Mindfully Curated
In this episode of For Your Innovation, Brett Winton, along with ARK Invest Chief Investment Strategist, Charles Roberts, and Research Analyst, Nemo Marjanovic, sit down with Geoffrey von Maltzahn, CEO and founder of Lila Sciences and a general partner…
TL;DR: Review the program details for EPF6 🔎 Applications for EPF6 are open until April 30 đź“ť An introductory town hall will be held for an overview and questions on April 21 at 4PM UTC 🎙️ We are excited to announce that the applications……
In the artist’s works, a woman is at once a social subject pushing back against marginalization and a disruptive energy, a flow that transcends barriers.
While many observers fear that the Trump tariff policy is a recipe for economic and geopolitical disaster, we believe that what looked at first glance like the largest and most regressive tax increase in US history could turn out to be quite the opposite.
In this episode, Sam and Nick discuss the Model Context Protocol (MCP), its significance in AI development, and its implications for the future of agentic AI. They explore how MCP simplifies the integration of AI applications with web services, making …
TL;DR: The EPF successfully concluded the fifth cohort, Study Group 2025 and is preparing for cohort six (EPF6). Applications will be announced soon, keep an eye on the EF blog! In the meantime, get ready by enhancing your Ethereum protocol knowledge a…
The Bitcoin Monthly March 2025 Report addresses a market summary, on-chain stability, bearish shifts in economic expectations.
The conversation around AI has evolved since the release of ChatGPT two years ago. Focus on chatbots like ChatGPT and Character.ai shifted first to those that retrieve data and analyze documents and then, after the rollouts of GPT-4 and multimodal AI, …
Last week, in its second attempt after a terminated Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) merger valued at $9 billion in 2022, Circle filed for its long-awaited IPO, this time at a rumored $4-6 billion valuation.
On episode LXVI of "In The Know" (April 4, 2025), ARK CEO/CIO Cathie Wood emphasizes the importance of understanding the political backdrop, particularly regarding tariffs and their implications for the economy. She also discusses the curren…
DNA sequencing is on the cusp of a major transformation, and Gilad Almogy, CEO of Ultima Genomics, is leading the charge. In this episode of FYI, ARK’s Chief Futurist, Brett Winton, and Multiomics analyst Nemo Despot explore how Ultima is making whole-…
In this episode, Sam and Nick discuss Robinhood’s recent announcements, including its transformation into a full-service digital wallet, the introduction of AI features, and the launch of robo-advisory services. They explore the competitive landscape with Block and other fintech companies, emphasizing the importance of understanding market dynamics and user engagement. The conversation highlights Robinhood’s innovative approach to financial services and its potential impact on the industry.
On Friday, Elon Musk announced that X and xAI will merge in an all-stock transaction, the combined entity valued at $125 billion. The two entities were already linked commercially, X premium users enjoying privileged access to xAI’s Grok model, and Gro…
Is NVIDIA poised to shake up the AI industry? Sam Korus and Nicholas Grous are joined by ARK Director of Research, Next Generation Internet, Frank Downing, to discuss the key takeaways from NVIDIA’s GTC conference, focusing on the shift from AI training to inference, NVIDIA’s innovations in hardware and software, the growing interest in humanoid robots, and the impact of China’s AI advancements on chip demand. They explore the competitive landscape, including AMD’s position and the implications for companies like Waymo and Microsoft.
In 1977, a cash-strapped advertiser in Clearwater, Florida, sent 112 electric can openers to a local easy-listening AM radio station as payment for ad services. In turn, feeling the pinch of competition from FM radio, the station owner decided to sell …
Ethereum’s weekly All Core Developer calls are a lot to keep up with, so this “Checkpoint” series aims for brief high-level updates with a target cadence of every 4-5 calls, depending on what’s happening in core development. See the initial update here…
Last week, Waymo released its latest Safety Report, from which we estimate that its commercial robotaxi service averaged ~500,000 miles between police-reported collisions in the fourth quarter. Based on this metric, in just one quarter Waymo’s performa…
In this episode of For Your Innovation, the ARK team is joined by Umoja’s CEO, Dr. Andy Scharenberg, and CFO, Britton Russell, to discuss their journey, vision, and the innovative science reshaping cancer treatment. Dr. Scharenberg explains how Umoja’s…
Is history doomed to repeat for Apple? Sam Korus and Nicholas Grous are joined by ARK Chief Futurist, Brett Winton, to discuss the current state of Apple, particularly focusing on its challenges in innovation and AI development. They analyze the delays in launching promised features, the implications of these delays on Apple’s reputation, and the competitive landscape in which Apple operates. The discussion also touches on the company’s historical context, its financial strength, and the potential future of AI within Apple’s ecosystem.
The nuclear industry is transforming rapidly as the US and 30 other nations commit to tripling nuclear capacity by 2050. Hyperscalers like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are catching the nuclear energy wave in an attempt to meet the rising power demands…