Our guest speaker: Siqi Chen
Siqi is the founder and CEO of Runway, a next generation FP&A platform that makes finance actually understandable and accessible to the entire team.
As an operator and founder, he served as the CEO of Sandbox VR (a16z), VP of Product and Growth at Postmates (later acquired by Uber), CEO of Hey, Inc (Google-funded, acquired by Postmates), Head of Product at Zynga (IPO 2011) and CEO of Serious Business (funded by Lightspeed, acquired by Zynga). In addition to his operational roles, Siqi is an investor in over a hundred companies, including notable names like ElevenLabs, Amplitude, Pipe, and Mercury.
Siqi recently becomes the main contributor of MiraDAO, with the mission to provide transformative funding to pediatric rare diseases through the power of decentralized community.
Learn more about Siqi: https://x.com/blader/ and MiraDAO: https://www.miradao.org/
Our host: Ty
A dynamic conversationalist based in Bali, his superpower lies in drawing out the most engaging, entertaining, and insightful discussions. With 11 years of experience curating a community of visionaries in AI, crypto, and beyond, he plays the role of super-connector, amplifier, and storyteller.
Learn more about Ty: https://x.com/tyinlife
Thank you for listening to Unlearn Podcast, a podcast produced and brought to you by Delysium.
Special thanks to Kuse.ai, AI-powered workspace.
Outline:
00:00
Introduction to Siqi and Machine Vision Technology
05:04
The Importance of Engagement and Fun in Work
10:54
Finding Meaning and Fun in Work
17:53
Skills for the AI Era: Storytelling and Craft
21:37
Runway's Mission and the Future of Business
24:47
The Beauty of Craft and Personal Interests
30:14
Responsibility and the Impact of Wealth
36:39
Navigating the Crypto Landscape and Its Challenges
47:19
The Birth of MiraDAO: A Mission to Help Rare Diseases
54:54
The Zero Coin Incident: A Rollercoaster of Emotions
01:00:16
Sustainability in Nonprofit Tokens: A New Approach
01:04:09
Exploring AI's Role in Health and Research
01:17:15
Innovations in Biotech: Bridging Gaps in Healthcare
01:25:27
Final Thoughts: Messages for the World
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