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Dinis GUARDA

CEO and Founder at ztudium

London, Greater London,, United Kingdom

Listed in various top 100 / 10% / 1% Most Influential People in Fintech / Blockchain / Social media / Insurtech / AI:
Top People In Blockchain by Cointelegraph https://top.cointelegraph.com/ and https://cryptoweekly.co/100/
http://info.rightrelevance.com/blockchain-twitter-analysis-aug-1-sep20/
https://www.rise.global/top-fintech-people/p/2246701/r/2442265
http://www.onalytica.com/blog/posts/blockchain-top-100-influencers-brands/

I am a doer, CEO, board member and digital and crypto economics driver and evangelist. I create and help companies, organisations gain greater value and maximise Return on Investment and Return on Attention in a digital disruptive world.
I created a bank between Africa and Asia, managed crowdsale campaigns and multiple startups worth over hundreds of millions of dollars.
I work with new tech, digital, cryptocurrencies, drive ICOs, regulation, compliance, legal international processes, and have created and involved in various new digital top 100 digital currencies.

20+ years experience in international business and digital transformation. I love teamwork & meritocracy!
I have been a Lecturer and Speaker in international business schools: Cambridge, Copenhagen Business School, INSEEC, Monaco University among others.
I am a writer/author with over 20 books/ebooks/magazines published in various languages.

I am a strategist, curator, programmer, producer, advisor and work and have been working with organisations such as UN, UNESCO, Governments, Central banks, Financial authorities, think tanks, Greenpeace, Tate Modern/UK, Centre George Pompidou/Paris, ARS ELECTRONICA/Austria, ITAU/Brasil, TV programs.

Expertise, experience: Internet, Blockchain, AI, cryptocurrencies, Initial Coin Offers, Investment, Bitcoin, Big data, Media, Social media, Fintech, Apps, Management, Video, SEO, Conceptual strategies, Content, Digital Healthcare, Tech, Events, Planning, Purchasing, Publishing, Marketing, Localisation, Community, Branding, PR, Finance.

Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: London, UK
Speaking Topics: 4IR – Fourth Industrial Revolution, Society 5.0, Blockchain, AI, Fintech, IOT, Digital transformation and technology and innovation to global audience

Speaking Fee $10,000 (In-Person)

Dinis GUARDA Points
Academic 60
Author 2091
Influencer 599
Speaker 120
Entrepreneur 235
Total 3105

Points based upon Thinkers360 patent-pending algorithm.

Thought Leader Profile

Portfolio Mix

Company Information

Company Type: Company
Business Unit: technology, media, research, blockchain, AI, fintech, R&D
Theatre: UK, EU, Asia, World
Minimum Project Size: N/A
Average Hourly Rate: N/A
Number of Employees: 11-50
Company Founded Date: 2011
Media Experience: 9 years

Areas of Expertise

5G 30.37
Agentic AI 35.54
Agile 30.20
AI 47.00
Analytics 30.31
AR/VR 55.81
Architecture 30.92
Autonomous Vehicles 30.19
Big Data 32.46
Blockchain 100
Business Continuity 43.71
Business Strategy 35.43
Change Management 31.50
Climate Change 30.97
Cloud 30.79
Coaching 31.22
Construction 99.09
COVID19 31.61
Creativity 33.78
CRM
Cryptocurrency 58.38
CSR 32.04
Culture 30.42
Customer Experience 30.20
Cybersecurity 30.94
Data Center 30.59
Design 33.23
Design Thinking 30.33
Digital Disruption 38.50
Digital Transformation 42.54
Digital Twins 89.50
Diversity and Inclusion 31.86
Ecosystems 31.17
EdTech 33.88
Education 34.76
Emerging Technology 34.28
Engineering 30.02
Entrepreneurship 38.15
ERP
Finance 33.50
FinTech 49.42
Future of Work 30.45
Generative AI 30.74
GovTech 30.75
Health and Wellness 31.60
Healthcare 31.21
HealthTech 30.33
Innovation 38.52
InsurTech 30.79
International Relations 30.39
IoT 30.69
IT Leadership 30.60
IT Operations 34.90
IT Strategy 31.64
Leadership 33.08
Lean Startup
Management 31.63
Marketing 31.82
Mental Health 31.70
Metaverse 100
National Security
NFT 93
Open Innovation 31.33
Personal Branding 30.76
Predictive Analytics 30.08
Privacy 30.31
Project Management 30.30
Public Relations 31.00
Quantum Computing 30.50
Renewable Energy 30.78
Risk Management 30.27
Robotics 40.33
RPA 31.06
Sales 30.41
Security 30.84
Smart Cities 95.88
Social 36.75
SportsTech 40
Startups 33.63
Supply Chain 30.19
Sustainability 35.20
Telecom 32.20

Industry Experience

Financial Services & Banking
Healthcare
High Tech & Electronics
Higher Education & Research
Insurance
Media
Professional Services
Retail
Textiles Production

Publications

2 Academic Certifications
Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
September 30, 2018
The Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme is designed to cohesively integrate relevant information
on blockchain that speaks to this category of business decision-makers, by showcasing the best use cases,
value propositions, and innovation strategies in the blockchain industry.

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Tags: Blockchain, Emerging Technology, Innovation

MA Thesis Emotional Disorders Dinis Guarda
University of Sourth Bank / Dinis Guarda
October 23, 2009
Emotional (Dis)(Orders
Memory, Affect, Play & Web Arcades
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

Student: Dinis Guarda
Emotional (Dis)(Orders Memory, Affect, Play & Web Arcades My purpose in this final thesis is to reflect upon the parallels between the World Wide Web and The Arcades Project where Benjamin managed his efforts to represent and to critique the bourgeois experience of nineteenth-century history, and, in so doing, to liberate the suppressed "true history" perception that underlay the ideological mask of time and creation of meaning. The whole WWW (World Wide Web) - in the bustling, cluttered, technological, search engine- and user-generated digital arcades, streets and interior merging - is a fascinating parallel to Benjamin’s Arcades and also a powerful equivalent process to the present production and creation of thinking, ideas and art.

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Tags: Big Data, Innovation, FinTech

209 Article/Blogs
AI 4 Business: Top Artificial Intelligence Trends Reshaping Business
Dinis Guarda
May 06, 2025
AI is continuously evolving alongside human interaction, transforming industries. Gartner predicts that by 2027, 70% of new employee contracts will include clauses for AI-generated persona representations. Meanwhile, 69% of global leaders view AI as key to sustainable growth, emphasising the need to merge advanced technology with a skilled, adaptable workforce.

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Tags: AI

How Can An Organisation Position Itself With An Industrial AI Grade? A Siemens Case Study
Dinis Guarda
May 02, 2025
As Generative AI takes over the world of business and technology, one concept is critical for companies and organisations, Industrial AI Grade. With Digital Industries software and Siemens Accelerator Business Program, Siemens is at the vanguard of this transformation, pioneering advancements in Industrial AI that set the benchmark for innovation and operational excellence worldwide. How does Siemens drive this innovation, particularly in the realm of Industrial AI

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Tags: AI, IT Strategy

Digital Literacy ABC: The Fundamentals
Dinis Guarda
April 30, 2025
How does digital literacy help us to behave and manage in the era of digital transformation, data, social media, and AI, both as individuals and within our organisations?

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Tags: AI, Digital Disruption, Digital Transformation

Society 5.0: The Fundamental Concept Of A Human-Centered Society
Dinis Guarda
April 28, 2025
Society 5.0 is a human-centered society that balances economic and technological advancement to solve society's problems with super-smart AI data systems. It represents a new vision for a smarter society where humans, nature and technology create a sustainable balance enhanced by data.

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Tags: AI, Digital Transformation

The Global Landscape and Importance of Museums in the 21st Century
Dinis Guarda
April 24, 2025
In the 21st century, the role of museums has become even more significant amidst the waves of digital transformation, globalisation, and sustainability discourse. Museums are not just repositories of artifacts—they are dynamic spaces of learning, civic dialogue, scientific engagement, and cross-cultural exchange.

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Tags: Architecture, Education

The Global Landscape of Universities
Dinis Guarda
April 23, 2025
Universities have long stood as pillars of intellectual advancement, societal progress, and cultural preservation. As we speak, their significance is more pronounced than ever, serving as catalysts for innovation, economic development, and global collaboration. As hubs of research and learning, universities not only disseminate knowledge but also foster critical thinking, creativity, and civic responsibility.

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Tags: Education

AI Readiness Scorecard To Evaluate Organisational Preparedness For AI Transformation
Dinis Guarda
April 22, 2025
The AI Readiness Scorecard offers a framework for organisations to assess their preparedness for integrating artificial intelligence (AI). How ready is your business (or organisation) making an impact to bridge the gap between information, knowledge, and the wisdom that is necessary to effectively harness AI. The AI Readiness Scorecard is both a mirror and a map, a reflection of current capabilities while being a guide for businesses and organisations to the way forward.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Digital Transformation

Metahumanity: Rethinking Humanity
Dinis Guarda
April 21, 2025

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Tags: AI, Future of Work

The Future of Wellbeing: How AI and Technology Are Transforming Health, Sports, and Urban Life
Dinis Guarda
April 21, 2025
From AI-driven diagnostics and personalised medicine to smart cities enhancing livability, these advancements are shaping a future that prioritises well-being, performance, and sustainability. As we transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0, the focus shifts towards a more human-centric approach, integrating technology to improve quality of life, health, and social inclusion.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Digital Transformation

AI will lead Humanity to Extinction or to a New Evolutionary Stage
Dinis Guarda
April 18, 2025
Our Human species is complex! Our ambition as humans is filled with dualities that cross over epic capacities of doing good and better but also vanity, greed, anxious belligerent competitive nature, something that most of times destroys our kind, utopian, compassionate constructing DNA.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI

Fintech 7 Big Trends for 2022: ESG, Digital Assets, Metaverse NFTs, Healthcare Fintech, AI Open Finance, Dinis Guarda expands on those in his newest piece
Dinis Guarda
April 17, 2025
Our times are revolutionary for the future of fintech and digital assets. We are seeing the emergence of new carbon-neutral strategies, NFTs, and the Metaverse. It will see the increased importance of ESG - the Environmental, Social, and Governance investment factors. These will be driving most of the trends for the world economy overall.

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Tags: AI

Jensen Huang, The NVIDIA Visionary: Influence In AI And Business
Dinis Guarda
April 16, 2025
Jensen Huang, the visionary founder and CEO of NVIDIA, has undeniably reshaped the landscape of the 21st century and technology. He profoundly influenced how we deal with research and development, technology and innovation and has single handedly been part of the artificial intelligence, computing boom we have seen in the second decade of the 21st century. Jensen’s work, research and super curiosity has influenced numerous other industries.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Digital Transformation

The Age of Agentic AI: Artificial Intelligence as a Co-Pilot
Dinis Guarda
April 15, 2025
The “Agents of Change” report by Microsoft, led by Dr Chris Brauer from Goldsmiths, University of London, addresses the ‘AI Divide’ and suggests a blueprint for Agentic AI success.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI

Sports in the 4IR Era: Revolutionising Performance, Social Economic Models, and Fan Engagement
Dinis Guarda
April 14, 2025

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Tags: AI, SportsTech

The Importance of Failure and Self-Management for Business
Dinis Guarda
April 11, 2025
I have been thinking for a while in the concept of failure and its implications in life, both personal and professional and in business. Most of the success comes from trying and although failure is hard you cannot improve without trying and error. Most of businesses fail because they don't plan correctly and don't plan, process and manage their issues.

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Tags: AI, Business Continuity

The World Peace Humanity Index: Dinis Guarda At The 10th World Peace Parliament Of Science, Religion, And Philosophy
Dinis Guarda
April 10, 2025
At the 10th World Peace Parliament of Science, Religion, and Philosophy, held at the World Peace Dome in Pune, Dinis Guarda introduces the concept of the World Peace Humanity Index. In his address, he explores how science, religion, and technology can converge to create a measurable formula for peace. The index aims to quantify the likelihood of peace or conflict, integrating multiple data points from emotional intelligence to resource inequality.

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Tags: AI, Diversity and Inclusion, Social

Jensen Huang: The Founder CEO of NVIDIA Influence in AI and Business
Dinis Guarda
April 07, 2025
Jensen Huang, the visionary founder and CEO of NVIDIA, has undeniably reshaped the landscape of the 21st century and technology. He profoundly influenced how we deal with research and development, technology and innovation and has single handedly been part of the artificial intelligence, computing boom we have seen in the second decade of the 21st century.

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Tags: AI, Business Strategy, Leadership

The Paradox of Human Stupidity
Dinis Guarda
April 02, 2025
Human intelligence is a paradox, capable of remarkable achievements yet prone to destructive ignorance. While we create innovations that push the boundaries of possibility, we also make choices that undermine our progress. Stupidity is not just an individual failing but a recurring pattern in human behaviour, influencing societies, decisions, and the course of history.

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Tags: AI, Health and Wellness, Social

Emotional Intelligence and Large Language Models: Bridging the Gap Between AI and EQ
Dinis Guarda
March 26, 2025
Large Language Models (LLMs) have made significant strides in understanding and generating human language, yet their ability to replicate human emotions remains a key area of research. Emotional intelligence (EI) is crucial in this context, as it enhances the performance of LLMs by enabling them to better perceive, understand, and respond to users' emotional states.

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Tags: AI

Sleep Wellbeing Economy Ecosystem
Dinis Guarda
March 25, 2025
As technology automates more aspects of daily life, the importance of sleep and wellbeing continues to grow. The sleep wellbeing economy ecosystem highlights the link between rest, personal health, and economic productivity, showing that investing in sleep leads to improved wellbeing, cognitive function, and financial outcomes for individuals, businesses, and society. Research consistently demonstrates that quality sleep enhances mental health and economic resilience, making it a crucial pillar of a thriving future.

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Tags: Emerging Technology, HealthTech

Emotional Intelligence and AGI: Understanding the Future of Human-Machine Interaction
Dinis Guarda
March 25, 2025
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is a transformative technological milestone, aimed at creating systems with human-like autonomy and competence. While still theoretical, AGI has significant potential for meaningful dialogue, complex problem-solving, and adaptive decision-making. Key to this advancement is the integration of emotional intelligence, allowing AGI to interact empathetically and contextually. Organisations can prepare for a future shaped by emotionally intelligent AGI by developing strong data infrastructures and fostering collaborative human-AI environments.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, AR/VR

The Future of Wellbeing: How AI and Technology Are Transforming Health, Sports, and Urban Life
Dinis Guarda
March 24, 2025
From AI-driven diagnostics and personalised medicine to smart cities enhancing livability, these advancements are shaping a future that prioritises well-being, performance, and sustainability. As we transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0, the focus shifts towards a more human-centric approach, integrating technology to improve quality of life, health, and social inclusion.

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Tags: AI, Mental Health

Emotional Intelligence in AI Agents for Better Human Interaction
Dinis Guarda
March 24, 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way we live and work, with AI agents—autonomous systems capable of perceiving, reasoning, and acting—at the forefront of this change. When equipped with emotional intelligence (EQ), these agents can interact more naturally and effectively with humans.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI

NVIDIA GTC 2025: What to Expect from the World's Top AI Event?
Dinis Guarda
March 20, 2025
NVIDIA GTC 2025 is set to showcase breakthrough innovations in AI, GPUs, and quantum computing. From Blackwell Ultra GPUs to next-gen Rubin architecture, get ready for major announcements from CEO Jensen Huang. With over 1,000 sessions and 2,000+ speakers, this is the must-watch event for AI, robotics, and HPC enthusiasts.

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Tags: AI

Jensen Huang, The NVIDIA Visionary: Influence In AI And Business
Dinis Guarda
March 20, 2025
Jensen Huang, the visionary founder and CEO of NVIDIA, has undeniably reshaped the landscape of the 21st century and technology. He profoundly influenced how we deal with research and development, technology and innovation and has single handedly been part of the artificial intelligence, computing boom we have seen in the second decade of the 21st century.

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Tags: AI, AR/VR, IT Leadership

4 Board Memberships
Tradersdna
Dinis Guarda
February 18, 2025
Tradersdna is a leading digital and social media platform for traders and investors. Tradersdna offers premiere resources for trading and investing education, digital resources for personal finance, market analysis and free trading guides.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency

IntelligentHQ
Dinis Guarda
February 17, 2025
IntelligentHQ is a digital thought leadership network for businesses and professionals, offering insights and resources on economic trends, innovation, and alternative finance.

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Tags: AI

Sportsabc
Dinis Guarda
February 14, 2025
executive chairman and president of Sportsabc
Sportsabc:
A digital transformation global sports B2B2C, data and digital Metaverse Blockchain AI certification for sports, sports people, lovers, fans, clubs and industry.

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Tags: AI, SportsTech

Wisdomia
Dinis Guarda
February 01, 2024
The Wisdomia platform offers a range of unique digital features and activities - from interactive chatbot AI, visual storytelling sessions, educational games, and AR, VR, and simulations.
The Wisdomia platform offers a range of unique digital features and activities - from interactive chatbot AI, visual storytelling sessions, educational games, and AR, VR, and simulations.

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Tags: AI, EdTech, Education

6 Books
AI In Construction And Real Estate - Disrupting The $379 Trillion Industry
ztudium booksabc
November 22, 2024
'AI in Construction and Real Estate' is a book research publication, audiobook, ebook and website that reflects on the radical transformation of the combined global real estate and infrastructure market, encompassing residential, commercial, and industrial assets, was valued at an impressive $365.51 trillion in 2023, with projections estimating it to reach approximately $379.03 trillion in 2024 *source Precedence Research. It's a new book and research by Dinis Guarda, powered by Ztudium Citiesabc, Constructionabc and Booksabc.

AI in Construction (PRNewsfoto/Ztudium Group)
AI in Construction (PRNewsfoto/Ztudium Group)
'AI in Construction and Real Estate', Dinis Guarda's latest research book, serves as a comprehensive guide, or "blueprint", to look at the new disruptive powers of artificial intelligence (AI) in one of the world's most complex and evolving sectors, the construction and real estate industries, paving the way for innovation and advancements in efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

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Tags: AI, Construction, Digital Twins

Blueprint for Smart Cities A Social Contract
Dinis Guarda
March 25, 2022
a research report by Prof Kiran Fernandes with Atunu Chaudari and Ashish Kakar produced by the University of Durhan and citiesabc.com / citiesabc indexdna part of ztudium group / techabc.org in collaboration with openbusinesscouncil.org

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Smart Cities

4IR AI Blockchain Fintech IoT book presentation by Dinis Guarda
ztudium / Emir Research
November 26, 2019
https://www.4irbook.com/

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, FinTech

4IR: AI, Blockchain, Fintech – Reinventing a Nation
ztudium / Emir Research
October 16, 2019
4IR: AI, Blockchain, Fintech – Reinventing a Nation analyzes how future digital tech can be used by developing nations.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution – 4IR – and all the emerging technologies are part of this concept, disrupting the world as we know it, particularly affecting nations and businesses that need to adapt quickly to avoid being left behind.

“4IR : AI, Blockchain, Fintech – Reinventing a Nation” offers insights into the present and future of the 4IR and how the associated variety of evolving technologies can and will have a significant impact on economies and societies. The book challenges nations to prepare for 4IR, asking them to focus on the needs of their society, leading to a future of sustainable, mindful economic growth on a global field, and how this, if rightly utilized, might contribute to a better world where nations are seen as collaborators rather than adversaries.

The book assembles an array of thought leaders who all contributed research to the book and is a testament to the impressive global network that Dinis Guarda has built during his 25-year career. The list of contributors includes a foreword by Eric Van der Kleij – the founder of London TechCity and Level 39, Emmanuel Daniel, founder of Asian Banker, Guenther Dobrauz Saldapenna, author and Director at PWC, Yoshiyuki Yamamoto, advisor to the UN, Efi Pylarinou, influencer in fintech, Thomas Power, global authority in social media and tech, Maria Fonseca, Anca Petre, Dr. Margarita Peredaryenko, Hernaldo Turrillo and Javed Khattak.

The book highlights the technologies of AI, Blockchain, Fintech, and IoT, which are at the core of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It discusses the risks and threats and explores how we can best harness the opportunities, strengths, and potential of these technology tools for the future advancement of countries and their citizens.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Digital Transformation

Innovating In A Forever Recession
Ztudium
May 25, 2016
The concept of "Forever recession”, coined by Seth Godin, is particularly relevant to the present world climate and the business challenges we face today. How can businesses cope and adapt to a fast changing economy and society challenged by innovative disruption technologies, the sense of continuous crisis and somehow a "forever recession”?

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Tags: Cryptocurrency, Digital Disruption, Innovation, Business Continuity

How To Map Who You are?
Series: IntelligentHQ Published: 02.06.2016
February 06, 2016
How To Map Who You are?
"How To Map Who You are?" is a book about personal development that provides the reader with great tools for self development adapted to the digital age. "Life is a process of understanding yourself through a permanent quest of opening up, of mapping yourself, which enables you to become more aware of who you are. You can then be the personal leader of yourself. How to become a leader of yourself?" says Dinis Guarda, the author the book.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Leadership

13 Book Reviews
BooksABC Series: DEEP UTOPIA - LIFE AND MEANING IN A SOLVED WORLD - Author: Nick Bostrom
Dinis Guarda
April 24, 2024
In this episode of Booksabc, author and entrepreneur Dinis Guarda reviews books by Nick Bolstrom, a Swedish-born philosopher with a background in theoretical physics, computational neuroscience, logic, and artificial intelligence, along with philosophy. Booksabc is a series powered by openbusinesscouncil.org and citiesabc.com.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Digital Transformation

BooksABC Series: Review of "Step Into The Metaverse" By Mark van Rijmenam
Dinis Guarda
September 13, 2023
'Step Into The Metaverse'

'Step Into The Metaverse' creates a benchmark for key concepts like open metaverse, hybrid web, open economic system, and the immersive future. The book argues invariably about the paradigms of AR, VR, and XR, the concepts of interoperability, community-driven platforms of sovereignty, and the specialty of computer sciences.

Sharing the views of John Gaeta, creator, innovator, and executive, on the book, Dinis read out: "In 'Step Into The Metaverse', Mark van Rijimenam takes a comprehensive view of the converging forces that will fuse and someday become a future paradigm for human growth, prosperity, and existence."

Available now https://www.wiley.com/en-es/Step+into...

About Mark van Rijimenam

Dr. Mark van Rijmenam is a speaker and best-selling author on the future of work and technology. A Digital Speaker, he has deep expertise in how AI, big data, blockchain, the Internet of Things, and other digital technologies disrupt businesses, governments, and society.

Mark van Rijmenam has inspired businesses, their employees, and audiences to embed smartness in their organizations, remain competitive in years to come, and apply technology responsibly. Nonetheless, he has worked with the likes of Santander, EY, 3M, Nestle, Fujitsu, Microsoft, Wipro, YonYou, FWD, and Capgemini.

Mark van Rijmenam Biography: https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/w...

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Tags: AI, AR/VR, Metaverse

BooksABC Series: Review of The Leadership Challenge By James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner
Dinis Guarda
September 13, 2023
In the latest episode of Booksabc, Dinis Guarda reviews "The Leadership Challenge", an international bestseller by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner. The seventh edition of the book was published in January 2023 and is a comprehensive guide to effective leadership. The series is a production of the Dinis Guarda YouTube Podcast, powered by platforms openbusinesscouncil and citiesabc.

Published by John Wiley and sons (Wiley Publications), the book highlights the "secret" behind becoming an effective leader that brings out the people within self and the people around.

The Leadership Challenge is the gold-standard manual for effective leadership, grounded in research and written by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner. With deep insights into complex interpersonal workplace dynamics, this book positions leadership as both a skill to be learned and as a relationship that needs nurturing to reach its full potential.

This new edition is revised to address timely workplace challenges, helping you stay current, relevant, and effective in the modern workplace.

During the review, Dinis quoted from the book:

"Everybody is a leader, starting with yourself. You need to be a CEO of yourself first, and then others. Leadership is a relationship. It is important how we put it together, but credibility is the foundation. This is when business leaders are at their best."

Dinis also quoted Tom Peters, a bestselling business author, and speaker, who praised "The Leadership Challenge":

"Did we really need a seventh edition of the leadership challenge? Yes! The seminal book series is more important than ever, far more important. The world is a mess and the best way I see is how we better our organisations and the lives of their employees."

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Tags: Leadership, Change Management, Business Strategy

BooksABC Series: Review of 'Sneakers: Over 300 Classics From Rare Vintage to the Latest Kicks'
Dinis Guarda
August 21, 2023
Author and entrepreneur Dinis Guarda reviews 'Sneakers: Over 300 Classics From Rare Vintage To The Latest Kicks', a book by Neal Heard, in the latest episode of Booksabc. The book highlights 300 vintage and rare collections from different brands, exploring the stories behind them and presenting some shoe care and maintenance facts. Booksabc is a series powered by openbusinesscouncil.org and citiesabc.com.

About Sneakers: Over 300 Classics From Rare Vintage to the Latest Kicks

With a prior background in the footwear and fashion industry, Neal presents a rich tapestry of history, style, and cultural relevance, underscoring the enduring impact of sneakers on the modern world. Heard's book delves beyond the surface appeal of sneakers, offering readers insights into the stories behind each of the iconic pairs.

In particular, the book highlights the different tribes of sneakers, Hall of Fame (of sneakers), the big and other players, fashion fusion, back to the future, low 5 versus high five, and collecting sneakers. Dinis also highlighted that the book talks about classics like the Tom Smith collection by Adidas to more advanced ones like Converse, Asics, Onitsuka, Tiger, and Puma, to name a few.

"I'm sure everyone, especially if you are more dynamic, would like to explore the book. It is fantastic. It's a book to watch (the pictures) as much as to read. It's a great oxygen for you to understand our pop culture and fashion lifestyle culture and business", he concluded.

With fashion being a reflection of societal trends, the sneaker's evolution mirrors changing tastes, preferences, and even values. The inclusion of vintage classics alongside the latest designs paints a vivid picture of how sneakers have become a canvas for creativity, innovation, and cultural expression.

https://www.amazon.es/Sneakers-classics-vintage-latest-kicks/dp/1802790993

More about Neal Heard on https://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/wiki/neal-heard

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Tags: Culture, Business Continuity, Creativity

BooksABC Series: Review of "Step Into The Metaverse" By Mark van Rijmenam
Dinis Guarda
August 21, 2023
In this episode of BooksABC, Dinis Guarda reviews "Step Into The Metaverse" by Mark van Rijmenam, a book that goes 360º into the metaverse, and explains how the metaverse can create new narratives around our society.

BooksABC is a video series where he reviews meaningful books that are changing the way we understand technology and society as a whole. More importantly, these are books that he loves. Dinis Guarda is an avid reader and writer and believes books are there to inspire and teach us.

'Step Into The Metaverse'

'Step Into The Metaverse' creates a benchmark for key concepts like open metaverse, hybrid web, open economic system, and the immersive future. The book argues invariably about the paradigms of AR, VR, and XR, the concepts of interoperability, community-driven platforms of sovereignty, and the specialty of computer sciences.

Sharing the views of John Gaeta, creator, innovator, and executive, on the book, Dinis read out: "In 'Step Into The Metaverse', Mark van Rijimenam takes a comprehensive view of the converging forces that will fuse and someday become a future paradigm for human growth, prosperity, and existence."

Available now: https://www.wiley.com/en-es/Step+into+the+Metaverse:+How+the+Immersive+Internet+Will+Unlock+a+Trillion+Dollar+Social+Economy-p-9781119887577

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Tags: AR/VR, Digital Disruption, Metaverse

BooksABC Series: Review of 'Women of the Future: Web 3.0 and the Metaverse'
Dinis Guarda
August 14, 2023
About Women of the Future: Web 3.0 and the Metaverse

The Women of the Future are trailblazers, visionaries, and change-makers, boldly shaping tomorrow through their remarkable achievements and steadfast commitment to building a brighter, more equitable world. Published by Mission Impact, some of the personalities in the editorial board, including Tomasso Di Bartolo and Amrita Sen, have also featured in Dinis Guarda YouTube podcast.

'Women of The Future' highlights women from accelerators, evangelists, community building, humanities, health and education, sustainability, education, music, media, culture, art and photography, advocates, supporters, authors, fintech, investing, trading, legal governance, and compliance, gaming, sports, fashion, design, VR, XR, AI, and advisory.

Perhaps the most significant impact of The Women of the Future lies in their ability to inspire the next generation. As younger generations witness women achieving greatness in various fields, their aspirations are no longer limited by preconceived notions. These trailblazers serve as role models, showcasing that challenges can be overcome with determination, resilience, and a vision for the future.

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Tags: Blockchain, Emerging Technology, Metaverse

Review of Navigating The Metaverse By Cathy Hackl, Dirk Lueth & Tommaso Di Bartolo
Dinis Guarda
August 14, 2023
About Navigating The Metaverse

'Navigating The Metaverse' presents the metaverse from its historical context and takes the reader on a journey of deeper concepts like tokenomics, the rise of community commerce, and the power of decentralised governance.

The book comprehensively highlights the building of a strategy for the metaverse economy and business challenges that comes out of this, market statistics, key value propositions and timing, crossing the metaverse adoption, and the impact of Web 3.0 technology.

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Tags: AR/VR, Blockchain, Metaverse

BooksABC Series: Review of Age Of Invisible Machines By Robb Wilson
Dinis Guarda
August 09, 2023
In the latest episode of BooksABC Dinis Guarda, global influencer, serial entrepreneur and author, reviews the ‘Age of Invisible Machines: A practical guide to creating a deeper automated ecosystem of intelligent digital workers', written by Robb Wilson.

The book, published in September 2022, highlights the challenges with conversational AI and deeper automation. Dinis highlighted the four evolutionary stages of automation mentioned by the author while sharing excerpts and graphics from the book. BooksABC is a series powered by Dinis Guarda YouTube Podcast series, openbusinesscouncil.org, citiesabc.com, and fashionabc.org.

BooksABC is a video series where he reviews meaningful books that are changing the way we understand technology and society as a whole. More importantly, these are books that he loves. Dinis Guarda is an avid reader and writer and believes books are there to inspire and teach us.

About Age of Invisible Machines: A practical guide to creating a deeper automated ecosystem of intelligent digital workers

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Tags: AI, Digital Transformation, Digital Disruption

BooksABC Series: Review of Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
Dinis Guarda
August 09, 2023
BooksABC is a video series where he reviews meaningful books that are changing the way we understand technology and society as a whole. More importantly, these are books that he loves. Dinis Guarda is an avid reader and writer and believes books are there to inspire and teach us.

About Snow Crash

Snow Crash follows the story of Hiro, who, in reality, delivers pizza for Uncle Enzo's CosoNostra Pizza Inc., but in the Metaverse, he's a warrior prince. Plunging headlong into the enigma of a new computer virus that's striking down hackers everywhere, he races along the neon-lit streets on a search-and-destroy mission for the shadowy virtual villain threatening to bring about an infocalypse. Snow Crash is a mind-altering romp through a future America so bizarre, so outrageous… you'll recognize it immediately.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Emerging Technology, Metaverse

BooksABC Series: Review of Manga For Success Series
Dinis Guarda
August 07, 2023
To highlight this aspect of storytelling, Dinis Guarda reviews "Manga For Success" series of books in the latest episode of Booksabc to inspire and empower the global audience on their journey towards success. Booksabc series is a part of Dinis Guarda YouTube Channel, powered by openbusinesscouncil.org and citiesabc.com.

In this episode, Dinis highlights six of the "Manga For Success" series: Marketing; Managing Change; The Psychology of Personal Growth and Better Relationships; Resilience, Confidence, and Positive Thinking; Leading Meeting and Teams; and Business Problem solving and Strategy.

Manga For Success: Marketing
Published by Wiley in 2023 and authored by Takashi Yasuda, Manga For Success: Marketing highlights basic concepts including branding, viral marketing, and advertising and promotions; the importance of customer relationships; and the 4 P's of marketing.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Metaverse

BooksABC Series: Review of 'Certain Uncertainty' By Des Dearlove
Dinis Guarda
August 07, 2023
How do leaders, in business and life, should take control of anxiety about the challenges that lie ahead? To answer this, Dinis Guarda reviews 'Certain Uncertainty: Leading With Agility And Resilience In An Unpredictable World' in the latest episode of Booksabc, powered by openbusinesscounciil.org and citiesabc.com and live now on Dinis Guarda YouTube Channel.

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Tags: Change Management, Business Strategy, Business Continuity

BooksABC Series: Review of Manga For Success Series
Dinis Guarda
July 31, 2023
To highlight this aspect of storytelling, I review "Manga For Success" series of books in the latest episode of Booksabc to inspire and empower the global audience on their journey towards success. Booksabc series is a part of Dinis Guarda YouTube Channel, powered by openbusinesscouncil.org and citiesabc.com.

In this episode, I highlight six of the "Manga For Success" series: Marketing; Managing Change; The Psychology of Personal Growth and Better Relationships; Resilience, Confidence, and Positive Thinking; Leading Meeting and Teams; and Business Problem solving and Strategy.

Manga For Success: Marketing
Published by Wiley in 2023 and authored by Takashi Yasuda, Manga For Success: Marketing highlights basic concepts including branding, viral marketing, and advertising and promotions; the importance of customer relationships; and the 4 P's of marketing.

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Tags: Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy

BooksABC Series: Review of Impromptu: Amplifying Our Humanity Through AI By Reid Hoffman
Dinis Guarda
June 08, 2023
In the latest episode of BooksABC, I would like to review 'Impromptu: Amplifying Our Humanity Through AI', a revolutionary book by an entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of LinkedIn, Reid Hoffman. The series features on the Dinis Guarda YouTube channel, and is powered by platforms like openbusinesscouncil, fashionabc, sportsabc, and citiesabc. Impromptu: Amplifying Our Humanity Through AI, written by Reid Hoffman with GPT-4, offers readers a travelog of the future — exploring how AI, and especially Large Language Models like GPT-4, can elevate humanity across key areas like education, business, and creativity.

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Tags: AI, Business Strategy, Digital Transformation

5 Founders
Sportsabc
Dinis Guarda
October 01, 2024
Sportsabc is an open digital ID, media encyclopaedia around sports and wellbeing. The platform provides sports tools and a marketplace using AI and blockchain digital ID for sports personalities, organisations, and federations.

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Citiesabc
citiesabc
September 01, 2019
citiesabc is a digital transformation platform to empower, guide and index cities. citiesabc was created a team of global industry leaders, academics and experts that is creating new solutions, lists, rankings and connections for the world top cities and populations. citiesabc offers the best of innovation in 4IR digital transformation, Blockchain, AI, smart cities technologies and big data

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Tags: AI, Big Data, Blockchain, Digital Transformation, Innovation

Businessabc
Dinis Guarda
August 01, 2019
A Businessabc directory, resources, marketplace and digital blockchain AI certification for businesses, organisations and professionals.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, FinTech

Fashionabc
Fashionabc
July 01, 2019
fashionabc is a fashion technology platform, comprising a digital directory and various other digital tools and supply chain solutions for the fashion industry ecosystem, that focus on ethical fashion and sustainability. We are building inclusive digital transformation tools for fashion professionals who are willing to take steps towards a more sustainable ethical fashion industry, by adopting AI and DLT blockchain technology.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Digital Transformation, Sustainability

Ztudium
Ztudium
August 01, 2011
Ztudium is a technology big data Business Intelligence Digital network for Finance, Markets and Business with a 360 degrees focus on Innovation and Social Media DNA. It publishes the internet and mobile platforms intelligenthq.com (created in January 2013), hedgethink.com (created in March 2014) and tradersdna.com.
The company runs as well a boutique consultancy specialised in 360 degree digital and social media business strategies to Companies and start-ups in Business Intelligence, Finance Innovation, Capital Markets, Marketing, Cloud, Big Data and Investment Industry. We have been consulting and collaborating with companies such as Samsung Benelux, MasterCard, Philips, UK Association Of Footbal Agents, Saxo Bank and others.

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Tags: Big Data, Cloud, Social, Startups, FinTech, Marketing

1 Industry Badge
Ztudium Is Amongst '50 Thought Leading Companies On Artificial Intelligence 2025', Thinkers360 Recognises
Dinis Guarda
April 09, 2025
Thinkers360 recognises ztudium, the parent company of Wisdomia, among the ‘Top 50 Thought Leading Companies on Artificial Intelligence for 2025’, placing alongside globally renowned companies and institutions like PwC, Tata Consultancy Services, Solarix Ventures, Volvo, Tigon Advisory, and the International Institute of Scientific Research.

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Tags: AI

1 Industry Certification
Executive Education Certification partnership
NPTC Group of Colleges
January 02, 2024

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Tags: Education

1 Influencer Newsletter
Dinis Guarda Newsletter
Dinis Guarda
February 12, 2025

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Tags: AI, Leadership

135 Infographics
The Key Benefits of Transitioning from BIM to BBIM in Construction
Dinis Guarda
February 20, 2025
BBIM extends the capabilities of traditional Building Information Modelling (BIM) by incorporating business objectives directly into the modeling process. While conventional BIM primarily focuses on design, construction, and engineering aspects, BBIM seeks to bridge the gap between technical data and organizational strategy.

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Key Technologies in the construction and real estate industries
Dinis Guarda
February 19, 2025
The construction and real estate industries are undergoing unprecedented transformation due to the integration of advanced structural foundation technologies. This infographic delineates the key innovations driving this evolution, enhancing efficiency, safety, and innovation.

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Tags: AI, Construction

the transformative impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)
Dinis Guarda
February 13, 2025
Delving into the transformative impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), our latest infographic elucidates key technologies shaping the future. With advancements in AI, the Metaverse, Web3, Fintech, and Blockchain, 4IR is driving unprecedented digital transformation and promoting sustainability. As these innovations converge, they are set to revolutionize various sectors, enhancing efficiency and fostering economic growth.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain

Applications of artificial intelligence in earthquake risk mitigation
Dinis Guarda
February 12, 2025
This infographic highlights six innovative applications of artificial intelligence in earthquake risk mitigation. The integration of advanced early warning systems and earthquake-resilient design exemplifies the pivotal role of AI in enhancing our ability to predict, prepare for, and respond to seismic events. By harnessing these cutting-edge technologies, we can significantly improve the safety and resilience of our communities, thereby reducing the devastating impact of earthquakes.

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Tags: AI

The History of Construction and Real Estate: From the 1900s to Modern Innovations
Dinis Guarda
February 11, 2025
My latest infographic: "The History of Construction and Real Estate: From the 1900s to Modern Innovations."

This comprehensive timeline explores the evolution of construction techniques and real estate practices over the past century. From the advent of early skyscrapers to contemporary advancements such as Digital Twins, Smart Cities, BIM, IoT Robots, Drones, and Blockchain technology, this infographic provides an in-depth look at the key milestones that have shaped the industry.

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Tags: AI, Construction

visualising the digital twin of a city
Dinis Guarda
February 06, 2025
Smartcities use digitaltwins to operate through a cyber-physical social infrastructure in the public realm, including data obtained from sensors, the interconnection between different services, technologies and social actors, intelligence derived from analysis of the data, and optimisation of operations within a street.

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Tags: AI, Digital Twins

IndustrialAI
Dinis Guarda
February 06, 2025
In the next 5 years (2024-2029), the industrial AI market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25-30%, reaching $45-60 billion by 2029. The adoption of industrial AI is expected to accelerate across various sectors, with manufacturing, energy, and transportation being the leading adopters.

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Tags: AI, Transportation

how can we cope with Artificial Intelligence is part of everything we do
Dinis Guarda
February 05, 2025
Artificial Intelligence is part of everything we do and is and will change us as Humanity, it is evolving rapidly, and staying updated on the latest advancements is crucial. Engaging in continuous education and upskilling can help individuals adapt to new AI-driven environments.

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The Blockchain Tech Ecosystem and Features
Dinis Guarda
February 04, 2025

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The infographic titled "Blockchain Tech Ecosystem" visually maps out various sectors and applications of blockchain technology. Central to the image is a network of interconnected blocks, emphasizing blockchain's secure and decentralized nature. This core is surrounded by eight key areas, each highlighting distinct uses of blockchain, including Fintech, Government Tech, Digital Assets, Legal Tech, and more. Each sector features relevant icons, making the infographic both informative and visually appealing. The layout underscores blockchain's versatile potential across different industries, showcasing its transformative impact.

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AI, Blockchain, IOT, Evolution or Singularity?
Dinis Guarda
January 31, 2025
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, technologies such as AI, blockchain, and IoT are driving a wave of transformation across industries, redefining how we interact, operate, and innovate. As we move towards the singularity, the convergence of these technologies will not only enhance efficiency but will also create new opportunities for digital identity management.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Transformation

Society5.0 Magna Carta A Super intelligent AGI Society
Dinis Guarda
January 31, 2025
Can we build a society centred on each and every person and not a dystopian future controlled monitored by #AI and #robots?
my research and infographic

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Digital Transformation

Metaverse Components Explored: DigitalTwins, NFTs, And Infrastructure Analysis
Dinis Guarda
January 30, 2025
my research and infographic
“The metaverse will be the real world in the near future” ― Anuj Jasani

“Augmented reality is the ‘boy who cried wolf’ of the post-Internet world — it’s long been promised but has rarely been delivered in a satisfying way.”
— Om Malik

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Global Glossary of Blockchain infographic
Dinis Guarda
January 29, 2025
a visual representation that captures the essence and multifaceted nature of blockchain technology.
comprehensive diagram that outlines various components and applications of blockchain technology.

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My version and thinking about about Society5.0
Dinis Guarda
January 29, 2025
In the era of Society 5.0 and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), emerging technologies such as AI, AGI, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are redefining industries and transforming the business landscape. These innovations are pivotal in advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fostering sustainability through the circular economy. The integration of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and digital twins is revolutionizing engineering and industrial processes, creating new paradigms in the Metaverse.

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From Web1.0 to Web2.0 to Web3.0
Dinis Guarda
January 28, 2025
The evolution from Web 1.0 to Web 3.0 has transformed the digital landscape through significant technological advancements. Initially, Web 1.0 featured static websites and basic interactions, primarily serving as a read-only web. As we transitioned to Web 2.0, the internet became more dynamic and interactive, fostering user-generated content, social media, and collaboration. Now, with Web 3.0, we're embracing decentralization, blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and the metaverse, creating a more immersive and interconnected digital world.

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Metaverse Enterprise The Rise of the B2B #Metaverse Digitalisation Metaverse Enterprise and DigitalTwins
Dinis Guarda
January 28, 2025
The understanding of #MetaverseEnterprise will open new business models and offer new ways to look at how the business world and entrepreneurial sector can greatly prepare and benefit from these technologies and how these can be an immense opportunity (and also challenges) for society, countries and cities.

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MetaverseABC 4IR and the new admirable world of NFTs
Dinis Guarda
January 27, 2025
The MetaverseABC represents a new frontier in the #4IR, blending the worlds of NFTs, #Web3.0, #Internet, #Blockchain, and #AI. Powered by #Avatars and innovative gamification models, it redefines social and economic interactions. This emerging digital realm promises a transformative experience, reshaping how we connect, create, and thrive in a dynamic, interconnected future.







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DigitalLiteracy Abc
Dinis Guarda
January 24, 2025
We need a multi-faceted digital Literacy approach that involves each of us, our families, businesses, governments, educational institutions, and communities. First of all each of us understanding the urgency of Digital Literacy, and after working together and continuously to ensure that you and I, everyone has the digital skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the present #4IR, AI digital age.

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Tags: AI, Digital Transformation

Fintech AI main areas concerns
Dinis Guarda
January 20, 2025
Central banks and financial institutions face critical concerns in the evolving landscape of fintech and AI, including regulatory challenges, cybersecurity threats, and ensuring financial stability amidst rapid digital transformation.

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Tags: AI, FinTech

DigitalTwin and MetaHumanity
Dinis Guarda
January 09, 2025
In a world of constant change and challenges, it's essential to own your narrative and take control of your story, no matter what you're going through. Embrace the power of technology to build your DigitalTwin and unlock your MetaHumanity—an enhanced version of yourself that thrives in the digital age.

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Tags: AI, Digital Twins

AI Agents: The Next Evolutionary Stage in ArtificialIntelligence
Dinis Guarda
December 20, 2024
AI Agents:
The Next Evolutionary Stage in #ArtificialIntelligence

An improved IQ, EQ,
having a human-like personality that expands and builds memories, learns and advances cognitively - Our present research and innovation efforts are making significant advancements in developing the new generation of AI agents that can reflect on and process information for planning and decision making. Is there a way to measure the exponential rise in AI agents?

Types of AIAgents
There are several types of AI agents, each with its own characteristics and applications:

a. Simple reflex agents
b. Model-based reflex agents
c. Goal-based agents
d. Utility-based agents
e. Learning agents

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, AR/VR

What is a SmartCity Metaverse DigitalTwin BIM Solutions and why all cities will become a smart(er) city
Dinis Guarda
November 06, 2024
A smart city is a designation given to a city that incorporates cutting edge technologies to optimise, manage and improve the quality and performance of the whole social and urban ecosystem, their services such as social economic data, energy, transportation and utilities. This while increasing UN SDG ESG objectives in order to improve the city life style and their citizens while reduce resource consumption, wastage and overall costs. The aim of a smart city is to improve the quality of living for its citizens through smart technology.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Smart Cities

The Sports ABC of Technology
Dinis Guarda
October 28, 2024
Revolutionising Sports with AI and Smart Innovations
The sports industry is seeing significant investment in AI technologies, with major leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB) leading adoption. The global sports technology market is experiencing substantial growth, with AI playing a central role in this expansion.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, SportsTech

Metahumanity: Rethinking Humanity
Dinis Guarda
August 28, 2024
Metahumanity envisions a future where we transcend our biological limitations through the integration of technology and human biology. And with the invention of the metaverse AI and its adoption, Metahumanity has the potential to become Humanity’s way of communication, doing business, playing, learning, humanity is faced with a new possibility of reinventing itself. Is humanity standing on the verge of a paradigm shift in its understanding of what it truly means to be human?

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Tags: AI, Business Strategy, Digital Transformation

50 Most Powerful Technologies Trends of our Society 5.0 Time
Dinis Guarda
August 24, 2024
What are the most powerful technologies of our society5.0 times? How can we cope with them? The concept of society 5.0 is a vision of a future human-centred society, nature where technology is used for the best possible outcomes. Society 5.0 is not about one single country or city. It is about humans, the planet and a balanced sustainable ecosystem.

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Tags: Digital Disruption, Digital Transformation, Future of Work

9 Keynotes
AI In Construction House of Lords Event, 22nd November 2024.
Dinis Guarda
November 22, 2024
* Focus: AI transforming the construction and property industries.
* Key Areas of Transformation:
Improved safety
Optimised planning & design
Resource management
Autonomous equipment
Sustainability

* Attendees: Architects, Building Contractors, Property Developers, Investors, Government and around international government representatives.

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Tags: AI, Construction, Digital Transformation

The 10th World Peace Parliament Of Science, Religion And Philosophy 2024 - World Peace Dome
Dinis Guarda
October 09, 2024
Using AI and Research on the last 12000 years of the maturity of humanity as a civilisation, I tried to elaborate and present a comprehensive framework for a A World Peace Humanity Index...

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Tags: AI, Digital Transformation, Leadership

CCForum and Malta AI & Blockchain Summit / Dinis Guarda
Dinis Guarda
May 27, 2019
Dinis Guarda on Hacking the DNA of Humanity with Blockchain and AI. Joint edition of CC Forum and Malta AI & Blockchain Summit. 23 May 2019

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Dinis Guarda, Keynote speech in the World Blockchain Summit, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
World Blockchain Summit
April 04, 2019
Dinis Guarda, Keynote speech in the World Blockchain Summit, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

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How Businesses & Governments can prosper with Blockchain + AI by Dinis Guarda
World AI Show Mumbai
December 10, 2018
How Businesses & Governments can prosper with Blockchain + AI by Dinis Guarda
Dinis Guarda - KEYNOTE at World AI Show Mumbai - 2018
Dec 10, 2018

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4th Industrial Revolution - Blockchain, AI How to reinvent countries
CC Forum
October 29, 2018
4th Industrial Revolution - Blockchain, AI How to reinvent countries
The Fourth Industrial Revolution - 4IR - and all the emerging technologies are part of this concept, disrupting the world as we know it, particularly affecting nations and businesses that need to adapt quickly to avoid being left behind.

Book Cover
Book Cover
"4IR: AI, Blockchain, Fintech - Reinventing a Nation" offers insights into the present and future of the 4IR and how the associated variety of evolving technologies can and will have a significant impact on economies and societies. The book challenges nations to prepare for 4IR, asking them to focus on the needs of their society, leading to a future of sustainable, mindful economic growth on a global field, and how this, if rightly utilized, might contribute to a better world where nations are seen as collaborators rather than adversaries.
28-30 October 2018

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Digital Transformation

Hacking the DNA of humanity with Blockchain and AI, in the summit Hackit 4.0 in Kiev, Ukraine
ztudium - youtube - slideshare
October 09, 2018
High profile keynote as top international speaker: Dinis Guarda – Hacking the DNA of humanity with Blockchain and AI, in the summit Hackit 4.0 in Kiev, Ukraine
The conference had an audience of 500 people and global exposure

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Tags: AI, Big Data, Blockchain

Imagine If… You Knew What The Future Would Bring - Blockchain, AI and Crypto Economics
North Highland
August 25, 2018
Imagine If… You Knew What The Future Would Bring - Blockchain, AI and Crypto Economics
Dinis Guarda, Blockchain expert and CEO of Ztudium looks at how you can leverage Blockchain and AI for your business and why this can’t wait until tomorrow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOJtIfX_7Ls&t=1496s

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Emerging Technology

Everyone is now a media and a brand Dinis Guarda Social Media and Digital Strategy Copenhagen
Copenhagen SocialOkonomi
June 17, 2009
Everyone is now a media and a brand
Dinis Guarda Social Media and Digital Strategy
2009 keynote presentation https://youtu.be/fGQuR435z0s via @YouTube

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Tags: Business Continuity, Digital Transformation, FinTech

6 Media Interviews
BBC ‘Me and My DigitalTwin' documentary
Dinis Guarda
December 16, 2024
In this documentary created, written and presented by Ghislaine Boddington “Me and My Digital Twin”, she conducted a powerful and super important research about Digital Twins and its impact for each of us and our world.
This documentary was produced for the BBC podcast platform.
The producer was: Richard Hollingham.
This is an EcoAudio certified BOFFIN MEDIA LIMITED production for the BBC Worldwide News Service.

The episode explores how digital human twin technology is providing real life solutions with innovations that influence self-expression, connection, and the way to preserve legacies.

Amongst the many projects, the episode highlights Leonardo da Vinci AI agent, that I created in our Wisdomia.ai, ztudium’s proprietary AI.DNA technology.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Digital Twins

The Next Big Tech - Dinis Guarda on Engati CX
Engati CX
April 28, 2020
Dinis Guarda, Founder of Open Business Council and Ztudium talks about The Next Big Tech. The technology of the future. He speaks of the importance of AI and chatbots in the finance sector; especially when it comes to Fintech. Dinis also talks about Blockchain, cryptocurrency and their applications.

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Tech's Future, AI & Blockchain With Dinis Guarda
TraderCobb
March 26, 2019
Tech's Future, AI & Blockchain With Dinis Guarda
Dinis has certainly been busy the last few years. He has fingers in many pies all relating around technology. His major focus now is in AI and Blockchain and how it can mould the future. We still have a long way to go but we cover some of the growth areas and what we can all do to help
Mar 26, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zech3yKsDXE&t=327s

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, FinTech

Ep. #472- Humaniq (Interview With CEO Dinis Guarda)
crypt0snews.com
May 23, 2017
Ep. #472- Humaniq (Interview With CEO Dinis Guarda)
May 23, 2017

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Tags: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Digital Transformation, FinTech

FROM BLOCKCHAIN TO BOWIE, ENO AND BEYOND, THE ENCYCLOPEDIC WORLD OF DINIS GUARDA
irishtechnews.ie
September 20, 2016
FROM BLOCKCHAIN TO BOWIE, ENO AND BEYOND, THE ENCYCLOPEDIC WORLD OF DINIS GUARDA

FROM BLOCKCHAIN TO BOWIE, ENO AND BEYOND, THE ENCYCLOPEDIC WORLD OF DINIS GUARDA
SIMON COCKINGSEPTEMBER 20, 2016
BANKINGBIG DATABITCOINBLOCKCHAINDATAENTREPRENEUREVENTSFEATUREDFINTECHFUTURE TRENDSGLOBAL NEWSINNOVATIONINTERVIEWS

By @SimonCocking. Great in depth interview with Dinis Guarda CEOFounder @IntelligentHQ @BlockchainAge http://openbusinesscouncil.org @HedgeThink @tradersdna @ztudium

What are you working on right now, and if it all goes to plan, what might happen?

At the moment I manage my company Ztudium.com that publishes intelligenthq.com, openbusinesscouncil.org, tradersdna.com and hedgethink.com. Ztudium is a multi-media engine and technology and communications specialist that builds businesses and brands. Our biggest project is intelligenthq.com – a digital, innovation social business network that provides intelligence, education for professionals businesses startups and Universities. IntelligentHQ.com is a platform that provides digital business insights, growth, executive education and change through the social media innovation lens to business – both startups and corporations.

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Tags: Blockchain, Digital Transformation, FinTech

Dinis Guarda Interviews: Yu Xiong - citiesabc A 4IR Blockchain Magna Carta for Humanity
Dinis Guarda
August 16, 2016

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2 Miscellaneouss
Sports Economy vs Creative Economy in a time of 4IR, Metaverse, AI
Dinis Guarda
August 22, 2023
In a dynamic era defined by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (#4IR), the expanding #Metaverse, cutting-edge #AI, and transformative technology, two economic forces stand out: the #SportsEconomy and the #CreativeEconomy. Fueled by innovation and education, these realms converge in unprecedented ways.

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Tags: AI, AR/VR, Metaverse

How To Build A Metaverse
Dinis Guarda
August 14, 2023
An immersive, near-to-reality trip to the Bahamas on a metaversive cruise, or exploring a virtual art exhibition at a metaversive gallery. These experiences are already in the mainstream. But what does it take to build a metaverse? Find it out in this infographic about how to build a metaverse.
Conceptualising avatars, digital twins, and gamification ecosystem

My article and thoughts in Citiesabc

https://citiesabc.com/infographic-how-to-build-a-metaverse/

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Tags: AI, Digital Twins, Metaverse

12 Panels
LynKey: The future of travel and property with Blockchain, NFTs and Metaverse?
Dinis Guarda
January 26, 2022
Welcome to LynKey’s first talk show on January 26th at 9pm GMT, specially curated to help you delve into the prevailing market problems of today, including -but not limited to:

The NFTs Craze
Everything you need to know about the Metaverse
How Blockchain tech is finally taking off (and powering the future!)
Smart tourism, VR, AR, and much much more!

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Tags: AR/VR, Blockchain, Metaverse

Smart cities & Circular Economy- Industries Experts and Organisations
Dinis Guarda
April 23, 2021
Panel at openbusinesscouncil summit & awards

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Tags: Sustainability, Smart Cities

Centralised Finance vs Decentralised Finance, Digital Assets - NFTs
Dinis Guarda
April 23, 2021
Panel at openbusinesscouncil summit & awards

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Tags: Blockchain, FinTech, Finance

Can we redesign our cities, nations, governments with Smart cities, Blockchain
Dinis Guarda
April 23, 2021
Event wrap up - Can we redesign our cities, nations, governments with Smart cities, Blockchain, AI - 4IR, Society 5.0?

Wrap Up Session Part 2 at openbusinesscouncil summit & awards

Dinis Guarda, Founder CEO Executive Chairman openbusinesscouncil.org citiesabc.com
Hilton Supra, Vice Chairman openbusinesscouncil
Serafima Semkina, VP Operations openbusinesscouncil, techabc, ztudium group
Debra Ruh, Founder & CEO Ruh Global IMPACT
Dr Kirk Adams, President and CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
Jaewon Peter Chun, President World Smart Cities Forum
Jewel Okwechime, Board Founder, VFD Group Nigeria
Melanie Eusebe, Chairman Black British Business - Black Business Awards

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Smart Cities

Closing Remarks
Dinis Guarda
April 22, 2021
Closing remarks at openbusinesscouncil summit & awards

Special Guests:

Antonio de S.Limongi Franca, Brazil LF1 Inovacao TECNOLÓGICA E ESTRATÉGIAS ORGANIZACIONAI
Serafima Semkina, VP Business Operations, Ztudium

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Smart cities Case studies - Singapore, Netherlands and the UK
Dinis Guarda
April 22, 2021
Panel at openbusinesscouncil summit & awards

Moderator: Dinis Guarda - Executive Chairman openbusinesscouncil

Speakers:


Atsushi Taira, Managing Director, Mistletoe
Jordy Vos, Lead Digital Construction Witteveen+Bos
Jawad Sardar, Future Cities & Prosperity Specialist, DIT UK

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Smart Cities, Construction

AI, Robotics, Singularity and Deep Tech - The Next Frontier
Dinis Guarda
April 21, 2021
AI, Robotics, Singularity and Deep Tech - the Next Frontier Panel at openbusinesscouncil summit & awards

Moderator:

Dinis Guarda, Founder CEO Executive Chairman openbusinesscouncil.org citiesabc.com

Speakers:

Ben Goertzel - Scientist CEO,
Scott Edward Parazynski is an American physician and a former NASA astronaut
Aidan Meller, Creator, Ai-Da Robot
Olivia Gambelin - Founder and CEO Ethical Intelligence I AI Ethicist

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Tags: AI, RPA, Robotics

Digital Transformation, Blockchain and The WorkPlace of the Future
Dinis Guarda
April 21, 2021
Panel at openbusinesscouncil summit & awards

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Tags: Blockchain, Digital Transformation

ESG - Sustainability - Finance and Digital Transformation Investment
Dinis Guarda
April 21, 2021

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Sustainability, Finance

You'll never believe this! LIVE: Blockchain, Crypto, DLT, Smart Contracts, CyberSecurity, Data, GDPR
YouTube
April 01, 2021
You'll never believe this!
Blockchain, Crypto, DLT, Smart Contracts, CyberSecurity, Data, GDPR

10 TOP GLOBAL TALENTS IN ONE PLACE & TIME

LIVE Panel:

Created and Moderated by
Philip Ingram MBE - Director, Grey Hare Media Professor,
With
Lisa Short, Founder - P&L Digital Edge, PHD researcher and academic;

Hosted by:
Dinis Guarda Founder - Author, CEO founder openbusinesscouncil & citiesabc

Featuring:
Dean Armstrong - QC 36 Group, Head of Chambers,
Nick Ayton - Futurist, serial entrepreneur & Family Office Advisor;
Gokul Alex, Co-Founder, Gigamesh Garage Ventures;
Dr Jane Thomason - Founder, Supernova Data;
Dr Mark van Rijmenam - Futurist, Founder of Datafloq;
Rajesh Dhuddu - VP, Tech Mahindra;
Olivier Rikken - CEO, Ledger Leopard;

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Tags: Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation

LIVE Event: Digital Assets, NFTs, DeFi and Future of Global Economy and Exchanges
Dinis Guarda
March 24, 2021
Special LIVE Event Dinis Guarda openbusinesscouncil summit - citiesabc: Digital Assets, NFTs, DeFi and Future of Global Economy and Exchanges

Dinis Guarda openbusinesscouncil summit – citiesabc Youtube hosts a special LIVE event where seven experts in the crypto and blockchain space will share their insights on Digital Assets, NFTs, DeFi and The Future of Global Economy and Exchanges.

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Tags: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency

Digital Week Online: Digital Transformation 360 – AI, Blockchain
YouTube
October 13, 2020
Digital Transformation 360 – AI, Blockchain Panel at #DigitalWeekOnline

Speakers

Ben Goertzel – Author, Founder of SingularityNet
Maya Zuckerman – Author, Researcher COO Luman,
Shameer Thaha – Author, Global Chief Strategy Officer at Accubits ,

Moderator

Dinis Guarda, Author, CEO of citiesabc, intelligenthq, openbusinesscouncil

Panel sessions topics covered today:

- Digital Transformation - Society 5.0 - 4IR how to make it happen for cities and countries?
- How to Reinvent Cities and Nations in a time of Covid-19?
- Government & businesses digital transformation challenges & Opportunities
- Smart Cities – trends, opportunities and challenges
- Big Data and Cybersecurity for Nations and Businesses
- Digital Transformation 360 - AI, Blockchain

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Tags: AI, Digital Transformation, Smart Cities

331 Podcasts
Dr. Annette Doms - CEO & Director of the future business, ICAA - VP, Venture AI Germany
Dinis Guarda
May 09, 2025
Dr. Annette Doms is a Tech Evangelist, entrepreneur, Future Business Expert, In-Company Trainer, Web3 Expert, academic, and Public Speaker, digital transformation strategist.

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Tags: AI

Samkit Sharma - Founder of Hack2Skill - Inside Organising Hackathons for 5M+ people & 10k+ Institute
Dinis Guarda
May 05, 2025
Samkit Sharma is an entrepreneur and tech enthusiast focused on innovation, product evangelism, and building tech communities. He is the founder of Hack2skill, one of India’s largest tech communities with over 5 million members. He served as Vice President at LanCraft, supporting young gamers, and Director at Indolympix, promoting sports talent. Samkit has spoken at global events like Web Summit on SaaS and innovation. He worked with ISRO on the Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2024 to support advancements in space technology.

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Tags: AI, Cybersecurity

Ariel Assaraf - Coralogix - AI + Data = Digital Gold
Dinis Guarda
April 29, 2025
Ariel Assaraf is an entrepreneur and technology leader with over 15 years of experience helping companies unlock the power of their observability data. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Coralogix, a leading in-stream data platform for full observability for logs, metrics, tracing, RUM, and security data. Ariel served in Israel’s elite intelligence unit, 8200, where he developed a data extraction platform and created unique intelligence tools by connecting intelligence and tech units.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Digital Disruption

Prof. (Dr.) Milind Pande - MIT WPU, Pune, India - Empowering The Future Of Education
Youtube
April 27, 2025

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Digital Transformation

Prof. (Dr.) Milind Pande - MIT WPU, Pune, India - Empowering The Future Of Education
Dinis Guarda
April 25, 2025
Dr. Milind Pande is the Pro-Vice-Chancellor at MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) in Pune, India.

Dr. Milind has over 70 research publications and 10 internationally and nationally granted patents. In 2021, he was honoured with the prestigious VASVIK Industrial Research Scientist Award in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

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Tags: AI, Digital Transformation

Thomas Power - BIP100 - The Super Power Of Networking
Dinis Guarda
April 16, 2025
Thomas Power is an entrepreneur, mentor, and board member, specialising in business innovation, digital strategy, and the integration of artificial intelligence and blockchain into business practices. He is the founder of the BIP100 Club, an intimate, exclusive community designed for business owners to foster deep personal and professional connections.

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Tags: Business Continuity, Business Strategy

Brian Evergreen - Agentic AI - Autonomous Agents
Dinis Guarda
April 03, 2025
Brian Evergreen is a recognised expert in artificial intelligence (AI) and strategy. He is the author of ‘Autonomous Transformation: Creating a More Human Future in the Era of AI’.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI

Humanoid Robotics For Companionship - Andrew Kiguel - Chairman/CEO - ​Realbotix Corp
Dinis Guarda
April 03, 2025
Andrew Kiguel is a Canadian entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in investment banking, blockchain, AI, and robotics. He is the Chairman and CEO of Realbotix Corp., a company that creates AI-based human-like robots for companionship and social interaction. Realbotix is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and OTCQB.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Robotics

Digital Art Collection and NFTs: Debbie Soon - Chief Growth Officer - HUG
Dinis Guarda
March 07, 2025
Debbie Soon is an entrepreneur, digital art collector, and advocate for increased representation in arts and technology. She is the Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at HUG, a social marketplace that helps creators showcase and sell their work both on-chain and off-chain.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, NFT

Real Estate Tokenisation - Oleg Kurchenko - Binaryx
Youtube
February 28, 2025
He is the Founder and CEO of Binaryx, a platform founded in 2019 dedicated to tokenising real estate assets using blockchain technologies and DeFi instruments.

He also co-founded Paytion in 2016, one of the first crypto neo-banks built on Telegram. During the same period, he developed trading robots and established a mining farm. As an investor, he has played a key role in VYMEX, a company that supports small businesses in improving their operations and offers practical tools for budding entrepreneurs. He also contributed to Genius.Space, aiding in creating a Learning Management System (LMS) used by more than one million users.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Digital Transformation

Why Most Startups Fail To Raise Funding And How To Avoid It - Chandra Goyal - KRG Ventures Limited
Dinis Guarda
February 27, 2025
Chandra Goyal is an angel investor and entrepreneur. He is the Founder and Investor at KRG Ventures Limited, a boutique venture firm that specialises in making strategic investments in early-stage startups and small businesses innovating in sustainable and disruptive technology.

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Tags: AI, Entrepreneurship

Why Most Startups Fail To Raise Funding And How To Avoid It - Chandra Goyal - KRG Ventures Limited
Youtube
February 25, 2025
Chandra Goyal is an angel investor and entrepreneur. He is the Founder and Investor at KRG Ventures Limited, a boutique venture firm that specialises in making strategic investments in early-stage startups and small businesses innovating in sustainable and disruptive technology.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Digital Transformation

AI in Telecom: Peter Jarich - Head of GSMA Intelligence
Dinis Guarda
January 31, 2025
Peter Jarich is the Head of GSMA Intelligence, a division of the GSMA, where he leads a team of over 40 analysts. He oversees the creation of insights and research on key topics like 5G, IoT, telecom network transformation, spectrum dynamics, and digital consumer demand.

Peter focuses on areas such as Open RAN, private wireless networks, edge networking, and public-cloud use cases, ensuring GSMA Intelligence remains a leading global source of mobile industry data. With a strong background in telecom and technology, he previously worked at GlobalData Technology, The Strategis Group, and Adaptive Broadband.

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Tags: AI, Telecom, Transformation

AI Simulation & Singularity: Anders Indset - Bestselling Author - The Viking Code - Quantum Economy
Dinis Guarda
January 21, 2025
Anders Indset is a Norwegian philosopher, bestselling author, and deep-tech investor with over 20 years of experience in technology, business, and leadership.

He is the Founder and CEO of Njordis Group, a venture capital and advisory firm supporting technology companies. He also leads the Quantum Economy Institute and works with organisations like Terra Quantum AG and the Global Blockchain Initiative to drive innovation in quantum and blockchain technologies.

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Tags: AI, Digital Transformation

What is an AI Agent: Tomer Zuker, Vice President of Marketing, D-ID
Dinis Guarda
January 15, 2025
Tomer Zuker is the Vice President of Marketing at D-ID, where he focuses on promoting #generativeAI and digitaltransformation.

He has worked with some of the world’s biggest companies, including #Microsoft, #IBM, and AmazonWebServices (#AWS), as well as innovative startups.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI

Emily Crose - Author - ‘Hack to The Future’ - Cybersecurity Expert
Dinis Guarda
December 30, 2024
Emily Crose is a renowned #technology, #cybersecurity, and government transparency expert with over a decade of experience. As a former CIA, NSA, and United States Army INSCOM infosec specialist, she served in the U.S. intelligence community for seven years before transitioning to the private sector.

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Louize Clark - AI and Digital Transformation Consultant
Dinis Guarda
December 23, 2024
Louize Clark is an AI and digital transformation consultant, with over 25 years of experience working with Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies, including The HEINEKEN Company, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and Arcadia Group Ltd.

She specialises in helping businesses with AI and digital twin integration, risk management, and policy development, spanning multiple sectors, including hospitality, education and training, and construction.

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Tags: AI, Construction, Digital Transformation

Deborah Sawaf - Founder & CEO - The Power of Words Foundation - Thalé Blanc
Dinis Guarda
December 17, 2024
Deborah Sawaf is a globally recognised fashion designer and changemaker, with over 30 years of experience in the luxury fashion industry, working with renowned brands such as John Galliano, Valentino, and Roberto Cavalli.
Deborah is also the Founder and CEO of The Power of Words (launched in 2022), which combines fashion, pop culture, and art to break the stigma surrounding mental health, earning recognition from the Camara Nazionale della Moda Italiana and the United Nations as the world’s first socially sustainable brand.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Coaching, Mental Health

Paul J. Foster - CEO, Global Esports Federation (GEF)
Youtube
December 03, 2024
Paul J. Foster is a global executive, strategist, and thought leader with a distinguished career spanning esports, the Olympic movement, and international consultancy. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Global Esports Federation (GEF), an international organisation for esports that promotes competition, community, and connection.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Digital Transformation

Steven Rossi - CEO - Founder - Worksport Ltd (NASDAQ: WKSP)
Dinis Guarda
November 20, 2024
Steven Rossi is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Worksport Ltd, a company listed on the Nasdaq Exchange (WKSP). He founded Worksport in 2011, focusing initially on producing tonneau covers for pickup trucks.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Ecosystems, Sustainability

Pedro Domingos - Author - The Master Algorithm - 2040: A Silicon Valley Satire
Dinis Guarda
October 23, 2024
Pedro Domingos is a renowned AI researcher, tech industry insider, and Professor Emeritus of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. An expert in deep learning, neural networks, and AI ethics, Pedro’s research work encompasses some of the most cutting edge concepts like the black box of deep networks, and Markov Logic Network.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Generative AI

Joachim Gossow - Ursula Romero - The World Games 2025
Youtube
October 11, 2024
Joachim Gossow is an experienced administrator from Germany. His journey in sports administration began over two decades earlier, with a background as both a professional handball player and coach. Gossow played a pivotal role in the success of The World Games 2005 in Duisburg, serving as the Sport Director for the Organising Committee.

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Juan M. Lavista Ferres - Corporate Vice President and Chief Data Scientist - Microsoft
Youtube
September 27, 2024
Juan M. Lavista Ferres is a data scientist, AI expert, and researcher. He is currently the Corporate Vice President and Chief Data Scientist of the AI for Good Lab at Microsoft.
In this capacity, Juan leverages technologies like AI, machine learning, and statistical modelling to support Microsoft's AI for Good initiatives, including AI For Earth - Sustainability, AI for Humanitarian Action, AI For Accessibility, and AI For Health.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Digital Transformation

Ludovic Phallippou - Saïd Business School Professor, Financial Economics
Youtube
August 08, 2024
Ludovic Phalippou is a financial economist, academic, author, and researcher. His research covers critical themes including the performance of private equity funds, risk and return estimation, liquidity risk premiums, and regulatory challenges in the industry.

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Tags: Blockchain, Digital Transformation

Xiaochen Zhang - Founder and CEO Fintech4Good - Executive Director AI2030
Youtube
May 31, 2024
Xiaochen Zhang is a prominent figure in the fintech and blockchain space, with over 20 years of experience in leading initiatives that drive innovation and social impact.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Digital Transformation

23 Presentations
Digital Transformation Strategy - 4IR AI Blockchain Fintech
Dinis Guarda
February 19, 2020
Digital transformation strategy
How to be a business fit
In a time of 4IR AI Blockchain Fintech
The future of all businesses and related industries is all about disruption – and that’s a good thing
Disruption across all industries is inevitable, but rather than bracing for the change, businesses should be confident to accept and embrace it.
This is the only way to be fit in a digital transformation 4IR time.

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4IR AI Blockchain Fintech IoT book presentation
Dinis Guarda
October 03, 2019
4IR - AI Blockchain Fintech IoT
- Reinventing a Nation
- Book by Dinis Guarda and Rais Hussin, presentation by Dinis Guarda

Governments need to make sure society benefits from 4IR technological innovations and that these are led and harnessed by them, and not by big tech global titans or minimum work side by side in meaningful ways.

Let now be a new dawn on this front. Let this be our joint responsibility focus and pledge for a new era and create a new drive that uses, manages and controls this powerful set of 4IR Blockchain AI Fintech IoT technologies for our good. For, by, managed and controlled by Nations cooperating with each other, and the people.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, FinTech

How Businesses & Governments can prosper with Blockchain + AI
Dinis Guarda
April 02, 2019
Blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies offer significant benefits for governments and businesses if embraced. However, full digital transformation is still needed as the global economy has only partially transitioned online. Blockchain and AI can optimize data, identity, and processes for all sectors but adoption challenges remain due to differing cultures and regulations between countries. Governments and organizations must prepare now to harness these technologies' potential.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Business Strategy

The Present and Future of Blockchain and AI
Dinis Guarda
October 25, 2018
The Present and Future of Blockchain and AI
How Public and Private Sectors can holistically benefit from embracing blockchain AI tech.
DNA OF OUR TIME = TECH - DATA + BLOCKCHAIN + AI

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Future of Work

Hacking the DNA of humanity with Blockchain and AI
Dinis Guarda
October 15, 2018
Hacking the dna of humanity with blockchain and AI
What is the biggest challenge humanity faces now?
DNA OF OUR TIME = TECH - DATA + BLOCKCHAIN + AI
Humanity data code = DNA!
What happens when we can hack this code?

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Digital Disruption

The Future of Finance = Fintech, AI, Blockchain By Dinis Guarda
Dinis Guarda
August 29, 2018
If the 1st generation of the digital revolution brought us the Internet of information and data. The 2d generation — now is powered by blockchain + AI technology — and is bringing us the Internet of value and identity.

We are now at a stage where digital platforms are the go to platform(s) reshaping the world of business, finance transforming 360 human affairs radically.
Finance is about managing financial assets. This now is all about technology and data but without forgetting the basics - clients / partners.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, FinTech

How Businesses & Governments Can Prosper with Blockchain AI Tech by Dinis Guarda
Dinis Guarda
July 20, 2018
As blockchain, AI, fintech, and data-driven solutions become integrated into more core systems and daily operations, businesses and governments will need to adapt quickly to remain competitive in the digital future.

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A Financial Tech Tsunami Driven by Blockchain AI Crypto Economics
Dinis Guarda
November 02, 2017
The world economy and the financial industry are only in its early days of digitalisation and disruption.
We are going through a wave, or tsunami of emergent disruptive fintech systems and blockchain decentralised models that will change things forever.
At the moment there is a process of digitalisation / Tokenisation of the economy/ financial industry.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, IoT

Blockchain, AI, IOT, Crypto Challenges and opportunities for the Energy Oil and Gas Industry
Dinis Guarda
November 02, 2017
Challenges and opportunities for the energy oil and gas industry. Digital transformation, Blockchain, AI, IOT, ICOs in a new digital Crypto Economy, presentation and research by Dinis Guarda

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Digital Transformation

AI, Blockchain, IOT, Evolution or Singularity? Digital Identity And Digital Transformation
Dinis Guarda
March 22, 2017
This document discusses digital identity, digital transformation, and emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and IoT. It addresses how these technologies will evolve and potentially lead to a technological singularity. It emphasizes that digital strategy is about both technology and people, and bringing teams together around digital tools.

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Tags: Blockchain, Digital Transformation, IoT

Blockchain + AI + Crypto Economics Are We Creating a Code Tsunami?
Dinis Guarda
March 16, 2017
Blockchain + AI + Crypto Economics
Are We Creating a Code Tsunami?
Fintech, the digital economy, Distributed technologies, tokenisations and crypto economics
Strategy - Cconsiderations, Diligences + Risks

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency

The Next Tsunami AI Blockchain IOT and Our Swarm Evolutionary Singularity
Dinis GUARDA
November 16, 2016
This document discusses emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, IoT and how they will impact society and business. It notes that we must consider our innate human "swarm intelligence" and evolutionary nature as we develop and integrate new technologies. The document then lists over 30 disruptive technologies based on Gartner and discusses how individuals, businesses and identity will evolve. It suggests that in the future, every individual and business will be a "singularity innovation company" leveraging brand, media, data, AI and financial capabilities. Finally, it raises questions around how to thrive in an increasingly complex technological world driven by randomness, big data and new innovations.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, IoT

Blockchain in IoT and Other Considerations by Dinis Guarda
Dinis GUARDA
September 21, 2016
Blockchain in IOT And other considerations:
IoT, Business Strategy, Tech, Security and Blockchain as a foundation tech
How to manage IoT / Blockchain for business strategy, technical set up, security, plus blockchain
The natural tech evolution marriage that has yet to properly consummate?
Why IOT products may not live up to their promise and how to overcome these to build successful IoT / Blockchain products.

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Tags: Blockchain, Business Strategy, IoT

How Robo Advisers, Fintech Are Revolutionising Wealth Management
Dinis GUARDA
July 05, 2016
How Robo Advisers, Fintech Are Revolutionising Wealth Management. A Reflection and presentation about trends and ideas related with the topic and what is happening in the industry

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Finance, FinTech

Innovating in a forever recession by Dinis Guarda
Dinis GUARDA
April 14, 2016
The concept of “Forever recession”, coined by Seth Godin, is particularly relevant to the present world climate and the business challenges we face today. In a fast changing economy and society challenged by innovative disruption technologies the sense of continuous crisis and somehow a “forever recession” makes us wonder about stability and for understanding the basis of macroeconomics and business this is a hard concept.

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Tags: Business Continuity, Business Strategy, Innovation

How to use digital and social media to improve your social enterprise brand story telling
Dinis GUARDA
March 16, 2016
How to Use Digital and Social Media to Improve your Social Enterprise, Brand Story Telling. Focus and Case study of Social Enterprise

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurship, Social

Marketing social media for trading investment industry
Dinis GUARDA
November 04, 2015
Marketing and Social Media for Finance: trading & Investment Industry:
Front Operations: Marketing Merlin - Everything You Need to Know.
As digital and social evolves how can you get the best of your marketing, media buying, SEO and social media activities to increase your sales and retain customers, and make sure we build a strong data base and analytic insights?

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Tags: Leadership, Marketing, Social

Creative destruction versus Creative Evangelisation
Dinis GUARDA
October 24, 2015
The document discusses the concepts of creative destruction and creative evangelization in the digital age. Creative destruction refers to the process of innovation replacing outdated products and processes, while creative evangelization involves using digital tools to spread information and potentially convert others to new beliefs.

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Tags: Creativity, IT Strategy, Leadership

Future of funds: How Technology and Social Media are Disrupting and Opening new Opportunities for the Fund Industry
Dinis GUARDA
June 12, 2014
Perhaps the biggest change that online trading technology has brought about is to democratise access to the markets, allowing individuals to make their own trades without the costs and time lag that were associated with the old way of doing this.

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Tags: IT Leadership, IT Operations, Social

Present & Future of Marketing - Disruption: Social Media vs Social Networks = OPEN BUSINESS
Dinis GUARDA
October 21, 2011
This presentation discusses the future of marketing and disruption caused by social media and social networks. It argues that with social media and technology, individuals and companies can directly reach audiences without relying on traditional advertising or media.

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Tags: Future of Work, Marketing, Social

How to manage your social media business profile
Dinis GUARDA
April 09, 2011
This document provides guidance on how to manage a business's social media profile. It discusses creating and managing profiles on social networks to generate traffic. It emphasizes the importance of understanding a business's brand, audience, competitors and goals.

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Tags: Business Continuity, Business Strategy, Social

Web 2.0 and Social Media From Internal to External
Dinis GUARDA
July 27, 2010
The challenges of managing corporations at a time of web 2.0 and social media. What are the main shifts companies, management and businesses are facing from their internal to the external in this new technological and social paradigms. The individual and companies as media. The paper of intra-nets and good communications. A social media SWOT analysis. Correlation between web 2.0 and social media to engage employees and to get ROI and ROA. Listening, engaging and clear communication and guidelines start in your intranet, inside your company. Any efficient strategy always starts from the inside to the external. CONSUMERS, PROSUMERS AND NICHE GROUPS ARE THE NEW STAKEHOLDERS OF COMMUNICATIONS and business.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Social

Trust! 7 trends about the Future Finance
slideshare
February 03, 2010
Trust! The future of the online financial, Trading and Investment industry
7 Trends for reflection = customer + web + innovation

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Tags: FinTech, Innovation, Management

1 Professor
guest lecturer in MIT world peace university
Dinis Guarda
February 11, 2025

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4 Profiles
Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Digital Twins 2025
Dinis Guarda
May 01, 2025
Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for top 50 global thought leaders and influencers on Digital Twins for 2025.

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@dinisguarda_ featured in FeedSpot Top 60 UK Tech Influencers
Dinis Guarda
February 10, 2025
I’m truly honoured to be recognised as one of the Top 60 UK Tech Influencers on the web by Feedspot! It’s a privilege to be featured alongside such inspiring voices in the tech space.

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Tags: AI

Top AI and Machine Learning Influencers on Instagram in 2025
Dinis Guarda
February 04, 2025
My instagram profile @dinisguarda_ has been selected as one of the Top 40 AI and Machine Learning Influencers on the web.

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Top AI Creators You Need to Know by Edelman
Dinis Guarda
January 10, 2025
I am honoured to be listed in the Edelman’s industry’s first-ever composite of brand-safe creators specialising in AI:

AI Creators You Need to Know

These 50 individuals, selected from academia, professional sectors the creative community, have been rigorously vetted by Edelman’s Creator Marketing team for their credibility, alignment with brand values, engagement, reach, and authority in AI.

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Tags: AI

5 Speaking Engagements
Dinis Guarda At The I-Nation Global Summit 2024 by MRANTI In Malaysia
Dinis Guarda
November 29, 2024
Kuala Lumpur hosts the third I-Nation Global Summit, a three-day event organised by MRANTI, on November 29, 2024. The 2024 summit is themed "Collaborate. Innovate. Elevate.", brings together tech innovators, policymakers, and business leaders to address pressing global challenges and drive sustainable solutions. Among the eminent speakers are the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation, the Minister of Health, and Dinis Guarda.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Open Innovation

Global Sports Media and Tech Convention: SPORTEL Monaco, 28-30 October 2024
Dinis Guarda
October 18, 2024
Celebrating the 35th anniversary year, SPORTEL Monaco 2024, the distinguishing features at SPORTEL Monaco 2024 include: the Women’s Lunch, an event designed to celebrate and empower women in the sports industry, the Innovation Stage, which will complement the existing Speakers Corner due to high demand for speaking opportunities, and Wednesday Tech Talks, featuring a special Sports and Generative AI Workshop in collaboration with SVG.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, IT Operations, SportsTech

2024 Chicago AI Week 25 to the 28th June
Dinis Guarda
June 26, 2024
I am privileged to be part and a speaker of the Chicago AI Conference 2024 the main event of the Chicago AI Week. It brings together industry leaders, innovators, and experts from around the globe to discuss the latest technology advancements, cutting edge use cases, responsible artificial intelligence (AI) best practices, and real-world applications of AI in regulated industries such as financial services, insurance, payments, healthcare, and so on.

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Tags: AI, Digital Transformation

TransformBase
Dinis Guarda
November 08, 2023
Thrilled to have spoken at TransformBase on 9th November in London!
It was an incredible experience diving into the world of EmergingTech alongside industry leaders.

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Tags: AI, AR/VR, Blockchain

Intellect Horizon Digital Conference XR AI Web3
Dinis Guarda
October 28, 2023
I had the pleasure of being part of an excellent event that brought together thought leaders, university representatives, and global innovators. The gathering on 28th October 2023 showcased insightful discussions and ideas shaping the future of technology.

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Tags: AI, Digital Transformation

89 Videos
Thomas Power - BIP100 - The Super Power Of Networking
Youtube
April 15, 2025
Thomas Power is an entrepreneur, mentor, and board member, specialising in business innovation, digital strategy, and the integration of artificial intelligence and blockchain into business practices. He is the founder of the BIP100 Club, an intimate, exclusive community designed for business owners to foster deep personal and professional connections.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Digital Transformation

Humanoid Robotics For Companionship - Andrew Kiguel - Chairman/CEO - ​Realbotix Corp
Dinis Guarda
April 04, 2025
How influential is Jensen Huang?
You've probably heard a lot about NVIDIA’s revolutionary GPU technology. Here I present a bigger picture on how its Co-founder and CEO, Jensen Huang’s vision is more than just about gaming.

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Tags: AI, AR/VR, Innovation

Humanoid Robotics For Companionship - Andrew Kiguel - Chairman/CEO - ​Realbotix Corp
Youtube
April 01, 2025
Andrew Kiguel is a Canadian entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in investment banking, blockchain, AI, and robotics. He is the Chairman and CEO of Realbotix Corp., a company that creates AI-based human-like robots for companionship and social interaction. Realbotix is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and OTCQB.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Digital Transformation

Edelman 'Top AI Creators You Need To Know' - honoured to be featured
Dinis Guarda
March 04, 2025
I am honoured to be listed in the Edelman's industry’s first-ever composite of brand-safe creators specializing in AI.

These 50 individuals, selected from academia, professional sectors the creative community, have been rigorously vetted by Edelman’s Creator Marketing team for their credibility, alignment with brand values, engagement, reach, and authority in AI.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI

AI in Mental Health
Dinis Guarda
January 17, 2025
The global AI mental health market is expected to grow from $92,153 million in 2023 to $10,334,000 million by 2032.
By leveraging advanced machine learning algorithms and data analytics, AI supports professionals in detecting, monitoring, and addressing mental health challenges with precision and speed.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Digital Transformation

Ztudium Group Tech IP Portfolio 2024
Dinis Guarda
January 10, 2025
Ztudium has developed a suite of cutting-edge platforms leveraging technologies such as Blockchain, spatial computing, digital twins, and 3D to address diverse global needs:

Businessabc: A comprehensive platform for businesses, integrating AI-powered tools and insights to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth.

Citiesabc: A platform focused on smart city solutions, urban innovation, and sustainable development, enabled with new 3D spatial computing Smart Cities DNA. The platform has created solutions like saudiarabiaabc.comand actionturkiye.org.

IntelligentHQ: An AI-enabled knowledge hub combining education, technology, and business insights to support entrepreneurs, startups, and enterprises.

Sportsabc: A new sports abc AI encyclopedia platform with live.theworldgames.orgOTT Streaming platform to revolutionize sports with advanced analytics, fan engagement tools, and AI-driven experiences.

MStores: A next-generation ecommerce platform that uses AI and automation to redefine online retail, optimizing customer experience and operational efficiency.

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AI in Fintech
Dinis Guarda
January 08, 2025
From credit scoring that considers more than traditional metrics to robo-advisers providing personalised investment strategies, AI is enhancing financial products and services.

The fintech industry, currently valued at $340.1 billion globally, owes a significant portion of its momentum to AI, which alone accounts for a $44.08 billion market value as of 2023. Artificial intelligence (AI) in fintech has catalysed a paradigm shift, driving growth, innovation, and efficiency across financial services.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, FinTech

Web3 Identity Management - Harrison Seletsky - SPACE ID
Youtube
January 03, 2025
Harrison Seletsky is the Director of Business Development at SPACE ID, a platform that helps users register and use Web3 domain names across all EVM-compatible chains. His work focuses on advancing decentralised identity solutions and positioning SPACE ID as a leader in the Web3 space.

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AI In Healthcare
Dinis Guarda
December 27, 2024
In this video, we will explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the healthcare industry by enabling smarter and faster decision-making. Holistically speaking, it encompasses the use of algorithms and machine learning systems to process complex medical data, helping doctors and healthcare providers improve diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes.

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Tags: AI, Healthcare, HealthTech

AI in Construction and Real Estate
Youtube
November 27, 2024
‘AI in Construction and Real Estate’ is my latest book research publication published by Ztudium Booksabc and Constructionabc, powered by proprietary AI.DNA technology, and Businessabc and Citiesabc, and forwarded by The Lord David Evans of Watford, British publisher, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Member of the House of Lords.

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I-Nation Global Summit 2024 - 2 to 4 December 2024 Nexus, Connexion,Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur
Youtube
November 22, 2024
My preview video about my participation on I-Nation Global Summit 2024
2 - 4 December 2024, Nexus, Connexion, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur
I-Nation Global Summit 2024 is an annual flagship conference hosted by MRANTI to implore conversations among key leaders and industry leaders in tech and innovation. The 3-day sessions and satellite events will center around being “mission-driven”.

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Sports ABC
Youtube
November 01, 2024
In this episode of Techabc, my digital twin elaborated a summary of the present challenges and opportunities regarding the intersection of sports, technology, and AI.

Sports, by their very nature, embody the essence of human connection and communal spirit. In today’s era, technology has become the cornerstone of our social and economic frameworks, shaping the way we interact and conduct our daily lives. When it comes to sports, they serve as a means of expressing our physical prowess, fostering well-being, and nurturing community bonds.

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Digital Literacy ABC
Youtube
October 28, 2024
In this episode of Techabc, I delve into Digital Literacy ABC, a concept that emerged in the 1990s, shortly after the time when the world overcame the wave of “computer literacy”. At first, the term was understood as “the skills in using technology”, as argued by Paul Gilster in 1997 when he first coined the term.

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Chris Joannou - VP of Ecosystem Growth - Draper University
Youtube
September 17, 2024
Chris Joannou is a growth hacker and ecosystem builder with extensive experience in the startup and venture capital sectors. He currently serves as the Vice President of Ecosystem Growth at Draper University, where he is responsible for arranging global partnerships and promoting collaborative ecosystems that support innovation and startup growth.

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Eric O'Neill - Keynote Speaker, Cybersecurity Expert, Legendary FBI operative, Bestselling Author
Youtube
September 09, 2024
Eric Michael O'Neill is a national security attorney, corporate investigator, national cybersecurity strategist, and legendary FBI operative. Eric’s career began in the FBI’s counterintelligence trenches as an undercover operative. His undercover work brought down Robert Hanssen, the most notorious and damaging spy in United States history.

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Industrial AI
Youtube
September 02, 2024
In this episode of techabc, I visually represented by my digital twin highlights Industrial AI. Industrial AI, refers to the application of artificial intelligence technologies in industrial settings to enhance efficiency, productivity, and decision-making. It involves leveraging AI systems, processes and advanced algorithms and techniques to optimise industrial processes, predict maintenance needs, improve quality control, and enable autonomous systems.

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Erik Pounds - Director of Product Marketing - NVIDIA
Youtube
August 29, 2024
Erik Pounds is a marketing and product management professional with over 20 years of experience in the technology and data science sectors, focusing on advancing data analytics and AI solutions.

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AI Xperience Evolution Ecosystem
Youtube
August 26, 2024
In this episode of techabc, Dinis Guarda digital twin discusses the AI Xperience Evolution Ecosystem, encompassing some of the major drivers in the widespread adoption of Artificial Intelligence and related technologies like digital twin technology and spatial computing.

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Humans: AI Legacy versus AI Generative AI AGI
Youtube
August 19, 2024
Imagine a world where machines are no longer limited to pre-programmed tasks but possess the autonomy and competence to think, learn, and act with human-like intelligence. In this world, AI drives self-piloted cars, uncovers breakthroughs in complex scientific research, delivers personalised customer service, and ventures into uncharted territories.

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Thomas Kiddle - Manthan Dave - Co-Founders And Co-CEOs - Palisade Inc.
Youtube
August 01, 2024
Thomas Kiddle is a software engineer and entrepreneur with experience in e-commerce, payments, digital assets and blockchain technology. He is the co-Founder and co- CEO of Palisade Inc., a French-regulated company backed by Ripple. Thomas has worked with major blockchains and DeFi protocols like Avalanche, Ethereum, XRPL, Solana, and Polygon. His career includes roles at big companies such as Ripple, Apple, BT, and the National Film and Television School. Thomas has also helped the XRPL community by leading workshops and giving talks about the digital economy at universities.

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, Digital Twins

Marcus Norberg - Sales Manager at Apendo AB - IBM Partner - IBM TechXchange Summit EMEA 2024 Special
Youtube
July 18, 2024
Marcus Norberg is an experienced manager with a robust background in the hyperautomation and information technology industry. Currently serving as the Sales Manager at Apendo AB, he brings about four decades’ of expertise in sales management, business development, and strategy to develop technology solutions for clients. Prior to his current position, Marcus has held several top level positions at companies, including Consid AB, Xlent Technology, Merkantildata, and Sema Group. Marcus holds a Bachelor's degree in System Analysis from Mid Sweden University, and is committed to drive innovation, business growth, and strategic initiatives within the information technology and services sector.

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Kevin Farrar - Head of Sport Partnerships for IBM UK - Partnership Executive to Wimbledon/AELTC
Youtube
July 16, 2024
Kevin Farrar has over 36 years of experience at IBM acting as a trusted advisor on technology, innovation, and adoption in the sports industry. He provides input to strategic planning discussions to influence the client & IBM technology roadmap & plans.

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Boris Scharinger - Senior Innovation Manager at CTO Office of Siemens Digital Industries
Youtube
July 12, 2024
Boris is the Senior Innovation Manager and Technology Strategist in the CTO Office at Siemens. Based in Nuremberg, Germany Boris responsibilities include innovation management, the development of technology strategies and roadmaps, and technology scouting. His areas of expertise encompass startups, quantum computing, industrial AI, scaling artificial intelligence, ecosystems, and the data economy.

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Raj Kapoor - Founder & CEO - India Blockchain Alliance
Youtube
July 02, 2024
Raj Aditya Kapoor is a serial entrepreneur, tech innovator, educator, investor, and mentor with focus areas like blockchain, AI, Robotics, Cybersecurity, IoT, and cloud computing. He has designed and worked on 4 Blockchains, 5 Centralised Exchanges, 3 Swaps and 3 DEX's.

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Leonardo da Vinci AI - Chicago AI WeeK - Wisdomia - AI.DNA - ZTUDIUM
Dinis Guarda
June 26, 2024
Leonardo da Vinci Resurrects With AI During Chicago AI WeeK organised by AI2030, Recreated By Dinis Guarda, AI.DNA, Wisdomia.ai, ztudium

The Chicago AI Week is a unique opportunity to engage with major leaders, organisations and corporations such as the City of Chicago, Google, AWS, Microsoft, CIBC, and the US Federal Reserve System, who are at the forefront of leading AI innovation and management.
Chicago AI Week organiser AI 2030 is a global initiative dedicated to harnessing AI’s transformative power for humanity's betterment.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, AR/VR

6 Whitepapers
Wisdomia.ai: A Blend Of AI, Creativity, And Edutainment
Dinis Guarda
January 09, 2025
Wisdomia.ai is an AI-powered edutainment platform where users interact with historical figures like Einstein and Socrates, explore immersive learning experiences, and engage in gamified activities. Its features include virtual mentors, personalised growth plans, AR/VR tools, and opportunities for creators in the gig and creative economies.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, AR/VR

Wisdomia.ai: Where Wisdom Builds Utopia With AI
Dinis Guarda
January 09, 2025
Wisdomia = Wisdom + Utopia “Learning never exhausts the mind.” Leonardo da Vinci
Wisdomia = Wisdom + Utopia

“Learning never exhausts the mind.” Leonardo da Vinci

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is changing what humans can achieve, Wisdomia.ai stands out as a unique platform that combines timeless knowledge with modern technology. Wisdomia.ai is designed to help people interact, learn, create, and innovate. It aims to build an ideal space where education and entertainment come together.

Wisdomia.ai offers an immersive edutainment experience where users can engage with AI-powered avatars modelled after historical and iconic figures such as Socrates, Leonardo da Vinci, and Cleopatra. By integrating education, entertainment, and AI technology, Wisdomia.ai aspires to transform learning, inspire creativity, and ignite curiosity.

We will explore the mission, vision, and technological framework of Wisdomia.ai, highlighting its role as a human-centric platform designed to unlock the potential of wisdom for a more enlightened and empowered world.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, AR/VR

Digital Transformation Strategy - 4IR AI Blockchain Fintech by Dinis Guarda
Slideshare
February 19, 2020
Digital transformation strategy
How to be a business fit
In a time of 4IR AI Blockchain Fintech
The future of all businesses and related industries is all about disruption – and that’s a good thing
Disruption across all industries is inevitable, but rather than bracing for the change, businesses should be confident to accept and embrace it.
This is the only way to be fit in a digital transformation 4IR time.
by Dinis Guarda,
author, CEO founder ztudium - openbusinesscouncil.org - fashionabc.org - intelligenthq.com

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How Businesses & Governments can prosper with Blockchain + AI by Dinis Guarda
Slideshare
March 02, 2019
How Businesses Governments can prosper with Blockchain and AI?
The conjunction between digital transformation, industry 4.0 Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence technology & how governments and enterprises can benefit from embracing these technologies.

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The Future of Finance = Fintech, AI, Blockchain
Dinis Guarda / Slideshare
August 29, 2018
The Future of Finance = Fintech, AI, Blockchain

If the 1st generation of the digital revolution brought us the Internet of information and data. The 2d generation — now is powered by blockchain + AI technology — and is bringing us the Internet of value and identity.

We are now at a stage where digital platforms are the go to platform(s) reshaping the world of business, finance transforming 360 human affairs radically.
Finance is about managing financial assets. This now is all about technology and data but without forgetting the basics - clients / partners.

New technologies are rapidly reshaping the entire financial services spectre.

Fintech that’s no longer the headline, it’s now the industry reality.

Banks, insurers and asset managers are knee-deep in the potential of such technologies known as Fintech, data, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain.

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Blockchain + AI + Crypto Economics Are We Creating a Code Tsunami?
Slideshare
March 15, 2018
Blockchain + AI + Crypto Economics
Are We Creating a Code Tsunami?
Fintech, the digital economy, Distributed technologies, tokenisations and crypto economics
Strategy - Cconsiderations, Diligences + Risks

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Tags: AI, Blockchain, FinTech

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Dinis Guarda Amongst The Speakers At The 10th P2P Financial Systems International Workshop
Dinis Guarda
September 30, 2024
The 10th P2P Financial Systems International Workshop (P2PFISY) took place on October 16-17, 2024, in Dubai, in collaboration with the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA).

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Tags: AI, Cryptocurrency, FinTech

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Blockchain and AI – Convergence Foundational Technologies

Date : September 28, 2020

Blockchain and AI – Convergence Foundational Technologies
Blockchain-AI convergence is a key factor for the present and future of technology as both these emerging and foundation technologies deal with data, value storage and creation. On one hand, Blockchain builds a foundational encryption architecture that enables secure digital storage and sharing, rewarding with data or anything of value. AI, on the other hand, creates a foundational direction to gather, analyze, generate and predict insights from data which generates, predicts and manages value. These two (out of many) areas of blockchain and AI have to be combined to create solutions, scaled technology and business infrastructure. However, to properly manage and use data, there is the need of a third holistic technology, Big data.

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How Can We Protect People's Data With Blockchain And AI Tech For Good?

Date : September 28, 2020

In order to protect people's data with blockchain and AI tech for good, we have to build and deploy an ecosystem with an open source set of APIs that limits how much technology makers can learn about individual customers. What these sets of APIs do is analyse user data while keeping the anonymity for that source of data.

Artificial Intelligence solutions are already being deployed within all our interactions on social media and the internet, from the sensors on our IoT driven smartphones to our financial, wellness and healthcare data. AI is now being integrated on the top of blockchains solutions too, especially in the financial industry and supply chain transactions.

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Top AI Books of all Time and Reflections

Date : September 28, 2020

Top AI Books of all Time and Reflections
AI is rapidly changing everything. It is transforming society, the very way we live and act as social creatures, how we behave, how we do business, and even the very fabric of our own human identity. Cities are managed by machine driven big data gathered by sensors, constructing together what we known as the Internet of Things. An escalating digital transformation is transforming our vast amounts of paper ledgers into digital records, from traffic to finance to medical records. These, which convey most of the data gathered about us, are now processed in the cloud and augmented with machine learning artificial intelligence’s multiple tools, which are stored in blockchain distributed ledgers.

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Welcome to the Metaverse Revolution
Thinkers360
October 26, 2022

“For if you suffer your people to be ill-educated, and their manners to be corrupted from their infancy, and then punish them for those crimes to which their first education disposed them, what else is to be concluded from this, but that you first make thieves and then punish them.”
― Sir Thomas More, Utopia

“The wisdom of the crowds has peaked. Web 3.0 is taking what we’ve built in Web 2.0 — the wisdom of the crowds — and putting an editorial layer on it of truly talented, compensated people to make the product more trusted and refined.” Jason Calacanis

If you’re waiting for the metaverse revolution, you already missing it. It is happening in front of you!

The Metaverse is a new door for Humanity opening up to our society 5.0., Blockchain NFTs act as the keys.

The Metaverse or Metaverses are opening new roads. The Metaverses are drive us to new digital interactive worlds that open expanded experiences, fantasies and that are quickly becoming our new real, augmented and virtual realities. Our new digital twin transformed world.

We are living in a digital twin metaverse world. Digital twins are critical to explain our data enabled tech world. Digital twins are the virtual representation of our reality, our cities, our bodies, our buildings, our objects that serves, portrait the real-time digital counterpart of our personal and social physical objects or processes.

The concept originated earlier with the first practical definition and construction of digital twin with NASA in an attempt to improve physical model simulation of spacecrafts in 2010. This concept is more important than ever.

Are you ready for Metaverse revolution! Still from video by Dinis Guarda

Digital twins and metaverse are one related iteration as the virtual models, also called web 3.0 — the major concepts of technological times. The metaverse together with digital twins represent and expand our social economic models designed to accurately reflect and represent our physical objects and its iterations and datification.

The Metaverse is now becoming tech’s next trillion-dollar opportunity. Increasing number of companies are moving in immersive mixed reality virtual spaces that will allow users, consumers, businesses to go beyond what’s possible in real life. This has been highlighted in multiple reports such as a recent one from CB Insights, which highlights how the Metaverse will disrupt at least 13 leading global business industries including fashion, retail, gaming, education and more.

The Metaverse concepts and all the metaverses platforms are the platforms, the agoras of the 21st century. The world economy in 2022 is around USD 80 trillion. Goldman Sachs is putting the value of the metaverse at $12 trillion.

That’s more than the top 30 largest companies on the Dow Jones, including Apple and Microsoft at today’s prices.

The metaverse has already changed the way that we live and work. But that is just the beginning!

All major technologies players and now also governments and cities in the world are planning for the Metaverse. Meta, former Facebook, has been leading the talk at least in the media. Tech giant Microsoft announced on May 24 the creation of an “industrial metaverse”. This announcement highlights the urgent innovation for the work force that will allow workers, businesses to wear augmented reality headsets to manage supply chains.

Metaverse products are going increasingly to be used in work and business-related applications as there’s needs to be created further breakthrough consumer product yet.

The major Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) believes that gaming infrastructure and technologies will be “key building blocks of the Metaverse.”

The Metaverse and its set of solutions are and will be increasingly offering hybrid Mixed Augmented Reality state of existence right now.

Metaverse NFTs Web 3.0, infographic, from book Metaverse NFTs Uprising, by Dinis Guarda

Some technological developments are so big, they change our behaviour. Change our society. That is the case of the Metaverse!

The Metaverse concept and the Web3 ideological framework (also known as Web 3.0 and most of the times designed as web3) is a large idea for a new development iteration of the World Wide Web based on the nature of the blockchain technologies.

These technologies look at new system of governance that open the concept of centralised to the larger iteration of decentralised web. This is a big shot as most of the human organisations are highly centralised. So far there are a few early-stage proper working and advanced Web 3.0 applications, but new developments in integrated AI big data, blockchain, AR and VR with NFTs and immersive digital experiences are embedding in the web infrastructure, new more advanced true potential.

Web 3.0 aims to be the third generation of internet and all its related services for advancing websites, IP, concept generations, human interfaces, and applications that will focus on using a machine-based AI — ML.

This web3 infrastructure is the layout for the Metaverse revolutionary capacity to leapfrog our technologies in further spatial computation — digital twins- that can incorporate and foster understanding of data to provide a data-driven and Semantic Web. Web3 Metaverse is designed to augment our human gig economy and creative economy and incorporate more balance decentralised metaversive experiences.

The ultimate goal of all the concept of the Web 3.0 is to create and develop more powerful and intelligent, connected and open digital experiences and websites — web experiences. These digital experiences will integrate AR VR and Mixed reality integrated Technologies and experiences.

Some working technologies that qualify as Web3 can be listed in my infographic bellow and in this list:

  • Blockchain 360 supply chain and related fintech, payment and certification, plus cloud computation Technologies;
  • Cryptocurrency — Tokenomics: The major Cryptocurrencies that have created tokenomics and new business community driven ecosystems with Bitcoin as the Golden standard and Ethereum being the biggest by far.
  • Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) that have created a 50 billion usd business since 2021 and counting.
  • Decentralised Apps (dApps);
  • Smart Contracts as the web3 digital layer of certifications;
  • Distributed Computing (Edge Computing);
  • Augmented Reality AR and Virtual Reality VR and the hybrid Mixed Reality MR iterations.
  • Avatars — As the Digital identity in the Metaverse / Web 3 that will be represented by avatars with utility. Avatars in particular in the form of nonfungible tokens (NFTs) are and will increasingly play a critical role in the Metaverse, serving as a user’s digital identity within virtual spaces.

The hybrid-Mixed-Augmented-verse is the future maze of our human existence. It is the future of our social economic tribes.

Our stories. Our narratives. Our perception is changing in a time of Humanity Beta!

The Metaverse will marks a new major chapter in Humanity cultural history by offering an alternative Evolutionary mode of storytelling now in digital transformation times.

Stories have sustained humanity culture and civilisation for many millennia. Stories teach us to speak, read and write; assimilate civil codes, and forge our identities. This will be done now in digital terms. Through stories and narratives, we learn about language and psychology, belonging and ownership, and the sense of right and wrong. This will now come to the Metaverse platforms we are and will increasingly build.

Metaverse technologies will define the narrative of our lives and our communities, and, by extension, of our centralised and decentralised circular socio-economic models, financial codes, and ethics. Will create new Maze directions and it is in our hands to make it a Utopian narrative.

Humanity Beta is the next stage of humanity. From Humanity 1.0, to Humanity 2.0. We are shifting From Humanity Alpha to Humanity Beta!

“This Metaverse is going to be far more pervasive and powerful than anything else. If one central company gains control of this, they will become more powerful than any government and be a god on Earth.” Tim Sweeney

The future is perpetual being written in our present. And, that future is now.

“You wouldn’t abandon ship in a storm just because you couldn’t control the winds.”
― Thomas More, Utopia

Are you ready for the Metaverse Revolution?

The Hybrid-mixed-augmented-verse of Metaverse, still from film by Dinis Guarda

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