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The Automated Show

Your daily source for the latest in AI news and market trends! Hosted by Tak Lo, The Automated Show breaks down the most important updates in artificial intelligence, from cutting-edge innovations to shifts in the tech landscape. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or just trying to keep up with the fast-paced industry, this podcast delivers the insights you need to stay ahead.

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Ep. 32 👺 Crypto Scammers Hit OpenAI Again!

Episode · The Automated Show · Plus, 🆕 Rabbit R1: A Rocky Start, But New Updates Promise More! You can read the news here 👉 https://www.theautomated.co/p/crypto-scammers-hit-openai-again

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Ep. 31 ⌨️ The New Windows 11 Copilot Key Feature!

Episode · The Automated Show · Plus, 🔋 Microsoft Turns to Nuclear energy for its AI power Needs! You can read the news here 👉https://www.theautomated.co/p/the-new-windows-11-copilot-key-feature

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Ep. 4 Unraveling Demographics: The Implications of a Zero Fertility Future (Reading)

Episode · Zero Fertility Future Podcast · This fourth episode of Zero Fertility Future dives deep with a powerful keynote reading. As fertility rates drop and populations age, Tak explores how these demographic shifts are reshaping global economies, healthcare systems, and national security.Join Tak as he unravels the complex forces shaping our world in this thought-provoking and timely conversation.

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Ep. 3 A Zero Fertility Future: Lessons from COVID-19 (Reading)

Episode · Zero Fertility Future Podcast · In this episode of Zero Fertility Future, Tak Lo reads his article, "A Zero Fertility Future: The Next Global Crisis and Lessons from COVID-19." Tak explores the parallels between the global fertility crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, discussing how shrinking populations will reshape our world. Tune in for a thought-provoking reading on navigating the demographic shifts ahead. You can read the original article here 👉https://medium.com/@thetaklo/a-zero-fertility-future-the-next-global-crisis-and-lessons-from-covid-19-be5a76c8f1d2

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Ep. 2 Unraveling Demographics: The Global Implications of a Low Fertility World

Episode · Zero Fertility Future Podcast · In this episode of Zero Fertility Future, host Tak Lo explores the profound implications of declining fertility rates and shrinking populations. Drawing insights from global demographic trends, he examines how these shifts are impacting economies, healthcare systems, and even national security. Join Tak as he breaks down the challenges and offers potential solutions, from technological innovation to immigration and policy reform. You can read the original article here: https://medium.com/@thetaklo/unraveling-demographics-the-implications-of-a-low-fertility-future-d969c89ed1c1

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Episode 4: La Soiree with Aaron Wright from Tribute Labs x Tak Lo from Braeside

Episode · VC’ing by Braeside · Lessons learned on how DAOs make decisions and invest In this episode, Tak talks to Aaron Wright from Tribute Labs, who’s building the infrastructure for investment DAOs. He talks about his background in crypto and with Ethereum, Tribute Labs and the 17 DAOs they support including the LAO, how investment decisions and culture work inside these DAOs, and how he sees investment DAOs evolve.   3:40 Founding of the LAO, and history of it7:59 How many DAOs they now support9:51: How do you find the new strategies for the new DAOs12:54: Differences between investment DAOs and VC funds15:23 Investment DAOs and 3 distinct advantages17:16 How investment DAOs make decisions, their “investment committee”, and is an investment DAOs is an evolution of the VC model?22:44: Possible evolution of investment DAOs23:44: Institutional capital being involved25:42 Different models of DAOs and how they stumbled on the optimal number of DAO members30:24: The cultural transplant of DAOs across the DAO network32:50 How the different DAOs in the Tribute network co-invest33:30: End

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Episode 3: La Soiree with Richard Li from Gate Ventures x Tak Lo from Braeside

Episode · VC’ing by Braeside · Lessons on building a centralized exchange crypto VC As the Partner at Gate Ventures, Richard Li is raising their second fund with the famed Gate.io, one of the top crypto exchanges in the world. In this episode, he and host Tak Lo discuss his background coming from tradfi and into crypto (and why that is a good blend), why centralised exchange VC funds are different and what value add they can provide, some aspects of centralised exchanges, and his view on the bear market. This podcast is brought to you by Braeside and is available on Google, Apple, and Spotify, among others.   Main Points From the PodcastHere is a quick highlight of the value you will get from this episode: 00:00 - Introduction 2:08: Richard’s background 6:20: What makes Gate Ventures different and centralised exchange VCs 13:40: What has he learned about moving to VC from tradfi and some of the patterns he sees 27:51: Geographic segmentation of teams and projects 30:45: The current bear market and how Gate has adjusted

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Episode 2: La Soiree with Hussein Kanji from Hoxton Ventures x Tak Lo from Braeside

Episode · VC’ing by Braeside · Lessons on how to build a high performing venture firm As the founding Partner at Hoxton Ventures, Hussein Kanji just raised their third fund with $215 million in fresh capital to super charge the European early stage scene. In this episode, he and host Tak Lo discuss his journey in the early days of the London venture capital scene, portfolio stories, and many lessons learned on how to build a venture capital firm from the ground up. This podcast is brought to you by Braeside and is available on Google, Apple, and Spotify, among others. Main Points From the Podcast Here is a quick highlight of the value you will get from this episode: 00:00 - Introduction 1:19 - Personal congratulations and past history 8:23 - Career in venture capital 12:34 - History of London and European venture capital scene 18:53 - History of Hoxton Ventures, where they stand now, and portfolio stories including Deepmind and Darktrace 29:22 - Hussein's personality and how that extends to the philosophy at Hoxton to build in large markets 37:10 - Changes at Hoxton Ventures 39:34 - SPV drama 42:17 - The Hoxton team and team dynamics and value and culture at a high performance venture firm 49:56 - Further lessons learned at building a venture firm and working with founders through boards (or not) 1:08:57 - Expansion plans 1:07:30 - Conclusion   Like this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and share! Plus, do leave a kind review so others can easily find us in their search.

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Episode 1: La Soiree with Ivan Shyr from Infinio Capital x Tak Lo from Braeside

Episode · VC’ing by Braeside · Move over Elon Musk: Lessons from a space economy VC partner As an experienced venture capitalist and Partner at Infinio Capital, Ivan Shyr is financing innovation in the $1 trillion global space economy. In this episode, he and host Tak Lo discuss his journey in the exciting space industry, why it's not all about Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, his passions for aviation and triathlons, his dreams, and how his experiences contribute to his overall success as an investor. Featured excerpt from the podcast: "We all got here because of the people that supported and surrounded us. All of us have to send the elevator back down to bring people up." -Ivan Shyr   The Ivan Shyr podcast is brought to you by Braeside Group and is available on Google, Apple, and Spotify, among others. Main Points From the Podcast Here is a quick highlight of the value you will get from this episode: 00:00 - Introduction 00:14 - Talk about wines and wine markets 26:07 - Infinio capital and deep tech in the space industry 31:24 - Ivan Shyr’s passion for aviation and triathlons 85:40- Venture capital issues, Web3 venture capital, and financial advisory 100:05:05- Bringing the elevator back up to help others 100:10:37- Conclusion    Like this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and share! Plus, do leave a kind review so others can easily find us in their search.

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Tak Lo, Director Techstars - The Startup Operator

Tak Lo, Director at the world famous Techstars Accelerator, joins this episode of the SaaS Revolution show and we talk career progression, networking, setting g

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Startup Artificial Intelligence Companies in China

Most of our recent investor interviews have been Bay area investors, like Accenture and Canvas, and we don't usually get to speak with investors overseas, parti

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20 VC 037: How To Get a Job at a Startup, Startup Lessons and Brad Feld's 'Open Office Hours' with Tak Lo, Director @ Techstars

Episode · The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch · Tak Lo is Director at Techstars, helping entrepreneurs do more faster - on both sides of the Atlantic through Techstars London and Techstars NYC. Tak is also Founder at Travelst and Frontlyst. Prior to his road into entrepreneurship, Tak was a Consultant at Deloitte, Booz Allen Hamilton and was a specialist in the US ARMY. In today's incredible episode Tak shares his lessons from his own startup experience, the required reading for all entrepreneurs and of course when thinking TechStars, how can we not discuss the man himself, Brad Feld, and how Tak has adopted Brad's use of open office hours. Items Mentioned in Today's Show: Must Read Tech Blogs: Fred Wilson, Brad Feld Thoughts, Tomas Tunguz: Redpoint Capital, Christopher Janz: Point Nine Capital   Must Read Books: Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, Adam Grant: Give and Take, Peter Thiel: Zero to One, Ben Horowitz: The Hard Thing About Hard Things Must Have Apps: Buffer: Save Time On Your Social Media, Feedly: The Stories You Need To Keep Ahead Networking Tools: Silicon Drinkabout, Meetup  Team of Rivals Adam Grant: Give and Take Peter Thiel: Zero to One Ben Horowitz: The Hard Thing About Hard Things In Today's Episode You Will Learn: How and why Tak made the transition first from the army to a career in consulting and then what made Tak take the entrepreneurial route and start his own company? Tak is renknowned for the amazing service and contribution he brings to every startup. What services does Tak bring and what does Tak feel all entrepreneurs and advisors must add? Does Tak back singular founders, or does he prefer a founding team? Tak is a Specialist on Leadership, for founders wanting to gain or develop their leadership skills, what can founders do, read or learn to further their leadership skills? For individuals contemplating moving into the tech world, how do they know which is the right job? Are there any immediate aspects they must look for or be wary of? What are the biggest misconceptions of the tech industry? How can people find out about networking events  What sector Tak believes is the next to be disrupted and why? What is the premise behind Brad Feld's 'Open Office Hours'? Why has Tak decided to adopt this tactic? What does Tak hope to gain from it? How is it going so far? We then finish today's episode with a lightning round, hearing Tak's thoughts on the greatest leader and why, the future of the asian tech market, his favourite book and why and his most recent investment and why he said yes? Follow Harry, Tak, The Twenty Minute VC

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