Welcome to the "Building Web3" podcast! In this exciting episode, host Jax Dwyer engages in a deep-dive conversation with Anthony, General Partner at Innovating Capital and Co-Founder of Pastel. Together, they explore the dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape of Web3, cryptocurrency, venture capital, and the transformative potential of decentralized technologies. 🚀

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Anthony's Journey into Web3
02:08 The Hands-On Approach of Innovating Capital
04:17 The Importance of Building Competitively Differentiated Technological Companies
06:04 The Evolution of Venture Capital in the Crypto Ecosystem
25:09 Use Cases and Future of Decentralized AI Models
32:38 Advice for Founders in Web3
38:39 Getting Involved with Innovating Capital and Pastel Network

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

Anthony's Journey: Discover the fascinating journey of Anthony from a developer to a prominent leader in the Web3 and crypto space. Learn about his initial experiences, contributions to the Ethereum dApp ecosystem, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career.

Decentralized Technologies & Democratization: Dive into how decentralized technologies are disrupting traditional markets. Anthony explains how Web3 technologies are creating new economic opportunities, making markets more inclusive, and enabling democratization of financial systems.

Venture Capital in Crypto: Gain valuable insights into the role of venture capital in the crypto ecosystem. Anthony shares his perspective on how venture capital strategies have evolved since the ICO boom of 2017, focusing on disciplined, hands-on approaches that support sustainable growth and innovation.

Importance of Infrastructure in Web3: Understand the critical role of infrastructure in the development of Web3. Anthony discusses why robust, scalable, and interoperable infrastructure is essential for the success of decentralized applications and the broader crypto ecosystem.

The Intersection of AI and Web3: Explore the exciting convergence of artificial intelligence and Web3. Anthony explains how decentralized AI models are shaping the future, providing trustless, unbiased solutions that enhance user interactions, data management, and application development.

Future of Decentralized AI: Discover the potential of decentralized AI in revolutionizing various industries. Anthony highlights the benefits of democratizing access to AI, enabling developers and organizations to leverage powerful AI models without the constraints of centralized infrastructure.

Hands-On Approach in Venture Capital: Learn about Innovating Capital's unique hands-on approach to venture capital. Anthony shares how the firm actively supports its portfolio companies, from running validators to launching decentralized exchanges, ensuring their long-term success and growth.

Challenges and Opportunities for Founders: Anthony provides practical advice for founders looking to build in the Web3 space. He discusses common challenges such as marketing, product development, and fundraising, and offers strategies for overcoming these obstacles and achieving long-term success.

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Building Web3 is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Jax, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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