IntelliVerse

Intelliverse #6 | Democratizing Technology: Insights from Blockade Labs' Co-Founder Adam B. Levin

Welcome to Intelliverse Episode #6! In this episode of Intelliverse, I sit down with Adam B. Levine, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Blockade Labs. Adam shares his journey from the early days of Bitcoin to pioneering blockchain and AI technologies. Discover Adam’s motivations, innovations like Bitcoin podcasts, and the groundbreaking Blockade Skybox AI that transforms prompts into immersive 8k 360-degree environments. Adam also highlights future features like Skyboxify and discusses AI's role in democratizing content creation and transforming industries beyond gaming. Find Adam B. Levin: 𝕏: https://x.com/AdamBLevine Blockade Labs: https://x.com/BlockadeLabs Chapters: 00:00 Highlights 02:09 Introduction to Intelliverse Podcast 02:35 Adam’s Journey from Blockchain to AI 02:59 The Early Days of Bitcoin and Blockchain 06:38 Innovations and Challenges in Blockchain 13:30 Transition to AI and the Birth of Pixel Minds 19:27 The Evolution of Skybox AI 22:21 Applications and Future of Generative AI 37:45 Exploring the Potential of AI in Various Fields 38:26 Rapid Advancements in AI Technology 39:49 Open Source vs. Corporate AI 40:16 The Role of Open Source in AI Development 47:13 The Future of AI and Business 52:03 Advice for Non-Technical Innovators 58:47 Rapid Fire Questions 01:01:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Intelliverse #5 | Innovative Videography and AI: Eric Solorio's Creative Path

Welcome to Intelliverse Episode #5! Join me, your host Heather Cooper as I interview Eric Solorio, also known as Enigmatic E. Eric shares his transition from a digital audio technology background to becoming a prolific content creator with skills in videography, video editing, motion graphics, VFX, and AI animation. Discover how Eric incorporates generative AI tools into his workflow, his creative inspirations, and get insights into his favorite tools and projects. Chapters: 00:00 Highlights 01:40 Introduction to Eric Solorio 02:42 Eric’s Early Interest in Music 05:04 Transition to Videography 06:19 Discovering Generative AI 08:25 Balancing Creativity and Work 17:04 Favorite Tools and Techniques 24:36 Future of AI in Creative Fields 35:38 Rapid-Fire Questions 37:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Find Eric Solorio:X: https://x.com/8bit_e YouTube:    / @enigmatic_e   LinkedIn:   / eric-solorio   Instagram:   / enigmatic_e   Youtube:    / @enigmatic_e  

Intelliverse #4 | Artistry in the Age of AI w. Araminta K

Welcome to Intelliverse Episode #4!
Join your host Heather Cooper on this episode of Intelliverse as she interviews Mint, the founder and creative director of Promptcrafted.
Explore Mint's extensive background in art and generative AI, her journey from theater directing to becoming an expert in generative creativity and workflow optimization.
Discover how Mint integrates collaborative processes in her work, her influence of manga and anime, and her process of training AI models. This conversation covers practical advice for aspiring AI artists, the ethics in AI art, and Mint's experiences in establishing her business.
Tune in for an inspiring look at how generative AI is shaping the future of creative industries.
 
Araminta K on 𝕏: https://x.com/araminta_k
Araminta K Work & Portfolio: https://araminta-k.com/
Promptcrafted: https://www.promptcrafted.com/
 
Chapters:
00:00 Highlights
01:34 Introduction to IntelliVerse
01:41 Meet Mint: Generative Illustrator and Storyteller
02:34 Mint’s Artistic Journey
06:16 Discovering Generative AI
08:45 The Collaborative Nature of AI Art
19:19 Training AI Models: A Deep Dive
23:08 Launching Promptcrafted
28:54 Advice for Aspiring AI Artists
35:28 Rapid Fire Questions: This or That
37:03 Conclusion and Farewell

Intelliverse #3 | Inside KREA AI w. CEO Victor Perez

Welcome to IntelliVerse Episode #3!
Join your host Heather Cooper on Intelliverse as we explore the world of generative AI with Victor Perez, co-founder and CEO of Krea AI.
In this insightful episode, Victor shares his journey from being a musician and AV systems engineer to leading an innovative AI platform that revolutionizes the creative process. Discover how Krea empowers both professionals and hobbyists with intuitive tools, real-time image generation, and cutting-edge features.
Tune in to understand the future of AI in creative industries and get inspired by Victor’s passion for blending technology and art.
 
Krea AI: https://www.krea.ai/home
Krea AI on 𝕏: https://x.com/krea_ai
Krea AI on IG: https://www.instagram.com/krea_ai/
Victor Perez on 𝕏: https://x.com/viccpoes
 
Chapters:
00:00 Highlights
01:57 Meet Victor Perez: From Musician to AI Innovator
04:37 Discovering Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
07:13 The Birth of Krea AI
07:36 Inside HFZero: The Accelerator Experience
15:02 Krea AI: Tools and Target Audience
30:47 Fun Segment: This or That
32:33 The Future of AI in Creative Work
38:12 Closing Thoughts and Farewell

Intelliverse #2 | Exploring Hedra w. CEO Michael Lingelbach

Intelliverse #2 | Exploring Hedra w. CEO Michael Lingelbach
Welcome to Episode #2 of IntelliVerse, the podcast that dives deep into the incredible world of generative AI!
 
What we'll cover in this episode:
In this episode, I chat with Michael Lingelbach, the co-founder and CEO of Hedra.
We discuss how Hedra is pioneering innovative tools for creating expressive and controllable human characters from text and images.
Michael shares his journey, vision, and the incredible technology that Hedra is bringing to the world. We explore Michael's unique background in AI, robotics, and neuroscience, and how it all comes together to push the boundaries of generative AI.
 
Links:
Michael Lingelbach on 𝕏: https://x.com/mjlbach
Hedra Labs on 𝕏: https://x.com/hedra_labs
Hedra Labs on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hedra.labs/
Hedra Website: https://www.hedra.com/
 
Chapters:
00:00 Highlights 01:32 Introduction to Intelliverse Podcast
02:27 Meet Michael: From Theater to AI
03:34 The Birth of Hedra 05:06 Hedra’s Vision and Technology
07:02 User Reactions and Growth 09:13 Future Plans and Innovations
13:02 Educational and Enterprise Applications
15:51 Challenges and User Experience
35:34 Rapid Fire Questions with Michael
42:18 Conclusion and Farewell
 
Where to find me:
YouTube: Visually AI
𝕏: @HBCoop_
Instagram: hb.coop_
Website: heatherbcooper.com
 
Thanks for listening!
 
 
 
 

Intelliverse #1 | An AI Skeptic's Journey of Discovery w. Thomas Haynes

Welcome to my brand new podcast, Intelliverse!
For my first episode, I am going to explore the world of generative AI and visual storytelling with my business partner, Thomas Haynes. Thomas shares his personal journey from being initially skeptical of AI to becoming an active user, discussing the complexities, benefits, and risks of AI technologies. We also share personal stories of overcoming challenges, leveraging AI for creativity and business, and the evolving landscape of AI in various fields.
This episode aims to provide insights into the practical applications and ethical considerations of generative AI, bridging the gap between those familiar with AI and those who are new to the topic.
Thomas website: https://itsthomashaynes.com/
Thomas on 𝕏: https://x.com/itsthomashaynes
Thomas on Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsthomashaynes 
 
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Heather Cooper