dotLAB Radio - The power of blockchain explained

The power of blockchain explained

02/10/20 • 36 min

In this episode of dotLAB radio, Lory Kehoe managing director of ConsenSys explains what blockchain technology is and how it can be used to help businesses in different industries to stay relevant and develop new products and create better customer experiences.

We discuss how businesses can digitise processes using blockchain technology, how blockchain can be a positive thing for the music industry and the most famous application of blockchain technology: cryptocurrencies. Lory breaks the myth about blockchain technology being easily hacked and explains what makes blockchain technology incredibly secure.

We cover areas including:
• What blockchain technology is
• What makes blockchain technology secure
• How blockchain is changing finance as we know it
• What blockchain means for the music industry and how it can help artists
• How managers or leaders should position themselves to leverage blockchain technology now and in the future
• What blockchain is not suitable for
• What qualities you need to succeed in the blockchain industry"

Previous Episode

Light as a Service: How UrbanVolt are taking manufacturers off the electricity grid

Embracing a sustainable business culture is becoming more important than ever to businesses for energy and cost savings. Companies could save a considerable amount of money every year by reducing their energy bills through improved efficiency. The manufacturing industry in particular is very hungry for energy, and lighting can account for up to 80% of the energy consumed in warehouses. How can these manufacturers improve their bottom line and accelerate their transition to a sustainable future?

One company that has leveraged both innovation and technology to help companies reduce their carbon footprint is UrbanVolt. Operating globally, the ultimate goal of UrbanVolt is to take warehouses off the electricity grid by upgrading businesses to LED light. This cutting-edge technology has resulted in significantly lower operating costs for companies in addition to a positive impact on the environment. In this episode of dotLAB Radio, Declan Barrett from UrbanVolt discusses:

• UrbanVolt’s ‘Light as a Service’ model
• The impact that manufacturing has on the electricity grid
• Energy consumption disparities between households and warehouses
• Why C suite executives need to empower procurement to move faster and achieve sustainability
• The geopolitics of energy
• Why many world leaders have not went down the route of a more sustainable business
• Looking into the future

Next Episode

Fintech: How Digital Disruption is Driving Innovation in Financial Services

Fintech is causing disruption to financial services as new companies enter the market targeting different areas of the value chain. Both technological advancement and customer expectations are moving fast resulting in innovation and ultimately a better service offering to consumers.
In this episode of dotLAB Radio, Peter Oakes (Founder, Fintech Ireland) and Peter O’Halloran (Fintech Ireland Ambassador) discuss fintech, digital disruption in financial services, and future fintech trends.
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