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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 Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we talk to Max Comparetto, co-founder at Salesforce Web3 Studio, with the mission to build customer loyalty in Web3 on a trusted platform.
Max joins our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, to discuss the personal journey of integrating Web3 into a Web2 corporate environment. If you're involved in a B2B business and considering Web3 solutions, this episode is for you. Tune in to:
- Discover the highs and lows of creating a Web3 division within Salesforce;
- Learn about the blockchain solution products offered by Salesforce;
- Understand how to handle resistance from coworkers opposed to implementing Web3 solutions;
- Identify the industries most receptive to Web3 approaches.
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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?
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For further Open Metaverse content:
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Thanks for listening!

Monday Apr 03, 2023
Web3 Gaming and Digital Property, with Mahesh Vellanki of Superlayer
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we talk to Mahesh Vellanki, founder at Superlayer, with the mission to bring category-defining Web3 apps from idea to execution.
Mahesh is joined by our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, discussing the future of gaming and digital property in the Web3 space. If you are a gaming enthusiast, investor, or developer, this episode is for you. Tune in to:
- Find out why blockchain-based digital property trading makes for a more sustainable, enjoyable gaming experience than the traditional gaming model;
- Hear about the state of the gaming industry and emerging trends;
- Understand the balance between native brands in the space versus existing IP transitioning into Web3;
- Find out how Superlayer, as a venture studio, approaches the relationship between equity and token economies, considering the differing preferences of investors in bull and bear markets;
- Get insights into the decision-making process for investing time and resources as both an investor and founder in the ever-evolving 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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Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122
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More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122
For further Open Metaverse content:
Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122
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Thanks for listening!

Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Physical Products as NFTs, with Justin Banon of Boson Protocol
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we talk to Justin Banon, founder at Boson Protocol, with the mission to enable the tokenization, transfer and trade of any physical asset as a redeemable NFT.
- Learn about digital twins;
- Find out how Decentraland users can tokenize physical items and sell them directly in a fully decentralised way.;
- Learn about what dcommerce means for both big brands and small retailers/creators;
- Understand how the 2008 banking crisis prompted a move towards provable assets that do not rely on intermediaries.
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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 Mar 27, 2023
Web3 Mainstream, with Paul Hsu of Decasonic
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we talk to Paul Hsu, founder and CEO at Decasonic, with the mission to propel Web3 into mainstream adoption.
- Learn about Decasonic's thesis & key areas of interest for Web3 mainstream adoption;
- Get a comprehensive overview of the ever-evolving venture landscape;
- Find out about the thought-provoking exploration of the "100x Founder" concept (a unicorn startup led by a solo founder with no employees and potentially no venture capital) - don't miss this!;
- Learn how to enhance token market fit for startups, ensuring better alignment with consumer and user needs and wants.
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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 Mar 20, 2023
Moving Web3 Forward, with Avery Ching of Aptos Labs
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we talk to Avery Ching, co-founder and CTO at Aptos Labs, with the mission to develop products and applications on the Aptos blockchain that redefine the web3 user experience.
Avery is joined by our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, discussing the future of Web3 technology and the Aptos x Outlier Move Accelerator. If you are a Web3 founder, innovator or simply passionate about the space, tune it to:
- Learn how a new layer 1 and the Move programming language contribute to Web3 advancements;
- Understand the significance of protocol safety and user security in the web3 ecosystem;
- Explore the critical role Web2.5 plays in refining user experiences;
- Discover the potential AI brings to the table in shaping the future of technology;
- Delve into the role of Silicon Valley in the future of Web3.
#web3 #crypto #ai #artificialintelligence #technology #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!

Monday Mar 13, 2023
Web3 Wonder Women: Building and Scaling Your Startup
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
In today’s episode of the Metaverse Podcast, we've got an exciting Twitter Space conversation in store for you, featuring some of the brilliant women founders from our portfolio companies.
Join us for an engaging listening experience, packed with practical advice and inspiration for building and scaling your Web3 company.
Get ready to be inspired by the incredible stories and insights of
- Kirsten Pomales, co-founder of Talent Layer
- Kayla Kroot, co-founder of Koii.network
- Alicia Maule, co-founder of Givepact
- Yasmin Topia, co-founder of Sociate AI
#web3 #crypto #ai #womeninweb3 #web3founder #artificialintelligence #startup #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!

Monday Mar 06, 2023
Dream Assembly Base Camp AMA, with Farfetch and Outlier Ventures
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
In today's episode of the Metaverse Podcast, we have compiled the best bits from Farfetch's Twitter Space - Dream Assembly Base Camp AMA.
Join Farfetch, Outlier Ventures, and a few founders from the previous cohort as they answer the most important questions for Web3 founders at the intersection of digital fashion and Web3.
You'll hear from startups that participated in the Dream Assembly Base Camp program, including Iindyverse, Altr, Mintouge, and Sknups, about their experiences with the accelerator and the benefits that founders receive by being a part of it.
Applications for Dream Assembly Base Camp are open: https://outlierventures.io/dream-assembly-base-camp/
#web3 #nft #luxuryfashion #digitalfashion #accelerator
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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 Feb 27, 2023
AI in the Web3 Space, with Humayun Sheikh of Fetch.ai
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we talk to Humayun Sheikh, co-founder at Fetch.ai, with the mission to power peer-to-peer applications with automation and AI capabilities, with or without direct access to a blockchain.
Humayun is joined by our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, discussing the exciting possibilities of Artificial Intelligence in the Web3 space. If you're an AI pioneer, investor, or enthusiast, this episode is a must-listen. Don't miss out on the conversation:
- Discover how decentralized Web3 infrastructure can facilitate value exchange with existing Web2 infrastructure;
- 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.
#web3 #crypto #ai #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #automation
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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 Feb 20, 2023
DeFi Talks - Best Bits of Our DeFi Conversations
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
In today’s episode of the Metaverse Podcast, we've compiled the best bits of our previous DeFi discussions, featuring insights from some of the top experts in the field.
Join us for an insightful listening experience as our CEO, Jamie Burke asks the most important questions to Web3 founders:
- Dean Tribble, founder of Agoric
- Grace Kwan, co-founder of Orca DEX
- Will Warren and Amir Bandeali, co-founders of 0x Labs
- Maria Shen of Electric Capital
- Esther O'Callaghan, founder of Hundo
#web3 #crypto #defi #decentralizedfinance #blockchain #web3founder
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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 Feb 13, 2023
Diffusion Best Bits #3, with Arinze Clifford of Outlier Ventures
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
In today’s episode, we bring you the Best Bits from our recent event Diffusion. Diffusion is our quarterly gathering of the metaverse community, featuring conversations with Web3 visionaries and the next wave of builders.
Join us for an insightful listening experience as our CEO, Jamie Burke and CMO, Des Martin engage in thought-provoking conversations with some of the industry's most outstanding guests:
- Erika Wykes-Sneyd, VP of Adidas /// studio
- Carol Hilsum of Farfetch
- Chia Jeng-Yang of Pantera Capital
- Esther O'Callaghan of Hundo.
#web3 #crypto #metaverse #openmetaverse #nft #web3community
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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!