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Jarrod Barnes

Jarrod Barnes

Operating with natural optimism and curiosity, wondering less about how things could fail and more about how they might succeed.
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Add to Cart: The Future of Retail & Onchain Commerce

In a world where e-commerce retail spend in the US alone has surpassed $1 trillion, hitting all-time highs in 2023, the future of how we shop is being rewritten. The convergence of blockchain and AI is enabling experiences that were once impossible.
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The State of Consumer Crypto: Takeaways From FWB Fest & Eyewitness Live 2023

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August 11
In what other market is “consumer” considered a small niche? Only in crypto.
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The Paradox of Talent in Web3

Work is not what it used to be. We live in a world where freelancers will soon outweigh full-time employees, with 47% of workers globally identifying as “self-employed”. The rise of portfolio/slasher careers (and employers seeking cost-cutting measures in challenging growth environments) have contributed to this phenomenon. As the digital era evolves, so does the perception of work and the systems that facilitate it. The boundaries that once defined the professional landscape are dissolving, replaced by a world where talent is often assumed to be unrestricted by geography or gatekeepers.
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Forget Lectures, It's Time for Conversational Learning: GPT-4 and the Future of Education

In an age where AI can imitate humans and natural language processing is the future,There’s a lot at stake here beyond homework. 
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Generative AI For Education - Incorporating ChatGPT into the Classroom

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December 13
Today's youth who are experiencing education today will only ever exist in the universe of exponential information expansion.
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Bias in Generative AI - Risks and Ripple Effects of New Tech

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November 28
The increasing complexity of these black box AI systems, which has made it challenging for scientists to understand how the systems work
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Why Web3 Is a Catalyst For The Future of Social Movements

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December 28
As we enter the age of living online, Web3 continues to serve as a catalyst for creators, consumers, investors, and organizers.
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An Exploration of Emerging Trends in Tech

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Jarrod Barnes
November 30
As an investor, one of the most exciting and challenging aspects of the role is to “get smart” on a vertical or industry outside of your expertise.