ria the humanoid: a live conversation on mental health and tech
Join us at Moss, LA's co-working, co-wellness + entrepreneur community, for a historic (first!) live podcast moderated by Joshua Kriger, Co-Host of The Edge of Show.
This groundbreaking event features Ria, the revolutionary humanoid robot from Machani Robotics, as they explore Ria’s role in addressing mental health challenges for college students and seniors.
Discover how Ria’s human-like expressions and empathetic AI technology combat loneliness, provide emotional support, and reshape mental wellness strategies.
This landmark event will explore how Ria’s empathetic AI and human-like expressions are transforming mental health support, and the audience can answer live Q+A from the PhD student, herself.
Recorded for future release on the Edge of Show—a leading platform for Web3, AI, and blockchain innovation—this session is a must-attend for educators, healthcare professionals, students, seniors, and tech advocates.
🎟️ Reserve your spot for this historic conversation!
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With every episode, we bring you the visionaries, builders, and disruptors pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo.
Whether you’re a creator, investor, or just curious about the revolution ahead, The Edge of Show is your guide to what’s coming up next in the ever-evolving frontier of Web3 and AI!
This is where the future begins.
About Host:
Joshua Kriger - Co-Founder, The Edge of Show
Joshua Kriger is a values-driven, serial entrepreneur with a background in consulting, foodtech, e-commerce, blockchain, and web3. He is based in LA but travels frequently to speak and do media. He angel invests via MainChain Ventures. He has driven hundreds of conversations around the emerging technology landscape as co-host on the shows produced by Edge of Company, Edge of NFT and Edge of AI, with combined reach over 250K on youtube, major podcast platforms, iheart radio, and multiple streaming channels.
He is also co-producer of Outer Edge LA (formerly NFT LA) and Outer Edge Riyadh - both are immersive gatherings that combine high-level thought leadership, entertainment, web3, advanced blockchain technology, gaming, and culture. Backed by Animoca Brands, Avalanche and many other strategic partners, Edge of Company is focused on co-creating the future via edutaining content, media support, events and strategic advisory. Previously as co-founder at Territory Foods (post-Series B), he helped grew to the company to over a million meals a year of production within the United States with home delivery and pickup within 800+ gyms built out its decentralized culinary architecture. His passion for blockchain began in 2017 when he began investing in the space and helping projects with business fundamentals.
He’s deeply connected and has worked with senior leaders in blockchain companies such as Animoca Brands, Polygon, Gala, Ripple, SUI, NEAR, OKX, amongst many others and blockchain-adjacent companies entering the space like Warner Brothers, Fox, Adidas and Hennesy. He’s an ex big 5 senior manager who led an array of multi-million, complex data analytics and geospatial data projects. He has BBA from the College of William & Mary in Information Technology.
about moss:
moss is a conscious co-working, wellness and event space in the heart of venice. our intention is to grow authentic community based on our values of curiosity, creativity and compassion.
the wabi-sabi design is intentional in every corner. may all visitors and members feel better leaving than when they enter.
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