Web2+1 with VC: Insider Tips in Blockchain and AI

How do we trust anything online when AI can fake everything?Evin McMullen, co-founder of Billions Network, is building the verification layer for both humans and AI agents. In this episode, we go deep on what the next generation of identity, trust, and onchain reputation looks like — and how it’ll shape the future of crypto, AI, and the internet itself.We go deep into:✅ Human vs AI identity✅ Zero-knowledge verification✅ Why governments are calling Billions for AI agent verification✅ What’s broken in today’s internet✅ And how trust becomes the foundation for the next era of AI🎧 If you’re a founder, investor, or operator building in AI or Web3, this is a north-star conversation.🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Lu_WJJw5kesPARTNERS:➡️ Get an exclusive bonus on SwissBorg with my code 'violetta': https://swissborg.com/r/violetta🌐 VNTR Investors Community: https://vntr.vc/► More about Billions Networkhttps://billions.network/https://x.com/billions_ntwk► Follow Evin McMullenhttps://x.com/provenauthority► Follow Violetta Chekan:https://x.com/violettechekan⁠https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/⁠__Trailer and introInternet without trust: bots, fraud, and identity theftWhy human and AI verification matters today & how Billions solves itZero-knowledge proofs explained: how to get started with BillionsHow Billions differs from biometrics for identity verificationAI agent verification: government & enterprise use cases + deep trust frameworkWho will control digital identity in the next few years?AI risks, security, and real-world examples of AI misbehaviorThe one metric defining Billions’ mission successWhat’s next for Billions: building a global reputation layerFounder insights: lessons learned and what worked in Billions✨ If i had to start over – Evin McMullen on investing and startup adviceHuman vs AI: who wins the future of verification?Disclaimer:This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Always do your own research and before making any decisions consult a professional. I may earn commissions from affiliate links.

Sunny Lu, Founder & CEO of VeChain, explains why early conviction, real use cases, and invisible UX are the keys to scaling blockchain to the next billion users.🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BjpweOMOhOA► More about VeChain Foundationhttps://vechain.org/https://x.com/vechainofficial► Follow Sunny Luhttps://x.com/sunshinelu24https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunny-lu-55456915/► Follow Violetta Chekanhttps://x.com/violettechekan⁠https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/⁠__Trailer and introHow VeChain became the invisible blockchain powering enterprise blockchain adoptionFrom Louis Vuitton to VeChain: why Sunny Lu left luxury to build in cryptoThe first blockchain use case with Givenchy and how VeChain proved real-world utilityHow enterprise blockchain scaled globally and tokenized sustainability as VeChain’s long-term betWhat tokenization really means for businesses and how blockchain can help rewarding sustainable behaviorInside VeChain’s latest partnerships with BYD, Tesla and how blockchain monetizes CO₂ savingsThe most resistant industry to blockchain adoption and why banking will follow lastVeChain Renaissance explained – how VeChain is upgrading for true decentralizationWhy decentralization matters and how it can replace inefficient corporate structures✨ If I Had to Start Over – Sunny Lu reveals what startup he’d build in 2025Final message: why the future of blockchain and crypto is brighter than ever

"Every App Gets Its Own Blockchain" — Hilmar Orth, Founder of GelatoDiscover the future of blockchain scalability with Hilmar Orth, Founder of Gelato, and learn how Gelato is changing Web3 infrastructure, abstracting complexities for developers, and preparing for a future where every app has its own chain.✅ The end of the era of one blockchain✅ Solving scalability and onboarding millions of users✅ Gelato's partnership with Kraken and Fox News🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hPyUHC0DYoA__PARTNERS:➡️ Get an exclusive bonus on SwissBorg with my code 'violetta': https://swissborg.com/r/violetta🌐 VNTR Investors Community: https://vntr.vc/__► More about Gelatohttps://gelato.cloud/https://x.com/gelatonetwork► Follow Hilmar Maximilian Orthhttps://x.com/hilmarxo► Follow Violetta Chekan:https://x.com/violettechekan⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/⁠__Trailer and introGelato founder story: How founders found their vision building DeFi infrastructure when Ethereum couldn’t scaleLessons for founders on focus and avoiding distractions in crypto startupsEarly investors and Ethereum OGs who backed Gelato from day oneWhy blockchain scalability is still unsolved for mass adoption in 2025Inside Gelato’s partnership with Kraken to build rollups for millions of usersMultichain future: why every company will launch its own chainWeb2 companies entering Web3: what Gelato learned from onboarding enterprisesFox News Use Case: how AI deepfakes drive demand for blockchain verification in mediaFuture blockchain use cases: DeFi lending and trading, and other trendsEthereum modular future explained and why apps shouldn’t live on Ethereum L1What Bitcoin gets right: store of value vs programmable rollupsWhere the next big blockchain infrastructure opportunities lie for investorsDisclaimer:This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Always do your own research and before making any decisions consult a professional. I may earn commissions from affiliate links.

In this episode, Paul Brody, Global Blockchain Leader at EY and Chairman of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance, shares how public blockchain cuts enterprise costs by 99%. He talks about blockchain use cases that work in daily business and how Ethereum is winning in enterprise adoption.✅ Why blockchain benefits for business are impossible to ignore in 2025✅ Benefits of public blockchains vs private chains✅ Enterprise blockchain use cases that actually work✅ How Al will accelerate blockchain adoption and more about AI agents in business🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZwPG1ntuxj4__PARTNERS:➡️ Get an exclusive bonus on SwissBorg with my code: https://swissborg.com/r/violetta🌐 VNTR Investors Community: https://vntr.vc/__► More about EY Blockchainhttps://blockchain.ey.com/► Follow Paul Brodyhttps://x.com/pbrodyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pbrody/► Follow Violetta Chekanhttps://x.com/violettechekan⁠https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/⁠__Trailer and introBlockchain in the tech adoption curve: how enterprises should invest in 2025EY data on real enterprise blockchain adoptionPaul Brody on the future of blockchain for businessWhy EY chose Ethereum for enterprise blockchain strategyPrivate vs public blockchains: the enterprise privacy myth exposedEnterprise blockchain use cases and how businesses save million of dollarsThe most overhyped crypto use caseWhy enterprises move on-chain — and what still holds them backMeasuring blockchain ROI: how to track blockchain success in businessHow AI accelerates enterprise blockchain adoption and role of AI agents in 2025How businesses and EY are affected by bull and bear crypto cycles and why 2025 is the best year for enterprise blockchainHow companies will look in the future: smart contracts, AI agents, and single entrepreneur billion-dollar ideas✨ “If I Had to Start Over”: Paul Brody’s startup idea and why he’d pick ChatGPT as co-founderIf you’re not on blockchain in 2025, you’re already behind your competitionDisclaimer:This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Always do your own research and before making any decisions consult a professional. I may earn commissions from affiliate links.

➡️ Join The Inner Circle of Borgers: https://join.swissborg.com/en/r/violetDNDD (use to gain exclusive access to unique investment opportunities) 🎥 In this episode Daniel de Lophem, co-founder of BorgPad, shares insights on why centralized exchanges like Binance are killing crypto investors and how BorgPad is reshaping the rules for Web3 projects and crypto investors, offering unprecedented access to early-stage investing and potentially massive returns. ✅ The problems with current token launch models and centralized exchanges ✅ Discover how BorgPad helps crypto projects to fair token launch ✅ Learn how to invest like top VCs and unlock top crypto deals 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ao1A9_qORIw ► More about BorgPad https://borgpad.com/ https://x.com/BorgPadHQ https://t.me/borgpad ► Follow Daniel de Lophem https://x.com/dlophem https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-de-lophem-b1a08b161/ ► Follow Violetta Chekan https://x.com/violettechekan https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/ __ Trailer and intro Swissborg's Spin-off and Why the Future is Onchain Crypto Wealth Management: From Swissborg to BorgPad The Problem with ICOs and Centralized Exchanges for Web3 Founders and Crypto Investors or Why You Lose Money with Crypto How BorgPad Democratizes Early-Stage Investing in Web3 and New Approach to Token Launch Beyond Meme Coins and Speculation: Attracting Long-Term Crypto Investors to Web3 Projects Unique Value Proposition of BorgPad and The 'Better Than CEX' Movement Blockchain Fundraising: How BorgPad Works for Crypto Projects and Investors ✨ Rapid-Fire Q&A: Getting to Know Daniel de Lophem on a Personal Level. Fundraising, Values and Success The Future of Crypto in 2025: BorgPad's Role in the Next Bull Market Disclaimer: This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

Discover the secrets to spotting unicorns from Tess Hau, an investor in crypto and founder of Tess Ventures, a leading VC fund investing in the AI Web3 convergence. ✅ The future of AI agents in crypto ✅ Explore AI blockchain projects Tess has invested in ✅ How to be a value creator in venture capital for entrepreneurs 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jx7oOItjhio ► More about Tess Ventures: https://www.tessventures.xyz/ https://x.com/TessVentures ► Follow Tess Hau https://x.com/tesshau1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/tesshau/ ► Follow Violetta Chekan https://x.com/violettechekan https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/ __ Trailer and intro Tess Hau's Unique Approach to Venture Capital Investing How Tess Got into VC How to Spots Unicorns and Drive Startup Success Creating Value for Founders: Tess Hau’s Philosophy for Venture Capital Success Tess Ventures' Investment Thesis: Bet on Web3 and AI Convergence How Blockchain Democratizes Access to Capital and Opportunities Liquidity Options for Limited Partners in AI and Crypto Investments AI Agents in Blockchain Projects: How Mini-Me AI is Revolutionizing Web3 (https://myminime.ai/) How Tess Hau Chooses Startups to Invest In: Key Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs How to Identify Unicorns and The Power of Being a Value Creator The Next Milestones for Tess Ventures ✨ Rapid-Fire Q&A: Getting to Know Tess Hau on a Personal Level. Resilience, Values and Investing Tess Hau’s Advice for Female Founders and Investors

Gerald Heydenreich, serial entrepreneur, investor, and founder of EtherMail, shares insights on how EtherMail launched their $EMT token in the current crypto market and how EtherMail bridges the gap between Web2 and Web3 via email. ✅ Learn whether we are truly in a bear market ✅ Discover how EtherMail solves key problems in traditional email systems and whether people are ready for Web3 email ✅ Understand best practices for launching a crypto token in 2024 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mTrM_l2XN0c ► More about EtherMail https://ethermail.io/ https://x.com/ethermail_io ► Follow Gerald Heydenreich https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerald-heydenreich-a79125/ ► Follow Violetta Chekan: https://x.com/violettechekan ⁠https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/⁠ __ Trailer and intro Crypto Market Today: Are We Really in a Bear Market? Gerald’s Insights from Token2049 Singapore Web3 Email: What Key Problems in Traditional Email Systems Does EtherMail Solve? The Future of Communication: Will Email Die with Time? Will Wallets Become Super Messengers, or Will Super Messengers Integrate Wallets? How to Use EtherMail for Your Communication Needs Bridging Web2 and Web3: Onboarding Users into Web3 Security and Privacy: How EtherMail Ensures the Highest Standards Do We Need a Web3 Email? When Is a Good Time to Launch a Token? Walk Through the Process of Launching a Token in 2024 Top Mistakes to Avoid When Launching a Crypto Token How to Engage KOLs and the Web3 Community Fundraising and Choosing the Right Crypto Exchanges for Token Listings: Why It Matters Top Advice for Startup Founders Who Are Launching a Token Now Success Metrics for Web3 Projects: What Really Matters Fun Segment: Rapid-Fire Questions with Gerald Heydenreich How to Find Ideas for Your Startup in Blockchain and Crypto

Discover the secrets to building wealth with crypto with Cyrus Fazel, CEO and Co-founder of SwissBorg, a crypto wealth management platform. 🎧 In this episode, Cyrus shares his wealth expert advice on how to make money with crypto by investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies. Learn smart crypto investment strategies, how to create wealth and achieve financial freedom through blockchain. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QTB5eAgd_MQ ► More about SwissBorg https://swissborg.com/ https://x.com/swissborg ► Follow Cyrus Fazel https://x.com/Cyrus_Fazel ► Follow Violetta Chekan https://x.com/violettechekan ⁠https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/⁠ __ Trailer and intro Meet Cyrus Fazel, a Wealth Management Expert. Lessons From Investment Job Wealth Inequality, Getting into Crypto and Investing in Bitcoin. How SwissBorg Is Bringing Financial Freedom to Their Users How SwissBorg is Different From Other Platform, Smart Investment Features How Crypto Has Changed the Concept of Wealth and How to Build Wealth With Crypto How Much to Invest from Your Income into Crypto How SwissBorg Helps to Reach Your Financial Goals with Smart Investment Strategies Who is Investing in Crypto and Why Crypto is Important for Investment Strategy Where You Learn How to Invest Investing in Crypto Projects with SwissBorg: Alpha Program Fun Segment: Rapid-Fire Questions with Cyrus Fazel How to Manage Money and Investment Tips

🎁 NFT Drop Alert! Grab the unique NFT we created during this interview: https://bit.ly/3AqV81P Nate Geier, CEO & Co-founder of Mintbase and Bitte Protocol, reveals how Bitte's AI-powered ecosystem, with user-friendly tools like the Bitte Wallet, developer suite, and sponsored relayer, simplifies blockchain interactions for everyone. ✅ How strategic AI integration transformed Mintbase into Bitte Protocol ✅ How AI simplifies blockchain technology and brings market adoption ✅ Being a technical founder in blockchain keeps you ahead of the game 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d_Wb5nlYSls ► More about Bitte Protocol https://www.bitte.ai/ https://wallet.bitte.ai/ https://x.com/BitteProtocol ► Follow Nate Geier https://x.com/nategeier ► Follow Violetta Chekan: https://twitter.com/violettechekan ⁠https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/⁠ __ Trailer and intro Meet Nate Geier: Technical Founder in Blockchain Mintbase’s Founding Story, Innovative Features, and AI Integration in Blockchain Evolution of Blockchain: What We Know About This Cycle How Mintbase Differentiates Itself with New AI Product Why Mintbase Chose Near Protocol AI and Blockchain: Driving NFT Adoption and the Future of Transactions with Bitte AI Real-World Use Cases for Creators and Brands, and Predictions for the Next Bull Run 🎁 NFT Drop Alert! Showcase of How Blockchain and AI Work Together Balancing Engineering and Leadership as a Technical Founder in Blockchain Practical Tips for Web3 Startups: Finding the Right Investors ✨ Rapid-Fire Q&A: Getting to Know Nate Geier on a Personal Level Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: No One Cares About Your Company

Join us for an insightful interview with Lou Kerner as we explore the current state of the crypto 2024 and delve into key trends and practical tips for Web3 community building. Lou Kerner is a founder, investor, crypto thought leader who was named as “Wall Street's Bitcoin Expert”. He is co-founder of CryptoOracle Collective, a leading decentralised web3 advisory, and CryptoMondays, the largest crypto meetup group globally. He is also a Partner at Blockchain Coinvestors, a crypto fund-of-funds. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lkt5Z46rroE 💡 Check Demo Day of CryptoOracle AI x Web3 Accelerator: https://youtu.be/lla3cRLlb8A ► More about CryptoOracle Collective https://www.cryptooracle.io/ https://x.com/CryptoOracle_ ► Follow Lou Kerner https://x.com/loukerner ► Follow Violetta Chekan: https://twitter.com/violettechekan ⁠https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/⁠ __ Trailer and intro From Wall Street to Crypto: Lou’s Thoughts on Industry After 7 Years in Crypto for 24/7 The State of Crypto in 2024: Key Trends, Investing Strategies and Future Prospects in Crypto 2024 The Metaverse and Crypto: Battle for the Digital Future, AI and Decentralization The Rise of Bitcoin L2 and Its Impact What is Crypto? Web3 Explained Through The Power of Community Building Web3 Community: Lessons from 20 Years of Experience Accelerating Innovation: AI and Crypto Convergence, Solving Challenges in Decentralization Fun Segment: Rapid-Fire Questions with Lou Kerner Entrepreneurship in Web3: Lessons and Advice

Sebastian Borget is the Co-Founder and COO of The Sandbox, one of the largest decentralised virtual worlds where players can create, play, own, govern and monetise their experiences using NFTs & SAND token. The Sandbox isn't just a gaming platform. With 800+ partnerships with brands and creators, it's revolutionizing entertainment and creating new digital experiences. 🎧 Listen to learn about unprecedented engagement metrics, digital storytelling and how The Sandbox is empowering brands and creators in the metaverse, the launch of The Sandbox DAO, and how you could help shape the future of the metaverse. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ytUc-YuJVk8 💡 Check The SandboxDAO: https://www.sandboxdao.com/ ► More about The Sandbox https://www.sandbox.game/ https://x.com/TheSandboxGame Check The SandboxDAO: https://www.sandboxdao.com/ ► Follow Sebastien Borget https://x.com/borgetsebastien ► Follow Violetta Chekan https://twitter.com/violettechekan ⁠https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/⁠ __ Trailer and intro Meet Sebastien Borget: Co-Founder and COO of The Sandbox What is The Sandbox, How The Sandbox is Revolutionizing Entertainment Role of User-Generated Content in the Future of the Metaverse, Creator Economy and How Creators Earn in The Sandbox Digital Storytelling and How Brands Leverage The Sandbox to Create Their Own Narratives Use Cases in The Sandbox and Its Engagement Metrics and User Retention Engaging New Audiences Through New Digital Experiences The Sandbox DAO Launch and Creating Impact in the Real World The Sandbox DAO Governance Explained, How You Could Help Shape the Future of the Metaverse Sebastien is Excited to See These Proposals and Projects in The Sandbox DAO How to Choose Timing to Launch DAO The Future of Metaverse Adoption The Sandbox Plans and Roadmap, Integration with VR and AR 💫 Surprise game of the show - fun questions for the guest speaker How to Stay Updated in the Crypto Market and What Drives the Crypto Adoption Now

Richard Muirhead is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Fabric Ventures, a top blockchain VC fund with $250M in AUM and 15 unicorns in its portfolio. Watch to dive into Richard’s visionary insights on the evolution of the internet, learn why blockchain is key to AI, and understand why it is pivotal for the future of technology. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WYz4QcKH65o ► More about Fabric Ventures https://fabric.vc/ https://x.com/fabric_vc ► Follow Richard Muirhead https://x.com/richardmuirhead ► Follow Violetta: https://twitter.com/violettechekan ⁠https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/⁠ __ Trailer and intro Meet Richard Muirhead: Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Fabric Ventures Richard’s Entrepreneurial Journey: From Successful Founder to Top VC in Blockchain Forming a Vision and Perspective as an Investor in Blockchain Discovering Bitcoin and the Potential of Web3, the Open Web, and Why Blockchain is Key to AI Challenges of Decentralized Networks and Opportunities in Token Economics Balancing Centralization and Decentralization in Web3 The Future Role of Venture Capital in Web3 What Separates Successful Entrepreneurs Investing in Unicorns: Examples from Fabric Ventures Blockchain Infrastructure vs. Application Layer Tips for Learning to Be a Venture Capitalist Fun Part: Leadership Tips and Insights What You Should Do as a New Entrepreneur in Web3

Cara Liberati is a Head of Business Development at WalletConnect, a startup that builds web3 communication protocol enabling interoperability between wallets and dapps across chains. WalletConnect has integrated with 500 wallets and 6,000 apps, and it has raised $25m from Shopify, Union Square Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, ConsenSys, Circle Ventures, and many others. 🎥 In this episode Cara shares invaluable insights on key strategies for customer acquisition in Web3, the successful tactics WalletConnect employs for building strategic partnerships, and learn more about Cara, who is not only Woman in Web3 but also active supporter of female founders. 🎧 In this episode Cara shares invaluable insights on key strategies for customer acquisition in Web3 and the successful tactics WalletConnect employs for building strategic partnerships. Learn more about Cara, who is not only Woman in Web3 but also active supporter of female founders. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9gkyBnKKD2Q ► More about WalletConnect: https://walletconnect.com/ https://twitter.com/walletconnect/ https://discord.com/invite/kdTQHQ6AFQ ► Follow Cara Liberati: https://twitter.com/NFTequilaa ► Follow Violetta Chekan: https://twitter.com/violettechekan ⁠https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/⁠ __ Trailer and intro What problem is WalletConnect solving? Entering intro blockchain and Cara’s role at WalletConnect Web2 vs Web3 Business Development: Key differences in customer acquisition Adapting business strategies for crypto market cycles Ensuring long-term value in rapidly evolving blockchain market Zero to One: Identifying the first use cases in startups Effective strategies to find customers in Web3 and close the deals Top 3 essential tools for effective customer outreach in Web3 Scaling operations and managing rapid growth in startups Enterprise Blockchain Adoption: Use cases and market cycles impacts Woman in Web3: Breaking into leadership position in blockchain 💫 Surprise game of the show - fun questions to the guest speaker about big tech, investments, inspiration What’s next for WalletConnect Empowering women in Web3: Cara’s advice for aspiring female leaders

Robby Yung is the CEO at Animoca Brands, a leader in blockchain games and one of the most active investors in Web3, with portfolio of products and investments including The Sandbox, Quidd, Axie Infinity, OpenSea, Dapper Labs, Yield Guild Games, Alien Worlds and many others. Robby is leading investments in Web3 projects to advance the digital property rights that will help to build the open metaverse. 🎧 We have chatted with Robby about the evolving landscape of Web3, digital ownership, the future of blockchain technology and use cases in Web3 this year. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xjmIgpP8gvc ► More about Animoca Brands: https://www.animocabrands.com/ https://twitter.com/animocabrands https://link3.to/animocabrands ► Follow Robby Yung: https://twitter.com/viewfromhk ► Follow Violetta Chekan: https://twitter.com/violettechekan ⁠https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/⁠ __ Trailer and intro What Animoca Brands is Robby’s pivotal role in leading the company to Web3 The future of internet and why you should you care about Web3 Web3 economy and use cases in Web3 Web3 influence on economic system and wealth distribution Open Metaverse: where we are now Value and utility of digital assets and tokens Milestones in blockchain technology adoption, Animoca’s role in facilitating mass adoption Most exciting use cases in Web3 this year Risk assessment in investing, importance of network effects in Web3 Evolution of business models in Web3 and crypto market cycles Metaverse and intereporabity Animoca Brands's strategic expansion to new markets 💫 Surprise game of the show - personal and fun questions to the guest speaker Motivation to become an entrepreneur

Being a creator and influencer, in 2022 Simone co-founded POC Lab, an award-winning Web3 creative studio that breaks down boundaries between brands and consumers through digital experiences. POC Lab has collaborated with such leaders as The Sandbox, Animoca Brands, Polygon Studios, L’Oreal, NYX Cosmetics, and more. Its mission is not only to enhance the consumer-brands relationships in the new era of internet but also to highlight the visibility of underrepresented communities. 🎧 Dive into the dynamic world of Web3 and metaverse with Simone, unveiling new consumer-brand relationships in tech and understanding why inclusivity matters more than ever. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xjmIgpP8gvc 💡 Experience the Cultureverse: https://bit.ly/3RTl9Nm ► More about POC Lab: ⁠https://www.poclab.io/ https://twitter.com/POClab_io https://www.instagram.com/poclab.io/ ► Follow Simone: https://twitter.com/sberrynyc https://www.linkedin.com/in/berrysimone/ ► Follow Violetta: https://twitter.com/violettechekan ⁠https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/⁠ __ • Trailer • Simone’s journey from creator to founder: why Web3 is important for creators • Starting a Web3 startup with the mission to promote more inclusive digital experiences • The biggest shifts in the consumer-brands relationships • Diversity and representation problem in numbers, opportunities to onboard the global audiences into Web3 • The future of digital identity • The new era of consumer engagement: the Cultureverse, the POC Lab collaboration with Walmart • How to make the business models in NFTs and Metaverse sustainable • The entrepreneur advice to those who are starting their businesses in Web3 • How to bring global communities to Web3 • The new projects of POC Lab

Jeff Milewski, CEO and Co-Founder of Glo Foundation, an organisation on a mission to end extreme poverty. His team built ⁠Glo Dollar⁠, a revolutionary stablecoin that generates basic income for people living in extreme poverty. Jeff previously worked at Creighton University where he taught courses in economics, finance, and blockchain. 🎧 Listen to discover the power of blockchain technology on making a real impact on global issues. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jjNttju0iN8 ► Follow Jeff Milewski: https://twitter.com/jmilewski⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreymilewski/ ► Follow Glo Dollar: https://twitter.com/glodollar https://discord.com/invite/PUrBVdzzN5 ► Follow Violetta: https://twitter.com/violettechekan ⁠https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/⁠ __ • Intro • What is a stablecoin? • Crypto for good: Starting a startup with the missioт • Potential of blockchain technology on making social impact • How Jeff got involved with blockchain and crypto • Why focus is on the problem of extreme poverty? • What is Glo Dollar? • What is the use of stablecoin? • Stablecoin adoption by Web2 companies • Ecosystem partners of Glo Dollar • Regulatory process for stablecoin and cryptocurrency policies • How the basic income is received by those in need • GiveDirectly as the main partner on the ground • Doubts commonly raised about UBI (universal basic income) • Business model of Glo Foundation as a non-profit organisation • How monetary policies affect stablecoin • Examples of blockchain solutions solving real world problems • Crypto and UBI: ending extreme poverty • Potential of the stablecoin to create impact • The amount needed to end extreme poverty __ Disclaimer: Nothing in these videos or audios constitutes as financial or investment advice. All information, opinions and suggestions are for education and entertainment only. You should consult your own financial advisers and conduct your own research to associate the risks involved.

In this episode, Nuno Cortesão, CEO and Co-Founder of Zharta, shares his journey from a consultant in blockchain to leading a startup in the DeFi space. Zharta is a crypto lending platform that allows people lend out their NFTs as collateral to access capital. 🎧  The conversation explores the potential of NFTs, market dynamics and how NFT lending can unlock access to instant liquidity. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FwFLIAir0oI ► More about Zharta: https://www.zharta.io/ https://twitter.com/ZhartaFinance http://discord.gg/zharta ► Follow Nuno: https://twitter.com/NCortesao https://www.linkedin.com/in/nunocortesao/ ► Follow Violetta: https://twitter.com/violettechekan ⁠https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/ __ • Trailer • From corporate world to a startup founder. Getting a business idea in NFT market • The potential of NFTs explained and the future of NFT market • The market need for NFT lending • How NFT lending works and how to access instant liquidity • Who are the users of NFT lending solutions • Strategies in user acquisition in Web3 space • How to create trust in DeFi solutions • Getting first users and early adopters in Web3 • The number of NFT owners and the volume of the NFT lending market • Sustainability of the business model in volatile crypto market • The potential of DeFi and what areas new entrepreneurs should tap into __ Disclaimer: Nothing in this channel or in videos constitutes as financial or investment advice. All information, opinions and suggestions are for education and entertainment only. You should consult your own financial advisers and conduct your own research to associate the risks involved.

Ryan Jones is a Director of Product Management at Consensys leading such products as MetaMask and ConsenSys Staking. Previously he was the Director of Product for the Ecosystem team at Consensys, responsible for Ethereum clients, Linea L2, and R&D. Before joining Consensys, Ryan led multiple product teams from 0 to 1 ($100mm+ ARR in year one and 200+ people teams) at Pivotal and VMware. Ryan started his career in traditional finance at Goldman Sachs, managing $5B of multi-asset class portfolios on discretion. 🎧 Listen to understand every aspect about Web3 product, difference of building a product in Web3 and how this applies to building a Web3 startup. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IQQ30Jo44ZM ► Follow Ryan Jones: https://medium.com/@ryanjjones10 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjjones10/ ► Follow Consensys: https://consensys.io/ https://twitter.com/Consensys https://discord.com/invite/consensys MetaMask Developer Tools: https://docs.metamask.io/ ► Follow Violetta: https://twitter.com/violettechekan ⁠https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/ __ • Trailer and intro • Background of Ryan Jones as a Product Leader • Difference of building a product in Web3 • Developing a Web3 product from an idea • Building in public • Security in Web3 product • Blockchains and developer tools to build a product in Web3 • Product Development from 0 to 1 • User experience in Web3 • How to get the first users in Web3 • Product metrics in Web3 and product market fit • Product development cycles in Web3 • Grand vision for Web3 product • Creating competitive advantages with open source nature • Regulation in Web3 product from day one • Control of product development roadmap while building in public • How to build a winning product in Web3

Fred Antunes is CEO of RealFevr that combines Web3 sports gaming with digital collectibles featuring such superstars like Bruno Fernandes, who is RealFevr's global ambassador and shareholder, Cristiano Ronaldo, Iker Casillas, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho, Ruben Dias, and many others. Ever since the days of "Cypherpunks," Fred has been a strong supporter of cryptocurrencies. He is among the early adopters of Bitcoin in Portugal and also he is a senior researcher in mind science and neuro-marketing. Fred also founded the Portuguese Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Association and is a member of the contact group for EuroDigital at Bank of Portugal. 🎧 Listen to learn about gaming innovation and Web3 mechanics, how to build Web3 community in gaming industry, and get insights about fundraising in Web3 space. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AO2PnNFynEE ► Follow Fred Antunes: https://twitter.com/realFredAntunes https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredantunes/ ► Follow RealFevr: https://www.realfevr.com/ https://twitter.com/realfevr https://discord.com/invite/realfevr ► Follow Violetta: https://twitter.com/violettechekan ⁠https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/ __ • Trailer and intro • Fred's first introduction to bitcoin • What's wrong with current approach in Web3 gaming • Web3 mechanics incorporated by RealFevr and $FEVR utility • Go-to-market in Web3 startups • Role of dynamic NFTs in gaming and metaverse • Web3 games community • Insights on fundraising in a bear market

Sanja Kon is a Co-founder & CEO at xMoney (former Utrust), the leading European crypto payment technology. It was $21 million raised at ICO by her startup in 2017 and, under her leadership, xMoney (Utrust) was acquired by MultiverseX in 2022. Sanja was featured in many rankings such as Top 100 People in Crypto and Blockchain, Top 100 Women of the Future. She is an inspiring role model for many female founders and business leaders. 🎧 In this episode you can learn about xMoney (Utrust), a crypto payment gateway, women in Web3 and how startup exit happens. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ryFI9un_prE ► Follow Sanja Kon: https://twitter.com/SanjaKon https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjakon/ ► Follow xMoney (Utrust): https://www.xmoney.com/ https://twitter.com/xMoney_com ► Follow Violetta: https://twitter.com/violettechekan ⁠https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/ __ • Trailer and intro • Sanja’s background: Introduction to crypto world • Joining a startup world and meeting co-founders • Becoming a CEO, scaling a startup during the pandemic, diversity in Web3 • M&A reality and the company after the exit • Company today, rebranding to xMoney • Trends in crypto payments • Investing and the Sanja's future • Entrepreneurship and embracing uncertainty

Stefan George is CTO & Co-Founder of Gnosis that builds decentralized infrastructure and tools for the Ethereum ecosystem. Notable products built are Gnosis Safe and CoW Swap. Gnosis Chain was constituted out of the merger with xDAI chain in 2021, and currently it is the most decentralized chain after Ethereum and Bitcoin. Stefan became interested in Bitcoin in 2013, and after he entered at ConsenSys, a blockchain and web3 software company, as a decentralization engineer, he started working on Gnosis in 2015. After fundraising at ICO in 2017, Gnosis spun out of ConsenSys to become an independent company. 🎧 In this episode you will find out about an interesting journey of Gnosis, how the on-chain merger happens, what means to be truly decentralised and DAOs governance challenges. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e-2XvZNxI3M ► Follow Stefan George: https://twitter.com/StefanDGeorge https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefangeorge ► Follow Gnosis: https://www.gnosis.io/ https://gnosischain.world/ https://twitter.com/GnosisDAO ► Follow Violetta: https://twitter.com/violettechekan ⁠https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/ __ • Trailer and intro • Stefan’s Background: Building on top of Bitcoin • ConsenSys, ICO launch, and merge with xDAI chain • Gnosis Today: Team structure, DAO governance • Gnosis and Ethereum: The Blockchain trilemma and decentralization • Gnosis Ecosystem, DAO tooling, startup funding • The Community-Run Chain: DAO governance challenges • Future of Gnosis and other use cases

Alex Shkor is a tech entrepreneur, inventor, and distributed systems architect with the ultimate goal to create an advanced digital infrastructure for research & innovation for the next centuries to drive exponential growth in knowledge and technologies creation. Currently Alex is a CEO and Co-founder of Collective Intelligence Labs. CIL is a group of developers, architects, researchers, and designers, who are working on Web 3.0 technologies for decentralised decision-making and meritocratic reputation-based governance systems. 🎧 In this episode Alex uncovers how he came up with the idea of building a united blockchain network while working hard on a mission to bring a mass adoption to Web3. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WIaeM6Gy26c ► Follow Alex Shkor: https://twitter.com/alexshkor https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexshkor/ ► Follow Violetta: https://twitter.com/violettechekan ⁠https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/ __ • Trailer and intro • Background of Alex Shkor: From engineer to blockchain entrepreneur • Blockchain infrastructure in 2013, now and the future of blockchain • Typical founder steps for launching a Web3 startup • Building an omni-chain meta protocol at CIL • Blockchain trends 2023: What's next in blockchain applications • Crypto regulation and security challenges • The rise of multichain and protocols intereperobility • Enhancing Web3 security • Personal data in Web3, new paradigms in data privacy and control • Blockchain predictions for 2023: Alex Shkor's insights on upcoming trends

Being a serial entrepreneur, Oleg Fomenko has raised over $45 million in total capital. He is also a mountain climber, who reached the peaks of Denali (6 194 m), Aconcagua, Elbrus, and 4 times climbed Kilimanjaro (5 895m). He knows how to SWEAT! Oleg co-founded Sweat Economy, which now combines Web2 and Web3 business elements. Sweatcoin was the most downloadable health and fitness app in 2022, and Sweatwallet is one of most popular decentralised app (dApp) in the world, holding 6th position according to DappRadar. The company aims to lower global carbon footprints by incentivising physical activity to create a healthier and more active world. 🎧 In this interview, Oleg uncovers the insights on how Sweatcoin has made the transition from Web2 to Web3, why now and what is the most important to think about when making such transition. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C9tqvssRIeY ► Follow Oleg Fomenko: https://twitter.com/oleg_fem https://www.linkedin.com/in/ofomenko/ ► Follow Sweatcoin: https://sweatco.in/i/sweatcoin https://twitter.com/Sweatcoin https://discord.gg/sweateconomy ► Follow Violetta: https://twitter.com/violettechekan ⁠https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/ __ • Trailer and intro • Sweatcoin transition from Web2 to Web3 • Choosing the right blockchain: factors in selecting Layer 1 protocol to build a startup • Current blockchain adoption state, market barriers and opportunities in Web3 • Integrating Web3 into business processes • Managing startup fundraising in Web2 and Web3 projects • Assessing the need of blockchain for Web2 business, strategic considerations for adoption • The future of Sweatcoin: Web2.5 or Web3 project? • Entrepreneur advice to founders

Pedro Oliveira is a third-time entrepreneur, currently building Talent Protocol, a Web3 professional community. Previously Pedro co-founded Landing Jobs, an online marketplace specialising on recruiting tech talents, one of the most well-known Portuguese startups. He is also recognised as one of 100 Most Influential Talent Acquisition Thought Leaders by TAtech 🎧 Listen to learn how to get into blockchain space, what is required to build and fundraise in Web3, and why Pedro is dropping his CEO role within the next 2-3 years. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3emzVcbd1OA ► Follow Pedro Oliveira: https://pcbo.tal.community/ https://twitter.com/pcbo https://www.linkedin.com/in/pcboliveira/ ► Follow Talent Protocol: https://www.talentprotocol.com/ https://discord.com/invite/talentprotocol ► Follow Violetta: https://twitter.com/violettechekan ⁠https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/ __ • Trailer and intro • About Talent Protocol: Revolutionizing Blockchain Talent Support • Learning Web3 during the sabbatical and understanding the potential of Web3 • Mission of Talent Protocol as a Web3 Startup • Building a Web3 startup in 6 months • How to build in public • Web3 community • Fundraising in Web3 • Entrepreneur advice for startups building in bear market • Big tech in Web3 • Decentralisation of power and transition to a DAO (Decentralised Autonomous Organisation) • Advice on how to get started with blockchain - Web3 resources, Pedro referred to: http://bit.ly/3SlLVgl