In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we host Thomas Kang of Store Nº8, the incubation arm of Walmart, with a mission to incubate startups to help leapfrog where the customer and market will go, well into the future.   Tom joins our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, in a fascinating conversation about virtual commerce and the consumer metaverse. If you're a Web3 founder, a metaverse enthusiast, or digital commerce innovator, be sure to tune in to: Explore the evolution of commerce from physical to digital, now expanding into virtual 3D spaces, integrating convenience and entertainment for customers. Gain insights into the consumer metaverse Learn the vital role of trust, safety, and inclusiveness in metaverse commerce, as it fosters a secure environment beneficial for users, brands, and overall ROI. Explore the potential of personalization in the metaverse, particularly in digital fashion and entertainment, as new avenues for revenue and customer engagement. Discover how generative AI can revolutionize metaverse content creation and enhance trust and safety, providing efficiencies and improving user experience. #walmart #commerce #virtualcommerce ------------ 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: Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 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 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we host Carlos Gonzalez Juarez of Aragon DAO, a company committed to building flexible and secure tools for creating, managing, and scaling DAOs.   Carlos joins our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, in a deep dive of decentralized autonomous organizations and the intersection of artificial intelligence in this landscape. If you're a Web3 founder, building a DAO, or experimenting with governance, be sure to tune in to: Gain insights into the emerging reality of a multi-chain world and the ongoing developments surrounding interoperability and bridges. Explore the importance of Ethereum's layers in the context of centralization and security. Delve into the current complexities facing DAOs, where assets, governance, and votes are often scattered across different chains, and managing liquidity and votes poses ongoing challenges. Learn about the essential role of bridges and zero-knowledge (ZK) technology in enabling near-instantaneous settlements between different chains. Find out why the integration of AI in software development and DAO operations is crucial for future advancements.  #DAO #governance #AI #ethereum #polygon #NFT #token #ZK ------------ 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: Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 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 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we host Fred Thiel of Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA), a company committed to enhancing the Bitcoin network by sustainably increasing the computational power, also known as the "hash rate". Fred joins our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, in discussing the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. If you're a Bitcoin enthusiast, blockchain innovator, or a technology futurist, be sure to tune in to: Learn about Fred's unique leadership philosophy which empowers teams to execute a shared vision. Gain insights into the future of Bitcoin mining, particularly its dependence on widespread adoption. Delve into the complexities of Bitcoin from an accounting perspective, understanding the various challenges and opportunities it presents. Understand the impact of ETFs and the role of adoption in influencing Bitcoin's market dynamics. Broaden your horizons regarding the vast opportunities for blockchain beyond financial applications, such as gaming, identity management, healthcare data management, and title management. Comprehend the differing regulatory approaches towards crypto across various regions, noting that Europe and the UK have taken a proactive stance, offering a defined framework or "sandbox" for innovation, while the US has been more reactive. #BITCOIN #Bitcoinmining #cryptoregulation #nasdaq #mara #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: Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 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 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we host Richard Kerris of NVIDIA, delivering AI breakthroughs in a variety of applications to the world’s largest enterprises.   Richard joins our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, to discuss the intersections of AI, the Metaverse, and digital twin technology. If you're an building towards an Open Metaverse, or passionate about leveraging AI technology, be sure to tune in to: Explore Omniverse, NVIDIA's innovative platform that serves as an operating system for the Metaverse. Learn how Omniverse is revolutionizing the automotive industry by enabling crucial decisions to be made in a true-to-reality digital twin environment prior to implementing physical changes. Understand the expanding role of digital twins, from their influence in the automotive industry to their potential in climate change modeling. Find out why it's crucial to have authentic digital twins that utilize precise data from the engineering side for efficient and accurate decision-making. Understand how AI is streamlining workflows, simplifying complex tasks, and offering customized, on-demand solutions across various industries. Gain insight into how technology democratization is simplifying complex creative processes for creators globally. #metaverse #AI #digitaltwins #NVIDIA #developer #founder ------------ 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: Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 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 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we've got Leo Sprueth and Thomas Issa, our Outlier NFT experts. Leo and Thomas are joined by our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, for a deep dive into the advancement of the multilayered IP ecosystem, as well as the proliferation of infrastructures and use cases that empower Web3-IP for creators and brands. Learn about the creator and IP infrastructure Explore the change in NFT economics through multilayered ecosystems Gain insights into the future of IP distribution Discover how using Web3 helps iterate and build faster (and closer to the community) #web3 #web3community #NFT #community #IP ------------ 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: Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 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 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we host Bryan Georges of iiNDYVERSE, a company with a mission to augment brands' customer engagement campaigns. Bryan is joined by our host and CEO for a riveting discussion. If you are a digital marketer or a brand struggling to boost customer spend and engagement, tune in to:  Learn about Bryan's transition from FinTech to mobile identity, and understand iiNDYVERSE's innovative onboarding methods and their vision for bridging virtual and physical experiences via NFTs. Gain insights into how NFT technology is enabling the conversion of any media type into a digital collectible, enhancing user interaction and opening up new utility possibilities in gaming and virtual environments. Explore the shift from traditional email/SMS marketing to experiential marketing, leveraging messenger-first channels for higher engagement. Dive into the concept of autonomous communities, with iiNDYVERSE serving as a cross-metaverse CRM for various stakeholders. Discover how a physical location can be transformed into a global metaverse experience, providing interactive events and community-building opportunities while ensuring artists' control over their IP and data.   #web3 #metaverse #XR #web3community #fans #engagement ------------ 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: Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 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 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today's episode of the Metaverse Podcast, we delve into the founder journey of remarkable Outlier alumni who went through the Base Camp Accelerator. The founders joining us are: Alicia Maule, co-founder & CEO of Givepact Shay Eliahu, founder & CEO of Oddin Mike Gault, founder & CEO of Alphabill Labs William De’Ath, co-founder of Guardians of the Blockchain Here's what you can look forward to: Gain insights into the exciting journey of our successful Outlier alumni, from idea inception to achieved milestones. Understand the complexities and challenges these startups faced prior to joining the Base Camp Accelerator. Learn about how our accelerator program provided solutions to these hurdles, promoting growth and resilience. Discover the practical benefits of resources offered by Outlier, including invaluable mentorships and dynamic networking opportunities. Appreciate the enduring value of being part of the Outlier network and the personal and professional transformation enabled by the program. Hear first-hand accounts and recommendations for potential accelerator program applicants, straight from our seasoned alumni. #web3 #crypto #ai #accelerator #founder #startup

This episode is the second part of our discussion on our recently launched thesis, "The Open Metaverse Under Attack and the Fight Back." In our previous episode, we discussed the various threats posed to the Open Metaverse from decision shortcuts to regulatory challenges. In this follow-up discussion, we shift our focus to resilience and response - the fight back. We explore the opportunities and innovations in Web3 that fuel our optimism for the space, spotlighting solutions that promise a bright future for the Open Metaverse. For Web3 developers, investors, and enthusiasts, this episode is essential listening. Gain deeper insight into the space as we explore: Composable Creativity, Innovations in Zero-Knowledge, Renewable Finance (ReFi) & MetaFi, NFTs & Royalties, Agent-Based Systems and AI DOWNLOAD THE REPORT HERE. Don't miss our Twitter Spaces, follow us on Twitter!   #ai #web3 #openmetaverse #metaverse #cryptoregulation #zk #refi #nfts ------------   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: Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 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 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we host Natalia Modenova & Daria Shapovalova of DressX, building the largest digital fashion store that carries 3D clothing collections originating in both the physical world and digital space. Joining our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, Natalia and Daria dive deep into the realm of digital fashion. If you are passionate about fashion in the metaverse, don't miss out on this episode where you will: Understand how DressX is pioneering the digital fashion industry, and creating new opportunities for brands, designers, and individuals to express themselves sustainably. Gain insights into how DressX is serving their current clients in a Web2 environment while also preparing for the paradigm shift to Web3 and the metaverse. Discover how DressX is integrating AI into the fashion world. Learn about DressX's perspective on the transition from social media as a pre-metaverse stage to a full-fledged metaverse. Explore how Web3 founders benefit from the Outlier Ventures Basecamp Accelerator, leveraging the opportunity to collaborate with mentors like Daria and Natalia. #web3 #digitalfashion #metaverse #metacloset #ai #fashion ------------ 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: Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 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 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, the Outlier team will dissect our latest thesis through a deep dive discussion on the threats facing the Open Metaverse. Web3 builders, investors, and enthusiasts, this episode is a must-listen for you. You will gain a deep understanding of the space as we delve into: The significance of Tornado Cash, which represents a broader attack on crypto and decentralization, The censorship of stablecoins, NFTs and royalties, MEV wars, The rising popularity of app chains. DOWNLOAD THE REPORT HERE. Don't miss our Twitter Spaces, follow us on Twitter!   #ai #web3 #openmetaverse #metaverse #cryptoregulation #zk #refi ------------   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: Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 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 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!