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Today’s show:

Blackshark.ai CEO Michael Putz joins Jason to discuss the necessity and vision behind creating a digital twin of our planet (3:22), why In-Q-Tel, the CIA’s venture arm, chose to invest in Blackshark.ai (14:59), the story and inspiration behind the name of Blackshark's new product, Orca Hunter (30:25), and much more!

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(0:00) Jason welcomes Michael Putz, CEO of Blackshark.ai.

(2:40) What are the lessons learned in video game creation that inform creating a startup?

(3:22) The necessity and vision behind creating a digital twin of our planet

(8:24) Unraveling Blackshark's programming methods and learning algorithms.

(11:04) Arising Ventures - head to http://www.arisingventures.com/TWIST to learn more and connect with the team

(12:01) The modern approach to data training and insights from developing Microsoft’s Flight Simulator.

(14:59) Discussing why In-Q-Tel, the CIA’s venture arm, chose to invest in Blackshark.ai.

(15:41) A live demonstration of Blackshark's innovative new product, Orca Huntr.

(22:16) Masterworks - Skip the waitlist to invest in fine art at https://www.masterworks.com/twist

(27:16) Planet Labs and the amazing cadence of updated satellite imagery.

(30:25) The story and inspiration behind the name of Blackshark's new product, Orca Hunter.

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(34:37) Delving into the Austrian perspective on the in-office versus remote work debate.

(36:53) Exploring how Blackshark’s team leverages AI for increased efficiency and effectiveness.

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