PTW3 024:| Data-Driven Finance: Exploring AI and WEB3 Innovations with Rich Edwards and Donna Mitchell

Pivoting to WEB3

With WEB 3 technologies showing up worldwide, can you imagine what else is coming for the future of these technologies from the perspective of a visionary?

In this episode of Pivoting to Web 3, Donna talks to Rich Edwards, CEO of Mindspan Systems, in a forward-looking conversation about the WEB 3 Technology innovations, with a focus on Cryptocurrency regulation and use cases in our financial system, as well as use cases for AI in terms of improving the customer experience while helping traditional employees with operational efficiencies.

What to expect in this episode:

00:55 - How Rich ended up in WEB 3 space from a career in the military.

08:22 - Types of data, extracting information, and data analysis

13:04 - An example of an efficient advertising strategy.

15:20 - Thoughts on AI and Crypto Regulation.

19:44 - Cryptocurrency value, regulation, and risks to the financial system.

25:03 - Opportunities for crypto and smart contracts in financial services.

29:36 - Leveraging AI for improving operations and customer experience.

35:52 - Concerns about the use of technology from a 'freedom to individuals' standpoint.

About Rich Edwards:

Rich Edwards is the CEO of Mindspan Systems, which helps community financial institutions transform themselves with data-driven strategies and technologies. Rich has worked extensively with banking, insurance, and financial services clients worldwide during his career. He has led product strategy in data center automation and artificial intelligence, including the launch of IBM Watson Developer Cloud. Rich has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and served as an engineering officer in the US Army.

Connect with Rich Edwards:

Website: https://mindspaninc.com/richedwards

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichEdwards

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindspansystems

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richedwards

About Donna Mitchell:

Following a distinguished legacy in the aviation industry with US Airways (now American Airlines) and subsequent years with Johnson & Johnson, Donna stands out for her project management skills, distinctive personality, and collaborative approach. overseeing a $7.2B client list and a $177M budget. Her humor, and keen eye for dependencies set her apart. Now the CEO of Mitchell Universal Network LLC, she's focused on bridging WEB2 systems to WEB3 technologies, playing a key role in shaping the digital transformation landscape.

Connect with Donna Mitchell:
Podcast - https://www.PivotingToWeb3Podcast.com
Book an Event - https://www.DonnaPMitchell.com
Company - https://www.MitchellUniversalNetwork.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-mitchell-a1700619
Instagram Professional: https://www.instagram.com/dpmitch11
Twitter/ X: https://www.twitter.com/dpmitch11
YouTube Channel - http://Web3GamePlan.com

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