Vaporware Episode 3: Dexter Tortoriello
Jul 3, 2024
Dexter Tortoriello, a musician and technologist, is the co-founder and CTO of MindPalace, which creates AI models of the self from personal data. He shares his transition from music to tech and the lessons learned about community dynamics and the future of DAOs. The conversation delves into the challenges of data ownership and explores potential monetization models for personal preferences. They also speculate on emerging issues in AI, the significance of physical artifacts, and what the future holds for our children’s relationship with technology.
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From Musician to Technologist
- Dexter Tortoriello's first coding project was the Substack bot for FWB's premium tier.
- This transitioned him from musician to a tech career, fueled by online CS courses.
Community Input vs. Passion
- Community input isn't always better than a few passionate individuals.
- DAOs and the back-to-the-land movement share similar challenges like responsibility diffusion.
Crypto's Appeal for Creators
- Dexter was drawn to crypto's potential to empower creators and communities financially.
- He saw it as a way to disrupt traditional models where artists often cede control.