Best Escape Velocity Ventures Podcasts (2024)

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Monetize the Air Rights Above Your Home 47:59

1h ago47:59

47:59

In today’s episode, we had Jonathan from SkyTrade as our guest, discussing the current state and future of air rights in the drone industry. Jonathan highlighted the use cases of air rights in real estate, views protection, and overhangs. He also emphasized the importance of drones and cargo drones in the future of low-altitude transit. Jonathan sh…

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Mahesh Ramakrishnan (Escape Velocity) - The How, Why, & What Behind DePIN 1:16:43

2d ago1:16:43

1:16:43

In this episode of Inside the Hutt, host Brooke Pollack sits down with Mahesh Ramakrishnan, co-founder of Escape Velocity (EV3), an early-stage venture firm focused on the Deepin sector. Mahesh shares his journey from traditional finance at Apollo to launching EV3, driven by a passion for decentralized infrastructure networks. The conversation expl…

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DePIN Summit Recap and Sector Outlook 22:41

2h ago22:41

22:41

In this episode, Connor, Sal, and Mahesh discussed the recent DePIN Summit and reflected on the highs and lows of the event. They talked about the importance of bringing the DePIN community together in person to foster collaboration and innovation and shared their experiences with recording the podcast in-person and the overall success of the Summi…

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Connecting the Unconnected with Dabba Network 45:39

19h ago45:39

45:39

In this episode, Connor and Mahesh are joined by Karam Lakshman, the founder of the Dabba Network, a wireless network project in India. Karam shared the journey of Dabba, starting from a software consulting company to the deployment of Wi-Fi hotspots across India. The unique model of decoupling hotspot ownership and deployment was highlighted, allo…

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Upgrading the Energy Grid with the Daylight Network 50:08

8d ago50:08

50:08

In this episode, Connor & Sal are joined by Jason from Daylight. They delve into the world of energy and blockchain technology with a focus on the Daylight Network. The conversation touched on various topics, including the concept of energy as a commodity, the challenges and opportunities in the energy industry, and the evolution of the Daylight Ne…

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Trading Any Asset On-chain with Ostium 50:51

25d ago50:51

50:51

In this episode, Mahesh and guest host John Wu are joined by Kaledora Fontana Kiernan-Linn, Co-Founder of Ostium Labs. Ostium is committed to delivering solutions around stablecoin settlement, low-latency oracle-based pricing, minimal liquidity provider exposure, and a disintermediated and unbiased trading environment. We discuss the world of Ostiu…

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Decentralized Serverless Compute with Fluence Network 1:00:51

22d ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Sal is joined by Tom Trowbridge, Co-Founder of Fluence Labs. Fluence’s DePIN platform frees developers from centralized clouds by offering natively decentralized, low cost, and verifiable compute. In today’s episode, we dive deep into the world of decentralized networks with real-world utility. We discuss the trade-offs of decentralization, share p…

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Accelerating DePIN Adoption Through Restaking With Parasail 40:01

29d ago40:01

40:01

In this episode, Sal is joined by ZX and Sylvan from Parasail - the leading restaking protocol for DePIN. Parasail is the first restaking protocol to provide onchain economic guarantees for DePIN services, helping drive DePIN adoption and onchain revenues. Discover how they’re connecting established crypto assets with emerging DePIN services to bac…

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Baek Kim (Hashed) - Discover How Hashed Operates Across U.S. & Asia Crypto Markets 45:37

1M ago45:37

45:37

In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack interviews Baek Kim, a partner at Hashed. Baek shares his journey from robotics and hackathons to blockchain and discusses Hashed's growth, investment strategies, and the dynamics of the blockchain venture capital landscape across different regions. The conversation also covers Hashed’s focus areas…

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Reinventing Energy Markets With Srcful & Helium 45:35

1M ago45:35

45:35

In this special episode, Connor is joined by Abhay Kumar and Joey Hiller from Helium, as well as Fredrik Ahlgren and Tobias Ohlsson from Srcful to discuss Srcful’s proposal to build a decentralized energy grid on top of Helium Network infrastructure. Helium is one of the oldest, largest DePIN projects, mostly focused on building out wireless networ…

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Houman Shadab and Wyatt Benno, Co-Founders at ICME Labs (NovaNet) 40:08

2M ago40:08

40:08

Connor and Sal are joined by guests Houman Shadab and Wyatt Benno from NovaNet. NovaNet is building an incentive and coordination network for zero knowledge proofs that run locally and leverage the latest advances in ZK technology. The group discusses the zk yin to blockchain’s yang, how ZK proofs compare to other trustless verification methods lik…

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Amir Haleem (CEO) and Boris Renski (GM of Wireless) from Nova Labs (Helium) 45:52

2M ago45:52

45:52

Connor and Sal are joined by guests Boris Renski & Amir Haleem from Helium. The Helium project is a DePIN building wireless networks. From tackling the intricacies of the token structure to discussing strategies for increasing data flow over Helium mobile hotspots, this episode promises to be an insightful exploration of the latest developments in …

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Michael Jordan (DBA) — Unpacking DBA’s Framework for Evaluating Esoteric Blockchain Concepts 47:36

2M ago47:36

47:36

In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack interviews Michael Jordan, co-founder of DBA, an early-stage blockchain venture capital firm focused on infrastructure. Michael shares his unique journey from Galaxy Digital to founding DBA, discussing the firm's research-driven approach, the importance of infrastructure in the blockchain space, an…

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Kevin Williams (Sats Ventures) – Navigating Bitcoin’s DeFi Renaissance & Future 41:22

3M ago41:22

41:22

In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack interviews Kevin Williams, founder of Sats Ventures. Kevin discusses his transition from the Bitcoin Frontier Fund to establishing Sats Ventures, a firm dedicated to early-stage investments in the Bitcoin ecosystem. The conversation covers the evolving Bitcoin landscape, investment strategies, the …

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Harrison Hines, CEO of Fleek and Co-Founder of Fleek Network 1:04:10

2M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

Connor and Sal sit down with Harrison Hines of Fleek Network. Fleek is the lightning fast onchain cloud, powered by the Fleek Network, permissionless onchain cloud infrastructure, edge-optimized for performance. Harrison talks about what parts of Web2 infrastructure Fleek is solving, how they think about their GTM operations vs. technical operation…

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Ben Forman (ParaFi) – DeFi, Tokenization, and the Future of Financial Markets 43:34

3M ago43:34

43:34

In this episode, Brooke Pollack interviews Ben Forman, founder of ParaFi Capital. Ben shares his journey from traditional finance to founding ParaFi, an early leader in decentralized finance (DeFi). They discuss the evolution and future of DeFi, the tokenization of real-world assets, and the importance of regulatory clarity in crypto. Ben also high…

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Anon Morpho, Neuratic, and DNB from ATOR Protocol 42:11

3M ago42:11

42:11

This week, Sal is joined by Anon Morpho, Neuratic and DNB from the Ator team. Ator is building the largest global anonymous-routing ecosystem, leveraging a decentralized privacy protocol, on-chain incentives and signature hardware to rapidly scale its network. The team discusses why privacy is so important to them, how Ator is advancing decades-old…

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Evgeny Gokhberg (Re7 Capital): Role of DeFi Risk Curators and How Lending Protocols are Evolving 43:13

4M ago43:13

43:13

In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack talks with Evgeny Gokhberg, Managing Partner of Re7 Capital. Evgeny dives into his shift from traditional finance to becoming one of the leading experts in DeFi yield and liquid venture strategies. Key Points From This Episode: Re7 Capital's strategic focus and differentiation Liquidity provisionin…

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Andrej Radonjic, Co-Founder and CEO of Grass Network 1:03:07

3M ago1:03:07

1:03:07

Sami and Connor are joined by Andrej Radonjic, Founder of Grass Network. Grass is a network of over 2M+ people incentivized to assist AI developers in accessing data on the internet. Grass creates a more equitable and inclusive future for the development of AI. 00:00 Connor lives in a Resort 00:34 Grass merch coming soon 01:20 Catching up with Andr…

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Alireza Ghods, Co-Founder and CEO of Natix 47:07

4M ago47:07

47:07

Mahesh and Sal are joined by Alireza Ghods, CEO & Co-Founder of Natix. Natix is a global mapping network of smart cameras. Natix’s 100k drivers have mapped 30M km across 170 countries. Alireza takes on the great DePIN mapping hardware debate, making the case for smartphones over dedicated hardware, lays out the long-term vision for Natix as a camer…

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Kenny Rowe and Nick Simmons (Octu Ventures): The Current Era of Urbit 54:40

4M ago54:40

54:40

Join Brooke Pollack as he sits down with Kenny Rowe and Nick Simmons, co-summoners of Octu Ventures. This episode explores their transition from the early stages of the crypto landscape to founding Octu Ventures, a member-led venture DAO focused on the Urbit ecosystem. Kenny and Nick elaborate on Octu's strategic approach to investments, highlighti…

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Neil Chatterjee, CEO of Andrena and Ani Pai, Partner at Dragonfly Capital 59:25

4M ago59:25

59:25

Mahesh, Connor, and Sami are joined by Neil Chatterjee, CEO of Andrena and Ani Pai, Partner at Dragonfly Capital. Andrena is working to deliver affordable broadband to buildings by partnering with real estate owners and property managers through a revenue-share arrangement. They currently have 10,000 customers across 10 US states. Neil and Ani talk…

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Regan Bozman (Lattice): Working with Crypto Founders from Day One 43:48

5M ago43:48

43:48

Join Brooke Pollack as he sits down with Regan Bozman, the co-founder of Lattice, an early stage venture fund known for working with crypto founders from day one. This conversation delves deep into Bozman's journey from his early days at AngelList and CoinList to founding Lattice, exploring the firm's unique strategy, the challenges inherent in the…

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Banafsheh Fathieh (Faction): Pioneering Infrastructure for Crypto's Future 40:53

5M ago40:53

40:53

In this episode, Brooke Pollack speaks with Banafsheh Fathieh (“B”), the Co-Founder and General Partner of Faction VC, who shares why being from Iran first ignited her interest in crypto, how the idea of separating state from money continues to fuel her passion in this space and what she envisions for the future. B delves into the unique value prop…

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Logan Jastremski (Frictionless): Why High-Throughput Blockchains Will Win 50:37

5M ago50:37

50:37

In this episode, Brooke sits down with Logan Jastremski, co-founder and managing partner of Frictionless Capital, a thesis-driven fund investing from first principles backing world-changing entrepreneurs. Logan shares his transition from leading Product for Tesla's supercharging network to diving deep into blockchain technology, emphasizing the sig…

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ETH Denver recap and DePIN outlook 31:36

5M ago31:36

31:36

This week, we’re still recovering from ETH Denver. Mahesh gets Sami, Connor, and Sal to fill us in on what we missed out West, including new DePIN themes coming the rest of the year, where DePIN fits into the current wave of ATH’s and memecoins, which projects are still underhyped, and the benefits of being IRL. 0:00 Welcome Back 1:19 I guess we ha…

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Soona Amhaz (Volt Capital): Venture Capital's Role in Blockchain Evolution 42:58

6M ago42:58

42:58

In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack speaks with Soona Amhaz, a pivotal figure in blockchain venture capital. Soona shares her rich journey within the blockchain space, shedding light on her venture firm's strategic approach to fostering innovation and growth. Soona discusses why crypto investing is different than general tech investi…

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Raullen Chai, Co-Founder of IoTeX 49:58

6M ago49:58

49:58

Connor, Sami, and Mahesh are joined by Raullen Chai, Co-Founder of IoTeX. IoTeX is the platform for DePIN builders, combining a fast, secure blockchain with IoT and smart devices. Raullen talks about how he fell in love with crypto when he tried to break Bitcoin (and couldn’t do it), why he dedicated his work in crypto to supporting DePIN, the comp…

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Matt Katz (CEO of Caldera) and Neel Somani (CEO of Eclipse) 50:15

6M ago50:15

50:15

Sal is joined by Matt Katz of Caldera, and Neel Somani of Eclipse. Caldera is a no-code web3 infrastructure platform, trying to simplify the process of creating app-specific blockchains so builders can create layer-2 blockchains in a matter of hours. Eclipse is Ethereum’s fastest L2, powered by the Solana Virtual Machine - a new kind of architectur…

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Imran Khan (Alliance): Inside the Leading Web3 Accelerator Program 36:49

6M ago36:49

36:49

In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Imran Khan, co-founder of Alliance DAO shares his extensive experience in the crypto industry. He discusses the inception of the Alliance in 2019, its impact on the DeFi ecosystem through mentoring over 175 startups, and its unique approach as a crypto accelerator. The episode also covers Alliance's global cohort…

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Jonathan Victor, Co-Founder of Ansa Research, former Ecosystem Lead at Protocol Labs 52:38

6M ago52:38

52:38

Mahesh and Connor are joined by Jonathan Victor. Jonathan formerly worked on Filecoin at Protocol Labs, and left to found Ansa Research, a research firm focused on distributed infrastructure covering digital networks that aim to rebuild how internet infrastructure operates. Jonathan talks about how his Palantir background influenced his time at Pro…

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Ash Egan (Archetype): Building a Leading Blockchain Venture Firm 43:36

7M ago43:36

43:36

In this episode, Brooke Pollack interviews Ash Egan, the founder of Archetype, an early-stage blockchain venture capital firm. Ash shares his journey from the Ethereum white paper to founding Archetype, focusing on the firm's mission, team growth, investment strategy, and the operational challenges of running a VC firm in the dynamic crypto world. …

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Ryan Selkis, Founder and CEO of Messari 57:31

7M ago57:31

57:31

Sami, Connor and Mahesh are joined by Ryan Selkis, Founder and CEO of Messari. Messari provides market intelligence that drives high-conviction participation in the crypto economy. Ryan discusses his thoughts on the current state of crypto regulation, its implications on the 2024 US Presidential election, where he hopes Vivek Ramaswamy lands next, …

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Matt Walsh (Castle Island Ventures): Pioneering Blockchain Investments 49:33

7M ago49:33

49:33

In this episode, Brooke interviews Matt Walsh, co-founder of Castle Island Ventures, a venture capital firm carving a niche in the blockchain industry. Matt Walsh shares his compelling journey from traditional finance to the cutting edge of blockchain technology. He details the inception, vision, and strategic focus of Castle Island Ventures, illum…

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Nick Emmons, CEO & Co-Founder of Upshot 40:32

8M ago40:32

40:32

Sami and Mahesh are joined by Nick Emmons, CEO & Co-Founder of Upshot. Upshot is a decentralized AI network optimized for DeFi applications. The network incentivizes participants to contribute their expertise, which can include machine learning models, data, and other forms of knowledge, cultivating a cooperative ecosystem where contributors collec…

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Michael Anderson (Framework Ventures): DeFi, Gaming, and The Evolution of a Global Crypto VC Firm 47:42

8M ago47:42

47:42

In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack interviews Michael Anderson, co-founder of Framework Ventures. Michael provides a comprehensive overview of his transition from working at prominent tech companies to delving into the blockchain space. He discusses the establishment of Framework Ventures, its focus on blockchain and DeFi, and the f…

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Carlos Pereira (Bitkraft): The Future of Blockchain Gaming 50:01

8M ago50:01

50:01

In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack interviews Carlos Pereira, a partner at Bitkraft Ventures, a venture capital firm specializing in the gaming sector, focusing on the intersection of gaming and blockchain. Carlos shares his journey from a professional horse rider in Brazil to a critical venture capital and gaming player. The discus…

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Jules Urbach (CEO) and Trevor Harries-Jones (Director) of The Render Network 48:34

8M ago48:34

48:34

Connor and Sami are joined by Jules Urbach, CEO of OTOY and Founder of Render, and Trevor Harries-Jones, COO of OTOY and Director at Render Network Foundation. The Render Network is the first decentralized GPU rendering platform, empowering artists to scale GPU rendering work on-demand to high performance GPU nodes around the world. Through a block…

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Steve McKeon (Collab+Currency): Decoding the World of NFTs and Consumer Crypto 54:14

9M ago54:14

54:14

In today’s episode, Brooke interviews Steve McKeon, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Collab+Currency, a venture capital firm at the crossroads of culture, consumer, and crypto. Steve shares his journey from the early days of the tech boom to becoming a key player in the crypto venture capital world. His path includes experiences in Silicon Va…

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Ariel Seidman, Co-Founder and CEO of Hivemapper 55:19

9M ago55:19

55:19

Connor, Sami, and Mahesh are joined by Ariel Seidman, CEO / Co-Founder of Hivemapper. Hivemapper is building the world’s freshest map with AI and a network of drivers using dashcams. Ariel talks about why Hivemapper uses purpose-built hardware, the problems with centralized mapping today, how they designed the HONEY token design to dynamically matc…

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Joe Eagan (Anagram) on Innovative Venture Structures and the Crypto World 51:22

9M ago51:22

51:22

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Inside The Hutt! Today, we’re stepping into the ever-evolving world of blockchain and crypto with our special guest, Joe Eagan, the co-founder of Anagram. Joe takes us through Anagram's distinct structure to take advantage of the many different ways crypto enables investors to create alpha across the lifecycle of…

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Adam Jackson, Co-Founder and CEO of Braintrust 48:30

9M ago48:30

48:30

Connor and Mahesh sit down with Adam Jackson, Co-Founder and CEO of Braintrust. Braintrust is the first user-owned talent network, matching enterprise employers to vetted knowledge workers. Today, Braintrust boasts over 3,000 employers hiring from a pool of 500,000 freelancers who have collectively earned over $150M on the Braintrust network. Adam …

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Inside The Hutt (TRAILER) 1:59

9M ago1:59

1:59

Hosted by Brooke Pollack, the Founder and Managing Partner at Hutt Capital, join “Inside the Hutt” as we talk with leading blockchain venture capital investors to discuss their origins, investment approaches, recent trends, and how they’re navigating this complex industry. Inside the Hutt provides invaluable insights for crypto enthusiasts and inve…

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Sam Williams, Founder and CEO of Arweave 38:41

9M ago38:41

38:41

Sami and Mahesh are joined by Sam Williams, Co-Founder and CEO of Arweave. Arweave is a permanent and decentralized storage network, designed for the preservation of humanity’s most important data. Sam discussed what inspired him to work on permanent storage, why he doesn’t view Filecoin as a major competitor, how Arweave is designed to store the h…

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Jake Steeves, Founder of Bittensor 51:28

10M ago51:28

51:28

Sami, Connor, and Mahesh are joined by Jake Steeves, Founder of Opentensor / Bittensor. Bittensor is a decentralized protocol for the aggregation and coordination of machine intelligence, which can be applied to many use cases such as AI training and decentralized storage and compute. Jake explains why open ownership models mark the death of the YC…

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John Dogru, Founder and CEO of the 3DOS Network 37:28

10M ago37:28

37:28

Connor and Mahesh are joined by John Dogru, Founder of 3DOS, the world’s largest decentralized peer-to-peer manufacturing network. John walks us through the current state of the 3D printing industry, how 3DOS’ brings a new meaning to just-in-time manufacturing, dramatically improves rates of materials waste, and empowers a new generation of creator…

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Maria Lema, Co-Founder of Weaver Labs 30:34

11M ago30:34

30:34

In this episode of the Proof of Coverage podcast, Sal interviews Maria Lima, the founder of Weaver Labs and the Adeno network. Maria shares the origin story of Weaver Labs and discusses their work in powering lab deployments across Europe. They delve into the innovative technology behind Weaver Labs, including their full-stack modular software plat…

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Greg Osuri, Founder and CEO of Akash Network 32:33

11M ago32:33

32:33

Join Mahesh and Connor for a thought-provoking conversation with Greg Osuri, the founder of Akash Network. They discuss the importance of Akash and its implications as the first-ever super cloud for computing. Akash operates in a decentralized manner, utilizing crypto incentives to source compute power and providing it to those who need it through …

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David Minarsch, Founder and CEO of Autonolas Network (Olas) 35:39

12M ago35:39

35:39

Join Mahesh and Connor as they dive into the world of co-owned AI services, with David Minarsch, Founder and CEO of the Olas Network. Olas has created a general framework for developers to spin up autonomous AI services across chains, which perform key services on chain. These could be as simple as automating DAO governance around voting, or as com…

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Eric Wollberg, Founder of PropheticAI & Evan Fisher, Founder of Portal Ventures 31:49

12M ago31:49

31:49

Join Mahesh as he discusses the world of lucid dreaming with Eric Wollberg, Founder of Prophetic AI, and Evan Fisher, Founder of Portal Ventures. Prophetic AI has created the first hardware device capable of stabilizing lucid dream states among casual participants. An operating system to explore consciousness, Prophetic aims to create a platform to…

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