Wednesday Sep 03, 2025

33 - AI Unleashed: Rethinking Humanity’s Next Chapter — a conversation with David Orban

David Orban is a pioneering entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader exploring the co-evolution of technology and society. As the Founder of Actioneer, an AI-powered coaching and execution platform, he helps startups transform strategy into measurable, investor-ready progress.

An early blockchain visionary, David has been a Bitcoin investor since 2010 and was the first to purchase Ether during Ethereum’s 2014 launch. Over the past two decades, he has founded and advised companies across AI, blockchain, and emerging technologies, with investments spanning Blockchain Capital, Bancor, Swarm Fund, Sun Exchange, and more.

Previously, he served as Managing Advisor at Beyond Enterprizes, guiding over 50 blockchain and technology projects that collectively reached a $2B+ market capitalization. He is also Faculty and Advisor at Singularity University, and Founder and Trustee of Network Society Research, a global think tank active in 40+ countries.

A sought-after keynote speaker, David has delivered more than 100 talks worldwide and authored Something New, a book exploring how AI reshapes humanity’s trajectory. His guiding principle is to constantly ask: “What is the question I should be asking?”—a framework for navigating complexity, accelerating innovation, and uncovering new opportunities.

About the Hosts:

Charles is a strategy consultant, networking coach, and advocate for purpose-driven businesses. With a knack for creating actionable insights, Charles helps leaders and learners turn their visions into reality.

Connect with Charles here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-leyte/

Jef is a former developer turned public speaking coach who knows how to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages. With a passion for storytelling and empowering others, Geoff helps individuals and teams communicate with confidence and impact.

Connect with Jef here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrey-huck/

Together, they share strategies, stories, and insights to inspire and empower their audience.