The Brave Technologist

Dave Chatterjee, Adjunct Associate Professor at Duke University,  explains how scale, speed, and surprise are reshaping cyber threats and why many organizations remain dangerously reactive. He shares his Commitment-Preparedness-Discipline (CPD) framework along with ways that leaders can move beyond checkbox compliance by treating cybersecurity as a strategic business priority.
Key Takeaways: 
The three underestimated AI risks that leaders often overlook, and how AI must be used to defend against AI-driven cyber threats

Why deepfake attacks represent a systemic risk at both the individual and organizational levels

Practical steps individuals can take to reduce exposure to fraud, impersonation, and data loss

How better cybersecurity hygiene creates trust, resilience, and competitive advantage



Guest Bio: Dave Chatterjee, Ph.D., is a leading authority on cybersecurity strategy, governance, and AI security. As the creator of the Commitment-Preparedness-Discipline (CPD) framework, he helps organizations worldwide build resilient, high-performance security cultures. His recent work explores the convergence of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and business resilience, addressing challenges such as AI exploitation, deepfake manipulation, and the secure integration of intelligent systems.
Dr. Chatterjee is the author of "Cybersecurity Readiness: A Holistic and High-Performance Approach" and the cybercrime-themed novel "The DeepFake Conspiracy", which illustrates the emerging risks and ethical dilemmas at the intersection of AI and cyber defense. His thought leadership has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, USA Today, Business Insider, California Management Review, Business Horizons, MIS Quarterly, and Journal of Management Information Systems.
As host of the acclaimed Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast Series, he has engaged leading practitioners, policymakers, and researchers in discussions on topics such as agentic AI, post-quantum readiness, and AI-driven threat detection. A trusted advisor to Fortune 500 firms and government agencies, Dr. Chatterjee delivers high-impact keynotes and moderates CXO panels worldwide, advancing dialogue on how to turn AI risk into organizational resilience.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte

Leah Price, Vice President of Tinman AI Platform at better.com, breaks down why traditional subscription-based pricing no longer works and how outcome-driven AI can unlock real value for enterprises. She also shares how embedded AI, avatars, and automation are transforming the mortgage experience for both lenders and borrowers, and what the future of AI-powered financial infrastructure could look like.
Key Takeaways: 
How Tinman AI embeds generative AI across an entire mortgage tech stack

The limitations of traditional ROI models in enterprise AI adoption, and Tinman's vision for outcome-based pricing

How AI avatars and bots reduce borrower friction and improve trust

What the future of mortgage lending could look like with AI as infrastructure

Guest Bio: Leah Price serves as Vice President leading the Tinman® AI Platform at Better, the AI-powered homeownership company. Under her leadership, the Tinman AI Platform will be offered to lenders and brokers across the country as an API-accessible platform.
Previously, Leah led the Office of Fintech and the Office of the Chief AI Officer at Federal Housing Finance Agency, leading initiatives in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain. Earlier in her career, Leah held leadership roles at Figure Technologies and at Fannie Mae, where she was on the launch team of Day 1 Certainty® and other product innovations. She served as co-chair of MISMO's Emerging Technology Community of Practice, and was a Senior Advisor to MISMO.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte

Bhavesh Mehta and Mahesh Kumar—senior technology leaders at Uber and co-authors of the practical guide AI-First Leader—discuss the lessons learned from Nova Bridge's collapse, and share best practices for mitigating hidden risks that can derail ambitious AI projects. They also share specific ways that small businesses and Fortune 500 companies can embrace AI from a place of empowerment rather than fear.
Key Takeaways: 
Ways to align C-suite leaders and engineering teams around a unified AI roadmap

The most underestimated human factor that determines whether an AI transformation succeeds

How overlooked vulnerabilities, insufficient oversight, and the rush to deploy led to unexpected fallout of the Nova Bridge Chat

The unforeseen dangers lurking within AI systems

Guest Bio: 
Bhavesh Mehta is a technology leader and co-author of AI-First Leader, a practical guide for executives navigating enterprise AI adoption. With over 20 years of experience across Cisco, Uber, and VMware, Bhavesh has architected large-scale conversational and generative AI systems that support millions of users daily. His work bridges deep technical design and executive strategy, helping organizations deploy AI responsibly and at scale.
Mahesh Kumar is a seasoned product executive and co-author of AI-First Leader, a practical guide for executives navigating enterprise AI adoption. With over 20 years of experience across Uber, Veritas, and VMware, Mahesh has led the development of multi-billion-dollar product portfolios and enterprise AI strategies. Known for bridging deep technology with strategic vision, he helps organizations move from experimentation to large-scale AI transformation. His work focuses on responsible innovation, combining business storytelling with technical fluency to make AI both accessible and actionable for leaders.
 
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte

Emad Mostaque, founder and CEO of Intelligent Internet, discusses his vision for an open and intelligent internet, along with the impact it can have on everyday users. He acknowledges the risks of AI surpassing human capabilities, but shares an optimistic view of where the true strength of a society lies. He also discusses the ways communities can withstand these disruptions and thrive in a changing world.
Key Takeaways: 
What problems AI agents are ready to solve today, and when we can expect future unlocks

The future of low-cost intellectual work, and how specialized AI agents can be designed to safely reduce cognitive friction

The implications of AI on a nation's gross domestic product (GDP), and the importance of measuring community intelligence

Advice for parents raising the next generation of users

Guest Bio: Emad Mostaque is the founder of Intelligent Internet, and is dedicated to advancing distributed and accessible artificial intelligence systems. As founder of Stability AI, he influenced the widespread availability of generative AI tools for image, audio, and video, reaching over 300 million downloads. He contributes to the development of open source AI infrastructure, including as an advisor to Render Network.
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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte

Arjun Khemani, memetic warlord at Zcash, shares his journey from questioning conventional thinking to becoming an advocate for rational optimism and privacy in the digital age. He discusses the importance of fighting for freedom, why memes are powerful tools for spreading ideas, and why users should remain skeptical of authority.
Key Takeaways:
Why privacy is fundamental to freedom and how Zcash is helping us get closer to that ideal
The role of shielded transactions in increasing your anonymity
What's at stake if we don't transact privately, including broader implications for personal and financial autonomy
How memes shape culture and technology, along with the dangers and opportunities they present
The increasing need for independent and critical thinking in the digital world
Guest Bio: Arjun Khemani is an author, podcaster, and memetic warlord, helping spread rationally optimistic memes to create a better world. He's currently working on the Zcash mission—a privacy-focused cryptocurrency which features an encrypted ledger using zero-knowledge proofs.


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About this Show:
The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all!
Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together.
The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API.
Music by: Ari Dvorin
Produced by: Sam Laliberte