Can AI actually help end war, or is that just a nice idea?

In this episode, Shane Ray Martin sits down with Simon Horton, author of The End of Conflict: How AI Will End War and Help Us Get On Better. Simon has spent 20 years teaching negotiation and conflict resolution across 25 countries, including work with major banks and the British Army.

What you’ll hear in this episode

• Why Simon believes AI can help end war 
• The Libya story: AI-supported public dialogue, live on TV, and what changed after
• Why deliberative tech may become normal in government and big decisions
• Where Shane sees the biggest opportunities: AI for negotiation and misinformation
• What PeaceTech founders should build if they want adoption inside real workflows

Simon also gets super honest. He does not fully trust Big Tech, and he explains why power and incentives matter. Shane shares his take too, and why PeaceTech founders have a unique shot to build profit-driven companies led by people who actually care about peace.

Grab a copy of Simon's book: theendofconflict.ai/buy-the-book

2026 will be the greatest year in PeaceTech history.

This podcast shares an imperfect, but actionable framework to 10x PeaceTech in 2026.

Shoot me a DM on LinkedIn or email at [email protected]

I’ve met 200+ PeaceTech founders in the last 12 months.

The one thing preventing PeaceTech today from scaling massively is high-quality founder-led sales. We see this as a huge opportunity! 

This episode walks you through Part 1 of the PeaceTech B2B system to find buyers, run sales calls, and close $25k+ paid pilots.

If you want the full system, get the 5-module (+3 bonuses) course. 

It is 99 USD until Jan 1. First 10 founders get a one-on-one call with me.

👉 Get it here: community.peacerise.global/p/the-b2b-sales-system-for-peacetech-founders/register

Avi Yashin built Subconscious AI to fix a big problem: slow market research testing and bad data.

In this episode, he shows how AI can measure demand without surveys, recruit synthetic respondents, and deliver insights in minutes.

You’ll learn:

• How AI predicts consumer behavior  
• Why synthetic respondents beat long, expensive surveys
• How CMOs use AI to test messages, prices, and product ideas fast
• Why this tech could change both business and PeaceTech

If you want faster insights and smarter decisions, this one’s for you.

👉 Connect with me on LinkedIn and tell me your #1 takeaway: linkedin.com/in/shaneraymartin

Follow Avi and his company at: subconscious.ai 

In this special episode, Caleb Morato interviews me! 

I'll share the truth about my negotiation failures, some insights about my faith, and how teamwork often matters more than winning at all costs. 

✅ What you’ll hear:

• The $75K Microsoft deal that went sideways
• How failure built character and wisdom
• Why faith shapes every good negotiator

🎧 Hosted by Shane Ray Martin, investor, author, and peace mediator.

👉 Follow Caleb: linkedin.com/in/cm53
👉 Follow Shane: linkedin.com/in/shaneraymartin

Alex Schaffhausen built Blip to solve a painful problem he faced as a founder - slow, expensive payments.

In this episode, he shares how he turned early pilots into real revenue without a sales team.

You’ll learn:

• How to close your first pilot with a simple “fellow founder” ask
• Why texting your customers beats long email chains
• The step that turns a pilot into a long-term deal
• How to use rejection to get faster yeses
• Why customer obsession is the best growth strategy

If you’re a founder trying to turn interest into income, this one’s for you.

 👉 Connect with me on LinkedIn and let me know your biggest takeaway: linkedin.com/in/shaneraymartin

Six PeaceTech founders pitch their ideas in 60 seconds each.

What you will hear:
• How AI can turn conflict into connection
• AI tools that build emotional resilience
• Better ways to talk across political divides
• Software that supports mediators and ombuds teams
• Products that help couples, teams, and communities work things out

Hosted by Shane Ray Martin. Investor @ B Ventures.

Come learn. Get inspired. Steal a few lines for your own pitch.

Join the PeaceTech WhatsApp group to meet founders and investors who believe peace is profitable.

This week’s episode is a little different.

I’m sharing four events I’m helping host that you may want to join. Each one is about spending time with others in fellowship and helping your company grow. 

☕ Faith-Driven Founders and Investors

October 7 at 9 AM PT, 340 Fremont Street, 9th floor, San Francisco
278 people have RSVP’d. No panels and no keynotes. Just founders and investors meeting over coffee and whatever snacks Ife and I find for you.  
Register: https://partiful.com/e/T0QndAl1f11G0tuNLnEY 

🌉 PeaceTech in Silicon Valley

October 8 at 9 AM, San Francisco near the old Twitter building
175 people registered so far. A simple meetup for those building at the intersection of peace and profit. Register: https://partiful.com/e/bIUPoChXzNyvp0uc8cH7 

🏛️ Family Office + LP Gathering in DC

October 9 in Washington DC
This one is sold out. A private event with family offices and LPs who are leaning into venture. Reach out if you’d like more details.

💻 PeaceTech Founder Open Office Hours (Virtual)

October 23 at 12 PM ET on Zoom
Only 20 spots available. Bring a deal that is stuck in the pipeline. We will work through it together in a 60 minute, fully actionable session. 
Register: https://partiful.com/e/kBaUhrISsGJz41DqQDB4 

If you are building, investing, or just curious about the PeaceTech movement, choose the one that fits you best and come join us.

👉 Questions? Send me a quick text at 480-619-9239 or DM me, and I will get you plugged in.

Josue Romero never planned on tech - until grad school threw him into it. 

From working construction in the Arizona heat…
To breaking into VC without connections…
To spotting huge startups before Draper and other big funds…
To launching Silicon Oasis so Arizona founders don’t get overlooked…

Josue’s story is about grit, kindness, and refusing to wait for permission. 

In this episode, he shares:

• How he built one of Arizona’s biggest tech communities from scratch
• Why “ruthless but kind” is the mindset every founder needs
• What really separates standout founders from the rest
• How to break into venture capital 
• Why serving others compounds into opportunity

If you’re building outside Silicon Valley - or looking for the edge in a tough market- this conversation is for you.

👉 Connect with me on LinkedIn and tell me your biggest takeaway: linkedin.com/in/shaneraymartin

This one was special for me. I grew up in Mesa, Arizona, where Josue and I went to high school together. Those were some of the most fun times of my life - and they shaped who I am today!!!

Christine Keung has built through chaos - again and again.

From scaling Dropbox during its rocket-ship growth…
To serving as Chief Data Officer for San Jose at the height of the pandemic…
To now backing founders as a GP at J2 Ventures…

Chaos isn’t something she avoids.
It’s where she thrives! 

In this episode, Christine shares:

• The blind spots that trip up early founders
• Green flags she looks for when investing in teams
• Why chaos creates the best opportunities for growth
• How her first-gen upbringing shaped her career in venture
• Why government and startups are more alike than you think

If you’re building a company - or leading through uncertainty - this episode is your blueprint.

👉 Connect with me on LinkedIn and tell me your biggest takeaway: linkedin.com/in/shaneraymartin