The Outlier Ventures Podcast

Building Real World Applications to Solve Real World Problems, with Celo Ecosystem

In this special episode of the Metaverse Podcast, we’re excited to introduce our new partners for the upcoming RWA Base Camp accelerator, the Celo ecosystem. Tune in to hear how they will be supporting the founders, while staying true to their mission.

 

Join the conversation with:

• John Goldschmidt, our Head of Partnerships
• Katie Lundie, Program Manager for RWA Base Camp
• Freddie Lassados, our Investment Manager
• Isha Varshney, Head of Ecosystem Strategy at Celo Foundation
• Juan Diego, Co-founder at Capa (formerly Alcancia)
• Mauricio Gutiérrez, Co-founder at Tropykus

 

If you’re a founder eager to accelerate your vision, today is the last day you can apply for our RWA Base Camp accelerator program.

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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.

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"We're not building the Metaverse; you are", with Futureverse

In this special episode of the Metaverse Podcast, we’re excited to introduce the Futureverse Base Camp cohort. Tune in to hear firsthand experiences directly from the founders as they discuss their journey in the Outlier Ventures accelerator.

Join the conversation with Aaron McDonald, co-founder of Futureverse and Born Ready, and Blake Lezenski, Partner Program Director at Outlier Ventures.

 

Meet the innovative teams shaping the future:

• Intraverse
• Lifelike Digital / Gym Vibe
• MintPass
• Nucanon
• Plurality Network
• REKT
• Spark

Witness the collaboration within and between these dynamic teams, and learn how Futureverse and Outlier Ventures have provided a rewarding accelerator experience.

If you’re a founder eager to accelerate your vision, apply to one of our active Base Camp accelerator programs.

 

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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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AI x Crypto Webinar - Founder Lessons, with Fetch.ai, Ocean Protocol & DIA

In this special edition of the Metaverse Podcast, our host Jamie Burke hosts a pivotal webinar with 3 proeminent founders, all pioneers in the AI x Web3 vertical.

 

Gain valuable founder insights from:

• Humayun Sheikh, CEO & Founder - Fetch.ai
• Bruce Pon, Co-Founder - Ocean Protocol 
• Paul Claudius - Co-founder, DIA

Fetch.ai, Ocean Protocol and DIA are official Portfolio Ambassadors for the upcoming AI x Crypto Base Camp accelerator program, eager to support the selected teams.

 

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

 

• Shared thesis for Crypto x AI
• Founders' learning and advice
• ASI token merger initiative
• Building Web3 ecosystems
• Commercializing AI and Web3 tech
• Innovation opportunities in the space
• Industry trends & applications
• AI x Crypto Base Camp

If you're a founder building AI's trust layer, apply to our AI x Crypto Base Camp accelerator program.

#AI #founder #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:

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"DePIN summer is just getting started", with Leonard Dorlöchter of peaq

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, our host Jamie Burke welcomes Leonard Dorlöchter, Co-Founder at peaq.

 

peaq is the home of DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks), enabling builders to build DePINs for mobility, connectivity, energy, and more.

 

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

 

• Decentralized infrastructure for IoT
• Leo's founder journey
• Challenges fundraising for blockchain
• Evolution of blockchain adoption
• German industrial blockchain adoption
• peaq's technology stack
• Decentralized backend for machines
• AI agents for data verification
• peaq's network launch and growth
• DePIN Base Camp accelerator program

If you're a founder transforming the platform economy, apply to our DePIN Base Camp accelerator program.

#DePIN #IoT #blockchain

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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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Establishing Trust in a Digital Age through Verifiable AI, with Fraser Edwards of Cheqd

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, our host Jamie Burke welcomes Fraser Edwards, Co-Founder and CEO at Cheqd.

 

Cheqd is building the payment infrastructure and the trust layer that enables the creation of marketplaces for Trusted Data.

 

> Can digital identities be truly self-sovereign?

 

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

 

• Fraser's background
• Cheqd's mission statement
• Self-sovereign identity
• Deep fakes and trust
• Biometrics databases dangers
• Diffuse social signals
• AI training data bias
• Artisanal AI content value
• Decentralized identity management
• Reputation systems importance
• Agent based systems promise
• Hyper personalization potential
• Commercial participation drivers
• Regulation shaping conditions
• Digital identity wallets
• EU ID initiative impact
• Cheqd's roadmap
• Partnering for solutions
• Proof of personhood integration

 

#AI #data #identity

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

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Applications of Zero-Knowledge Proofs in Blockchain, with Brian Fu of zkLend

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, Jamie dives deep into the world of DeFi with Brian Fu, co-founder of zkLend, next generation lending protocol built on Starknet leveraging zk-rollup technology.

 

Tune in to:

• Learn about the innovative approach of zkLend in combining scalability, speed, and security within the DeFi space.
• Gain insights into Brian's journey from traditional finance to becoming an early pioneer in ZK technology.
• Understand the significance of Layer 2 solutions like Starknet in addressing Ethereum's scalability challenges.
• Explore zkLend’s commitment to sustainable growth and modular lending solutions while navigating the complexities of innovation.
• Discover the potential for institutional adoption in DeFi driven by the need for capital efficiency and improved payment rails.
• Delve into the excitement surrounding ZK technology for its scalability and privacy-enhancing capabilities, especially in managing data availability for larger transaction volumes and institutional use cases.

#zk #defi

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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

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!

The Future of Digital Ownership, with Ian Rogers of Ledger

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, our host Jamie Burke welcomes Ian Rogers, Chief Experience Officer and board member at Ledger, a leading provider of cryptocurrency security solutions.

 

Embarking on a journey that predates the web, Ian Rogers has held positions such as CEO of Beats Music and Chief Digital Officer at LVMH, among others (Yahoo, Apple, Lyst, Dr. Martnes, etc.).

 

Ian delves into various aspects of Web3 technology, digital ownership, and the intersection of AI and blockchain and much more.

 

Tune in to:

• Gain insights into value capture dynamics in digital ownership and the Web3 space.
• Understand the importance of self-custody and decentralization in blockchain technology.
• Explore cautious optimism surrounding crypto's potential for wealth redistribution.
• Learn about the significance of ownership in the context of blockchain protocols and internet fundamentals.
• Discover the current state of crypto adoption and the challenges of securely managing digital assets.
• Reflect on the implications of self-custody for identity and asset ownership.
• Consider the implications of the battle between state and user sovereignty in the financial landscape.
• Understand the historical precedents when forecasting the future of finance.

Mentioned books:

> Broken Money by Lyn Alden - About the history of value and money and why Bitcoin is a perfect form of money.

> World War 3.0 by Ken Auletta - A history of the late 1990s tech industry through the lens of companies like AOL, Microsoft, and Cisco.

> The Quest by Daniel Yergin - About the history of energy on the planet.

> The End of the World is Just the Beginning by Peter Zeihan - A book by someone who is skeptical of Bitcoin that offers clues about the unique time in history.

 

#bitcoin #ledger #ownership #web

 

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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

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!

AI-Powered Incentive Design for Web3, with Ketan Jog of Absinthe Labs

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, we dive into a captivating conversation with Ketan Jog, Co-founder & CEO at Absinthe Labs, an AI company shaping the future of incentive distribution in Web3 through their innovative "Points as a Service" approach.

Tune in to:

1. Explore Absinthe Labs’ journey as they transition from their initial focus on sybil and bot detection to their current venture in AI-powered incentive distribution.
2. Gain insights into the challenges and solutions surrounding incentive distribution in the digital space.
3. Delve into the concept of the participation economy and its implications for reshaping digital engagement and security, emphasizing the evolving roles of consumers and creators in generating value.
4. Discover the pivotal role of AI in optimizing incentive design in Web3 networks, as Ketan discusses the potential for AI agents to streamline complex decision-making processes and enhance user experience.
5. Gain perspectives on the broader implications of incentive design in Web3, including the role of identity verification, proof of personhood, and the potential for tokenized systems to redefine value exchange.

Stay tuned for exciting developments from Absinthe Labs, with Ketan hinting at significant news on the horizon in the upcoming quarters.

 

If you are a founder building AI's trust layer, make sure to apply to our AI x Crypto Base Camp accelerator program. 

We believe it is time to get serious about building out the AI x Crypto vertical.

 

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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

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!

Decentralized Computing for AI, with Charles Cao of Swan Chain

In this episode of The Metaverse Podcast, host Jamie Burke sits down with Charles Cao, Co-founder of Swan Chain, an Ethereum layer 2 AI computing blockchain.

 

With 8 years of dedication and a $10 million investment in decentralized cloud computing and blockchain technology, Charles is now a staunch advocate for decentralized infrastructure networks.

Diving deep into the realm of decentralized computing, we uncover its potential to reshape the landscape of Web3 and beyond. Tune in to:

1. Explore Charles' entrepreneurial journey, uncovering the challenges and breakthroughs encountered while building a decentralized compute and data platform.
2. Delve into the importance of decentralization and governance in layer 2 solutions, navigating the delicate balance between autonomy and governance issues.
3. Uncover the economics of decentralized computing, revealing its cost-effectiveness and disruptive potential compared to traditional cloud solutions.
4. Discuss the hurdles faced by startups in the decentralized data market, and strategies for success in navigating the complex landscape.
5. Dive into the success of the platform's testnet, examining impressive statistics and laying out plans for the imminent mainnet launch.
6. Unpack the intricacies of token design and the burgeoning opportunities for DeFi products within decentralized compute and storage networks.

If you are a founder building AI's trust layer, make sure to apply to our AI x Crypto Base Camp accelerator program. 

We believe it is time to get serious about building out the AI x Crypto vertical.

 

#AI #computing #data

 

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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

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!

Building the Financial Stack for Web3 Collaboration, with Adrien Stern of Reveel (R3vl)

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, we welcome Adrien Stern, co-founder and CEO of Reveel (R3vl), pioneering a new social payments layer on top of existing wallets and fixing the fragmentation problem.

 

This conversation explores the intersection of technology, business, and entertainment, highlighting the role of AI and blockchain in shaping the future of collaboration and content creation.

Tune into:

1. Learn about Reveel's mission as a payout infrastructure for the collaborative economy, focusing on transparency and efficiency in payment distribution.
2. Gain insight on Adrien's entrepreneurial journey, from his background in music to founding Reveel, and the inspiration behind his venture.
3. Understand the concept of the participation economy, emphasizing the evolving role of consumers and creators in generating value.
4. Learn about how technologies like AI and blockchain are driving collaboration and innovation in content creation and distribution.
5. Discover Reveel's approach to user experience, focusing on simplicity and accessibility to mainstream users

#AI #collaborationeconomy #creatoreconomy #blockchain

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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

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!