In this inspiring episode of Logistics with Purpose®, presented by Vector Global Logistics in partnership with Supply Chain Now, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with world-renowned artist and technologist Drue Kataoka. As CEO of Drue Kataoka Art Studios in Silicon Valley, Drue blends art, science, meditation, and emerging technologies to create visionary works that span more than 30 countries—including several pieces sent to space. Drue shares how her Zen and Samurai heritage shapes her approach to creativity, the power of meditation, and why building a strong “vision muscle” is essential in today’s fast-moving visual AI landscape. She also reveals how art and logistics overlap in their shared mission to orchestrate complexity, purpose, and innovation. Throughout the conversation, Drue reflects on: Her multidisciplinary education at Stanford, Harvard, and Yale Her work with Space for Humanity and creating art for space missions The story behind her iconic piece, “Vitruvian Woman”, and its message of modern inclusivity How artists can embrace AI rather than fear it The balance between consuming and creating—and how it drives productivity Her global speaking work with the World Economic Forum If you’re passionate about creativity, innovation, technology, or purpose-driven impact—this episode is packed with insights…

From product verification and quality management to smart contracts and financial clarity, blockchain is a technology solving a variety of data-centric issues. In this episode of Digital Transformers, our host Kevin L. Jackson presents Digital Asset Innovators – a series from the National DigiFoundry that aims to highlight those individuals and organizations that are innovating across the digital asset ecosystem. Joining for this episode are Bryant Nielson and Ryan Williams – two experts at the very heart of blockchain progress. Discussions kick off with the inherent association of blockchain with Bitcoin in the public eye, despite cryptocurrencies being just one single application among many. “It’s impressive. It is impactful. But it’s not the whole forest. Blockchain is the forest,” Nielson explains. The guest speakers then turn their attention to the need to bring blockchain into the educational mainstream, providing students with knowledge to code smart contracts and develop tangible, in-demand skillsets. Further, Nielson and Williams also highlight the potential opportunity to tokenize and gamify learning, leveraging shortening attention spans and the societal drive towards digital dopamine hits for educational purposes. With the spotlight on blockchain-based learning growing, both interviewees also outline the importance of standardizing qualifications and certifications. Here, The…