Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship

In this 41st episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship, we dive deep into the world of decentralized messaging with Steffen Kux, the visionary behind dm3. Steffen shares his journey from founding a venture studio to developing a groundbreaking protocol that aims to revolutionize how we communicate in the Web3 space. Discover how dm3 is tackling some of the biggest challenges in messaging, i...

In this 40th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship , Lam sits down with Arisa Toyosaki, co-founder of Cega Finance, to explore the innovative world of DeFi and structured investment solutions. Arisa shares her journey from traditional finance to the cutting-edge realm of crypto, discussing how her experiences in options trading and product marketing at Google led to the creation of Cega F...

Dive into the cutting-edge of Web3 technology with Herbert Yang, the general manager of Asia at DFINITY Foundation, as we explore the revolutionary Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) in the 39th episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship . This episode unravels the complexities of a truly decentralized internet and its potential to reshape our digital landscape. Discover how ICP is pushing the...

In this exciting 38th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship , we dive deep into the world of Web3 communication with Harsh Rajat, the founder of Push Protocol. Harsh shares his journey from creating a successful mobile browser app to becoming a pioneer in Web3 notifications and messaging. Discover how Push Protocol is solving the engagement problem in Web3 by enabling protocols to communi...

In this enlightening 37th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship , Lam sits down with Paul Snow, CEO of IDD Labs and lead architect of Accumulate Network and Jay Smith, VP of Development of IDD Labs, to explore the innovation behind Accumulate Network. Paul shares his journey from his days creating the rules engine for the state of Texas to venturing into blockchain, discussing the develop...

In this mind-boggling 36th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship , Lam sits down with Dr. Duncan Wong, founder of Abelian Foundation, to explore the fascinating intersection of quantum computing and blockchain technology. Duncan shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, including his groundbreaking work in cryptography that influenced projects like Monero. The discussion delve...

In this 35th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship , we dive deep into the world of crypto lending with Martin de Rijke, the growth lead at Maple Finance. Martin shares his journey from traditional finance to the crypto space, and explains how Maple Finance is revolutionizing institutional lending through blockchain technology. Discover how Maple Finance combines the best practices of tra...

Step into the cutting-edge world of real estate innovation in the 34th episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship ! Lam explores the groundbreaking intersection of Web3 and construction management alongside industry pioneers Jonathon Chambless (Lv8r Labs) and Jay Smith (Accumulate Network). Discover how blockchain technology is laying a new foundation for the real estate industry, from revol...

Step into the future of music in the 33rd episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship as we host Ryan Jones, the visionary co-founder and co-CEO of Newm. From opera stages to blockchain platforms, Ryan's journey is as unique as his mission to revolutionize the music industry. In this episode, we unravel the complex chord of challenges facing today's musicians and explore how Newm is c...

In this eye-opening 6th episode of Colors of Web3 Fireside Chat series, Lam and Raigal dive deep into the world of Decentralized Science (DeSci). They explore how Web3 technologies are reshaping the landscape of scientific research, funding, and collaboration. The hosts discuss the current challenges in traditional science, including funding issues, publication costs, and the lack of diversity in...

In this enlightening 32nd episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship , we dive deep into the world of zero-knowledge proofs and privacy-focused blockchain technology with Savio, the Noir Product Manager at Aztec Labs. Savio shares his journey from mechanical engineering to the forefront of Web3 innovation, offering unique insights into the development of privacy-preserving solutions for bloc...

In this 31st episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship , Lam is joined by Akash Gupta, Head of Consumer Products at Ava Labs. Akash shares his fascinating career journey, from his early days as an engineer to his experiences at tech giants like Meta and Uber. He then dives into the world of Avalanche subnets, explaining how these customizable blockchains are revolutionizing the Web3 landscape...

In this 30th episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship , Lam sits down with Noriko Shindo, the co-founder and COO of Hue, an AI tech startup based in Japan. Hue is a personalized foodie social network app that aims to help users discover new restaurants and culinary experiences tailored to their unique tastes. Noriko shares her fascinating journey from working in various big corporations to...

In this 29th episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship , we dive deep into the world of the Cronos blockchain ecosystem with Ken Timsit, the Managing Director of Cronos Labs. Ken takes us on a journey through the three chains that make up the Cronos ecosystem: Cronos POS, Cronos EVM, and the upcoming Cronos zkEVM. Throughout the conversation, Ken highlights the importance of active communit...

In this 28th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship , Lam is joined by Ryan Nitz, the Head of Developer Relations at Base, a layer two blockchain built on Ethereum and backed by Coinbase. Ryan shares his journey from working at AWS to his passion for building in Web3, and dives deep into Base's mission of creating a global on-chain economy that fosters innovation, creativity, and freed...

In this 27th episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship , we dive deep into Intmax, a novel stateless zk-rollup architecture that promises to deliver unparalleled scalability and privacy on Ethereum. Our guest, Leona Hioki, co-founder of Intmax, takes us on a journey through the pioneering technology, explaining how it achieves near-unlimited scalability by offloading all computations and da...

Join us for a casual yet insightful conversation as we catch up on the latest happenings in the world of Web3. In this episode, we share our recent experiences, from attending pop-up cities and hackathons to exploring the cutting-edge realm of Zero Knowledge Machine Learning. We also discuss upcoming Web3 events around the globe, from hackathons and conferences to summits and pop-up cities. Get a...

In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies and Web3, conducting thorough research before investing is an essential step. Join Lam and Raigal in this episode as they delve into the art of DYOR (Do Your Own Research) and provide a comprehensive guide on how to analyze crypto tokens effectively. Through a practical demonstration, our hosts explore two different tokens, Fetch.ai and Volumint, show...

In this 26th episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship , we dive into the fascinating world of AI and Web3 with Trevor Koverko, the co-founder of Sapien. Trevor shares his remarkable journey, starting from the early days of Bitcoin and Ethereum, and how he witnessed the evolution of the crypto space firsthand. We then explore Sapien, Trevor's latest venture, which aims to solve the data...

In this special episode, I gave an introductory seminar in a room full of senior executives (all Thunderbird alumni) working in various industries about the concepts, technologies, and potential applications of Web3. I delved into various Web3 concepts, including blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), decentralized autono...

In the 25th episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship , Lam sits down with Shinichiro Kinjo, the founder of Akindo, the largest Web3 hackathon platform in Japan. Kinjo shares his journey from organizing over 30 successful hackathons to realizing the need for a more sustainable and efficient grants distribution model in Web3. Kinjo unveils his latest project, Wavehack, a continuous grants di...

In this insightful 24th episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship , we dive deep into the world of ocean conservation with Reut Zamir, the founder of My Ocean Twin. As a climate change researcher and ocean impact entrepreneur, Reut shares her passion for protecting the marine environment and her innovative approach to harnessing the power of Web3 and the metaverse to create a sustainable im...

In this captivating 3rd episode of Colors of Web3 Fireside Chat , we delve into the realm of real-world asset tokenization, a groundbreaking concept that promises to revolutionize the way we perceive and interact with tangible assets. Joined by co-host Raigal, we embark on an insightful journey, exploring the vast potential of tokenization and its impact on asset liquidity, accessibility, and inve...

In this insightful 23rd episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship , we sit down with Aly Madhavji, the managing partner at Blockchain Founders Fund, a leading venture capital firm investing in the Web3 space. Aly shares his unique perspective on the industry, having been involved in the ecosystem for over 7 years. We delve into Aly's professional journey, from his early entrepreneurial...

In this captivating 22nd episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship , Lam sits down with Petr Korolev, the co-founder and CEO of Oxorio, a boutique audit firm specializing in web3 security. Petr shares his journey from winning Ethereum hackathons to building a team of top-tier auditors, diving deep into the intricacies of smart contract security, and the challenges of onboarding users to Web3....