AI[StudyHall]

In this episode of AI[StudyHall], Kirsten catches up with Jacob Turner, a UK barrister and a former Judicial Assistant Lord Mance in the UK Supreme Court , and author of Robot Rules: Regulating Artificial Intelligence.  Jacob shares his thoughts on applying existing legal principles - torts, negligence, contracts, otherwise - to AI, where there may be gaps to be filled, and his thoughts on potenti...

Join AI[Studyhall] for an interview with Michael Greenwald, Global Head, Financial Innovation and Digital Assets, Amazon Web Services, as he discusses global responsible innovation in AI, key takeaways on what’s next in intersection of blockchain and AI, and his path from almost a decade at Treasury working on counter-terrorist financing to where he is now as a thought leader on responsible AI.

In this episode of [StudyHall], Kirsten catches up with Carole House, a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center, to discuss national security concerns and her outlook on AI trends.  Where are we headed as far as national security and AI? Her thoughts coming out of General Milley's recent discussion in DC at the AI Expo for National Competitiveness?  Thoughts on k...

Kirsten and Chris Mohr, SIIA, discuss the recent Scarlett Johansson allegations of appropriation of her voice for an AI app, as well as Taylor Swift's travails earlier this year with illicit and inappropriate AI-generated images of her likeness, and the factors courts look at in such cases, in the broader context of AI and the media. Topics discussed include, among others,: - What is the righ...

Hi welcome back to my third season of [StuyHall]!  I'm so excited to kick off this season focused on artificial intelligence (AI), after earlier season 1 on crypto, and seasons 2 and 3 more broadly on fintech.  I've informally dubbed this season "AI for Blondes" -- as a nod to the difficulty to keep up with the pace of innovation in AI, and wanting to dumb down some of the tech...

Boston University Finance Professor Chris Kelliher joins MMI's Kirsten Wegner to discuss AI and the future of algo trading. The pair talk through the way the industry has changed in the past 10-20 years, including a large increase in quant strategies and reliance on quant techniques, the democratization of finance, and the adoption of machine learning, 

Thanks to technology, the banking landscape is completely and rapidly changing, and these changes have only been further accelerated by the pandemic. Today we’re taking a look at the everchanging banking landscape with Nicole Elam, the president and CEO of the National Bankers Association. 

This week we're talking with Oksana Malysheva, CEO of the Venture Capital firm Sputnik ATX. Our conversation covered a lot of ground - from calculated risk-taking, to investing, to gaining the confidence to go out on your own, and everything in between.

Saving is often one of those mystical things that a lot of working Americans don’t know enough about. We’re told to save, but often left with inadequate guidance. This week we’re demystifying saving with author Cady North and CEO of the American Retirement Association Brain Graff.

The crypto space is rapidly shifting, and there’s a lot on the table when it comes to regulation, surveillance, spot ETFs, and adoption. And, in the aftermath of FTX’s recent crash — millions of traders and businesses are left bracing for the aftershock.  This week we’re diving into crypto with Gabby Kusz , CEO of the Global Digital Asset and Cryptocurrency Association,  and Craig Salm , Chief Leg...

What if there was an exchange where you could trade on any event? Like the Superbowl or the Oscar for Best Picture or even federal elections? How about the 2022 elections? Will congress flip? And what does this mean for the future of fintech? Today we’re sitting down with Tarek Mansour, the co-founder of Kalshi, and Katelynn Bradley , DC Strategist, to take a look at event trading, the elections,...

We’re back for season two of StudyHall! This season’s going to be a little different. Last season was all about crypto, now we’re broadening our focus to the world of fintech. We all know that the fintech space can be … pretty intimidating. In this season, we’ll explore the ins and outs of financial technology together. We’ll pick the brains of fintech visionaries, ask all the hard hitting questio...

Is it crypto winter, or crypto spring-cleaning? And what does this mean for the crypto markets? To cap off season 1, Kirsten and Kate catch up with Georgetown Professor, Jim Angel to talk all things crypto. They discuss crypto winners and losers, future projections, and historical mistakes we don’t want to repeat. Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall , and find out how we’re saving...

Crypto investing can sound pretty...nuanced.  To make it all make sense, Kristen and Kate catch up with  Anthony Scaramucci, CEO and Founder, Skybridge Capital, and founder of SALT conference to talk all things crypto. They discuss crypto investing trends, how "history is rhyming", and so much more Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall , and find out how we’re saving invest...

What's going on with crypto winter? When will it end? In this episode, Kirsten and Kate catch up with Ben Emons, Medley Advisors, to talk all things crypto. They discuss  his view on the future of crypto adoption, interconnectedness with equities markets, general support for ETFs, and "yield farming" for retail investors. Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall , and fin...

Kirsten and Kate catch up with Melissa Netram, FS Vector, on her career track as Former Head of Innovation Policy at CFTC and Head of LabCFTC, her work in public and private sector, and her advice to startups navigating world of crypto and innovation policy. Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall , and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org . 

In this episode, Jenn Lassiter, Digital Dollar Project, and Kathryn White, Accenture, sit down with Kirsten to share key takeaways from this year's World Economic Forum in Davos.  Jenn and Kathryn discuss what it's like at Davos, key themes from panels, "spicy" surprise questions, thoughts on equity and crypto, and what they are hearing as far as predictions about the cryptocur...

Let's discuss this week's rollercoaster ride in crypto - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Kirsten and Kate talk recent good headlines and the eye-popping bad news that is causing anxiety, the value of long-term passive investing, and why a crypto ETF might be helpful. Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall , and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsi...

Kirsten and Kate catch up with Jared Favole, Circle, on his path from White House Correspondent for the Wall Street Journal to Media/Economic Policy guru at Circle.   We'll hear all about  Washington's "nerd prom," Jared's tales of what it was like as a White House Correspondent, and the world of crypto communications.   Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall...

Kirsten and Kate catch up with Nicole Elam, President and CEO, National Bankers Association ("NBA") on topics around community banks and black women entrepreneurship: coaching, access to networks, in addition to access to capital, fintechs and value of technology.  Nicole also shares her perspective on fintech and crypto, generally, and what to look out for in the coming years. Be sure t...

Kirsten catches up with Professor Jim Angel, Georgetown McDonough School of Business, on his  tweet that went viral that he thinks “ #Bitcoin is the new Netscape," as well as a flash series of  "back to basics" Qs for the Professor:  what is blockchain?  what is the metaverse?  what is crypto?  What are his thoughts on #XRP, Ethereum, Ripple, and the future of money in the next 5 to...

Kirsten and Kate catch up with Ron Hammond, Blockchain Association, on how he's also known as"Captain Crypto" on Capitol Hill, on  his foray into crypto issue in 2016 when his boss said "why don't you look at this crypto thing," and seven years later, the evolution of politics and outlook on crypto regulation. Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall , and...

Kirsten catches up with Mike Katz,  head of legal, Digital Currency Group, on his path from from Big law to crypto, what it's like to be at the bleeding edge of law, policy and regulation of crypto; his high level policy outlook for 2022, the rise of the one-issue voting, and crypto's social justice issues.   Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall , and find out how we’re sa...

Kate and Kirsten interview Craig Salm, Chief Legal Officer, Grayscale, on the future of crypto and ETFs, the life cycle of an ETF, and future-proofing careers with the emergence of blockchain and crypto. Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall , and find out how we’re saving investors money at www.modernmarketsinitiative.org . 

In this episode:  How a VC firm has its eyes on the future of #crypto , #NFTs , #metaverse , and investing in more #women and #minorities .  Kirsten chats with the Ayla Kremb, COO, Diffuse Funds, on her career journey as a cofounder of a leading VC, and insight for crypto founders and investors, and areas of potential growth in crypto. Be sure to check us out on twitter @cryptostudyhall , and find...