The Edge by MGR

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Building the Future of Blockchain - Interview w/ Travis Walker, Co-Founder & CMO of ARK.io

David Gil speaks with Travis Walker, the co-founder and CMO of ARK. ARK is arguably one of the most ambitious tech projects being worked on currently. They discuss many things, including including how to compete with multi-billion dollar companies like Google & Facebook, what he looks for when hiring new people for his team, how his team is able to work remotely rather than being based in Silicon Valley or some other tech hub, why Ark chose to go with DPoS over other consensus mechanisms (don’t worry if you’re not sure what that means, we’ll explain it) and much, much more. MGR Unplugged Podcast: https://mgredge.com/mgr-unplugged/ Topics: 1:30) – Travis’ background and what led him to co-found ARK. (2:27) – What is the goal of ARK? (3:07) – How Travis approaches the marketing and UX of a complicated tech product. (4:32) – With all of ARK’s major ambitions, what is the primary focus for the team currently? (7:20) – Where Travis sees ARK being in 3-5 years. (9:32) – Why ARK chose not to centrally locate in a tech hub like Silicon Valley and instead chose to work remote, and what challenges or advantages that choice brings. (11:15) – The main character traits Travis looks for when hiring. (13:17) – How a small teams of 20-30 people like ARK are able to take on multi-billion dollar behemoths like Facebook, Google, IBM, and others. (15:20) – Why ARK chose DPoS over other consensus mechanisms like PoW or PoS. (16:58) – Why 51 delegates is the optimum number for a DPoS system. (18:53) – Should delegates be able to remain anonymous or should their identities be revealed? (20:34) – What are smartbridges and how do they work? (22:56) – With which major blockchains does ARK currently function? (24:05) – What decentralized applications (dApps) Travis thinks have the most promise. (25:00) – Is there potential for a blockchain based, decentralized social network? (27:21) – Of all the places Travis has traveled in the past few years, which destination was his favorite? Check our other stuff out too: The Edge: https://mgredge.com Medium: medium.com/the-edge-by-mgr Instagram: instagram.com/mgrmarketing Facebook: facebook.com/mgrconsulting LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/mgr-consulting-group/ Company Site: http://MGRAgency.com Twitter: twitter.com/mgragency

The Datapocalypse - How do We Solve One of the Biggest Challenges of our Time?

There's a lot of outcry over data privacy, but far fewer solutions. David Gil discusses how we can balance privacy with having access to modern convenience and apps that require data to be useful. Then, he talks about what the ultimate solution could be, and if there even is one. Check our other stuff out too: The Edge: https://mgredge.com Medium: medium.com/the-edge-by-mgr Instagram: instagram.com/mgrmarketing Facebook: facebook.com/mgrconsulting LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/mgr-consulting-group/ Company Site: http://MGRAgency.com Twitter: twitter.com/mgragency

Who's Actually at Fault for the Death of Retail + Apple Earnings Disappointment

There's a lot of finger pointing, but very little self-reflection when it comes to retail failure . David Gil discusses the real reason so many retailers have failed, and why it's opened a massive opportunity for eCommerce businesses. Then, he talks about why investors are being short-sighted regarding Apples earnings and the struggles that might come. Topics: Is Private Equity at fault? - (2:38) Why ToysRUs failed - (12:11) Apple's earnings report - (19:50) Check our other stuff out too: The Edge: https://mgredge.com Medium: medium.com/the-edge-by-mgr Instagram: instagram.com/mgrmarketing Facebook: facebook.com/mgrconsulting LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/mgr-consulting-group/ Company Site: http://MGRAgency.com Twitter: twitter.com/mgragency

Tesla's Robotaxi Could be an Uber Killer + Amazon's Big Prime Announcement

No steering wheel? No problem. David Gil discusses Tesla's huge Robotaxi announcement and why they are so far ahead of their Self Driving Car competitors. Then, he discusses why Twitter has been on such a revenue roll lately, and Amazon big new plans for Prime. Topics: All about Tesla's Robotaxi - (1:33) Why Twitter is killing it - (28:02) Amazon's announcement - (30:56) Check our other stuff out too: The Edge: https://mgredge.com Medium: medium.com/the-edge-by-mgr Instagram: instagram.com/mgrmarketing Facebook: facebook.com/mgrconsulting LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/mgr-consulting-group/ Company Site: http://MGRAgency.com Twitter: twitter.com/mgragency