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• [03:12] Charles’ background and career journey
• [05:18] Charles’s conversation on NFT Investments with his spouse
• [06:44] Charles’s motivation with Web3 and potential projects, including Cardano.
• [08:55] The rebranding process from Bondly to Forj and the reasons behind it.
• [13:39] The reasons behind the greater affinity and engagement in the web3 space compared to traditional marketing approaches.
• [17:41] How brands can connect with the metaverse and facilitate ownership and Web3 integration.
• [18:43] Charles’ definition of the Web3 Metaverse
• [20:11]] The future of the Metaverse and Brand experiences
• [24:55] Unique opportunities and challenges for brands exploring the Metaverse
• [27:06] How Forj fosters co-creation between fans and creators in the Metaverse
• [30:12] Charless recommendations for breaking into Web3 from Web2
• [34:28] The biggest threats to Web3 adoption and growth
• [39:21] Why Charles considers blockchain as a technological movement
• [40:37] Exciting innovations and projects that Forj is working on

1:51 - Day 3 with Chris Adamo

3:26 - Where is Liam's dad?

4:19 -  Dad's feelings about Veecon

5:37 - Role in NFT's

7:20 - Hot take on food

9:03 - Success vs Significance

10:17 - All about Cool Cats

12:32 - What makes the community special

13:10 - Equity & inclusion

15:57 - Biggest challenges in moving forward

16:38 - How is AR different than AI

17:45 - What makes web3 .. web3

18:04 - Toxicity on the Internet

19:18 - 9 Lessons in 17 years

22:08 - The single greatest piece of advice

22:57 - The Galaverse

23:36 - Fans can own a piece of music

24:58 - The ownership in web3

27:08 - Approach to tokenization

28:32 - Question from The Immutable Mindset

30:09 - The single greatest piece of advice (Sarah Buxton)

32:15 - What is Base all about

33:33 - Explain Coinbase to Mom

35:34 - Internal think tank

36:44 - Security: The biggest risk

39:47 - Key learning and challenges

42:22 - Naila Hayes from Nyla Collection

43:20 - Most important thing to learn about oneself through NFT journey

43:45 - Advice for Nina Harrison Posner (NHP)

44:32 - GARY VEE!!

45:16 - What does Gary Vee want

45:52 - Advice for Nina and Oliver

46:29 - What to walk away with?

47:20 - Recap with Chris Adamo

48:27 - The Golden Rule

49:30 - The Highlights

1:20 - What 'Base' is?

2:49 - Explain 'Coinbase' to Adam's mom

3:25 - Jesse's background/journey to web3

4:50 - Love about Coinbase

6:00 - Internal think tank collaboration

7:34 - Retail Engineering w/r to consumer experience

8:49 - Concerns about security

10:57 - Hot take on e-coins

12:24 -  Bullish about NFT space

13:13 - Baggage attached to NFT

13:56 - What keeps Jesse up at night

15:30 - Key learnings/challenges so far

16:40 - Geographic diversity

18:00 - Advice to young developers

18:45 - How to keep oneself creatively inspired

19:53 - Currently reading/watching

21:30 - Wife in the Web3 space

22:28 - Jesse’s Super Power

1:24 - What is Galaverse all about

2:05 - Fans can be a part of music via web3 (Decentralization)

3:02 - Happy Medium - Balance

5:08 - The Loyalty side

6:31 - Sarah's Musical heroes

8:05 - Approach to tokenization

10:19 - Ability to sell work as NFTs

11:59 - Exciting about Gala Music

13:47 - Gala Games as a sponsor in VeeCon

15:05 - How to assess personality in an interview

17:07 - The Single greatest piece of advice

19:21 - A funny joke!

1:13 - Jeremy Penn from Brooklyn (Degen Arcade)

2:04 - Influence for own kids

2:45 - Mission of Degen Arcade

3:26 - Biggest Obstacle

4:18 - Connect with Degen Arcade

6:16 - Finn from Minnesota

6:31 - Experience at VeeCon

6:57 - Why VeeFriends?

7:34 - Main takeaway from VeeFriends

8:20 - Chris Adamo

9:09 - Excited to speak to/meet up

9:55 - Folks from England / VeeFriends Holder

10:54 - Favorite and First VeeFriend

11:35 - Frankie from Miami

12:45 - Review / One bite / Cross section

13:45 - Milan from London

13:55 - Dressed up best

14:33 - Favorite Guest at VeeCon

15:25 - Cheetos Challenge

15:47 - Mac from Arizona

16:32 - Interested in panels than individuals

17:21 - Meeting the artist

18:17 - Lesson learned the hard way

18:40 - Gary Vee's hat

19:18 - Selling customized hats 

21:14 "Serendipity"

21:32 - Liliana and Crystal

22:12 - Love about Gary Vee

24:05 - Core ethics in evaluation / Early Validation

24:39 - What keeps you up in this space?

25:15 - Last NFT purchase

26:09 - Making Degen brand more accessible

28:41 - Traditional DJ vs Kungfu DJ

29:44 - Musical inspirations

30:30 - Expectation and Mindset 

31:39 - Heather (Best comments!!!)

32:22 - Eddy from Los Angeles

32:43 - Favorite VeeCon Character

33:18 - VeeCon going international

34:52 - Community built around Gary

35:10 - What makes VeeCon different from the rest

35:43- What makes a conference bad?

36:16 - Crew from Long Island

37:48 - Podcast based on 9-5 job along with side hustle

38:39 - The hardest part about podcasting?

40:26 - PR King discusses the Caricature on shirt by his 11 yrs old daughter

41:35 - Vibes of VeeCon compared to last year

41:47 - AIRFRYER

43:34 - Gift Gary a hat!! (Magical Aha Moment)

45:19 - How Gary is different from everybody

46:47 - Dogface music

47:13 - Dark side of getting viral

47:53 - Advice for content creation

48:18 -The single greatest piece of advice

49:49 - Early days / Why believe in Gary?

51:04 - Success is subjective

51:42 - Spiritual Healer

52:55 - Why people can be vulnerable?

53:56 - Be PRESENT!

54:29 - 30 years of drawing

55:46 - Web3 Journey

57:00 - Hard lessons learned about people

57:53 - Beautiful elements from the community of friends and followers

58:33 - How many communities are too many?

59:00 - Attraction towards VeeFriends/VeeCon/Gary Vee

59:30 - Hot take on people

1:01:14 - Farokh: Why is it called Rug Radio?

1:02:43 - is NFT a dirty word?

1:03:43 - Why anybody needs a Web3 Connecting shirt

1:04:21 - Why do we need a Metaverse?

1:05:03 - Brands that are truly embracing it

1:07:17 - Keep going!

1:08 - Project Kyzen

2:57 - Challenges in moving forward

3:34 - How are AR and AI different

5:02 - Team and Mission

6:27 - Toxicity on the Internet/Web 3

7:51 - Creative Side & Passion

9:33 - What keeps Tom up at night?

10:22 - Hot take on e-coins

10:56 - Advice to a parent for a growth mindset for kids

14:12 - Tough time in Community

15:12 - Value Access in Kyzen

15:57 - Nine Lessons in 17 Years

18:13 - Lack of Communication

22:34 - Struggle with relationships

24:09 - The single greatest piece of advice

Links:
Jenny's VeeCon Vlogs Wednesday |  Field Day | Friday | 4 | Meeting Gary | Saturday panel |
Michael Keen https://twitter.com/NFTicket
Jennifer Sutto https://twitter.com/jennifer_sutto
NFT Catcher Podcast https://twitter.com/NFTCatcherPod
produced by Andy Cinquino  https://twitter.com/ajc254
NFT Catcher theme music by ItsJustLos https://twitter.com/its_JustLos
email : NFTCatcherPod@gmail.com
NFT Catcher Discord

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Links:
Michael Keen https://twitter.com/NFTicket
Jennifer Sutto https://twitter.com/jennifer_sutto
NFT Catcher Podcast https://twitter.com/NFTCatcherPod
produced by Andy Cinquino  https://twitter.com/ajc254
NFT Catcher theme music by ItsJustLos https://twitter.com/its_JustLos
email : NFTCatcherPod@gmail.com
NFT Catcher Discord

1. Simon Wild Wallaby (1:10)

2. Liam Darmondy (2:34)

3. Tom Bilyu (5:41)

4. Escalator chat w Angela Antony (10:05)

5. Bashful Blobfish Story (11:02)

6. Lobby Fans (17:30)

7. Jen Styles (21:32)

8. Matt Higgins (24:31)

9. Quickie w/ Gary Vee (37:01)

10. Final thoughts in the endzone w/ Chris Adamo (38:31)

2:33 - The 'Why' behind the project (Juliette)

3:06 - Meaning of 'Vee Friends' characters/Mission (Andy)

4:05 - Personal Favorite Vee Friend character (Andy)

4:37 - Onboarding girls in Web3/ Hurdles and Obstacles (Juliette)

5:32 - Making Vee Friends Ecosystem Inclusive (Andy)

7:13 - All girls invent project (Juliettte)

8:02 - Biggest smile Moment (Juliette)

10:12 - Interactions with Parents and Kids (Andy)

11:16 - How to make the kids/adults feel safe (Juliette)

12:33 - Actionable feedback from Parents (Juliette)

13:06 - How to educate and Onboard Newbies (Andy)

14:36 - IP extension of each character (Andy)

15:55 - Thought Process (Juliette)

17:15 - Dark side of Web3/ Biggest threat (Andy)

18:23 - Big obstacle on the way (Juliette)

18:59 - Making it more Accessible and User Friendly (Juliette)

19:57 - Needed check for Vee Friends (Andy)

21:14 - What excites Juliette about this project?

21:35 - What excites Andy?

22:09 - Single Greatest piece of advice (Juliette)

22:28 - Single Greatest piece of advice (Andy)

1:37 - Avery's Origin Journey

4:00 - Early Experience Mistakes/Learning

5:16 - Time at Google / Important Lessons and Philosophy

7:30 - Hot take on Ads in Netflix

8:08 - Core brand principles

9:09 - Content through NFT

10:29 - Education and Adoption

12:46 - The word ' Utility'

16:44 - No experts in Web3

18:08 - Recruiting in Web3

18:20 - Gary Vee ang Google

21:51 - Starting a job 'remote'

23:48 - Biggest challenge in maintaining culture

24:33 - First 6 months at Vayner

27:17 - Dedication towards Web3

30:11 - Transition Web2.5

32:07 - Experience at VeeCon

34:19 - Threat to NFT

35:42 - Upcoming NFT Projects

36:49 - Single Greatest piece of advice

37:41 - Avery's North Star

1. Simon Wild Wallaby (1:10)

2. Liam Darmondy (2:34)

3. Tom Bilyu (5:41)

4. Escalator chat w Angela Antony (10:05)

5. Bashful Blobfish Story (11:02)

6. Lobby Fans (17:30)

7. Jen Styles (21:32)

8. Matt Higgins (24:31)

9. Quickie w/ Gary Vee (37:01)

10. Final thoughts in the endzone w/ Chris Adamo (38:31)

1. Hotel Arrival w/ Chris (1:16)

2. Gary's Press Conference (2:37)

3. Jefferson at the Block Party (6:41)

4. Stix (7:44)

5. MegZ & Jen Styles (11:53)

6. Mike O’day (17:30)

7. Andy Storch & Heather Parady (34:01)

8. Scott Lawin- CEO @ Candy Digital (35:10)