The Outlier Ventures Podcast

Max Borders, author of The Social Singularity, discusses decentralization, subversive innovation, and challenges to power structures. Topics include governance experiments, global debt collapse, decentralized internet, and concerns over political capture of cryptocurrency.

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, our host Jamie Burke welcomes Marcello Mari, Founder & CEO at SingularityDAO, and part of the founding team at SingularityNET.   This conversation is a deep dive into decentralized AI.   If you're interested in any of these topics, tune in! Decentralized AI and its potential impact AI, AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), and ASI (Artificial Super-Intelligence) AI development, infrastructure, and tokenization Autonomous Economic Agents (AEAs) Decentralized AI in the Middle East, potential for growth and challenges Outlier Ventures' Riyadh Base Camp If you're a founder, apply to one of our active Base Camp accelerator programs. #AI #AGI #ASI ------   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!

Samuel Huber, CEO at Matera Protocol, discusses pivoting towards the metaverse, leveraging AI for 3D content creation, IP monetization in virtual contexts, and rewarding creators on social networks. He shares insights on mobile gaming challenges, building digital twins for infrastructure projects, and the potential for faster content creation.

In this special episode of the Metaverse Podcast, we’re excited to introduce our new partners for the upcoming RWA Base Camp accelerator, the Celo ecosystem. Tune in to hear how they will be supporting the founders, while staying true to their mission.   Join the conversation with: John Goldschmidt, our Head of Partnerships Katie Lundie, Program Manager for RWA Base Camp Freddie Lassados, our Investment Manager Isha Varshney, Head of Ecosystem Strategy at Celo Foundation Juan Diego, Co-founder at Capa (formerly Alcancia) Mauricio Gutiérrez, Co-founder at Tropykus   If you’re a founder eager to accelerate your vision, today is the last day you can apply for our RWA Base Camp accelerator program. ------   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 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!

In this special episode of the Metaverse Podcast, we’re excited to introduce the Futureverse Base Camp cohort. Tune in to hear firsthand experiences directly from the founders as they discuss their journey in the Outlier Ventures accelerator. Join the conversation with Aaron McDonald, co-founder of Futureverse and Born Ready, and Blake Lezenski, Partner Program Director at Outlier Ventures.   Meet the innovative teams shaping the future: Intraverse Lifelike Digital / Gym Vibe MintPass Nucanon Plurality Network REKT Spark Witness the collaboration within and between these dynamic teams, and learn how Futureverse and Outlier Ventures have provided a rewarding accelerator experience. If you’re a founder eager to accelerate your vision, apply to one of our active Base Camp accelerator programs.   ------   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 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!

In this special edition of the Metaverse Podcast, our host Jamie Burke hosts a pivotal webinar with 3 proeminent founders, all pioneers in the AI x Web3 vertical.   Gain valuable founder insights from: Humayun Sheikh, CEO & Founder - Fetch.ai Bruce Pon, Co-Founder - Ocean Protocol  Paul Claudius - Co-founder, DIA Fetch.ai, Ocean Protocol and DIA are official Portfolio Ambassadors for the upcoming AI x Crypto Base Camp accelerator program, eager to support the selected teams.   If you're interested in any of these topics, tune in!   Shared thesis for Crypto x AI Founders' learning and advice ASI token merger initiative Building Web3 ecosystems Commercializing AI and Web3 tech Innovation opportunities in the space Industry trends & applications AI x Crypto Base Camp If you're a founder building AI's trust layer, apply to our AI x Crypto Base Camp accelerator program. #AI #founder #Web3 ------   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 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!

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, our host Jamie Burke welcomes Leonard Dorlöchter, Co-Founder at peaq.   peaq is the home of DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks), enabling builders to build DePINs for mobility, connectivity, energy, and more.   If you're interested in any of these topics, tune in!   Decentralized infrastructure for IoT Leo's founder journey Challenges fundraising for blockchain Evolution of blockchain adoption German industrial blockchain adoption peaq's technology stack Decentralized backend for machines AI agents for data verification peaq's network launch and growth DePIN Base Camp accelerator program If you're a founder transforming the platform economy, apply to our DePIN Base Camp accelerator program. #DePIN #IoT #blockchain ------   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 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!

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, our host Jamie Burke welcomes Fraser Edwards, Co-Founder and CEO at Cheqd.   Cheqd is building the payment infrastructure and the trust layer that enables the creation of marketplaces for Trusted Data.   > Can digital identities be truly self-sovereign?   If you're interested in any of these topics, tune in!   Fraser's background Cheqd's mission statement Self-sovereign identity Deep fakes and trust Biometrics databases dangers Diffuse social signals AI training data bias Artisanal AI content value Decentralized identity management Reputation systems importance Agent based systems promise Hyper personalization potential Commercial participation drivers Regulation shaping conditions Digital identity wallets EU ID initiative impact Cheqd's roadmap Partnering for solutions Proof of personhood integration   #AI #data #identity ------   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 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!

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, Jamie dives deep into the world of DeFi with Brian Fu, co-founder of zkLend, next generation lending protocol built on Starknet leveraging zk-rollup technology.   Tune in to: Learn about the innovative approach of zkLend in combining scalability, speed, and security within the DeFi space. Gain insights into Brian's journey from traditional finance to becoming an early pioneer in ZK technology. Understand the significance of Layer 2 solutions like Starknet in addressing Ethereum's scalability challenges. Explore zkLend’s commitment to sustainable growth and modular lending solutions while navigating the complexities of innovation. Discover the potential for institutional adoption in DeFi driven by the need for capital efficiency and improved payment rails. Delve into the excitement surrounding ZK technology for its scalability and privacy-enhancing capabilities, especially in managing data availability for larger transaction volumes and institutional use cases. #zk #defi ------ 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 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!

Ian Rogers from Ledger discusses digital ownership in Web3, AI-blockchain intersection, and crypto's potential for wealth redistribution. Explore self-custody, decentralization, and the battle between state and user sovereignty in finance. Reflect on the historical precedents when forecasting the future of finance.