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Alex Tapscott On Web3 And The Future Of Tech

Episode #915 of Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast is now live and ready for you to listen to

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, Alex Tapscott, demystifies the complexities of finance, blockchain, and Web3. As an author, speaker, and more, Alex’s insights are carving a path for understanding the next wave of internet evolution. His latest book, Web3 – Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier, is a seminal work in the blockchain and digital assets space. It offers a deep exploration of how Web3 is not just a technological leap, but a radical shift in how we perceive and interact with the digital world. This book is more than a guide, it’s a window into a future where decentralization, blockchain technology, and digital assets redefine our economic and cultural norms. Alex, also the Managing Director of the Digital Assets Group at Ninepoint Partners, one of Canada’s leading investment firms, with more than $8 billion in assets under management, provides a detailed analysis of how Web3 represents a significant departure from the current internet landscape. He is also the author of Blockchain Revolution, Financial Services Revolution and Digital Asset Revolution. In 2017, Alex co-founded the Blockchain Research Institute, and has dedicated his career to understanding and fostering the growth of blockchain technologies. His work at the institute and beyond has positioned him at the forefront of thought leadership in the blockchain space, offering strategic insights to leaders and organizations navigating this new terrain. His expertise extends to the broader financial sector, where his understanding of how digital currencies and assets are reshaping the global economy has made him a sought-after consultant and advisor. His ability to break down complex subjects into accessible narratives makes him an invaluable resource for anyone looking to grasp the nuances of this rapidly evolving field. His writing combines a deep understanding of the technological underpinnings of Web3 with a clear view of its broader implications, offering a holistic perspective on what lies ahead. In this episode, Alex sheds light on the intricacies of Web3, blockchain, and the future of digital finance, offering listeners an in-depth look at the forces shaping our future. Enjoy the conversation…

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Mitch Joel

Mitch Joel lives at the intersection of technology, business transformation and consumer culture. He is the Executive Director of Next Era Institute, a strategic intelligence platform helping leaders understand the forces reshaping business, technology, culture and society. The Institute identifies which shifts matter, explores their wider significance and translates them into strategic direction and momentum. Mitch is also a globally recognized keynote speaker. He has delivered thousands of presentations across both B2B and B2C industries to organizations including Google, Walmart, LEGO, Shopify, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble and Unilever. Strategy Magazine has called him “one of North America’s leading visionaries.” Mitch built his career by working directly inside the waves of change that reshaped modern business. He founded and built a digital marketing agency that worked with some of the world’s largest brands and was later acquired by WPP, where he served as President of a firm operating in 25 countries with almost 3,000 employees. Mitch is the bestselling author of Six Pixels of Separation and CTRL ALT Delete, and the host of Thinking With Mitch Joel, one of the longest-running business podcasts in the world. His writing and commentary appear in outlets including Harvard Business Review, Fast Company and Inc. Magazine. He is a member of Dr. Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches and was named to the Thinkers50 Radar. Mitch also hosts Groove – The No Treble Podcast, documenting the oral history of electric bass players. Mitch is also Co-Founder of ThinkersOne, a platform that enables companies to bring personalized thought leadership from world-class experts into meetings, events and off-sites in focused 15-minute bursts.