ApeCast: Stories from the Yacht Club

Summary: PPMan shares his journey from a 13-year-old with a funny online handle to becoming a key member of the Yuga Labs team. Now focusing on the Workshop team's obsession with all things ApeChain, he draws on his previous experience in traditional finance to apply valuable lessons around tokenomics and user behavior to Yuga's Web3 products. The conversation also covers the importance of long-te...

Vincemanguy, founder of the German Ape Club, shares his journey from corporate life to NFTs and blockchain technology, where he now helps artists navigate the Web3 landscape. He discusses the challenges of navigating FOMO in trading and highlights the significance of real-life connections made through events like ApeFest. Vince also reflects on the evolution of the ape community, highlighting its...

Summary: Coinchrist, former BAYC discord mod and early member of the ape community, shares his background in design and his entry into the Web3 space through domain investing. He reveals how he first discovered NFTs in 2021, and the valuable lessons he's learned over the past three years, including the importance of physical and mental health, and the need to be cautious during market volatility....

Summary: Vera, founder of Bored Chili and well known figure in the ape community, shares her journey into Web3 and the BAYC. She discusses her background in AI and tech, her unique work-life balance of intense work periods at home followed by extended travel to recharge, and the lessons learned from trading and holding assets in the volatile crypto market. Vera talks about her experiences in commu...

Summary: Gene, an experienced advisor and investor in various projects, discusses his journey into the world of NFTs and Web3, his corporate strategy background, and how it informs his current projects, including Ape Water and Bored Brewing Company. Gene shares insights on balancing family life with his Web3 involvement, and reflect on the ups and downs of NFT investments, and the importance of pa...

Summary: MichaelK, a cybersecurity expert and business development manager for Consensys, shares his remarkable journey. Starting as an entrepreneur at a young age, Michael quickly built and exited several web2 companies before diving into the world of web3. He joined WalletGuard fueled by his passion for the industry and willingness to work for free early on, which helped him forge strong connect...

Summary: Tiger shares her journey from a project manager in sports technology to becoming deeply involved in the Web3 space, including her experiences in trading NFTs. Tiger currently serves on the BAYC Council as the Event Leader, transforms merch to apparel with her fashion brand 6ixtyFine, and is an advisor in Web3. She highlights the creativity and rapid innovation in the blockchain space, and...

Summary: Airlicky, an independent artist, shares his artistic journey from childhood to adulthood. Initially drawing and selling Dragon Ball Z art, he later discovered a passion for abstract art after being inspired by his daughter to draw at museums. As a full-time artist, he discusses the impact of BAYC on his life, allowing him to pursue his passion while being present for his family. Airlicky...

Summary: Grateful Ape, the host of the Grateful Show and creator of Grateful Ape Chocolate, shares his inspiring journey of building a persona and community around the concept of gratitude after a life-changing experience in Bali. He talks about his early experiences with NFTs, including minting CryptoKitties in 2017 and his path into the world of apes. Grateful Ape emphasizes the importance of se...

Summary: Boris Vagner, the community and social manager for Yuga Labs and founder of Spoiled Banana Society, an on-chain fantasy football solution, shares his journey from a folk music band to the crypto space. He emphasizes the importance of family and talks about his passion for music and literature, feeling close to bands such as Simon and Garfunkel and The Beatles. Boris recounts his journey i...

Summary: AllCity, the ApeCoin DAO lead governance steward, shares his journey in the NFT space and his role in strengthening the ApeCoin ecosystem. He discusses his background in graffiti and government relations, and his passion for problem-solving and project management. AllCity praises the unique culture of the BAYC community, its blend of maturity, camaraderie, and lack of pretension, and shar...

Summary: Dilly, part of Thrive Protocol and ThankApe during the day and JPEG flipper at night, shares his journey in the Web3 space. He discusses his background in philosophy and CBD, and emphasizes the diverse and underrated nature of the ape community, highlighting the builders and their contributions. Dilly shares a personal story of how the community supported him after he was scammed, and how...

Summary: BAYC7052, builder of hardware wallet Clavi and guardian for the Dubai Ape Yacht Club, reflects on his journey in Web3 and NFTs, emphasizing the importance of taking a long-term approach. He highlights the significance of community, visual appeal, and emotional connection when choosing NFTs. 7052 praises BAYC's vibrant, fun-loving culture and the team's bold, innovative spirit and...

Summary: JBond, a full-time Web3 professional with diverse roles, shares his background and how he rebranded himself to make his name more memorable. He discusses his prior experience in digital partnerships and sports, which has helped him navigate web3. Jay serves on the BAYC council as the MBA liaison, supporting members in leveraging their IP. He is also a partner at the Bored and Hungry resta...