Into the Metaverse

Yonatan Raz-Fridman
Into the Metaverse

Our mission is to become the leading destination to learn about the Metaverse - what it is, why it’s important, how it will impact our lives, and what opportunities it unlocks. We are pursuing this mission by producing and publishing reliable, insightful and entertaining podcast shows. Join metaverse entrepreneur and thought leader Yonatan Raz-Fridman "Yon" (founder and CEO of Supersocial) as he and his guests help make sense of the Metaverse! Intro music provided by Jeremy Marsan https://jeremymarsan.com/

  1. 13 DE NOV.

    EP.105: Unleashing 3D Data: Transforming Industries with Physical DNA feat. Paul Powers

    Unlock the potential of 3D data and discover why it’s the next frontier of innovation with Paul Powers, Founder & CEO of Physna. In this thought-provoking episode of Into the Metaverse, Paul explains how his pioneering work in "Physical DNA" is transforming industries by bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds. From optimizing supply chains to revolutionizing engineering processes, Paul highlights how 3D data holds the key to accelerating AI development, enhancing design, and creating a more seamless and efficient metaverse. Whether you’re curious about the intricacies of 3D AI or seeking practical applications for emerging technologies, this conversation sheds light on how Physna is leading the charge. Chapters: Paul’s Education (00:00) What Living Abroad Taught (10:39) Physna and Three Key Use Cases (12:55) Current Users and Impact (21:22) Technology At Play (24:34) From First Pitch to Now (31:43) Excited Next 12 Months (34:08) Paul Powers is the Founder & CEO of Physna, the industry leader in geometric search, 3D AI, and owner of Thangs. Paul was listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2019, and is regularly featured in national and international media highlighting his perspective on the next generation of software, AI and the growing role of 3D. Check out all things Physna Follow Paul: LinkedIn | X Follow Yon: LinkedIn | Twitter Learn more about Into the Metaverse by visiting the website. Learn more about Supersocial by visiting the website.

    38min

  2. 5 DE NOV.

    EP.104: Redefining Creation: Spatial’s Vision for an Accessible 3D Internet with Jacob Loewenstein

    Welcome to Into the Metaverse. In this week’s episode, Yon sits down with Jacob Loewenstein, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Strategy at Spatial, to explore how Spatial is reshaping the 3D internet and user-generated content landscape. Jacob takes us through his journey from early investments in AR/VR to leading Spatial’s evolution from an enterprise-focused tool to a user-driven platform for immersive 3D creation. Highlighting Spatial’s mission to bridge generational divides in the virtual world, Jacob discusses how Spatial enables creators and companies alike to design interactive spaces accessible across all devices—from VR headsets to web browsers. Join the conversation as they delve into the unique challenges of building a cross-platform metaverse, the importance of democratizing virtual creation, and why a 3D internet accessible to all may be the key to future digital engagement. Jacob Loewenstein is SVP, Business Development & Strategy at Spatial, an online gaming platform that brings the Roblox model to millions of Unity devs. He leads strategic partnerships, marketing, and developer relations. Jacob was previously Spatial’s investor at Samsung NEXT NY, where he led AR/VR investment and business development. He received his MBA from MIT, where he co-founded the VR/AR hackathon at the MIT Media Lab. Follow Jacob: LinkedIn | X Follow Yon: LinkedIn | Twitter Learn more about Into the Metaverse by visiting the website. Learn more about Supersocial by visiting the website.

    40min

  3. 29 DE OUT.

    EP.103: The Future of Identity and Expression in the Metaverse with Stephanie Hirschmiller

    Welcome to Into the Metaverse. In this week’s episode, Yon sits down with Stephanie Hirschmiller, a consultant, creative strategist, and content specialist in luxury and tech, to explore how the worlds of beauty, fashion, and virtual identity are converging in the metaverse. Stephanie shares insights from her work with major brands and platforms, diving into why beauty and fashion brands are moving into virtual spaces like Roblox and Fortnite and how digital identities are reshaping self-expression for younger generations. They discuss the rise of 3D avatars, hyper-personalization in the virtual realm, and what it means for traditional beauty and fashion industries as more people invest in their digital appearances. Tune in as Yon and Stephanie examine the future of identity, self-expression, and brand engagement in an increasingly digital world. Chapters: (00:00) Stephanie’s Background (04:53) When Will Virtual Be Bigger Than Physical (09:57) Digital to Physical Feedback Loop (16:41) Innovation in How Brands Interact Virtually (22:38) Brands Doing It Best So Far (27:03) Interoperability (31:15) Blurring the Lines Stephanie is a brand consultant and editor working at the intersection of luxury beauty, fashion and innovation. She is also co-founder of The Future Face which hosts experiential workshopping events matchmaking beauty industry decision makers with tech providers. Read all of Stephanie’s writing. Follow Stephanie: LinkedIn | Instagram Follow Yon: LinkedIn | Twitter Learn more about Into the Metaverse by visiting the website. Learn more about Supersocial by visiting the website.

    35min

  4. 22 DE OUT.

    EP.102: How Decentraland is Shaping the Future of Virtual Worlds with Yemel Jardi

    Welcome to Into the Metaverse. In this week’s episode, Yon sits down with Yemel Jardi, Co-founder of Decentraland and Executive Director of the Decentraland Foundation, for an in-depth conversation about how Decentraland is shaping the future of virtual worlds. Yemel shares his journey from developing open-source Bitcoin tools to building one of the most influential decentralized virtual worlds, highlighting the core principles of self-custody, user-generated content, and open-source collaboration. The two discuss the challenges and opportunities of building an open metaverse, the role of major brands like Dolce & Gabbana and Netflix, and why interoperability is crucial for the future of digital ownership. Tune in as they explore the next phase of Decentraland’s evolution and what it means for users, creators, and brands in the open metaverse. Yemel Jardi is a co-founder of Decentraland, and the Executive Director of the Decentraland Foundation. With a passion for blockchain technology, Yemel began building open source tools for Bitcoin development in 2014, and later co-founded Casa Voltaire, which has incubated significant blockchain projects such as Decentraland, OpenZeppelin, HardHat, and Muun. He is currently the Executive Director of the Decentraland Foundation, leading the organization's efforts to build a decentralized virtual world in the open metaverse. Immerse yourself in Decentraland Follow Yemel: LinkedIn | X Chapters: Origins of Decentraland (00:00) What is Decentraland (12:20) Who is Using Decentraland (14:54) No Code Capabilities (16:56) Brand Activations & Engagement (19:04) Age of Audiences (24:58) The Need for Interoperability (26:34) Areas for Improvement (33:18) New Version and AI Improvements (37:24) The Internet As It Should Be (42:04) Wrap Up (48:11) Follow Yon: LinkedIn | Twitter Learn more about Into the Metaverse by visiting the website. Learn more about Supersocial by visiting the website.

    49min

  5. 15 DE OUT.

    EP.101: Unlocking the Power of a Social and Spatial Web with Liam Broza

    In today’s episode, Yon welcomes Liam Broza, Chief Technology Officer at Infinite Reality, to dive into the impressive work Infinite Reality is doing in pushing the boundaries of the web and creating immersive and social 3D experiences. During their conversation, Liam fills Yon in on how he came to be at Infinite Reality and what the companies main set of goals are, before discussing why web based will win, the current set of obstacles facing Infinite Reality, how to scale the audience, the role of AI and blockchain, and much more. Liam Broza is the Chief Innovation Officer for Infinite Reality (iR), an innovation company powering the next generation of digital media and ecommerce through AI and immersive technologies. Liam leads the company’s platform team building iR Engine, a no-code cutting-edge spatial web platform that empowers creators and brands, regardless of technical ability, to build immersive web experiences with ease. Liam has spent the last 15 years working at the intersection of spatial computing, computer vision, and data sovereignty. A lifelong engineer and entrepreneur with a deep bench of data learning and immersive computing skills, Liam co-founded, expanded, and ultimately led Ethereal Engine, a creator of end-to-end frameworks for web-first, social immersive experiences, to its successful $75 million acquisition by Infinite Reality. Check out everything Infinite Reality is working on. Follow Liam: LinkedIn | X | Blog  Chapters: Liam and Infinite Reality’s History (00:00) What Infinite Reality Builds Today (06:51) Getting The Most Out of Browser Capabilities (09:52) Why the Web is the Place to Build (13:02) Current Obstacles Facing Infinite Reality (16:26) Is There a Scalable Audience Ready For This (19:18) Why E-Commerce as First Target (22:56) Role of AI, Blockchain, and Crypto (26:44) Most Excited About Next 12 Months (32:04) Follow Yon: LinkedIn | Twitter Learn more about Into the Metaverse by visiting the website. Learn more about Supersocial by visiting the website.

    33min

  6. 26 DE SET.

    EP.100: Matthew Ball & The Future of the Metaverse (Part 2)

    Welcome to the 100th episode of Into the Metaverse! In today’s episode, Yon welcomes Matthew Ball back to the podcast to continue their discussion on the future of the metaverse and the convergence of so many new technologies. During their conversation Yon and Matthew dive into four of the major themes and categories that Matthew wanted to update with the second edition of his book which includes crypto currency, head mounted displays, artificial intelligence and the two frames of convergence. Then they spend the second half of the conversation diving into the potential of Roblox and why it is still so underestimated. Ball is eponymous for his writings on the evolution of the media landscape and the metaverse with his award-winning best-selling book, The Metaverse: Building the Spatial Internet. A second, updated edition of the book was released earlier this summer, which you can purchase now on Amazon, or visit here for more info and purchase options. Follow Matthew: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter Chapters: Introduction (00:00) Why Update the Metaverse Book (00:41) Crypto Currency (02:46) Head Mounted Displays (04:49) Artificial Intelligence (06:03) First Frame of Convergence (08:37) Second Frame of Convergence (12:46) It’s Always Been Connected (14:21) The Future Potential of Roblox (16:28) Why Roblox is Underestimated (22:24) Wrap Up (27:15) Follow Yon: LinkedIn | Twitter Learn more about Into the Metaverse by visiting the website. Learn more about Supersocial by visiting the website.

    29min

  7. 24 DE SET.

    EP.99: The Race for AI Hardware Supremacy with Cathy Hackl

    Welcome to Into the Metaverse, in this week’s episode, Yon welcomes back the Godmother of the Metaverse, Cathy Hackl, to continue their conversation of the metaverse, this time with a focus on the race to capture the AI and VR hardware markets, touching on recent events and announcements from Apple, Meta, Snap, and Roblox. Cathy Hackl is a globally recognized tech & gaming executive, futurist, and speaker focused on spatial computing, virtual worlds, augmented reality, AI, strategic foresight, and gaming platforms strategy. She’s one of the top tech voices on LinkedIn and is the CEO of Spatial Dynamics, a spatial computing and AI solutions company, including gaming. Hackl has worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Magic Leap, and HTC VIVE and has advised companies like Nike, Ralph Lauren, Walmart, Louis Vuitton, and Clinique on their emerging tech and gaming journeys.  During their conversation, Yon and Cathy get into the underwhelming Apple announcements, Meta’s opportunity for a hardware breakthrough, Snap’s new developer only Spectacles, Roblox’s new goal, and more. Chapters: Intro & Agenda (00:00) Apple Underwhelms (00:39) Meta’s Hardware Opportunity (04:24) Snap’s Developer First Approach (08:25) Roblox’s Ambitious New Goal (14:14) Roblox Remains Underestimated (22:49) -- -- -- -- -- Follow Cathy: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠  Read Cathy’s Free EBook, ⁠A Wearable World⁠ Follow Yon: LinkedIn | X Learn more about Into the Metaverse by visiting the website. Learn more about Supersocial by visiting the website.

    26min

  8. 30 DE AGO.

    EP.98: The New Technological Convergence Point with Cathy Hackl

    Welcome to Into the Metaverse, in this week’s episode, Yon welcomes the Godmother of the Metaverse, Cathy Hackl, to the podcast to discuss the convergence point of many new technologies and how they are shaping the metaverse in the near term future. Cathy Hackl is a globally recognized tech & gaming executive, futurist, and speaker focused on spatial computing, virtual worlds, augmented reality, AI, strategic foresight, and gaming platforms strategy. She’s one of the top tech voices on LinkedIn and is the CEO of Spatial Dynamics, a spatial computing and AI solutions company, including gaming. Hackl has worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Magic Leap, and HTC VIVE and has advised companies like Nike, Ralph Lauren, Walmart, Louis Vuitton, and Clinique on their emerging tech and gaming journeys.  During their conversation, Yon and Cathy discuss her time at Magic Leap and how she originally got hooked on the metaverse, before going into who and what are leading the way in spatial computing, some innovative work being done by major brands, the types of investments and timeframes CMOs should be pushing for when coming into the metaverse, and much more. Follow Cathy: LinkedIn | Instagram  Read Cathy’s Free EBook, A Wearable World -- -- -- -- -- Chapters: Introduction (00:00) How Cathy Got Hooked on the Metaverse (02:15) What Her Time at Magic Leap Taught Cathy (04:51) Our Current Technological Convergence Point (07:35) Who’s Leading in the AI and Spatial Computing World (14:35) Brands and Consumer Companies Doing Innovative Work (18:49) The Need to Invest and Learn Now (22:38) Future of Marketing & Engagement (27:39) Most Excited for Next 12 Months (33:20) -- -- -- -- -- Follow Yon: LinkedIn | X Learn more about Into the Metaverse by visiting the website. Learn more about Supersocial by visiting the website.

    35min
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Our mission is to become the leading destination to learn about the Metaverse - what it is, why it’s important, how it will impact our lives, and what opportunities it unlocks. We are pursuing this mission by producing and publishing reliable, insightful and entertaining podcast shows. Join metaverse entrepreneur and thought leader Yonatan Raz-Fridman "Yon" (founder and CEO of Supersocial) as he and his guests help make sense of the Metaverse! Intro music provided by Jeremy Marsan https://jeremymarsan.com/

Informações

  • Criado por
    Yonatan Raz-Fridman
  • Anos de atividade
    2022 - 2024
  • Episódios
    121
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Yonatan Raz-Fridman
  • Site do podcast
    Into the Metaverse

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