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Herman Narula: Enabling the Metaverse - [Making Markets, EP.41]


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My guest this week is Herman Narula, the CEO of Improbable. Improbable is an ambitious company that is building the infrastructure for an open metaverse. We dive into his vision for the metaverse, the technical requirements, the economic model, the role of blockchain, and more. We also cover the issues with AI regulations and the gaming industry. Please enjoy this conversation with Herman Narula.


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Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets

(00:01:54) Improbable's Journey and Vision

(00:03:28) Challenges and Learnings in Tech and Business

(00:05:16) The Evolution of Improbable and the Metaverse

(00:08:23) Blockchain and Gaming: A New Frontier

(00:18:14) Technical Innovations and Future Prospects

(00:24:35) Building Your Own Metaverse Ecosystem

(00:24:50) Value Accrual and Business Model

(00:25:19) Venture Building and Equity Participation

(00:26:01) Unique Experiences and Better Economics

(00:26:36) Massive Multiplayer Capabilities

(00:28:38) Creative and Social Experiments

(00:30:57) Governance and IP Protection

(00:36:13) Regulation of Technology and AI

(00:45:21) AI in Game Development

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