Mo HafezAI is advancing fast, but without trust, it’s a ticking time bomb.

In this episode, I talk with Laura Fredericks, Chief Growth Officer at
Vannadium, about how they're fusing agentic AI with blockchain to create
traceable, tamper-proof systems. Their mission? “Data sovereignty is our
North Star.”

From healthcare to national security, we explore how their tech solves real
problems—like the $7T cost of data latency and the silent dangers of bad data
in hospitals. If AI is the engine, blockchain might be the brakes.
If you're building in AI, managing risk, or leading teams into the future of
automation, this is the blueprint for doing it right. ▶️ Can Blockchain Make
AI Safe for Humanity?

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Laura Fredericks is a four-time startup founder and growth strategist with
over 15 years of experience in frontier technology. As Chief Growth Officer at
Vanadium, she leads efforts to fuse blockchain and AI to build secure,
sovereign data infrastructure. Laura champions data integrity and
transparency as critical foundations for AI safety. Her mission centers on
empowering people and systems with trustworthy, actionable data in a
rapidly evolving digital world.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurafredericks/

Mo Hafez is the Chief Executive Officer of ByteWise and a leading advocate for
ethical AI in the business world. With over 15 years of experience in IT, Mo
specializes in driving digital transformation and guiding organizations
through seamless cloud and SaaS migrations. His work harnesses the latest
technologies—including AI, ML, VR, and AR—to help businesses automate
processes and fuel growth. Known for his ability to deliver secure, scalable
solutions, Mo also mentors high-performing teams, shaping the next
generation of tech innovators. In a rapidly changing landscape, he champions
the ethical use of technology to future-proof organizations and empower
tomorrow’s workforce.

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