59 min

Rapid Acceleration of Reality / with Chris van der Kuyl Trust Me, I'm a Leader

    • Management

“There’s never been a better time to take an idea and run with it…” Chris van der Kuyl, Chairman of 4J Studios, joins Martin to discuss the role of technology and innovation in shaping the response to COVID-19 and possible paths out of the crisis. Chris shares insights into his own career as a serial investor and talks about opening doors to the jobs of the future.






Chris van der Kuyl: ‘He is famous for his key role in putting Scotland’s gaming industry on the map with 4J Studios – which is best known for developing Minecraft Console Edition. And in a career spanning nearly three decades, he has built up a fortune thought to be around £150 million as well as a string of honorary degrees.’ (Scotsman)






RECOMMENDATIONS:


Martin: ‘An AI smartwatch that detects seizures’ - TED Talk by Rosalind Picard - www.ted.com/talks/rosalind_picard_an_ai_smartwatch_that_detects_seizures?language=en


Chris: ‘Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.’ - book by Ron Chernow - www.goodreads.com/book/show/16121.Titan






4J Studios: https://www.4jstudios.com


For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/trustmeimaleader

 



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“There’s never been a better time to take an idea and run with it…” Chris van der Kuyl, Chairman of 4J Studios, joins Martin to discuss the role of technology and innovation in shaping the response to COVID-19 and possible paths out of the crisis. Chris shares insights into his own career as a serial investor and talks about opening doors to the jobs of the future.






Chris van der Kuyl: ‘He is famous for his key role in putting Scotland’s gaming industry on the map with 4J Studios – which is best known for developing Minecraft Console Edition. And in a career spanning nearly three decades, he has built up a fortune thought to be around £150 million as well as a string of honorary degrees.’ (Scotsman)






RECOMMENDATIONS:


Martin: ‘An AI smartwatch that detects seizures’ - TED Talk by Rosalind Picard - www.ted.com/talks/rosalind_picard_an_ai_smartwatch_that_detects_seizures?language=en


Chris: ‘Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.’ - book by Ron Chernow - www.goodreads.com/book/show/16121.Titan






4J Studios: https://www.4jstudios.com


For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/trustmeimaleader

 



See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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