The Silicon Valley Insider Show with Keith Koo

May is AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Heritage Month. In honor of AAPI, Keith is hosting a series highlighting leaders in the AAPI community.   On this episode of Silicon Valley Insider (#SVIN), Keith’s guest is Hang Black, author of “Embrace Your Edge: Pave Your Own Path as an Immigrant Woman in the Workplace” who discusses insights from her book and how she chose to self-publish in order to ensure she maintained creative control. Hang is also a Vice President of Revenue Enablement at Juniper Networks and discusses her own career journey to reach the executive ranks in Silicon Valley as an Asian American woman. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VBYBNZK/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Subscribe and Download to “Silicon Valley Insider” to find out more: https://www.svin.biz/ Listen Saturdays 10-11am 860AM KTRB Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen Thursdays 2-3pm on 1220AM KDOW Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen and subscribe to the "Silicon Valley Insider" Podcast ahead of time to make sure you don't miss this show. For questions or comments, email: info@svin.biz Be sure to subscribe and listen to the podcast. You can also listen to past podcasts here: Spotify: “INSERT SPOTIFY LINK” Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-silicon-valley-insider-show/id1282637717?mt=2: Podbean: and all other platforms: Email us at info@svin.biz or find us here: www.svin.biz Artificial Intelligence, AI, Blockchain, Big Data, Data Analytics, CyberRisk, Information security, VC, Venture Capital, Angel Investments, Fundraising, Capital Raising, Investor, Technology for Good, UN SDGs, Emerging Technology, NFTs

On this episode of Silicon Valley Insider (#SVIN), Keith Koo’s guests is Danny He, CEO of Soapbox, Inc. a next generation fulfillment operations company that is laser focused on making order entry, management, fulfillment and shipping simple, fast and cost-effective. Find out how Soapbox as a B2C company has doubled its user base every month since launch. Also find out how Soapbox is transforming B2B through 3PL (Third Party Logistics) as well. Find out more at: https://www.soap-bx.com Subscribe and Download to “Silicon Valley Insider” to find out more: https://www.svin.biz/

On this episode of Silicon Valley Insider (#SVIN), Keith Koo’s guest is Wayne Huang, CEO & Co-Founder of XREX (“x-rex”) a blockchain trade technology that enables cross border trade. Wayne shares his background of how the CEO and Co-Founder of Armorize Technologies a cybersecurity company that was acquired by Proofpoint in 2013. From there he went on to by the VP of Engineering in which he built the Targeting Attack Protection product which grew to at $350MM in annual recurring revenue. From there, Wayne and his partners decided to move into the blockchain space by creating a full suite of tools and services along with cross-border commodity trading platform using blockchain technology. More about XREX XREX helps blockchain-focused organizations save time and money with product development, production maintenance, security, scalability, and compliance efforts. XREX Crypto Services (XCS) is a compliant, secure, scalable stack of PaaS and SaaS offerings for organizations that build and run crypto markets (spots, futures, options), market-making, banking, custodial services, wallets, clearance and settlement proxies, payment gateways, value transmission services, and/or decentralized apps. XCS stacks are offered entirely through cloud-based APIs and billed by usage. After registration, developers can immediately initiate module instances and use APIs; there are no face-to-face meetings, contract negotiations, setup fees, or monthly minimums. XCS allows organizations to focus on building core business functions--not waste time and money in developing, maintaining, scaling, and securing the underlying stacks. Many XCS services are implemented using XBLOCK, a blockchain designed for high volume, low latency clearance and settlement across financial institutions. XREX also operates a standalone market -- the XREX Exchange -- which provides professional access to spot, futures and options trading. https://www.xrex.io/ Subscribe and Download to “Silicon Valley Insider” to find out more: https://www.svin.biz/  

On this episode of Silicon Valley Insider (#SVIN), Keith Koo’s guest are John Burris, Chief Strategy and Blockchain Officer and Nancy Beaton, Vice President of Strategy of IMVU the 20+ year old online metaverse game and social networking site. John and Nancy share how IMVU is the first company to ever received a “no action” letter from the SEC resulting in the company being granted the permission to sell VCOIN their digital tokens. On the “Cyber-Tip” Keith once again discusses the issues with vendor risk management and details a case in which a vendor is being blamed by their partner for being responsible for end customer’s data breach. To find out more about IMVU and VCOIN: https://secure.imvu.com/ Subscribe and Download to “Silicon Valley Insider” to find out more: https://www.svin.biz/

On this episode of Silicon Valley Insider (#SVIN), Keith Koo’s guest is Justin Breen, Founder and CEO of BrEpic Communications, LLC. Justin shares his humble beginnings as a 20+ year career as journalist who through a series of career transitions ended up starting a PR firm with zero business experience. In building BrEpic, Justin empowers his clients using his deep expertise in being a “super-connector”. Throughout the show, Keith and Justin share their insights into how to identify good companies to work with. Justin also share his tips on how to become an effective networker. Justin also discusses his new book: "Epic Business: 30 Secrets to Build Your Business Exponentially and Give You the Freedom to Live the Life You Want!" a playbook on how to build life changing connections. On the “Cyber-Tip” Keith gives more details into how you can hack a Tesla Model X with $300.00 of equipment. Justin’s Forbes article “7 Tips for Building a Global Network”: https://www.inc.com/entrepreneurs-organization/7-tips-for-building-a-global-network.html More about Justin’s Book: “Epic Business: 30 Secrets to Build Your Business Exponentially and Give You the Freedom to Live the Life You Want!” https://www.amazon.com/Epic-Business-Secrets-Exponentially-Freedom-ebook/dp/B0881ZBNDV Subscribe and Download to “Silicon Valley Insider” to find out more: https://www.svin.biz/

On this episode of Silicon Valley Insider (#SVIN), Keith Koo’s guests are Jonathan Littman and Susanna Camp, co-authors of their new book: “The Entrepreneur’s Faces: How Makers, Visionaries and Outsiders Succeed” Jonathan and Susanna share with Keith the story behind “the why” of writing their book which is that entrepreneurs come in 10 different archetypes. With the pandemic being seen as a “black swan” event, many people are pivoting in their fields of work and careers. For those that are stuck and are trying to find whether they have what it takes to be an entrepreneur, this book was meant to help them discover what their entrepreneurial archetype is. Throughout the show, Jonathan and Susanna give examples of the different archetypes by highlighting ten very successful entrepreneurs from around the globe and who each have a unique journey. Find out what it means to be an “accidental”, “evangelist”, “guardian” and how understanding which of the ten you are will make you a better entrepreneur. More about Jonathan Littman and Susanna Camp: Before their collaboration, Jonathan and Susanna were each known as experts in their fields. Jonathan is an award-winning journalist and author having worked for Ziff/Davis, Random House, and Yahoo Sports before starting Smartup.Life, a hub for innovation. Jonathan has also co-authored books with IDEO including the two best sellers: “The Art of Innovation” and the “Ten Faces of Innovation” with Tom Kelly.  Susanna has worked for Wired Magazine, PC World and Outside Magazine and is now Editor-in-Chief at Smartup.Life. https://smartup.life/ Subscribe and Download to “Silicon Valley Insider” to find out more: https://www.svin.biz/

On this week’s Silicon Valley Insider (#SVIN), Keith Koo’s guest is Lt. Col. JJ Snow, Chief Technology Officer of the United States Air Force’s innovation center, AFWERX. JJ shares her story on how she got her start in the military and the different roles she took, including combat, on her way to becoming an innovation leader. During this episode JJ shares: Did you know that 80% of military investments in technology are for non-combat use? What it takes for companies to have a successful public/private partnership with the government. How the Air Force’s accelerator program works and how the process has been simplified for startups to apply. On this show’s Cyber-Tip, Keith gives a deep dive on “Section 230” of the “Communications Decency Act of 1996” in light of the U.S.A. senate hearings on big tech such as Facebook, Twitter and Google over concerns that they are filtering data for certain groups. On the Pivot, JJ and Keith discuss quantum computing, artificial intelligence and the competition to have faster computational processing. JJ gives a specific example in Alpha Star which is being used for simulations. Subscribe and Download to “Silicon Valley Insider” to find out more: www.svin.biz

What does Atari, the iconic video game maker and cryptocurrency have in common? Find out on this episode of Silicon Valley Insider when Keith Koo’s guest is Fred Chesnais the CEO of Atari who discusses their new Atari video computer system (VCS) and Atari Token, their in-game virtual currency. Hear why video game companies like Atari are embracing blockchain and cryptocurrencies. More information on Atari: www.atari.com More information on Atari Token: www.atarichain.com   Subscribe and Download to “Silicon Valley Insider” to find out more: www.svin.biz Listen Saturdays 10-11am 860AM KTRB Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen Thursdays 2-3pm on 1220AM KDOW Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen and subscribe to the "Silicon Valley Insider" Podcast ahead of time to make sure you don't miss this show. For questions or comments, email: info@svin.biz

On this episode of Silicon Valley Insider, Keith Koo's guest is Jacob Farber, Co-Founder and Partner of Ouroboros, LLP.  Jacob is an early pioneer in legal matters regarding blockchain and cryptocurrency having worked with dozens of clients on token sales and white papers before becoming the R3 blockchain consortium's general counsel. Keith and Jacob discuss the current state of blockchain, cryptocurrency and DeFi (Decentralized Finance) and how like the early the days of cryptocurrency, it can be like the "wild west". There are some breakthrough projects on the horizon but also cautions potential investors to do their due diligence in understanding what they are getting into. DeFi is currently at the forefront of people's minds with valuations gaining momentum that is similar to cryptocurrencies a few years back. Jacob also points out that the "killer app" of blockchain has still not yet happened but that it could happen in the near future. Find out whether DeFi is going be like "groundhog day" with regards to the early days of cryptocurrency. On this week’s Cyber-Tip, Keith discusses targeted victims of a spear-phishing attacks at an elite cyber security conference and what you should do to safeguard your accounts. On the Pivot, Keith and Jacob discuss the future of blockchain as a technology and what some of the most exciting use cases are. More about Jacob Farber: Jacob Farber is the co-founder of Ouroboros LLP, a blockchain- and fintech-focused law firm and strategic consultancy. Jacob represents clients on matters relating to blockchain and cryptocurrency law and regulation, technology and IP transactions and licensing, M&A, and financial services regulatory matters. Since 2012, Jacob has been at the forefront of the legal and regulatory frameworks related to cryptocurrency and blockchain/distributed ledger technology (DLT), and is recognized as a leading legal thinker in the space. Jacob has represented clients before numerous national and international financial services regulators where he has helped to shape the evolving regulatory frameworks.  Jacob works with clients, from startups to major global companies, in a wide variety of technology-centric transactional and counseling matters: complex tech transactions, commercial contracting, M&A, general corporate matters, internet and e-commerce agreements, intellectual property licensing, technology and software acquisition, licensing and strategic procurement. As one of the first attorneys working with blockchain and virtual-currency innovators, Jacob has earned a reputation as an authority on emerging trends and enforcement. He has been a featured speaker at Money 20/20, the National Forum on Emerging Payment Systems, the American Bankers Association Annual Meeting and numerous other financially focused forums.   More on Ouroboros, LLP: https://o-llp.com/ Subscribe and Download to “Silicon Valley Insider” to find out more: www.svin.biz Listen Saturdays 10-11am 860AM KTRB Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen Thursdays 2-3pm on 1220AM KDOW Silicon Valley | San Francisco Listen and subscribe to the "Silicon Valley Insider" Podcast ahead of time to make sure you don't miss this show. For questions or comments, email: info@svin.biz

On this week’s Silicon Valley Insider, Keith Koo talks to the founders of MyDream Interactive, Allison Huynh, CEO and Tammy Laverty, CMO. MyDream has built a series of free learning mobile apps for test prep like S.A.T. and A.C.T.  called the “Adoraboos” using current examples such as cryptocurrency and blockchain. Hear their story of how they came up with their idea and how students can try out their application for free. Also, on this week’s show, Santa Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese will be talking about the future of business and tech in Silicon Valley and beyond. MyDream Interactive's Adoraboos: https://www.theadoraboos.com/ For more information email: info@svin.biz Subscribe and Download to “Silicon Valley Insider” to find out more: www.svin.biz