The Craft

Kevin Xu, technology strategist, investor, and founder of the newsletter Interconnected, joins The Craft Podcast. Kevin shares his diverse career background spanning open-source technology, politics, and his time at the White House, GitHub, PingCAP. We explore how he cultivates his curiosity and drive for continuous exploration, covering everything from career transitions, embracing challenges, how his newsletter Interconnected was born, his plans for Interconnected 2.0, and his thoughts on the role of AI in content creation. 0.00 Introduction and Background 3:50 Switching Careers and Life as a Game 11:30 Implementing Skills in Different Fields 16:50 Education and Starting a Newsletter 21:50 Connections in China and Tech 26:30 Interconnected 2.0 32:00 Failing and Recovering 42:00 AI in Writing and Podcasts

William is a total polymath. Where do I start? He’s a technologist, live streamer, app developer, runs a healthcare training business, does boudoir photography, authored a science fiction novel, and learned Mandarin Chinese fluently from scratch. He is best known in the world of blockchain as the lead author of ERC-721, the groundbreaking standard that laid the foundation for the NFTs we know today. His work has transformed the landscape of digital ownership and asset tokenization. Always eager to engage with the blockchain community, William regularly answers queries during the NFT/Web3 Community Service Hour he and Dan host every Tuesday at 6pm New York time (and we will share that link under the description so you can check it out and be part of it) and contributes actively to various question platforms. Today, we’re looking forward to delving into his journey, discussing the evolution and future of NFTs, and extracting some insights from his vast experience in the field William Entriken's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fulldecent Participate in Web3/NFT Community Service Hours: hour.gg About The Craft Podcast: A monthly podcast where DT & Michael interview experts in various fields to learn about their disciplines and how they strive toward mastery. We love talking to people who are passionate enough to master something. We’ve each been asking curious questions of these craftspeople our whole lives, and want to share those conversations with others. The interviews are to-the-point, informative, and fun. You will like them all. Like & Subscribe, omg do it right now!

Leonie is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in navigating complex business environments. She has held C-level positions in start-ups and major corporations across the Asia-Pacific region. Leonie is a transformational leader who uses a pragmatic approach to deliver long-lasting and sustainable change. In her role as the Managing Director of Google Hong Kong, she designed a thought leadership program that continues to shape the city's digital landscape today. Leonie is a lifelong learner and is passionate about understanding the latest in digital and data technologies. We’re honored to have Leonie Valentine on the show, and we look forward to discussing her insights and experiences in customer service/experience, sales, and technology & government. About The Craft Podcast: A monthly podcast where Daniel Tedesco & Michael interview experts in various fields to learn about their disciplines and how they strive toward mastery. We love talking to people who are passionate enough to master something. We’ve each been asking curious questions of these craftspeople our whole lives, and want to share those conversations with others. The interviews are to-the-point, informative, and fun. You will like them all. Like & Subscribe, omg do it right now!

Jon Radoff is a game designer, author, and entrepreneur who has dedicated his career to pushing the boundaries of online communities, Internet media, and computer games. With a particular focus on the metaverse, Jon's work is at the forefront of the next wave of exponential technology. He is the CEO and co-founder of Beamable, a Live Game services platform that enables the creation of online games based on Unity. Jon's passion for creative leadership and leveraging technology to move faster has fueled his drive to make it possible for creative people to make the games they envision without the technological hurdles that normally stand in their way. In this interview, we will dive into his journey, insights, and strategies on how he strives toward mastery and fights for the game makers of the world, and discuss his views and predictions on the latest trends in technology such as AI, web tech, and cloud. About The Craft: A monthly podcast where DT & Michael interview experts in various fields to learn about their disciplines and how they strive toward mastery. We love talking to people who are passionate enough to master something. We’ve each been asking curious questions of these craftspeople our whole lives, and want to share those conversations with others. The interviews are to-the-point, informative, and fun. You will like them all. Like & Subscribe, omg do it right now!

Dr. Ginger Campbell is a physician and the host of the Brain Science podcast, a show that explores the latest discoveries in neuroscience and their implications for our understanding of the brain and human behavior. Dr. Campbell received her medical degree from the University of Alabama and practiced medicine for several years before turning her attention to podcasting and writing. Through her podcast, Dr. Campbell aims to make neuroscience accessible to a wide audience and to help people understand how the brain works and how it influences our thoughts, emotions, and behavior. She interviews leading scientists and experts in the field, covering topics such as memory, consciousness, and the neural basis of mental disorders. Dr. Campbell is also the author of the book "Are You Sure? The Unconscious Origins of Certainty", which explores the role of the unconscious mind in shaping our beliefs and decisions. She is a frequent speaker at conferences and events and is recognized as a leading expert in the field of neuroscience communication. In addition to her work on the Brain Science podcast, Dr. Campbell is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the International Association for the Study of Pain. She has also been recognized for her contributions to science education and communication and was awarded the 2014 Science Educator Award by the Southern Appalachian Highlands Science Education Partnership. Dr. Ginger Campbell's website: https://www.virginiacampbellmd.com/ The Craft Podcast: A monthly podcast where DT & Michael interview experts in various fields to learn about their disciplines and how they strive toward mastery. We love talking to people who are passionate enough to master something. We’ve each been asking curious questions of these craftspeople our whole lives, and want to share those conversations with others. The interviews are to-the-point, informative, and fun. You will like them all. Like & Subscribe, omg do it right now!

We’re talking with Joseph Kim, a games industry executive who has led games businesses around the globe for companies like SEGA and NBCUniversal… and he recently co-founded a new studio LILA games But that’s not exactly why we’re here today… JK is an exceptional interviewer and a prolific one After founding the GameMaker youtube channel and building up the DoF blog and podcast, JK has created leading sources of industry analysis and information. He publishes weekly--and sometimes more frequently--interviews and discussions that guide the entire games industry. We have a lot to learn from how he develops his craft. Let’s get right into it. The Craft Podcast: A monthly podcast where DT & Michael interview experts in various fields to learn about their disciplines and how they strive toward mastery. We love talking to people who are passionate enough to master something. We’ve each been asking curious questions of these craftspeople our whole lives, and want to share those conversations with others. The interviews are to-the-point, informative, and fun. You will like them all. Like & Subscribe, omg do it right now! #podcasts #digitalfootprint #interview

Today we are joined by Justin Scarpone, a strategic and operational executive with over 25 years of experience in leadership, production, marketing, and sales in the gaming and mobile industries. He has worked for major companies like Disney and Scopely, managing their businesses in Asia and leading successful franchises like Disney Tsum Tsum and Marvel Future Fight. With his extensive network of regional contacts and fluency in Japanese, Justin excels at business development, negotiations, and platform planning. Join us as we explore his passion for content and technology and learn from his impressive track record of creative and financial success. We’re honored to have Justin on the show, and we look forward to diving into his insights and experiences. About the Craft Podcast: A monthly podcast where DT & Michael interview experts in various fields to learn about their disciplines and how they strive toward mastery. We love talking to people who are passionate enough to master something. We’ve each been asking curious questions of these craftspeople our whole lives, and want to share those conversations with others. The interviews are to-the-point, informative, and fun. You will like them all. Like & Subscribe, omg do it right now! #disney #kingdomhearts #tsumtsum #marvelfuturefight #gaming #japan #leadership #management #executive

Today we are joined by Greg Kamradt. Greg is a data scientist, entrepreneur, corporate leader, and an insightful voice for anyone who seeks to apply the latest Large Language Model technologies to real business problems. Michael and I have both been learning a ton from Greg’s YouTube channel and newsletter, but before that, Greg built a strong corporate career, having led Salesforce’s data science team as well as building the data startup Digits. We have a lot to learn from his story. Book of data science that inspired Greg: http://guidetodatamining.com/ About The Craft Podcast: A monthly podcast where DT & Michael interview experts in various fields to learn about their disciplines and how they strive toward mastery. We love talking to people who are passionate enough to master something. We’ve each been asking curious questions of these craftspeople our whole lives, and want to share those conversations with others. The interviews are to-the-point, informative, and fun. You will like them all. Like & Subscribe, omg do it right now!

In this episode, we are joined by Amelia Player, the co-founder of Prompt Muse (https://www.youtube.com/@promptmuse), discussing topics ranging from Generative AI, Game and AI art, and the stories behind the creative process.   

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A monthly podcast where DT & Michael interview experts in various fields to learn about their disciplines and how they strive toward mastery.  We love talking to people who are passionate enough to master something. We’ve each been asking curious questions of these craftspeople our whole lives, and want to share those conversations with others. The interviews are to-the-point, informative, and fun. You will like them all. Like & Subscribe, omg do it right now!  #generativeai #charity #aiart #gameart #chatgpt #midjourney #stablediffusion