
The Outlier Ventures Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Aug 27, 2024 • 41min
Will this US election transform Web3? with Mike Katz
In this episode of The Metaverse Podcast, Partner and Board Member Rumi Morales sits down with Mike Katz, Partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips for a deep dive into the world of policy and regulation.
If you're interested in any of the following topics, this episode is for you!
- The evolution of US policy and regulation on Web3
- The upcoming US presidential election, and where crypto stands amid recent political developments
- The promise of keeping crypto a bipartisan issue
- The current Web3 investor 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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Watch the video version of this episode on Youtube.
For further Open Metaverse content:
Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122
Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122
Thanks for listening!

Aug 16, 2024 • 45min
Bitcoin: Where is the Space Headed Next? with Francesca Conti
In this episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we bring you a fascinating conversation with our Bitcoin ecosystem. Our Bitcoin Accelerator Lead Francesca Conti sits down with mentors and founders including:
- Charlie Varley of Bloom
- JJ Thompson of dwallet
- Maxime Bucaille, and
- Felipe Servin of Sati
They'll be talking about:
- Our upcoming accelerator program,
- The impact of macroeconomic trends on the Bitcoin space
- The road to mass-adoption.
- The great innovations that our founders and mentors are developing.
Tune in!

Aug 12, 2024 • 34min
Building a DePIN Aggregator with Domenic Carosa
In this episode of The Metaverse Podcast, our Chairman and Founder Jamie Burke speaks with Domenic Carosa, a serial entrepreneur and, most recently, the founder of Hivello.
Listen to learn more about:
- Domenic's background as a serial entrepreneur and his journey into Web3
- The rapidly-growing DePIN investor landscape
- Domenic's vision for DePIN 2.0 and what that looks like.
Tune in to learn more!
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Aug 2, 2024 • 43min
Building scalable and secure L1 solutions
Our host Rumi Morales is joined by Beniamin Mincu, a leading web3 entrepreneur and the Founding CEO of MultiversX. A longtime Web3 pioneer, Beniamin is passionate about building scalable L1 solutions, focusing on areas of cross-chain security & interoperability, asset tokenization, and sovereign chains.
Tune in to learn about:
- Beniamin's background and entry into the blockchain space
- His journey with MultiverseX and his quest to solve the problem of scalability
- The need for blockchain security
- Emerging builder trends in Web3
...and much much more

Jul 22, 2024 • 38min
From Geospatial Data to AI-Powered Consumption with Ali Hussein of Navigate
In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, our co-host Rumi Morales is joined by Ali Husain of Navigate:
Navigate is an Outlier Ventures portfolio company building the world's largest decentralized intelligence platform. In the episode they discuss:
- AI and drone technology and their practical applications
- Decentralized intelligence platforms and the role of blockchain in them
- Building a gamified Web3 platform for data monetization.
- Navigate's broader mission to empower consumers to become data contributors.
If you're interested in any of those topics, tune in!

Jul 15, 2024 • 46min
Tokenomics Bootcamp: Creating Sustainable Economies in Web3 Games
In this special edition of the Metaverse Podcast, our Head of Investments and Cryptoeconomics, Dimi Chatzianagnostou, goes through an in-depth recap of our pilot Tokenomics Bootcamp, with:
Justin Woodward, Founder of The MIX (Media Indie Exchange)
Franco De Cesare, CMO and Head of Publishing at TheLostGlitches
Tobias Batton, Co-Founder & CEO at Ex Populus
Achim Struve, Token Engineer at Outlier Ventures
In this episode, you'll hear more about:
Web3 gaming challenges and solutions from industry veterans
Current state of web2 gaming
Opportunities and risks in blockchain gaming technology
Merging web2 and web3 gaming experiences seamlessly
Tokenomics and sustainable game economies in web3
Importance of community and content creators in gaming
Interoperability and trading potential in blockchain games
Tokenomics bootcamp program for game developers
If you prefer watching the podcast in a video version, subscribe to our Youtube channel.
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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:
Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122
LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122
Watch the video version of this episode on Youtube.
For further Open Metaverse content:
Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122
Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122
Thanks for listening!

Jul 8, 2024 • 30min
Meet Rumi Morales: Crypto Veteran and Our New Co-Host
Join us for an exciting new chapter of the Metaverse Podcast as we introduce our new co-host, Rumi Morales.
In this episode, Jamie Burke sits down with Rumi to discuss her impressive background in finance, venture capital, and blockchain technology. Get to know the newest voice on our show and discover the wealth of experience she brings to the table.
Find out more about:
Rumi's journey from traditional finance to blockchain and crypto
Outlier's convergence thesis and its relevance today
Rumi's involvement with Outlier Ventures and her role as a Designated Member
The evolution of Outlier's investment strategy and accelerator program
Rumi's perspective on institutional involvement in Web3
The importance of policy and regulation in the crypto space
Reflections on the past decade of blockchain and crypto development
Future plans for the Metaverse Podcast and Rumi's vision for upcoming episodes
If you prefer watching the podcast in a video version, subscribe to our Youtube channel.
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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:
Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122
LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122
Watch the video version of this episode on Youtube.
For further Open Metaverse content:
Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122
Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122
Thanks for listening!

Jul 2, 2024 • 45min
Shifts in Brands' Web3 Strategies, with Marc Baumann and Maja Vujinovic
In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, our co-host Rumi Morales is joined by:
> Marc Baumann, Founder at FiftyOne Ventures
> Maja Vujinovic, Managing Director at OGroup
The conversation delves into why some major brands are retreating from Web3 while others are doubling down, examining the challenges and opportunities in this space. You'll learn all about:
Web3 adoption by brands
Reasons why some brands have stayed committed
Challenges faced by early adopters
Technology convergence in Web3
Blockchain, AI, and machine learning
Gaming and immersive experiences
Tokenization and digital collectibles
Consumer engagement strategies
Loyalty programs in Web3
Community building and self-organizing groups
Meme coins and their potential for brands
Opportunities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
User experience and education
Improving UI/UX for non-blockchain users
Educating corporate executives on Web3 potential
Shifting focus from technology to customer value
Leveraging blockchain and AI for customer insights
Balancing data usage with consumer benefits
Future of targeted marketing in 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:
Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122
LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122
Watch the video version of this episode on Youtube.
For further Open Metaverse content:
Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122
Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122
Thanks for listening!

Jun 17, 2024 • 36min
Driving Corporate Innovation in Web3, with Tommie van der Bosch of Deloitte
In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, our co-host Rumi Morales is joined by Tommie van der Bosch, Partner Web3 & Digital Risk Solutions at Deloitte.
Tommie is spearheading the Web3 division at Deloitte NL, with the mission to drive innovation forward, both for their clients and for their organization.
If you're interested in any of these topics, tune in!
Institutional innovation and entrepreneurship
Evolution of Deloitte's approach and focus areas
Challenges with enterprise blockchain adoption
Regulatory push for sustainability and transparency
Blockchain enabling trust at scale
NGO accepting crypto donations case study
Integrating crypto into financial systems
Exploring decentralized ecosystems
Bridging builders and adopters
Responsible innovation and risk in the metaverse
Ethical considerations in the metaverse
Having an informed opinion
Continuous exploration approach
If you're a founder, our Call for Builders is out! Learn more here.
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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:
Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122
LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122
Watch the video version of this episode on Youtube.
For further Open Metaverse content:
Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122
Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122
Thanks for listening!

Jun 10, 2024 • 42min
Trillion-Dollar Opportunities with Decentralized Spatial Computing and AI, with Nils Pihl of Auki Labs
In this episode, our host Jamie Burke welcomes back Nils Pihl, founder and CEO of Auki Labs, to discuss the groundbreaking developments in spatial computing and decentralized machine perception networks. They delve into the advancements in the Posemesh protocol and its implications for the future of AI, AR, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Tune in to explore the convergence of technologies and the potential of a decentralized web.
If you're interested in any of these topics, tune in!
The evolution of AR and shared augmented reality
Decentralized machine perception networks and their applications
Real-world use cases: retail industry and spatial AI
Using customers' phones for spatial data
The future of decentralized machine perception networks in smart cities and IoT
Web3 infrastructure for agent economic work
Predicting post-web era for internet protocols (The concept of Web4)
Predictions for the next decade of internet protocols
Spatial computing and internet-native money
DePIN potential to impact civilization
If you're a founder, our Call for Builders is out! Learn more here.
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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:
Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122
LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122
Watch the video version of this episode on Youtube.
For further Open Metaverse content:
Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122
Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122
Thanks for listening!
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