In today's episode, Jason is joined by Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins, to discuss his journey, Pudgy Penguins' business model, IP Houses, Brand Licensing, and Pudgy Penguins future. 

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Who is Luca Netz?

(04:35) Buying Pudgy Penguins

(10:47) Pudgy Penguins' Business Model

(25:16) Pudgy Penguins as an IP House

(31:44) Carbon Ad

(33:03) Synthetix Ad

(34:43) Monetization & NFT Bear Markets

(38:22) Confidence In NFT Projects

(44:23) The Future of Pudgy Penguins

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Resources

Pudgy Penguins

https://twitter.com/pudgypenguins

https://www.pudgypenguins.com/

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