Thinking On Paper: AI, Quantum, Robotics, Web3 & The Impact of Technology | Startups GameTree: Fighting Toxicity And Creating Safe Gaming Spaces - Dana Sydorenko, CEO & Founder
Join us for a conversation with Dana Sydorenko, a gaming entrepreneur, investor, and Forbes 30-Under-30. As the co-founder and CEO of GameTree, Dana is on a mission to revolutionize the gaming experience by fostering connections among players who share similar values and interests.
A Ukrainian war veteran and former paramedic, she brings a unique perspective to the gaming industry, focusing on combatting loneliness, promoting mental health, and creating a positive gaming environment. In this episode, Dana discusses the role of AI in gaming, her insights on community building, and her vision for a healthier gaming landscape. ----------------------
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Disruptors and curious minds
(03:09) Welcome Dana Sydorenki
(03:54) Last week's carry over question
(04:27) How Dana views AI a positive for humanity
(06:09) What do humans do better than machines
(08:04) Do all gaming companies use AI?
(11:47) The biggest video games & platforms in 2024
(16:05) Brands In video games
(19:53) What is GameTree?
(23:20) Game theory and the prisoner dilemma
(26:14) Building Gametree
(29:40) Friendship
(31:54) Connecting Gamer DNA
(34:30) Lifestyle, mental health and video games
(38:14) Preventing toxicity in games
(42:54) Matching making and dating in games
(44:30) Dana's question for the next guest --
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Past guests on The Thinking On Paper Show include: Ciaran Murray (web3 for journalists), Torrey Smith (Robotics For Medicine), Jason Lynch (Quantum Computing), Joe Fitzsimons (Quantum Computing), Dana Sydorenko (Gaming), Don Norman (Humanity Centered Design), Mercina Tillerman Perez (Circle & Crypto), Tyler Adams (Blockchain), Todd Haselhorst (Blockchain for Logistics), Vince Yang (ZK Proofs), Shiti Manghani (StepN CEO), Han Jin (Web3 & Digital Identity), Senthil Nayagam (Deep Fakes), Dr Larry Rosen (Tech Psychology), Justin Germishuys (A.I.), Alexandra Whittington (Futurism), Jaime Schwarz (Web3 & Blockchain), Jason Todd Shannon (Music), Toa Dunn (League Of Legends & Gaming), Thomas Frey (Futurism), Aragorn Meulendijks (Metaverse), Janina Vinklere (Web3), Anthony Glukhov (A.I.), Markus Thielen (Bitcoin), Luz Donahue (NFT Art), Neil Redding (Spatial Computing), Sebastien Borget (Metaverse), Evan Shapiro (Media), Rachel Noonan (VR), Dominik karaman (Web3), Julio Ottino (Nexus - Art, Science & Technology), Jesper Nordin (Blockchain), Josh Katz (NFT Tickets), Ankur Pathak (Crypto), Viroshan Naicker (Quantum Computing), Kevin Reidl (Blockchain), Dean Wilson (Music), Yolanda Barton (VR), Charlie Northrup (A.I.), Kassi Burns (A.I.), Josh Goldblum (VR), Jonathan Blanco (Web3), B Earl (Hollywood & A.I.), Keatly Halderman (Blockchain Music), Elizabeth Strickler (Metaverse)