Our Featured Guest for Sunday, November 17, 2024 is Matt Wright
In this episode, we dive into the future of technology with Matt Wright co-founder of Gaia and EVM Capital. From AI and blockchain to decentralized data and the evolving workforce, Matt explores how open-source systems are reshaping industries. Discover how AI is transforming jobs, sparking ethical debates, and even collaborating with artists. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or just curious about what’s next, this conversation uncovers how AI is shaping our world—and why we all need to pay attention.
Matt Wright leverages community development strategy, growth marketing, developer evangelism, remote operations, and strategic partnerships to reach software developers in 75+ countries around the world. Throughout his career, Matt has much experience as a community growth expert with emphasis in emerging markets. He has been responsible for community development around various technology brands in North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Mainland China, and three additional international startup ecosystems as AngelHack’s Director of Community Development.
Gaia is a decentralized network that provides secure, censorship-resistant, and monetizable AI agents that incorporate each individual’s proprietary knowledge and skills while preserving privacy. Instead of setting up centralized servers, Gaia is building a distributed network of edge-computing nodes controlled by individuals and businesses, to host fine-tuned AI models, based on the node operator’s proprietary domain knowledge and expertise. Gaia is building an active, intelligent ecosystem that support applications that learn, improve and grow overtime. Read more at: https://www.gaianet.ai/
EVM Capital is investing in the Future of Decentralized Work on Ethereum. As decentralized protocols continue to scale exponentially, capturing billions of dollars within network states— masses of network participants will demand to coordinate work, capital, equity, and governance in exchange for work on Ethereum. In the face of shifting work paradigms, remote work, the rise of digital gig economies, and a new generation of builders that prioritize passion over paycheck—the need for a decentralized, transparent work ecosystem is more apparent than ever. EVM’s focus extends to building and supporting infrastructures that facilitate this shift, emphasizing the importance of product-market fit and commercial viability of governance, process automation/AI, on-chain reputation, and financial infrastructure within these systems. Ethereum’s blockchain offers a foundation for this transformation, enabling decentralized work structures that promise greater ownership, transparency, and autonomy, and increased engagement for a new generation of workers. Read more at: https://www.evm.capital/
Our Entrepreneur Presenters:
Kim Case, Esq. if the Executive Director of the Research and Development Council of New Jersey, which works to advance research and development throughout New Jersey. It advocates on behalf of research-driven companies and universities in the state, bolstering New Jersey’s STEM education and career pipeline. They also we foster collaboration among industry, academia and government.
For more than 40 years, the R&D Council has recognized and highlighted the broad array of research conducted in the state and celebrated its exceptional inventors in an annual award ceremony named for Thomas Alva Edison, New Jersey’s — and perhaps the world’s — most famous inventor. Winners are selected by a team of R&D Council researchers who evaluate nominated patents based on the significance of the problem addressed, its utility/socioeconomic value, novelty and commercial impact. These annual awards include five special honors presented as the Science & Technology Medal, Visionary Award, Educator of the Year, Catalyst Award, and Emerging Tech Award. Past recipients of these special honors include Nobel Laureates, leaders of Fortune 100 companies, the world’s foremost academic researchers and New Jersey’s most prominent policymakers. Read more at: https://rdnj.org/
Kim Case, Esq. is also the President of CN Communications, a communications consulting firm offering research-based media relations, public affairs, digital media and marketing communications services. To achieve specific client objectives, CN assembles teams from a range of industry partners including many CN alumni who together can develop and implement a full range of communications products and services. Among CN’s accomplishments are the rebranding of a major commodity exchange; raising the visibility of a leading public polytechnic university; and advising a Fortune 100 company on sensitive public issues. CN’s experience spans the corporate, nonprofit and political sectors. Their roster of clients includes international corporations, start-ups, and long-established public and private institutions. Read more at: https://cn-com.com/
Jasna Ostojich is the founder of Podular, offering stylish patented modular pods and restaurant management tools, providing swift, simple solutions that enhance the food and beverage experience. Podular’s urban-inspired food and beverage stands revolutionize the traditional concept of food service counter. Podular stands provide unmatched indoor and outdoor setups, enhancing amenities for lobbies, malls, food courts, rooftops, lounges, and outdoor spaces. They transform areas into vibrant hubs of activity and enjoyment. Whether for a casual lunch or a lively evening event, they add value and excitement to any setting. Create your own interactive experiences, cooking demonstrations, and food tastings to engage visitors and create memorable experiences. Designed to be more than just a place to grab a quick bite. Podular is a 2024 Chicago Innovation Awards Nominee and the winner of the 2015 IHMRS Foodservice Pioneering Contest. Read more at: https://www.podular.us/