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Irene Katzela reposted this⚡ ATT: BUILDERS! 🎓 George Brown College Hosts Toronto’s Polkadot Builder Party 💰 $50,000+ in Prizes. 50 Global Winners. 🥇 We’re Looking for Toronto’s Top 100 Developers! Toronto’s developer community is joining the Polkadot Builder Party, a global hackathon connecting innovators across every continent. From George Brown College’s Waterfront Campus, Toronto’s 36-hour Builder Party will bring together students, Web2 devs, and Web3 builders for hands-on mentorship, networking, and real-world collaboration with professors, investors, founders, and blockchain experts. This is your chance to learn, build, and win, whether you’re new to Web3 or already deep in the code. And yes, there’ll be free food and drinks all three days to keep you fueled while you create. 🍕🥤💻 🎯 $50,000+ CAD in prizes globally! 🎁 50+ crypto rewards for Toronto participants! 💻 Custom Polkadot PC Giveaway by Quoted Tech Computers! 📅 Nov 7, 10 AM → Nov 9, 10 PM — three full days of hacking! 📍 George Brown College, Casa Loma Campus Join the movement. Build with Polkadot Cloud. 👉 Register now: https://luma.com/3a02r4i5 A big thank you to all our sponsors and partners including: Polkadot George Brown College Quoted Tech Computers Scytale Digital Bitcoin Bay! #Hackathon #Toronto #Web3 #Developers #Innovation #PolkadotCloud #GeorgeBrownCollege #blockchain
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Irene Katzela shared thisThank you for a great conversation.Irene Katzela shared thisWhen it comes to AI integration, more isn’t always better. In Episode 08 of The AI Advantage, Dr. Irene Katzela (Founder, Axio4Tech) reminds us that successful adoption starts with clarity: focus on what’s absolutely necessary, build the minimum viable product, and resist the temptation to chase a thousand features at once. Our conversation also explores: ✅ How startups and enterprises alike can avoid “AI for the sake of AI” ✅ Why human buy-in still determines the success of new tech initiatives ✅ The growing role of blockchain and enterprise AI in shaping future business ✅ Lessons from Dr. Katzela’s journey through academia, consulting, and startup growth 🎧 Full episode available now on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, and Amazon. 👉 Question for you: when adopting AI, do you prioritize speed of deployment or building the right foundation? #Solonox #AIAdvantage #AIinBusiness #Leadership #HumanCenteredAI #SMBs
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Irene Katzela shared thisIrene Katzela shared this🥳 Happy birthday, Alma Mater! Our iconic statue turns 122 today. Shown here at her unveiling ceremony in 1903, Alma Mater was designed by Daniel Chester French and cast by John Williams. In her early years, Alma Mater was gilded and glowed in the sunlight. Learn more about Alma Mater's arrival on Morningside campus: https://lnkd.in/epB7dew3 📷 1903, Columbia Rare Book and Manuscript Library
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Irene Katzela reposted thisIrene Katzela reposted thisActing President Shipman describes the unacceptable disruption of Butler Library, the steps the University took to address it, and the strength and determination of Columbia not to let this moment define us.
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Irene Katzela shared thisBarnes LAM: Thank you for a great conversation. https://lnkd.in/dYVGG8wg #blockchain #dandelion #AI #technology #ITIntelligence #LeadershipPodcast #TechLeadership #AITalks #DigitalTransformation #CloudNative #SEOStrategy #BusinessTechnology #ITPodcast #InnovationLeadership #AIinBusiness #TechStrategy #LifelongLearningIrene Katzela shared this🚀 Introducing the IT Intelligence Podcast — Where technology meets leadership 🎙️ At IT Intelligence, we go beyond buzzwords. Our mission is to uncover how business leaders navigate decades of technological change — from AI and cloud-native systems to data-driven SEO strategies — with a human-first approach. 🔍 We spotlight the people behind the business decisions and how they assess, adopt, and adapt technology in real-world environments. 🌐 The IT Intelligence Podcast is your source for: 🎯 Strategic tech leadership 🤖 Applied AI in enterprise environments 📈 SEO innovation 💡 Real stories from decision-makers 🔗 Learn more & subscribe: https://itintelligence.co 🔥 Catch highlights from our first three episodes: Irene Katzela – Network Agility, AI & Lifelong Learning ➤ Explores the evolution of network management — from manual troubleshooting to autonomous orchestration — and why continuous learning is now a strategic imperative. Thomas Elliott – AI, Cloud-Native Systems & Letting Go of Legacy ➤ Shares how AI and knowledge graphs are transforming software design, and why letting go of legacy systems is the first step toward true innovation. Andreas (Dre) Voniatis– Rewriting the SEO Playbook with Data, AI & a Dose of Philosophy ➤ Reveals how AI disrupts traditional SEO and why intent, effort, and data quality are the new benchmarks for organic success. Listen: https://lnkd.in/gzuY6KDq 🔗 Learn more & subscribe: https://itintelligence.co #ITIntelligence #LeadershipPodcast #TechLeadership #AITalks #DigitalTransformation #CloudNative #SEOStrategy #BusinessTechnology #ITPodcast #InnovationLeadership #AIinBusiness #TechStrategy #LifelongLearning
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Irene Katzela shared thisEngel Jones, thank you for a great conversation. #12minconvos #blockchain #AI #technology https://lnkd.in/dhDgCAgsIrene Katzela: The Blockchain Revolution: Her Insights on the FutuIrene Katzela: The Blockchain Revolution: Her Insights on the Futu
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Irene Katzela reposted thisVery much looking forward to connecting with Florent (Flo) Thévenin and the rest of the panelists to talk about our upcoming new Testnet launch, some key partners, and our march to a Mainnet. Mass adoption of #web3 needs a network of massive scale. Huge thanks to the whole dandelion team, our tremendous advisors, our visionary partners, and a special shout-out to a few critical people whose wisdom galvanized us to persevere in the face of unbelievable (Netflix: “really unbelievable”) challenges: Irene Katzela Tracy Boccabella Rob Baldassare Robert Tran Asiff Hirji Annelie Stapela Ndeipi Nathon Gunn Dan Giurescu Elena Dumitrascu Marc Lijour Rob McGregor Mamadou Kwidjim Toure Jeremi Karnell and everyone in web3 who prefers handles over birth-names. Thank you. #dandelionIrene Katzela reposted this💥 CRYPTO CANADIANS 💥 Join us this THURSDAY at 12 PM ET for our weekly Spaces powered by WonderFi ⚡ We have our EXPERT panelists confirmed: - Alex Rawitz CO-Founder of DIMO - Andrea Reade Global Builder at Coinbase - Alexander Munro CEO of dandelion This will be another great episode, don't miss out! 🔥 Link to Spaces in the comments: 👇
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Irene Katzela reposted thisIrene Katzela reposted thisNdeipi —Building Africa's Own Bitcoin Inc. with dandelion Blockchain The blockchain revolution has reached the shores of Africa, and we are excited to announce Ndeipi—Africa’s very own Bitcoin, powered by Dandelion Blockchain. This innovative project represents a significant step toward decentralizing and democratizing financial access across the African continent. Why Ndeipi? At the heart of Ndeipi is a bold vision: to create a financial ecosystem that addresses Africa's unique challenges—high remittance costs, low financial inclusion, and volatile currencies—through a secure and efficient cryptocurrency solution. As a Layer 1 blockchain, Ndeipi is built on the robust foundation of the Dandelion Blockchain, providing scalability, security, and speed, all of which are critical to success in Africa’s growing fintech space. A Texas-Based Fintech with African Ambitions Although Ndeipi is headquartered in Texas, its mission is deeply rooted in solving African financial challenges. With Dandelion Blockchain owning 50% of the venture, the collaboration brings together the best of global fintech expertise and local market understanding. By leveraging Dandelion’s powerful blockchain infrastructure, we are building a scalable, decentralized solution to enable seamless cross-border transactions and financial inclusion for millions of Africans. Empowering Financial Inclusion Africa is home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, yet many remain unbanked or underbanked. This gap in financial access is a critical barrier to economic growth and personal empowerment. With Ndeipi, we aim to bridge this gap by providing a decentralized, secure, and accessible cryptocurrency platform. The Power of Partnership Ndeipi’s partnership with Dandelion Blockchain is key to the project’s success. Dandelion’s advanced blockchain technology ensures that Ndeipi can scale efficiently and securely. With Dandelion owning 50% of Ndeipi, this is not just a financial partnership, but a strategic alliance that ensures technical robustness and business agility. In addition to the strong foundation provided by Dandelion, our Texas-based team brings world-class fintech innovation, while our African stakeholders and investors ensure that the solution is tailor-made for Africa’s unique needs. Building Africa's Own Bitcoin Our vision extends beyond simply creating a cryptocurrency. Ndeipi is about establishing Africa’s own Bitcoin—one that is rooted in the values of decentralization, financial inclusion, and trust. We believe in empowering people to take control of their financial futures, and we are committed to ensuring that Ndeipi becomes a beacon of innovation in the African fintech space. Let’s Build Africa’s Financial Future—Together. #Blockchain #Cryptocurrency #Africa #Fintech #DandelionBlockchain #Ndeipi #FinancialInclusion #AfricaBitcoin #Layer1Blockchain #DeFi #Innovation #DecentralizedFinance https://lnkd.in/gXVmXr69
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Irene Katzela reposted thisIrene Katzela reposted thisHappy Birthday, Alma! ✨ Columbia's Alma Mater statue turns 121 years old today. An ever-present figure on campus, Alma has been beloved by generations of students as an iconic symbol of Columbia. 📷 The unveiling of Alma Mater (1903) Columbia University Archives
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Richard Self unfortunately is much more complicated than it seems. The somebody else’s computer suppose to be the 3rd party service provider that offers you the service that also promise you privacy and security of the data. Let’s say an AI provider service example.
None of the data from your queries and responses are stored locally on your computer. But they are not stored in theirs either. There are using other providers themselves that in turned use other providers etc.
Your data are stored in a distributed way but not managed in a decentralized way. And this is the heart of the problem.
The ideal is for data to be stored locally on your computer, managed by you and secured cryptographically and when and if you wish you could share them with others under the conditions you want and for the period of time you choose.
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Irene Katzela liked thisIrene Katzela liked thisLast week Columbia Engineering traveled to Greece to support local university engineers in their journey to bring their innovative projects to market - true to its mission “Engineering for Humanity”. In a 3 day bootcamp, Columbia challenged students in Athens to understand the business models of the solution they are building. The inaugural cohort includes 90 students and early-stage researchers, a total of 25 interdisciplinary teams. The future founders were selected from 105+ applications and 400+ candidates across Greece. Engineers are developing products including pain management for rheumatoid arthritis, energy storage and simulations for large scale companies, photonic products for the aerospace sector, waste management for recycling materials, tools to manage Parkinson's, and technologies for global ports to address bottlenecks in cargo turnaround times. Over the next few months, teams will continue to test the market to explore the unique problems customers face as they continue to develop their prototype and derisk the GTM strategy. Select teams will travel to Columbia in June for NY Tech Week to further develop their skills and network with an audience of experts, researchers and mentors - an exciting opportunity to join the global stage and jumpstart their ventures. This initiative is a testament to the power of collaboration across institutions and time zones to unlock entrepreneurial talent in engineering. Congrats to the first cohort of Lab to Market teams! Lab to Market is a new initiative by Columbia Engineering, the National Technical University of Athens, Columbia Global Center Athens, with support by Endeavor Greece, the @Hellenic Institute of Advanced Studies, and the generous sponsorship of the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Ivy Schultz Ioannis (John) Kymissis Elisa Konofagou George Deodatis #LabtoMarket #ColumbiaUniversity #NTUA #EndeavorGreece
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Irene Katzela liked thisIrene Katzela liked thisΙ. Κ. Χατζηγεωργίου: Γιατί η νέα συνεργασία ΕΜΠ και Columbia αποτελεί γέφυρα ακαδημαϊκής έρευνας και επιχειρηματικότητας https://lnkd.in/diXbnuDjΙ. Κ. Χατζηγεωργίου: Γιατί η νέα συνεργασία ΕΜΠ και Columbia αποτελεί γέφυρα ακαδημαϊκής έρευνας και επιχειρηματικότητας | Liberal.grΙ. Κ. Χατζηγεωργίου: Γιατί η νέα συνεργασία ΕΜΠ και Columbia αποτελεί γέφυρα ακαδημαϊκής έρευνας και επιχειρηματικότητας | Liberal.gr
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Irene Katzela liked thisLooking forward to this great event in Athens! Resort & Residential Hospitality Forum (R&R)Irene Katzela liked thisWe are proud to share that Natasha Martsekis, Founder & CEO of Bright Blue Villas, will be joining this year’s Resort & Residential Hospitality Forum (R&R) — taking place in Athens, Greece, 11–13 November 2025. As part of the session “Dive into the key drivers of resort performance,” Natasha will speak on: 🎙️ “Creating a villa experience that meets the needs of ultra-luxury guests.” With over a decade of experience curating bespoke villa stays across Greece, she will share insights on how design, authenticity, emotional storytelling, and service personalization come together to shape the next chapter of luxury hospitality. At Bright Blue Villas, we believe that luxury is not simply about comfort — it’s about connection, presence, and belonging. Each stay is a story, each villa a canvas for meaningful experiences. The R&R Forum brings together hospitality leaders from around the world to discuss innovation, investment, and the future of resort and branded residential living. We’re honored to be part of this inspiring global dialogue hosted by Questex at the Athenaeum InterContinental Athens, alongside visionary partners such as Enterprise Greece, Accor, Booking.com , Alpha Bank, and Colliers. ✨ Luxury reimagined. Experiences redefined. Learn more about the event: www.randrforum.com Follow Resort & Residential Hospitality Forum for updates. #RAndRForum #BrightBlueVillas #LuxuryHospitality #Leadership #VillaExperience #ResortPerformance #HospitalityInnovation #LuxuryTravel #AthensEvents #Questex #UltraLuxury
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Irene Katzela liked this⚡ ATT: BUILDERS! 🎓 George Brown College Hosts Toronto’s Polkadot Builder Party 💰 $50,000+ in Prizes. 50 Global Winners. 🥇 We’re Looking for Toronto’s Top 100 Developers! Toronto’s developer community is joining the Polkadot Builder Party, a global hackathon connecting innovators across every continent. From George Brown College’s Waterfront Campus, Toronto’s 36-hour Builder Party will bring together students, Web2 devs, and Web3 builders for hands-on mentorship, networking, and real-world collaboration with professors, investors, founders, and blockchain experts. This is your chance to learn, build, and win, whether you’re new to Web3 or already deep in the code. And yes, there’ll be free food and drinks all three days to keep you fueled while you create. 🍕🥤💻 🎯 $50,000+ CAD in prizes globally! 🎁 50+ crypto rewards for Toronto participants! 💻 Custom Polkadot PC Giveaway by Quoted Tech Computers! 📅 Nov 7, 10 AM → Nov 9, 10 PM — three full days of hacking! 📍 George Brown College, Casa Loma Campus Join the movement. Build with Polkadot Cloud. 👉 Register now: https://luma.com/3a02r4i5 A big thank you to all our sponsors and partners including: Polkadot George Brown College Quoted Tech Computers Scytale Digital Bitcoin Bay! #Hackathon #Toronto #Web3 #Developers #Innovation #PolkadotCloud #GeorgeBrownCollege #blockchain
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