Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Welcome to Pre-Zero Sports Talk, where sports, leadership, community, and progress intersect. Hosted by Sid Bensalah, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the sports industry, this podcast isn’t about preaching or claiming to have all the answers. Instead, it’s a platform for honest, thought-provoking conversations exploring how to create positive, actionable change in and through sports.
Born from a passion for progress, Pre-Zero Sports Talk explores the pressing topics shaping our world today—leadership, innovation, community impact, performance and well-being, regenerative agriculture, governance, and more. Each episode goes beyond the surface, engaging with trailblazers, changemakers, and thought leaders to uncover solutions and inspire new perspectives.
This is a space for real conversations with real people about real issues—conversations that challenge norms, break barriers, and spark action. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, industry leader, or someone seeking to make a difference, there’s a seat at the table for you.
Subscribe now to join a movement that informs, entertains, and empowers. Together, let’s redefine the role of sports in building a cleaner, safer, and more connected world—one episode at a time.
Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Web3, AI, and Sustainability: The Path to Prosperity
Final Episode of Season 2
What if technology could create prosperity while prioritizing sustainability?
In this episode, Sid Bensalah is joined by Eric McHugh, President of SHOP-X Labs (currently undergoing a merger to become ACES.FUN) and Chief Growth Officer at Dataing, to discuss how Web3, AI, and cryptocurrencies are shaping the future of innovation. Eric’s insights into decentralization, community, and personal growth make this conversation perfect for closing out Season 2.
Topics We Cover:
- Web3 and the power of decentralized ownership.
- The role of culture and influencers like Elon Musk in the rise of meme coins.
- Overcoming challenges in Web3: scalability, regulation, and adoption.
- How sustainability intersects with innovation in emerging technologies.
- Personal growth, mindfulness, and finding focus in a fast-changing world.
Lightning Round Highlights:
- Eric’s favorite book and why it’s so impactful.
- Eric’s go-to unwind activities.
- The one piece of tech he can’t live without.
- His surprising hobbies and advice for entrepreneurs.
- Eric spoke about Hermes Trismegistus's wisdom and Miyamoto Musashi's teachings.
- His admiration for leaders like Jack Dorsey and their impact on technology.
- Personal reflections on growth, mindfulness, and staying grounded.
This season finale isn’t just about technology—it’s about the human side of innovation and how we can align progress with purpose.
Stay Connected: Visit https://prezerosportstalk.com to catch up on all episodes, and stay tuned for the launch of Season 3 in 2025.
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