The Connectivity Podcast

EP42: Global digital adoption, exponential technology’s impact on policymaking

October 24, 2023 MATTIAS FRIDSTRÖM Season 4 Episode 42
The Connectivity Podcast
EP42: Global digital adoption, exponential technology’s impact on policymaking
Show Notes

Michael Potter is an entrepreneur, documentary filmmaker, author, and social enterprise investor. In this episode, he and Mattias Fridström discuss:

  • Obstacles to overcome in developing countries and how Geeks without Frontiers, an NGO co-founded by Michael, can support this work.
  • His involvement in Intel’s N50 initiative, striving for digital adoption for the next 50% of the planet.
  • Michael's work as a documentary film producer for titles including Do You Dream in Color?, Orphans of Apollo, The University, and Immortality or Bust.
  • The power of exponential technology like AI and the challenges it brings for policymakers. 
  • How the decentralization movement can empower individuals and small businesses to do good things.