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Michael Stickler is a widely published author, philanthropist, and internationally sought-after conference speaker, specialising in Business, Finance and Thought Leadership.He is the Publisher of Leadership Books, which he founded in 1999, and Get Published, which help aspiring authors turn their ideas into a book format, and provide additional assistance to design the cover and interior, and create targeted and integrated marketing campaigns. Both projects have grown to become leading book publishers that focus on non-fiction authors who have a larger business model (speakers, consultants, online trainers).Michael Stickler Interview Topics1. Could you please start by telling us a little bit about your background? 2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration? 3. The creative process - Writing a book4. How did you start Leadership Books? Is there any special story behind it?5. Could you share more about the innovative business model which has been the basis for Leadership Books?6. What are the core features of Leadership Books that make it different from other publishing houses?7. About leadership and global thought leadership8. As a leader in modern publishing, do you have any advice for young authors or even old authors who have not had opportunities to approach new methods of publishing to step out and present their works?Michael Stickler BiographyMichael is a graduate from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. His first book went from being “unsellable” (according to his publisher) to selling more than 300,000 copies using a new publishing methodology that he created himself. His best-selling book, A Journey to Generosity, is widely acclaimed throughout the Christian community. A prolific author, Michael Stickler has won recognition for his work including ‘Cliven Bundy: American Terrorist Patriot’, ‘Journey to Generosity’, and ‘Life Without Reservation’.It is worth noting some of his most acclaimed books, which includes ‘A Journey to Generosity’ in 2013, a devotional book that deepens the faith of a reader in 41 days, instilling an awakening change in them. In the same genre, Michael published in 2019 ‘Life Without Reservation’ where he shares key ways from the Bible to make life more meaningful and fruitful.  In the business and leadership literature, he has written several books, including ‘Continued Success’ in 2015. Here, Michael provides time-tested strategies, techniques, and expertise from the most esteemed minds in the faith-based nonprofit world to avoid planning pitfalls, develop a failsafe budget, with the goal to lay a foundation for a nonprofit's success.For those building and creating foundations and nonprofit organisations, Michael’s books include ‘Foundation Building Campaign’ in 2014, ‘Christian Foundation Guide’ in 2019 and ‘Extreme Board Makeover’ in 2018, among others. In this last one, Michael shows leaders that the U.S. law requires each nonprofit organisation to establish a board of directors, the board plays a primary and important role in nonprofit organisations. They have vast responsibility, yet, unlike staff members, aren't paid for their work. A well-structured, well-managed and well-trained volunteer board is a must for ensuring nonprofit organisations carry out their mission and vision in the community. About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Robb Wilson is a serial entrepreneur, author, technologist consultant for Fortune 500 companies like Qwest and National Geographic, and former creative executive at Time Warner. He earned an Academy Award nomination for technical achievement as well as over 130 innovation, design, technology, and artificial intelligence awards, with five in 2019 including AI Company of the year and Hot AI Technology of the Year.Robb Wilson Interview Topics1. Could you please start by telling us a little bit about your background?2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration?3. About OneReach4. How can conversational AI enable businesses to improve their customer service experiences?5. Could you tell us about the role of conversational AI in the future of business and what do today’s top leaders need to know ?6. What are the best practices for integrating AI technologies into our existing systems and processes?7. What inspired you to write the book Age of Invisible Machines:A Practical Guide to Creating a Hyperautomated Ecosystem of Intelligent Digital Workers?8. How can hyperautomation help improve the efficiency of operations in an organization?9. What is the purpose of creating a core enablement team for an organization's digital ecosystem strategy?10. What is your expectation of new applications of AI that are likely to emerge in the next decade?Robb Wilson BiographyRobb Wilson is the co-founder of OneReach.ai, a low-code/no-code platform for building AI & bots. Under Robb Wilson's leadership in his role of Lead Designer and Chief Technologist, the company was recognized as the highest-scoring company in Gartner’s first Critical Capabilities for Enterprise Conversational AI Platforms report. As an entrepreneur, he has founded four successful technology companies, including Effective UI, SkyBeam, Vision Nations, and, more recently, OneReach.ai. Robb Wilson is also the co-owner of UX Magazine, with a community of over 640k members.  His professional career includes being a technology research consultant for many Fortune 500 companies, including Qwest and National Geographic. He has worked as a creative executive at Time Warner and is an industry thought leader in the areas of emerging technologies and trends.Robb has held executive roles at several publicly traded companies and mentored colleagues who went on to leadership roles at Amazon Alexa, Google, Ogilvy, GE,Salesforce, Instagram, LinkedIn, Disney, Microsoft, Mastercard, and Boeing. As an author, he has co-authored two books to date:Age Of Invisible Machines: A Practical Guide to Creating a Hyperautomated Ecosystem of Intelligent Digital Workers. Wiley, September 2022 The book delivers an eye-opening and startlingly insightful blueprint for leveraging conversational AI in order to make your organisation self-driving—with a growing ecosystem of interconnected automations accelerating all aspects of your business.Effective UI: The Art of Building Great User Experience in Software 1st Edition, published by: O'Reilly Media in March 2010Robb Wilson is an experienced thought leader in the realm of conversational AI and hyper automation, and has played a part in creating a wide variety of products, apps, and movies. About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Nicola “Nick” Rosa is a serial entrepreneur, creative technologist, designer, digital transformation specialist, author, speaker, and a podcast host. He is the Metaverse Strategy Lead Europe at Accenture, bringing his experience of almost three decades in the fields of media and entertainment, and business and technology. Nick is also a Director at the Academy of International Extended Reality (AIXR) a non-profit entity producing the annual VR Awards. Nick Rosa Interview Topics1. Could you please start by telling us a little bit about your background? 2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration?3. About Metaverse4. Metaverse projects at Accenture5. What motivated you to write “Understanding the Metaverse:A Business and Ethical Guide”?6. What do you think are the most important aspects of the metaverse to understand?7. What are your thoughts on the current state of virtual reality in the Metaverse? 8. How does the book explain the potential implications of the Metaverse for the economy?9. Are there any ethical considerations discussed in the book about the Metaverse?10. What do you think the future of the Metaverse will look like in terms of user experience and design? Nick Rosa BiographyNick Rosa's academic background includes a Bachelor in Science from Scientific High School Galileo Galilei Potenza. He also received a degree in Communication and Media Studies from Sapienza University of Rome. He is a certified Design Thinking Practitioner from IBM and Java expert from Sun Microsystems. Nick has been working with emerging technologies since the beginning of his career, especially the immersive ones like AR, VR, XR, and mixed reality at multinational organisations like IBM IX, British Interactive Media Association (BIMA), XR Bootcamp, and The Academy of International Extended Reality. As a digital transformation expert, Nick has previously worked for Virgin Radio Italy S.p.A., Mobile Interactive Group, net mobile U.K., and DigitasLBi, to name a few. In his present role at Accenture, Nick is the Metaverse Strategy Lead for Europe & Growth Markets in the Metaverse Continuum Business Group.As an author, In October 2022, Nick Rosa presented his first book “Understanding the Metaverse: A Business and Ethical Guide”, which was published by Wiley. The book delivers a thorough and intriguing exploration of the metaverse, including how it works, its current uses and discussions of potential possibilities we’re just beginning to understand.Nick has also contributed to Atari, Google, Spotify, and Yahoo! as a writer collaborator.As an entrepreneur, Nick also co-founded two digital transformation and strategy companies: Touch Ideas LTD and Black Rose Interactive. Among various projects his company successfully delivered an app for Pope Election 2013, The North Face, a TracKINGapp, and ParkinGO, a repark SRL.Today, he is the co-host of a podcast series called “Field of View” where he interviews entrepreneurs, researchers, and pioneers in the field of Extended Reality and the Metaverse. About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Interview with Jennifer Sanders - Executive Director, North Texas Innovation Alliance & Brandon Branham - Chief Technology Officer and Assistant City Manager, City of Peachtree Corners (Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners).Jennifer Sanders is a leader and thinker in smart cities and regions. She is, currently, the Executive Director of the North Texas Innovation Alliance, a consortium of cross-sector organisations including public, private, civic and academic entities, that works to build and implement a regional smart, connected and resilient strategy for North Texas.Brandon Branham is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Assistant City Manager of Peachtree Corners, one of the United States’ first 5G smart cities powered by real-world connected infrastructure. He is the leader of smart city and IoT programmes under the flagship of the City of Peachtree Corners. Interview Topics1. Could you both please start by telling us a little bit about your backgrounds? 2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration? What made you decide to jump deeper in the area of smart cities?3. Peachtree Corners had announced the partnership with the North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA) since October this year to join hands in supporting the expansion of smart cities across the country through public-private partnerships. Could you share more about the vision, mission and how you think this partnership will be able to bring the citizens closer to innovation and new technologies which are invented to make their lives easier?4. According to the UN-Habitat, World Cities Report, 70% of the world population will be living in cities by 2030. At the end of the day, all inventions aim to create a better quality of life so the way we approach innovation is also very important. What do you think about regional approach and could you share more about the importance of collaboration between cities, Jennifer?5. For Brandon, what are the most significant features or services in Peachtree Corner that you want to develop the same to other smart cities in the country in near future? 6. Do you plan to create a set of living standards for citizens in smart cities? What are the biggest challenges that you are facing at the moment?7. Does sustainability act as a key factor in your plan of development and what will you do to create a smarter but more sustainable city?About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Andy Ku is a game and metaverse developer, mobile gaming pioneer and tech entrepreneur, founder of software companies BlueArk, Nurien Software and, more recently, AlTAVA group.Andy holds a BS in Architecture from Cornell University and also an MBA from Harvard Business School. Currently, Andy holds the position of CEO of ALTAVA Group, a Singapore-based luxury fashion metaverse that enables users to discover, interact, and express themselves through a hi-fidelity avatar. The Company operates WOY (World of You), a metaverse that provides Omni-platform experiential solutions which seamlessly connect consumers to the real-world and virtual world for high-end luxury brands and discerning partners. The company has successful collaborations with luxury brands including Thom Browne, Prada, and Balmain. Andy Ku Interview Topics1. Could you please start by telling us a little bit about your background? 2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration?3. What are your thoughts about the metaverse? And web3 and NFTs?4. How did Alvata Group get started? What was the vision behind it?5. User cases and projects6. Metaverse and metaverse projects in luxury fashion7. How can luxury fashion brands protect their designs in the metaverse?8. What are the key components of a successful luxury fashion metaverse?9. Future projects and ideasAndy Ku BiographyAfter he finished his studies, Andy has been involved in startups since 2002, working with some of the world’s most recognisable names in media and gaming. Andy has been a pioneer in social gaming, having created MStar, a 3D-avatar-based fashion app. He also founded BlueArk in 2014 to develop and publish games and digital education platforms by converting famous IP such as SpongeBob, Dora the Explorer, Toonix, and American Idol into digital forms. working with Viacom, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, XIX Entertainment, BlueArk Global launched these games and platforms in more than 137 countries.Being involved in gaming companies throughout his career, he became CEO of Netmarble Corp. a mobile gaming company, in 2011. Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble is a mobile game company in Asia and consistently ranks as a top mobile developer and publisher worldwide. As CEO of the company, Andy was involved in the company that developed games like MARVEL Future Fight, Seven Knights, Raven (Evilbane in U.S.) and Everybody’s Marble, among others.In the beginning of his career, Andy founded Nurien Software in 2007, a social networking and online gaming company that developed platforms for virtual social networks and, prior to that, he took the role of CEO ASIA of Realtime Worlds, a UK based software company that develops action games and community games.About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Emmanuel Fenet is an Events Manager who has been organising content-focussed international events like conferences and summits. He has more than 25 years of experience in successfully managing events for Les Échos and The Wall Street Journal Europe, to discuss economic, financial, legal, and technological topics. Emmanuel is the CEO of Chain Of Events, SAS, an event organiser specialising in conferences and trade events for professionals in the blockchain universe. The company was originally founded to organise Paris Blockchain Week Summit and Paris NFT Day. With the Paris Blockchain Week Summit to be held in March of 2023, Emmanuel is currently looking after Europe's largest blockchain event with a vision to transform it into a globally renowned experience and the foremost business platform for the advancement of the Web 3.0 revolution. Emmanuel Fenet Interview Questions1. Please start by telling us a little bit about your background? 2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration? 3. Could you tell us more about Paris Blockchain Week Summit 2023 and what is the vision behind hosting this event?4. How will the Paris Blockchain Week Summit 2023 help to advance the development of blockchain technology?5. What are the most discussed topics you expect to see in Paris Blockchain Week Summit 20236. What is the expected impact of the Paris Blockchain Week Summit 2023 on the global blockchain community?7. What are your views on regulating crypto and DeFi protocols after we witnessed a lot of number bankruptcy cases in last year ?8. How do you see the future of technology, especially blockchain, web3, virtual reality and AI  in the next 5-10 years?9. What do you expect in the next conference, Paris Blockchain Week Summit 2024 ? Emmanuel Fenet BiographyAfter his graduation, Emmanuel joined Les Echos as Conference Manager. After five years, serving in managing events at Les Echos, he joined Premier Cercle in 2002 as Associate Director. In 2014, he founded Live Matters. The company was a conglomeration of more than 15 strong and unique live communication brands, including Habegger, Spaces, Satis&Fy, and BrainHub. Live Matters envisioned to become the leading global provider in live communication. He was the Director of Conferences and Events from 2018 at Leaders League, a business services company and the rating agency that delivers C-level events, comprehensive rankings and in-depth analysis designed to bring the world’s markets together.As the CEO of Chain of Events SAS, Emmanuel has been benchmarking his events organising skills and network for the blockchain universe, including global events like Paris Blockchain Week and Paris NFT Day.About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Darcy Donavan is a Producer, Actress , Artist, creator of stardawgs.com, founder Co-Owner of Income Island, CMO of E-Coin Finance, Author, Web3.0, NFTs Blockchain and Crypto Entrepreneur and Influencer with 7+ Million followers.Darcy Donavan Interview Topics1. Could you please start by telling us a little bit about your background? 2. What can you tell us about your career in the entertainment industry?3. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and how did you get involved in crypto space ? 4. Could you tell us more about the E-Coin Finance project ?5. What potential does cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, especially NFT, have for the music and film industry?6. What role do digital tokens and blockchain technology play in the relationship between crypto and the media and entertainment industry?7. What would you like to see in the crypto industry in the next 5 years in terms of technology and diversity development? Darcy Donavan BiographyDarcy Donavan began her career in the entertainment industry as a child actor and starred in a number of national television commercials at a very young age. Darcy started performing in children's hospitals and raising money for charities in her hometown. She later competed in talent and beauty competitions, winning the title of Ms. Nashville, Tennessee.Darcy has appeared in roles for hit movies and television shows including, "Anchorman", "Modern Family", "Parks and Recreation", "Secret Agent Dingledorf", "Bones", "Six Feet Under", "Entourage", "Cult", "All My Children", "My Name is Earl", "Las Vegas" and "Nip/Tuck", to name a few. With her extensive knowledge in the business, Darcy is now producing her own projects in addition to her acting. Her work in film and television are only a few of Darcy's passions. As a platinum selling recording artist, Darcy's release of her first album had catapulted her singing career and enabled her to tour with well-known artists across the nation. Gaining worldwide recognition with a number of tracks off of her second album, "Distraction," Darcy’s songs became number one ringtone downloads across North America. Darcy’s most recent single, "It's My Life," charted in the top 100 Dance Billboard Charts in four countries and she is currently working on a new album.Apart from her career endeavours, Darcy has dedicated her life to inspiring others through her charity work and through her huge social media presence, sending words of inspiration to her millions of loyal fans daily. As a philanthropist, Darcy has been raising money for children's hospitals and several other deserving organisations including, Protect.org and Valley View Vaulters. For this, she was also named a World Peace Ambassador. In addition to her extensive accolades, Darcy is also a savvy entrepreneur. Darcy keeps busy with her businesses and investments in Cryptocurrency, NFTs, the Metaverse, and projects throughout Web3. Darcy is also a public speaker, influencing more than 7 million people around the world. She has delivered a number of keynote speeches at mainstream events including the world-famous NFT Expoverse, in Los Angeles in July 2022.“Darcy’s Daily Dose of Inspiration” is her first book that is a best-selling inspirational guide. She donated a part of the proceeds from this book for supporting various organisations as charity work.About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Eugene Capon is a Futurist, Author, Speaker of the Metaverse, 360 Creative Director and podcaster of ‘Eugene Capon’ and VR Talk Show Glitched, among others. Eugene is a  XR creator, making VR and 360 experiences with millions of views . He is also the author of ‘All The Things You Can Do In The Metaverse’ and ‘Get Serious About Social Media’.Eugene is the President and Creative Director of Studio Capon, a level XR content creation and marketing company that uses various web, graphical, AR, and VR techniques. The company has a web presence of over 50 million impressions across multiple social channels.Eugene Capon Interview Topics1. Please start by telling us a little bit about your background 2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration? 3. Web3 Possibilities and Challenges4. Social Media in the Web3 Era5. The challenges of creator 6. Creating better narratives with AI, metaverse and emerging technologies7. Social media - How it works and how to get the best out of them8. About his book9. What the future looks likeEugene Capon BiographyEugene Capon is a dual citizen YouTuber (United States and Canada) known for his online presence as a forward thinking Social Media Futurist, public speaker and 360 animation director under his production company "Studio Capon". A social media futurist, Eugene's forward thinking attitude towards how we connect using technology has been at the forefront of his mission to connect the world and pave the way to the metaverse. In 2014 he graduated with a BA in Liberal Arts with an emphasis on "YouTube Studies" from Evergreen State. Upon graduation he went to work at the YouTube Consulting Agency, Press Play where he was focused on next level visual content in the motion graphics and animation genre.In 2016 he quit his job as an art director to pursue XR and social media. Eugene's first project was producing the film "Journey VR". This film became an official selection at SIFF, a staff pick by Adobe and VEER, then would become the number one 360 video download on Steam for 30 days at the time of its release.A year later he would produce and host GLITCHED, the first in VR talk show to be ordered as if it were a TV show. The show revolved around interviewing large name tech and social media influencers like Barnacules Nerdgasm, iJustine, Jake Roper of Vsauce3 and Gearlive. The show ran for a total of 3 seasons.Since then he has been an avid XR creator making VR and 360 experiences with millions of views and one of the world's most profound evangelists of the Metaverse.Studio Capon was created when he sold the second season of the in VR talk show GLITCHED which his YouTube channel was renamed as from CapondesignTV. The channel is co-ran with former radio personality Topher Welsh who co-hosted GLITCHED.Published Works ‘All The Things You Can Do In The Metaverse’ is an educational book for children where siblings Jaden and Selena cure their boredom when they find a box with two VR headsets that suddenly appear in their living room. After the brother and sister put on the headsets a floating robot takes them into the Metaverse for adventures through a reality bending door.‘Get Serious About Social Media’ is an ebook with tips and strategies for businesses to create brand awareness and marketing on social media.About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda Y

Wajdi Mereb is an engineer, architect and innovator who has more than 17 years of experience in digital transformation, assets management, and BIM (Building Information Modeling). Wajdi is the former Digital Transformation & BIM Manager at Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in Dubai. During his tenure there, Wajdi was awarded the ‘Innovator of the Year’ in the AEC Excellence Awards 2020 and the ‘Individual Achievement Award’ from the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) Global Awards 2019 in London.Currently, Wajdi is the Senior Manager- Engineering Digitalisation- BIM & Digital Twins at one of the reputable governmental entities since 2021, where he manages all aspects of Project Design- BIM throughout all the RIBA stages ensuring project goals are understood and delivered, and milestones are met.Interview Topics1. Please start by telling us a little bit about your background 2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration? 3. About BIM4. The challenges of Digital Twins and BIM5. The future of Smart Cities and Smart TransportationWajdi Mereb BiographyWajdi Mereb is a BSc. in Architectural Engineering and an MSc. in Engineering Management. He is also having a MSc. in Management and MBA from the University of Sheffield/ U.K. with distinction. Wajdi Mereb’s major highlight was his role as the Digital Transformation & BIM Manager at Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in Dubai between 2015 and 2021. There, he helped integrate the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies with its ecosystem to improve transportation in the city. He represented RTA in the Dubai Digital Transformation Team in the construction sector and managed the UAE Building Smart chapter. In this regard, he also managed RTA’s internal project: Assets management digitisation and the Digital Twin technology.Wajdi also led the successful BIM implementation in multi-billion strategic projects: “Metro Route 2020 project” valued at $3 billion value that was an integral part of Dubai’s proposal of UAE winning the EXPO 2021.As a policy expert, he authored and monitored the corporate BIM Policies for Vendors & Employees at RTA. He also led RTA to be the 1st entity in the globe obtaining ISO 19650 & UK BIM Level 2 certificates, and represented RTA in launching the compliance Kite-marks for OPEX phase “PAS 1192-3” & Security minded BIM “PAS 1192-5” in partnership with BSI.Wajdi has served many multi-billions projects varying in size & scope utilising various BIM authoring software including Autodesk Revit & Navis-works, Synchro, Bentley AECOsim Triforma and CDE platforms like Project-wise, BIM 360, & Aconex.About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Danny Goel is an Orthopaedic Surgeon, Clinical Professor, and keynote speaker. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Precision OS, a software company focused on immersive experiential virtual reality based medical education. Danny Goel Interview Topics1. Could you please start by telling us a little bit about your background? 2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration?3. How did Precision OS get started? Is there any specific reason that makes you establish this company?4. What is the mission and vision of Precision OS? And some user cases?5. Why do you think orthopaedic surgical education is perfect now for virtual reality? 6. In fact, there are many other VR surgery training startups now. What do you think are the differences or strengths of Precision OS compared to them?7. What do you think about the future of VR and AR in surgery? Will it be easier to approach even with developing countries where the economy and infrastructure are not advanced?8. And what are the possibilities with the Metaverse in the field?Danny Goel BiographyDanny is a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Manitoba, an Orthopaedic Surgeon from University of Calgary, and an MBA in Health and Life Sciences from the University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management. He also holds a Shoulder Fellowship from Western University and Harvard Medical School. Since 2012, he has been associated with The University of British Columbia as Clinical Associate Professor.Danny also contributes as Industry Advisor and Columnist at the Forbes Technology Council. He has co-authored more than 30 publications, and is widely sought as a presenter on surgical techniques. His ongoing research includes novel methods of surgical education and skill acquisition to deliver safe surgery towards improved patient outcomes.He was awarded as the Gold Winner at the Reimagine Education Awards 2020 organised by the Wharton-QS Reimagine Education Awards and Conference.Danny is a Fellow at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and Clinical Professor at UBC Department of Orthopaedics, Vancouver, British Columbia. He is also the Manuscript Reviewer at the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc., and the American Journal of Sports Medicine. He was also associated with the Clinical Faculty Advisory Council and Residency Training Committee at The University of British Columbia. About Precision OSPrecision OS is a medical - grade learning platform to advance surgical readiness.Surgery residents are getting less hands-on experience than ever, and it’s affecting their confidence and autonomy. A significant percentage don’t feel ready to independently perform core procedures upon residency completion,1 and over 90% opt for an additional fellowship year. In an effort to address this, The American Board of Surgery (ABS) recommended “rather than increasing the quantity of cases, we should be increasing the quality of teaching both clinical and procedural skills.”The lack of access to high-quality surgical education is also affecting medical device companies. In an era of rapidly advancing technologies and procedures, training is often a rate-limiting factor. Current training approaches vary in effectiveness, and are not helping to address cost, and, most importantly, surgical mastery.About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on

Amrita Sethi is an award-winning, golden visa holder and the first NFT artist in the UAE. After a successful career, spanning 15+ years, in some of the world’s largest multinational financial companies, Amrita left the corporate world for a deeper calling, which led to the creation of a new multimedia art form, called “Voice Note Art”©️- now called “SoundBYTE”.SoundBYTEs merge sound, technology and storytelling with NFTs giving her a perfect platform to showcase her dynamic art form. The unique idea led to her recognition and coverage with Forbes, CNN, BBC World news to winning awards, selected for Expo 2020 and creating live activations and installations in Middle East Asia and Europe. Amrita NFT’s have sold worldwide for under half a million USD and she regularly bridges the gap between physical arts and digital art. Amrita became the first NFT artist in the UAE.Born and raised in Kenya, a British citizen of Indian origin, residing through Switzerland, Zimbabwe, Uganda, and the United Kingdom, before moving to Dubai in 2007 - Amrita’s art reflects her international diversity and combines the sweetness of tradition and storytelling with the energy and technology of the modern world.Amrita Sethi Interview Topics1. Background2. From finance to arts3. Process of creating NFTs and virtual art4. Technology you use in your digital art5. AR and other effects in NFTs for creator economy: Case studies6. Amrita’s work7. Recommendations for young artists 8. Disruption by technological toolsAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Phil Barden is an author, speaker and consultant in the field of marketing, innovation and customer experience. He has over 25 years of experience, including senior roles at Unilever, Diageo, and Deutsche Telekom (T-Mobile). He founded Decode Marketing Limited in 2010, and combines hands-on, pragmatic, client-side brand management experience with leading edge cognitive & social psychology, neuroscience, and behavioural economics to provide analytical and predictive power, leveraging science to increase sales. Decode was awarded 'Most Inspiring and Provocative' in the Unilever Foods Fusion Awards.Phil is the author of “Decoded: The Science of Why We Buy”, where he shares the latest research on the motivations behind consumers’ choices and what happens in the human brain as buyers make their decisions. The book was published by Wiley. Phil also contributed two chapters to “Eat Your Greens”: a compilation of papers inspired by the genuine advances in marketing science.Phil presents on decision science for the IPA Diploma, the APG Planning Skills Diploma and for various international MBA and MSc programmes. He is regularly invited to speak at industry events and to brand owners and their agencies.Phil is also a Fellow of the Marketing Society. Phil Barden Interview Topics1. Could you please start by telling us a little bit about your background? 2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration?3. Consumer behaviour, marketing and businesses4. How can businesses and governments collaborate to achieve economic benefits from changing ecosystems?5. Principles of behavioral science and marketing? 6. What are the biggest changes you see that have happened in the field of consumer behavior in the last few years?7. About your books8. About Decoded: The Science of Why We BuyAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Mark Mueller-Eberstein is a serial entrepreneur, strategic leader, bestselling author, active angel investor and international speaker, with presence in worldwide events like the World Economic Forum and TEDx talks. He has over 20 years’ experience in technology leadership positions at Fortune 500 companies, including Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft.Mark is the co-founder and CEO of CodexDF, a company that develops customer-focused enterprise software solutions to solve complex accounting, reporting and tax challenges for digital assets. As an entrepreneur, Mark is also the founder of the Adgetec Corporation’s consulting business since 2010. Adgetec’s mission is to help organisations and their leaders realise value globally. Mark is a global authority and personality  about blockchain, compliance, angel investing, cryptocurrency, and accounting software.Interview Question Topics1. Could you please start by telling us a little bit about your background?  2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration? What inspired you to pursue a career in technology and innovation?3. How has your experience in the tech industry shaped the way you approach problem-solving, especially the problem that you see in enterprise accounting? 4. What do you consider to be the biggest challenge currently facing the tech industry?5. Could you share with us more about what CodexDF is doing and what makes it different from others?6. Does CodexDF focus only on enterprise or will it provide solutions for individuals as well? 7. How can digital asset management improve the workflow of an organization?8. How does DeFi help to increase financial inclusion for people?9. What challenges does DeFi present in terms of security and compliance? 10. What advice would you give to aspiring tech entrepreneurs who are just starting out?11. How do you see the future of technologies like blockchain, AI and cryptocurrency in the next 5 years?About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Andrea Winders is a creative Manchester-based entrepreneur and expert in tech, infrastructure, and smart cities. She is the Executive Director of Smart Cities Council, United Kingdom, and manages the organisation’s growth and drive objectives for the expansion of the smart agenda throughout the country.Andrea Winders Interview Areas1. Please start by telling us a little bit about your background2. You have had a significant entrepreneurship career in the past launching  projects, being expert in tech, infrastructure etc, but now you are appointed as the Executive Director of Smart Cities Council of the United Kingdom. Could you please tell us how and why you decided to switch your career from a more corporate area? 3. Could you share more about the vision, mission of Smart cities council in the UK and how you think this new launching will be able to bring the UK citizens closer to innovation and new technologies which are invented to make their lives easier?4. Do you and your team plan to create a set of living standards for citizens in smart cities? And what are the biggest challenges that you think cities in the UK are facing on their ways to approach “smart cities” at the moment?5. What about the future of smart cities?Andrea Winders BiographyAndrea Winders is a creative Manchester-based entrepreneur and expert in tech, infrastructure, and smart cities. She is the Executive Director of Smart Cities Council, United Kingdom, and manages the organisation’s growth and drive objectives for the expansion of the smart agenda throughout the country.At Smart Cities Council, she has played a pivotal role in the organisations’ different initiatives in the UK, like Manchester's new DiSH (Digital Security Hub), a place for collaboration between Manchester's business and entrepreneurial community, academics, public sector organisations, and the voluntary sector to identify digital security threats and innovative responses to them. This hub offers a co-working space as well as access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.Prior to that, Andrea Winders has held executive and managerial positions in companies like Spicers and Pink Ladies before joining Sunderland City Council as the Executive Director of Enterprise Investment. From here, she started her career working with organisations that empower cities and citizens.She defines herself as a “an entrepreneurial business leader, with a unique mixture of talents and experience, in both private and public sectors, looking to change traditional thinking and doing to achieve positive change, wherever it is needed.”About Smart Cities CouncilThe Smart Cities Council is an organisation that works to create action and impact around the key challenges and opportunities facing cities and communities today. The organisation already counts Amazon Web Services (AWS), EY, ENE.HUB, Aurecon and GHD among its 100+ international members, and in the UK high profile organisations, such as global engineering services and digital infrastructure giant Valmont, life safety technology company Clevertronics, smart buildings dashboard provider Bueno Systems and digital transformation software innovator, Tr3dent, are foundation members of the UK Organisation, with UCLan, University of Lancaster as supporting academic partners.About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Gerd Leonhard is a keynote speaker, futurist & humanist, film maker, musician, and renowned author. He is the CEO of The Futures Agency. As one of the leading futurists worldwide, Gerd has presented at over 1500 leading conferences and events over the past 20 years in the field of digital ethics (the ethics of technology). He has an affluent experience of working extensively with the likes of Microsoft, NBC, Visa, Google, the European Commission, L’Oréal, Audi and IBM, just to name a few.Gerd Leonhard Interview Questions1. Please start by telling us a little bit about your background2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration? 3. I must say your film “The Good Future” is really inspiring and it makes us think a lot about the future. The natural scenes that you captured look amazing. Could you share with us your motivation behind this project?4. When we talk about the future we not only mean our own future but also for our children as well. That’s when it comes to climate change, global warming, the transition to clean energy, sustainability development in general. In your opinion, what are the easiest things that we can do to contribute to a sustainable future?5. The Good Future Project is all about creating and spreading a new, positive narrative about the future and you said that we are seriously short of the will, the purpose, and the wisdom. So what is the message that you want to deliver to international companies and audiences in the world to create a correct mindset for all?6. How many members are there in the community of TGFP at the moment? What is your plan to develop this community in the future to help spread the message of a good future for all?7. What are your opinions on the connection between Technology and Humanity, i.e. digital ethics, technology regulation, the future of AI/AGI, human genome editing, longevity, transhumanism, the future of work and jobs, etc8. We all know that with the development of technology, especially AI (like the invention of Sophia the Robot), many people think that this is a threat to humanity in some ways, but everything has its pros and cons. Could you share with us your thoughts on this?9. The invention of robots and intelligent softwares somehow seem to be a threat for the future of work, I mean it can take the jobs of many people and even with higher efficiency. What is your advice for the next generations to develop themselves and adapt with the future of technology in a balanced way?  10. How much control should humans have over digital society? Do you think that we will be way too much into the online world that we may forget about the reality sometimes?11. How do you see the future of technology, especially web3 and virtual reality in the next 5-10 years?About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Emmanuel Daniel is a Singapore-based entrepreneur, writer and global thought leader in finance. He is listed as a top 10 global influencer in the “Fintech Power50” list for 2021 and 2022. Daniel was awarded the Citibank Excellence in Journalism Award in February 1999. This was in recognition of his commitment to determining the impact of the Internet on banking.Emmanuel Daniel Interview - Areas of Conversation1. Career in banking and finance2. The Asian Banker - Finance in Asia and in the world3. New trends in finance4. Crypto, blockchain, emerging tech5. Book - The Great Transition6. Personalisation of Finance7. Financialization of everything8. Future trendsEmmanuel Daniel BiographyEmmanuel was trained as a lawyer, has degrees from the National University of Singapore and the University of London, and attended a course on economics at Columbia University in New York. He founded The Asian Banker in Singapore in 1996 and is the Chairman of TAB Global Pte Ltd, which runs The Asian Banker, Wealth and Society, and other content and community platforms.His first book, “The Great Transition – the personalization of finance is here", was published in September 2022. In this book, Emmanuel outlines how the banking industry will evolve from being focused on platform technologies to a level of personalization never seen before.Emmanuel is the creator of the Excellence in Retail Financial Services programme which benchmarks and ranks retail banks according to operational and service quality and is now followed in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. He also founded Wealth and Society, a global programme where wealth is assessed by its relevance to philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, or impact on the environment, sustainability, and well-being of the societies.Daniel is also a writer on personal blog and speaks at international events around the world.About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Sallyann Della Casa is currently the Founder of Growing Leaders Foundation & GLEAC. She is a tech startup founder, a former lawyer, author, TEDx speaker, teacher, and curriculum developer in human transferable skills such as critical thinking, leadership, judgement and decisions etc. as it applies to emerging areas such as Web 3, Fintech, Sustainability etc. reaching out to global  learners  with her unconventional ideology. She recently launched the world’s first utility NFT of an industry expert’s time.Sallyann Della Casa Interview Questions1. Please start by telling us a little bit about your background2. Cultural diversity with technological evolution3. Your solutions and making an impact across the world4. How are you using your NFT? What has been your journey? 5. About Lovely humans6. Governments and decentralised systems7. In your journey to learn about human skills, is there anything that impresses you the most? Could you share with us about it?8. So what are the strengths of GLEAC features and programs that make you confident that can help discover and strengthen human soft skills & behaviour?9. How important is it to find the right soft skills of each person especially in a team, a group of many people and put it in the right place?10. Could you share more about GLEAC’s B2B platform and B2C products?11. How many organisations and companies in the world are using GLEAC’s services?12. How do you see the future of AI technology and HR in the next 5-10 years?Sallyann is currently the Founder of GLEAC, a platform that co-pilots learning, innovation and problem solving with industry experts using cutting edge neuro-science and behavioural science, A.I. and Machine Learning for which she has a pending patent making her one of 4% of women globally as a sole founder. GLEAC powers the Unicef YOMA platform in Africa, it powers the JIO phone company platform in India and was also the official APP for Skills of the Future at Expo 2020.As a lawyer, Sallyann practised law for almost a decade focused on business transactions, estate planning, and real-estate. She began her teaching and mentoring career at 24 as a volunteer at KAPOW, a US government life skill program developed by the National Child Labor Committee and approved by the School Board of Florida. She was volunteer of the year 7 years in a row.. She published ‘Who Will I Become’, a love letter to the 8 year old within all of us. It is about our own becoming over and over again until our last breath.. Recently, she dropped the world's first NFT that tokenizes industry experts and is building the first Metaverse Living Human Library of wisdom with the NFT experts profiles ( think Wikipedia our neighbourhood library  in Metaverse and interactive).In 2011, Sallyann founded  the Growing Leaders Foundation. In a partnership with the UNDP, thousands of at-risk youths and adults have benefitted in financial literacy and her Foundation’s work delivering soft transferable skills such as communication, entrepreneurship etc.  in the Caribbeans, Latin America, and the MENA region. She has worked with reputed companies such as Nestle, DP World, NBAD, Repsol, Mubadala, Careem, etc in the region and has delivered soft skills to over 25,000 youths and adults through her Foundation in the last 6 years. About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Today's guest is Elizabeth Mathew, an experienced Capital markets executive, Web3 builder, and an entrepreneur. She is the head of the Growth and Partnerships Division at MetaMask Institutional, building on business strategy for blockchain and Web 3.0.Elizabeth Mathew Interview QuestionsCould you please start by telling us a little bit about your background? Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivations or inspiration? How did you start working for MMI? What is the most memorable moment you have had with MMI since the first day?What is MMI’s vision and mission?As the Head of Growth and Partnerships of MMI, what is your opinion around partnership/ collaboration with other top crypto players? Can you name some partners that MMI is working with at the moment?What do you think are the critical features for the sustainable development of MMI?What do you think about the importance of alternative custody solutions since many organizations are subject to rigorous requirements when participating in the DeFi ecosystem?We know that MMI has been partnering with Leading custodians like Bitgo and Cactus Custody since 2021, could you share more about this partnership?How do you see the future of digital transformation in the next 2-5 years? As a women leader in Web3 and startup operator since 2013, do you have any advice for Startups and young people especially for strong ladies like you to step up and confidently pitch their ideas? Elizabeth Mathew BiographyElizabeth Mathew holds a double Master of Business Administration: in Entrepreneurship from Columbia Business School, and in Finance, Economics, and General Management from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.With an international exposure of working with brands like Deutsche Bank, Lehman Brothers and JP Morgan, she is experienced in Financial strategies like Fixed Income Sales, Trading and Structuring.Elizabeth established Vizzynow in March 2018, and also offered her consulting services for SmartVizX, an early stage VR/AR Solutions Provider for the GCC Region in the Architecture, Real Estate and Construction space, where she was responsible for Business Development and Market Research. She has also worked for Securitize and ConsenSys in executive positions.A certified Blockchain architect from Blockchain Council, she has focussed her acumen towards Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and Web 3.0. She has contributed for various publications including ALTCOIN Magazine, TabbForum, and Journal of Securities Operations and Custody. As an author, she was involved in creating “Tokenisation: Assembling the building blocks of an institutional digital assets marketplace” for the Journal of Securities Operations and Custody, where she shared her thoughts on the transformation in the way business-to-business (B2B) consensus is established in traditional capital markets, as well as to be a pivotal part of the buildout of the nascent decentralised capital markets infrastructure. Elizabeth volunteers to mentor the young women in the United Arab Emirates under the ‘A Promise of a Generation (POAG)’ initiative by E7: Daughters of the Emirates, an organisation that creates a networking and development experience for young women in the UAE by focusing on Inspiration, Training, Connection and Commitment.About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

The guest today is Kareem Refaay, Managing Director MENA & GCC (The Middle East North Africa & Gulf Council Countries) at The London Institute of Banking & Finance, a registered charity incorporated by the Royal Charter and focused on financial education. He has over 18 years of experience as a financial educator and as an executive for top financial institutions such as GCC Financial Institutions including Standard Chartered, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Gulf International Bank, and Al Hilal Bank.Kareem Refaay Interview Questions1. Academic and Early Professional Background2. Starting in Finance - Financial Education3. About The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF)4. The Importance of Financial Education and Literacy5. Financial Education: The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF)6. User Cases7. The futureKareem Refaay BiographyAfter his Bachelor's degree in Management Sciences from Sadat Academy for Management Sciences in 2004, Kareem joined Standard Chartered Bank. He served the organisation in various banking and financial roles for the next four years. Meanwhile, he also did a Diploma in International Business from The University of Cambridge in 2005.Kareem joined the National bank of Abu Dhabi in 2009 as an Assistant Vice President of Learning and Development. He benchmarked his skills as Vice President of Learning Development at Gulf International Bank, Bahrain, which he joined in 2012. He did his Master’s in Business Administration, specialising in Strategic Management from the University of Atlanta in 2012. In September 2013, he joined National Bank of Abu Dhabi, UAE as Group Talent Manager.In 2017, Kareem joined al Hilal Bank as the Head of Talent and The London Institute of Banking & Finance as the Managing Director of MENA & GULF. Kareem is a global thought leader and has appeared in multiple talk shows. He has moderated various events, including a session on ‘Climate Finance in the MENA Region: Challenges and Opportunities’ at the WETEX and Dubai Solar Show. He was recently interviewed by global media outlets like Bloomberg News to discuss the current global interests and future of finance and investments in the GCC Markets.About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Today's guests are Rajiv Sainani is a FinTech leader, specialising in trading systems and digital strategy, with more than 35 years of experience in international markets. He is currently the Europe Growth Lead of MakerDAO, an unbiased global financial system. AND Allan Pedersen is a FinTech private equity investor, global business strategist, and serial entrepreneur, who has been making significant impact in the fintech and insurtech markets with his innovative and out-of-the box approach. He is now the CEO of Motanelis Group.Interview Questions1. Could you please start by telling us a little bit about your professional and academic background? 2. Could you share with us about your earlier career path and your motivation or inspiration?3. Could you share with us your stories behind MakerDAO and Monetalis? 4. For Rajiv, what do you think are the main features of MakerDAO that make it stand out from the industry which already had so many similar ecosystems and products?5. For Allan, we see that you used to work with many Fintech companies and VC firms? What was the main motivation for you to establish Monetalis? 6. Why does Monetalis focus on Green Economy Growth?7. Why did MakerDAO and Monetalis decide to collaborate with each other in the new strategic investment of $500M USD (converted from $500M DAI) into a combination of US Short Treasuries and Investment Grade Corporate Bonds?8. What are the strengths from the partner that you see as the core thing to make this investment successful?9. You said this allocation of DAI will promote the usability of digital assets in the traditional space. Could you explain more about this?10. MakerDAO is made up of all MKR token holders, vocal community members, and ecosystem stakeholders. MKR holders have the sole authority to enact changes to the system through on-chain voting. So what happens if the voters’ decisions are not matched or equivalent to the vision/ principles of the organisation? 11. What do you think are the main challenges and opportunities with blockchain for the global economy, especially for Fintech?12. How do you see the development of cryptocurrency in the next 5 years?Rajiv Sainani BiographyRajiv is a Bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from University of Bath, and Master’s in Control System Engineering from National Higher School of Toulouse. Rajiv has worked extensively with global players like JPMorgan, Refinitiv, Wirex, and Luno with a track record of driving innovation, growth and market share. Allan Pedersen BiographyAllan Pedersen is an M.Sc. in Economics and Finance from Aarhus University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He holds certifications in emergent technologies like blockchain technology, cloud management, decentralised finance, and distributed technology from AWS, IBM, UCL, Duke University, INSEAD, and University of Virginia.Allan has been the Chairman of the Board at Contemi Solutions, where he played a vital role in completing and integrating three FinTech acquisitions. He was also a board member of INTELLICARE - ASALUS CORPORATION, and Stonestep AG, .About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and research videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube