Today were joined by Andy Ku Co-founder at ALTAVA. A metaverse group, bringing fashion and luxury brands into the metaverse, and have collaborated with several luxury brands including Prada, Balmain, Fendi and more.
Nov 24
BTC Panic or Perfect Reset? Teng Defends, Saylor Doubles Down, Kiyosaki Exits Big
<p>This week delivered one of the most dramatic sentiment swings in crypto. Binance CEO Richard Teng stepped in to calm nerves, insisting Bitcoin’s sharp drop is simply broader market volatility, not a structural failure. Meanwhile, Michael Saylor ignored the panic entirely, addi ... Show More
3m 3s
Nov 21
UAE Goes All-In On Crypto: Sovereign Bitcoin Bet, New Tax Regime & HSBC’s Blockchain Banking Bombshell
<p>In this episode of the Smashi Crypto Show, Abdul Majid Awan breaks down three massive developments reshaping the digital-asset landscape. First, Abu Dhabi Investment Council quietly tripled its Bitcoin exposure ahead of the market crash, signaling strong sovereign conviction i ... Show More
2m 47s
Nov 18
Bitcoin Bloodbath & The Trump Tokenization Shockwave
<p>In this episode of the Smashi Crypto Show, Abdul Majid Awan breaks down two of the biggest stories shaking the markets this week. First, Bitcoin’s dramatic plunge below $90K has analysts calling a market bottom — and a rare “generational buying opportunity.” Then, we dive into ... Show More
4m 17s
Sep 25
Reinventing K-12 Education Using AI with Alpha School Principal Joe Liemandt
What if kids could master their academics in just two hours a day and spend the rest of their time developing real-world skills they’re passionate about? Joe Liemandt, founder of the software company Trilogy, is doing just that. Sarah Guo and Elad Gil are joined by Joe Liemandt, ... Show More
1h 1m
Dec 2023
EP 66: Wealth Management Gets An AI Makeover: Mehdi Fichtali of FinaMaze
<p><b>In the latest episode of Couchonomics, Arjun was joined on the couch by Mehdi Fichtali, CEO & Founder of FinaMaze, MENA's first AI digital wealth manager.<br/><br/>Founded by a highly experienced team with decades of track record in capital markets and asset manage ... Show More
51m 47s
Aug 2024
Flashback: Why Data is the New Code with Alexandr Wang of Scale AI
As a freshman at MIT, Alexandr was struck by his classmates' interest in AI. But he realized that despite all that AI technology could solve, there was no solution for managing AI-related data. So, at 19, he dropped out of college and started Scale AI. Scale now helps customers l ... Show More
33m 39s
<p><strong>Key Topics Covered:</strong></p><ul><li>How AI can help teachers do more with less—and have fun doing it</li><li>The role of prompt engineering in student learning</li><li>Redefining 21st-century skills: emotional resilience, creativity, and critical thinking</li><li>W ... Show More
<p> </p><p>🎙️ Topics:</p><ul><li>How AI is reshaping education in healthcare and beyond</li><li>Building a culturally relevant AI model (Dr. Layla)</li><li>Preserving traditional medicine with data and technology</li><li>Empowering students with AI, not replacing educators</li>< ... Show More