EMPOW3R Podcast

About EMPOW3R Podcast

Bringing The Best of Web3. empow3r.substack.com (https://empow3r.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Learn about the latest in web3 and Crypto

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Apr 2022

Latest episode

24 Oct 2023

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Oct 2023

   Blake Stoner of Vngle on Diverse Web3 Builders

   Our guest on this episode is Blake Stoner, the founder of a grassroots news agency called Vngle.  The name Vngle stands for various angles, and their goal is to bring all sides of a story to light.  They do this by empowering local grassroots #journalists that create content about their overlooked communities.  The Vngle platform is powered by #blockchain technology to verify the creators and their stories.  Learn more about Blake’s experience before building this startup and how you can join him on this journey. Company website: https://www.vngle.com/ (https://www.vngle.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakestoner/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakestoner/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/vnglestories (https://twitter.com/vnglestories) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit empow3r.substack.com (https://empow3r.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

2. 

   14 Sept 2023

   Monte Applewhite of GoSayHELLO on Diverse Web3 Builders

   Our guest on this episode is Monte Applewhite of GoSayHELLO, a web3-enabled startup that allows their users to discover nearby people, businesses, and events with similar interests within a minute’s walk.  Monte launched the business two years ago with a grant from Algorand, and they have hosted successful events and created meaningful conversations for thousands of users.  Learn more about Monte’s experience before building this startup and how you can join him on this journey. Company website: https://www.gosayhelloapp.com/ (https://www.gosayhelloapp.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monte-applewhite/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/monte-applewhite/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gosayhelloapp (https://twitter.com/gosayhelloapp) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit empow3r.substack.com (https://empow3r.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

3. 

   29 Aug 2023

   Founders of Project Pi on Diverse Web3 Builders

   This episode features our first co-founder pair, Vandale Callender and Christopher Powell.  These technical leaders are building Project Pi, a pioneering blockchain node infrastructure company.  They have launched a physical node product and a distributed program to support blockchain developers.  Learn about Vandale and Christopher’s careers, their crypto journeys, and how you can help them create the next giant in blockchain infrastructure. Company Website: https://www.projectpi.xyz/ (https://www.projectpi.xyz/) Company’s X (formerly Twitter):  https://twitter.com/ProjectPi314 (https://twitter.com/ProjectPi314) Vandale’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vandalecallender/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vandalecallender/) Christopher’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leftychris13/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leftychris13/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit empow3r.substack.com (https://empow3r.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

4. 

   15 Aug 2023

   Jordan Harold from Blackchain on Diverse Web3 Builders

   Our guest on this episode is Jordan Harold from Blackchain.  Jordan used the life skills he learned playing football at University of Missouri and professionally to power his entrepreneurial career.  He launched Blackchain, a cryptocurrency to support Black communities.  To prove the use case, the organization hosted their first NFT Fashion Showcase this summer.  Learn about Jordan’s career journey and how you can help him grow this new impactful community. Company website: https://blackchain.io/ (https://blackchain.io/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-harold-996a186b/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-harold-996a186b/) NFT Fashion Showcase details: https://nftfashionshowcase.com/recap (https://nftfashionshowcase.com/recap) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit empow3r.substack.com (https://empow3r.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

5. 

   1 Aug 2023

   Manuel Maccou from Mosaic on Diverse Web3 Builders

   Our guest on this episode is Manuel Maccou from Mosaic.  Manuel is focused on creating opportunities for people and building memorable experiences.  He brought these together to launch the web3 version of Quora.  A question-and-answer platform that will employ blockchain tools for credentials and incentivizing users.  Learn about Manuel’s journey and how you can help him to create an amazing new startup. Company website: https://mosaicnetwork.co/ (https://mosaicnetwork.co/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuelmaccou/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuelmaccou/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mosaicnetwork__ (https://twitter.com/mosaicnetwork__) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit empow3r.substack.com (https://empow3r.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

6. 

   11 Jul 2023

   Genevieve Thiers on Diverse Web3 Builders

   My guest on this episode is Genevieve Thiers, founder of Entertainmint.  Genevieve has an exciting background.  She first trained to be an opera singer, before switching paths and starting Sittercity.com in 2001.  She grew this babysitter marketplace, and it was eventually sold to childcare chain Bright Horizons.  Genevieve got involved next in storytelling across several content verticals.  Her experience in that area led her to launch Entertainmint, a web3 platform breaking the wall between fans and TV and movie creators.   Learn more about Genevieve’s journey and how you can help her startup win. Company website: https://www.entertainmint.com/ (https://www.entertainmint.com/) Entertainmint Twitter: https://twitter.com/entertainmintco (https://twitter.com/entertainmintco) Genevieve’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevievethiers/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevievethiers/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit empow3r.substack.com (https://empow3r.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

7. 

   20 Jun 2023

   Jonathan Hessing Keyspace Studio on Diverse Web3 Builders

   Our guest today is Jonathan Hessing, founder of Keyspace Studio.  Jonathan built and scaled a successful video streaming startup before making the move to web3.  Keyspace Studio empowers creators and brands to issue NFTs by focusing on the 4 M’s - mint, manage, market, and measure.  Their product is live and available today for anyone with an audience or community to use NFTs to build a deeper relationship with their fans.  Hear about Jonathan’s journey and learn how you can help him succeed. Company website: https://keyspace.studio/ (https://keyspace.studio/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhessing/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhessing/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeyspaceStudio (https://twitter.com/KeyspaceStudio) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit empow3r.substack.com (https://empow3r.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

8. 

   30 May 2023

   Ashley Bella on Diverse Web3 Builders

   Meet Ashley Bella, founder of ArtzyBella.  Ashley is an Atlanta native who is bringing art therapy to the world.  After first pursuing a career in art, Ashley took a break to work with victims of trafficking.  While doing this, she learned the value of art as therapy.  This led her to build art studios in Atlanta and California for individuals to complete art projects designed to promote mental wellness.  She has also launched a digital offering to reach people anywhere in the world with this great mission.  Ashley took her first foray into web3 by building the artwork for the W3 Studio NFT community passes.  Hear about Ashley’s journey and learn how you can help her succeed. Company website: https://artzybella.com/ (https://artzybella.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleybella/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleybella/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theashleybella/ (https://www.instagram.com/theashleybella/) W3 Studio community passes:  https://w3studio.shop/ (https://w3studio.shop/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit empow3r.substack.com (https://empow3r.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

9. 

   2 May 2023

   Drew Williams Fanfundr on Diverse Web3 Builders

   Meet Drew Williams, founder of FanFundr.  Drew was employee number one at Kobiton, a mobile app testing startup that raised over $45MM in venture capital.  Drew took this experience and launched FanFandr last year to decentralize pop culture through onchain fan polls.  Fans complete online petitions that are effectively escrowed onchain by putting Crypto into a smart contract to back their desire for an experience from their favorite creators.  Hear about Drew’s journey and learn how you can help him succeed. Company website: https://fanfundr.com/ (https://fanfundr.com/) Drew’s Email: drew@fanfundr.com (mailto:drew@fanfundr.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-williams-13189644/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-williams-13189644/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/FanFundrApp (https://twitter.com/FanFundrApp) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit empow3r.substack.com (https://empow3r.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

10. 

    18 Apr 2023

    Yolanda Barton on Diverse Web3 Builders

    Meet Yolanda Barton, founder of RevereXR.  Yolanda grew up in Seattle and was immersed in their amazing music scene.  After a decade working for big corporations, she returned to her hometown to find the music scene had changed.  She had a strong desire to preserve that culture for future generations.  When she tried the Beat Saber game on an Oculus VR headset, she knew she had a solution that could scale.  She started RevereXR to create immersive storytelling experiences that preserves the history of music, the legacies, and the cities that birthed them.  Hear about Yolanda’s journey and learn how you can help her succeed. Company website: https://www.reverexr.com/ (https://www.reverexr.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolandabarton/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolandabarton/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revere.xr/ (https://www.instagram.com/revere.xr/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit empow3r.substack.com (https://empow3r.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

11. 

    4 Apr 2023

    Amari Ruff Memik on Diverse Web3 Builders

    Meet Amari Ruff, founder of Memik.  Amari built and sold two businesses before starting his new AR avatar startup.  Memik got a big boost from participating in the Niantic’s Black Developers Initiative.  They are now partnering with brands and creators to bring them into the metaverse on your phone.  Hear about his journey and learn how you can help him succeed. Company website: https://memikapp.com/ (https://memikapp.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amari-ruff-4602b638/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amari-ruff-4602b638/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialmemik/ (https://www.instagram.com/officialmemik/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit empow3r.substack.com (https://empow3r.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

12. 

    21 Mar 2023

    Keith Wilson Klearcoat Labs on Diverse Web3 Builders

    Meet Keith Wilson, founder of Klearcoat Labs. Keith grew up in rural Mississippi before attending Ole Miss. He nearly a decade working in the automobile industry before launching Klearcoat Labs, where he is using the cultural role of cars as a bridge to introduce, educate, and integrate society and the automotive industry into Web3. Hear about his journey and learn how you can help him succeed. Company website: https://www.klearcoatlabs.io/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kowilson1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/helix_auto This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit empow3r.substack.com (https://empow3r.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

13. 

    21 Nov 2022

    Will the Next Disney come from Web3?

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit empow3r.substack.com (https://empow3r.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

14. 

    19 Apr 2022

    Sports and web3

    I recently spoke to a group of startups in the leAD Sports Accelerator (https://www.leadsports.com/) program. We covered a wide range of topics on how the sports world is integrating web3 technology to better engage and monetize their fan base. Hear about how NFTs, fan tokens, decentralized marketplaces, and DAOs are changing the sports landscape. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit empow3r.substack.com (https://empow3r.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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