FYI - For Your Innovation

Bitcoin has some haters. This week, Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous is joined by Research Analyst Andrew Kim and Research Associate David Puell as they discuss Walmart's plans within the connected TV space and the European Central Bank's criticism of Bitcoin.  If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5-10 years from n...

In this episode of For Your Innovation, ARK CEO and CIO Cathie Wood and Fintech Analyst Andrew Kim engage with Anthony Noto, CEO of SoFi, to dive deeply into SoFi's evolution from a student loan refinancing entity to a comprehensive financial services conglomerate. They explore the pivotal role of technology in shaping financial experiences, SoFi's strategic growth initiatives, and its mission to...

Replay everything you have ever seen, said, or heard with RewindAI. This week, Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous is joined by Research Analyst Andrew Kim, and together they interview RewindAI CEO Dan Siroker. In the interview, they discuss RewindAI's unique mission to overcome the limitations of the human mind, and to redefine artificial intelligence assistants.  If you know ARK, then you pro...

On this week's edition of FYI we are featuring the February 2, 2024 edition of In The Know. On this edition, ARK CEO and CIO Cathie Wood is joined by ARK Chief Futurist, Brett Winton. Together, they discuss technological convergence, artificial intelligence, and give a sneak peak into this year's Big Ideas Report, which you can download here: https://ark-invest.com/big-ideas-2024 This month we’re...

$7 trillion for an AI chip? This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous are joined by Chief Futurist Brett Winton and Multi-Omics Analyst Ali Urman. Together they discuss Sam Altman's plan to raise $7 trillion for an AI chip, and drug pricing. If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections...

A full review of the Apple Vision Pro! This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous discuss the new Apple Vision Pro, Meta's VR and AI ambitions and Tesla in ARK's Big Ideas 2024. If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5-10 years from now! But just...

Since inception, ARK has researched and published thoughts on the cryptocurrency ecosystem within Big Ideas and through articles, whitepapers, monthly Bitcoin reports and podcasts. Now, in coordination with Bitcoin Park, ARK is pleased to introduce a monthly conversation with leaders in the Bitcoin space, to discuss everything happening in the rapidly-changing and still nascent Bitcoin ecosystem....

On today’s episode of FYI, ARK CEO and CIO Cathie Wood and ARK Advisor Angie Dalton interview Commissioner Caroline Pham from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The episode explores the intricacies of digital asset regulation and the CFTC's role in overseeing derivatives markets. Commissioner Pham shares her extensive background in both the public and private sectors, touching on the...

Let's unpack the latest Tesla Earnings! This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous are joined by Director of Investment Analysis and Institutional Research Tasha Keeney, CFA. Together they discuss Tesla Earnings, and their outlook for the company. If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projec...

Addressing common bitcoin myths! This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous are joined by Director of Digital Assets Yassine Elmandjra. Together they discuss some of the common bitcoin myths circulating, especially after Jamie Dimon's comments at Davos and the bitcoin ETF approval.  If you know ARK, then you probably know...

Did the Apple Vision Pro flop? This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous discuss Rabbit R1, Apple vs. Epic Games court case, and a potential Apple Vision Pro Flop. If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5-10 years from now! But just because we ar...

On this episode of FYI, we dive into the intricacies of crypto infrastructure with Konstantin Richter, the CEO and founder of Blockdaemon, and Chris Sharp, Blockdaemon's Chief Technology Officer (CTO). They cover Blockdaemon's journey, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in the early crypto market. Konstantin and Chris share insights into the evolving belief in cryptocurrencies like Bitc...

On today’s episode of FYI we will be featuring the most recent In The Know with Cathie Wood, a monthly video series that covers fiscal policy, monetary policy, market signals, economic indicators, and innovation. On this specific In The Know, Cathie Wood is joined by ARK Director of Digital Assets, Yassine Elmandjra. Together, they discuss ARK's history with bitcoin, bitcoin spot ETF approval, the...

The convergence among technologies: robotics and artificial intelligence. This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Chief Futurist Brett Winton discuss the rapidly evolving robotics landscape and how AI has greatly improved robotic performance. If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5...

Since inception, ARK has researched and published thoughts on the cryptocurrency ecosystem within Big Ideas and through articles, whitepapers, monthly Bitcoin reports and podcasts. Now, in coordination with Bitcoin Park, ARK is pleased to introduce a monthly conversation with leaders in the Bitcoin space, to discuss everything happening in the rapidly-changing and still nascent Bitcoin ecosystem....

This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous reflect on 2023. Nick and Sam discuss each of their favorite stories in disruptive innovation this year as we close out 2023. If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5-10 years from now! But just because w...

On today’s episode, Director of Next Generation Internet Research Frank Downing and Chief Futurist Brett Winton are speaking with Cyrus Khajvandi and Dan Rasmuson, the brains behind the artificial intelligence (AI) startup Humata. Backed by OpenAI's foundation-aware technology, Humata seeks to transform how we interact with the written word in the workplace. We'll delve into the tech, highlight th...

Epic Games won a court case against Google. This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous are joined by Andrew Kim, ARK Analyst. Together they discuss a the Epic Games vs. Google court case. If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5-10 years from now!...

In today's episode, Research Associate Andrew Kim has an exciting conversation with Samee Zahid, the director of engineering at Chipper Cash. We dive into how Chipper Cash aims to revolutionize the financial ecosystem, emphasizing its recently launched product, Chipper ID. Chipper ID is an artificial intelligence-driven know your customer (KYC) verification platform that includes user verification...

The FDA Has Approved America’s First Gene-Editing Therapy—Casgevy. This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous are joined by Ali Urman, ARK Analyst. Together they discuss a Crispr gene editing breakthrough. Then, Sam and Nick discuss Google's Gemini and Twitter's Grok If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-...

Since inception, ARK has researched and published thoughts on the cryptocurrency ecosystem within Big Ideas and through articles, whitepapers, monthly Bitcoin reports and podcasts. Now, in coordination with Bitcoin Park, ARK is pleased to introduce a monthly conversation with leaders in the Bitcoin space, to discuss everything happening in the rapidly-changing and still nascent Bitcoin ecosystem....

Should you say please to your artificial intelligence companion? This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous are joined by Brett Winton, ARK's Chief Futurist. Together they discuss Cybertruck and AI model manners. If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we wil...

Today, Sam Korus sits down with Brett Adcock, a veteran in the technology industry who has devoted his career to building cutting-edge tech companies. Brett has been an integral part of technology companies for over two decades, more recently steering his focus toward creating affordable and practical humanoid robots. With his company Figure AI, Brett is giving life to robots that can easily blend...

More founders leaving companies? This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous are joined by Tasha Keeney, CFA, ARK’s Director of Investment Analysis and Institutional Strategies. Together they discuss Cruise updates and the potential of sodium ion batteries. If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term resear...

On today’s episode of FYI, Florian Berberich and Thomas Hartmann-Boyce engage with prominent entrepreneur and investor Frank Thelen. We put the spotlight on the state of disruptive innovation and technology in Europe, with a focused gaze on Frank’s home country, Germany. Thelen, the founder of Freigeist Capital and 10xDNA, shares his insights into the challenges that European and German companies...