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Kevin Rose from Web 2.0 to Web3

Aug 30, 2021

Kevin Rose, the founder of Digg and partner at True Ventures, shares his impressive journey through tech's evolution. He discusses the transition from Web 2.0 to Web3 and the burgeoning NFT landscape. Kevin dives into the origins of Digg and how early social media collaborations shaped today's tech scene. He reflects on his experiences with Bitcoin and NFTs, emphasizing the importance of community in this new era. Additionally, he touches on his latest ventures, including the engaging new show, Modern Finance.

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Intro

2min

Transforming Productivity with AI Assistance

3min

Tech Journey from Vegas to the Spotlight

22min

Origins of Innovation: The Birth of Social Media

17min

From Cybersecurity Innovations to Community in Web3

4min

Navigating Web3: Growth, Skepticism, and Personal Journeys

23min

Navigating Career Shifts and Blockchain Innovations

8min

Navigating NFT Narratives

11min

Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Art and NFTs

2min

10.

Connecting Entrepreneurs: From Referrals to Personal Connections

3min

11.

Traveling Through Time and Tech

5min

We sit down with the one and only Kevin Rose to talk about his journey from pioneering Web 2.0 with Digg to leading the charge on Web3 and NFT + DeFi investing as a partner at True Ventures and his new show Modern Finance. We cover it all -- TechTV, Digg's true origin story, Milk, Hodinkee, interviewing Beeple and where MoFi goes from here. This was an episode we’ve been wanting to do forever, and Kevin was truly a blast to hang out with. Tune in and then go check out everything he’s building now over at Modern Finance!

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Modern Finance: https://modern.finance
Especially the Beeple episode: https://modern.finance/episode/beeple-his-story-the-future-of-nfts-his-favorite-digital-artist-and-more/
Proof: https://www.proof.xyz
Kevin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinrose

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