Shift AI

In this episode of Shift AI, Alan Smithson, the co-founder of Metavrse, shares his expertise on how technology advancements and AI will significantly impact the way we work in the future. Alan discusses the need to prepare for an age where AI plays a significant role and the challenge of keeping up with its rapid advancements. He also talks about the hype surrounding AI and how the lack of regulation poses risks for ethical concerns and the potential for

In this episode of Shift AI, Jyarland Daniels shares her perspective on company culture and how companies can touch on our emotions and move us in important ways. We touch on topics around being surrounded by mentors and passionate people face to face early in your career and how this can shape your perspective on career development. Jyarland expands on her mentors as she navigated work in the civil rights movement to her time in a corporate environment and into her time in big tech. She also speaks

In this episode of Shift AI, Venture Partner, Martina Welkhoff shares her perspective on investing in AI and XR and how her investment thesis has evolved over time.  Martina was early in VR and AR investing and focussed on funding and empowering female founders.  Her approach to supporting startup founders and vision for the future of work aligns with her new venture fund Goldenrod Ventures and she touches on what kind of founders she is most excited about working with and how AI and XR can

In this episode of Shift AI we feature Elizabeth Scallon, a prominent figure in the Seattle startup scene who discusses her experiences and insights on co-working, mentorship, and the future of work. Elizabeth highlights the potential of AI and co-creation in scaling and accelerating work processes. and shares her expertise on funding structures for underrepresented small businesses. In this episode of Shift AI, we cover: Elizabeth discusses her first experience working and her family’s

In this episode of Shift AI, we cover: Charlie’s career before starting writing for Forbes His early experience as a digital pioneer and AOL executive. His parents influence on his thinking and approach to his career. Specifics about the book Metaverse and thoughts about the frenzy around the term “Metaverse” and Facebook’s change to the name Meta. Second Life, VR Chat and how creator economies drive Metaverse platforms Discusses Meta’s hardware ecosystem and the way they are

In this episode of Shift AI, Arthur CEO and serial entrepreneur Christoph Fleischmann shares his thoughts on the future of work and how remote meeting tools help bring colleagues together to brainstorm and communicate in ways that are powerful for both team building and collaboration. Boaz and Christoph discuss how virtual reality technology levels the playing field for both employees and companies looking to grow quickly across time zones. In this episode of Shift AI, we cover: Christoph’s

About Boaz Ashkenazy Boaz Ashkenazy is the founder and CEO of Simply Augmented, a provider of AI solutions designed to help businesses grow and scale by empowering their workforce to focus on the most valuable work. With a diverse background spanning product development, design thinking, and enterprise productivity tool building, Boaz brings a unique perspective to the table. Drawing on his experience at Meta, where he played a pivotal role in developing innovative solutions, as well as his