

FYI - For Your Innovation
ARK Invest
The FYI - For Your Innovation Podcast offers an intellectual discussion on recent developments across disruptive innovation—driven by research, news, controversies, companies, and technological breakthroughs. Hosted by ARK Invest, ARK and guests provide a unique perspective on how to best understand disruptive innovation.
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Feb 10, 2024 • 19min
Apple Vision Pro | The Brainstorm EP 34
The podcast discusses the new Apple Vision Pro VR headset and questions whether Apple has truly perfected spatial computing. They also talk about Meta's emphasis on digital assistance in glasses over augmented reality and the need for more compelling use cases. Additionally, they touch on topics such as Tesla's energy storage and the concept of the metaverse.

Feb 8, 2024 • 1h 22min
The Bitcoin ETF: A Tipping Point?
US Senator, CEOs, and experts discuss the implications of the launch of Bitcoin ETF, including its role in bridging traditional finance and digital assets, the contrast between Bitcoin and FTX, the potential impact of a US ban on Bitcoin, and the clash between the Bitcoin movement and Wall Street.

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Feb 1, 2024 • 41min
The Convergence Between Digital Assets, Gaming and Regulation
Commissioner Caroline Pham from CFTC discusses digital asset regulation, their bipartisan structure, and the interplay between technology, finance, and regulation. Key topics include the regulatory treatment of Bitcoin, defining utility tokens, and the role of international rulemaking bodies.

Jan 31, 2024 • 35min
Tesla Earnings | The Brainstorm EP 33
Sam Korus, Nick Grous, and Tasha Keeney discuss the latest Tesla Earnings and controversies surrounding Tesla's FSD Version 12. They also delve into the surprising performance of a robot hand called Optimus and explore the future implications of metaglasses.

Jan 25, 2024 • 36min
Bitcoin Myths, Mr Beast on X | The Brainstorm EP 32
Guest Yassine Elmandjra debunks common bitcoin myths and discusses the recent bitcoin ETF approval. The podcast also covers Mr. Beast's revenue on X and explores the monetization of video content. Additionally, the sales numbers and revenue potential of the Vision Pro are discussed.

Jan 19, 2024 • 27min
Rabbit R1, Apple vs. Epic, Vision Pro Flop? | The Brainstorm EP 31
In this episode, the podcast discusses the Rabbit R1, a personal computing device with innovative software. They also analyze the Apple vs. Epic legal battle and the implications for Apple's services business. Additionally, they explore the rollout and early reviews of Apple's Vision Pro, considering its impact on developers and potential supply chain issues. The episode concludes with a discussion on disruptive technological shifts, developer frustration, and the idea of becoming a cyborg.

Jan 18, 2024 • 54min
Decoding Crypto Infrastructure with Blockdaemon
Konstantin Richter, CEO and founder of Blockdaemon, and Chris Sharp, Blockdaemon's CTO, discuss Blockdaemon's journey, the evolving belief in cryptocurrencies, the importance of decentralization in crypto security, and the diverse regulatory landscapes in the crypto industry. They also explore the difference between institutional and self custody wallets, the evolution of institutional involvement in crypto, Google's avoidance of cryptocurrency mining, and the importance of decentralization in the crypto community.

Jan 11, 2024 • 45min
Bit-Curious? Let's Talk Bitcoin with Cathie Wood
Cathie Wood and Yassine Elmandjra discuss ARK's history with bitcoin, bitcoin spot ETF approval, the upcoming halving, and why they believe bitcoin is both a risk-on and risk-off asset. They also touch on fiscal policy, monetary policy, market signals, economic indicators, and innovation updates.

Jan 9, 2024 • 33min
The Convergence of AI and Robotics | The Brainstorm EP 30
This podcast explores the convergence of AI and robotics, discussing the forecast of AI and robotics and its place on the hype cycle. It also explores the impending arrival of AGI and architectural improvements to AI systems. The challenges and potential of AI and robotics are discussed, including the limitations of current robotic devices.

Jan 4, 2024 • 1h 21min
What Will 2024 Bring for Bitcoin?
In this podcast, experts discuss topics such as the potential approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF, Bitcoin's role in a diversified portfolio, managing risk and portfolio performance with Bitcoin allocation, the impact of the having event on Bitcoin security, the growth and potential of the Lightning Network, trustless Bitcoin transactions vs trust-based networks, the convergence of wallets and social decentralized media, and the different stages of Wall Street's reaction to Bitcoin.