Priv8 Podcast

This week host Derek E. Silva is joined by Artem Koren, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Sembly.ai. Artem shares his insights on the new theory of everything, the impact of ChatGPT and generative AI on society, and the future of machine learning. Plus, learn all about his book "Untethered," which delves into human nature through instinct, culture, and reason.

This week, host Derek E. Silva joins veteran journalist Corey Johnson, Founder of the Business Podcast Network and the insightful Drill Down Podcast host. Join us on a journey through the world of startups and tech, exploring the intricacies of business fundamentals in today's market. Plus, we'll dive into the latest news on crypto regulation, examine the impact of FTX's collapse on the investment market, and they take a look at what the future holds for DEFI.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins Eric Chen, CEO and co-founder of Injective Labs. It is a research and development company that creates unmatched decentralized finance solutions. We will explore the world of decentralized finance and talk about how we can use applications to change how we think about finance and investment. With Eric Chen as our guide, we'll explore the possibilities of Web3, and take a closer look at what the future holds for the blockchain ecosystem.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins renowned crypto reporter Brady Dale from Axios and author of the new upcoming book SBF: how the FTX Bankruptcy Unwound Crypto's very Bad, Good guy. They take a deep dive into the evolution of crypto and its intersection with the internet, from the digital content revolution to blockchain technology. We'll also explore the aftermath of the FTX bankruptcy and what it means for the future of crypto.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins Jonas Simanavicius, Co-founder & CTO of Syntropy, to talk about his company's groundbreaking work in revolutionizing internet security and networking. We take a deep dive to learn more about  Syntropy's innovative approach to Web3 development, enhancing network capacity for global users, and rethinking data packet routing on the internet. Tune in for our discussion on rethinking the Internet.

This week we delve into the world of cybersecurity with expert Michael Castro, Founder & CEO of RiskAware. We take a deep dive to explore the essential aspects of data security, including identifying security risks, preventing cyber threats, and building solutions to safeguard corporate privacy online. 

This week host Derek E. Silva is joined by Web3 privacy advocate Mykola Siusko to explore the next wave of the internet. They dive into important topics such as whether blockchain can exist without crypto, preventing AI bias, and the future of decentralized governance. Plus, a look at the privacy market outlook. Tune in for all the insights.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins Amit Serper, Director of Security Research at Sternum and a former member of an elite cyber unit in the Israeli government. Amit, who disabled the infamous NotPetya attack in 2017, shares the story about one of the biggest cyber attacks in history and the elite hackers behind it. Join us as we dive into the ever-evolving world of cyber security issues that are shaping our world.

This week Derek E. Silva is joined by privacy tech advisor Debra Farber, host of the Shifting Privacy Left podcast to tackle the important topic of building consumer trust with a privacy by design approach. We'll also examine GDPR compliance, decentralized identity solutions, and look ahead at the future of data ownership.

On this week's show, Derek E. Silva sits down with Hue Rhodes, the founder and CEO of Friday, a company that prioritizes personal data privacy. Friday, a Web3 organization, allows individuals to take back control of their shared data and grant access through licensing without giving up control.  It's a great conversation about the hidden data ecosystem, the correlation between privacy and freedom, and how to protect your data online.

This week, Derek E. Silva joins Al Morris, the Founder and CEO of Koii Network that is building the fabric and frameworks for a better internet. It's a great conversation about the Web3 economy, content creation, NFTs, and the future of the internet.

This week we talk with Inti De Ceukelaire, Head of Hackers at Intigriti, Europe's top ethical hacking platform and bug bounty program. The show takes a deep dive into the world of hacking and discuss how Intigriti's community of ethical hackers helps companies identify and fix vulnerabilities in their systems. Inti also shares the amazing tale of how he hacked his way onto Metallica's stage at a rock festival. Listen now!

This week we feature three members of the newly formed Universal Privacy Alliance who will participate in a panel discussion about the decentralized future. A fantastic line-up of notable guests joins host Derek E. Silva, including Tor Bair, Founder of the Secret Foundation,  Jaya Brekke, Chief Strategy Officer at Nym, and Travis Cannell, Head of Product at Orchid. This is a great conversation about the privacy revolution and building the next generation of the Internet. 

The Priv8 Podcast this week welcomes Cindy Cohn, Executive Director of Electronic Frontier Foundation, an international non-profit digital rights group based in San Francisco, California. Join us for a deep dive on ways to fix the Internet, the global encryption debate, defending freedom of speech, and why privacy is a human right.

This week, host Derek E. Silva is joined by NordLayer Engineering Manager Carlos Salas. A deep dive into VPNs, next-generation encryption, how to prevent crypto jacking, and the future of cyber security.

We are joined by Avant Communications' Cyber VP, Stephen Semmelroth, a world-class security expert. In the Army, Stephen served in Afghanistan and the Army's Cyber Corps, where he led a team of cyberspace experts to defend US assets across an entire continent. Additionally, he co-authored the training doctrine that defines how cyber units defend the US. In Afghanistan, Stephen broke his back, leaving him paralyzed, and he had to relearn how to walk. In this fascinating discussion, we discuss military intelligence, code-breaking, how to think like a hacker, cyber security fear factors, and more.

This week Derek E. Silva joins Seth for Privacy, an educator and activist who hosts the Opt Out podcast.  In this episode, we discuss data protection and sovereignty in the digital economy, why privacy matters, and we explore open source tools to support Internet freedom.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins John Paller, Founder and Steward of Opolis, a digital employment cooperative. John is also the founder of ETHDenver, the largest Ethereum hackathon in the world. We take a deep dive into how Opolis is building a next generation ecosystem, democratizing employment, and the future of HR tech.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins Suman Kunaganti, co-founder and CEO of Personal.ai, a new collaboration network that enables a creators community to access creators time, knowledge, and creativity via their own personal ai. A great conversation on AI in Web3, reimagining the creator economy, and building a digital version of your mind with a private memory stack.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins Ty Smith, founder and CEO of Coinbound, a leading crypto marketing agency helping Web3 brands go viral. A great conversation on the best growth marketing hacks, how to build a community online, and the future of NFTs.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins Vuk Janosevic, the co-founder and CEO of Blindnet. This privacy startup builds software designed to help businesses pursue their goals while keeping their customer's data private. We take a deep dive into automated privacy intelligence, dynamic data governance, and  building trust through digital privacy,

This week host Derek E. Silva joins Sanjay Rajashekar, the Co-founder of Smarthub AI, which is a software edge solution that simplifies your complex edge infrastructure and makes it way more intelligent. We take a deep dive into IT solutions for complex digital infrastructures, understanding IoT cybersecurity risks, and why edge computing is key to a decentralized future.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins Max Howell, Creator of Brew and current CEO of Tea, an open source solution building a new framework for the Internet. We take a deep dive into his early days at Apple, the open source revolution, and how tea is creating the tools that developers need to keep on building.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins author Shermin Voshmgir, the Founder of the BlockchainHub Berlin and Token Kitchen, a data-driven farming and publishing house. We take a deep dive into Shermin's book Token Economy,  how Web3 is rebuilding the Internet, and her new farm in Portugal using the blockchain.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins Evan Miyazono, Team Lead for Research at Protocol Labs, an open-source R&D lab that builds protocols, tools, and services to radically improve the internet. Dive in as we explore the blockchain dichotomy,, how IPFS powers the distributed web, defending digital democracy, and building the next generation of the Internet.

This week's encore podcast episode features an exclusive talk from Priv8's digital summit. Tech journalist Benjamin Powers moderates a distinguished panel featuring CEO of Akash Network, Greg Osuri, Founder of the Secret Foundation, Tor Bair, and more to discuss Web3, ecosystem data sovereignty, and the decentralized future!

This week host Derek E. Silva joins Roneil Rumburg, Co-Founder and CEO of Audius, a fully decentralized music and NFT platform. Today, we take a deep dive into the decentralized future to talk about the new creator economy, the digital music revolution, and how Audius is putting ownership in the hands of artists and fans.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins Brandon Leibowitz, the Founder of SEO Optimizers, a full service digital marketing agency. We dive into how Google search really works, keyword optimization, and how it has shaped  the Internet.

This week Derek E. Silva joins Bojan Simic, Co-founder, CEO and CTO of HYPR, is a global leader in cybersecurity that provides passwordless authentication for users. We dive into building a zero trust environment, why encryption matters, and the future of password security.

This week Derek E. Silva joins Harvey Pitt, Head of Digital Responsibility at Addvert, which provides a unique suite of strategy, tools, accreditation, and creativity, helping companies communicate online. We dive into humanizing a digital world, how to rebuild trust online, and the social shift to more positive, transparent advertising.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins Bradley Kam, Co-founder of Unstoppable Domains, which is building decentralized digital identities for the world. We go down the rabbit hole to dive into Bradley's early days in crypto, Facebook's data monopoly, how to stay anonymous on the blockchain, and the future of NFT domains.

This week Derek E. Silva joins Danny Zuckerman, Co-founder of 3Box, the company behind the Ceramic Network, a decentralized, open-source platform for creating, hosting, and sharing streams of data. We take a deep dive into building a more open Web3, the new data economy, and the future of decentralized identity.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins Web3 hacker Goncalo Sa, co-founder of Consensys Diligence, a smart contract audit service that helps everyone, from startups to enterprises, launch and maintain their Ethereum blockchain applications. We dive into Goncalo's early days as a developer, the current state of blockchain security, why ethical hacking is so important, and Portugal's vibrant tech startup scene.

This week we're proud to present the 100th episode of Priv8. To celebrate this milestone, host Derek E. Silva joins two special guests – Orchid's CEO, Dr. Steven Waterhouse (Seven), and CTO Jay Freeman. Together, Seven and Jay discuss how Orchid has evolved over the last five years, its crypto's punk ethos, central bank digital currencies, Internet freedom, and more.

This week we join Iris Nevins, co-founder of Umba Daima, an NFT Studio building and curating community in Web3. Umba Daima creates virtual galleries featuring multicultural projects by artists worldwide, including the Black NFT Art network and The Unseen Gallery. Iris is a former teacher and software engineering manager at MailChimp. In today's conversation, we take a deep dive into her entrepreneurial journey to talk about the current state of the creator economy, the art of curation, and how her studio is diversifying the NFT ecosystem.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins  Steve McCloskey, CEO of Nanome, a company building VR solutions for Scientists and Engineers working at the nanoscale. They dive into the early days Bitcoin, DAOs, and building the decentralized science metaverse.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins  Horacio Zambrano, CMO at Secret Double Octopus, is a software company specializing in passwordless authentication for enterprise environments. We take a deep dive into global privacy laws, what is the holy grail of cybersecurity, and why the future of digital identity will be decentralized.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins journalist Simon Sharwood, The Register's APAC Editor based in Australia. He covers the region's news and virtualization, data center infrastructure, software, cloud platforms, and more. We take a deep dive into China's great firewall, how it impacts Internet policies worldwide, India's data privacy laws, and the unspoken battle of self-censorship.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins Aishwary Gupta, Marketing and Operations lead at Polygon. We take a deep dive into all things Polygon to discuss the Web3 defi ecosystem, building dApps to scale, and how they are bringing the world to Ethereum.

This week Derek E. Silva joins Matthew Leising, Co-founder of DeCential Media that focuses on telling the stories of the founders, builders and visionaries who are creating a new decentralized economy and internet experience. We take a deep dive into the fascinating early days of Ethereum to discuss Matthew's critically acclaimed 2020 book "Out of the Ether' and his quest to solve the mystery behind the DAO hack.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins Gilad Edelman, a senior writer for WIRED, covering the intersection of tech, politics, and law. Prior to that, he was executive editor of the Washington Monthly. We take a deep dive into the truth about Section 230, the battle against disinformation, social media censorship, and the future of DAOs.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins Australian filmmaker Gabriel Shipton, the brother of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Gabriel talks about what inspired him to become a storyteller and discusses his recent documentary "Ithaka," which tells his brother's story through his family's eyes and gives an intimate behind-the-scenes look at their battle for justice. The film follows his father, John Shipton, and Julian's fiance, Stella, in their campaign to free Julian Assange and their fight for the freedom of the press.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins Travis Cannell, Head of Product & Marketing at Orchid. A great conversation on how Travis first met Co-founder Jay Freeman at the College of Creative Studies in Santa Barbara, why Orchid's VPN is different from other privacy tools, and his predictions on the future of the Internet.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins Tim Beiko, AllCoreDevs at the Ethereum Foundation. We discuss Tim's journey into blockchain, what led him to join AllCoreDevs to help trailblaze the implementation of EIP-1559 last year, and how the team is mapping out Ethereum 2.0. 

This week host Derek E. Silva joins Niam Yaraghi, Assistant Professor of Business Technology at Miami Herbert Business School at the University of Miami  and a nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution Center for Technology Innovation. They take a deep dive into AI in healthcare, rethinking patient data privacy and the ethics of new tech.

Host Derek E. Silva joins Dr. Sara R. Jordan, the former Senior Researcher, Artificial Intelligence and Ethics, at the Future of Privacy Forum. They take a deep dive into data ethics, the impact of artificial intelligence on human society, and how we can better safeguard our privacy online.

This week's episode features Dr. Steven "Seven" Waterhouse's exclusive talk from ETHDenver. Seven shares his thoughts on the early Internet, the threat of centralization, and the future of freedom.

Host Derek E. Silva joins Dr. Elaine Kasket, author of All the Ghosts in the Machine: The Digital Afterlife of Your Personal Data. It's a great conversation on digital immortality, who owns your social media profile in the afterlife, and how to protect your legacy online.

This week's episode features an exclusive talk from Priv8's recent digital summit. Tech journalist Naomi Brockwell joins Isaiah Jackson, best-selling author of Bitcoin and Black America, for a great conversation on improving crypto security and privacy in the future.

This week's episode features an exclusive talk from Priv8's recent digital summit. Tech journalist Benjamin Powers moderates a distinguished panel featuring CEO of Akash Network, Greg Osuri, Founder of the Secret Foundation, Tor Bair, and more to discuss Web3 and the decentralized future!