The Futurist

Get inspired by Evan Auyang, Group President of Animoca Brands, as he discusses the powerful convergence of blockchain, gaming, and digital ownership. Learn how Web3 is transforming entertainment, finance, and beyond — and how Animoca Brands is leading the charge into the open metaverse.

About Evan Auyang:
Evan Auyang is a strategic business leader with deep expertise across technology, finance, and public policy. As G...

Explore the future of digital freedom, privacy, and decentralised data storage with Marta Belcher, President of the Filecoin Foundation. Learn how her leadership is helping reshape the web into a more open, secure, and censorship-resistant space.

About Marta Belcher:
Marta Belcher is a trailblazing technology attorney and global advocate for digital civil liberties. As the President of the Filecoin Foundation, she lead...

Meet Chris Maurice, CEO and Co-Founder of Yellow Card, Africa’s largest cryptocurrency company. From launching in a college dorm to building a pan-African fintech powerhouse, Chris is transforming access to modern financial services across the continent.

About Chris Maurice:
Chris Maurice is an American entrepreneur and fintech innovator dedicated to expanding financial inclusion through blockchain technology. As the C...

Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work with Ben Wu, Co-Founder of PIN AI. Learn how his innovative approach is helping individuals and organisations unlock the full potential of their ideas through smarter, AI-powered tools.

About Ben Wu:
Ben Wu is a forward-thinking technologist and entrepreneur with a passion for empowering people through AI. As the Co-Founder of PIN AI, Ben is on a miss...

Dive into the intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology with Lia Müller Peña, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of BitGPT.network. Discover how she’s building the next generation of ethical, decentralised AI to redefine digital sovereignty and user empowerment.

About Lia Müller Peña:
Lia Müller Peña is a leading strategist and technologist at the forefront of AI and Web3 innovation. As CSO o...

Meet Dom Kwok, Co-Founder of EasyA, the world’s #1 Web3 learning app empowering over 1 million developers across the US and Europe. Discover how he’s turning blockchain curiosity into billion-dollar startups through accessible, hands-on education.

About Dom Kwok:
Dom Kwok is a visionary entrepreneur on a mission to educate and equip the next generation of Web3 builders. As Co-Founder of EasyA, he leads the world's...

Join Andrei Poliakov, CEO and Founder of APX Lending, as he shares how he's transforming digital asset lending in Canada. From regulatory breakthroughs to redefining crypto-finance, Andrei is on a mission to make Bitcoin and Ethereum-backed lending secure, compliant, and accessible to all.

About Andrei Poliakov:
Andrei Poliakov is a fintech innovator and trusted voice in Canada’s crypto landscape. As the CEO and F...

Explore the future of decentralized finance and blockchain innovation with Tae Oh, Founder and CEO of Gluwa, and the visionary behind Creditcoin and Spacecoin. Learn how Tae is driving the evolution of decentralized credit systems and token economies.

About Tae Oh:
Tae Oh is a serial blockchain entrepreneur and thought leader in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. As the Founder and CEO of Gluwa, Tae leads a core t...

Discover how Paul Brody, EY’s Global Blockchain Leader, is pioneering blockchain adoption in professional services, driving innovation with public blockchains and enterprise solutions that transform industries worldwide.

About Paul Brody:
Paul Brody leads EY’s global blockchain strategy, overseeing key initiatives that integrate blockchain across consulting, audit, and tax lines of business. He spearheaded the creation...

Join Alex Tapscott, Co-Founder of the Blockchain Research Institute and Managing Director at Ninepoint Partners, as he delves into the transformative power of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and Web3 on business and society.

About Alex Tapscott:
Alex Tapscott is a renowned entrepreneur, author, and capital markets expert specializing in emerging technologies like blockchain and cryptocurrencies. His latest Wall Street Jo...

Explore how Tricia Wang, CEO of the Decentralized AI Society (DAIS), is driving the adoption of decentralized AI to empower individuals and communities through data ownership and ethical technology.

About Tricia Wang:
Tricia Wang is a visionary leader committed to ensuring technology serves humanity. As CEO of the Decentralized AI Society (DAIS), she accelerates the adoption of decentralized AI technologies. Tricia co-...

Meet Lorien Gabel, CEO & Co-Founder of Figment, a leading independent staking provider trusted by over 700 institutional clients worldwide, including top asset managers, custodians, and exchanges.

About Lorien Gabel:
Lorien Gabel brings over 30 years of experience in building and scaling global technology companies. As CEO and Co-Founder of Figment, Lorien leads one of the largest independent staking providers, ser...

Discover the insights of Michael Casey, Chairman of the Decentralized AI Society (DAIS), a key figure shaping the future of decentralized artificial intelligence.

About Michael Casey:
Michael Casey is the Chairman of the Decentralized AI Society (DAIS), an influential organization dedicated to advancing the development and adoption of decentralized AI technologies. He is a renowned author, journalist, and thought leade...

Introducing David S. Goyer — acclaimed writer, director, and producer shaping the worlds of superheroes, science fiction, and fantasy through compelling, character-driven storytelling.

About David S. Goyer:
David S. Goyer is a creative force behind some of the most iconic stories in modern pop culture. With a breakthrough writing credit on Blade (1998), he went on to co-write The Dark Knight trilogy and Man of Steel wi...

Meet Jelena Djuric, CEO and Co-Founder of Noble, a pioneering blockchain platform enabling compliant digital asset issuance and powering decentralized applications.

About Jelena Djuric:
Jelena Djuric is the CEO and Co-Founder of Noble, an asset issuance blockchain that operates at the forefront of compliant digital asset issuance, including support for Circle Financial’s U.S. Dollar Coin (USDC). She has been a key play...

Introducing Lisa Loud, CEO of Secret Network and a visionary leader dedicated to advancing AI-driven, privacy-preserving technologies.

About Lisa Loud:
Lisa Loud is an expert in artificial intelligence with a strong engineering background and deep experience in fintech and blockchain sectors. As CEO of Secret Network, she focuses on harnessing AI for real-world applications while championing ethical AI and user privacy...

Meet Cesar Pereira, Vice President of Business Development at Kadena Labs, where he drives institutional adoption and strategic partnerships in the evolving digital asset space.

About Cesar Pereira:
Cesar Pereira is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in institutional finance. At Kadena Labs, he serves as Vice President of Business Development, focusing on connecting traditional financial institutions wi...

 Jamie Metzl is a leading technology and healthcare futurist, geopolitical expert, novelist, entrepreneur, media commentator, Founder, and Chair of the global social movement OneShared.World, and an Atlantic Council Senior Fellow and Singularity University faculty member. Described by some as “the original COVID-19 whistleblower,” he was among the first to call for a full investigation into the pandemic origins in early 2020. Jamie...

In this episode of the GX Podcast and Video Series, host Ian Khan sits down with Natalia Olson-Urtecho, an accomplished entrepreneur, urban planner, and government advisor, at the World Government Summit 2023 in Dubai. Natalia shares her global perspective on innovation, technology, and the critical role governments play in building sustainable, entrepreneurial ecosystems. As a leader at Plug and Play Tech Center, she’s helping gov...