Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.A common challenge those of us in DeFi face is this idea that we don’t want rules and regulation when in actuality, we just don’t want bad regulation. Policy and regulation are a key part of ensuring that crypto is used how it was intended. Today we’ll be diving into the world of DeFi with Rashan Colbert, Head of Policy at dYdX, as he shares his background working in policy and his vision for how crypto can be used as a powerful tool for financial inclusion. This week, episode 209 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about how DeFi can revolutionize financial inclusion. Unlock Crypto Secrets with Digital Money Demystified! 🌐 Professor Tonya M. Evans guides you from myths to truths in the crypto sphere. Not just a book—a key to mastering digital wealth. Dive in at DigitalMoneyDemystified.com. Your crypto journey starts NOW! ✨Rashan Colbert is the dynamic Head of Policy at dYdX, a decentralized exchange (DEX) that allows users to trade perpetual futures contracts for over 35+ cryptocurrencies.  Rashan is not only a thought leader in the crypto space but an avid writer and thinker, deeply engaged with topics from technology and race to history and art. Whether it’s diving into the complex policy implications or exploring the historical contexts of today’s tech issues, Rashan brings a unique perspective to the table. Topics Rashan and I cover in this episode include:Crypto and DeFi require thoughtful, responsible regulation to protect customers while allowing for innovation to flourish. Blockchain technology can enhance transparency and customer protection in a way that renders some regulations obsolete.Money has evolved over time as a transfer of value and crypto represents the logical next step.Layer 2 solutions and standalone blockchains are improving transaction speed, cost and customization capabilities. Increased access, control, and empowerment through technology can help address historical themes of financial exclusion and inequality. CONNECT WITH RASHAN COLBERT:LinkedIndYdX TradingGetting a Grip SubstackCONNECT WITH DR. TONYA M. EVANS:Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  RESOURCES: Digital Money DemystifiedAdvantageEvans.comSubscribe to My SubstackLINKS MENTIONED IN TExplore more videos, commentary, and join our community at our NEW YouTube Channel @AdvantageEvans – your hub for all things digital innovation!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Start separating crypto fact from fiction today. Get your copy of , Digital Money Demystified, and start learning so you can earn safely, legally and confidently. https://digitalmoneydemystified.comRegulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.Crypto plays a pivotal role in today’s financial world, influencing global economic landscapes and challenging traditional definitions of money. Noelle Acheson, a seasoned crypto market expert shares on the podcast why it is now more important than ever to start seeing crypto as not just a technology but an important player on the global stage, unpacking the complex relationship between crypto assets and the macro economy. This week, episode 208 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about crypto’s pivotal influence in today’s financial world.POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY Unlock Crypto Secrets with Digital Money Demystified! 🌐 Professor Tonya M. Evans guides you from myths to truths in the crypto sphere. Not just a book—a key to mastering digital wealth. Dive in at DigitalMoneyDemystified.com. Your crypto journey starts NOW! ✨Noelle Acheson is a crypto-macro analyst and author of the Crypto is Macro Now newsletter. She brings up a wealth of knowledge from her years at the forefront of crypto research in her previous role as the Head of Research at CoinDesk and Head of Market Insights at Genesis Trading. Beyond tracking price movements, Noel focuses on how crypto developments really shape broader market dynamics and future global economies. Through her latest venture, Crypto is Macro, she delivers insightful analysis on the adoption of trends, regulatory changes, and the symbiotic relationship between crypto assets and the macroeconomy.Topics Noelle and I go over in this episode include:Crypto technologies have the potential to change how society is run, enabling new forms of peer-to-peer value exchange and opening access to global markets. Regulatory frameworks continue to evolve as they find balance between protecting customers and enabling financial innovation. Common misconceptions around crypto’s utility ignore how it can be a solution to provide better payment options in some parts of the world. Partnership and collaboration between diverse participants are increasingly important to drive change and expand market opportunities. CONNECT WITH NOELLE ACHESON:Crypto is Macro Now SubstackLinkedInX (Formerly Twitter)Instagram CONNECT WITH DR. TONYA M. EVANS:Questions and requests: Explore more videos, commentary, and join our community at our NEW YouTube Channel @AdvantageEvans – your hub for all things digital innovation!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Start separating crypto fact from fiction today. Get your copy of , Digital Money Demystified, and start learning so you can earn safely, legally and confidently. https://digitalmoneydemystified.comRegulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.Technology is advancing faster than we can keep up, leaving lawyers, regulators, and businesses in its wake. Of these three groups, it's up to the lawyers to keep their finger on the pulse and spearhead these education efforts, keeping businesses compliant and advising regulators on potential new risks. Jamilia Grier, international technology lawyer and Founder & CEO of ByteBao joins me today as we discuss best practices in navigating the complex landscapes of global business and emerging technology law. This week, episode 207 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about future-proofing your law practice for Web3 and beyond!POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY Unlock Crypto Secrets with Digital Money Demystified! 🌐 Professor Tonya M. Evans guides you from myths to truths in the crypto sphere. Not just a book—a key to mastering digital wealth. Dive in at DigitalMoneyDemystified.com. Your crypto journey starts NOW! ✨Jamilia Grier is a serial expat-entrepreneur, and the visionary force behind ByteBao and the thought-provoking podcast "Barely Legal in Web3." Passionate about navigating global business and the tech landscape with purpose, Jamilia brings a unique blend of leadership and values to the forefront.Topics Jamilia and I go over in this episode include:Lawyers play an important role in continuously educating businesses and regulators of new risks that emerging technology presents.Best practices that businesses should be aware of to ensure they remain compliant as technology advances. International experience and cultural competency are valuable skills for lawyers in tech.Diversity and inclusion must be priorities in developing new technologies to build trust and address marginalization. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! You can also watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube!CONNECT WITH JAMILIA GRIER:ByteBaoLinkedInBarely Legal in Web3 PodcastInstagramCONNECT WITH DR. TONYA M. EVANS:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com FoExplore more videos, commentary, and join our community at our NEW YouTube Channel @AdvantageEvans – your hub for all things digital innovation!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Start separating crypto fact from fiction today. Get your copy of , Digital Money Demystified, and start learning so you can earn safely, legally and confidently. https://digitalmoneydemystified.comRegulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.As we evolve, so do our expectations of our leadership. We no longer praise the authoritarian leadership style but instead celebrate the leaders who take an intentional, collaborative approach with their team. Tony Martignetti, a trusted leadership advisor, dynamic coach, and acclaimed author joins me today as he shares the challenges that today’s leaders face in a rapidly changing environment and how he helps leaders stay grounded and build connections. This week, episode 206 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about the essence of transformative leadership!POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY Unlock Crypto Secrets with Digital Money Demystified! 🌐 Professor Tonya M. Evans guides you from myths to truths in the crypto sphere. Not just a book—a key to mastering digital wealth. Dive in at DigitalMoneyDemystified.com. Your crypto journey starts NOW! ✨Tony Martignetti is the Founder of Inspired Purpose Partners, a company known for helping tech leaders stay grounded in chaotic times. He is a leadership advisor, best-selling author, podcast host, speaker, entrepreneur, idea generator, people connector, and a curious adventurer. He brings together his over 30 years of business and leadership experience and extreme curiosity to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate change and unlock their true potential.Topics Tony and I go over in this episode include:Authenticity helps leaders build trust and understanding with their teams, fostering a culture of collaboration. How his podcast, The Virtual Campfire came about to create a space for leaders to share their stories of impact and inspiration.  For leaders to build and maintain the networks that will challenge them to grow, they have to start with being vulnerable.Immediate action steps you can take to pivot into a transformative leader. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH GUESTS:Inspired Purpose PartnersLinkedInThe Virtual Campfire PodcastBooksCONNECT WITH DR. TONYA M. EVANS:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Explore more videos, commentary, and join our community at our NEW YouTube Channel @AdvantageEvans – your hub for all things digital innovation!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Start separating crypto fact from fiction today. Get your copy of , Digital Money Demystified, and start learning so you can earn safely, legally and confidently. https://digitalmoneydemystified.comRegulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.Coming off of the “Your First Million” LIVE event I was so honored to be a speaker at, I wanted to revisit this incredible episode with Arlan Hamilton, the catalyst behind Your First Million, founder of Backstage Capital, and creator of Arlan’s Academy She is changing the game for how we learn and interact with one another in the business and tech space. This week, episode 205  of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about Arlan’s Academy and the Blueprint for the New “Higher Learning”.POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY Unlock Crypto Secrets with Digital Money Demystified! 🌐 Professor Tonya M. Evans guides you from myths to truths in the crypto sphere. Not just a book—a key to mastering digital wealth. Dive in at DigitalMoneyDemystified.com. Your crypto journey starts NOW! ✨Arlan is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a venture capital firm dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential founders who are People of Color, women, and/or LGBT. Started from scratch in 2015, Backstage has now raised more than $15 million and invested in more than 170 startup companies led by underestimated founders. In 2018, they launched a four-city accelerator program in Los Angeles, Detroit, Philadelphia, and London. Arlan is the author of “It’s About Damn Time” and “Your First Million” and host of the weekly podcast “Your First Million”. Topics Arlan and I go over in this episode include:Arlan’s Academy democratizes education by offering an accessible and flexible way to learn from experts. The future of learning is online, lifelong, and focused on skill-building.Education is one of the ways we can empower underrepresented communities and that is the shared goal of Arlan’s Academy and Advantage Evans. CONNECT WITH ARLAN HAMILTON:Arlan’s Academy Backstage CapitalInstagramX (Twitter)LinkedInYour First Million BookCONNECT WITH DR. TONYA M. EVANS:Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  RESOURCES:Buy the Book + Leave 5 Star Review Digital Money DemystifiedExplore more videos, commentary, and join our community at our NEW YouTube Channel @AdvantageEvans – your hub for all things digital innovation!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Start separating crypto fact from fiction today. Get your copy of , Digital Money Demystified, and start learning so you can earn safely, legally and confidently. https://digitalmoneydemystified.comRegulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.If you ask someone if they want to use predictive coding they may decline, but if you ask them if they want an easy way to prioritize relevant documents they’ll likely say yes. Like most technological advancements, the misunderstanding of what it is and how it can be used discourages people from adopting it. Jim Sullivan joins me today to share how eDiscovery AI provides the solution to increase efficiency in legal research and case preparation. This week, episode 204 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about using predictive coding to revolutionize legal research. POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY Unlock Crypto Secrets with Digital Money Demystified! 🌐 Professor Tonya M. Evans guides you from myths to truths in the crypto sphere. Not just a book—a key to mastering digital wealth. Dive in at DigitalMoneyDemystified.com. Your crypto journey starts NOW! ✨Jim Sullivan is the Visionary Founder of eDiscovery AI. With over a decade of experience consulting on predictive coding and analytics use, he has a passion for analytics and calculates recall and precision metrics in his sleep. His life is a non-stop adventure of trying to find better ways to solve problems.Topics Jim and I go over in this episode include:eDisvovery AI uses predictive coding to train algorithms to sort documents by relevancy. Adoption of new technology is a slow process that begins with education and carries into planning and strategizing the implementation. AI is not a tool to be used blindly, it still requires fact-checking and human touch, especially when used in law. Thorough testing and human review are necessary to identify and mitigate risks and biases associated with AI tools.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH JIM SULLIVAN:eDiscovery AILinkedInCONNECT WITH DR. TONYA M. EVANS:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for exclusive content: https://advantageevans.activehosted.com/f/6Explore more videos, commentary, and join our community at our NEW YouTube Channel @AdvantageEvans – your hub for all things digital innovation!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Start separating crypto fact from fiction today. Get your copy of , Digital Money Demystified, and start learning so you can earn safely, legally and confidently. https://digitalmoneydemystified.comRegulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.April is Financial Literacy Month and it is no better time than now to start reconsidering what we are traditionally taught about income and savings, especially those looking ahead toward retirement. This week, episode 203 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about Bitcoin’s bounce back!POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY Unlock Crypto Secrets with Digital Money Demystified! 🌐 Professor Tonya M. Evans guides you from myths to truths in the crypto sphere. Not just a book—a key to mastering digital wealth. Dive in at DigitalMoneyDemystified.com. Your crypto journey starts NOW! ✨Topics I go over in this episode include:How Financial Literacy Month came about in the United States. Bitcoin is still thriving, despite people’s accusations that it is dead. What you need to understand about crypto to succeed in bear and bull cycles. Announcing my presentation at the Your First Million Live event alongside notable innovators and investors. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH DR. TONYA M. EVANS:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for exclusive content: https://advantageevans.activehosted.com/f/6 RESOURCES:Buy the Book + Leave 5 Star Review Digital Money DemystifiedConsulting, Courses and Community: AdvantageEvans.comDigital Money Demystified Investor + Professional Digest: Subscribe to My SubstackLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Black Women in WealthYour First Million 2024Explore more videos, commentary, and join our community at our NEW YouTube Channel @AdvantageEvans – your hub for all things digital innovation!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Start separating crypto fact from fiction today. Get your copy of , Digital Money Demystified, and start learning so you can earn safely, legally and confidently. https://digitalmoneydemystified.comRegulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.Looking back at how data has been managed historically, only a small subset of people have access to the business data. Russ Hawkins and Agilence set out to change that. In an era where companies are strategizing ways to collect more and more data, Agilence is working with companies to expand what they can do with the data they already have. This week, episode 202 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about leveraging data analytics to drive operational improvements! POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY Unlock Crypto Secrets with Digital Money Demystified! 🌐 Professor Tonya M. Evans guides you from myths to truths in the crypto sphere. Not just a book—a key to mastering digital wealth. Dive in at DigitalMoneyDemystified.com. Your crypto journey starts NOW! ✨Russ Hawkins is the President and CEO of Agilence, a leading data technology company at the forefront of SAS analytics and reporting. With over 35 years of experience in the tech industry, Russ has been instrumental in steering established organizations and small startups toward achieving their maximum potential through strategic internal change. Under his leadership the company has become an indispensable tool for retailers, grocers, and restaurants, empowering them to enhance operational effectiveness and uncover preventable losses through the power of their own data. Topics Russ and I go over in this episode include:Agilence drives operational improvements by providing the decision-makers of a company with real-time access to data. AI and machine learning can be used to pull out potential problems, improve customer support, refine chatbot experiences, and increase productivity through coding. Blockchain provides an opportunity to have a clear record of the movement of a retail product across the manufacturing process and into the customer's hands.Taking a human-centered approach to technology ensures that AI improves people, not replaces them. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH RUSS HAWKINS:AgilenceLinkedInrhawkins@agilenceinc.comCONNECT WITH DR. TONYA M. EVANS:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechExplore more videos, commentary, and join our community at our NEW YouTube Channel @AdvantageEvans – your hub for all things digital innovation!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Start separating crypto fact from fiction today. Get your copy of , Digital Money Demystified, and start learning so you can earn safely, legally and confidently. https://digitalmoneydemystified.comRegulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.A Web3-based CBDC (central bank digital currency) is a solution that bridges the gap between traditional finance and the innovative world of Web3. This would not only create a secure and efficient way to make payments but would broaden the scope of inclusivity in the financial space. Carmelle Cadet, a beacon of innovation and Founder of EMTECH joins us today to share how her company is working to widen the adoption of blockchain technologies that enable financial inclusion. This week, episode 201 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about unlocking financial access through Web3 CBDC.POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY Unlock Crypto Secrets with Digital Money Demystified! 🌐 Professor Tonya M. Evans guides you from myths to truths in the crypto sphere. Not just a book—a key to mastering digital wealth. Dive in at DigitalMoneyDemystified.com. Your crypto journey starts NOW! ✨Carmelle Cadet is the Founder and CEO of EMTECH, a NYC-based Fintech, to help Central Banks around the world with adopting modern technologies to provide financial inclusion by design and develop resilient financial market infrastructures. She is a passionate advocate for financial inclusion and economic development and is an experienced Finance and Business Leader in the Enterprise IT sector, with specializations in Financial Services and Blockchain Technologies.   Topics Carmelle and I go over in this episode include:Adoption of any new technology, specifically ones that deal with money, starts with trust and relationship building.CBDCs can increase efficiency, reduce costs, and better track and audit money laundering across borders. Two main areas we should be focusing on when it comes to privacy and control in this new financial system.EMTECH’S CBDC Innovation Kit is a resource for FinTechs that want to test out Web3-enabled CBDC infrastructure. CONNECT WITH CARMELLE CADET:EMTECHGet one FREE Month of EMTECH’s CBDC Innovation KitLinkedInX (Twitter)CONNECT WITH DR. TONYA M. EVANS:Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | InstExplore more videos, commentary, and join our community at our NEW YouTube Channel @AdvantageEvans – your hub for all things digital innovation!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Start separating crypto fact from fiction today. Get your copy of , Digital Money Demystified, and start learning so you can earn safely, legally and confidently. https://digitalmoneydemystified.comRegulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.As we celebrate 200 episodes of the Tech Intersect Podcast we’re also celebrating our journey of education, exploration, and empowerment in the tech space. And as I continue my mission to educate on the future of work, wealth, and creativity, I wanted to bring on Dr. Tammy Francis, a leader who embodies the very spirit of this show, not to look back but to look forward to the innovations and transformations yet to come in this industry. This week, episode 200 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about the current and future landscape of cryptocurrency! POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY Navigate your way from cash to crypto with Digital Money Demystified. Dive into the definitive guide on crypto myths and truths by Professor Tonya M. Evans. This isn't just a book; it's a roadmap to the decentralized web’s future of work, wealth, and creativity. Head over to DigitalMoneyDemystified.com and embark on your crypto journey today! Dr. Tammy is a founder, global strategist, educator, consultant, blockchain and Web 3 consultant, educational researcher, author, speaker and JEDI advocate. Dr. Tammy’s passion is to help you discover yours, and spark a reaction that precipitates change in your life and/or business. She chooses to educate, serve, and push others to aspire for more. Topics Dr. Tammy and I go over in this episode include:Navigating the dynamic nature of crypto education requires actively staying up-to-date through reliable sources and engaging in the conversation. Investing in crypto, even on a small scale, offers new possibilities for growing generational wealth. Our fear is what stands in the way of our freedom and the only way to move past our fear is through education. ETFs increase accessibility, although basic education and understanding is required to manage the asset. CONNECT WITH DR. TAMMY FRANCIS:WebsiteLinkedInCONNECT WITH DR. TONYA M. EVANS:Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  RESOURCES:Buy the Book + Leave 5 Star Review Digital Money DemystifiedConsulting, Courses and Community: AdvantageEvans.comDigital Money Demystified Investor + Professional Digest: Subscribe to My SubstackLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EExplore more videos, commentary, and join our community at our NEW YouTube Channel @AdvantageEvans – your hub for all things digital innovation!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Start separating crypto fact from fiction today. Get your copy of , Digital Money Demystified, and start learning so you can earn safely, legally and confidently. https://digitalmoneydemystified.comRegulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC