Open Worlds

Kayvon is the CEO & Co-Founder at Foundation Labs. In this episode, we cover Kayvon’s background, the digital art market, the opportunity for artists, the process of building Foundation and the new creative economy!

Mason is a Research Analyst at Messari. In this episode, we learn about the concept of Web 3.0, emerging trends such as NFTs, social tokens, and the role of governance in crypto.

Robby Yung is the CEO of Animoca Brands. In this episode, we learn about Robby's background, how Animoca Brands invests and builds top global blockchain games with F1, MotoGP, Star Girl & more! We also find out why they backed Dapper Labs and some excellent advice for founders and developers looking to build in the industry.

Richard is the Lead Game Designer at Dapper Labs. In this episode, we learn about his journey designing multi-million dollar mobile games for companies such as Glu and Hasbro over the last decade and how he invents compelling and imaginative content for games. We also dive into CryptoKitties moving to Flow Blockchain and get a sneak preview of what the metaverse on Flow could look like!

Alycia is a graphic designer and digital artist known as Maalavidaa. In this episode, we learn about some of the opportunities that crypto has unlocked for Alycia, her top tips on growing an online community for those looking to enter the NFT market, and sharing details about crypto’s first-ever emotional support club which she founded called Heal the Deal!

Jesse is the Co-founder at Aavegotchi. In this episode, you will learn all about his journey building the retro Tamagotchi-inspired crypto collectibles game that aims to make “DeFi fun.” We also breakdown the anatomy of an Aavegotchi and everything you need to know about their much-anticipated launch!

Ian is the Managing Director of IDEO CoLab Ventures. In this episode, you will learn about his background, the current boom of NFTs, how crypto is becoming more social & top tips for someone looking to launch a crypto startup.

Conlan is the Founder & CEO of Async Art. In this episode, you will learn about his background developing AR games, what programmable art is, how Async Art is developing new ways to experience and share NFTs, their Christie’s NFT auction, and some exciting new updates they’re working on!

John is an artist who sculpts digital art inside a VR headset. Listen along as we uncover his journey as an artist, learn about some of his daily routines, how he feels crypto can unleash new possibilities for creators and everything you need to know about the exciting new virtual world that he's building! https://www.joy.lol/ https://twitter.com/johnorionyoung https://www.instagram.com/johnorionyoung/ For your chance to join this week's NFT challenge, please listen out for the special access code and go to https://openworlds.fm/members Good luck!

Introducing Open Worlds, a podcast hosted by Adrian Pang & Piara Bhamra, covering digital collectibles, gaming & crypto experiences bringing a huge wave of people into the new digital economy!