Nick Bostrom is a Swedish-born philosopher with a background in theoretical physics, computational neuroscience, logic, and artificial intelligence, along with philosophy. He is known for his work on existential risk, the anthropic principle, human enhancement ethics, whole brain emulation, superintelligence risks, and the reversal test. Nick is a Professor at Oxford University, where he heads the Future of Humanity Institute as its Founding Director. He is also the author of more than 200 publications, including Anthropic Bias (2002), Global Catastrophic Risks (2008), Human Enhancement (2009), Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies (2014), which became a New York Times bestseller and sparked a global conversation about the future of AI, and Deep Utopia, Life and Meaning in a Solved World, Ideapress, 2024.Nick’s work has pioneered some of the ideas that frame current thinking about humanity’s future: the simulation argument, the vulnerable world hypothesis, the unilateralist’s curse, to name a few.To know more about Nick Bostrom, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/nick-bostromDeep Utopia: Life and Meaning in a Solved WorldIn his latest book, "Deep Utopia: Life and Meaning in a Solved World," Nick Bostrom shifts the focus from the potential dangers of artificial intelligence explored in his previous work, "Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies," to envisioning a future where AI development unfolds positively. As the conversation around AI continues to evolve, Bostrom probes the profound philosophical and spiritual implications of a world where superintelligence is safely developed, effectively governed, and utilised for the benefit of humanity.In this hypothetical scenario of a "solved world," where human labour becomes obsolete due to advanced AI systems, Bostrom raises existential questions about the essence of human existence and the pursuit of meaning. With the advent of technologies capable of fulfilling practical needs and desires beyond human capabilities, society would enter a state of "post-instrumentality," where the traditional purposes of human endeavour are rendered obsolete.About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the show

Pradeep Goel is an expert in blockchain, finance, technology, and healthcare, with about 3 decades of experience in blockchain, finance, technology, and healthcare. He has held CEO, COO, CIO and CTO roles at various insurance, technology, and healthcare companies. Currently, he is the CEO of Solve.Care, a global healthcare blockchain company for digital health networks. Before establishing Solve.Care, Pradeep co-founded four healthcare IT companies, including EngagePoint, and Dakota Imaging (later acquired by WebMD), which ranked amongst the top companies in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 and INC500/5000 fastest-growing companies lists. Pradeep was also deeply involved with the healthcare initiatives of the Bush and Obama administrations to design and build several public programme solutions under the Health Savings Act and Affordable Care Act.To know more about Pradeep Goel, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/pradeep-goelAbout Solve.CareSolve.Care is a healthcare relationship management platform using blockchain to define the next generation of care coordination, benefit administration and payments. It helps streamline the way healthcare is managed, accessed, delivered, and paid for in a more secure, efficient, and cost-effective manner using easy, simple, and proven proprietary Web 3.0 technology.The Solve.Care Platform is the foundation of an entire ecosystem where different interoperable digital healthcare networks are built and operated to serve the many different needs of healthcare, while removing barriers and frictions inherent in the industry. The Care.Labs enables users to create their own digital Care Networks in a short time frame and low cost. Care.Labs effectively reduces the risk of your healthcare business' digital transformation.To know more about Solve.care, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/solve-care About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the show

At IBM TechXchange Summit EMEA 2024, Dawn Herndon discusses the different aspects of IBM’s Partner ecosystem with Dinis Guarda, including the relationships with major brands, AI powered technology solutions like Watsonx, and governance and ethics.To know more about IBM TechXchange 2024, read here About Dawn HerndonDawn Herndon is VP of Build with IBM. She leads IBM’s build mission focused on co-creating, recruiting, and get-to-market with new ISVs and startups; global priority, FS Cloud & strategic build partners including ISV’s, MSP’s, MSSP’s, etc working closely with the Go to Market with IBM organization. About Dinis GuardaDinis Guarda has been listed in global fintech, blockchain, AI, social media industry top influencer in position 1/5/10/20/100 rankings: Top People In Blockchain by cointelegraph 2019, AI Power 100. He is the founder of citiesabc.com businessabc.net intelligenthq.com fashionabc.org ztudium.com, metaverseabc.tech techabc.org idna.technology.https://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaAbout citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/Support the show

Cai Felip is an influential figure in the Avatar and Metaverse ecosystems in Spain, being active in the web, crypto and tech scenes. He is the CEO of Union Avatars, a digital identity platform for creating avatars in different styles, including the hyper-realistic avatars, for social media, virtual reality environments and games. Union Avatars has created this realistic full-body character creator tool to improve user experience within virtual worlds and the metaverse. Prior to Union Avatars, Cai built the Crucial Agency to manage US artists worldwide. Cai also served as the CTO of WalkABit in 2018, a cashback app.To know more about Cai Felip, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/cai-felipAbout Union AvatarsUnion Avatars is a digital identity platform for creating avatars in different styles, including the hyper-realistic avatars, for social media, virtual reality environments and games. Union Avatars has created this realistic full-body character creator tool to improve user experience within virtual worlds and the metaverse. The Avatar Lab offers customisation, offering over 170 different outfits, backgrounds, profile picture options, poses, hairstyles, and other features for developers and digital fashion designers. Backed by 150 companies, including Telefonica, Accenture, and Mobile World Capital Barcelona, Union Avatars has built strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Outlier Ventures, Barcelona Activa, NVIDIA Inception Program, Metaverse Standards Forum, AWS Activate, Polkadot, and Mango Startup Studio.Through its UnionID, users can consolidate their digital identities and assets in a nested NFT, ensuring easy interoperability and portability across virtual worlds and platforms.To know more about Union Avatars, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/union-avatarsAbout citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the show

Shachar Daniel is an experienced executive with over 14 years of experience in leadership and business management roles. He is the CEO and co-founder of Alarum Technologies Ltd., a global provider of enterprise internet access and web data collection solutions.Prior to founding Alarum, Shachar was the program manager at Prime-sense (which was later acquired by Apple), head of operations for project managers at Logic and project manager at Elbit Systems. His educational background includes an Executive MBA from The Hebrew University, an MBA from The College of Management Academic Studies in Israel, a Program in Negotiation from Harvard University, and a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from The Holon Institute Technology.To know more about Shachar Daniel, visit - https://businessabc.net/wiki/shachar-danielAlarum TechnologiesAlarum Technologies Ltd. is a publicly traded company, dual listed on Nasdaq and TASE. It is a global provider of internet access and  web data collection solutions. Its enterprise internet access arm, NetNut, offers solutions that are based on the world’s fastest and most advanced and secured hybrid proxy network. NetNut enables customers to collect data anonymously at any scale from any public sources over the web. Alarum’s network offers enterprises with advanced tools to gather, analyse, and extract data from the web anonymously without getting misled, manipulated, or blocked. The infrastructure is optimally designed to guarantee privacy, quality, stability, and speed of the service.To know more about Alarum Technologies, visit - https://businessabc.net/wiki/alarum-technologies.About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the show

Cevat Yerli, a visionary video game developer who began crafting computer games at the age of 12. When Cevat was 19, he established Crytek, one of the largest video game developers in Germany. He has introduced acclaimed IPs like Far Cry and Crysis, and the innovative CryEngine 3D Platform, collaborating with industry giants such as Microsoft, Tencent, Sony, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google. He had also launched GFACE, a social gaming network that hosted free-to-play titles streamed over the internet, in 2012. In 2017 Cevat Yerli launched The TMRW Foundation, a new for-profit deep tech organization. One of the foundation’s initial projects involved being contracted by the UAE Ministry of Health in the creation of a metaverse service center. In 2022, Cevat and The TMRW Foundation premiered ROOM 3D at the GITEX Technology Fair in Dubai. TMRW FoundationThe TMRW Foundation is a hybrid tech company founded with the mission of building the third generation of the internet, known as The Internet Of Life™. This vision seeks to transition from the information and connection-focused internet of the past to an immersive, 3D internet where real-life relationships are fostered through natural, sustainable, and real-time interactions. The foundation focuses on developing technologies, products, and services that combine communication, gamification, digitalisation, and urbanisation to enable meaningful engagement across various aspects of life, including business, education, politics, sports, and entertainment. To know more about TMRW Foundation, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/tmrw-foundationUseful links and Resourceshttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cevat-yerli-the-tmrw-foundation-launches-internet-of-life-with-the-appointment-of-its-advisory-board-301832821.htmlhttps://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/uae-based-the-tmrw-foundation-launches-internet-of-life-with-the-appointment-of-its-advisory-board-nv6e2fb6https://tmrw.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/cevatyerli/?originalSubdomain=aehttps://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/uae-based-the-tmrw-foundation-launches-internet-of-life-with-the-appointment-of-its-advisory-board-nv6e2fb6https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/the-tmrw-foundationhttps://room3d.com/press/launchhttps://internetoflife.org/https://www.rooom.com/https://www.ifa-berlin.com/speaker/cevat-yerliAbout citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the show

Arminder is an entrepreneur, mentor, and advisor with over 20 years of business experience. Graduate from The University of Huddersfield, currently, as the Membership Advisor of Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), he is helping the self-employed and small businesses access legal support, HR, tax investigation, health and safety, and much more.Arminder is also the Estate Planning Consultant at Honey Legal,  a firm that offers a full suite of estate planning services, including Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and probate. The firm has over £21bn of assets protected to date. Arminder was also a Business Mentor at The West Yorkshire Enterprise Agency Limited, an initiative by the Chamber of Commerce that supported unemployed people, and the Can Research Ambassador with Cancer Research UK (CRUK). To know more about Arminder, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/arminder-purewalAbout Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaAbout citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ Support the show

John Crain is a creative technologist and entrepreneur. He co-founded SuperRare Labs and as the CEO of the creator platform, John is building the Web3 art market. Prior to SuperRare, John led products for the ConsenSys spoke BlockApps, working with Fortune 500 companies exploring use cases for smart contracts and leveraging open data. He was also the Creative Technologist at MRY where he was involved in design & engineering of MRY Coffee App. John is also a mentor at Tachyon Accelerator that supports early-stage startups utilising blockchain and Web 3.0 technologies.To know more about John Crain, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/john-crainsJonathan Perkins is a software engineer and entrepreneur who co-founded SuperRare Labswith John. He is the CPO of the creator platform. With about two decades of experience in technology and founding start-ups, Jonathan has focussed on holistic product design from concept to market for clients including HBO and Viacom. He also co-founded Kickback Tickets, and CrewSpark, an NYC-based data science startup, where he was involved in product strategy, development, and front-end engineering. To know more about Jonathan Perkins, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/jonathan-perkinsSuperRare Labs is a creator platform with a mission to revolutionise the art market through blockchain and NFTs. The platform envisions creation on Web3 art market. The SuperRare DAO is a multisig smart contract deployed on Ethereum. $RARE token holders collectively govern the SuperRare DAO, transparent self-governance arrangement. SuperRare Labs has helped artists and collectors around the world sell more than $280M USD worth of single edition NFT art so far.To know more about SuperRare Labs, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/super-rare-labsSupport the show

Alex is the CEO and Co-Founder of Intrinsic Medicine, Inc. (formerly Lupa Bio), a Seattle-based biotech company that has preclinical programs developing the oligosaccharides for conditions including atopic dermatitis, autism spectrum disorder, and rheumatoid arthritis.To know more about Alex Martinez, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/alex-mar...To know more about Intrinsic Medicine, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/intrinsi...About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-gu...Support the show

Alexandre De Rosa is a global award-winning executive, entrepreneur and researcher with over 30 years of experience in data centers, sustainability, clean and renewable energy, sustainable forest management, biotechnology, food and water security, and carbon offsets.As the Founder of WMF Energy, an environmental remediation company that manages, develops, implements projects for forest conservation with social impact, he has an extensive experience in leading large-scale sustainable projects focusing on clean energy, waste management, GHG reduction and smart cities. Alexandre is also an active UNFCCC member for sustainable projects and speaker on technology consolidation for sustainable living, water security, social risk, Amazon rainforest and biomass. Useful Links and Resources  / arwmfenergy  https://clubhousedb.com/user/alexandr...  / wmf-energy  https://wmfenergy.com/   / @wmfenergy9033  https://wmfenergy.com/index.php/blog/...About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/Support the show

Deniz Ozgur is an Istanbul-based entrepreneur, growth hacker, and a specialist in digital marketing technologies. As the co-founder of Space Runners, Deniz Ozgur has played a pivotal role in providing AI and Web3 tools to some of the world's leading fashion brands. As a Partner at Evercopy, Deniz simplifies advertising processes through the amalgamation of deep marketing expertise and cutting-edge Generative AI on Microsoft Azure.Deniz plays the role of a Mentor at an assembly accelerator, Farfetch With a focus on personalization, digital experiences, and the transformative potential of NFTs.With a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Boğaziçi University and a keen interest in technology and innovation, she is one of the 15% of female founders within the tech sector. She was also named in Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2023.Full video on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CMoTRSUUcM Support the show

Joachim Gossow is an experienced administrator from Germany. His journey in sports administration began over two decades earlier, with a background as both a professional handball player and coach. Gossow played a pivotal role in the success of The World Games 2005 in Duisburg, serving as the Sport Director for the Organising Committee, showcasing his organisational skills and dedication to sports excellence.Since 2010, he has led the International World Games Association (IWGA) as the CEO, playing key roles in organising international events, including The World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung and The World Games 2013 in Cali, Colombia. His strategic approach aimed to address new challenges and opportunities, presenting the IWGA as an association aware of its growing importance in the global sports landscape.Joachim Gossow's extensive background in handball, combined with over two decades of experience in sports administration. To know more Joachim Gossow, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/joachim-...To know more about The World Games, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/the-worl...Full video on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz4Fo50F-wQSupport the show

About IBM TechXchange Summit EMEA 2024Find out more about IBM TechXchange Summit 2024 https://businessabc.net/ai-data-autom...To know about IBM, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/ibmRead more about Watsonx applications:https://businessabc.net/ibm-enables-r...https://www.intelligenthq.com/hr-tran...About TD Synnexvisit https://businessabc.net/wiki/td-synnexAbout Wendy Díaz Gálvezhttps://businessabc.net/wiki/wendy-di...About Chris Garveyhttps://businessabc.net/wiki/chris-ga...About Pete Smithhttps://businessabc.net/wiki/pete-smithAbout businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/   About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About Dinis Guardahttps://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-gu...https://www.dinisguarda.com/https://ztudium.com/Support the show

Ursula Romero - CEO of ISB International Sports Broadcasting & Film Director/ProducerUrsula Romero is a recognised international sport broadcaster, film producer and director. With an extensive career in international sports broadcasting, Ursula has worked for all Olympic and Paralympic Games since 1996 in a variety of production roles as well as two FIFA World Cups, while also hosting various World Championship events. The daughter of legendary sports broadcaster, Manolo Romero, Ursula currently serves as the CEO of International Sports Broadcasting Company (ISB). An avid film-maker, Ursula is currently in post-production for her second feature film, Winter of the Crow, as a producer. She is also on the TV Commission of the UIPM Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (English: International Modern Pentathlon Union)Ursula is a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Utah in Film Arts and Video Studies. She is also a graduate of the London Film Academy, holding a Master's degree in Cinematography and Film/Video Production. About Ursula Romero, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/ursula-r...About Manolo Romero, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/manolo-r...Support the show

Jay Steinback has over 25 years of background in corporate ecosystems through technology, collaboration, and team structures.He is the Co-Founder, CEO, and Chairman of yWhales, a platform focused on developing solutions in the enterprise blockchain space as well as creating B2B/B2E metaverse operating systems through yWhales Labs.Jay also serves as the Co-Managing Director of FinRamp, a platform that aims to revolutionize the carbon credit issuance process by providing a regulatory compliant, secure, and transparent “Carbon Credit as a Digital Security” solution.Jay Steinback has over 25 years of background in corporate ecosystems through technology, collaboration, and team structures.He is the Co-Founder, CEO, and Chairman of yWhales, a platform focused on developing solutions in the enterprise blockchain space as well as creating B2B/B2E metaverse operating systems through yWhales Labs.Jay also serves as the Co-Managing Director of FinRamp, a platform that aims to revolutionize the carbon credit issuance process by providing a regulatory compliant, secure, and transparent “Carbon Credit as a Digital Security” solution.Support the show

Sharon Constançon is the chairman of the SA Chamber and the CEO of Genius Methods. Her leadership at the SA Chamber is marked by a strategic focus on promoting bilateral trade between South Africa and the UK, fostering growth in membership. Sharon, a Chartered Director and Chartered Secretary with an MBA, is also actively involved in various roles, including being the Non-Executive Director for Transact SA, and an International Committee member for CISI. She is also the CEO of Valufin, a forex advisory firm. Learn more about Sharon Constançon on https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/...Sharon Constançon BiographySharon completed her MBA in Business Management at the University of the Witwatersrand in 1988. During her studies, she was recognized as “Entrepreneur of the Year”. She, then, served at the University as a part-time lecturer for many years. Her focus was on teaching Service Industry Management and Small Business Management to MBA students, sharing her knowledge and expertise with the next generation of business leaders.In 2006, she pursued further academic accomplishments by earning the Chartered Director qualification from the Institute of Directors. Sharon actively participated in various governance-related activities, including serving on committees and interview panels for Chartered Directors.A South African born of English parents, Sharon has business interests in South Africa and the UK and is fully aligned to a key strategic goal of developing bilateral trade between the countries. Sharon is on the Court and is Chairman of the Membership Committee of the Worshipful Company of Company Secretaries, is a member of the International Committee of CISI, a contributor to the Risk Coalition and lecturer for the Qualifying Level Boardroom Dynamics course for the Chartered Governance Institute final examination program, and course leader for programs and seminars run by the Corporate Governance Institute (Ireland).Sharon’s business interests are governance, risk management, business strategy, financial integration and reporting alignment, the customer and international trade.Sharon’s deep understanding of Board behaviours, leadership and regulated industries brings additional value to Board Evaluations or Effectiveness Reviews. Her keen understanding of people, high level of personal EQ and competent communication skills support her achieving an insight to behaviours seldom recognised or addressed before. Sharon has been a Board Evaluator for more than 10 years and carries out many a year to a wide variety of industries, size of companies and governance structures.Sharon is a NED for Transact SA and the Chairman of the South African Chamber of Commerce (UK) Limited and Trustee of North Dean Memorial Hall Charity. Thereby keeping in touch with the challenges facing all roles she evaluates.Learn more about the South African Chamber of Commerce on https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/...Links & Resources  / sharonconstancon  https://southafricanchamber.co.uk/sa-...  / constancon  https://transparencytaskforce.org/amb...https://www.afsic.net/business-leader...About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​  / citiesabc_    / citiesabc  About openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/  / openbusinesshq  About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/  / fashionabcorg  About Dinis Guarda https://www.dinisguarda.com/   / dinisguarda   / dinisguarda_  https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/...Support the show

Anton Jefcoate is a software engineer and leader with over 15 years of experience in building software solutions. He is the Chief Technology Officer at Lyst, a global fashion shopping app, one of the most-downloaded premium fashion shopping apps on iOS globally. A Software Engineer from Canterbury Christ Church University, Anton's previous experience includes Senior Director at Just Eat Takeaway.com, where he oversaw order processing systems. An expert in the areas of technical vision & strategy and leadership, Anton was also Software Development Team Leader at IPT, where he managed an MVC Quiz website / app. In addition, he served as Development Team Leader at Interactive Prospect Targeting (plc), responsible for mentoring direct reports, overseeing architecture, and maintaining platform stability.Anton started his career as a Software Engineer at Capricorn Productions, where he built personalised software applications.Anton Jefcoate BiographyAnton Jefcoate serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Lyst, a prominent global fashion shopping app. With over fifteen years of extensive experience in software engineering and team leadership, Jefcoate has played a crucial role in shaping the technological landscape of the companies he has been associated with.Before joining Lyst, Anton also served as a Software Development Team Leader at IPT, managing an MVC Quiz website/app. After that, he held the position of Senior Director at Just Eat Takeaway.com, where he demonstrated his expertise in overseeing order processing systems, .Net development, C# programming, and API development. In his current role as CTO at Lyst, Anton Jefcoate reports directly to the CEO, Emma McFerran. He collaborates with key executives within the organization, including Sarah Karamian (VP, Monetization), Frances Dyson (SVP, People), and Jenny Cossons (Chief Partnerships Officer).Lyst, the global fashion shopping app with a 1700% growth in new users on the Lyst app in FY21. The company reports over 160 million shoppers using the app and website to access a vast assortment of over 8 million products from 17,000 of the world’s leading brands and retailers. The Lyst app is also the most-downloaded premium fashion shopping app on iOS globally.To know more about Anton Jefcoate, visit https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/anton-jefcoateTo more about Lyst, visit https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/lystLinks and Resourceshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/antonjefcoate/https://www.tvguidetime.com/famous-people/who-is-anton-jefcoate-know-about-designer-sammi-jefcoate-wedding-and-age-difference-with-husband-227143.html#google_vignettehttps://www.lyst.com/news/anton-jefcoate-joins-lyst-as-chief-technology-officer/https://theorg.com/org/lyst/org-chart/anton-jefcoatehttps://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/workplace-talent/power-moves-adidas-appoints-chief-creative-officer-loreal-usa-names-new-chief-executive/https://uk-podcasts.co.uk/podcast/as-you-are-with-sammi-jefcoate/012-with-anton-jefcoate-on-music-parenting-and-ourhttps://www.lyst.co.uk/data/digital-fashion-report/https://www.lyst.com/data/the-lyst-index/https://www.lyst.com/data/the-lyst-index/q323/ About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ https://twitter.com/citiesabc_ https://www.instagram.com/citiesabc About openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/ https://twitter.com/openbusinesshq About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ https://www.instagram.com/fashionabcorg/ About Dinis Guardahttps://twitter.com/dinisguarda https://www.instagram.com/dinisguarda_/ https://openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the show

Sir John Tusa is a British arts administrator, author, journalist and former presenter of BBC's Newsnight. He is the co-chairman of the European Union Youth Orchestra and was formerly the managing director of the BBC World Service and the Barbican Arts Centre. Since 2014, he has been co-chairman of the European Union Youth Orchestra. Tusa received an honorary doctorate from Heriot-Watt University in 1993, and was awarded a knighthood in the Queen’s birthday honours list in June 2003.Sir John Tusa biographyJohn Tusa was born in Zlín, Czechoslovakia, in March 1936. In 1939, when he was just a child, he relocated to England with his family. His father, John Tusa Sr., also known as Jan Tůša, held the position of managing director at British Bata Shoes. This company was an extension of the Czechoslovak shoe company, known for its innovative approach, which included the establishment of a pioneering work-living community around its factory located in East Tilbury, Essex.John received his early education at Gresham's School in Norfolk before furthering his studies at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he pursued a degree in history.Tusa commenced his career in broadcasting in 1960 when he joined the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) as a trainee.Most notably, John hosted "24 Hours," a current affairs television program that provided in-depth analysis and commentary on key events. Tusa's influential presence in media expanded even further when he became the inaugural presenter of "Newsnight" in 1979, a flagship BBC current affairs television program. John was also the newsreader on BBC's "One O'Clock News" for two years in the mid-1990s. His responsibilities as a newsreader reinforced his position as a trusted source of information for the public. His notable anchoring of the BBC's coverage of the D-Day 50th anniversary celebrations in June 1995 and the momentous Hong Kong handover on June 30, 1997, further underscored his role as a respected news presenter.Beyond his broadcast career, John ventured into arts and culture administration, further establishing his mark on the British cultural landscape. From 1995 to 2007, he served as the managing director of the Barbican Arts Centre in the City of London. John also served as the chair of the Clore Leadership Programme from January 2009 to 2014. This program played a pivotal role in nurturing future leaders in the arts and culture sector, providing training and support to individuals with the potential to shape the future of the industry.In February 2010, he took on the role of honorary chairman of theartsdesk.com, an influential online platform dedicated to arts and cultural criticism and analysis. In this capacity, Tusa continued to support and promote the arts in a digital landscape.Learn more about Sir John Tusa on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/john-tusaLinks & Resourceshttps://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/author/john-tusa/ https://www.stfaiths.co.uk/profile/sir-john-tusa/ https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/person/mp58526/sir-john-tusa https://www.amazon.com/Board-Insiders-Guide-Surviving-Boardroom/dp/1472975995https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/person/sir-john-tusahttps://www.theguardian.com/profile/johntusa https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0878204/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00nb1n3 About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​  About openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/  About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/  About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/Support the show

Fayez Barakat is a fifth-generation ancient art dealer and the owner of Barakat Gallery. Once a friend to prominent 20th century artists, like Dali, Picasso and Warhol, Fayez Barakat is one of the world’s most prominent art collectors.  Parallel to his success in the antiquities business, Barakat pursued a passion for painting, initially inspired by Pablo Picasso. Though he ceased painting for years, in 2010, he publicly exhibited his works, revealing a diverse range of styles and techniques. His paintings, categorized as abstracts yet defined by him as a form of realism, defy conventional abstract art concepts, representing his thoughts, feelings, and soul.Fayez Barakat BiographyBarakat is a fifth-generation family-owned and operated enterprise, Barakat Gallery, founded over 125 years ago. Fayez Barakat, born in 1949 in Hebron to Sadi Barakat, hails from the fourth generation of the Barakat family. The family initiated the Barakat Collection in the late 19th century, dedicated to amassing exceptional ancient art pieces from global origins. Barakat's journey into the world of antiquities began during his boyhood, working alongside renowned British archaeologist Dame Prof. Kathleen Kenyon in sorting and identifying shards from her excavations in the 'City of David' in Jerusalem between 1952 and 1958. His collaboration with Dr. Kenyon cultivated his expertise in pottery classifications and field archaeology principles.Despite being offered a Fulbright Scholarship for medical studies in the United States at the age of 14, Barakat pursued courses in biblical and Middle Eastern archaeology at the Hebrew Union College, delving into the realms of archaeology, art history, and ancient coinage. Immersed in the family business, he became a self-made millionaire by 18, amassing a significant personal collection. In 1967, he opened his first major gallery in Jerusalem's Old City, becoming the first private antiquities collection acknowledged by the Israeli ministry. Over the years, he expanded globally, with galleries in Los Angeles, London, Abu Dhabi, Seoul, and Hong Kong.Parallel to his success in the antiquities business, Barakat pursued a passion for painting, initially inspired by Pablo Picasso. Though he ceased painting for years, in 2010, he publicly exhibited his works, revealing a diverse range of styles and techniques. His paintings, categorized as abstracts yet defined by him as a form of realism, defy conventional abstract art concepts, representing his thoughts, feelings, and soul. Barakat's artistic style, characterized by vibrant chromaticism and influenced by Marc Chagall, showcases his mastery of over a dozen recognizable styles. Painting, for Barakat, serves as a form of meditation, enabling him to engage with profound themes and ideals, with his works encompassing subjects like fantasy, meditation, ecstasy, and nirvana.Learn more about Fayez Barakat on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/fayez-barakatLearn more about Barakat Galleries on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/barakat-galleries About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/Support the show

Matt Diamante is a seasoned Digital Marketer who currently serves as the Digital Strategist at heyTony, a digital marketing agency specialising in a range of online strategies. These strategies encompass web design, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), social media advertising, email marketing, and various other digital tactics aimed at helping businesses achieve growth. heyTony's portfolio includes successful collaborations with renowned brands such as Labatt and Anheuser Busch in the brewing industry, Nivea in the personal care sector, and one of the most well-known sun care brands Coppertone, among others. Matt Diamante BiographyIn the early stages of his career, Matt Diamante earned a degree in Advertising & Marketing Communications Management from St. Clair College. Equipped with this educational foundation, he began his journey as a Digital Marketer.Subsequently, Matt assumed the role of Head of Digital Operations at The Plaid Zebra, an online lifestyle magazine that experienced significant success, attracting an impressive 4 million page views during his tenure.Building on his experience, he now serves as the Digital Strategist at heyTony, a digital marketing agency. This agency specialises in a wide array of online strategies, including web design, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), social media advertising, email marketing, and various other digital tactics, all aimed at facilitating business growth.heyTony has established a distinguished portfolio, marked by successful collaborations with well-known brands. These include Labatt and Anheuser Busch in the brewing industry, Nivea in personal care, and the widely recognized sun care brand Coppertone, among others. The agency's services extend to improving customer acquisition through SEO/SEM (Search Engine Marketing), advanced analytics, and strategic media buying. They excel in managing projects of diverse sizes, from foundational websites to intricate online marketplaces.Matt's skill set encompasses a range of expertise, spanning Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Advertising, Integrated Marketing, WordPress, and Web Design. His proficiency in these domains positions him as a valuable asset in the continually evolving landscape of digital marketing.Learn more about Matt Diamante on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/matt-diamanteLearn more about heyTony on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/hey-tonyAbout Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/Support the show