
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

Apr 11, 2024 • 30min
George Church: Decoding the Future of Genomics
Renowned geneticist George Church talks about the evolution of genomic sequencing, DNA as data storage, AI in drug discovery, and his groundbreaking research on aging. He discusses the potential of protective gene therapies against viruses and emerging technologies in genome synthesis.

Apr 10, 2024 • 22min
The State of Energy Innovation & A New Era for EVs | The Brainstorm EP 42
Sam Korus, Nick Grous, and Daniel Maguire join to discuss the slow nuclear energy development due to regulations, the changing landscape of EVs, and the importance of nuclear power for achieving net-zero emissions. They explore cost trends, regulatory challenges, Tesla's software updates, Full Self-Driving technology, decreased battery costs in EVs, hybrid systems, automakers' decisions, and Tesla's robo taxi plans.

Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 8min
Bitcoin Custody – Securing the Future
Bitcoin custody discussed by industry experts including insights on self-custody, multi-signature wallets, asset recovery process, global key availability, evolving landscape of transactions, tax planning for digital nomads, and future integration with financial institutions

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Mar 28, 2024 • 57min
Peter Diamandis and Cathie Wood on Longevity, AI, and Bitcoin
Entrepreneur Peter Diamandis and CEO Cathie Wood discuss extending health span, genome sequencing, AI, robotics convergence, Bitcoin, and investment trends. Diamandis predicts a bright future with rapid innovation and wealth opportunities.

Mar 27, 2024 • 30min
NVIDIA Charges Forward in the AI Era and Gaming’s “YouTube Moment” | The Brainstorm EP 41
Sam Korus, Nick Grous, and Frank Downing discuss NVIDIA's new AI products and gaming industry shifts. They touch on gaming's 'YouTube moment', user-generated content monetization, revenue comparison between YouTube and Hollywood in gaming, and the evolution of gaming subscriptions.

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Mar 21, 2024 • 47min
The Power Of Fitness Wearables with Stanford’s Dr. Michael Snyder
Dr. Michael Snyder discusses the power of fitness wearables for continuous health monitoring and disease prediction. The conversation explores genomics, AI, and lifestyle modifications in extending human longevity. Insights on remote monitoring, longitudinal health tracking, and the transformative role of data in proactive healthcare.

Mar 20, 2024 • 22min
Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade and The Starship Launch | The Brainstorm EP 40
This podcast discusses Ethereum's Dencun upgrade and the recent SpaceX Starship launch, focusing on enhancing throughput, reducing transaction costs, and exploring the challenges of deletion on the blockchain for scalability. The conversations also cover the technical significance of the Denkoon upgrade, SpaceX's strategic approach to controlled splashdown, and the impressive technology showcased in the Starship rocket test launch.

Mar 14, 2024 • 50min
CEO Don Burnette: Kodiak's Autonomous Trucking Innovations
Don Burnette, CEO of Kodiak Robotics, discusses the potential of autonomous trucking to triple asset utilization, leading to increased revenues. The episode explores Kodiak's approach to proprietary data, safety, and redundancy in advancing autonomous trucking technology. Topics include the evolution of Don's career, real-time perception, strategic partnerships, and the readiness of autonomous trucking for deployment.

Mar 13, 2024 • 0sec
Rivian’s New Vehicles and Starlink May Be Coming to Your Device Soon | The Brainstorm EP 39
Rivian has resurrected Steve Job's "One More Thing..." This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous discuss the launch of not one, not two, but three new Rivian's as well as Starlink's new direct-to-device service.If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5-10 years from now! But just because we are long-term investors, doesn’t mean we don’t have strong views and opinions on breaking news. In fact, we discuss and debate this every day. So now we’re sharing some of these internal discussions with you in our new video series, “The Brainstorm”, a co-production from ARK and Public.com. Tune in every week as we react to the latest in innovation. Here and there we’ll be joined by special guests, but ultimately this is our chance to join the conversation and share ARK’s quick takes on what’s going on in tech today.Key Points From This Episode:Rivian Launches Three New VehiclesStarlink Has a New Direct-to-device ServiceFor more updates on Public.com:Website: https://public.com/YouTube: @publicinvestTwitter: https://twitter.com/public

Mar 7, 2024 • 41min
Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner: NBA Stars and Venture Investors
Former NBA stars Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner share their journey from the basketball court to venture capital, emphasizing financial literacy, mentorship, and networking. They discuss overcoming challenges, embracing innovation, and building something great, showcasing the intersection of sports, innovation, and entrepreneurship.