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  • Modern Operating Systems for AI Agents

    Modern Operating Systems for AI Agents
    Feb 18 2026
    An operating system (OS) is the fundamental software that acts as an intermediary between computer hardware and user applications. It manages hardware resources such as the CPU, memory, storage, and input/output devices, while providing essential services like process scheduling, file management, security, and user interfaces. Without an OS, users would need to interact directly with hardware, which is impractical for most tasks. Common examples include Microsoft Windows, which focuses on graphical user interfaces and broad hardware compatibility; Linux, known for its open-source nature and use in servers; and macOS, optimized for Apple hardware with emphasis on user experience and integration. Operating systems can be monolithic (where all components run in a single kernel space, like traditional Linux) or microkernel-based (where services run in user space for better modularity and reliability, like in Minix). They also handle multitasking, allowing multiple programs to run simultaneously, and provide abstractions like virtual memory to make programming easier. I will first introduce traditional operating systems and its use in current desktops, mobile devices, and servers, and will compare them with my vision for distributed operating systems, as my proposal is MEVIA OS. The main use case is a world of AI agents (e.g. OpenClaw), more decentralized and operating 24/7, requiring then access, configuration, and communications with humans, anytime, anywhere for decision making and final touches as we free our time from being in front of our laptops. Comparing Traditional Operating Systems There are three main traditional Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, and MacOS. Their architectures are as follows: Operating Systems Architecture Windows Microsoft Windows, first released in 1985 as Windows 1.0, evolved from MS-DOS as a graphical extension to provide a user-friendly interface for personal computers. Developed by Microsoft, it quickly became the dominant OS for desktops and laptops due to its compatibility with a wide range of hardware and software. Over the decades, versions like Windows 95 introduced the Start menu and internet integration, while Windows XP (2001) emphasized stability and multimedia. Modern iterations, such as Windows 11 (2021), focus on cloud integration, AI features like Copilot, and enhanced security with features like Windows Hello. Its history reflects Microsoft's strategy of backward compatibility, ensuring legacy applications run on new versions, which has contributed to its market share exceeding 70% in desktop OS usage as of 2023. Windows operates on a hybrid kernel architecture, blending monolithic and microkernel elements for efficiency. The NT kernel, introduced in Windows NT 3.1 (1993), handles core functions like process management, memory allocation, and hardware abstraction. It runs in kernel mode for privileged operations and user mode for applications to prevent crashes from affecting the system. The OS supports multitasking through preemptive scheduling, allowing multiple processes to run concurrently. User interaction occurs via the graphical shell (Explorer.exe), with subsystems like Win32 for API calls. Security features include User Account Control (UAC) and BitLocker encryption, while updates are managed through Windows Update for ongoing improvements and patches. Kernel: Manages hardware resources, process scheduling, and memory; hybrid design for performance. Process Scheduler: Handles multitasking and priority-based execution of programs. File System (NTFS): Supports large volumes, encryption, and permissions for data management. Device Drivers: Interfaces with hardware like printers and GPUs via the Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL). User Interface (GUI): Includes Desktop, Start Menu, and Taskbar for intuitive navigation. Security Subsystem: Features like Windows Defender and firewall for threat protection. Networking Stack: Manages TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, and cloud services integration. Linux Linux originated in 1991 when Linus Torvalds created a free, open-source kernel as an alternative to proprietary Unix systems. Inspired by Minix, it was released under the GNU General Public License, fostering community collaboration. Distributions (distros) like Ubuntu (2004) and Fedora bundle the kernel with tools from the GNU project, making it accessible for servers, desktops, and embedded devices. Its history highlights adaptability, powering over 90% of cloud servers and supercomputers by 2023, thanks to contributions from companies like Red Hat and Canonical. Linux's philosophy emphasizes modularity, stability, and customization, appealing to developers and enterprises. Linux uses a monolithic kernel where all core services run in kernel space for speed, though modules can be loaded dynamically. It boots via init systems like systemd, managing services and hardware detection. Processes are scheduled using algorithms like Completely Fair Scheduler (CFS) for ...
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    18 Min.
  • What's MEVIAOS?

    What's MEVIAOS?
    Jan 26 2026
    Dr. Edwin Hernandez has developed a new technology, under Mevia OS, that can be described as a "Universal Web Control: Revolutionizing Distributed Display Environments." This blog post draws directly from the provided sources regarding the patent-pending technology for seamless mobile-to-display interaction. Including use of gestures, machine learning, computer vision to interact with displays. The main goal is "Zero Friction," no applications installed, simply scan a TV or a QR Code associated with the TV and start interacting with it. Universal Web Control: The Future of Distributed Display Interaction In today’s digital landscape, the traditional remote control is becoming a relic of the past. Our latest slide deck explores Universal Web Control, a breakthrough system that transforms any mobile device into a powerful controller for smart TVs and remote displays. By leveraging decentralized or distributed operating systems, this technology allows messaging, streaming, and computation to occur in the cloud or across a local network. Beyond the Remote: How it Works The core of this innovation is the Device Connect Platform, which serves as a "glue" between web applications and mobile controllers. HOW IT WORKS? • Seamless Integration: Using a specialized web integration code (such as mevia.js), the system enables a mobile browser to act as a physical input device for a second browser running on a smart TV. • Real-Time Performance: To ensure zero-latency interaction, the system utilizes WebSockets and WebRTC. It manages these connections through sophisticated IP tunneling methods, including GRE, GTP, and VPN tunnels, ensuring traffic moves efficiently between endpoints. • Dynamic Controls: Depending on the application, your phone screen can instantly morph into a game controller, a keyboard, a video conferencing hub, or even a 3D gesture pad. Security and Smart Authentication One of the most innovative aspects of the system is how it handles user security without the friction of traditional logins. Security & Authentication • QR Code Activation: Users simply scan a Quick Response (QR) code displayed on the screen to initialize a session, which automatically maps a unique Universal Unique Identifier (UUID) to that specific display. • Gesture-Based Authentication: For enhanced security, the system can utilize a trained neural network (LSTM) to recognize specific hand gestures captured by the mobile device's accelerometer. • Location Awareness: Through Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) and cross-correlation of video feeds, the system can even identify which specific television in a room you are currently watching to ensure you are controlling the right screen. Versatile Use Cases Universal Web Control isn’t just for changing channels. As detailed in the sources, the platform supports a wide range of applications: Use Cases Art and NFT Labs: Interact with and display digital art Gaming: Turn your phone into a low-latency gamepad. Smart Home/IoT: Manage doorbell cameras or security systems from your mobile device. Professional Tools: Engage in video conferencing with camera and microphone control directly from the palm of your hand. . The attached slide deck provides a deep dive into the architecture, the Tunnel Mapping logic, and the neural network training processes that make this "Universal Web Control" possible. Universal_Web_ControlDownload
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    16 Min.
  • AI Stores - The future of shopping - Experience at DFW Terminal C - Fort Worth Magazine

    AI Stores - The future of shopping - Experience at DFW Terminal C - Fort Worth Magazine
    Jul 29 2025
    A company called Zippin describes themselves as: Checkout-free technology for frictionless stores We observed that at the Zippin delivers on this promise and it is completely frictionless.: I was able to go to the store, I picked up an item, changed my mind about it, reselected the same item and still worked fine. The receipt is available via QR Code or at a URL with your credit card information used to get into the store at Fort Worth Magazine Transcript [00:15][Dr. E]How are you doing everybody? You guys are watching TECHEDTV podcast. And we have experience with the [00:22][Dr. E]No Cashier, No checkout lines, right at the airport in Texas. We experienced that. We've seen Amazon Go before. But this one's a little better. No apps, nothing, just a credit card. [00:33][Dr. E]You guys are watching TECHEDTV Podcast. I'm so happy that we have a very interesting technology. It's called Zippin. And I experienced that in Dallas Fort Worth Airport. And let's dive in. They pick up the items they want and zip out. [00:48][Dr. E]No lines, no checkout. Our AI uses sensors and overhead cameras to identify which items have been selected and create [01:00][Dr. E]As you can see, it's a regular store. It's at the Fort Worth Magazine store, convenience store at the Dallas Fort Worth Airport. And it has very simple instruction, just in case you don't understand how it works. First, you place your credit card, get into the store, shop, pick up the items you want, and get out. No waiting, no nothing. Your card is automatic, your credit card is automatically charged with the items you picked. And as you can see here, there's a credit card entrance. So, you you read your credit card. So I pull out my my credit card. Uh, I have some difficulties with the NFC, but I guess I always have problems with that card. Something they have issues because it's metal card. Anyway, so then I slide in the chip and obviously it was red and I was able to get into the store. [01:51][Dr. E]There you go. I mean, then I'm into the store. As you can see, I walk around the different things, there are pillows, there's medications, medicines. They have snacks of every kind. They also have some food items and they're they're refrigerated that you can pick and take with you to the to to the terminal of the airport. There's some accessories for your phone, mobile phone, they have all their toiletries and all kinds of different souvenirs, more snacks, veggie snacks, soft drinks. And more people is around you, also shopping, like with you, just exactly the same way. And then you pick up, in this case it's courtesy. There's the red soda I picked. And I had to kind of return them first and then I can and still detected that it was detect that. And then you depart. Press that button over there and then you're out. Oops. Purchase something. Oh, I had some difficulties there. I tried to wave at the bottom and [02:51][Speaker 2]Sorry. [02:52][Speaker 3]keep the button when it's off like that I push it and go. [02:55][Dr. E]Ah, okay. Thank you. sensor or something. Anyway, so it worked out. If you want to experience this, it's near uh Gate C36 from Dallas Fort Worth Airport and try it yourself. And then wait a second, I didn't get my receipt. So okay, so let me go and get my receipt because they did I don't have an app, so you need an app for this. And uh return. Went back to the store. And I decided to get my receipt. And very simple, there's a barcode there, you will see. You can scan it, enter your credit card information, last four digits of your credit card and the date of the purchase, and you get your receipt. Go ahead. Just gonna scan it. Zippin, zip out, whatever. That's the slogan, that's the name of the company, Zippin. You see that? And uh there you go. You enter your credit card expiration, date on the credit card, you don't wanna see that. And voila. Get the receipt. Retrieve on your mobile phone. I want to show you the receipt, and I want to show you the mobile phone. This is the receipt that you get from uh the transaction. [04:06][Dr. E]It's very similar to the Amazon Go. So, just in case you haven't heard, Amazon has a similar concept. And but now it's becoming more popular, so it's not an Amazon store. This is a different corporation that is created in this for other convenience stores. [04:21][Speaker 4]The same way. So, we put the wall back on the shelf and help you with a beat charge. The first thing we noticed that the store looked just like any other street, just an excuse to test this technology. Just how easy it was. [04:33][Dr. E]Amazon Go app. It's integrate with Amazon, so you get your Amazon experience, I guess, and that's one another competitor of this technology. Uh, just walk out, just like it says. [04:48][Dr. E]In Korea, they have a similar thing, so you so you [04:52][Speaker 4]Someone enters a store, pick some items, convenient stores into the future, will not have anyone, will have any cashiers, will not have any people. ...
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    20 Min.
  • AI Marketing with Dan Gudema

    AI Marketing with Dan Gudema
    Jul 19 2025
    Transcript Good morning, good evening. Good afternoon. You guys are watching and listening. Tech TV podcast. And today we have an old friend, Dan Hudema. What's going on? Dan? Hey, there. How are you doing? Long time no see. It's been a while. It's been a while since I've been on a podcast, but, uh, we'll, uh, maybe we'll do some more after this. You never know. We tried to replace you with AI, but we couldn't. So that's why you're here. Just kidding. And that's, I think, why we're we're, uh, having, um, digital twin. Digital digital twin. That's right. I remember we scanned you one time. Remember? We scanned you and put you on blender, and, uh, but now, I mean, maybe in the next ten years that that would be feasible, but still, we can't. But that's what I wanted to to to know, like you were telling me that you have your your daily business. Yes. And the state of AI. So maybe like to illustrate to the audience, how far have you gone to use AI to help you with your business? And what would you recommend to those entrepreneurs that have some sort of subscription based business like yours, where you still have some human interaction? What are your first recommendations of tools and things that best practices for for AI. Yeah. Right off the bat, um, you know, just the basic use of ChatGPT and OpenAI or perplexity or grok or or any of those, just, just to get one of the bigger challenges for us is we have something like 4 or 500 events posted in the dating business. So we need to somehow get slightly different content for every event. We can't have the same content every time. So that's been a little challenge. So one of the places we are using it is to come up with slightly different content each time, or to mix it up because it's just there's just too much there. But the but I'll get into most of my AI projects related to the dating company are underway. I don't have them finished yet. I'm in the middle. Okay, um, and there's 4 or 5 there in my head. But everything does take time. Like to build it out. Some of them are, you know, dynamic pricing or things like that, you know, using AI to help. But but you were you were showing me something that I thought was interesting, which is the use of AI for your, uh, creation of, um, short videos. Right? Is that right? Why? Why is that? Let's talk a little bit about that. Well, this is related to a, a little bit of a blue sky situation going on with the digital marketing side. Excuse me. Right now, what's happened is Google, a few weeks ago, split videos from short videos on Google search. So I just need to generate a ton of videos right now because we need a video per local market for local keywords. So this is more of an SEO play. There's there's two kinds of video I'm generating SEO type video for AI or for SEO in general. Okay. And then there's some video I'm doing for paid ads as well that we're getting ready to publish as well. So so you're basically in a way because you're in different markets. So your, your, your companies in 50 different markets or, or maybe 75 or 100 markets now. Well, and then you have to address each market and individualize, let's say Albuquerque. I don't know, Sonoma or whatever. Yeah. So explain let's say you have a business in multiple locations or you want to have a multiple location. Is that, um, the way to go? Yes. I'll tell you one of the reasons why it's the way to go. So the the thing is that we all need multiple sources. So the whole SEO world, because I remember I used to do SEO, Turbo Boost SEO, generate hundreds of pages for a client. So that doesn't really work anymore. Um, because Google, not just Google, but AI is smart enough. In other words, if you have a page, if we have a page just about, uh, you know, uh, matchmaking in Boca, we have one page about it. We have a bunch of articles generating more content, blog articles about matchmaking. Boca is not going to help you. Okay, but what does help you is Delray matchmaking does help you because that's a different set of keywords, and Google sees that differently. Now it's very close to Boca Raton. So a lot of ways what we're doing is trying to come up with on the we're big on SEO. So the SEO side, we're just trying to build out in a way where we're having enough content to cover each of these areas. What I'm saying about the SEO thing that's driving me a little crazy recently, is I need to generate a video for each set of keywords. That's the way to go. I think for now, that's this week. It may change. And the problem? The challenge there is, even with, uh, you know, this about five programs that are really popular right now in video. Uh, hey, Jen, uh, Cynthia, Cynthia and about five more. It's about ten of these video generation products. The problem is I need to make 100 videos, and that takes time. It's still going to cost. Take me 15 minutes per video. And that may sound like not a lot. That's a short time from two years ago, when there was six hours of work to make ...
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    23 Min.
  • Leandro Margulis - J Ventures Interview - LJM Ventures

    Leandro Margulis - J Ventures Interview - LJM Ventures
    Jul 18 2025
    Interview Recap Dr. Edwin Hernandez welcomed Leandro Margulis, a successful inventor and entrepreneur with experience in startups, investments, and product leadership, as the guest for the Tech at TV podcast. Leandro shared insights about his work with various ventures, including LGM Ventures and J Ventures, where he focuses on early-stage investments in technology companies and aims to build a network of entrepreneurs and investors. He discussed his career journey from engineering and product development to corporate roles, while also touching on his personal life and the challenges of balancing family and professional responsibilities. Next steps Entrepreneurs to research potential investors thoroughly, including their investment criteria, portfolio, and partners before pitching. Entrepreneurs to leverage AI tools to build more advanced prototypes before seeking investment. Entrepreneurs to frame their pitches using the scientific method, presenting hypotheses, experiments, and early signals. Leandro to continue advising companies while seeking a leadership role in a growing startup. Leandro to balance family responsibilities with professional pursuits, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness. Summary Tech at TV Podcast Introduction Dr. Edwin Hernandez introduced Leandro Margulis, an inventor and entrepreneur, as the guest for the Tech at TV podcast. Leandro, an alumnus of FIU and Yale University, has been interviewed by the USPTO. The podcast was brought to viewers by Eagle Communications from Coral Springs, Florida. During the setup, there was some technical testing and troubleshooting to ensure proper audio and video connections between Dr. Hernandez and Leandro. Startup Investments and Entrepreneurial Insights Leandro discussed his experience with startups and investments, focusing on his work with LGM Ventures. He explained that LGM Ventures focuses on early-stage investments in technology companies, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain. Leandro emphasized the importance of understanding the needs of both investors and entrepreneurs, and shared his own journey from being an inventor to becoming a product leader and entrepreneur. He highlighted the value of diverse experiences in shaping his approach to founding and leading companies. Strategic VC Networking Insights Leandro explained his role as an LP at J Ventures, a VC fund investing in early-stage companies, particularly those with Israel-developed technologies. He described his broader vision of creating a "Paypal Mafia" style network of entrepreneurs and investors, combining operational experience with investment opportunities. Leandro advised entrepreneurs to thoroughly research potential investors by analyzing their portfolio and investment criteria, suggesting that AI tools could help develop prototypes before approaching investors. Startup to Corporate Transition Insights Leandro shared his experience transitioning from a startup to a corporate environment, highlighting his role as VP of Product at Prove, which acquired his previous company, Unify ID, a motion-based behavioral biometrics startup. He explained how Unify ID leveraged sensors on phones for frictionless authentication and described his engineering background, including a patent for a durable RFID tag for tracking high-value assets. Leandro also discussed his work at Quick See, a search engine for apps, where he helped grow the company from 50 to over 450 employees, and mentioned his involvement in other patents related to search technology. App Opportunities and Career Aspirations Leandro discusses his experience in identifying opportunities for app creation by analyzing gaps in search results. He expresses interest in both advising companies and taking on a leadership role in a growing startup. Leandro reflects on how his Argentinian background has contributed to his resilience and ingenuity in his career. He also shares about his family life, mentioning he has two young daughters, and discusses the challenges of balancing family responsibilities with his professional pursuits.
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    20 Min.
  • Lionheart Health - Howard Leonhardt and Scott Hoots - BioElectric Rejuvenation

    Lionheart Health - Howard Leonhardt and Scott Hoots - BioElectric Rejuvenation
    Jul 16 2025
    Dr. Hernandez interviewed Howard Leonheardt and Scott Hoots for a healthcare technology podcast, discussing Howard's background and his company Lionheart Health's (Lionheart Longevity) work in bioelectric stimulation and aging reversal technologies. Scott, former CEO of QC Kinetics, joined Lionheart Health to help commercialize their bioelectric stimulation technology and support licensing and franchising efforts. The discussion covered Lionheart Health's plans for expanding their body regeneration technology through licensing agreements and clinical trials, while developing various components including skin, heart, and organ regeneration systems. Summary Healthcare Technology Podcast Interview Dr. Hernandez interviewed Howard Leonheardt and Scott Hoots for a healthcare technology podcast. They discussed Howard's background as a founder in the healthcare industry and his current move to a new residence. Scott joined the call late due to a scheduling confusion. The interview was set to cover various topics related to healthcare technology, with Dr. Hernandez planning to spend 8-10 minutes with Howard before moving on to Scott. Reversing Aging With Bioelectric Technology Howard explained that his company, Lionheadt Health, operates an incubator in California and Utah, focusing on bioelectric stimulation and protein expressions. They have developed a technology that can reverse aging by 10 to 20 years, guaranteed, through the use of aging reversal proteins like Klotho. Howard also discussed World Medical Manufacturing, which developed the leading aortic stent sold to Medtronic, and its subsequent products. He mentioned that Second Heart, another company from their incubator, is using the same platform technology to help patients with cardiorenal syndrome. Howard concluded by describing their participation in the X-prize competition and their patented bioelectric suit, which helps increase Klotho levels in the body to improve muscle, brain, and immune health. Aging Reversal Platform Licensing Model Howard presented a comprehensive platform for aging reversal, including patented technologies for increasing circulating proteins like Clotow and others, as well as a suite of aging reversal treatments. He explained their business model of licensing existing clinics to use their IP, with over 500 patent claims and recent licenses sold in multiple locations. The licensing fee is $40,000 plus $25,000 for starter equipment, with a 7% royalty on treatments, and the company is working on expanding to new locations while developing their main product, an adult womb regeneration chamber. Scott Joins Lionheart Health Expansion Scott, the former CEO of QC Kinetics, joined Lionheart Health to help commercialize and potentially franchise their bioelectric stimulation technology. He brings experience from launching and expanding 185 locations across the United States for QC Kinetics. Scott's role is to support the licensing and future franchising of Lionheart Health's technology, aiming to become a leading supplier of their services and devices. The discussion touched on the potential for widespread adoption, comparing it to familiar franchises like Starbucks, though Scott noted differences in demand and business model. Lionheart Health Regeneration Strategy Howard and Scott discussed their vision for Lionheart Health, emphasizing their intention to build a company and pursue a public offering rather than seeking acquisition. Howard shared their plan to develop and prove each component of their whole-body regeneration chamber individually, with components including skin, hair, joint, kidney, bladder, and heart regeneration. They plan to partner with leading AI and robotics companies to integrate these technologies into the final product, while avoiding the development of these components internally. Lionheart Health's Regenerative Technology Howard described Lionheart Health's body regeneration technology, which uses an implantable pump refilled with genetically modified stem cells and nutrient hydrogel to regenerate organs. He explained their current focus is on medical aesthetics and healthspan longevity, though they are developing heart regeneration technology through Bio Leonhardt. The company has over 200 employees and conducts clinical trials in multiple locations including Brazil, South Africa, and the United States, with plans to expand through licensing agreements in Utah, Minneapolis, and Winston-Salem. Global Expansion and Innovation Updates Howard discussed the company's progress in developing direct-to-consumer skin treatments and their success in clinical trials for sexual health, achieving an 89% success rate. He outlined plans to expand to 124 licensed locations worldwide, similar to McDonald's, and highlighted recent awards including the Xprize Housebam semifinalist and ABVI Allergan ULP innovation of the year. The company is working towards finalizing the technology for home use, while maintaining some ...
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    27 Min.
  • PlayPer CEO and Investor - Webb Knudsen - Knudsen Capital

    PlayPer CEO and Investor - Webb Knudsen - Knudsen Capital
    Jul 11 2025
    In this episode, we interview Webb Knudsen is an entrepreneur and investor with a background in entertainment, social media, and mobile technology. He is the CEO and co-founder of Playper, a company that creates paper toys enhanced with augmented reality (AR) for children. Knudsen has held significant roles such as Vice President of Business Development at Crisp, where he focused on expanding market presence, and led sales teams at Aarki and Millennial Reach. His earlier career includes positions at Walden Media, CAA, and Lucasfilm, emphasizing profitability and market strategy for movies, brands, and apps. He is also a partner at Knudsen Capital, a family investment office focused on early-stage, high-growth companies, and a Vice President at Partnership Capital Growth, a private equity firm specializing in health and wellness. Knudsen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Speech Communication from Pepperdine University (2009) and a VC Unlocked degree in Venture Capital from Stanford University (2020). He is based in Madison, NJ, and is known for his interest in sustainable business models, having founded Playper to address environmental concerns with plastic toys. TechEd TV Transcription 3:47:36 You guys are watching Tech Had TV with Dr. Edwin Hernandez, and…. 13:47:40 Today, we have a co-host. 13:47:48 Good evening, good afternoon, good morning, you guys are watching Techhead TV with Dr. Edwin Hernandez. 13:47:52 And today, we have a great guest. Welknudsen, from Plaper. 13:47:57 And, um…. What's next? 14:06:44 Alright, one's…. We have to do it again, because I was not recording. 14:06:49 Oh, okay. No problem. 14:06:51 Alright, let's do it again. Uh… 3, 2, 1. Good morning, good evening, good afternoon. You guys are watching Techhead TV Podcast. 14:07:00 And if you're listening, you're listening to our podcast with. A new guest, an entrepreneur, a friend. 14:07:06 We have Gunnelson, so he's right here with us. Hi, Gweb. 14:07:09 Hi! Glad to be here. Thanks for having me. 14:07:12 Great, great, great. So one thing I see behind you is, uh, besides asking for your background, uh, academically and professionally. 14:07:18 You have a very cool background. Is that your company, PlayPer? What is that? 14:07:22 That is, yeah. Behind me we have our very bright, colorful, fun playbook toys. We've got the, uh…. 14:07:29 Castle, playset, catapult, Dragon Trainer, the story starters, we've got a pirate ship. 14:07:34 The Mermaid Castle and our Pirate and Mermaid story starters, and uh… I'm very proud of them, they're a ton of fun. 14:07:40 And tell me about your real background. You come from media, so I know you probably don't like to brag about, like, the names like Lucasfilm, CAA. 14:07:47 But what's the story behind it? 14:07:50 Yeah, I got my career start in the entertainment industry, and it was a very fun place to get a career start. I started off at the production company Walden Media, which makes the Chronicles of Narnia movies. 14:08:01 And then I jumped over to CAA, Creative Artists Agency, and after that, I went to Lucasfilm, where I was selling the. 14:08:07 Star Wars and Indiana Jones movies in the distribution sales department, and uh… after that, I jumped over to the Silicon Valley startup scene, did a couple startups in the marketing space. 14:08:18 Then jumped into, uh, investing in consumer products, and then I founded, uh, Playper and became the CEO. 14:08:25 Of this business. 14:08:28 Great, that's an interesting segue, because you have, um…. And he would wake him up, and I will say, when you became a parent, is that right? 14:08:35 That connected your new career as a CEO of Playpair. So what happened? How did that begin? 14:08:42 Yeah, it's… it's an organic story of, kind of, uh, playing with my kids and, uh, seeing the toys that they had, and, uh. 14:08:50 Seeing the toys that were filling up our home, and realizing that the majority of the toys. 14:08:56 We're plastic, uh, as, uh, is, is, uh, the case for the whole toy industry. 90% or more of all toys. 14:09:03 Are made out of plastic, and they are not recyclable, and that was the revolution that my wife and I had, and kind of the challenge that my wife and I had, is over and over again, we realized. 14:09:14 The, uh, kids have a, uh, you know, relatively short. Period of time that they are into most toys, a matter of days, matter of weeks, months if you're lucky. 14:09:26 Um, and then you as the parent are faced with this challenge of, what do I do with these toys when my kid is no longer into them? 14:09:33 And so that was really the revelation, uh, that led to Playper, is, uh, there's a lot of cool stuff being done in the toy industry with recycled plastics, natural woods. 14:09:42 Trying to be more eco-friendly, but what I felt was really missing was the exit solution, the, what do you do with these toys when your child is no longer into them? And so that's really what PlayPer solves. 14:09:55 Is, uh, it ...
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    20 Min.
  • Interviewing Venture Capital Investor - Gil Eyal - Seasons 25 - 01

    Interviewing Venture Capital Investor - Gil Eyal - Seasons 25 - 01
    Jul 9 2025
    Interview with Gil Eyal Gil Eyal is a seasoned expert in technology and what he expects from startups presenting at Stardust Ventures. His email is gil at startusventures dot com. Gil is an attorney by trade but after being part of a deal and getting an MBA moved to startups and ventures. Among his venture companies where Gal Gadot has been feature as an investors and promoter. Gil specializes in consumer applications and technologies. Listen to our interview to learn more about him and Stardust Ventures. TECHEDTV Interview - Statdust Ventures CEO Transcript Edwin: Good evening, good morning, good afternoon. You guys are listening to the TECHEDTV podcasting series. In our show, we bring you the best in technologies, innovation, startups, FinTech, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the latest and greatest in technology worldwide. This show is brought to you by EGLA Communications at the EGLAVATOR in Boca Raton, Florida. Today we have a great guest, Gil Eyal, who is an expert in influencer marketing and has been in the industry for many years. Gil, how are you today? Gil: I'm doing fantastic, Edwin. Thanks for having me on the show. It's great to be here talking about influencer marketing and the exciting developments in the tech space. Edwin: Absolutely, it's a pleasure to have you. For our listeners, can you give a quick overview of what influencer marketing is and how you got started in this field? Gil: Sure thing. Influencer marketing is all about leveraging individuals with a significant following on social media platforms to promote products, services, or brands. These influencers have built trust and credibility with their audience, making their endorsements highly effective. I got started about a decade ago when I noticed the shift in how people consume media. Social media was becoming a powerful tool, and I saw an opportunity to connect brands with these influential voices. Edwin: That's fascinating. So, you've been in this space for a while. What are some of the biggest changes you've seen in influencer marketing over the years? Gil: Oh, where do I start? When I began, it was like the Wild West. Brands were just figuring out how to work with influencers, and there weren’t many tools to measure impact. Now, we have sophisticated platforms that track engagement, ROI, and audience demographics. Also, the rise of micro-influencers—people with smaller but highly engaged audiences—has been a game-changer. It’s not just about celebrity endorsements anymore; it’s about authenticity and niche communities. Edwin: That makes a lot of sense. At the EGLAVATOR, we’re always interested in how tech intersects with marketing. What role does technology, like AI or data analytics, play in influencer marketing today? Gil: Technology is the backbone of modern influencer marketing. AI helps us identify the right influencers by analyzing their audience data, engagement rates, and content relevance. Data analytics allows us to measure campaign performance in real-time, so brands can see what’s working and what’s not. For example, we use machine learning to predict which influencers will drive the best results for a specific campaign based on past performance and audience overlap. Edwin: That’s impressive. So, it’s all about precision now. Gil, you’ve worked with some major brands. Can you share a success story that stands out? Gil: Absolutely. One campaign that comes to mind is when we worked with a fitness brand to promote their new line of workout gear. We partnered with a mix of macro and micro-influencers who were fitness enthusiasts. By targeting their highly engaged audiences, we saw a 300% increase in website traffic and a significant boost in sales within the first month. The key was authenticity—the influencers genuinely loved the product, and their followers could tell. Edwin: Wow, 300% is huge! What advice would you give to startups here at the EGLAVATOR who are looking to dip their toes into influencer marketing? Gil: My biggest advice is to start small and focus on authenticity. Find influencers who align with your brand values and have an engaged audience, even if it’s not massive. Also, don’t just throw money at them—build relationships. Influencers are more likely to work with you if they feel a genuine connection to your mission. And finally, use data to guide your decisions but don’t lose sight of the human element. Edwin: Great advice, Gil. Before we wrap up, what’s next for you and influencer marketing? Any trends we should watch out for? Gil: The future is exciting. We’re seeing a rise in AI-driven content creation, where influencers can use tools to create more personalized content at scale. Also, video content, especially short-form like TikTok and Reels, is dominating. And I think we’ll see more integration of influencer marketing with e-commerce, like shoppable posts and live-stream shopping. It’s all about making the consumer journey ...
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