Neustreet X - SoundSage

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(1:04) - Introduction to Mike and Unboxed
(5:23) - How Unboxed works for sneaker collectors and resellers
(11:09) - The ambitions for Unboxed in the future
(14:05) - How the needs of sneakerheads has evolved
(18:46) - Understanding different perspectives in sneaker collectors and resellers
(27:13) - Future outlooks for the sneaker resale industry
(32:49) - How buying behavior is changing both online and offline
(29:15) - How brands can successfully gain market share in the competitive sneaker landscape
(40:46) - Reflecting on the overall sneaker market and competition between brands
(46:35) - Ways to think about Nike's current situation in sneakers
(50:44) - What's getting Mike excited in sneaker technology
(53:13) - Closing thoughts from Mike and where to find Unboxed

Find Mike and Unboxed:

On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/unboxed_app/
On their website = https://unboxed-app.com/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(1:00) - Introduction to Mike and The Kicks You Wear
(5:46) - Mike's take on sneaker media and sneaker culture
(8:38) - Who reads Mike's newsletter and the feedback he's getting
(11:19) - Surprising things about the sneaker supply chain and manufacturing
(15:18) - The current state of sneakers
(19:59) - Mike's personal connection to shoes and the sneaker world
(25:09) - The evolving relationship between the NBA and the sneaker world
(29:15) - How brands can successfully gain market share in the competitive sneaker landscape
(36:45) - Mike's take on the current state of Nike
(41:56) - How retail brands like JD Sports are dealing with today's market
(46:48) - Mike's interest in the topic of sustainability in sneakers
(49:40) - Closing thoughts from Mike and where to find The Kicks You Wear

Find Mike and The Kicks You Wear:

On Substack = https://kyw.substack.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/MikeDSykes

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(1:15) - Introduction to Kyle and his beginnings as a stylist
(4:40) - What value does the NFL see in the fashion vertical
(10:18) - Working with different NFL players and their particular goals
(14:35) - How fashion brands think about working with NFL players
(19:00) - Are NFL players interested in streetwear and sneakers?
(22:41) - Kyle's personal interest in the fashion world
(28:06) - The global mixing of fashion and sports
(33:30) - Growing new audiences like women and international audiences
(36:39) - Surprising things about working at the NFL
(41:22) - Closing thoughts from Kyle and where to find him (and the NFL)

Find Kyle:

On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksmith93/
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/kyleforserious/?hl=en

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(1:02) - Introduction to Evan and his early background in sports & entertainment
(3:17) - Evan's background as a collector and the through line of passion in his career
(8:54) - Evan's time as VP Head of Content as NASCAR
(14:56) - The evolution of sports and content coming together
(20:25) - Evan's time as General Manager of The Athletic
(27:31) - The founding story of Mantel
(32:27) - Mantel's ambitions and product roadmap for collectors
(42:13) - Evan's take on the current state of collectibles
(51:54) - Closing thoughts from Evan and where to find Mantel

Find Evan and Mantel:

On their website = https://www.onmantel.com/
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/onmantel/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(1:19) - Introduction to Ben and his background in fashion
(4:23) - How Ben has witnessed the evolution of fashion, streetwear, and culture
(6:42) - Joining StockX and analyzing the company's impact on culture
(10:51) - Ben's work at StockX as Director of Global Cultural Marketing
(17:40) - Balancing different stakeholders in the sneaker world - from collectors to resellers to investors
(20:53) - The current state of the sneaker resale market
(25:50) - Changes in the competitive landscape of sneakers and streetwear
(32:28) - The story behind ghostwrite and their vision for the future
(35:45) - The brands, artists, and designers that inspire Ben
(43:33) - Closing thoughts from Ben and where to find ghostwrite

Find Benjamin and ghostwrite:

On their website = https://temporary.company/
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/fainlight/?hl=en
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/_ghostwrite_/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(1:21) - Introduction to Enrique's story
(6:51) - Insight into the Chinese fashion, streetwear, and sneaker market
(10:24) - Working at Jing Daily
(14:05) - How fashion brands have succeeded or not succeeded in China
(25:08) - The intersection of fashion, luxury, and collectibles
(31:42) - Enrique's journey into Blockchain and Web3
(38:33) - How fashion and sneakers are grappling with Web3, NFTs, and Blockchain technology
(42:24) - The story of how Supreme has changed over the years
(45:17) - Culture and streetwear focused media brands and how they can work in 2024
(49:06) - Closing thoughts from Enrique

Find Enrique:

On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/enriquesversion/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
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(1:17) - Introduction to Oscar and how he got into the sneaker resale market
(3:54) - How the sneaker resale market has evolved over the last few years
(8:39) - How Oscar Soles' business works - B2B sneaker wholesale
(11:34) - What is required in order to become a sneaker reseller
(15:27) - The relationship between sneaker brands and the resale market
(18:20) - Streetwear as a cautionary tale of hype for sneaker resale
(20:48) - An outlook on the current state of the sneaker market
(22:38) - Styr - a new digital trading platform for sneakers
(27:20) - The role of digital assets and NFTs in the sneaker market
(31:32) - How sneaker media has changed over the years
(33:33) - The diversification of interest across different sneaker brands
(37:34) - The lack of data on the sneaker resale market and how that's changing (with Neustreet as well)
(39:41) - Closing thoughts from Oscar and where to find Oscar Soles and Styr

Find Oscar, Oscar Soles and STYR:

On their website = https://www.oscarsoles.com/
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/oscarsoles
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/styrtrade/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(1:13) - Introduction to Daniel-Yaw Miller
(3:01) - What is The Business of Fashion and how is it different from other publications?
(4:18) - The evolution of the fashion industry and its connection to sports and athletes
(13:24) - The current state of Nike in the broader sneaker market
(23:25) - How sneaker brands view their relationship with the resale market
(27:25) - The sneaker resale market - startups, trends, and margins
(37:08) - Different factors impacting supply and demand within sneaker resale
(40:39) - Fashion and sports are coming closer together
(44:01) - Closing thoughts from Dan and where to find The Business of Fashion

Find Daniel-Yaw and The Business of Fashion:

On their website = https://www.businessoffashion.com/authors/daniel-yaw-miller/
On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-yaw-miller-1bb45669/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(1:20) - Introduction to Raymond
(3:22) - Spotting opportunities within the sneaker resale market and building the sneaker aggregator Plugd
(10:04) - Moving from Plugd to create Liquid Auctions
(15:30) - The role of NFTs and trading cards in Liquid Auctions
(19:14) - The tokenization of physical collectibles into digital assets
(22:48) - The relationship between NFTs, sneakers, and other collectibles
(35:10) - Comparing different categories of collectibles and alternative assets
(38:43) - The ups and downs of the sneaker resale market
(32:38) - The sneaker resale market and the changing dynamics of the industry
(41:03) - Raymond's thoughts on how influencers and creators can tokenize their physical memorabilia and collectibles
(46:13) - Closing thoughts from Raymond and where to find Liquid Auctions

Find Raymond and Liquid Auctions:

On their website = https://beta.liq.auction/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/LiqAuctions
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/pokgairay

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(1:20) - Introduction to Malcolm, XSauce, and Alternative Assets
(5:38) - Sneakers as an alternative asset class and the creation of XSauce
(9:04) - Turning sneakers into synthetic derivatives
(13:23) - The target audience for XSauce and people trading sneaker derivatives
(16:01) - Taking positions in culture through hype indices
(21:08) - Malcolm's personal interest in sneakers and cultural assets
(25:32) - Thinking about sneakers as art and cultural assets
(28:37) - Thinking about Nike and the sneaker landscape
(32:38) - The sneaker resale market and the changing dynamics of the industry
(40:46) - The broader world of alternative assets
(47:09) - Closing thoughts from Malcolm and where to find XSauce

Find Malcolm and XSauce:

On their website = https://xsauce.io/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(1:05) - Introduction to Tayib and his beginnings as a reseller and writer
(5:33) - Tayib's strategy of buying sneakers from Yahoo Japan & Taiwan and then selling them within the US
(11:35) - How international arbitrage and margins have evolved in the sneaker resale market
(17:42) - How Tayib uses mathematics and data to analyze individual sneakers
(26:06) - Tayib's work looking at detecting the difference between fake and authentic sneakers
(32:48) - The relationship that sneaker brands have with the resale market and resellers
(36:15) - Retailers dumping sneaker inventory and backdooring
(41:05) - Can the sneaker resale market expand their audience to more casual buyers?
(44:25) - The increase of brands like Skechers, Li-Ning, and Anta approaching the basketball market
(49:14) - Closing thoughts from Tayib and where to find Housakicks

Find Tayib and Housakicks:

On their website = https://housakicks.com/
On YouTube = https://www.youtube.com/@mistourasal

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
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(1:02) - Introduction to Lois and her beginnings in sneakers, streetwear, and fashion
(5:33) - Lois's expertise in traditional retail with OTR Global and in sneakers & streetwear with Snobette
(9:07) - The evolution of sneaker/streetwear media - from larger media brands to analyst blogs
(14:02) - How luxury fashion brands began to embrace sneakers and streetwear, the role of Virgil Abloh
(20:15) - The relationship between footwear brands like Nike & Adidas and the sneaker resale market
(28:40) - The competitive landscape of different sneaker brands - from market leaders to challenger brands
(31:19) - Has Taylor Swift impacted sales of the New Balance 550s?
(35:04) - How sneaker brands are marketing to women and the opportunity in women's footwear
(45:36) - Sneaker brands approaching different NBA players and the performance basketball shoe market
(51:41) - Closing thoughts from Lois and where to find Snobette

Find Lois and Snobette:

On their website = https://snobette.com/
On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/loissakany/
On Twitter/X = https://twitter.com/loissakany

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(1:02) - Introduction to Gemo and his early career at streetwear brands and then Nike
(4:33) - Gemo's career at Nike, his proudest accomplishments, and Nike's creative design process
(7:54) - Gemo's experience working on special projects for Jordan brand
(11:51) - How Nike has changed over the last fifteen years, their current challenges, and the evolution of Jordan brand
(17:03) - What we can learn from decisions made at brands like New Balance, ASICS, and Hoka
(19:02) - How brands like Reebok, Li-Ning, and Anta compete for athletes
(24:21) - Gemo starting HAO Studios and working with Travis Scott, Ivy Park, and Jimmy Butler
(29:52) - Gemo's own apparel brand Volley Club and his love for the Chicago Bulls
(33:59) - How the resale market has impacted the broader sneaker world over the last few decades
(40:34) - Underserved female customers in the sneaker market and the rise of non-traditional sneakers
(45:38) - Closing thoughts from Gemo and where to find HAO Studios

Find Gemo and HAO Studios:

On their website = https://www.haostudios.net/
On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemo-wong/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/GemoWong

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(1:07) - Introduction to Brandon Steiner and his early business career
(10:34) - The state of sports memorabilia and collectibles in the 1980s
(14:53) - How sports leagues, teams, and athletes are viewing the commercial potential of collectibles
(18:02) - The opportunities in collectibles today and the founding of CollectibleXchange
(21:06) - The CollectibleXchange marketplace compared to eBay, Alt, PWCC, and others
(23:35) - The state of trust, credibility, and authenticity in today's market
(27:27) - How Brandon acquired StarStock to bring together with CollectibleXchange
(31:16) - Priorities for CollectibleXchange's growth in 2024
(34:25) - A look at the growth potential of the hobby and key drivers
(39:20) - The evolution of the card grading industry
(42:02) - Looking at how card values have gone up and down and Brandon's message for the hobby
(48:06) - Closing thoughts from Brandon and where to find CollectibleXchange

Find Brandon and CollectibleXchange:

On their website = https://collectiblexchange.com/
On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonsteiner/
On Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/Steiner/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(1:13) - Introduction to Yasir and Top DRWR
(6:35) - Working at Campless and analyzing Sneaker data & trends
(11:53) - Looking at different factors in the growth of the sneaker market
(16:51) - Working at StockX on different categories like sneakers, trading cards, and memorabilia
(22:04) - The inception of Top DRWR, French Montana and talent memorabilia
(26:52) - The opportunity for talent to sell their memorabilia and dormant inventory
(30:55) - What kind of talent is a good fit for Top DRWR - fashion & collecting
(35:59) - Creating a new market for talent-related product and addressing sustainability
(37:50) - Their first drop with Jimmy Butler and the future roadmap for Top DRWR
(42:25) - The evolution of marketplaces and auction houses
(46:46) - Closing thoughts from Yasir and where to find Top DRWR

Find Yasir and Top DRWR:

On their website = https://topdrwr.io/
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/topdrwr/
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@topdrwr

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
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(1:15) - Introduction to Leore and Alt
(6:30) - What kind of people are using Alt - buyers, sellers, and more
(11:29) - Alt's position in the card market and the broader landscape of cards & collectibles marketplaces
(13:53) - The Alt Fund and buying the record-breaking Steph Curry card
(16:27) - Where Alt is focusing on in 2024 and the state of the market
(19:25) - Leore's personal passion for sports and collecting
(27:27) - The state of card shows and The National
(30:21) - The bull case for the hobby and where growth is coming from
(38:15) - Interesting things Leore has seen in running Alt
(41:01) - The correlation of athlete performance and card price
(48:06) - Closing thoughts from Leore and where to find Alt

Find Leore and Alt:

On their website = https://alt.xyz/
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/altxyzofficial/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(1:21) - Introduction to David and The Car Crowd
(4:17) - The definition of classic cars and their market value
(8:18) - How valuing cars is similar to how you can value other passion assets like sneakers and trading cards
(11:11) - The difference between "modern" and "vintage" or "heritage" cars
(14:25) - What kinds of people invest in classic cars and how the market can grow
(20:31) - Their international customer base and the different growth areas
(26:21) - What car data is available today and how people conduct analysis on car value
(34:40) - David's personal experiences with cars and some of his favorites
(38:04) - The growth of investment opportunities in classic cars
(40:29) - Closing thoughts from David and where to find The Car Crowd

Find David and The Car Crowd:

On their website = https://www.thecarcrowd.uk/
On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecarcrowd/
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/thecarcrowduk/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(0:58) - Introduction to Josh, Always Legit, and why "sneakers are an asset class"
(4:48) - The motivations of different investors looking at sneakers
(8:56) - The criteria Always Legit uses when making decisions around sneaker investment
(14:16) - The founding story of Always Legit - evolving to separately managed accounts and creating sneaker funds
(20:18) - Josh's take on the fractional market and whether it applies to sneakers
(23:00) - Where Always Legit sees themselves expanding in the future
(24:47) - Understanding the types of clients Always Legit works with and educating the market on sneaker investments
(30:53) - How Josh first got into sneakers at age 13 and his own personal sneaker collection
(33:26) - Changes in the overall sneaker market, sneaker events, and getting more women involved in the sneaker industry
(37:48) - Thinking about different sneaker audiences - from casual collectors to people bidding on sneakers at Sotheby's auctions
(40:37) - How the sneaker resale market has changed, the state of resale today, and what the big brands think about resale
(45:54) - Closing thoughts from Josh and where to find Always Legit

Find Josh and Always Legit:

On their website = https://www.alwayslegit.com/
On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/company/alwayslegit/
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/alwayslegitny/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
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(1:08) - Introduction to Kola and his introduction to sneakers and streetwear
(3:53) - The story of discovering Yeezy brand and starting YEEZY MAFIA
(11:59) - Turning a sneaker hobby and passion into an actual business
(14:25) - Building Hype Analyzer, a data-driven approach to understanding sneaker demand and trends
(19:51) - How sneakerheads and sneaker resellers use data today
(24:28) - Creating dropout as a premium marketplace for sneakers and streetwear
(31:50) - Difference in sneaker retail stores and experiences around the world
(35:47) - The current state of sneaker retail
(41:41) - The role of collaborations in strengthening brand equity
(45:54) - Closing thoughts from Kola and where to find dropout

Find Kola and dropout:

On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/kola-tytler/
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/kolatytler/?hl=en
On their website = https://dropoutmilano.com/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
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(1:09) - Introduction to Sean and Obsessive Sneaker Disorder, the first sneaker talk show
(8:18) - The state of sneaker media in the early 2000s and how things have changed today
(15:49) - Sean's new podcast "Critical Lace Theory" and what's missing in sneaker media today
(18:11) - How Sean built SOLEcial studies to teach people about the business of sneakers, create smarter consumers, and foster entrepreneurship
(22:06) - What kind of people should get involved with SOLEcial studies and how they can learn more
(25:34) - Some of Sean's favorite sneakers and his love for Dr. J
(30:41) - How today's NBA responds to and affects sneaker trends
(34:58) - How sneaker brands could improve their relationships with athletes
(37:20) - Why we need more aggressive marketing from sneaker brands
(47:32) - The topic of DEI at sneaker companies and what could be improved
(49:52) - Closing thoughts from Sean and where to find SOLEcial Studies

Find Sean and SOLEcial Studies:

On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/osd_paperchasr
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/solecialstudies/
On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanowilliams/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
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(1:09) - Introduction to Raymond and Veriswap
(5:04) - The types of consumer behavior behind the Veriswap audience of collectors
(10:09) - Raymond's background, how he began collecting cards and flipping AC units
(13:55) - How Raymond turned his love for cards into a "full time job"
(19:04) - Raymond's take on the current state of the card market across different card segments
(23:44) - The role of live breaks in the growth of the modern card market
(28:01) - Bringing the trading card industry to even greater heights and the opportunity for Fanatics
(32:08) - Raymond's favorite cards and comparing sports cards to TCG
(35:10) - The growth potential of international markets
(37:50) - Closing thoughts from Raymond and where to find Veriswap

Find Raymond and Veriswap:

On email = raymond@veriswap.com
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/veriswap/?hl=en-gb

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
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(1:00) - Introduction to Vivian and Sneaker Pricer
(4:04) - How Vivian's experience in the travel industry applies to sneakers
(10:05) - The evolution of Sneaker Pricer's product offering
(15:09) - The kind of sneaker consumers that Vivian is most interested in
(17:37) - The value and relevance of sneaker aggregation platforms across different countries
(21:02) - Talking about the French sneaker scene and French sneaker culture
(25:52) - The ways that sneaker retail is moving online
(29:34) - Discussing the market for used sneakers
(35:10) - Thinking about the challenge of sneaker quality & authentication
(38:19) - The growth of sneakers across international markets
(44:14) - Closing thoughts from Vivian and where to find Sneaker Pricer

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(1:00) - Introduction to Gary and GIF Ventures
(6:05) - How Gary got into collecting cards and other collectibles as a kid
(13:07) - Gary's perspective on how the hobby of trading cards has evolved over the years
(18:00) - Thinking through prospective issues, challenges, in the supply of cards today
(21:52) - Gary's wild introduction to the world of blockchain, crypto, and Web3
(30:08) - GIF Ventures and their investment thesis: 50% in cards, 50% in blockchain
(37:13) - How physical and digital collectibles come together
(42:17) - The exciting trends Gary is observing in the market
(49:32) - Closing thoughts from Gary and where to find GIF Ventures

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(1:00) - Introduction to Vivien and Solaire
(5:38) - How Vivien went from a career in luxury fashion to learning about blockchain
(8:01) - How Solaire builds modern infrastructure for brands, teams, and IP holders
(17:55) - Walking through how Solaire works - NFT digital twins, proof of authenticity, brand rewards, peer-to-peer reselling
(19:47) - The evolution of secondary markets across luxury fashion, sneakers, and streetwear
(25:18) - Thinking through different use cases for Solaire - luxury goods, sports memorabilia, and more
(29:28) - The evolving mindset of fashion brands like LVMH and how they approach Web3
(36:15) - Unique problem sets and differences between fashion brands vs. sports teams and artists
(42:55) - Closing thoughts from Vivien and where to find Solaire

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(1:24) - Introduction to Jordan and Yofi
(3:17) - Sneaker botting 101 and how botting applies to other collectibles
(8:31) - How brands feel about reselling culture and the demand for botting.
(15:19) - How organizations like the New York Giants to Adidas to Taylor Swift should think about digital identity
(20:46) - What's next for Yofi and working with retail brands
(25:53) - The team behind Yofi and their previous experiences
(28:29) - The future of botting in e-commerce
(31:12) - Lollipop arbitrage and understanding consumer economic preferences across collectibles
(38:01) - How data can affect how retail investors and brands make decisions
(42:06) - Closing thoughts from Jordan and where to find Yofi

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(1:11) - Introduction to Chris and ARCH
(5:56) - What perspective ARCH offers people on the sneaker market
(9:52) - The dramatic reduction of Nike accounts and how Nike's retail strategy has evolved
(16:02) - The economics of Nike's e-commerce vs. physical retail and moving to technology
(24:55) - How sneaker market share is going to be more spread out across more brands + "The Nike Castle"
(28:59) - Analyzing Adidas and bullish perspectives on the brand
(36:24) - Nike Refurbished and a hot take on challenges in the sneaker resale market
(35:18) - Evolving trends in sneaker culture over the last ten years
(46:35) - Closing thoughts from Chris and where to find ARCH

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(1:06) - Introduction to Matthijs and the birth of Sneakerness
(6:28) - How Sneakerness and the sneaker world grew across Europe
(9:28) - What Sneakerness offers that's different from other sneaker conventions
(16:06) - Matthijs' background and love for street culture and sneakers
(19:56) - Growing up in the Netherlands as a Nike Air Max fan
(27:26) - Different European countries (and cities) and their shoe preferences
(31:44) - The changing market share of sneaker brands
(35:18) - Evolving trends in sneaker culture over the last ten years
(40:22) - Closing thoughts from Matthijs and where to find Sneakerness

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(0:57) - Introduction to Bcheque and how he got into NFTs
(3:02) - How to be thoughtful in researching NFTs
(6:51) - The origin of Bcheque and writing NFT market analysis
(11:50) - The evolution of the NFT market and NFT-related media
(15:51) - Looking at different NFT projects - like Christie's, Pudgy Penguins, and Pixelmon
(21:25) - Meme culture and "dumb money"
(23:52) - Example trades and looking at opportunities
(25:54) - Sports and entertainment brands in the NFT space
(32:25) - Projects and companies Bcheque is looking at
(35:55) - Marketplace competition and royalties
(39:27) - Closing thoughts from Bcheque and where to find him

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(1:27) - Introduction to Alexander and his legal background
(3:00) - Looking at different music NFT projects - Diplo, Chris Brown, etc.
(8:02) - A NFT project example from Warner Records
(15:33) - How you should think about intellectual property and NFTs
(20:06) - The complexity of music rights between artists, managers, record labels, and more
(29:44) - Legal issues across the metaverse and Web3
(38:20) - How legacy brands are approaching virtual experiences and digital assets
(40:30) - The legal issues surrounding generative AI
(43:59) - Closing thoughts from Alex and where to find Russells

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(1:09) - Introduction to Daejin "DP Sneak" and how he got into sneakers
(5:52) - Differences between the sneaker market and streetwear market
(10:00) - Running multiple sneaker businesses - a physical retail store, Elevate Consulting Group, and content creation
(13:31) - The opportunity for physical sneaker retail outside of major American cities
(16:24) - What kind of people join Elevate Consulting Group to become successful resellers
(19:44) - How the world of consignment has changed over the last ten years
(22:41) - How Covid affected the sneaker market and getting overwhelmed with information
(28:35) - Daejin's take on the overall health of the sneaker market and what has changed
(36:49) - His favorite sneaker grails
(39:03) - How big brands like Nike really feel about the sneaker resale market
(42:52) - Closing thoughts from DP Sneak and where to find Elevate Consulting Group

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(1:07) - Introduction to Mbiyimoh and the founding of Tradeblock
(8:32) - How trades work on Tradeblock - combining cash, shoes, and personal preferences
(11:15) - Using Tradeblock as a way for collectors to better express their sneaker passions
(18:37) - What's next for Tradeblock?
(22:38) - What are Mbiyimoh's personal grail sneakers?
(26:51) - What's changing in the sneaker market today?
(33:51) - Culture driven commerce
(36:40) - Closing thoughts from Mbiyimoh and where to find Tradeblock

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(1:06) - Introduction to Mike, starting in e-commerce, and getting into NFTs
(7:13) - The Cryptopunk community
(10:13) - WAGMI United, sports teams, and collectibles
(15:47) - The Minthouse - building a children's book NFT to teach people about Web3
(21:44) - The future of NFTs, content, and digital identity
(26:43) - Digital collectibles and trading cards
(29:07) - Closing thoughts from Mike and where to find him

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(1:11) - Introduction to Brett and his sneaker origin story of the KD 4 Galaxy
(6:10) - The popularity of sneakers and reselling when Brett was in high school
(10:18) - Brett's specific business strategies as a sneaker reseller
(15:11) - How Brett's own challenges as a reseller led to the creation of Copyt
(19:39) - The state of Copyt today and what it offers to stores and resellers
(25:32) - How sneaker reselling has changed over the last ten years
(31:52) - Analyzing the modern dynamics between brands, consumers, stores, and resellers today
(35:18) - How healthy is the sneaker resale market today...?
(40:29) - The state of challenger sneaker brands like New Balance, Asics, and Salomon
(45:34) - What sneaker market trends Brett is paying attention to today - smaller brands and financial innovation in sneakers
(47:37) - Brett's grail sneakers
(48:36) - Closing thoughts from Brett and where to find Copyt

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(1:00) - Introduction to Joe and how he got into Yu-Gi-Oh!
(5:47) - How Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments work and the business of Yu-Gi-Oh!
(12:33) - Setting up a Yu-Gi-Oh! business and international arbitrage opportunities
(21:36) - The Ups and Downs of the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise
(24:16) - Being a semi-professional gamer
(31:03) - From finance to collectibles to Web3/NFTs
(36:06) - Bridging physical and digital collectibles with Collector Crypt
(45:03) - Thoughts on the future of the TCG space
(48:03) - Closing thoughts from Joe and where to find Collector Crypt

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(1:00) - Introduction to Nicolas, sneakers, and Web3/NFTs
(5:02) - Starting a sneaker company
(9:14) - Satoshi Studio, Futures Factory and bringing together sneakers and NFTs
(15:42) - The state of the market - micro and macro
(20:37) - How large and traditional sneaker companies are approaching Web3
(28:35) - Paris Fashion Week and the state of fashion and sneakers
(34:37) - Interesting things happening in fashion - VR, AR, and more
(37:33) - Closing thoughts from Nicolas and where to find Futures Factory

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(0:56) - Introduction to Conner and challenges in collectibles today
(4:25) - How BuySportsCards.com works
(8:35) - The evolution of the collector mindset and collector tools over the last twenty years
(11:39) - The growth of the card market
(16:31) - Conner's beginning in collecting TCG cards and building a TCG business
(25:12) - Becoming a successful card seller - passion, pricing, customer service, and more
(29:45) - Conner's personal journey in collecting
(32:18) - How the dynamics of marketplaces changing
(37:30) - Where Conner sees growth for the overall sports cards industry
(42:30) - What Conner is excited about in the card market
(45:41) - Closing thoughts from Conner and where to find BuySportsCards.com

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(1:26) - Introduction to Collector Crypt and the current problems in collectibles markets
(6:38) - The challenges of buying and selling collectibles today
(11:53) - What value NFTs/blockchains/digital collectibles bring to physical collectibles
(17:15) - How Collector Crypt works - walking through the user journey
(21:30) - What types of collectors and collectibles is Collector Crypt catering to?
(26:05) - What do people think about digital collectibles? What is the current state of the market?
(31:09) - How the marketplace competitive landscape is evolving
(35:41) - How collateralized lending in collectibles like trading cards works
(42:13) - How collectibles are becoming more interactive and being used as game assets
(45:39) - Tuom's experience as a semi-professional Magic: The Gathering player and how TCG franchises have evolved
(52:15) - The growth of TCG cards vs. sports cards - how we could be looking at the future
(56:04) - How blockchain will impact the future of TCG, collectibles, and gaming
(60:11) - Closing thoughts from Tuom and where to find Collector Crypt

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(1:10) - Introduction to Ezra and how it all began
(6:08) - Unpacking how Covid impacted the world of collectibles
(9:28) - How to look at different collectibles and asset classes
(13:00) - What is Mascot? A leading distribution network and inventory management solution for collectibles
(17:37) - What is next for Mascot and the future growth of the product
(20:04) - The evolution of marketplaces and the new competitive dynamics
(24:27) - Ezra's personal journey into collecting
(27:51) - The new entrants in the modern collectibles markets
(34:25) - How do people think about collectibles from outside of the industry?
(36:09) - How sports trading cards and collectibles could achieve greater adoption across all sports
(43:34) - The growing role of data in sports collectibles
(45:49) - Closing thoughts from Ezra and where to find Mascot

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(1:07) - Introduction to Jake and how it all began with collecting Pokémon cards
(5:12) - The trend of physical and digital collectibles coming together and how it grows
(10:24) - How Americana approaches different types of collectibles
(12:31) - The inspiration to create Ouro as a marketplace to sell pre-owned sneakers
(17:14) - Reflecting on Jake's experience working at Snap, Apple, Twitter and other tech companies
(20:15) - What's next for Americana?
(23:27) - Jake's personal collection and the kind of stuff he's collecting today
(27:15) - The growth of collectibles and collectibles media
(33:56) - The evolving dynamics of marketplaces
(37:29) - The state of the NFT market and the macroeconomy
(40:09) - Closing thoughts from Jake and where to find Americana

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(1:24) - Introduction to Arian and how he first started selling sneakers at age 13
(5:50) - How selling sneakers turned into a full-time business and what he did differently
(9:37) - How StockX changed the sneaker market and the growth of online marketplaces
(12:31) - The inspiration to create Ouro as a marketplace to sell pre-owned sneakers
(16:58) - The long term vision of building Ouro across other pre-owned fashion items
(19:12) - The need for sustainability and affordability in sneakers and the broader economy
(22:35) - The authentication process for Ouro
(24:50) - Arian's favorite shoes and talking through his sneaker collection
(27:43) - How Arian went viral on Instagram with a sneaker video
(33:54) - The current state of the sneaker resale market - the opportunities and difficulties
(37:18) - Issues with sneaker supply and demand and the topic of selling pre-owned sneakers
(41:05) - Looking at sneaker trends across brands and economic conditions
(45:00) - Thinking about the role of Web3/NFTs in sneakers
(46:58) - The future of sneaker retail - offline and online
(49:29) - Closing thought from Arian and where to find Ouro

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(1:01) - Introduction to Kenneth, his passion for sneakers and streetwear, and Sneaker Law
(5:09) - Critical moments throughout sneaker history and the legal aspects of the sneaker business
(7:01) - The biggest topics and cases in sneaker law
(10:57) - CANVVS, a marketplace for custom sneakers and creators, and the growth of sneakers around the world
(16:45) - Kenneth's work in the legal field, teaching as an adjunct professor in law school
(19:08) - Kenneth's experience working as General Counsel at Yeezy
(21:29) - Thinking about sneakers as an asset class and a shoutout to Gerome Sapp at Rares
(25:04) - Kenneth's initial love for sneakers and hip hop
(28:38) - Some independent creators and brands that Kenneth is looking at
(33:48) - How the sneaker community could respond to industry lawsuits
(37:40) - The world of digital collectibles, NFTs, and sneakers
(41:16) - Working with MSCHF and what's next for sneaker law
(42:44) - Closing thoughts from Kenneth and where to find Sneaker Law

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(1:06) - Introduction to Ryan "Lord Rush" and becoming a full-time Pokémon creator
(5:33) - The growth of Pokémon over the last ten years
(9:42) - Building a personal brand as "Lord Rush" the streamer
(15:58) - Working and collaborating with other streamers and influencers like Gary Vee
(19:10) - How content creators approach different media platforms and where to spend time
(22:35) - Building a community and relationship with fans
(27:40) - First getting into Pokémon cards as a kid
(32:56) - Some of his most valuable and cherished cards
(34:46) - Looking at other TCG franchises and the psychology of collecting
(40:22) - Thinking about the future of social media, streaming, and Pokémon
(47:48) - Closing thoughts and where to find Lord Rush

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(1:03) - Introduction to Evan - from gaming to WAX blockchain to Dibbs
(6:13) - The founding story of Dibbs
(12:07) - How does Dibbs work and what's their vision for the future?
(19:12) - How larger brands, franchises, and IP holders can work with Dibbs
(26:48) - Evan's personal history collecting
(30:14) - The growth of Pokémon, the NBA, and collectibles
(38:46) - The evolving NFT market
(44:26) - Digital skins and the world of gaming
(47:48) - Closing thoughts from Evan and where to find Dibbs

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(1:03) - Introduction to Tone - from Panini to Game Used Tone
(7:29) - Different elements of athlete licensing and selling sneakers
(14:18) - The evolution of athletes selling their own memorabilia, merchandise, and more
(22:38) - Contrasting teams and athletes as their own businesses
(27:05) - Tone's experience in sports collectibles at companies like Panini, Upper Deck, and Fanatics
(34:25) - Change in the modern collectibles industry
(40:11) - The growth opportunity in trading cards
(45:45) - Tone's own personal background in collecting sneakers, cards, and more
(50:48) - The world of physical & digital collectibles
(54:46) - Closing thoughts from Tone and where to find Game Used Tone

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(1:13) - Introduction to Nick - investing in Pokémon cards and FIFA Ultimate
(5:01) - Nick's beginning in the wine and spirits market
(10:48) - The founding story of Vint
(15:02) - How someone can start using Vint to get exposure to wine and spirits investments
(21:28) - Making investments based on different decisions - emotion, data, etc.
(24:09) - Raising investment and what's next for Vint
(28:46) - Nick's thoughts on inflation and other trends influencing our purchase decisions
(33:06) - The application of NFTs to wine, spirits, and alternative assets
(38:21) - Closing thoughts from Nick and where to find Vint

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(0:58) - Introduction to Phil and SoleSafe
(7:01) - How SoleSafe works - special insurance for sneakers
(10:54) - Potential ways for SoleSafe to expand across financial services for sneakers
(15:12) - How sneakers have evolved as an asset class and across culture
(22:28) - The different ways people look at sneakers
(28:31) - Phil's personal passion for sneakers and history collecting them
(34:00) - Analyzing the major sneaker brands and sneaker retail market
(38:39) - Sneaker collaborations, drops, and marketing
(42:49) - Nike, RTFKT, and the future of virtual sneakers
(47:48) - Closing thoughts from Phil and where to find SoleSafe

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(1:03) - Introduction to Nico and Courtyard
(5:10) - The founding story of Courtyard and connecting physical & digital collectibles
(10:55) - How Courtyard fits within the broader collectibles ecosystem
(14:00) - Nico's take on the growth of the collectibles market
(17:21) - Nico's passions in collecting and the collector mindset
(22:38) - Discussions on different collectibles categories
(26:21) - NFT market dynamics and how Courtyard makes digital collectibles
(32:00) - The evolving trend of making digital versions of physical things
(36:50) - Social selling, box breaks, and entertainment
(39:16) - Closing thoughts from Nico and where to find Courtyard

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(0:56) - Introduction to Eric and Loupe
(5:19) - Eric's approach to creating a product roadmap and assessing different collectibles verticals
(9:04) - How Eric's background at Microsoft and working on Xbox influences his product and design decisions
(18:46) - Eric goes through the customer journey and value proposition for buyers and sellers on Loupe
(25:11) - A discussion on the growth of livestreaming and live commerce
(34:50) - Eric's own personal experience collecting cards
(40:13) - Broadening the appeal of sports cards and industry growth areas
(44:03) - Closing thoughts from Eric and where to find Metaversal

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(1:09) - Introduction to Wilfred and Metaversal
(5:54) - The Metaversal investment thesis and how to find iconic NFTs
(12:24) - How Metaversal supports the artists and projects they invest in, like 9DCC and NFT lending companies
(20:19) - How modern brands are approaching physical & digital experiences
(26:04) - Wilfred's take on the current state of Web3 and NFTs
(34:24) - The evolution of NFT Marketplaces
(40:44) - Closing thoughts from Wilfred and where to find Metaversal

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(1:06) - Introduction to Ethan and TCG Nation
(7:59) - The journey of becoming a professional streamer and building a TCG business
(13:39) - Working with streamers and growing his business
(19:16) - Understanding the different technology platforms for streamers
(25:19) - Ethan's personal journey into Pokémon
(34:44) - Ethan's take on all the different TCG franchises
(41:13) - Closing thoughts from Ethan and where to find TCG Nation

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(1:09) - Introduction to Rogers and Tuned In Grading
(5:18) - The process of how Tuned In Grading actually grades a record
(10:35) - Understanding the growth of vinyl record sales across the country
(14:35) - The secondary market for records and music memorabilia
(21:42) - Lessons from starting and growing business
(23:36) - 'Hotel California,' his collection of music memorabilia
(28:53) - Rogers' personal passion for music
(36:00) - The effect Covid had on collecting and the collectibles industry
(41:11) - Some of his 'grails' in music memorabilia and his take on modern music
(45:00) - Closing thoughts from Rogers and where to find Tuned In Grading

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(1:10) - Introduction to Gerome and the Rares origin story creating a stockmarket for sneakers
(9:43) - The future of sneakers as an alternative asset class
(15:44) - What elements make a sneaker a collectible? Rarity, cultural relevance, and more
(24:25) - The development of sneaker derivatives, sneaker investment funds, and other financial products
(31:14) - Stories of Gerome's favorite sneakers
(33:35) - The NFL's impact on sneaker culture and Gerome's own experience as an NFL player
(37:41) - Gerome's take on the current competition between different sneaker brands
(44:24) - Closing thoughts from Gerome and where to find Rares

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(0:54) - Introduction to Brent and PWCC's origin story
(8:40) - The growth of PWCC and building infrastructure for the collectibles market
(12:44) - How PWCC and the broader industry is investing in technology
(21:15) - Bringing trading cards to an even bigger audience
(29:00) - The implications of more investment into collectibles companies
(32:35) - PWCC's biggest focus areas moving forward
(35:41) - Brent's own personal hobbies and passions around collecting
(37:21) - Other exciting areas that Brent is following
(40:20) - Closing thoughts from Brent and where to find the latest from PWCC

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(1:31) - Introduction to Scott and his previous company NoXX
(7:19) - Getting acquired by Beckett and his outlook on the collectibles landscape
(12:01) - How Scott expects Beckett to grow and improve
(26:15) - How Scott first got into collecting and the inspiration of his family
(26:42) - Working in the sports industry with the NBA
(31:35) - The evolution of sports collectibles over the previous few decades
(39:01) - The different grading companies and what they each offer collectors
(43:12) - Closing thoughts from Scott and where to find the latest from Beckett

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(1:01) - Introduction to Efdot and his origins as an artist
(8:19) - Leaving WeWork and becoming a full-time independent artist
(13:34) - How a near-death experience inspired his 'Art of Optimists' message
(19:50) - How math and art work together
(23:12) - Collaborating with Topps
(26:57) - Collaborating with sports teams like the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bulls
(30:22) - His work with the New York Knicks
(32:15) - Collaborating with Nike
(38:32) - "You Are Here," part of his Open Mind NFT Collection and "Eye of the City"
(44:33) - His street mural in Mexico and "HI3R0GLYPHS"
(48:56) - Artists that inspire Efdot - MC Escher, Eva Zeisel, Jake Fried, and Jack Butcher
(1:01:29) - How Efdot first got into NFTs
(1:09:32) - Efdot's hobbies like skateboarding and collecting cards
(1:13:14) - Rapid-fire questions
(1:17:33) - Closing thoughts from Efdot and where to find him online

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(1:12) - Introduction to Max's background as a coin collector
(4:07) - The evolution of the collectibles grading industry
(8:15) - How COVID impacted collectibles and the power of nostalgia
(12:05) - How CCG has expanded their grading services across collectible categories
(16:12) - Blackstone's investment in CCG
(21:04) - What growth areas CCG is looking at
(23:59) - Unpacking the psychology behind collecting
(30:36) - M&A and the growth of collectibles
(37:01) - The factors in picking a grading company
(40:30) - The mixing of physical & digital collectibles
(42:31) - Closing thoughts from Max and where to find CCG

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On their website = https://www.collectiblesgroup.com/
On their website = https://www.ngccoin.com/
On their website = https://www.cgcgrading.com/
On their website = https://www.csgcards.com/

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(0:50) - Introduction to gmoney and how he got into the NFT space
(9:23) - Working on 9dcc and other projects
(12:27) - Where gmoney gets his inspiration in fashion brands
(15:00) - The lessons from managing a community and ups and downs
(21:26) - The roadmap of 9dcc and what he'd like to accomplish next
(24:44) - Working with big brands and how they're approaching Web3
(29:09) - The Web3 communities, technologies and businesses he's excited about
(34:50) - Collecting Magic: The Gathering Cards and sports cards as a kid
(38:28) - How gmoney's finance background gives him perspective, exploring NFTs and DeFi
(41:40) - Physical and digital mixing together across collectibles
(45:49) - Closing thoughts from gmoney and where to find 9dcc

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On Twitter = https://twitter.com/admit0001
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(0:40) - Introduction to Stephen and Rainbook
(4:16) - How Stephen first got into collecting and alternative assets
(11:01) - How Rainbook works and the investors they are targeting
(16:05) - What modern investors today demand from their advisors
(23:15) - Organizations like CAIA and how to educate people on alts
(31:30) - Stephen's experience collecting baseball cards, sneakers, and art
(36:16) - Understanding market cycles around collectibles and art
(44:30) - Closing thoughts from Stephen and where to find Rainbook

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(1:04) - Introduction to Kathryn and Magpie
(6:00) - How Magpie's software for dealers works
(10:28) - The evolution of a modern dealer store
(17:58) - Where growth is coming from in the overall card market
(23:45) - How to think about both physical and digital collectibles
(31:01) - Catering to different interests groups across cards and other collectibles
(36:15) - How the card industry will evolve and the role of big companies like Fanatics
(43:30) - Kathryn's childhood passion for collecting and how it led to her business today
(48:58) - Closing thoughts from Kathryn and where to find Magpie

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(1:05) - Introduction to Somi and what it means to be a tech philosopher
(7:07) - How Somi discovered blockchain technology, its value for society, and disrupting social networks
(16:21) - The inspiration behind creating InPeak and how their NFTs/communities work
(23:45) - How InPeak is evolving and what's coming next
(27:01) - Lessons from interviewing over a hundred Web3 founders
(32:21) - The mechanics and incentive structures of the InPeak NFTs
(34:30) - Somi's take on the broader NFT market
(38:15) - Somi's take on AI after years of research on the topic and what it means for humanity
(43:08) - Closing thoughts from Somi and where to find InPeak

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(0:35) - Introduction to Adam and the problem that FanFest solves
(4:44) - How FanFest helps connect a sports team with their international fans through shows and digital memberships
(14:04) - The parallels between die-hard global sports fans and NFT holders from PFP collections and Sports NFT projects - decentralized audiences
(18:45) - Increasing the opportunity for digital memberships, NFTs, and live shopping from sports teams
(25:30) - Working with Socios, Dapper Labs, and other Web3 sports companies
(30:41) - The different types of sports around the world that FanFest may work with - from cricket to E-Sports
(36:50) - Aaron's interest in sports - his favorite teams and players
(44:07) - How NFTs can achieve mainstream adoption through sports and entertainment
(49:17) - Closing thoughts from Adam and where to find FanFest

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(0:30) - Introduction to Justin and what he's working on
(6:02) - How Justin got into Web3 and what his friends in the entertainment industry thought
(10:05) - What is the value proposition that NFTs can bring to entertainment, film, music, and more
(15:35) - Justin's take on the NFT royalties debate
(19:37) - Three Point Zero Studios - a Web3 animation studio
(24:21) - How IP generated from NFTs can provide a new way to create entertainment franchises like Nickelodeon, Disney, and Pixar
(30:29) - The Minthouse - the first generative illustrated book on the blockchain - for the NFT & Crypto Curious
(35:36) - The role of educating people about Web3 and NFTs
(38:01) - Justin's background as an actor and his lifelong interests
(40:29) - What other things get Justin excited in the NFT space and what might happen this year
(44:30) - Closing thoughts and where to find Justin

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On their website = https://www.studiothreepointzero.io/
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(0:21) - Introduction to Moses and The Edit LDN
(4:32) - How The Edit LDN fits within the broader sneaker landscape
(8:40) - The rise of the sneaker industry and sneakers as luxury items
(10:07) - The growth story of The Edit LDN and guerrilla marketing tactics
(18:40) - The role of building partnerships - working with the Chicago Bulls, Erling Haaland, and The Sidemen
(30:12) - Moving forward to new geographies, improved products, sustainability, and impacting culture
(34:18) - How Moses approached entrepreneurship and collecting as a kid
(38:00) - What are Moses' favorite grails and brands?
(41:10) - Analyzing the state of different sneaker brands - Yeezy, Adidas, Salomon, Crocs, and more
(46:20) - The intersection of sneakers and Web3/NFTs
(51:02) - Closing thoughts and where to find Moses

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(0:30) - Introduction to G and getting into NFTs
(2:30) - The beginning of Zeblocks and the journey of generative art
(10:31) - What art does G love?
(13:08) - The future of generative art, both on-chain and off-chain
(18:33) - The Sgt. Pepe World Project and Building Community
(24:15) - Evolving dynamics in the NFT marketplace landscape
(27:16) - The debate around NFT royalties
(31:00) - Building Flowty - NFT Lending on the Flow blockchain and collecting NBA Top Shot
(35:15) - The potential of sports NFTs
(38:22) - The state of the NFT market and NFT art
(42:20) - Closing thoughts and where to find G

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(0:23) - Introduction to John and the story of Treasure’s founding
(9:04) - The Evolution of Treasure - Smol Brains, building developer tools, creating an AMM, and launching a games studio
(18:55) - The state of Web3 gaming and providing the right incentives to attract game developers
(24:10) - How to get more Web2 developers into Web3 and some of the games currently on Treasure
(29:45) - What's the role of traditional gaming studios and what Treasure can offer differently
(33:43) - The economic and social incentives for game developers and how the DAO works
(37:56) - John's take on the state of the NFT market
(39:40) - What other topics John is interested in
(42:20) - Closing thoughts from John and where to find him

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(0:50) - Introduction to Jeremy
(2:20) - Collecting from childhood, Jeremy's father's love for the Dallas Cowboys, and the family business of collecting
(8:00) - From a childhood passion to a career, after stints in web design, restaurants, construction, and more
(17:59) - Working at different companies in the collectibles space
(21:30) - Creating Collector's League as a consultancy for the collectibles industry
(25:30) - What has changed and evolved in the collectibles space - new entrants, new customers, and new money
(31:20) - Some of Jeremy's favorite collectibles, Emmitt Smith rookie cards, and collector hot takes
(35:30) - Getting into sneakers, TCG, and the intersecting world of physical and digital collectibles
(40:10) - What is undervalued or overvalued in the collectibles space,
(43:56) - Closing thoughts and where to find Jeremy

Find Jeremy:

On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/collectors_league/

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(0:30) - Introduction to Spencer
(3:38) - What is Spencer Ventures?
(10:30) - Spencer’s Path
(16:00) - What Lofty Ventures does
(18:28) - The lessons learned over the last 2 years while co-investing
(27:30) - How NFTs become an asset class
(44:15 ) - Explaining what MTG is and the business of trading cards
(56:25) - Spencer’s take on the overall franchise and where its going
(1:02:00) - Closing remarks

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On his website = https://www.spencer.vc/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/venturespencer & https://twitter.com/sgsand1

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(0:30) - Introduction to Javery and Quag
(4:30) - What is NFTX? How does it work?
(10:00) - The value propositions for different stakeholders within the ecosystem; NFTX vs other NFT marketplaces
(14:15) - Yield on NFTX
(20:00) - Fee structure at NFTX
(22:40) - The value of turning an NFT into an ERC-20 Token
(25:27 ) - The inspiration and founding story of the company
(28:12) - How has NFTX grown as an organisation?
(33:38) - Priorities for NFTX over the next few years
(35:48) - The state of the NFT market
(40:00) - Some of Javery and Quag’s favorite NFT projects
(47:17) - Closing thoughts

Find Quag, Javery, and NTFX:
* On the website = https://nftx.io/

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/justinavery , https://twitter.com/quagliero, https://twitter.com/nftx_

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(0:30) - Introduction to Pet
(1:58) - Focusing on the newsletter and the inspiration behind it
(7:00) - Pet’s take on the state of Web3 and NFTs in sports:
(8:08) - The vision for Sporting Crypto
(9:15) - Quality of brand Web3 strategies: agencies and consultancies
(14:00) - Why should a sports team be interested in the space?
(39:00 ) - How does cost of production play a role?
(43:52) - Pet’s entry point into sports
(49:35) - Sign up the newsletter!

Find Pet and Sporting Crypto:

On the website = https://sportingcrypto.substack.com/

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/petberisha

On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/petrit-berisha-4849a0140/

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0:25 Intro of Social Crucifixion

5:35 Inspiration behind the company and how would one work with Social Crucifixion

10:25 “Merch for the metaverse”

11:38 The Genesis Story, Kudz’s Interest in the business of culture

23:35 Who is Social Crucifixion trying to service?

33:43 Unwarranted hype around music NFTs

40:14 Closing remarks

Find Kudz and Social Crucifixion:

On their website = https://www.socialcrucifixion.com/

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/socialcrucifix & https://twitter.com/kudztaziva

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0:35 Introductions: Marty & Mark

2:58 Inspiration behind the Love project

6:00 Art Blocks partnership

8:45 Energy within the team

9:20 The process and how it initiates

13:00 Different layers of date that help tell a story

14:15 Visit www.art.tennis to see how the concept works

16:00 Project quirk - not knowing what you're going to get

20:00 Variation and accessibility to different audiences

23:21 How to obtain an NFT from this collection

27:05 Marty's inspiration as an artist

31:00 How Web3 has transformed industries

37:35 Exciting projects for Marty & Mark

41:00 Closing remarks

Find ATP Tour:

On their website = https://www.art.tennis/collection

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/atptour

On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/atptour/

Find Marty:

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/martingrasser

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martingrasser/

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(0:50) - Introduction to Unik Labs and Pauline
(3:10) - Inspiration for Unik Labs
(5:50) - How the platform works
(8:37) - Not in one box - somewhere between education and gaming
(12:33) - Approach to educating people and focus on people that are already active in the Web3 community
(12:37) - What is the grand vision of Unik Labs?
(16:04) - Why is digital fashion important?
(21:50) - How Pauline’s background relates to where she is today?
(24:51) - What does it mean to be a designer today? How has the definition of “creator” changed?
(30:00) - You can no longer ignore the new age of digital fashion
(32:50) - Brands that understand the power of Web3 - Gucci’s engagement with gamers and Gen Z
(40:45) - Closing thoughts

Find Pauline and Unik Labs:

On their website = https://www.uniklabs.xyz/simagine
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/UnikLabsv & https://twitter.com/pauline_unik

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On YouTube = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvY8En8CbNcj3tNP-BEzlyA
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(0:20) - Introduction to Rob and Finlete
(3:00) - Looking at new opportunities to connect athletes and fans
(8:46) - Onboarding minor league baseball players and launching the first investment
(11:20) - How Finlete specifically works vs. investing in athletes through sports cards and NFTs
(14:38) - The growing trend of people wanting to invest in new alternative assets across sports and culture
(18:00) - More details of how Finlete works
(23:01) - Rob's background and passion in sports
(25:02) - How the broader sports industry fits into the picture of Finlete
(27:17) - The implications of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) for NCAA athletes
(31:05) - How fans want to collect and invest in elements of an athlete's career
(33:12) - How the MLB needs to evolve
(38:01) - All the different ways for athletes to develop new revenue streams and connect with fans
(41:11) - Closing thoughts from Rob and where to find Finlete

Find Rob and Finlete:

On his website = www.finlete.com
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/finlete/
Over e-mail = rob@finlete.com

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(0:46) - Super Rare x Bryan Brinkman Merch Drop
(2:58) - Bryan’s Journey as an artist / How Bryan Brinkman became Bryan Brinkman
(5:45) - Mixed Media Approach & Inspiration
(8:35) - Transition into NFTs
(12:25) - The inspiration and process of Bryan Brinkman x Art Blocks NimBuds Project
(19:00) - Is generative art becoming a large part of the overall art market?
(26:36) - “Cloudy” by Bryan Brinkman
(32:47) - Bryan’s first SuperRare piece “Explode”
(35:58) - “Wired,” the Piece About Lockdown, Isolation, and Feeling Chained to a Desk.
(39:26) - “Flicker Fusion”: Exploring motion through flashing images
(42:09) - “Head:” Introducing a new style every 6 months
(45:55) - Why are NFTs a Gamechanger?
(49:13) - Gazers: “The Best Art Project I’ve Ever Seen”
(53:14) - “24 hours GM Land” Drop: The Power of the Animated Character
(56:17) - Whats next for Bryan?

Find Bryan Brinkman:

On his website = www.bryanbrinkman.com
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/bryanbrinkman

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On YouTube = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCfyhbe1Bgg
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(0:40) - Introduction to Jeremy and NFT Legal issues
(5:45) - The legal issues that are new with NFTs and blockchain technology
(11:33) - Touching on issues around securities law and crypto
(14:30) - What are the biggest legal topics to understand when talking about NFTs and physical/digital collectibles
(23:12) - The pros and cons of different commercial rights structures applied to NFTs and digital media
(29:50) - Discussing the Creative Commons License (CC0)
(37:30) - How an up and coming artist might approach commercial licensing
(41:50) - What drives Jeremy, an exploration of his passions, and the legal topics he's following
(48:02) - Closing thoughts and where to find Jeremy

Find Jeremy:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/jeremyg2k
On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremysgoldman/

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(0:40) - Introduction to Melanie and P00LS
(5:09) - How P00LS is looking at how Web3 affects the concept of fan loyalty and engagement
(9:56) - Bringing Web3 to a broader, more mainstream audience
(16:12) - How Melanie's connection to culture helped bring her into Web3
(19:36) - How cultural relevance impacts commerce
(24:05) - Blurred Lines and how Melanie got into the music industry
(31:00) - How the music industry has changed and how fandom has changed
(40:30) - Supporting up and coming musicians and valuing tastemakers
(44:01) - Closing thoughts and where to find Melanie/P00LS

Find Melanie and P00LS:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/Melknee
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/melknee/
On her website = https://melaniemcclain.com/

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(0:35) - Introduction to Betty and Deadfellaz
(5:09) - How Betty and Psych got into the NFT space
(12:50) - How Betty views the future for Deadfellaz and being led by values
(18:13) - Deadfellaz collaborating with Wrangler and why collaborations are important
(23:11) - The commercial rights of Deadfellaz holders and responding to community feedback
(30:28) - The inspiration for Deadfellaz that goes all the way back to Betty and Psych's passions
(36:15) - Thinking about representation in Web3/NFTs
(42:50) - Reflecting on what the Metaverse means in the physical and virtual world
(47:01) - Closing thoughts from Betty and where to find Deadfellaz

Find Betty and Deadfellaz:

On their website = https://www.deadfellaz.io/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/deadfellaz
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/betty_nft
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/deadfellaz/

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(0:23) - Introduction to Javaughn and Drip
(4:30) - How the Drip product experience works
(8:10) - What differentiates Drip from other platforms and the livestream commerce opportunity
(12:05) - Exploring the evolving world of online/offline commerce across physical and digital collectibles
(18:45) - How Drip is building relationships with creators
(22:40) - Javaughn's grail collectibles across sports cards, anime, and more
(25:30) - The psychology of buyers/sellers/collectors and what drives them
(31:40) - How NFTs are growing to influence the world of collectibles and sports cards
(38:41) - Closing thoughts from Javaughn and where to find Drip

Find Javaughn and Drip:

On their website = https://www.dripshop.live/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/dripshop_live
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/dripshop.live/

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(0:21) - Introduction to Harrison and Unblocked
(5:38) - NFT Ecosystems, Digital Experiences, and Proof of Fandom for fans of sports, music, and entertainment
(11:05) - How Unblocked has been working with stakeholders in the music and sports industry
(17:09) - Using data to prove fan loyalty and being an analysis tool for entertainment brands - a Shawn Mendes hypothetical
(24:15) - The inspiration behind Unblocked and the rise of NFTs
(27:42) - The state of consumer tech software in Web3 and what's missing
(32:27) - Making digital collectibles more appealing to mainstream audiences
(34:36) - What's next for Unblocked and the NFT space?
(38:15) - Closing thoughts from Harrison and where to find Unblocked

Find Unblocked:

On their website = http://onunblocked.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/onunblocked
On Discord = https://discord.gg/unblocked
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/onunblocked/

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(0:28) - Introduction to Joe and Infinite Objects (IO)
(9:10) - IO's Value Proposition: Building Physical Twins for Digital Assets and Artwork
(13:21) - How Infinite Objects works with different artists
(18:09) - How the Infinite Objects model of physical twinning could work for all types of content
(21:12) - Why IO considers themselves a data company
(26:01) - How Web3 and NFTs can apply to consumer packaged goods
(29:08) - Building physical/digital experiences for brands and commerce
(32:21) - What inspired Joe when he was younger - music, design, technology - and today
(40:59) - Closing thoughts from Joe and where to find Infinite Objects

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On their website = https://infiniteobjects.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/infiniteobjects
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@infiniteobjects

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(0:25) - Introduction to Tong, Hongzi and Hologram
(6:15) - Hologram as a creation tool and platform for artists, creatives, and more
(8:30) - Reflecting on the merging physical and digital worlds and interoperability
(11:15) - Why the Open Metaverse matters
(13:00) - How research on modern digital identity and content influenced the founding of Hologram
(19:01) - The backstory of Tong and Hongzi - gaming, AI, and research
(24:12) - How digital avatars, Web3, and NFTs can be applied to gaming and content
(28:08) - The NFT/Web3 projects Tong and Hongzi are personally excited about
(33:54) - Closing thoughts from Tong, Hongzi and where to find Hologram

Find Hologram:

On their website = https://hologram.xyz/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/hologramlabs
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/tong0x
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/hongzimao

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(0:42) - Introduction to Brian and Arena Club
(4:31) - The story behind Arena Club, how the product works and bringing together physical and digital
(12:30) - What types of cards are accepted in Arena club, the future of Arena Club
(17:58) - The benefits of digital assets in the modern world
(21:24) - Brian's personal story as a collector and as the entrepreneur behind Legal Zoom, Shoe Dazzle and The Honest Company
(29:32) - Brian's macro take on the overall collectibles space
(33:50) - The role of influencers and celebrities in growing trading cards
(39:01) - The financialization of collectibles
(41:54) - Closing thoughts from Brian and where to find Arena Club

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On their website = www.arenaclub.com
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/arenaclubofficial/

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(0:26) - Introduction to Michael, the CryptoJeweler
(5:00) - His very first NFT drop, The Genesis Signet and the growing role of digital fashion in the metaverse
(11:41) - How Michael created new jewelry collections and started building out his community
(15:05) - The next steps with Chains NFT and unlocking the CryptoJeweler ecosystem
(20:38) - Michael's journey into jewelry and digital design
(23:30) - How NFTs are going to impact the broader jewelry industry and how customers interact with jewelry
(30:23) - How digital design and engineering will grow in the Web3 world
(34:06) - Highlighting other brands and people working in digital fashion
(34:30) - How sneakers are becoming a real asset class for sophisticated investors
(38:14) - Closing thoughts from Michael and where to find CryptoJeweler

Find Michael/CryptoJeweler:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/cryptojeweler
On their website = http://cryptojeweler.io/
On Instagram = https://instagram.com/thecryptojeweler

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On Eventbrite = https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nftuk-boat-party-august-26-tickets-403943986337

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(0:32) - Introduction to Robert and the story of KickPredict
(7:15) - How KickPredict works - with inspiration from prediction markets
(10:45) - The financial benefits of sneaker knowledge and the evolution of the cultural asset markets
(16:16) - What's next for KickPredict
(20:01) - How financial services evolved in the digital age and lessons for today
(22:57) - Robert's favorite sneakers since childhood and his grail sneakers
(25:00) - The pros and cons of sneaker reselling and how that's changing
(30:29) - How NFTs will affect the market for cultural assets
(34:30) - How sneakers are becoming a real asset class for sophisticated investors
(37:30) - Robert's thoughts on what's exciting in cultural/alternative assets
(39:38) - Closing thoughts from Robert and where to find KickPredict

Find Robert and KickPredict:

On their website = https://kickpredict.co/
On Instagram = https://instagram.com/kickpredict
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/kickpredict
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@kickpredict

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(0:44) - Introduction to Keith, TIME, and TIMEPieces NFTs
(5:35) - How TIMEPieces NFTs came together
(10:05) - How different media brands can learn from Web3
(15:50) - The specific benefits the NFTs provide the TIMEPieces community
(18:00) - NFTs can help media brands and artists
(28:43) - How Keith got into crypto and an overview of his career at Wired, Ars Technica, and Bloomberg
(33:13) - The surprising story of how SuperRare and $RARE tokens shaped TIMEPieces
(39:32) - How modern and traditional media brands are looking at Web3
(45:34) - Closing thoughts from Keith and where to find TIME/TIMEPieces

Find Keith, TIME, and TIMEPieces:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/KeithGrossman
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/TIME
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/TIMEPieces

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(0:40) - Introduction to Kilroy, Tony Herrera, Vainglorious and 0xDrip
(6:30) - The origin story of 0xDrip and how the team came together
(17:01) - Building out Phygital NFTs, the Supreme of Web3, and the future of 0xDrip
(28:19) - How each person first got involved in Web3
(32:43) - How NFT projects have changed in the current environment
(37:30) - What phygital fashion can bring to the world
(44:43) - Closing thoughts from Kilroy and where to find 0xDrip

Find 0xDrip, Kilroy, Tony and Vainglorious:

On their website = https://www.0xdrip.io/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/0xDrip
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/0xKilroy
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/tonyherrera
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/VaingloriousETH

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(0:40) - Introduction to Asher and Tixologi
(5:18) - The inspiration behind Tixologi and the challenges in the ticketing industry
(11:04) - How different sports teams, concert venues, and entertainment brands can benefit from NFT ticketing
(19:02) - The state of blockchain ticketing
(22:26) - What's next for Tixologi
(25:01) - How the NBA is thinking about innovative technology and web3
(30:45) - The state of phygital (physical + digital) experiences for modern brands
(35:50) - How sports and entertainment is embracing NFTs and why they should care
(38:00) - Closing thoughts from Asher and where to find Tixologi

Find Asher and Tixologi:

On their website = https://tixologi.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/tixologi

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(0:27) - Introduction to Shannon and A0K1VERSE
(5:42) - The details of how the NFTs work and the value they provide to the fan community
(11:02) - How Web3/NFT fan clubs could scale to help solve problems within the music industry
(19:02) - Shannon's experience in the music industry - from Universal Records to Tour Manager to The Grammys and more
(23:32) - How all the different stakeholders within the music industry are approaching Web3
(33:00) - How a modern artist should be approaching the music industry in 2022
(36:39) - Closing thoughts from Shannon, a reflection on DAOs and where to find A0K1VERSE

Find Shannon and A0K1VERSE:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/ShannonHerber
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/a0k1verse
On their website = https://a0k1verse.xyz/

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Find NFT Nick + The Nifty:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/allnick
On OpenSea = https://opensea.io/collection/nifty-portal

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(0:32) - Introduction to Gabe and Arcade
(3:01) - The evolution of NFT lending, the Pawn Protocol and how Arcade works
(8:05) - What specific NFTs are on Arcade and the typical borrower-lender use cases
(14:01) - How Arcade appraises the price of an NFT and comparisons with traditional fine art lending
(18:31) - The product roadmap for Arcade, the broader growth potential of NFTs
(24:30) - Tokenizing real world assets and how Arcade did a loan against a tokenized Rolex
(29:09) - Gabe's family history of pawn shops
(34:52) - A look at the current state of the NFT market and Web3 in general
(40:49) - Closing thoughts from Gabe and where to find Arcade

Find Gabe and Arcade:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/stanleycrup
On their website = https://arcade.xyz/

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Find Pio Vincenzo + The Nifty:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/piovincenzo_
On OpenSea = https://opensea.io/collection/nifty-portal

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(0:45) - Introduction to Stefan and how Alts got started
(6:01) - What are alternative assets and how Alts decides what to cover
(10:05) - How Alts educates people on different alternative assets and Stefan's take on NFTs and Web3
(14:16) - Stefan's personal passion collecting vinyl records and investment opportunities within music rights
(26:01) - Putting together Alts Fund 1 and their initial investments
(32:23) - What are cultural assets?
(36:05) - Stefan's take on sneakers, trading cards, and NFTs
(41:00) - Looking deeper into investing in music rights
(44:02) - Closing thoughts from Stefan and where to find Alts

Find Stefan and Alts:

On their website = alts.co

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Find Jacob Martin + 2 Punks Capital

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/thenftattorney
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/2punkscapital

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On Twitter = https://twitter.com/stephensullivan
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/2punkscapital

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(0:40) - Introduction to Ted, his background, and CollX
(3:38) - How hard or easy is it to understand how much a card is worth? The CollX product and technology.
(8:50) - The future of how CollX wants to expand - marketplace, personalization, and community
(17:07) - Ted's take on the most exciting things happening in modern sports cards
(21:25) - The growth potential of trading cards and CollX's research on the card market
(28:23) - How cultural influencers can and will impact trading cards
(34:11) - Exciting thoughts on raw cards, dealers and stores, and more
(38:53) - Closing thoughts from Ted and where to find CollX

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On their website = collx.app
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@collxapp

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Find Sam Barberie + Quidd + Animoca:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/samusb
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/quidd
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/animocabrands

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On Twitter = https://twitter.com/LaissezEth
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/nightkidsnft
On Website = https://www.nightkids.io/

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(1:00) - Introduction to Sam, his background, and the evolution of digital games
(3:35) - How Quidd is building digital collectibles as part Animoca brands
(6:44) - Are companies actually minting NFTs or do some companies mislead customers?
(11:01) - How Quidd is working with the Jim Henson company and other IP franchises
(20:50) - How Animoca Brands works with major brands
(26:52) - What are Sam's thoughts on the latest market downturn
(35:21) - Sam's take on the state of blockchain gaming and what needs to be improved
(44:00) - Closing thoughts from Sam

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On Twitter = https://twitter.com/samusb
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/quidd
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/animocabrands

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Find Stephen Sullivan + 2 Punks Capital:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/stephensullivan
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/2punkscapital
On their website = https://2punkscapital.com/

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On Twitter = https://twitter.com/quidd
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/animocabrands

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(0:26) - Introduction to Ronald, his artwork, and going to med school
(8:51) - The growth of his artwork and what makes people resonate with his art
(10:20) - Building out a career as an artist while also pursuing medicine
(16:04) - How NFTs and Web3 impacted his trajectory as an artist
(20:38) - Minting his first NFT and connecting with a community through platforms like Twitter
(27:30) - Where Ronald's inspiration comes from
(33:15) - The broader sentiment of artists towards NFTs
(37:28) - Fellow artists who have helped Ronald along the way
(40:25) - Closing thoughts from Ronald

Find Ronald:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/ronnaldong
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/ronnaldong/
On SuperRare = https://superrare.com/ronnaldong
On Foundation = https://foundation.app/@ronnaldong

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Find Jacob Martin and 2 Punks Capital:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/thenftattorney
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/2punkscapital
On their website = https://2punkscapital.com/

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(0:26) - Introduction to Mark and founding Bleecker Trading
(5:46) - What makes Bleecker different and plans for the future
(8:50) - Mark's background in influencer and experiential marketing through Cogent World
(12:45) - The story of Mark's childhood collecting cards and his passions from an early age
(20:30) - What motivates a modern collector of trading cards
(26:10) - Mark's take on how influencers will impact the modern trading card industry
(38:45) - Where Mark sees growth and excitement in trading cards

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On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/markzablow/
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/bleeckertrading/
On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/markzablow/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/BleeckerTrading

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(0:41) - Introduction to Jerad and his career as an artist
(3:46) - How Jerad describes his artwork
(9:45) - The role of immersion in his work and how he experiences synesthesia
(19:25) - How other famous artists like Lorde and Kanye experience synesthesia
(23:05) - How Jerad became a landscape photographer/artist
(31:01) - How Jerad started getting into NFTs
(41:06) - How Jerad has experienced being an artist in Web3 vs. Web2 and the growth of NFTs for photographers
(50:12) - Where his artist name 'Away I Flew' came from
(55:22) - Closing thoughts and where to find Jerad

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On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/away_i_flew/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/awayiflew
On SuperRare = https://superrare.com/away_i_flew
On Foundation = https://foundation.app/@away_i_flew

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(0:30) - Introduction to Josh and how he got into the crypto space
(4:23) - Buying a Crypto Punk NFT and seeing Gary Vee promote the NFT industry
(8:17) - How NFTs can be used by sports teams and entertainment franchises
(10:25) - NFTs colliding with DeFi to create derivatives, provide collateral for loans, NFT fractionalization and more
(15:07) - What Tracer DAO does - a derivative protocol on arbitrum and creating NFT derivatives
(23:30) - All the different ways NFTs are coming together with DeFi
(30:12) - How to think about NFTs becoming more valuable over time as digital collectibles, art, financial products, and more
(32:00) - How Ethereum can help drive economic growth and reduce carbon emissions for governments, businesses, and more
(41:00) - Closing thoughts and where to find Josh

Find Josh and Tracer DAO:

On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuadoner/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/mynt_josh
On their website = https://tracer.finance/

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(0:22) - Introduction to Justin and Pushas
(7:00) - How the world of sneaker reselling has changed from 2016 to 2022
(10:26) - Building the Pushas brand and being part of the sneaker community
(13:25) - Starting a sneaker investment fund and how it works
(20:30) - Expanding from Australia to the US and growing Pushas
(23:30) - Justin's childhood history with shoes, sneakers, and pop culture
(26:25) - The sneaker grails for Justin and Sandy
(28:30) - The evolution of sneaker culture - investors, resellers, collectors, and more
(33:15) - NFTs in the sneaker industry
(35:41) - Closing thoughts and where to find Justin and Pushas

Find Justin and Pushas:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/JUSTINPUSHAS
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/PUSHASOfficial
On Instagram = https://instagram.com/pushasofficial
On their website = https://www.pushas.com/

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Find Chris Camillo and Dumb Money:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/ChrisCamillo
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/DumbMoneyTV
On their website = https://dumbmoney.tv/

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On Twitter = https://twitter.com/ChrisCamillo
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/DumbMoneyTV
On their website = https://dumbmoney.tv/

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(0:38) - Introduction to Gary King Pokémon
(4:33) - How Gary got into Pokémon from the very beginning of the franchise
(9:07) - Why is Pokémon the world's biggest entertainment franchise?
(15:15) - Gary's story as a collector since childhood - and sports cards vs. Pokémon cards
(21:55) - The evolution of Pokémon as a franchise over the last twenty years
(24:35) - How Gary first met Logan Paul and sold him a Charizard card
(37:00) - The GREATEST Logan Paul story
(39:03) - How Gary first met Steve Aoki
(49:04) - How Gary got into the MetaZoo trading card game
(53:41) - Gary's story about meeting Chris Camillo
(58:05) - If Gary was a Pokémon, what Pokémon he would be, the creators he supports, and closing thoughts

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On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realkingpokemon/
On YouTube = https://www.youtube.com/user/garyis2000

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(0:52) - Introduction to David and Nightkids NFT
(4:22) - How Nightkids works with different artists and the themes behind different drops
(7:30) - Nightkids creating a cultural DAO to support artists
(13:00) - David's origin story before crypto, art, and NFTs = including music and Japan
(17:50) - Wonderful stories describing David's love for Inter Milan, anime, sneakers, and more importantly--people
(31:30) - The different NFT projects that inspire David
(34:45) - Thinking about some of the objections behind NFTs
(40:50) - Closing thoughts and where to find David + Nightkids

Find David Lopez and Nightkids:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/LaissezBored
On their website = https://www.nightkids.io/

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(0:47) - Introduction to Russell, EZ365 and Wee-Cig
(3:40 - How EZ365 approached NFTs
(6:02) - How Russell first got into NFTs and NBA Top Shot
(9:14) - Sports and physical/digital collectibles
(13:19) - The EZ NFT Platform and the NFT products they are working on like art and real estate
(19:41) - How the art world can approach NFTs and education
(23:55) - Russell as a sports fan of the Toronto Raptors and fan of art
(32:13) - How Russell thinks about NFT art, collectibles, metaverse land, and more
(36:00) - Russell's interest in quantum computing
(37:24) - Closing thoughts and where to find Russell

Find Russell and EZ365:

On their website = https://ez365.io/
On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-korus-ez/

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(0:50) - Introduction to Brooke
(3:09) - The creation of Non-Fungible Labs and Fluf World
(6:04) - How Fluf World NFTs were born
(8:34) - The overall Fluf World ecosystem
(11:32) - Building a collaborative, open Web3 metaverse
(14:00) - How Fluf World plans to evolve
(16:30) - Being a mission-driven Web3 project
(18:36) - Brooke's background in community and content
(20:10) - What other projects in the Web3 world get Brooke excited
(24:13) - How the music and entertainment industries are changing
(27:15) - NFTs as a tool for fundraising and social impact
(30:06) - Closing thoughts and where to find Brooke

Find Brooke and Fluf World:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/Brooke_hs
On Instagram = https://instagram.com/huntforthebuilderpeople
On their website = http://fluf.world/

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(0:42) - Introduction to Amrita and how she got into the art world
(4:37) - Amrita's SoundBYTEs that combine sound, visual art, and NFTs
(9:52) - How Amrita makes art more interactive through AR/VR and the future of immersive art
(13:23) - Amrita's SoundBYTEs, AlphaBYTEs, MetaREVERSED - creating her own language through physical sculptures and NFTs
(25:13) - How the traditional art world views NFTs and digital art
(28:23) - What inspires Amrita, who inspires Amrita
(31:25) - A messages for young artists trying to understand NFTs and building an artistic career
(36:30) - Amrita's advocacy for Dubai's NFT, art, and crypto scene
(38:11) - Bringing NFTs to the mainstream
(41:26) - Closing thoughts and where to find Amrita

Find Amrita:

On her website = https://thealphabytes.com/
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/art.by.amrita/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/artbyamrita
On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrita-sethi-58757514/

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(0:51) - Introduction to Gillian and how she got into the art world
(4:35) - Her inspiration for creating Digital Art Fair and meeting Carrie Fisher
(8:30) - How Gillian designed the immersive experience of Digital Art Fair and working with Refik Anadol
(13:55) - Plans for the future of Digital Art Fair and making art more accessible
(16:30) - How the traditional art world views NFTs and digital art
(19:06) - What art has meant to Gillian from childhood to today
(22:40) - Helping female artists feel more welcome in the art world
(27:30) - The evolution of the art world over the next few years
(31:18) - The growth of digital galleries and web3 technology
(32:30) - The role of education in the art industry
(36:40) - Closing thoughts and where to find Gillian + Digital Art Fair

Find Gillian and Digital Art Fair Asia:

On their website = https://www.digitalartfair.io/
On Linkedin = https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianau/
On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalartfair/

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(0:52) - Introduction to VESA and his artistic journey
(5:14) - Getting into digital art and the crypto art movement
(12:27) - How cryptocurrency and bitcoin influenced art movements
(15:55) - How the traditional art world views crypto art and NFTs
(19:09) - The big picture of art throughout history leading up to today
(23:06) - NFT art projects that VESA is following and working on - like the Lamborghini NFT art experiment and NFT art cars
(31:40) - Addressing some of the skepticism around NFTs and Web3
(33:53) - VESA's approach to building a community
(36:30) - Closing thoughts and where to find VESA

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On his website = https://www.artforcrypto.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/artbyvesa
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artbyvesa/

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(0:28) - Introduction to Niraj and his journey in to Web3
(6:33) - The specific areas of NFTs, DAOs, and Defi Niraj started exploring
(12:42) - Building Method 90 and DSO for the sports industry
(16:23) - How modern sports teams need to rethink international fan engagement
(20:40) - The roadmap and next steps for DSO
(25:42) - Niraj's passion for European football growing up
(30:32) - The big global potential of sports and entertainment NFTs
(35:50) - What specific NFTs and DAOs Niraj is following
(41:31) - The pros and cons of pseudonymity in Web3 projects
(45:33) - Closing thoughts and where to find Niraj/DSO

Find Niraj and Method90/DSO:

On their website = https://dso.co/
On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/niraj5hah/

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(0:55) - Introduction to Mike and how he got into crypto
(5:20) - How Mike operates 6th Man Ventures to invest in early stage Web3 companies
(9:01) - The story of Mike founding LinksDAO
(14:33) - Mike's early passion for sports and how that got him back into collectibles and NBA Top Shot
(19:30) - Sports and Entertainment projects in the NFT Space
(24:21) - The macro trends Mike is looking at in the Web3 space
(28:20) - Mike's take on the NFT landscape and where he is most interested
(33:01) - How Mike assesses the quality of different NFT projects
(36:30) - An area of the Web3 space that people aren't thinking about enough
(39:33) - Closing thoughts and where to find Mike

Find Mike:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/mdudas

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(0:52) - Introduction to Iris and Koia
(3:01) - Defining alternative assets and collectibles for retail investors
(7:01) - The founding story of Koia and getting more diverse groups of people into investing
(11:13) - How cultural differences between the Netherlands and Hong Kong influenced Iris
(16:20) - Koia's asset-backed NFT product
(20:05) - How Koia approaches building community and who else is doing it well
(23:45) - Trends in social investing, DAOs, and fractionalization
(29:01) - How Iris first got into NFTs
(31:30) - Closing thoughts and where to find Iris/Koia

Find Iris and Koia:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/iristenteije
On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/iristenteije/
On their website = https://www.joinkoia.com/

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(0:35) - Introduction to Shashi, Nervora, and UNXD
(4:33) - Shashi's early career and launching media brands across the Middle East
(8:03) - How UNXD worked with Dolce & Gabbana, with NFTs as an expression of culture
(13:38) - Specifics behind the Dolce & Gabbana Collezione Genesi
(20:02) - Reviewing the success of the Dolce & Gabanna NFT drop and what comes next
(30:25) - How the broader fashion industry should be thinking about virtual fashion and NFTs
(38:31) - Creating physical and virtual experiences in the metaverse/Web3, experimentation in DAOs
(44:07) - Closing thoughts and where to find Shashi/UNXD

Find Shashi and UNXD:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/shashimenon
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/unxd_nft
On their website = https://unxd.com/
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/unxd_nft/
On Discord = https://discord.com/invite/MkHW35NvCq

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(0:43) - Introduction to Bobby Axelrod
(5:53) - How he started getting into NFTs through NBA Top Shot and Decentraland
(8:45) - Collecting Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokémon cards
(16:14) - Similarities between card box breaks and NFT minting
(23:45) - DAOs collecting and investing in real world items
(29:35) - Fractional ownership across sports cards, NFTs, and more
(33:02) - Perspectives on how people in hedge funds feel about NFTs
(37:12) - Assessing value in NFT projects
(41:10) - Blockchain Gaming and NFTs
(47:02) - Metaverse strategies for brands and communities
(51:19) - Technology's role in art, society, and media
(54:04) - How Pixel Vault and Meta Heroes are reinventing entertainment franchises
(57:45) - Where to find Bobby Axelrod

Find Bobby Axelrod and Gas DAO:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/saedmyster
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/0xGasDao

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(0:36) - Introduction to Sean and Mythical Games
(5:01) - How the traditional gaming industry is reacting to blockchain
(7:51) - The evolution of blockchain gaming
(10:31) - Mythical's latest fundraise and plans for the future
(16:18) - Blankos Block Party and working with Burberry
(22:45) - Macro trends in the blockchain gaming industry
(29:01) - How Mythical works with other gaming companies
(35:15) - The role of Guilds, DAOs, and more
(43:10) - Closing thoughts and where to find Sean

Find Sean & Mythical:

On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-keith-42486311/
On their website = https://mythicalgames.com/
On their website = https://blankos.com/

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(0:28) - Introduction to Delz, Thrill Digital, and Astra
(4:08) - The Gamification of E-Commerce and Digital Fashion
(7:30) - Delz's inspiration from childhood and wanting to become a fashion designer
(9:00) - How Steve Jobs and Akio Morita made tech fashionable
(11:35) - How Delz thinks about Digital Fashion through both software and hardware
(14:40) - How Delz explains the Metaverse and future products
(19:55) - Ways fashion brands are exploring the Metaverse
(27:09) - Working on projects related to physical collectibles - eyewear and jewelry
(29:45) - The Thrill Digital NFT art projects
(33:01) - How Delz thinks about community-led NFT projects
(35:44) - Thrill Digital working on their Audio NFT project 'Waves'
(37:52) - Closing thoughts and where to find Delz

Find Delz & Thrill Digital:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/wolfofnewstreet
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/welcometoastra
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/thrilldao

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(0:50) - Introduction to Kayla Kilbride
(3:12) - How Kayla became a TikTok Creator
(10:02) - How Kayla started creating content around financial literacy and working with brands
(14:50) - Getting into NFTs - minting and selling her own NFTs
(20:35) - Linking her NFT to charity work
(23:05) - How Kayla and The Drop assess the quality of NFTs
(28:35) - How her earlier life experiences motivated her to help and educate people
(33:30) - Educating people as content creator in the world today and the move to Web3
(38:27) - Web 2 vs. Web 3 content business models
(41:36) - The areas of NFTs that Kayla is interested in
(48:30) - Closing thoughts and where to find Kayla

Find Kayla:

On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@kaykilbride
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/KayKilbride
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/kaykilbride/
Tasty Trade = https://www.tastytrade.com/
The Drop = https://twitter.com/TheDropNFT

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(1:06) - Introduction to Justin Reis
(5:28) - The story of how WatchBox got started and what makes WatchBox unique
(12:08) - How people can buy, sell, and trade watches through WatchBox
(14:48) - WatchBox's approach to media and education
(17:50) - How Justin first got into watches and collectibles
(22:39) - Justin's favorite watches and brands
(28:12) - Sizing up the growth in the global watch market
(32:00) - How people are approaching collecting watches or investing in watches
(35:30) - Looking at the watch market across different countries
(40:07) - Justin's take on how NFTs will affect watches and other collectibles
(43:07) - WatchBox's latest fundraise and plans for the future
(45:27) - Closing thoughts and where to find Justin

Find Justin & WatchBox:

Over e-mail = jreis@thewatchbox.com
On their website = https://www.thewatchbox.com/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(1:05) - Introduction to Ana and her thoughts on Web3
(4:30) - Ana's essay on 'The Collector Economy'
(8:10) - How fashion brands should be thinking about NFTs, Virtual Items, and the Metaverse
(12:05) - How brands can approach growth in the modern economy
(14:01) - How fashion brands and sports teams can approach 'play-to-earn'
(16:20) - Reflections on Nike acquiring RTFKT and Adidas getting into NFTs
(21:14) - What Ana is most excited to see in 2022
(24:11) - Closing thoughts and where to find Ana

Find Ana:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/andjelicaaa
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/andjelicaaa/
On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/anaandjelic/
Her Newsletter = https://andjelicaaa.substack.com/
Her Book = https://thebusinessofaspiration.com/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(1:17) - Introduction to Jalak and why she got into technology
(5:27 - How she founded Future Perfect Ventures in 2014 and her investment thesis
(12:05) - Jalak collecting baseball cards as a kid and her childhood influences
(19:08) - Attending Art Basel Miami and Jalak's take on the NFT space
(27:05) - How Web3 is affecting the geography of tech and business and why Jalak moved to Miami
(31:10) - Why we're entering the Golden Age of Investing
(36:15) - What Jalak is most excited about and the investment opportunities she's looking for
(40:25) - The opportunities for Emerging Markets in blockchain and NFTs
(45:22) - Closing thoughts and where to find Jalak

Find Jalak:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/jalak
On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/jalak/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(1:04) - Introduction to Josh - starting with Campless
(9:01) - Meeting Dan Gilbert and the founding of StockX
(17:07) - Meeting Michael Rubin and the creation of Fanatics Trading Cards
(24:52) - How Josh started collecting sneakers as a kid and how he collects sneakers today
(32:30) - How Josh started collecting cards and how he collects sports cards and non-sports cards today
(39:45) - Josh's Whitepaper 'Trading Cards Are Cool Again' and how influencers shape the industry
(47:04) - Exploring the similarities and differences between cards and sneakers as collectibles and investments
(50:31) - How people are investing in alternative assets like NFTs, sneakers, and trading cards
(53:42) - Closing thoughts on supply and demand and where to find Josh

Find Josh:

On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/joshluber/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/joshluber

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(1:00) - Introduction to Scott and StarStock
(6:30) - How StarStock approaches product development and user feedback
(10:37) - How StarStock created their own card grading system
(14:34) - Scott's early days as a sports card collector, his Dad, and uncut sheets of cards
(18:00) - Scott's love for the New York Knicks, Syracuse Basketball, and Carmelo Anthony
(21:15) - Collecting golf cards, magazines, and tickets
(25:15) - The most exciting things happening in the sports cards industry
(30:04) - Josh Luber's sports cards whitepaper and the future growth potential of the industry
(36:54) - Scott's take on the world of NFTs
(40:04) - The long term plans of StarStock
(43:00) - Where to find StarStock, closing thoughts, and the 'Neustreet' promo code

Find Starstock & Scott:

On their website = https://www.starstock.com/
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/starstock/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/starstock
Scott@starstock.com

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(0:49) - Introduction to EMJ and what he does as a reseller/fixer
(4:52) - Building relationships with clients and influencers over the long-term
(7:40) - How he got into the sneaker reselling game at age 14 with a pair of Yeezy 350s
(14:25) - First getting introduced to athlete and celebrity clients
(17:25) - His philosophy on building relationships in the business world
(20:20) - How EMJ gets his products today and how that's changed over time
(27:39) - EMJ explains sneaker botting, how brands think about sneaker bots and where he sees things going in the future
(42:10) - The differences between buying & selling watches vs. buying & selling sneakers
(47:05) - EMJ's own collection of sneakers and other collectibles
(52:21) - Some of the most surreal moments of his journey as a reseller/fixer
(57:19) - How EMJ feels about being a younger entrepreneur and supporting other young entrepreneurs
(61:01) - Veto Verification, where to find EMJ, and closing thoughts

Find EMJ:

On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/its_emj_/
On his website = https://www.emjexclusive.com/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(0:58) - Introduction to Ken and Matt and how they started collecting
(3:45) - How Ken met one of the MySlabs founders through selling him original comic art
(6:33) - Ken's approach to collecting and investing today
(10:40) - Matt's journey into collecting from the 1980s and how it led him to MySlabs
(14:17) - How MySlabs is specifically addressing the modern problems of sports cards
(19:58) - Ken and Matt's take on the explosive recent growth in sports cards
(26:30) - How the new money in the sports cards industry will shape the future
(32:15) - Their take on the entry of Fanatics into the trading card industry
(40:27) - Ken's entry into the NFT & digital collectibles space
(50:36) - Where you can find MySlabs and closing thoughts

Find MySlabs:

On Twitter = https://twitter.com/MySlabsOfficial
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/myslabs/
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/myslabs_comics
On Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/groups/540024943160092

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(0:53) - Introduction to SneakerDenn and his journey into sneakers
(5:00) - Transitioning from being a teacher to a full-time sneakerhead during Covid
(8:01) - How SneakerDenn got into Nike Dunks through the Off-White Dunks
(10:31) - The History of Nike Dunks - the ups and downs in popularity
(15:17) - How SneakerDenn gets Nike Dunks and how he thinks about his favorite pairs
(20:52) - His sneaker event at PresentedBy in London
(24:02) - How different countries like France, the UK, and the US have different tastes in sneakers
(28:50) - Getting a DM from Lil Yachty saying, " Yo I heard you're the guy."
(31:43) - How SneakerDenn got connected to Virgil Abloh
(34:15) - Latest trends in Nike Dunks and the overall sneaker market - like customizing new sneakers to make them look old
(36:15) - SneakerDenn's favorite grails, like the Orchard Street Dunks and New York Dunks
(39:01) - What SneakerDenn is doing with the Outsoul brand in paying tribute to sneaker history and culture
(42:15) - Where you can find SneakerDenn and Outsoul

Find SneakerDenn + Outsoul:

On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/sneakerdenn/
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/outsoul__/
On his website = https://sneakerdenn.com/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(0:46) - Introduction to Adrian and the beginning of his journey as a collector
(4:26) - Working in fintech and learning about the opportunities in crypto at MoonPay and Dapper Labs
(8:20) - Dapper Labs, Sports, and Entertainment Worlds taking on NFTs
(12:20) - Collecting stamps, cards, and video games as a kid
(17:10) - How NBA Top Shot resonates with collectors and what's next
(19:51) - Working in F1 and collecting Formula One merchandise
(25:47) - Collecting artwork from the Topps 2020 project
(31:50) - What NFT projects are Adrian excited about and why
(41:00) - Where to find Adrian and closing thoughts

Find Adrian + MoonPay:

On their website = https://www.moonpay.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/adriankpang

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(0:59) - Introduction to Alec and how he first got into Pokémon and started competing in Pokémon tournaments
(5:45) - How Pokémon tournaments work and have grown over the years
(16:20) - Transitioning from being a competitor to a collector
(20:40) - The story behind getting a First Edition Charizard and the growth in card price
(26:20) - Collecting Pokémon autographs, signed by Japanese Pokémon artists
(29:11) - Getting to know Leonhart and joining the Rare Candy team
(33:45) - Understanding the growth in Pokémon Trading Cards through nostalgia, Logan Paul, and fan liquidity
(37:30) - The different customer personas of people who are buying Pokémon cards
(40:03) - How Pokémon pack openings/box breaks work and understanding the Pokémon media and influencer landscape
(48:22) - The unique characteristics of the Japanese Pokémon collector community
(51:25) - Alec's take on the future of Pokémon and what Pokémon means to him
(54:27) - Where to find Alec and closing thoughts

Find Alec + Rare Candy:

On their website = www.rarecandy.com
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/alecpokemon/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(1:00) - Introduction to Joel, why he started writing about sports cards through Mint Condition, and overall sports cards media
(5:30) - Joel's origins as a fan of the Phillies and what the team means to him
(11:55) - Why Joel collects Mike Trout baseball cards and why he will pass them down to his grandchildren
(17:00) - Joel's summary of Fanatics getting into the sports cards industry - the good, the bad, and TBD
(21:11) - Discussing the future of Topps, Panini, and the future of the card market
(26:00) - What makes Fanatics a uniquely placed company in vertical commerce and going direct-to-consumer
(33:20) - Analyzing the health of the card market for younger people
(37:30) - Joel's thoughts on trends in price, fractional marketplaces, and eBay's marketplace competitors
(39:55) - Where to find Joel

Find Joel:

On Substack = https://mintcondition.substack.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/JBMintCondition
On E-mail = jbmintcondition@gmail.com

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(0:30) - Introduction to Matt and NPD Group - his 40+ years of industry experience in sneakers, sporting goods, and retail
(1:51) - Working for MVP.com with John Elway, Wayne Gretzky, and Michael Jordan
(7:56) - His journey into market research, consulting, and more
(10:45) - Matt's macro-level take on the footwear industry, Covid, and women's footwear
(16:20) - How collaborations like Travis Scott's bring value to sneaker brands and the history of Air Jordan releases
(21:15) - The origins of limited shoe supply, streetwear drop culture, and more
(24:20) - Talking to Josh Luber about starting Stock X
(25:36) - The future of the Nike SNKRS app and Adidas Confirmed app
(28:48) - The landscape of brands competing against Nike and Adidas
(32:38) - Sustainable fashion and footwear
(35:24) - Matt's take on NFTs
(37:19) - Closing thoughts on women's footwear and the overall sneaker industry
(38:15) - Where to find Matt and the NPD Group

Find Matt + The NPD Group:

On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattpowellanalyst/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/NPDMattPowell
On their website = https://www.npd.com/about-npd/industry-experts/matt-powell/

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(0:30) - Introduction to Giacomo and Night Media - how a modern talent management company works vs. a traditional talent agency
(8:30) - Giacomo's cerebral love for the UFC
(15:52) - The storylines and marketing playbooks of fighters, athletes, and celebrities
(22:57) - Collecting all the unopened shirts of Marvin Vettori
(25:08) - Giacomo's take on the Creator Economy - from William Morris Endeavor to Night Media
(33:13) - Giacomo's love for Formula One and why F1 is succeeding today
(38:37) - Night Media Projects: Rare Candy 'Nerdcore' Collectibles Marketplace
(43:22) - Night Media Projects: ZHC's NFT Drop
(47:30) - Night Media Projects: Mr. Beast's Beast Burger
(52:02) - Where to find Giacomo and closing words on Collectibles, Neustreet and Night Media

Find Giacomo + Night Media:

On LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/giacomozacchia/
On their website = https://night.co/
The Creator Economics Podcast Episode about Mr. Beast Burger = https://anchor.fm/creator-economics-podcast/episodes/How-We-Launched-MrBeast-Burger-eo4dg3

Find Neustreet:

On our website = https://neustreet.com/
On Twitter = https://twitter.com/realneustreet
On Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/realneustreet
On TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@neustreet

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(0:35) - Introduction to the RTFKT Team - Z, Chris, and Benoit
(5:04) - The RTFKT origin story
(10:01) - Selling virtual skins and NFTs on Twitch
(12:12) - Z's love for Yu-Gi-Oh
(15:37) - Chris's love for Pokémon
(21:01) - Benoit's love for Magic: The Gathering
(27:31) - RTFKT's NFT Avatar Project 'Akira'
(33:00) - The team's love for anime and flying to Japan for inspiration
(35:44) - The team's love for gaming, e-sports and designing virtual skins
(38:55) - The RTFKT x Jeff Staple Sneaker NFT collab
(42:52) - The state of Sneaker NFTs and digital fashion
(45:30) - Building relationships with the RTFKT community, collaborating with the artist FEWOCiOUS
(49:30) - Raising $8 Million from Andreessen Horowitz a16z, building a creator-led platform
(51:21) - The 'dream collabs'
(52:35) - Where to find RTFKT, and closing words from the team

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