Next Gen Business Models with Sam Simmons

Episode Description: Sam Simmons is the CEO and co-founder of MintPass, a Web3 travel platform that rewards users for sharing travel recommendations. With a track record of building innovative businesses, including his role as president of PokerGo, Sam is passionate about leveraging technology to connect communities and create equitable value systems.   What You'll Learn: How Web3 technologies are redefining loyalty programs and customer engagement. The challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into creative and business workflows. Why equitable value distribution is the future of business models. The unique potential of NFTs as tools for preserving memories and driving community connections. Insights into crafting meaningful user experiences in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.   Episode Overview: In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes dives deep into a riveting conversation with Sam Simmons, CEO and co-founder of MintPass—a Web3 platform transforming the travel industry through digital souvenirs and reward systems. With a background as president of PokerGo, where he won multiple awards for innovative content, Sam brings a wealth of knowledge about leveraging technology to create meaningful, community-driven business models. Together, Carl and Sam explore the intersection of Web3, AI, and how these technologies are shaping the future of business and culture.