Tech Snippets Today with Joseph Raczynski

We are living in the midst of an AI revolution —a transformative era where artificial intelligence is reshaping everything from healthcare and education to transportation, entertainment, LegalTech, and FinTech. No industry is untouched, and the ripple effects of AI will undoubtedly upend every aspect of our lives. But alas… even this mighty technology has its Achilles’ heel: internet misinformatio...

One of the challenges with digital assets these days is building out the plumbing.  In other words, creating the infrastructure which allows for everyone to take advantage of these new systems.  It is a lot of work to do behind the scenes.  Hatchfi, and its Founder and CEO, Carlos Feliciano is hard at work connecting over 20 blockchains, 200 wallets and all of the APIs and platforms of the biggest...

This was an amazing conversation about the intermix between AI, decentralization, and the future of AI powered applications. I spoke with David Taylor, Co-Founder & CPO at Next Earth , who just launched Next Earth AI Labs. We meander through the current state of AI to the end of time and everything between. Next Earth AI Labs recognize the importance of disruptive technologies and the impact t...

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Dante Disparte , Chief Strategy Officer at Circle —a cornerstone in the world of stablecoins and global payments innovation. With a name like Dante, it’s fitting that he’s helping guide the crypto industry through what sometimes feels like the nine circles of regulation . But don’t worry, this journey ends not in chaos, but in clarity and opportunity. Dante’s wisdom...

Very interesting conversation with Jack Jia, Head of Gatefi (Crypto) at Unlimint.  They specialize in global payment systems and you can gather that they are very interested in how crypto can do this efficiently and legally around the world.   A note about Unlimint.  Since launching a decade ago, we’ve helped thousands of businesses boost revenue and improve conversion. We’ve done this by acting a...

How are small and medium sized businesses fairing post pandemic?  What are entrepreneurs’ most significant challenges, and what will the economy look like over the next year?  Those are some fascinating and weighty topics!  All of these timely topics, and a discussion about the recent U.S. digital transaction service, FedNow, including an overview of what Business Blueprint & Banking at Americ...

What do Ryan Reynolds and and new blockchain version of the Bachelorette have in common?  Well, my guest today discusses both as it relates to blockchain tech.  Back to my roots, I spoke with Geoff Lee, an attorney at Ramo Law PC today.  We dove into Web3, especially how the entertainment industry is leveraging NFTs to further brands and build communities.  We also touch on IP in the NFT space. Dr...

This was a very interesting conversation about the future of logistics, that cumbersome “last mile” of getting you what you want quickly and efficiently.  In this wide-ranging conversation with Anar Mammadov, Technical Co-Founder at Senpex, we focused on the revolution of how AI is improving this industry.  In addition, we touch on autonomous vehicles, as well as other integral logistics technolog...

In today’s episode, we’re diving headfirst into the tangled web of generative AI, deepfakes, and their potential to upend what we know as real. With the stakes higher than ever, we’re joined by Michael, a leading voice in the fight against AI-generated misinformation. He’ll guide us through how cutting-edge deepfake detection technology is working to outsmart the smartest of bad actors, flagging t...

Gary is a famous Silicon Valley Technologist (he's the former eBay CFO!) and Philosopher with a fascinating & well informed view on the future of AI & Politics.  Today we will hear his pearls of wisdom as he shares insights and actionable advice about the future of AI and the challenges humans will face in our rapidly evolving tech world.  Gary recently released his book… Journey to 2...

Today we focus on AI and jobs, especially with the Journey of Leadership. A new McKinsey survey cites that nearly all employees (91%) report using generative AI in their work and the vast majority are enthusiastic about it. This is a significant change from a survey they conducted six months earlier when 70% of employees self-identified as non-users. Dana is the global cohead and European leader o...

Have you wondered about one of the most up and coming blockchain ecosystems in the world?  Well, here is your opportunity to understand NEAR, one of the strongest contenders in the market.  We discuss decentralization, security, and scalability, along with regulation and diversity and inclusion.  Meet Marieke Flament of NEAR and hear about the direction of the organization. Video Podcast: https://...

Amazing conversation with Gwen Regina, Investment Director, BNB Chain, Binance.  We dive into Gwen's perspective on BNB Chain and BNB Chain’s Red Alarm feature, implemented to protect investors from potential rug pulls and scams, flags projects based on two main criteria: if the contract performs differently from what the project owners advertised and if the contract shows risks that might in...

Think about all of Web3 in one inbox.  You can now send email directly between wallets.  A fascinating business looking to leverage decentralized ownership and use of email via a blockchain in a secure and protected fashion.  Learn more about how this works, why you would want to use it, and how the Mailchain focuses on great people to build its company. Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/COBSXGhyDZY...

This is the sights and sounds of a tour of the Metaverse with the CEO of Mesmerise.  An enterprise grade space that allows for large conferences, and more intimate spaces to meet and interact in the Metaverse. Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/w9RxzMUoIUg Send us Fan Mail Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world.  If you would like to join the show, plea...

At a windy NEARCON conference we discuss the important stuff when it comes to security and blockchains.  One of the most important areas in the blockchain space is around testing smart contracts.  Since everything is reliant on code, the key is to identify potential holes in contracts, which could lead to massive breaches or losses of money.  Immunefi is a place where hackers and companies meet to...

Away from the din of 18,000 people at the Consensus conference, Sandeep Nailwal, CEO of Polygon and I caught up.  This covers all things Layer 2 and the Merge coming from the Ethereum upgrade. Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/wVIRKwnpyX4 Send us Fan Mail Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world.  If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For...

At the Austin Convention Center at the Consensus conference, Josh Swihart, SVP of Marketing at Zcash, and I caught up.  This covers off on the original privacy token built in the spirit of Bitcoin but with ZKP properties for privacy and security. Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/NQmzK7WGXLs Send us Fan Mail Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world.  If...

I met with Robby Yung CEO of Animoca Brands.  This is one of the largest and most progressive Web3 companies around.  They have a huge number of investments and projects they are involved with.  We get into a host of different topics including where the company is headed, what they are involved with, the future state of Play to Earn, recent issues in the crypto DeFi space, and the future of blockc...

Mona is one of the leading open Metaverse platforms.  Today I sat down with Justin Melillo, CEO of Mona.  Their focus is on creativity and design and decentralization.  We get a bit technical, but it was fantastic to see the grand vision of this startup.  Having witnessed many Metaverses, Mona stands out as one of the more visually stunning. Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/bJezpCaSufQ Send us Fan...

In the speaker's green room at the Consensus conference, Garry Kasparov, Chess Grandmaster, and I caught up.  This covers all things cryptocurrency and his belief in the importance of the technology to create more freedom for people across the world, especially in areas with more authoritarian regimes. Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/SRtH3uJT_wo Send us Fan Mail Many more amazing technology e...

My conversation with Frank McCourt, Founder at Project Liberty, about the state of the world surrounding social media and why decentralization could be the answer. Project Liberty aims to create a new civic architecture for the digital world that returns the ownership and control of personal data to individuals, embeds ethical values into technology, and expands economic opportunities for web user...