In the latest episode of the Digital Asset Innovators series on Digital Transformers, host Kevin L. Jackson interviews Alan Seid, a digital asset visionary from Palau. Seid discusses the underutilized value of sovereignty in small nations and how it can be leveraged through blockchain and digital assets for environmental protection, economic growth, and education. He shares his firsthand experiences with climate change and its impact on the island’s ecosystem, including rising tides, coral bleaching, and crop destruction. Seid suggests using blockchain technology to document these changes and make them visible and accountable to larger countries and companies. He also highlights the issue of plastic waste in the Pacific and hopes that digital assets can help find solutions to clean up the oceans. Listen in to hear how Seid expresses his appreciation for the National DigiFoundry and its resources, and his hope to bring together the islands with these resources to address climate issues and educate people about the value of technology and blockchain.

In this new episode in the “Making Better Supply Chain Bets with the Power of Probabilities” series with Noodle.ai, hosts Scott Luton and Greg White are joined by the CRO of Noodle.ai, Tim Krug, and the End-to-End Planning and Support Director with Imperial Brands, Remi Guillon. Join us as they delve into the transformative story of a fast-moving consumer goods company, highlighting the adoption of innovative planning approaches through the lens of artificial intelligence. Listen in and learn more about: Probabilistic supply chain planning and the future of AI-driven decision-making The human element in supply chain transformation and the cultural aspects and leadership role in embracing technology The significance of trust between partners and what it takes to create unbiased forecasts The importance of data cleanliness, change management, and acting with integrity