Silicon Valley Tech And AI With Gary Fowler

GSD Presents Overcoming Obstacles in Real Estate Tokenization with Jason Touhey June 11, Tuesday Guest: Jason Touhey, Cofounder & Chief Technology Officer, Sovereign Assets / jasontouhey About Jason: Jason Touhey, an esteemed alumnus of the University of Central Florida, is pioneering the creation of Sovereign Assets, a company dedicated to tokenizing super affordable yet hurricane-resistant real estate. With a solid background in technology and education, Jason has spent over 13 years empowering students and advancing blockchain innovation. His deep involvement in the crypto space, co-founding SEMPROs NFTs and TheWorldConference.io, showcases his commitment to financial sovereignty. Jason’s work is driven by a passion for balancing professional excellence with a strong dedication to family life. #RealEstateTokenization #BlockchainInnovation #PropertyInvestment #TokenizationChallenges #DigitalAssets #RealEstateRevolution #BlockchainRealEstate #PropertyTech #InvestmentStrategies #CryptoRealEstate

Runday AI Presents AI’s Impact on Business, Jobs, and Bizmoni’s Utilization with Jose Graca June 06, Thursday Guest: Jose Graca, Founder, Business Masterchef / josegraca About Jose Graca: Meet Jose Graca, an exceptional entrepreneur, investor, and mentor who excels at building and improving teams, sales, and marketing strategies, brands, products, and services. He is an expert in BizTech, FinTech, and EdTech. Jose has received numerous business awards, including the 2008 Fintech Gold Medal Award, the Most Inspiring 2022 CEO Award, and the 10x Technology Innovation Award from 2005 to 2015. He has traveled the world, living in 10 countries and visiting over 100 countries and 800+ cities, and is proficient in 8+ languages. As the founder of BUSINESS MASTERCHEF, Jose teaches a unique methodology for AI-based business building. Jose is respected for his leadership style, leads by example, and prioritizes transparency and knowledge to achieve outstanding results. #AIImpact #BusinessInnovation #FutureOfWork #AIJobs #Bizmoni #JoseGraca #ArtificialIntelligence #TechTransformation #AIinBusiness #WorkforceEvolution

GSD Presents Navigating the Immigration Complexities for Startups and Entrepreneurs with Sergio A. Athanasso May 30, Thursday Guest: Sergio A. Athanasso, Founder and Managing Attorney, Sergio Law, PLLC / sergio-athanasso-177ab081 About Sergio: Sergio A. Athanasso holds a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh Law School and is licensed to practice under the District of Columbia Bar and the New York State Bar. He has worked at some of the top immigration firms in the US including Fragomen and Dentons before becoming the Founder and Managing Attorney at Sergio Law, PLLC. Sergio can advise various listeners (Human Resources, C-Suite, Leadership, Business Owners, etc.) at small, mid-sized companies and larger corporations on how to leverage an international talent pool of skilled professionals. He can optimize their global workforce strategy, improve their hiring and retention process, navigate the intricacies of immigration law to avoid obstacles, and ensure compliance. #ImmigrationComplexities #StartupJourney #EntrepreneurLife #SergioAAthanasso #NavigatingImmigration #BusinessSuccess #Entrepreneurship #StartupChallenges #ImmigrantEntrepreneurs #BusinessGrowth #GSDVentureStudios

Runday AI Presents Finding your Ride or Die with Jacqueline Fae May 29, Wednesday Guest: Jacqueline Fae, CEO and Founder, IDL Diamond Club / thefaerymatchmaker About Jacqueline: Creator of The Ride or Die Relationship Blueprint, a system for men to attract a beautiful woman and create a lasting relationship with her. Jacqueline Fae is the founder & CEO of IDL Diamond Club, along with being a love manifestation expert. She created the Ride or Die Relationship blueprint, which is a system for men to attract a beautiful woman and create a lasting relationship with her. She has been featured on CBS, NBC, Newsmax and in Forbes and Entrepreneur. It is her life mission to help as many people as possible find love.

GSD Presents: Transatlantic Tech Talk: Contrasting Innovation in Europe and the US with Nikolas Woischnik May 17, Friday Guest: Nikolas Woischnik, CEO & Founder, TOA Berlin 2024 https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewoi/?originalSubdomain=de About Nikolas: Nikolas Woischnik is the CEO of Europe’s leading Deeptech festival, Tech Open Air (TOA), and an early-stage investor. His journey in the tech and startup ecosystem began while working in Venture Capital, where he created TechBerlin, the city's first English language blog about tech and startups. He founded the co-working company Ahoy! Berlin, which was later acquired by Knotel, a "paper value" Unicorn that went bankrupt due to COVID-19. From 2016-2018, Nikolas worked as a Business Development Manager EMEA at Amazon Web Services, gaining essential knowledge in technology stacks and infrastructure. In 2012, he founded TOA and co-founded Openers, a communications agency for tech companies. At TOA, he raised capital from founders of major German Unicorn companies and leading VCs. #TransatlanticTechTalk #Innovation #EuropeVsUS #NikolasWoischnik #TechInnovation #GlobalTech #TechDiscussion #Entrepreneurship #Startups #DigitalInnovation #TechInsights #BusinessGrowth

Simplenight AI Presents: Raising capital for early stage startups and staying afloat in the meantime with Guillaume Kloof May 15, Wednesday Guest: Guillaume Kloof, Managing Director, Valley Date Tech https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaumekloof/ About Guillaume: Guillaume Kloof is a visionary leader with a passion for fostering innovation and driving the success of startups worldwide. As the current Managing Director of Valley Date Tech, a renowned tech consultancy firm, Kloof has dedicated his career to empowering startups through strategic growth initiatives, including capital raising and market expansion. His strategic insights and hands-on approach have propelled numerous emerging companies to achieve remarkable milestones and realize their full potential in competitive markets. Kloof's commitment to driving innovation and fostering collaboration has earned him recognition as a trusted advisor and thought leader in the startup ecosystem. #StartupFunding #EarlyStageCapital #RaisingCapital #StartupSurvival #VentureFunding #SeedInvestment #StartupGrowth #Entrepreneurship #BusinessFunding #StartupFinance

GSD Presents Token Economics and How to Design the Token Framework with Rishabh Gupta May 13, Monday Guest: Rishabh Gupta, Director of Operations, TDeFi https://www.linkedin.com/in/web3incubation/?originalSubdomain=in Rishabh is the Director of Operations at TDeFi and a beacon in the Web 3.0 landscape. At the core, he believes in unlocking the full human potential through spirituality, integrating deeper purpose with modern tech. With a rich portfolio of over 60 startups, Rishabh takes pride in guiding ventures to scale, assisting them in growing 1 to n. Each startup's journey is a testament to human potential and innovation. Deep expertise in token engineering sets Rishabh apart. By combining economics, game theory, incentive design, and financial models, bespoke strategies are crafted to ensure sustainable growth in the decentralized world. Before TDeFi, Rishabh was instrumental at OYO Rooms, shaping its trajectory to become one of the fastest Decacorn (USD 10 Bn+) companies. This journey enriched skills in negotiation and solidified the importance of customer-centric approaches. Holding an MBA in Finance from IIT Kanpur and boasting a CFA Level 3 candidature, Rishabh seamlessly merges the realms of finance and technology. Yet, beyond the boardroom, there's an enduring commitment to societal upliftment, particularly ensuring equitable education access and wealth distribution. #TokenEconomics #TokenFrameworkDesign #CryptoEconomics #Tokenization #BlockchainDesign #DigitalTokens #CryptocurrencyFrameworks

Runday AI Presents: From Corporate to Entrepreneur: The Startup Journey with Alexis Grabar May 9, Thursday Guest: Alexis Grabar, CEO & Founder, AviaMediaTech Ltd linkedin.com/in/alexis-grabar-66a97 About Guest: Co-Founder and Executive President of CXB HUB, Alexis brings international management and leadership experiences from a wide range of B2C and B2B industries such as Aerospace, Airline, Logistics, Retail, Luxury, Cosmetics and Management consulting. He set up 3 UK successful start-ups (AVOLUS group/AviaMediaTech Ltd/CXB HUB) and managed an airline with 5 aircraft/18 pilots/one VIP airport (Eurojet based in Romania). Alexis is an ex-Board Member and Non-Executive Director in charge of International Expansion, Strategy and Technology at Hiveworks (ex-Orange Digital from 2018 to 2020) and at Barony Universal Products part of ARNEST group (from 2014 to 2017). Since 2020 and in parallel of CXB HUB management, he is the co-founder of HEC UK Governance club. He started his career in AIRBUS group where he worked for 5 years in the Helicopter Division (Airbus Helicopters previously Eurocopter) as the General Representative in Russia/CIS and for 5 years in the Commercial Aircraft Division (Airbus Industrie) as a Regional Sales Director in charge of 25 airlines. Alexis Graduated from Grenoble Ecole de Management in High Tech Management and holds a HEC Paris MBA and Mid-Career Master from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. He is a Fellow Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society since 2014 and a Member of Automobile Club de France. He is curious, energetic, strategic and teaches Leadership, Experience Management and Innovative entrepreneurship in 4 different business schools (EM Normandie, ESCP Europe, ESG International, Omnes education). He lives in London for the last 23 years and he is the happy father of 8 years-old Alexandra. He is fluent in French, Russian and English. #CorporateToEntrepreneur #StartupJourney #EntrepreneurialTransition #StartupLife #FromEmployeeToFounder #StartupAdventure #GaryFowler #AlexisGrabar

Simplenight AI Presents: 5 Strategic Clusters of Venture Growth with Leon Eisen May 08 Guest: Leon Eisen, Venture Partner, Network.VC Leon Eisen, Venture Partner, Network.VC / leoneisen About Leon Eisen: Leon Eisen, Ph.D., is an inventor, serial entrepreneur, Chairman of Oxitone Medical, and Senator at the Grand Assembly of the World Business Angel Investment Forum (G20). He is also a partner at Network.VC and GVI Investments, strategic executive adviser and keynote speaker with a strong background in technology, business, and leadership spanning over 20 years. Dr. Eisen is a fellow member of the Royal Society of Medicine (UK) and serves as a Board Member of The Global Africa Leadership Council. Additionally, he holds membership in the Forbes Business Council and serves as a partner at GSD Venture Studios. He actively mentors aspiring entrepreneurs at accelerators like Gener8tor and H7 BioCapital, and holds an official mentorship role at the Israeli Export Institute. Furthermore, Leon Eisen is widely regarded for developing and popularizing a highly effective business growth methodology called "Quantum Business Thinking. Having earned a Ph.D. in physics from the Weizmann Institute of Science, Dr. Eisen also pursued business and entrepreneurship studies at Harvard Business School. He is widely recognized for inventing and successfully commercializing the world's first FDA-cleared wrist pulse oximetry monitor. With an impressive track record of over 30 worldwide patents and more than ten scientific publications, Leon Eisen has consistently delivered innovative products and made significant contributions in his field. #SimplenightAI #GaryFowler #VentureGrowth #LeonEisen #StrategicClusters #BusinessGrowth

GSD Presents: Cybersecurity Essentials: Protecting Our Digital World with Sage Nye May 7, Tuesday Guest: Sage Nye, Investor/Member, Venture Guides / sage-nye Sage is a seasoned professional with diverse experience spanning strategic alliances management, social services, and investment. She notably spearheaded the IBM and Turbonomic Alliance, overseeing various aspects such as partner sales, marketing, and strategic planning until IBM's acquisition of Turbonomic for $2B. Prior to this, Sage held leadership roles, including directing the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter. She holds an honors degree in applied social sciences and economics from Harvard and is currently part of the founding team at Venture Guides, focusing on early-stage enterprise software investments and providing support to portfolio companies. #Cybersecurity #TechTalk #GaryFowler #SageNye

GSD Presents: Top Ten VC Secrets That Entrepreneurs Need To Know (But VCs Won’t Tell Them) with Bill Reichert May 2, Thursday Guest: Bill Reichert, Partner, Pegasus Tech Ventures / billreichert Bill Reichert is a Partner at Pegasus Tech Ventures, a global venture capital firm with a focus on advanced technologies like AI, quantum computing, and medical technology. As Chief Evangelist for the Startup World Cup, he oversees a major venture capital competition offering significant cash prizes. With two decades of venture capital experience, including founding Garage Technology Ventures, he is a seasoned investor and a recognized expert in startup pitching, co-authoring “Getting to Wow! Silicon Valley Pitch Secrets for Entrepreneurs.” His extensive background includes roles as an entrepreneur with successful public offerings, a consultant at McKinsey, and an economist at the World Bank. Reichert is an alumnus of Harvard College and Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. #GSDPresents #VentureCapital #StartupTips #SiliconValleyTech #GaryFowler #BillReichert

Simplenight AI Presents: Becoming A Unicorn with Mark Halberstein April 30, Tuesday Guest: Mark Halberstein, Founder & CEO, Simplenight https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhalberstein/ About Mark Halberstein: Mark Halberstein has over 20 years of experience in the technology, travel, hospitality, real estate, finance, entertainment and AI industries. Specializing in destination experiences, Mark built a global luxury concierge business which catered to corporate, high net worth, celebrity, film studio and brand clientele. Mark is also an IATA accredited travel agent. Prior to founding Simplenight, the Superapp engine enabling the booking and ordering of anything, anywhere, anytime, Mark held various positions including: CMBS Underwriting at JPMorgan Investment Bank, financing major assets such as hotels, shopping malls and arenas; Director of Asset Management at Allied Partners, a multi-billion dollar real estate and hospitality investment and development fund, where he oversaw trophy assets such as the Citigroup Center, Woodbury Commons, Empire Hotel NYC, Delano Miami Beach Hotel, Savoy Miami Beach Hotel and countless other hospitality, retail, office, industrial and residential properties; Associate at UBS Private Wealth Management; Associate at MKG, an exclusive celebrity event planner in NYC. Mark graduated with a degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida and went on to receive his MBA in Finance and Marketing from the University of Miami. #BecomingAUnicorn #SuccessStory #UnicornJourney #GaryFowler #MarkHalberstein

GSD Presents: Creativity with Daniel Lamarre April 30, Tuesday Guest: Daniel Lamarre, Executive Vice-Chairman of the Board, Cirque du Soleil / daniel-lamarre-b84ab5150 As Executive Vice-Chairman of the Board, Daniel Lamarre is in charge of strengthening key partnerships and driving new growth projects for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. For the last two decades, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Cirque du Soleil, Daniel Lamarre was in charge of strategy at both the business development and operations levels. He also led the rebirth of Cirque du Soleil in 2021 and saw to the organization’s financial sustainability and the perpetuation of its culture and values. Maintaining the fine balance between the company’s overall strategy, stability, and financial growth, and the integrity of its culture and corporate values, Daniel spearheaded the company’s transformation into the global live entertainment leader it is today. #Creativity #CirqueDuSoleil #Artists #Innovation

GSD Presents: AI, Growth & Creativity: CMO Insights with Nicole DeMeo April 23, Tuesday Guest: Nicole DeMeo, Founder, Outfront Solutions http://linkedin.com/in/nicoledemeo Nicole DeMeo, wears many hats as co-founder of Outfront Solutions and partner at Muir Equity. She is an accomplished business launch, growth, and turnaround expert. A Silicon Valley veteran, she works closely with global executive teams to develop business and marketing strategies and guides companies through major lifecycle events. Her participation in more than 50 company launches - including four of her own – has resulted in significantly increased valuations, acquisitions, IPOs, two unicorns and a decacorn. Nicole has served as brand ambassador and marketing strategist for industry leaders such as Steve Jobs, Eric Schmidt, and Chris Foster and Fortune 500 companies including Apple, Accenture and Omnicom. Nicole has served on leadership teams including Andra Capital, Glispa, and Organic and advises fast-growth companies and funds like Redfin, Hoopt, Spyke Games, Peak Games, Griffin Gaming Partners and How Women Invest. #Tech #AI #CMOInsights #Growth #Creativity #GaryFowler #NicoleDeMeo

GSD Presents: Riding the Digital Wave: Nurturing Emotional Bonds in Consumer Relationships with Vladimer Botsvadze April 9, Tuesday Guest: Vladimer Botsvadze, Advisory Board Member, United States Artificial Intelligence Institute https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladimerbotsvadze/?originalSubdomain=ae Vladimer Botsvadze has been recognized as the №1 Global Marketing Thought Leader by Thinkers360 and one of the World’s Top 21 AI Keynote Speakers in 2024 by the AI Speakers Agency. With over 15 years of international experience, Vladimer serves on the Advisory Boards of the United States Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Cybersecurity Institutes. He has been featured in prestigious publications including Forbes, Bloomberg, and Business Insider, and interviewed as a thought leader by the American Marketing Association. As a mentor at Techstars Founder Catalyst and a speaker at the Global Marketing Summit alongside Professor Philip Kotler, Vladimer continues to inspire and shape the future of marketing and business. He has been honored with numerous awards, including recognition as one of the Top 10 Most Influential Business Leaders in 2023 by Tycoon Success Magazine and Top 25 Digital Transformation Influencers by Sparity. #TechTalk #AI #ConsumerRelationships #GaryFowler #VladimerBotsvadze

GSD Presents: Frontiers in Disease Management: Targeted Bioscience's AI-Powered Approach in LCM with Alan Carpino April 2, Tuesday Guest: Alan Carpino, CEO, Founder, Targeted BioScience https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-carpino-820bb4121/ Before founding Targeted Biosciences, Alan was the Director of Commercial Oncology (Clinical Research/Immunotherapy Development) at Fluidigm Corporation. Prior to that, he was the Global Sales and Business Development leader for the Arcturus product line at Thermo Fisher Scientific. He is the co-author of 5 peer-reviewed publications on the use of Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM) in Personalized Medicine. #Tech #AI #HealthcareInnovation #GaryFowler #NoelGonzalez #AlanCarpino #GSD #TargetedBioscience

Let's tune in to GSD Presents' March 22 episode featuring Mark Hamade, who has defied the odds and achieved remarkable success in his career despite facing a disability. With a robust leadership background, Mark has steered Fortune 10 companies including McKinsey, PKM Steel, Salina Steel, MSS Transport, Merrill Lynch, Vodafone, Microsoft, Sony, IBM, Ramprate, Disney, US Navy, McKesson, Walmart, AT&T, and Lockheed Martin, among others. #TechInnovation #InspirationalStories #LeadershipJourney #MarkHamade #GaryFowler

Here's another episode of GSD Presents: Silicon Valley Tech & AI. Hosted by Gary Fowler, Founder of GSD Venture Studios, we delved into the exciting realm of Space Digital Infrastructure with special guest Irina Litchfield, Founder at Lumeria. Irina, known as the 'disruptorator', brings a wealth of experience from fintech, blockchain, and space industries, offering unique insights into economic transitions and business breakthroughs. Stay tuned and catch up on this fascinating discussion! #Tech #AI #Space #Innovation #DigitalInfrastructure #GaryFowler #IrinaLitchfield

Explore the world of raising capital and equity with Security Token Offerings on our latest episode of GSD Presents: Silicon Valley Tech & AI! Hosted by Gary Fowler, Founder of GSD Venture Studios, with special guest Michael Flight, Chief Executive Officer at Liberty Real Estate Fund. Michael, dubbed the 'Godfather of Blockchain Real Estate' by Forbes Crypto, brings unparalleled expertise in real estate investment and blockchain technology. Tune in today for this insightful discussion! #Tech #AI #Blockchain #RealEstate #Tokenization #GaryFowler #MichaelFlight

Explore the journey from idea to triumph in the tech realm with Kumar Ujjwal, Founder and CEO at DwellFi, on this episode of GSD Presents: Silicon Valley Tech & AI. Kumar, a visionary leader and serial entrepreneur, boasts a remarkable track record with successes like DwellFi and Revni, specializing in SaaS, AI/Machine Learning, Blockchain, and Fintech. With a $500 million exit from Punchh and accolades including recognition as one of the Emerging 50 fund managers in 2022 by Signature Block, Kumar's strategic acumen and fusion of technical expertise and business savvy promise an insightful exploration into the recipe for entrepreneurial triumph. 🎙️ #TechEntrepreneurship #AI #SuccessStories #GaryFowler #KumarUjjwal See less