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Web3 Marketplaces (with Braintrust CEO Adam Jackson)

Oct 26, 2021

In this insightful conversation, Adam Jackson, co-founder and CEO of Braintrust, discusses the revolutionary potential of Web3 marketplaces. He explains how Braintrust operates autonomously on the blockchain, prioritizing user ownership and governance. Adam shares the stark differences between traditional and decentralized systems, emphasizing fair compensation for tech talent in a remote-driven world. He critiques existing gig economy models and explores the innovative, community-focused approach that unlocks new opportunities for users and reduces transactional fees.

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Rethinking Marketplaces: Towards User Empowerment with Blockchain

7min

Decentralization and Trust Management in Web3

2min

Marketplace Structures: A Contrast of Ethos and Practices

5min

Disrupting Traditional Marketplaces with Blockchain

19min

Revolutionizing Talent Acquisition in Web3

15min

Navigating Risks and Rewards in Web3

9min

We sit down with Adam Jackson, the cofounder and CEO of Freelance Labs, which builds the incredible Web3 project Braintrust. (Disclosure David is an investor via Kindergarten Ventures.) We talk all about what a marketplace looks like in Web3, and why it's a completely different animal than traditional Web2 marketplaces like Uber, eBay, DoorDash, etc. Prior to starting Braintrust, Adam was the CEO of Doctor on Demand, so has literally lived both sides of the table. Tune in for a FASCINATING discussion of everything that crypto/tokenization enables, and why it's such an exciting shift that unlocks massive, $000B+ opportunities like Braintrust.

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