In this episode of Chief Digital Heroes in Banking, Matthew speaks with Jamiel Sheikh, Founder & CEO of Scifn, to explore the cutting-edge convergence of blockchain and AI. Jamiel shares his insights into the challenges of integrating AI within a trustless blockchain environment and discusses innovative trust mechanisms.  Jamiel offers his thoughts on addressing scalability and security issues through solutions like sharding and improved consensus mechanisms. He touches also on the importance of clear communication in articulating value propositions to clients and stakeholders.  Topics discussed: How to build robust trust mechanisms for integrating AI within a trustless blockchain environment. Addressing scalability issues in blockchain-AI integration through innovative techniques like sharding and improved consensus mechanisms. The security hurdles faced when combining blockchain and AI technologies and potential solutions. The importance of clear communication in articulating value propositions to clients and stakeholders. How financial companies are increasingly open to exploring blockchain and AI technologies for various applications. Real-world examples of blockchain and AI integration and their impact on different industries. The role of soft skills like time management and effective communication in leading tech innovations. Educating others about blockchain and AI, including his work with central banks and Fortune 500 companies. The importance of networking and knowledge sharing across organizational boundaries in advancing tech innovation.