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Designing the Future: Strategic Surprise with Mickey McManus

Episode Title: Designing the Future: Strategic Surprise with Mickey McManus
Episode Description:
Join host Keith Koo in this episode of Silicon Valley Insider as he welcomes Mickey McManus, a renowned expert in design thinking. Mickey delves into the world of strategic surprise and synthetic biology, sharing his unique insights and experiences from his extensive career, including his work at BCG, Maya Design, Autodesk, and Tufts University.
Key Topics:
Mickey's Journey in Design:
Discover how Mickey's love for design began and how he embraced it as a discipline.
Learn about his career evolution from traditional design to exploring its intersections with technology and biology.
Strategic Surprise:
An exploration of the concept of strategic surprise and its implications in the modern world.
How organizations can prepare for and leverage unexpected changes in the industry.
Synthetic Biology:
An introduction to synthetic biology and its transformative potential.
Mickey discusses current advancements and future possibilities in the field.
Lessons from Mickey's Career:
Key takeaways from Mickey's diverse work experiences.
Insights into how design thinking can influence strategic decisions and innovation.
Guest Bio:
Mickey McManus is a visionary in the fields of design thinking and technology, known for his innovative approach to research. He is a Senior Advisor and Executive Coach at BCG (Boston Consulting Group), founder and Chairman of Maya Design, Research Fellow Emeritus at Autodesk, and Visiting Scholar at Tufts University. Mickey has made significant contributions to the industry, shaping the future of design and its applications, and continues to inspire the next generation of designers and technologists through his academic and professional work.
Connect with Mickey McManus:
LinkedIn: Mhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mickeymcmanus/ickey McManus
Twitter: @MickeyMcManus
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This episode offers a deep dive into the realms of strategic surprise and synthetic biology through the lens of design, providing listeners with valuable insights and inspiration from one of the leading figures in the industry. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Mickey McManus's vast experience and innovative thinking.

RYLTI's Quest: Shining a Light on the Dark Data Within Your Company

Title: Rylti's Quest: Shining a Light on the Dark Data Within Your Company
Guests:Peter Fiorillo, Co-Founder and CEOLawrence Baisch, CTO
In this week's episode of Silicon Valley Insider, host Keith Koo welcomes Peter Fiorillo, Co-Founder and CEO, and Lawrence Baisch, CTO of RYLTI (pronounced "Royalty"), a company at the forefront of dark data discovery in corporations. Join us as we delve into how RYLTI is shining a light on the untapped potential of data within organizations, leveraging their biomimetic approach to advanced analytics.
We'll explore the growing importance of digital twins, a concept endorsed by regulators and policymakers as the future of data management. Our guests will share insights into RYLTI's commitment to responsible AI and how their technology is shaping the marketplace amidst evolving technology dynamics.
Discover the concept of a "digital twin ecosystem" and how the RYLTI RKE platform interacts with other AI and OT solutions to drive innovation and deliver previously unachievable benefits. Tune in to Silicon Valley Insider for a deep dive into the transformative work of RYLTI in making sense of corporate dark data and leading the way in responsible, cutting-edge analytics.
To find out more about RYLTI go to https://ryailiti.com/
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Annika Monari, CEO of Coral using AI to help Retailers with Wholesale Price Discovery

During this installment of Silicon Valley Insider, Keith Koo conducts an interview with Annika Monari, the CEO of Coral, an application created to transform the way vendors engage with customers in the B2B industry. Annika discusses her entrepreneurial drive, which originated from her background as a particle physicist at CERN, her successful launch of an ICO, and her subsequent shift towards utilizing AI to tackle retail and wholesale challenges.
More about Annika Monari
Annika Monari, the founder and CEO of Coral, is using AI and blockchain technology to create a virtual distributor for the wholesale industry. She is revolutionizing the industry by using AI to personalize the curation of products for individual retailers. Monari's previous startup, Artos Systems, designed a blockchain within a blockchain to solve the scalability problem plaguing Ethereum. Monari believes that blockchain and fintech will make access to capital cheaper and provide greater self-sovereignty for investments. The ultimate goal of fintech and blockchain is to level the playing field and provide opportunities that were previously only available to larger corporations.
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Chatri Sidyodtong: CEO of ONE Championship on his Origin Story & Overcoming Adversity

In this encore installment of Silicon Valley Insider, Keith Koo hosts an interview with Chatri Sidyodtong, Founder and CEO of ONE Championship, a global media platform headquartered in Singapore and the star of “The Apprentice ONE Championship Edition.”
As a 5-year old boy, Chatri’s mother told him “you will go help people” and that was something hard to fathom when he and his family were broke as he entered life at university.
Hear Chatri tell his story of inspiration and hope. From rags to riches is a familiar story but ensuring humility along the way makes Chatri a superhero.
Key Takeaways:
Chatri’s mother’s words of wisdom instilled in him a strong sense of purpose and determination.
Chatri’s journey from poverty to success is a testament to the power of hard work and perseverance.
Chatri is a true inspiration to us all, and his story is a reminder that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.
 
More about Chatri Sidyodtong
Chatri Sityodtong is a Thai-American entrepreneur, martial artist, and the founder, chairman, and CEO of ONE Championship, a global sports media platform headquartered in Singapore.
In 1994, he graduated from Tufts University with a degree in economics. He then earned an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1999.
After graduating from Harvard, Sityodtong moved to Singapore and founded Evolve MMA in 2009. The academy quickly became one of the leading martial arts schools in the world, and Sityodtong was named one of the "Top 100 Most Influential People in Martial Arts" by Black Belt Magazine in 2013.
In 2011, Sityodtong founded ONE Championship with the goal of uniting the world's martial arts under one banner. ONE Championship is now the largest global sports media platform in Asia, with a worldwide broadcast to over 170 countries. The organization has produced some of the biggest and most exciting fights in the history of martial arts, and Sityodtong has been praised for his vision and leadership.
Sityodtong is a passionate advocate for martial arts and its positive impact on society. He believes that martial arts can teach people discipline, respect, and self-confidence. He is also a strong supporter of global poverty alleviation and has donated millions of dollars to charity.
In 2022, Sityodtong was the host of The Apprentice Asia edition, a reality TV show in which 16 candidates competed for a job as his protégé at ONE Championship. The show was a huge success, and Sityodtong was praised for his charisma and leadership.
Sityodtong is a true pioneer in the world of martial arts. He has helped to make martial arts more accessible and popular than ever before, and he has inspired millions of people around the world to pursue their dreams.
 
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Arthur Mrozowski, Silicon Hill Ventures & CEO of Looptronic on Teaching Netflix how to burn DVDs!

On this installment of Silicon Valley Insider, Keith Koo hosts an interview with Arthur Mrozowski, who serves as the Managing Partner of Silicon Hill Ventures LLC and as the CEO of Looptronic. Arthur's claim to fame on Silicon Valley Insider is that he taught Netflix how to create DVD copies. In addition to this notable achievement, Arthur boasts a rich history of innovation and investment in Silicon Valley that has spanned several decades. He began his career at Meridian Data which was quickly acquired by Sony before moving on to found several companies, ultimately leading him to his current venture, Looptronic, which combines IoT, Fintech, and wearables. Be sure to tune in to hear more about his fascinating story! If you're interested in learning more about Arthur and Looptronic, check out his LinkedIn profile. https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthurmrozowski/
 
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”Satellite Writer” a SaaS Platform to Democratize the Creation and Distribution of Content with Sal Peer, CEO of AI Exosphere and Social Brim

On this episode of Silicon Valley Insider, host Keith Koo interviews returning guest Sal Peer, CEO of Social Brim, a digital marketing agency and also the CEO of AI Exosphere, to discuss "Satellite Writer" their SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) platform that allows anyone to create professional quality content anywhere for virtually any use-case.
This episode first aired before OpenAI's ChatGPT took the world by storm, but ChatGPT is just one of many AI augmented models that are being developed in parallel. Sal discusses how his team decided to create their own AI assisted tools to help create content for their clients and how they realized that they were creating a product that can transform the way we create content and help scale our output.
AI Exosphere uses a combination of AI and human interaction to create valuable content that can be used to promote businesses, brands and individuals.
 
About Sal Peer and AI Exosphere:
 
Sal Peer is the founder and CEO of AI Exosphere, a company that has developed a natural language processing (NLP) based artificial intelligence (AI) platform called Satellite Writer. The AI platform uses the latest advances in deep learning to automatically generate content that is optimized for search engines and social media platforms.
 
 
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 https://satellitewriter.com/r/keith/
 
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Cytokind: Harnessing Light to Combat Inflammation

On this episode of Silicon Valley Insider, host  Keith Koo interviews Ben Wang, Chief Science Officer and John MacMahon, Chief Technology Officer who are the co-founders of health tech startup Cytokind.
Listen as Ben and John share their story of how they discovered that light can be used to battle inflammation and other related conditions including multiple sclerosis, psoriasis COVID leading to a stronger immune system.
 
About Cyotkind:
Cytokind is a world class team of clinical and research experts   who harness the power of light to strengthen the immune system. We leverage the ability of phototherapy to lower systemic inflammation in a wide range of autoimmune diseases. Our initial trial substantially reduced mortality from sepsis in COVID, and we are expanding enrollment in a partnership with BARDA. These results  have led the company to address the most light sensitive disease known to man – multiple sclerosis. 
This team includes pre-eminent scientific innovators, entrepreneurs, world-class researchers, and drug discovery visionaries from Stanford, MIT, Mt. Sinai, Australia, Austria, Scotland, Germany, Louisiana, Texas, and Wisconsin who are leaders in UVB light research and associated blood analysis to treat immune disorders. These esteemed thinkers and innovators are on the path to discover new methods of treatment and drug discovery to address the critical needs of patients in the US and around the world.
 
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Improving the Practice of Law using NFTs with Ron Dekoven, CEO of myLawyer & Justice NFT

On this episode of Silicon Valley Insider, Ron DeKoven, Founder & CEO myLawyer & Justice NFT talks about his many decades in the legal profession from U.S. Corporate Attorney to English Barrister
Ron took that experience and create the my Lawyer Network a Global network of attorneys. Ron's vision is to help attorneys and clients around the world to work more effectively and efficiently using technology innovations such as blockchain and NFTs.
 
About myLawyer:
myLawyer is part of the myLawyer Network group. myLawyer is a Singapore company focused on creating a Global Network of lawyers. The Global Network will enable lawyers to secure new instructions and new clients more efficiently. The Global Network will enable lawyers to create a Virtual Network of boutique firms. The Global Network will also enable lawyers to refer matters to other lawyers. The only limitation to what lawyers can create with the Global Network is the lawyers imagination.
https://www.mylawyernetwork.com/about-us
 
About Ron DeKoven:
Ron is a New York Lawyer and an English Barrister.  He has founded three legal tech companies: Justice NFT in Delaware, myBarrister in London and myLawyer in Singapore. The three companies are wholly owned by myLawyer Network, a Delaware company. These companies are engaged in developing blockchain and innovative apps for lawyers, barristers and solicitors that revolutionize the practice of law, attract new clients, enhance marketing and enable remote, secure communication. The first of these apps was released in the US last year. A second app was released in January, 2021 in the UK. The Justice NFT will be released in the fourth quarter of 2022.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-dekoven-272a7062/
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Dave Liu, CEO of Liucrative and Author ”The Way of the Wall Street Warrior” Conquer.the Corporate Game Using Tips, Tricks and Smartcuts

On this episode of Silicon Valley Insider, Dave Liu, CEO of Liucrative Endeavors discusses his journey to the top of the corporate ladder and how he applied his learnings into his new book "The Way of the Wall Street Warrior" Conquer the Corporate Game Using Tips, Tricks, and Smartcuts.
Dave shares insights into why he wrote the book and how he wanted to give his audience practical advice that can be applied immediately. Dave's book can be found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Wall-Street-Warrior-Corporate/dp/B09PX2YZ3J
 
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In The Way of the Wall Street Warrior: Conquer the Corporate Game Using Tips, Tricks, and Smartcuts, veteran investment banker and executive Dave Liu delivers an acerbic and irreverent insider’s guide to using gamesmanship to get hired, get ahead, and survive on Wall Street, Main Street, or any other ferociously competitive environment.
The book discusses tactics for getting your foot in the door and then rising to the top of the food chain. The strategies and techniques discussed within apply whether you spend 18 hours a day in an office right next to your nearest colleague or you’re working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
You’ll learn interview tips, techniques for mastering the social environment at work, and CYA strategies to protect yourself from unexpected setbacks. The author discusses how to read a room, in a virtual meeting or in real life, and why it’s more important than reading the prospectus. You’ll discover the importance of the “How,” as opposed to the “Why” and the “What,” and why success means doing the least amount of work for the most pay you can extract.
The Way of the Wall Street Warrior shows you how to be the smartest dumb person in the room by making the people around you think you’re something special when, in fact, you’re the patient corporate warrior who sits idly by while everyone else is burning themselves out in the rat race.
Perfect for managers, employees, and executives in any competitive environment, The Way of the Wall Street Warrior: Conquer the Corporate Game Using Tips, Tricks, and Smartcuts will also earn a place in the libraries of business leaders seeking actionable tips on making sure their hard work pays off.
 
About Dave Liu:
Dave Liu is a 30-year veteran of Wall Street and Silicon Valley. He is an advisor, author, entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist.
He started his career on Wall Street at Goldman Sachs and then joined Jefferies where he rose from the entry level of Analyst to the executive ranks of Managing Director and Co-Head of the Digital Media and Internet investment banking group. He worked on over $15 billion of transactions for hundreds of companies including Microsoft, Google, Yahoo, and Yelp.
After retiring from Wall Street, he became an entrepreneur and started four companies in technology, merchant banking, asset management, and media. He is CEO advisor and investor to multiple companies, several of which have reached multi-billion dollar “unicorn” status including Internet Brands WebMD, MobilityWare, FIGS, and Vobile. He’s also involved in the entertainment industry with investments in Stampede and TEG Live, and consumer with Philz Coffee and Francesca’s. He was previously CEO advisor to ProSiebenSat.1 Media, one of the largest media companies in Europe.
Dave is also a perspiring artist and writer who loves to draw and write funny. He has multiple certifications in creative and satirical writing as well as screenwriting. He publishes a career advice column called Breaking Bamboo, and a cartoon series called The ABC Life.
Dave wrote a humorous career book called The Way of the Wall Street Warrior: Conquer the Corporate Game Using Tips, Tricks, and Smartcuts which was published by Wiley on November 9th, 2021. The book was cited by Bloomberg as one of the Best Books of 2021 and achieved Best Seller status with Porchlight Book Company and Amazon where it was a Top 10 Best Seller in business finance. It was ranked by Amazon as the Top #1 Hot New Release in two categories: business finance and economics. He wrote the book to help underrepresented communities achieve their career goals and has pledged 100% of his net proceeds from the book to charity.
Dave completed the Management & Technology Program at the University of Pennsylvania where he received a BS in Engineering and a BS in Economics from the Wharton School. He also attended Harvard Business School where he received his MBA. He currently serves on the Executive Board of the Management & Technology Program at the University of Pennsylvania and on the Trust Advisory Committee of Tau Beta Pi, the oldest national engineering honor society. He is also Chairman of the Philanthropic Advisory Council of Smile Train, the largest cleft-focused organization. Finally, he is Vice Chairman of AsAmNews, one of the top news sites for Asian America.
 
Dave can be reached at his website, www.Liucrative.com, or any of his social media handles:
 
Facebook @ Liucrative: www.facebook.com/liucrative
Instagram @ LiucrativeEndeavors: www.instagram.com/LiucrativeEndeavors
Twitter @ Liucrative: www.twitter.com/liucrative
TikTok @ Lucrative: www.tiktok.com/@liucrative
LinkedIn @ daveliu: www.linkedin.com/in/daveliu
 
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Get Back Money with R&D Tax Credits with Joshua Lee, CEO of Ardius (now Gusto)

On this episode of Silicon Valley Insider, Joshua Lee, CEO of Ardius (a Gusto company) discusses how any company that has research and development expenses in technology, science or process can be eligible for significant R&D tax credits.
Ardius has helped companies recover millions of dollars in tax credits from things like research and development that they’ve done in building their product and company, and this money can feel like non-dilutive capital to help fund ongoing operations. This is done by companies of all sizes, but historically has been a very expensive and manual effort, which Ardius is making was faster and easier and automated.
To find out more about Ardius and see if you qualify for the R&D Tax Credit
Click this link:
https://www.ardius.com/?ref=GIG
 
 
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