Stonks Go Moon

Most people still think AI is just a chatbot on a screen. That era is already over.AI is now signing transactions, executing smart contracts, interacting with DAOs, and moving assets onchain without a human clicking a single button. This is not AI for Web3. This is AI becoming an onchain actor.In this episode, Dana Love, founder of Poohbah AI, joins the show to unpack what happens when autonomous AI agents can execute, transact, and govern directly on the blockchain — no middle layer, no human in the loop.We break down:How AI agents are now interacting directly with smart contracts and DAOsWhy Web3 has locked out 99 percent of buildersThe real reason decentralization is both Web3’s biggest strength and its biggest weaknessWhether AI agents can ever have legal standing or ownershipWhy “code is law” was always a lieHow Poohbah AI turns ideas into onchain execution using low-code and no-code toolsThe rise of the “virtual co-founder” and what that means for startups and VCsWhere AI hallucinations come from and why they are not going awayQuote from the episode:“The law is law. Code is code. Have fun figuring out the difference.” — Dana LoveIf AI can execute, transact, and govern onchain, the real question is simple:What exactly are humans still in charge of?

In this episode, Daniel Martin, COO of JobJack, breaks down how the platform is automating frontline recruitment across South Africa. JobJack replaces travel, paper, and manual screening with mobile-first hiring, psychometric assessments built for the local market, and fast matching that connects employers with job seekers in hours instead of weeks.We unpack:Why traditional entry-level hiring fails both businesses and job seekersHow paper CVs and manual screening silently hurt retention and productivityThe hidden cost of bad hires, discipline cases, and turnoverWhy JobJack runs assessments before interviews, not afterHow mobile-based hiring removes the R900 monthly cost job seekers faceReal results from major employers in retail, logistics, and QSRWhat it takes to scale hiring tech in one of the toughest labour marketsWith over 50,000 people placed into jobs, JobJack is proving that better hiring isn’t just about speed. It’s about fairness, fit, and long-term impact on the economy.

Retail investing is having a moment. Markets are volatile, AI is everywhere, and busy professionals are trying to build wealth using tools designed two decades ago. Tradesk, led by Eric Chu, wants to change that.It is a mobile-first brokerage built for real people with real jobs. Clear design. Calm decision-making. And an AI co-pilot that supports investors instead of overwhelming them.In this episode we unpack:Why most retail platforms feel like casinosThe “intimidation gap” and why professionals freeze when markets moveHow Tradesk builds confidence with paper trading, thematic investing, and recurring strategiesWhat Eric learned from two decades on Wall Street, starting in the chaos of 2008How AI can become your investing assistant instead of another distractionWhere Tradesk fits in a world of Robinhood, eToro, and legacy brokeragesQuote to remember:“Busy professionals want clarity, not chaos. Our job is to remove fear and simplify the path to long-term wealth.” — Eric Chu

Screens are everywhere, but AR is finally breaking out of the frame. Michael Guerin, CEO of Imvizar, is building reality-layered storytelling, from European museums to immersive trails in Ireland and now a major rollout in Hollywood.In this episode, we unpack how AR is moving from gimmick to global storytelling infrastructure, why VR stumbled, and what true spatial computing means for brands, creators, and fan experiences.In this episode:Why AR creates emotional impact VR can’tSnap Spectacles, Meta glasses, and the fight for real-world computingThe Hollywood AR takeover, Chinese Theatre & Dolby Theatre experiencesSports, culture & tourism: the next multi-billion-dollar AR opportunity“AI slop” fatigue and why people crave meaningful real-world techInvisar’s new no-code platform for building location-based AR anywhere

Everyone’s talking about AI, automation, and the next big tool. But Barbara Wittmann, founder of the Digital Wisdom Collective, says the real upgrade isn’t in the tech - it’s in us.Her framework has helped over 100 tech leaders build a mindset that evolves as fast as the machines around it.In this episode, Rocco Strydom and Barbara explore:Why Accenture, Amazon, and other giants are struggling to balance AI with peopleHow companies can embed human infrastructure into digital transformationThe dangers of one-off AI consulting and why continuous training winsEmpowering the “middle layer” - the real innovators inside organizationsHow smaller firms can outpace big tech through culture and adaptabilityWhy Europe’s cautious approach to AI could actually be its secret advantageQuote to Remember:“The survival of the wisest matters more than the speed of the machine.” — Barbara Wittmann