The Futurist

Explore the future of decentralized finance and blockchain innovation with Tae Oh, Founder and CEO of Gluwa, and the visionary behind Creditcoin and Spacecoin. Learn how Tae is driving the evolution of decentralized credit systems and token economies. About Tae Oh: Tae Oh is a serial blockchain entrepreneur and thought leader in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. As the Founder and CEO of Glu...

Discover how Paul Brody, EY’s Global Blockchain Leader, is pioneering blockchain adoption in professional services, driving innovation with public blockchains and enterprise solutions that transform industries worldwide. About Paul Brody: Paul Brody leads EY’s global blockchain strategy, overseeing key initiatives that integrate blockchain across consulting, audit, and tax lines of business. He sp...

Join Alex Tapscott, Co-Founder of the Blockchain Research Institute and Managing Director at Ninepoint Partners, as he delves into the transformative power of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and Web3 on business and society. About Alex Tapscott: Alex Tapscott is a renowned entrepreneur, author, and capital markets expert specializing in emerging technologies like blockchain and cryptocurrencies. His...

Explore how Tricia Wang, CEO of the Decentralized AI Society (DAIS), is driving the adoption of decentralized AI to empower individuals and communities through data ownership and ethical technology. About Tricia Wang: Tricia Wang is a visionary leader committed to ensuring technology serves humanity. As CEO of the Decentralized AI Society (DAIS), she accelerates the adoption of decentralized AI te...

Meet Lorien Gabel, CEO & Co-Founder of Figment, a leading independent staking provider trusted by over 700 institutional clients worldwide, including top asset managers, custodians, and exchanges. About Lorien Gabel: Lorien Gabel brings over 30 years of experience in building and scaling global technology companies. As CEO and Co-Founder of Figment, Lorien leads one of the largest independent...

Discover the insights of Michael Casey, Chairman of the Decentralized AI Society (DAIS), a key figure shaping the future of decentralized artificial intelligence. About Michael Casey: Michael Casey is the Chairman of the Decentralized AI Society (DAIS), an influential organization dedicated to advancing the development and adoption of decentralized AI technologies. He is a renowned author, journal...

Introducing David S. Goyer — acclaimed writer, director, and producer shaping the worlds of superheroes, science fiction, and fantasy through compelling, character-driven storytelling. About David S. Goyer: David S. Goyer is a creative force behind some of the most iconic stories in modern pop culture. With a breakthrough writing credit on Blade (1998), he went on to co-write The Dark Knight trilo...

Meet Jelena Djuric, CEO and Co-Founder of Noble, a pioneering blockchain platform enabling compliant digital asset issuance and powering decentralized applications. About Jelena Djuric: Jelena Djuric is the CEO and Co-Founder of Noble, an asset issuance blockchain that operates at the forefront of compliant digital asset issuance, including support for Circle Financial’s U.S. Dollar Coin (USDC). S...

Introducing Lisa Loud, CEO of Secret Network and a visionary leader dedicated to advancing AI-driven, privacy-preserving technologies. About Lisa Loud: Lisa Loud is an expert in artificial intelligence with a strong engineering background and deep experience in fintech and blockchain sectors. As CEO of Secret Network, she focuses on harnessing AI for real-world applications while championing ethic...

Meet Cesar Pereira, Vice President of Business Development at Kadena Labs, where he drives institutional adoption and strategic partnerships in the evolving digital asset space. About Cesar Pereira: Cesar Pereira is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in institutional finance. At Kadena Labs, he serves as Vice President of Business Development, focusing on connecting traditional fin...

 Jamie Metzl is a leading technology and healthcare futurist, geopolitical expert, novelist, entrepreneur, media commentator, Founder, and Chair of the global social movement OneShared. World, and an Atlantic Council Senior Fellow and Singularity University faculty member. Described by some as “the original COVID-19 whistleblower,” he was among the first to call for a full investigation into the p...

In this episode of the GX Podcast and Video Series, host Ian Khan sits down with Natalia Olson-Urtecho, an accomplished entrepreneur, urban planner, and government advisor, at the World Government Summit 2023 in Dubai. Natalia shares her global perspective on innovation, technology, and the critical role governments play in building sustainable, entrepreneurial ecosystems. As a leader at Plug and...

In this inspiring session from the World Government Summit 2023, we sit down with Praveena Rai, Chief Operating Officer at the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), to dive deep into India's digital payments revolution. NPCI has been at the forefront of transforming how 1.5 billion people interact with money, offering scalable, interoperable solutions that bridge public and private s...

Governments around the world are navigating an era of unprecedented technological transformation, and at the 2023 World Government Summit, Ryan Androsoff shared powerful insights on how the public sector can become more agile, innovative, and citizen-centered. As the founder of Think Digital and a long-time advocate for digital transformation in government, Ryan draws on decades of experience work...

In this episode of the GX Podcast from the World Government Summit 2023, host Ian Khan sits down with renowned entrepreneur and innovator Vishal Gondal to explore the powerful intersection of gaming, behavior, and government services. With deep roots in the gaming industry and a track record of successful startups, Vishal shares how game design principles can drive meaningful behavior change—not j...

In this engaging episode of the GX Video Series and Podcast, host Ian Khan sits down with acclaimed Canadian comic writer and storyteller Ryan North at the World Government Summit 2023 in Dubai. Known for his innovative work on Fantastic Four for Marvel and bestselling non-fiction titles, Ryan shares valuable insights into the power of storytelling and visual communication, especially in contexts...

Join us in this compelling episode of the GX video series, recorded live at the World Government Summit 2023 in Dubai. Host welcomes Abdallah Abu Sheikh, the visionary CEO of AstraTech, founder of Barq and Rizek, to explore how innovation, digital platforms, and user experience are reshaping the future of government services. Amazon Book Link: 📘 https://rb.gy/8lswgv Buy a Copy of My New Book UNDU...

Join us for an insightful conversation between Robert Wolcott, Co-founder and Chairman of The TWIN Global Network, and Ian Khan, host of the GX Podcast, filmed live at the World Government Summit 2023 in Dubai. In this episode, Rob explores the concept of "Proximity"—a powerful framework that explains how digital technologies are shifting the creation and delivery of value ever closer to...

Join us for a compelling conversation with Maxim Matias, a seasoned venture capitalist, as he shares his insights on the intersection of venture funding and government services. Filmed at the buzzing World Government Summit 2023 in Dubai, this episode of the GX Podcast explores how governments and startups can collaborate to solve complex, large-scale challenges. Hosted by Kian Khan, this discussi...

Join us in this thought-provoking episode of the GX Video Series and Podcast, recorded live at the World Government Summit 2023, where host Ian Khan sits down with Kyung Yang Park, a visionary leader in Korea’s tech innovation scene. In this engaging conversation, Mr. Park shares Korea’s strategic approach to shaping the future of AI, user-centric technology, and the metaverse, offering a glimpse...

In this thought-provoking episode from the World Government Summit 2023, Professor Kyong Jun Lee from Yonsei University, Korea, joins host Ian Khan to discuss a revolutionary concept in artificial intelligence: User-Centric AI (UCAI). Rather than focusing on traditional data-sharing models that raise privacy concerns, Professor Lee introduces a novel framework where AI is trained locally and only...

Dr. Eva-Marie Muller-Stuler is leading the Data & AI practice for EY MENA. She is responsible for the development and implementation of complex data science and AI projects and transformations. Previously, Dr. Muller-Stuler was CTO of Artificial Intelligence and Chief Data Scientist for the Middle East and Africa at IBM. Amazon Book Link: 📘 https://rb.gy/8lswgv Buy a Copy of My New Book UNDUS...

In this inspiring GX video series episode, filmed at the World Government Summit, we sit down with the brilliant Dr. Debbie Berebichez—physicist, author, futurist, and advocate for women in STEM. From overcoming societal expectations in a conservative community in Mexico City to becoming the first Mexican woman to earn a PhD in physics from Stanford University, Dr. Berebichez’s journey is a testam...

Cecilia Tham is an award-winning applied futurist, working in the intersection of Science, Technology, Strategy and Design, focusing on tackling the unknown and building better intentional futures for all.  She is the CEO and co-founder of Futurity Systems, which provides Futures-as-a-Service, by bridging the 3 pillars of science, design, and business, to Fortune 500 Companies and government agenc...

Aaron Snow (he/him) is a Fellow at the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University, where he divides his time between the Digital Service Network and the Intergovernmental Software Collaborative. Aaron has led digital service teams for two national governments. In 2014 he co-founded and then led 18F, the US government’s in-house technology and design consultancy, and was t...