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AI and FaithConsciousness, Intelligence and Ethics. Where do they Overlap? #37In this episode, we bring together three scholars from the Jewish, Christian, and Buddhist faith, for a deep and meaningful discussion about the roots of consciousness and the implications on ethics. This all leads to the critical question we will all have to answer in the coming year: what ethical obligations do we have to artificial intelligence?Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership.Production: Pablo Salmones and Penny Yuen2025-06-1945 min
AI and FaithAI, Legislators, and The Singularity with Rabbi Dr. Harris Bor #33Expert in AI, philosophy and the law, Barrister and Rabbi Dr. Harris Bor, practices international arbitration and commercial and company litigation from Twenty Essex, a barristers’ chambers in London. In a conversation with Gilad Berenstein, they discuss the politics and policies of AI legislation, as well as, how to navigate between extreme points of view on these topics. They also consider this question: Are we reaching a decisive moment for the future of society and technology?Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or a...2025-05-0131 min
Travel Tech InsiderSALON: The State of VC in Travel: APAC EditionIn our first two seasons we took a deep dive into the venture investing scenes in both the US and European markets, comparing and contrasting the startup trends, approaches to risk, and styles of investing that are taking hold.Now we shift our focus east, and take a look at the state of the APAC VC ecosystem. Given the multitude of different countries, cultures, and currencies the region encompasses, it has a far more diverse customer base to tap into than the US or EU.How does that impact the type of startups that grow...2025-04-1556 min
AI and FaithEast Versus West: Different Societal Thoughts on the Convergence of AI and Faith #31In this conversation we speak with a true expert at the intersection of AI and Faith, Glen Weyl. He is Founder and Research Lead of the Microsoft Research Project: The Plural Technology Collaboratory. Interviewed by Gilad Berenstein, they dive into the differences between East and West when it comes to the ways AI and technology are woven into religious and spiritual life and more importantly, the influence that these communities have on the development of faith. Glen shares his strongly held view that in the US, voices of people of faith are often too far outside of these key...2025-04-0327 min
AI and FaithForeign Affairs, Spirituality, and Artificial Intelligence #29Listen to the conversation between our host Gilad Berenstein, Mark Chinen and Sreevas Sahasranamam that bridges the breaking news in AI (Operator and Deepseek) with foreign affairs and spirituality. Bringing together Hindu, Christian, and Jewish perspectives, our experts have listed and worked around the world making this a particularly engaging conversion.Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership.Production: Pablo Salmones and Penny YuenSpeakers: Gilad Berenstein, Mark...2025-03-0636 min
Travel Tech InsiderSeason Finale | What’s on Tap for 2025Wrapping up season two of the Travel Tech Insider podcast, we turn the tables on our favorite trade media voices to hear what they’re keeping an eye on for 2025. What are they most excited to cover? What under-the-radar trends do they think will have an outsized impact on the ways we plan, shop, book and experience travel? And how do they go about their day-to-day jobs in the media world, identifying stories and cultivating their sources to find their unique angles and insights? We’re joined by four of the leading thinkers, writers and question-askers in the i...2025-01-281h 13
Travel Tech InsiderM&A Part 2: The Exit | Founders PerspectivesIn part 1 of our exploration of M&A trends in the travel sector, we talked to the bankers and advisors who have a front row seat to the circus that is the M&A process. Given this is their job day-in and day-out, they have a deep understanding of the steps involved in buying or selling a business, can anticipate the gotcha’s and stumbling blocks, and are primed to help their customers avoid pitfalls that can unexpectedly snag a deal.Now we turn to the other side of the table and talk to the founders for th...2024-12-241h 14
Everything AI in TravelEverything AI in Travel - REWIND with Gilad Berenstein of Brook Bay CapitalGilad Berenstein holds a unique place in travel planning world.
Gilad is not just another talking head commentator but seasoned veteran as the founder of UTrip - an early iteration of this genre which has exploded with AI.
Now Gilad holds a position of whether to put venture money towards these and other AI ideas as well as being on the board of Virtuoso and a thoughtful commentator on all happenings in travel.
This was always going to be an interesting chat. I hope...2024-12-1934 min
Travel Tech InsiderWhat’s Cooking with Food & Beverage Innovation?Dining out, room service, fine dining, continental breakfasts, a fancy cocktail, and food and drink in general have always been a part of the travel experience and hospitality offering. Today more than ever before Michelin Stars, hidden gems, street eats, food tours, cooking classes, Agriturismo, and gastropubs are the central aspirations of an enormous percentage of the traveling public.As we learned from 100’s of millions of travelers at Utrip, for most Americans, and everyone else too, most trips revolved around food, drink, and relaxation. But even though we all know this, for some reason the arena of...2024-12-171h 15
Travel Tech InsiderM&A Part 1: Buyers, Sellers and the State of the MarketWe’ve spent a lot of time on the pod talking about startups, and now we’re going to shift gears to talk about the finish line, and what the climate is looking like for exits. The IPO market has been virtually non-existent the past couple years, and M&A activity (particularly for Big Tech) has been stagnant.That said, there is a ton of capital sitting on the sidelines, seemingly ready to jump in when conditions improve. Coupled with the volume of early-stage companies that have matured from concept to commercialization since the pandemic, this combination of d...2024-12-1059 min
Travel Tech InsiderThe Travelization of Finance with Bilt Rewards and Super.comThe fintech sector has expanded massively beyond its origins as a way to modernize and connect the plumbing across the various segments of the financial services world. The intersection of fintech and travel — the “Financialization” of the travel sector — is leading to some incredibly interesting applications that help consumers find value and help merchants more efficiently serve those consumers. Alternative forms of payment, loyalty program extensions, creative new approaches to funding travel purchases and insurance-type products that help travelers protect their trip investments are all popular examples of this trend.Now we’re seeing the convergence of fintech an...2024-12-0355 min
Travel Tech InsiderAviation Innovation: What’s Up in the AirIt might be hard to tell at times, but we’re in the midst of a renaissance when it comes to the air travel experience. Everything from the aircraft we fly to the routes they take to the in-flight experience is getting a major redesign. The pandemic and subsequent Infrastructure Act provided the downtime and funds for our airports to get badly needed investment, enabling them to modernize their operations and overhaul the passenger experience into something that is actually pleasant. While it’s been over 30 years since the last flight of the Concorde, new aviation technology is opening up a...2024-11-2654 min
Travel Tech InsiderThe Future of Travel: Digital Identity & Universal ProfilesWe’ve talked a lot on the pod about the mythical Connected Trip concept, and the vision for a unified travel experience across all the different touchpoint throughout the journey. One that is personalized and understands the context of the trip — is it for work or for fun, with family or solo, international or local — and what type of support we might need throughout the journey.One key foundational element of this vision is the concept of identity: who you are, what are your preferences, and what relationships do you have with the various suppliers and service provid...2024-11-1856 min
Travel Tech InsiderThe State of VC in Travel: Europe EditionLast season we took a deep dive into the venture investing scene here in the US, including the different approaches taken by corporate ventures teams and institutional funds, and the growth of new platforms like studios and accelerators.Now it’s Europe’s turn. We’ll take a look at the European venture scene and what investors are seeing on that side of the pond. Valuations, M&A activity, implications of governmental regulation, and fundraising trends for both VCs and startups.The ecosystem across Europe and the UK is has taken a big step forward in its...2024-11-121h 09