Mastering the Unknown: Uncertainty's Role in Innovation with Paul Dowding #28

In This Episode
In this thought-provoking episode of Redefining Tomorrow, Paul Dowding joins David Goldsmith for a candid conversation about decentralization, distributed ledgers, and the redefinition of trust in financial systems. As co-founder of L4S Corp and the architect behind TapestryX, Paul discusses the complexities of designing a real-time, scalable, high-capacity DLT solution and how it’s changing how we see accounting, governance, and digital identity.

We explore the roles of engineering, game design, and creativity in solving technical and strategic challenges, and why understanding systems—technological, economic, or human—is the key to unlocking transformative change.

Episode Outlines

• What distributed ledgers unlock beyond crypto
• From car manufacturing to blockchain
• TapestryX and real-time double-entry accounting
• Creative thinking in structured environments
• The balance between strategy and tactical implementation
• Why traditional banking must evolve or be replaced
• Decentralization, identity, and governance
• Cross-industry thinking: from board games to business architecture
• Why music and cartoons belong in strategy
• Global perspective from London, New York, Singapore, and Sydney

Biography of the Guest
Paul Dowding has over 35 years of experience in engineering, business strategy, and product innovation. As co-founder and Head of Design at L4S Corp., he is the mind behind TapestryX, a distributed ledger technology transforming how accounting and digital assets are tracked in real-time.

Paul’s background spans aerospace engineering, capital markets, and senior leadership roles at firms like Goldman Sachs, BNY Mellon, and Bank of America. He has contributed to DeFi, blockchain, and fintech discussions worldwide as a speaker and content creator. Dowding’s creative pursuits—game design, music production, and visual storytelling—blend with his strategic expertise to help leaders reimagine what's possible.

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