Pivoting to WEB3

Global enterprise technology expert Alex Albano, formerly with Google Cloud’s Web3 division, reveals cost optimization strategies that multinational corporations use to reduce infrastructure spending by up to 80%. Featured on C-Suite Network Radio & TV.

In this executive briefing, discover how international business leaders are transforming their technology infrastructure while maintaining security, compliance, and scalability across global operations.

🎯 Key Topics for C-Suite Executives:
• Enterprise infrastructure cost optimization strategies
• Global cloud architecture decision frameworks
• Regulatory compliance across international markets
• Executive technology investment analysis
• Corporate innovation implementation

⏱️ Executive Summary Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction – Global Infrastructure Challenge
02:30 Cost Optimization Framework for Multinationals
05:45 Executive Decision Criteria
08:20 Implementation Case Studies
12:00 ROI Analysis and Business Impact

As featured on C-Suite Network Radio & TV – providing technology strategy insights for global executive audiences.

“Seniors are probably better at using AI because they question more” – This statement from award-winning journalist Lucia Dore will completely change how you think about aging and technology.

On this episode of Pivoting To Web3, Lucia Dore, an award-winning investigative financial journalist and documentary filmmaker, whose recent work explores how seniors interact with AI and emerging technology. Lucia shares the uncomfortable silence around seniors in tech discussions, unpacking the assumptions, fears, and barriers that keep older generations on the sidelines.

From the importance of intergenerational conversation and digital literacy, to the ways AI is transforming healthcare, social connection, and daily living for seniors, Lucia bring wisdom, candor, and forward-thinking solutions.

Tough questions:
How can we break the cycle of age-related tech exclusion?
How can technology become an empowering force for every generation?

Podcast Hook:
Are you ready to discover why seniors might be the secret key to unlocking the true power of Web3 and AI? This isn’t just about technology it’s about breaking stereotypes, facing fears, and building bridges between generations. Hit play to hear how YOU can be part of this transformation!

💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:

✅ Why seniors are often overlooked in tech conversations
✅ How AI is transforming healthcare and independence for older generations
✅ The importance of intergenerational conversations about technology
✅ Why balance, not fear or over reliance, is the key to using AI

Chapters:
00:00 “Perception of Technology’s Progress”
05:34 Bridging Generational Tech Gaps
08:40 Seniors’ Tech Adaptation in Healthcare
10:08 AI Advances in Healthcare Awareness
12:53 AI’s Impact on Literacy Skills
18:16 “Decentralization and AI Concerns”
22:00 AI Wearables: Benefits for Seniors?
25:09 Staying Relevant Post-Retirement
27:42 Confidence Enhances Online Presence
31:20 “Engaging Seniors: Youth Conversations”

How can better conversations supercharge your tech team—and what happens when AI goes rogue?

On this episode of Pivoting To Web3, Douglas Squirrel, an industry veteran who’s transformed over 400 technology teams worldwide. Squirrel shares the surprising truth behind thriving tech cultures, why fear and trust matter more than deadlines, and what companies get wrong about adopting AI tools. Plus, hear jaw-dropping real-world stories (bacon ice cream, anyone?) and actionable tips for keeping your AI agents “backstage.” If you’re a leader navigating AI, blockchain, or digital transformation, this is the practical, insightful discussion you can’t afford to miss!

Podcast Hook:

Ever heard of a team so efficient the boss had to fire their own CTO—over and over? Discover Douglas Squirrel’s wild journey from “nicest layoffs ever” to revolutionizing how tech teams and businesses communicate for insane profit. But that’s just the start: Find out why unleashing AI agents without a leash could land your company in a world of weird—and risky—surprises. Tune in now to laugh, learn, and rethink what it really takes to lead in the era of Web3 and AI!

💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:

1. Why so many startups fail at execution (and the fix)

2. The mindset shift leaders need to thrive in the AI era

3. How to align people, processes, and technology for growth

4. Real examples of AI + human collaboration in business

If you want to thrive in the age of AI and Web3, this episode is for you!

Chapters:

0:00 Fired for Success

04:58 “Action Science: Building Trust in Tech”

06:38 Rapid Iterative Learning in Tech

12:57 Manage New AI Like Interns

15:19 McDonald’s AI Drive-Thru Fail

18:33 Phishing Defense: Secret Password Strategy

21:13 “Removing Key Blockers Breaks Dams”

23:53 “Test-Driven Communication Approach”

28:17 Engineers Experience Trading Floor Chaos

30:40 Shift Focus from Tech to Profit

33:01 AI and Ethical Governance Concerns

Unscripted conversations share unique experiences, extraordinary innovations, upending accomplishments, and downhill spirals. WEB3 ecosystem, including blockchain, cryptocurrencies: technologies, strategic applications, and tomorrow’s emerging trends, are here today. Podcasts will include these topics and discuss pivotal joint ventures that impact social change, ownership, transfers of value, supply chain management, system efficiencies, and community development—increasing understanding and improving strategic plans for entrepreneurs, corporate brands, and nonprofits. Exposure, knowledge, opportunities, and limitations are discussed and supported while pivoting from WEB2 to WEB3 technologies. Interviews will reveal global ventures and the use of Blockchain technology as a service to minimize costs and technological developments for entrepreneurs, businesses, and non-profits. Decentralized economies and organizations will be invaluable discussions driving the journey to ownership and significant transfers of value to various populations, regions, and countries. 

Connect with Donna Mitchell:

Podcast – https://www.PivotingToWeb3Podcast.com
Book an Event – https://www.DonnaPMitchell.com
Company – https://www.MitchellUniversalNetwork.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-mitchell-a1700619
Instagram Professional: https://www.instagram.com/dpmitch11
Twitter/ X: https://www.twitter.com/dpmitch11
YouTube Channel – http://Web3GamePlan.com

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As the current evolution of the World Wide Web, WEB3 is the next frontier for almost every transaction and documentation in the world. In our inaugural episode, we venture deep into the heart of WEB3 with the visionary Adryenn Ashley. Discover how Slay Ventures, a company she founded, is setting the pace for the future and how the process of ‘Minting the Future’ is more than just a phrase. 

Join us for a journey through decentralized realms and get a front-row seat to the evolution of the internet. Get an in-depth and exclusive look into Adryenn Ashley’s past, present, and cutting-edge vision of the WEB3 future. 

What to expect in this episode:

02:08 – Adryenn’s background and achievements in Tech Industry
05:02 – Launching Slay Ventures and using Foolproof Tokens
07:30 – A discussion about AI 
09:17 – Training an AI assistant as accelerator for social media.
11:24 – Utilizing AI to your benefit.
12:20 – New developments from Slay Ventures
13:20 – The challenge of new tech in Web 3
14:31 – Example of using smart contracts in real world applications.
15:47 – Issues in the whole infrastructure for smart contracts.
17:57 – What is a white-hat hacker?
18:29 – Explaining NFT in a simple way.
20:16 – Gamification and metaverse
24:53 – What is a smart contract and why nobody understands it?
26:51 – Differentiations in the Web 3 community
30:00 – Different levels of gamifying your community tokens
32:05 – A message for the inevitable future. 

About Adryenn Ashley:

Adryenn is a Venture Capitalist and TV Host whose social global reach has topped over 119M by going viral on social media starting conversations that matter. Her current focus is on driving mainstream consumer adoption of Web3 by investing in female founders and delivering share worthy content through Minting the Future. She is a high-tech priestess and big data geek (forensic accountant, asset protection specialist, and certified divorce financial analyst specializing in picking apart data and analyzing behavioral patterns). She built the testing harnesses for Brightware’s AI driven NLP chatbot for banking in 2000. She excels in predicting consumer behavior, publicity, marketing, and e-commerce conversion. She is a self-styled super-connector. Whatever you need, the contact is probably already in her phone.
Connect with Adryenn Ashley:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adryenn
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/adryenn
Minting the Future: https://mintingthefuture.com/
Slay Ventures: https://slayventures.io/

About Donna Mitchell:

Following a distinguished legacy in the aviation industry with US Airways (now American Airlines) and subsequent years with Johnson & Johnson, Donna stands out for her project management skills, distinctive personality, and collaborative approach. overseeing a $7.2B client list and a $177M budget. Her humor, and keen eye for dependencies set her apart. Now the CEO of Mitchell Universal Network LLC,

Connect with Donna Mitchell:

Podcast – https://www.PivotingToWeb3Podcast.com
Book an Event – https://www.DonnaPMitchell.com
Company – https://www.MitchellUniversalNetwork.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-mitchell-a1700619
Instagram Professional: https://www.instagram.com/dpmitch11
Twitter/ X: https://www.twitter.com/dpmitch11
YouTube Channel – http://Web3GamePlan.com

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The concept of NFTs and smart contracts is not an overnight development. A lot of ideas and a lot of people had to work to convince other people about the technology. In this episode of Pivoting To Web 3, we meet Israel Wilson, one of the early adopters and influencer in crypto and blockchain. Join us in a discussion about his firsthand perspective in the history of these technologies, and how NFTs and smart contracts work together. Learn more about his vision for the future of Web 3 and the significance of these communities in promoting service and opportunities.

What to expect in this episode:
00:36 – Israel and the WEB3 and NFT origin story
06:06 – Getting into the platform Clubhouse.
09:00 – Launching the ICGNU community.
13:45 – The tech landscape with AI and automation
18:03 – A Utopian or Dystopian future
19:17 – How NFTs and smart contracts work
21:42 – Two forms of NFTs: ERC 721 and ERC 1155
22:33 – Using smart contracts to give artists their due.
24:09 – Tools for artists to create smart contracts and marketplace.
25:54 – Goals for community and functioning as a team
29:30 – Community updates and contact information
30:44 – On opportunities from serving for free 

About Israel Wilson:

Israel, a seasoned advisor with over 10 years in business development across media, finance, and education, is passionate about guiding the next generation in decentralized technologies. As an Advisor and Mentor, he leverages his expertise to support students and bridge the gap between innovative founders and funders in the blockchain space. Serving on the Advisory Board at Breathe!, he contributes to shaping discussions at the intersection of Web3 and entertainment, bringing a unique perspective with his background in media, entertainment, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to the digital asset ecosystem.

 
Connect with Israel Wilson:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iswilson
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/icgnucollective
The ICGNU Collective: https://www.icgnu.xyz/

About Donna Mitchell:

Following a distinguished legacy in the aviation industry with US Airways (now American Airlines) and subsequent years with Johnson & Johnson, Donna stands out for her project management skills, distinctive personality, and collaborative approach. overseeing a $7.2B client list and a $177M budget. Her humor, and keen eye for dependencies set her apart. Now the CEO of Mitchell Universal Network LLC, she’s focused on bridging WEB2 systems to WEB3 technologies, playing a key role in shaping the digital transformation landscape.

Connect with Donna Mitchell:

Podcast – https://www.PivotingToWeb3Podcast.com
Book an Event – https://www.DonnaPMitchell.com
Company – https://www.MitchellUniversalNetwork.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-mitchell-a1700619
Instagram Professional: https://www.instagram.com/dpmitch11
Twitter/ X: https://www.twitter.com/dpmitch11
YouTube Channel – http://Web3GamePlan.com

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The value in building relationships and networking with people extends beyond asset classes. Even with these emerging technologies, our contacts and connections pave the way for creating opportunities. 

Join us in this episode of Pivoting To Web 3, as Donna talks to Casey Eberhart, The Ideal Networker and a powerhouse in building connections and linkages across people of different industries. Learn about Casey’s perspective on interesting use cases for smart contracts, and how it can bridge and create efficiencies from commercial applications to government functions. 

 
What to expect in this episode:
01:40 – The funny story when Casey got started in Crypto and WEB3
07:23 – Accidentally on purpose and accidentally intentional
09:28 – Build relationships and network accordingly.
11:39 – Another story about keeping in touch with people.
14:20 – An ecosystem for independent musicians and bands.
15:57 – On the payment issues with actors and writers 
17:05 – On music royalties, Taylor Swift re-recording previous albums
18:15 – Still a tiny community, and on the verge of mass adoption
20:22 – Where do we go from here, and what can people do?
22:24 – Interesting use cases for WEB3 and smart contracts
25:42 – Reducing inefficiencies, and creating efficiencies
28:02 – Take the easy road into crypto
30:16 – 120 Tips for Power Networking

 About Casey Eberhart:

Casey, known as “The Ideal Networker,” has dedicated himself to collecting and connecting people for business success. Through his ‘Platinum Inner Circle’ Mastermind program, he guides businesses to massive results. With diverse members worldwide, this program stands out as one of the most comprehensive Results-Driven initiatives globally. Casey’s unique strength lies in his extensive experience across various industries, running events for over 15 years and engaging with people globally. Not just about self-praise, Casey distinguishes himself through practical results, having bought and sold over a dozen companies and coached 200-300 clients, emphasizing a focus on achieving tangible outcomes.

Connect with Casey Eberhart:
120 Tips for Power Networking: http://www.powernetworkingtips.com/

About Donna Mitchell:
Following a distinguished legacy in the aviation industry with US Airways (now American Airlines) and subsequent years with Johnson & Johnson, Donna stands out for her project management skills, distinctive personality, and collaborative approach. overseeing a $7.2B client list and a $177M budget. Her humor, and keen eye for dependencies set her apart. Now the CEO of Mitchell Universal Network LLC, she’s focused on bridging WEB2 systems to WEB3 technologies, playing a key role in shaping the digital transformation landscape.

Connect with Donna Mitchell:

Podcast – https://www.PivotingToWeb3Podcast.com
Book an Event – https://www.DonnaPMitchell.com
Company – https://www.MitchellUniversalNetwork.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-mitchell-a1700619
Instagram Professional: https://www.instagram.com/dpmitch11
Twitter/ X: https://www.twitter.com/dpmitch11
YouTube Channel – http://Web3GamePlan.com

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Podcasting has evolved through the years, and at the forefront, the utilization of WEB3 and NFTs are gaining ground. In this episode of Pivoting To WEB3, Donna shares the mic with Podcasting Expert Kay Suthar in a discussion about Kay’s vision of incorporating WEB3 technology and NFT technologies in podcasting as a way to stay ahead of the curve. 

What to expect in this episode:
 

00:32 – Kay’s background and journey

03:23 – The shift into WEB3 with Kay’s podcast agency

04:45 – Starting the community and where it is today.

07:11 – About NFTs and decision to utilize them.

08:36 – The importance and impact of WEB3

09:15 – What to be careful of, and what to ignore.

11:41 – Wishlist for the future of WEB3

13:08 – Embracing technology no matter your age.

14:19 – How did Kay end up in podcasting?

16:49 – Advice for audience in embracing new tech.

About Kay Suthar:

Kay is the CEO and Founder of Make Your Mark Podcast Agency. She helps business owners build their brand, visibility, and authority on a global scale to find loyal clients through podcasting. She partners with Coaches, Authors, Speakers, Podcasters and Thought Leaders.  She offers the most effective DONE FOR YOU podcast development that saves time, builds brand loyalty, and improves credibility as an expert in the preferred niche of each client. What makes their company different is having someone with experience who wants to help clients get their message out to the world because they understand how important it is. Kay is also a Business Strategist and an Award-Winning Author and Speaker. She has held numerous posts from government to the business world as a success coach and an international events expert. 

Connect with Kay Suthar:

 Podcast Agency: https://makeyourmarkagency.com/

Reach out to Kay directly here: https://calendly.com/kaysuthar/30mins

About Donna Mitchell:

Following a distinguished legacy in the aviation industry with US Airways (now American Airlines) and subsequent years with Johnson & Johnson, Donna stands out for her project management skills, distinctive personality, and collaborative approach. overseeing a $7.2B client list and a $177M budget. Her humor, and keen eye for dependencies set her apart. Now the CEO of Mitchell Universal Network LLC, she’s focused on bridging WEB2 systems to WEB3 technologies, playing a key role in shaping the digital transformation landscape.

Connect with Donna Mitchell:

Podcast – https://www.PivotingToWeb3Podcast.com
Book an Event – https://www.DonnaPMitchell.com
Company – https://www.MitchellUniversalNetwork.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-mitchell-a1700619
Instagram Professional: https://www.instagram.com/dpmitch11
Twitter/ X: https://www.twitter.com/dpmitch11
YouTube Channel – http://Web3GamePlan.com

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The challenge of technology is that it tends to bring together most other aspect of our lives and culture. If you are resistant to new technology, chances are, it will be challenging to explore changes in career, hobbies including art, and even businesses.  

In this episode of Pivoting To Web3, Donna interviews Terza Ekholm, a Digital Artist and NFT creator who started her second life at 50 years of age. As a former career engineer, Terza fell in love with Digital Art and AI. Discover her vision for the WEB3 environment that extends beyond art, and into practical uses like real estate and finance. 

 
What to expect in this episode

00:35 – Terza’s journey from engineering to art, crypto, and NFTs
03:15 – How she got started as an artist.
04:42 – Digital art: engineering, words, and art coming together.
05:21 – Terza’s NFT journey
07:43 – Getting into cryptocurrency.
08:55 – What is an NFT?
10:07 – Why should people know more about the blockchain ecosystem?
11:31 – How NFTs provide value, especially for artists and creators.
15:20 – Are there any downsides to NFTs?
17:11 – NFTs and smart contract applications in the WEB3 ecosystem
20:28 – What is an NFT Marketplace?
21:39 – Decentralized database, and a safe payment system
23:28 – Cold wallet, and private keys

About Terza Ekholm:

Terza Ekholm, a Colorado native, transitioned from early tech roles to become a prolific artist after turning 50. As a Graphic Artist and Client Retention Expert at The Terza Factor, she combines technical prowess with artistic expression. Her versatility extends to real estate, crypto investments, NFT creation, and multilingualism. Terza embodies a fusion of artistry, technology, and entrepreneurial spirit, showcasing life as an ongoing adventure.

Connect with Terza Ekholm:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TerzaEkholm/
Website: https://theterzafactor.com/curioussolenewsletter

About Donna Mitchell:

Following a distinguished legacy in the aviation industry with US Airways (now American Airlines) and subsequent years with Johnson & Johnson, Donna stands out for her project management skills, distinctive personality, and collaborative approach. overseeing a $7.2B client list and a $177M budget. Her humor, and keen eye for dependencies set her apart. Now the CEO of Mitchell Universal Network LLC, she’s focused on bridging WEB2 systems to WEB3 technologies, playing a key role in shaping the digital transformation landscape.

Connect with Donna Mitchell:

Podcast – https://www.PivotingToWeb3Podcast.com
Book an Event – https://www.DonnaPMitchell.com
Company – https://www.MitchellUniversalNetwork.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-mitchell-a1700619
Instagram Professional: https://www.instagram.com/dpmitch11
Twitter/ X: https://www.twitter.com/dpmitch11
YouTube Channel – http://Web3GamePlan.com

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The market potential of WEB3 and NFTs is largely untapped, and the market was flooded with both money and speculation. There were a lot of money made… and lost. 

In this episode of Pivoting To Web3, Donna talks with Albert Polanco of Metamango in a discussion about sustainable go-to-market strategies and products that solve a problem for people instead of objects of speculation. Learn from Albert’s business model and process, understand the importance of having a community in the WEB3 environment and discover the value in effectively crafting a story for your customers. 

What to expect in this episode:

00:32 – Albert’s journey into marketing through different platforms
04:32 – What is missing from the current marketplace.
06:20 – Go-to-market strategies and problem-solving products.
08:37 – What is needed to get us in the future?
10:53 – Projects that Albert wants to be involved with
13:22 – Getting educated on WEB3 from a practical level.
14:44 – Future opportunities, and why big companies fail in WEB3.
17:01 – The importance of community in the WEB3 space
18:25 – What is your ideal project?
20:27 – Albert’s business model and process
23:21 – Engaging the community and providing a value.
25:53 – About the story brand framework

About Albert Polanco:
Albert Polanco is a seasoned marketing executive and WEB3 enthusiast with a diverse background in driving growth for innovative technology companies. As the Head Chief Ninja Lord of Mangos at Meta Mango, he currently spearheads results-driven marketing strategies custom-tailored to client needs. With over two decades of marketing experience, Albert has worked with several WEB3 and NFT company and clients, such as SELF Labs Inc. and Outlier Ventures. He also played a role as a Content Created and Project Manager for NFT communities from Clubhouse. Albert’s career journey in the WEB3, NFT, and Crypto space, earned him a trusted consultant and one of the leaders in the digital asset technology landscape.

 Connect with Albert Polanco:
Metamango Website: https://www.metamango.io/

About Donna Mitchell:

Following a distinguished legacy in the aviation industry with US Airways (now American Airlines) and subsequent years with Johnson & Johnson, Donna stands out for her project management skills, distinctive personality, and collaborative approach. overseeing a $7.2B client list and a $177M budget. Her humor, and keen eye for dependencies set her apart. Now the CEO of Mitchell Universal Network LLC, she’s focused on bridging WEB2 systems to WEB3 technologies, playing a key role in shaping the digital transformation landscape.

Connect with Donna Mitchell:

Podcast – https://www.PivotingToWeb3Podcast.com
Book an Event – https://www.DonnaPMitchell.com
Company – https://www.MitchellUniversalNetwork.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-mitchell-a1700619
Instagram Professional: https://www.instagram.com/dpmitch11
Twitter/ X: https://www.twitter.com/dpmitch11
YouTube Channel – http://Web3GamePlan.com

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