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Bankless: Exploring DAOs & The Rise of Web3 | DSide & Ryan Anderson

In this episode, Siva Avvaru, Managing Director of yWhales Solutions, speaks with Daniel Seidler (DSide) and Ryan Anderson, Co-Founders of Bankless Consulting. They discuss the importance of building a strong community in the Web3 space.
 
Seidler and Anderson emphasize that building a community is a marathon, not a sprint. They explain that brands must consistently put in effort to keep the community engaged and motivated. They also stress the importance of understanding that the community is for the people, not for the brand. Simply creating a community and expecting people to join is not enough. 
 
One way to build a strong Web3 community is to participate in the Web3 Discovery Spring program. This program provides education and value to non-technical individuals in the Web3 space. The program helps clients develop real and potentially game-changing ideas by guiding them towards a common language and understanding of Web3 projects.
 
Seidler and Anderson also emphasize the importance of engaging with the Web3 community and collaborating with like-minded individuals to drive innovation in the space. They believe that by working together, the Web3 community can create something truly special.
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Bankless Website: https://www.banklessconsulting.com/
Bankless Discord: https://discord.gg/bankless
Bankless Twitter: https://twitter.com/banklessconsult
Bankless LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bankless-consulting
Bankless ENS: https://app.ens.domains/name/banklessconsulting.eth/details
Guest Social Links:
DSide’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielseidler/
DSide’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dseidler
Ryan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanvanderson/
Ryan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryananderson
 
About Guest
 
Daniel Seidler was a Physical Therapist for 25 years after graduating from Columbia University in 1996. He founded and owned a 3-location practice for 16+ years before being acquired by a regional PT group. After 3 years of healthcare practice consulting, focused on telehealth, he pursued another passion of his and moved into web3. 
 
Daniel joined and contributed to a few DAOs before finding his calling at Bankless DAO. He joined the founding team at Bankless Consulting (BC) and led the project to develop the BC Governance Framework. BC opened for business in early 2022 and Daniel is the COO and a Project Sponsor for engagements with external organization. He has led multiple projects in the first few months of operations, including the launch of several NFT collections, the development of a play-to-earn gaming ecosystem, and his team is currently working to stand up a DAO that will ultimately purchase a European soccer club.
 
Known in web3 as DSide, he is an ambitious, compassionate, visionary leader who believes in the promise of web3 to democratize business and capitalize on the ability of crypto technology to enhance collaboration and share the rewards with the contributors and investors that comprise an engaged community.
Ryan Anderson is the chief strategist at Northern Army, a creative agency focused on helping clients build sites, mobile applications, and publications that move the needle. Ryan has a background in public relations and digital strategy.
 
Over Ryan's career, he has worked with a number of clients on digital projects, including Microsoft, HBO, FOX, McDonald's, and Mazda. Ryan's specialties include web strategy, interactive marketing, social media, strategic communications planning, mobile strategy, and PR.
You’ll learn about:
How to advise businesses on Web3
Setting up legal infrastructures for Web3
The complexities and uncertainties of DAOs
The importance of building and incentivizing community in Web3.
Timestamps
00:37 Siva’s intro
01:16 Ryan’s intro
03:22 DSide’s intro
04:21 Journey into Bankless DAO
08:10  Maintaining compliance
12:42 Standing up a DAO
17:17 The appeal of DAOs
24:31 How DAOs are shifting branding
33:18 Case study
38:34 Community is not a new concept
42:50 Current projects
48:20 The AI shift
50:45 How will Web3 evolve
56:53 How to engage Bankless Consulting
1:09:21 Contact
    
DISCLAIMER: yWhales is not affiliated with YPO but at this time only allows for YPO, YPO Gold, and YNG members due to privacy & confidentiality. Support and production for today’s episode was done by Truth Work Media. Nothing in the podcast constitutes professional and/or financial advice, nor does any information on the podcast constitute a comprehensive or complete statement of the matters discussed or the law relating thereto.

Transforming Media: Josh Otten, CEO of Ronin Shares Vision for the Future of Content Creation and Distribution

In this episode, Abe Micael, yWhales Head of Ecosystem, speaks with Josh Otten, CEO of Ronin Content Services, a media network bringing brands, content creators and consumers into a global Connected TV (CTV) ecosystem. Josh talks about the challenges and opportunities facing content creators and the need for a more democratized distribution system that benefits brands, audiences, and creators alike. Josh and Abe discuss the changing media landscape, the launch of new platforms like ALTRD.TV, the potential of blockchain technology, and the impact of AI on content creation and distribution.
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Medium: https://links.ywhales.com/Medium 
Ronin’s Social Links:
Ronin Content Services: https://www.ronincontent.com/
ALTRD’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialClubTVOfficial/
ATLRD’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altrd_tv/
ALTRD’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/watchaltrdtv
ALTRD’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altrdtv/
 
Guest Social Links:
Josh’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaotten/
About Guest
 
With 23 years of experience in media, IP monetization and emerging technology Josh works with celebrities, influencers and creators to utilize AI and mass media in order to create interactive scalable content experiences across digital, virtual and CTV ecosystems.
You’ll learn about:
The impact of inequality in pay across the writer industry
ALTRD.TV and the evolution of media and audience 
What is next for Ronin?
Timestamps
0:37 Abe’s intro
1:52 Josh’s background
5:52 What’s broken in media today?
8:37 What is Ronin?
12:19 On Vice’s recent failure
15:30 What is ALTRD.TV?
18:55 On sourcing new content  & expanding reach
19:25 The network of creators 
30:08 Onboarding experience
32:40 AI integrations
40:42 Data ownership and advertisers
43:44 About Veem.TV
52:59 Ronin’s roadmap
56:31 View on Web3
1:02:33 From one entrepreneur to another
1:03:22 Closing thoughts

DISCLAIMER: yWhales is not affiliated with YPO but at this time only allows for YPO, YPO Gold, and YNG members due to privacy & confidentiality. Support and production for today’s episode was done by Truth Work Media. Nothing in the podcast constitutes professional and/or financial advice, nor does any information on the podcast constitute a comprehensive or complete statement of the matters discussed or the law relating thereto.

Clipo Labs: Building the Future of Immersive Reality | Faryar Ghazanfari

In this episode, Abe Micael, yWhales Head of Ecosystem, speaks with Faryar Ghazanfari, Co-Founder & CEO of Clipo Labs, and Co-founder and CEO of Multiverse - IIR. Imagine exploring a limitless, interactive virtual world that offers endless possibilities for creativity, collaboration, and commerce. This is the Metaverse, and Faryar Ghazanfari is a visionary leader in its evolution. Faryar discusses the challenges and successes faced by Clipo Labs in creating their groundbreaking technology. From immersive events to virtual theaters, and medical applications, Abe and Faryar delve deep into the ever-evolving realm of the Metaverse, its decentralization, and the incredible community effort it took to make the near-impossible happen.
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Clipo Labs’ Social Links:
Clipo Labs’ Website: https://clipolabs.com/
Multiverse’s Website: https://entermultiverse.io/
Multiverse’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/multiverse_iir
Multiverse’s LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/multiverse-iir 
Multiverse’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@multiverse_iir
Multiverse’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dustymultiverse
Multiverse’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/multiverse_iir
Multiverse’s Discord: https://discord.gg/4PMXmynFXz
Guest Social Links:
Faryar’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faryar-ghazanfari-0036b31b/
Faryar’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/faryarg
About Guest
Faryar Ghazanfari is the co-founder and CEO of Clipo Labs, the developer of the Interactive Immersive Reality (IIR) technology and the Multiverse platform.  Prior to Clipo Labs, Faryar founded the social media platform Polygram that used face recognition AI to determine the audience's emotional response to various types of content.  Prior to Polygram, Faryar developed a peer to peer data transfer technology called “red eye” that connects mobile devices and tablets regardless of their operating system. 
 
Faryar has an Electrical Engineering and Computer science degree from University of California, Berkeley. In addition, Faryar is an Intellectual Property lawyer and a registered patent attorney. Faryar received his law degree from the University of California, Hastings. 
In addition to being a serial entrepreneur, Faryar has extensive experience working for many well-known companies in Silicon Valley. Faryar worked at Tesla as the head of open source compliance. Prior to Tesla, Faryar worked at SolarCity as an IP counsel. At SolarCity Faryar has a key role to develop sensitive IP across various technologies. Faryar also worked at Visa, as a member of the asset management and business strategy team. Faryar also served as a congressional aide intern for the Congress of the United States. 
You’ll learn about:
How Clipo Labs developed and patented tech for peer-to-peer mobile transactions
Challenges of building the Multiverse and AI generation
Transitioning from standard, catalog immersive environments to highly customizable ones
Timestamps
0:37 Abe’s intro
2:01 Faryar’s intro
11:00 Advice for tech builders & entrepreneurs
16:22 About Clipo Labs
26:07 Challenges of building Multiverse IIR
30:10 Use cases
32:16 The future of Immersive Reality
38:12 If you are skeptical on the metaverse
46:31 Clipo Labs’ products & clients
49:12 Managing data & security
50:43 The Clipo Labs team
53:23 Revenue model
57:49 Client experiences
58:31 Contact
59:09 Closing thoughts
    
DISCLAIMER: yWhales is not affiliated with YPO but at this time only allows for YPO, YPO Gold, and YNG members due to privacy & confidentiality. Support and production for today’s episode was done by Truth Work Media. Nothing in the podcast constitutes professional and/or financial advice, nor does any information on the podcast constitute a comprehensive or complete statement of the matters discussed or the law relating thereto.

From Terra Luna Crash to the Rise of #MemeCoins: A Deep Dive into Web3 Industry with Camila Russo | The Defiant

In this episode, Jay Steinback, yWhales CEO & Co-Founder, speaks with Camila Russo, founder of The Defiant and author of The Infinite Machine. As a veteran journalist and entrepreneur, Camila shares her insights on navigating the chaotic world of crypto and blockchain, as well as the need for a reliable source of information about projects, tokens, technology, and businesses. Jay and Camila explore the collapse of the Do Kwon Terra Luna ecosystem, how retail investors were affected, and whether regulation could have helped. 
Camila also discusses how blockchain can be used to tokenize previously un-tokenizable items and create micro-economies of exchange. 
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The Defiant’s Social Links:
The Defiant’s Website: https://thedefiant.io/ 
The Defiant’s Discord: https://discord.com/invite/thedefiant 
 
Guest Social Links:
Camila’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camilarussoa/ 
About Guest
Camila Russo is the Founder of The Defiant, a media company focusing on decentralized finance, and the author of The Infinite Machine, the most-read book on the history of Ethereum. Previously, she was a market and crypto reporter at Bloomberg News based in New York, Madrid, and Buenos Aires. She has an MSc in Journalism from Northwestern University and is originally from Santiago, Chile.
You’ll learn about:
The Defiant Origin Story
Crypto Disarray: Unraveling the Terra Luna Debacle
The Collapse, Consequences, and the Future of the Crypto World
The Tokenization Frontier and the Future of Decentralized Finance
Timestamps
0:37 Jay’s intro
2:24 Camila’s intro
3:44 Keeping up with the crypto industry
6:30 Trusted sources
10:19 Reporting timely
12:29 On Terra Luna
21:26 Regulation in deFi
31:04 Meme coins
37:14 How will blockchain evolve 
47:18 On Bitcoin Ordinals
51:07 Exciting projects at The Defiant

DISCLAIMER: yWhales is not affiliated with YPO but at this time only allows for YPO, YPO Gold, and YNG members due to privacy & confidentiality. Support and production for today’s episode was done by Truth Work Media. Nothing in the podcast constitutes professional and/or financial advice, nor does any information on the podcast constitute a comprehensive or complete statement of the matters discussed or the law relating thereto.
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Edge of NFT: Building Communities & Impacting the Future of Web3

In this episode, Jay Steinback, yWhales CEO & Co-Founder, and Siva Avvaru, yWhales Solutions Managing Director, speak with Josh Kriger, Co-Host & Co-Founder of Edge of, Co, and Eathan Janney, Co-Host & Co-Founder Edge of, Co. Josh and Eathan share their fascinating journey from the food industry to embracing Web3. They examine the value of podcasting as a platform for meaningful connections, relationship-building, and revenue generation. Listen as we navigate the intersection of technology, culture, and community, and discuss the importance of trust, transparency, and ownership in building vibrant, engaged communities.
 
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Edge Of, Co’s Social Links:
Edge of NFT’s Website: https://www.edgeofnft.com/
Edge of NFT’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdgeofNFT
Edge of NFT’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edge-of-nft-podcast/
Edge of NFT’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzo9ccZe9IdTDHFX6ZdnOQw
Edge of NFT’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edgeofnft
Edge of NFT’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edgeofnft/
Edge of NFT’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edgeofnft
Guest Social Links:
Josh’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshkriger
Josh’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuakriger/
Eathan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/eathankeyboards
Eathan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eathanjanney/
About Guests
Josh Kriger is a serial entrepreneur from Boston now staying warm in SoCal who has launched and consulted with businesses across a variety of industries (food, fashion, art, and entertainment). Ex big 5 senior managers, led an array of multi-million, complex data analytics and geospatial data projects. Josh has dabbled and then some with data analytics/visualization and marketplaces. He enjoys sports games and funky art with a message. BBA from the College of William & Mary in Information Technology.
Eathan Janney is a polymath with achievements in science, entrepreneurship, and the arts. He holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, has published scientific research on birdsong, and was chosen for the prestigious Djerassi artists' residency in 2015. He's the artist behind Spirit Seed NFTs (spiritseeds.xyz), a collaboration with NFT influencer Nicole Buffett that offsets annual carbon emissions along with many other utilities. Eathan is an experienced podcaster and has built a growing network of successful pods and groups in the podcast industry.
You’ll learn about:
The Intersection of Culture and Crypto
How NFTs Can Build Community and Create Trust 
The Art of Podcasting and Relationship-Building in The Digital Age
The Evolution of Digital Art and Technology 
Timestamps
0:37 Jay’s intro
1:55 Josh’s intro
09:15 Eathan’s intro
14:30 About Edge of, Co
18:16 The biggest takeaways in building Edge of
22:40 The power of community
29:35 The trust factor
33:27 Maintaining reputation & engaging speakers 
50:53 Roadmap for Edge of

DISCLAIMER: yWhales is not affiliated with YPO but at this time only allows for YPO, YPO Gold, and YNG members due to privacy & confidentiality. Support and production for today’s episode was done by Truth Work Media. Nothing in the podcast constitutes professional and/or financial advice, nor does any information on the podcast constitute a comprehensive or complete statement of the matters discussed or the law relating thereto.

Avatars: The Next Evolution of Identification in the Metaverse | Nino Saez | Utopia

In this episode Abe Micael, yWhales Head of Ecosystem, speaks with Nino Saez, CEO & Co-Founder of Utopia, a project that aims to bridge the physical and digital worlds and bring ownership to communities through smart contracts and NFTs. Launches for the project are planned in November. Abe and Nino dive into the world of Web3 and the importance of trusted resources for individuals interested in projects, tokens, technology, and businesses related to blockchain and crypto. Nino shares his journey as an entrepreneur and explains how Utopia Avatars is creating a new kind of metaverse with a decentralized economy. 
 
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Utopia’s Social Links:
Utopia’s Website: https://utopia.io/
Utopia’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/utopiaavatars
Utopia’s Blur: https://blur.io/collection/utopiaavatars
Utopia’s OpenSea: https://opensea.io/collection/utopiaavatars
Utopia’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/utopiaw3
Utopia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utopiaavatars
Utopia’s Discord: https://discord.com/invite/utopiaavatars
Utopia’s Voyagers: https://vgers.com/
Guest Social Links:
Nino‘s Twitter: https://twitter.com/niinosaez
Nino’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandro-s%C3%A1ez-novales-5b2213167/
About Guest
Nino Saez is the founder of eGoGames and the current CEO of Utopia, in addition to being a charismatic pioneer of the entrepeneurship-philantrophic era.
 
Raised in Madrid, Spain, Nino attended IE University, in Madrid, Spain, receiving a dual Degree in Business & Law. He started his first business in 2014 at just 19 years old, a VIPS franchise located in the heart of the Spanish capital. Two years later, he executed a M&A operation of Shards of London.
 
As a world enthusiast, he went to college exchange programs in Segovia, Spain and Cuba, where the culture allowed him to see the reality of other parts of the world and the importance of philanthropy from a business perspective. When he returned from Cuba, he realized the need for a new way of monetizing mobile games, the fastest growing industry back in 2018. He founded eGoGames, an eSports Platform, and raised 8.5M EUR. In 2020, he was so enthusiastic about the new trend of Web3 he founded eGoNFT, raising 10M EUR and started the new era of NFT collections through the connection of tangible utilities with the virtual world. One and a half years later, he acquired 100% of one of the most powerful Metaverse companies in the world called Virtual Voyagers with a valuation of $50M at the time.
You’ll learn about:
How Utopia is identifying gaps in the marketplaces
The power of philanthropy and putting mental health first
An open metaverse with closed metaverses
Timestamps
0:37 Abe’s intro 
1:03 Nino’s background
4:11 About Utopia
9:13 The team behind Utopia
10:27 How to get involved with Utopia
16:08 Biggest challenges in Web3
17:31 Reflecting on best ideas
21:28 What will take for VR to go mainstream
25:47 Utopia’s ‘Power Board’
27:04 Bettering the world
32:11 The future of the Metaverse
38:26 Can we have an open Metaverse?
41:18 Utopia’s offering
45:47 Utopia and VR
48:55 Roadmap

DISCLAIMER: yWhales is not affiliated with YPO but at this time only allows for YPO, YPO Gold, and YNG members due to privacy & confidentiality. Support and production for today’s episode was done by Truth Work Media. Nothing in the podcast constitutes professional and/or financial advice, nor does any information on the podcast constitute a comprehensive or complete statement of the matters discussed or the law relating thereto.

From Friction to Function: Rove’s Mission to Simplify Web3 for the Masses | Jason Desimone

In this episode Jay Steinback, yWhales Co-Founder & CEO, and Sue Marks, yWhales Board Member, speak with Jason Desimone, Founder of Rove. Rove is a groundbreaking Web3 entertainment platform that aims to revolutionize the way we experience music and events. Jason delves into the importance of navigating the business side of crypto and the necessity of keeping the benefits of Web3 while removing user friction points. He shares how Rove World is creating a seamless connection between artists and their fans. Jason also shares valuable insights on choosing the chain to build your product on, the potential of multi-chain approaches, and the importance of redundancy in the industry.
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Roves’ Social Links:
Roves’ Website: https://roveworld.xyz/
Roves’ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoveWorldApp
Roves’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/roveworld/ 
Roves’ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rove1779
Roves’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roveworldapp/
Roves’ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/rove-world
Roves’ Street Radio: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1yNxaNOkDMNKj?s=20
Guest Social Links:
Jason’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonmdesimone
Jason’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-desimone-7603a6220/
About Guest
An avid blockchain enthusiast since 2015, Jason has been active across some of the premier projects in the space in a variety of capacities, including Founder, Advisor, and Investor. As Head of Blockchain for Ubik Group, Jason has led teams implementing blockchain solutions for the UN, American Express, the Ethereum Foundation, Coinbase, and more. As an Advisor, Jason helped conceptualize, build, and launch Gemini Clearing™ in 2019, a fully-electronic clearing and settlement solution for off-exchange or over-the-counter (OTC) crypto trades offered by Gemini. In terms of his own projects, Jason is the Founder of Rove - a web3 mobile platform built to create direct, seamless relationships between artists, brands, and their fans through blockchain ticketing and loyalty rewards.
You’ll learn about:
How Rove is creating seamless interactions between brands and consumers
Rove’s Tommy Hilfiger partnership and NFT project
Why it is important to remove friction points and show utility in Web3
Timestamps
0:37 Jay’s intro
1:00 Jason’s intro
3:45 About Rove
9:37 Why Jason built Rove
15:27 Which chain should you build on?
21:55 Where is crypto headed?
28:12 How difficult is it to build in Web3?
31:22 Exciting projects ahead
35:10 Bridging the digital and physical
36:27 Advancing onboarding in Web3
42:52 The future of Web3
47:26 How to get involved
48:00 Rove Medallions

DISCLAIMER: yWhales is not affiliated with YPO but at this time only allows for YPO, YPO Gold, and YNG members due to privacy & confidentiality. Support and production for today’s episode was done by Truth Work Media. Nothing in the podcast constitutes professional and/or financial advice, nor does any information on the podcast constitute a comprehensive or complete statement of the matters discussed or the law relating thereto.

Opolis: The Future of Work & Fusion of HR and Web3 | John Paller

In this episode Clifton Oertli, yWhales Advisor, speaks with John Paller, Founder of Opolis, a next generation employment ecosystem for the self-sovereign worker. John talks about the social shift that blockchain technology brings and how it can democratize employment. He also discusses the legal frameworks and economic models needed to approach the HR tech sector from a Web3 standpoint, and the need to shift the protocol layer of employment between employer and employee. In addition, Clifton and John explore the world of automation and its role in the educational process when it comes to Web3, as well as the current state of the Web3 space. 
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Opolis’ Social Links:
Opolis’ Website: https://opolis.co/ 
Opolis’ Twitter: https://twitter.com/opolis 
Opolis’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/opolis/ 
Opolis’ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxpG_XyDTUvYmrTfiexmU2A 
Opolis’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/opolisproject 
Opolis’ Telegram: https://t.me/Opolis
Opolis’ Medium: https://medium.com/opolis
Opolis’ GitHub: https://github.com/opolis/
Opolis’ Discord: https://discord.gg/p9FQHYhxcM
Guest Social Links:
John Paller’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/pallerjohn
John Paller’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpaller
About Guest
John Paller is a technology entrepreneur with 20 years in the HR technology, compliance, and employment systems space. After building multiple successful enterprises, he founded Opolis, a next-generation employment platform for the self-sovereign, independent worker. John serves as the Executive Steward for Opolis, where he provides vision, strategy, and domain expertise to the project. He also leads fundraising, investor relations, and community building.
 
John also founded and serves as Executive Steward for ETHDenver, the largest and longest-running Web3 innovation event in the world. Over 50,000 people have attended from 2018-2022 from 50 US states and over 110 international countries and territories. 
In 2014, John was named as one of Denver’s “Forty Under 40” by the Denver Business Journal, which presents this award to those shaping the future of business. 
You’ll learn about:
What is Opolis?
How Opolis is building better, cheaper, and faster
On The Horizon: Nexus between Web3 and AI
Timestamps
0:37 Cliff’s intro
0:49 John’s intro
6:20 The right approach to blockchain
9:03 The problem Opolis solves
15:11 How Opolis works
21:02 How Opolis is built
26:14 Tokenomics 
35:40 Solving real world problems
44:08 How to join Opolis
49:43 Exciting things about Web3
58:32 How to contact Opolis

DISCLAIMER: yWhales is not affiliated with YPO but at this time only allows for YPO, YPO Gold, and YNG members due to privacy & confidentiality. Support and production for today’s episode was done by Truth Work Media. Nothing in the podcast constitutes professional and/or financial advice, nor does any information on the podcast constitute a comprehensive or complete statement of the matters discussed or the law relating thereto.

The Game-Changer: How Real Money Gaming is being Revolutionized by G3

In this episode, hosts Siva Avvaru, yWhales Solutions Managing Partner, and Abe Micael, yWhales Head of Ecosystem, speak with David Moon, President & Co-Founder of Gaud-Hammer Gaming Group (G3). G3 was created to bring millennial and Gen Z generations into the world of wagering and real money experiences. David shares how companies are monetizing apps through mobile gaming and the lessons he has learned from the online poker industry. He discusses how real money video gaming experiences can be safe, have cash value, and be brought under the rubric of a safe walled garden.
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G3’s Social Links:
G3’s Website: https://www.g3esports.gg/ 
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G3’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gaudhammer
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Guest Social Links:
David Moon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-moon-ab2a9b162/ 
About Guest
David Moon is a technology and gaming executive with extensive experience in game development, publishing, esports, and blockchain services. Formerly Chief Operating Officer of Allied Esports Entertainment and Global President of Ourgame International, he helped list the World Poker Tour and Ourgame’s esports assets as Allied Esports Entertainment on the Nasdaq. ​ 
 
David has co-founded and led multiple gaming ventures, including StudioEx, which was acquired by Disney in 2012, with David taking the role of VP of Global Production and Operations at Disney Interactive. David was a founding member of NHN Corporation, South Korea’s first casual online games service and an originator of micro-transactions. David led corporate development and global expansion efforts at NHN from 1999 until 2006.
You’ll learn about:
How G3 is bridging the gap with native experiences
Unregulated gaming and the current regulatory framework
Korea and the video game/esports culture
Timestamps
00:37 Siva’s intro 
1:09 David’s intro
2:32 What is real money gaming?
13:56 Player identification and reputation system
16:45 About G3
22:45 The problems G3 solves
31:20 Potential applications outside of gaming 
35:40 The gaming ecosystem
54:37 QRTR Platform
58:49 G3’s Roadmap
59:54 How to get involved

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Web3, AI and IP: An Interview with Vivek Jayaram of Jayaram Law

In this episode, hosts Siva Avvaru, yWhales Solutions Managing Partner, and Sue Marks, yWhales Board Member, speak with Vivek Jayaram, Founder of Jayaram Law. Jayaram Law advises individuals and companies around the world, supporting cutting-edge creators, innovators, and change-makers. Vivek talks about the influx of questions on AI that the legal environment has been receiving over the last year and the current issues with legislation. He also explains why tech is now becoming ubiquitous and intertwined with almost all industries, making it necessary for businesses to become tech-enabled in order to stay competitive. 
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Vivek’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivekjayaram/
About Guest
 
Vivek Jayaram is an attorney. But as Founder of Jayaram Law, he’s also a successful entrepreneur, which gives him a sound base for advising other entrepreneurs, creatives, and the companies they run. From groundbreaking artists and Web 3.0 innovators, to unique international brands in fashion and new media, Vivek handles their intellectual property transactions and disputes, corporate deals, and acts as an outside general counsel.
 
Alongside the day job, Vivek teaches intellectual property and entertainment law courses at the University of Miami Law School and Co-Founder of Sweat Records Records, an independent record label producing and distributing music from Miami's most exciting new acts. Prior to founding Jayaram Law, he was an associate at Greenberg Traurig, as well as a law clerk to the Honorable Adalberto Jordan of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. 
You’ll learn about:
Why brands need to protect ownership and IP rights 
How legislation can lead the future of web3
Why community engagement is key to the success of fractionalized ownership
Timestamps
00:37 Siva’s intro 
01:10 Vivek’s intro
10:54  How clients approach IP in Web3
18:30 The chaos around AI
23:38 Theoretical questions on AI
28:48 When can we no longer trademark? 
37:08 Trademark expansion
42:08 Where will legislation lead us
48:01 Creators & securities
51:20 Royalties & fractionalized ownership
56:34 Advice for young lawyers, students & the next generation

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