

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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Dec 6, 2023 • 37min
Cybertruck and AI Model Manners | The Brainstorm EP 26
In this episode, Sam Korus, Nick Grous, and Brett Winton discuss the Cybertruck and AI model manners. They analyze the features and pricing of the Cybertruck, including its innovative steering system. They also talk about the importance of polite prompts when interacting with AI language models. Additionally, they explore strategies to improve AI model performance and speculate on the potential departure of Ilya, the CTO of open AI.

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Nov 30, 2023 • 44min
The Future of Human-like Robots with Figure AI’s Brett Adcock
Brett Adcock, a tech industry veteran, discusses the future of human-like robots. Topics include advances in AI and robotics, addressing labor shortages with robots, challenges of designing entire robots, and the potential for robots to match human ability.

Nov 28, 2023 • 24min
Cruise and Sodium Ion Batteries | The Brainstorm EP 25
Discussing Cruise CEO stepping down and the potential of sodium ion batteries. Exploring safety concerns and halted operations of Cruise. Implications for Waymo and Tesla. Delving into sodium ion batteries and their potential use cases. Exploring Tesla's battery innovation and the future of electric vehicles.

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Nov 22, 2023 • 43min
Disruptive Innovation in Europe with Frank Thelen
Prominent entrepreneur and investor Frank Thelen discusses the challenges of disruptive innovation in Europe, focusing on Germany. Topics include the future of the German car industry, AI's potential in precision agriculture, the importance of entrepreneurship, and the need for investment and mindset change to keep pace globally.

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Nov 21, 2023 • 38min
OpenAI and SpaceX | The Brainstorm EP 24
Discussion about the firing of Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI and the potential consequences for the tech industry. Speculation on Microsoft's acquisition of OpenAI and the implications for innovation. Unexpected events at OpenAI and Meta (previously Facebook). Exploring the impact of sports technology on human performance.

Nov 16, 2023 • 47min
Harnessing the Power of Open Banking with Deutsche Bank’s Joris Hensen
Joris Hensen from Deutsche Bank discusses their approach to open banking, including API evolution, creative approaches to identify needs, and product innovation. The podcast explores the Open Finance Framework, Meta's reception, generative AI's impact in finance, and simplifying complexities of airline points using AI.

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.


