Sean Neville — Co-Founder of Catena Labs & Circle: The Convergence Trajectory of AI and Blockchain

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In this episode, Alec Crawford interviews Sean Neville, Co-founder and CEO of Catena Labs, as well as Co-founder and Board Member at Circle. Sean shares the origin story of Circle, reflecting on its mission to democratize finance using internet technology. The discussion covers the transformative potential of AI and blockchain, emphasizing the need for robust AI governance frameworks to ensure safety and compliance. Sean highlights the importance of programmable money and the integration of stablecoins within financial systems. The episode concludes with Sean offering insights on various topics from blockchain security to AI's role in economic transactions.

Summary:

Circle's Origin: Sean Neville discusses the founding of Circle and its goal to democratize finance using global internet standards.

AI and Blockchain: The convergence of AI and blockchain technologies is explored, highlighting their potential to transform global financial systems.

Programmable Money: Sean explains the concept of programmable money and its implications for financial transactions.

AI Governance: The necessity of developing AI governance frameworks for safe and compliant economic participation is emphasized.

Final Insights: Sean shares perspectives on topics ranging from blockchain security to AI agents in finance.

Companies/Organizations:

• Catena Labs
• Circle
• Brightcove
• General Catalyst
• Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc.

Books:

• Super Agency by Greg Beato and Reid Hoffman

Movies:

• The Social Network

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