As someone that spends far too much time on my smartphone, I often get frustrated by having to switch apps when responding to messages across WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, iMessage, and so many other time-sucking messaging apps demanding my attention. Could there be a better way? Fleksy is an award-winning alternative keyboard for your phone and tablet available for Android and iPhone. Fleksy aims to give you full control on customization, productivity, and privacy. With Fleksy, you can share, find and send GIFs, stickers, videos, images, links all from the convenience of your keyboard. What does this mean? No more switching between apps. You manage everything from your keyboard. Maybe this is why Fleksy counts for more than 13 million downloads on the Google Play and App Store combined. Thingthing, the company behind Fleksy Keyboard, the fastest and most private smartphone keyboard in the world, announced today that it has successfully secured $815,119 from 446 investors via its latest equity crowdfunding campaign for the Fleksy smart mobile keyboard. According to comScore’s 2017 Cross-Platform Future in Focus report, the average American adult (18+) spends 2 hours, 51 minutes on their smartphone every day. According to eMarketer, Americans spend 55 minutes a day texting and 25 minutes a day on mobile email. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe2qq-SF-sM

In this thought-provoking episode of the Tech Talks Daily Podcast, I explore the intersection of cryptocurrency, financial integrity, and socio-economic challenges with Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Co-Founder & CSO of Ledn. The conversation kicks off with an emotionally resonant look at Mauricio's origins in Venezuela. Witnessing the devastating effects of hyperinflation in his homeland, Mauricio shares how Bitcoin became not just an investment but a lifeline. His personal journey from Venezuela to Canada offers a visceral understanding of the grim realities that many people face in economically unstable countries, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the human stories behind technological solutions. Mauricio recounts how his firsthand experiences propelled him to co-found Ledn, a trailblazing digital currency lending company. By providing Bitcoin-backed loans with an emphasis on transparency and client control, Ledn has issued over $600 million worth of loans in 130 countries. Mauricio explains that this was a deliberate effort to help people like him get liquidity in stable currencies without having to sell off valuable assets like Bitcoin. But Mauricio goes beyond the headlines to delve into the nuance of financial planning and asset management. He challenges conventional wisdom by discussing his realization that not all debt is detrimental. In a world where governments often rely on printing money rather than effective governance, asset-backed debt can be a smart financial strategy, especially during inflationary periods. This line of discussion naturally segues into an analysis of Ledn's survival through the lending crisis of 2022. Mauricio contrasts Ledn's approach with that of other digital asset companies that fell by the wayside, attributing Ledn's resilience to an unwavering commitment to transparency, integrity, and sound financial planning. The conversation takes a broader turn as Neil and Mauricio discuss the role of cryptocurrencies in enabling financial freedom across the globe. From Venezuela to Congo to Russia, they explore how digital assets can circumvent the failures of traditional banking systems, especially in countries grappling with economic and political instability. As if navigating through economic collapse and industry crises weren't compelling enough, Mauricio also provides a glimpse into Ledn's future, discussing their new innovative products like DCNs and Growth Accounts. These products stand as a testament to Ledn's commitment to revolutionizing how we think about loaning and growing money in the digital age. This episode is not just an examination of Bitcoin or digital lending; it is a compelling narrative that intertwines personal struggle, innovative solutions, and the universal quest for financial stability and freedom. It's an episode that bridges the gap between the potential of technology and the realities of the human condition, making it an essential listen for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, economics, and social justice. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuoRuYnKEu0

Owler, the leading community-based business insights platform, recently announced the launch of its inaugural Top-Rated CEO Rankings, which provides a true market view of CEO ratings based on over a quarter million inputs from members of the Owler Community. The ratings break down the most-liked CEOs across the country by industry and city, as well as compares CEOs at public and private organizations. The ratings break down the most-liked CEOs by industry and city, as well as compares CEOs at public and private organizations. Owler found that Marketing and Creative, Travel and Hospitality, and Automotive industries have higher rated CEOs than any other industries. Unsurprisingly, the airline industry has the lowest ranking CEOs. I invited Jim Fowler, Founder & CEO, Owler onto the show to discuss how these executives received high approval ratings from employees, suppliers, partners, and even competitors, to beat out 99.4 percent of other CEOs featured on our platform.  ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZYQ8GicbTI

Ritam Gandhi, is the Founder and Director of Studio Graphene – a London-based company that specialises in the development of blank canvas tech products including apps, websites, AR, IoT and more. The company has completed over 50 projects since first being started in 2014, working with both new entrepreneurs and product development teams within larger companies. Essentially, the team at Studio Graphene plan, design and build bleeding edge digital solutions and IoT products. They are focused on helping startups navigate the journey from conceptualising an idea that they are passionate about to making it a commercial reality. Helping jump start ideas is what excites them and are clearly passionately about the fact that a new venture needs the right technology partner to be by their side. I invited Ritam Gandhi onto my tech podcast to learn more about how the story behind Studio Graphene and how they are making a difference. Having plied his trade as a consultant for over 10 years at the likes of Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Accenture, Ritam established digital agency Studio Graphene nearly four years ago to support UK-based startups. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVgkyMkVqSs