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Digital transformation and the quest to enhance the consumer experience

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving digital landscape, businesses constantly strive to stay ahead by using cutting-edge technologies and strategies to enhance how they connect with their consumers. Join three leading executives as they share their insights on how their companies embrace digital transformation to create innovative and seamless consumer experiences. Alisa Cohn, Forbes; Raji Subramanian, Opendoor; Vinod Bidarkoppa, Sam's Club; Vittorio Cretella and P&G

ICYMI: Godfather of AI has a love/hate relationship with tech he helped create

<p>Geoffrey Hinton aka the Godfather of AI pioneered the neural networks that power today’s artificial intelligence revolution. But where does AI go from here?</p> <p>Geoffrey digs into the big questions like whether robots will take our jobs and if AI could someday outsmart humans.</p> <p>While those working in roles involving repetitive tasks are in danger of being replaced by automation, Geoffrey recommends young people train for hands-on jobs that require dexterity and skill such as custom carpentry or plumbing.</p> <p>Geoffrey Hinton, the Godfather of AI, was in conversation with Nick Tho

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ICYMI: Godfather of AI has a love/hate relationship with tech he helped create

Geoffrey Hinton aka the Godfather of AI pioneered the neural networks that power today’s artificial intelligence revolution. But where does AI go from here? Geoffrey digs into the big questions like whether robots will take our jobs and if AI could someday outsmart humans. While those working in roles involving repetitive tasks are in danger of being replaced by automation, Geoffrey recommends young people train for hands-on jobs that require dexterity and skill such as custom carpentry or plumbing. Geoffrey Hinton, the Godfather of AI, was in conversation with Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlant

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Is artificial meat the new norm?

<p>Could artificial meat be the new normal? In this episode of the Next Stage, we learn from three entrepreneurs working to create meat alternatives using plants, fungi, and cell cultivation. </p> <p>They discuss the products and technologies that enable them to replicate the taste, texture and nutrition of conventional meat, as well as the challenges involved in scaling up production.</p> <p>The founders share their visions for making alt meat ubiquitous, affordable, and enthusiastically adopted by meat-eaters – all in order to significantly reduce the climate and health impacts of our meat c

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Is artificial meat the new norm?

Could artificial meat be the new normal? In this episode of the Next Stage, we learn from three entrepreneurs working to create meat alternatives using plants, fungi, and cell cultivation.  They discuss the products and technologies that enable them to replicate the taste, texture and nutrition of conventional meat, as well as the challenges involved in scaling up production. The founders share their visions for making alt meat ubiquitous, affordable, and enthusiastically adopted by meat-eaters – all in order to significantly reduce the climate and health impacts of our meat consumption. With

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Harnessing AI to build climate resilience

<p>There are a lot of fears about AI and killer robots. But what if AI is more safety-net than Skynet when it comes to climate change?</p> <p>In this episode of the Next Stage podcast, join ClimateAI co-founder and CTO Maximilian Evans in conversation with Bell Media weather anchor, co-host and producer Michelle Jobin, as they discuss how AI could save humanity. </p> <p>Drawing from personal experience growing up in Ecuador, Maximilian shares valuable insights into how AI, machine learning and data science can be used to identify and mitigate climate risks, fostering climate resilience on a gl

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Harnessing AI to build climate resilience

There are a lot of fears about AI and killer robots. But what if AI is more safety-net than Skynet when it comes to climate change? In this episode of the Next Stage podcast, join ClimateAI co-founder and CTO Maximilian Evans in conversation with Bell Media weather anchor, co-host and producer Michelle Jobin, as they discuss how AI could save humanity.  Drawing from personal experience growing up in Ecuador, Maximilian shares valuable insights into how AI, machine learning and data science can be used to identify and mitigate climate risks, fostering climate resilience on a global scale. Maxim

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The business benefits of hiring people with criminal records

<p>Is the tech industry ignoring an untapped resource by excluding people with criminal records?</p> <p>People with criminal records are often shut out of the labour market. But some companies have recognised that so-called &#39;second chance&#39; and &#39;fair chance&#39; hiring can help them find more workers. </p> <p>In this episode of the Next Stage podcast, Checkr co-founder and CEO Daniel Yanisse joins Sojourner Elleby, editorial producer at Bloomberg Quicktake, to find out just how much people with criminal records have to offer businesses and society.</p> <p>Checkr practises what it pr

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The business benefits of hiring people with criminal records

Is the tech industry ignoring an untapped resource by excluding people with criminal records? People with criminal records are often shut out of the labour market. But some companies have recognised that so-called 'second chance' and 'fair chance' hiring can help them find more workers.  In this episode of the Next Stage podcast, Checkr co-founder and CEO Daniel Yanisse joins Sojourner Elleby, editorial producer at Bloomberg Quicktake, to find out just how much people with criminal records have to offer businesses and society. Checkr practises what it preaches. According to Daniel, “[Checkr] s

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The Next Stage Sessions: Ep.2 – Web3 with Emily ‘pplpleasr’ Yang

<p>In the second episode of our new bonus series – The Next Stage Sessions – host Casey Lau sat down with Emily ‘pplpleasr’ Yang, co-founder of Shibuya, a Web3 content studio and creator platform.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Emily’s work has inspired the formation of the prolific investment group PleasrDAO. The founder has also helped define the aesthetic of the decentralised finance movement, and has collaborated with Steve Aoki and Sotheby’s, to name a few.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In 2022, Emily was featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and was ranked in the top-five of Fortune’s NFTy 50, a list of the

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The Next Stage Sessions: Ep.1 - Web3 with Pascal Gauthier

<p>Hello and welcome to our brand new bonus episode series – The Next Stage Sessions – where our host, Casey Lau, settles in for a deep dive conversation with founders and innovators from across the tech world.</p> <p><br></p> <p>This episode was broadcast live on May 25 and features special guest Pascal Gauthier, the CEO of crypto hardware device provider Ledger.</p> <p><br><em>&quot;The best technology conference on the planet&quot;.</em><br>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/websummit"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/websummit/?hl=en"

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The Next Stage Sessions: Ep.1 - Web3 with Pascal Gauthier

Hello and welcome to our brand new bonus episode series – The Next Stage Sessions – where our host, Casey Lau, settles in for a deep dive conversation with founders and innovators from across the tech world. This episode was broadcast live on May 25 and features special guest Pascal Gauthier, the CEO of crypto hardware device provider Ledger. "The best technology conference on the planet".Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin.

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The Next Stage Sessions: Ep.2 – Web3 with Emily ‘pplpleasr’ Yang

In the second episode of our new bonus series – The Next Stage Sessions – host Casey Lau sat down with Emily ‘pplpleasr’ Yang, co-founder of Shibuya, a Web3 content studio and creator platform. Emily’s work has inspired the formation of the prolific investment group PleasrDAO. The founder has also helped define the aesthetic of the decentralised finance movement, and has collaborated with Steve Aoki and Sotheby’s, to name a few. In 2022, Emily was featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and was ranked in the top-five of Fortune’s NFTy 50, a list of the most influential figures in the NFT spa

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Fighting bad bots with good bots

<p>The term ‘bot’ often evokes a sense of annoyance, scepticism, or even dread. Whether it’s trending hashtags manipulated by an army of automated accounts, or your X (fka Twitter) feed being inundated with political propaganda, bots have gained a reputation as digital pests. </p> <p>But what if they could be used for good in cybersecurity?</p> <p>In this episode of the Next Stage, Signifyd co-founder and CEO Rajesh Ramanand and Avery Pennarun, co-founder and CEO of Tailscale, talk about employing bots as a proxy for the user and doing automated tasks on their behalf, including fighting scam b

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Fighting bad bots with good bots

The term ‘bot’ often evokes a sense of annoyance, scepticism, or even dread. Whether it’s trending hashtags manipulated by an army of automated accounts, or your X (fka Twitter) feed being inundated with political propaganda, bots have gained a reputation as digital pests.  But what if they could be used for good in cybersecurity? In this episode of the Next Stage, Signifyd co-founder and CEO Rajesh Ramanand and Avery Pennarun, co-founder and CEO of Tailscale, talk about employing bots as a proxy for the user and doing automated tasks on their behalf, including fighting scam bots. When it come

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How close are we to actual quantum computing?

<p>How close are we to fully functional, error-corrected quantum computers?</p> <p>In this episode of the Next Stage, Christian Weedbrook, CEO of quantum computing company Xanadu, explains the company’s mission to build photonic quantum computers and make them useful and accessible through Pennylane (the company&#39;s proprietary software stack).</p> <p>Christian outlines the hardware, software and applications needed to reach the key milestone of a million qubits, including designing next-generation batteries. Though major challenges remain, the CEO is optimistic about achieving fault-toleran

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How close are we to actual quantum computing?

How close are we to fully functional, error-corrected quantum computers? In this episode of the Next Stage, Christian Weedbrook, CEO of quantum computing company Xanadu, explains the company’s mission to build photonic quantum computers and make them useful and accessible through Pennylane (the company's proprietary software stack). Christian outlines the hardware, software and applications needed to reach the key milestone of a million qubits, including designing next-generation batteries. Though major challenges remain, the CEO is optimistic about achieving fault-tolerant quantum computers w

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SVB: What happens next for funding?

The funding landscape is particularly volatile right now and, after the collapse of SVB, many are wondering whether there's any hope for startups in 2023. Join investors Amber Atherton and Joe Dormani, and Arc founder and CEO Don Muir, as they offer practical insights on how startups can survive and thrive in the current market. Amber Atherton, Patron; Bill Saporito, Inc. Magazine; Don Muir, Arc; Joe Dormani and Thomson Reuters Ventures

The quest for human immortality

<p>Beyond the indulgences of tech billionaires including Bryan Johnson – who has spent millions on longevity interventions (including plasma infusions from a teenage son) – can the rest of us expect to live into our hundreds?</p> <p>Amol Sarva, founder of a venture fund investing in longevity research, and Joel Jackson, co-founder and president of a healthtech company trying to extend lifespans, discuss how tech advances including AI and personalised medicine could help extend life spans to 150 years or more.</p> <p>Amol and Joel explore recent progress in targeting diseases of ageing, as well

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The quest for human immortality

Beyond the indulgences of tech billionaires including Bryan Johnson – who has spent millions on longevity interventions (including plasma infusions from a teenage son) – can the rest of us expect to live into our hundreds? Amol Sarva, founder of a venture fund investing in longevity research, and Joel Jackson, co-founder and president of a healthtech company trying to extend lifespans, discuss how tech advances including AI and personalised medicine could help extend life spans to 150 years or more. Amol and Joel explore recent progress in targeting diseases of ageing, as well as fundamental b

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ChatGPTeacher? The future of learning

<p>How are generative AI tools like ChatGPT transforming education? We hear horror stories of students using these tools to write entire essays and pass them off as their own. But, these education experts think there is potential for positive applications.</p> <p><br></p> <p>From making personalised learning widely accessible to providing feedback loops for students, Joshua Wöhle, co-founder and CEO of edtech startup Milestone, thinks GenAI has a place in the classroom.</p> <p><br></p> <p>But these experts also caution about maintaining human connection in classrooms (rather than replacing fac

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ChatGPTeacher? The future of learning

<p>How are generative AI tools like ChatGPT transforming education? We hear horror stories of students using these tools to write entire essays and pass them off as their own. But, these education experts think there is potential for positive applications.</p> <p>From making personalised learning widely accessible to providing feedback loops for students, Joshua Wöhle, co-founder and CEO of edtech startup Milestone, thinks GenAI has a place in the classroom.</p> <p>But these experts also caution about maintaining human connection in classrooms (rather than replacing facetime with AI tutors) an

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ChatGPTeacher? The future of learning

How are generative AI tools like ChatGPT transforming education? We hear horror stories of students using these tools to write entire essays and pass them off as their own. But, these education experts think there is potential for positive applications. From making personalised learning widely accessible to providing feedback loops for students, Joshua Wöhle, co-founder and CEO of edtech startup Milestone, thinks GenAI has a place in the classroom. But these experts also caution about maintaining human connection in classrooms (rather than replacing facetime with AI tutors) and teaching AI lit

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Tech equity: Fighting bias and building wealth

<p>How can we build more equitable and inclusive platforms and organisations?</p> <p>In this episode of The Next Stage, Janaye Ingram of Airbnb talks about how the platform conducted a civil rights audit to uncover biases and made product changes to combat discrimination.</p> <p>Kelly Burton, CEO of the Black Innovation Alliance, explains how they are supporting Black entrepreneurs through four pillars: research, advocacy, capacity building, and narrative change.</p> <p>Kelly Burton, CEO of Black Innovation Alliance and Janaye Ingram, director of community partner programmes and engagement for

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Tech equity: Fighting bias and building wealth

Want to discover how technology can be used to address racial discrimination and economic inequality? Join this session to learn from from ecosystem builders who are working to draw on the innovation economy to close the racial wealth gap, and from corporate leaders who are designing products and creating more inclusive teams to combat racial biases in tech. These experts discuss the challenges and opportunities of using technology to foster greater economic equality and financial resilience in underprivileged communities, and explore the intersection of tech, racial justice and economic empow

Tech equity: Fighting bias and building wealth

How can we build more equitable and inclusive platforms and organisations? In this episode of The Next Stage, Janaye Ingram of Airbnb talks about how the platform conducted a civil rights audit to uncover biases and made product changes to combat discrimination. Kelly Burton, CEO of the Black Innovation Alliance, explains how they are supporting Black entrepreneurs through four pillars: research, advocacy, capacity building, and narrative change. Kelly Burton, CEO of Black Innovation Alliance and Janaye Ingram, director of community partner programmes and engagement for Airbnb, were in convers

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How games became mainstream culture

<p>Roblox YouTuber and livestreamer KreekCraft  joins a panel including Morgan McGuire, chief scientist at Roblox.</p> <p><br></p> <p>The gaming experts discuss how user generated content (UGC) and streaming have made gaming social and mainstream. They also reflect on how the convergence of gaming, music, social media and streaming has created diverse content.</p> <p><br></p> <p>With insights from top creators and executives, don&#39;t miss this breakdown of gaming as the new youth culture.</p> <p><br></p> <p>KreekCraft, co-founder and creative director at Pixel Playground, Nicole Du Cane Spen

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How games became mainstream culture

Roblox YouTuber and livestreamer KreekCraft  joins a panel including Morgan McGuire, chief scientist at Roblox. The gaming experts discuss how user generated content (UGC) and streaming have made gaming social and mainstream. They also reflect on how the convergence of gaming, music, social media and streaming has created diverse content. With insights from top creators and executives, don't miss this breakdown of gaming as the new youth culture. KreekCraft, co-founder and creative director at Pixel Playground, Nicole Du Cane Spencer, VP of partnerships at Misfits Gaming, and Morgan McGuire

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Inside D’Amelio Brands: Using TikTok clout to fuel a consumer empire

<p>Marc D&#39;Amelio rocketed to fame managing the careers of teen influencer daughters, Charli and Dixie. Now Marc is launching D’Amelio Brands to partner with big companies on co-created consumer products endorsed by the TikTok superstars.<br>In this episode of The Next Stage, Marc shares a vision for building a billion-dollar brand using Charli and Dixie’s digital stardom but also emphasises the importance of authenticity when translating a social media brand into consumer products.<br>Marc D’Amelio, CEO of D’Amelio Brands, was in conversation with Mark Stenberg, senior media reporter for A

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Inside D’Amelio Brands: Using TikTok clout to fuel a consumer empire

Marc D'Amelio rocketed to fame managing the careers of teen influencer daughters, Charli and Dixie. Now Marc is launching D’Amelio Brands to partner with big companies on co-created consumer products endorsed by the TikTok superstars.In this episode of The Next Stage, Marc shares a vision for building a billion-dollar brand using Charli and Dixie’s digital stardom but also emphasises the importance of authenticity when translating a social media brand into consumer products.Marc D’Amelio, CEO of D’Amelio Brands, was in conversation with Mark Stenberg, senior media reporter for Adweek, on Ventu

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Breaking binary: The future of LGBTQ+ healthcare

LGBTQ+ people have long faced discrimination and gaps in access to competent, welcoming healthcare. In this episode of The Next Stage, Folx Health CEO Liana M Douillet Guzmán and Viseven’s Yuliya Sotska explore innovations in LGBTQ+ specific digital health services.  They also discuss how new patient-centric companies are helping provide the community with inclusive, identity-affirming care. Liana M Douillet Guzmán, CEO of Folx Health was in conversation with Yuliya Sotska, chief brand and communications officer for Viseven, on HealthConf at Collision 2023. "The best technology conference o

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Breaking binary: The future of LGBTQ+ healthcare

<p>LGBTQ+ people have long faced discrimination and gaps in access to competent, welcoming healthcare.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode of The Next Stage, Folx Health CEO Liana M Douillet Guzmán and Viseven’s Yuliya Sotska explore innovations in LGBTQ+ specific digital health services. </p> <p><br></p> <p>They also discuss how new patient-centric companies are helping provide the community with inclusive, identity-affirming care.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Liana M Douillet Guzmán, CEO of Folx Health was in conversation with Yuliya Sotska, chief brand and communications officer for Viseven, on Health

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Building public safety drones that save lives

<p>Drones are transforming public safety with capabilities far beyond hobbyist quadcopters.<br>Blake Resnick’s company Brinc focuses on drones for high-risk scenarios like police raids, disaster response, and search and rescue operations.</p> <p><br>Investor Erin Price-Wright saw Brinc’s potential to tackle hard problems with deep tech. Listen on to learn how Resnick’s drones utilise AI to fly where humans can’t and help save lives.<br>Blake Resnick, founder and CEO of Brinc Drones, and Erin Price-Wright, partner with Index Ventures, were in conversation with Emil Protalinski, editor of FiToSc

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Building public safety drones that save lives

Drones are transforming public safety with capabilities far beyond hobbyist quadcopters.Blake Resnick’s company Brinc focuses on drones for high-risk scenarios like police raids, disaster response, and search and rescue operations. Investor Erin Price-Wright saw Brinc’s potential to tackle hard problems with deep tech. Listen on to learn how Resnick’s drones utilise AI to fly where humans can’t and help save lives.Blake Resnick, founder and CEO of Brinc Drones, and Erin Price-Wright, partner with Index Ventures, were in conversation with Emil Protalinski, editor of FiToSci, on Auto/Tech & Talk

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The state of social media, and how to harness its power

Join Hootsuite CEO Irina Novoselsky for a deep dive into the whirlwind world of social media, where culture meets brand engagement and AI takes the wheel. Discover how to out-tweet the competition, master the art of instant customer service, and turn a crisis into a retweet-worthy moment. Get ready for a socially savvy session that's bound to go viral. Check out our socials below! https://twitter.com/collisionconfhq https://www.facebook.com/collisionconf http://instagram.com/collisionconfhq

Objectivity v opinion: Can journalists truly be impartial?

Can journalists truly be impartial? While that has always been the goal, does opinion now dominate the newsroom? And what place does objectivity hold in modern news reporting? Check out our socials below! https://twitter.com/collisionconfhq https://www.facebook.com/collisionconf http://instagram.com/collisionconfhq

Building a creator legacy with Cody Ko & Noel Miller

From viral Vines to millions of YouTube subscribers – as well as sold-out comedy world tours and award-winning podcasts – Cody Ko and Noel Miller have showcased their abilities across multiple modes of entertainment, proving their legacy transcends any platform and that a creator's agility and adaptability are vital to the process. In this session, they highlight what makes them and TMG Studios, their co-founded creator incubator network, successful across audiences, stages and platforms. Cody Ko, TMG Studios; Mark Russell, Vogue; Noel Miller and TMG Studios

Design for community, not doomscrolling

The evolution of social apps from a network of your friends to algorithmic feeds has sacrificed community and connection for engagement predicated on tribal affinity. Twitch’s chief product officer discusses another path – prioritizing connection, community and continuity – that has proven to be just as sticky, but far more beneficial. Tom Verrilli and Twitch

No crew? No camera? No problem! The potential of generative video

The power of AI has the potential to reshape video content creation. No cameras, no extensive editing, just compelling, scalable video content in minutes. Join HeyGen co-founder and CEO Joshua Xu for a deep dive into how the company's generative AI platform is making video creation 10-times faster, and to explore the potential impact of this on the marketing world. Joshua Xu and HeyGen

AI as a creative co-pilot: Where the machine ends and the human begins

Generative AI has ushered in a new era of content creation, which has raised questions about where the machine ends and the human begins. Will AI eliminate the role of creativity for humans? In this session, Picsart founder and CEO Hovhannes Avoyan examines AI as a powerful co-pilot for creators, and explores whether it aids, inhibits or ultimately supersedes the need for human creativity. Hovhannes Avoyan, Picsart; Jennifer Strong and MIT Technology Review

E-commerce and experience: Reshaping retail's future

E-commerce and tech are reshaping the shopping experience. Online, consumers are increasingly seeking engaging and captivating experiences. Offline, the demand for immersive and experiential entertainment around retail is increasing. Learn how these two worlds collide, and explore the future of ecommerce and retail. Jen Jones, commercetools; Jordan Fisher, Standard AI; Paul Briggs and Insider Intelligence

Amplifying your voice to inspire action

How can you best use your media platform to drive positive change in social justice and human rights? In this session, civil rights activist and podcaster DeRay Mckesson explores how to amplify your voice to inspire action. DeRay Mckesson, Pod Save the People; Kayla Grey and TSN

Why LSD is good for business

<p>Psychedelic-assisted therapy is emerging as a promising treatment for mental health conditions like anxiety, addiction, and PTSD. <br>In this episode of The Next Stage, Marik Hazan of psychedelics investment firm Tabula Rasa Ventures and Sherry Rais, CEO of psychedelic therapy provider Enthea discuss research showing psychedelics can treat root causes in ways traditional pharmaceuticals can’t, and how some tech companies are starting to cover these therapies for employees.</p> <p>Marik Hazan and Sherry Rais were in conversation with Colin Leslie, editor-in-chief of Canadian Healthcare Netwo

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Why LSD is good for business

Psychedelic-assisted therapy is emerging as a promising treatment for mental health conditions like anxiety, addiction, and PTSD. In this episode of The Next Stage, Marik Hazan of psychedelics investment firm Tabula Rasa Ventures and Sherry Rais, CEO of psychedelic therapy provider Enthea discuss research showing psychedelics can treat root causes in ways traditional pharmaceuticals can’t, and how some tech companies are starting to cover these therapies for employees. Marik Hazan and Sherry Rais were in conversation with Colin Leslie, editor-in-chief of Canadian Healthcare Network, on HealthC

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The Next Stage Sessions: Ep.3 – Social Media with Gabor Cselle

<p>In the third episode of our new bonus series – The Next Stage Sessions – host Casey Lau discussed all things social media with Gabor Cselle, co-founder and CEO of T2.T2 is a social media platform that aims to provide a better public square online. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Before founding T2, Gabor worked as a product manager with both Google and Twitter (or X, as it’s now known).</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode Gabor told us why he started T2 as a kinder alternative to Twitter. In Gabor’s own words: “I loved working on Twitter. I didn’t necessarily love working at Twitter”.</p> <p><br></p> <p

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The Next Stage Sessions: Ep.3 – Social Media with Gabor Cselle

In the third episode of our new bonus series – The Next Stage Sessions – host Casey Lau discussed all things social media with Gabor Cselle, co-founder and CEO of T2.T2 is a social media platform that aims to provide a better public square online. Before founding T2, Gabor worked as a product manager with both Google and Twitter (or X, as it’s now known). In this episode Gabor told us why he started T2 as a kinder alternative to Twitter. In Gabor’s own words: “I loved working on Twitter. I didn’t necessarily love working at Twitter”. This episode was broadcast live on June 8.

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Godfather of AI has a love/hate relationship with tech he helped create

<p>Geoffrey Hinton aka the Godfather of AI pioneered the neural networks that power today’s artificial intelligence revolution. But where does AI go from here?</p><p>Geoffrey digs into the big questions like whether robots will take our jobs and if AI could someday outsmart humans.</p><p>While those working in roles involving repetitive tasks are in danger of being replaced by automation, Geoffrey recommends young people train for hands-on jobs that require dexterity and skill such as custom carpentry or plumbing.</p><p>Geoffrey Hinton, the Godfather of AI, was in conversation with Nick Thomps

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Godfather of AI has a love/hate relationship with tech he helped create

Geoffrey Hinton aka the Godfather of AI pioneered the neural networks that power today’s artificial intelligence revolution. But where does AI go from here?Geoffrey digs into the big questions like whether robots will take our jobs and if AI could someday outsmart humans.While those working in roles involving repetitive tasks are in danger of being replaced by automation, Geoffrey recommends young people train for hands-on jobs that require dexterity and skill such as custom carpentry or plumbing.Geoffrey Hinton, the Godfather of AI, was in conversation with Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic

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The party's over: Navigating the end of the unicorn era

<p>2021 saw tech startups reach unicorn status in droves, but the easy money fueling billion-dollar valuations has dried up. </p><p>In this episode of The Next Stage, Vanta CEO Christina Cacioppo and investor Jai Das explore the end of the unicorn era and what it will take for startups to succeed in the new normal.</p><p>Christina Cacioppo, co-founder and CEO of Vanta, and Jai Das, co-founder, president and partner with Sapphire Ventures, were in conversation with Frederic Lardinois, editor of TC, on Centre Stage at Collision 2023.</p><p><br/><em>&quot;The best technology conference on the pla

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The party's over: Navigating the end of the unicorn era

2021 saw tech startups reach unicorn status in droves, but the easy money fueling billion-dollar valuations has dried up. In this episode of The Next Stage, Vanta CEO Christina Cacioppo and investor Jai Das explore the end of the unicorn era and what it will take for startups to succeed in the new normal.Christina Cacioppo, co-founder and CEO of Vanta, and Jai Das, co-founder, president and partner with Sapphire Ventures, were in conversation with Frederic Lardinois, editor of TC, on Centre Stage at Collision 2023."The best technology conference on the planet".Follow us on Twitter, Instagram a

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The power of customer centricity: Transforming experiences

The customer experience inside and outside physical restaurants has evolved rapidly. As a result, brands are moving faster than ever before. Join this session as McDonald's chief customer officer Manu Steijaert explores the increasing role of digital within the customer experience and the impact that a collective focus on customer needs can unlock. Daniela Braun, Valor Econômico; Manu Steijaert and McDonald's

In conversation with AWS CEO Adam Selipsky

Amazon Web Services CEO Adam Selipsky and Wired editor-at-large Steven Levy sit down for a thought-provoking conversation about technology, transformation and the future. Adam Selipsky, Amazon Web Services; Steven Levy and Wired

Building a kinder Twitter alternative

<p>It started out as a Google Sheet shared on Twitter by Gabor Cselle, asking people to add their thoughts on how to make a kinder Twitter. After going viral, the former Twitter employee decided to build an alternative.<br/> <br/>Gabor and co-founder Sarah Oh launched T2 just two weeks after starting to build it, following Y Combinator’s advice to launch early. Listen to this episode for the full story.<br/><br/>Gabor Cselle, co-founder and CEO of T2 was in conversation with Steven Levy, editor-at-large for Wired, on Centre Stage at Collision 2023.</p><p><br/><em>&quot;The best technology conf

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Building a kinder Twitter alternative

It started out as a Google Sheet shared on Twitter by Gabor Cselle, asking people to add their thoughts on how to make a kinder Twitter. After going viral, the former Twitter employee decided to build an alternative. Gabor and co-founder Sarah Oh launched T2 just two weeks after starting to build it, following Y Combinator’s advice to launch early. Listen to this episode for the full story.Gabor Cselle, co-founder and CEO of T2 was in conversation with Steven Levy, editor-at-large for Wired, on Centre Stage at Collision 2023."The best technology conference on the planet".Follow us on Twitter,

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Marques Brownlee: Connecting changes everything

<p>What’s the next killer app? How will AI change our connected future? When – and in what key industries – will 5G and augmented reality’s promise show? Are there cybersecurity dangers the more software-defined our automobiles become? AT&amp;T CTO Jeremy Legg, Forbes&apos; Martine Paris and technology influencer Marques Brownlee answer these questions and more.</p><p><br/><em>&quot;The best technology conference on the planet&quot;.<br/></em>Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.com/websummit'><b>Twitter</b></a><b>, </b><a href='https://www.instagram.com/websummit/?hl=en'><b>Instagram</b></a>

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Should marketers feel threatened by AI?

<p>Alex Collmer, the founder and CEO of analytics platform VidMob thinks that AI is a transformative force that will permanently change the way we live and operate. This, says Alex, goes for all kinds of jobs and skills including creativity.</p><p>So, should marketing professionals be scared of AI coming for their jobs? Not according to Alex who says that all of these tools for data insights cannot be fed straight into generative AI platforms like Midjourney. Human creativity and creative thinking is still very important.</p><p><br/><em>&quot;The best technology conference on the planet&quot;.

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Why Silicon Valley is no longer VCs’ golden child

<p>Twenty years ago Silicon Valley was at the epicentre of the global tech startup scene. This was the hunting ground for VC who tended not to look outside the area.</p><p>The golden rule at the time, said Mathias Schilling, a co-founder and managing partner with VC firm Headline, was that you wouldn’t invest in a company that was further away than one hour from your office. </p><p>Things have changed of course. Headline has a network of four regionally focused early stage funds across the US, Europe, Brazil and Asia and also has a global venture growth fund that invests internationally.</p><p

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Is crypto still a good bet?

<p>Tim Draper, an investor known equally for his reality TV series as his VC skills, talks about the future of crypto. How long will the crypto winter last? Is it perhaps the beginning of the end?</p><p>Having invested in successful companies including Skype and SpaceX, and spotted the value in Bitcoin as early on as 2014, one would think the VC’s instincts are well honed.</p><p>Tim’s predictions are that Bitcoin could reach US$250,000 in value in 2023 but given the collapse of FTX and a founder that is facing criminal and civil charges, where does this leave the wider crypto world? Listen on

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Why big tech’s surveillance business model needs to stop

<p>Meredith Whittaker is an outspoken critic of big tech’s track record on gathering and processing user data. The president of encrypted messaging app Signal talks about what she calls its “surveillance business model” but also how much power these companies exert.</p><p>AI, says Meredith, “is not some dematerialised technology that exists in the ether. AI is the product of significantly concentrated resources that right now are in the hands of large companies”.</p><p>Naturally, the conversation strays to the hottest AI topic of 2023: ChatGPT, which Meredith calls a “bullshit engine”. Why? Li

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Pia Sundhage isn’t afraid of coaching with data science

<p>Football fans will know Pia Sundhage as a legend in the field.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Swedish player turned coach was the third woman coach for the US women’s football team, leading them to the final of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup before going on to coach the Brazil women’s national team.</p><p><br/></p><p>In this episode of The Next Stage, Pia talks to journalist Pedro Bassan about coaching and how it has evolved to include technology, particularly data-driven insights that can augment experience and instincts.</p><p><br/></p><p>Pia Sundhage, head coach of the Brazil women&apos;s nation

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Unicorns? The next big green energy startup will be a dragon.

<p>What are the most important areas in green energy right now? Brian Walsh, head of Wind Ventures, talks decarbonization, solar and wind energy, energy storage, and unlocking value pools through intelligence and technology.</p><p>Brian also predicts the emergence of a “dragon“ in climate tech - a company with a valuation of US$12 billion or more, driven by the urgency to address climate change.</p><p><br/>For more insights into the world of green VC and startups, listen on.</p><p><br/><em>&quot;The best technology conference on the planet&quot;.<br/></em>Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.

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Chelsea Manning wants to put the cryptography back in crypto

<p>Chelsea Manning is perhaps best known as a WikiLeaks whistleblower but the data scientist and activist is now working as a consultant to privacy startup Nym.</p><p>In this wide ranging conversation Chelsea talks about everything from AI ethics and the responsibility of individual technologists to ensure the products they work on are safe for the end user, to moving away from NFTs and Bitcoin in order to “put the cryptography back in crypto”. <br/><br/></p><p>Chelsea Manning, security consultant with Nym was in conversation with Leo Schwartz, reporter for Fortune on Centre Stage at Web Summi

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ICYMI: How to get big on TikTok

<p>Michael Le is a social media dancing sensation with more than 50 million followers on TikTok. <br/><br/>He now has sights set on gaming and esports. Whether your interests lie in marketing, or in becoming an influencer, Michael has built an enormous following and holds some of the answers to success. <br/><br/>In this episode of The Next Stage, Michael Le answers a host of questions both from our moderator and a live audience, and offers his tips to unlocking online success.</p><p><br/><em>&quot;The best technology conference on the planet&quot;.<br/></em>Follow us on <a href='https://twitt

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What is the future of city mobility?

<p>What might cities of the future begin to look like as they respond to rapid changes in how and why we move around them? <br/><br/>Join Free Now CEO Thomas Zimmerman as he explores how data and tech are creating a world of integrated mobility through mass transit, micro mobility and ride sharing that could fundamentally change how we navigate the cityscape.</p><p>Listen on for more exciting insights from Thomas Zimmermann, CEO of leading urban mobility app Free Now.</p><p><br/><em>&quot;The best technology conference on the planet&quot;.<br/></em>Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.com/web

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How should we cover politics in a toxic environment?

<p>Political polarisation is nothing new in the news world. But with an upswing in far-right political ideals and as the cancel culture wars rage on, where does political news coverage stand? Can traditional journalists hope to cover politics in a balanced and nuanced way while still finding a popular readership that trusts in traditional media institutions?</p><p>Listen on for more insights from a panel of experienced journalists, including James Ball from The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, Sara Goo editor-in-chief at Axios, and international TV presenter, talk show host and journalist A

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What are big data ethics and why do we need them?

<p>The world has made huge progress in developing a range of technologies in recent decades – but questions around how to use this technology ethically haven’t been answered as quickly. <br/><br/>Solutions are now emerging around danger spots such as data privacy, while, most importantly, companies are realising that a firm ethical stance can be a foundation for growth.</p><p>Listen on for more insights as Rob Francis, CTO at Booking.com, and Kristin Luck, founder and president of ScaleHouse / ESOMAR, speak to George Lawton of VentureBeat.</p><p><br/><em>&quot;The best technology conference on

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Is Feeld the dating app to reinvent dating?

<p>Life is busier than ever, and so it can be incredibly difficult to find time for dating. Feeld is the solution, a dating app that is designed to help people find who they are looking for, without judgement, when they are looking for it. </p><p>Listen on for more insights from Ana Kirova <em>[Kir-ova]</em>, CEO at dating app Feeld, and learn about how anyone can find love with Feeld, no matter where.</p><p><br/><em>&quot;The best technology conference on the planet&quot;.<br/></em>Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.com/websummit'><b>Twitter</b></a><b>, </b><a href='https://www.instagram.c

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What are bad bots and how can we stop them?

<p>What’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions bots? We might think of clever ones like ChatGPT, useful ones like customer service chat bots, or even annoying ones like spam bots on Twitter. But what about bad bots?</p><p>Pam Murphy, CEO of cybersecurity firm Imperva, details the kind of bad bots of every kind from those that can carry out identity theft through ATAs or account takeover attacks to so-called ‘Grinch bots’ that make coveted consumer items scarce by buying up as much online inventory as possible and driving up the resale price.Remember the PlayStation 5 scarci

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What do human rights look like in an AI-dominated world?

<p>The societal impact of artificial intelligence is often couched in terms of data privacy - the privacy of the individual or collective privacy rights. But Michael O&apos;Flaherty, director of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights, says that we should be talking about AI in the broader sense of human rights.</p><p>Algorithms, says Michael, impact your freedom of expression, your freedom of assembly, your freedom of movement, your privacy, but also issues of socio economic wellbeing, issues of social welfare, right to a job, health care, education, the list goes on.</p><p>How can and should AI

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Is empathy now just a meaningless buzzword?

<p>Although it might sometimes seem like another exercise in ticking boxes, there are leaders in the tech industry that believe in empathy as a business tool for fostering strong relationships with both customers and employees.</p><p>In this episode of The Next Stage Velia Carboni, Chief Digital and Technology Officer for VF Corporation and Jennifer Tejada, CEO of PagerDuty, talked about the importance of empathy in the tech industry and business in general, and how it can lead to better products and services.</p><p>They also discussed how technology has enabled a more empathetic approach to m

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Will quantum computing revolutionise our daily lives?

<p>Does anyone really understand quantum? Yes or no, it&apos;s likely that quantum computers will play a major role in shaping our future. Here, Oxford Quantum Circuits CEO Ilana Wisby explores why quantum computing seems to be the next big thing in tech.</p><p>Ilana Wisby, CEO, Oxford Quantum Circuits was in conversation with Jeremy Kahn, senior writer at Fortune Magazine on the Deeptech stage at Web Summit 2022.</p><p>Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us on your favourite podcast platform.<br/><br/></p><p>Collision 2023 is taking place in Toronto on

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Robo drugs: The future of medicine?

<p>The next generation of critical drug and vaccine development will be supercharged by advancements in automation and AI, getting breakthroughs in the lab to clinical trials faster than ever before. </p><p>This panel of experts across programmable therapeutics, automation, and robotics, explore what&apos;s happening in the latest state-of-the-art labs, and discuss how automation is helping usher in a new era of medicine.</p><p>Nikhita Singh, co-founder and chief product officer at Artificial, Jacob Becraft, co-founder and CEO at Strand Therapeutics, and Victoria Sun, principal at Playground G

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Why Queen Rania urges us to rethink how we use technology

<p>In this episode of The Next Stage Queen Rania of Jordan talks about the perils of technology - addictive use and misinformation - as well as how it can be put to humanitarian use, particularly for the global refugee crisis.</p><p>Queen Rania talks about the “shameful paradox” of live in an age of technological convenience and instant gratification while “witnessing such human hardship” as a result of war, climate change and unequal distribution of wealth.</p><p>This sobering talk urges us to reassess our relationship with technology and ask ourselves how we can leverage new innovations to h

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How is social media changing the music industry?

<div>In this episode of The Next Stage, Overtune CEO Sigurdur Arnason and Nick Gatfield, the former CEO of Sony UK, discuss how social media platforms, TikTok in particular, are driving innovation in music creation.<br/><br/></div><div>They examine how these platforms are democratising the music industry by making it easier for anyone to create and share music, leading to new opportunities for both established and emerging artists.<br/><br/></div><div>The CEOs also discuss how these platforms are changing the way music is licensed and, ultimately, monetised.<br/><br/></div><div>Sigurdur Arnaso

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Giving robots 20/20 vision

<p>Robots and humans will be working closer than ever in the not-too-distant future. Whether in private, commercial or industrial spaces, it’s imperative that robots understand where they are and what’s around them. Join this session as two industry experts discuss how they&apos;re helping robots better see the world around them – and adapt to it.</p><p>Ariyan Kabir, co-founder and CEO at GrayMatter Robotics, Maya Pindeus, founder at Humanising Autonomy and Owen Nicholson, co-founder and CEO at SLAMcore were in conversation with Pascale Davies, technology reporter at Euronews on the Talk/Robot

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How do you stand out in a three-second world?

<p>Author and out-of-the-box thinker Brendan Kane breaks down recent book Hook Point: How to Stand Out in a 3-Second World, which dives into the most effective strategies to generate new opportunities, innovate and scale your business, and to create a compelling brand.</p><p>Brendan Kane, author of Hook Point: How to Stand Out in a 3-Second World was in conversation with Clara Armand-Delille, founder at ThirdEyeMedia on the Book Summit stage at Web Summit 2022.</p><p>Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us on your favourite podcast platform.</p><p><br/>W

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Brain-computer interfaces are coming. Are you ready?

<p>Call it digital therapeutics, neuroelectric stimulation, or a brain-machine interface but it’s all part of the future of treating neurological and psychiatric conditions including pain, epilepsy, Alzheimer&apos;s, stroke, rehabilitation, depression and addictive disorders.</p><p>Entrepreneur Ana Maiques is CEO of neuroscience-based medical device company Neuroelectrics, a startup creating a wearable device that can stimulate or dampen electrical signals in the brain while giving the user real time feedback of brain activity.</p><p>Ana thinks that these devices will evolve and be used to enh

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Will we all be eating lab-grown meat within the decade?

<p>Would you eat a burger that had been grown in a lab? Meatable co-founder and CTO Dan Lowning (pronounced like ‘frowning’) is betting on it.</p><p>Instead of plant based alternatives this company is working on creating real meat products that don’t involve the slaughter of animals.</p><p>In this episode of The Next Stage, Dan explains the science behind lab grown meat and why it is better both for animal welfare and the planet. He also talks about when we can expect to find these products on supermarket shelves. Keep listening to find out more!<br/><br/></p><p><br/><em>&quot;The best technol

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