Just as every ecommerce entrepreneur has a storefront, every NFT project and Metaverse creator need a place to do business. Nikita Ngan Nguyen (NFTify) and Michael Shoup (Monark, the Faceless Many) explain how users can benefit from the solutions they're building, discuss pain points of the web3 user experience, and explore solutions/use cases with host, Evan Mann.1:32 Nikita’s intro – from IT to crypto (also, she’s world-class Salsa dancer—wen metaverse dance party?)5:32 Her epic crypt...
In this episode, Mack and Alex welcome Adam Ausloos for a conversation about the advantages of trusts, (legal!) tax deferral, and how the Many can take advantage of the wealth building tools of titans to protect what matters.2:08 “I help people help others.” Sharing strategies to build wealth with everyday people3:46 Debunking the myth: Do you have to be rich to build wealth or create a trust8:14 “This has got to be illegal”: Legal tax evasion vs. tax avoidance12:47 Does the government intent...
Cars and crypto collide! Taro Koki, Founder/CEO of KurumaNFT, joins Alex and Evan for a case study on “The Future of Car Culture” and how to bring the benefits of web3 to any community. From “Can you drift this?” to $CAR by SHL0MS, to Lamborghini and cultivating the next generation of fans, this is a master class on business strategy and a hell of a lot of fun.**All of us had dogs who wanted to join the conversation. And it’s true that our bark is worse than our bite, but we’ve cut the noise ...
Michael Shoup sets aside his role as The Maestro at Faceless Labs to tell us about his latest endeavor: MONARK Market -- a marketplace model for the metaverse. In a wide-ranging discussion, Evan and Michael discuss the state of the metaverse (challenges, opportunities, creator rights and user experience), debate web3 licensing models, and share a philosophical exploration of what the metaverse of the future might look like--plus how you can get involved!1:31 Michael’s introduction: from music...
Arif Khan joins Alex and Evan to unpack the philosophy, ethics, and what-ifs of AI, dispel common myths, and share what Alethea is building, as well as how you can get involved. This episode is deep, fun, and leaves no doubt--the future is full of possibility!1:31 Introduction of Arif Khan - CEO of Alethea (Greek for “truth”), a protocol for interactive and intelligent NFTs (iNFTs)2:47 The importance of curiosity and the tendency to fear what we don’t understand5:23 Challenges and opportuniti...
Mack, Alex, and Evan are joined by one of our favorite thinkers on the blockchain: William Quigley--experienced venture capitalist, gaming OG, and the co-founder of WAX & Tether. William shares insights from his career on the evolution of gaming, mental models for NFTs/blockchain, and the guys geek out on the revolutionary distinction between digital and tokenized money.1:33 William’s intro - from gaming to Disney to venture capital to blockchain3:44 Alex and William get nerdy on gaming, ...
1:26 Mikee’s intro: JDM Labs2:53 Carrie’s intro: MsNFTy and The Creative House4:18 The importance of educating influential people; “Breaking bread” as a strategy8:16 The opportunities and challenges of investing in a foster child’s future13:10 - Blockchain solutions for non-profits; The Giving Block, mind-blowing stats on crypto donations18:08 Digging deeper on Carrie’s epic dinners19:22 Modeling a better approach to onboarding; Evan tells a story from NFT.NYC22:47 Helping celebrities who ent...
Mack and Evan hang with former COO of Proof Collective/Moonbirds, Ryan Carson. He shares insights from +20 years of startup experience, his pivot to venture capital (121G Fund); how to make winning bets; & advice for web3 (collectors, investors, founders)1:33 Introducing Ryan Carson3:29 From Biblical beginnings to computer science and the through-line of empowering others7:57 How NFTs as a vehicle for community/owning intangible things (thoughts, copyright) changes life and business as we...
On this episode Mack and Alex interview content creator, social media advisor, blockchain & finance educator Taylor Mitchell. They talk about viral videos, content strategy, monetization in web2 vs. web3, the state of the economy and crypto markets, and which side hustles have been the best bang for their buck.1:36 Taylor’s start on social media7:15 “You can’t get good if you don’t get going”; dealing with imposter syndrome to deliver value 11:28 “WTF is the point of a price predicti...
Get to know Mihir, Evan, and Joe a bit better as they share their journeys, talk DeFi, and clear up misconceptions about the Ethereum Merge. Plus, the guys try to talk Mihir into a bedtime-story side hustle, and Evan tells a story about the first time he saw a naked wom--I mean--Titanic. Listen to the whole thing and you might learn something, or you'll find yourself saying "I can't believe they let those guys drive the podcast!" (Honestly, neither can we)Enjoy!VIDEO VERSION: https://risingup...
On this episode, Mack & Evan talk with Mason Versluis: crypto trader, investor, and entrepreneur about his life, his start in crypto, social media tips, astrology and more.2:29 How I met your Mason4:47 fanning about Michael Jackson 7:31 Mason’s start in crypto and Bitcoin ATMs10:13 “The people were making their own money.”12:30 Family life and lessons learned as the oldest child15:49 Mason’s first job and solo venture 23:45 Raised by YouTube27:30 Books Mason likes30:09 Spiritual...
On this episode, Mack & Alex talk with Arnaud Deffuant, co-founder of Drifters, about his project, Elrond blockchain, the importance of focus, and how culture--more than technical explanations-- will spur adoption.1:43 Arnaud introduction2:43 Crypto is not an industry defined by a skill set, it is a movement4:02 You don’t need to be technical to build8:26 Blockchain adoption will happen by solving real-world problems 12:27 “What gives you purpose?” Building a real life eco-village: D...
1:22 Intro3:30 Building community and catching vibes IRL at web3 conferences5:30 Evin’s journey to blockchain/approach to human-centric design 8:50 The opportunities and challenges of online identity13:00 On consent and the downfalls of a public ledger15:10 Historical examples (Holocaust, Rwandan genocide)18:20 Deep dive on Disco and verifiable credentials33:21 “Mathe-matic” and zero-knowledge proofs36:02 Emergency situations, critical information, and assumed consent.40:10 How can liste...
On this episode, Mack, Alex, and Evan chat with Vanessa Harris about her journey to become "TechnologyPoet," her experience shipping web2 products, thoughts on leadership, and perspective on user experience across different blockchain ecosystems. Vanessa is an experienced product lead, a content creator worth following; an active investor and advisor to web3 startups. She helped build web2 and now her focus is on the blockchain. Vanessa Harris on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/technolo...
On this episode, Mack and Alex interview our Lawyer, Andrew Bull, Esq., on all things Blockchain Law. Listen and learn what qualifies an investment as a security, how to perform the Howey Test, and to hear some of the team's biggest losses. From the heights of Mt. Gox to the depths of the bear market, this is the Official Podcast of the Financial Revolution. Thanks for listening!If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to rate us, leave a review, and subscribe to catch future episodes.—👉Bec...
In this episode of Rising Up, Evan and Michael interview Jake Steinerman of Spatial. SPATIAL LINKSWebsite: https://spatial.ioDiscord: https://discord.gg/spatialTwitter: @spatialxrRegular spaces M/W/F ~6pm ETJake Twitter/Instagram - @jasteinermanJake Discord handle - drflyboyone#9225TFM Metaverse, "The Nexus": https://spatial.io/s/The-Nexus-61e23ceb42736d0001f624ea?share=2799680739252055381Michael's Metaverse Agency "Monark": https://madebymonark.comThanks for listening!If you enjoyed the...
On this episode of Rising Up, Mack Lorden, Michael Shoup, and Evan Mann introduce you to the Official Podcast of the Financial Revolution, discuss the origins of the Faceless Many, share best practices and lessons learned for web3 founders, and lovingly roast co-founder Alex Popovic.Thanks for listening!If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe to catch future episodes.—👉Become a guest or sponsor: hallo@facelesscrypto.com👉Listen on YouTube: http...
On this episode of Rising Up, Mack Lorden, Alex Popovic, and Evan Mann continue the joyous task of introducing the Official Podcast of the Financial Revolution, unpack the Corrupted NFT, share thoughts on building community, delivering value, and our hopes for the future of Faceless Labs.Thanks for listening!If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe to catch future episodes.—👉Become a guest or sponsor: hallo@facelesscrypto.com👉Listen on YouTube:...
On this episode of Rising Up, Mack Lorden and Alex Popovic interview Lorenzo Abbatiello (CPA), our accountant and the owner of Lorenzo Tax.👉 https://www.lorenzotax.com for a free 15min consultation 👉Follow @lorenzocpa on all socialsThanks for listening!If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to rate us, leave a review, and subscribe to catch future episodes.—👉Become a guest or sponsor: hallo@facelesscrypto.com👉Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FacelessLabsFOLLOW OUR HOSTS:👋 Mack...