The Outlier Ventures Podcast

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, we dive into a captivating conversation with Ketan Jog, Co-founder & CEO at Absinthe Labs, an AI company shaping the future of incentive distribution in Web3 through their innovative "Points as a Service" approach. Tune in to: Explore Absinthe Labs’ journey as they transition from their initial focus on sybil and bot detection to their current venture in AI-powered incentive distribution. Gain insights into the challenges and solutions surrounding incentive distribution in the digital space. Delve into the concept of the participation economy and its implications for reshaping digital engagement and security, emphasizing the evolving roles of consumers and creators in generating value. Discover the pivotal role of AI in optimizing incentive design in Web3 networks, as Ketan discusses the potential for AI agents to streamline complex decision-making processes and enhance user experience. Gain perspectives on the broader implications of incentive design in Web3, including the role of identity verification, proof of personhood, and the potential for tokenized systems to redefine value exchange. Stay tuned for exciting developments from Absinthe Labs, with Ketan hinting at significant news on the horizon in the upcoming quarters.   If you are a founder building AI's trust layer, make sure to apply to our AI x Crypto Base Camp accelerator program.  We believe it is time to get serious about building out the AI x Crypto vertical.   ---------   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, host Jamie Burke sits down with Charles Cao, Co-founder of Swan Chain, an Ethereum layer 2 AI computing blockchain.   With 8 years of dedication and a $10 million investment in decentralized cloud computing and blockchain technology, Charles is now a staunch advocate for decentralized infrastructure networks. Diving deep into the realm of decentralized computing, we uncover its potential to reshape the landscape of Web3 and beyond. Tune in to: Explore Charles' entrepreneurial journey, uncovering the challenges and breakthroughs encountered while building a decentralized compute and data platform. Delve into the importance of decentralization and governance in layer 2 solutions, navigating the delicate balance between autonomy and governance issues. Uncover the economics of decentralized computing, revealing its cost-effectiveness and disruptive potential compared to traditional cloud solutions. Discuss the hurdles faced by startups in the decentralized data market, and strategies for success in navigating the complex landscape. Dive into the success of the platform's testnet, examining impressive statistics and laying out plans for the imminent mainnet launch. Unpack the intricacies of token design and the burgeoning opportunities for DeFi products within decentralized compute and storage networks. If you are a founder building AI's trust layer, make sure to apply to our AI x Crypto Base Camp accelerator program.  We believe it is time to get serious about building out the AI x Crypto vertical.   #AI #computing #data   ---------   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, we welcome Adrien Stern, co-founder and CEO of Reveel (R3vl), pioneering a new social payments layer on top of existing wallets and fixing the fragmentation problem.   This conversation explores the intersection of technology, business, and entertainment, highlighting the role of AI and blockchain in shaping the future of collaboration and content creation. Tune into: Learn about Reveel's mission as a payout infrastructure for the collaborative economy, focusing on transparency and efficiency in payment distribution. Gain insight on Adrien's entrepreneurial journey, from his background in music to founding Reveel, and the inspiration behind his venture. Understand the concept of the participation economy, emphasizing the evolving role of consumers and creators in generating value. Learn about how technologies like AI and blockchain are driving collaboration and innovation in content creation and distribution. Discover Reveel's approach to user experience, focusing on simplicity and accessibility to mainstream users #AI #collaborationeconomy #creatoreconomy #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 today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast,   - Jasper De Maere, Research Lead at Outlier Ventures and - Katie Lundie, RWA Base Camp Program Manager   discuss the transformative potential of tokenizing real-world assets.   They emphasize the importance of updating legacy technology and explore the efficiency gains that can be achieved through asset tokenization. Tune into to: Understand the industry impact and how tokenizing real-world assets can revolutionize traditional industries like art auctions, enhancing efficiency and accessibility. Discover how regulatory acceptance and certainty of asset tokenization are increasing, creating a conducive environment for asset tokenization. Learn the progress in technical infrastructure supporting asset tokenization and how the availability of tools and platforms support seamless transfer of real-world assets onto blockchain networks. Get insight into how Outlier Ventures offers a dedicated program for real-world asset tokenization, providing mentorship and networking opportunities for founders. Learn what founders can expect from the accelerator program and what is encouraged for innovators to capitalize on the potential of tokenization. APPLY HERE. ----- 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 episode of the Metaverse Podcast, we welcome Ruth Galvin, the Program Manager for the upcoming AI X Crypto Base Camp program. Ruth speaks with Jasper De Maere, Research Lead, to discuss the newly launched program and the limitless potential that AI and Crypto can realise together. Tune in to: Understand the significance of the convergence of AI and crypto technologies Explore the potential of combining AI and blockchain to address structural issues such as misinformation and data privacy. Discover the types of projects Outlier Ventures is looking for, including those focused on decentralizing resources, AI agents, cryptographically enhanced AI, and AI with 3D augmentation Learn about the opportunities for founders in this space and how they can join the program Apply here. ----- 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, we welcome Tobias Batton, founder and CEO of Ex Populus, the first Web3 games developer to contribute to Xai.   Tobias is known for his Signal Zero publishing platform which drove nearly 1 billion installs for mobile games from companies like MZ, Supercell, and many others.  Tune in to:   - Learn about the gaming industry trends and Tobias' experience building multiple gaming startups over 20+ years - Understand the challenges of deploying blockchain games and how Ex Populus worked to solve them through technologies like layer 3 scaling - Discover how the XAI network testnet saw massive adoption through reduced friction and account abstraction - Get an overview of the partnerships, games, and deal flow for the XAI ecosystem post-mainnet launch - Gain advice for founders on bootstrapping effectively, focusing on customers over VCs, and achieving consistent success ----- 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 episode of the Metaverse Podcast, we welcome three Outliers: - Katie Lundie, Program Manager RWA Base Camp - Jasper de Maere, Research Lead - Dimi Chatzianagnostou, Head of Investments and Cryptoeconomics to dive into the details of our newly launched RWA Base Camp accelerator program. Tune in to: Find out how we support founders building infrastructure and applications to advance tokenized Real World Assets Learn how startups building in this space can join the program Explore the reasons Outlier Ventures sees tokenization of Real World Assets as a major opportunity to bring the benefits of blockchain like transparency and immutability to physical assets Discover what projects we are looking for, such as startups focused on financialization of assets, infrastructure, intangible assets, and physical assets For more details and to apply, click here. ----- 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!

Today, we're excited to revisit our most popular episode from the past year, one that resonated deeply with our listeners. In this special re-airing, join us as we dive into a fascinating conversation with Humayun Sheikh, the visionary co-founder of Fetch.ai. Fetch.ai is at the forefront of integrating automation and AI capabilities into peer-to-peer applications, with a keen focus on harnessing the power of blockchain technology. If you're an AI pioneer, investor, or enthusiast, this episode is a must-listen. Don't miss out on the conversation: Discover how decentralized Web3 infrastructure can facilitate value exchange with existing Web2 infrastructure; Delve into the concepts of autonomous economic agents that can interact and form marketplaces to complete tasks on behalf of users. Learn about the benefits of the open economic framework; Explore the power of task automation; Find out why sovereign agents might be the future of virtual assistants, as opposed to current limitations with products like Alexa. -------- 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 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 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!

Marc Baumann, Founder of FiftyOne Ventures, discusses how leading global brands are embracing Web3 and venturing into verticals like tokenization/NFTs, loyalty/rewards, immersive commerce, and data/analytics. They explore NFT-based loyalty experiences, community-led brands, on-chain data transparency, and macro trends like omni-channel experiences and gamification shaping future brand activations in the Web3 space.

In this episode of the Metaverse Podcast, our host Jamie Burke welcomes: - Justin Banon, co-founder of Boson Protocol - Jason Potts, Director of Blockchain Innovation Hub at RMIT University, to dive deeper into Real World Assets (RWAs) tokenization, based on their new research paper 'Digital institutions create wealth by increasing economic computational complexity'. Tune in to: Get up to date with the lates Boson Protocol developments (check out Justin's previous episode on The Metaverse Podcast) Gain insight into the emergence of a digital economy revolutionizing traditional economic structures. Explore the reasons for economists' resistance to crypto, focusing on misinterpretation and the need for open-mindedness towards innovative economic technologies. Discover how a fully digitized economy can enhance efficiency and connectivity by integrating all components through a digital, trust-based framework. Learn about the integration of real-world assets into blockchain technology, focusing on trust and verifiability challenges and innovative solutions. Explore Boson Protocol's method for ensuring secure decommerce transactions, focusing on escrow, NFT-based assurance, and decentralized dispute resolution. Learn how digital innovations like crypto and AI drive economic complexity, fostering exponential wealth growth and reshaping global economic and political landscapes. Discover how emerging digital protocols enable diverse, interconnected economic systems, promoting individual sovereignty and reshaping traditional global economic models. Read the research paper here. ----- 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!