

From Soap Star to Tech Entrepreneur: Daniel Goddard's Journey | S5 E09
Daniel Goddard, former soap opera star turned tech entrepreneur, shares his journey from building fan connections as an actor to creating an AI-powered networking app that matches people based on genuine commonalities. His latest venture, Dysko, uses artificial intelligence to enhance human connection in an increasingly isolated digital world.
• Building personal brand starts with understanding who you are at your core
• Dysko app allows users to place their profile in up to 10 locations worldwide to find like-minded connections
• AI-powered conversations help users discover common interests before meeting in person
• 35% of college students suffer from social anxiety disorder, worsened by COVID isolation
• Personal authenticity is crucial: people have built-in "bullshit detectors" for inauthentic brands
• AI will transform society by replacing many traditional jobs but can enhance human connection if properly managed
• Deep fakes and AI-generated content present serious challenges to trust and information integrity
This episode was recorded through a Descript call on January 21, 2025. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/from-soap-star-to-tech-entrepreneur-daniel-goddards-journey-s5-e09/
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