Carey D'Souza
Contributor, "Once Upon A Time, Tomorrow" Series | On Redefining Society Podcast
Carey is a distinguished technology industry executive and three-time startup founder. He has repeatedly demonstrated his expertise in launching innovative products, leading high-performing teams, and driving strategic growth.
He started his career as an embedded systems engineer / developer before going on to build simulation software and then leading global teams that launched globally successful platforms and products.
Currently, as the Founder and CEO of IAMPASS, he has successfully devised strategic business plans, secured essential pre-seed capital, and established the company as a front-runner in passwordless digital identity solutions.
In his past roles, he co-founded Digital Kerosene, where he led the development of a patented secure access technology. Furthermore, he launched Spending Karma, an innovative customer loyalty platform, and Atlanticus, a company that revolutionizes surgical training through pioneering virtual simulators.
Beyond his startup ventures, he has held significant leadership roles in the gaming industry, managing Cartown at CIE Game Studios, one of Facebook's fastest-growing games, and launching new game titles as the Global Head of Technology and Operations at Nexon Inc.
Prior to that he was the Director of Technology and R&D at Evoco Inc., and a Development Director at Electronic Arts, where he drove significant business growth and improved operational efficiencies.
When not immersed in professional pursuits, he enjoys indulging in his passions for music, reading, and traveling. These hobbies inspire creativity that he translates into his professional endeavors. As he continues to chart his path, he remains committed to pushing the boundaries of technology,design to drive innovation and growth.
About The Redefining Society Podcast "Once Upon A Time, Tomorrow" Series
Hosted by Marco Ciappelli, "Once Upon A Time, Tomorrow" is a monthly segment within the Redefining Society podcast. Joining Marco in this fascinating endeavor are recurring contributors Sean Martin, Rafael Brown, and Carey D'Souza—each a luminary in the realm of technology, information security, and interactive experiences. Together, they delve into the fascinating interplay between society and technology, driven by the unquenchable human curiosity to peek into the future by understanding our past.
The series title, "Once Upon A Time, Tomorrow," captures the essence of the discourse: a time-traveling intellectual odyssey. Marco and his panel are your knowledgeable guides, navigating through historical waters and emerging trends—from the hum of old-school radios to the cacophony of the Metaverse, from the world of analog—where Walkmans, Polaroid cameras, and vinyl records were the epitome of entertainment—to the age of streaming, AR, and IoT, they invite you to share in the thrill and challenge of reconciling our analog past with a rapidly digitizing future.
In their virtual forum, they examine the footprints of bygone technological innovations and venture into the challenging terrains of tomorrow's possibilities. Analog or digital, past or future, these dialogues promise to reveal surprising synergies and unsettling paradoxes that shape our modern lives.
Sean Martin, a distinguished veteran in technology and cybersecurity, co-founder of ITSPmagazine Podcast Network, and a seven-time recipient of the CISSP certification, enriches the dialogue with his comprehensive understanding of information security and its societal implications.
Rafael Brown, a game developer and creative technologist, takes us beyond traditional computing, throwing light on the transformative power of 3D, AI, XR, and cloud technologies. With a career that spans pioneering game developer studios and multiple platforms, Rafael lends his eye to the captivating world of digital interactions and simulations.
Carey D'Souza, a technology industry executive and three-time startup founder. His keen business acumen and strategic insights into launching innovative products add another layer of complexity to the discourse, revealing the economic engines that often drive technological evolution.
So, where are we heading, technologically and societally? That's the question "Once Upon A Time, Tomorrow" attempts to answer—or at least bring us closer to understanding. As with any worthy conversation, the revelations will often emerge in the questions themselves, the pause, the reflection, the "what if?" moments.
Come on, grab a seat—physical or virtual—and tune in!
This series is for the dreamers, the realists, and everyone in between. It's for those who've felt the joy of dropping the needle on a vinyl record and those who marvel at the world of possibilities within a VR headset. Whether it's the nostalgic click-clack of a typewriter or the futuristic ping of AI notifications, every episode promises an enlightening journey across the technological timeline.
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