The Pilote Podcast - In the Driver's Seat

In which we revisit some of the most popular segments from the first half of 2022 including;Digital pets. AI dogs that can be your companion in the uncertain world of Web3 and the metaverse'Real World' attitudes to the metaverse and what it might mean for how we live our lives. Experience design. The importance of CX whether you are analogue or Web3. Plus does Disney have an advantage when it come...

The one where Cory and David talk about the state of the news media and what lies ahead. Can the new 'creator economy' and Web3 help journalism and the search for a single version of the truth? Plus the pros and cons of life as a digital nomad. Show Notes & Bookmarks00:40 - Water being sucked out of the wells is the subject of the movie Chinatown (1974) & and a series of Goliath (2019) 02:...

In this episode we take a look at the strange macroeconomic conditions around the world and ask whether or not inflation and the recession is something that could impact investment in Web3 or whether the technologies could be used to avoid such conditions in the future. Support the Show. Sign Up to our Newsletter

In which David and Cory talk about the amazing images from the Webb telescope, Augmented Reality contact lenses and AR reality in 2022. Then we deep dive into Linkedin and how it is changing for good or bad and some tips for developing and managing your professional network on Linkedin. 2:35 - NASA has released photos from the James Webb telescope4:33 - Numbers in the Metaverse are low. Very low....

After a week off, we look at AI colonialism, the great escape or great relocation as well as the nature of creativity… 01:44 - 300 Film based on a graphic novel by Frank Miller02:25 - Some introspection about how much time we want to spend in the Metaverse.08:30 - Our 'Diversity in Web3' Episode was one of the least listened to…09:20 - Digging deeper into the claims of sentient AIs, the ethics (or...

In which Cory & David spin through a recap of noise or news, depending on how you see it in the tech world. From Web5 to sentient Google AIs and more. Then we dive deep into the Hospital of the Future and look at some trends which are affecting patient experience. And our round-up of TV and leisure... here Bookmarks & NotesTech News Round- up4:00 - Jack Dorsey babbles on about what he call...

In which 2 middle aged white guys talk about diversity in Web3 - specifically if the metaverse is by bros for bros. We talk about how people don't really understand fractions and review a book about power. Support the Show. Sign Up to our Newsletter

02:23 - Max Headroom… 1985 2:37 - Justin's McAfee thoughts about virtual beings 3:07 - VTubers 4:56 - Kizuna AI 5:13 - Parasocial relationships… Vtubers rely on an ability to tap into the power of fan interaction, para-social relationships, pseudonymity, and storytelling, creating vibrant characters that tend to be more interesting than their human streamer counterparts.8:51 - Virtual Influencers1...

01:29 - Why has adult entertainment led the innovation of everything technical and digital, but not Web3?06:40 - Cory's blog about bias in machine learning07:57 - Clearview AI fined for selling photos to law enforcement - 15:18 - The Future of Banking16:09 - Are Neo Banks a Threat... 31:36 - NeoBanks are winning because of UX and CX31:52 - Transaction Data monetisation 42:08 - Check out our YouTub...

This week, we ponder real-world user cases for NFTs for membership, we fact check the State of Crypto report by one of the biggest VCs in the Web3 space, we talk about Dave's first experience of Tik Tok, fix the problems with virtual real estate and talk about memes... 04:05 - Sunflower 'Raft Up' 04:32 - President-sheikh-khalifa-bin-zayed-al-nahyan of the UAE passed away 05:31 - Check your electri...

Cory visits an Oil and Gas Offshore Technology conference in Texas while Dave flies to Dubai for the Arabian Travel Market and the Future Innovation Summit. Show Notes & Bookmarks00:07 - See Dave's hat on his Instagram feed.00:59 - Cory visited The Offshore Technology Conference, OTC 2022 and finds that Data is not the new Oil, in fact, oil is still the new oil.09:18 - Aramco actually became t...

In which David and Cory talk about Twitter from the point of view of an average user and ponder what the end-game for Elon Musk might be. Can he turn an elitist platform for the self important into something like a super-app? Is free-speech just a smokescreen for acquiring millions of users cheaply? Subscribe to Newsletter - Get in TouchShow Notes & Bookmarks(00:48) Our initial thoughts about...

In which Cory and David talk about how airlines could use NFTs and provide metaverse experiences, but early attempts seem to be clumsy and jumping on the bandwagon rather than providing real utility for customers. We talk about selling technology and the importance of storytelling. We consider a future where Apple only has 1% of the mobile phone market, based on lessons from the last 20 years. And...

In which David and Cory take a look at some moves in the gaming and metaverse space, Meta's rent-seeking value chain for creators, learn some lessons about business strategy, consider visitors from outside the solar system and stranger things. Get in TouchBookmarks & Notes00:32 - The Atlanta Braves 'Feather Logo' has been used for a while - since 1972 in fact. 01:37 - The Sprint logo, a yellow...

In which David & Cory talk about Elon Musk's Twitter board seat, what the Metaverse really means to 'normal' people, consider some eye opening NFT facts. Is it time to sit behind the safety car for a few laps, until the debris of the wrecks are cleared away before racing continues? Get in TouchShow Notes & Bookmarks(00:35) Simon Sinek Infinite Game (01:50) Elon Musk buys himself a Twitter...

The one where David and Cory talk about… the use of a DAO as a sports team ownership model, how abbreviations and acronyms are making us all a little bit less smart, and speaking of smart things… why can’t our apps be smarter? Could there be a preference model we are missing? Get In TouchShow Notes & Bookmarks(02:36) The final of season 2 of SailGP was held on San Francisco Bay. Highlights vid...

This week on the Pilote 'Disruption' Podcast we talk begin by talking about buying a new car and how our attitudes have changed to transport, retail and even enterprise hosting. We take a look at different realities and practical versions of the B2B metaverse as well as chat TV we are watching. Show Notes, Timestamps and Bookmarks00:33 Buying a new car in 202204:37 We talked about the in-car exper...

In this episode, David and Cory take a look at a couple of brands that are trying to reboot themselves for a new audience. We answer a listener question about other podcasts we are listening to and react to the new Obi Wan series trailer... Get in Touch - Ask a QuestionShow Notes & Bookmarks00:35 The latest Apple Event was a bit underwhelming, even for Apple fans.02:40 Sense in the City Podcas...

In this episode David & Cory are joined by Martin Newman, a champion of customers… we talk about how empowering customers can be a disruptive strategy and differentiate brands in a world where endless choice and lower switching costs puts the consumer back in the driver’s seat.00:40 – Designing experiences01:53 – Can Customer-centricty be a disruptive strategy?01:59 – Welcome Martin Newman, th...

In this episode we look at how events in Ukraine will impact the tech sector and think about whether or not agnostic technologies should be blocked. We talk about AI crypto-pets - is this real utility for Web3? We talk about the promise of personalisation versus the reality. And in a bonus segment, Cory talks about teamwork, knowing boundaries and problem solving. Get in Touch - Become a Guest - S...

In which David & Cory talk about the seemingly dark art of Customer Experience (CX), wonder if Disney could 'win the metaverse', consider how Coca Cola can keep innovating and give you tips about how to educate yourself about Web3. Send us a Note ~ Ask a Listener Question ~ SubscribePodcast Episode 4 - Show Notes & Timestamps00:13 - Pilote Caps and other merchandise is available at TeamPil...

Sign Up to the Newsletter, or Send us a Message... In which we talk about the adoption of Cryptocurrency, banks in the metaverse, the future of browsers and UX and ownership models. Show Notes(00:57) Uber and Apple will accept cryptocurrency… Link(01:25) In 2010, 2 Pizzas were bought for the price of 10,000 Bitcoin... Link(07:33) Are banks worried about Crypto? Should they be?(10:10) JP Morgan in...

Contact Us - Or Subscribe to our Newsletter. Pilote Podcast Episode 2 - Show NotesFacebook, NFT Sales, Identity, Gaming & Digital Marketing.(2:05) NFT is the WAP of Web3!(2:58) Facebook User Numbers and Share Price - Daily Active Users (DAU) are down… kinda.. Facebook's owner Meta Platforms says DAUs fell to 1.929bn in the three months to the end of December, compared to 1.930bn in the previou...

David Fuller & Cory Smith talk about Tom Brady’s NFT business and the cult of celebrity, India’s new cryptocurrency tax. Listener question – What is a POAP? And what we are playing, watching etc. Show Notes(1:39) NFT – Non Fungible Tokens… the acronym of 2021.(2:18) Australian Rules Football. (AFL)(2:36) Autograph.io is a celebrity NFT platform featuring athletes like Tom Brady, Tony Hawk, Usa...

Hi. Welcome to the Pilote podcast. My name is David Fuller and I will be your host. Coming up with a name for a podcast is like finding a domain name that hasn’t been taken. It’s an interesting branding exercise - trying to sum up the promise to you - the listener in a single headline. The word Pilot has many meanings in English. The most common usage - the person at the controls of a plane, thoug...