The Outlier Ventures Podcast

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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

Thursday Jun 08, 2023

The Fight Back for the Open Metaverse, with Jamie Burke of Outlier Ventures

Thursday Jun 08, 2023

This episode is the second part of our discussion on our recently launched thesis, "The Open Metaverse Under Attack and the Fight Back."

In our previous episode, we discussed the various threats posed to the Open Metaverse from decision shortcuts to regulatory challenges.

In this follow-up discussion, we shift our focus to resilience and response - the fight back. We explore the opportunities and innovations in Web3 that fuel our optimism for the space, spotlighting solutions that promise a bright future for the Open Metaverse.

For Web3 developers, investors, and enthusiasts, this episode is essential listening. Gain deeper insight into the space as we explore:

Composable Creativity,
Innovations in Zero-Knowledge,
Renewable Finance (ReFi) & MetaFi,
NFTs & Royalties,
Agent-Based Systems and AI

DOWNLOAD THE REPORT HERE.

Don't miss our Twitter Spaces, follow us on Twitter!

#ai #web3 #openmetaverse #metaverse #cryptoregulation #zk #refi #nfts

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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:

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!

Monday Jun 05, 2023

From Web2 to Meta-Closet, with Daria Shapovalova & Natalia Modenova of DressX

Monday Jun 05, 2023

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we host Natalia Modenova & Daria Shapovalova of DressX, building the largest digital fashion store that carries 3D clothing collections originating in both the physical world and digital space.

Joining our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, Natalia and Daria dive deep into the realm of digital fashion. If you are passionate about fashion in the metaverse, don't miss out on this episode where you will:

Understand how DressX is pioneering the digital fashion industry, and creating new opportunities for brands, designers, and individuals to express themselves sustainably.
Gain insights into how DressX is serving their current clients in a Web2 environment while also preparing for the paradigm shift to Web3 and the metaverse.
Discover how DressX is integrating AI into the fashion world.
Learn about DressX's perspective on the transition from social media as a pre-metaverse stage to a full-fledged metaverse.
Explore how Web3 founders benefit from the Outlier Ventures Basecamp Accelerator, leveraging the opportunity to collaborate with mentors like Daria and Natalia.

#web3 #digitalfashion #metaverse #metacloset #ai #fashion

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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:

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!

Thursday Jun 01, 2023

Dissecting the Threats Facing the Open Metaverse, with Jamie Burke of Outlier Ventures

Thursday Jun 01, 2023

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, the Outlier team will dissect our latest thesis through a deep dive discussion on the threats facing the Open Metaverse.

Web3 builders, investors, and enthusiasts, this episode is a must-listen for you. You will gain a deep understanding of the space as we delve into:

The significance of Tornado Cash, which represents a broader attack on crypto and decentralization,
The censorship of stablecoins,
NFTs and royalties,
MEV wars,
The rising popularity of app chains.

DOWNLOAD THE REPORT HERE.

Don't miss our Twitter Spaces, follow us on Twitter!

#ai #web3 #openmetaverse #metaverse #cryptoregulation #zk #refi

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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:

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!

Monday May 29, 2023

Accelerating Blockchain, with Marieke Flament of NEAR

Monday May 29, 2023

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we talk to Marieke Flament, CEO of NEAR Foundation, our new partner in the collaborative NEAR x Outlier Ventures Base Camp.

Marieke is joined by our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, as they delve into the details of this program, leveraging NEAR Discovery to redefine the Web3 user experience. If you're a Web3 founder, investor, or passionate about building the Open Web, make sure to tune in and:

Discover how NEAR evolved into a blockchain operating system.
Learn about the projects we're interested in investing in.
Understand how to fully take advantage of the NEAR x Outlier Ventures accelerator, grounded on the four pillars of our program thesis.
Explore unique use cases for blockchain technology.
Investigate innovative use cases at the intersection of Blockchain and AI.

Referenced resources:

#web3 #openweb #blockchain #ai #layerone #web25

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Monday May 22, 2023

The Open Metaverse Under Attack: The Fight Back, with Jamie Burke of Outlier Ventures

Monday May 22, 2023

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we're serving up the alpha of Web3 for our listeners.

This is the audio version of our freshly released thesis, recorded by our host and CEO, Jamie Burke. The thesis charts the major threats facing The Open Metaverse including regulation and centralization, whilst also highlighting the tremendous opportunities that Web3 still holds for for AI, data privacy, and the broader creative landscape.

This thesis is a continuation of a conversation around the implementation and evolution of The Open Metaverse, originally proposed by Outlier Ventures in 2021.

SECTION 1 (00:21)

INTRODUCTION: THE OPEN METAVERSE REVISITED

We start by looking at what has changed since we published our first Open Metaverse thesis in 2021, and guide you through the position of this thesis.

SECTION 2 (03:58)

THE OPEN METAVERSE UNDER PRESSURE

The system we call The Open Metaverse is under pressure from all sides. We dive into how regulation and centralization have affected our vision.

SECTION 3 (14:39)

THE RISKS OF WEB2.5

Since we published The Open Metaverse OS in 2021, the core ideas of Web3 and the Open Metaverse have fragmented. We take you through a few examples of how.

SECTION 4 (24:23)

INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY IN THE OPEN METAVERSE

New technologies are helping Web3 communities continue to iterate on the vision of The Open Metaverse. Let’s look at a few examples.

SECTION 5 (37:22)

CONCLUSION: THE WAY FORWARD

We explore a way forward from this point, whilst inviting you, the listener, to take part in shaping the direction of this set of ideas.

DOWNLOAD THE REPORT HERE.

#ai #web3 #openmetaverse #metaverse #cryptoregulation #zk #refi

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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:

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!

Monday May 15, 2023

A Deep Dive into AI Gaming, with Jussi-Petteri Kemppainen (Creator of Echoes of Somewhere)

Monday May 15, 2023

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we talk with Jussi-Petteri Kemppainen, creator of Echoes of Somewhere and former 3D artist at Supercell & Technical and Art Director at Rovio.

Joining our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, they discuss the making of an AI-assisted 2.5D point-and-click adventure game. If you're a founder working with AI or a game enthusiast interested in the future of AI gaming, this episode offers valuable insights from a creator in the field. Tune in to:

Understand the process of building Echoes of Somewhere;
Review the AI tech stack and the tools Jussi uses;
Learn effective tips for generating high-quality gaming assets;
Discover why Jussi shares his process and keeps it open-source;
Consider the future of gaming and its intersection with Web3.

Don't miss this conversation! Follow along as we cover topics such as #AI, #gaming, #prompts, #characters, and the #metaverse.

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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:

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!

Tuesday May 09, 2023

Jamie Burke Interviews OpenAI

Tuesday May 09, 2023

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we have a fascinating conversation with "OpenAI." It sounds like Sam Altman, it looks like Sam Altman, but is it really the co-founder of OpenAI joining us on the Metaverse Podcast?

Our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, poses intriguing questions to "OpenAI," the ones we've all been eager to hear answers to. Here's the innovative tech stack Outlier Ventures employed, which we like to call "composable creativity":

Answers generated by ChatGPT (fed with Sam Altman's speeches and prompted to mimic his tone of voice)
Audio voice cloning executed using play.ht Studio
Video crafted by the team at FakeTime.ai (watch the video on YouTube)

Experience the remarkable possibilities of AI tools firsthand by diving into today's episode – and brace yourself, because we're only scratching the surface of what's to come!

*Disclaimer: This episode is an experiment designed to explore the capabilities of artificial intelligence tools, even in their nascent stages. The interview was generated by AI, and neither OpenAI nor Sam Altman were involved in the creation of this episode.

#ai #aitools #openai #chatgpt #samaltman #web3 #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:

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!

Friday May 05, 2023

Elevate Best Bits #4, with Martin Saps of Outlier Ventures

Friday May 05, 2023

In this episode, we present the "Best Bits" from our latest event, Elevate. As a quarterly gathering of the Web3 community, Elevate hosts stimulating discussions with visionary pioneers and the upcoming generation of builders and creators.

Tune in for a thought-provoking journey as our Content Strategy Manager, Martin Saps, explores the convergence of web3, media, and AI with an exceptional lineup of industry experts:

Jessica Berger, VP of Innovation at Publicis Media
Dr. Christina Yan Zhang, CEO of The Metaverse Institute
Giovanni Pentrantoni, Founder of Fragnova & Fragcolor

#web3 #media #ai

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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:

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!

Monday Apr 24, 2023

The Direct-to-Avatar Economy Opportunity, with Timmu Tõke of Ready Player Me

Monday Apr 24, 2023

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we talk to Timmu Tõke, co-founder and CEO at Ready Player Me, with the mission to build a more connected virtual world.

Timmu is joined by our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, as they delve into Timmu's founder journey and the success he's achieved in the space. If you're a Web3 founder, investor, or building towards an Open Metaverse, this episode is a great opportunity to learn from one of the industry's top minds. Tune in to:

Learn how to create exponential growth for decentralised products and services;

Explore the Direct-to-Avatar Economy opportunity;

Gain insights into building web3 products customers love.
Dive into staying open to Generative AI as a founder and aligning these new innovations

Don't miss out on this exciting conversation! Follow along as we talk about #AI, #ReadyPlayerMe, #Metaverse, #VirtualWorlds, #Avatar, and #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:

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!

Monday Apr 17, 2023

Creative AI Tools and Techniques, with Nick St. Pierre

Monday Apr 17, 2023

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we talk to Nick St. Pierre, a master prompt engineer, designer and expert in talking to AI systems effectively.

Nick is joined by our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, as they discuss his experiences working with Midjourney, NeRFs, and other AI tools. If you're a creator seeking to harness AI or simply curious about what's achievable with AI today, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to:

Explore the intersection of emerging technology, creative tools, and art;
Delve into neural radiance fields (NeRF), which enable full cinematic control and allow for exporting depth maps for integration with other AI tools;
Uncover the specific AI tools that Nick employs in his work;
Comprehend the importance of crafting precise creative briefs;
Gain insights on additive prompting and how these tools will evolve, even in the near future.

#ai #llm #promptengineer #midjourney #3d #prompting

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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:

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!