Brought to you by Parkdalle Intelligence https://parkdalle.com/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2SjVRJ5 Follow Toronto DAO on X: https://x.com/dao_toronto Welcome to a special episode of the Azizi Podcast, where we dive deep into the dynamic world of Toronto DAO. Host Samir Azizi is joined by key members Matthew Glezos and Antoine De Vuyst for an insightful conversation about this groundbreaking initiative. In this episode, we explore the latest strides made by Toronto DAO, shedding light on the recent distribution of memberships to early adopters and the launch of our first proposal - significant milestones that mark the evolution of this decentralized autonomous organization. As we navigate through the complexities and challenges of engaging a community in a DAO, our guests share their perspectives on the importance of member participation and the intricacies of blockchain voting mechanisms. Antoine provides a detailed explanation of the technical backbone of Toronto DAO, focusing on NFTs and the transition towards on-chain voting. We also delve into the broader implications of DAOs, discussing how Toronto DAO transcends technology and becomes a tool for social and community-driven initiatives. The conversation highlights the necessity of a seamless user experience and the strategies to make blockchain technology more accessible and engaging to a wider audience. As we wrap up, we discuss the future of Toronto DAO, emphasizing the importance of community input in shaping its direction and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead. We conclude with practical guidance on how listeners can join and actively participate in the Toronto DAO community. Join us in this engaging discussion as we unravel the potentials of decentralized community governance and the future of Toronto DAO.

Brought to you by Parkdalle Intelligence https://parkdalle.com/ Watch on YouTube: hhttps://youtu.be/kB8It-3aUTA Connect with Samir Azizi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdoubleZI Follow Samir Azizi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoublezi/ Join us on this enlightening episode of the Azizi Podcast as we welcome Calvin Cooper back for an engaging discussion. Dive into the world of technology, real estate, and startup culture with Cooper's unique insights. Highlights: Rapid Changes in Tech & Real Estate: Explore how the industry has transformed since our last talk, especially in the realms of crypto and startups. Calvin Cooper's Journey: From founding Rhove, a real estate fintech startup, to facing market challenges, Cooper shares his entrepreneurial path and the transitions he faced during the market downturn post-June 2022. The Importance of Mental and Spiritual Health: Hear Cooper's personal story of navigating identity, career, and health during challenging times. Current Endeavors: Learn about Cooper's current projects, including his advisory role in the Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship and his involvement with Groundfloor, a real estate fintech company. World Travels and Personal Growth: Discover the insights Cooper gained from his travels and his approach to life and business post-sabbatical. Future of Real Estate & Tech: Delve into the future possibilities in real estate and technology, and how Cooper is contributing to these fields. Connect with Calvin Cooper: Find Cooper on LinkedIn to learn more about his projects and follow his journey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinncooper/ Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from a visionary in the tech and real estate spheres. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or just curious about the future of these industries, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge. About IIE.VC https://www.iie.vc/ In an alliance with the U.S. Treasury Department and numerous private-sector foundations, JumpStart leads the Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship's (IIE) efforts to accelerate equity and inclusion across the U.S. venture capital industry. IIE's commitment includes helping diverse emerging fund managers raise $6B+ in AUM (Assets Under Management) by 2025. Catalyzed by the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative's (SSBCI) $10B program, IIE's vision is to reshape the venture capital industry by dramatically increasing assets under management led by venture capital managers of color. About Groundfloor https://groundfloor.com/ Groundfloor is the first and only private real estate lending marketplace open to non-accredited investors. Before Groundfloor, only accredited investors had access to the diversification, risk-adjusted returns & control available via private market investments. Groundfloor opens the door to short-term, high-yield returns backed by real estate. We bring together individual investors looking for short-term lending investments and borrowers looking for short-term financing for their specific real estate projects. Borrowers get access to more flexible, faster and cheaper capital than a traditional bank or a hard-money lender. Investors get access to short-term, high-yield investments offering returns that average over 10%.

Join us in an enlightening conversation with Timothy Burgess, the seasoned financial strategist and CEO of WealthAgile, as he unveils insights into the future of cryptocurrency investment. With over two decades of experience in institutional sales and portfolio management, Timothy brings his expertise to the world of crypto, making sophisticated investing accessible to everyone. WealthAgile, his innovative startup, is pioneering 'smart crypto made easy' through an intuitive app soon launching globally in partnership with Crypto.com. Discover how WealthAgile's AI-driven portfolio protection system can revolutionize your crypto experience. Dive deep into the mind of a fintech innovator and learn how WealthAgile is simplifying crypto investment while minimizing risk. Check out WealthAgile: https://www.wealthagile.com/ Video version of the episode: https://youtu.be/_K6xgWla3z4 Connect with Timothy Burgess on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-j-burgess-cfa-0a630025/ Connect with Samir Azizi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdoubleZI

Brought to you by Parkdalle Intelligence https://parkdalle.com/ Today, we're delving into the transformative world of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) through the lens of Toronto DAO, a pioneering initiative right from the heart of Canada’s bustling metropolis. Meet the co-founders, Antoine De Vuyst and Matthew Glezos, as they unravel the inception, mission, and the forward-thinking ideology of Toronto DAO.  In a candid discussion, Antoine and Matthew shed light on their journey through the crypto realm, the essence of DAOs, and how Toronto DAO aims to foster a collaborative ecosystem in Toronto by blending the ethos of community, innovation, and decentralized governance. Discover how they envision creating a decentralized city hall where nonprofits, small businesses, and the everyday citizen have a stake and voice in shaping the city's future. They also touch on the technical backbone that powers Toronto DAO, making a case for a more inclusive and transparent way of community-driven decision-making.  This episode is a deep dive into the promising interface of blockchain technology and local governance. Whether you are a blockchain enthusiast, urban innovator, or someone intrigued by the evolution of community organizations, this conversation offers a glimpse into a decentralized future where collective action propels urban development.  Engage with the trailblazing minds behind Toronto DAO, and explore how they are knitting a new narrative of community engagement in the digital age. Dive into the world of DAOs, and how they could redefine urban collaboration, one block(chain) at a time! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode! Visit www.tdao.to to learn more about Toronto DAO and how you can be a part of this groundbreaking initiative. Your journey into the heart of decentralized urban innovation begins here!  #TorontoDAO #DecentralizedGovernance #Blockchain #UrbanInnovation  Check out Toronto: https://www.tdao.to Connect with Samir Azizi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdoubleZI

In this episode I hold a brief Q&A on Twitter Spaces with Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the CEO of Binance, to discuss the cryptocurrency exchange's departure from the Canadian market and its potential return. We explore the evolving regulatory landscape in Canada and how it has impacted Binance's operations. Additionally, I touch upon the recent legal developments surrounding Binance and CZ. This episode is brought to you by Parkdalle Intelligence - best in class Canadian Strategic Marketing Consultants Connect with Samir Azizi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdoubleZI

Watch the video version  In this exclusive podcast interview, we sit down with Wayne Chen, the CEO of Eukapay, a leading crypto payment platform that is changing the way we transact online. Wayne shares insights into the innovative technology behind Eukapay, and how the platform is making it easier for businesses and consumers to send and receive payments securely and seamlessly using cryptocurrency. We discuss the challenges of the crypto payment industry, the importance of data privacy, and the future of digital payments. Don't miss this informative conversation with one of the most influential figures in the fintech industry! This episode is brought to you by Parkdalle Intelligence - best in class Canadian Strategic Marketing Consultants Check out EukaPay: https://eukapay.com/ Connect with Wayne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/twchen/ Connect with Samir Azizi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdoubleZI

Watch on YouTube     Nick Grossi is the CEO and Founder of https://www.bridg3.io/   Nick offers his clients his vast experience in digital marketing, including his second-to-non networking which has propelled Bridg3 to be the premiere marketing agency it is today. Nick is an entrepreneur at heart and loves to tackle the growing pains startups face in their initial stages entering into the Web3 space. Before founding Bridg3 in 2021, Nick was a part shareholder in a digital marketing agency, running project management for a global brand on top of running the web department. Connect with Nick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickgrossi97/ Follow Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickygee44 Join Azizi Podcast Community on Telegram: https://t.me/AziziPodcast  Connect with Samir Azizi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoublezi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdoubleZI

Watch on YouTube The new generation of entrepreneurs is focusing on Artificial Intelligence.  Jatin Mehta and Ranti Dev Sharma are the Co-Founders of SpeedyBrand, an AI-Powered Content Generation tool focusing on increasing sales and customer acquisition.  We discuss the current market outlook on the AI industry and the new Venture Capital enthusiasm for AI technology.  Check out SpeedyBrand here: https://speedybrand.io/ Join Azizi Podcast Community on Telegram: https://t.me/AziziPodcast  Connect with Samir Azizi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoublezi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdoubleZI

Watch video version   Frederic Jean-Bart builds affiliate programs that deliver 1000's of paying customers per day for 7-8 figure DTC brands in health & fitness.   Frederic is the Founder & CEO of Performance Partners. Performance Partners is a strategic consulting & management agency for DTC Brands and SaaS Startups. They build affiliate partnership programs to help increase revenue and diversify your channel acquisition strategy.   Check them out here: https://www.performancepartners.agency/   Follow Frederic on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fjeanbart/     Join Azizi Podcast Community on Telegram: https://t.me/AziziPodcast  Connect with Samir Azizi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoublezi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdoubleZI

Watch video version here Harold Dumur is the CEO and Founder of OVA. OVA's flagship product StellarX. Dumur is confident that StellarX it’s the best tool out there for non-programmers that want to collaborate together and develop their own interactive XR environments —and through simple grab-and-drop creation.  We talked about Harold's unexpected defense contract with Lockheed Martin, Accelerator in China, and his "VR winter" experience.  Extended reality is a catch-all to refer to augmented reality and virtual reality. Sometimes the acronym 'XR' is used in place. The technology is intended to combine or mirror the physical world with a "digital twin world" that is able to interact with each other.   Connect with Harold on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harolddumur/ Check out Harold's company: https://www.ova.ai/ More about StellarX: https://www.stellarx.ai/ Join Azizi Podcast Community on Telegram: https://t.me/AziziPodcast  Connect with Samir Azizi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoublezi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdoubleZI

Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mk1fSPwJaOs Tomisin Salam is the Founder & CEO of FiatMatch. Tomisin is on the path to build a global remittance community to democratize access to currency exchange and to end currency exchange manipulation for the global diaspora. Salam began his entrepreneurial journey selling clothing from the trunk of his car.  FiatMatch is building a universal bank, with 6 financial solutions in its roadmap, starting with international money transfers - The FiatMatch Remittance Marketplace, which through community, solves the problem of manipulated exchange rates and ridiculous fees charged to customers when sending or receiving money from their home countries.  Connect with Tomisin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomisinsalam/ Check out FiatMatch: https://fiatmatch.com/ Join Azizi Podcast Community on Telegram: https://t.me/AziziPodcast  Connect with Samir Azizi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoublezi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdoubleZI

Watch video version   Sandeep Panesar is an entrepreneur with an extensive background in technology, telecommunications, and information security. He has track record of success developing business strategies and leading sales and channel initiatives that deliver value to organizations worldwide. Panesar has built numerous businesses, including innovative cross media experiences for the film and music industries, a managed edge security solution (SecuritySage Overdrive) for the likes of Motorola and the US Navy, and the largest independent Canadian national CLEC and telecommunications carrier.  In this episode we focused on healthy lifestyle for high performing business individuals. Effects of fitness, dieting and sleep was also discussed in this episode.  Follow Sandeep on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj6AR_ygyiX/ Connect with Sandeep on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/intosandeep/   Join Azizi Podcast Community on Telegram: https://t.me/AziziPodcast  Connect with Samir Azizi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoublezi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdoubleZI

Click to watch video version   In this episode I have a crypto investor veteran Miguel Henson explain to me what's going on with FTX, who is Sam Bankman-Fried, and what does CZ of Binance has to do with this dramatic collapse. On November 2, 2022, CoinDesk leaked the composition of Alameda’s balance sheet, revealing that Alameda was holding billions of dollars in FTT, the FTX’s utility token, as collateral for USD loans on FTX. The revelation pointed to the fact that Alameda’s net equity was essentially risky assets, leading to some concerns. (https://blog.bybit.com/). Watch the episode to learn what happened next.  Connect with Miguel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguelhenson/ Join Azizi Podcast Community on Telegram: https://t.me/AziziPodcast  Connect with Samir Azizi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoublezi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdoubleZI

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/k_VGkYMsidI Elsa Vande Voorde has over 14 years of experience in IT and Finance. After starting her entrepreneur life in Paris in 2010, Elsa decided to move to New York, attracted by new business opportunities, where she settled her 2nd company, Ailes technologies. After spending a decade in New York, Elsa's entrepreneurial mind brought to Montreal, to kick off the ElligencIA adventure.  Elsa Vande Voorde talks about the new product that her company is launching. The product is ElliSense App. ElliSense is a sentiment analysis app that provides bullish/bearish indexes on financial assets.  "Our Artificial Intelligence (AI) analyzes messages from financial analysts for various assets including currencies, crypto, and stocks. Using natural language and sentiment analysis, our AI, with its 100+ million parameters, can classify tweets as bearish, neutral and bullish. Our dataset uses over a quarter of a million messages that we have manually labeled to train our AI model. Currently it achieves over 97% accuracy and is getting better by the day.. After aggregating this information, we produce real-time indices of whether the market considers an asset to be bearish, neutral or bullish." - https://www.ellisense.com/ In this episode, we focused on Elsa's career path and what drove her to move overseas and start her own businesses.  Connect with Elsa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elsa-vande-voorde-7184667/ Learn more about ElliSense: https://www.ellisense.com/ Learn about ElligencIA:  https://www.elligencia.com/ Join Azizi Podcast Community on Telegram: https://t.me/AziziPodcast  Connect with Samir Azizi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoublezi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdoubleZI

Subscribe and watch video version: https://youtu.be/gc4ONlic9vw Special thanks to Brandon Graham for hosting me on his TrueNorth.bet Podcast.  Subscribe to Brandon's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCZM-E5NeHNTAxQkst0tkw Check out TrueNorth: https://www.truenorth.bet/en/ SIGN UP FOR DAZN to Watch United Promotions card on November 12th:  https://prf.hn/l/75d5Y8R JOSH "THE BOSS" WAGNER  SHAKEEL "THE JAMAICAN JUGGERNAUT” PHINN  JOSHUA "HELL RAZOR" FRAZER SIGN UP FOR UFC FIGHT PASS TO WATCH CALLUM WALSH AND SERHII BOHACHUK FIGHT on NOVEMBER 3  https://ufcfightpass.com/signup Serhii Bohachuk recently received special dispensation from the Ukrainian government to represent his country and continue his boxing career in the United States. Callum Walsh, (4-0, 3 KOs), battles Delen Parsley, (13-1, 4 KO’s), in a scheduled eight-round junior middleweight bout. Also participating in the media workouts were featured undercard fighters, Fast-Rising Undefeated Featherweight Star, Omar Trinidad, (9-0-1, 7 KOs), and Undefeated Super Flyweight Prospect, Daniel ‘Chucky’ Barrera, (1-0, 1KO) Join Azizi Podcast Community on Telegram: https://t.me/AziziPodcast  Connect with Samir Azizi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoublezi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdoubleZI

Video version: https://youtu.be/OtJOtVt4fxA Calvin Cooper is the Co-Founder CEO of Rhove and the Founder CEO of Tokr Labs. In this episode Calvin talks about decentralized real estate investing. Decentralized real estate investing is a form of investing in which individuals or groups of investors pool their money to purchase property. This type of investing allows for a more diverse portfolio and can provide a higher rate of return than traditional investing methods. Additionally, it allows investors to be more hands-on with their investments, and can provide a more direct way to generate income from real estate. In other words, imagine owning a piece of your condo building, the house you're renting or a part of your neighborhood via an on-chain technology. Calvin and his team are on a mission to expand access and opportunity for everyone to own real estate by investing in the places we live, work, and play. Rhove website: https://www.rhove.com/ Calvin Cooper on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinncooper/ Join Azizi Podcast Community on Telegram: https://t.me/AziziPodcast  Connect with Samir Azizi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoublezi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdoubleZI

Video version: https://youtu.be/Yw-ADaRNxkk Julien Brault is the CEO of Hardbacon, based in Quebec, Canada. We've talked a lot about his journey in transitioning from being a writer to becoming a tech CEO. We discussed the processes of raising capital to fund startups. We went over the different ways to raise money, such as through venture capitalists, angel investors, and crowdfunding. We also touched upon the pros and cons of each method.  We talked about the looming recession in Canada and how budgeting apps could help people during this difficult time. We discussed how important it is to be mindful of your spending, and how budgeting apps can help you track your expenses so you can make the most of your money. We also talked about how the recession may impact different parts of the country differently, and how budgeting apps can help people in all parts of Canada stay on top of their finances. Check out https://hardbacon.ca/ Join Azizi Podcast Community on Telegram: https://t.me/AziziPodcast  Connect with Samir Azizi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoublezi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdoubleZI

Video version: https://youtu.be/SBSq_G9PsQY Niklas Anzinger is the host of Stranded Technologies Podcast. He's also a Founder & General Partner of Infinita Fund which is based in the startup city of Prospera.  In this episode we're continuing our Network State series. This time we're focusing on regulatory hurdles and advantages of startup cities and also on cryptographically recorded history, laws and regulation. We're also looking at the potential for new technologies to create more efficient and effective regulatory systems. Check out Infinita Fund: https://www.infinitafund.com/ Subscribe to Niklas's podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/stranded-technologies-podcast/ Check out the startup city of Prospera: https://prospera.hn/ Connect with Samir Azizi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoublezi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdoubleZI Join Azizi Podcast Community on Telegram: https://t.me/AziziPodcast

Video Version: https://youtu.be/MlBEH3OEGa8   Abhinav Gupta is a founder of Chaarmi Worlds Inc., a Metaverse company focusing on building a Metaverse creation platform for creators globally. Abhinav's vision is to enable anyone, anywhere to create and share their own virtual worlds, and to explore and interact with the virtual worlds of others. Learn more about Chaarmi Worlds: https://chaarmi.com/features/ We talked about the current state of metaverse, its potential use cases and its shortcomings. The metaverse is a shared, virtual space that people can use to interact with each other and with digital content. It has the potential to be used for a variety of purposes, including education, entertainment, and business. However, it also has some limitations, such as its lack of physicality and its reliance on technology. Connect with Abhinav on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhinavnavgupta/ Connect with Samir Azizi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoublezi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdoubleZI Join Azizi Podcast Community on Telegram: https://t.me/AziziPodcast

Video Version: https://youtu.be/8xvG6vt4ERU I'm kicking off my Network State Podcast series with my guest Severin Deutschmann.  Severin is a Founder & Managing Director of OpenTelos.com, a Web3 Agency that focuses on UX/UI & FE.  Connect with Severin: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SevDeutsch Lenster: https://lenster.xyz/u/severin.lens Join Severin's Network State Mastermind on Telegram: https://t.me/NetworkStates In this episode we're discussing Balaji Srinivasan's book 'The Network State'  We're focusing on a one sentence definition of the Network State as outlined in the book: “A network state is a social network with a moral innovation, a sense of national consciousness, a recognized founder, a capacity for collective action, an in-person level of civility, an integrated cryptocurrency, a consensual government limited by a social smart contract, an archipelago of crowdfunded physical territories, a virtual capital, and an on-chain census that proves a large enough population, income, and real estate footprint to attain a measure of diplomatic recognition.” You can read the book for free here https://thenetworkstate.com/ Balaji Srinivasan's "The Network State" is a controversial idea that suggests that a state can be unified by a single commandment. While this may seem like a radical idea, Srinivasan argues that it could actually be very beneficial for a state. He argues that a network state would be more efficient and would be better able to adapt to change.  In this episode we try to explore the possibilities and roadblocks that the network state enthusiasts may encounter in the future.  Connect with Samir Azizi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoublezi/ Follow Samir Azizi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdoubleZI Join Azizi Podcast Community on Telegram: https://t.me/AziziPodcast