The Metaverse Podcast

In this episode of The Metaverse Podcast, Andy Lark, Chair of Group Lark and mentor for Outlier Ventures, joins our host Jamie Burke.   Andy shares his wealth of experience, providing insights for both aspiring and established founders navigating the Web3 landscape. Tune in to: Discover the pivotal role mentors play in our Web3 accelerator programs and how their guidance shapes the trajectory of early-stage projects. Journey through the evolution of the internet with Andy, from its early days to the current Web3 era. Gain a deep understanding of the current challenges and exciting opportunities in AI infrastructure, GPU farms, and blockchain convergence. Delve into the core shift from centralized to decentralized models in Web3, emphasizing the need for startups to solve real-world problems and seamlessly integrate into decentralized frameworks. Learn from Andy's mentoring focus areas, including the art of messaging/positioning and effective storytelling. Uncover the secrets to developing a brand narrative that resonates and pitching strategies that captivate both investors and the broader market. Explore the unique global nature of Web3 startups and understand the advantages accelerator programs can provide. Find out what mentors actually get out of closely working and providing value to dozens of Web3 startups. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of Web3 entrepreneurship with Andy Lark—a must-listen for founders and teams looking to thrive in this market!   #Web3startup #startupadvice #pitching #vc ------- Questions? Join our community: Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, Bitcoin educator and advisor Dan Held joins our host, Jasper De Maere, Research Lead at Outlier Ventures. With years of experience in the blockchain arena, Dan shares his invaluable insights into why Bitcoin stands as the most crucial asset in the cryptocurrency space.   The conversation explores transaction equality, the permissionless nature of Bitcoin, the potential influence of institutional investors, Bitcoin ETF approvals, and more. Tune in to: Gain insights into how ordinals and Layer 2 solutions are changing the game for Bitcoin transactions. Learn about the growing interest of institutional investors in Bitcoin and the impact of Bitcoin ETFs. Dive into the details of Bitcoin's security model, including the implications of innovations like ordinals. Gain clarity on the differences and benefits of Proof of Work versus Proof of Stake in the context of Bitcoin. Gain perspective on Bitcoin's robustness, having survived multiple market cycles over a decade Learn about Outlier’s Bitcoin Base Camp program, with a focus on accelerating companies exploring and building applications that cater to user demands, particularly in DeFi. Uncover the opportunities in DeFi applications in the Bitcoin ecosystem, leveraging its substantial liquidity, user base, and potential Total Value Locked (TVL). This episode is a must-listen for Web3 founders, blockchain investors, and crypto enthusiasts eager to understand the depth and breadth of Bitcoin's influence and future potential. #Bitcoin #DeFi #Ethereum #DanHeld ------- Questions? Join our community: Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In this episode of The Metaverse Podcast, Daniel Svonava, CEO and founder of Superlinked, joins our host Jamie Burke.   The conversation covers essential aspects of Daniel's journey, the evolution of Superlinked, a startup at the forefront of turning data into vectors.   Listen to a discussion that unlocks the power of data and unveils the potential of vectorization in shaping the future of machine learning and data-driven solutions. Tune in to: Understand Daniel's background, including his tech leadership at YouTube, and explore how Superlinked evolved from after their time in our accelerator program to a Web3 adjacent startup. Uncover the bottleneck in unlocking the true value of data due to the scarcity of skilled machine learning engineers and data scientists. Understand the concept of turning data into vectors, akin to points in multi-dimensional space, and how this process becomes the native language of machine learning models. Explore the application of vectorization in addressing challenges with open-ended user interactions, such as chatbots, and balancing control and relevance. Gain insights into broader industry trends, including the rise of language models like GPT, and the role of vectorization in enhancing machine learning workloads. Learn about Superlinked's position as a computational framework bridging the gap between raw data and vectorized data, simplifying the complex process of creating and managing vectors. VectorHub is a free and open-sourced learning hub for people interested in adding vector retrieval to their ML stack. #search #vectorops #machinelearning #personalization #data ------- Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

2024 is the year of breakthrough innovation for Bitcoin.    In this episode of The Metaverse Podcast, Jasper De Maere, Research Lead at Outlier Ventures, joins our Founder Jamie Burke for a deep dive into the heart of our new Bitcoin Thesis.   At Outlier Ventures, we believe that Bitcoin’s ecosystem is primed for expansion as founders take advantage of the newly developed tools and functionality. Tune in to: Discover the Bitcoin flywheel's emphasis on scalability and composability, delving into Lightning Network and key side chains like Stack, Rootstock, and Liquid. Gain insights into Bitcoin's growth by drawing parallels with Ethereum's evolution, providing a roadmap for the Bitcoin ecosystem's development. Delve into Outlier Ventures' Bitcoin accelerator program, targeting DeFi solutions, infrastructure development, decentralized applications, and mining-related innovations. Understand the significance of integrating Bitcoin into the broader Web3 stack, exploring EVM compatibility bridges for seamless interoperability. Applications for Bitcoin Base Camp accelerator are now open. Apply here. #Bitcoin #accelerator #Bitcoinnetwork #founder #defi ------- Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In this episode of The Metaverse Podcast, Dr. Matt Frew, Senior Lecturer in Enterprise and Transformational Technology at University of the West of Scotland, joins our host Jamie Burke in exploring the metaverse, hyperreality, and the convergence of “DARQ technologies”.   DARQ stands for Distributed Ledger Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual, Augmented, Mixed and Extended Reality, Quantum Computing.   If you’re interested in exploring the Metaverse and the transformative technologies driving it forward, this episode is for you. Tune in to: Understand the concept of hyperreality and how our perception of reality is influenced by media and technology. Contemplate the idea of simulation theory and its implications on our understanding of reality and the possibility of our existence being in a higher simulation. Gain insights into generative AI and its role in creating realistic digital content, potentially blurring the lines between simulation and reality. Understand the potential of emerging technologies, especially in the hands of young people, to shape a positive future, where the Metaverse is seen as a space for creativity and imagination.   #ai #metaverse #technology #futurist ------------   Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today’s episode of The Metaverse Podcast, Lawrence Lundy joins host Jamie to explore the frontier of cutting-edge technologies, including large language models, neuroscience, and decentralized networks.   If you’re fascinated about AI, emerging technologies, data privacy, investment prospects, and the intriguing notion of brain emulation, this podcast offers a thought-provoking journey through the world of pioneering technologies. Tune in to: Dive into large language models, neuroscience, and decentralized networks and explore the potential of these innovations to reshape industries and societies. Gain valuable insights into the practical applications of large language models, like AI-generated content creation, and how they’re driving significant changes across various sectors, including media and entertainment. Gain a compelling perspective on how privacy-enhancing technologies could reshape the way we handle data and unlock associated investment opportunities. Venture into futuristic ideas, such as whole brain emulation, which could fundamentally change our understanding of human consciousness and artificial intelligence. Discover the latest advancements in silicon and hardware innovations that are crucial for AI and crypto technologies, including robot chiplets, high-bandwidth memory, optical computing, analog computing, and quantum computing. Gain insights into the current state of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and how they are evolving with the integration of massive trained models. #ai #wholebrainemulation #technology #vc ------------   Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, Jamie is joined by two exceptional founders, both portfolio companies, to delve into the realm of Real World Assets (RWAs): Jitendra Jaitawat of Helix, an accredited marketplace using blockchain technology to provide access to off-chain private credit in emerging markets. Dave Sutter of Open Trade, providing treasurers, fintechs, and institutions access to on-chain structured financial products backed by investment grade financial assets. If you're a Web3 founder, investor, or DeFi enthusiast, this episode is essential listening. You will: Explore the evolution and challenges of scaling in the crypto and RWA industry, focusing on advancements in technology and regulatory clarity. Learn about the complex layers of the RWA ecosystem, concentrating on standards, infrastructure, and asset specialization, and how these elements interface with regulations to propel the industry. Understand the modernized methods replacing traditional practices in managing counterparty risk, with a spotlight on progress in interoperability, legal alignment, and identity verification. Gain insights into diverse go-to-market strategies for achieving product-market fit in the DeFi sector, with particular focus on balancing supply and demand for liquidity and yield products. Find out what's still missing to scale asset classes in the crypto space, dissecting the technical, regulatory, and financial barriers that lie ahead. #RWAs #RealWorldAssets #defi #cryptoregulation ------------   Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we chat with Andrew Ciaccia of Interlock, a company focused on blockchain-based security solutions and threat intelligence for DeFi. Andrew joins host Jamie Burke to discuss the untold challenges and strategies for launching and scaling a Web3 startup. If you're a Web3 founder, community builder, or simply into DeFi, this episode is a must-listen. You'll: Learn ways to fend off phishing and social engineering threats in Web3 to better protect your assets. Find out how rewarding everyday users can boost your cybersecurity and threat awareness in a Web3 environment. Understand the critical role of strategic messaging and goal alignment for a successful Web3 startup launch. Gain key insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of community-building when moving from Web2 to Web3. Discover how transparency and public interaction in Web3 can both strengthen and challenge your community. #cybersecurity #blockchain #web3community #ai #defi ------------   Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we talk to Vera Wu of Numbers Protocol, with the mission to ensure provenance for all types of creative works created by humans & AI. Vera is joined by our host and founder, Jamie Burke, discussing the future of digital media provenance and blockchain integration. If you are a content creator, enterprise leader, or blockchain enthusiast, this episode is for you. You will: Gain insights into combating misinformation and verifying digital media through blockchain technology to build trust and attribution. Learn about the integration of blockchain in business for transparent, efficient stakeholder interactions and community-driven digital standards. Discover how community-driven blockchain protocols empower users to contribute to and verify digital media indexing and provenance. Learn about Numbers' flexible go-to-market strategy focusing on both individual creators and larger enterprises for network growth. Discover how the company collaborates with news media and content platforms to archive and protect digital media for various applications. Learn how Numbers Protocol integrates with creative tools to automatically capture and store metadata and usage history on a blockchain. #media #blockchain #creators #ai #content #provenance #digitalmedia ------------   Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we talk to Shara Senderoff, co-founder of Futureverse, with the mission to empower developers to create the worlds they imagine through their comprehensive technology platform. Shara is joined by our host and founder, Jamie Burke, discussing the evolving landscape of the metaverse, Web3, and technology entrepreneurship. If you are a Web3 founder, tech founder, or simply curious about metaverse technologies, this episode is for you. You will: Gain insights into Shara's journey from the entertainment industry to Web3, highlighting the importance of audience understanding and data in shaping the future of content and technology. Explore the transformative potential of the metaverse and AI, focusing on the convergence of separate digital elements like finance, media, and social commerce. Gain insights into Futureverse as a multifaceted tech stack designed to empower developers and accelerate business, featuring blockchain, protocols, tools, and content. Discover the value of Ripple's focus on human interaction and long-term vision for interoperability in blockchain tech, offering an asset and solution-driven approach to development. Explore the philosophy that the Open Metaverse will be a collective effort, highlighting the need for entrepreneurial innovation and experimentation to solve real-world problems, not just create games. Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities in activating unused intellectual property (IP) and the importance of product-market fit in tech entrepreneurship.   Applications for Futureverse Base Camp are open! Are you building on The Root Network? > Apply here.   #web3 #metaverse #openmetaverse #ai #NFTs #ripple  ------------   Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we host Andrew McLuhan, director at The McLuhan Institute, and Marshall McLuhan’s grandson. Join our host Jamie Burke as he explores how "the medium is the message" applies to AI with Andrew. Whether you're a technologist, media professional, or lifelong learner, tune in to: Explore the ethical and societal implications of rapid technological innovation, focusing on its unforeseen side effects and the need for responsible design. Learn about McLuhan's laws of media, a framework to understand how technologies reshape us personally and socially. Explore the shift from quantity to quality in AI and technology, relating to personal values and societal impact. Learn how digital communities and diverse education impact real-world engagement and offer personal agency. Explore the cognitive and emotional impact of digital vs. traditional media, and discover ways to exercise agency for a balanced life. #ai #mcluhan #media #people #technology #gpt ------------ Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we host Trent McConaghy, Co-Founder at Ocean Protocol, with a mission to kick-start a New Data Economy that reaches every single person, company and device, giving power back to data owners. Join our host Jamie Burke as he explores the evolution of AI and blockchain with Trent. Whether you're a founder, investor, or technologist, tune in to: Learn how Trent's background in AI and chip design informs his perspective on blockchain verification and security. Discover what led Trent to build Ocean Protocol as an open data market for AI. Learn how your startup can use focused "zoom in" pivots to find product-market fit and traction. Understand how resolve and pragmatism helps founders persist through volatility. Explore why open innovation may prevent an AI progress ceiling. Learn how Ocean's new Predictoor platform leverages crowd wisdom to generate valuable prediction feeds for DeFi traders and share proceeds with accurate predictors. Hear Trent's case for universal basic income funded by decentralizing infrastructure. #ai #data #oceanprotocol #blockchain #technology ------------ Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Maggie Love, Founder of SheFi, a company dedicated to empowering women and non-binary individuals globally through advanced education in crypto, Web3, and AI technologies. Join our host, Jamie Burke, as he delves into the nuances of financial inclusion, community building, and decentralized technologies with Maggie. Whether you're a Web3 founder, a woman tech enthusiast, or exploring the intersections of gender and technology, you won't want to miss this episode. Tune in to: Gain insights into how AI is revolutionizing the startup landscape by enabling solopreneurs to achieve product-market fit with minimal venture capital; Uncover SheFi's transformative journey from focusing on DeFi as a tool for financial inclusion to becoming a key player in empowering women in broader blockchain technologies like NFTs and DAOs; Learn how SheFi evolved from a virtual classroom to a global community, leveraging multiple platforms and hosting various events; Examine how SheFi is demystifying the complex jargon of blockchain and challenging the common misconception that permissionless technology is synonymous with universal inclusion; Discover the strategies behind SheFi's distinctive female-focused branding and the power of community-driven referrals in creating a transformative educational experience in the blockchain space; Stay ahead of the curve by learning how the recent incorporation of Web3 technologies into mainstream platforms like PayPal is setting new standards for accessibility and efficiency in the blockchain ecosystem. #defi #womenintech #blockchain #web3founder ------------ Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we host Herman Narula, CEO and Co-Founder of Improbable, a company pioneering new ways to connect, create, and build virtual worlds. Join our host Jamie Burke as he explores Improbable's metaverse vision with Herman. Whether you're a tech founder, developer, or gaming enthusiast, tune in to: Explore how Improbable overcame immense technical challenges to enable large-scale virtual worlds and metaverse experiences. Learn why Improbable now prioritizes reliability over complexity when building the open metaverse. Discover Improbable's pragmatic adoption of blockchain, which they view as infrastructure rather than the core experience. Dive into how the metaverse can meet needs for human fulfillment that many games miss through closed ecosystems. Delve into how Improbable built Morpheus, the core networking and rendering technology enabling new metaverse experiences, and mSquared, the services creating an interoperable digital economy - representing an evolution beyond just selling technology to building a shared network. #metaverse #gaming #economy #blockchain #technology ------------ Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today’s episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we host Jake Brukhman, Founder & CEO at CoinFund, one of the first Web3 funds (established in 2015) to champion leaders of the new internet. We discuss their new $550M fund, its thesis and their recent investment into Worldcoin; exploring decentralized identity and why they believe its founders and their approach to 'proof of personhood' is how it could be solved at scale. Jake addresses some key criticisms levelled at Worldcoin openly and frankly including; their use and storage of biometric data, degrees of current centralization, the possibility of state capture, their proposed pathway to decentralisation and why we should trust Sam Altman and his investors, including Coinfund, to get there. We critique if Worldcoin is truly proposing UBI as a use case, what would actually need to happen for that to be realised at scale, or the possibility it's a more cynical go-to-market strategy. We break down $WLD tokenomics, governance compared to industry standards and debate Sam's commitment to Web3 principles, based on track record at Open AI. We would particularly like to thank @ourielohayon and @DrNickA for the questions! Here is the link to the video referenced showing how biometrics can be bypassed with a simple mobile pin. #worldcoin #crypto #technology #vc ------------ Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we host Lam Chee Kin of DBS Bank, the largest bank in Southeast Asia. DBS Bank is also a digital and innovation leader, named “Most Innovative Bank 2023” by Global Finance. Join our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, as he delves deep with Chee Kin in a discussion exploring the metaverse and emerging technologies. Whether you're a business leader, technology enthusiast, or metaverse passionate, be sure to tune in to: Gain insights into DBS's exploration of the metaverse and its business models from the perspective of a coder, gamer, and DBS executive (Read the Metaverse Whitepaper here). Explore Chee Kin's personal view that the metaverse's value lies in enabling human experiences beyond physical limitations, not in social media hype, and how this aligns with humanity's interests.  Discover the three pillars - immersive content experiences, accessible delivery systems, and digital assets - that enable new metaverse business models. Learn about their approach to identifying and addressing legal, regulatory, and ethical risks and considerations for creating a responsible and safe metaverse. Delve into how DBS approaches innovation at the edge of emerging technologies like the metaverse - extrapolating economic models, anticipating interoperability needs, and proactively building capabilities to enable responsible participation. #metaverse #bank #dbs #blockchain #technology ------------ Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we host Roy Bernheim of Decommerce, a company with a mission to transform your community into a profitable force by humanizing your brand.  Join our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, as he delves deep with Roy in a discussion exploring the future of social commerce. Whether you're a fashion brand founder, a metaverse builder, or a web3 enthusiast, be sure to tune in to: Find out how social media platforms now control brand communication with customers, diminishing direct engagement. Understand why fashion brands cannot reliably reach their own followers without constant paid promotion on socials. Discover how Decommerce's solution lets brands add social features to their owned sites so customers engage directly with the brand community. Learn about their impressive metrics, the solution tripling repeat purchases, giving 50x reach, doubling site time, and preventing wasted production by engaging brand communities. Get insights into how Web2 and Web3 will coexist, the same way social media disrupted, but didn't replace websites, by taking some of their market share. #metaverse #ecommerce #startups #fashion #community ------------ Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we host Tina Werro of Swisscom, a company devoted to powering the digital future of Switzerland. Join our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, as he delves deep with Tina in a dialogue about the innovation landscape, startup engagement, and the intersection of AI and metaverse technologies. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast, or a visionary, be sure to tune in to: Get insights into how the globalization of Web3 is changing Silicon Valley's role, fostering new startup ecosystems. Understand why telcos are at the forefront of Web3 and the metaverse, capitalizing on foundational technologies. Discover how Switzerland's innovation culture, blockchain expertise, and nurturing ecosystem empower telcos. Dive into the Web3 Business Model Canvas to grasp the nuances of decentralized interactions and value creation. (created by Swisscom Outpost) Familiarize yourself with Swisscom's innovation scouting process that harnesses resources, monitors trends, and responds to stakeholder needs. Uncover the converging paths of AI and metaverse technologies, and their immense potential in revolutionizing industries, notably the 'edutainment' aspect of education. #metaverse #swisscom #startups #blockchain #Switzerland ------------ Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we host Thomas Kang of Store Nº8, the incubation arm of Walmart, with a mission to incubate startups to help leapfrog where the customer and market will go, well into the future.   Tom joins our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, in a fascinating conversation about virtual commerce and the consumer metaverse. If you're a Web3 founder, a metaverse enthusiast, or digital commerce innovator, be sure to tune in to: Explore the evolution of commerce from physical to digital, now expanding into virtual 3D spaces, integrating convenience and entertainment for customers. Gain insights into the consumer metaverse Learn the vital role of trust, safety, and inclusiveness in metaverse commerce, as it fosters a secure environment beneficial for users, brands, and overall ROI. Explore the potential of personalization in the metaverse, particularly in digital fashion and entertainment, as new avenues for revenue and customer engagement. Discover how generative AI can revolutionize metaverse content creation and enhance trust and safety, providing efficiencies and improving user experience. #walmart #commerce #virtualcommerce ------------ Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we host Carlos Gonzalez Juarez of Aragon DAO, a company committed to building flexible and secure tools for creating, managing, and scaling DAOs.   Carlos joins our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, in a deep dive of decentralized autonomous organizations and the intersection of artificial intelligence in this landscape. If you're a Web3 founder, building a DAO, or experimenting with governance, be sure to tune in to: Gain insights into the emerging reality of a multi-chain world and the ongoing developments surrounding interoperability and bridges. Explore the importance of Ethereum's layers in the context of centralization and security. Delve into the current complexities facing DAOs, where assets, governance, and votes are often scattered across different chains, and managing liquidity and votes poses ongoing challenges. Learn about the essential role of bridges and zero-knowledge (ZK) technology in enabling near-instantaneous settlements between different chains. Find out why the integration of AI in software development and DAO operations is crucial for future advancements.  #DAO #governance #AI #ethereum #polygon #NFT #token #ZK ------------ Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!