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In this episode of The Next Stage, Overtune CEO Sigurdur Arnason and Nick Gatfield, the former CEO of Sony UK, discuss how social media platforms, TikTok in particular, are driving innovation in music creation.They examine how these platforms are democratising the music industry by making it easier for anyone to create and share music, leading to new opportunities for both established and emerging artists.The CEOs also discuss how these platforms are changing the way music is licensed and, ultimately, monetised.Sigurdur Arnason, CEO, Overtune and  Nick Gatfield, founder, Twin Music, were in conversation with Ines Henriques, radio presenter, Antena 3 on the MusicNotes stage at Web Summit 2022.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us on your favourite podcast platform.Web Summit Rio is taking place in  Rio de Janeiro on May 1-4. Get your tickets here before prices increase."The best technology conference on the planet".Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin

Robots and humans will be working closer than ever in the not-too-distant future. Whether in private, commercial or industrial spaces, it’s imperative that robots understand where they are and what’s around them. Join this session as two industry experts discuss how they're helping robots better see the world around them – and adapt to it.Ariyan Kabir, co-founder and CEO at GrayMatter Robotics, Maya Pindeus, founder at Humanising Autonomy and Owen Nicholson, co-founder and CEO at SLAMcore were in conversation with Pascale Davies, technology reporter at Euronews on the Talk/Robot stage at Web Summit 2022.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us on your favourite podcast platform.Web Summit Rio is taking place in  Rio de Janeiro on May 1-4. Get your tickets here before prices increase."The best technology conference on the planet".Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/m

Author and out-of-the-box thinker Brendan Kane breaks down recent book Hook Point: How to Stand Out in a 3-Second World, which dives into the most effective strategies to generate new opportunities, innovate and scale your business, and to create a compelling brand.Brendan Kane, author of Hook Point: How to Stand Out in a 3-Second World was in conversation with Clara Armand-Delille, founder at ThirdEyeMedia on the Book Summit stage at Web Summit 2022.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us on your favourite podcast platform.Web Summit Rio is taking place in  Rio de Janeiro on May 1-4. Get your tickets here before prices increase."The best technology conference on the planet".Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message

Call it digital therapeutics, neuroelectric stimulation, or a brain-machine interface but it’s all part of the future of treating neurological and psychiatric conditions including pain, epilepsy, Alzheimer's, stroke, rehabilitation, depression and addictive disorders.Entrepreneur Ana Maiques is CEO of neuroscience-based medical device company Neuroelectrics, a startup creating a wearable device that can stimulate or dampen electrical signals in the brain while giving the user real time feedback of brain activity.Ana thinks that these devices will evolve and be used to enhance brain power and, ultimately, change what it means to be human. In this episode Ana discussed these possibilities and the ethics of such technologies.Ana Maiques, CEO,  Neuroelectrics, was in conversation with Rob Pegoraro, a journalist with USA Today on the Auto/Tech and TalkRobot stage at Web Summit 2022.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us on your favourite podcast platform.Web Summit Rio

Would you eat a burger that had been grown in a lab? Meatable co-founder and CTO Dan Lowning (pronounced like ‘frowning’) is betting on it.Instead of plant based alternatives this company is working on creating real meat products that don’t involve the slaughter of animals.In this episode of The Next Stage, Dan explains the science behind lab grown meat and why it is better both for animal welfare and the planet. He also talks about when we can expect to find these products on supermarket shelves. Keep listening to find out more!"The best technology conference on the planet".Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message

Michael Le is a social media dancing sensation with more than 50 million followers on TikTok. He now has sights set on gaming and esports. Whether your interests lie in marketing, or in becoming an influencer, Michael has built an enormous following and holds some of the answers to success. In this episode of The Next Stage, Michael Le answers a host of questions both from our moderator and a live audience, and offers his tips to unlocking online success. "The best technology conference on the planet".Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message

As the scale of the climate change crisis sets in, it’s clear that solutions from traditional academic sources, such as universities and research groups, may not be enough. We need to start looking for fresh ideas and passions for developing innovative solutions to help address the environmental task ahead.In this session, environmental scientist Deborah Brosnan and FootPrint Coalition managing director Rachel Kropa discuss how the new age of climate change innovation is driving action and creating opportunities for emerging startups, non-profits and young scientists."The best technology conference on the planet".Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message

Is the crypto downturn a growing pain, or exposing irreparable weaknesses? With the recent collapse of several of crypto’s biggest players, as well as accusations of illegal or unethical behaviour, criticism is becoming louder and more frequent. In this episode of The Next Stage, Molly White, creator of Web3 Is Going Just Great, Ben McKenzie, actor and journalist, and Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, debate the pros, cons, con artists, and controversies surrounding the crypto craze. "The best technology conference on the planet".Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message

No matter the circumstances and economic outlook, tech’s ‘big five’ — Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft — somehow emerge from every disruptive event stronger.This discussion explains why. Based on reporting in Alex Kantrowitz's new book, Always Day One, you'll learn how the big five reinvent themselves through cultures that optimise for tomorrow's demand, not today's legacy products, and make use of cutting-edge AI to run their operations on autopilot."The best technology conference on the planet".Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message

Magic mushrooms are generally associated with the rave scene, or festival goers having a trippy experience. But what if these mushrooms are the future of mental health? Millions and millions have already been poured into research globally to measure the effects of the active ingredient, psilocybin.In this episode of The Next Stage Katerina Mal-eev-ska, co-founder of mental healthcare company Compass Pathways, talks about the exciting new results from her company’s psilocybin trial.20 percent of people experiencing what is known as ‘treatment resistant depression’ responded to psilocybin despite having not responded for years or even decades to currently approved depression treatments, says Katerina. Keep listening for more details on this groundbreaking new study."The best technology conference on the planet".Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message

Research shows that news consumption for Gen Z is increasing dramatically - but only on one platform: TikTok. Aside from a small increase in news consumption on Instagram it is dramatically decreasing on all other platforms, says Sara Fischer, media reporter at Axios.What does this mean for the future of news given that TikTok is not only a relatively new platform but has been known to circulate a significant amount of misinformation and is based in China?Journalist Ann Curry says the good news is that Gen Z seems to be better informed and more motivated to keep up with current affairs than previous generations of young people. Besides which, all of these platforms provide a forum style way to get news, allowing Gen Z to not only see the headlines but how their peers react to those headlines. Listen on for more valuable insights into how journalism can win the trust - and attention - of Gen Z."The best technology conference on the planet".Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in

They say the average human attention span is now just eight seconds, giving goldfish a run for their money! But at a time when most companies are focused on technology that keeps you glued to a screen, Amazon only wants you to interact with Alexa when you need it. In this episode of The Next Stage, Alexa head scientist Rohit Prasad explains how a philosophy of 'ambient intelligence' is driving the development of AI that blends invisibly into our environment, helping you when you need it and disappearing when you don’t."The best technology conference on the planet".Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message

Netflix hit series Drive to Survive brought the thrill of Formula 1 to new audiences. Behind the scenes, technology and real-time analytics are racing at breakneck speed to give teams a competitive edge. Mercedes AMG Petronas is one of the most successful teams in the history of Formula 1. A difficult season in 2022 has however led to questions about the team. Can technology be the solution?In this episode of The Next Stage Toto Wolff, Team Principal and CEO of Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team, and Oliver Steil, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO at TeamViewer, explain how talent and tech work together to make champions on the tarmac."The best technology conference on the planet".Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message

With Meta recently laying off 13 percent of its staff, some are attributing part of its cost cutting to Mark Zuckerberg’s overly enthusiastic investment in the metaverse. An investment that has yet to pay off.But while tech pundits bet on or against Meta’s fortunes, the company continues to develop its virtual reality tech - both in the form of virtual worlds and VR headsets.In this episode of The Next Stage, Meta’s head of product Naomi Gleit discusses the company’s VR vision for the future, including a forecast - as she describes it - that it could be ten to 15 years before VR and AR technologies reach their full potential.Web Summit 2023 is taking place in Lisbon on November 1-4. Get your tickets here before prices increase."The best technology conference on the planet".Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message

In a world of dumpster fire social media platforms where people yell angrily at each other and divisive toxic discourse guarantees viral success, it pays to be kind. At least, this is what Jimmy Wales has learned over the years with Wikipedia. Jimmy - and Fandom founder Perkins Miller - have managed to grow passionate and loyal online communities where disputes rarely occur and when they do, are resolved quickly and civilly. What’s the secret?In this episode these two founders talk about the nature of wikis, how giving control to contributors matters, and why people love to visit these platforms, even growing their own fan base due to their contributions. "The best technology conference on the planet".Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message

DC’s Batman has been around for a long time. The character debuted in 1939, making him 83 years old. Since then, Bruce Wayne has gone from the printed page to the big screen and video games.Now, a new partnership with WEBTOON sees another iteration – a slice of life webcomic with a POV character, meaning the reader sees the world through the eyes of the central character. In this episode of The Next Stage listen to DC Comic’s editor-in-chief Marie Javins and head of content at WEBTOON talk about new opportunities in this space including building out brand new web series like Vixen: NYC.Marie also talks about the audience appetite for more Dark Trinity content, the new Red Hood series on WEBTOON, and how these collaborations are bringing new fans from digital over to traditional bricks and mortar comic book stores."The best technology conference on the planet".Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message

Over the past decade, mental health has become somewhat of a global epidemic, says CEO of Woebot Health, Michael Evers. The pandemic has exacerbated this.He goes on to say that globally, on any given day, there are around 60 million people seeking support for mental health issues. The problem, in part, is one of access to such services for reasons including affordability and availability of mental health practitioners. Clinically validated apps may be the answer. In this episode of The Next Stage listen to Michael describe how Woebot provides support in the form of AI-driven chatbots trained to deliver CBT or cognitive behavioural therapy – support that is available 24/7. Since the app launched over three years ago it has completed more than 82 million minutes of therapy with its users."The best technology conference on the planet".Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message

2022 has been a whirlwind of political and financial upheaval, supply chain issues and extreme weather patterns on a global scale. We’re living in interesting times. What does this mean for seed stage startups and even Series A companies who are looking to raise money in this turbulent environment?Matt Garratt, general partner with CRV, says that these startups are “partially being jerked around by the venture capital community who don't know how to value businesses anymore”.Should startups be playing it safe? Is a down round the way to go over a flat round? Matt and other experts in this space including Beth Ferreira, managing partner at FirstMark, give their views in this episode of The Next Stage."The best technology conference on the planet".Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message

Embracing the best practices of working from home, and better connecting with employees and customers, is what is differentiating the top businesses of today from the rest.In this episode of the Next Stage, we gain insight into the state of play in remote working from Joseph Walsh, head of EMEA product marketing at GoTo. GoTo is a software company providing cloud-based remote work tools for collaboration and IT management, as well as strategic guidance for companies looking to manage business resilience and connections."The best technology conference on the planet".Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message

Modern warfare extends beyond physical boundaries to the digital. Nowhere is this more obvious than the war in Ukraine where cyber-attacks have been part of Russia’s arsenal from the beginning. In this episode of The Next Stage we hear from one of the founding members of the US army's cyber command unit, Josh Lospinoso, who has gone on to found cybersecurity startup Shift5. Josh talks about digital threats new and old.For example, he said the average iPhone is about one thousand times more secure than a trillion dollar fifth generation fighter like the F35. Meanwhile newer tech like Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite - which has been used by Ukraine military - is using older protocols that can be tracked using a shop bought kit costing only 25 dollars.What can be done to prevent all out cyberwarfare? Listen in to find out.."The best technology conference on the planet".Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/mes