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Dinis Guarda 391 episodes Nov 2, 2026
Dinis Guarda YouTube Podcast Series is a thought-leadership show profiling global leaders, CEOs, authors, technologists, and academics. It explores ideas, products, inventions, books, and solutions related to digital transformation, Society 5.0, AI, blockchain, fintech, IoT, and other disruptive technologies. Host Dinis Guarda is an author and founder of platforms such as citiesabc.com, businessabc.net, intelligenthq.com, and ztudium.com. The podcast highlights how businesses, governments, and cities can adapt to technological change.
Episodes
Ben Nelson - Founder of Minerva Project & Minerva University - Will AI Make Universities Obsolete?
Ben Nelson is the Founder and CEO of Minerva Project and Founder of Minerva University. He established Minerva Project in 2011 to develop a higher-education model centred on learning science, active instruction, systematic assessment and the development of transferable cognitive skills.Ben announced the Minerva University System, designed to support governments, philanthropists and institutions in
Somy Madani - Founder & Creative Director of Somy London - Fashion AI Wellbeing & Sustainability
Somy Madani is the founder and Creative Director of Somy London, a luxury fashion house established in 2021 that combines couture craftsmanship with sustainability, cultural storytelling, and empowerment. Her work has been showcased at events including London Fashion Week, the Cannes Film Festival, and the Ham Polo Club, and has been featured in media outlets such as BBC, Vogue, and ELLE.Read more
Joe Gagliese - Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Viral Nation - What Makes The AI Media Creator Ecosystem?
Joe Gagliese is a Canadian entrepreneur and marketing executive, best known as the co-founder and Co-CEO of Viral Nation, a Toronto-founded company operating across social-first marketing, creator representation, technology, data and social media intelligence. He co-founded Viral Nation with Mat Micheli in 2014, initially building the business around influencer marketing and talent representation
Pimmi Pande - Founder of Pimmi Pande Coaching - Personal Transformation, Spirituality &AI
Pimmi Pande is a British transformational leadership coach, entrepreneur, journalist, filmmaker and storyteller with over 14 years of experience helping executives, entrepreneurs and professionals develop authentic leadership, executive presence, confidence and communication skills.Pimmi is the founder of Pimmi Pande Coaching and Ascent Leaders, where she combines psychology, storytelling and imme
Eric Vezzoli - Director of Technology at Razer - Gaming, AI, Economics & The Future?
Eric Vezzoli is Director of Technology at Razer, running a 30-person business unit across three continents: partnerships, GTM, product, engineering and R&D. Eric previously founded WYVRN, which is currently Razer's developer platform, and deploys on-device AI: local inference running on consumer hardware in constrained real-world environments.Eric also worked at French haptics company Hap
Marjorie Gutierrez - CEO & Founder of Smart Business Designs - Reveals The AI Creative Blueprint
Marjorie Gutierrez is a Canadian with Spanish, Latin, Chinese, and Filipino heritage, a business strategist, operations consultant, mentor, and entrepreneur. She is the founder and CEO of Smart Business Designs, a London-based consultancy established in 2019. With more than 25 years of international business experience spanning London, New York, and Mexico City, Marjorie has led finance, business
Irena Pereira - CEO & Founder of Unleashed Games - What Is The Future of Gaming, AI, & Creativity?
Irena Pereira is the CEO of Infinite Realms. Irena is also the CEO, Creative Director & Founder of Unleashed Games in partnership with the legendary Mitch Lasky, former partner at Benchmark SPEEDRUN by Andreessen Horowitz (A16Z). The company was funded by Andreessen Horowitz, which is launching the social game, Haven. Infinite Realms is an initiative focused on applying generative AI and game-
Leon Acosta - Founder of QuantaKrypto - How Will Quantum Computing Impact AI & Blockchain?
Leon Acosta is the founder of QuantaKrypto, an applied post-quantum cryptography practice focused on helping organisations assess quantum-related security risks through audits, training, and open-source tools. Leon Acosta is also the founder of Nostr WoT, an open-source Web of Trust infrastructure project built on the Nostr protocol, and the CEO and Solutions Architect of Dandelion Labs, an AI and
Paolo Sironi - Quantum Sapiens - AI Consciousness Thesis Book!
Paolo Sironi is a globally recognised thought leader in banking, financial technology, and artificial intelligence, with more than 25 years of experience spanning finance, risk management, innovation, research, and executive advisory. He is the Global Research Leader for Banking and Financial Markets at the IBM Institute for Business Value, where he leads global research on the future of banking a
Tom Vincent - Partner at Pierson Ferdinand LLP - AI Is Transforming Law - Cybersecurity & Identity
Tom Vincent is an American attorney, compliance professional, and cybersecurity advisor. As a Partner at Pierson Ferdinand LLP, his practice focuses on cybersecurity, data privacy, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and technology-related legal matters.At Pierson Ferdinand, Tom advises financial institutions, technology companies, healthcare organizations, and other businesses on cyberse
Martin Bartlam - Founder & CEO of Coded Law - AI Law & Business Challenges & Opportunities
Martin Bartlam is a British lawyer, legal technology entrepreneur, and business executive with more than 35 years of professional experience in structured finance, capital markets, investment banking, financial technology (FinTech), digital assets, and artificial intelligence in legal services. Martin is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Coded Law, an AI-driven legal technology company, b
Keito Ochi - Creator of PAI, Founder of DEMPA! - AI Business Landscape in Japan
Keito Ochi is a Japanese interdisciplinary polymath, AI anthropologist, and entrepreneur, working in the fields of artificial intelligence, psychology, public policy, international relations, and emerging technologies.Keito is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of The High Bridge Institute, where he leads research and advisory initiatives focused on AI, decision intelligence, blockchain, o
Josh Woodward - VP Google Labs, Gemini, & AI Studio - Building A Community of 950M Monthly Users
Josh Woodward is the Vice President at Google, where he leads Google Labs, the Gemini app, and AI Studio. His work focuses on developing and deploying artificial intelligence products that translate advances in machine learning into consumer and enterprise applications. As head of Gemini and Google Labs, Josh has played a central role in Google's transition toward agentic artificial intellige
Jérémy de Champris - Smith Pearlson Artist - Anime Creator From Near Death To Art Rebirth
Jérémy de Champris - Smith Pearlson Artist - Anime Compositor From Near Death To Art RebirthJérémy "Smith Pearlson" de Champris is a French multidisciplinary artist, character designer, graphic designer, music composer, and former audio engineer whose work combines visual arts, music, and Japanese-inspired creative storytelling. From an early age, he developed an interest in drawing, mus
Erald Ghoos, CEO of OKX Europe, Decrypts Crypto, Digital Assets, DEX, DeFi, & Tokenisation
Erald Ghoos is the CEO of OKX Europe, where he leads the company's European operations, including regional strategy, regulatory engagement, licensing, and market development. OKX is a San Jose-headquartered blockchain technology company that operates the one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in terms of daily trading volume, and provides access to decentralised finance (DeFi) through i
Ben Broca - Founder of Polsia - How He Built A One Man $250 Company With AI?
Ben Broca is a French entrepreneur, product builder, and technology founder known for creating startups across software, consumer technology, e-commerce, and artificial intelligence. Ben is the Founder of Polsia, an AI platform that automates business creation and operations through a system of autonomous AI agents. Read more about Ben Broca: https://businessabc.net/wiki/ben-ceraBen Cera Interview
Nilesh Solanki - Assistant General Secretary, Sewa International UK - AI, Spirituality, Consciousness
Nilesh Solanki is a British technology professional, community organiser, charity trustee, and humanitarian volunteer known for his work in digital transformation, community development, and charitable governance. Nilesh is a Trustee and Assistant General Secretary of Sewa International UK — a humanitarian charity operating in 25+ countries. He is also the co-founder and Director of Action for Har
Claire Pribula, Managing Director of The Yield Lab Asia Pacific, Discusses The Underserved AgriTech
Claire Pribula is an entrepreneur, venture capital professional, and business executive specialising in agrifood technology (AgTech), venture capital, strategic business development, and international market expansion. She is the Co-founder and Managing Director of The Yield Lab Asia Pacific, an early-stage AgTech venture capital fund based in Singapore and part of the global The Yield Lab network
Anupriya Nagar - IP owner of Hanuman Ansh - Spirituality, Film, AI
Anupriya Nagar is a producer with a background as an economist and art collector who produced Hanuman Ansh, a film set for release in June 2026, to create high-impact narratives that balance spiritual inquiry with commercial excellence.Read more about Anupriya Nagar: https://businessabc.net/wiki/anupriya-nagarAnupriya Nagar Interview Questions00:00 - Intro02:24 - Background05:52 - Film as a medium
Dr. Martha Boeckenfeld - CEO and Founder of Marthaverse - Future of AI & Humanity
Dr. Martha Boeckenfeld is Human-Centric AI & Future Tech | Keynote Speaker & Board Advisor | Healthcare + Fintech | Generali Ch Board Director· Ex-UBS · AXA. She is a globally recognised expert in digital transformation, AI, blockchain, and Web3 in major areas special in Finance and Healthcare. She is the CEO and Founder of Marthaverse, a consulting and education platform that helps busine
Marianne Hagen, Co-Lead - UArctic - Seabed Curtain project - Can We Create A Seabed Curtain For Antarctic Doomsday Glacier?
Marianne Hagen is the former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Norway.She is currently leading UArctic - Seabed Curtain project, together with Professor John Moore of the Arctic Centre of the University of Lapland, who also leads the UArctic Thematic Network behind the seabed curtain project.Read more about Marianne Hagen: https://businessabc.net/wiki/marianne-hagenMarianne Hagen Interview Qu
Frederic Laluyaux - Aera Technology - AI Agent Enterprise Decision Intelligence
Frederic Laluyaux is a French-American enterprise software executive, entrepreneur, and investor known for his work in analytics, automation, and decision intelligence. Fred is the Co-founder, President, and CEO of Aera Technology, where he leads the development of AI-driven systems designed to automate enterprise decision-making. Under Fred’s leadership, Aera has enabled more than 50 million opti
Max Studennikoff - Founder & Chairman - CC Forum - Climate's Hope Threat? AI?
Max Studennikoff is an entrepreneur, investor, and conference organiser with over 25 years of experience across education, property development, and international events. Max is the Founder and Chairman of CC Forum, a leading global conference laser-focused on investment in sustainability. Read more about Max Studennikoff: https://businessabc.net/wiki/max-studennikoffCheck out my previous intervie
Bill Laboon - Vice President of Ecosystem - Web3 Foundation - Blockchain AI Economy
Bill Laboon is the Vice President of Ecosystem at the Web3 Foundation, where he plays a key role in shaping the long-term direction of the Polkadot, Kusama, JAM, and broader Web3 ecosystem.At the Web3 Foundation, Bill focused on OpenGov initiatives, technical education, staking support, and decentralised node operations.Read more about Bill Laboon: https://businessabc.net/wiki/bill-laboonBill Labo
Dr. Preet Deep Singh - VP, Apna.co & Blue Machines AI - Invest India Startup, Innovation Ecosystem
Dr. Preet Deep Singh is a Vice President at Apna.Co, a unicorn to match jobs with candidates. He has been actively involved in promoting the use of AI in public policy. He has trained over 50,000 Central Government officers including the Prime Minister's Office to use Generative Artificial Intelligence. He hosts multiple highly rated courses on AI on the Karamyogi portal.Previously, Dr. Preet
Dominik Tomicevic - Co-Founder & CEO of Memgraph - Reveals The Tech Behind NASA Datastack
Dominik Tomicevic is a software engineer and technology founder, building high-performance data systems. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Memgraph, a London-based leading provider of high-performance graph databases and graph analytics.Read more about Dominik Tomicevic: https://businessabc.net/wiki/dominik-tomicevicDominik Tomicevic Interview Questions00:00 - Intro03:33 - Backgr
Alex Kotlar, Founder & CEO of Bystro.io Reveals How Search & Analyse Genetic Data Using AI & LLMs
Dr. Alex Kotlar is a geneticist, bioinformatics leader, and technology founder with nearly 20 years of combined experience across life sciences, healthcare, AI, and software engineering.He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Bystro AI, a platform designed to make large-scale genetic data easy to search and analyse using natural language, similar to how people use Google or ChatGPT.Read more about Alex Ko
Tom Chi Founding Partner of At One Ventures Explains Climate Capital & AI Innovation
Tom Chi is the Founding Partner of At One Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that supports companies and backs founders working in areas such as climate technology, energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure, with the aim of helping the global economy move towards a regenerative and sustainable model. Tom Chi is also an author and thought leader in the field of climate and sustainability
Dr. Corenlius 'Conny' Boersch - Founder Mountain Partners AG, Mountain X - President Unternehmertag
Dr. Cornelius (“Conny”) Boersch is an entrepreneur, business angel, who founded numerous technology companies. Dr. Corenlius is the Founder of the global company builder Mountain Partners as well as the global co-investment company Conny & Co. Dr. Cornelius is also the President of the Unternehmertag, the Entrepreneurs Day - one of the most exclusive conferences in Europe, at the Tegernsee.Rea
Wasim Aslam - CEO and Founder Artemis Privé - An Exclusive Private Members
Wasim Aslam is a British entrepreneur, brand strategist, and experience architect with over 15 years of leadership across digital media, design, marketing, and high-level relationship building. Wasim is the CEO of Artemis Privé, an exclusive private members’ club serving founders, family offices, investors, and global leaders.Read more about Wasim Aslam: https://businessabc.net/wiki/wasim-aslamWas
Yat Siu Reveals the Journey of Animoca Brands, AI, and The Future of Gaming
Yat Siu is a technology entrepreneur, investor, and policy advisor with nearly 30 years of experience in internet technology, digital media, gaming, and blockchain. Yat Siu is a founder of Animoca, a mobile app and game publishing company that reached over 50 million downloads. After the success of Animoca, he co-founded Animoca Brands, where he currently serves as Co-Founder and Executive Chairma
Rodrigue Vitini Explains The AWS European Sovereign Cloud - Part 2
In the second part of my interview with Rodrigue Vitini, Digital Sovereignty Specialist Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Berlin, we discuss data, cloud, and AI sovereignty.Interview Questions00:00 Coming Up00:56 Intro02:05 Ensuring Sovereign AI15:24 Feasibility and operational sustainabilityAbout Rodrigue VitiniRodrigue Vitini is a senior technology leader with more than two dec
Rodrigue Vitini Explains The AWS European Sovereign Cloud - Part 1
Rodrigue Vitini is a senior technology leader with more than two decades of international experience spanning cloud architecture, cybersecurity, digital sovereignty, and large-scale business transformation across Europe.Rodrigue Vitini is a Digital Sovereignty Specialist Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Berlin, where he focuses on helping organisations design and operate cloud e
Fr Daniel Brandenburg REVEALS The Secret to LEADING Like No Other
Fr. Daniel Brandenburg, LC, is a Catholic priest, author, speaker, and missionary with more than 30 years of religious and pastoral experience, beginning with his entrance into the novitiate of the Legionaries of Christ in 1993. Fr Daniel Brandenburg REVEALS The Secret to LEADING Like No OtherFr. Daniel Brandenburg Interview Questions00:00 - 04:42 Introduction04:43 - 09:10 Journey to priesthood09:
Sandeep Kabra - National President of the All India Maheshwari Mahasabha
Sandeep Kabra is the National President of the All India Maheshwari Mahasabha, a leading organisation that represents the Maheshwari community. Under his leadership, the Maheshwari community has made significant progress in preserving its heritage while embracing modernity. Sandeep Kabra Interview Questions00:00 - 06:20 Introduction06:21 - 08:38 Jodhpur: The Heritage of Rajasthan India08:39 - 12:3
Tiffany Nwahiri - Founder & CMO of 3rd & Taylor
Tiffany Huddleston Nwahiri is a B2B Marketing Leader, Founder & CMO of 3rd & Taylor, Board Advisor, and Speaker. She is the Founder & CEO of 3rd & Taylor, a strategic marketing agency that specialises in helping B2B tech companies grow through data-driven marketing strategies. To read more about Tiffany Huddleston Nwahiri, please visit- https://businessabc.net/wiki/tiffany-nwahiriT
Graham Stephen - CEO and Co-Founder of bizval + James McLaughlin - UK Partner for bizval
Graham Stephen is a Chartered Accountant with over two decades of experience across financial services, business development, pricing strategy, optimisation, and valuation. Graham is the CEO and Co-Founder of bizval, a platform that provides an independent, data-driven, and human-led valuation service to help businesses plan for growth, prepare for exits, raise funding, and navigate disputes.To re
Carles Solà-Vila - CEO & Co-Founder of ArtDott + Robert (REUKO) Milus - REUKO Milus Studio AS
Carles Solà-Vila is a passionate art collector and forward-thinking digital transformation leader with over 20 years of experience in the fashion, luxury, and emerging technologies. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Artdott, a company established in January 2023, a company focused on integrating technologies like AI, spatial computing, and blockchain into the art world. To read more about Carles Sol
Joanna Moczadlo - Ravinder Singh Johal - Dream Homes Investment - Ballantines LLP
Joanna Moczadlo is a dual-qualified lawyer, authorised to practice in both the UK and the US, with a distinguished cross-border practice spanning Corporate and Commercial Law, Data Privacy and Information Governance, Technology and AI, and Public Sector and Public Procurement.Joanna provides legal support on AI, blockchain, and smart contracts, helping clients navigate Legal frameworks in fintech
Dr. Konstantin Pavlidis - Founder - Orassy Health
Dr. Konstantin Pavlidis, founder of Orassy Health. He is a pioneering cognitive scientist, integrative medical practitioner, author, metaphysicist, science educator, and international award-winning speaker with over 40 years of experience in various fields, including scientific research, therapy, traditional medicine, and movement arts. To read more about Dr. Konstantin, please visit- https://busi
Mobin Rafiq - Co-Founder and Chairman - Global and Commonwealth SMEs Club (GCSME)
Mobin is also the Founder and Chairman of the Global and Commonwealth SMEs Club (GCSME). Under his guidance, the organisation has significantly advanced SMEs, particularly in developing nations, by addressing global poverty, promotes inclusive and impactful SME-driven economic development across 80+ countries.The Global and Commonwealth SME Club (GCSME Club) is a global platform that connects busi
Karin Volo - CEO of Evoloshen
Karin Volo, Chief Joy Bringer, is an expert in employee engagement, organizational development, and bestselling author. With 20+ years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies globally, she has insights on business building, cultural transformation, and high performance. Karin is the CEO of Evoloshen, an organisation that provides corporate training and AI consulting to improve organisatio
Kevin O'Donovan - Technology Evangelist - Founder of 'A Bit of This & That'
Kevin O'Donovan is the founder of A Bit of This & That, a consultancy specialising in technology advocacy and advisory services. He has worked in senior leadership roles at major companies such as Intel, HP, and Compaq. He served as Intel’s Worldwide Sales Director for the Energy Industry and helped drive the adoption of innovative technology solutions. He is recognised as a thought leade
Eric Piscini - CEO of Hashgraph
Eric Piscini is a global technology executive, an entrepreneur, an investor, and a trusted advisor with over 25 years of experience in leading strategic innovation and transformation across industries. Currently serving as the CEO of Hashgraph, he is responsible for steering the company’s growth and the acceleration of Hedera, a leading public network for dApps.To know more about Eric Piscini, ple
Melissa Aarskaug - Global Vice President - Bulletproof
Melissa Aarskaug is a Tech & Cyber Growth Strategist, Speaker, Host and Community builder with over 17 years of experience. Melissa is currently serving as the Global Vice President at Bulletproof, a GLI company, is a global IT and cybersecurity firm. The company is a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) and holds a Microsoft Threat Protection Advanced Specialisation
Sunjeh Raja - Director & CEO - International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA Dubai), Foodverse
Sunjeh Raja is the Director & CEO of the International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA Dubai), an international award-winning and world-class culinary training centre established in 2005.ICCA Dubai with 12,000+ Students, 20+ Countries, Countless Inspiring Stories is renowned for its high standards in culinary education, offering globally recognised qualifications accredited by City & Guilds
Aanshul Bafnaa - Founder - The ModMonk Consultancy
Aanshul Bafnaa, also known as "ModMonk” or “Modern Monk” is the founder of ModMonk and CEO of the ModMonk Consultancy. With over 17 years of experience, she is a business psychologist, spiritual coach, professor, mystic, hypnotherapist, mindfulness coach, healer, and yoga expert, Aanshul provides corporate training in areas such as mythology, leadership, emotional intelligence, meditation, an
James McLaughlin - Membership Advisor - Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
James McLaughlin is a business advisor with over 35 years of experience. He is the Membership Advisor for the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), where he facilitates connecting small businesses with services that will support their long-term success.James is also the UK Partner for BizVal, a professional business valuation service, expanding BizVal's presence throughout the UK. To read mor
Lord Tim Clement-Jones CBE, The House of Lords Spokesperson for Science, Innovation & Technology
Lord Timothy Clement-Jones, CBE is a Liberal Democrat House of Lords spokesperson for Science, Innovation and Technology. He is the Former Chair of the House of Lords Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence which reported in 2018 with "AI in the UK Ready Willing and Able?" and its follow-up report in 2020 "AI in the UK: No Room for Complacency".Lord Clement-Jones is also th
Christopher Perkins - Managing Partner and President - CoinFund
Christopher Perkins is on the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Global Markets Advisory Committee and its Digital Asset Markets Subcommittee, providing policy advice on digital assets and Web3 technology. Christopher Perkins is the Managing Partner and President of CoinFund, a digital asset investment firm focused on supporting the development of decentralised technologies and the new in
Anthony Scaramucci - Founder & Managing Partner - SkyBridge
Anthony Scaramucci is an American financier, author, speaker and thought leader, and broadcaster who briefly served as the White House communications director.Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm offering multi-strategy hedge fund products and advisory services for individuals and institutions.To know more about Anthony Scaramucc
Penny Power - Founder of Business is Personal - BIP100 Club
Penny Power is an entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and community builder with over 25 years of experience. Penny Power is the founder of Business is Personal, a platform dedicated to helping business owners thrive through authentic networking, emotional intelligence, and peer-powered growth. She is a co-founder of BIP100 Club, a private community where top business owners can build relation
Erik Schwartz - Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer of Elysia.ai Labs - The Future of AI in Business
Erik Schwartz is a technologist and serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the tech sector, specialising in AI, information search and retrieval, and knowledge discovery. Erik is the Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer at Elysia.ai Labs. integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI into search technologies, offering automation, intelligent AI assistants, and multimodal A
Prof. Ula Taylor - Department of African American Studies - University of California, Berkeley
Prof. Ula Y. Taylor is a professor in the Department of African American Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. She specialises in African American history, black feminist theory, and intellectual traditions of African American women. Her research covers black nationalism, Pan-Africanism, and civil rights movements from 1890 to 1980.She is the author of The Promise of Patriarchy: Women
Stani Kulechov - Founder of Aave Labs - DeFi - Future of Money
Stani Kulechov is an entrepreneur and a pioneer in blockchain innovation, decentralised finance (DeFi) and the future of digital economies. He is the Founder of Aave, a decentralised lending platform on Ethereum that uses smart contracts and liquidity pools where depositors provide funds for borrowers. To read more about Stani Kulechov, please visit- https://businessabc.net/wiki/stani-kulechovS
Dr. Chris Trace - Chief Academic Officer - KEATH.ai
Dr. Chris Trace is the Chief Academic Officer at KEATH.ai, an AI EdTech start-up that originated from the University of Surrey. He has also represented KEATH.ai at significant platforms, including UNESCO in Paris and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in London. Prior to this, Dr. Chris was the Head of Digital Learning at the University of Surrey, where he led digital innovation and s
John Nahas - Chief Business Officer - Ava Labs - Blockchain Defi Future
John Nahas is the Chief Business Officer at Ava Labs, the company behind the Avalanche blockchain. At Ava Labs, he drives strategic partnerships and international expansion in key markets including Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. With a strong fintech background—having raised $18M and secured 43 licences at Onsa—he blends regulatory insight with innovation. To read more about John Nahas,
Revolutionising Digital Assets - BitGo - J. Baylor Myers
J. Baylor Myers is the Vice President for Corporate Development at BitGo, a premiere leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, offering custody, wallets, trading, and financing for institutional clients globally. Baylor has led the closure of BitGo’s $100 million Series C funding round with a valuation of $1.75 billion. During his tenure, he led two successful acquisitions that e
Larry Yang - CPO of Phononic - Building FitBit + AI Data Center Cooling Systems
Larry Yang is a technology leader with over 30 years of experience in engineering and product management. He currently serves as the Chief Product Officer at Phononic, a company revolutionising solid-state cooling solutions for industries like data centres, pharmaceuticals, and HVAC. Larry has previously held senior leadership roles at global giants such as Google, Fitbit, Cisco, and Microsoft, wh
Ben Goertzel - SingularityNET - AI AGI SingularityNET ASI Alliance Humanoids Robots + Desdemona
Ben Goertzel is a computer scientist, AI researcher, speaker, author, and entrepreneur who coined the term AGI in 2003 and has contributed significantly to the field.He is the founder and CEO of SingularityNET, a decentralised AI platform that leverages blockchain technology to provide open access to AI services, fostering collaboration across industries. With its AI marketplace, developers can mo
Alex Grimshaw - CTO Microsoft Azure UK - AI And Cloud Computing Transforming Governments Operations
Alex Grimshaw is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Microsoft Azure in the United Kingdom, where he supports customers and partners across sectors to drive digital transformation using Microsoft Azure Cloud. Prior to this, Alex served as Microsoft UK Public Sector CTO, working with the UK’s largest Public Administration organisations, HM Revenue & Customs, and the Department for Work &
Revolutionising Digital Assets - BitGo - J. Baylor Myers
J. Baylor Myers is the Vice President for Corporate Development at BitGo. Baylor has led the closure of BitGo’s $100 million Series C funding round with a valuation of $1.75 billion. During his tenure, he led two successful acquisitions that expanded BitGo’s product suite and services. Baylor also launched BitGo Ventures, a proprietary investment vehicle aimed at catalysing the digital asset ecosy
Ariel Assaraf - Coralogix - AI + Data = Digital Gold
Ariel Assaraf is an entrepreneur and technology leader with over 15 years of experience helping companies unlock the power of their observability data. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Coralogix, a leading in-stream data platform for full observability for logs, metrics, tracing, RUM, and security data. Ariel served in Israel’s elite intelligence unit, 8200, where he developed a data extraction pla
Prof. (Dr.) Milind Pande - MIT WPU, Pune, India - Empowering The Future Of Education
To read about Dr. Milind Pande, please visit- https://businessabc.net/wiki/mit-world-peace-university-mit-wpu-puneAbout MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Punehttps://businessabc.net/wiki/mit-world-peace-university-mit-wpu-puneUseful Links and Resourceshttps://worldpeacedome.in/ / drmilindpande https://mitwpu.edu.in/About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/ About businessabc.ne
Andrew Kiguel - Realbotix Corp - Humanoid Robotics For Companionship
Andrew Kiguel is a Canadian entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in investment banking, blockchain, AI, and robotics. He is the Chairman and CEO of Realbotix Corp., a company that creates AI-based human-like robots for companionship and social interaction. Realbotix is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and OTCQB. To read more about Andrew Kiguel, please visit-h
Brian Evergreen - Agentic AI - Autonomous Agents
Brian Evergreen is a recognised expert in artificial intelligence (AI) and strategy. He is the author of ‘Autonomous Transformation: Creating a More Human Future in the Era of AI’.To read more about Brian Evergreen, please visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/brian-evergreenUseful Links and Resourceshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/debsoon/https://thehug.xyz/aboutAbout citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.
Real Estate Tokenisation - Oleg Kurchenko - Binaryx
Oleg Kurchenko is a serial tech entrepreneur, investor, and business leader specialising in blockchain and DeFi technologies.He is the Founder and CEO of Binaryx, a platform founded in 2019 dedicated to tokenising real estate assets using blockchain technologies and DeFi instruments. To read more about Oleg Kurchenko, please visit- https://businessabc.net/wiki/oleg-kurchenkoOleg Kurchenko Intervie
Why Most Startups Fail To Raise Funding And How To Avoid It - Chandra Goyal - KRG Ventures Limited
Chandra Goyal is an angel investor and entrepreneur. He is the Founder and Investor at KRG Ventures Limited, a boutique venture firm that specialises in making strategic investments in early-stage startups and small businesses innovating in sustainable and disruptive technology. Chandra is a Member of the Board of Directors at the SOHO Business Alliance (since 2022), an organisation representing o
AI in Telecom: Peter Jarich - Head of GSMA Intelligence
00:00 - 06:00 Peter’s Journey06:00 - 09:06 GSMA Intelligence09:07 - 17:00 GSMA Intelligence: R&D17:01 - 24:23 5G & AI Revolution24:24 - 32:45 AI For Telecom Transformation32:46 - 39:19 Satellite Integration: Mitigating Connectivity Gaps 39:20 - 42:57 Digital Transformation in Telecoms 42:58 - 44:00 ClosureUseful Links and ResourcesGSMA: https://businessabc.net/wiki/gsmaPeter Jarich: https:
What is an AI Agent: Tomer Zuker, Vice President of Marketing, D-ID
Tomer Zuker is the Vice President of Marketing at D-ID, where he focuses on promoting #generativeAI and #digitaltransformation. He has worked with some of the world’s biggest companies, including #Microsoft, #IBM, and #AmazonWebServices (#AWS), as well as innovative startups. Tomer also #mentors #startups, supports organisations like Clear Giving, and champions the use of #techforsocialgood. To re
Web3 Identity Management - Harrison Seletsky - SPACE ID
Harrison Seletsky is the Director of Business Development at SPACE ID, a platform that helps users register and use Web3 domain names across all EVM-compatible chains. His work focuses on advancing decentralised identity solutions and positioning SPACE ID as a leader in the Web3 space.Harrison worked as the Growth and Strategy Lead at NFTrade, a leading NFT platform. He also gained experience in c
Louize Clark - AI and Digital Transformation Consultant - Founder of Finding A Head
Louize Clark is an AI and digital transformation consultant, with over 25 years of experience working with Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies, including The HEINEKEN Company, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and Arcadia Group Ltd. She specialises in helping businesses with AI and digital twin integration, risk management, and policy development, spanning multiple sectors, including hospitality, education and
Rev Lebaredian - Vice President of Omniverse and Simulation Technology - NVIDIA
Rev Lebaredian is a technologist, entrepreneur, and business leader, with experience in simulation technology, artificial intelligence, and 3D rendering.He is the Vice President of Omniverse and Simulation Technology at NVIDIA, where he leads the development and innovation of NVIDIA Omniverse™, a platform integrating Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD), RTX™ rendering technologies, and advanced
Deborah Sawaf - Founder & CEO - The Power of Words Foundation - Thalé Blanc
Deborah Sawaf is a globally recognised fashion designer and changemaker, with over 30 years of experience in the luxury fashion industry, working with renowned brands such as John Galliano, Valentino, and Roberto Cavalli.She specialises in creating luxury fashion brands and purpose-driven initiatives that integrate fashion, art, and social impact, with a focus on empowering women and addressing me
Paul J. Foster - CEO, Global Esports Federation (GEF)
Paul J. Foster is a global executive, strategist, and thought leader with a distinguished career spanning esports, the Olympic movement, and international consultancy. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Global Esports Federation (GEF), an international organisation for esports that promotes competition, community, and connection. Paul is also the Executive Chairman of World
Steven Rossi - CEO - Founder - Worksport Ltd (NASDAQ: WKSP)
Steven Rossi is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Worksport Ltd, a company listed on the Nasdaq Exchange (WKSP). He founded Worksport in 2011, focusing initially on producing tonneau covers for pickup trucks.Under his leadership, Worksport has developed partnerships with major automotive manufacturers like Hyundai, Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Stellantis. These collabor
Pedro Domingos - Author - The Master Algorithm - 2040: A Silicon Valley Satire
Pedro Domingos is a renowned AI researcher, tech industry insider, and Professor Emeritus of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. An expert in deep learning, neural networks, and AI ethics, Pedro’s research work encompasses some of the most cutting edge concepts like the black box of deep networks, and Markov Logic Network. Pedro is the author of the best-selling book
Joachim Gossow - Ursula Romero - The World Games 2025
Joachim Gossow is an experienced administrator from Germany. His journey in sports administration began over two decades earlier, with a background as both a professional handball player and coach.To know more about Joachim Gossow, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/joachim-...Ursula Romero is an international sport broadcaster, film producer and director, having an extensive career in internation
Juan M. Lavista Ferres - Corporate Vice President and Chief Data Scientist - Microsoft
Juan M. Lavista Ferres is a data scientist, AI expert, and researcher. He is currently the Corporate Vice President and Chief Data Scientist of the AI for Good Lab at Microsoft. In this capacity, Juan leverages technologies like AI, machine learning, and statistical modelling to support Microsoft's AI for Good initiatives, including AI For Earth - Sustainability, AI for Humanitarian Action, A
Dr. Michael Everest - Founder and CEO - edYOU
Dr. Michael Everest is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of edYOU, a Web 3.0 education company focused on creating immersive and adaptive learning experiences using artificial intelligence.Michael is also the Founder, Chairman, and Chief Academic Officer of Residents Medical, a consultancy dedicated to improving graduate medical education (GME) and healthcare systems worldwide. Residents Med
