
FYI - For Your Innovation
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.
Latest episodes

Nov 15, 2023 • 30min
Space, OpenAI, Open (Source) AI | The Brainstorm EP 23
In this episode, the hosts discuss space exploration, OpenAI's developer day, and the concept of open-source artificial intelligence. They touch on topics such as SpaceX's recent transporter mission, challenges faced by small launch companies, staying updated on space news, monetization through an app store-like model, a wedding video recorded with Meta Ray Band glasses, the potential impact of AI agents on Google's advertising business, and more.

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Nov 9, 2023 • 52min
Bridging Traditional and Decentralized Finance with 21Shares
Ophelia Snyder and Eliézer Ndinga from 21Shares join ARK Director of Digital Assets to discuss bridging traditional finance with crypto, emphasizing regulations, education, and the synergy between traditional and decentralized finance. They explore the challenges of standardization and the significance of understanding regulations. They also discuss the different approaches to regulating cryptocurrencies and highlight the successful regulatory framework in Switzerland.

Nov 7, 2023 • 19min
Block, AI Regulation, and SpaceX’s Starlink | The Brainstorm EP 22
This podcast episode discusses Jack Dorsey's return to Block, President Biden's Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence, and SpaceX's Starlink reaching break even.

Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 13min
Bitcoin’s Most Under-Explored Use Cases
Leaders in the Bitcoin space discuss underexplored use cases and innovations, including Lightning use cases, machine-to-machine payments, and ubiquitous stable coins on Bitcoin. They also explore building on different blockchain platforms, discuss privacy and self-custodial control, and highlight the importance of preserving privacy and anonymity.

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Nov 1, 2023 • 32min
Cruise Stops Cruising and Meta Ray Ban Glasses | The Brainstorm EP 21
The podcast discusses the current state of autonomous vehicles, including Cruise, Waymo, and Tesla. They also review Meta's new Ray Ban sunglasses.

6 snips
Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 9min
Coordinating Technology and Specialized Labor for Complex Needs with Francis Pedraza
On this episode, Francis Pedraza, founder of Invisible, discusses revolutionizing AI training and data labeling. Topics include scaling a business, strategic resource allocation, and the future of AI-driven automation. Invisible elevates AI training, aligning automation and incentives for efficiency gains. It explores the value of specialized services, profitability and scaling in AI-driven businesses, and the advantages of the public markets.

Oct 24, 2023 • 17min
Tesla Earnings and Bitcoin | The Brainstorm EP 20
This episode of The Brainstorm podcast discusses Tesla's recent earnings call, the challenges of ramping up production of the Cybertruck, and the impact of increased interest rates on car affordability. The hosts also explore Tesla's advancements in robotics and AI, institutional interest in Bitcoin, and the resilience and potential use cases of decentralized assets like Bitcoin. They also discuss the current state of the auto market and its potential impact on Tesla and traditional automakers.

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Oct 19, 2023 • 56min
Economic Disconnects with Cathie Wood
Cathie Wood discusses various economic disconnects and observations, including fiscal and monetary policy, economic indicators, and innovation. Topics covered include inflation, interest rates, GDP vs. GDI growth, recession, bear steepening, quantitative tightening, impact on emerging markets, and the role of innovation in addressing challenges and driving productivity gains.

Oct 18, 2023 • 18min
Everybody Gets a Robot? | The Brainstorm EP 19
This episode of 'The Brainstorm' explores the history of robots, the progression towards generalized humanoid robotics, and the opportunities and challenges of the robot market. The hosts discuss the controversy of pre-rinsing dishes, the significance of natural language processing in robotics, and the importance of sensors and computer vision in the future of robots.

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Oct 13, 2023 • 41min
Ozempic, AI Wearables, Tesla Price Cuts | The Brainstorm EP 18
This podcast discusses the weight loss properties of GLP1s and their impact on healthcare spending. It explores the potential risks and drawbacks of the weight loss drug Ozempic. The hosts also talk about AI companions, AI hardware, and challenges of monetization. They highlight the importance of brand trust and storytelling in wearables adoption. Finally, they analyze Tesla's recent price cuts and their implications.