Blockchain Episodes

Global investment expert Aly Madhavji, Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund, reveals how digital asset innovation is transforming international finance and creating new opportunities for executives. Featured on C-Suite Network Radio & TV. In this executive briefing, discover how emerging financial technologies are reshaping global value transfer, international remittances, and asset management for forward-thinking business leaders. 🎯 Key Topics for C-Suite Executives: • Digital asset inv...

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Pivoting to Web3 Podcast! I’m Donna Mitchell—industry trailblazer and founder of Mitchell Universal Network—and in this special compilation episode, I bring together a powerhouse lineup of guests who are shaping the future of AI, blockchain, and digital transformation. This episode breaks down the practical side of Web3 with real-world use cases that go beyond the buzzwords. You’ll hear from: Candice Jarrett, on how her company Xkova is mak...

Curious about how blockchain can power everyday payments, just like Venmo or Zelle, but faster and cheaper? On the latest Pivoting To Web3 Podcast, I spoke with Candice Jarrett, co-founder of Xkova. She breaks down how their platform delivers a familiar payment experience, but harnesses the security and speed of blockchain—no crypto know-how required. From slashing transaction fees for businesses to making instant global transfers accessible for all, Xkova is simplifying Web3 for mass adoption. ...

From quantum chemistry to revolutionizing blockchain technology—Johannes Schweifer's journey is a testament to the power of curiosity and innovation. Web3 enthusiasts and forward-thinking entrepreneurs! In our latest Pivoting to Web3 Podcast episode, I sat down with Johannes Schweifer, a visionary in blockchain technology and co-founder of Core Ledger. Johannes shared his fascinating journey from quantum chemistry to blockchain innovation, highlighting how digital credits sparked his interest in...

Today's exciting episode, our host Donna Mitchell sits down with Dan Averbukh, an accomplished CEO with an MBA from Wharton and a robust background in investment and financial technology. Dan's journey led him to Clerkenwell Asset Management and ultimately to founding Validity Base, a company leveraging blockchain technology to build trust and credibility in financial data. Tune in as Dan delves into the challenges of validating investment strategies and how blockchain technology offers innovati...

Today we have a special guest—Pei-Han Chuang, CEO of Morpheus Labs. Pei-Han's entrepreneurial journey spans AI, e-commerce, and blockchain, culminating in innovative solutions that streamline Web3 adoption. In this episode, we discuss Morpheus Labs’ low-code platform designed to make blockchain development as easy as using Wix or Shopify. Pei-Han shares valuable advice for entrepreneurs, stressing the importance of long-term focus and perseverance. We also delve into how AI integration simplifie...

In today's episode, we sit down with Tom Altman, a seasoned fractional CTO with over 25 years of experience in technology and innovation. From his humble beginnings as a radio DJ in the 90s to becoming a pivotal figure in web development and management, Tom shares his remarkable journey and expertise. We dive deep into the evolving world of Web3, AI, and emerging technologies, exploring how businesses can strategically align their tech strategies with their growth objectives. Learn about the sig...

Welcome! Host Donna Mitchell sits down with veteran technologist West Stringfellow, whose impressive career spans stints at Amazon, Target, Visa, and PayPal. West brings a wealth of experience in incorporating innovative technologies like AI and blockchain into various business models. Together, Donna and West discuss the challenges and opportunities of adopting new technologies, emphasizing the importance of tailoring solutions to fit diverse organizational cultures. They also explore the uniq...

Welcome back to another insightful episode of Pivoting to Web3! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Nick Jain, the CEO of IdeaScale, a leading SaaS platform that fosters innovation. With an impressive background in private equity and mathematics, Nick brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, especially in the realms of AI and blockchain technology. In this episode, Nick shares how Ideascale is revolutionizing the innovation landscape by making it accessible and secure, and how it’s helping ...

Summary Yaakov Sash, an expert in the Web3 and blockchain space, discusses his journey and the development of Stack the Pixels, a new gaming platform. He emphasizes the importance of ownership, transparency, and decentralization in the Web3 arena. Sash highlights the deceptive practices in traditional gaming and the emerging trend of pay-to-play and pay-to-earn games in the Web3 crypto gaming world. He introduces Stack the Pixels as a game that promotes collaboration, socialization, and pers...

Welcome to another exhilarating episode of the Pivoting To Web3 Podcast! I'm your host, Donna Mitchell, and today we are joined by an exceptional guest, Naveen Krishnan, an AI architect at Microsoft with an impressive career trajectory. Together, we'll dive deep into the transformative power of AI and how it's revolutionizing industries, particularly in the wake of the pandemic surge in technology and gaming. Throughout the episode, Naveen shares insightful advice on gaining a foundational under...

In this episode of the Pivoting to Web3 Podcast, we sit down with Adrian Mendoza, the general partner at Mendoza Ventures, to discuss the exciting developments in blockchain, AI, and fintech. Adrian shares his journey from ad tech founder to venture capitalist and offers insights on the importance of understanding industry pain points before creating solutions. We explore the potential of decentralized finance and web3 technologies in addressing financial inclusion for underserved communities an...

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome: "Welcome to the Pivoting To Web3 Podcast, where we discuss the latest shifts and innovations in the world of Web3. I'm your host, Donna Mitchell, and today, we're thrilled to be joined by Justin Gary, a renowned game designer with over two decades of experience. You might know him for hit games like "Ascension Deck Building Game," "Soul Forge Fusion," and "Shards of Infinity." Justin has not only shaped the gaming landscape but has also embraced cutting-edge technologi...

Summary: Welcome to another insightful episode of "Pivoting to Web3" with your hosts, Donna Mitchell and Benjamin Bohman. Today, we have a captivating discussion lined up featuring Benjamin Bohman, the founder of Stratashield AI and a technology strategist with over two decades of expertise. In this episode, Benjamin shares his wealth of knowledge on implementing AI, cybersecurity, and other technologies, offering free consulting services to help businesses make informed decisions. We'll de...

Summary Jordan Miller, the driving force behind the Satori Network, discusses the project's goal of predicting the future using AI. The network, built on blockchain technology, aims to decentralize future prediction and allow for broad participation. By ingesting raw data and building models, Satori can anticipate future outcomes and help humanity make informed decisions. The project addresses concerns about biases in AI by training on real-world data and providing a more accurate representa...

Summary In this episode, Donna Mitchell interviews Jamilia Greer, an international technology lawyer and CEO of ByteBow Consulting. They discuss the challenges of cross-border legal compliance in the Web3 space, the push and pull of smart contracts in the United States, and the different types of tokenizations. They also explore the regulatory gap in AI and Web3, the impact of AI and Web3 on underserved populations, and the role of education in Web3 adoption. Jamilia shares her greatest achi...

With WEB 3 technologies showing up worldwide, can you imagine what else is coming for the future of these technologies from the perspective of a visionary? In this episode of Pivoting to Web 3, Donna talks to Rich Edwards, CEO of Mindspan Systems, in a forward-looking conversation about the WEB 3 Technology innovations, with a focus on Cryptocurrency regulation and use cases in our financial system, as well as use cases for AI in terms of improving the customer experience while helping tradition...

Imagine seeing the transition of the world through technology from the point of view of a person who has built businesses and has been around since Web 1. Though we learn about technology advancements every day, we usually look at things from the perspective of how we may use it, and not how it can be used against us. Join us in this episode of Pivoting to Web 3, as Donna talks with Robert Indries about an eye-opening perspective on the challenges of mass market adoption of Web 3 technologies, i...

There are endless use cases for Web 3 technologies, and we’re just getting started. Although the risks are real and nefarious activities are happening, just like with the traditional financial instruments, they are far too small compared to the benefits for our culture and society. In this episode of Pivoting to Web 3, Donna delivers a timely discourse with TJ Chang about their respective Pivots to Web 3 and how blockchain can change the way we secure e-commerce and eliminate inefficiencies in o...

Pivoting to Web3 podcast is when you combine decades of experience and wisdom from corporate life together with the desire for knowledge and the drive to help others. Join us in this special presentation of the 10th episode as Donna shares valuable life lessons and nuggets of wisdom arrayed in a series of thought-provoking questions and highlights that beg us to examine our readiness to adapt to WEB3 and the next evolution of transactional technology. What to expect in this episode: 00:33 – How ...

Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, WEB3, and DeFi… We always hear them everywhere, and we probably heard a thing or two about them, but we still don’t get the impact they have to our society. In this episode of Pivoting To Web3, Donna talks to Roger Johnson, CEO of ViiM Tech, about the role of WEB3, Crypto, and Blockchain in our daily lives and how it could help people from the other parts of the world without access to First World Finance. They also discuss communities and collaboration which are es...

As the current evolution of the World Wide Web, WEB3 is the next frontier for almost every transaction and documentation in the world. In our inaugural episode, we venture deep into the heart of WEB3 with the visionary Adryenn Ashley. Discover how Slay Ventures, a company she founded, is setting the pace for the future and how the process of 'Minting the Future' is more than just a phrase. Join us for a journey through decentralized realms and get a front-row seat to the evolution of the interne...