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Dinis Guarda - citiesabc openbusinesscouncil Youtube Podcast Series is a fast growing Thought leadership channel focused on profiling global leading inspiring people, leaders, CEOs, authors, technologists, academics. We highlight the ideas, products, inventions, software, books & solutions to the multiple challenges / opportunities we face in our cities / nations with the advent of Society 5.0 digital transformation 4IR AI Blockchain Fintech IoT disruptive tech Dinis Guarda is author of books such as 4IR: AI, Blockchain, Fintech Reinventing a Nation" "How Businesses and Governments can Prosper with Fintech, Blockchain and AI?”, “Blockchain AI Crypto Economics"Dinis Guarda has been listed in global fintech, blockchain, AI, social media industry top influencer in position 5/10/20/100 rankings: Top People In Blockchain by cointelegraph 2019, The Artificial Intelligence Power 100. He is the founder of citiesabc.com openbusinesscouncil.org intelligenthq.com fashionabc.org ztudium.com techabc.org idna.technology
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Ryan Abbott, The future of AI - Law, Robotics, Human vs Machine Patents, AI Inventions
Ryan Abbott, MD, JD, MTOM, PhD is Professor of Law and Health Sciences at the University of Surrey School of Law and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Professor Ryan Abbott is highly regarded for his scholarship, teaching, and professional activities.
Professor Ryan Abbott is the author of The Reasonable Robot: Artificial Intelligence and the Law published in 2020 by Cambridge University Press, and he has published widely on issues associated with law and technology, health law, and intellectual property in leading legal, medical, and scientific books and journals. Professor Abbott’s research has been featured prominently in the media, including in the New York Times, Financial Times, Forbes, and VICE. He routinely gives keynote lectures and presents internationally in academic (e.g., MIT, Stanford, Oxford, Cambridge), government (e.g., World Intellectual Property Organization, World Trade Organization, UK Intellectual Property Office), and industry (e.g., AIPPI, American Chemical Society, INTERPAT) settings. Managing Intellectual Property magazine named him as one of the fifty most influential people in intellectual property in 2019.
Ryan Abbott Questions
1. Profile and Background;
2. Career
3. Academic background
4. You wrote the Book author of The Reasonable Robot: Artificial Intelligence and the Law published in 2020 by Cambridge University Press. Can you tell us about the book?
5. How do you see the Challenges of AI in general when it comes to Robotics?
6. Can you highlight some of your work on the World Intellectual Property Organization AI?
7. World Intellectual Property Organization AI case studies
8. Case study as AI Artificial inventor project https://artificialinventor.com/
9. Human to human, human vs machine, and machine to machine how do you see these interactions of our time?
10. You wrote this article Punishing Artificial Intelligence: Legal Fiction or Science Fiction with Alexander Sarch can you elaborate on this?
11. AI and health sciences and healthcare. How do you see this special if we bear in mind the case study of the nazis using IBM machines for doing mass murder?
12. Cases studies you want to highlight from your work in the areas of AI and life sciences?
13. At the moment we have all the sectors of legal tech and regtech. As AI and Law main areas grow and position new possibilities, what areas you would like to highlight given your research?
14. You have a lot of work working in the areas of Patent and Trademark Offices. What areas you would like to highlight given your research special in the context of tech startups and innovation?
15. You wrote a paper in 2011 looking at complementary, alternative and integrative medicine. Can you elaborate on this and also the possibilities special as a low tech historical contrabalance with all the tech and AI advancements?
16. We touched a lot of the advances of AI and law and a bit on ethics. How do you see the challenges of human DNA engineering and life sciences life expansion?
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2 days ago
Amrita Sen - Musician, Artist, Producer - From Wall Street to Hollywood to Bollywood
Based in the US, India-born Amrita Sen is a successful designer, singer, producer and entrepreneur, with particular expertise in the entertainment sector. Currently producing the Indian adaptation of John Le Carre’s ‘The Night Manager’, she also creates original Indian-themed art, furniture and clothing as the head of Amrita Sen Designs. With a B.S. from UPenn and an MBA from Harvard Business School, Amrita serves on the Board of Overseers of the Weitzman School of Design at UPenn.
Amrita Sen Interview Focus
1. Introduction: Guarda and Sen discusses her youth in India and formative experiences.
2. Education: Sen describes her time at UPenn and Harvard and how her alma maters prepared her for a career in business.
3. Mentorship: Guarda and Sen discuss the prominent people who have shaped her life.
4. First career highlights: Guarda and Sen discuss the highlights from the first half of her career, focused especially on Vault, the product licensing firm with high-profile celebrity clients, where she was CEO.
5. Music and entertainment: Amrita Sen shares her background in the music and entertainment industries.
6. Slumdog Millionaire: Guarda and Sen discuss her unexpected national debut at the 2009 Oscars, performing the hit song ‘Jai Ho’ from the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack by music legend A. R. Rahman. The number won the Academy Award for Best Original Song later that evening.
7. New horizons: Guarda and Sen discuss how this pivotal life event opened up new directions for Sen’s career, in the music industry in particular. She explains how she went on to work with household names such as Timbaland and Justin Timberlake.
8. Design: Guarda and Sen then turn the discussion to her equally impressive career in furniture and fashion design, sharing the origin stories of her brand.
9. Books: Guarda asks Sen about her book ‘Cosmic and Eternal Love: An Everlasting Story’ (Galison: September 2016), which she wrote and illustrated herself.
10. Present paths: Guarda and Sen discuss where she stands now in relation to her overall career.
11. Thoughts for the future: Guarda asks Sen about her views for the future of the creative industries, focusing in particular on technological trends and how these might be used appropriately by artists to increase their visibility and remuneration.
12. Last words: Guarda and Sen discuss how society needs to change in order to incorporate technology for a beneficial social impact on art and creativity.
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6 days ago
LaMondre Pough, CEO Billion Strong, Recognized Leader for the Community of People with Disabilities
Interview with LaMondre Pough, CEO of Billion Strong, Mentor, Recognized Leader for the Community of People with Disabilities
A passionate speaker, seasoned coach, and enthusiastic content creator, LaMondre Pough is the CEO of Billion Strong, CSO for Ruh Global IMPACT, host of multiple podcasts, and the creator of the video series “Moment of Impact”. His ability to empower his audiences to embrace diversity and create environments where people truly belong, has helped him become a highly respected speaker, coach, and content creator.
LaMondre Pough Interview Focus
1. Academic background
2. Early career experience
3. As someone who was diagnosed with a disability, how did you cope with it?
4. Entrepreneurial career
5. Can you tell us about Billion Strong?
6. Can you tell us more about the idea of the Internet and technology as a utility to help people with disabilities?
7. How do you see Society 5.0 - 4IR and all areas of digital transformation?
8. What are your views on our society, technology and digital transformations? How can these improve the live of millions of people with disabilities?
9. What are your goals and how do you see the future of work and the main trends in tech and society?
10. With Covid-19 what ways do you envision to redesign our society with technology and social impact?
11. What are your visions for the present and future?
LaMondre Pough Biography
In addition to Billion Strong, LaMondre serves as the Chief Sustainability Officer for Ruh Global IMPACT, Chairman of Arts Access South Carolina, and recently was inducted into the Susan Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame, Class of 2020, for his unwavering work supporting disability justice, racial justice, and COVID-19 related issues that impact the disabled community.
Dr. LaMondre Pough is also known as a passionate speaker, seasoned coach, and enthusiastic content creator, host of multiple podcasts, and the creator of the video series “Moment of Impact”. His ability to empower his audiences to embrace diversity and create environments where people truly belong, has helped him become a highly respected speaker, coach, and content creator.
Using colorful stories and stirring facts, LaMondre touches the hearts of his audience that can inspire waves of change. Each message, session, and video by Dr. Pough is a dynamic and unique experience. It is common for listeners to laugh, cry, reflect and come away enriched during his sessions. He challenges people to find purpose and ways to progress themselves in every circumstance.
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Jul 21, 2021
Richard Haigh, Managing Director at Brand Finance, BA from University of Oxford, Lecturer – “Bridging The Gap Between Marketing And Finance”
Richard Haigh, Managing Director at Brand Finance - “Bridging The Gap Between Marketing And Finance”
Richard Haigh is the Managing Director at Brand Finance. He has lectured at universities and business schools, including London Business School, on topics surrounding brand valuation and management.
Richard Haigh also has a BA in Mathematics from the University of Oxford, qualified as a Chartered Accountant (ACA) and became a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing with Brand Finance.
Richard Haigh Interview Focus
1. Education and Professional Career
2. Can you tell us about Brand Finance?
3. Your company / companies, organisations and focus
4. Can you tell us more about the methodology and technology behind the rankings system?
5. How do you see Society 5.0 - 4IR and all areas of digital transformation?
6. What are your views on our society, technology and digital transformations?
7. What are your goals and how do you see the future of work and the main trends in tech and society?
8. With Covid-19 what ways do you envision to redesign our society with technology and social impact?
9. What are your visions for the present and future?
Richard Haigh - Biography
Richard Haigh holds a BA in Mathematics from the University of Oxford and he is qualified as a Chartered Accountant (ACA) and became a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing with Brand Finance.
Since graduating from the University of Oxford, he has worked with international companies such as global banking group Standard Chartered Bank. He joined the bank in 2009, in which he was in charge of rotations on the Foreign exchange and commodities trading floor. The desks included the derivatives, spot and metal commodity trading desks to assist in front line support tasks and gaining a taste of the industry. “It was at Standard Chartered I gained my first taste of Visual Basic Editor, teaching myself the language to create an information recall macro to enhance the current system of commodity database management,” Richard Haigh mentioned about that experience.
In September 2009, Richard joined family business Brand Finance as Brand Analyst. Climbing up the hierarchy ladder, Richard became Managing Director in 2016. Along all these years, Richard Haigh has brought his expertise with global clients in various sectors including banking, telecoms, airlines, sport, media, food and more, and able to advise their clients about their Brand Hierarchy, and has devised and recommended methods for them to improve their Brand Architecture, Portfolio Management, and Brand Positioning.
About Brand Finance
Brand Finance evaluates the strength and value of more than 5000 global brands every year. Brandirectory holds all of the Brand Finance rankings, specialist reports and whitepapers published since 2007. With over 40 sectors and industries covered in 46 countries, Brandirectory is the most comprehensive collection of original brand valuations, brand strength analyses and royalty rate calculations.
Brand Finance’s brand value rankings have been certified by the Marketing Accountability Standards Board (MASB) through the Marketing Metric Audit Protocol (MMAP), the formal process for validating the relationship between marketing measurement and financial performance.
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Jul 20, 2021
Jiaying Christine Jiang, Regtech, Legtech, Central Banks Digital Currencies - CBDCs, Blockchain
Jiaying is a Post-Doctoral Fellow affiliated with the Information Law Institute. Jiaying Christine Jiang is also the co-leader of CBDC Project, cooperating with the China Center at Yale Law School; and contributor of the RegTrax Initiative at CodeX, Stanford Law School.
Jiaying Christine Jiang Questions
1. Profile and Background;
2. Intern, US Congress
3. Academic work and research;
4. Regulation of Blockchain - Your views on Blockchain policies and regulation in China and US
5. Regtech
cooperating with the China Center at Yale Law School;
6. What are Central Bank Central Banks - CBDCs in general;
China CBDC;
7. Can you tell about your work as Contributor of the RegTrax Initiative at CodeX, Stanford Law School
8. Your views on Fintech and AI and innovation in law and finance;
Jiaying Christine Jian Biography
Jiaying Christine Jian is originally from China but is now living in NYC. Her research focuses on the interaction between law and technology, especially policies and regulations on emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, smart contracts, digital currencies, FinTech, and LegalTech. Her doctoral thesis is about policies and regulations in the blockchain industry, comparing approaches in China and the US. In addition to blockchain research, she is also interested in Central Bank Digital Currency, smart contracts, computational law, comparative law, data rights issues, platform competition, and privacy issues.
At NYU Law, Jiaying currently analyzes if sandbox and technology can be a new regulatory approach for blockchain implementation. In addition, she is the co-leader of the Central Bank Digital Currency project, cooperating with the China Center at Yale Law School. She is also a contributor of the RegTrax Initiative at the CodeX, Stanford Law School.
Jiaying received her SJD from Emory University School of Law, LLM from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, where she received the Graduate and International Programs Award at the Annual Shattuck Awards, and LLB from Shenzhen University (with distinction). She is admitted to the bars in China and the State of New York.
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Jul 19, 2021
Eduardo Javier Muñoz, CEO at EVShare - The Mobility Industry, Decentralization And Blockchain
Eduardo Javier Muñoz, CEO at EVShare is the new guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube Series. Both Eduardo and host Dinis Guarda goes through all the challenges in the Mobility Industry and how it is adapting to decentralization and blockchain.
Eduardo Javier Muñoz is a native of Argentina who lived 10 years in Brazil and works in projects in the United States since 2012. Over the past seventeen years, Eduardo Javier Munoz worked with International business, integration of complex value chains, product development, import-export, supply chain operations, and business consulting in Brazil, Argentina, and the US.
In the last 9 years, Eduardo Javier Muños developed an impressive career in ArqBravo Group, a sustainable mobility innovation company, leading its success in the US, integrating technology companies from all around the world to work over solutions on Sustainable Transportation, Renewable Energy sources application and communications.
As the EVShare's CEO, Eduardo is in charge of establishing operations, strategic alliances, articulating efforts with private and governmental institutions to create solutions to complex problems. Through the establishment of a collaboration between several mature technology providers, EV share was able to form a unique network which not only integrates modern mobility technology such as fossil-free, autonomous vehicles, but has also combined these with blockchain technology and artificial intelligence to guarantee the most efficient usage and sharing of energy and services within communities. These systems are aimed to be held by the communities themselves, thereby increasing the convenience of the citizens, as well as simultaneously lowering the environmental and health impact caused by conventional cars and lowering the amount of traffic accidents.
Eduardo Javier Muñoz Questions
1. Background
- Career
- ArqBravo Group founder
2. EvShare
- Can you tell us about the blockchain foundation of EvShare?
- EvShare touches all these areas: Zero Emission Micro-Transit services for Disadvantaged Communities, airports, resorts, campuses, Sustainability, Carbon footprint, self development vehicles… Can you tell us about this?
3. Case studies you are working
- Los Angeles
- Minas Gerais
4. You have been working in carbon footprint, zero emission solutions for years. Can you explain your work and the concept and the challenges we are facing on it and your solutions on it?
5. Most of what you are doing is part of the biggest landscape of the concept and vision of Smart cities. How do you see smart cities and all the challenges and opportunities coming out of that?
6. The EVShare platform integrates participants – vehicles, charging stations, energy producers, riders and the community – via a secure blockchain – based system comprised of series of Dapps (web3 Distributed Apps) and a public API, which allows EVShare and third party developers to produce apps or full custom enterprise solutions on top of EVShare’s platform. Can you elaborate on the areas and different players in this community?
7. As we increase areas of IoT, smart cities, smart vehicles and smart buildings how do you see the areas of privacy related with AI, data privacy that come associated with?
8. EvShare is in a phase of accelerated growth. What are your goals and focus now?
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Jul 16, 2021
Xiaolan Fu, Director of TMCD, University of Oxford, Founder OxValue.AI
Professor Xiaolan Fu is the Director of the Technology and Management Centre for Development (TMCD), Professor of Technology and International Development and Fellow of Green College at Oxford University and, through the TMCD, responsible for OxValue.AI as Chair of the Board. And Prof. Xiaolan Fu is the new guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube Podcast Series.
Prof Xiaolan Fu Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. Your recent books include China’s Path to Innovation, China’s Role in Global Economic Recovery, and The Rise of Technological Power in the South. Can you tell us a bit more about them and the role of innovation in China’s development?
4. Can you explain to us what “Innovation under the radar” is? Any examples of that in the work you have been doing in Africa?
5. Can you tell us about your work as Professor of Technology and International Development and Fellow of Green Templeton College in Oxford?
6. Can you tell us about the Technology and Management Centre for Development (TMCD), where you are the founder?
7. You have been a consultant for UNDESA, UNCTAD, UNIDO, the World Bank, OECD, European Commission, ILO, the Commonwealth Secretariat, UKTI and the Chinese government. You serve on the Advisory Expert Group of the OECD Global Investment Forum and the DFID/ESRC Economic Growth Directorate (DEGP), and you are President of the Chinese Economic Association (Europe) and CEA (UK) in 2010-11. Can you tell us about this work with global organisations and how do you see the bridge between your academic and research work and the collaboration with these organisations? Especially when it comes to open innovation, academic research and policy making?
8. Can you tell us about OxValue.ai organisations and focus?
9. OxValue.ai brings new ways to look at companies valuation. Can you elaborate on how it works and the research and AI behind it?
10. How do you see AI and Society 5.0 - 4IR and all areas of digital transformation and ESG?
11. What are your goals and how do you see the future of business, work and the main trends in tech, innovation and society? Special with Covid-19 outcomes?
Xiaolan Fu Biography
Besides Pr. Xiaolan Fu’s position as the Founding Director of the Technology and Management Centre for Development (TMCD), University of Oxford, she was appointed by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to the Ten-Member High Level Advisory Group of the UN Technology Facilitation Mechanism and to the Governing Council of the UN's Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries. Professor Fu is also a member of the UN SDSN Leadership Council led by Jeffrey Sachs and a member of the Council for Global Economic Transformation co-chaired by Joseph Stiglitz and Michael Spence. She is the 2019 winner of the CFA Asia-Pacific Research Exchange Award (CFA Insitute), the 2018 winner of the Best Journal Paper of the Year Award (European Academy of International Business), and the 2017 winner of the Best Paper Award (European Association of Management (EURAM) Innovation Strategic Interest Group).
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Jul 13, 2021
Deyan Georgiev - Forbes 30U30 Winner, CEO at NitroPack - UX/UI & Web Optimization For Businesses
Deyan Georgiev, a Forbes 30 under 30, is Co-Founder and CEO of NitroPack, the all-in-one performance optimization service that is powering over 50,000 websites per day, providing lightning-fast load times and great PageSpeed scores.
Deyan Georgiev studied Finance at the University of National and World Economy in Bulgaria. After that he became an entrepreneur and went on to co-found Biomyc, which offers sustainable packaging alternatives for businesses across the globe. Biomyc was awarded best European start-up in the Green category at the Startup Europe Awards in 2017.
He was included in the Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2021. Deyan says he was always interested in providing value in whatever he did and in the intersection between business and technology. NitroPack, he says, is a great example of that.
Deyan Georgiev Interview Focus
1. Can you tell us more about your educational and career background?
2. Coming from Bulgaria, to the US and the world? (advice for entrepreneurs - good for social media clip)
3. How did you start your entrepreneurial career?
4. What can you tell us about the evolution of software development and consumer solutions?
5. What can you tell us about Biomyc?
6. And when did you decide to found NitroPack and what are you trying to solve?
7. What’s the importance and role of a business website performance?
8. What’s the roadmap for NitroPack?
Deyan Georgiev - Biography
Deyan first got the programming bug in 2005, as a sophomore at Geo Milev, an English-language high school in Bulgaria. That year, he challenged himself to learn several languages — English, Javascript and HTML, among them. But his passion for programming, he found, was getting in the way of other more typical teenage interests.
“I wanted to be a developer but I also wanted to go out with girls,” Deyan said. “So, I put development aside because I wanted a social life.”
Fast forward to 2017, and after studying Finance at the University of National and World Economy in Bulgaria and later pursuing a variety of entrepreneurial interests, Deyan once again dove deep into computers. He co-founded Biomyc, which offers sustainable packaging alternatives for businesses across the globe. Biomyc was awarded best European start-up in the Green category at the Startup Europe Awards in 2017. Less than 18 months after conception, Biomyc scored big when it struck a deal with Mercedes Benz to make 3D printable, plant-based plastic engine parts that had always been made of standard plastic. Not only did the partnership lead to less plastic being used in their cars but the plant-based material reduced CO2 emissions four-fold.
Nowadays, his focus at NitroPack is making sure users don’t waste time slogging through painfully slow websites to find what they need. As a consumer, Deyan had been frustrated with slow websites and said he was amazed at how long it could take just to buy a tee-shirt online. With NitroPack, he felt they had developed a simple solution to a problem that affected most everyone and he thought it was a great business model. It was the perfect marriage.
Deyan says he was always interested in providing value in whatever he did and in the intersection between business and technology. NitroPack, he says, is a great example of that.
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Jul 9, 2021
Michael Beck, PL at UNION, Cinematic Venture Partners - Blockchain, DeFi And The Future of Finance
Michael Beck, Project Lead At UNION and Principal at Cinematic Venture Partners is the new guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube Podcast Series. Both Michael Beck and host Dinis Guarda go through the latest trends in Blockchain development, and how crypto and #DeFi are defining the future of finance.
Michael Beck is the project lead at UNION and Principal at Cinematic Venture Partners and a business strategist and technologist with over 20 years of experience in the areas of health care, finance, and wealth management. During this time, he took on multiple roles such as founder, principal consultant and CTO. He also served as an AVP at a prominent capital management company where he performed software architecture and development related functions for a hedge fund with $14bn+ AUM.
Michael has a BA in Economics-Political Science from Columbia College of Columbia University and an MBA from Columbia Business School. He holds five patents in areas related to decentralized cryptography with respect to management of data rights and entitlements.
Michael Beck Questions
1. Profile and Background;
2. Career
3. Academic background
4. Can you tell us about your five patents and your work in cryptography?
5. How do you see DeFi and Centralised versus Decentralised Finance with a background in both how do you see the opportunities and challenges?
6. Can you tell us more about Union?
7. What are the things you want to push with Union?
8. You have a background in health care, finance, and wealth management. These 3 areas are merging increasingly. How do you see the crossover between these areas?
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Jul 8, 2021
Nam Vu & Nghia Tran, CEO And Founder at tMonitor.live - IoT and ML To Monitor Air Quality In Vietnam
Nam Vu & Nghia Tran are the CEO and founder of Vietnamese based tech company tMonitor. A company trying to solve air pollution using the latest IoT, ML and AI technology, they tell us in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube Series all their solutions and offerings to create a cleaner world.
tMonitor is a smart hardware and software air quality monitoring solution to enable the short & long term control of all factors affecting community health, ensure safety, boost labor productivity, and ensure the compliance to both international and Vietnamese regulation standards.
In addition to helping people troubleshoot airborne pollution in their homes, tMonitor has empowered organizations to safeguard occupant health and champion data-driven sustainability initiatives.
tMonitor deals with a sudden and significant negative event, effectively handles the air quality crisis regardless of the scale with pre-planned scenarios to do the right escalation, limiting the damages and even preventing further damages.
tMonitor provides you with the most advanced technology designed to help you make the right choices and improve your well-being. The 13 air quality parameters we monitor use safety thresholds indicated by the EPA and WHO.
tMonitor doesn’t just tell you what’s bad. It detects toxins and tells you the exact air quality parameters that are unhealthy all in real time. Imagine having a small box of 6x3x3 inches powered by IoT and Machine Learning to build resilient and sustainable businesses by creating healthier indoor workspaces for everyone with better air quality and safety, thus improving productivity.
tMonitor Interview Focus:
1. Can you tell us from you and your background?
2. Can you tell us about tMonitor and focus?
3. Can you explain the product and services offering and how do you work?
4. tMonitor pioneers innovative air monitoring products, services and technologies that lead to improved air quality indoors. Can you tell us about the way your offerings work?
5. You use IoT and ML to highlight best solutions to air control and data driven sustainability initiatives. Can you tell us about it?
6. Both ambient (outdoor) and household (indoor) air pollution are responsible for about 7 million deaths globally per year; in the Western Pacific Region alone, around 2.2 million people die each year. In Vietnam, around 60 000 deaths each year are air pollution-related. Can you tell us how tMonitor uses artificial intelligence to understand pollution and how these insights can work to improve cities and countries?
7. You have strong case studies around your product. Can you tell us some main case studies?
8. Can you tell us how you are expanding internationally and how can people find you?
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Jul 5, 2021
Calvin NG, General Partner at Plutus VC - How To Successfully Manage a $200 Million Blockchain And Innovation Fund
Calvin NG is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor with many successes and achievements on his belt (Digital Hollywood 2017: HKE2022 / Retech 2017: ASX:RTE / Citic Telecom 2007: HKE1883 / THE9 2004: NCTY). Today Calvin NG manages a $200 million blockchain and innovation fund at Plutus Ventures, which invests into many blockchain and technology companies worldwide. Calvin NG is the guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube Podcast Series.
Calvin NG Interview Focus
1. Professional and Academic Career.
2. First steps as an entrepreneur
3. What did you learn from your experience in Malaysia? And from a lifestyle perspective and how business is done, what’s the difference between Hong Kong, China and Malaysia?
4. Can you tell us more about some of your achievements back in the day?
5. How is it to manage a successful fund?
6. How and when did you discover blockchain and crypto?
7. What do you -and Plutus VC- look at when it comes to investing in a new project?…
Jul 1, 2021
David L. Kasten, CEO Poolbeg Group, US Army, Former CIA, Smart Cities, Security GovTech Intelligence
David L. Kasten is an accomplished strategist and intelligence expert on Smart Cities and Government Tech Intelligence and the new guest of this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube Podcast Series.
A former CIA member, David L. Kasten is an executive leader and manager with a comprehensive background leading strategic planning, operations, analysis, risk management and program implementation. David is the President and CEO of Poolbeg Group LLC with the ability to quickly identify issues, develop solutions, and build motivated, top performing teams to enhance operations and achieve objectives. Current TS/SCI with CI Poly, practiced in Arabic and German. David is now doing a PHD research on securities studies, intelligence smart cities in King's College London.
David L. Kasten Questions
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. How do you bridge the gap between the high profile military intelligence and the research academic?
3. Can you elaborat…
Jun 25, 2021
Eric Yaverbaum, CEO of Ericho, Author of Leadership Secrets of The Worlds Most Successful CEO's
Eric Yaverbaum, CEO of Ericho Communications - Communications and PR Veteran, Bestselling Author of Leadership Secrets of The Worlds Most Successful CEO's. Eric is the new guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube Podcast Series
Eric Yaverbaum, CEO of Ericho Communications, is a communications, media, and public relations expert with over 40 years in the industry, having co-founded Jericho Communications and served as President from 1985 until its successful sale in 2006. Eric has worked with a wide-range of top-of-their-industry clients, including Sony, IKEA, Progressive Insurance, Domino’s, Beachbody, H&M, and fitness guru Jack LaLanne.
Eric is also a bestselling author who literally wrote the book on public relations – the industry-standard bestseller Public Relations for Dummies – as well as six other titles, including Leadership Secrets of the World’s Most Successful CEOs (with over a million copies sold). He is a regular TV pundit, and his expert…
Jun 24, 2021
Rohit Karn Batra, Film Producer, Story Writer - Director Of Line of Descent, The Future of Fim, AI
Rohit Karn Batra, Film Producer, Story Writer - Director Of Line of Descent, The Future of Fim, AI
Rohit Karn Batra is a film producer, story writer and director. Originally from India, Rohit Karn Batra wrote, produced and directed the 2019 crime film Line Of Descent, starring Ronit Roy, Brendan Fraser and releasing worldwide on theatres and Video on demand in the United states and on ZEE5 India. Rohit is the new guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube Series. Hosted By Dinis Guarda.
Rohit Karn Batra Questions
1. Introduction from you, background, overview, educational background
2. Career highlights. How did you start?
3. How did you start in the film industry?
4. Can you tell us more about your filmography?
5. Can you tell us about Line Of Descent and working with Hollywood star Brendan Fraser?
6. New films - what do you have in pipeline?
7. How do you see the film industry at the moment?
8. What are your views on film, creative industries, technology and…
Jun 15, 2021
Selena Le, Founder & CEO of WSAFE - Investing In A More Sustainable Future in Vietnam And The World
Selena Le is an entrepreneur and created an Impact Venture Builder called WSAFE to support, help and create innovative solutions from tech startups - from food, agriculture, new material, medical, health care, education, energy, construction, fashion... ,scientific, NPO, NGO, social Enterprise together solving today's existing problems. Selena is the new guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesbac openbusinesscouncil YouTube Series.
Selena Le Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. About WSAFE
4. How do you see the Vietnam startup ecosystem?
5. How do you see ESG, Sustainability in the nature of your work with No Waste Vietnam?
6. Can you tell us some examples of startups from Vietnam?
7. What are your views on our investment and innovation on sustainability, society, technology and digital transformations?
8. With Covid-19 what ways do you envision to redesign our society with technology and social impact?
9. What are your vi…
Jun 11, 2021
Dror Fixler, CEO FirstPoint Mobile Guard - Future of Cybersecurity, Israel Tech Powerhouse
Dror Fixler is the Director of the Institute of Nanotechnology, Bar-Ilan University and CEO FirstPoint Mobile Guard, a company that develops best in class #cybersecurity solutions or cellular devices, for security minded companies and individuals. Dror Fixler is the guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube Series.
Dror Fixler Interview Focus
1. You have an amazing academic and entrepreneur background. Can you tell us about that and how you have been managing that?
2. Career highlights.
3. Can you tell us about your background as an academic, hacker and serial entrepreneur. What have you learned from your experience in these areas?
4. Can you tell us about FirstPoint Mobile Guard Ltd. company / companies, organisations and focus? Your company protects people, IPs and devices from cellular threats. This is the biggest challenge for our world economic digital flows. Can you elaborate on this?
5. Sensors and the Internet of Things networks are affected by Fake Cel…
Jun 10, 2021
Rupert Runewitsch, CEO and Founder of MY VISTA - Big Data And AI To Create A New Customer Experience
Rupert Runewitsch is a marketing specialist and entrepreneur with over 15 years working in some of the best creative shops and consultancies (glue Isobar, Leo Burnett, VaynerMedia, MediaLink). Rupert Runewitsch recently turned all his attention to being a tech entrepreneur, with his venture My Vista being backed by his previous employer, Gary Vaynerchuk.
My Vista is a Big Data and Analytics company, creating a customer experience management platform that empowers people in any service industry to deliver tailored and premium REAL world experiences for its customers. Vista is the first platform of its kind that will use explicit customer preference data to power pull rather than push-based customer interactions. Today, customer service is largely reactive and centred around the most recent purchase, issue or information request. Their vision is to fundamentally shift this paradigm and empower customer service agents to become revenue generators enabled by high-quality consumer preferen…
Jun 3, 2021
Widy Medina, Innovator, Tech Entrepreneur And CEO of Telebionix - Innovation In MedTech
Widy Medina is an innovator and tech entrepreneur. Widy is the founder and CEO of two technology companies with vast experience ranging from robotics, product design, fabrication, automation to electronic assembly of consumer products, food and beverage tech, biotech, medical devices, and pharmaceutical industries.
Widy Medina Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. About Telebionix, what is it? What do yo try to solve? What are your main solutions?
4. How do you see the MedTech sector?
5. How do you see Society 5.0 - 4IR and all areas of digital transformation?
6. What are your views on our society, technology and digital transformations?
7. What are your goals and how do you see the future of work and the main trends in tech and society?
8. With Covid-19 what ways do you envision to redesign our society with technology and social impact?
9. What are your visions for the present and future?
Widy Medina Biography
Widy…
May 27, 2021
Leemon Baird, Prof. of Computer Science & Founder of Hedera Hashgraph, The Alternative To Blockchain
Dr. Leemon Baird is the inventor of the hashgraph distributed consensus algorithm, and is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of Hedera. Hedera is the only public ledger that uses hashgraph consensus, a faster, more secure alternative to blockchain consensus mechanisms. Hashgraph works efficiently to verify transactions while ensuring the highest standard of security to prevent malicious attacks. Dr. Leemon Baird is the new guest in this Dinis Guarda openbusinesscouncil citiesabc YouTube Podcast Series.
Leemon Baird Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, academic background education...
2. Can you tell us the history and about Hedera Hashgraph company / companies, organisations and focus?
3. What is the difference between Hashgraph and most of the other blockchain solutions?
4. What is the difference between the public ledger of Hashgraph and other traditional blockchains?
5. You have some impressive network of global corporations and organisations using you that in…
May 21, 2021
Ian Calvert, Futurist, Disruptor & Influencer - Helping Business With AI, Digital, FinTech & Social
Interview with Ian Calvert Futurist, Disruptor & Influencer - Helping Business With AI, Digital, FinTech, Social & Tech. Hosted by Dinis Guarda.
Ian Calvert is an Analyst, Futurist & Influencer helping SME. SMB & Corporate Co's with AI, Digital, FinTech, LinkedIn, Social & Tech. Ian is a Digital, Social and Technology Commentator who looks at both the "Future" and "Future of Work '' and to bring this to companies around the world whilst at the same time as combining it with making sure they are implementing CSR and SDG's.
Ian Calvert Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. How did you start looking at the future and when did you start defining yourself as a futurist?
3. Can you tell us about the work you have been doing as a networker, a social media influencer?
4. How do you see network and best practices on network both online and offline?
5. How do you see the future of work and the future of technology, especially in the areas of your…
May 18, 2021
Sunny Gurpreet Singh, Founder RoundGlass, Edifec - Creating Wholistic Wellbeing & Corporate Wellness
Sunny Gurpreet Singh is a software and industrial engineering expert, wellbeing and mental health specialist, and serial entrepreneur. Mr. Gurpreet Singh is the current CEO of Edifecs and RoundGlass.
His mission with RoundGlass is simple, yet ambitious: to “inspire people to embrace a life of #WholisticWellbeing to create a happier, healthier, and more joyful world”. He works to achieve this by investing in and developing new technology, sharing knowledge, and focusing on action for the good of the individual, community, and the wider world. RoundGlass is a company that defines him and his passions.
Sunny Gurpreet Singh Interview Focus
1. You mentioned something very powerful that Life prepared you for that. Can you tell us about you: childhood, background, overview, education…? 2’04’’
2. You move from India to the USA, can you tell us about that? 4’15’’
3. Can you tell us about moving to USA to do your studies? 10’50’’
When you moved to the USA, you brought…
May 13, 2021
Bobby Lee - Bitcoin Pioneer, Founder Longest-Running Crypto Exchange, Author The Promise of Bitcoin
Bobby Lee is an author, entrepreneur, and bitcoin proponent. Bobby Lee is the founder of BTCC, China's first and longest-running cryptocurrency exchange. A pioneer in crypto and bitcoin, and after selling BTCC in 2018, Bobby Lee went on to found Ballet, a company that makes easy-to-use physical cryptocurrency wallets headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Bobby Lee Biography
Bobby Lee was born in the Ivory Coast, Africa, and received his bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science from Stanford University in 1998. During that time, we became a member of the Mayfield Fellows Program and earned an EMBA degree from CEIBS in China.
Mr. Lee started his career in Silicon Valley as a software engineer at Yahoo!, and led the development of the earliest online communities. After the Yahoo! Experience, Mr. Lee moved to China where he performed different roles in executive positions. For example, he was the CTO of SMG BesTV New Media, the largest IPTV operator in China with the most…
May 7, 2021
Andrea Bonaceto - NFTs And Collaboration with Sophia the Robot, Artist, Partner at Eterna Capital
Andrea Bonaceto is an artist and investor and founding partner at Eterna Capital. Andrea Bonaceto Andrea has been involved in NFTs as an artist through a collaboration with Sophia the Robot and through Eterna Capital.
As an artist, Italian born Andrea Bonaceto is well-known for creating colourful portraits of well-known people. He is also a fellow at the Royal Society of Art in the UK of @thersaorg Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) @niftygateway, @asyncart.
Andrea Bonaceto recently collaborated with Sophia the robot creating NFTs artwork. And as with most of Bonaceto’s work, Sophia’s art is a self-portrait that combines the former’s art history and previous works as well as the robot’s own physical paintings and drawings on multiple surfaces that have been processed by its creator David Hanson.
Bonaceto is also an investor through Eterna Capital, an investment management firm focused on blockchain technology. He launched Eterna Capital with 3 ex-BlackRock employees in 2018. Etern…
May 6, 2021
Jewel Okwechime, Business Leader, VFD Group - Education, Global Environment & Business in Nigeria
Jewel Okwechime is a global environmental leader, expert in change management strategies for Oil and Gas companies. Jewel Okwechime is a fellow & chartered engineer with over 20 years’ experience assisting businesses such as Schlumberger, Woodside Energy, BP, Shell and ExxonMobil. Jewel is the Non Executive Director & Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and Investor relations for the VFD Group Plc. Jewel is also an Oil and Energy Consultant Business Development Manager for Deltic Energy Limited.
Jewel Okwechime Interview Questions
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education… UK, Nigeria
2. Education in UK University of Surrey the bridges between cultural background UK, Nigeria
3. Nigerian culture
4. How is it to do business in Nigeria - The country is also named among the top best 10 improving economies globally for implementing regulatory reforms across six of the report's 10 indicators.
5. How is it to do business in Africa?
6. Career highlights:
7. Working…
Apr 27, 2021
David Hanson, Leading Roboticist, CEO of Hanson Robotics and Creator of Sophia the Robot
David Hanson, a leading roboticist, CEO and Founder of Hanson Robotics and creator of Sophia the Robot, among others, is the new guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube series.
David Hanson is a global authority in AI and robotics. Through his company, Hanson Robotics, David develops robots that are widely regarded as the world’s most human-like in appearance. To accomplish these goals, Hanson integrates figurative arts with cognitive science and robotics engineering, inventions novel skin materials, facial expression mechanisms, and collaborative developments in AI, within humanoid artworks like Sophia the robot, which can engage people in naturalistic face-to-face conversations and currently serve in AI research, education, therapy, and other uses.
David Hanson Interview Focus
1. Profile, and background;
2. As someone that has made a bridge between fiction, the Science Fiction, Art, Poetry, Music and advanced tech, AI, robotics - How do you see yourself?…
Apr 15, 2021
Joel Dietz - Founding Member of Ethereum, Cryptoeconomics & Cyber Futurist Author and Entrepreneur
Joel Dietz, a Founding Member of Ethereum, Cryptoeconomics & Cyber Futurist Author and Entrepreneur is the new guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube Series.
Joel Dietz Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Your educational background bridges the gap between ideas, philosophies and science and tech. Can you tell us about that?
3. How did you become a cyber futurist author and entrepreneur?
4. Can you tell us about your work as a Founder Member of Ethereum?
5. Can you tell us about Swarm is a crowdfunding protocol built on bitcoin technology, enabling the backer of the project to experience the upside of the project?
6. As an intellectual historian who helped found several key initiatives in the cryptocurrency space how do you see the crypto space and token economy?
7. As a cyber futurist and also a historian how do you see the future in the moment when we are no special as technology disrupts all of our society?…
Apr 14, 2021
Liam Fahey, Researcher, Cofounder of Leadership Forum - Enhancing Companies Through Intelligence
Dr. Liam Fahey is the Cofounder and Partner in Leadership Forum, and the creator and leader of its Intelligence Leadership Forum.
He has been a faculty member at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and Boston University, and he now serves as Professor of Management Practice at Babson College.
His consulting, teaching, research and writing focus is on enabling organizations to win in the marketplace through enhanced marketplace intelligence and insight. He advises leaders, conducts workshops, consults to analysis specialists and engages with work teams in all facets of generating and leveraging marketplace intelligence and insight.
He is author or editor of eight books and over fifty articles or book chapters.
Service The first recipient of the Meritorious Award for Distinguished Service from the Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP).
Dr. Liam Fahey has been named in the top 150 management “gurus” based on internet search, index citations an…
Apr 13, 2021
Eloisa Marchesoni, Blockchain, DeFi, NFT, Token Model Architecture Influencer and Thought Leader
Eloisa Marchesoni is a thought leader, influencer and better known as the youngest consultant in the Blockchain and A.I. sector, as well as influential author of articles for the major national and international newspapers.
Eloisa has been considered Europe's number 1 Token Model Architect, by Irish Tech News and, and highlighted in major Top 100 Leaders and Influencers in Italy in FinTech, Blockchain. Eloise was ranked in StartupItalia awards.
Eloisa Marchesoni has established herself as a successful role model for many aspiring entrepreneurs of the digital industry. In the last two quarters of 2019, Eloisa Marchesoni was nominated as #1 blockchain influencer by many reputable media outlets. She has been speaking in blockchain conferences, seminars since 2017.
Eloisa Marchesoni Interview Focus:
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education… How did you start in the industry?
2. You have been working and reflecting on crypto and blockchain for a long time. Can you…
Apr 10, 2021
Vernon Sankey, Author, Leadership Coach, Director Board Of Directors, Atos SE
Vernon Sankey is an author, coach, leader, independent director and chairman and the current Chairman of the Audit Committee, Atos SE. Vernon Sankey has over 30 years of Board Of Directors experience in US, UK and EU, in FMCG (former CEO Reckitt, Chairman Firmenich) IT, Insurance (Board Director, chair remuneration com, Zurich Insurance), publishing (Board Director, chair audit Pearson plc) family and privately owned businesses (Cofra SA) and other smaller private and public businesses and start-ups.
Vernon Sankey Interview Questions
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education... beginning history?
2. From your Career highlights how do you deal with failure?
3. How do you deal with multiple cultures in the corporations you have been managing?
4. How do you see the research and philosophical teachings of your books and the sense of real time and technology obsessions we have now?
5. “Sankey and Lockwood (in the last book The Way: Finding Peace in Turbulent Times)…
Apr 9, 2021
John Gale, Startup Expert, CEO at Carverlon - Helping HiTech Startups In Silicon Valley And Europe
Interview with John Gale, Startup Expert, CEO at Carverlon Ltd on Helping Hitech Startups In Silicon Valley And Europe for Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube Series.
John Gale is an entrepreneurial thought leader and business and startup expert and global expert. From 2011, John Gale is the CEO of Carverlon Ltd. Having worked in Silicon Valley and Europe, John has a proven track record in strategically identifying and penetrating new markets and developing and enhancing client partner/acquisition relationships.
John Gale Interview Questions
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. Your company / companies, organisations and focus?
4. Your career from Silicon Valley to other startup tech hubs. Based on your broad experience, what are the differences, similarities between Silicon Valley and the rest of the world?
5. Can you highlight some of the challenges about culture and entrepreneurship shifts?
6. What are your views…
Apr 8, 2021
John Suit, advising CTO Robotic Company KODA - Future of Robotics, Household Robots, Cybersecurity
John Suit is an advising CTO at robotic dog company, #KODA. John is also
Chief Technology Officer at Cyber Reliant, responsible for Innovation and the technical direction of CRC. John has a background in cybersecurity, entrepreneurship and computer science. He is the guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube Series. Hosted by Dinis Guarda.
John Suit Interview Questions
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Can you tell us about your Career highlights special in the multiplicity of areas and how this integrated with your present roles?
3. Can you tell us about Koda?
4. How is the company taking Koda to market and business related?
5. Koda is a sensual psychological robot, a blockchain driven platform to decentralise data and protect it and is an AI driven Robot. How do you coordinate these 3 things?
6. How do you plan the evolution of the dog's emotional intelligence and the behavior “deep learning” of the robot dog?
7. Koda…
Apr 6, 2021
Bart Smets, Seasoned Leader And MD at IT2Profit On ICT, Blockchain, Bitcoin, Crypto, Tokenisation, OCT & Cybersecurity
*Bart Smets, MD at IT2Profit, is the new guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube Series. A seasoned leader who has worked ast CTO of Coca-Cola and other companies, he shares his insights about topics such as ICT, Blockchain, Bitcoin, Crypto, Tokenisation, OCT & Cybersecurity.*
Bart Smets is a seasoned leader with a large international, intercultural experience in Business projects, Managed Services, IT and Security as well operationally as commercial. Bart Smets is the Chief Information Officer at Corona Direct Verzekeringen, MD at IT2Profit: ICT and Blockchain Strategic Consultancy. Having a background as regional CTO in Coca-Cola, Bart is also the Co-Founder and COO at SwissCryp, Co-founder at Lux Consulting.
*Bart Smets Interview Focus*
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. What can you tell us about your role at ITProfit? What's the mission & vision of the company?
3. Your work at Coca-Cola and your main takeaways from tha…
Mar 31, 2021
Rod Sherwood III, CEO at Cinémoi NA - A Stellar Career Leading Global Corporations, Film, Media
Rod M. Sherwood III is the Co-Founder, Co-Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for Cinémoi NA (including CineMoiWorld) and Chairman of Multivision Media International. Mr. Sherwood III is better known for his executive roles in the entertainment industry, working with DIRECTV, Westwood One, helping with the syndication and distribution of programming to over 5,000 radio stations and 165 TV stations across the USA.
Rod M. Sherwood III has been involved in some of the largest companies in the world in different sectors, including the automobile sector as General Manager, Process Improvement at Chrysler, the tech sector as EVP & CFO and Head of Internal Operations for Loudcloud/Opsware, Inc. with Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz; the space sector as President of Spaceway, SVP of Operations & CFO – Hughes Telecommunications and Space Company, among others.
Rod M. Sherwood III Interview Focus:
1. Can you give us an introduction from you - background, overview, education?
2. How did you…
Mar 30, 2021
Wit Sumathavanit, Travel Executive, CSO of Travel Technology - Innovation in the Travel Industry
Wit Sumathavanit is a business and thought leader and as he says is a Student of many. Wit is as he says a Meditator, Maker, Diver, Reader, Writer. Wit Sumathavanit has built a No-Code & Automate platform http://witwunder.com
Wit Sumathavanit is the Chief Support Officer for the Travel Technology Services Co., a family business in real estate and wellness and healthcare in Thailand. In this role Wit Sumathavanit leads and oversees the development and growth of the company and to develop and maintain great relationships within teams, and with suppliers and clients.
Wit Sumathavanit has also been working as a business angel and collaborating with entrepreneurs building growth tools, databases, spreadsheets, automations so they can focus on their customers. Wit has been, as well, involved in the blockchain and crypto communities in Thailand, Asia and worldwide.
Wit Sumathavanit Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Your company / compan…
Mar 26, 2021
Glenn Parry, Professor of Digital Transformation at University of Surrey - Digital And Real Economy
Glenn Parry is professor of Digital Transformation and Head of Department of Digital Economy Entrepreneurship and Innovation at University of Surrey. Professor Glenn Parry is the new guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube Series. Hosted by Dinis Guarda.
Prof Glenn Parry Interview Focus
1. How did your profile Background come together?
2. Can you tell us about the academic background Cambridge, Warwick, and now leading critical areas in the University of Surrey and the work you have been doing between the academic and business?
3. You are leading the Digital Transformation as CoDirector of DECaDE - what is this department and some examples of the department work as Head, Department of Digital Economy Entrepreneurship and Innovation. How do you see the Digital Economy - specifically the bridges between the real economy and the digital twin economy?
4. How do you see the changes between digital transformation inclusion and exclusion - special when it comes to c…
Mar 24, 2021
San Sunner, Producer of Amazon 'The Social Movement' - The Future of Work: Learning To Learn
San Sunner is a Producer/ PR / Public Speaker/ Digital Strategist, focused on the 'Future of Work' and raising Global consciousness. She is based in London with a client portfolio including CISCO, IBM,Accenture and Tech-Connect. San is the new guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube Series.
San Sunner is an employer branding / PR, podcast host at @businessfirsttv, public speaker and “flexipreneur”. She is currently the Associate Producer at reality tv and philanthropy show
The Social Movement, a series produced by Amazon.
San Sunner is the Associate Producer Red Knight Studios Company and in the quality she is working as Associate Producer The Social Movement.
Previous she was Social Media Marketing Manager REC-SOCIAL social media management focuses specifically on the recruitment industry.
Before she worked as UK Social Lead Manager for Accenture.
San Sunner Interview Focus:
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. You hav…
Mar 23, 2021
Emin Vali co-founder CCO of Keepface Influencer Marketing Tech Platform
Emin Vali co-founder CCO of Keepface Influencer Marketing Tech Platform is the new guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube Series. Hosted by Dinis Guarda.
Emin Vali is a marketing professional and entrepreneur with 13 years of experience in the Central Asia and Caucasus regions. He is a Co-Founder of Keepface, an influencer-marketing platform operating in MENA, CIS and LATAM regions.
Emin Vali Interview Focus:
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Culture background - how is it to do business in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan?
3. Startup ecosystem?
4. Career highlights: you started with global corporations like Colgate Palmolive. Can you tell us about this experience?
5. Your created Uptime and Keepface can you tell us about these companies / companies, organisations and focus?
6. Keepface is a fantastic company doing something amazing in the areas of influencer marketing. Can you tell us about the platform and what you offer?
7. How…
Mar 19, 2021
Francesca Sanderson, Director of Arts Programmes and Investments at NESTA
Francesca Sanderson, Director of Arts Programmes and Investments at NESTA is the guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube Series. Hosted By Dinis Guarda.
Francesca managed an ethical equities fund at JPMorgan for eight years following an MA in Philosophy and Maths and periodic work in charity administration and fundraising. After this, she took a career break during which she travelled around Europe and settled for a year living off-grid in Portugal with her young family. On her return, she started working at Big Society Capital as an investment director, where she worked on a wide variety of social investment deals and research into social pensions.
Francesca Sanderson has also served as Treasurer of Cambridge House, a settlement in Walworth, South London, and has worked closely with UnLtd, the Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs, in a non-exec capacity.
Francesca Sanderson is passionate about literature and creative writing, and is a member of the National…
Mar 18, 2021
Douglas Borthwick, CMO INX Limited - The First SEC Registered Security Token IPO
Douglas Borthwick is the Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Business Development at #INX Limited trading platform company. A financial industry veteran with over 25 years of experience and a financial technology expert, Mr. Borthwick has worked with the likes of Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch and Latin American FX trading business Standard Chartered.
Douglas Borthwick Interview Focus
1. An Introduction about you: personal background, professional career, achievements...
- Tell us about INX in a nutshell.
- What is INX - problems it solves
- How does it work?
2. INX’s Mission is to bring regulated digital asset opportunities to institutions and retail Investors. Now that the digital assets industry has reached $1.3 trillion USD, there is a great opportunity for exchange. How do you expect to roll out this?
3. INX offers a number of solutions combining traditional markets expertise and a new disruptive flah approach. Can you tell us about these solutions and how they impact a tra…
Mar 17, 2021
Yechuan Charlie Hu, Blockchain Expert, Founder of Candaq Fintech - DApps: Leading Polkadot & Tezos networks
Yechuan Charlie Hu, Blockchain Expert and Founder of Candaq Fintech Group is the guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube Series. Hosted by Dinis Guarda, both experts talk about the future of blockchain and the opportunities regarding decentralized tech platforms And DApps.
Charlie Hu Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. You are based in China but you have a great global background. How do you see the Chinese innovation and the bridge between systems and cultures?
3. You created Candaq Fintech Group. Can you tell me about the company?
4. You are responsible for Tezos China ecosystem
5. What are your thoughts on the PolkaDot network?
6. How do you see the web 3.0?
7. At the moment we have multiple challenges in the digital web world - the western web - internet - the chinese - the Russian. How do you see the challenges with this fragmented ecosystem where blockchain are opening new challenges and opportunities?
8.…
Mar 16, 2021
Adam Roosevelt, Cyber & National Security Expert, Army Veteran, CEO of A.R. International Consulting
Adam Roosevelt is a Combat Veteran, Army Reservist, and CEO of A.R. International Consulting, LLC (ARIC) and SEM North America. He was the Nominee for Virginia’s House of Delegates in Legislative District 49 (Arlington & Parts of Fairfax).
Adam specializes in cyber, IT, defense, homeland security, business development and foreign relations in the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the U.S. Decorated Army Veteran and public policy expert on foreign affairs, defense, homeland security, cyber, intelligence, and financial services.
Adam’s Media Appearances include NBC, NewsMax, The Weekly Standard, Red Alert Politics, Virginia Pilot, ARLNow, The Bull Elephant, and the Alexandria Gazette. Panelist and Speaker engagements include covering topics on: Foreign Affairs, Energy, Cybersecurity, Homeland Security, Transnational Organized Crime, Education, and the economy.
Adam Roosevelt Interview Questions
1. Background and education.
2. As an army veteran can you tell us some of the most import…
Mar 12, 2021
Olivia Gambelin, AI Ethicist & Founder of Ethical Intelligence - Creating a Better Human-Centric AI
Olivia Gambelin is an AI Ethicist and the Founder of Ethical Intelligence who works to bring ethical analysis into tech development to create human-centric innovation. As the Chief Executive Officer of Ethical Intelligence, she leads a remote team of over thirty experts in the #TechEthics field. Olivia is the new guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube Series. Hosted by Dinis Guarda.
Olivia Gambelin Interview Questions
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Education background academia and industry?
3. MS Philosophy from the University of Edinburgh, concentration in AI Ethics with special focus on probability and moral responsibility in autonomous cars.
4. Can you tell us about your Company Ethical Intelligence?
5. When we look at evolution and AI tech multiple challenges how do you look at it from a philosophical perspective?
6. How do you look at the grey areas of ethics around technology and AI?
Olivia Gambelin Biography…
Mar 11, 2021
Axel Angeli, Digital Future Evangelist, Director Logosworld Technology & Research Germany
Axel Angeli is Management Strategy Advisor and Evangelist for Distributed Architecture (SOA, Cloud, EAI etc.) and Ultra Large Systems. He runs his own management consultancy, Logosworld, that specializes on SAP Project Rescue and is settled in Bruehl, Germany, next to SAP headquarters. With experience stretching back to 1984, Axel shares his knowledge as author, conference speaker and analyst to help companies find the best-of-breed strategy for their computing farms.
Axel is the author of the SAP R/3 Guide to EDI and Interfaces, a best-selling cookbook for developing IDoc and workflow applications in R/3.
Additionally, Axel Angeli is member of the 50 Experts Consulting Group. This is an association of seasoned experts for Digital future and complex and global project management. They bring in life-time competence in managing and rescuing countless complex projects. Rather than a traditional consulting firm, the 50 Experts are a modern virtual enterprise with presence all over the wo…
Mar 10, 2021
Michael Jansen CEO cityzenith.com - Digital Twins Technology, Architecture, Smart Cities, Data
Michael Jansen is currently the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Cityzenith, a tech company that helps city governments and businesses make sense of their data — big and small through cutting edge technology such as Digital Twins and Big Data. Michael is the new guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube Podcast Series hosted by Dinis Guarda.
Michael Jansen Interview Focus:
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Can you tell us about the research and evolution of the industry and tools in the last 20 years, specifically the bridge in bridge architecture, urbanism.
3. Can you tell us about https://cityzenith.com?
4. Your company is building Digital Twin Technology. Can you tell us about the tech?
5. You mentioned in your website that “our planet must accommodate the equivalent of 10,000 new cities by 2050 just to keep pace with the projected population explosion”. Can you elaborate on this and special when it comes to th…
Mar 8, 2021
Ivan Ivanov, Serial Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Digital Week Online, Upstudy Group And Uvecon
*As Digital Week Online kicks off, founder and CEO Dinis Guarda interviews Ivan Ivanov, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of **Digital Week Online** with more than 15 years experience in business management and development. Ivan’s expertise coverage - e-commerce, EduTech, B2C marketing, F&B, cross-border trading, manufacturing. *
Ivan Ivanov started in Russia, where he founded and was involved in different sectors ranging from hospitality to real estate and technology. In 2015 Ivan Ivanov moved to Hong Kong, China and was involved in different innovation projects in the manufacturing sector, technology, blockchain, and digital events. Ivan Ivanov was born in the city of Kazanluk, Bulgaria and grew up in a town called Gurkovo.
Ivan Ivanov's first experience with blockchain and crypto was in 2018 when he joined Enecuum ENQ as a Board Member. As Board Member of Enecuum ENQ, he helped the company build their decentralized environment and blockchain protocol, based on HyperDAG archit…
Mar 5, 2021
Martin Signer, Fintech Thought Leader and Serial Entrepreneur, CEO and Founder of smartmoneymatch.com
Martin Signer is a financial and fintech thought leader and serial entrepreneur. Martin is the CEO and Founder of smartmoneymatch.com. Martin has a master's degree (lic. oec. publ.) in quantitative finance from the economic faculty of the University of Zurich.
Martin Signer Interview Focus
1. An introduction from Martin Signer - background, overview, education, starting in traditional finance...
2. Can you highlight some of your career highlights
3. Can you tell us about SmartMoneyMatch.com organisations and focus?
4. What are your views on our fintech special in Switzerland?
5. With Covid-19 what challenges, opportunities, trends do you see now?
6. What are your visions for the present and future of fintech special when it comes to investment, asset management and investment match?
Martin Signer Biography
Prior to his activity and founding SmartMoneyMatch he was responsible for the market risk management of the Clariden Bank. Besides his activity with SmartMoneyMatch Martin Signer…
Mar 4, 2021
Nameer Khan - Leading Fintech Influencer, Chairman of MENA Fintech Association (MFTA)
Nameer Khan is one of Middle East’s Top 20 Fintech influencers, Chairman and Founding Board Member of the #MENA Fintech Association.
Nameer Khan has spearheaded key fintech initiatives with regional regulators and global monetary authorities for the development of regulatory regimes of various #Fintech verticals and establishing strongly knitted conducive Fintech ecosystem plus helping banks and insurance companies to transform into future forward organisations.
Nameer Khan Interview Focus:
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights - from logistics, insurance to fintech?
3. Can you tell us about MENA company / companies, organisations and focus - Chairman and Founding Board Member of the MENA Fintech Association?
4. Can you tell us about the MENA region - challenges and opportunities? related with 22 regulators and highlight some case studies?
5. You have been working with governments, big organisations and corporations in MENA. ME…
Mar 1, 2021
Ludovic Courcelas, Government Strategy Lead at ConsenSys - Blockchain Solutions in the EU and Worldwide
Interview with Ludovic Courcelas, Government Strategy Lead at ConsenSys - Blockchain Solutions EU and Worldwide for Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube series.
Ludovic Courcelas is a technology enthusiast working for the world's largest mesh of #blockchain entrepreneurs and technologists. Ludovic is the Government Strategy Lead ConsenSys. Ludovic is committed to delivering high-stakes projects for corporations and governments, especially in the #EU. Previously Ludovic worked as a Developer Audience - Marketing Evangelist at Microsoft and after Innovation & Blockchain Assistant at BNP Paribas Securities Services before joining Consensys. Ludovic particularly enjoys working with developers and artists. Ludovic loves comics, video games, YouTube creators, science, and he was formerly in a competitive rowing crew. Ludovic is a huge fan of Damon Albarn and his different bands.
Ludovic Courcelas Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, educa…
Feb 26, 2021
Linda Grasso - Chief Operating Officer at Digital Business Innovation - B2B Influencer Marketing
Linda Grasso is Chief Operating Officer at Digital Business Innovation Srl, an Italian Innovative Startup active in the world of R&D Consulting. She’s an Industrial Engineer passionate in Digital Transformation and her mission is managing Business Projects in Tech & Innovation fields through the use of both Operational and Strategic Planning Approach. Linda strongly believes in empowering Women in Tech and their Leadership Skills for a Better Sustainable Future.
Linda is an Industrial Engineer passionate in Digital Transformation and STEM. After Honors Degree at “Università di Napoli Federico II”, Linda started pursuing a business career that combines Emerging Technologies and Engineering Doctrine. She manages many projects in different fields, eg - Healthtech, Insurtech, IoT & Buildings - through the use of both operational and strategic planning approaches.
Linda Grasso Interview Focus:
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education... South of Italy to the w…
Feb 25, 2021
Kohei Kurihara, Privacy by Design Lab, Future Data Society Government Blockchain Association Tokyo
Kohei Kurihara, Co-founder of Privacy by Design Lab - Designing The Future Data Society, Government Blockchain Association Tokyo
Kohei Kurihara is a global recognised thought leader and influencer, the co-founder of Privacy by Design Lab @pbdlab, develops data privacy by design lab - that works culture and collaborative measures for future data society.
Kohei is the President of the Tokyo Chapter at Government Blockchain Association, the community to consist of diversified talent and sectors. The platform is a part of blockchain practice with individual empowerment and seeks future government establishment.
Kohei Kurihara Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - Japanese background, overview, education...
2. Japan has an unique bridge between old ancient traditions and culture and innovation and tech. Can you tell us about that?
3. Career highlights
4. Your company / companies, organisations and focus?
5. Japan created the concept of Society 5.0
6. You are particularly focused…
Feb 23, 2021
Sleem Hasan - Financial Market Expert, CEO & Founder Privity - Technology, Art & Interfaith Dialogue
Sleem Hasan - Financial Market Expert, CEO & Founder Privity - Technology, Art & Interfaith Dialogue is the guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube series.
Sleem Hasan is a Financial Entrepreneur with a truly global background. Born in Fiji of Pakistani parentage, raised in Nigeria, Oxbridge educated, worked with the Japanese at Nikko, and now resides in Dubai, UAE. Sleem founded Hasan Financial Corporation in 1996, an independent FCA regulated buy and sell side advisory firm focusing on the Japanese Markets based in the UK. Sleem Hasan is currently the CEO and founder of Privity, an early stage venture-focused firm in Dubai.
Sleem Hasan Interview Questionnaire
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Can you tell me about your geographical wealth background from Fiji, Pakistan, Nigeria, UK, Japan, UAE, Dubai?
3. You have both a Oxford and Cambridge background. Can you tell us about this academic background where you studied Mathem…
Feb 19, 2021
Linda Goetze - Emerging Tech Thought Leader, Blockchain Educator and Connector
A global thought leader, educator and connector, Linda Goetze, M.Ed., has been engaged with blockchain technology since 2012. Co-Founder and EVP DFM Data Corp. Former President/CEO Blockchain Chamber of Commerce.
Linda is a leading global recognised Emerging Tech Thought Leader, Educator, International Keynote, Ethical Investor, and as she says: "Leading to Serve". Linda is a member of Mensa and former CEO of Balancing Health, Linda helped establish the Atlanta Neurotherapy Institute. Linda is an advocate - Fundraiser/Contributor, Bloom in the Dark, Inc.
Linda Goetze interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education... from scientific education to business and technology?
2. You were educated and brought up in multiple places and locations in the world. Can you tell us about it?
3. Can you get us some of your career highlights so far special regarding your work with Blockchain Chamber of Commerce?
4. You mentioned the 12 verticals of Blockchain?
5. Your c…
Feb 12, 2021
Sanjay Aggarwal - President of PHDCCI Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of Paramount Communications Ltd
Sanjay Aggarwal is Chairman & CEO of Paramount Cables Group, one of the largest manufacturer companies in India. Sanjay Aggarwal is currently the President of PHDCCI and the new guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube series.
An expert in business growth, Sanjay has been an integral part of the growth story of Paramount Cables from a Rs 1 crore small scale industrial unit to one of the largest cable manufacturers in India. Sanjay personally led various key initiatives for Paramount Cables including the first public issue on Bombay Stock Exchange in 1994. Sanjay has also been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards over the past 34 years which include the National Small Industry Award 1984 given away by the President of India.
Sanjay Aggarwal Interview Questions
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Can you tell us about Paramount Cables - Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing, where you are the Chairman & CEO at Paramount C…
Feb 11, 2021
Marco Robinson - Purpose, Author, Actor, Producer & Founder of the Homelessness Charity FREEDOMX
Marco Robinson is the founder of the charity FREEDOMX with the explicit mission to stop homelessness using revolutionary #blockchain technology so you can see where your donations are going & witness the progression of the people you are helping.
Marco Robinson was Knighted for getting guide dogs into Malaysia & allowed into public places which has transformed the lives of 350,000 blind people.
Marco Robinson is a #1 Bestselling Author of 2 books , Award Winning Entrepreneur, WINNER of the I-property People's Choice Award Best Real Estate Investment Company & Tatlers Best Restaurants for NAKED Restaurant & founder of the fully licensed & bonded travel agency: NAKED TRAVEL.
Marco Robinson Interview Questions
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education... you had very painful origins and you were homelessness. Can ?
2. How did you manage the pain and the challenges you went through?
3. You created Freemdomx to manage the challenges with homeless people and you ar…
Feb 5, 2021
Sir Simon Mayall, Former British Army L. General, Middle East Expert, Author 'Soldier in the Sand'
Sir Simon Mayall, Former British Army L. General, Middle East Expert, Author 'Soldier in the Sand'
Sir Simon Mayall is a senior adviser for Greenhill & Co, the investment bank. Previously, he had a 40-year long career in the British Army, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kosovo among other places. In the army, Mayall held the rank of Lieutenant General and between 2011 and 2014 was also Middle East Senior Adviser at the UK Ministry of Defence. While in the army he completed a Defence Fellowship at the University of Oxford, studying Turkish security policy, and held the offices of Deputy Commanding General in the Multi-National Corps (Iraq), Assistant Chief of the General Staff, and Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff. By family background, academic inclination and professional choice and circumstances, he served much of his time in Arabia.
Sir Simon Mayall Interview Focus
1. Can you get us an introduction from you - background, overview, education?
2. Can you tell us about the academ…
Feb 4, 2021
James W. Keyes, Adversity, Education, Serial Entrepreneur, Former CEO 7-Eleven & Blockbuster
James W. Keyes, Adversity, Education, Serial Entrepreneur, Former CEO 7-Eleven & Blockbuster
James W. Keyes is known internationally as a transformational leader in business, education and social change. Now spearheading several new tech start-ups, he has served as CEO of two Fortune 500 companies, 7-Eleven and Blockbuster; launched many new organizations and is a respected social entrepreneur.
James W. Keyes Questions
1. You had a difficult childhood. Can you tell us about that and an introduction from you - background, overview, education?
2. You had a stellar education and that was a path toward freedom. Can you tell us about that?
3. Can you tell us some of your career highlights. You started in Gulf Stream that was acquired by Chevron.
4. After that you become CEO of Seven Eleven…
5. And after you went to become CEO of Blockbuster?
6. All these companies went through global financial crises and through massive adversity. Can you tell us that?
7. You experienced very stressful…
Feb 3, 2021
Prakriti Poddar - Global Authority on Mental Wellness, CSO Indian National Women’s Parliament
Prakriti Poddar - Global Authority on Mental Wellness, CSO Indian National Women’s Parliament is the new guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube series.
Prakriti Poddar is global authority on mental wellness and mental health. Prakriti Poddar works and focuses on #mentalhealth and #wellbeing and marries technology and ancient wisdom to deliver contemporary and effective solutions and unleash people's inner potential and to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Prakriti Poddar is the Global Head, using technology and ancient Mental Health, RoundGlass and the Managing Trustee of Poddar Foundation / Poddaar Wellness.
Prakriti Poddar Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education... special your childhood particular history?
2. You have a special background on a mix of religions, spiritual journeys and also a serial entrepreneur and business strong component. Can you tell us about that?
3. How do you bridge al…
Feb 2, 2021
Marcela (March) Gutierrez CEO & Founder of LAMARCH - “Superpower Is Understanding Human Relations”
Marcela (March) Gutierrez is the CEO & Founder of LAMARCH and Project Manager and a natural networker with 10+ years of experience working with tech startups and launching new projects. Deep focus in entrepreneurship, community building and strategic partnerships. She has been working with Governments, academia, accelerators and is focused on building relationships that drive growth.
Marcela (March) Gutierrez has collaborated with organizations such as Google, Mexico’s National Entrepreneurship Institute, Telefonica Movistar, Walmart, Neoris, OXXO, Banorte, Alestra, The Coca-Cola Company, MTV, Centraal, the Institute of Innovation and Transfer of Technology of Nuevo León and Tecnológico de Monterrey.
Marcela Gutierrez Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education... From Monterrey to Mexico City and again to Monterrey. Can you highlight some of your career highlights?
2. Can you tell us about your company LAMARCH, and the organisations you have be…
Jan 28, 2021
Max Lautenschläger, MP & Co-Founder Iconic Holding, Business Angel, MLP Board - Tokenising the World
Max Lautenschläger, Co-Founder, Managing Director and COO of Iconic Holding, a global crypto asset manager, started his career as a management consultant, where he advised Fortune 500 companies from the steel, utility, and retail industry on topics like digitalization, project management and IT integration.
Max Lautenschläger transitioned into Private Equity at an Asset Management group with € 40 Billion assets under management, then joined a fintech company builder, where he built several alternative finance startups from scratch together with the management team. He holds a BA in international management, an MBA, is Harvard educated and completed the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation. Additionally, he serves on the supervisory board of MLP, Germany’s biggest independent financial advisor group and is personally invested into several startups as a business angel.
Max Lautenschläger Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview,…
Jan 27, 2021
Khalid Saad - FinTech Venture, Ecosystem Builder, Islamic Finance - From Bahrain to the World
Khalid Saad a FinTech entrepreneur and advisor that is passionate about starting new ventures and supporting existing ones. Khalid has worked closely over the years with numerous startups and companies on their digital and market entry strategies. Khalid is the new guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube series.
Khalid Saad Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education... Bahrain, UK...
2. Can you get us some of your career highlights?
3. Can you tell us about Bahrain and the country's business and financial ecosystem?
4. Your company / companies, organisations and focus?
5. From the work you have been doing with multiple chambers of commerce, business and finance which highlights can you share with us?
6. From companies wanting to get to Barhein can you highlight some of the main things you offer special in the regulatory frame, taxes and vision?
7. Bahrain has released cutting edge regulatory frames unique in the world can yo…
Jan 26, 2021
Eric van der Kleij - Visionary Tech Leader, Co-Founder EdenBase.com, Level39, UK Tech City
Eric van der Kleij - Visionary Tech Leader, Co-Founder EdenBase.com, Creator of Level39.co, Former Adviser to U.K. Prime Minister Technation.io. is the guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube series.
Eric Van der Kleij is a visionary and pragmatic technology personality, entrepreneur and CEO of Co-founder of edenbase.com, a company focused on building the community leading the future. Eric is an expert in super growth strategies. He is also behind FrontierNetwork.com (formerly C4DR.com), an international hub focussed on Blockchain, Fintech & AI, having previously created and led the famous Fintech hub #Level39 for the Canary Wharf Group between 2013 and 2016. He is Chairman of distributed ledger company Activeledger.io and quantum-safe security business Keybox.co. He also chairs the crypto-finance-conference.com in St Moritz, Switzerland. Across his extensive experience, Eric van der Kleij has been trying to support and bring growth to all the companies and…
Jan 22, 2021
Carlo Centonze, CEO & Founder Of HeiQ - The Future Of The Textile Industry
Carlo Centonze is an entrepreneur, textile specialist and CEO of HeiQ [LSE:HEIQ], a Swiss based textile innovator company which was listed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market on December, 7 2020. A serial entrepreneur and textile specialist, Carlo went to co-found the textile innovator company HeiQ along with Dr Murray Height. Since 2004, he has served HeiQ as CEO, developing the firm from a two-employee company to 80+ employees, worldwide reach and a focus on sustainability and innovation.
Carlo Centonze, Founder of HEIQ Interview focus:
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Since 2004, you have served HeiQ as CEO, developing the firm from a two employee company to a company with 100 employees on four continents - working with more than 40 PhDs around the world and an ecosystem of 500 plus people. Can you tell us more about it?
3. Founded in 2005 as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH), HeiQ is a leader in textile…
Jan 20, 2021
Robert Sharratt, MD Crescofin.ch Swiss Insured Banking Savings - Banking, Fintech, Blockchain, DeFI
Robert Sharratt is the Managing Director, and founder of CrescoFin SA, a Genève, Switzerland financial, lending and banking fintech company. Robert is a professional with 20 years plus of experience in investment banking, trading, fintech, and in the last years a thought leader and ambassador in DeFI blockchain. Robert Sharratt is a Former investment banker, background in M&A, large financings, credit analysis. Robert has co-written the book 1%. The book that the financial establishment doesn't want you to read.: The first ever behind-the-curtain look at how banks really function, and their impact on society published in 2019
Robert Sharratt holds an MSc degree in Finance from London Business School. Robert Sharratt is part-Canadian, part-British, somewhat autistic and lives in Geneva. Robert Sharratt interests include mountain-climbing, chess, piano, programming and distrusting authority. In his early career, he was an M&A investment banker in London, then in private equity, and the…
Jan 19, 2021
Rhona Morrell, Coco Airlie Consulting, Ark2030 UN Initiative, Change Management
Rhona Morrell, Coco Airlie Consulting, Ark2030 UN Initiative, Change Management is the guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube podcast series.
Rhona Morrell works across global clients in FMCG, Apparel, NFP, Retail goods and brands, what she does best is delivering projects and SOW’s with pace, tenacity & integrity all in an engaging and fun way, her ability to engage at all level is exceptional and she is not afraid to dig deep and ask the right questions. Rhona founded Coco Airlie Consulting in 2017.
Rhona Morrell Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education... UK culture background;
2. Career highlights
3. About Coco Airlie Consulting, organisations and focus?
4. How do you see the consulting work and the challenges and fears that come from that?
5. How do you define change management special in a time Covid 19 and increasing digital disruption?
6. About your podcast: The Rhona Morrell Podcast?
7. You are a founding memb…
Jan 15, 2021
Clair Francomano, Leading Professor of Medical & Molecular Genetics - The Future of Genetics
Dr Clair Francomano is a Leading Professor of Medical & Molecular Genetics. Dr. Clair Francomano has been involved in the care of individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome throughout her career. During her years at the National Institutes of Health, she spear-headed a longitudinal study on the natural history of EDS that ran for over 20 years.
Prior to that, Dr. Francomano joined Indiana University in August 2019 as professor of medical and molecular genetics at the IU School of Medicine and director of the Residency Training Program in Genetics at IU. Dr. Francomano attended Yale College as an undergraduate and received her M.D. from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she trained in internal medicine and medical genetics.
Dr. Clair Francomano Interview focus:
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. Early genetics research: Use Cases
4. How do you see Society 5.0 - 4IR and all areas of digital transformation?
5. What are…
Jan 13, 2021
Rob Charles Wells - Founder & CEO of Goldfingr - Investor, Serial Entrepreneur
Rob Charles Wells is an investor and serial entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of Goldfingr. Rob Charles is the new guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube series.
Rob Charles has demonstrated excellence as an entrepreneur for over 25 years and a sophisticated investor for over 17 years, in the following industries: technology, entertainment, real estate, Oil & Gas, commodities, heavy equipment, art, and M&A. He has the vision of finding niches early on, building top-notch teams, penetrating international markets and creating cash flow businesses.
His expertise is finding a niche, creating the concept, and building the company to a $25M to $50M market capitalization. Traditionally, he invests his own capital into his businesses, proving the concept before raising subsequent funding. His expertise is exhibited in a long track record of always executing.
Rob Charles Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education… You have a very d…
Jan 11, 2021
Jose Graca, Entrepreneur, Business Angel And CEO Bizmoni - How To Become A Successful Entrepreneur
Jose Graca is a serial entrepreneur and an active technologist and expert in business tech and Fintech for 20 years. In this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube series, both host Dinis Guarda and guest Jose Graca go through the challenges of becoming an entrepreneur and to find the right opportunities to get off the ground.
Jose Graca has built several companies from scratch with successful exits. Jose Graca has been formerly active in Retail, Consumer Products, Pharma, Chemicals, Airline, Healthcare, and Apparel building brands. Jose is the author: Cook a Business, #Fundraising for Dummies. His latest company, #Bizmoni, aims to create a social market economy where pioneer businesses and ideas can find a genuine opportunity to connect and come to life.
Jose Graca Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education... Portugal, the Netherlands and 10 countries...
2. Can you highlight some of your career highlights
3. Your company / companies,…
Jan 8, 2021
Maomao Hu, Blockchain, Fintech, AI Entrepreneur And Thought Leader
Maomao Hu is a blockchain, fintech and AI entrepreneur and thought leader and the guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube series.
Maomao Hu started working professionally as a graphic designer at the age of 15 in China before making a pivot to financial technology in 2014 when he founded the Artificial Intelligence practice at management consulting firm The Capital Markets Company. Since then he has become a serial entrepreneur working with tech solutions.
Maomao Hu Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education… from USA to China and back to USA?
2. Can you highlight more about the culture shocks background in China and the USA?
3. Career highlights: you started with design and you moved into fintech, AI and after you discovered bitcoin and blockchain?
4. Can you highlight some of the major things you found out with your experience in these areas?
5. How did you get into cryptocurrencies and blockchain?
6. How do you see fin…
Jan 7, 2021
Karl Smith, Polymath, Influencer, Authority UX UI, AI, IoT & Founder Human-Centered Design Society
Karl Smith, Polymath, Influencer, Authority UX UI, AI, IoT & Founder Human-Centered Design Society, is the new guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube Podcast series.
Karl Smith is a polymath, influencer, authority in UX/UI, AI, IoT & Founder Director Human-Centered Design Society. Karl is also a Fellow of the British Computer Society, a member by invitation of BCS ELITE (Effective Leadership in IT) the CIO & CTO group and European CIO Association. He mainly works as an interim consultant, CIO, CTO, CDO or CXO but also joins companies on a permanent basis to deliver the change they are seeking.
Karl Smith Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education… How did you become a serial entrepreneur, thought leader, Polymath personality?
2. Can you highlight some of your career highlights
3. What are the biggest challenges you have faced when it comes to UX, UI and its impact in business and our society at large?
4. How do you see t…
Jan 6, 2021
Alessandro Zamboni Founder & CEO, Supply@Me Capital
Alessandro Zamboni, Founder & CEO, Supply@Me Capital (SYME.L) and Director specialised in the Financial Services Industry and related strategic and digital models. Alessandro has 18 years of experience on internal governance, regulatory and enterprise risk management systems (Basel IV, Solvency II, …) for Banks and Insurance Companies. Alessandro is the Co-founder of DevoLab: think tank group of SDA Bocconi (School of Management - Milan) focused on innovation and exponential technologies.
Alessandro is the Founder of the AvantGarde Group: fintech hub, main shareholder of Supply@ME Capital plc. Co-founder of «Assofintech» (italian fintech association). Alessandro is a Specialist into digital – legal binding – technologies (distributed ledger, electronic signatures…).
Alessandro Zamboni Interview focus:
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. Can you tell us about Supply@Me Capital PLC your company / companies, organisations a…
Jan 5, 2021
Tina Jabeen, CEO MD Startup Bangladesh, part of ICT Ministry, Government of Bangladesh
In this series of citiesabc openbusinesscouncil Youtube Podcast interviews, Dinis Guarda interviews Startup Bangladesh CEO Tina Jabeen about the current state of the startup ecosystem in Bangladesh and the enormous potential the country has for the near future.
Tina Jabeen is currently the CEO and MD responsible for Investment Advisor, Startup Bangladesh, ICT Ministry, Govt. of Bangladesh. She guided the team in crafting the investment and operations guidelines and building the accelerator. Tina coordinates international roadshows and strategic meetings with partners globally. She leads the investment and accelerator of Startup Bangladesh.
Tina Jabeen is a CPA with 25+ years of extensive experience in the PE/VC industry, with technical expertise in due diligence, return models, valuations, VC governance, legal and tax treaties. She held positions as the Director of Finance and Tax in Horsley Bridge Partner, a premier fund-of-fund and the Senior Director in PricewaterhouseCoopers, San…
Dec 21, 2020
Neil Milliken, Global Head of Accessibility for Atos, Founder AXChat - Technology And Accessibility
Neil Milliken, Global Head of Accessibility for Atos, Founder AXChat - Technology And Accessibility
Neil Milliken is Global Head of Accessibility for Atos. His role is to deliver better technology for customers and employees, embedding inclusive practice into the processes of the organization, which has thousands of employees and an annual turnover of billions.
Neil delivers strategy and services working with a wide range of clients helping them to develop policies, processes, and technology solutions to meet the needs of their staff and customers.
Neil Milliken Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education... YOu had some disability issues on your own. How did that make who you are and you become the leader you are now?
2. From your education in arts and culture to technology you bring a research and broader sense of social responsibility to the tech world?
3. Disability and accessibility are critical as they are 60% of the population with related…
Dec 18, 2020
Damu Winston, Founder of Finteachable.com, Covid19Funding.us, Future Proof Thinker Thought Leader
Damu Winston, Founder of Finteachable.com, Covid19Funding.us, Future Proof Thinker Thought Leader is the new guest in this Dinis Guarda, cities abc openbusinesscouncil Youtube Podcast series.
Damu Rufaro Winston, Damu Winston, is an International Digital Advisor & Founder, serial entrepreneur, founder of Finteachable.com and a speaker at Arab EmTech & Startups Conference. Damu Winston is the author of the Kindle book I Don't Trust You: But Blockchain and Bitcoin Will Help. Having led globally distributed teams in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, Mexico, and US domestically, Damu Winston is an expert at building innovative solutions that empower organizations, harness diversity, and leverage cutting-edge technology to exceed expectations.
Damu Winston Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education... from US to middle East, culture and multi dimensional things part of your personality
2. Perspective of your education in US and west Africa - different cultu…
Dec 16, 2020
Debra Ruh CEO @RuhGlobal Digital Transformation, Tech, Accessibility - How to Tackle Disabilities
Debra Ruh CEO @RuhGlobal Digital Transformation Tech, Accessibility - How to Tackle Disabilities?
An interview for Dinis Guarda, citiesabc openbusinesscouncil series
Debra Ruh is an American businesswoman founder and CEO of @RuhGlobal and advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities. She founded TecAccess, which provides solutions designed for information technology accessibility for people with disabilities and for Section 508 compliance.
Debra Ruh Interview focus:
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education... What were the cases that made you who you are?
2. What brought you to to work on being an accessibility advocate?
3. The history of your daughter and husband disabilities are very strong. Can you tell us about that?
4. Can you tell us about your book on How Brands Can Learn to Engage with the Community of Persons with Disabilities and other minorities to Create 5. Solid ROI and Positive Social Impact?
5. What are your views on accessibility and incl…
Dec 15, 2020
Anuj Khanna CEO and Founder kashkind.com - The Future Of Finance - Fintech
Anuj Khanna is the founder and CEO of Kashkind, a business loans marketplace. Anuj is focussed on solving the problem of making business finance easily available to SME's by automating the entire banking ecosystem and having one universal loan application process for all lenders.
Anuj Khanna Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. About kashkind.com organisation and focus?
4. How do you see Society 5.0 - 4IR and all areas of digital transformation?
5. What are your views on our society, technology and digital transformations?
6. What are your goals and how do you see the future of work and the main trends in tech and society?
7. With Covid-19 what ways do you envision to redesign our society with technology and social impact?
8. What are your visions for the present and future?
Anuj Khanna is a highly experienced business development, corporate expansion, finance, marketing and product development expert with over 20 y…
Dec 14, 2020
Babak Behboudi, CEO of Synchronium Group - Innovating Through Blockchain Ecosystems & Technology
Babak Behboudi, serial entrepreneur and business academic is the CEO of Synchronium. In this interview, led by Dinis Guarda, both experts go through today's most incipient technology challenges like the implementation of blockchain in businesses, the collaboration between tech and human and the future of businesses.
Babak Behboudi Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education... From
Azerbaijan to US, UK, Turkey…
2. You were one of the first personalities and companies working on blockchain and digital currencies in 2013. Can you tell us about this experience in the last 7 years?
3. You have been involved in ICOs and digital currencies and created some digital currencies. Can you tell us about that?
4. You have been very focused on tech business solutions for blockchain, special for supply chain management and business infrastructure. Can you tell us about it?
5. You found multiple startups and companies, over 72 organisations. Can you highlight some…
Dec 7, 2020
Jomar Reyes, Founder of Brand Leadership Community - The Future of Branding and Communities
Jomar Reyes is the Founder of Brand Leadership Community
Jomar Reyes has 20 years of international business, traditional and digital marketing experience in leading positions in Australia, Denmark. Jomar's core skills are with taking strategic approaches to business development and marketing working with the latest marketing technologies, for B2B, eCommerce(B2C) and as partner relations manager working in channel marketing with vendors through online, events and branding initiatives.
Jomar is the founder and community architect of Brand Leadership Community platform and the main architect in setting up the community, industry relations and partnerships. This platform is part of the DCN Nordic.
Jomar Reyes has consulted directly to and advised leading global brands such as Apple, Adobe, Avid, Autodesk, Dell, Sony, HP, Lenovo, Panasonic and Canon to the professional markets with integrated '360' marketing campaigns. In recent years he has consulted and advised on eCommerce operations…
Dec 4, 2020
Xavier Gomez Founder and COO at INVYO - The Future of Finance - Fintech
Xavier Gomez is a #Fintech Thought Leader and specialist of #WealthTech with strong expertise in Private Equity
Xavier Gomez is a Fintech speaker and writer and regularly writes about the future of banking, fintech and emerging trends in finance, trading. Xavier Gomez is an expert of digital economy and more specifically innovations in finance.Xavier Gomez is a banker with expertise in Private Equity (Venture Capital), wealth management and a sharp interest in disruptive Finance inclusion and Regulation.
Xavier Gomez Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. You come from a typical financial and trading wealth management background. What are your insights on the industry in the last 15 years?
3. Can you tell us an overview of your background and how do you bridge academic, digital, financial and business / entrepreneur areas of your work and profile?
4. Can you tell us about INVYO, your company and its focus?
5. How do you see the presence a…
Dec 3, 2020
Gunjan Bhardwaj Founder and CEO Innoplexus AG - AI Cutting-Edge Data Analytics For HealthTech
As the CEO and Founder of Innoplexus, Gunjan Bhardwaj, PhD, focuses his effort on managing exploratory and exploitative innovation. He recognizes the issue of security and data sharing in the EU and Innoplexus has taken advantage of the opportunity to make as much life science data available to his clients while aligning with GDPR.
Gunjan Bhardwaj Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. What are your insights on the culture challenges as being Indian and studying and now being and creating business in Germany?
3. Overview of your background and how do you bridge academic, business and entrepreneur areas of your work and profile?
4. Career highlights and areas of work?
5. Work as an academic and patents?
6. Can you tell us about Innoplexus AG, your company and its focus?
7. How do you see the issues of ethics, geopolitics and data protection when it comes to bio sciences and all emergency tech - special AI and Blockchain?
8. How to create AI…
Dec 2, 2020
Kieu My Doan, Kimiko Vietnam Digital Transformation Frontier Tech Leader Founder YellowBlocks
Kieu My (Kimiko) Doan, Vietnam Digital Transformational Leader Ambassador Founder of YellowBlocks
Kieu My Doan, known as Kimiko is a #transformationalleader with a proven track record of generating revenue growth for startups and international companies across multiple industries. Her passion is to drive business growth, creating brand values, and promote innovation across the company.
Kieu My Doan believes in collaboration and works closely with business/technology/product leaders to understand their needs and build world-class marketing strategy and infrastructure from the ground-up to support the business growth. Kimiko is a change agent, problems solver, and promoter of results-oriented culture. Kieu My Doan has international work experience and excellent soft-skills to establish working relationships at different levels. Kieu My Doan core philosophy is "we succeed as a team" based on trust and commitment to the highest standards of products and services.
Kieu My Doan Interview…
Nov 28, 2020
Efi Pylarinou - Global Leading Author, Influencer - The Present and Future of Fintech
Fintech expert Dr. Efi Pylarinou is the new guest in this Dinis Guarda citiesabc openbusinesscouncil YouTube interview. Hosted by Dinis Guarda, both experts discuss the present and future of finance and the impact of Fintech and technology, including blockchain and crypto, in the future of the industry.
Efi Pylarinou Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
Greece - Maths
USA studies
2. Career highlights:
PHD - Chaos theory in finance
Solomon Brothers - WallStreet
3. How do you see the chaos and changes we have been facing when it comes to our society, governance and financial models?
4. Change around parameters
Human rights / rational discrimination
5. Attractors - we are lost in defining the attractors - uncertainty issues special when it comes to technology. And it seems it creates more complexity.
6. What solutions we can provide to this: Universal Income… disparity issues
7. When it comes to the financial systems we have the legacy estab…
Nov 27, 2020
Grant Blaisdell, Co-Founder at Coinfirm And Copernic Space And Leading Personality In Blockchain
Grant Blaisdell is a leading personality in blockchain and crypto and a pioneer of blockchain technology applied to different sectors. In this new interview, hosted by Dinis Guarda, Grant Blaisdell tells us about his two new companies: Coinfirm and Copernic Space and how blockchain can help make the music industry a bit fairer.
Grant has been creating models and ventures at the intersection of tech, media, and branding since his teens, working and living in Silicon Valley, Los Angeles and more recently in CEE. Grant is an early innovator in applying blockchain technology to various industries, companies. As an entrepreneur, Grant has co-founded the leading Blockchain Analytics and AML company Confirm and the digital asset marketplace for the Space industry Copernic Space.
Grant Blaisdell Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Culture background: USA and Poland?
3. Career highlights
4. Your company / companies, organisations and focus?
5.…
Nov 25, 2020
Simon Hedaux, The Founder Of World-Leading Productivity Company Rethink Productivity
Simon Hedaux is the founder and CEO of ReThink Productivity. His pioneering methods allow businesses to drive #efficiency, boost #productivity and optimise budgets. For nearly a decade ReThink has been transforming the way some of the world’s biggest companies operate – refining their processes, reviewing their systems, analysing change impact and ensuring they’re operating at maximum efficiency and productivity levels.
Simon Hedaux Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. Your company / companies, organisations and focus?
4. How do you see productivity and all areas of digital transformation?
5. How do you see data and productivity?
6. Can you tell us about a specific case study that you can highlight?
7. Can you tell us about time management - your time and motion studies?
8. What are your views on our society, technology and digital transformations when it comes to productivity?
9. What are your goals and how do…
Nov 24, 2020
William Bao Bean General Partner at SOSV, Chinaaccelerator - Changing The Way The Internet Works
William Bao Bean is a General Partner at SOSV - The Accelerator VC - the #2 most active angel and seed stage investors in the world 2019 with US$700m under management. At SOSV he is the Managing Director of Chinaccelerator the first accelerator to launch in Asia and the only accelerator in Asia to have a unicorn come through its program – Bitmex the #1 crypto exchange in the world by trading volume enabling anyone with a smartphone to access financial products and opening up investment to the unbanked.
William Bao Bean Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
Career highlights - equity analyst and technology, IPOs, investors accelerators
2. Bringing alibaba public - ant financial
3. Your company SOSV - Chinaaccelerator, MOX companies, organisations and focus?
4. As someone that comes from history and investment How do you see all areas of digital transformation and your views on our society, technology and digital transformations?
William Ba…
Nov 20, 2020
Micah Walker CEO grabba.com - Effective And Secure Identification And Data Processing
Dinis Guarda interviews Micah Walker, the CEO of Grabba, a secure and effective identification and data processing for individuals, businesses and organisations in this new citiesabc YouTube podcast series. Both experts go through the rising challenge of cybersecurity and #digitalidentity and how new solutions like #biometrics and other technologies are helping to cope with them.
Micah Walker interview focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights - multiple industries sector
3. Can you tell us about grabba focus?
4. Can you tell us about biometric technology and your solutions?
5. How do you deal with cybersecurity in your technology set up?
6. How do you see digital transformation and data?
7. Are you integrating blockchain and AI tech in your tech solutions?
8. How do you deal with the ethics around data, cybersecurity and the outputs of data that come from your devices and tech solutions?
9. What are your views on our society, nations…
Nov 19, 2020
Aidan Meller, Gallerist And Visionary Creator Of Ai-Da Robot Artist
Gallery Director Aidan Meller is a specialist in modern and contemporary art and runs a gallery internationally. With over 20 years’ experience in the art business, he works closely with private collectors and is often consulted by those who wish to begin, or further develop their collections. He regularly has original works by the likes of Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, to older works such as John Constable, Turner and Millais. Aidan is the visionary mind behind Ai-Da Robot Artist.
Interview Focus
1. Can you tell us about your Background - education - career?
2. How the idea of creating a Robot Artist came into existence?
3. As a visionary behind AI-Da how do you see the boundaries between art, literature, science, technology and engineering? Part of this work is a collaboration between 30 software programming, bots and Engineering. Can you elaborate where it finishes engineering and where it starts your innovation / creativity?
4. Ai-Da is one of the fastest rising artists in history…
Nov 18, 2020
Michael Stanley-Jones - UNEP Ecosystems Integration, UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion Secretariat
Michael Stanley-Jones, member of the UNEP Ecosystem Integration Branch and Secretariat of the United Nations Alliance for Sustainable Fashion is the guest in this new citiesabc series interviews. Led by Dinis Guarda, Michael Stanley-Jones discusses the role of the United Nations in achieving the #SDGs and how the Alliance for #SustainableFashion can help promote a more conscious fashion industry.
Michael Stanley-Jones Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education.
2. When was the moment you decided to change your life in Silicon Valley towards a sustainability activism career?
3. Can you tell us about your career highlights so far working in the UN, Sustainable Fashion Alliance, as an environmentalist in Silicon Valley, etc.?
4. Can you tell us more about the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?
5. As part of the UNEP Sustainability Work Group, you supported the development and adoption of the UNEP Environmental, Social & Economic Sustainabi…
Nov 17, 2020
Andy Weinstein, CEO Bottler Distribution Group - Building a Sustainable Supply Chain
Dinis Guarda interviews Bottler Distribution Group CEO Andy Weinstein in this new interview series for citiesabc. Both experts go through major challenges in the #SupplyChainIndustry and how to improve the communication between industries and #sustainability.
BDG Founder Andy Weinstein understands distribution. A working member of a third generation Pepsi / Dr Pepper Bottler in the Pacific NW, Andy is intimately involved with the operating networks that affect his family business. He has a lifelong familiarity with the business dynamics of the industry—an industry that delivers physical goods, day in and day out, across America.
Andy is witness to a sea change in the distribution industry, that is why he founded BDG. Delivery disruption, aka the Amazon Effect, and changing consumer preferences have rocked mainstream distribution. In response to rapidly changing retail and distribution ecosystems, legacy beverage distribution companies have responded by doing more of what they know,…
Nov 13, 2020
Interview Qiaoyin Yang, Senior Industry Solution Manager Huawei Technologies
Dinis Guarda interviews Qiaoyin Yang, Senior Industry Solution Manager at Huawei Technologies, in this new interview for citiesabc. The interview focuses on the role of innovative ICT solutions that are applied to the #ElectricPowerIndustry and the challenges that companies face when dealing with massive electric grids and their legacy systems.
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Nov 6, 2020
Shameer Thaha, Global CSO & CEO Accubits Middle East / Africa, Building AI Blockchain Tech
Shameer Thaha is the CEO of Accubits, he supervises the company, which has become one of the world leaders in #Blockchain and #ICOtechnology with operations in Middle East, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong and USA. As a serial entrepreneur turned business leader, Shameer Thaha considers himself passionate about building highly efficient and performing teams focused on innovation and emerging technologies. Shameer Thaba believes AI & Blockchain have the capability to augment our abilities to innovate and push this world forward for good.
Shameer Thaha Interview Questions
1. Studying in Singapore, considered one of the most innovative countries in the world, and working in India, regarded as one of the fastest-growing. What are the differences between the different areas/regions you have worked with? And what are your takeaways from every one of them?
2. How do you see the evolution of the internet with social media becoming the most popular online tool? And as an expert in blockchain,…
Oct 29, 2020
Simon Cocking, Editor-in-Chief at Irish Tech News & Blockchain Leading Personality
Simon Cocking is the Chief Editor of Irish Tech News and Editor in Chief at Crypto Commonwealth. Simon has been working as an advisory board member for several other successful ICO launches who have achieved their ICO targets, to help with marketing, media, PR and strategy. He has been included on many global influencer lists of people to follow for fintech, blockchain, AI and other tech related topics.
Interview focus
1. About your background and professional experience.
2. Can you tell us about Irish Tech News and your role as Editor-in-Chief?
3. In today's world, there are major media conglomerates that tend to dominate the market. Being an independent and successful media portal is therefore challenging. Can you tell us about your experience running Irish Tech News and this trend in the media sector?
4. Social media and algorithms now channel the information that users consume. This has brought challenges such as fake news and algorithm-driven content being the most popular and c…
Aug 31, 2020
citiesabc interview: Muhammad Chbib, Serial Entrepreneur, Global Thought Leader and CEO at tradeling.com
Muhammad Chbib is a serial entrepreneur, global thought leader and CEO at tradeling.com. Muhammad Chbib has international experience as a manager who has served several successful startups as well as large corporate organizations in Europe and the MENA region since the late 1990s. Throughout his extensive career, Muhammad R. Chbib has advised leaders at some of the most prestigious Fortune 500 companies during his tenure between 2004 and 2010 at McKinsey & Company in their Middle East and German offices.
Muhammad Chbib Interview focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Can you tell us more about your experience starting in Germany and moving from there to the Middle East? And also the cultural differences between these two worlds?
3. Can you tell us more about your experience working at an established company like McKinsey?
4. You have worked in both the corporate world and in the startup space. Can you tell us more about how you went from an establis…
Aug 30, 2020
citiesabc interview: Minister Naokazu Takemoto, Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy of Japan
Minister Naokazu Takemoto currently serves as the Minister of State for Science and Technology of Japan, since September 11, 2019. First elected as a Member of the House of Representatives (HR) in the Diet in 2000, Naokazu Takemoto has since then performed different roles and positions within the Japanese government. Minister Naokazu Takemoto is part of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature) as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party.
Originally from Minamikawachi District, Osaka, Naokazu Takemoto graduated from Osaka Prefectural Tomitabayashi High School, Kyoto University Law School, University of California, Berkeley.
Minister #NaokazuTakemoto is responsible for Science and Technology Policy, Intellectual Property Strategy, Cool Japan Strategy, and Space Policy, among others.
Interview Focus:
1. An introduction from Mr. Naokazu Takemoto - background, overview, education…
2. In terms of the highlights, could you tell us a little bit of that work, servin…
Aug 29, 2020
citiesabc interview: John Williams, Innovator, Entrepreneur and Best-Selling Author
John Williams started his career in creative technology - as a developer on pioneering special effects software (including on-site work at Disney Feature Animation, LA) and broadcast automation for the BBC and others.
He became Digital Media CTO at a European startup incubator before moving to head up a media technology consultancy team at Deloitte.
John left to consult independently to broadcasters around the world before writing his first bestselling book Screw Work Let's Play and founding The Ideas Lab which has now helped thousands of people to start a business they love.
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Aug 28, 2020
citiesabc interview: Diego Gutierrez Zaldivar, Founder IOV Labs, Tech and Blockchain Ambassador
A global personality on the blockchain and crypto technology world, Diego Gutierrez Zaldivar is a pioneer in web and internet technologies and development in Argentina and Latin America since 1995. Diego was also one of the first persons to foster and develop Bitcoin and blockchain technology in Latin America, which he has done since 2012. In addition to having created RSK Labs, the company responsible for bringing to life the codenamed platform Rootstock, the first open-source peer-to-peer smart-contract platform and payment network with a 2way peg to Bitcoin. Diego also has co-founded Koibanx, another blockchain company that is aiming to transform the potential of Bitcoin and blockchain technologies into real use cases, which serve as a driver for social and economic change. He is also behind IOVlabs builds low-cost, highly secure, easy-to-use platforms for the new global economy. Harnessing the benefits of Bitcoin with a suite of tools to create and protect growth, we’re planting…
Aug 27, 2020
citiesabc interview: Richard Wang, Partner at DraperDragon Fund - China, VC Funding And Investment In Tech
Richard Wang joined Draper Dragon Fund in 2011. Richard Wang was born in Taiwan and moved after Hong kong. Presently he is based in Xangai. Richard Wang has over 18 years of business development, technical marketing and sales management in high technology space experiences. Prior to Draper Dragon Fund, Richard served as QunZhong E-Commerce’s CEO and successfully opened up new sales channels through PC internet, mobile internet and MSO. He also develops the franchise channel for further expansion of the distribution network and logistic service.
Richard Wang interview focus:
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights and background to investment world
3. Can you tell us about Draper Dragon: focus and main investments of Draper Dragon
4. Relationship with Tim Draper and UK, Japan and Korea networks?
5. You have been investing mostly on relationship between AI and Blockchain and you have invested with the likes of Telegram can you tell us abo…
Aug 26, 2020
citiesabc interview: Mark Lomax, Healthcare Entrepreneur & CEO at PEP Health - PEP Health Platform / How To Crack the NHS
Dr Mark Lomax is a seasoned healthcare and #HealthTech entrepreneur and medical doctor. Previously founded, built and sold an award winning business, MediHome that tackled as patients face healthcare. Key customer was the NHS and still is asked to present his thoughts of “How to Crack the NHS” at various conferences. Experience raising growth capital, international healthcare delivery, delivering high growth and building high-performing teams, delivering commercial success from the NHS.
Mark Lomax Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. Medihome
4. pephealth.ai
5. Your company / companies, organisations and focus?
6. How do you tackle the areas of data privacy and protection?
7. How do you see healthcare in the context of Society 5.0 - 4IR and all areas of digital transformation?
8. What are your views on our society, technology and digital transformation when it comes to wellness and healthcare?
9. With Covid-19 wh…
Aug 25, 2020
citiesabc interview: Eddy Travia Founder / CEO Coinsilium - Pioneer & Investor In Blockchain & Bitcoin Since 2013
Eddy Travia is a leading pioneer Investor, thinker and guest lecture in blockchain and bitcoin startups since 2013. Nominated among the top 3 'Most Influential Investors of the Year' at Blockchain Awards 2014 with Marc Andreessen & Roger Ver.
CEO & Co-founder of London-listed Coinsilium Group Limited (AQSE:COIN), venture builder, investor and accelerator of blockchain startups. Coinsilium shares are traded on the Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market in London.
Eddy Travia Interview focus:
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. What are your Career highlights?
3. From Cannes to become an internet entrepreneur
4. Internet investor and entrepreneur
5. Bitcoin discovery 2013
6. Can you tell me about Coinsilium Group?
7. You are a pioneer investor in blockchain technology companies since 2013. How do you see the industry and the evolution of the ecosystem so far?
8. With Covid-19 what ways do you envision to redesign our society with technology and social impac…
Aug 24, 2020
citiesabc interview: Sandra Tobler, Founder and CEO at Futurae and Cybersecurity Expert - Cybersecurity and Fintech
Sandra Tobler is an entrepreneur who worked in the IT space for many years. She has worked for IBM in various international roles since 2007. She then joined S-GE and later the state secretary of foreign affairs where she built the expertise for the IT industry and consulted Swiss IT companies with internationalization strategies. She also opened for the organization an economic representation in San Francisco.
In 2016, Sandra co-founded Futurae together with two PhDs from ETH Zurich's System Security Group.
Sandra Tobler Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. Your company / companies, organisations and focus?
4. Fintech context
5. How do you see Society 5.0 - 4IR and all areas of digital transformation?
6. What are your views on our society, technology and digital transformations?
7. What are your goals and how do you see the future of work and the main trends in tech and society?
8. With Covid-19 what ways do you en…
Aug 23, 2020
citiesabc interview: Helen Yu, CEO founder Tigon Advisory, Global Influencer - UI/UX, Marketing & Digital Transformation
Helen Yu is chief customer officer for Showpad,the world's leading sales enablement company.As CEO and founder of Tigon Advisory,Ms. Yu helps start-up technology founders accelerate growth through CXO as a service offering.Has led multibillion-dollar revenue growth for Fortune 500 enterprises,including Oracle,Adobe and Marketo.She was dubbed a Top 10 Global Influencer in Digital Transformation by IBM,Top 35 Women in Finance by Onalytica and a Global Top 10 Marketing Thought Leader,Global Top 5 Start-up Thought Leader by Thinkers360.
Interview questions
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. Your company / companies, organisations and focus?
4. You are a global influencer in multiple areas.Can you tell us about #DigitalTransformation your obsession with #CXO and #GrowthHacker.
5. How do you see the intersection of #Tech and #Humanity. #AI #Blockchain #Marketing #CX #IoT #CyberSecurity
6. How do you see Society 5.0 - 4IR, and all areas…
Aug 22, 2020
citiesabc interview: Nadia and Rajeeb Samdani Co-Founders Samdani Art Foundation, Dhaka Art Summit - Bangladesh Art Scene
Nadia and Rajeeb Samdani are well-known collectors, Co-Founders of the #SamdaniArtFoundation, the Dhaka Art Summit and a new publicly-accessible sculpture park, the Srihatta-Samdani Art Centre and Sculpture Park, in Bangladesh. They are members of the Tate’s South Asian Acquisitions Committee, Tate’s International Council, Art Dubai’s Advisory Council and Alserkal Avenue’s Programming Committee, and are among the founding members of the Harvard University Lakshmi Mittal South Asia Institute’s Arts Advisory Council. Works from their collection have been lent to institutions and festivals. They are the first and only South Asian art patrons to receive the prestigious Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award in 2017. They have been recognized on Artnews’ Top 200 Collectors list and Art Review’s Power 100 list every year since 2015.
Interview focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. Art scene worldwide
4. Art world i…
Aug 21, 2020
citiesabc interview: David Jaques - From Barclays To Founding CFO of Paypal & To Leading Silicon Valley Major VCs
David Jaques is a financial executive with more than 30 years of experience in the financial industry. His name has been attached to the nascent of #FinTech as the first CFO of PayPal (#CFOPaypal) and has since provided financial expertise and senior management to private equity firms (BlueRun Ventures) and banks (Silicon Valley Bank). Currently, David is CFO at Greenough Consulting Group.
Interview David Jaques focus:
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. Your company / companies, organisations and focus?
4. Barclays bank trajectory
5. ilicon Valley Bank
6. Paypal
7. You worked with the leading Founders: special Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Max Levchin. How was that experience?
8. Nokya VC after changed to BlueRun ventures
9. Iteration of the evolution of financial services into the digital fintech world we have now?
10. Nokya first VC firm after changed to BlueRun ventures
11. As a CFO and financial expert How do you see Fintech and its…
Aug 20, 2020
citiesabc interview: Colm Murphy, Senior Cyber Security Advisor at Huawei - 5G, Cyber Security & Transparency
Prior to joining Huawei Colm Murphy was the International Director of BSI Group's Cyber Security and Information Resilience professional services business, responsible for this business units growth beyond the UK and Ireland. Before that he worked with Deloitte and McAfee.
Previously, as a Director of Espion, Colm was a founding member of the management team responsible for growing the company to international success. Espion's Cyber security Technology Distribution business unit was acquired by Exertis (a subsidiary of DCC plc.) in November 2015 and its Cybersecurity Consulting business unit was acquired by BSI Group in April 2016.
Colm holds a B.A. from Trinity College, Dublin, and a Post Graduate Diploma from Dublin Institute of Technology. He has 20 years experience working in #Cybersecurity, Information Resilience, Privacy, eDiscovery & Digital Forensics and Incident Response in both sales and technical roles. He has led and managed a range of projects across EMEA, APAC and the…
Aug 14, 2020
citiesabc interview: Max Studennikoff, Founder of CC Forum About CC Forum: Investment In Sustainable Development Edition
Max Studennikoff, Resident in France with an MBA degree from London, Max Studennikoff has been in business for over 20 years. A serial entrepreneur, Max set up and successfully developed a number of startups in such areas as international events management, property development, hospitality, and education. Max is a sought-after keynote speaker at major international conferences and an advisor to several global startups. He is currently organising a series of high profile conferences across the globe. These are showcasing alternative non-fossil-fuel based technologies multiplied by government strategies as the key factors for resolving existential issues humanity are facing today including Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Waste Management, Fighting against Poverty, Social Inclusion etc. Max enjoys foreign languages (I have a sound knowledge of as many as 7 of them), football, chess, classical music. What Max loves most of all, however, is restoring old buildings of historic and cultura…
Aug 13, 2020
citiesabc interview: David Siegel, Author, Thought leader and Serial Entrepreneur - Machine Economy, Digital Money
David Siegel, Author, Thought leader and Serial Entrepreneur - Machine Economy, Digital Money, Founder of Pillar and Right Side Capital and the Giordano Bruno Institut
David Siegel is a global thought leader and author that is an expert in digital policy - transforming bad policy written on paper to running code that improves governance automatically. He is reflecting about the future of our society and the place of money on our society and machine economy and the road to digital money.
David Siegel Interview focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. Your company / companies, organisations and focus?
4. How do you see Society 5.0 - 4IR and all areas of digital transformation?
5. What are your views on our society, technology and digital transformations?
6. What is the Machine Economy?
7. What are your goals and how do you see the future of work and the main trends in tech and economy?
8. With Covid-19 what ways do you envision to…
Aug 12, 2020
citiesabc interview: Javed Jaffrey, Bollywood Royalty Actor, Thought Leader - Bollywood: Films, Culture & India
Javed Jaffrey is an Indian actor, voice actor, dancer, comedian, impressionist known for his work in several Bollywood films and Indian television shows. His father is comedian Jagdeep. Often credited as the "1st Break Dancer of India". He has been associated with advertising since 1980 as a model, choreographer, copywriter, producer and director. He has appeared in the comical Maggi Hot & Sweet Sauce commercials, over the last 25 years, with stars from Pankaj Kapur to Nawazuddin Siddiqui.JavedJaffrey has been honored with the life membership of International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy of Film & Television. He was also the brand ambassador of 1st India International Animation and Cartoon Film festival 2015.
Interview focus:
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. Your company / companies, organisations and focus?
4. How do you see Society 5.0 - 4IR and all areas of digital transformation?
5. What are your views on our so…
Aug 10, 2020
citiesabc interview: Kartikay Saini, Founder Scottish High. I. School, Changing Education & Intellectual Disability
Kartikay Saini, Scottish High International School - Challenging Education & Intellectual Disability
Dr. Commander Kartikay Saini is the Chairman of the Scottish High International School. He is considered a humanist and a certain kind of man, a man of integrity and quality, a true visionary to reach the pinnacle of success, and yet maintain an air of humility that is striking in its simplicity. It takes a man like Dr. Cdr Kartikay Saini, a humanitarian, a true leader to validate that success and humility co-exist.
Dr. Commander Kartikay Saini is Chairman of the Board of Directors for Special Olympics Bharat, the national Special Olympics Program for India; and serves on the Special Olympics International Advisory Committee.
Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. About education in India
4. Intellectual disability and education opportunities
5. What are your views on our society, technology and digital transformation…
Aug 9, 2020
citiesabc interview: Joao Bocas, The Wearables Expert, Influencer Marketing, Healthtech & Lifestyle
João Bocas is an expert and keynote speaker in wearable technology and is a globally recognized business thought leader, mentor, advisor, and entrepreneur. His passion lies in helping others, sharing experiences, transferring knowledge, working collaboratively, and helping businesses adopt the latest digital trends and innovations.
As a thought leader in wearable technologies, digital health, IoT and healthcare innovation, including AI (artificial intelligence), robotics and ML (machine learning), João explores the intersection of technology and business. This includes examining how new technologies continuously shape consumer behaviour, influence business models, and help brands amplify their message. He also analyses the impact of disruptive innovations and shares future trends in the marketplace.
Joao Bocas Interview focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. Your company / companies, organisations and focus?
4. How do you see…
Aug 8, 2020
citiesabc interview: Koji Murata CEO New Era India, Director Future Focus Infotech, Future of Work & Recruitment Industry
Koji Murata is the Country Head at en world India, CEO at New Era India, Director at Future Focus Infotech, CxO Search, RPO, Tech Staffing. With more than a decade of association with en-japan inc., Mr. Koji Murata has worked on HR tech business, Job Board, Executive Search and New products for Senior Level candidates across Asia Pacific region.
Mr. Murata is heading Indian operation from January 2017 where through his strategic foresight, drive and determination, Mr. Murata is driving India business to new height. Aligning en world core competence ‘Success after Joining’ in dynamic market like India, not only he has brought a pyramid shift in Indian recruitment market with competitive value add service and with Data driven approach, his Indian team is leveraging en world global learning while maintain local competency in the market.
Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education…
2. Japanese Background
3. Career highlights
4. Your company / comp…
Aug 7, 2020
citiesabc interview: Michael Healy, Founder CEO Unit.Ventures, Building the distributed marketplace economy with purpose
Michael Healy, Founder and CEO Unit.Ventures, Building the distributed marketplace economy with purpose.
Michael Healy is one of the founders and CEO of Unit.Ventures, focused on creating meaningful jobs and solving inequity. It connects providers and customers, as well as allows businesses and individuals to issue tokens for specific uses.
Michael Healy is focused on social impact and positive change through education, entrepreneurship and empowering individuals.
Michael Healy is a self-taught full-stack web developer and mobile engineer for iPhone and Android. He has digital design and video expertise which support in building useful products.
Michael Healy Interview Focus
1. An introduction background, overview, education...
2. Starting with background from Singapore to the world
3. Career highlights
4. Your company / companies, organisations and focus?
5. Building the android app for wikileaks
6. Crypto and lifestyle
7. Property
8. Singapore / Indonesia Southeast Asia
9. How d…
Aug 6, 2020
citiesabc interview: Shailendra Singh, Serial Entrepreneur, Producer, Author, One Of Bollywood Most Powerful Leaders
Shailendra Singh has been a successful personality in advertising, business, sports and film and media industry. After kick-starting 23 successful startups in his career, entertainment maverickturned-social entrepreneur, Singh wants to revolutionise entertainment and sports by 2020 through disruptive creative content.
As Jt MD of Percept, Shailendra Singh has produced over 72 full-length feature films. He has been ranked as 12th most powerful man in Bollywood. Shailendra Singh was awarded 16 national awards including Best Film & Best Director for Kanchivaram; curates, writes and directs the third most viewed short film channel in India - Long Story Short Films.
Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. About your beginnings as entrepreneur and in the media industry
4. How do you see the media and entertainment industry in India?
5. What are your views on our society, technology and digital transformations?
6. The Sunburn…
Aug 5, 2020
citiesabc interview: Kristof De Spiegeleer CEO Founder Threefold - Building a new P2P internet
Kristof De Spiegeleer is a humanist & motivated entrepreneur, passionate about helping to make the world a better place through technology. Ever since childhood, Kristof’s main passion was computers and coding. Kristof calls himself a nerd. Later on, his curiosity about simply finding out “how stuff works” would change more to "how can I help make the world a better place.”
Interview focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. About ThreeFold, organisations and focus
4. Building a P2P internet
5. Can you tell us the role of blockchain in it?
6. Digital Twins and the role of farmers.
7. How data is created and shared in the ThreeFold network
8. What are your visions for the present and future?
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Aug 4, 2020
citiesabc interview: Anil Singh, Vivek B. Singh, Founders Procam - The Fast Growing Sport Ecosystem & Industry in India
Anil Singh and Vivek B. Singh are brothers and the inspiring and passionate founders of Procam International. Procam is a leading sports organisation committed to elevate and enliven the professional face of sports and players. With an open, transparent culture founded on an unshakeable core of integrity, Procam offers turnkey 360 solutions for the wide spectrum of services required to successfully conduct premium sporting and ecosystem events. Procam International has pioneered crafting sporting events in India, boasting massive participation of supreme calibre in 50 fast growing events held worldwide. Procam has been building a sports, wellness and lifestyle community.
Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education…
2. Transformation and sports in India
3. About Procam: vision and goals
4. Data and digital footprints models
5. Charity work
6. Countries and Sports revolution
*About Dinis Guarda profile and Channels*
https://www.openbusinesscouncil.…
Aug 3, 2020
citiesabc interview: Interview Daniel Duarte, Brazil, Bitcoin, Trading, Crypto, social impact investment
Daniel Duarte is a thought leader, investor in tech and social impact, a crypto evangelist and known as one of the leading Bitcoin traders in Brazil. He invested everything he had in digital assets in 2016 and managed to sell at the peak of the 2017 bubble. Daniel likes to trade on trends, based on fundamental market analysis.
Daniel Duarte has been building a network of investors, traders and entrepreneurs in Brazil and has a fast growing YouTube channel. Daniel Duarte has been managing a dynamic crypto and blockchain community and creates educational videos and research. Daniel comments on trends on crypto, blockchain, politics and economic macro economics, capital markets. Daniel Duarte strategies and trading recommendations have made him a Brazilian main commentator on blockchain, crypto and trading voice. Daniel Duarte can also be found writing on Cointelegraph.
Daniel Duarte Interview Focus:
1. An introduction from Daniel Duarte - background, overview, education...
2. Career h…
Aug 2, 2020
citiesabc interview: Indiana Gregg Music Star, Businesswoman, Entrepreneurship, Creating Kerchoonz.com Music Network
Indiana Gregg is a force of nature capable of adapting and changing as both an artist, product designer and entrepreneur and business women. Indian Gregg was born in Terre Haute, USA. Indiana is a singer-songwriter, social impact and tech entrepreneur living between Lenzie near Glasgow, Scotland and Spain. Her music career run for some years and she had elements of pop, soul and folk.
Indiana was also founder and director of Kerchoonz.com, a social networking platform and artist aggregation and marketplace that was launched in 2008 and bought-out in 2010. The model for which changed the face of the music industry today.
Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights as a musician?
3. Can you tell us about your company Kerchoonz.com?
4. Kerchoonz.com, was one of the first social networking platforms and artist aggregation and marketplace that was launched in 2008 and bought-out in 2010. The model for which changed the face of the…
Aug 1, 2020
citiesabc interview: Maya Zuckerman, Author Cultural Hacker Entrepreneur, COO Luman, SciFi Writer, Advisor YKCenter, GNMC
Maya Zuckerman is an emerging media and technology leader. She brings a wealth of experience from different media silos: visual effects, film, production, video games, tech startups, product management and brand narratives. Her passion revolves around mainstream cross-platform media and transformational media as a vehicle in creating change on a global scale. She is the founder of TransmediaSF - an event and media agency, Expert-In-Residence for Brave Ventures and marketing manager of Keyframe-Entertainment - a Transformational Media Network that bridges Underground Electronic Music and mainstream culture. She is also developing the Science Fiction franchise - Em's Theory.
Maya Zuckerman Interview focus:
1. An introduction from you - background, born, family, education. Israel and USA background
2. Career highlights
3. California / San Francisco growth and work in innovation
4. IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the b…
Jul 28, 2020
citiesabc interview: Tanuj Nandan, Prof MNNIT India, Business Financial Education, Statistics, Fintech, Macro Economics
Dr. Tanuj Nandan is Professor and former Head, School of Management Studies, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. His areas of interest include Financial Derivatives, International Finance and Corporate Finance. He possesses twenty-four years of research and teaching experience. Tanuj has a Background in statistics, economics and finance.
Dr. Tanuj Nandan completed his M.B.A. and Ph.D. specialising in Financial Management. He participates regularly in several national and international conferences and seminars, and contributes research articles and papers to journals of repute. He is also a reviewer to several journals. He conducts management development programs and training programs, and is invited to speak at various forums. He also renders consultancy services to corporate organizations.
Tanuj Nandan Interview Focus:
1. Personal background
2. Education and university background
3. Career highlights and development
4. India: c…
Jul 27, 2020
citiesabc interview: Randall Bolten, Author, Finance Executive: CFO Role And The Importance Of Data In Business
Randall Bolten is the author of "Painting with Numbers: Presenting Financials and Other Numbers So People Will Understand You" and Other Numbers So People Will Understand You, published in 2012. Randall speaks frequently, and provides workshops and training to Fortune 100 companies in the area of presenting complex numerical information clearly and effectively.
INTERVIEW FOCUS
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. Your company, organisation and focus
4. What are your work priorities
5. Future of Education
6. Goals and how do you see the future of work and the main trends in tech and society
7 With Covid-19 how can you look at this as a way to redesign our society
8. Future vision
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Jul 26, 2020
citiesabc interview: Armando Gonzalez CEO RavenPack Financial Markets Fintech finance analytics Big Data AI ML
Armando Gonzalez is a technology entrepreneur and the CEO and Co-founder of RavenPack, the leading provider of big data analytics for financial institutions. At RavenPack, he oversees all product design and engineering of the company’s data products and analytical tools. Armando is a recognized expert in applied big data and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. He is widely regarded as one of the most knowledgeable authorities on systematic data analysis in finance.
Armando Gonzalez is a recognized speaker at academic and business conferences across the globe. Armando holds degrees in Economics and International Business Administration from the American University in Paris. As a thought leader, his commentary and research has appeared in leading business publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, among many others.
INTERVIEW FOCUS
1. An introduction from Armando Gonzalez - background, overview, education...
2. Armando Gonzalez Career highlights
3. Emergin…
Jul 25, 2020
citiesabc interview: Rajat Prakash, MD at Athena Legal in India, Future of Law / LegalTech
Rajat Prakash is an experienced Lawyer with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry. Rajat Prakash is a MD at Athena Legal, with a network of 200 lawyers in India. Rajat is a Skilled in Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Public Speaking, and Litigation. Strong business development professional graduated from Cardiff University and The Scindia School, Gwalior.
Rajat Prakash Interview focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. Your company / companies, organisations and focus?
4. Legal framework in India
5. Business in India
6. Innovation in the legal world
7. How do you see Society 5.0 - 4IR and all areas of digital transformation?
8. What are your views on our society, technology and digital transformations?
9. What are your goals and how do you see the future of work and the main trends in tech and society?
10. With Covid-19 what ways do you envision to redesign our society with technology and soc…
Jul 24, 2020
citiesabc interview: Asad Sultan CEO Deutsche Malayan Ventures - 4IR, KL Tech City, Fintech, Media And Tech
Asad Sultan is a twenty-five year veteran of the investment banking industry, including fifteen years in Asia. Until 2008 he was the Managing Director and Country Head in India for US investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald. Asad started his career in 1990 with Citibank in New York, then Tokyo and London. In Hong Kong, he worked for Japan’s Daiwa Bank, and served as Division Director and Head of Asian Equities for Australia’s Macquarie Bank; following which he launched NYSE-listed institutional brokerage Investment Technology Group in Asia as regional Chief Executive Officer.
Interview focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. Your company, organisation and focus
4. What are your work priorities
5. Goals and how do you see the future of work and the main trends in tech and society
6. With Covid-19 how can you look at this as a way to redesign our society
7. Future vision
*About Dinis Guarda profile and Channels*
https://www.openbus…
Jul 23, 2020
citiesabc interview: Daniel Sloan, co-founder Future Tech, RebuildTheChain building Blockchain and AI solutions
Daniel Sloan is a recognized leader in the blockchain/cryptocurrency space. As the new guest in this interview conducted by Dinis Guarda, Daniel Sloan talks about the company he is a co-founder of, Future Tech and his latest project "RebuildTheChain", a pandemic management system launched by Accubits Technologies to help people and their governments curb the coronavirus pandemic and revive the struggling economy.
INTERVIEW FOCUS
1. an introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career background from Marines to recruitment and to founder and investor
3. Companies: from SAP to co-founder Future Tech / RebuildTheChain
4. Technology Blockchain and AI
5. What are your focus with your ventures
6. As an investor what is your focus and
7. Goals and focus
8. With Covid-19 how can you look at this as a way to redesign our society
9. Future vision
*About Dinis Guarda profile and Channels*
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https://www.in…
Jul 22, 2020
citiesabc interview: Joey Lin, Illume Research - The Future of Education EdTech, Mentorship and e-Learning
Joey Lin spent his student years in Singapore, from where he moved to the UK to study Mechanical Engineering at Newcastle University. After that he was awarded a scholarship in Nuclear Physics at Cambridge University. He soon realized what he really wanted to do: helping other students with their doubts about studying abroad. His project, Illume Research, is precisely about that, a technologically advanced education company that offers individually tailored research projects, personalized mentorship, online study platform and teaching management system. As Joey Lin understands education, platforms like this are critical in helping new students overcome their fears while harnessing the potential of edtech, mentorship and e-learning in the education of the future.
*Interview focus:*
Profile: Education, Professional background
Education in China and in the UK
About Illume Research
Technology and education: EdTech
Mentorship programs
The potential of e-learning: challenges and opp…
Jul 22, 2020
citiesabc interview: Jarrett Preston, CEO/Founder of Idoneus - Blockchain, Crypto and The Luxury Assets Industry
Jarrett Preston is the CEO/Founder of Idoneus and leads the development of the company’s short and long-term strategy and works closely with the Board and other members of the Executive Team to execute the company’s corporate strategy across all divisions. He is responsible for the implementation of the company vision and mission and communicates on behalf of the company. Jarrett is an expert in field of “value for value exchange” within the luxury asset markets.
Interview Focus
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. About blockchain and luxury assets
4. About Idoneus: organisation and focus
5. What are your work priorities
6. Goals and how do you see the future of work and the main trends in tech and society
7 With Covid-19 how can you look at this as a way to redesign our society
8. Future vision
*About Dinis Guarda profile and Channels*
https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/w...
https://www.dinisguarda.com/
https://www.in…
Jul 21, 2020
citiesabc interview: Shannon Sagawe, Veteran Private Banker - Female Leadership & Shot Caller Podcast
Shannon Sagawe is a veteran private banker with a passion for innovation and innovators across all sectors. She made it her mission to help clients achieve their true goals, including those that are non-financially related. Shannon Sagawe married her deep knowledge of private banking with a passion for working with successful entrepreneurs; helping them manage, grow and preserve the wealth they have worked so hard to create. She recently started her own podcast "Shot Caller" to use her voice and fortunate status as an educated woman to help lift up those who come after and are all around her.
*Interview focus:*
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. Gender leadership
4. Your company, organisation and focus
5. What are your work priorities
6. About Shot Caller podcast
7. The importance of financial independence
8. Goals and how do you see the future of work and the main trends in tech and society
9. With Covid-19 how can you…
Jul 20, 2020
citiesabc interview: Dr William Wu, Founder of One4City - Eco Cities & Smart Cities Innovation
Dr William Wu, founder of One4City and Innovation Insight Lead at Cisco Innovation EMEAR, is the new guest in this interview series hosted by citiesabc founder Dinis Guarda. Both experts talk in-depth about trending topics in the eco city and smart city space, including new emerging technologies, the need for a holistic and international approach and collaboration between all players involved. Likewise, Dr William Wu tells us more about his new project, One4City, a comprehensive and evolving digital portal for a one-stop shop for UK Smart City solutions.
*Interview focus:*
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. Eco cities: history and definition
4. Eco cities: Urban planning and development
5. The Shift to Smart Cities
6. One4City Overview: vision, focus and goals
7. The main trends in tech for cities and society
8. 5G, AI, IoT & big data analytics in Smart Cities
9. With Covid-19 how can you look at this as a way to redesign…
Jul 17, 2020
citiesabc interview: Matthieu Merchadou Melki, Smart City Expert - Smart Florida And Miami Beta City Project
Matthieu Merchadou Melki is the founder of Smart Florida. Matthieu is creating the Miami Beta City project through his Smart City Lab NOOS Labs. He is recognised as an impact Entrepreneur, Blockchain Evangelist and expert in the areas of Digital transformation, Logistics, Real Estate and Smart Cities.
*Interview focus:*
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. Your company, organisation and focus
4. What are your work priorities
5. About Blockchain and its impact
6. Defining Smart City
7. Smart Florida. How it started and collaborations between governments and companies
8. Explaining the Miami Beta City project
9. The NOOSphere solution 10. Future vision
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Jul 16, 2020
citiesabc interview: Anish Mohammed Blockchain Researcher: Building Blockchain/AI Foundations and Ethics
Anish Mohammed is a technologist with a multidisciplinary background who is passionate about technology. Over the years have been involved in architecting/building micropayments, reinsurance hubs, big data platforms for banking among other things. Have worked as researcher in security/cryptography both in industry and academia, with deep expertise in Blockchain and Cryptography. Currently focusing on Blockchain and Cryptoeconomics.
INTERVIEW FOCUS
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. Your work history
4. Blockchain inception and status of the technology
5. AI and status
6. Blockchain and AI relationship
7. AI and ethics
8. AI challenges and development
9. AI Singularity
10. What are your work priorities at the moment
11. With Covid-19 how can you look at this as a way to redesign our society
12. Future vision
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https://w…
Jul 15, 2020
citiesabc interview: Henri Arslanian, PwC Global Crypto Leader - The Future of Finance - Fintech and Blockchain
Henri Arslanian is a world leader in Crypto, Blockchain and best selling author. In this new series interview conducted by citiesabc founder Dinis Guarda, both experts talk about the current challenges and opportunities in finance, including disruptors like blockchain and crypto.
*Interview focus:*
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. Your company, organisation and focus
4. Importance of education
5. Fintech from inception into now
6. Crypto from inception into the bitcoin halving
7. Regtech importance
8. What are your work priorities
9. Goals and how do you see the future of work and the main trends in tech and society
10. With Covid-19 how can you look at this as a way to redesign our society
11. Future vision
*About Dinis Guarda profile and Channels*
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https://www.dinisguarda.com/
https://www.intelligenthq.com/author/...
https://www.hedgethink.com/author/din...
*About cit…
Jul 10, 2020
citiesabc interview: Miguel Amaral Prof Instituto Superior Tecnico University Lisbon - Change & Frugal Innovation
Miguel Amaral is a tenured Assistant Professor at the Instituto Superior Técnico – Universidade de Lisboa at the Engineering and Management Department and as a Research Associate at the Center for Innovation, Technology and Policy Research, IN+/IST. An expert in the areas of Technological Change, Entrepreneurial Dynamics and Social Innovation, Miguel Amaral and citiesabc founder Dinis Guarda talk about how digital transformation is changing the business environment while highlighting innovation as a force for social change.
INTERVIEW FOCUS
Personal profile
Academic background and professional career
Entrepreneurship background - Social Innovation Lab
Companies and social impact
Social entrepreneurship concept
Education: from theory to practice
Center for Innovation, Technology and Policy Research, IN+/IST research focus
MIT connection and DLab
Frugal innovation
India case studies and current research projects
About Dinis Guarda profile and Channels
https://www.openbusinesscouncil…
Jul 7, 2020
citiesabc interview: Kai Grunwitz MD Germany NTT - Society 5.0, Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity
citiesabc founder Dinis Guarda interviews Country Managing Director of Germany at NTT Ltd., Kai Grunwitz on the opportunities and challenges of the society 5.0 and the digital transformation that is making it possible as well as the special focus on the cybersecurity aspect of it.
Kai Grunwitz Interview focus
1. Introduction - background, overview, education...
2. Career
3. NTT company and focus
4. How can we Accelerate digital business transformation with Intelligent Business, secure by design.
5. Intelligent Business - Accelerate digital business transformation with 6. Intelligent Business, secure by design.
7. Intelligent Workplace - Empower and connect your workforce to deliver the best customer experience, with an intelligent digital workplace, secure by design.
8. Intelligent Infrastructure Drive business agility with intelligent IT infrastructure solutions, secure by design.
9. Using technology to help build better cities and communities
10. How do you see building an Intellig…
Jun 30, 2020
citiesabc interview: Jaewon Peter Chun President at World Smart Cities Forum, ARK-i Labs - The Future Cities
“There has been a trend of rising attention for the sustainable industry; the future of smart cities is looking brighter every day and the feasibility of implementing a smart city is becoming widely increasing. With our affiliations, we are successfully creating an inclusive, tech-oriented system through the Smart City Master Planning and TechSandbox.”
Jaewon Peter Chun, President of World Smart Cities Forum.
INTERVIEW FOCUS
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career highlights
3. South Korea background growth and work in innovation
4. Definition Smart cities
5. Your company, organisation and focus
6. World smart cities forum
7. ARK-i Labs - solution services around the world based in smart cities
8. XnTREE tech accelerator
9. With Covid-19 how can you look at this as a way to redesign our society
10. Goals and how do you see the future of work and the main trends in tech and society
11. Future vision for cities and the world
Jaewon Peter Chun was…
Jun 29, 2020
citiesabc interview: Jason H. Jang, Founder TNC IT Group - Tokenncoin, Blockchain M&A "Uniting The Crypto World
TNC IT Group has the vision to "unite the cryptocurrency world," and as founder Jason H. Jang tells us in this interview, they are doing everything they can to achieve it. Asked by citiesabc founder Dinis Guarda about the company's ambitious plans, Jason H. Jang goes through every project, including the recently launched tokenncoin, their massive blockchain M&A program and the blockchain based marketplace Buyaladdin. Likewise, both experts talk about the current state of the blockchain and the crypto industry, the regulatory challenges worldwide and the impact of COVID-19 in the sector.
INTERVIEW FOCUS
1. Personal profile and professional background
2. The state of blockchain and crypto
3. Blockchain Regulation in South Korea and in the world
4. About TNC IT Group
5. Blockchain M&A program
6. Tokenncoin
7. BuyAladding and Alibaba shopping mall
8. Smart Crypto Cities
JASON H. JANG BIOGRAPHY
Jason H. Jang is a corporate education and management professional, with extensive business e…
Jun 25, 2020
citiesabc interview: Michael Sung, Fintech/AI/Blockchain Expert And Founder of CarbonBlue
Prof. Michael Sung is a technology venture builder and investor, having founded various companies in diverse high-tech industries ranging from AI, blockchain, semiconductor, and new materials industries. In this new interview series, host Dinis Guarda and Michael Sung go through worldwide challenges and opportunities in the Fintech space and how new 4IR technologies like blockchain and AI can be seen as drivers of innovation for the future. Michael Sung also tells us about his CarbonBlue project, a tech-transfer and commercialisation platform that is focused on rapidly commercialising and scaling internationally-sourced high-tech innovation.
INTERVIEW FOCUS
1. Biography, professional background
2. Academic background and research focus as Director of the Fintech Research Center at the Fanhai International School of Finance at Fudan University
3. About Fintech: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities
4. Dynamics of innovation in the Fintech space
5. 4IR Technologies: blockchain - decentr…
Jun 22, 2020
citiesabc interview: Xiaochen Zhang, President of FinTech4Good & co-Chair of World Digital Economy Council
Dinis Guarda, author and founder of citiesabc.com, interviews Xiaochen Zhang, a leading global thought leader in the areas of fintech, sustainability, blockchain and economic digital transformation and founder of Fintech4Good. Xiaochen Zhang is an active policy maker and technologist leading initiatives and organisations such as the major organisation FinTech4Good, as President, and co-Chair of World Digital Economy Council, among other organisations. Some of his global work aims to look at social impact, business empowerment, financial inclusion.
Interview focus
1. Background
2. Cultural background
3. Define Fintech
4. Fintech for Good
5. Fintech inclusion
6. Create commercial business models to empower policy makers, mainstream organisations, global companies and governments.
7. FinTech4Good
8. World Digital Economy Council
9. New business models related to economic digital innovation.
10. Gap between policy makers and innovators
11. Technology for doing good
12. Academic and educa…
Jun 18, 2020
citiesab interview: Christine Liu, CEO/Founder of sHero Consultancy & Champion Women Leadership
Christine Liu, Global Thought Leader, CEO/Founder of sHero consultancy and Champion Women Leadership is the starring guest in this new video interview. Hosted by citiesabc founder Dinis Guarda, both experts talk about the importance of building bridges between China and the rest of the world and the need to change the narrative, especially in times like this. Furthermore, as a women activist, Christine Lui founded sHero in 2007 and she began her crusade in the promotion of ‘dialoguing’ among women that cultivates collaborative actions and collective responsibility.
Based in Shanghai, Christine Liu has held leadership positions in multi-national companies ranging from luxury fashion to pharmaceuticals including Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, and Honeywell. Christine is an accomplished Human Resources professional with many practical insights into human and organizational psyches.
Christine is the Senior Consultant for a New York based Lifestyle Marketing Advisory firm for its Asian Affa…
Jun 16, 2020
citiesabc interview: Michael Rovatsos Prof AI University Of Edinburgh, Director of Bayes Centre
Prof Michael Rovatsos is Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Edinburgh, and Director of the Bayes Centre, the University’s innovation hub for Data Science and AI. He also represents the University at the Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s national institute for Data Science and AI. In his research he develops AI algorithms and architectures to support collaboration between humans, e.g. in sharing economy, electronic commerce, or logistics applications. In recent years, much of his work has focused on ethical aspects of AI, primarily through the development of methods for designing fair and diversity-aware AI algorithms that respect the values of human users.
Interview focus
- Personal background
- Education and university background
- Career highlights and development
- Research focus and main areas
- How do you see the challenges of education in your area
- How Covid 19 is impacting the world and the areas of your expertise
- What message of hope do you highli…
Jun 10, 2020
citiesabc interview: Michael Terpin, CEO Transform Group, BitAngels & Legendary Blockchain Investor
Michael Terpin, blockchain investor and founder and CEO of Transform Group and BitAngels among others, joins Dinis Guarda in this new interview for citiesabc. A true legend in the blockchain and crypto space, Michael Terpin shares his expertise on the current state of blockchain and digital assets and how the COVID-19 crisis is impacting the industry.
In this interview, Michael Terpin looks at his beginnings in newswire and PR businesses that went from a small internet company to become one of the most important newswires in the world: Transform Group. Mr. Terpin also talks about his activities in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space, including the theft of millions of dollars in crypto in 2018 and BitAngels, the first angel investor group focused on identifying, funding and mentoring seed- and early-stage startups in the digital currency space, including Bitcoin.
Michael Terpin is a blockchain investor and the founder/CEO of Transform Group, a global public relations, blockchain…
Jun 4, 2020
citiesabc interview: Monty Munford Tech Journalist - Blockchain and Crypto in Times of COVID-19
Monty Munford, tech journalist, blockchain expert and Co-Founder at BlockSpeak podcast series, is the new guest in this interview series for citiesabc. As it is usual in the series, host Dinis Guarda and Monty Munford discuss major challenges nations, cities and people are facing today. Covid-19 and its impact on the economy and the crypto space and how it is a wake-up call for all of us to do it better in the future. In that regard, blockchain and cryptocurrencies might find in the post-Covid-19 world their best opportunity to stand up and become the drivers of change.
INTERVIEW STRUCTURE
1. Profile and professional background.
2. Work on media
3. The COVID-19 pandemic. The great challenge of our time
4. COVID-19 and its impact on blockchain and crypto industry
5. Post coronavirus world. A look into the future of blockchain and crypto
6. BlockSpeak podcast. How to become an eminence in the blockchain space
Monty Munford is a well known tech-journalist and blockchain enthusiast who…
Jun 3, 2020
citiesabc interview: Dr Jamal Ouenniche, Professor & Chair in Business Analytics, University of Edinburgh - Business Analytics, AI Data Road Maps
Dr. Jamal Ouenniche, Professor & Chair in Business Analytics, University of Edinburgh Business School is the guest speaker in this new interview series for citiesabc. Asked by citiesabc founder Dinis Guarda, Dr. Jamal Ouenniche discuss from an academic point of view the role of academia and education in today’s business analytics, data and AI machine learning models and how important it is to create links, build relationships and utilize prominent researches in data and business analytics to thrive and drive business and innovation. And all of that in a convoluted world dominated by a global pandemic and the prospect of an economic recession.
INTERVIEW STRUCTURE
1. Profile overview: Academic and Professional career
2. Education, PhD and research focus
3. Role in Edinburgh University
4. How does Dr Jamal Ouenniche see business data, AI, machine learning, technology and education
5. The role of Data, smart cities in the present global technological developments
6. How do you see AI,…
Jun 2, 2020
Dinis Guarda Interviews Emmanuel Daniel, The Asian Banker - Challenges in a COVID-19 New World
Emmanuel Daniel, serial entrepreneur, financial expert and founder of The Asian Banker joins Dinis Guarda in this new series interview for citiesabc. As the COVID-19 crisis deepens in the West, both experts discuss potential economic consequences for nations, cities and companies, the impact on the financial industry and how the economic prominence can shift from West to East once the dust settles.
As the founder of The Asian Banker, one of the most prominents consultancies in financial services research, benchmarking and intelligence, Emmanuel Daniel is savvy in financial industry synergies, and he expects financial services to play a key role in dealing with this coronavirus crisis. Likewise, he shows some concerns about how well prepared the industry was to face a crisis like this, especially regarding digitisation and adoption of new technologies. “The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that the world banking has failed. With the advent of FinTech and emerging technologies, they hav…
May 29, 2020
citiesabc interview: Prof Darryl Newport, Director of Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) - Sustainability and The Future of Cities
From his role as Director of Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) at University of East London, Professor Darryl Newport is an experienced academic whose main areas of focus are sustainable materials, circular economy, green economy and everything in between. In this new series interview for citiesabc, host Dinis Guarda and Prof. Darryl Newport go through major economic challenges, including those affecting city development and COVID-19. And he provides sustainable solutions for all of them.
Interview Structure
* Profile and education background
* Academic career
* About The Sustainable Research Institute and the University of East London
* Green economy. Challenges and opportunities
* Cities and smart city projects
* Green infrastructure
* Sustainability and circular economy solutions
* Case studies and research projects
* A look into the future
Professor Darryl Newport Biography
Professor Darryl Newport is Director of the Sustainability Research Institute (SR…
May 18, 2020
citiesabc interview: Mamadou Toure, Founder Africa 2.0 - Changing Structure of Communities with Ubuntu
Mamadou Toure was born and raised in Cameroon in a not wealthy family. His school had over 100 students per class. From that humble background he became one of the world leaders changing Africa and pushing a genuine focus on the very African concept of Ubuntu “I am because we are.” An idea that can be seen in all his projects of social, economic and financial empowerment and impact. He understood from the beginning the importance of leadership, structure change, technology as a tool to change and impact and build social balance. His leadership has been shaping Africa and the young leaders with Africa 2.0 and many other projects. Mamadou has been working with the World Bank and his experience reinforced the importance of co-creation balance with technology and leadership.
*Interview questions focus*
1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education...
2. Career
3. Your company and focus
4. About Africa 2.0 foundation
5. Vision behind Ubuntu: Goals and focus
6. Covid-19…
May 15, 2020
citiesabc Interview: Ben Goertzel AI Mastermind, Founder SingularityNet - What kind of mind can we engineer?
Ben Goertzel is a leading world recognised artificial intelligence researcher, thinker, software engineer and serial entrepreneur. Ben is the founder and CEO of SingularityNET, the Chairman of OpenCog Foundation, the Chairman of Artificial General Intelligence Society, the Chief Scientist of Mozi Health and Vice Chairman Humanity+ and his work, writing and ideas are influencing the way we perceive AI, technology and blockchain.
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Ben Goertzel Interview focus questions:
1. An introduction from Ben - background, overview, education...
2. The way you look at AI, AGI, open AI?
3. Career highlights?
4. Your companies and focus
5. What is your main focus as a doer?
6. Can you show an example of of open AI
7. You have a focus on open AI and Artificial General Intelligence? Can you elaborate on this?
8. You are a thinker, philosopher and as we look at evolution how do you see Singularity, special when it comes to the 2 visions of humanity the light…
May 14, 2020
citiesabc interview: Jorge Sebastiao - Tech Thought Leadership, Smart Cities and Cybersecurity
Jorge Sebastiao is a technology thought leader, influencer and ICT expert in the area of cybersecurity with more than 35 years of experience in technology systems. In this new interview for citiesabc, carried out by Dinis Guarda, cybersecurity is a central theme as every digital system exposes new - and unexpected, risks. That is especially worrisome in Smart Cities projects, as Jorge Sebastiao points out. From that perspective, both experts speak about technology adoption in the Middle East and in the World, the Covid-19 pandemic and the development of emerging technologies like blockchain, AI or the roll-out of 5G.
Structure
1. Biography, education,
2. Professional career as ICT expert, CTO, Huawei until now
3. Challenges and opportunities working in different cultures and countries. 4. Middle East experience
5. Evolution of technology and its impact
6. Cybersecurity: threats, solutions and emerging technologies
Smart Cities
7. Covid-19 pandemic: how technology can help us fight the…
May 5, 2020
citiesabc interview: Brittany Kaiser - Data Arms Race, Cambridge Analytica and Digital Privacy
Brittany Kaiser, Co-Founder at Own Your Data Foundation, #OwnYourData campaign, and DATA (the Digital Asset Trade Association) and citiesabc founder Dinis Guarda are two experts concerned about digital identity and data privacy. And in this latest series interviews for citiesabc, both digital savvys speak in-depth about the challenges of today's digitization on people’s identity and how data has become the “gold” of our times. Brittany Kaiser worked at Cambridge Analytica during the Facebook–Cambridge Analytica data scandal and has since then focused on helping governments, businesses and people (through her own initiatives) to create a more transparent and fair use of private data.
Brittany Kaiser is an American former business development director for Cambridge Analytica which collapsed after details of its misuse of Facebook data were revealed to have potentially impacted voting in the UK Brexit referendum and the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Kaiser testified about her…
May 1, 2020
citiesabc interview: Kiran J Fernandes: Dean at Durham University, Vice-chair of UKNC for UNESCO
Professor Kiran J. Fernandes, Dean for Internationalisation at Durham University Business School and Vice-chair of UK National Commission for UNESCO - among others, joins Dinis Guarda in this interview for citiesabc interview series. Both experts talk extendedly about major challenges worldwide including the Covid-19 pandemic, industry 2.0 and the role of technology in the industries and the economy, now and its impact in the future. As an academic in complex systems, Professor Kiran J. Fernandes believes today’s problems aren’t linear, and as such, there aren’t simple solutions.
Here are the topics the two expert go through in the interview:
1. Biography, academic background
2. Geopolitical and cultural challenges worldwide
3. Complex system perspective to provide solutions to today’s problems
4. Cities and connectivities. Trade corridors
5. Durham University career and ongoing research projects
6. Work with UNESCO
Professor Kiran Jude Fernandes is the Chair of the Operation…
Apr 30, 2020
citiesabc interview: Edwin Diender, CDTO, VP Huawei, Smart Cities & Digital Transformations
Dinis Guarda Interviews Edwin Diender, CDTO and Vice President, Global Government Business Unit, Huawei Enterprise - Profile, Education, Digital Platforms, Smart Cities and Digital Twins the Major Challenges our Society is Facing
Edwin Diender, CDTO and Vice President, Global Government Business Unit, Huawei Enterprise joins Dinis Guarda in this new series interview for citiesabc. Diender defines himself as a forward thinker and a business strategist whose professional experience has always been linked to digital transformation and sustainable business models. Both experts speak widely about major challenges, including the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing digital and technology revolution on Smart Cities. For Diender, technology is actually helping us go through this pandemic and all the challenges we, as humanity, face. Because, as Diender says, “technology helps us do better what we already do best.”
Here are the topics the two expert go through in the interview:
1. Profile ov…
Apr 28, 2020
Interview with Marc Buckley Technology, Sustainability and Resilience in the Cities of Tomorrow Podcast
Dinis Guarda interviews ESG Sustainability Advisor, Activist, WEF Expert and Resilient Futurist Marc Buckley in this new interview series for citiesabc. In their dialogue, sustainability, environment and the role of technology collides as the answers to make the world a better place for future generations. In this context, cities are key to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, since they are the main scenario where human interactions take place. Marc believes that it is in cities that this change should occur: “We need to create a resilient infrastructure through emerging technologies to be prepared for the future.”
Marc has been involved in Climate Activism for a long time and he was one of the first to be trained by Al Gore. As a Climate Speaker he has made getting through the Climate Crisis towards Resilient Desirable Futures his life's work. He is an Advocate for the SDG's, UN Advisor as a Resilient Futurist, Social Innovation, Climate Change, Agriculture, Food, and…
Apr 23, 2020
citiesabc interview: Prof. Henning Walczak - Covid-19 Pandemic And Healthcare Challenges
Another interview with a leading global scientists and authority Prof Henning Walczak.
This is the citiesbac series of interviews with leading international thought leaders, influencers, academics and change makers by Dinis Guarda for citiesabc.com global platform for uniting and creating solutions for cities and a 4IR Magna Carta for humanity!
citiesabc founder Dinis Guarda, Professor Yu Xiong and Professor Henning Walczak talk about the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting every single aspect of the society and how healthcare systems all around the world struggle before this novel coronavirus. Prof. Walczak also highlights the importance of staying at home and the work done by health experts in searching for treatments and a vaccine.
Henning Walczak is Professor of Cancer Biology at University College London (UCL), United Kingdom, and Scientific Director of the Cancer Research UK-UCL Centre. Born in Germany, Professor Walczak previously conducted research at the German Cancer Research C…
Apr 23, 2020
citiesabc Interview: Yu Xiong - citiesabc A 4IR Blockchain Magna Carta for Humanity
Interview with leading global scientists and authority Prof Yu Xiong.
This is citiesbac series of interviews with leading international thought leaders, influencers, academics and change makers by Dinis Guarda for citiesabc.com global platform for uniting and creating solutions for cities and a 4IR Magna Carta for humanity!
As the world enters one of its defining moments, the need to develop and implement new technologies is greater than ever. Collaboration is critical in that endeavour, as no sole entity, whether a country, organization or individuals can do it alone. Prof. Xiong, a computer scientist, academic and serial entrepreneur shares his expertise on technology and highlights the much needed collaboration between countries to leverage the full potential of 4IR technologies and blockchain. For that reason, the world needs a 4IR Blockchain Magna Carta that lays down all the foundational aspects for this collaboration
And blockchain, as Prof. Xiong states, can have a key role…
Apr 23, 2020
citiesabc interview: Antonio Santos - Influencer Tech Ambassador/ Inclusion Digital Transformation
*In this interview, Antonio Santos shares his passion for making the society more inclusive through the use of technology. In times of crisis like the one we are living in, technology has a key role to play to keep people united as well as the economy in motion. Antonio is also a great believer that technology can be utilized to accommodate a large range of employees with different needs with the purpose of improving their overall employee experience. Furthermore, he imagines that technology and the modern workplace will be strongly linked together in the future of work.*
As he explained there are some key factors to stay relevant in the modern workplace:
“Stay flexible, adapt to change, develop your skills, appreciate diversity, keep up-to-date, brand yourself, make connections, be on the vanguard and follow your passion.”
Antonio Santos currently holds the Community Manager position at Atos. As an expert in Social Media and being an influencer and global thought leader himself,…