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The Outlier Ventures Podcast is your gateway to the future of tech and culture—from Web3 to AI and beyond. This is the home for our deep dives, including The Post Web Audio Documentary, The Post Web Unplugged, and exclusive interviews from Riyadh and accelerator programs worldwide. Each episode brings insights from founders, experts, and visionaries shaping what’s next. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult a qualified professional for guidance.
Episodes

Monday Mar 18, 2024
AI-Powered Incentive Design for Web3, with Ketan Jog of Absinthe Labs
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Tune in to:
- 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.
- Gain insights into the challenges and solutions surrounding incentive distribution in the digital space.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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?
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Monday Mar 11, 2024
Decentralized Computing for AI, with Charles Cao of Swan Chain
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Diving deep into the realm of decentralized computing, we uncover its potential to reshape the landscape of Web3 and beyond. Tune in to:
- Explore Charles' entrepreneurial journey, uncovering the challenges and breakthroughs encountered while building a decentralized compute and data platform.
- Delve into the importance of decentralization and governance in layer 2 solutions, navigating the delicate balance between autonomy and governance issues.
- Uncover the economics of decentralized computing, revealing its cost-effectiveness and disruptive potential compared to traditional cloud solutions.
- Discuss the hurdles faced by startups in the decentralized data market, and strategies for success in navigating the complex landscape.
- Dive into the success of the platform's testnet, examining impressive statistics and laying out plans for the imminent mainnet launch.
- 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.
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!

Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Tune into:
- Learn about Reveel's mission as a payout infrastructure for the collaborative economy, focusing on transparency and efficiency in payment distribution.
- Gain insight on Adrien's entrepreneurial journey, from his background in music to founding Reveel, and the inspiration behind his venture.
- Understand the concept of the participation economy, emphasizing the evolving role of consumers and creators in generating value.
- Learn about how technologies like AI and blockchain are driving collaboration and innovation in content creation and distribution.
- 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!

Monday Feb 26, 2024
Beyond the Hype of Real World Assets, with Katie Lundie of Outlier Ventures
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
- Understand the industry impact and how tokenizing real-world assets can revolutionize traditional industries like art auctions, enhancing efficiency and accessibility.
- Discover how regulatory acceptance and certainty of asset tokenization are increasing, creating a conducive environment for asset tokenization.
- Learn the progress in technical infrastructure supporting asset tokenization and how the availability of tools and platforms support seamless transfer of real-world assets onto blockchain networks.
- Get insight into how Outlier Ventures offers a dedicated program for real-world asset tokenization, providing mentorship and networking opportunities for founders.
- Learn what founders can expect from the accelerator program and what is encouraged for innovators to capitalize on the potential of tokenization.
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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!

Monday Feb 19, 2024
Addressing Web3 decentralization through AI with Ruth Galvin
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
In this special edition episode of the Metaverse Podcast, we welcome Ruth Galvin, the Program Manager for the upcoming AI X Crypto Base Camp program. Ruth speaks with Jasper De Maere, Research Lead, to discuss the newly launched program and the limitless potential that AI and Crypto can realise together.
Tune in to:
- Understand the significance of the convergence of AI and crypto technologies
- Explore the potential of combining AI and blockchain to address structural issues such as misinformation and data privacy.
- Discover the types of projects Outlier Ventures is looking for, including those focused on decentralizing resources, AI agents, cryptographically enhanced AI, and AI with 3D augmentation
- Learn about the opportunities for founders in this space and how they can join the 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.
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!

Monday Feb 12, 2024
Founder Insights on Web3 Gaming, with Tobias Batton of Ex Populus
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Tune in to:
- Learn about the gaming industry trends and Tobias' experience building multiple gaming startups over 20+ years
- Understand the challenges of deploying blockchain games and how Ex Populus worked to solve them through technologies like layer 3 scaling
- Discover how the XAI network testnet saw massive adoption through reduced friction and account abstraction
- Get an overview of the partnerships, games, and deal flow for the XAI ecosystem post-mainnet launch
- Gain advice for founders on bootstrapping effectively, focusing on customers over VCs, and achieving consistent success
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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!

Monday Feb 05, 2024
Bringing the Physical World On Chain, with Outlier Ventures
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
In this special edition episode of the Metaverse Podcast, we welcome three Outliers:
- Katie Lundie, Program Manager RWA Base Camp
- Jasper de Maere, Research Lead
- Dimi Chatzianagnostou, Head of Investments and Cryptoeconomics
to dive into the details of our newly launched RWA Base Camp accelerator program.
Tune in to:
- Find out how we support founders building infrastructure and applications to advance tokenized Real World Assets
- Learn how startups building in this space can join the program
- Explore the reasons Outlier Ventures sees tokenization of Real World Assets as a major opportunity to bring the benefits of blockchain like transparency and immutability to physical assets
- Discover what projects we are looking for, such as startups focused on financialization of assets, infrastructure, intangible assets, and physical assets
For more details and to apply, click 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
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!

Monday Jan 29, 2024
Autonomous Economic Agents in Web3, with Humayun Sheikh of Fetch.ai
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Today, we're excited to revisit our most popular episode from the past year, one that resonated deeply with our listeners.
In this special re-airing, join us as we dive into a fascinating conversation with Humayun Sheikh, the visionary co-founder of Fetch.ai. Fetch.ai is at the forefront of integrating automation and AI capabilities into peer-to-peer applications, with a keen focus on harnessing the power of blockchain technology.
- Discover how decentralized Web3 infrastructure can facilitate value exchange with existing Web2 infrastructure;
- Delve into the concepts of autonomous economic agents that can interact and form marketplaces to complete tasks on behalf of users.
- Learn about the benefits of the open economic framework;
- Explore the power of task automation;
- Find out why sovereign agents might be the future of virtual assistants, as opposed to current limitations with products like Alexa.
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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
More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122
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!

Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
- Explore how leading global brands are actively embracing the Web3 space, experimenting with technologies and recognizing the potential for enhanced consumer engagement.
- Explore the four main Web3 consumer brand verticals: tokenization/NFTs, loyalty/rewards, community/immersive commerce, and data/analytics and learn how brands are venturing into these areas to create innovative and meaningful experiences.
- Discover how brands are using NFT-based loyalty experiences to engage their core customer base, unlocking perks and paving the way for future activations.
- Learn about the rise of community-led brands, where NFT-based communities actively contribute to brand building, fostering loyalty, advocacy, and product development and cultural impact.
- Understand the challenge of on-chain data transparency in Web3. Explore how brands navigate this issue, focusing on potential solutions and privacy-centric approaches.
- Explore macro trends like omni-channel experiences, gamification, and improved infrastructure, shaping the future of brand activations in the Web3 space.
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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!

Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, our host Jamie Burke welcomes:
- Justin Banon, co-founder of Boson Protocol
- Jason Potts, Director of Blockchain Innovation Hub at RMIT University,
to dive deeper into Real World Assets (RWAs) tokenization, based on their new research paper 'Digital institutions create wealth by increasing economic computational complexity'.
Tune in to:
- Get up to date with the lates Boson Protocol developments (check out Justin's previous episode on The Metaverse Podcast)
- Gain insight into the emergence of a digital economy revolutionizing traditional economic structures.
- Explore the reasons for economists' resistance to crypto, focusing on misinterpretation and the need for open-mindedness towards innovative economic technologies.
- Discover how a fully digitized economy can enhance efficiency and connectivity by integrating all components through a digital, trust-based framework.
- Learn about the integration of real-world assets into blockchain technology, focusing on trust and verifiability challenges and innovative solutions.
- Explore Boson Protocol's method for ensuring secure decommerce transactions, focusing on escrow, NFT-based assurance, and decentralized dispute resolution.
- Learn how digital innovations like crypto and AI drive economic complexity, fostering exponential wealth growth and reshaping global economic and political landscapes.
- Discover how emerging digital protocols enable diverse, interconnected economic systems, promoting individual sovereignty and reshaping traditional global economic models.
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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!