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Aliza Licht is the best-selling author of "Leave Your Mark" and "On Brand." In a fascinating discussion, Aliza joins Marc Beckman on this episode to provide a comprehensive roadmap to building your personal brand.

Aliza shares her journey of creating an anonymous Twitter account for Donna Karan New York during a time when luxury brands were hesitant to embrace social media. She explains her strategy of engaging audiences through storytelling and behind-the-scenes content, which grew the account to 400,000 followers before her big reveal. Aliza also discusses her new book 'On Brand,' which offers 'Ten Commandments of Personal Branding,' and delves into the evolution of personal brands, the impact of social media, and the importance of aligning one's personal narrative with public perception. The conversation explores the challenges of maintaining a personal brand, especially in the face of controversies and societal changes. Aliza emphasizes the role of self-reflection and repetition in building a strong personal brand and shares her experiences of helping high-profile individuals shape their public personas.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alizalicht/

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Why have brands like Prada, Dior, Fendi, Nars, and Charlotte Tilbury created 3D immersive stores to engage with their online shoppers? 

Simply put, money, money, money. 

In this episode, Marc sits down with Neha Singh, the founder of Obsess and a former tech lead at Google and head of product at Vogue. They discuss Neha's unique journey from computer science to fashion, her innovative work at Vogue transforming its digital presence, and the creation of her startup, Obsess. Neha elaborates on how Obsess is revolutionizing online shopping through 3D immersive experiences, the importance of these innovations for modern consumers and brands, and the benefits of integrating such technology into marketing strategies. The episode also touches on the potential future of digital assets, gaming platforms, and how immersive technologies can enhance superfan experiences with celebrities.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neha-singh-679a9b17/

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Anthony Melchiorri might just be America's Favorite Hotel Expert. 

Anthony was the GM of some iconic New York City Hotel such as the The Plaza, the Algonquin Hotel, and The Lucerne. He also GM-ed the Nickelodeon Hotel and Resort in Orlando, Florida. 

After his hotel career, he created and produced the hit Travel Channel show Hotel Impossible. He also has other spin-offs such as No Limits, Extreme Hotels, 5-Stars Secrets, and now his new series Hotel All-Stars. 

Anthony is a champion of the hospitality industry and one of the most knowledge in the game. In this episode, we talk about his challenging upbringing in Brooklyn to his triumphant career in the hospitality industry. He discusses the impact of the Air Force on his life, his rise in the hotel business, and his significant accomplishments at iconic hotels like The Plaza, The Lucerne, and The Algonquin. He digs into his philosophy on service, the importance of employee morale, and the role of technology in enhancing guest experiences. The discussion also covers how to handle notorious hotel histories, problematic guests, and security concerns, culminating in Anthony's vision for the future of hospitality.

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Creator and Host of Hotel Impossible

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John Swab is a former drug addict turned Filmmaker. John is a writer, director, and producer who explores America's dark underbelly. Subjects such as addiction, abuse, crime, and redemption are drawn from Swab's real-life experiences. His gorgeous cinematography unpacks mind-bending realities that bring his audiences to life, face to face with Mexican drug cartels, religious fanatics, the DEA, psycho killers, Navy SEALs, and prostitute rings. John's upcoming film, King Ivory, examines our nation's struggle with fentanyl, which kills more than 100, 000 people annually.

John is known for films Little Dixie, Candy Land, Ida Red, Body Brokers, Run with the Hunted, Let Me Make You a Martyr, and Judas's Chariot. His upcoming projects include King Ivory, Sleep No More, Land of Grace, Ministry of Greed.

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What role does technology play in the growth of modern nation-states? Does technology create and preserve individual freedom? What happens when our government regulates innovation or fails to do so? And why is being selfish good? 

In this episode, Yaron Brook, Chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute, joins me to analyze these timely and important topics. This episode explores the concept of rational self-interest, contrasting it with what Brook sees as a self-destructive societal trend in America. The conversation delves deep into America's foreign policy, the role of intellectuals, and the impact of technology and regulation on individual freedom and economic growth. Brook laments the lack of modern thinkers akin to Rand and stresses the need for an intellectual revolution to revive the principles of liberty and individual rights.

Yaron is the best selling author of "Free Market Revolution," "Equal is Unfair," and "In Pursuit of Wealth." Yaron received his MBA and PhD in finance from the University of Texas at Austin. He served as finance professor for seven years at Santa Clara University, and co founded BH Equity Research, a private equity and hedge fund manager.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaronbrook/

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Melinda Katz became the District Attorney for Queens County in January 2020, making history as the first woman to hold the office.

Under her leadership, the District Attorney’s office ensures that all defendants are treated fairly and in a non-discriminatory manner, while protecting the communities it serves in the most diverse county in America. District Attorney Katz restructured the office with new bureaus and mandates to manage challenges including taking guns off the street, empowering victims of domestic violence and human trafficking and seeking justice even in the oldest of cold cases.

Shanon LaCorte has extensive work experience in the legal field. Shanon is currently working as the Bureau Chief of the Crime Strategies & Intelligence Bureau at the Queens District Attorney's Office since July 2023. Prior to this, they held the role of Director of the Crime Strategies & Intelligence Unit from May 2021 to July 2023.

Before joining the Queens District Attorney's Office, Shanon worked at the Office of the New York State Attorney General. Shanon served as the Special Counsel for the Statewide Organized Crime Task Force from April 2016 to May 2021. Prior to that, they were an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Enforcement & Financial Crimes Bureau from October 2014 to March 2016.

Shanon's earlier work experience includes working as an Assistant District Attorney at the Nassau County District Attorney's Office from January 2011 to October 2014. Prior to that, they worked as an Associate in the Litigation Department at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP from September 2007 to August 2010.

Shanon LaCorte obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from Union College between 2000 and 2004. Subsequently, they attended American University Washington College of Law from 2004 to 2007 and earned a Doctor of Law degree (JD).

 What are ghost guns and why should you be concerned?

The United States ranks first in the world when it comes to firearms ownership with 400 million guns that we know of. Guns Incorporated is big business in the United States valued at almost 21 billion dollars with more than five percent annual growth. This will be disrupted by 3D printed guns imminently.

2024 has already seen a more than 1000 percent increase in 3D printed firearm recoveries in New York City. Queens County leads New York City in ghost gun recoveries. Their impressive leadership has implemented forward looking techniques to limit the flow of 3D printed machine guns, assault weapons, mines, bombs, and bullets in New York City. 

In this episode, District Attorney Melinda Katz and Bureau Chief Shanon LaCorte join us to talk about the growing of ghost guns and 3D printed firearms and they are working toward keeping these guns of the street.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanon-lacorte-921324210/

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"In Some Future day, we will be using blockchain technology and cryptocurrency to, basically, run all business to business transactions." 

Paul Brody is Principal & Global Blockchain Leader at Ernst & Young. Under his leadership, EY is established a global presence in the blockchain space with a particular focus on public blockchains, assurance, and business application development in the Ethereum ecosystem. He is also the author of "Ethereum for Business: A Plain-English Guide to the Use Cases that Generate Returns from Asset Management to Payments to Supply Chains."

In this episdoe, Marc Beckman and Paul Brody dig into the evolution of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency's impact on society. Paul talks about on the transition of Ethereum from proof of work to proof of stake, aiming to address climate concerns. He discusses the potential and challenges of bringing blockchain to mainstream business operations, emphasizing the importance of regulation and its impact on investment. Brody critically examines the narratives around blockchain for social justice and financial inclusion, advocating for a realistic assessment of technology's role. Further, he highlights the ethical considerations in blockchain applications, particularly around privacy and the misuse by bad actors. Projecting into the future, Brody envisions a world where business transactions are predominantly executed through blockchain, offering efficiency, transparency, and resistance to monopolies, albeit acknowledging a gradual implementation pace spanning over decades.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbrody/

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Ernst & Young: https://blockchain.ey.com/

Ethereum for Business: https://www.amazon.com/Ethereum-Business-Plain-English-Generate-Management/dp/1954892101

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Is Twitter (X) dying?

Kurt Wagner is a tech reporter for Bloomberg who has been covering X, Formerly known as Twitter, for over a decade. During this time, Kurt fostered special relationships with senior ranking staffers. Ultimately laying the groundwork for his incredible new book about Twitter, "Battle for the Bird: Jack Dorsey, Elon Musk, and the $44 billion Fight for Twitter's Soul."

In this episode, our wide ranging discussion surrounding social media's impact on society, technology's transformative impact on legacy media, and the new face of Twitter provides us with an important peek into the future. 

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Kurt's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Bird-Dorsey-Billion-Twitters/dp/1668017350

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In the midst of protests across the country, rumors of ceasefire, and unreliable reporting, it hard to know what it's really like in Gaza and Israel

Shahar Peled is an IDF Commander who was on the ground in Gaza days after October 7th. In this episode, Shahar shares his personal and professional life changes following the events of October 7th in Israel. Shahar recounts his experiences living near Lebanon, his active and reserve IDF service, and the profound impact of October 7th's terrorist attack on Israel, his fiancée, and fellow Israelis. He details his return to military duty, the challenges of fighting in Gaza, the strategies and humanitarian efforts of the IDF, and the realities of confronting Hamas and terrorism. Shahar also discusses the broader implications of antisemitism, the influence of radical Islam, and the international perception of Israel's defense actions. He advocates for peace and security in Israel, emphasizing the universal desire to live without fear of terror and the importance of understanding and critically assessing the situation beyond media portrayals.

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Have we found a cure for paralysis?

Chad Bouton is a bioengineer, researcher, scientist, and visionary who has committed his life to finding an end to paralysis. 

Mr. Bouton is a professor with the Feinstein Institute of Bioelectric Medicine, Vice President of Advanced Engineering with Northwell Health, and a professor of molecular medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell. Mr. Bouton developed neural decoding methods that allowed the first paralyzed person with a brain implant to move again with their own thoughts.

His work has been featured on 60 Minutes and TEDx and he holds over 70 patents worldwide. Additionally, Professor Bouton's work has been recognized in the United States Congress. He has won multiple awards surrounding the human brain and cancer detection.

If you are interested in learning how AI will propel the medical industry forward, you are in the right place. This incredibly insightful conversation with Chad Bouton is inspirational and provides hope to the families all over the world who are praying for their loved ones to regain movement and feeling that has been lost as a result of serious injury.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-bouton-ba0825a/

Neuvotion: https://www.neuvotion-inc.com/

Bouton Lab: https://www.boutonlab.com/

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Do you really know what Generative Artificial Intelligence is?

Maxime Waite is Microsoft's director of technology strategy and a leader in generative AI.

At Microsoft, Max partners closely with C-Suite executives and government leaders to execute on large scale business transformations using artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. In fact, she has led strategic partnerships with New York City, Air Canada, Rio Tinto, New York State's Judicial Branch, and Cirque du Soleil.

In this episode, Maxime Whaite, dives into how Generative AI works and its impact on the future of our work, life, and culture. 

This conversation took place at NYU's Artificial Intelligence Forum on February 10th, 2024

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Maxime on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximewhaite/

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Drea de Matteo is an Emmy Award Winning Actress known for her role as Adriana on The Sopranos. On this episode, Marc Beckman and Drea de Matteo talk about partying on the set of The Sopranos and navigating parenting, the political divide, foreclosure, divorce, two abortions and so much more.

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This episode of Some Future Day explores the nuanced and often covert operations of the U.S. government and global cyber diplomacy, censorship, and disinformation, primarily focusing on the role of soft power in shaping international politics. Featuring insights from former Deputy Assistant Secretary Mike Benz, the conversation delves into the strategic use of the internet, media, and technology by the U.S. to influence foreign governments and elections, highlighting the transition from military to soft power post-World War II. It also probes the complex issues of global censorship and disinformation, analyzing the involvement of US Government intelligence agencies. This episode explores the implications of cyber diplomacy and information control on global, political, economic, and cultural landscapes.

Mike Benz is a former State Department official with responsibilities in formulating and negotiating US foreign policy on international communications and information technology matters. He is the founder of Foundation for Freedom Online, founded as a civil society institution building on his experience in the role of championing digital freedom around the world in the public sector.

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In this extensive conversation with Ian Utile topics revolve around his family's historical roots, the evolution and impact of NFTs, and the importance of supporting digital arts. 

Ian Utile believes that humanity is thriving in new ways because of technologies like NLP and NFTs. As a tech entrepreneur in Silicon Valley for 20+ years, he and his teams have launched seven companies together. One of their start-ups, Kukui, was acquired by a PE firm in 2019 after exceeding $10M ARR bootstrapped. Because of their 3,943% growth rate, Kukui was ranked by the Inc. 5000 as the #1 fastest growing private company in San Jose. Ian’s ancestor, José Joaquin Moraga, founded the City of San Jose in 1777. This unique heritage is a great inspiration to Ian. Today, he’s focused on co-producing events like NFT.NYC as well as creating wealth for content creators and their communities with attn.live’s NLP/NFT “Sonic Streaming” platform. Ian lives in Santa Cruz, CA inside a treehouse with his two sons (Malakye 12, Kenton 9). Connect with Ian directly on all social media sites @ianutile or @attnlive.

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ATTN.LIVE: https://www.attn.live/

Frdm: https://www.frdm.co/

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With more than 20 years of experience scaling startups and building technology companies in the digital and mobile ecosystem, Steven Rosenblatt co-founded Oceans, a new kind of venture capital firm, in 2018 where he currently serves as General Partner.

Steven has been passionate about building early stage companies and has finally fulfilled his life long goal of starting his own company.  Prior to Oceans, Steven was President of Foursquare. During his six-year tenure at the location intelligence company, he was responsible for transitioning the company from a purely consumer-facing location platform into an enterprise business, building a multi-product strategy and growing revenue by more than 70x. This entailed overseeing all aspects of strategy and implementation of the company’s revenue streams along with overseeing its biggest customers. During his time, Foursquare won numerous awards, including being named in CNBC’s Disruptor 50 list as one of the most disruptive tech companies in the world, Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America, and won Ad Age’s Best Places to work. Steven worked closely with his investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Union Square Ventures, DFJ, and Spark Capital, and has spoken at nearly 100 events.

Before joining Foursquare, Steven launched iAd, Apple’s advertising platform for brands and developers, where he managed sales, agency relations, and the creative and strategy team. Steven led the opening of Apple’s New York office and worked closely with leadership teams to build a presence in New York. Prior to this, Steven served as Senior Vice President of Advertising Sales at Quattro Wireless until it was acquired by Apple in January 2010.  He is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan.

In this episode, Marc Beckman and Steve talk bout venture capital funding. Steven Rosenblatt gives an inside look into Venture Capital Investments. Should you take VC funding? What are VC's looking for? What makes a great founder? What are the opportunities emerging in AI? Learn all that and more in this episode with Steven Rosenblatt

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrosenblatt/
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Marc Beckman is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

Matt Murray is a global news leader. He is the former editor-in-chief of the Wall Street Journal (2017-2023), where he led a 1,300-person newsroom. Recently, he has been working and focusing on AI and the future of newsrooms.

In a deep dive into the current state and the future of journalism, Matt talks about the essential role traditional journalism plays in informing society, the challenges it faces in today's digital age, the effects of newsroom bias, and the impact of changing technology on news distribution. 

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-murray-50bbb5227/

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Marc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

Natalia Nastaskin is a proven music industry executive, dealmaker and counsel with a stellar track record of guiding careers, developing businesses and acquiring and integrating companies over a 20+ year tenure in the music business.

Natalia Nastaskin is a seasoned executive in the entertainment industry, currently serving as Chief Content Officer at Primary Wave, a leading independent music publisher and talent management company. With a background spanning over two decades, Natalia brings a wealth of experience in artist management, A&R, and content strategy to her role. Known for her innovative approach to talent development and keen eye for emerging trends, Natalia is dedicated to shaping the future of the music industry while championing the creative vision of artists under Primary Wave's roster. Natalia is responsible for the development of unique content strategies for PrimaryWave's legendary artists, including Prince, Bob Marley, Stevie Nicks, Aerosmith, James Brown, Def Leppard, and Ray Charles.

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Marc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

James Villarrubia is a CTO, an Applied AI Expert, and the Presidential Innovation Fellow at NASA. He is a creative technologist and champion of positive social change through engineering.

He believes his role as an engineer is to improve the world around him. His 15-year career has been dedicated to solving critical community problems in the private and public sectors.

In this episode, we dive into the future impacts of artificial intelligence (AI), its ethical considerations, and its potential to revolutionize both society and education. 

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Marc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

Gregory Johnson has become one of the leading voices in the digital asset and blockchain industry on topics ranging from digital transformation, virtual assets, tokenization, CBDCs, cryptocurrency regulation, and governance.

He is the founder and CEO of Rubicon Digital Assets. As well as an adjunct professor at New York University's School of Professional Studies. For over two decades, Greg has been a CEO and senior executive at Fortune 500 companies in the financial sector, including American Express and Ameriprise Financial. In addition to his work at Rubicon, Greg is a member of the Bretton Woods Committee and part of the GeoTech Action Council for the Atlantic Council GeoTech Center.

This episode revolves around the rise and significance of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, exploring its origins, factors driving its value, implications for central banking systems, and views of industry leaders. The conversation analyzes elements like demand-supply dynamics, the onset of Bitcoin ETFs by BlackRock, and the concept of decentralization. It highlights the role of the financial crisis in Bitcoin's adoption, its safety, and its finite supply. We also get into the impact of CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies), concerns about privacy intrusion by governments, and how technology can help to regulate.
 
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Greg Johnson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-c-johnson/

Rubicon Digital Assets: https://www.rubicon-digital-assets.com/

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Marc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

Danny Yatom is the Former Head of Israel's Mossad. He also served as Chief of Staff and security advisor to Prime Minister Ehud Barak 1999 -2001. He was a top military officer and political officer. Therefore, he is one of the most qualified to talk about Israel's military, intelligence, and security landscape in regard to the war with Palestine.

In this episode, Yatom talks about: 

• Israel's technological advancements in the military 
• The failures of October 7th 
• The role of intelligence in the war
• Why the Prime Minister should resign
• The struggle for peace and a Two-State Solution

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Book: The Labyrinth of Power: By The Former Director of the Mossad 

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Steve Howe is a rock and roll legend. He is a guitarist, songwriter, and musician best known for his work in Yes, Asia, GTR, Tomorrow, and his solo music. Recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes, Steve is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitar players of all time.

In this conversation, Steve discusses his life from his early musical career in London to his present. He talks about his experiences in the music scene during the 60s, the historic UFO club, and his encounters with other musical greats such as Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles. Howe also shares his concern for the environment and emphasizes the importance of renewable energy and embarking on sustainable practices. 

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Marc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

Cryptocurrency has had a complicated relationship with the mainstream. Casey Craig joins us to break it all down. 

Casey Craig is the Global Head of Communications for CoinDesk, the award-winning media platform for cryptocurrencies and Web3. In this role, she manages all communications and public relations.

With nearly a decade of experience in strategic media and communication services for fintech and blockchain organizations, Craig has previously overseen public relations for Publicis Sapient’s digital banking clients, including Goldman Sachs, Lloyds, and HSBC.

Her exceptional work in raising the profile of CoinDesk’s journalists has been showcased in several high-profile publications, including The New York Times, Business Insider, CNN, New York Magazine, The Verge, and The Information. This recognition is for CoinDesk’s work in financial journalism, notably the breaking news story that led to FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried’s $32 billion crypto empire collapsing within a matter of days, earning it the prestigious George Polk Award.

In this interview, Casey and Marc discuss Cyrpto's complicated relationship with the mainstream. They delve into the realities of a volatile industry influenced by key players like Elon Musk, and the future prospects of crypto regulation following recent scandals. Finally, Casey shares insight into her stint on a reality TV show and how it contrasts with her experiences in the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/caseycraig_?lang=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseycraigpr/

Coindesk: https://www.coindesk.com/

Articles referenced:

• Divisions in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Empire Blur on His Trading Titan Alameda’s Balance Sheet
• Bankman-Fried’s Cabal of Roommates in the Bahamas Ran His Crypto Empire – and Dated. Other Employees Have Lots of Questions
• Bitcoin ETFs Win SEC Approval, Bringing Easier Access to Biggest Cryptocurrency

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Marc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

Danny Ayalon is an Israeli diplomat, columnist and politician. He served as Deputy Foreign Minister and as a member of the Knesset. He was the Israeli Ambassador to the United States from 2002 until 2006. Previously, he worked as senior foreign policy advisor to Prime Ministers Ariel Sharon, Ehud Barak, and Benjamin Netanyahu.

In this episode, Danny discusses the events surrounding October 7th, describing it as the worst day in the modern history of Israel. He talks about technology's role and the failure to correctly utilize it, contributing to the tragedy. Danny gives insight into the nature of Hamas and how their tactics resulted in a devastating large-scale attack. He discusses the role of global politics and the influence of different countries and groups such as Iran, the US, and the UN on Israel. The interview also touches at-depth on the messaging strategies of both Israel and the Palestinians, emphasizing Israel's diverse and democratic approach to global positioning versus the uniform and often harmful messaging from radical Muslim groups. Danny concludes by envisioning a future day where Israel will be a hub of technology and inspiration offering solutions to regional challenges and being a beacon of peace, stability, and prosperity.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambassador-danny-ayalon-24aa69147/?originalSubdomain=il
Website: https://silverroadcapital.com/

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Whether you feel passionate about climate change, or think it's a hoax, technology is bringing changes to the energy system.

Amy Myers Jaffe is an energy consultant and leading expert on the geopolitics of oil, energy, security, and risk, and an influential thought leader on global energy policy and sustainability. She is currently serving as Director of the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab and a research professor at New York University’s School of Professional Studies.

This is part 2 of a 2-part conversation with Amy where we evaluate technology's role in climate change and the current geopolitical landscape. 

In this episode, we look at the commitments of various countries, including the U.S. and Canada, towards renewable energy, before turning to the topic of how changing to clean energy will influence the economy. We also touch on the potential conflicts between economic commitment and implementation of renewable technologies. In particular, how the cost of fossil fuels versus renewable energy technologies might affect developing nations. Amy emphasizes the transformational potential of renewable energies over fossil fuels, referencing particularly their positive impacts on job creation and decarbonization. The conversation also explores the geopolitical implications of the renewable energy shift. In light of current global instability, Amy underscores the importance of strategic diplomacy alongside a concerted push for renewable energy implementation worldwide.

Key Topics:

• Understanding Renewable Energy & Technology
• The Role of Technology in Energy Transition
• The Role of Government and Private Sector in Energy Transition
• The Role of Politics in Climate Change
• The Growth of Clean Energy in the US
• The Geopolitical Implications of Climate Change

Episode Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-jaffe-80baaa9/
• Website: https://www.amymyersjaffe.com/
• Her Podcast (The Energy Gang): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-energy-gang/id663379413
• Energy's Digital Future: https://www.amazon.com/Energys-Digital-Future-Harnessing-Innovation/dp/0231196822

Books:
Energy's Digital Future: https://www.amazon.com/Energys-Digital-Future-Harnessing-Innovation/dp/0231196822

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Marc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

Nicholas is a serial start-up master, super successful entrepreneur and a former banker who has raised over US$92B in the public and private equity capital markets. With a career that includes working at Robert Fleming where he was a director of equity capital markets and head of technology private placements, as well as being a vice president at JPMorgan, Nicholas is a guy who has been at the very top of his field for over 25 years. His work has seen him co-start Crescent, a bayesian machine learning technology company as well as AdAstra, a systematic CTA Hedge fund which was sold to Aspect Capital. As well as advising on a wide array of businesses, Nicholas is the founder of Arkeytyp Holdings, Valu.Earth and Advisor to Verus.io. He manages a portfolio of Intellectual Property, Digital Assets in Blockchain software and secure hardware.

In this episode, we discuss how cryptocurrency and blockchain technology and how it can be a massive set forward for humanity.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How brands can use cryptocurrency to transfer value and strengthen consumer relationships
• How blockchain can cut out the middlemen and give us full ownership of our information and identity
• The Importance of information in the digital world
• Why we need to move toward decentralization and how blockchain technology can help
• How Verus aims to be a scalable public infrastructure for the world
• Who is Satoshi, the creator of Bitcoin

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Nicholas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-lyons-20015230/

Verus: https://verus.io/

Valu. Earth: https://valu.earth/

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Roberto Hernandez is the Chief Innovation Officer at PwC's Customer Transformation Practice and PwC's Global Metaverse Leader. He has over twenty years of experience in financial services, customer experience and innovation. In this episode of 'Some Future Day', Roberto discusses technology, more specifically the rise of the metaverse and how it impacts different sectors such as business, creativity, gaming, and customer experiences. Roberto mentions the importance of immersive experiences for retention rates, particularly in training, education, and multinational projects. He suggests the metaverse can create a more delightful end-to-end journey for consumers and businesses alike. Furthermore, Roberto argues that generative AI will enhance productivity and expression in the creative fields, rather than replace human creativity. This conversation is full of insights into the opportunities and impacts that emerging technologies have to offer.

Key Topics:

• What is the Metaverse?
• How immersive technology like augmented and virtual reality will impact companies and consumers
• The impact of AI on creativity and creative professionals
• The future of wearable technology

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PwC and the Metaverse: https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/technology/metaverse.html

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Hillel Fuld is a renowned entrepreneur and advisor to leading tech companies such as Google, Oracle and Huawei. He sits at the center of the new tech ecosystem. He was referred to by Forbes as the "Man Helping Transform Startup Nation Into Scale-Up Nation," and he was recently named Israel's top marketer. On this episode, he discusses why he thinks technology can be used to make our lives better. He reflects on Israel's presence on a global scale as a leader in innovation and the development of technological advancements like Waze, WaterGen, Iron Dome, and more. Fuld also mentioned the impact of Israeli innovation on sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and education. The discussion also centers on the rise of global anti-Semitism, the impact of radical Islam and the recent atrocities committed by Hamas in October 2023.

Key Topics:

• Why Israel is Leading the Way in Technological Innovation
• How Technology Can Improve Our Lives if Used in the Right Way
• Missile Defense Systems
• Artificial Intelligence 
• Autonomous Cars
• Atmospheric Water Generation

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilzfuld/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hilzfuld

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With over 20 years of experience in higher education as a professor and currently associate dean and clinical professor at the Center for Global Affairs at New York University, Dr. Carolyn Kissane is a leading educator and researcher in energy, environment, and geopolitics. She teaches graduate-level courses on comparative energy politics, regional specialization in Central Asia, and resource security, among others. She founded the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab, a multidisciplinary platform for research and innovation on global energy and environmental challenges.

In this interview, Dr. Kissane provides insightful perspectives on various climate change issues from our energy evolution to corporate greenwashing to COP28.

Key Topics:

• The current state of climate change
• The evolution of renewable energy and hydrocarbons
• Corporate greenwashing 
• The UN's effort to support the world's most vulnerable
• What to expect from COP28

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Kristin Patrick is a forward-thinking executive who has been responsible for repositioning brands across lifestyle industries, including entertainment, beauty, fashion and CPG. She is currently the Exec VP and CMO and part of the executive team leading the transformation of youth culture brand Claire’s Inc. She was most recently the CMO of Pepsi. During her 20+ year career, Kristin has developed a distinguished reputation for being a disruptive, trend-setting brand steward, general manager, and strategist at Disney, Calvin Klein, Gap, Inc, Revlon, PespsiCo, Liz Claiborne, and Playboy. 

In this episode, we talk about the future of marketing and how Generation Z and Alpha are impacting the way that brands and companies need to show up. 

Key Topics:

• How to reach Gen Z and Gen Alpha
• The Impact of a Design-led Culture
• Utilizing Robloxing to Connect with a Fanbase
• The Importance of Empathy for Modern Brands
• Brands Taking a Front-line Position for Positive Cultural Change
• Entering the Consumer's Entire Ecosystem

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Clyde Vanel is a New York State Assemblyman. He serves as the Chair of the Subcommittee on Internet and New Technology and Chairs the Committee on Oversight, Analysis and Investigation. He has sponsored numerous landmark bills, such as legislation to create a robotics, automation and artificial intelligence commission; license high-risk AI systems; and create a cryptocurrency and blockchain study task force. He is focused on emerging technologies and works to close the digital divide among marginalized communities.

Vanel is an attorney, entrepreneur, and pilot from Queens. He is the owner and operator of Vanel Law Firm, P.C., he has extensive entrepreneurial experience, including owning and operating a restaurant and lounge, Vanel on First, in Lower Manhattan for five years., and he is also the founder of the New York Metro chapter of the Black Pilots of America, Inc. 

In this episode, Marc and Clyde discuss the challenges and opportunities in closing the digital divide and supporting underprivileged communities. Join us as we uncover the potential of technology to shape a better future and empower individuals to build their own opportunities.

Key Topics:

• Why we need to close the "Digital Divide"
• How Assemblyman Vanel used artificial intelligence to draft a bill
• How technology can help provide more access and opportunities for underprivileged communities
• Why there is confusion over cryptocurrency
• What we need to do to keep talent in the government

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Joseph Braude is the Founder and President of the Center for Peace Communications. He is an expert on the nexus of culture and politics in Arab societies and an active presence in the region’s media and policy debates. He studied Near Eastern languages at Yale and Arabic and Islamic history at Princeton. He developed his Arabic to broadcast quality over a seven-year stint on Moroccan national radio and added Persian to his Arabic and Hebrew as a graduate student at the University of Tehran.

In this episode, we dig into the extraordinary investigative audio series he created to share the voices of those in Gaza, "Whispered in Gaza," and most recently "Voices from Gaza".

Key Topics:

• How simple technology is being used to share the stories of Gazans via Whispered in Gaza and Voices from Gaza
• What the people of Gaza think and feel about Hamas
• Why Gazans don't want a ceasefire or a truce
• The distinction between Palestinians and Hamas

Episode Links:

Whispered in Gaza: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgMrrtQlw2QNQ0o6WAqH-_FiEiEYn0g3U

Voices from Gaza: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrmLYxJul_s&list=PL8RMFyRb2PguhnosCo40UbXMtwdROmKfw

The Center for Peace Communications: https://www.peacecomms.org/

Articles Referenced:

https://www.deseret.com/2023/11/8/23942938/gen-z-millennial-support-for-israel

https://www.timesofisrael.com/years-of-subterfuge-high-tech-barrier-paralyzed-how-hamas-busted-israels-defenses/

https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-11-6-2023-51286d15dddd77ae0dd7ea76ee52bc71

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/moment-hamas-fighters-seen-paragliding-31129872

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/30/israeli-restrictions-leave-palestinians-facing-digital-divide

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Sebastien Borget is the Co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, a unique virtual world where players can build, own, and monetize their gaming experiences using NFTs & SAND, the main utility token of the platform. 

Sebastien is also the President of the Blockchain Game Alliance, a non-profit organization of 250 key members of the industry. And je was recently named in the Top #100 most influential people in crypto by CoinTelegraph.

Sebastien joins the show to talk about his journey as the co-founder of The Sandbox, the growth of the video game industry, and so much more.

Key Topics:

• Sebastien's Journey as a co-founder of The Sandbox
• How The Sandbox is empowering creators and unlocking revenue opportunities
• The Sandbox's growth in the gaming industry
• AI's impact on the future of games design and creation
• Why international markets are leading in web3 and game development
• Why Virtual Real Estate is an important part of The Sandbox

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Matthew Fraser is  New York City's Chief Technology Officer of the Office of Technology & Innovation (OTI). The Chief Technology Officer plays a central role in City government, coordinating technology-related projects and policy Citywide. The Chief Technology Officer leads the Office and Technology and Innovation which is a consolidation of the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, and the former NYC Cyber Command Center, the Mayor’s Office of Information Privacy, the Mayor’s Office of Data Analytics, and the Algorithms Management and Policy Officer. Consolidating the City’s entire IT agency portfolio, CTO Fraser is uniquely qualified to put forward a central strategy that will bring agility, efficiency, and modernization to the City’s IT infrastructure. He is committed to democratizing technology. He oversees projects to expand broadband and make City services easier to use for all. CTO Fraser also runs the Joint Security Operations Center (JSOC). JSOC is a new cybersecurity hub that allows city, state, and federal entities to coordinate efforts against cyber threats.

Key Topics:

• NYC's Cybersecurity Efforts
• How NYC is Handling the Use of Artificial Intelligence
• NYC's Ban on TikTok
• NYC's Use of Facial Recognition 
• NYC's MyCity Platform
• NYC's Initiative to Provide Access to Broadband with Big Apple Connect

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Raphael Malavieille is the co-founder of World of Women. He co-founded World of Women along artist and partner Yam Karkai to champion an inclusive web3. 

World of Women is a decentralized global network of individuals with a gender equality-focused mission. Essentially, a community built on the back of a gorgeous collection of digital artwork NFTs. In July 2021, World of Women launched with a bang, surpassing $1 million in primary sales. Less than one year later, in 2023, the World of Women Galaxy Collection eclipsed its launch revenue by generating $80 million in one day. Today, the community is comprised of over 20,000 individuals across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. And it boasts an A-list lineup of celebrity community members, including Reese Witherspoon, Madonna, Steve Aoki, Gary Vee, and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Key Topics:

• The United Nations' report on gender equality
• The role of major corporations in NFT communities, 
• The future of NFT's in digital artwork
• World of Women's "network as a service" model
• World of Women's partnership with Ledger and the Sandbox

Episode Links:

• World of Women: https://www.worldofwomen.art/
• World of Women on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldofwomennft
• Raphael on Twitter: https://twitter.com/raphfac
• Raphael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelmalavieille/?originalSubdomain=pt

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Yorke Rhodes is the Director of Digital Transformation, Blockchain at Microsoft in the Cloud Hardware Supply Chain group. He focuses on supply chain strategy and transformation using blockchain as a pillar of change. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Digital & Ecommerce Marketing at NYU. 

In this episode, Yorke dives into the new internet tech stack of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and Web3. From self-sovereignty and control over personal data to the potential for digital asset ownership, we explore the possibilities and advancements in the blockchain space. Join us as we discuss Microsoft's evolution with AI in productivity tools, the emergence of Web 3 technologies, and the importance of trust and authenticity in the digital realm. 

Key Topics:

• The New Internet Tech Stack: AI, Blockchain, and Web3
• Digital Identity & Ownership
• Zero-knowledge Proof
• Deep Fakes: Digital Authenticity & Provenance
• Worldcoin & biometric security
• How Artificial Intelligence is impacting programming and coding
• Acquisition of Activision the impact on Microsoft
• AI as a copilot: Microsoft's evolution with AI enhancement across its product suite

Episode Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yorkerhodes/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/yorkerhodes
• Microsoft Copilot: https://adoption.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/; https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2023/09/21/announcing-microsoft-copilot-your-everyday-ai-companion/

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Amy Myers Jaffe is an energy consultant and leading expert on the geopolitics of oil, energy, security, and risk, and an influential thought leader on global energy policy and sustainability. She is currently serving as Director of the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab and a research professor at New York University’s School of Professional Studies.

This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation with Amy where we evaluate technology's role in climate change and the current geopolitical landscape. 

In this episode, we look at macro topics, including multiple war fronts, the grab for energy power, trade wars, and evaluate how this is impacting areas in the Middle East, Russia, Ukraine, China, Taiwan, and we even get into chaos agents like North Korea.

Key Topics:

• The struggle for energy power
• Harmful Use of Emerging Technologies
• Historical Conflicts
• Trade Wars
• Chaos Agents
• Post Trust / Post Truth
• Failure of governments to protect and provide personal safety

Episode Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-jaffe-80baaa9/
• Website: https://www.amymyersjaffe.com/
• Her Podcast (The Energy Gang): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-energy-gang/id663379413
• Energy's Digital Future: https://www.amazon.com/Energys-Digital-Future-Harnessing-Innovation/dp/0231196822

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What does the future of retail look like?

Justin Breton is the Director of Brand Experiences & Strategic Partnerships at Walmart. He is the visionary behind Walmart's innovative use of the Metaverse (Walmart Land), virtual experiences, live stream shopping, and more. 

In this episode, Justin shares how Walmart is attracting the next generation of consumers and how these emerging technologies are shaping Walmart's vision for the future. 

Key topics:

• How Walmart is using the Metaverse to engage with customers on platforms like Roblox
• The impact of virtual experiences like live concerts and events
• The risks of being a first mover with new technologies and platforms
• What Walmart will look like in 15 years - the future of retail.
• Why you need to start using and implementing these technologies and strategies now, or risk getting left behind.
• How Walmart's new live shopping platform is allowing them to engage with consumers in a new way.

Episode Links:

Justin Breton Twitter: https://twitter.com/justinbreton

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbreton/

Walmart Live: https://www.walmart.com/live

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Robert Scoble has been a pillar in Silicon Valley for over 30 years. He is a tech strategist and author and is known for his work with Microsoft and his blog Scobleizer. In this episode, we address the dangers and opportunities of AI and robotics, the future impact of spatial computing, the US vs China AI war, and why the American government is inept in regulating these emerging technologies.

Key topics:

• The dangers and opportunities of AI
• Why AI and robots will take our jobs and what we need to do about it
• The Humanoid Robot Revolution (it's coming faster than you think)
• How AI and VR will change western education
• The US vs. China AI War
• Why the US Government is inept in regards to regulating AI and new technology

Episode Links:

• Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Scobleizer
• Robert's Lists on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Scobleizer/lists
• Blog: https://scobleizer.blog/
• Next mind: https://ar.snap.com/welcome-nextmind
• Apple VisionPro: https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/?afid=p238%7CsTHXpRf18-dc_mtid_%5Btracker_id%5D_pcrid_664829837701_pgrid_150826790596_pexid__&cid=wwa-us-kwgo-VisionPro-slid---productid--Brand-Avalanche-announceBrand-
• Robert's Lists on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Scobleizer/lists

Robert's Books:

• Immersive Metaverse Playbook for Business Leaders: https://www.amazon.com/Immersive-Metaverse-Playbook-Business-Leaders/dp/1837632847/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1696449882&refinements=p_27%3ARobert+Scoble&s=books&sr=1-1
• The Infinite Retina: https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Retina-Computing-technologies-revolution/dp/1838824049/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1696449882&refinements=p_27%3ARobert+Scoble&s=books&sr=1-2
• The Fourth Transformation: https://www.amazon.com/The-Fourth-Transformation-audiobook/dp/B01NCAXC9K/ref=sr_1_4?qid=1696449882&refinements=p_27%3ARobert+Scoble&s=books&sr=1-4
• Naked Conversations: https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Conversations-Changing-Businesses-Customers/dp/047174719X/ref=sr_1_3?qid=1696449882&refinements=p_27%3ARobert+Scoble&s=books&sr=1-3
• Age of Context: https://www.amazon.com/Age-Context-Mobile-Sensors-Privacy/dp/1492348430/ref=sr_1_5?qid=1696449882&refinements=p_27%3ARobert+Scoble&s=books&sr=1-5

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Mayor Hillary Schieve was elected as the Mayor of Reno in 2014. She is serving her last term as Mayor and is currently the President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. She is also an entrepreneur with a passion for using technology and innovation to improve her community. In this episode, we get into some pressing issues facing our society, from our antiquated government and the need for election reform to our current mental health crisis. 

Key Topics:

• Technology and innovation in government
• How blockchain technology can improve our record-keeping and election process
• A proactive approach to America's mental health crisis
• Bringing jobs and innovation by bringing a Telsa Gigafactory to Reno
• The need for election reform
• Her story of stalking and finding a GPS tracker on her car
• How mental illness and drug addiction has affected Mayor Schieve personally

Episode links:

• Mayor Schieve's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MayorSchieve
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-schieve-7b3361b/
• Mental Health Survey of our cities by the U.S. Conference of Mayors: https://www.usmayors.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/USCM-Mental-Health-Survey-2023.pdf

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Introducing "Some Future Day" a new podcast from NYU and Marc Beckman that evaluates technology at the intersection of culture and law. It features industry experts from some of the world's biggest brands, like Microsoft, Walmart, and PwC, as well as government officials responsible for implementing and regulating these emerging technologies.

Host, Marc Beckman, is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, a Member of the New York State Bar Association Task Force for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets, and the best-selling author of a book surrounding blockchain technology.

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