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Club CPG
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Does the idea of combining AI and crypto to create innovative applications sound familiar? Have you been told that you need to follow a traditional approach and rely solely on one of these technologies? If you're feeling frustrated by the lack of results and the missed opportunities, it's time to explore the intersection of AI and crypto for groundbreaking solutions that will revolutionize your business.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Dive into the frontier where AI merges with crypto, unveiling fascinating applications.
- Decrypt the puzzle behind the design of AI-powered security mechanisms, enhancing your tech-savviness.
- Get a grip on the crucial role of well-defined startup goals and their journey towards realization.
- Spot the unseen market opportunities and learn ways to address them with unique solutions.
"The best founders are always asking themselves, where could I move faster? Where could I skip steps? Where can I unblock myself?" - Bruno Faviero"
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Explore the hidden opportunities and overcome the challenges of loyalty programs and customer engagement to cultivate a fiercely devoted customer base that will be your business's biggest asset.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Uncover the potential of digital collections and the transformative power of Web3.
- Discover how to cultivate communities as the core of a successful Web Three loyalty program.
- Ascertain the challenges and unique opportunities in tailoring customer engagement strategies through loyalty programs.
- Explore the aspects of fairness in game design and meeting customers' expectations in loyalty programs.
- Dive into Forum3's innovative platform and the energizing role of community engagement.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Uncover the potential of digital collections and the transformative power of Web3.
- Discover how to cultivate communities as the core of a successful Web3 loyalty program.
- Explore the aspects of fairness in game design and meeting customers' expectations in loyalty programs.
- Dive into Forum3's innovative platform and the energizing role of community engagement.
"Loyalty is now becoming something the brand owes to the customer." - Joe O'Rourke
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When former finance professional Sergio Silva stumbled upon the world of NFTs and memes, he never expected to find parallels between his experience at Goldman Sachs and the newfound respect owning a CryptoPunk garnered him. Little did he know, it would be the beginning of a journey that would change his perspective on the limitless potential of visual communication and the role of NFTs and memes in our online identities and communities.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Discover the impact of NFTs and memes on online personalities and community building.
- Understand how the metaverse connects the physical and digital worlds to revolutionize economic and social interactions.
- Explore Fireblocks' innovative solutions for institutions in managing digital assets and infrastructure.
- Learn about the ever-changing regulatory landscape that influences cryptocurrency innovation and market access.
- Delve into the unique approach Seize the Memes takes with their NFT project to foster creative partnerships and intellectual property utility.
"Being able to understand the bridge from the real world into the digital life and how that is going to work and how you can position yourself there is where a lot of the opportunities are going to be found." - Sergito
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In this Genius Call, host Mikey Piro speaks to Elie Steinbock of ShareMint about his background in crypto and his latest project ERC721R, a refundable NFT mint. They also discuss the latest ERC4337 and its account abstraction and management for Web3. Steinbock talks about his early involvement in the crypto space, including launching an NFT project called Crypto Fighters in 2018 and his experience running a development agency that worked with companies like Mercedes, Bloomberg, and Traxx. Overall, the episode provides insights into the world of crypto and NFTs from an experienced developer's perspective.
"The enhancement of Web3 is really where the new and exciting engagement comes from." - Elie Steinbock
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Rebecca Lamis is the cofounder of Unicorn DAO and Head of Partnerships at the mixed reality start-up Playlayer. She has been in the Web3 space since 2018, working to make the industry and its opportunities more accessible and is an active DAO organizer and advisor.
"If it is inaccessible, it is neither radical nor revolutionary." - Rebecca Lamis
In this episode, you will learn the following:
- What is a decentralized autonomous organization and how does it work?
- How do DAOs create a more equitable society?
- The history of DAOs and what does it means for the future of the Web3 space?
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When Arsonic, dives into the crypto-space, he uses his design background to create a stunningly unique, immersive generative art world full of irony and memes, and inspiring a new generation of digital art collectors.
"I love to push boundaries and explore new technologies, art, and music to create something unique and immersive that will stand the test of time." - Arsonic
In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How Arsonic's design background and web agency experience led him to blockchain and NFTs
2. The creative process behind developing generative music and immersive generative art
3. How Arsonic's popular "Surgeon Pepe" meme inspired a unique world of art and entertainment
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Christine Theriot is the Director of Strategic Partners at World of Women and was previously the Director of Strategic Partners at My BFF. She was one of the first CPG Genesis members, drawn to the incredible mentors and the chance to socialize in a new way. Her unconventional background, experience and tenacity to learn more about web3 allowed her to make a successful transition into it full time.
"It wasn't until I had absolute conviction on the type of people and the type of entrepreneurs that I wanted to align with in web 3 that I started to really think seriously about what those moves would be and taking it into the next phase of my life." - Christine Theriot
In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How Christine Theriot went from a successful agency career to becoming a key figure in the web3 space.
2. The importance of exploring and discovering what makes one tick and excited about the space.
3. The differences between working in web2 vs web3 when it comes to team size, resources, and approaches.
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Patricio Worthalter grew up in Argentina, where he was familiar with trustless systems, and in 2014 a customer of his had to pay a hacker in Bitcoin. This led Patricio buying his first Bitcoin where he learned of the power of blochain technology. He then made a risky bet on Ethereum, buying $10,000 worth, and in 2018 he founded POAP, a platform for consumer design interpretation based on Ethereum.
"Taking a crazy bet with minimal knowledge can be a risk worth taking if you are desperate for change." - Patricio Worthalter
In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How living in Argentina has shaped the adoption of blockchain technology
2. How Argentina has become a powerhouse for blockchain talent
3. How the Argentinean culture of needing to be street-smart has translated into success in the blockchain industry.
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Dan Romero moved to Silicon Valley in 2013 where he was introduced to Bitcoin and was inspired to read the white paper. This catalyzed his interest in the blockchain and its potential for a new computing paradigm. With Forecaster, Dan is using the Ethereum blockchain to create a decentralized social network where creators and audiences have direct ownership of their relationships. He has designed Forecaster for ease of use for the average user and for developers to have direct access to the underlying data and APIs.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How decentralized, permissionless blockchains can be used as a new computing platform
2. How Forecaster is creating a new decentralized social network that allows creators and developers to have direct relationships with their audience and users
3. How the idea of RSS Plus lead to the creation of Farcaster as Twitter competitor.
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Ouriel Ohayon is an entrepreneur and investor based in Tel Aviv. He was shocked by the the dangerous state of wallets and the need to write down 12-24 words on a piece of paper to safely store one's crypto. He set out to discover a better way and found that the future of the economy and possibly of society depended on creating a secure, simple, and delightful wallet experience. He put together a team of great minds and created ZenGo, the first wallet of its kind, that requires no security system built on seed phrases or private keys.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How Blockchain Technology is Enabling Unstoppable Applications
- How to Create a Crypto Native Environment Without Intimidating Security Measures
- The Challenges of Finding the Right Talent to Build a Secure Crypto Wallet.
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Roger Beaman is the CEO and co-founder of Novel. Roger's journey as an entrepreneur began when he was 16 years old. After spending a year in a rehab program, Roger was determined to take his life in a different direction. He studied finance and economics and eventually became a successful founder, but a misstep led to a setback. After his startup was devalued, Roger was determined to build something that was meaningful. He looked to web3 and commerce and Novel was born.
In this episode we'll cover:
- How has resilience training helped entrepreneurs become successful?
- How can web3 technology be used to improve commerce?
- How can NFTs revolutionize the wine, whiskey, fashion, and shoe markets?
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In this episode, you will learn the following:
- Explore how Lens Protocol is revolutionizing the idea of a social graph and the implications of a protocol instead of a platform.
- Discover the advantages of using APIs and smart contracts to build on top of Lens Protocol.
- Uncover how the concept of gasless and signless transactions are being implemented in Lens Protocol to increase user accessibility.
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Chris Maddern is the founder of Floor, a community-driven app that allows users to track their asset portfolio and participate in the token economy. Originally, Maddern built Floor as a side project, but after seeing the interest and engagement from the community, he decided to go full time on the project. Maddern and his team are focused on building a movement, not just a product, and they believe that by partnering with their users they will be successful in the long term.
In this episode we cover:
- Chris Maddern's career journey from web2 to web3
- The difference between building a product for a large enterprise versus for a small community
- The importance of community engagement for building a successful product
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Bobby Hundreds is co-founder of LA0based streetwear brand The Hundreds as well as a designer, illustrator, and author of two books - This Is Not a T-Shirt and NFTs Are a Scam / NFTs Are the Future.
In this episode we talk about:
1. The role of cycles in creative work and business
2. The importance of being resourceful and adaptive in difficult times
3. The value of art and creativity in the marketplace
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NFT God is a tech consultant and content creator in the Web 2 and NFT space. He has been creating content since last December and has grown his Twitter following to over 55,000. He is known for his authentic voice and practical, pragmatic tips. Follow him at https://twitter.com/NFT_GOD
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Kat Cole is the President & COO of Athletic Greens. She advises high growth companies and has invested in over 70 early stage companies. Prior to that, she was the President and COO at Focus Brands, running a multibillion dollar company with nine presidents, seven brands, two divisions, 80 countries, thousands of franchisees, and hundreds of thousands of retail points of distribution.
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gmoney is a futurist, dirsupter, investor, and founder of https://9dcc.xyz/ and Admit0001
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Crypto Packaged Goods Incubator First Class
Forms
A metaverse brand built around a dynamic, evolving digital identity.
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Forms_NFT
Payroll3
Payroll management for Web3. Automate and send crypto payments, splits and manage accounts in one interface.
Twitter - https://twitter.com/payroll3xyz
Website - https://www.payroll3.xyz/
Givepact
Providing a secure payment layer that enables donations to be paid in crypto.
Twitter - https://twitter.com/give_pact
Website - https://www.givepact.io/
Gated
Aggregating announcements, pinned content, and tweets from your favorite communities into daily token-gated email digests.
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TokenGated
Website - https://tokengated.co/
Easely
No-code infrastructure for web3 creators. Mint NFTs and ERC-20 tokens, airdrop wallets, and implement staking programs—all without technical knowledge of smart contracts. Simple customization in a cohesive creator dashboard.
Twitter - https://twitter.com/easelyNFT
Website - https://easely.io/
Dippi
Abstracting away the “Wallet Connect” process by enabling users to log in to crypto websites in a familiar way—by using social logins instead of wallet dapps. This generates non-custodial wallets with easily retrievable keys.
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Raven 50mm hosted Jonas Lamis, Ed Balloon, Jaime Schmidt and Chris Cantino to discus community building within web3. Questions for the panel included:
- What creates a thriving community?
- What might accessible onboarding look like for the overall global community?
- Thoughts on the figital trend of combining digital assets with physical items?
- What is one tip you'd give to a creator or entrepreneur entering web three?
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Keith has been the President of Time since 2019 where he leads their business operations including global advertising, marketing, digital, and consumer businesses. He released TIMEPieces, a new NFT community and initiative from TIME featuring original works by more than 40 artists last September.
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Nik is the CEO of Sharma Brands, a strategic initiatives firm working with a wide range of brands to help grow and scale revenue across digital platforms. Nik is one of AdWeek’s Young & Influential, Forbes 30 under 30, Business Insider's up and coming Investors to Watch, and an investor and advisor to some of the fastest-growing brands in commerce.
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Ariel Wengroff runs Global Marketing and Communications for Ledger, the world's leading platform for securing your critical digital assets in Web3. With billions in assets scammed and hacked in 2021, we want to make sure the CPG/POP community stays secure and understands how to navigate Web3 in an easy and fun way.
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Jaime Schmidt is Founder of Schmidt's Naturals, the natural personal care brand that she scaled from her kitchen to acquisition by Unilever in 2017. And in the process, Jaime led a movement of modern brands bringing naturals to the mainstream. Today, the brand is sold in over 30 countries and 30,000 retailers, and Jaime continues to support their global expansion.
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Audrey is CTO at Black@, a community is for Black founders, funders, creators, and community builders.
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Jasmine is a product manager at META by day and a moderate DeFi degen by night! She fell into the crypto rabbithole and since then has gained a store of knowledge on DeFI chains and protocols. She has been sharing her DeFi journey via Twitter, with a focus on beginner DeFI content.
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Montana Wong is the Founder at Sengage and Co-Founder of Sprise.
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Harold Hughes is the founder & CEO of Bandwagon, a South Carolina-based experience technology company. Under his leadership, Bandwagon has raised more than $3M in venture capital and successfully acquired IdealSeat, Inc. in 2020. Harold has had his ideas validated as a graduate of the Founder Institute Accelerator (and now serves as Director for their Austin chapter), one of the inaugural companies in Google for Startups Black Founders Exchange Program, and most recently, the inaugural cohort of the IBM Blockchain Accelerator in 2019.
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Greg Isenberg is an industry leader in building internet communities. He is the Co-Founder/CEO of Late Checkout, a product studio, fund and agency that designs, creates and acquires web3 and community-based technology businesses. He is also an Advisor at Reddit. Previously, Greg was the Head of Product Strategy at WeWork and an Advisor at TikTok. He was the Founder/CEO of Islands, a messaging/community app that was acquired by WeWork. He was the Founder/CEO of 5by, a leading video discovery app which got acquired by StumbleUpon.
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