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Every DrumWave press release, media mention, and thought-leadership piece, listed in full — no interaction required to read it. For the browsable version with filtering, see resources.html.
Machines Don’t Die.
A Silicon Valley heretic on the post-AI middle class, Peter Thiel’s Antichrist, depopulation as a technocratic temptation, and why a Pope and a polymath in Mountain View have arrived at the same question on the same week.
2026 Milken Conference
DrumWave CEO André Vellozo joined the panel "The Tech Supercycle: Where Capital Meets Innovation" at the 2026 Milken Conference. The discussion explored how global investors are repositioning around emerging technologies.
DrumWave Invited to Join the World Data Organization
While Western headlines were focused elsewhere, a massive shift occurred in the global digital landscape last week. In Beijing, over 40 countries and 200 organizations gathered to launch the World Data Organization (WDO)—the first international body dedicated specifically to data governance. As detailed in a recent Exame column, this isn’t just another bureaucratic institution; it is a strategic move to fill a global power vacuum. By focusing on "trust anchors" for cross-border data flows, the WDO is positioning itself as the alternative to Western-led digital standards.
In Data We Trust video
It’s time to reconsider the value of data and money. “Money is a database. Money doesn’t have power in and of itself.” “Right now, we don’t own our data. We…
DrumWave Returns to Money2020
Following its debut at Money20/20 in 2024—where DrumWave led a panel on transforming data into a tangible asset—the company returned to Las Vegas in 2025 with a strategic "boots on the ground" presence.
AI Wants Your Data. Should You Be Paid for It?
We’ve all heard the saying that “data is the new oil,” but while tech giants are getting rich off our digital footprints, what are we getting in return? In this column for the Los Angeles Times, Anita Chabria dives into the visionary world of André Vellozo and his company, DrumWave.
Brazil’s Bold New "Data Savings Account"
Can your digital footprint help pay your bills? A recent feature in Rest of World explores a first-of-its-kind pilot program in Brazil that’s turning that theory into reality. In partnership with DrumWave, the Brazilian government is testing dWallets—essentially savings accounts for your data.
WebSummit Rio 2025
Our personal data fuels the entire digital economy—yet most of us see none of the value it generates. In Brazil, that's about to change. This session at the WebSummit Rio explores how new technologies and policies are creating a future where Brazilians can take ownership of their data and finally benefit from how it's used. From digital rights to data dividends, discover what's next in the movement to turn data into personal capital.
via Projeto Draft: “The right to data ownership will promote one of the greatest cycles of value creation and wealth distribution in our history"
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?
Unlocking the Value of Data: Why Data Ownership Matters
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.
DrumWave CEO Makes Bloomberg Línea’s 100 Most Innovative of Latin America 2024
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 at Money 20/20: Turning Data Into Opportunity
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.
BigCast: DrumWave dWallet. ® featured as a 'Standout' from Money20/20 2024
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."
Grit Daily: DrumWave Wants to Make You Data-Rich with World-First dWallet
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.
Data, The Gift | Nathonology
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DrumWave Hires Brittany Kaiser to Blow the Whistle for Data Ownership
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.
DrumWave Unveils Data Savings Account and the dWallet® at Money20/20 USA
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.
DrumWave expands C-Suite leadership and moves global headquarters to historic Silicon Valley location
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.
Data privacy was a red herring. We need to be paid for our data.
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.
Data Ownership Rights Can Fix What Concerns Us Most about Unchecked AI
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.
CodersHQ Fireside Chat with John Plunkett
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.
Humans and Machines, Beyond Better
Invited by Rodrigo Paiva, LIDE Emirates CEO, to participate in the first interview of the LIDE Emirates Studios series, André Vellozo, DrumWave founder and CEO, and Dr. Belisa Marochi discuss data ownership rights, socio-economic impact, sustainable development, and the technology industry’s leadership role based on the artificial Intelligence conversation between Satya Nadela and Klaus Shwab at the Davos World Economic Forum 2024.
Visionary Data Value Futurist Michael Clark Joins DrumWave's Advisory Board
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DrumWave , a high-tech company that is designing and developing the rails for the new data economy,…
The Mega Shift from Data Privacy to Citizen Ownership Picks up Steam
Image by Brunno Piccoli Originally published by Grit Daily News on February 16, 2024. Silicon Valley’s DrumWave is designing and developing the rails for a new…
How Data Ownership is Empowering Users
As seen on BNN Breaking Emannuel Ebara Benson In an era where personal data is as valuable as currency, the quest for control over one's digital footprint is…
100 Most Innovative People of Latin America for 2023
In a move that cements his status as a key player in the tech world, André Vellozo, the CEO of DrumWave, has once again secured a spot on Bloomberg list of the…
Mind Grenades
Where does our digital data go, and who really owns it? These are the questions at the core of our "Mind Grenades" event on November 3rd. We'll be examining…
The Stellar Economy
As we stand on the brink of a new era defined by advancements in data sciences, automation, and sustainable practices, a fundamental question arises: Should we…