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Azizi Podcast

Samir Azizi’s Podcast is the perfect YouTube channel for anyone who loves sports, entertainment business, and technology. Samir is a passionate combat sports enthusiast and sports fan who recently relocated to Toronto, Canada. On his channel, he hosts captivating interviews with local professionals from various industries, thought-provoking discussions on current events, and insightful commentary on the latest trends in sports and technology. Whether you’re a sports fan, entrepreneur, or tech

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#129 - Matthew Puzhitsky on Comedy, AI, and the Rise...

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2025/10/28

In this episode of the Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi sits down with Canadian stand-up comedian and viral creator Matthew Puzhitsky for a raw, hilarious, and thought-provoking conversation about comedy, culture, and the future of humanity in the age of AI.Matthew shares how he went from making short sketches online to selling out shows across Canada — all while defining what it means to be a modern Canadian comedian with Slavic roots. He talks about finding his audience, dealing with imposter

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#128 - From Stealth Startup to Toronto DAO | Husnain...

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2025/09/28

In this Azizi Podcast, Samir Azizi chats with Husnain — a core member of Toronto DAO and founder of a stealth startup.We caught up at Solana Startup Village in Toronto, hosted by Superteam, to talk about building in Web3, leadership, and what makes Toronto DAO events stand out in Canada’s crypto scene. In this conversation, Husnain shares: • His experience building a stealth startup focused on Web3 infrastructure. • The challenges of managing and motivating teams as a founder. • Why he prefers a

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#127 - From Montreal to Metaverse: Semo’s Vision for...

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2025/09/28

In this episode of the Azizi Podcast, Samir Azizi sits down with Semo (@semosolciety), the co-founder of Solciety — a metaverse and social layer being built on Solana. Based in Montreal, Semo is on a mission to create Solana’s “town square” — a unified, social-first metaverse where communities, dApps, and users come together in one seamless experience. Think Roblox meets Web3, but fully integrated with Solana, Discord, and Telegram. We dive into: • The vision behind Solciety and why Solana is the

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#126 - Ledger’s Nabu on Building Trust, NFTs, and the...

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2025/09/28

In this episode of the Azizi Podcast, Samir Azizi sits down with Nabu (@nabu_lines), the dynamic force behind external partnerships, community, and KOLs at Ledger. From building one of Iran’s first Groupon-style startups and selling it for $1M, to surviving the highs and lows of NFT launches, to becoming a respected voice in Web3, Nabu’s journey is anything but ordinary. We dive deep into: • How Nabu transitioned from Web2 startups in a sanctioned country to thriving in Web3. • The challenges of

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#125 - Exa vs ChatGPT: Building Bespoke Beaver –...

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2025/07/14

In this episode of the Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi is joined by developer Kirill Spitsyn to explore the development journey behind Bespoke Beaver — a fun and functional AI-powered app created by the Toronto DAO team. This tool scrapes your Twitter persona and recommends 5 tailored locations in Toronto based on your online traits, using Exa and ChatGPT.🔍 In this episode: - Exa vs ChatGPT – performance, reliability, and use cases - Inside the 3-Hour Dev Challenge that kickstarted the app - Tech

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#124 - Goodbye Spotify? HIO CTO Tobi Akinwumi on 100...

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2025/07/08

Web3 is coming for the music industry, and CTO Tobi Akinwumi is on the front line. In this candid sit-down with host Samir Azizi, the HIO Music CTO explains how his Solana-based streaming service routes 100 % of every subscription dollar straight to the artists you actually listen to, no middle-men and no hidden pools. Tobi breaks down the invisible-wallet tech that hides the crypto complexity from everyday users, the token-powered rewards that turn superfans into stakeholders, and why most

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#123 - Inside Toronto’s Solana Startup Village w/...

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2025/06/30

Join host Samir Azizi at the heart of Toronto’s booming Web3 scene as he visits the Solana Startup Village, hosted by Superteam Canada. In this vibrant episode, Samir sits down with Fibonacci to uncover how a scrappy team pulled together an epic 16-day build station packed with hackathons, live workshops, and community vibes—all just before the Consensus conference.From last-minute venue changes to planning investor panels and women-in-tech events, this deep dive captures the passion and chaos of

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#122 - John Caballero | Hacking the Human Mind –...

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2025/05/06

Can your mind be hacked? In this gripping episode of the Azizi Podcast, Samir Azizi sits down with cybersecurity veteran John Caballero – an expert with over two decades of experience securing IT/OT infrastructures and educating Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and even the Department of Defense. This conversation goes beyond firewalls and phishing—it dives deep into the human factor and the psychology behind modern cyber threats.💡 From social engineering and zero trust frameworks to AI

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#121 - How to Protect Your Business Online |...

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2025/04/29

I set down with Ruth Aliu - cybersecurity expert, tech consultant, and fellow board member at Cyber Security Global Alliance (CSGA). Ruth shares her powerful journey from Nigeria to Canada, her transition from IT support to cybersecurity specialization, and how small businesses can protect themselves in today's digital world. We dive deep into: Ruth's immigration story How she built her career in cybersecurity Cybersecurity essentials for small and medium businesses The real dangers of phishing

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57:41

#120 - The Business of Belonging: Sabine MacDonald on...

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2025/04/22

In this inspiring episode, Samir Azizi welcomes Sabine MacDonald, a globetrotting professional and the Founder & CEO of Nexa Avenue, a Toronto-based consultancy helping impact-driven leaders thrive across cultures.Sabine shares her personal journey—from growing up in Germany to living and working in seven countries, ultimately landing in Canada. She opens up about the challenges of adapting to new cultural environments, the value of global perspectives, and why multicultural fluency is becoming

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#119 - Understanding Tokenomics: How Heisenberg...

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2025/04/09

In this powerful follow-up conversation, Samir Azizi sits down once again with Mori Zihayat, core contributor at Heisenberg Network, to unpack the inner workings of Heisenberg’s tokenomics and contributor economy.They explore how contributors can earn rewards by offering up idle CPU power, how blockchain ensures fairness and transparency in decentralized AI, and why Heisenberg's mission goes far beyond hype. Inside this episode: - How uptime, referrals, and task execution impact contributor

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#118 - Decentralizing AI with Idle CPUs: Heisenberg...

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2025/03/31

In this episode of the Azizi Podcast, Samir Azizi sits down with Dr. Mehdi Kargar, co-founder of Heisenberg Network, to dive deep into the most overlooked problem in AI today: AI-ready data.You’ll learn: Why 80% of AI projects are failing—and what Heisenberg is doing about it How Data Agents transform raw, messy data into structured, contextual intelligence Why CPUs, not GPUs, are the real heroes in AI data processing How you can earn crypto just by running a lightweight node on your laptop The

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#117 - AI, Decentralization & The Future of Compute |...

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2025/03/16

In this episode of the Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi sits down with Mori Zihayat, a core contributor to Heisenberg Network (Heisenberg.so). They dive deep into the world of AI, decentralization, and the future of compute, covering topics like:- Mori’s journey into AI, blockchain, and decentralized computing - The problems facing AI projects today and why many struggle - How AI depends on structured data and what most people get wrong - Heisenberg Network's mission to revolutionize AI compute and

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#116 - Overcoming Objections & Building Success with...

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2025/01/11

In this episode of the Azizi Podcast, Samir Azizi welcomes Mike McFarthing, Chief Commercial Officer at Terranova Aerospace and a globally experienced innovation specialist. Known for his expertise in turning big ideas into commercial successes, Mike dives deep into strategies for overcoming objections, building impactful brands, and leading with conviction in challenging environments.Mike shares fascinating stories from his career, including helping inventors reframe challenges, pitching to tough

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#115 - Revolutionizing Health: Daniyar Abenov’s...

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2024/12/03

In this episode of Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi welcomes Daniyar Abenov, co-founder of Postureletics, an innovative app that uses computer vision to improve posture and eliminate back and joint pain. Daniyar shares his inspiring journey from battling chronic back pain to becoming a global posture alignment specialist and tech entrepreneur.💡 About Postureletics Postureletics helps users identify posture imbalances using computer vision and creates custom exercise programs to correct them

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#114 - James Castle: Drones, Cyberattacks &...

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2024/09/26

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/czc4gCk2VtUIn this episode of Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi interviews James Castle, a multi-talented entrepreneur and thought leader in the fields of cybersecurity, defense technology, and drone innovation. James is the CEO and Founder of Cyber Security Global Alliance (CSGA), President and Co-Founder of CSR5 Global Incorporated, and CEO of Terranova Defense Solutions. The discussion dives deep into the evolution of drone technology and its critical role in

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#113 - Julien Brault: How Hardbacon's Collapse Taught...

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2024/09/23

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/lQPHSJrvGCA In this episode of Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi sits down with Julien Brault, founder of Hardbacon, to discuss the turbulent journey of launching a fintech startup and the challenges that ultimately led to the company's bankruptcy. Julien shares his candid reflections on the rise and fall of Hardbacon, a financial app that once served 400,000 Canadians, helping them make smarter financial decisions. He opens up about the emotional toll of losing his

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#112 - Noak Lindqvist: Will Universal Basic Income...

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2024/09/21

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/qZBr4UNjA74 In this episode of Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi sits down with Noak Lindqvist, a tech strategist and the architect behind T-Coin, a community cryptocurrency initiative in Toronto. Noak shares his journey from being a non-technical consultant to diving into coding and AI, including his thoughts on leveraging tools like GitHub Copilot to enhance development processes. They discuss his transition into the tech space, his passion for Universal Basic

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#111 - Andrey Chabanov: Revolutionizing Crypto...

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2024/07/04

In this episode of the Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi welcomes Andrey Chabanov, the co-founder of Trustek, a pioneering company offering crypto infrastructure as a service. Join Samir and Andrey as they explore Andrey’s remarkable journey to becoming a leading entrepreneur in the tech and crypto industry. They delve into Andrey's early ventures, his pivotal role at iTrustCapital, and his insights on the importance of reconciliation in the crypto space. This episode is packed with valuable lessons

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#110 - Joelle Alexandria: Navigating Journalism,...

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2024/07/03

In this episode, host Samir Azizi sits down with the incredibly talented Joelle Alexandria, a passionate journalist and podcaster, to discuss her journey and insights. Joelle delves into her podcast "A Future for Us," where she combines audio journalism and storytelling with a focus on environmental and social issues.Joelle opens up about her transition from traditional journalism to independent podcasting, the challenges and rewards of environmental journalism, and the importance of creating

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