Preparing for the Future of Work with Damu Winston
07/02/24 • 25 min
This episode of The Get Down podcast is all about the future of work and life in the digital age! Special Guest Damu Winston, the global head of Web3 Innovation at Amazon, shares his career journey and insights on the future of work in the digital age. He emphasizes the importance of including marginalized communities, such as Black and Brown individuals, in the conversation and opportunities of emerging technologies. Additionally, Ritzy P and Cleve Mesidor discuss bringing butterscotch Media to the Democratic National Convention in August.
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Damu Winston is the global head of Web3 Innovation at Amazon and two-time best-selling author, notably with his 2019 work ‘I Don’t Trust You, But Blockchain and Bitcoin Will Help’. A global thought leader recognized for pioneering advancements in emerging technologies at Amazon and other Fortune 50 corporations, Damu has a proven track record across the Aviation, Travel, Real Estate, Financial Services, Nuclear Energy, Healthcare & Public Health, Public Sector, and Information Technology sectors.
We discuss:
- Damu’s nonlinear career path that led him to working with emerging technologies.
- How emerging technologies like blockchain, AI and spatial computing lack diversity and inclusion of marginalized groups.
- Digital identity and assets and their growing importance as technology changes rapidly.
- The importance of maintaining curiosity and following where it leads you.
Thanks for tuning in! To get the full scoop on creating a more inclusive Web3, DeFi, and Bitcoin space, make sure you catch every episode – we're packed with actionable tips and insights. If you found this episode valuable, spread the word and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Don't forget to follow, rate, and review our podcast on your favorite listening app – it helps us reach even more people who are passionate about building a better future for everyone in the crypto space.
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This episode of The Get Down podcast is all about the future of work and life in the digital age! Special Guest Damu Winston, the global head of Web3 Innovation at Amazon, shares his career journey and insights on the future of work in the digital age. He emphasizes the importance of including marginalized communities, such as Black and Brown individuals, in the conversation and opportunities of emerging technologies. Additionally, Ritzy P and Cleve Mesidor discuss bringing butterscotch Media to the Democratic National Convention in August.
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Damu Winston is the global head of Web3 Innovation at Amazon and two-time best-selling author, notably with his 2019 work ‘I Don’t Trust You, But Blockchain and Bitcoin Will Help’. A global thought leader recognized for pioneering advancements in emerging technologies at Amazon and other Fortune 50 corporations, Damu has a proven track record across the Aviation, Travel, Real Estate, Financial Services, Nuclear Energy, Healthcare & Public Health, Public Sector, and Information Technology sectors.
We discuss:
- Damu’s nonlinear career path that led him to working with emerging technologies.
- How emerging technologies like blockchain, AI and spatial computing lack diversity and inclusion of marginalized groups.
- Digital identity and assets and their growing importance as technology changes rapidly.
- The importance of maintaining curiosity and following where it leads you.
Thanks for tuning in! To get the full scoop on creating a more inclusive Web3, DeFi, and Bitcoin space, make sure you catch every episode – we're packed with actionable tips and insights. If you found this episode valuable, spread the word and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Don't forget to follow, rate, and review our podcast on your favorite listening app – it helps us reach even more people who are passionate about building a better future for everyone in the crypto space.
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On this episode of The Get Down, Cleve Mesidor sits down with Joshua Rivera, Operating Partner and General Counsel at blockchain investment firm Blockchain Capital, to discuss blockchain startups, entrepreneurship, and the evolving regulatory landscape. Joshua shares his journey from lawyer to blockchain advocate and insights from his work investing in innovative crypto projects.
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Joshua Rivera is the General Counsel of Blockchain Capital. He is an expert in the legal and regulatory issues attending various aspects of the crypto industry including token protocols, DeFi, DAOs, NFTs and digital asset commodities and securities, and he has extensive experience analyzing the blockchain industry’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. Before joining Blockchain Capital, Joshua worked as a senior associate at Cooley LLP where he was part of the firm’s cryptocurrency and blockchain practice counseling exchanges, investors and blockchain developers.
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- Blockchain Capital’s history and investment in crypto startups.
- The role of the Blockchain Association in educating lawmakers and shaping policy.
- The importance of regulatory clarity for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Advice for young founders in the blockchain and crypto space.
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Representation and Community Building Through Music, Blockchain, and NFTs with Corey “Jayohcee” Jocko
In this episode of The Get Down, host Ritzy P sits down with Corey “Jayohcee” Jocko to discuss how he has utilized blockchain and NFTs to showcase his art and music, and how it has provided new opportunities for indigenous artists. Corey also highlights the significance of archiving Indigenous culture and land rights on the blockchain, as well as the potential for physical-digital hybrid experiences in the future... Also, Cleve Mesidor talks about butterscotch media’s focus on policy, not partisan politics.
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Thanks for tuning in! To get the full scoop on creating a more inclusive Web3, DeFi, and Bitcoin space, make sure you catch every episode – we're packed with actionable tips and insights. If you found this episode valuable, spread the word and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Don't forget to follow, rate, and review our podcast on your favorite listening app – it helps us reach even more people who are passionate about building a better future for everyone in the crypto space.
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