Our guest speaker: Mau Ledford

Mauvis Ledford is a seasoned, full-stack CEO with a deep-rooted passion for Web3, AI, and Decentralization. He has successfully led multiple tech startups in and around NYC, San Francisco, and Singapore. Over the course of a 22-year tech career, Mauvis has gained expertise spanning the entire startup journey—from initial ideation and prototyping to fundraising, development, analytics, and user growth. His specialization lies in designing robust, secure, and scalable systems. Today, his portfolio includes contributions to iconic platforms such as CoinMarketCap (an Alexa Top 100 Site) and Disney Mobile, in addition to collaborations with industry leaders like Skype and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Learn more about Mau: https://x.com/krunkosaurus

Our host: Ty

A dynamic conversationalist based in Bali, his superpower lies in drawing out the most engaging, entertaining, and insightful discussions. With 11 years of experience curating a community of visionaries in AI, crypto, and beyond, he plays the role of super-connector, amplifier, and storyteller.

Learn more about Ty: https://x.com/tyinlife

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Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Mau Ledford and His Journey

02:23
Experience at CoinMarketCap

10:34
The Korean Market and Its Impact

13:32
Growth Strategies at CoinMarketCap

15:26
Lessons Learned from CoinMarketCap

17:36
Working at Disney Mobile

25:08
Insights from the Gates Foundation

27:55
The Birth of Sogni

39:07
Core Idea of Sogni and Its Vision

44:35
The Rise of DeepSeek and Personal AI Assistants

51:09
Decentralized AI and Community-Driven Models

57:52
Model Training and Customization in AI

01:04:06
Successful Airdrop Strategies and Community Engagement

01:11:28
The Future of AI Agents and Human Integration

01:20:50
Final Thoughts on Creativity and AI's Role