Episodes

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Dec. 6, 2023

Cybertruck and AI Model Manners | The Brainstorm EP 26

Should you say please to your artificial intelligence companion? This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous are joined by Brett Winton, ARK's Chief Futurist. Together they discuss Cybertruck and AI model manners. 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 s...
Nov. 30, 2023

The Future of Human-like Robots with Figure AI’s Brett Adcock

Today, Sam Korus sits down with Brett Adcock, a veteran in the technology industry who has devoted his career to building cutting-edge tech companies. Brett has been an integral part of technology companies for over two decades, more recently steering his focus toward creating affordable and practical humanoid robots. With his company Figure AI, Brett is giving life to robots that can easily blend into commercial sectors like manufacturing, retail, and warehouses. His plan involves developing an...
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Nov. 28, 2023

Cruise and Sodium Ion Batteries | The Brainstorm EP 25

More founders leaving companies? This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous are joined by Tasha Keeney, CFA, ARK’s Director of Investment Analysis and Institutional Strategies. Together they discuss Cruise updates and the potential of sodium ion batteries. 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-...
Nov. 22, 2023

Disruptive Innovation in Europe with Frank Thelen

On today’s episode of FYI, Florian Berberich and Thomas Hartmann-Boyce engage with prominent entrepreneur and investor Frank Thelen. We put the spotlight on the state of disruptive innovation and technology in Europe, with a focused gaze on Frank’s home country, Germany. Thelen, the founder of Freigeist Capital and 10xDNA, shares his insights into the challenges that European and German companies face in keeping pace with the United States’ progress. The episode traverses an assortment of subjec...
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Nov. 21, 2023

OpenAI and SpaceX | The Brainstorm EP 24

What’s going on with OpenAI? This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous are joined by Brett Winton, ARK’s Chief Futurist. Together they discuss Sam Altman’s removal as CEO of OpenAI and SpaceX’s Starship. 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 vi...
Nov. 16, 2023

Harnessing the Power of Open Banking with Deutsche Bank’s Joris Hensen

On today’s episode, Research Associate Andrew Kim interviews Joris Henson, who pulls back the curtain on Deutsche Bank’s approach to open banking, revealing valuable insights into the evolution of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and giving us a taste of what the future might hold for this trailblazing sector. Joris will share stories about incredibly creative approaches he’s taken, like data cocktail bars and design thinking workshops, to identify needs and generate ideas. We’ll take a...
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Nov. 15, 2023

Space, OpenAI, Open (Source) AI | The Brainstorm EP 23

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 inno...
Nov. 9, 2023

Bridging Traditional and Decentralized Finance with 21Shares

On today’s episode, ARK Director of Digital Assets Yassine Elmandjra sits down with special guests Ophelia Snyder, the president and co-founder of 21Shares, and Eliézer Ndinga, the head of research at 21Shares. Together, they dive deep into the world of crypto, education, and the exciting developments happening in the industry. Join us as we explore how 21Shares is bridging traditional finance with crypto, discussing the importance of regulations, the need for specialized research, and the futur...
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Nov. 7, 2023

Block, AI Regulation, and SpaceX’s Starlink | The Brainstorm EP 22

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 inno...
Nov. 2, 2023

Bitcoin’s Most Under-Explored Use Cases

Since inception, ARK has researched and published thoughts on the cryptocurrency ecosystem within Big Ideas and through articles, whitepapers, monthly Bitcoin reports and podcasts. Now, in coordination with Bitcoin Park, ARK is pleased to introduce a monthly conversation with leaders in the Bitcoin space, to discuss everything happening in the rapidly-changing and still nascent Bitcoin ecosystem. Published through the For Your innovation podcast channels, this monthly series aims to be informati...
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Nov. 1, 2023

Cruise Stops Cruising and Meta Ray Ban Glasses | The Brainstorm EP 21

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 inno...
Oct. 26, 2023

Coordinating Technology and Specialized Labor for Complex Needs with Francis Pedraza

On today’s episode of FYI, Brett Winton welcomes back Francis Pedraza, the founder of Invisible—a company revolutionizing artificial intelligence (AI) training and data labeling across multiple industries. Forget what you know about traditional AI; we’re diving into a world where human relevance is questioned, and black-box technology can execute complex processes at any scale. Francis and Brett explore the ins and outs of scaling a business, the art of strategic resource allocation, and the fut...
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Oct. 24, 2023

Tesla Earnings and Bitcoin | The Brainstorm EP 20

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 inno...
Oct. 19, 2023

Economic Disconnects with Cathie Wood

On today’s episode of FYI we will be featuring the most recent In The Know with Cathie Wood, a monthly video series that covers fiscal policy, monetary policy, market signals, economic indicators, and innovation. On this specific In The Know, Cathie walks through charts to help illustrate her points on inflation, interest rates, GDP vs. GDI growth, and why we believe we’re in a rolling recession. Watch the video version here. Key Points From This Episode: Fiscal Policy US Federal Budget Defic...
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Oct. 18, 2023

Everybody Gets a Robot? | The Brainstorm EP 19

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 inno...
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Oct. 13, 2023

Ozempic, AI Wearables, Tesla Price Cuts | The Brainstorm EP 18

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 inno...
Oct. 12, 2023

Back to Basics: Debunking Some of Bitcoin’s Biggest Misconceptions

Since inception, ARK has researched and published thoughts on the cryptocurrency ecosystem within Big Ideas and through articles, whitepapers, monthly Bitcoin reports and podcasts. Now, in coordination with Bitcoin Park, ARK is pleased to introduce a monthly conversation with leaders in the Bitcoin space, to discuss everything happening in the rapidly-changing and still nascent Bitcoin ecosystem. Published through the For Your innovation podcast channels, this monthly series aims to be informati...
Oct. 5, 2023

Decentralized Data and AI Workloads with Hammerspace CEO David Flynn

On this episode of FYI, we’re joined by David Flynn, the mind behind Hammerspace, a privately owned company working in the realm of data storage and management. On this episode, ARK Director of Next Generation Internet Research Frank Downing, and CEO and CIO Cathie Wood dives deep into a world where data isn’t just stored, but orchestrated. David takes us through the futuristic landscape crafted by Hammerspace, leveraging the untapped potential of Solid State and Flash technology to redefine dat...
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Oct. 3, 2023

Meta AI, AI as an OS, and Worldcoin’s CEO | The Brainstorm EP 17

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 inno...
Sept. 28, 2023

Orchestrating Enterprises with Data and AI with Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar

On today’s episode of FYI, we delve into the world of Palantir, the data integration and analytics company, as we discuss their platforms and their application across numerous industries. Joining Next Generation Internet Director of Research Frank Downing, and CEO Cathie Wood on the show is Shyam Sankar, Palantir’s Chief Technology Officer. Together, they explore the power of ontology, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), and the immense potential of Large Language Models (LLMs). Fro...
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Sept. 27, 2023

OpenAI Dall-E 3, and Tesla’s Optimus Robot | The Brainstorm EP 16

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 inno...
Sept. 21, 2023

Breaking Down Classroom Walls with Saturn’s Dylan Diamond

On today’s episode of For Your Innovation, hosts Andrew Kim and Nicholas Grous sit down with Dylan Diamond, the brain behind Saturn, a calendar app that’s taken over 17,000 U.S. public schools. Originating as a basic web tool and now an iPhone essential, Saturn goes beyond just planning your day—it’s a social network that informs you about your friends’ current and future locations. Join us as Dylan unpacks the journey of Saturn, detailing how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing time...
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Sept. 20, 2023

Tesla 3D Printing, Unity, EV Charging | The Brainstorm EP 15

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 inno...
Sept. 14, 2023

Building Brands in the Creator Economy with Oren John

In this episode of FYI, hosts Andrew Kim and Nicholas Grous explore the world of TikTok Shop with Oren Schauble, who shares insights on setting up shop, driving sales, and the advantages of early adoption. We’ll also navigate the realm of drop shipping and third-party logistics (3PL), revealing when and how to utilize each method, and uncover top-notch partners. As we venture further, we’ll uncover the secrets to thriving in a saturated market, finding niches, establishing customer loyalty, and ...