Originally published in Portuguese by Projeto Draft.Saying that “data is the new oil” has become a widely accepted truth, repeated so often that few question it anymore.But how much is all that digital information companies collect about us truly worth? And why doesn’t the user – you – receive any monetary benefit from it?
At Money20/20 USA, Brittany Kaiser highlighted a striking statistic: each user generates Facebook $48 per quarter, over $500 billion annually. This staggering figure underscores a significant imbalance in the data economy—one where tech giants massively profit from user data, while those who generate it get nothing.
CEO André Vellozo has secured a place on Bloomberg Línea‘s 100 Most Innovative People of Latin America for the third consecutive year—a remarkable ‘three-peat’ achievement that underscores his leadership and unwavering commitment to building the new data economy.
Data ownership is no longer just a theoretical debate—it’s a call to action. At Money 20/20 USA, DrumWave unveiled first-of-their-kind solutions to shift data from an invisible asset to an engine of personal and economic empowerment. The panel discussion highlighted the asymmetry of today’s data economy and how Data Savings Accounts and the dWallet.® are bridging the gap between individuals and the value their data creates.
To listen to the full BIGCast episode, click here. In a groundbreaking announcement at Money20/20 USA, DrumWave introduced its revolutionary dWallet® (data wallet) and the world's first Data Savings Account, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of personal data ownership and monetization. The development was highlighted in a recent episode of BIGCast titled "Identifying the Standouts at Money20/20," where host Glen Savardy dubbed DrumWave's innovation as "wild" and "outside-the-box."
Abridged version reproduced with permission. Originally published October, 29 2024 by Grit Daily. DrumWave unveiled its dWallet platform and Data Savings Account, marking a potential paradigm shift in how individuals and businesses control and monetize personal data.
LAS VEGAS and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024 — DrumWave today announced the appointment of renowned data ownership advocate Brittany Kaiser as new board advisor and Chief Evangelist for global data ownership rights from Money20/20 USA, the world's largest gathering of the global money ecosystem. Among her many roles, Kaiser will champion data ownership rights legislation in the U.S. and beyond and represent DrumWave as a spokesperson.
LAS VEGAS and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024 — DrumWave today launched the Data Savings Account and the dWallet platform, two groundbreaking solutions to enable companies and consumers to save, exchange, and even use data as collateral. The company is ready to unlock a new world of products and services enriched with data as a value-added benefit.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 22, 2024 — DrumWave is making bold strides by adding two new C-Suite executives and moving to the iconic former headquarters of General Magic at 2465 Latham Street in Mountain View, CA. These strategic moves follow a year of rapid expansion, with DrumWave doubling its workforce and beefing up its headcount across product, marketing, engineering, and operations.
Everything we do generates data, and Big Tech is chasing new ways to use it for their AI systems without compensation. The time for data ownership rights has arrived.
Back in 1999 when Mark Zuckerberg was still in high school and the internet was freshly poised to take off, I controversially declared “You have no privacy. Get over it.” during a global launch event for Sun Microsystems.
A recent UAE CodersHQ fireside chat, moderated by DrumWave's CEO and Founder, André Vellozo, explored the synergies between design, technology, and sustainability through a discussion with John Plunkett, co-founder and designer of WIRED. Titled "Get Inspired with John Plunkett," this event offered insight into the transformative power of data and design.
Originally published in Portuguese by Projeto Draft.Saying that “data is the new oil” has become a widely accepted truth, repeated so often that few question it anymore.But how much is all that digital information companies collect about us truly worth? And why doesn’t the user – you – receive any monetary benefit from it?
CEO André Vellozo has secured a place on Bloomberg Línea‘s 100 Most Innovative People of Latin America for the third consecutive year—a remarkable ‘three-peat’ achievement that underscores his leadership and unwavering commitment to building the new data economy.
To listen to the full BIGCast episode, click here. In a groundbreaking announcement at Money20/20 USA, DrumWave introduced its revolutionary dWallet® (data wallet) and the world's first Data Savings Account, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of personal data ownership and monetization. The development was highlighted in a recent episode of BIGCast titled "Identifying the Standouts at Money20/20," where host Glen Savardy dubbed DrumWave's innovation as "wild" and "outside-the-box."
Abridged version reproduced with permission. Originally published October, 29 2024 by Grit Daily. DrumWave unveiled its dWallet platform and Data Savings Account, marking a potential paradigm shift in how individuals and businesses control and monetize personal data.
LAS VEGAS and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024 — DrumWave today announced the appointment of renowned data ownership advocate Brittany Kaiser as new board advisor and Chief Evangelist for global data ownership rights from Money20/20 USA, the world's largest gathering of the global money ecosystem. Among her many roles, Kaiser will champion data ownership rights legislation in the U.S. and beyond and represent DrumWave as a spokesperson.
LAS VEGAS and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024 — DrumWave today launched the Data Savings Account and the dWallet platform, two groundbreaking solutions to enable companies and consumers to save, exchange, and even use data as collateral. The company is ready to unlock a new world of products and services enriched with data as a value-added benefit.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 22, 2024 — DrumWave is making bold strides by adding two new C-Suite executives and moving to the iconic former headquarters of General Magic at 2465 Latham Street in Mountain View, CA. These strategic moves follow a year of rapid expansion, with DrumWave doubling its workforce and beefing up its headcount across product, marketing, engineering, and operations.
At Money20/20 USA, Brittany Kaiser highlighted a striking statistic: each user generates Facebook $48 per quarter, over $500 billion annually. This staggering figure underscores a significant imbalance in the data economy—one where tech giants massively profit from user data, while those who generate it get nothing.
Data ownership is no longer just a theoretical debate—it’s a call to action. At Money 20/20 USA, DrumWave unveiled first-of-their-kind solutions to shift data from an invisible asset to an engine of personal and economic empowerment. The panel discussion highlighted the asymmetry of today’s data economy and how Data Savings Accounts and the dWallet.® are bridging the gap between individuals and the value their data creates.
Everything we do generates data, and Big Tech is chasing new ways to use it for their AI systems without compensation. The time for data ownership rights has arrived.
Back in 1999 when Mark Zuckerberg was still in high school and the internet was freshly poised to take off, I controversially declared “You have no privacy. Get over it.” during a global launch event for Sun Microsystems.
A recent UAE CodersHQ fireside chat, moderated by DrumWave's CEO and Founder, André Vellozo, explored the synergies between design, technology, and sustainability through a discussion with John Plunkett, co-founder and designer of WIRED. Titled "Get Inspired with John Plunkett," this event offered insight into the transformative power of data and design.