The Outlier Ventures Podcast

Will this US election transform Web3? with Mike Katz

In this episode of The Metaverse Podcast, Partner and Board Member Rumi Morales sits down with Mike Katz, Partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips for a deep dive into the world of policy and regulation.

 

If you're interested in any of the following topics, this episode is for you!

- The evolution of US policy and regulation on Web3

- The upcoming US presidential election, and where crypto stands amid recent political developments

- The promise of keeping crypto a bipartisan issue

- The current Web3 investor landscape

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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:

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Watch the video version of this episode on Youtube.

For further Open Metaverse content:

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Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122

Thanks for listening!

Bitcoin: Where is the Space Headed Next? with Francesca Conti

In this episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we bring you a fascinating conversation with our Bitcoin ecosystem. Our Bitcoin Accelerator Lead Francesca Conti sits down with mentors and founders including:

- Charlie Varley of Bloom

- JJ Thompson of dwallet

- Maxime Bucaille, and

- Felipe Servin of Sati

 

They'll be talking about:

- Our upcoming accelerator program,

- The impact of macroeconomic trends on the Bitcoin space

- The road to mass-adoption.

- The great innovations that our founders and mentors are developing.

Tune in!

Building a DePIN Aggregator with Domenic Carosa

In this episode of The Metaverse Podcast, our Chairman and Founder Jamie Burke speaks with Domenic Carosa, a serial entrepreneur and, most recently, the founder of Hivello.

 

Listen to learn more about:

 

- Domenic's background as a serial entrepreneur and his journey into Web3

- The rapidly-growing DePIN investor landscape

- Domenic's vision for DePIN 2.0 and what that looks like.

 

Tune in to learn more!

 

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Building scalable and secure L1 solutions

Our host Rumi Morales is joined by Beniamin Mincu, a leading web3 entrepreneur and the Founding CEO of MultiversX. A longtime Web3 pioneer, Beniamin is passionate about building scalable L1 solutions, focusing on areas of cross-chain security & interoperability, asset tokenization, and sovereign chains.

 

Tune in to learn about:

 

- Beniamin's background and entry into the blockchain space

- His journey with MultiverseX and his quest to solve the problem of scalability

- The need for blockchain security

- Emerging builder trends in Web3

...and much much more

From Geospatial Data to AI-Powered Consumption with Ali Hussein of Navigate

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, our co-host Rumi Morales is joined by Ali Husain of Navigate:

 

Navigate is an Outlier Ventures portfolio company building the world's largest decentralized intelligence platform. In the episode they discuss:

- AI and drone technology and their practical applications

- Decentralized intelligence platforms and the role of blockchain in them

- Building a gamified Web3 platform for data monetization.

- Navigate's broader mission to empower consumers to become data contributors.

 

If you're interested in any of those topics, tune in!

Tokenomics Bootcamp: Creating Sustainable Economies in Web3 Games

In this special edition of the Metaverse Podcast, our Head of Investments and Cryptoeconomics, Dimi Chatzianagnostou, goes through an in-depth recap of our pilot Tokenomics Bootcamp, with:

• Justin Woodward, Founder of The MIX (Media Indie Exchange)
• Franco De Cesare, CMO and Head of Publishing at TheLostGlitches
• Tobias Batton, Co-Founder & CEO at Ex Populus
• Achim Struve, Token Engineer at Outlier Ventures

 

In this episode, you'll hear more about:

• Web3 gaming challenges and solutions from industry veterans
• Current state of web2 gaming 
• Opportunities and risks in blockchain gaming technology
• Merging web2 and web3 gaming experiences seamlessly
• Tokenomics and sustainable game economies in web3
• Importance of community and content creators in gaming
• Interoperability and trading potential in blockchain games
• Tokenomics bootcamp program for game developers

 

If you prefer watching the podcast in a video version, subscribe to our Youtube channel.

 

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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

Watch the video version of this episode on Youtube.

For further Open Metaverse content:

Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122
Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122

Thanks for listening!

Meet Rumi Morales: Crypto Veteran and Our New Co-Host

Join us for an exciting new chapter of the Metaverse Podcast as we introduce our new co-host, Rumi Morales.

 

In this episode, Jamie Burke sits down with Rumi to discuss her impressive background in finance, venture capital, and blockchain technology. Get to know the newest voice on our show and discover the wealth of experience she brings to the table.

 

Find out more about:

•  Rumi's journey from traditional finance to blockchain and crypto
• Outlier's convergence thesis and its relevance today
• Rumi's involvement with Outlier Ventures and her role as a Designated Member
• The evolution of Outlier's investment strategy and accelerator program
• Rumi's perspective on institutional involvement in Web3
• The importance of policy and regulation in the crypto space
• Reflections on the past decade of blockchain and crypto development
• Future plans for the Metaverse Podcast and Rumi's vision for upcoming episodes

 

If you prefer watching the podcast in a video version, subscribe to our Youtube channel.

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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

Watch the video version of this episode on Youtube.

For further Open Metaverse content:

Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122
Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122

Thanks for listening!

Shifts in Brands' Web3 Strategies, with Marc Baumann and Maja Vujinovic

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, our co-host Rumi Morales is joined by:

 

> Marc Baumann, Founder at FiftyOne Ventures

> Maja Vujinovic, Managing Director at OGroup

 

The conversation delves into why some major brands are retreating from Web3 while others are doubling down, examining the challenges and opportunities in this space. You'll learn all about:

• Web3 adoption by brands
• Reasons why some brands have stayed committed
• Challenges faced by early adopters
• Technology convergence in Web3
• Blockchain, AI, and machine learning
• Gaming and immersive experiences
• Tokenization and digital collectibles
• Consumer engagement strategies
• Loyalty programs in Web3
• Community building and self-organizing groups
• Meme coins and their potential for brands
• Opportunities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
• User experience and education
• Improving UI/UX for non-blockchain users
• Educating corporate executives on Web3 potential
• Shifting focus from technology to customer value
• Leveraging blockchain and AI for customer insights
• Balancing data usage with consumer benefits
• Future of targeted marketing in Web3

 

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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

Watch the video version of this episode on Youtube.

For further Open Metaverse content:

Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122
Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122

Thanks for listening!

Driving Corporate Innovation in Web3, with Tommie van der Bosch of Deloitte

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, our co-host Rumi Morales is joined by Tommie van der Bosch, Partner Web3 & Digital Risk Solutions at Deloitte.

 

Tommie is spearheading the Web3 division at Deloitte NL, with the mission to drive innovation forward, both for their clients and for their organization.

 

If you're interested in any of these topics, tune in!

• Institutional innovation and entrepreneurship

• Evolution of Deloitte's approach and focus areas

• Challenges with enterprise blockchain adoption

• Regulatory push for sustainability and transparency

• Blockchain enabling trust at scale

• NGO accepting crypto donations case study

• Integrating crypto into financial systems

• Exploring decentralized ecosystems

• Bridging builders and adopters

• Responsible innovation and risk in the metaverse

• Ethical considerations in the metaverse

• Having an informed opinion

• Continuous exploration approach

If you're a founder, our Call for Builders is out! Learn more here.

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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

Watch the video version of this episode on Youtube.

For further Open Metaverse content:

Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122
Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122

Thanks for listening!

Trillion-Dollar Opportunities with Decentralized Spatial Computing and AI, with Nils Pihl of Auki Labs

In this episode, our host Jamie Burke welcomes back Nils Pihl, founder and CEO of Auki Labs, to discuss the groundbreaking developments in spatial computing and decentralized machine perception networks. They delve into the advancements in the Posemesh protocol and its implications for the future of AI, AR, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

 

Tune in to explore the convergence of technologies and the potential of a decentralized web.

 

If you're interested in any of these topics, tune in!

• The evolution of AR and shared augmented reality
• Decentralized machine perception networks and their applications
• Real-world use cases: retail industry and spatial AI
• Using customers' phones for spatial data
• The future of decentralized machine perception networks in smart cities and IoT
• Web3 infrastructure for agent economic work
• Predicting post-web era for internet protocols (The concept of Web4)
• Predictions for the next decade of internet protocols
• Spatial computing and internet-native money
• DePIN potential to impact civilization

If you're a founder, our Call for Builders is out! Learn more here.

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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

Watch the video version of this episode on Youtube.

For further Open Metaverse content:

Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122
Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122

Thanks for listening!