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Unplugged: Cellular Privacy in a Surveillance Economy
The Brave Technologist
12/11/24 • 33 min
Ryan Paterson, CEO of Unplugged Technologies, discusses the mission and features of Unplugged, a privacy-focused mobile device aimed at empowering users to regain control over their personal data. He also shares stories from his background with DARPA, and the challenge of integrating emerging tech into these real-world operations.
Key Takeaways:
- Why privacy-focused devices are essential in today's surveillance economy
- The need for awareness around data privacy, especially for parents and families
- The challenges of building a privacy-first device, and the importance of community engagement with early adopters
- The details of a new partnership between Unplugged and Brave
Guest Bio: Ryan Paterson is the CEO of Unplugged Technologies, a company dedicated to advancing commercial cellular privacy. He has over 20 years of experience leading innovative technology development and operational initiatives across the federal and civilian sectors. Previously, he founded IST Research, where he developed advanced information systems for challenging environments, finally culminating in a successful exit in 2020. A two-time DARPA veteran, Paterson played key roles in transitioning groundbreaking technologies to the Department of Defense, including deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
How BAT is Shaping the Future of Digital Advertising and the Attention Economy
The Brave Technologist
07/31/24 • 34 min
Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software, discusses how Brave’s Basic Attention Token (BAT) was conceived in 2017 to confront the inefficiencies of traditional digital advertising and the early hurdles with Bitcoin. He also shares how BAT now harnesses the Ethereum blockchain to create a privacy-centric and transparent ecosystem, fundamentally changing the way users, advertisers, and content creators engage with digital ads.
Key Takeaways:
- The basic principles around the first use case for BAT
- Strategic initiatives that propelled BAT's expansion, including the referral programs for content creators
- BAT's growing utility across DeFi protocols, Web3 gaming, and NFT minting
- Influential partnerships with brands like Intel, Ford, and creators like Mr. Beast
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
How Advertising Shaped Search Engines
The Brave Technologist
10/09/24 • 41 min
Jean-Paul Schmetz, SVP of Ads at Brave, discusses the evolution of search engines from closed platforms like AOL to today’s open web, and how advertising has influenced their growth. We dive into AI’s integration in search and advertising, the challenges of maintaining privacy, and the future role of regulation. Jean-Paul also shares practical tips for users to protect their privacy and take control of their data.
Key Takeaways:
- The evolving relationship between browsers, search engines, and the Internet, and how advertising has shaped the development of all three
- The integration of AI in search and advertising, and the complexities of maintaining privacy in digital advertising as we navigate an AI-driven future
- Balancing privacy and efficiency when leveraging LLMs, and the role regulation will play in the future of AI-powered advertising
- Ways we can empower users to make simple but impactful changes to protect their privacy, own their data, and shape their lives online
Guest Bio: JP Schmetz is the SVP of Ads at Brave, and a Brave Board Observer. He’s been building tech companies since 1995 (once of which—Cliqz—eventually became Brave Search).
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
How Pudgy Penguins Brought Digital Collectibles Into Big Box Retailers
The Brave Technologist
11/13/24 • 29 min
Luca Schnetzler, CEO of Pudgy Penguins, discusses their mission to become the face of crypto through innovative uses of NFTs, community involvement in brand development, and successful partnerships with major retailers like Walmart. As a high school dropout to successful tech entrepreneur, Luca also shares advice for young entrepreneurs who want to build businesses at the intersection of tech, creativity, and IP.
Key Takeaways:
- The significance of first edition collections and how they’ve changed IP
- Bridging the gap from online client collectibles to offline products in big box retailers like Walmart
- The Abstract consumer L2, and how it will help scale consumer adoption
Guest Bio: Luca Schnetzler is a 25-year-old entrepreneur with a notable career in tech and e-commerce. After honing his skills in direct-to-customer sales at Ring, he launched his own successful e-commerce venture. Today, Luca is the CEO of Pudgy Penguins, a cutting-edge IP company that integrates innovative technology and creative content to redefine the digital landscape.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
LIVE from AI Summit: PayPal’s Approach to FinTech and Responsible Product Management
The Brave Technologist
01/01/25 • 24 min
Jacqueline Karlin, Sr. Director of AI Product & Personalization at PayPal, discusses how AI is revolutionizing the financial technology landscape, particularly in payment transactions and operational efficiency. She highlights the importance of mindful product management and the balance between innovation and responsible AI usage.
Key Takeaways:
- PayPal's three main AI investment areas
- How PayPal is using AI to drive product innovation and improve customer experience
- How to be a responsible technologist, contributing positively to the community
- Ethical practices to find product-market fit while avoiding biases
- The need for transparency, trust, and responsible AI
- How we can develop AI literacy among consumers
Guest Bio: Jacqueline Karlin is the Sr. Director of AI Product & Personalization at PayPal. With a rich background at industry giants like Amazon, Meta, and Santander, Jacqueline has launched AI-powered products used by millions of consumers around the world today. As a thought leader in the AI space, she is dedicated to advancing industry standards and exploring the transformative potential of AI in financial technology. Her approach combines a pursuit of driving value to customers with a passion for responsible AI, with the ultimate goal of building products that matter. Join us as we explore her insights on the transformative power of AI in financial technology!
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
Privacy and Digital Identity on a Blockchain
The Brave Technologist
12/04/24 • 30 min
Kyle Den Hartog, Security Engineer at Brave Software, discusses emerging use cases for crypto, and their respective privacy implications. He emphasizes the urgency for innovative solutions to safeguard personal information in our digital financial systems given current privacy gaps on blockchains.
Key Takeaways:
- The delicate balance between transparency and privacy in the blockchain era
- The importance of community engagement in driving technological advancements and shaping the future of decentralized commerce
- The role of the browser in powering the evolving standards of Web3
Guest Bio:
Kyle Den Hartog, Security Engineer at Brave Software, is helping to promote a world where the Web can be more private and secure for everyone. This vision led him to be an eager contributor to the design and development of standards in W3C and IETF. With a background in security and cryptography, he has worked in domain verticals such as digital identity, Web3, and now work on browsers here at Brave. His long term focus remains on improving our symbiotic relationship with technology, and he’s active in communities related to these topics.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
How Mistral AI Strikes the Balance Between Openness and Profitability
The Brave Technologist
06/20/24 • 23 min
Sophia Yang, Head of Developer Relations at Mistral AI, discusses why they don’t open source everything, and how they strike a balance between openness and growing their business. She also discusses how Mistral AI approaches developer relations and community building to advance AI.
Key Takeaways:
- The goal and vision of Mistral AI
- Why Mistral AI doesn’t open source all their models
- How Brave and Mistral AI are currently integrated, enhancing Brave's Leo AI tools and search engine
- Ways MistralAI is investing in community through large-scale hackathons
- Why specialized models are the future of innovation in AI
Guest Bio:
Sophia Yang is the Head of Developer Relations at Mistral AI, where she leads developer education, developer ecosystem partnerships, and community engagement. She is passionate about the AI and open-source communities, and she is committed to empowering their growth and learning. She holds an M.S. in Computer Science, an M.S. in Statistics, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
Future-Proofing AI: Ethics, Accountability and Governance
The Brave Technologist
01/29/25 • 29 min
Jo Davaris, Global Chief Privacy Officer at Booking Holdings, discusses how to build trust in AI, emphasizing privacy and ethical governance as the pillars of AI innovation. We explore the importance of feedback mechanisms and transparency in AI systems, along with how to maintain user control without compromising innovation.
Key Takeaways:
- Building trust in AI systems and the role of privacy in AI governance
- The need for public and private collaboration on AI regulations
- Concerns with AI’s rapid advancement
- The importance of integrating privacy and ethical considerations into AI development from the start
Guest Bio:
Jo Davaris is the Global Chief Privacy Officer at Booking Holdings, where she established a unified privacy framework across brands like Booking.com and OpenTable. She leads AI Governance, Digital Trust, and Cybersecurity efforts, integrating privacy and innovation globally. Previously, Jo was Mercer’s first Global Chief Privacy Officer, developing a privacy program that protected data while enabling growth. At American Express, she strengthened privacy governance for institutional & network businesses. Earlier, as an attorney for New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services, she prosecuted child abuse cases. Jo serves on advisory boards, speaks at conferences on privacy and governance, and advocates for social services in NYC.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
New Use Cases For AI and the Brave Search API
The Brave Technologist
11/20/24 • 25 min
Jan Piotrowski, VP, Head of Brave Search Business discusses the importance of independent search engines and the evolution of Brave Search. Jan shares insights on scaling Brave Search to over 30 million daily queries, emphasizing the need for high-quality search results and the potential for future growth in the AI space.
Key Takeaways:
- How the acquisition of a German company enabled Brave to develop its own search index
- Ways the API business has evolved with unexpected use cases, especially in AI
- Why diversity in data sources is essential for training AI models effectively
Guest Bio: Jan Piotrowski, is a VP at Brave Software and leads business efforts for Brave Search, the largest independent search engine outside Google and Bing. Brave Search sees more than 30 million queries per day and provides powerful real-time data to various AI and LLM partners via an API. Previously, Jan was an investor at American Express Ventures and a technology investment banker at Credit Suisse. He has a BS in Industrial Engineering from Stanford and an MBA from Chicago Booth.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte
Why Blockchain Transparency Is Changing the Future of Exchanges
The Brave Technologist
07/03/24 • 22 min
Bartosz Lipiński, CEO at Cube.Exchange, discusses how they're approaching the exchange model more transparently in the wake of FTX and other opaque exchange issues. We’ll explore how Cube.Exchange is redefining blockchain's original promise of a public and trustworthy ledger, and the complex challenge of building a global crypto exchange that adheres to disparate international regulations.
Key Takeaways:
- How AI will shape the future of exchange transparency in the crypto market
- The integration of traditional finance principles within the crypto sphere, including emerging products like ETFs, and the potential of meme coins
- Ways cube is rewarding their community as a growth marketing strategy
Guest Bio: Bartosz Lipiński, CEO of Cube.Exchange—and an alumni of Citadel, BNP Paribas, and JP Morgan—built Cube to protect users from founder risk with a market structure that prevents unauthorized access to funds, and blocks internal parties from mis-appropriating, or otherwise accessing client assets. He's a prolific developer within the Solana ecosystem and a well-known person in crypto circles. He’s been quoted in CoinDesk, CNBC, Bloomberg, Blockworks, DL News, The Block, and elsewhere.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Brave Technologist have?
The Brave Technologist currently has 142 episodes available.
What topics does The Brave Technologist cover?
The podcast is about Metaverse, Web3, Marketing, Advertising, Crypto, Podcasts, Technology and Business.
What is the most popular episode on The Brave Technologist?
The episode title 'The Principal-Agent Problem: Can Big Tech Ever Truly Put Users First?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Brave Technologist?
The average episode length on The Brave Technologist is 27 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Brave Technologist released?
Episodes of The Brave Technologist are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Brave Technologist?
The first episode of The Brave Technologist was released on Mar 15, 2021.
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