What does a brand that has now partnered with Barbie, Rolling Stone, NARS, and more look to do next?

Building an innovative media business rooted deep in web3 with the help of traditional venture capital.

Ledger is doubling down on blockchain security technology, creating best practices, educating early adopters, and making it easier for the non-crypto-native individual to participate in web3.

Amber is an artist, poet, and author. Through abstracted form, ribbons of colour and joyous words, her work aims to represent the nuances of womanhood. She was one of the first artists to be launched through Instagram’s experimental digital collectibles platform, and is a leading example as one of web3’s most visible and consistent artists navigating the new world of what’s possible.

Sara was catapulted into the web3 spotlight overnight, encouraging her to take action and launch a full 10-thousand-piece generative PFP collection, Women and Weapons. She has since launched a Season 2 collection, and has developed a related digital character, Nova. 

Alignmint is designed to be a platform that allows users to have a better connection with the charities they give to through dynamic impact updates with NFTs, showing the holders how their donations are helping.

Welcome to Atari X – the Web 3 division of the much loved and historical company Atari! This division was formed in early 2022, and it was a consolidation of Atari’s interest in the Web 3 blockchain space. Our guests believe that there is room for everybody in the Web 3 space, and that gaming has a huge potential.

With a career spanning the beginning of mobile gaming to leading some of the biggest projects in web3, Jayne brings a breadth of knowledge and real world organizational experience to the conversation. From Reddit to DraftKings to Dapper Labs via NBA and WNBA Top Shot, Jayne has driven change and significant growth, while gaining an important perspective of the complexities that come with emerging technologies and building in public.

Will the Ethereum Merge have a positive or negative impact on the environment? What about mass adoption, security, or crypto values? As with any big change related to blockchain and cryptocurrencies, there are bound to be many opinions, hype, false narratives, and questions. In this episode we seek to shed light on Ethereum’s transition from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake with a reputable source, Allen Hena.

Sandy Carter is Senior Vice President and Channel Chief at Unstoppable Domains, responsible for driving new partnerships and integrations for Web3, Blockchain, and NFTs. Her mission is to onboard the world onto the decentralized web by building a blockchain-based identity platform.

Imagine if Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands like Nestlé or Unilever started as Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAO) and you were invited to be a stakeholder from the start. gmgn Supply Co. wants to do it better, together. They are seeking the ambitious vision of 100 community-built CPG brands.

Musical artists are exploring opportunities with tech innovation. The traditional entertainment industry rewards a select few. With web3 technology, artists can pursue careers in new ways. “CryptoPunk Rapper” Spottie WiFi disrupted the music industry by selling 2,000 NFT albums in 60 seconds, giving token holders limited copyright licenses to the music. He is also known for inspiring Snoop Dogg to explore the possibilities of blockchain.

Maha is founder of Digital & Savvy, a strategic communication consulting firm with offices in the USA and Dubai. She manages the personal brand PR for Gary Vaynerchuk and consults for other high-profile individuals and companies, including Dr. Deepak Chopra. Today, she helps brands and IP owners find their voice in web3, helping them grow communities through effective communication and learning how to create long-term value.

In the digital age, we crave an immersive experience.  The metaverse aims to deliver that experience by way of transforming everyday things to the more immersive, digital versions. Ethereum Towers is adding real estate to the landscape.

From opportunities to tokens, Web3 is experiencing a surge of new participants. There’s a growing need for robust job boards and recruitment tools for the “metaverse marketplace”. Morgan Stone, Co-Founder of Roo Troop, and CEO of Roo Labs and Seekr.io shares his early insight into this exciting new employment landscape.

Award-winning rapper/producer Sir Mix-A-Lot shares how web3 has provided more freedom to his craft and entrepreneurial endeavours. In the past, musicians were often compelled to release songs under labels and contracts without alternative options. Web3 can offer artists more autonomy, financial and strategic freedom, as well as creative control.

With a passion for theatre and experience on the front lines of Facebook, Randi describes herself as someone with a “launch entrepreneurial brain and an artist’s heart”. The intersection of art and technology is growing in Web3. Hear how Randi got her start in NFTs and now is running the HUG platform for creators and curators. 

Katherine has decades of experience transforming enterprises from the inside to drive change and is a global leader with expertise in the technology and emerging growth industries. She is passionate about the intersection of humanity and technology, which makes her leadership role in Web3 a critical one.

Kelsey Cole helps people “fall in love with the future”. Her expertise is taking complex ideas, and turning them into beloved brands. She’s worked with brands like The Grammys, Tesla, Blockworks, TIFF, the United Nations, Boss Beauties and many more. This episode is packed with actionable insights on how to grow a network and career in Web3, and offers a strategic roadmap for success for many professional endeavours.

As consumers begin to use various blockchains and touch the web3 realm, businesses are asking themselves what the opportunities may be. Avery Akkineni, President of Vayner3 (previously VaynerNFT), is building the bridge for companies to join Web3 in strategic and comfortable ways. Avery chats about her experiences working with significant brands like Pepsi, US Open, and Budweiser - companies who are leading the way finding the intersection of marketing, brand/community/loyalty building, and blockchain technology.