Tech Intersect™ with Prof Tonya M. Evans

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here. Isaiah Jackson , also known as Bitcoin Zay, is the author of “Bitcoin and Black America”, a book that explores the synergy between Bitcoin, blockchain technology and economic empowerment in black and brown communities, in particular. Isaiah is also Community Manager for Metronome and co-host of the popular YouTube show, “The Gentlemen of Crypto”, which has...

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here. In this episode, I welcome Andrew Hinkes, an attorney with Miami-based law firm Carlton Fields working in the firm's National Blockchain and Digital Currency practice. He is also a co-founder and the General Counsel of Athena Blockchain , a professional services firm focused on tokenized investments. We discuss what Bitcoin and blockchain are, about o...

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here. In this episode, I welcome Technology & Lifestyle Expert Stephanie 'Tech Life Steph' Humphrey to the show. She is a former engineer-turned-media personality, the technology contributor for ABC News, and you may have seen her regular segments on the nationally-syndicated daytime show 'Strahan, Sara and Keke' and founder of Til Death...

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here. In this episode of Tech Intersect™, I have a rich and engaging conversation with Kailei Carr. She’s the CEO of The Asbury Group, LLC, and she advises executive and executive-bound women on their executive image, presence and brand. Her podcast, Beyond the Business Suit , provides insider “tips of the trade” for successful women in business and beyond. She...

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here. She is a "light worker", tech mogul, and founder/CEO of  PopCom , an automated retail company that uses artificial intelligence, blockchain and other Web 3.0 technologies to help retailers collect and leverage valuable customer insights through smart vending technology. Her ventures include  Flat Out of Heels ,  Lifestyle Cafe , and PopCom, a sof...

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here. In this episode, I welcome Anne T. Griffin, a human and product manager, in that order (as she says), who studied engineering at the University of Michigan. She is passionate about the human aspects of technology and building machine learning and AI products rooted in the realities of the human experience. She is also an Emerging Tech Correspondent for Tec...

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here. In this episode of Tech Intersect, I welcome Professor Christopher K. Odinet to discuss his recent work in crypto lending and consumer data that explores the potentially discriminatory impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on fintech lending. We talk about consumer lending, inclusion and social impact as Web 3.0 technologies like AI and ma...

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here. In this episode of Tech Intersect, I welcome Alex Adelman, co-founder of the Bitcoin rewards company, Lolli. We cover everything from how and why he founded the company, to how he found his way to Bitcoin and why he named the company Lolli! We also talk about mass adoption, stacking sats and the future of business in the crypto ecosystem. The list of Lolli...

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here. Shehan Chandrasekera is one of only a handful of CPAs in the country who is a subject matter expert on cryptocurrency taxes. He is a published author, CPA Continuing Professional Education instructor and a frequent technical contributor to various social media platforms. He was one of the first CPAs to have a published academic article on cryptocurrency ta...

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here. In this episode of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast, Tonya speaks with cybersecurity expert, and Digijaks founder and CEO, Alan W. Silberberg. Alan has a 25-year background in national politics and technology. He was even instrumental in analyzing the Democratic National Convention email hack that led to the Wikileaks release of 44,053 emails and 17,761 attachm...

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here. In this episode, I chat with entrepreneur and mental health and wealth expert, Anthony Ware. Anthony’s business, Aware Catalysts, focuses on—among other things— a program called Founder Mental Wealth, which helps underestimated and underrepresented entrepreneurs to decrease burnout and improve business outcomes. His mission is to help create a world of new...

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here. In this episode, I welcome Stephanie Morillo to Tech Intersect. Stephanie, is a content strategist, writer, editor, and product manager at Microsoft. She is the author of the forthcoming book  The Developer's Guide to Content Creation  (January 2020), which seeks to teach program developers, and those aspiring to be a dev, how to manage their brand as...

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here. In this episode, I welcome Charlie Oliver, the founder and CEO of Tech 2025. Her motto? "Be fearless and unapologetic in the fierce pursuit of your goals and be just as passionate about helping people." And she doesn’t just talk the talk. She walks the walk. She is leveraging her vast experience in traditional and digital media and strategy, in e...

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here. In this episode, I speak with Andreas Antonopoulos, a best-selling author, speaker, educator, and one of the world’s foremost bitcoin and open blockchain experts. He is known for delivering electric talks that combine economics, psychology, technology, and game theory with current events, personal anecdote, and historical precedent effortlessly translitera...

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here. In this episode,  Sports Illustrated  legal analyst and contributor, Professor Mike McCann , and I discuss how pro athletes like NBA star, Spencer Dinwiddie of the Brooklyn Nets, is leveraging his earning potential by issuing a cryptocurrency (PaINT) via the Ethereum Network’s blockchain to tokenize his earnings and engage fans and investors directly. We a...

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here. In this episode, I interview Minda Harts, author of the best-selling book  The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table , renowned speaker, entrepreneur, leader, and all-around amazing human. Minda and I covered a lot of ground in this interview. I felt like we were sitting around a kitchen table brainstorming about the exciting...

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here. The Tech Intersect™ Podcast is a weekly show that features engaging conversations with rising stars and industry leaders to help you demystify leading-edge trends at the heart of where law, business and tech intersect. Your host, Tonya M. Evans, is a lawyer, academic, entrepreneur and life-long learner. This is a preview of what the Tech Intersect Podcast...