In this episode of the ExpandX Podcast, host Peter Ashton engages in a profound conversation with Jaco Booyens, a dedicated advocate against human trafficking.

In this conversation, Paul Allen shares his journey from being an accidental entrepreneur to co-founding Ancestry.com and later SOAR. He discusses his early life, education, and the pivotal moments that shaped his entrepreneurial spirit. The conversation delves into the challenges of securing venture capital, the evolution of MyFamily.com, and the vision behind SOAR, which aims to uplift humanity through AI by helping individuals discover and utilize their strengths. In this conversation, Paul Allen discusses the potential of every child, the importance of personal reflection, and the innovative SOAR AI platform designed to enhance personal growth and wellbeing. He emphasizes the significance of relationships, navigating the AI landscape, and the future of crowdfunding and community ownership. Allen envisions a new model of capitalism that promotes distributed ownership and democratizes investment opportunities for all.

In this conversation, John Ghiorso shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing his transition from starting an Amazon agency to selling it and exploring new ventures. He emphasizes the importance of company culture, the challenges of scaling a business, and the role of technology and AI in modern entrepreneurship. John also discusses his views on philanthropy and the impact of ethically run companies on society.