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From studying central banking to mining Ethereum in an MIT dorm room — an unexpected entry into the world of crypto.

@kenzi_morikawa sits down with Anna Kazlauskas (@annakaz), Founder of @Vana, to explore the early experiences that shaped her journey into blockchain and decentralized technology.

Anna reflects on her fascination with monetary policy, discovering MIT’s early Bitcoin community, and how exposure to a new generation of decentralized systems transformed her perspective on the future of finance.

A look back at the curiosity, unconventional ideas, and pivotal moments that sparked a journey from traditional economics into Web3.

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Sometimes the most valuable lessons come from opportunities you didn't realize mattered until years later.

@kenzi_morikawa sits down with Anna Kazlauskas (@annakaz), Founder of @Vana, to reflect on the unexpected moments that shape a founder’s journey.

Anna shares the story of missing Gary Gensler’s class during her university years and why that seemingly small decision became a lasting regret.

A conversation about missed opportunities, hindsight, and the early experiences that influence how founders see the world.

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Decentralized AI is evolving at an unprecedented pace, creating new opportunities for builders while constantly redefining what’s possible.

@diksha_nanduri sits down with Anna Kazlauskas (@annakaz), Founder of @vana, to explore the accelerating evolution of decentralized AI and what it means for founders building at the technological frontier.

They discuss how rapid innovation, emerging capabilities, and increasingly powerful tools are transforming the development landscape, while creating new challenges for teams trying to keep pace with an industry that never slows down.

A conversation on the opportunities, pressures, and realities of building in one of technology’s fastest-moving sectors.

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What if the future of AI is built on data owned and controlled by the people who create it?

This week, we sit down with Anna Kazlauskas (@annakaz), Founder of @Vana, to explore the future of decentralized AI, data ownership, and the emerging infrastructure for a user-controlled digital economy.

We discuss Anna’s journey from traditional finance to Web3, Vana’s approach to giving individuals control over their data, and why tokenomics could play a fundamental role in building sustainable AI ecosystems.

The conversation also dives into the realities of building a startup, from assembling mission-driven teams to navigating shifting market narratives, alongside the growing value of private data and the potential of Data DAOs.

A closer look at how decentralized data infrastructure could reshape AI development, digital ownership, and the future of the data economy.

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The next breakthrough in AI may not come from a single powerful model, but from a network where intelligence grows collectively.

@kenzi_morikawa sits down with Nick Emmons (@nickemmons), Co-Founder of @AlloraNetwork, to explore how decentralized coordination could transform the future of artificial intelligence.

They discuss how Allora aims to connect fragmented AI models, unlock the potential of collective intelligence, and create an open ecosystem where intelligence can continuously evolve and improve.

A deep dive into the infrastructure powering a more decentralized, collaborative, and scalable future for AI — beyond the limitations of isolated models and centralized platforms.

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$35 million raised. A strategic vision for the future of decentralized AI.

@sachi_morikawa sits down with Nick Emmons (@nickemmons) to explore the strategy behind @AlloraNetwork’s latest $3 million funding round and what it means for the network’s next stage of growth.

They discuss why Allora is prioritizing strategic investors over capital alone, bringing together AI-focused funds, industry partners, and individuals who share its vision for decentralized collective intelligence.

A closer look at how strategic partnerships, aligned incentives, and long-term conviction could help shape the next generation of decentralized AI infrastructure.

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What happens when AI and crypto converge to redefine the future of the digital economy?

@diksha_nanduri sits down with Nick Emmons (@nickemmons), Co-Founder of @AlloraNetwork, to explore one of the most promising frontiers in emerging technology: the intersection of decentralized networks and artificial intelligence.

They discuss how AI is transforming automation and digital intelligence, while blockchain provides the infrastructure for intelligent systems to coordinate, exchange value, and operate across open ecosystems.

A forward-looking conversation on why the convergence of AI and Web3 could unlock an entirely new generation of applications, economic models, and opportunities that are only beginning to emerge.

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What happens when decentralized AI turns individual models into collective intelligence capable of transforming entire markets?

In today’s episode, we sit down with Nick Emmons (@nickemmons), Co-Founder and CEO of Allora Labs (@AlloraLabsHQ), to explore the convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, and the vision behind Allora’s decentralized intelligence network.

We discuss how crypto incentives can coordinate AI models and data, unlock new possibilities for collective intelligence, and power the next generation of AI-driven DeFi applications.

Nick also shares his perspective on open versus closed AI, the emerging opportunities for blockchain developers, and how predictive markets could reshape on-chain finance through more adaptive and intelligent systems.

A deep dive into the future of decentralized AI, collective intelligence, and the role of crypto in bringing intelligent applications to life.

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What if AI isn't just the next technological revolution, but an opportunity to reinvent the internet itself?

@kenzi_morikawa sits down with Karan Sirdesai (@karansirdesai), Founder of Mira Network (@miranetwork), to explore his unconventional journey from early crypto experiments to building infrastructure for the next generation of artificial intelligence.

They discuss Karan’s self-taught beginnings, his experiences working alongside Balaji Srinivasan and Sandeep Nailwal, and how his time at Accel helped him recognize the transformative potential of AI before its mainstream breakthrough.

The conversation also explores the conviction behind Mira, the mindset required to build ahead of major technological shifts, and why AI could fundamentally redefine how people work, create, and interact with the digital world.

An inside look at the founder journey, early insights, and long-term vision behind building for an AI-powered future.

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The future of AI infrastructure isn't just about building more powerful models. It's about making their outputs trustworthy.

@sachi_morikawa sits down with Karan Sirdesai (@karansirdesai), Founder of Mira Network (@miranetwork), to explore how decentralized verification could redefine reliability across the AI ecosystem.

They discuss Mira’s focused approach to AI infrastructure, how it differentiates itself from projects like Bittensor, Ritual, and Sahara, and why trust and verification are becoming critical components of the emerging AI stack.

The conversation also dives into Mira’s verification architecture, node-level consensus, and the evolution of AI APIs toward systems that deliver not just intelligence, but confidence in every output.

A closer look at the infrastructure needed to make AI reliable, verifiable, and ready for real-world adoption.

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What happens when AI becomes the operating layer of the internet?

@diksha_nanduri sits down with Karan Sirdesai (@karansirdesai), Founder of Mira Network (@miranetwork), to explore the next frontier of artificial intelligence, where AI moves beyond answering questions to making decisions, executing tasks, and reshaping how the world operates.

They discuss the rise of “infinite hires,” the potential for unprecedented productivity, and a future where autonomous agents transform entire industries.

The conversation also tackles the challenges ahead: growing dependence on AI, the risks of autonomous systems, and the urgent need for trust, security, and human oversight.

A deep dive into the opportunities, risks, and infrastructure shaping the next era of AI.

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This week on the podcast, we welcome Karan Sirdesai (@karansirdesai), Co-Founder and CEO of Mira Network (@miranetwork), for an in-depth conversation on the future of artificial intelligence, decentralized infrastructure, and the race to make AI truly trustworthy.

As AI continues to transform industries worldwide, one fundamental challenge remains: how can we trust the intelligence we increasingly depend on?

Karan takes us through his journey from early crypto experiments during university to founding Mira Network, a project tackling one of AI’s most critical limitations: hallucinations and unreliable outputs.

We explore why AI reliability is becoming essential for mainstream adoption, particularly across high-stakes sectors such as finance and healthcare, and how Mira is pioneering a decentralized approach to verification through multi-model consensus.

The conversation also uncovers the pivotal breakthroughs behind Mira’s creation, from experimenting with GPU infrastructure and AI workflows to recognizing the potential of independent models working together to validate information.

Karan reflects on his experience working alongside Balaji Srinivasan, the lessons that shaped his entrepreneurial mindset, and the vision behind assembling a team at the intersection of AI and crypto.

From the origins of Mira to the infrastructure powering the next generation of intelligent applications, this episode explores what it will take to move AI beyond experimentation and toward a future built on verifiability, reliability, and trust.

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