Boundaryless Conversations Podcast

Join us as we sit down with Charles Betz, a leading authority in enterprise architecture, as he discusses the evolution of technology, challenges faced by enterprises as they integrate digital, and the critical role of enterprise architecture in modern business. Charles introduces Outcome-Driven Architecture and explores the importance of managing a large-scale digital portfolio systematically and rationally.

Join Milica Begovic and Giulio Quaggiotto, current and former Head of Strategic Innovation at the UNDP, as they discuss the transition from project-based to portfolio approach in global development. They emphasize the importance of systemic changes, city-driven innovation, and the power of portfolio governance. This episode calls for rethinking development work in an increasingly complex ecosystem.

Jason Fried, co-founder of 37Signals and the mastermind behind Basecamp, talks about challenging conventional business approaches with a focus on simplicity, enjoyment, and nimbleness. He shares insights on customer and product strategies, intuition in decision-making, and the importance of human touch in technology. Jason also discusses 37Signal's multi-product strategies and their upcoming product 'Once', promising to be the first post-SaaS product.

We talked Web3 with Jesse Walden, a true veteran in the crypto and blockchain space. All the conversation revolves around a deep question: why should we build on chain? Join us as Jesse shines a light on the path forward - and on the key outstanding questions for  Web3. In this episode, we discuss the future of the internet with Jesse Walden - Founder of Variant Fund and Web3 legend. Jesse - is one the most pivotal shapers of the landscape of user-owned internet - and an early-stage crypto funding pioneer - and we are truly honored to have him speak with us.Before spearheading Variant Fund, Jesse had a notable tenure as Program Director at Crypto Startup School—one of the earliest startup accelerators in Crypto and Web3. Before this, he pioneered work at Mediachain Labs, later acquired by Spotify, which underscored his foresight in harnessing blockchain's potential.In this deep discussion, we riff with Jesse around the fundamental elements of the question: “why should we build organizations and products on the blockchain”? Among the depths discussed, he spoke to us on how crypto isn't merely about currencies but rather about owning a slice of the internet. He helps us revise the structural shifts that this technology affords: from independent digital asset ownership to the idea of complete contracts, and we stretch the surface of what’s only possible to build if we embrace this new perspective. Towards the end of the conversation, we also dive into what’s the role of venture capital in a different landscape such as that of web3. Tune in to this engaging conversation as Jesse navigates the realms of crypto, blockchain, and ownership, unveiling their profound implications for the future of the internet.Key Highlights👉 Redefining Digital Ownership: Exploring the shift from traditional internet usage to owning a piece of the internet through blockchain and smart contracts.👉 Complete Contracts in Web3: the importance of specifying outcomes in smart contracts amidst dynamism.👉 New Economic Value in Web3: Bottom-up innovation in Web3, and enabling economic value creation. 👉 Rebuilding Protocols in Web3: Exploring why developers are keen on rebuilding protocols rather than building upon existing ones.👉 Modular Components in Web3: Building extensive and valuable networks through composability and modularity.👉 Convergence of Technologies: Exploring the intersection of blockchain computing, zero-knowledge cryptography, and AI.Topics /chapters(00:00) Intro - Why Building On Chain: The Case for Web3(02:04) Why should you build on blockchain?(06:55) Complete contracts versus incomplete contracts(19:37) Rebuilding a platform vs. Building atop platforms(26:47) Modularity and Monetizing Web3 (42:08) Role of AI in composing products and experiences(45:39) Breadcrumbs and closing suggestionsRemember that you can always find transcripts and key highlights of the episode on our website:  https://boundaryless.io/podcast/jesse-waldenRecorded on November 10, 2023.Get in touch with Boundaryless:Find out more about the show and the research at Boundaryless at ⁠⁠https://boundaryless.io/resources/podcast⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/boundaryless_⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠https://boundaryless.io/contacts⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/boundaryless-pdt-3eo⁠⁠MusicMusic from Liosound / Walter Mobilio. Find his portfolio here: ⁠⁠https://blss.io/Podcast-Music⁠

We discuss India's digital evolution with Arvind Gupta, exploring the country's unique approach to digital inclusion and decentralized networks. Arvind shares his experiences from academia to the key ideas behind Digital Public Infrastructure, emphasizing digital empowerment. Tune in, and discover how India's digital model is not only redefining technology as we know it, but also setting a precedent for the global landscape.In this episode, we sit down with Arvind Gupta, Head and Co-Founder of the Digital India Foundation and deep dive into India’s recent bubbling digital story. As a key shaper of the India Stack, he shared his insights on the country’s unique approach to digital inclusion, and its unwavering commitment to serving the bottom of the pyramidHe reinstates India's position as the "data capital of the world" and the transformative power of data in the nation's journey and its crucial potential for empowerment.But what makes India's journey so unique? Well, India's approach has been about innovating building open networks and decentralized systems - something that we’re learning to call Digital Public Infrastructures and Arvind has been instrumental in shaping such a strategy. Arvind Gupta has held several roles, ranging from being an Adjunct Professor at IIT-BHU, to serving as the CEO of MyGov, a platform championed by PM Modi for inclusive digital governance. His writings have been featured on platforms like the Harvard Business Review and the World Economic Forum, and his accolades, such as the Eisenhower Global Fellowship for Innovation, speak volumes about his commitment to the digital realm.In this thought-provoking conversation, Arvind calls for a reimagining of the internet's original promise—to empower every individual and truly sparks a sense of deep hope. Join us for this deep dive with Arvind Gupta, as we explore the intricacies of India's digital revolution, its global implications, and the future of technology.Key Highlights👉 India's digital stack - a deep dive into the UPI, EKYC, Aadhar etc.👉 How India shifted from traditional models to innovative platforms for societal empowerment.👉 How India is working towards decentralizing the internet through initiatives like ONDC, OCEN etc.👉 How the government utilizes the digital infrastructure investment to significant economic savings and market value creation.👉 What does it mean to be the data capital of the world?👉 Emphasis on collaborative and open consultations for policy and technology development.👉 The "Solve for India, Share with the World" approach towards solution building.👉 The future - Voice Tech, Ethics and Responsibilities of AI, Non Weaponization of Technology etc.Topics /chapters(00:00) Intro - Pioneering Digital Public Infrastructure in India(00:45) Introduction of Arvind Gupta02:12) Overview on Digital India, policy, infrastructure(13:03) Moving up the Value Chain(21:29) Breaking down the ONDC (24:22) Governance of Data and Citizen Participation(30:36) Capability Building and Go To Market(37:33) Private Sector Reactions to Open Networks(40:04) Policy Enforcement (41:16) Future of India’s play in global ecosystems(45:50) Other Mega Trends(46:44) Crypto Ledgers(47:51) Breadcrumbs and other suggestionsRemember that you can always find transcripts and key highlights of the episode on our website:   https://boundaryless.io/podcast/arvind-gupta/Episode recorded on October 17, 2023Get in touch with Boundaryless:Find out more about the show and the research at Boundaryless at ⁠⁠⁠https://boundaryless.io/resources/podcast⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/boundaryless_⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://boundaryless.io/contacts⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/boundaryless-pdt-3eo⁠⁠⁠MusicMusic from Liosound / Walter Mobilio. Find his portfolio here: ⁠⁠⁠https://blss.io/Podcast-Music⁠⁠

Renowned expert John Robb discusses the destructive nature of networked tribes, dissent dynamics driven by social media, and the transformative effect of AI. He explores the challenges of managing political discussions in companies and the alignment between states and corporations. The chapter also delves into minimizing casualties in Ukraine, the shifting dynamics of global innovation, and concerns about data misuse and concentration of power due to AI and AR.

Renowned product discovery coach Teresa Torres discusses scaling continuous discovery in product portfolios, maintaining coherence and consistency in data collection, ignoring constraints for creative exploration, negotiating and evolving language, and strategies for scaling products. She also explores the shift of power to customers driven by AI and no-code tools, and the importance of matching content to learning goals and going beyond social media feeds.

Craig Strong, Experienced Global Practice Leader at AWS and Chief Technology & Product Officer, discusses the adoption of product-centric organizations. Highlights include the significance of life cycles in product development, asking timely questions, and flexible frameworks that meet complex organizational needs. Key topics covered are viewing taxonomies and ontologies as products, collaboration, scaling organizations, removing bias in product development, and the operationalization of product innovation.

Alex Komoroske, product leader at Google Chrome, discusses the future of open platforms and gardening mindsets. Topics include power dynamics, evolving platforms, complex ecosystems, organizational structures, minimizing negative experiences, and accountability in chaotic platforms.

Dive into the intersections of technology, geopolitics, and culture. Discover inspiring stories from innovative organizations leading change. Learn how to create resilient, adaptable structures that thrive in a shifting landscape. Gain insights to break free from echo chambers and transform into an effective change-maker. Engage with thought-provoking ideas about the future of organizing and collaboration.