, and healthcare technologies. ● Karista's relies on internal due diligence and external expert consultation to decrease risk and develop relationships as early-stage investors in complex ideas. ● Karista hires managers with diverse…

At first glance, the Metaverse and travel appear like two entirely separate entities. Still, if we’ve learned anything at SuperWorld, they’re actually rather closely connected. What if you could pay for hotels worldwide with NFTs or Bitcoin? What if this new business model completely transformed the travel industry and made us look at it differentl…

Love it or hate it, social media isn’t going anywhere. But that doesn’t mean we can’t make some significant and useful changes to it. Things online and all over the world, from a technological standpoint, are rapidly evolving and influencing the way we think as people, and not always for the best. In fact, what if things evolve so much that, by the…

The definition of what the Metaverse actually is can be a bit murky. How can you define something that is so spread out and varied in what it can do? One could argue that Zoom calls, online conferences, AR, or any other mode of virtual communication are the first stepping stone to the Metaverse. So that begs the question: why aren’t more businesses…

The Metaverse has a very unique place on this planet; it’s a whole world of technology right at our fingertips with the potential to change lives for the better - healing as well as entertaining us. There’s just one problem: it’s still in its infancy and, despite our natural impatience as a species, there are those of us willing to put the time and…

Tim Flannery co-founded Passthrough and currently serves as its CEO. He's known for his entrepreneurial spirit and competitive drive. In his 30s, he took up rugby and now enjoys playing the sport with his two children and his work. Show Notes: ● Working as a VC exposed Tim to different business models and leadership styles, but he realized he enjoy…

There’s a lot of confusion amongst brands as to why they should even give Web3 a chance. Who can blame them? It’s a new and growing phenomenon that many folks on the internet have pushed back on, claiming that it’s a scam or that it’s no more than a trend waiting to die out. Well, sorry to disappoint, but if this were a trend, then it would have di…

If you had absolutely no knowledge on how to swim, the last thing you would do is jump into the deep-end of a pool, just as you wouldn’t try to play a complex riff with no idea how to even hold a guitar. So, if there’s one piece of advice we have for brands looking to make a start in Web3, it’s this: don’t jump straight into the Metaverse! You will…

Humans have a tendency to fear the unknown, it is a natural part of our evolution - uncertainty, change, unpredictability. They can rule over our mindset with an iron fist if we’re not careful. By now, we should know that there is really nothing to fear when it comes to Web3 and the Metaverse; if anything, we should be learning to adapt to and roll…

How can crypto make the world a better place? Afterall, to the average person, it can look like nothing more than just online money. But what are the implications of it? How could it revolutionize the economy as we know it? It’s very easy to get caught up in the excitement of this new, technological wonder, but it’s also important to remember that …

On the one hand, technology is growing and changing before our very eyes at an exponential rate; on the other hand, the education and economic systems put in place years ago have, for the most part, remained the same. With so many young people using technology so casually in their everyday lives, why is it that they’re not taught about the opportun…

To be an entrepreneur, whether it be within the world of gaming, Web3, or the Metaverse, an absolutely essential attribute one must have to succeed is curiosity, because ultimately, entrepreneurship is all about finding and learning about new things every day. That’s not to say this isn’t intimidating; it can be anxiety-inducing and nerve-wracking,…

Web3, Crypto, AI, the Metaverse, NFTs - these things are open to everybody, not just a select few. There is a common misconception that, in order to be involved with them, you need to be a certain kind of person and be highly knowledgeable in the topic. Michelle Abbs believes that everyone, no matter your gender or race, is entitled to learn and ge…

Show Notes: How Marco's education and career path led him to venture capital Why Marcos created VamosVentures and their investment thesis The role failure plays in the success The importance of curiosity VamosVentures ideal investment, typical involvement, and exit strategy Investing in All Up and how it came together The mindset Marcos looks for i…

In this episode, Keith interviews Kyle York, the Co-Founder, CEO & Managing Partner of York-IE. York-IE invests at the earliest stage through Series A startups. They are exclusively focused on business-to-business (B2B), subscription, and Software as a Service (SaaS) companies. In this discussion you’ll hear about: Kyle’s background and what lead h…

This episode marks an exciting milestone for Funding and Disrupting with our very first interview of both a female VC Firm Founder and a female Tech Company Founder. Our VC firm guest is Dr. Melody Lang, the Founder of the MPA Learning Fund, and our Tech Company Founder is Vivi Friedgut, the CEO & Founder of Blackbullion. Introductions to MPA and B…

In today's episode of Funding & Disrupting, host Keith Herman interviews Jose Luis Silva, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Dux Capital, and Brian York, Co-Founder & CEO of Cubbo. Dux is an early-stage VC firm investing in US-based Latinx founders. They provide funding to groups that have been historically underinvested, overlooked, and underreprese…

Alex is an experienced executive across strategic, investment and operational risks and insurance working within multibillion dollar corporations in Australia, GCC and Europe. Successfully implemented changes to quantitative risk analysis, risk-based decision making and neuroscience. Saved more than $13 million per year in premiums on cargo and PD/…

This week’s episode of Funding & Disrupting presented by Oura Collective welcomes Daniel Ibri, the Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Mindset Ventures. He discusses what lead him to create the firm, the unique benefits, and challenges of being an international investment group, and talks through Mindset's relationship with PayJoy. Story Notes What le…

In this week's episode of Funding and Disrupting, host Keith Herman talks with Brad Yasar, CEO and CoFounder of EQIFI, and Kim Oishi, President of Grand Rock Capital about why they decided to work together, what DeFi is, and the keys to starting a successful business. Story Notes What is EQIFI How Brad and Kim met What Grand Rock looks for in inves…

Upland was founded in 2018 by serial entrepreneurs Dirk Lueth, Idan Zuckerman and Mani Honigstein they raised $18M on $300M Series A in October 2021. The team includes 130 members since their launched in early 2020. They reached profitable in 2021 as one of the largest blockchain-based metaverse mapped to the real world with over 280k "landowners" …

This week’s episode of Funding & Disrupting presented by Oura Collective welcomes guests Bryson Hearn, the Manager at Village Capital and Eric Chebil, the Founder and CEO of Cher.App. In this episode, Keith Herman interviews Bryson and Eric to know more about Cher.App, a free service helping renters co-own their dream home. Story Notes: Bryson and …

This week’s episode of Funding & Disrupting presented by OURA Collective welcomes Mateo Folador, Columbian Founder and CEO of Talentu. In this episode, Keith Herman interviews Mateo Folador to know more about how Adelante is disrupting the Latam Tech ecosystem. Story Notes: How did Tech Industry in Columbia Evolve Who have Inspired you to Pursue yo…

Henry Mintzberg is a writer and educator, mostly about managing originations, developing managers, and rebalancing societies (his current focus). After receiving his doctorate from the MIT Sloan School of Management, he has made his professional home in the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University in Montreal, where he sits in the Clegh…

David Hurst is a speaker, writer and management educator. He spent 25 years working in corporations at progressively more senior levels in several countries in a series of organizational “train wrecks”, as the Western World began its radical transition from the industrial era to the age of knowledge and information. He uses complexity science and c…

This week’s episode of Funding & Disrupting presented by Oura Collective welcomes Nathaniel Harding, Managing Partner at Cortado Ventures. Keith interviews Nathaniel to know more about Cortado Ventures. It is an early-stage funding company investing in growth-driven companies. The interview digs deep into the working of Cortado and their investment…

This week’s episode of Funding & Disrupting presented by Oura Collective welcomes Josh Chapman, Managing Partner at Konvoy Ventures. Keith interviews Josh to know more about Investing in Gaming, Blockchain & NFTs Story Notes: Working Early on With BlackRock as an Analyst Transition to Venture Capital Video Gaming Industry All About Konvoy Investing…

This week’s episode of Funding & Disrupting presented by Oura Collective welcomes Sanjay Prasad. He is a brilliant surgeon with over 30 years of experience and the Founder & CEO of SurgiQuality. Sanjay is also an Assistant Professor at George Washington University and an Author. With so much experience and expertise, Sanjay always looks for ways to…

This week’s episode of Funding & Disrupting presented by Oura Collective welcomes Nicholas Cocks, Founder & Managing Partner of Velocity Ventures & Hans Paul, Co-Founder & CEO of Aigens. Keith interviews the two guests to discuss and know more about their journey of funding and disrupting. In the fascinating double interview, both Nicholas and Hans…

In this episode, Keith Herman interviews Risto Rossar, Insurance Innovator and Investor discuss The Journey of INSLY Raising Capital and Getting into the Insurance Sector. Story Notes: Getting into the Insurance Sector Forming a Company in Finland Surfing for Marketing Insurance Platform INSLY Unique Offers Go Digital in Insurance Raising Capital a…

In this episode, Keith Herman interviews Tobias Schwind of FTTF Ventures and Max Gulde of ConstellR discuss funding and their recent partnership. Story Notes: Evolution of Emerging Technologies About FTTF Fraunhofer Technology Solving the Problem of ConstellR Impression in Meeting MTTF Team Challenging in a Role of a CEO Skill Set for Entrepreneurs…

In this episode, Keith Herman interviews Naushad Contractor, Founder of Fable Fintech, shares his journey in Fundraising and Offers Global Cross Border Payments with World Class Plug-N-Play Platforms Story Notes: The 30,000 foot view of Naushad Contractor Career. The Greatest Influence in Growing Up Interest and Hobbies that keeping Life Humorous C…

In this episode, Keith Herman interviews Tess Cosad, Co-Founder & CEO of Bea Fertility shares her journey in Fundraising and Democratizing Access to Fertility Care. Story Notes: Astrophysics and Cosmology About Bea Fertility Intracervical Insemination Process Biggest Challenges an entrepreneur Deciding to Approach a Potential Investor Process in Bu…

In this episode, Keith Herman interviews Kjartan Rist, Founder of Concentric discusses a balanced investment strategy to accelerate sustainable growth. Story Notes: Path to Concentric What Makes Concentric Unique The Investments of Concentric Investment with Inslee Due Diligence Process to Move Forward Advice on Presenting Tech Project Investing in…

In this episode, Keith Herman interviews Marcus Brauchli VC Founder of North Base Media shares his journey on Pitch Presentation and how North Base understands and connects with other cultures before investing. Story Notes: Being a Venture Capital and Journalist Importance of Skill Set North Base Investment Types of Investment and Check size Proces…

In this episode, Keith Herman interviews Jurgen Ingels Clear2Pay & SmartFin Founder shares his journey on being an entrepreneur to funding companies and their 300Million Euro Fund Investments Story Notes: From being an Entrepreneur to Funding Companies Investing Fund Characteristics of a Venture Capitalist Tech Founders and Co-Founders The Three Po…

In this episode, Keith Herman interviews Gireendra Kasmalkar Founder & CEO, Ideas to Impacts; Lead Investor & Managing Partner, Pentathlon Ventures Gireendra shares his journey on being an entrepreneur and Building Pentathlon. Story Notes: Building Pentathlon The Five Founders The Investment Managers and Committee Fund Investment Strategy Opportuni…

In this episode, Keith Herman interviews Rusty Matveev, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Calaxy. Rusty shares his journey on being an Entrepreneur and the idea of Creators Galaxy. Story Notres: Being an Entrepreneur and Road to Funding Characteristics of an Entrepreneur Galaxy Initial Game Plan Fundraising Efforts Strategic Value Perspective …