Tech Intersect™ with Prof Tonya M. Evans Tonya M. Evans

If the sudden growth of AI-powered chatbots has you feeling overwhelmed and not knowing where to begin, you’re not alone. AI has quickly taken over every industry and sure enough, this includes blockchain and crypto leaving many of us confused and with a list of endless questions. Today on the podcast I’m summarizing what I’ve learned from talking with industry experts and doing my own research to uncover how AI is poised to revolutionize the future of blockchain and cryptocurrency. This week...

When hearing the word “volatility” we automatically tend to think of the negative implications. But volatility isn’t always bad and it sure isn’t unique to crypto. Every market has its ups and downs, especially in the beginning so why would we expect crypto to be any different? Dr. Hans Boateng joins me today as we flip the script on this narrative and address common questions and misconceptions about the crypto market and its fluctuations. This week, episode 213 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcas...

As I spotlight some of your favorite podcast episodes, I wanted to bring it back to my 200th episode where Dr. Tammy Francis and I celebrated our journey of education, exploration, and empowerment in the tech space. Dr. Tammy was the perfect guest to have back on the show because she truly embodies the very spirit of the intersection of innovation and economic empowerment. So today we are not only looking back on how far we’ve come but looking forward to the innovations and transformations ye...

The landscape of business, finance, and law is being changed at an unprecedented rate due to the emergence of Web 3 technologies, crypto assets, and blockchains–all of which have been part of this digital revolution. Anyone positioned to advise investors or innovators should be educated to pivot into fully embracing and being prepared for the new digital economy. These things will impact business leaders, financial professionals, legal professionals, and more. The new digital economy is ...

Although Black and Latino communities lead the national adoption of cryptocurrency, these are not the stories being told in the media. Cleve Mesidor, CEO and Co-Founder of butterscotch Media aims to change that by highlighting the marginalized people fueling this industry and advocating for the policy that drives innovation. She returns to the podcast to discuss her media platform, the upcoming launch of her podcast, and the importance of continuing our fight for policy and regulation in the ...

A common challenge those of us in DeFi face is this idea that we don’t want rules and regulation when in actuality, we just don’t want bad regulation. Policy and regulation are a key part of ensuring that crypto is used how it was intended. Today we’ll be diving into the world of DeFi with Rashan Colbert, Head of Policy at dYdX, as he shares his background working in policy and his vision for how crypto can be used as a powerful tool for financial inclusion. This week, episode 209 of the Tech...