Steve McKeon (Collab+Currency): Decoding the World of NFTs and Consumer Crypto

In today’s episode, Brooke interviews Steve McKeon, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Collab+Currency, a venture capital firm at the crossroads of culture, consumer, and crypto. Steve shares his journey from the early days of the tech boom to becoming a key player in the crypto venture capital world. His path includes experiences in Silicon Valley, academia, co-founding a software startup, and eventually diving into the crypto sphere. The episode delves into the strategies and insights of Collab+Currency, discussing the significance of consumer attention in the crypto market, the evolving role of NFTs, and the potential of gaming and Web 3.0 in consumer crypto.Key Points From This Episode:- Introduction of Steve McKeon and Collab+Currency- Steve’s background and early career in technology- Transition to academia and co-founding Skyward- Exploring crypto and the birth of Collab+Currency- The evolution of Collab+Currency's focus and strategy- Discussion on consumer crypto and NFTs- Insights on gaming and its intersection with crypto- Corporate involvement in NFTs and digital evolution- Regulatory aspects and differentiation of Collab+Currency- Steve’s thoughts on the future of consumer products and digital environmentsLinksBrooke Pollack on TwitterBrooke Pollack on LinkedInHutt CapitalSteve McKeon on TwitterCollab+Currency