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In this episode of the Onchain Media podcast, host Rachel Onchain sits down with entrepreneur and Technotainment founder Wesley Ellul for a deep conversation on the future of AI, blockchain, entertainment, and the evolving creator economy. Wesley shares his journey from the entertainment industry into emerging technologies, unpacking how AI is rapidly reshaping industries, lowering barriers to entry, and changing the future of work as we know it. The conversation explores how onchain infrastructure and decentralized technology could empower creators with greater ownership, transparency, and opportunity in the next era of media. From Hollywood to Web3, this episode dives into the intersection of storytelling, entrepreneurship, innovation, and the human side of technological change. ──────────────────────────────────────────── 🧠 Key Takeaways • Why AI will impact nearly every knowledge-based industry • How creators can leverage AI to become significantly more efficient • The shift from traditional career paths toward experiential learning • Why decentralized infrastructure matters for creator ownership • How blockchain and entertainment are beginning to merge • The future of onchain media and transparent creator ecosystems • Why lowering barriers to entry could unlock a new generation of creators • Wesley’s entrepreneurial journey from DJing to building innovative companies • The importance of community building in the digital age • How Hollywood and Web3 are beginning to converge ──────────────────────────────────────────── ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Wesley Ellul and Onchain Media 03:04 The Impact of AI on the Job Market 06:00 Embracing AI for Business Efficiency 09:02 The Shift from Traditional Education to Experiential Learning 12:09 The Future of Jobs in the Age of AI 15:01 Healthcare and AI: Transformations Ahead 18:02 Technotainment: Revolutionizing Entertainment with Blockchain 21:05 Empowering Creators in the New Media Landscape 27:41 Building Trust in Entertainment and Web3 29:57 A Star-Studded Team: Merging Hollywood with Web3 32:37 Wesley's Entrepreneurial Journey: From DJ to Business Innovator 40:33 The Impact of Entrepreneurship and Community Building 43:21 Wesley's Entrepreneur of Impact Award Journey 47:31 Connecting with the Creator Economy ──────────────────────────────────────────── 🔗 Guest Resources 🐦 Follow Wesley Ellul on X: x.com/SurWess 🦋 Follow Technotainment on X: x.com/_technotainment 🌐 Technotainment Official Website: https://technotainment.com/ 🏆 Vote for Wesley for the Entrepreneur of Impact Award: entrepreneurofimpact.org/2026/wesley-ellul ──────────────────────────────────────────── Onchain Media Resources 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@OnchainMediaCo ✖️ Follow us on X: x.com/Onchainmedia ✈️ Join our Telegram Community: t.me/onchainmediaco ──────────────────────────────────────────── ⚠️ Disclosure & Disclaimer All views expressed are for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research before participating in any onchain projects. This media is not an offer to buy or sell securities and is intended solely for educational and entertainment purposes. This disclosure is in compliance with Section 17(b) of the United States Securities Act of 1933.

What does it take to leave AWS and bet your career on Web3? In this episode of the Onchain Media Podcast, Rachel sits down with Sandy Carter, SVP at Unstoppable Domains, to explore her remarkable journey from IBM to Amazon Web Services to building the digital identity layer for Web3. Sandy shares why she made the leap, what Unstoppable Domains is building for 2026, and why she believes digital identity will be the first asset to go fully onchain. In this conversation, we cover: → Sandy's journey from IBM → AWS → Unstoppable Domains → Why digital identity is the most important Web3 primitive → The future of AI agents and digital identity → Why 2026 is a once-in-a-decade ICANN moment → Ethics in AI and robotics → Privacy, digital twins, and tokenization → Building successful teams in Web3 (hire for attitude, not just skills) → Empowering women in Web3 and tech → Why storytelling is essential for crypto education