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Into the MetaverseEP.78: Brands, Creators, IP & the Next Generation of Gaming with Chris Heatherly - CEO, Great Big Beautiful TomorrowThis week Yon welcomes Chris Heatherly into the metaverse to chat about all things brands, creators, and IP in the next generation of gaming.
Chris is a veteran executive in the games industry and has been an innovator and leader at the intersection of entertainment and technology for over 20 years. He ran the games business for both Disney and NBCUniversal as a general manager. His experience working with brands and IP such as Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Jurassic World, and more make him an ideal guest to break down the modern state of brands and IP in...
2023-11-141h 00Into the MetaverseEP.77: Yon & Lisa Talk All Things Metaverse #11Yon is once again joined by Lisa Bernard to discuss the most important and interesting news stories related to the Metaverse in this week’s edition of Yon & Lisa Talk All Things Metaverse.
During their conversation they discuss Open AI’s release of GPTs and the eventual marketplace that will house them, the new AI Pin from Humane and if it could potentially replace our smartphones, and the launch of the e.l.f. UP! Experience on Roblox.
Chapters:
Open AI Unveils GPTs and a Marketplace (00:25)
Security and Downsides to GPTs (05:15)
Could Humane’s AI Pin...
2023-11-1317 minInto the MetaverseEP.76: The Evolving Landscape for Youth in the Metaverse with Dylan Collins - Founder, SuperAwesomeThis week Yon welcomes Dylan Collins into the metaverse. Dylan is the Founder and former CEO of SuperAwesome, and has spent his career building and operating in the digital media space, generally with an eye towards youth audiences. His experience building for youth audiences and watching the market adapt and evolve with them over the years has given him great insight into the topics of today’s episode.
During their conversation, Yon and Dylan discuss the genesis of SuperAwesome, the changes in audience composition the metaverse has seen in the last decade, how the aging up of an...
2023-11-0741 minInto the MetaverseEP.75: Yon & Lisa Talk All Things Metaverse #10Yon is once again joined by Lisa Bernard to discuss the most important and interesting news stories related to the Metaverse in this week’s edition of Yon & Lisa Talk All Things Metaverse.
During their conversation they touch on President Biden’s new Executive Order on AI, news coming from the UK AI Safety Summit, Humane launching their new AI pin, and more.
Chapters:
President Biden’s Executive Order on AI (00:50)
UK’s AI Safety Summit (05:05)
Humane Launching Their AI Pin (09:35)
Artists vs AI and the Economics of LLMs (15:00)
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2023-11-0619 minInto the MetaverseEP.74: Making Better Business Model Choices for the Next Iteration of AI and the Metaverse with Tim O’Reilly - CEO, O’Reilly MediaKnown by many as the man who popularized the term Web 2.0 in the aftermath of the dotcom crash, Tim O’Reilly is back on the podcast this week to discuss the best case business models behind the next iteration of generative AI and the metaverse.
Aside from being notorious for coining the term Web 2.0, Tim is the CEO and Chairman of O’Reilly Media and a partner at early stage venture firm O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures. His book, WTF: What’s the Future and Why It’s Up to Us, explores what technology advances teach us about the future...
2023-10-3154 minInto the MetaverseEP.73: UEFN and the Challenge of Turning a Game Into a Platform with David Taylor - Game Industry AnalystWith the rollout of Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) earlier this year, Epic Games made it clear that their long term ambitions for Fortnite are to make the transition from game to platform.
In today’s episode of Into the Metaverse, Yon is joined by game industry analyst David Taylor to discuss how things have gone for UEFN thus far and the overall challenge that comes with making that big jump from game to platform.
During their conversation they dive into the numbers on how UEFN has performed thus far, dissect the tools available in Fo...
2023-10-2735 minInto the MetaverseEP.72: How AI Will Influence the Metaverse with Louis Rosenberg - CEO, Unanimous AI (Part 2)This week Yon welcomes back Unanimous AI CEO & Chief Scientist, Louis Rosenberg, for part 2 of their conversation on AI and its influence on the metaverse.
Having earned his PhD from Stanford, Louis has been a pioneer in the fields of augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence, with over 300 patents in these fields to his name. Louis’ background as both a scientist and business leader make him the perfect guest to talk to about the possibilities of AI and how it will integrate with and influence what ultimately becomes of the metaverse.
During their conversation Yo...
2023-10-2528 minInto the MetaverseEP.71: Yon & Lisa Talk All Things Metaverse #9Yon is back to discuss the latest news items surrounding the metaverse. He is joined this week by 3-time Emmy award winning reporter and Web3 journalist, Lisa Bernard.
In this week’s edition of Yon & Lisa Talk All Things Metaverse, the two cover Nvidia’s recent ChatGPT experiments, how Disney can bring their IP into the metaverse, Apple’s place in the AI race, and much more.
Chapters:
Introducing Lisa (00:25)
Autonomous AI and Nvidia’s ChatGPT Experiments (00:50)
How Disney Will Bring Its IP Into the Metaverse (03:17)
Apple Caught Fla...
2023-10-2413 minInto the MetaverseEP.70: How AI Will Influence the Metaverse with Louis Rosenberg - CEO, Unanimous AI (Part 1)This week Yon welcomes Unanimous AI CEO & Chief Scientist, Louis Rosenberg, into the metaverse. Having earned his PhD from Stanford, Louis has been a pioneer in the fields of augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence, with over 300 patents in these fields to his name. Louis’ background as both a scientist and business leader make him the perfect guest to talk to about the possibilities of AI and how it will integrate with and influence what ultimately becomes of the metaverse.
During their conversation Yon and Louis discuss the path to meaningful use for the metaverse, how ge...
2023-10-1831 minInto the MetaverseEP.69: Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse #8Yon is once again joined by Priya David Clemens to discuss the most important and interesting news stories related to the Metaverse in this week’s edition of Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse.
During their conversation they touch on Microsoft completing its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, answer the question if Silicon Valley can create fun, discuss Roblox launching on Playstation, and much more.
Chapters:
Microsoft Completes Activision Acquisition (01:12)
Microsoft’s Strategies Pertaining to the Metaverse (03:14)
Can Silicon Valley Create Fun (05:08)
Another Metaverse Winter Come and Gone (08:30)
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2023-10-1715 minInto the MetaverseEP.68: Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse #7Yon is once again joined by Priya David Clemens to discuss the most important and interesting news stories related to the Metaverse in this week’s edition of Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse.
Yon opens by sharing his thoughts on the terrorist attacks against Israel before he and Priya dive into their conversation covering safety for children in the metaverse, managing access to experiences, and reactions to recent announcements from Microsoft, Meta, and Apple.
Chapters:
Thoughts on the Terrorist Attacks in Israel (00:25)
Safety for Children in the Metaverse (03:40)
Ma...
2023-10-1015 minInto the MetaverseEP.67: Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse #6It’s been a busy week in the world of the metaverse, capped off by a fascinating display of the next generation of 3D avatars as Mark Zuckerberg and Lex Fridman recorded a podcast fully in their Codec Avatar form via a Meta Quest headset.
To break this and all the latest news down, Yon is once again joined by Priya David Clemens in this edition of Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse.
During their conversation, Yon & Priya cover what we saw and learned from Zuck’s podcast appearance, the recent layoffs at Epic Games, where...
2023-09-2917 minInto the MetaverseEP.66: Into the Metaverse with Dan Sturman - CTO, RobloxThis week Yon welcomes Dan Sturman into the metaverse. Dan is a world class technologist, having spent time leading software and engineering teams and departments at IBM, Google, and Cloudera, before taking on his current role as CTO of Roblox nearly four years ago.
Coming off of all of the news and announcements made at last weekend’s Roblox Developers Conference 2023 (RDC23) it’s an incredible time to get to chat with Dan about all things Roblox and metaverse.
During their conversation Yon and Dan discuss the importance of Roblox remaining a turnkey platform, how to en...
2023-09-1449 minInto the MetaverseEP.65: Into the Metaverse with Sam Peurifoy - Partner & Head of Interactive, HivemindThis week Yon welcomes Sam Peurifoy into the metaverse. Sam brings a wealth of knowledge and an investment lens to the podcast, as he is a partner and the head of interactive at Hivemind Capital, a Web3 and blockchain technology focused investment firm.
During their conversation Yon and Sam discuss if the fictionalized nightmare of corporate overlords running the metaverse is realistic, talk about what actually took place during the first wave of Web3, break down how open source software can work inside of a corporate model, and much more.
Chapters:
Defining the...
2023-08-3025 minInto the MetaverseEP.64: Into the Metaverse with Tian Lim - VP Product, RobloxThis week Yon welcomes Tian Lim into the metaverse. Tian currently serves as the VP of Product at Roblox, with a specific focus on creators. Prior to Roblox, Tian’s career path featured high level roles at companies like Google, Hulu, Sony, Microsoft, and more, giving him a deep knowledge of where the world of gaming and virtual communities has been, where it stands today, and where it may be headed in the future.
During their conversation Yon and Tian discuss the democratization of creation tools, why creators will drive the future of Roblox, how to remain an...
2023-08-2244 minInto the MetaverseEP.63: Into the Metaverse with John Linden - CEO, Mythical GamesThis week Yon welcomes John Linden into the metaverse. Currently the CEO of Mythical Games, John has formerly been President at Seismic Games overseeing such games as Marvel’s Strike Force, and Studio Head at Activision overseeing multiple iterations of the Call of Duty franchise. With this extensive background in the gaming world, John is one of the best people to speak with about what has and has not worked in this industry and where things may be headed.
During their conversation Yon and John discuss the role of blockchain in enabling a true user owned internet, ho...
2023-08-1551 minInto the MetaverseEP.62: Into the Metaverse with Aiden Slavin - Metaverse Governance Lead, World Economic ForumIn this episode Yon welcomes Aiden Slavin into the metaverse. Aiden leads the Metaverse Governance team at the World Economic Forum, where he and all of the metaverse related teams at WEF have been hard at work researching and writing a five part series of reports on building a responsible metaverse that have just begun to be released.
During their conversation Yon and Aiden delve into data privacy in the metaverse, the need for metaverse literacy, how different generations will adopt and interact with the metaverse, the role AI will play in the expansion of the metaverse, and...
2023-07-2628 minInto the MetaverseEP.61: Into the Metaverse with Connie Kuang - Metaverse & Generative AI Value Creation Lead, World Economic ForumIn this episode Yon welcomes Connie Kuang into the metaverse. Connie leads the Metaverse & Generative AI Value Creation team at the World Economic Forum, where she and her team have been hard at work researching and writing a five part series of reports on building a responsible metaverse that have just begun to be released.
During their conversation Yon and Connie discuss what value creation in the metaverse looks like, key challenges in bridging technological gaps, why access to new technologies is paramount, aspects of the World Economic Forum’s upcoming metaverse reports, and much more.
Cha...
2023-07-2532 minInto the MetaverseEP.60: Into the Metaverse with Darran Garnham - Founder & CEO, ToikidoThe last few weeks have been incredibly exciting as Yon and the Supersocial team saw the launch of Piñata Smashlings, their collaboration effort with toy company Toikido to build a new brand that combines a gaming experience and community with the physical world of toys, trading cards, and more.
With this launch happening, it felt like the perfect time for Yon to welcome Darran Garnham, Founder and CEO of Toikido, into the metaverse.
During their conversation Yon and Darran first discuss the overall power of the metaverse in helping you find your people, how in...
2023-07-1833 minInto the MetaverseEP.59: Into the Metaverse with Itamar Benedy - CoFounder and CEO, AnzuThis week Yon welcomes Itamar Benedy into the metaverse. Itamar is the co-founder and CEO of Anzu, the world’s most advanced intrinsic in-game ad solution for mobile, PC, console, and the metaverse.
Anzu’s goal is to put players first and help advertisers reach audiences in a non-disruptive and highly engaging way. As Itamar states, “the metaverse is the digital twin of the physical world,” and he and his company are on the forefront of bringing an ad and marketing experience to the metaverse that matches its physical world counterparts.
During their conversation, Yon and Itama...
2023-07-1231 minInto the MetaverseEP.58: Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse #5Yon is once again joined by Priya David Clemens to discuss the most important and interesting news stories related to the Metaverse in this week’s edition of Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse.
In this episode, Yon & Priya react to the latest hyperbolic article claiming the metaverse is dead, discuss the opportunity Roblox affords its young developers, reflect on the Niantic layoffs, and much more.
Chapters:
Reacting to The Nation article, Lessons from the Catastrophic Failure of the Metaverse (01:20)
The First Generation Leaving a 3D Record of Themselves (05:35)
Op...
2023-07-0718 minInto the MetaverseEP.57: Into the Metaverse with Jonathan Pan - Head of Product, Store No. 8This week Yon welcomes Jonathan Pan into the metaverse. Jonathan is the Head of Product at Store No. 8, the incubation arm of Walmart. Between his current role and his prior stops at companies such as Riot Games, Amazon, and Meta, Jonathan has built a long track record of working in and on emerging technologies where he can let his passion for building content and teams thrive.
During their conversation Yon and Jonathan discuss how emerging technologies will both contribute to and complement the metaverse, break down key insights from Jonathan’s article on the practical metaverse, lay ou...
2023-07-0532 minInto the MetaverseEP.56: Into the Metaverse with Matthew Kanterman - Director of Research, Roundhill InvestmentsThis week Yon welcomes back to the show former co-host Matthew Kanterman to catch up on everything that is going on within the metaverse today and what has transpired over the past couple of years since they originally launched the podcast.
Long-time listeners will quickly recognize Matthew as he was here at the inception of the Into the Metaverse Podcast back in 2021 as co-host for the first iteration of the show. Matthew currently serves as the Director of Research for Roundhill Investments where he has continued to expand his knowledge and thoughts around the metaverse, AI, and a...
2023-06-2236 minInto the MetaverseEP.55: Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse #4Yon is once again joined by Priya David Clemens to discuss the most important and interesting news stories related to the Metaverse in this week’s edition of Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse.
In this episode, Yon & Priya go in depth on Mark Zuckerberg’s response to the Apple Vision Pro launch, open source vs closed source approaches to building ecosystems, LVMH and Epic Games partnership announcement, and much more.
Chapters:
Zuckerberg’s Response to the Apple Vision Pro Launch (00:35)
Meta’s Open Source Approach vs Apple’s Closed Source Approach...
2023-06-2117 minInto the MetaverseEP.54: Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse #3Yon is once again joined by Priya David Clemens to discuss the most important and interesting news stories related to the Metaverse in this edition of Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse.
In this episode, Yon & Priya go in depth on the release of Apple’s Vision Pro device, discussing its potential use cases, why Apple is smart to focus on entertainment elements first, the reasons behind calling it a spatial computer instead of a virtual reality device, and much more.
Chapters:
Apple Launch Takes Over The News (00:30)
Us...
2023-06-1417 minInto the MetaverseEP.53: Into the Metaverse with Cathie Wood - Founder & CEO, ARK InvestI had the absolute pleasure of being joined today by Cathie Wood, the founder, CEO, and CIO of ARK Invest.
Cathie built a decades-long track record of success in the investment world by using thematic strategies focused on innovation before rising to national prominence when she founded her own firm in 2014, ARK Invest, where she and her team focus solely on investing in disruptive innovation while adding new dimensions to research. Through an open research approach, Cathie believes ARK can identify large-scale investment opportunities resulting from technological innovations.
During our conversation Cathie and I cover i...
2023-06-0753 minInto the MetaverseEP.52: Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse #2Yon is once again joined by Priya David Clemens to discuss the most important and interesting news stories related to the Metaverse in this edition of Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse.
In this episode, Yon & Priya cover the decimation of Metaverse real estate values, the emerging job market in virtual design, why we all need to calm down about AI replacing humans, and much more.
Chapters:
Episode Intro (00:00)
Metaverse Real Estate Values Plummet (00:45)
Different Motivations Bring Different Consumers (04:00)
Emerging Job Market in Virtual D...
2023-05-3124 minInto the MetaverseEP.51: Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse #1It’s a very exciting day for Into the Metaverse as Yon is joined by Priya David Clemens to launch a brand new segment of the show called This Week in the Metaverse.
Priya is the host of the Emmy-award winning news discussion program, KQED Newsroom, and a longtime network news anchor and reporter who has most recently begun to focus her journalistic eye on emerging technology.
Every week she will be joining Yon to discuss the most important and interesting news stories related to the Metaverse, with the goal as always of helping you be...
2023-05-2433 minInto the MetaverseEP.50: Into the Metaverse with Justin Hochberg - CEO, Virtual Brand GroupJoining me today as we celebrate our 50th episode of Into the Metaverse is Justin Hochberg, founder and CEO of Virtual Brand Group.
Justin is a metaverse brand builder focused on IP and fashion. He has had a multi-national career as a senior executive in technology and entertainment companies, with a proven track record in creating and leveraging content, IP, brands, and industry insights into new revenue streams through emerging technologies and partnerships.
We cover in detail what are the right objectives that brands should pursue when entering next generation social platforms, connecting virtual identity...
2023-05-1840 minInto the MetaverseEP.49: Into The Metaverse with Timoni West - VP & GM, Digital Twins at UnityJoining me on this episode is Timoni West, VP & GM of Digital Twins at Unity, in what is likely one of the most fascinating conversations I had on the podcast.
Timoni is responsible for Unity’s cloud apps and services in industrial, automotive, commercial, and business markets, delivering value for customers moving into real time, simulation, reconstruction, and rendering. She runs a P&L with a team of 230+ people. Prior to this role, she was vice president of emerging tools and augmented and virtual reality, among other roles.
Timoni and I had a wide ranging co...
2023-05-0246 minInto the MetaverseEP.48: Into The Metaverse with Michael Kennedy - Microsoft. On metaverse, modern work and immersive workplaces.Joining me today is Michael Kennedy, an advisor and public speaker on rapidly evolving metaverse and modern / hybrid work technologies and best practices. His focus is transforming the workplace to deliver increased productivity and business outcomes while improving organizational culture to attract and retain the best employees.
"the way I define the metaverse is really around the enterprise metaverse - an evolving set of enabling capabilities. To create more immersive employee, customer, and industry experiences to foster engagement, inclusivity, collaboration, and digital integration helping people and organizations achieve more."
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2023-04-2043 minInto the MetaverseEP.47: Into The Metaverse with Frédéric Chesnais - founder & CEO, Crypto Blockchain Industries (ex CEO, Atari)Joining me today is Frédéric Chesnais - founder & CEO, Crypto Blockchain Industries, and the former CEO of Atari. Crypto Blockchain Industries is a company listed on Euronext and focusing on investments in blockchain and technology.
Fred has decades of experience in executive production, budgeting, financing and management of intellectual property rights. From 2001 to 2007, and then again from 2013 to 2021, he was part of the management team of the Atari Group, the iconic technology and entertainment company. In 2007, he left Atari to create his own executive production company, I2G, which he sold in 2012.
“Most of t...
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Into the MetaverseEP.46: Into The Metaverse with Gilad Talmon - CEO, YOOM. Bringing real humans into the digital world with cutting-edge volumetric technologyJoining me today is Gilad Talmon, CEO of YOOM - a leading volumetric video technology company making the next wave of content creation accessible to creators and brands, providing them a direct path into the virtual worlds and beyond through a proprietary technology.
With over 16 years of senior management experience across various technology sectors in both the startup and corporate space, Gilad previously served as the Programs & Business Development Director at Elbit Systems Aerospace Ltd. in Israel, where he was intimately involved with AR.
We cover in detail the role of advanced technologies like the...
2023-03-1042 minInto the MetaverseEP.45: Into The Metaverse with Matias Rodriguez - SVP of Technology - Games & Metaverse Studios at GlobantJoining me today is Matias Rodriguez, SVP of Technology - Games & Metaverse Studios at Globant - a global IT software development company operating.
As SVP of Technology at Globant’s Metaverse and Gaming Studios, Matías leads a worldwide multidisciplinary team of more than 1,500 people to build products for clients. For the Metaverse Studio, he is leading the journey of helping companies create and operate new virtual spaces where they can extend their brand presence.
We cover in detail the practice that Matias leads at Globant and the work they do with clients on metaverse-related ini...
2023-02-2333 minInto the MetaverseEP.44: Into The Metaverse with Sandy Carter - Senior Vice President at Unstoppable DomainsSandy Carter is Senior Vice President and Channel Chief at Unstoppable Domains. The company, which recently raised $65M Series A led by Pantera Capital at a $1B valuation, creates NFT domains that give people control of their data. Each Unstoppable domain is a cryptocurrency address which serves as the user’s login to the decentralized web, and in a sense can act as a user’s universal username. Sandy and her team are responsible for driving new partnerships and integrations.
Previously Sandy was Vice President for Strategic Partnerships and Channel Chief at Amazon Web Services, and prior to t...
2023-02-0733 minInto the MetaverseEP.43: Into The Metaverse with Maxim Perumal - founder and CEO of UnaiMaxim Perumal is the founder of Unai, a stealth startup company that makes a VR headset and Virtual World dedicated to making human interactions look, feel, and sound like they do in real life. Unai is funded by NFX, Stride, Y Combinator and David Helgason (founder of Unity Engine), among others. Previously Maxim built Relativty, a popular open-source VR headset when he was 15 years old. He open-sourced it after Meta (then Facebook) invited him to meet with Oculus' Chief Architect.
We cover in detail the story of building an open-source VR headset which led Maxim to drop...
2023-02-0256 minInto the MetaverseEP.42: Into The Metaverse with Moritz Baier-Lentz - Partner at LightspeedMoritz is a Partner and the Head of Gaming at Lightspeed Venture Partners, a venture capital firm with over $18 billion in capital under management and more than 500 investments across the U.S., Europe, and Asia—including Epic Games, Stability AI, and Snap. Previously, Moritz was a partner and management team member at BITKRAFT Ventures where he led investments into Inworld AI, Theorycraft Games, Raid Base, Lightforge Games, and Horizon Blockchain Games among others.
We cover in detail Moritz and Lightspeed’s approach to investing in gaming, how Moritz think about the metaverse and adjacent technologies and trends, what...
2023-01-2650 minInto the MetaverseEP.41: Into The Metaverse with Charles Hambro - CEO, GEEIQIn episode 41 I host Charles Hambro, co-founder and CEO of GEEIQ (pronounced "Geek") - a data company that helps brands figure out their approach to entering metaverse platforms.
The first time I came across GEEIQ is when I read an article that covered NARS Color Quest, the experience that my company Supersocial created on Roblox with NARS Cosmetics, and I was curious about Charles’ work and hence the connection made.
We cover in detail what brands are looking for as we kickoff 2023 and why data and measurement are going to play a key role in sh...
2023-01-1842 minInto the MetaverseEP.40: Into The Metaverse with Steve May (CTO, Pixar Animation Studios)Steve May is the Chief Technology Officer of Pixar, the iconic animation studio behind movies such as Toy Story, Finding Nemo, and Monsters, among so many others. We cover in detail Steve’s perspectives on the metaverse and why the metaverse is important as well as what next generation storytelling might look like.
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2023-01-1243 minInto the MetaverseEP.39: Into The Metaverse with Richard Ward, former Head of Metaverse at McKinseyRichard Ward is the former Head of Metaverse at McKinsey, the leading management consulting firm, where he focuses on advising clients on metaverse and web3 strategy, as well as providing expertise on the role of augmented reality and virtual reality.
In a fascinating conversation, Richard and I we discuss in detail the stage we’re at with the evolution of the metaverse; what is full-body computing and why it matters to truly grasp how the metaverse should “feel”; what should decision makers consider when making investment decisions on metaverse-related experiments; and how web3 fits in (if at all).
2023-01-0550 minInto the MetaverseEP.38: 2022 Year in Review with Yonatan Raz-Fridman and Jane BernhardThis is our finale episode for 2022. We recap where we were at the beginning of 2022 and where we are at the conclusion of the year.
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2022-12-2759 minInto the MetaverseS2E37: Into The Metaverse with Jay Lee - CEO, US at Naver Z (Zepeto)Jay Lee is the CEO of Naver Z US. Naver is the South Korean Internet giant which among other things owns and operate Zepeto. We cover in detail why Zepeto is unique in the metaverse landscape and how its avatar platform is shaping youth culture and what are the opportunities for creators and brands to build experiences and connect with young female audiences.
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2022-12-2238 minInto the MetaverseS2E36: Into The Metaverse with Matt Edelman - Chief Commercial Officer, Super League GamingMatt Edelman is Chief Commercial Officer at Super League Gaming. We cover in detail the early learnings from partnering with brands as they look to establish presence and advertise in metaverse-type platforms, and what are some of the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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2022-12-1534 minInto the MetaverseS2E35: Into The Metaverse with Shahar Sorek (Overwolf) & Mishi McDuff (House of Blueberry)Joining me today are Shahar Sorek, CMO of Overwolf and Mishi McDuff, founder and CEO of Blueberry. We cover in detail the role of user-generated content in fueling the metaverse with content and experiences that help shape the future of the Internet, and how digital fashion fits in.
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2022-12-0843 minInto the MetaverseS2E34: Into The Metaverse with Neil Trevett - VP Developer Ecosystems at NVIDIA & Chair of Metaverse Standards ForumNeil Trevett is the Vice President of Developer Ecosystems at NVIDIA, President of Khronos Group and Chair of the Metaverse Standards Forum. He joined me in a conversation in which we cover in detail why standards how vital for the metaverse to emerge and what could happen in its absence
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At Nvidia, Neil is responsible for enabling and encouraging advanced applications to use GPU acceleration. At the Khronos Group Neil created and chaired the working group that defined the industry standard for 3D graphics on...
2022-11-3040 minInto the MetaverseS2E33: Into The Metaverse with Esther Wojcicki - Raising a Generation of Super ChildrenSpecial episode for thanksgiving with the wonderful Esther Wojcicki!
Esther is a journalist, educator, and vice chair of the Creative Commons advisory council. She is the founder of the Palo Alto High School Media Arts Program in Palo Alto, CA. and the Co-Founder of Tract Learning, which publishes the web app Tract, a peer to peer, project-based, gamified learning platform for kids 8 years and over. Esther’s book, How To Raise Successful People, is a best seller!
We cover in detail how technology is rapidly changing every aspect of our lives and what the future of...
2022-11-2340 minInto the MetaverseS2E32: Marketing in the Metaverse with Candice Beck - Director of Social, Influencer and Web3 at ChipotleAs Director of Social and Influencer at Chipotle, Candice Beck drives the brand's strategic, rapidly growing social media marketing program. Candice strategizes first-to-market social and digital programs that drive brand buzz and amplify awareness for Chipotle's global campaigns. Candice is responsible for leading award-winning activations, partnering with cross-functional leaders to maintain Chipotle's relevance with fans of all ages. In addition to her focus on social media content, Candice oversees the brand's metaverse strategy, collaborations, and influencer program. Driven by cultural insights, obsessed with the customer journey, and immersed in digital media, Candice is constantly tracking what's new and trending...
2022-11-1735 minInto the MetaverseS2E31: Joost van Dreunen (Author & Entrepreneur) - Gaming’s Role in the Emerging MetaverseJoost van Dreunen is an entrepreneur and author. He teaches the business of video games at NYU Stern School of Business and wrote a book called ONE UP: Creativity, Competition, and the Global Business of Video Games. He spent the last two decades as an industry analyst working with all of the major firms on strategy. After selling SuperData Research, a games research firm he co-founded, to Nielsen in 2018, he’s now investing and advising data companies and game makers. We cover in detail the growing role of gaming in helping to realize the metaverse and why “video games” are a...
2022-11-1648 minInto the MetaverseS2E30: Louis Rosenberg (Unanimous AI) - Building a Non-Exploitative MetaverseLouis Rosenberg is a pioneer in fields of augmented reality, virtual reality and artificial intelligence. He earned his PhD from Stanford, has been awarded over 300 patents for VR, AR, and AI technologies, and founded a number of successful companies including Unanimous AI, Immersion Corporation, Microscribe, and Outland Research. We cover in detail the important aspects for how we build a metaverse that we can trust and believe in.
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2022-11-091h 05Into the MetaverseS2E29: Yonatan Raz Fridman (Supersocial) - Why the Metaverse Should Matter to BrandsYon is Founder and CEO of Supersocial, a metaverse company that develops, publishes and operates cutting-edge virtual worlds on Roblox and other emerging platforms. Its business platform – which includes a development studio and publishing services, enables world-class brands and IP owners, as well as its owned IP, to enter the metaverse through bold creativity and unmatched product quality. Yon is also the creator, publisher and host of Into The Metaverse, a leading podcast and newsletter where anyone can learn about the metaverse.
We cover in detail why brands are entering the metaverse, how Supersocial and Nars Color Qu...
2022-11-0341 minInto the MetaverseS2E28: MiniToon (Piggy on Roblox) - Building Metaverse-Native Game FranchisesMiniToon is the creator of Piggy, one of the most successful games ever created on the Roblox platform, with 11 billion+ play sessions, and a cult of followers that propelled Piggy to a sensation status already in the first year of the game. We cover in detail the power of the Roblox platform and the opportunity for creators to build next generation game franchises starting on emerging platforms. MiniToon has nearly 700,000 followers on Twitter, more than 900,000 subscribers on YouTube, and Piggy has more than 240,000 members on Discord.
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2022-11-0126 minInto the MetaverseS2E27: Timmu Toke (Ready Player Me) - Why Avatars Will be a Big Deal in the MetaverseTimmu Toke is the co-founder and CEO of Ready Player Me. We cover in detail the role that 3D avatars play in enabling new forms of expression, exploration and socialization in the next era of the Internet, and what are some of the use cases that are already showing promise today.
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2022-10-2538 minInto the MetaverseS2E26: Samuel Huber (LandVault) - Why Virtual Land in the Metaverse MattersSamuel Huber is the CEO of LandVault, a company that helps brands establish presence in Blockchain-based, metaverse-type platforms such as Sandbox and Decentraland. We cover in detail why virtual land matters in the metaverse and what are the challenges ahead for mass adoption.
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2022-10-1843 minInto the MetaverseS2E25: Royal O’Brien (Linux Foundation) - Using Open Source to Power a Prosperous MetaverseRoyal O'Brien is the General Manager of Digital Media and Games at the Linux Foundation. We cover in detail the role of open source technologies in enabling the emergence of a metaverse we can all believe in and get excited about.
2022-10-1143 minInto the MetaverseS2E24: Piers Ridyard (RDX Works) - Building a Scaled Blockchain for a User-Owned MetaversePiers Ridyard is the CEO of RDX Works - a core developer of the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) protocol, Radix. We cover in detail the challenges in building a scaled blockchain for a user-owned metaverse and what are key use cases to emerge in the near future.
2022-10-0439 minInto the MetaverseS2E23: Jake Brukhman (CoinFund) - Investing in the Builders of a New InternetJake Brukhman is the founder and CEO of CoinFund, a web3 and crypto-focused investment firm. We cover in detail web3 investing, how does it intertwines with the metaverse, and what are some of his lessons learned from investing in the space, especially web3, for the past 8 years.
2022-09-2744 minInto the MetaverseS2E22: Rev Lebaredian (NVIDIA) - Powering a Different Kind of MetaverseRev Lebaredian is Vice President of Omniverse & Simulation Technology at NVIDIA. We cover in detail the next-generation technology platform that NVIDIA is building, its Omniverse that promises to power an industrial metaverse and what it all means for creators, brands and businesses.
We also cover special announcements coming out of NVIDIA’S GTC conference - Omniverse Cloud, an infrastructure service powered by a planetary-scaled system, and a partnership with Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national railroads operator and the largest rail network in Western Europe. The partnership focused on building an AI-enabled digital twin to develop Deutsche Bahn’s futu...
2022-09-2044 minInto the MetaverseS2E21: Tami Bhaumik (Roblox) - Building a Safe & Resilient MetaverseTami Bhaumik is the Vice President of Civility and Partnerships at Roblox. We cover in detail why safety and civility is critical not only to ensure that young people can safely play, explore and socialize on Roblox, but how can we nurture a resilient community as the metaverse emerges.
Tami spearheads the platform's digital civility initiative. To establish healthy and safe communities, Tami is focused on providing kids, teens, parents, and caregivers with skills needed to create positive online experiences, in partnership with leading global safety and industry organizations. With over 25 years of experience, she has successfully...
2022-09-1340 minInto the MetaverseS2E20: Michael Auerbach (Subversive Capital) - Using ETFs to Help Enable an Ethical MetaverseMichael Auerbach is founder & General Partner at Subversive Capital, an investment firm, and SVP at Albright Stonebridge Group. We cover in detail what the metaverse means to him and his firm, the opportunities ahead, and the notorious PUNK ETF which shorts Meta Platforms.
2022-09-0643 minInto the MetaverseThis Week in the Metaverse: EP.16 - Nvidia’s CEO is bullish on the metaverse more than ever; Snap restructures and doubles down on augmented reality; and Meta’s VP of Horizon is departingWelcome to episode 16 of This Week in the Metaverse, our weekly show in which Yon and a guest co-host provide commentary on three metaverse-related news items.
Joining Yon today as guest co-host is Mario Stefanidis, Vice President of Research at Roundhill Investments, a thematic ETF sponsor who’s behind the Metaverse ETF alongside Ball Metaverse Research Partners. Mario is responsible for Roundhill’s research activities within the digital media and entertainment sector and serving on the firm's investment committee, helping oversee Roundhill's investment activities across all sponsored ETFs and other vehicles.
Our three topics for the...
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Into the MetaverseS2E19 - Unmasking Web3 With MetaMask’s Taylor MonahanThe concepts of digital identity and empowering individuals are core tenets of the social movement driving the development of the metaverse. Taylor Monahan from MetaMask joins us to break down philosophically how they view building in web3, the wallet as the potential gateway to your digital identity, bridging the needs and desires of a broad range of potential consumers in web3 and the outlook for regulation of the crypto sector.
2022-08-3046 minInto the MetaverseThis Week in the Metaverse: EP.15 - Venture investments in avatar technology companies; Xbox and game consoles interoperability; and a new season of experiences in The Sandbox.Welcome to episode 15 of This Week in the Metaverse, a weekly show in which I provide commentary on three news items with fantastic guest co-hosts.
Joining me today as guest co-host is Jonathan Stringfield, whom we recently hosted on our podcast! Jonathan is currently the VP of global business research and marketing at Activision Blizzard and recently published a new book - Get In The Game.
Our three topics for the past week:
First, we talk about investments into avatar-focused ventures and this week we’ve seen announcements on two deals that are no...
2022-08-2841 minInto the MetaverseS2E18 - The Ethos of Decentraland With Marja KonttinenBuilding an open, decentralized, democratic Internet is the aim of many web3 metaverse platforms, seeking to create a better future for our digital lives than the one controlled by walled gardens fueled by personal data. Marja Konttinen, the marketing director of Decentraland, joins us to break down the ethos of their platform, how they view the metaverse as a public good, just how nascent the development cycle of web3 metaverse platforms is and the challenges on educating new entrants into the metaverse on its potential.
2022-08-2344 minInto the MetaverseTWIM 14: Pacsun’s Partnership with Miquela, Unity’s Board Rejects AppLovin’s Proposal, and Meta’s Recent Glitch with Horizon WorldsOn episode 14 of This Week in the Metaverse, Yon talks about the new partnership between the virtual influencer, Miquela, and teen retailer brand, Pacsun, and why it’s an interesting experiment. Then he closes the loop on the unsolicited acquisition proposal from AppLovin to acquire Unity which resulted in Unity’s board rejecting it and staying committed to the merger with ironSource. He finishes the episode yet another disappointing way in which Meta shares with the public the evolution of its Horizon Worlds.
2022-08-1914 minInto the MetaverseS2E17 - Second Life’s Second Life in the Metaverse Era With Philip RosedaleSecond Life was one of the first examples of a proto-metaverse gaming platform, a persistent, shared, virtual world where individuals could socialize, play and learn together. We were delighted to have a wide-reaching conversation with Philip Rosedale, the the founder and creator of Second Life, where we dive into Second Life’s renaissance in the last few years, the push of large technology companies into the metaverse and what that means for its development, the prospects for more live entertainment to move into metaverse platforms and empowering creators with more real-time 3D development tools.
2022-08-1638 minInto the MetaverseTWIM 13: Roblox Earnings & Growth Trajectory, Unity’s China Partners & AppLovin Approach, SIGGRAPH HighlightsOn the 13th episode of This Week In the Metaverse, Yon and Matthew dive into a few key topics and circle back to ones from recent weeks with additional color and updates. First, we look at Roblox’s financial results for the second quarter of 2022, look at some of the key numbers for a strong July and look ahead to the platform’s future prospects. Yon also gives a good overview of what, as someone building a business on Roblox, he is most keen to track. Then, we circle back to Unity to discuss the company’s China joint ventur...
2022-08-1230 minInto the MetaverseS2E16 - Onboarding the First Billion Gamers to Web3 With Wildcard's Paul BettnerWildcard is an ambitious blockchain-powered game from Playful Studios, looking to leverage blockchain in a unique and novel way to create new social connections within a AAA-quality experience. Paul Bettner, the CEO of Playful Studios, joins us to break down the ambitious Wildcard projec,t how social interactions are key in the metaverse, building great web3 games to attract the billions of global gamers and how Roblox and other UGC platforms are changing the game of game development as we enter the metaverse era.
2022-08-0938 minInto the MetaverseTWIM Episode 12: Unity China Spin-Off, Tencent-Ubisoft Stake & Lots of Earnings ReportsOn the 12th episode of This Week in the Metaverse, we dive into three topics that are relevant to the development of the metaverse and on which we believe we can provide unique expertise and insight given our experiences and backgrounds. First, we look at a Reuters report that Unity is considering spinning off its China business. Then, we discuss another Reuters article that suggests Tencent is interested in increasing its stake in Ubisoft. And lastly, we discuss earnings reports from Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts, Sony and Nintendo and look ahead to reports from Roblox and Take-Two.
2022-08-0534 minInto the MetaverseS2E15: Building Web3 Applications for the Masses With Skale Labs’ Christine Renee PerryA common thread in our conversations on Into the Metaverse around all things crypto, blockchain and web3 is making the user experience of these applications easier to use for those that don’t fall into the category of crypto-natives. Christine Renee Perry of Skale Labs joined us to discuss how developers are trying to ease the on-ramp to web3, how Skale is positioning itself in a fast-growing web3 ecosystem and what it’s like building web3 infrastructure in crypto winter.
2022-08-0232 minInto the MetaverseTWIM Episode 11: Meta’s Earnings & New Products, Roblox Economics and Supersocial’s Big NewsOn this 11th episode of This Week in the Metaverse, Yon and Matthew once again break down three key items that we deem influential to the development of the metaverse and on which we believe we can provide a unique perspective. First, we dive into Meta’s earnings and new product announcements, including news that a web-based version of Horizon and the mixed reality Cambria headset are coming out this year. Second, we discuss developer economics of Roblox after Naavik published a great article on the subject. And lastly, we discuss Supersocial’s new experience launch with Nars Cosmetics and...
2022-07-2929 minInto the MetaverseS2E14 - Gaming’s Lead to the Metaverse With Activision Blizzard’s Jonathan Stringfield, PhDA lot of the discussion around the metaverse is just about what already exists today in online games and elevating those experiences to the next level. Jonathan Stringfield, PhD, the VP of global business research and marketing at Activision Blizzard, joins us to breakdown why gaming is at the forefront of the metaverse development cycle, the influx of capital into the sector and what esports looks like in the metaverse era. And make sure to check out his new book, “Get in the Game: How to Level Up Your Business with Gaming, Esports, and Emerging Technologies” out today.
2022-07-2644 minInto the MetaverseTWIM Episode 10: Minecraft Bans NFT’s, Dubai’s Metaverse Aim, Otherside’s DemoOn the latest episode of This Week in the Metaverse, Yon and Matthew once again break down three key items that are influential in shaping the development of the metaverse and on which we believe we can provide unique insight and expertise. First, we look at the announcement from Mojang that they are banning all NFT’s in Minecraft. Then, we discuss Dubai’s goal to create 40,000 blockchain and metaverse jobs over the next five years. Lastly, we look at Yuga Labs’ new tech demo for its Otherside metaverse and discuss what it means for the future of the compan...
2022-07-2226 minInto the MetaverseS2E13: Dean Takahashi on Gaming’s Next Era in the MetaverseThe metaverse is emerging from interactive entertainment, most notably the gaming sector, and there’s no better authority on everything happening in gaming than VentureBeat and GamesBeat’s Dean Takahashi. We discussed a range of topics about all things gaming and the metaverse including the evolution of gaming in the metaverse era, how that compare and contrasts with Meta Platforms’ view of the metaverse, the impact of gaming consolidation and the role crypto may play in all of this.
2022-07-1943 minInto the MetaverseTWIM Episode 9: Unity Buys ironSource, Polygon Joins Disney Accelerator & Metaverse FashionOn the ninth episode of This Week in the Metaverse (not the eighth as mistakingly said on the recording), Yon and Matthew break down Unity’s $4.4 billion announced acquisition of ironSource and what it means for Unity’s near-term and longer-term prospects as a metaverse infrastructure company. We also look at the impact of Disney accepting Polygon into its Accelerator program to develop AR, NFT and AI experiences and supermodel Karlie Kloss’ pop-up fashion boutiques in Roblox.
2022-07-1519 minInto the MetaverseS2E12 - the Rise of the Metaverse with Tim O’ReillyAs the metaverse emerges, some applications and experiences today are already giving us a taste of what the ultimate end state of the metaverse may look like. Tim O’Reilly, CEO and Chairman of O’Reilly Media, a partner at early stage venture firm O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures and the man who helped popularize the term Web 2.0 in the aftermath of dotcom crash, joins us to discuss the future of interactive, social, web-based experiences, where we are in the development cycle towards building the true metaverse vision, the role governments should play in shaping the metaverse’s development and how cryp...
2022-07-1255 minInto the MetaverseTWIM Episode 8: To Blockchain or Not, Meta’s Hiring Cuts, Soba’s UGC AmbitionsOn the eighth episode of This Week in the Metaverse, Yon is still on vacation so Matthew is joined by Aaron Bush, the co-founder of Naavik. We broke down three news items that we thought were influential to the development of the metaverse and on which we believe we can provide unique expertise and analysis. First, we debate the need for blockchain in the metaverse and what role the technology can and will play over time. Then, we dive into reports that Meta is slowing its hiring pace substantially. And lastly, we discuss the boom in user-generated content platforms...
2022-07-0834 min
Into the MetaverseS2E11 - The Father of the Metaverse Neal Stephenson & Peter Vessenes of Lamina1The man who coined the term “Metaverse” over 30 years ago, esteemed author and technology advisor, Neal Stephenson and his new business partner Peter Vessenes, the CEO, Chairman and Exec Founder of CoinLab and co-founder of the Bitcoin Foundation, join Yon and Matthew to have a wide-ranging discussion about all things metaverse and their new venture Lamina1. We dove into many amazing topics including how Neal’s definition of the metaverse has evolved over the years, how blockchain technology will be a key enabler for creators to monetize their work in the metaverse and how Lamina1 is positioning itself to provid...
2022-07-0544 minInto the MetaverseTWIM Episode 7: Meta’s Headset Cuts, Fortnite’s Creative Mode, Solana’s Phone?On the seventh episode of This Week in the Metaverse, Yon is on vacation so Matthew is joined by Mario Stefanidis, the Vice President of Research at Roundhill Investments and one of our esteemed season 1 guests. We broke down three news items that we thought were influential to the development of the metaverse and on which we believe we can provide unique expertise and analysis. First, we look at TF Securities’ analyst Ming-Chi Kuo cutting his shipment forecast for Meta’s VR headsets. Second, we discuss the rapid growth of Fortnite Creative mode and assess the competitive threat to Robl...
2022-07-0125 minInto the MetaverseS2E10 - China’s Parallel Metaverse With Alex Xu and Nina XiangChina’s metaverse is set to evolve on a separate, parallel path to the rest of the world given consumption, regulatory and geopolitical differences. Alex Xu, the CEO of MultiMetaverse Inc, a leading animation company in China and formerly the CEO of games company Leyou Technologies, and Nina Xiang, a renowned author, award-winning journalist, and an expert on the Chinese venture capital and technology sector, join us to discuss China’s burgeoning metaverse, its parallel path to the rest of the world and empowering creators to export content to a global audience.
2022-06-2852 minInto the MetaverseTWIM Episode 6: Tencent XR, Metaverse Open Standards, Core’s NFTsOn the sixth episode of This Week in the Metaverse, Matthew and Yon break down three news items that are influential to the development of the metaverse and on which we can provide unique perspective and expertise. First, we dive into Tencent’s creation of a new XR unit to focus on building hardware and software for the metaverse. Next, we look at the creation of a new open standards setting body led by the Khronos Group for the metaverse. And lastly, we discuss the implications of Manticore enabling ethereum NFTs into its Core platform.
2022-06-2420 minInto the MetaverseS2E9 - Building a Democratic Metaverse with Prof. Udi ShapiroAs large technology companies invest heavily to emerge as leaders in the metaverse, the risk remains that walled gardens extend from the social-mobile era of the Internet into the metaverse era. On this episode, we chat with Professor Udi Shapiro, an interdisciplinary scientist, Internet pioneer, artist, and proponent of e-democracy. He has been with the Weizmann Institute of Science since completing his PhD at Yale University in 1982. Udi provides great insight into his work on e-democracy and building an egalitarian, democratic metaverse and empowering communities with grass-roots cryptocurrencies.
Check out all of Udi's research here: https://arxiv...
2022-06-2144 minInto the MetaverseTWIM Episode 5: Sandberg Departs Meta, Neal Stephenson Enters the Metaverse, Playful Studios FundingOn the fifth episode of This Week in the Metaverse, Matthew and Yon break down three news items that are influential to the development of the metaverse and on which we can provide unique perspective and expertise. First, we discuss the departure of COO Sheryl Sandberg from her role at Meta Platforms (nee Facebook) and what it means for the company’s growth in the metaverse. Next, we dive into the announcement that Neal Stephenson, the father of the metaverse and author of Snow Crash in which he coined the term, is launching LAMINA1. And lastly, we discuss Playful St...
2022-06-1718 minInto the MetaverseS2E8: Into the Sutuverse With Sutu, the Creator of NeonzCreators are flourishing with the proliferation of non-fungible tokens and web3 technologies, empowering them with new tools to better connect with fans and collectors. We were happy to be joined by Sutu who uses art and technology in new ways to tell stories including his latest project, Neonz, which explores the full potential of an AR Metaverse. We had a wide-ranging conversation with Sutu about many topics including the empowerment of creators in the metaverse era, how intellectual property takes shape in the web3 era and at the end of the conversation, an exclusive about an upcoming project from...
2022-06-1446 minInto the MetaverseThis Week in the Metaverse Episode 4: Sky Mavis’ UGC Games, Animoca’s Results, Grit on Epic Games StoreOn the fourth episode of This Week in the Metaverse, Matthew and Yon break down three news items that are influential to the development of the metaverse and on which we can provide unique perspective and expertise. First, we look at the announcement of new UGC games from Sky Mavis from its Builders Program. Then, we dive into the financial results of Animoca Brands, the parent company of the Sandbox. And lastly, we discuss the announcement that Gala Games’ Grit will be available on the Epic Games Store.
2022-06-1026 minInto the MetaverseS2E7 - Investing in the Metaverse With Signum Growth Capital's Angela DaltonVenture investing in the metaverse is continuing at a rapid pace as investors seek to spot the next generation of multi-billion dollar tech leaders. Angela Dalton, the CEO at Signum Growth Capital and a venture partner at Griffin Gaming Partners, breaks down the outlook for VC investing in companies at the forefront of technologies and digital economies in the metaverse, what parts of the market are most exciting, the impact of recent financial market turbulence on investments and how gaming companies can evolve to become metaverse leaders.
2022-06-0747 minInto the MetaverseThis Week in the Metaverse Episode 3: Roblox's New Hire, Apple's RealityOS & VC Seed Funding StrengthOn the third episode of This Week in the Metaverse, Yon is back and he and Matthew break down three news items from the last week that are influential to the development of the metaverse. First, we look at Roblox’s hire of former Zynga CTO Nick Tornow as VP of Engineering for its Developer Team. Then, we dive into the rumors swirling about Apple’s upcoming RealityOS for a potential mixed reality headset and what this means for its metaverse aspirations. And lastly, we discuss the seed funding environment for metaverse startups after Crunchbase reported that metaverse was one...
2022-06-0327 minInto the MetaverseS2E6 – Bringing Real-Time 3d Everywhere in the Metaverse With Unity’s Marc WhittenUnity is one of the few companies with advanced real-time 3d capabilities that is positioned to help usher in the metaverse era. Marc Whitten, the Senior Vice President of Create at Unity, joins the podcast to breakdown Unity’s growth in the metaverse, how Unity plans to unleash the creator economy by democratizing real-time 3d development tools, platform interoperability and the potential of web3 technologies as we build towards a collective vision of the metaverse.
2022-05-3138 minInto the MetaverseThis Week in the Metaverse Episode 2: a16z Funds, Electronic Arts M&A Rumors and Earnings With Brian PeganoffOn the second episode of This Week in the Metaverse, Matthew is joined by Brian Peganoff, an advisor to several games companies and previously the Senior Director of Corporate Development & Strategy at Glu Mobile, to break down three news items and how they impacting the development of the metaverse. They look at a16z’s new $600 million Games Fund One and $4.5 billion Crypto Fund Four, the M&A rumors swirling around Electronic Arts and the games industry as a whole and earnings takeaways from Roblox, Unity and Nvidia.
2022-05-2724 minInto the MetaverseThis Week in the Metaverse Episode 1: Turbulent Markets, Fortnite's Unreal Editor & Roblox's Q1 2022On this new sub-series of Into the Metaverse called This Week In the Metaverse, Matthew and Yon give a brief rundown of some of the biggest news and events in the broader metaverse space. This week, we discuss the turbulence in financial and crypto markets and their impact on the metaverse; Epic Games announcing their competitor to Roblox and how that fits into their strategy to conquer the metaverse; and Roblox’s first quarter 2022 financial results.
2022-05-2031 minInto the MetaverseS2E5: Building the Decentralized Metaverse With Alien Worlds’ Saro McKennaDecentralization is a key trend in the metaverse, empowering users and creators and seeking to break down the walled gardens of current Internet platforms. Saro McKenna, the CEO of Dacoco, the creator of the largest NFT metaverse Alien Worlds, joins us to discuss the power of decentralized organizations, making web3 technologies more accessible to more users, building through the crypto market turmoil and building a diverse metaverse for people of all walks of life.
2022-05-1747 minInto the MetaverseS2E4 Building a Game Company in the Metaverse & Web3 Era With Joseph KimWhat’s it like starting a gaming company in the metaverse and web3 era? We chat with Joseph Kim, the CEO of LILA Games, about his outlook on the metaverse and web3 in gaming and how these megatrends influence product and team decisions in starting a new mobile game company. We also discuss why now may be the right time to start a gaming company based in India amid a flurry of tech growth and venture investment in the country.
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Beyond Marketing - The Podcast.S2 Ep 02. | How can brands get started in the Metaverse by collaborating with influencers? Ft. Yonatan Raz-Fridman, CEO and founder of SupersocialWhat is the Metaverse today? Let’s demystify it. In this episode, Yonatan Raz-Fridman, CEO and founder of Supersocial, joins Maira Genovese, President and Founder of MG Empower and Edward Ogunrinde, Senior Creative Strategist, to discuss how Web3 is transforming how brands and consumers interact in the new immersive and virtual worlds. Tune in to discover how the this new web era will transform the conception of community building, content ownership and self expression extension. Discover, how the development and building of the metaverse, will enable brands and creators to enhance audience experiences and redefine consumer engagement.
2022-04-2651 minInto the MetaverseS2E3 Venture Investing in the Metaverse and Web3 With Jarrod DickerThe metaverse and web3 technologies are setting the creator economy into hyperdrive, creating myriad new investment opportunities, particularly in venture-stage companies. In this great episode of Into the Metaverse, Yon and Matthew speak with Jarrod Dicker, a Partner at TCG, about venture investing in the metaverse and web3, empowering creators and building communities.
2022-04-2651 minInto the MetaverseS2E2: Cryptogaming and Blockchain-Powered Virtual Worlds With Polygon Studios’ CEO Ryan WyattAs the metaverse emerges, it’s becoming increasingly evident that many are seeking to tackle some of the key technical challenges of the new platform with cryptocurrencies, blockchain and associated web3 technologies. Ryan Wyatt, the CEO of Polygon Studios, joins Mathew and Yon to discuss the future of web3 in the metaverse and gaming, how Polygon plans to invest more deeply in partnerships with creators and developers and easing the onramp to crypto games and worlds for a more casual audience.
2022-04-1949 minInto the MetaverseS2E1 - The Metaverse, Web3, Nvidia’s GTC and Bored ApesWelcome to season 2 of Into the Metaverse. Yon and Matthew are back after a short hiatus and taking the temperature of the metaverse and discussing some interesting new developments from the last few weeks. We discuss the intersection of web 3 technologies and the metaverse, the case for interoperability and just where we are in the metaverse development cycle. We also break down Nvidia’s Omniverse announcements from its GTC conference and dive into the metaverse implications of Bored Ape Yacht Club parent Yuga Labs’ big funding round.
2022-04-0839 min
Everything Is Better With CreatorsCreators and the Metaverse | The Big Interview with Yonatan Raz-FridmanOn Episode 6, we sit down with Yonatan Raz-Fridman, Founder and CEO at Supersocial // Games for the Metaverse, to discuss creating in the Metaverse. How should brands approach this and what is the creator strategy?Everything Is Better With Creators is produced by Whalar.Whalar. We Power the Creator Economy. Learn more at Whalar.com#creators #creatoreconomy #everythingisbetterwithcreators Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-3044 min
#KidtechYonatan Raz Fridman, Co-founder of Kano + CEO of SosuYonatan Raz-Fridman, co-founder of children's DIY computer platform Kano (and now CEO of Sosu) speaks with SuperAwesome's Dylan Collins in New York
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Samira Stalks: Entrepreneurship | Business Education | Innovation | Impact#7 Kano: giving kids superpowers – a computer kit teaching kids to code without them knowing it! Yonatan Raz-Fridman"The language in which we interact with machines is only going to become more relevant – robotics, AI, machine learning… the next generation needs to be prepared." I’m joined by Yonatan Raz Fridman from Kano. If any of you have been around toddlers or kids recently, you’ll be flabbergasted at the speed at which they can use digital devices! Some can’t even talk yet but can play a Youtube video of their favourite sing along! Kano is on a mission to make the world a place where anyone can make, learn and play with technology...
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Silicon RealYonatan Raz-Fridman - Co-founder of KanoYonatan Raz-Fridman is one cool dude. Armed with a warm Mediterranean smile he strikes you as the perfect guy to party with but the wrong dude to cross. After 3 years with the Israeli Defence Force I get the feeling that he can handle himself in some pretty hairy situations. You Don't Mess With The Yonatan.His Twitter description pretty much sums up his recent life: "took a flight from Tel Aviv to London to build Kano." One year later after one of the most successful crowdfunding campaigns in the history of Kickstarter, they raised over $1.5 milllion from over...
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Startup CamelEP 7: Yonatan Raz-Fridman / Kano ComputingYonatan Raz-Fridman together with his co-founders Alex Klein and Saul Klein envisioned a tool that will help people understand how a computer works... READ MORE
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