Summary:

Do you want to be the founder of the next Nest, Zoom or Coinbase, but in the Metaverse industry? These founders are all billionaires now but they started out just as you and I - working as an employee for some company they do not own. So if you want to be a Metaverse entrepreneur, maybe get a job in a Metaverse company first! Listen to this episode to find out how!

References:

• Forbes Article: Age And Entrepreneurship: Research Shows Average Age Of Successful Founders Is Older Than You Think

https://www.forbes.com/sites/markhall/2018/10/16/age-of-successful-founders/?sh=237d4ffa1b87

• Freecodecamp.org Youtube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/@freecodecamp

• Non-Coding Tech Jobs that pay $100k + in 2022 (6-FIGURE TECH JOBS WITHOUT CODING) by Mo Salhan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8oLHzW2qFU

• Top Non-Coding Tech Jobs that pay $100k+ in 2022 (6-FIGURE TECH JOBS WITHOUT CODING) by Tiff in Tech

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFsq-wE_to0

• In Demand Tech Jobs (No Coding) by Bukola

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEHSFVEkW4Y

• Wikipedia on Chamath Palihapitiya

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamath_Palihapitiya

• Wikipedia on Sheryl Sandberg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheryl_Sandberg

Summary:

Would you pay for something that does not exist in the physical world? Well, in a sense we all do that nowadays - movies, music, games are all digital products and we have been buying and consuming them for years. If you are a gamer, you also know that people have been buying stuff in video games, not just the game itself, but other so-called in-game purchases like extra lives, hints, one-time features, or in-app currency like tokens.So what’s different for digital products in the Metaverse? Well, not really anything that different, but better! Why? Well, there are several reasons, and I will break them down for you in this episode. 

References:

- Cashing in on the Metaverse: How designers are making money on Web 3.0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cvmXaGWT-M

- How to make Wearable UGC Accessories (NEW) {2022} [ROBLOX]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWBHkIz5GZc

- Avatars need their nails done, too. Enter the Metaverse side hustle

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/Metaverse-make-money-avatars-decentraland-rcna41336

- Horizon Worlds Announcement on Monetization Tools Test

https://www.engadget.com/horizon-worlds-monetization-tools-test-220033094.html

- Why the Metaverse Is Fashion's Next Goldmine | The Business of Fashion Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBZ6Bd0LDjs

- Get A Tour Of The Metaverse Retail Experience

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OtIM0L7lLo

- Virtual Products & NFTs in the Metaverse

https://www.threekit.com/how-to-sell-virtual-products-in-the-Metaverse

Summary:

Before social media was created, there was no such a thing as an influencer. But now of course, being an influencer is a legit business venture, and it’s getting very competitive in all of the popular platforms. Metaverse is offering you another chance! Except there is one caveat, Metaverse is not quite here yet, at least not completely. So how can I become an influencer in the Metaverse, you ask? 

In this episode, we are going to break down the three ways of influencing in the Metaverse, even without the Metaverse being completely here, yet. 

References:

• AJ Marketing Article - Top 17 Metaverse Influencers to Follow

https://www.ajmarketing.io/post/top-17-Metaverse-influencers-to-follow

• SensoriumXR Article - How to Enter the Metaverse 

https://sensoriumxr.com/articles/how-to-enter-the-Metaverse

• LifeStyle Asia Article - Influencers in the Metaverse

https://www.lifestyleasia.com/ind/gear/tech/influencers-in-the-Metaverse/

• YouTube Tutorial on How to Display Your NFTs in Decentraland

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERaZjBhxYEM

• YouTube Tutorial on Getting Started with Mozilla Hubs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QnOsyyebEQ

• YouTube Tutorial on Engage VR for Training and Collaboration

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo5tOYli9as

• Mark Zuckerberg Interview on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/episode/51gxrAActH18RGhKNza598

• Thrill Seeker YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/c/ThrillSeekerVR

• Lil Miquela Instagram Page

https://www.instagram.com/lilmiquela/?hl=en

• Nobody Sausage Instagram Page

https://www.instagram.com/nobodysausage/?hl=en

Summary:

Interested in education in the Metaverse as a creator? Good news, it is already here. Listen to the episode to find out what resources are out there ready to be used, and what training is available for you to take in order to learn more about education in the Metaverse. We are still in the first inning, so as they say - sky’s the limit! There is so much impact you can potentially make!

References:

1. A Whole New World - Education Meets the Metaverse:

https://www.brookings.edu/research/a-whole-new-world-education-meets-the-metaverse

2. Meta Immersive Learning:

https://about.meta.com/immersive-learning

3. Medium Article about the Metaverse App:

https://medium.com/metaverseapp/you-can-create-magic-in-the-classroom-951d068f365c

4. Metaverse App:

https://studio.gometa.io

5. Metaverse App’s YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCum7uPJBXug0HfqNi4AfQmQ

6. What Will Learning in the Metaverse Look Like:

https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/22/06/what-will-learning-metaverse-look

7. An Introduction to Learning In the Metaverse (April 2022):

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ebf125cd7828b7fb425e1d7/t/624dbe595a03ab107733782e/1649268749694/IntroductionLearningMetaverse-April2022-MeridianTreehouse.pdf

8. The Metaverse Is Already Here, and K–12 Schools Are Using It for Education:

https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2022/06/metaverse-already-here-and-k-12-schools-are-using-it-education

9. Meta Spark AR Curriculum:

https://sparkar.facebookblueprint.com/student/catalog

Summary:

In this episode, I talk about how to become a mearaverse technical expert. I’m not a coder, so I speak from a layman perspective. I more so want to make the case that it’s a no-brainer that if you’re already a coder or programmer or software engineer or in any other tech career, you should really start learning how to channel your skills to make them relevant for the metaverse, if you haven’t done so already. Or, you could be interested in the tech space and thinking about joining this exciting field, then this episode will be helpful for you too. You will find some motivations as well as helpful resources to help you get started to develop your metaverse technical expertise! 

References: 

1. Informative article about how to become a metaverse developer:

https://metaverseinsider.tech/2022/07/27/how-to-become-a-metaverse-developer-get-a-job-in-2022/

2. Mckinsey & Company’s Report: https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/business%20functions/marketing%20and%20sales/our%20insights/value%20creation%20in%20the%20metaverse/Value-creation-in-the-metaverse.pdf

3. Citi’s Report:

https://icg.citi.com/icghome/what-we-think/citigps/insights/metaverse-and-money_20220330

4. Suboptimal Engineer video titled “Introduction to the Metaverse for Software Engineers”:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnlYZXuN2vU

5. Harvard Business Review article:

https://hbr.org/2022/04/how-the-metaverse-could-change-work.

6. Dev the Metaverse video titled “Let's start your Metaverse developer career!”:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAiKIdqqrsQ&t=185s

7. Justin P Barnett video titled “What Do I Need to Become a VR Developer?”:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqXBY51KP5A

8. Freecodecamp 16 hour course titled “Solidity, Blockchain, and Smart Contract Course – Beginner to Expert Python Tutorial”:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M576WGiDBdQ

9. Freecodecamp 32 hour course titled “Learn Blockchain, Solidity, and Full Stack Web3 Development with JavaScript”:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyMwXuJrbJQ

Summary:

If you are like me, who does not know how to code, or know anything about design or architecture, but are still very interested in learning about the Metaverse, then this episode is for you. Listen on to learn how to get started to become a Metaverse consultant.

References:

• Boston Consulting Group's Metaverse Consulting Service Offerings

https://www.bcg.com/capabilities/digital-technology-data/emerging-technologies/metaverse-services

• Forbes' Metaverse Reading List

https://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhackl/2022/07/15/the-metaverse-summer-reading-list-here-are-the-books-every-professional-should-read-this-summer/?sh=425c3ef2d5ea

• Value Creation in the Metaverse by McKinsey & Company

https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/growth-marketing-and-sales/our-insights/value-creation-in-the-metaverse

• Top 5 Online Courses on Metaverse

https://medium.com/blockchaincouncil/top-5-online-courses-on-metaverse-for-beginners-in-2022-188e87cf50d4

• Shopify President Finkelstein on E-Commerce in Metaverse

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdILv8Jdd0Q

• Metaverse Marketing Podcast

https://www.adweek.com/category/metaverse-marketing-podcast/

• Interview with Matthew Ball

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0Vvse_3cQk

Summary:

Are you someone who has a knack for aesthetic beauty? Have you been getting compliments on your good tastes? Do you regularly have ideas in your mind to decorate your house? If that sounds like you, listen to this episode to find out how you can take advantage of the first inning of the burgeoning Metaverse to become a designer or architect there.

References:

• Decentraland’s call to action 

https://decentralandarchitects.com/how-to-become-a-metaverse-architect/

• What skills you need

https://www.dumblittleman.com/metaverse-architect-job/

• Meta Certified Spark AR Creator free course

https://www.facebookblueprint.com/student/collection/291404

• Coursera Course to become a Google Certified UX designer

https://grow.google/certificates/?utm_source=gDigital&=paidha&utm_campaign=sem-bk-gen-phr-glp-br&utm_term=google%20training%20certification&gclid=Cj0KCQjw08aYBhDlARIsAA_gb0cVzRmrnlgJb1qeBTNdsY1z5cB4eJnmNJ_GoLG2nQrUPIYIvXuyrr8aAoQgEALw_wcB#?modal_active=none

Other references:

1. https://www.editorx.com/shaping-design/amp/metaverse-design
2. https://www.archdaily.com/968905/architecting-the-metaverse
3. https://www.coursera.org/lecture/digital-fashion-reality/fashion-design-in-the-metaverse-SjIJF?utm_source=link&utm_medium=page_share&utm_content=vlp&utm_campaign=top_button

In this episode, I talk about the top 5 metaverse companies to invest in based on my research. When I researched this topic, I found quite a few good sources. While this is not meant to be financial advice, I soon realized that there are some clear patterns from the financial advice type of websites. At the end of the day, the top companies these various sources recommend overlap heavily. My final shortlisted 5 companies is based on these following sources:

1. https://seekingalpha.com/article/4479232-7-best-metaverse-stocks-2022
2. https://money.usnews.com/investing/slideshows/metaverse-stocks-to-buy
3. https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/7-best-metaverse-stocks-to-invest-in
4. https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/603552/7-metaverse-stocks-for-the-future-of-technology

Other references:

1. https://techcrunch.com/2017/04/13/instagram-stories-bigger-than-snapchat/
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUfCr3hz9FE

Welcome to PFC's Metaverse Season, Episode 1.

Unfortunately, the headline these days is that metaverse real estate is experiencing some “severe meltdown”, similar to cryptocurrencies and NFTs (or non fungible tokens).

Why was there a hype to begin with, and where is it headed now? Listen to this episode of the Personal Finance Cat Podcast to find out, and you may be surprised to hear what my recommendation is at the end.

Yes, I decided to dedicate a whole season, consisting of approximately 10 to 15 episodes, to the single topic, Metaverse. I talked about the 10 business opportunities in the Metaverse in Episode 11 of the Personal Finance Cat Podcast. But in this season, I’m planning to dive deep into each of the 10 opportunities and more.

Listen to this trailer and stay tuned for more!