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Making Crypto Practical From Real Estate to Web3 with Rosario Parlanti and Donna Mitchell
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May 21, 2025

Making Crypto Practical From Real Estate to Web3 with Rosario Parlanti and Donna Mitchell

Ready to unlock the future of the internet? In this episode of Pivoting to Web3, I, Donna Mitchell sits down with Rosario Parlante—real estate attorney, Web3 innovator, and Phala Network insider—to break down how blockchain, AI, and decentralized technologies are reshaping the digital landscape.— shares how he transitioned from traditional investing into the world of blockchain, AI, and crypto with one mission: to make it practical. Rosario talks about real-world use cases for crypto, how people...
IdeaScale's Global Impact with Nick Jain and Donna Mitchell
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Sept. 24, 2024

IdeaScale's Global Impact with Nick Jain and Donna Mitchell

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 ...
Guest: Nick Jain
Gaming and Stack the Pixels with Yaakov Sash and Donna Mitchell
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Sept. 12, 2024

Gaming and Stack the Pixels with Yaakov Sash and Donna Mitchell

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...
Guest: Yaakov Sash
Mendoza Ventures: Investing in AI, Cybersecurity, and Fintech for Success with Adrian Mendoza and Donna Mitchell
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Aug. 14, 2024

Mendoza Ventures: Investing in AI, Cybersecurity, and Fintech for Success with Adrian Mendoza and Donna Mitchell

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...
Future of Legal Tech: Smart Contracts, NFTs, Crypto and AI with Matthew Fornaro and Donna Mitchell
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July 3, 2024

Future of Legal Tech: Smart Contracts, NFTs, Crypto and AI with Matthew Fornaro and Donna Mitchell

Our guest, Matthew Fornaro—a seasoned attorney specializing in civil and complex commercial litigation—shares his expert insights on how smart contracts can dramatically reduce administrative costs, enhance trust, and eliminate fraud in digital transactions. In this episode, we'll explore how NFTs are poised to extend beyond digital collectibles into loyalty programs and other areas and why small to medium-sized businesses must strategically plan their transition to Web3. We’ll also delve into M...
The Evolution of Value in Web3:  Arvin Khamseh Unpacks NFT Utility with Donna Mitchell
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April 16, 2024

The Evolution of Value in Web3: Arvin Khamseh Unpacks NFT Utility with Donna Mitchell

Summary: Arvin Khamseh is a thought leader in the crypto space and has a background in investor relationship marketing. He has consulted with over 400 NFT brands and has had significant successes in the industry. NFTs have evolved from overpriced digital images to a technology with real-life applications, such as tokenizing art and real estate. Building a successful NFT project requires understanding the culture and narrative of the industry, building a community, and delivering on promised ...
International Lawyer Jamilia Grier: Web3 Challenges, Implications and Opportunities
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Feb. 21, 2024

International Lawyer Jamilia Grier: Web3 Challenges, Implications and Opportunities

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...
The Social Impact of Cryptocurrency & Blockchain with Jake Tullis and Donna Mitchell
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Nov. 7, 2023

The Social Impact of Cryptocurrency & Blockchain with Jake Tullis and Donna Mitchell

Some, if not most of us has had bad experience with the banking processes, especially when it comes to restrictions and limitations. These experiences steers people into the open arms of frictionless transactions from cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Join us in this episode of Pivoting to Web3 as Donna interviews Jake Tullis, a seasoned fund manager and an expert in crypto and blockchain technologies. JT talks about the benefits of cryptocurrency and gives an amazingly easy-to-underst...
Cash to Cryptocurrencies: Building WEB3 Businesses, Networks, and Efficiencies with Casey Eberhart
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Sept. 6, 2023

Cash to Cryptocurrencies: Building WEB3 Businesses, Networks, and Efficiencies with Casey Eberhart

The value in building relationships and networking with people extends beyond asset classes. Even with these emerging technologies, our contacts and connections pave the way for creating opportunities. Join us in this episode of Pivoting To Web 3, as Donna talks to Casey Eberhart, The Ideal Networker and a powerhouse in building connections and linkages across people of different industries. Learn about Casey's perspective on interesting use cases for smart contracts, and how it can bridge and c...