How Web3, Blockchain, DeFi, 5G & IoT are rebuilding trust in tech & driving innovation w/ Abdallah Kanaan

They're reshaping how businesses raise capital and build trust, using Web3, DeFi, and emerging tech to create participatory economies that empower communities.

We’re thrilled to welcome Abdallah Kanaan, a visionary tech-preneur and the Founder & CEO of AMLOK, a platform that empowers businesses and creators to raise capital directly from their communities. With a unique background that fuses cognitive science, digital infrastructure, and emerging tech like blockchain and AI, Abdallah is leading innovation where technology meets human systems. His past experience includes working at the forefront of public-private innovation through the Dubai Future Accelerators, where he helped design and deliver impactful solutions across government, energy, education, and more.

In this episode, we dive into how technologies like Web3, DeFi, 5G, and IoT are rebuilding trust in digital ecosystems, reshaping cities, and redefining the future of value creation. Abdallah shares insights from his journey as a founder, his work with cognitive cities, and his approach to building participatory economies that put power back into the hands of users and creators. From launching ventures with his life partner to leading with integrity in emerging tech, Abdallah offers bold perspectives on innovation, trust, and the human side of building for the future.

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