System Change

In this episode, recorded in person at Oru Space in London, Sherif sits down with AI researcher Philippe Beaudoin and social entrepreneur Vibushan Thirukumar to explore where artificial intelligence is taking us — and whether we’re steering the wheel or just along for the ride. Recorded 7 July 2025 This is a wide-ranging, reflective conversation about meaning, technology, values, and the future of...

This special episode features the recording of a webinar hosted by the Future of Technology Institute on March 21st , exploring the urgent need for a more open, competitive, and user-controlled social media ecosystem. Moderated by Sherif Elsayed-Ali , the conversation brings together three influential voices shaping the future of the web: Marietje Schaake – Former MEP, international policy expert,...

In this episode of System Change , Sherif Elsayed-Ali speaks with John Ozbay , founder and CEO of Cryptee , about the political, technical, and design dimensions of cloud computing and digital sovereignty in Europe. From John’s personal journey—from Carnegie Mellon to founding Cryptee in Estonia—to his unexpected foray into EU policy advocacy, the conversation dives deep into the monopolistic grip...

In this episode of the System Change Podcast, host Sherif Elsayed-Ali discusses the complexities of digital advertising with guests Cori Crider and Robin Berjon. They explore the significance of ad tech, the implications of Google's monopoly in the advertising ecosystem, and the potential future of advertising models. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by the media industry due to mo...

This is special episode, recording of a webinar by the Future of Technology Institute. In a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, Europe faces critical decisions about its technological future. Our first episode was recorded on the week President Trump announced unprecedented tariffs on the rest of the world and bringing an even greater sense of urgency. We discuss the future of European Tech,...