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Connor spoke with Harry Dewhirst, CEO and co-founder of 375ai, formerly known as Zeppelin, about his journey from founding a data company sold to Singtel to leading 375ai’s efforts in building decentralized networks for data collection. Harry shared insights into the company’s ambitious goal of identifying over 10 million vehicles daily through their AI-powered hardware, the 375 Edge, and their partnership with Outfront Media. They also discussed the launch of 375ai’s incentivized testnet, allowing users to earn tokens through the 375Go app by contributing passive data. Harry explained the significance of the company’s name, linked to Nevada’s extraterrestrial highway, and how the data could be used by hedge funds for market analysis. Additionally, they explored 375ai’s decision to build on the Solana blockchain and their tokenomics.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:00 - Harry's Background and Entrepreneurial Journey

02:40 - Transition from Zeppelin to 375ai

04:20 - Zeppelin's Initial Mission and Partnerships

06:30 - Deployment Strategies and Learning Experiences

08:40 - Significance of the Name 375ai

09:50 - Testnet and Community Engagement

12:00 - 375 Edge Devices and Their Functionality

15:00 - Future Plans for 375 Street Devices

17:00 - Real-World Applications of Collected Data

19:00 - Building on the Solana Ecosystem

21:00 - Tokenomics and Incentive Structures

24:00 - Quality Control and Data Demand Strategies

25:30 - Call to Action and Community Engagement

Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.