BLOCKTALES - Unchained Stories

Sarah Gottwald speaks with Anna Graf. Anna got in touch with one of the first art galleries that used NFTs as a means to give all artists the chance to make a living with their work. Today, she works as a consultant for Bertelsmann to enable new Metaverse and NFT experiences. Anna shares her knowledge in designing unique user experiences and building bridges from the web2 to the web3 world. Sarah and Anna also discuss how important the user experience in web3 is, and Anna shares insights on many related topics.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction: Who is Anna?

2:06 How would you explain your web3 life to your grandma?

5:22 How did Anna get into the web3 space?

11:00 What areas did Anna explore besides NFTs?

22:12 How can NFTs revolutionize the gaming industry?

27:11 Is the Metaverse still in a bear market?

31:40 What are the next developments for the web3 space and the Metaverse?

36:20 How can Cryptocurrencies help NGOs?

43:41 How can Web3 help to build your reputation?

49:22 Anna’s experience being on stage

53:32 Anna’s Blocktale

Sarah Gottwald speaks with Dajana Eder. Dajana is founder of WOM3N.dao and a consultant and speaker in the web3 space. Her goal is to build diverse spaces, that everyone can express themselves in comfortably. Dajana shares her journey from her first touchpoint with the web3 space when discovering NFTs, to creating her own communities that provide unique value to women in web3. Sarah and Dajana discuss issues that need to change in our space, such as lacking access for women or people being solely money driven. 

Join Sarah and Dajana as they dissect critical issues within the web3 domain, shedding light on the transformative power of creating spaces that celebrate diversity, authenticity, and meaningful expression.

0:00 Introduction: Who is Dajana

3:50 How would you explain your web3 life to your grandma?

13:55 What was Dajana’s first touchpoint with web3?

21:11 What are the hurdles to overcome for women to enter the web3 space?

26:53 How do you find new members for your community?

32:56 How do you negotiate successfully as a woman?

39:00 How do you overcome sexism in the business context?

43:40 Why should people keep their privileges in mind?

Get in touch with Katharina and Sarah:

Katharina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharina-zeuch/

Sarah's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahgottwald/

Giving blockchain technology a lobby?! Welcome to the Blocktale of Philipp Hartmannsgruber!

Philipp is a member of the Blockchain Bundesverband, a German lobbying organization, that wants to foster Blockchain adoption in various areas. He shares his journey into the Bitcoin rabbit hole and gives insights into his motivation to study Bitcoin. Katharina and Philipp discuss the typical questions of anyone new to the blockchain space, and do away with prejudices about Bitcoin: Is it used by criminals? Will people hack it? Is it completely anonymous? 

Philipp then shares his vision of a future with a sound monetary system and his view on hype topics like NFTs and the Metaverse. 

0:00 Introduction: Who is Philipp?

4:25 How did you fall into the Bitcoin rabbit hole?

13:03 What got Philipp hooked to study Bitcoin?

18:06 Is Bitcoin still used by criminals?

21:12 What is the most exciting development in the Bitcoin space?

24:07 What is Philipp’s take on the NFT Hype?

31:11 Does the Metaverse have a future?

35:24 What is a topic that Philipp would like to learn more about?

Get in touch with Katharina and Sarah:

Katharina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharina-zeuch/

Sarah's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahgottwald/

Sarah Gottwald speaks with Mahsa Doorfard. Mahsa works as Sales and Marketing Manager at CoinIX. She shares her journey and experiences as a woman in the blockchain space. How do you effectively build communities and spaces to meet other ambitious women and form networks? Mahsa and Sarah also discuss the best tools and strategies for outreach in the web3 space and building your personal brand. Which platforms should you use to reach your target audience? Finally, Mahsa gives valuable insights into the startup space from a VCs perspective. 

0:00 Introduction: Who is Mahsa

6:12 How did Mahsa’s Blockchain journey start?

9:08 Why did Mahsa chose to work as a Marketing Manager at CoinIX?

13:53 What are the best marketing tools for web3?

17:50 What is the current outlook on the market?

20:42 How do you work together with startups as a marketing manager?

24:49 What is the sentiment in the web3 startup space right now?

27:51 Once upon a time: Mahsa’s Blocktale

Bridget is an award-winning founder and gender equity advocate. She founded The Bigger Pie in 2019, an organization supporting exceptional women in fintech & web3. In 2022, along with Dr Amber Ghaddar, they launched The 200Bn Club to combat the lack of funding for female and underrepresented founders and she is also listed at Women In FinTech Powerlist Standout45.

Who decides how the economy of the future will look like? Max is one of them - he designs tokenomics!

We decided to take a few weeks summer break before starting with season 2 of BLOCKTALES - Unchained Stories. Stay tuned! 🚀🎧

We'll be back at July 5, 2023 ✨

Crypto, Marketing, Consulting - how can one combine all three successfully? Find the answer in the Blocktale of Emily Rose Dallara!

Emily has been active in the crypto space from the very beginning. She shares her story of advising startups and helping exchanges around the world to improve their efficiency. How does she deal with all the ups and downs that the crypto rollercoaster had to offer? Emily put a special focus on advising women in the web2 and web3 space and gives some valuable insights on her coaching practice. With Sarah she talks about her role as leadership advisor, mindset coach and co-founder of multiple Web3 related startups, and shares some easily applicable mental health boosters.

0:00 Introduction: Who is Emily?

4:19 How did Emily get involved in the crypto space?

10:02 What is it like to be a consultant in the Crypto Space?

16:45 Why did Sarah decide for a career in web3?

19:13 How to adjust your mental model to overcome difficult times?

26:48 What does a coaching session usually focus on?

Get in touch with Katharina and Sarah:

Katharina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharina-zeuch/

Sarah's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahgottwald/

Web3 has many facets, and Max is eager to explore them. Welcome to the Blocktale of Maximilian Bruckner!

Katharina talks with Max, Head of Sales at 21e6 Capital, about the differences between the web3 space in Berlin and Frankfurt and how to break out of the crypto bubble. Max is sharing insights into his career path and how he got involved in the institutional crypto space. The discussion evolves around the future of the metaverse and how AI can transform the way we code software.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction: Who is Maximilian?

2:21 How would you explain your Web3 everyday life to your grandma?

5:33 Do people with a financial background have a different mindset when it comes to web3?

10:00 Is it dangerous to stay in the web3 bubble?

14:06 What was Max’s original goal in life?

18:12 Why does Max believe in the metaverse?

26:04 What is a skill that Max would like to master?

28:59 Is building apps with AI the new coding?

30:03 Once upon a time: This is Max’s Blocktale

Get in touch with Katharina Zeuch and Sarah Gottwald:

Katharina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharina-zeuch/

Sarah's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahgottwald/

Véronique holds the position of VP Group Compliance at Bitpanda & Managing Director of the German subsidiary Bitpanda Asset Management GmbH. Bitpanda is a platform that offers a wide range of assets beyond cryptocurrencies. Bitpanda is fully regulated, which is a rarity in Europe, and allows users to invest even small amounts of money.

During the conversation with Sarah, Véronique discussed the challenges of maintaining regulatory compliance, both within and outside the company. However, she also emphasized the benefits that regulation brings to customers. We also talked about topics such as diversity and liability. It was interesting to note that some people still perceive the space as anonymous, despite the fact that transactions can be traced indefinitely and the technology for doing so is constantly improving.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction: Who is Veronique?

1:18 How would you explain your Web3 everyday life to your grandma?

7:03 What does it mean to work in a fully regulated crypto exchange?

13:10 What kinds of digital assets does Bitpanda offer?

19:02 What are the challenges when it comes to compliance?

27:01 What are Veronique’s experiences when it comes to diversity in the crypto space?

35:16 Once upon a time: Veronique’s Blocktale

Get in touch with Katharina Zeuch and Sarah Gottwald:

Katharina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharina-zeuch/

Sarah's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahgottwald/