Gen C

In this episode of “Gen C”, CMO of Avalanche, Grad Conn discusses everything from digital brand building to on-chain ownership rights, and shares insights from his decades of experience with Microsoft, Sprinklr and other tech companies. CMO of Avalanche, Grad Conn is bringing decades of marketing experience from CMO roles at Microsoft and Sprinklr as well as his own tech startups to the pod. In th...

For our 100th episode, Keith Grossman of MoonPay joins us to discuss his journey from legacy media brands to crypto’s future post election. Keith Grossman, President of Enterprise at MoonPay and former President of TIME, is a veteran media executive turned crypto innovator who has been instrumental in bridging traditional brands with Web3 technologies. Keith pioneered NFT initiatives like TIMEPiec...

Avery and Sam discuss the latest news touching on global fintech opportunities, AI's impact on business culture and brand positioning during political upheaval. In this episode, hosts Avery and Sam talk about the untapped potential of digital payments in emerging markets and the transformation of white-collar work through AI. They discuss the challenges brands face in navigating political discours...

Live from Stellar Meridian, host Sam Ewen discusses with guests how Nigeria's currency crisis is spurring innovation in blockchain technology. In this special episode of Gen C, Gwera Kiwana, VP of blockchain at Onafriq, joins Nestcoin CEO Yele Bademosi at CoinDesk Live at Stellar Meridian to discuss the currency crisis in Africa and how crypto can provide a solution for payments in the region. Lin...

Dapper Labs CEO Roham Gharegozlou discusses how digital collectibles and partnerships with major brands like NBA, NFL and Disney are laying the foundation for on-chain identity. Roham Gharegozlou, CEO and co-founder of Dapper Labs, joins the show to discuss the evolution of digital collectibles and blockchain technology. From the early days of CryptoKitties to partnerships with major brands like N...

Resh Sidhu of Snap discusses how Snapchat's AR and AI innovations are reshaping social media and brand connections. In this episode, we're joined by Resh Sidhu, Global Director of Arcadia at Snap. Resh takes us through Snapchat's journey in AR technology, from dog-ear filters to groundbreaking projects like NYX's Beauty Bestie. She discusses how Snapchat is leveraging AI to democratize content cre...

In this episode, learn from investor Chris Camillo on how observing social trends can lead to extraordinary investment returns and why humanoid robots could be the next big thing. Chris Camillo, investor, creator of Dumb Money and author, shares his unconventional "social arbitrage" investment strategy that has yielded impressive returns over the past 17 years. In this episode, Chris explains how...

In this episode, Sota Watanabe dives into how Sony's foray into Web3 with Sonieum, tackling issues like royalty payouts while aiming to make Web3 more user-friendly. Sota Watanabe, Director of Sony's blockchain initiative and CEO of Startale, joins the show to discuss Sonieum, Sony's new blockchain project. He shares insights on how blockchain technology could revolutionize the entertainment indus...

Yat Siu of Animoca Brands discusses the evolution of Web3, NFTs and gaming, sharing insights on decentralization, intellectual property and the future of the industry. In this episode, we sit down with Yat Siu, chairman and co-founder of Animoca Brands, a leading company in the Web3 space, as he shares his journey from Atari to becoming a major player in the blockchain world, highlighting Animoca’...

This week, we shift direction to a conversation between Avery and Sam about their book recommendations offering listeners insights into the long-form writing that has shaped their careers and thinking in the industry. In this episode, hosts Avery and Sam explore the books that have impacted their careers in marketing and innovation. From classic advertising texts to AI literature, they discuss how...

Visa's Head of Innovation and Digital Partnerships shares insights on the future of payments, from cryptocurrencies to the creator economy. Vanessa Colella, Head of Innovation and Digital Partnerships at Visa, joins the podcast to discuss how Visa is shaping the future of finance and commerce. She explains Visa's work on stablecoins, tokenization, AI and solutions for creators and small businesses...

Memeland and 9GAG’s Founder and CEO, Ray Chan discusses the evolution of meme culture and shares his insights on the future of internet culture and digital ownership. In this episode, we sit down with Ray Chan, Founder and CEO of 9GAG and Memeland, one of the world's largest independent meme-sharing websites and his Web3 venture studio. Ray shares the origin story of 9GAG and offers insights into...

Rachel Conlan, CMO of Binance, discusses the company's marketing strategies, challenges in crypto adoption and her vision for the future in this week’s episode of “Gen C”. In this episode, we speak with Rachel Conlan, Chief Marketing Officer of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. Rachel discusses Binance's strategies for attracting new users, the importance of education in crypto...

In this episode, we explore how memes are reshaping the digital landscape and learn about innovative content licensing strategies with SmarterLicense founder Liz Hagelthorn. Liz Hagelthorn, founder and CEO of SmarterLicense, joins the pod to discuss the intricate world of meme culture and content licensing. With her extensive background in managing viral meme accounts and working with creators, Li...

In this episode of “Gen C”, we discuss how a simple colorful squiggle became an icon of the crypto art movement and what it means for the future of Web3. Erick Calderon, Founder/CEO of Art Blocks and creator of the Chromie Squiggle, joins us to discuss the final mint of the iconic NFT project. Erick reflects on the Squiggle's journey from a proof of concept to a symbol of the crypto art movement,...

Walmart's Justin Breton reveals how the retail giant is reinventing itself for the digital age through immersive commerce and virtual world experiences. In this episode, Justin Breton, Director of Brand Experience and Strategic Partnerships at Walmart, discusses the company's foray into digital platforms like Roblox and their new immersive commerce destination, Walmart Realm. Justin shares insight...

From the Consensus stage, this episode focuses on the future of immersive technologies, underlining how brands and creators are utilizing these platforms to drive community engagement and social responsibility initiatives. In this episode, we bring you another conversation from Consensus where we delve into how various brands are leveraging the metaverse and immersive technologies for social good,...

Legendary comic creator Todd McFarlane discusses his journey from artist to entrepreneur on this week’s episode of “Gen C”. Todd McFarlane, creator of Spawn and founder of Image Comics and McFarlane Toys, joins the podcast to discuss his career. He shares his journey from comic book artist to successful entrepreneur, offering insights on building brands and navigating the entertainment industry. M...

From the Consensus stage, Ben Leventhal shares his philosophy of building consumer-friendly crypto brands by prioritizing user experience over crypto buzzwords. Ben Leventhal, founder of restaurant brands like Eater.com and Resy, joins Sam Ewen on the stage at Consensus to discuss his latest venture, Blackbird, which aims to enhance the relationship between restaurants and customers through loyalt...

From the Consensus stage, we explore the rise of meme coins and the financialization of cultural ideas through blockchain technology. In this episode, we feature a panel from Consensus moderated by Camilla McFarland with artist Rhett Mankind, marketer Liz Hagelthorn, talent representative Chris Jacquemin, and investor Derek Edwards to discuss the emergence of meme coins, the tokenization of cultur...

In this interview, Ian Rogers, Chief Experience Officer at Ledger, discusses the launch of their innovative Ledger Stacks hardware wallet and the importance of digital ownership and self-custody as AI and security threats increase. Ian Rogers has long been at the forefront of cultural change, from serving as the Beastie Boys' internet guru to helping Yahoo, Beats, and Apple pioneer digital music t...

Avery and Sam explore the latest tech controversies, online security risks and viral crypto games on Telegram. In this guest-less episode, Sam and Avery delve into the recent dispute between Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI over the use of her voice, shedding light on the ethical concerns surrounding AI and synthetic media. The conversation also touches on the explosive growth of the Hamster Combat g...

Evan Helda, Principal Specialist in Spatial Computing at Amazon Web Services, joins this episode to discuss the future of spatial computing and its potential impacts. In this episode, Evan Helda, a leading expert in spatial computing at Amazon Web Services (AWS) sits down with Avery and Sam. Evan shares his insights on the recent release of Apple's Vision Pro and the challenges and opportunities i...

Jana Bobosikova, Co-Founder of KIKI, discusses how her beauty platform empowers customers to co-create and co-own products through blockchain technology and community involvement. In this episode, Avery and Sam interview Jana Bobosikova, the co-founder of KIKI. KIKI is a beauty platform that rewards customers for participating in the product development process through voting, sharing ideas and pr...

In this episode, the Co-Founder of Mercedes' Web3 arm 0xNXT shares insights on their multi-year roadmap to reach both crypto natives and loyal customers. Max Orgeldinger, Co-Founder of Mercedes-Benz's Web3 initiative 0xNXT, joins the show to discuss the luxury automaker's approach to entering the NFT space. He shares insights into their multi-year plan for releasing NFT collections targeting diffe...