• ETHDenver 2024 with Founder John Paller: DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and RFK Jr.
    Feb 22 2024

    Prepare for a deep dive into the epic ETHDenver 2024 with founder, John Paller. John shares how ETHDenver has grown to the premiere event it is today and how the festival fosters cutting-edge blockchain innovations, while also having a lively discussion with RBV's Drew Austin that you CANNOT miss! Plus, get a sneak peek at the star-studded speaker lineup, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr.! Don't miss this inside look at the future of crypto and community building on the eve of one of the year's biggest events.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Unleashing Bitcoin's Potential with Kyle Ellicott of Bitcoin Frontier Fund
    Feb 14 2024

    On this episode, Drew Austin welcomes Kyle Ellicott, partner at Stacks Ventures to the show to discuss everything Bitcoin! Some topics they dive into include:

    • The Rise of Smart Contracts and Applications on Bitcoin
    • An intro to the Stacks network and how it brings smart contracts and programmability to Bitcoin through its layer 2 solution.
    • The upcoming Nakamoto upgrade and how it will improve transaction speeds on Stacks
    • The future of the Stacks ecosystem and greater Bitcoin layer 2 space

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | VC PANEL: Investing & Managing Angel Syndicates
    Feb 6 2024

    A detailed discussion on fundraising strategies for frontier technology investments through syndicates, including managing expectations with founders regarding unpredictable fundraising amounts, demonstrating viable paths to liquidity for investors, and performing diligent technical validation of deep tech opportunities.

    Some topics Include:

    1. Managing expectations

    2. Addressing "Investor Fatigue"

    3. Building tools for responsible AI use

    Panel Participants:

    Drew Austin, Managing Partner, Red Beard Ventures

    Elana Gold (Dickman), Partner, Red Beard Ventures

    Max Frenkel, General Partner, Gaingels

    Daniel Gould, Venture Partner, Asymmetry Ventures

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    30 mins
  • Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | Digital Arts and Collectibles
    Feb 6 2024

    Taken from the 2024 Red Beard Ventures Summit, this awesome panel explored the future of digital art and NFTs. Get a thorough discussion on the balance between free content and scarcity, the role of storytelling in digital goods, and the connection between physical and digital collectibles.

    Panel Participants:

    - Roger Dickerman, Founder, Artifex

    - John Crain, CEO, Superrare

    - Jerry Zhang, Product Manager, Basic.Space

    - Roham Gharegozlou, CEO/Co-founder, Dapper Labs

    - DeShone Kizer, CEO/Cofounder, One of None

    Key Topics:

    - Balancing free content and scarcity in digital goods

    - The role of storytelling in promoting digital goods

    - The relationship between physical and digital collectibles

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    29 mins
  • Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | What is Needed for AR/VR to Reach Mainstream Adoption?
    Feb 6 2024

    Dive into the future of immersive tech with this panel from the RBV Summit 2024, as our panelists unpack the latest buzz surrounding Apple's Vision Pro headset and discuss the key issues shaping the VR/AR landscape.

    Panel Participants:

    - Michael Gold, Venture Partner, Red Beard Ventures

    - Jeri Ellsworth, CEO, Tilt Five

    - Mark Studholme, Co-founder, Avatar.One

    - Nanea Reeves, Founder/CEO, TRIPP

    Main Topics:

    - Technology: Hardware capabilities of Vision Pro

    - Strategies for long-term user retention in VR/AR

    - Evaluating AR/VR investment opportunities

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    32 mins
  • Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | Trends & innovations in Biotech
    Feb 6 2024

    Drew Austin welcomes two experts in the Biotech field to discuss discoveries in psychedelics, cancer treatment, and more. Peter Weijmarshausen, CEO/Co-founder of Humane Genomics and Sam Clark, Founder/CEO of Terran Biosciences highlight how biotech is offering amazing opportunities for investments in scientific innovation.

    Participating Panelists:

    - Drew Austin, Managing Partner, Red Beard Ventures

    - Peter Weijmarshausen, CEO/Co-founder, Humane Genomics

    - Sam Clark, Founder/CEO, Terran Biosciences

    Main Topics:

    - Terran Bioscience developing prescription psychedelic therapies for mental health.

    - Human Genomics' revolutionary approach to using synthetic biology to target and eliminate cancer cells.

    - The challenges of scientific innovation.

    - Finding opportunities for capital deployment in biotech

    - Developing affordable treatments for all - making healthcare accessible

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    31 mins
  • Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | Innovations that Make Climate Cool
    Feb 6 2024

    An important and complex talk on the future of sustainability with this RBV Summit 2024 panel, as MIke Flanigan of Seasats and Alan Perlstein of California Cultured share their expertise and discuss groundbreaking solutions for a healthier planet.

    Participating Panelists:

    - Elana Gold (Dickman), Partner, Red Beard Ventures

    - Mike Flanigan, CEO, Seasats

    - Alan Perlstein, CEO, California Cultured

    Main Topics:

    - Seasat's autonomous data-gathering boats that track ocean health and empower informed decisions.

    - California Cultured's sustainable approach to producing delicious foods like chocolate and coffee

    - Politics, regulations, and the fight for sustainability

    - New opportunities arising because of the changing climate

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    33 mins
  • Red Beard Ventures Summit 2024 | The Future of Creator Tooling
    Feb 6 2024

    The creative revolution is alive during this RBV Summit 2024 panel on the intersection of AI and human ingenuity! Learn from experts on the future of creator tooling, AI as a sidekick, deepfakes, and so much more!

    Panelists:

    - Adam Posner, Founder, NHP Talent Group

    - Alex Casassovici, Founder, Azarus

    - Falon Fatemi, Co-Founder/CEO, Fireside Chat

    - Marcus Feistl, COO, Limewire

    - Bradley Miles, Co-founder/CEO, Roll

    - Charlie Curtis, CEO, Cub3

    Main Topics:

    - Using AI to optimize workflows, assist, and inspire, without compromising creativity

    - How technology cultivates communities, while also focusing on privacy

    - Deepfakes, ethics, and emerging AR, VR, and spatial computing

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    33 mins