Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship

In the 66th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship , host Lam Trinh is joined by Kee Jefferys, the technical co-founder of Session. Kee shares his journey from university dropout to building a decentralized, censorship-resistant messaging network with over 2,200 global nodes and 1.2M+ monthly users. We dive deep into onion routing, proof-of-stake infrastructure, the economics behind Sessio...

In episode 65 of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship, we sit down with Joshua Owoyemi, PhD and co-founder of Modastera, to explore how AI is being used to improve medical diagnostics, reduce healthcare costs, and empower doctors. From his early beginnings in Nigeria and a PhD in Japan to building Modastera, Joshua’s story is packed with hustle, vision, and purpose. He shares lessons from his edt...

In Episode 64 of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, host Lam chats with Sebastien, the co-founder and CEO of Sophon, a consumer-oriented blockchain shaking up the Web3 space. Sebastien shares his fascinating journey—from studying history and philosophy to working in finance and eventually diving deep into crypto during the 2018-2019 boom. He walks us through his time at Rocket Internet, a presti...

In the 63rd episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, Lam sits down with Marco van den Heuvel, co-founder of Beam Labs, to discuss the evolving landscape of Web3 gaming. Marco shares his fascinating journey—from discovering Bitcoin during college to co-founding Beam Labs—and highlights the incredible innovations driving the future of gaming and blockchain integration. Together, they dive int...

In the 62nd episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship , Lam chats with Charlie Feng, co-founder of Agora.xyz, an end-to-end governance platform for leading Ethereum protocols like Optimism, Uniswap, and ENS. Charlie shares his journey from early coding projects and FinTech ventures to building a platform that helps internet-first businesses coordinate and make decisions. Charlie dives into...

In this 61st episode, Jean Herelle, CEO of Crunch Lab, shares his journey into Web3 and machine learning. Jean discusses the challenges of applying machine learning to financial markets and how it led to the creation of Crunch, a machine learning DePIN with thousands of engineers and PhDs. Crunch enables companies to build better models at a lower cost by using an obfuscated version of their data....

In this 60th episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship, we dive deep into the journey of Sergey Kuzmin, co-founder of Zombie Train, a groundbreaking 3D game built within Telegram. Sergey shares his unique path from an engineer with a 3D printing business producing personalized light shades, to a Web3 entrepreneur navigating the world of NFTs, and now a game developer. He discusses his exper...

Join us in this 59th episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship as we delve into the fascinating journeys of Shukhrat Shadibekov, CEO, and Alex Topal, CTO of Cyber Bee and Ultron Foundation, as they share their experiences in the Web3 and blockchain space. From their early days in IT development to leading two companies in the cutting-edge world of blockchain, they offer a wealth of insights...

In this 58th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship , we sit down with Miguel de Vega, co-founder and Chief Scientist of Nillion, to explore the groundbreaking concept of a blind computer and its implications for Web3 privacy. With a background in engineering, mathematics, and AI, Miguel's journey led him to zero-knowledge proofs and the world of cryptography. In 2021, recognizing the urge...

Kim D Chai, co-founder and CEO of AmphiSpace, joins the Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship show to share her journey from language expert and localization specialist to Web3 travel disruptor. Kim discusses her early work on anime localization, including popular titles like One Piece and Naruto, and her transition into the world of Web3. Discover how Kim's passion for languages and her experienc...

Ilya Orlov aka Underkong, CEO and founder of FireMarket AI, joins us on Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship to discuss his journey from Web2 startups to his pivotal role in building FileMarket AI. Ilya's journey began with a web2 startup and a fascination with Bitcoin's potential. This led him to explore the world of Web3, eventually founding FileMarket, an innovative platform that leverages block...

In this 55th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship , host Lam welcomes Jay Chrawnna, founder of The Kusamarian, the #1 news resource for the Polkadot ecosystem. Jay shares his journey from a career in live theater to becoming a voice in Web3, and how his platform empowers Polkadot’s global community to navigate its decentralized governance system. Jay dives deep into Polkadot’s innovative...

In the 54th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship , we sit down with Josh Cowell, the founder of Moosh Network, a decentralized cloud marketplace. Josh shares his insights on the importance of decentralized infrastructure in Web3 and how Moosh Network is working to solve this critical problem. With over 14 years of experience in the blockchain space, Josh has seen the evolution of the ind...

David Tng, the Managing Director of TZ APAC, a key player in the Tezos blockchain ecosystem, makes an appearance on the 53rd episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship. David charts his path from traditional finance to the world of Web3, reflecting on his experiences in robo-advisory, payments, and lending. He unpacks the origins of Tezos, a layer-one blockchain known for its unique on-chain...

In this 52nd episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship , Lam sits down with Wilbert Johan, Business Development Ecosystem Team Lead at Pendle Finance, a leading yield tokenization protocol. Wilbert takes us on his Web3 journey, starting with the heady days of the 2020 DeFi Summer to building his own Web3 startup, and his current role at Pendle Finance. He provides insightful commentary on the...

In the 51st episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, we sit down with William Phelps, the founder and CEO of UmrahCash. William, originally from London with a background in philosophy and traditional finance, found his passion in emerging markets and the potential of blockchain technology. After working with an Africa-focused Web3 fund, William saw a significant gap in the market for financ...

In the 50th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship , we chat with Chris Chabot, VP of Developer Relations at Shardeum. Chris has spent over two decades in the tech industry, building communities and fostering innovation at companies like Google, Twitter, and Amazon. Chris shares his insights on the evolution of technology and the transformative potential of Web3. We discuss Shardeum's uniq...

In episode 49 of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship , we sit down with Eddy Almand, the founder and CEO of Almata, a cybersecurity company based in Japan. Eddy takes us on a fascinating journey through his career, starting from his days as a Signals Intelligence Analyst for the US Army to his foray into the world of entrepreneurship. We discuss his transition from services to product-based busi...

In episode 48 of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship , join us for an insightful discussion with Matthew Van Niekerk, co-founder and CEO of SettleMint, a pioneering platform that's simplifying the integration of blockchain technology for businesses. Matthew's journey, from traditional finance to embracing the transformative power of blockchain, offers a unique perspective on the evolving landsca...

In the 47th episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship , Veda Sadhak, the CEO and founder of Ronyn Wallet, joins the show to discuss his fascinating journey from electrical engineering to the world of Web3. Learn about his experience working at Tesla during the launch of the Model 3, his early interest in Bitcoin, and the inspiration behind creating Ronyn Wallet. Veda shares his insights on...

In the 46th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship , Lam sit down with Kornel Kot, founder and CEO of W3CONN3CT, a unique recruitment agency specializing in the Web3 space. Kornel shares his journey from the world of artificial intelligence to becoming a leading figure in connecting top talent with exciting Web3 projects. Discover what sets W3CONN3CT apart as an "organic" recruitment agenc...

In this 45th episode of Colors Web3 and Entrepreneurship , Lam sits down with Bojan Najdov, founder of Lambda Group, a staff augmentation company specializing in connecting businesses with top tech talent from South Africa and the Balkans. Bojan takes us on his entrepreneurial journey, beginning with his background in finance and his transition to the world of technology. He shares his experiences...

In the 44th episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship , Aru Sasaki, founder of TON Japan, joins us to discuss the growing TON ecosystem and how TON Japan is playing a crucial role in bringing Web3 to the Japanese market. In this episode, we learn about Aru’s journey into Web3, his experience working with a crypto family office in New York, and his passion for social business. We also explor...

In this 43th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship , Lam sits down with Apurv Kaushal, co-founder of Intract, to explore the innovative world of Web3 user acquisition and community growth. Apurv shares the journey of Intract, from its inception as a community analytics tool to its evolution into a cutting-edge questing platform. He delves into the challenges of acquiring real users in the...

In this 42th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship , Lam interviews Jack Ding, the founder and CEO of DomiChain. Jack shares his incredible journey from studying physics at Tsinghua University to becoming a blockchain innovator. Jack's story is a testament to the power of interdisciplinary knowledge. He discusses his transition from MRI research to distributed systems development, and...