Yaakov Sash – From Wall Street to Pixels: Building the Future of Gaming with Currency, Community & AI

In this episode of The Builders Podcast, host Matt Levenhagen sits down with Yaakov Sash, founder and CEO of Novospir, to explore how game currency, social interactivity, and AI are coming together to reshape the gaming landscape. With roots in Wall Street and a deep background in digital asset technology, Yaakov shares his unique journey — from building trading systems at major financial institutions to launching massively multiplayer puzzle games that foster real community engagement.

Discover how Yaakov is reimagining monetization through portable game currencies, designing digital playgrounds for brands and nonprofits, and using AI to build in public. Whether you’re a gamer, a tech builder, or just curious about what’s next in digital experience design, this episode delivers powerful insights into the future of interactive systems.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Game Currency as a Foundation: Yaakov shares how Novospir is reinventing in-game currencies to unlock new design possibilities and create economic value for both developers and players.
• Building Social-Driven Games: Multiplayer games can act as collaborative digital spaces—more like community playgrounds than solo challenges.
• Portable, Regulated Currencies: Novospir’s model allows players to move value across games without cashing out, creating continuity without complexity.
• Stack the Pixels & Brand Experiences: Learn how Yaakov’s platform allows communities to build digital tapestries together—unlocking trailers, prizes, or even brand-based virtual theme parks.
• AI-Powered Development: Hear how Yaakov is using AI tools to speed up development, reduce barriers for indie creators, and usher in a “rebirth” of what it means to be a developer.
• Wall Street Meets Gaming: Yaakov draws from his experience in fintech to explore how regulated digital currencies might scale beyond games—potentially reshaping how digital value moves across industries.