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Making the Metaverse

by Michael Carter

Making the Metaverse is a community project designed to give creators a platform to share their vision. One of the best metaverse podcasts globally. Come listen, learn, and laugh along with the people changing our world through virtual reality, spatial computing, artificial intelligence, blockchain, web3, and more!

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  1. 087 - Dr. Stefania Pecore

    Today’s guest is someone who has lived at the intersection of language, learning, and artificial intelligence long before most of the world was paying attention. Stefania began her journey with a degree in language studies, then moved into machine learning with her first master’s in 2011. She…

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  2. 086 - Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio

    Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Ph.D., J.D., LL.M., M.Sc. is a globally recognized expert in AI, Big Data, behavioral science, and talent analytics. At Harvard University, she holds dual faculty appointments at the Law School and the Kennedy School of Government. As Faculty Chair of the Executive…

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  3. 085 - Miji Lee

    In this episode, Michael Carter interviews Miji, the founder and CEO of Core Meta, who discusses her journey from journalism to the tech industry, focusing on the intersection of education and immersive technology. Miji shares her experiences with XR (extended reality) and its potential to...

  4. 084 - Anand Suresh

    In this episode of Making the Metaverse, host Michael Carter interviews Anand Suresh, co-founder of Expert Hire, an AI-powered hiring platform. Anand shares his journey from a young tech enthusiast to a successful entrepreneur, discussing his early passion for technology, the importance of...

  5. 083 - Gharsa Amin

    Gharsa Amin is building the future of finance. She is the founder of Kavodax, which is revolutionizing cross-border payments by making them faster, more affordable, and accessible to everyone through blockchain technology. Kavodax is the 2025 CodeLaunch Canada Champion. Connect with Gharsa:...

  6. 082 - A NotebookLM Podcast on AI and Education

    This is a podcast generated by NotebookLM. I provided the audio file of a one hour talk I gave recently on AI and education. This is the result. Let me know your thoughts! ******************************* Making the Metaverse is one of the best metaverse podcasts in the known universe: Featured by...

  7. 081 - Cesar Hernandez

    Cesar is an IT Engineer and English Professor developing IT solutions with immersive technologies and artificial intelligence. He hosts a weekly event at the Innovation Hub at St. Lawrence College where academics, students, and industry partners explore and experiment with the latest tools and...

  8. 080 - Nahgeib Miller - Co-Founder of Virtua Immersive Learning Solutions

    Nahgeib Miller is an educator, a geologist, and an entrepreneur. He has spent almost 20 years as a professor at Seneca College and has held various leadership roles throughout his tenure. Along the way he has sought to leverage emerging technologies to improve education. Recently he became the...

  9. 079 - XRAI Glass - Dan Scarfe and Lara Scarfe

    Today I am extremely excited to welcome Dan and Lara to the show! I’ve been following their work for a couple of years now and I must say their project is one of the most inspiring that I have been connected to. XRAI Glass is making the world more accessible and inclusive for the Deaf and hard of...

  10. 078 - Andrea Reade

    A small town girl who has taken the world and web3 by storm, Andrea Reade has too many skills and talents to list, and certainly cannot be placed in a box. Andrea, born a Leo, is a Canadian multidisciplinary artist that creates intuitive conceptualized artworks tailored to women empowerment,...

  11. 077 - Shreya Bhan - Founder: Brushbound

    Shreya is a dynamic and multifaceted artist and designer with a background in fashion. She has been taking web3 by storm through her brand Brushbound that leverages web3 technologies to create community based phygital fashion that is sustainable. Connect with Shreya: On LinkedIn:...

  12. 076 - Dmitry Klim

    Dmitry Klim is a dynamic and multi-talented individual. In less exciting times he worked in developing online commerce. One day, he decided he didn’t want to be an NPC and started manifesting a new life for himself. This has led him through a career in real estate, he hung around the music...

  13. 075 - Dakshesh Kaki

    Dakshesh is a student at Middleton High School and is also studying computer science engineering at Hillsborough Community College. He works with artificial intelligence in business and in robotics. He has placed 6th in a national business competition with Future Business Leaders of America. He…

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  14. 074 - Aakash Singh

    Aakash Singh is a Global People Management and Development Advisor. He is a mentor and a friend to over 37,000 students and 19 business owners globally. Aakash started his professional life as an engineer and eventually became a ‘talent architect’. Aakash helps people find their ‘perfect fit’,...

  15. 073 - Pranava Manthena

    Pranava is a Student Voice/Marketing Intern at AI for Education and a junior at Middleton High School. Pranava's impressive achievements include winning first place in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) national competition and state competition. He has led business education workshops...

  16. 072 - Zoe Lord

    Zoe Lord is a Queen’s University graduate student studying cognitive load in virtual reality environments for chemistry education and a Scientist-Astronaut candidate at the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) conducting bioastronautics research. Prior to graduate work Zoe...

  17. 071 - Maria Becerra - AI Business Strategist

    Maria Becerra is an AI business strategist, presenter, prolific volunteer, and content creator. If you don’t already follow her on LinkedIn, you should, because she has a ton of insightful and informative content with a splash of humour. Maria has worked for TD, Deloitte, and Canadian Tire and...

  18. 070 - Andy Ku - CEO of Altava

    My guest today is Andy Ku, CEO of Altava. Andy is a graduate of Cornell and of Harvard where he studied architecture and urban planning. He has been involved in start ups for the past 20 years working with some of the biggest names in media and gaming. ALTAVA, an established metaverse group, is…

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  19. 069 - Zakariya Muktadir

    Zak is a multi-talented individual with experience in a range of domains including healthcare, big tech, academics, management consulting and government in Canada and in the USA. He has worked on VR and AI products at Facebook/Meta. He also created an app for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada that…

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  20. 068 - Korey Thomson - Augmented Reality Developer at Queen's University

    Korey Thomson is a graduate of the Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology program at St. Lawrence College. He also has an advanced diploma in game programming from Humber. Korey now works at the Queen’s University Medical Simulation Lab where he has been developing augmented reality...

  21. 067 - Angad B Sodhi: Storyteller, Artist and Curator building at the intersection of Art & Tech in Web3

    Angad uses the power of art as a medium to break the taboo that mental health carries in India and globally. His art therapy sessions and workshops for corporates and blocked creative professionals increase creativity and communication skills. Shh... It's Taboo, his mental health event has…

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  22. 066 - Corey Kovnats - VP of Web3 and Industry 4.0 at dapphaus

    Corey is VP of Web3 and Industry 4.0 at dapphaus. He is an experienced entrepreneur and creative problem solver with a vast technical, managerial, and creative skillset. He's spend a lot of time focused on digital media and emerging technologies. In the past several years, Corey has helped some…

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  23. 065 - Fernanda Boccard - NFT Artist

    Fernanda is a multidisciplinary artist based in Mexico City. She is deeply passionate about creating unique and impactful digital experiences through NFT technology. She has leveraged her expertise in storytelling, video creation, and editing to bring her vision to life. Fernanda designed…

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  24. 064 - Evan Sitler-Bates: CEO and Co-Founder of XpertVR

    My guest today is Evan Sitler-Bates, co-founder of XpertVR, which is revolutionizing education and job training for something like a million users in a range of sectors and industries. He’s been in the space for several years and is passionate about making education accessible, affordable and...

  25. 063 - Sam Huber - CEO and Founder of Landvault

    Sam Huber is a metaverse pioneer. He is the CEO and founder of LandVault, the largest real estate company in the metaverse. With $37 million in funding, a team that includes 120 architects, designers and developers, and partnerships with brands including Mastercard, L’Oreal and Heineken, Sam is...

  26. 062 - Dr. Alexander Hughes - What Learners Want in a Virtual Education Wallet

    Really enjoyed speaking with Dr. Alexander Hughes about his recent eCampusOntario report titled “Wallets, Passports, Portfolios, Credentials: What Learners Want in a Virtual Education Wallet.” Alex shared insights on what learners think about access, use and adoption of a virtual wallet system…

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  27. 061 - Adri Mukund - Designer + Artist + Teacher

    Adri Mukund is a designer with a passion for creating impactful and meaningful designs that leave a lasting impression. With years of experience and a proven track record of success, Adri is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of creativity and delivering visually stunning designs that inspire…

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  28. 060 - Costantino Roselli - Founder & Chief Metaverse Officer at NTZNS

    My guest today brings incredible insight and a tremendous level of passion to web3. Costantino Roselli is Founder & Chief Metaverse Officer at NTZNS and an Advisory Board Member on the Metaverse Fashion Council. He is a top brand storyteller, bestselling author, futurist and keynote speaker. He...

  29. 059 - John King - Director of HigherEd Projects at VictoryXR

    John King has a wide range of skills and experiences that he brings to the edtech space. He took his undergraduate degree at the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia and completed a Masters degree at the Chinese University of Hong Kong where he studied globalization, commerce…

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  30. 058 - Afzal Majeed - Blockchain, Crypto and Fintech Specialist | Operations Manager, Chiliz

    This was a truly inspiring episode! Afzal is an experienced business leader with a background in growing businesses and managing Business operations at top global organizations such as Chiliz (Socios.com), Binance, Foodpanda, and Total Energies. He holds a master's degree in Banking and Finance,...

  31. 057 - Sati: A Non-Fungible Diamond in the NFT Sky

    My guest today is Sati, a digital artist and NFT creator with a fierce dedication to her craft. She has a life long love of graffiti, canvases and all the traditional art she can get close to. Several years ago she discovered digital art and it heavily influenced her illustration style and way of...

  32. 056 - Liv Erickson: Making the Metaverse Open, Accessible and Approachable for All

    My guest today is Liv Erickson, a true metaverse visionary. Liv jumped into the metaverse in 2014 and has not looked back. Since then Liv has worked for Microsoft, AWS and Mozilla where they are currently the team lead for Hubs. In their work at Mozilla they are leading the development of open,...

  33. 055 - Micah Imomotebegha - Bitcoin, Trust and Hope in Nigeria

    Micah Imomotebegha is a digital marketing specialist with a focus on web 3 and blockchain based projects. He studied information systems management in Nigeria before moving to Canada to pursue additional studies at St. Lawrence College. In the episode, Micah shares his extensive experience with…

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  34. 054 - Karan Pal: Graphic Designer; Web3 Creator; Community Builder

    My guest today is Karan Pal (KP). KP is a graphic designer and illustrator from India who likes to follow his curiosity towards fiction and celebrates culture through his art. His works majorly explore dramatic light followed by a colorful expression based on an Indian narrative. He firmly…

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  35. 053 - Ron Bauer - Founder of Theseus Capital Ltd

    Ron Bauer is a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and author, with over 20 years of experience. He is focused on FinTech, EdTech, SaaS, Gaming, VR, AR, Metaverse and Web 3.0. Ron has a track record of supporting disruptors from early-stage seed funding all the way through to IPOs, as well as…

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  36. 052 - Samuel Dahan: Law Professor; Founder and Director of the Conflict Analytics Lab

    Samuel Dahan is law professor at Queen’s University and is cross-appointed to Cornell Law School and Paris Dauphine Law School. A qualified lawyer and former EU official, his areas of interest include labour analytics and dispute resolution. He is the head of policy at the Deel Lab for Global...

  37. 051 - Alex Scott: Director, Borealis AI

    My guest today is Alex Scott. Alex is the Academic Director for the SIT Learning MMA, the Director of Group Risk Management products at Borealis AI (RBC’s AI Research Institute), and an instructor in the Analytics group at the Smith School of Business. At Borealis AI he is the product owner for…

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  38. 050 - Arthur Huang, Founder and Managing Partner of the Blockchain Lab

    My guest today is Arthur Huang, Founder and Managing Partner of The Blockchain Lab, a national student-run community that specializes in content creation, incubation, event hostings, and cryptocurrency investments. Arthur is a recipient of the D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship at the Smith School of...

  39. 049 - Grigory McKain, Research Associate, Cambridge University, Centre for Alternative Finance

    Grigory is a research associate at the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance where he runs the Regulatory Knowledge Exchange project. Before joining the CCAF he worked at various tech companies, across functions but mainly on legal and research roles. He has also previously worked in the legal...

  40. 048 - VirtuSwap founder Evgeny Lyandres and Alexander Zaidelson Head of Data and Business

    Today's episode is packed! I was joined by Evgeny Lyandres, founder of VirtuSwap and Alexander Zaidelson, Head of Data and Business at VirtuSwap. We talk about #defi, liquidity, AI, security and our hopes for a brighter future powered by blockchain technologies. Evgeny is also Professor of…

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  41. 047 - Pavel Abdur-Rahman - Web3, AI and Regulated Markets Expert

    Pavel is an expert in ethically aligned AI & Digital Assets regulations, markets, partnerships and revenue models. He is Co-Founder and Venture Operating Partner at Vision Studio Ventures (VSV). VSV's purpose is to democratize venture investments for the operating partner network. In addition to...

  42. 046 - Collin O'Brien - Head of Marketing at Rubic

    Collin O’Brien is Head of Marketing for Rubic. Rubic is a cross-chain DeFi ecosystem, which features cross-chain swaps, on-chain swaps and much more. Their aim is to deliver a complete ONE-STOP decentralized trading platform. The Rubic platform is a place where users can complete cross-chain…

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  43. 045 - Adam Simmons: Chief Strategy Officer at RDX Works

    Adam is the Chief Strategy Officer of RDX Works, a core development company behind the Radix Public Network. Throughout his career, Adam has worked in and with multiple successful start-up, scale-up, and platforms businesses in marketing, content, and strategy. Prior to joining RDX Works, Adam...

  44. 044 - Chris Horne - Founder of Filta - The NFT Face Filter Marketplace

    Chris Horne is an Emmy and Peabody award winner with deep experience developing projects that marry frontier technology with the arts - from filmmaking in VR at Oculus, running the core UX/UI team on Facebook's next-generation Social VR platform (basically the Metaverse), and specializing in…

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  45. 043 - Harrison Jordan, NFT Lawyer

    Harrison Jordan is a Toronto-based lawyer and consultant with a focus on legal matters involving NFTs and Web3. He graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School where he enrolled in a broad range of public and private law courses. Harrison enjoys staying abreast of developments in the NFT space, and...

  46. 042 - Jojo Sunshine - Visual Artist, Educator and Co-Founder of Girl Haus

    Jojo Sunshine is a visual artist and educator based in Portland, Oregon. In this episode, she shares her unconventional journey into web3 and NFTs, the origin story of GIRL HAUS, and why she believes web3 is the future for creators. Find out more about Jojo here: Website:...

  47. 041 - Briana, Founder of 0XX - Defi, Refi and More

    Entrepreneur and crypto educator Briana founded 0xx to be a welcoming front door for other women to walk through. Frustrated by the lack of financial safety nets for new mothers in the freelancing world, Briana knew there must be other options and began exploring decentralized, accessible wealth...

  48. 040 - Anastasia Drinevskaya - She sings, she trains hard at the gym, she juggles and she is the CEO of Cointelegraph Communications

    Anastasia Drinevskaya is the most dynamic and interesting human in web3. She has multiple degrees, a love of theatre and fashion, she kicks b*tt in the gym, she models, she can juggle, and there is a rumour that she will soon breathe fire. Oh and she is CEO of Cointelegraph communications. On top...

  49. 039 - Shirin Bucknam - Crypto Witch Club Co-founder

    My guest today is Shirin Bucknam, co-founder of Crypto Witch Club, a trusted, equitable, and educational voice in the web3 space that is highly entertaining. Founded only a year ago, with co-founder Kaitlin McGowan, Crypto Witch Club has grown into a community of over 10,000 across channels and...

  50. 038 - On Click Closet: Digital Fashion House based in India

    OnClickCloset is a Digital Fashion House based in India, Led by two young girlfriends. They give life to their fantasized and imaginary stories which anyone can relate to and experience via Digital Fashion. Come Listen, as we talk about Digital Fashion, Culture, and a bit about food from India!...

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Making the Metaverse is a community project designed to give creators a platform to share their vision. One of the best metaverse podcasts globally. Come listen, learn, and laugh along with the people changing our world through virtual reality, spatial computing, artificial intelligence, blockchain, web3, and more!

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