FULL EPISODE | We are thrilled to introduce a recurring series named Agent Economy.

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Agent economy is at the crossroads of two very promising technologies: AI and Blockchain and it shapes up as a very promising topic even though it is very novel.

We are so early :)

This series will explore the topic with a little bit of theory and a lot of use cases. 

For this series I will have the pleasure to welcome ⁠Luc Jodet⁠ as a co-host. 

Luc Jodet is a prominent figure in web3. Luc co-founded ⁠Arianee⁠, an end-to-end web3 platform used by notable brands like Breitling and Moncler. He also founded ⁠BUYECO⁠, a leading renewable energy marketplace in Switzerland, which was acquired in 2019. Additionally, Luc co-founded the ⁠NFT Factory⁠, is a venture partner at ⁠XAnge⁠ and ⁠invests with Olive Capital⁠.

In this episode, we explore:

• what the Agent Economy is
• how it differs from a bot
• why now and what we mean by "transacting"
• and what are some of the applications we should keep an eye on

Stay tuned for more episodes soon in this Agent Economy series.

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These podcasts series are produced by Olive Capital (⁠https://OliveCapital.vc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), created and hosted by Raphael Grieco (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rapha.elgrie.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raphael-grieco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).

We are thrilled to introduce a recurring series named Agent Economy.

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This episode is an excerpt of the full episode prime members can access on VentureNotes.co 24h prior to anyone just listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or any streaming platform.

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Agent economy is at the crossroads of two very promising technologies: AI and Blockchain and it shapes up as a very promising topic even though it is very novel.

We are so early :)

This series will explore the topic with a little bit of theory and a lot of use cases. 

For this series I will have the pleasure to welcome Luc Jodet as a co-host. 

Luc Jodet is a prominent figure in web3. Luc co-founded Arianee, an end-to-end web3 platform used by notable brands like Breitling and Moncler. He also founded BUYECO, a leading renewable energy marketplace in Switzerland, which was acquired in 2019. Additionally, Luc co-founded the NFT Factory, is a venture partner at XAnge and invests with Olive Capital.

In this episode, we explore:

• what the Agent Economy is
• how it differs from a bot
• why now and what we mean by "transacting"
• and what are some of the applications we should keep an eye on

Stay tuned for more episodes soon in this Agent Economy series.

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These podcasts series are produced by Olive Capital (https://OliveCapital.vc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), created and hosted by Raphael Grieco (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rapha.elgrie.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raphael-grieco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).

This episode with Rahul from Superhuman recorded over a year ago, is by far one of the most popular episodes we've published on this show. I am still getting ultra positive feedback 14 months later from our audience.

Today, as Superhuman is rolling out their biggest upgrade yet, "Superhuman AI Beta", I wanted to highlight again this MASTERCLASS ABOUT BRAND BUILDING that Rahul gave us.

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Slush 2023 Exclusive! Cracking the Code: Decoding Brand Building with ⁠⁠Rahul Vohra⁠⁠, Co-Founder & CEO at ⁠⁠Superhuman⁠⁠.

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"BUILD YOUR BRAND" EBOOK! This episode comes up with a 9-page step-by-step framework (ebook in PDF) to build your brand as an early stage startup founder, whether you're building in web2 or web3, based on Rahul's experience building Superhuman, the fastest email experience. This ebook in PDF will be available for our paid subscribers on our newsletter "Venture Notes".

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Founders often grapple with the stark realities of building a brand, achieving product-market fit, and nowadays integrating AI into their products.

Rahul Vohra (⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/rahulvohra⁠⁠⁠), Co-Founder & CEO at Superhuman (⁠⁠⁠superhuman.com⁠⁠⁠), provides pragmatic answers to these critical questions.

In a world where success is measured not just in innovation but in practical execution, Rahul shares his insights from Superhuman's journey.

Get ready for a no-nonsense exploration of the challenges and strategies that define the intersection of technology, business, and user experience, where Rahul delves into the philosophy of product design, emphasizing the early importance of building a brand for growth. In this episode, Rahul guides startups on crafting their ideal, positioning, and brand attributes before delving into names.

Drawing on Superhuman's success, Rahul highlights the symbiotic relationship between brand building and achieving product-market fit. He also explores the intricacies of growing a brand through press, thought leadership, influencers, and virality, sharing valuable advice on each.

Whether you're building a brand, seeking product-market fit, or envisioning the future of technology, Rahul's perspectives offer invaluable guidance. Let’s get into the episode right now.

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The podcasts Runway Series Originals, AMA VC, Human Factor, No-Code VC / Fit, Venture Talks & Solo-GP Series are produced by UPCOMINGVC® (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠upcoming.vc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), created and hosted by Raphael Grieco (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠olivecapital.vc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rapha.elgrie.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raphael-grieco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).

Sylve Chevet⁠ is Co-Founder & CEO at ⁠Hylé⁠, the core layer for the modular Zero-Knowledge stack, a secure, decentralised, censorship-resistant settlement layer for all ZK proofs (ZKPs).

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Hylé, a French startup, is viewing the zero-knowledge proof space from a fresh angle. Hylé is tackling one of the most pressing challenges in blockchain: how to make zero-knowledge proofs more accessible, efficient, and scalable. Their approach is fascinating, they're building a modular blockchain infrastructure that specializes in verifying these proofs, potentially opening up a whole new world of applications.

But Sylve isn't just here to talk tech specs. He brings a unique perspective on the broader implications of this technology. From bridging the gap between blockchain purists and mainstream adoption, to envisioning a future where cryptographic privacy is as ubiquitous and invisible as HTTPS, Sylve's insights challenge us to think bigger about the potential of zero-knowledge proofs.

We'll be diving into the technical details of Hylé's approach, exploring emerging trends in ZKP adoption, and discussing the philosophical questions that arise as this technology matures.

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Learn more about Hylé, their story and their fundraises:

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The podcasts Runway Series Originals, AMA VC, Human Factor, No-Code VC / Fit, Venture Talks & Solo-GP Series are produced by UPCOMINGVC® (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠upcoming.vc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), created and hosted by Raphael Grieco (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠olivecapital.vc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rapha.elgrie.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raphael-grieco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).

Sylve Chevet is Co-Founder & CEO at Hylé, the core layer for the modular Zero-Knowledge stack, a secure, decentralised, censorship-resistant settlement layer for all ZK proofs (ZKPs). Hylé, a French startup, is viewing the zero-knowledge proof space from a fresh angle. Hylé is tackling one of the most pressing challenges in blockchain: how to make zero-knowledge proofs more accessible, efficient, and scalable. Their approach is fascinating, they're building a modular blockchain infrastructure that specializes in verifying these proofs, potentially opening up a whole new world of applications.

But Sylve isn't just here to talk tech specs. He brings a unique perspective on the broader implications of this technology. From bridging the gap between blockchain purists and mainstream adoption, to envisioning a future where cryptographic privacy is as ubiquitous and invisible as HTTPS, Sylve's insights challenge us to think bigger about the potential of zero-knowledge proofs.

We'll be diving into the technical details of Hylé's approach, exploring emerging trends in ZKP adoption, and discussing the philosophical questions that arise as this technology matures.

This is a 30 second teaser. While a 15 minute excerpt will be publish later today, the full episode (55 minutes) will be available to our subscribers on VentureNotes.co.

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The podcasts Runway Series Originals, AMA VC, Human Factor, No-Code VC / Fit, Venture Talks & Solo-GP Series are produced by UPCOMINGVC® (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠upcoming.vc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), created and hosted by Raphael Grieco (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠olivecapital.vc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rapha.elgrie.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raphael-grieco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).

With Ilan Nabeth⁠⁠, PlayMakers Co-Founder and CEO.

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PlayMakers⁠ aims to redefine the traditional developer-player relationship by turning players into creators. This shift is a new market practice in the video game industry, where historically, players were consumers of content. With the rise of social media and player vocalization, studios now consider player engagement metrics as key performance indicators. Players contribute content, influencing game success and shaping the relationship dynamics. As games digitalize, players actively participate in game creation, offering new characters, stories, environments, and more. The advent of generative AI tools empowers players further. However, ethical questions arise, such as ownership of game success, decision-making authority, intellectual property rights, and income distribution. Balancing fairness and transparency is crucial to establishing a model that rewards creators while leveraging audience creativity to enhance games.

Let’s deep dive in three parts into UGC, gaming and understand what PlayMakers is building in that space, together with our guest, ⁠Ilan Nabeth⁠, PlayMakers Co-Founder and CEO.

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The podcasts Runway Series Originals, AMA VC, Human Factor, No-Code VC / Fit, Venture Talks & Solo-GP Series are produced by UPCOMINGVC® (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠upcoming.vc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), created and hosted by Raphael Grieco (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠olivecapital.vc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rapha.elgrie.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raphael-grieco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).

PlayMakers aims to redefine the traditional developer-player relationship by turning players into creators. This shift is a new market practice in the video game industry, where historically, players were consumers of content. With the rise of social media and player vocalization, studios now consider player engagement metrics as key performance indicators. Players contribute content, influencing game success and shaping the relationship dynamics. As games digitalize, players actively participate in game creation, offering new characters, stories, environments, and more. The advent of generative AI tools empowers players further. However, ethical questions arise, such as ownership of game success, decision-making authority, intellectual property rights, and income distribution. Balancing fairness and transparency is crucial to establishing a model that rewards creators while leveraging audience creativity to enhance games.

Let’s deep dive in three parts into UGC, gaming and understand what PlayMakers is building in that space, together with our guest, Ilan Nabeth, PlayMakers Co-Founder and CEO.

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The podcasts Runway Series Originals, AMA VC, Human Factor, No-Code VC / Fit, Venture Talks & Solo-GP Series are produced by UPCOMINGVC® (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠upcoming.vc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), created and hosted by Raphael Grieco (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠olivecapital.vc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rapha.elgrie.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raphael-grieco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).

Many catalysts are in place for the MINA ecosystem to flourish in 2024 and beyond. Back in April 2023, I recorded with Kurt Hemecker a ⁠Runway Series (venture capital, crypto/web3 podcast, runwayseries.co)⁠ episode about the ⁠Mina Foundation⁠ and how it serves the MINA Protocol.

Learn why the tech is unique on

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Big crypto announcement for the Swiss / Geneva #crypto ecosystem.

The Mina Foundation, a major crypto Foundation which serves the #zeroknowledge MINA Protocol, becomes a Swiss Foundation 🇨🇭, as it officially relocates from the US to Switzerland.. And for once, not headquartered in Zug but in Geneva!

A rare occurrence, when usually Zug takes the lion share in the country when it comes to crypto attractivity and headquarters.

Taking a step back, I even think that it is a strong signal for the benefit of the European crypto market vs. the US.

Read more (in 🇫🇷) from Joan Plancade for Bilan Magazine: https://lnkd.in/ecKCw3BV

Also, Kurt Hemecker (ex-PayPal, ex-Libra/Diem) is promoted from COO to CEO, taking over from MINA Founder Evan Shapiro who becomes President of the MINA Foundation.

In 2022, MINA has raised more than $90M for its unique zero-knowledge protocol, notably for its constant size... of only 22kb. But there is much more to learn from the thriving MINA ecosystem and protocol.

As a global pre-seed web3 investor focusing 100% on ZK with Olive Capital, and based in Geneva, I am really excited by this news for our ecosystem and about what Mina is building.

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The podcasts Runway Series Originals, AMA VC, Human Factor, No-Code VC / Fit, Venture Talks & Solo-GP Series are produced by UPCOMINGVC® (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠upcoming.vc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), created and hosted by Raphael Grieco (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠olivecapital.vc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rapha.elgrie.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raphael-grieco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).

Slush 2023 Exclusive! Cracking the Code: Decoding Brand Building with ⁠Rahul Vohra⁠, Co-Founder & CEO at ⁠Superhuman⁠.

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"BUILD YOUR BRAND" EBOOK! This episode comes up with a 9-page step-by-step framework (ebook in PDF) to build your brand as an early stage startup founder, whether you're building in web2 or web3, based on Rahul's experience building Superhuman, the fastest email experience. This ebook in PDF will be available for our paid subscribers on our newsletter "Venture Notes". End of year 2023 offer!! Get 50% off and pay €45 instead of €90 for 12 months.

Redeem link:⁠https://upcomingvc.substack.com/superhuman⁠

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Founders often grapple with the stark realities of building a brand, achieving product-market fit, and nowadays integrating AI into their products.

Rahul Vohra (⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/rahulvohra⁠⁠), Co-Founder & CEO at Superhuman (⁠⁠superhuman.com⁠⁠), provides pragmatic answers to these critical questions.

In a world where success is measured not just in innovation but in practical execution, Rahul shares his insights from Superhuman's journey.

Get ready for a no-nonsense exploration of the challenges and strategies that define the intersection of technology, business, and user experience, where Rahul delves into the philosophy of product design, emphasizing the early importance of building a brand for growth. In this episode, Rahul guides startups on crafting their ideal, positioning, and brand attributes before delving into names.

Drawing on Superhuman's success, Rahul highlights the symbiotic relationship between brand building and achieving product-market fit. He also explores the intricacies of growing a brand through press, thought leadership, influencers, and virality, sharing valuable advice on each.

Whether you're building a brand, seeking product-market fit, or envisioning the future of technology, Rahul's perspectives offer invaluable guidance. Let’s get into the episode right now.

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The podcasts Runway Series Originals, AMA VC, Human Factor, No-Code VC / Fit, Venture Talks & Solo-GP Series are produced by UPCOMINGVC® (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠upcoming.vc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), created and hosted by Raphael Grieco (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠olivecapital.vc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rapha.elgrie.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raphael-grieco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).

Slush 2023 Exclusive! Cracking the Code: Decoding Brand Building with Rahul Vohra, Co-Founder & CEO at Superhuman.

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"BUILD YOUR BRAND" EBOOK! This episode comes up with a 9-page step-by-step framework (ebook in PDF) to build your brand as an early stage startup founder, whether you're building in web2 or web3, based on Rahul's experience building Superhuman, the fastest email experience. This ebook in PDF will be available for our paid subscribers on our newsletter "Venture Notes".

End of year 2023 offer!! Get 50% off and pay €45 instead of €90 for 12 months. Redeem link: https://upcomingvc.substack.com/superhuman

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In this upcoming episode, Rahul Vohra (linkedin.com/in/rahulvohra), Co-Founder & CEO at Superhuman (superhuman.com), shares invaluable guidance on building a brand for startups, emphasizing its pivotal role in achieving growth and product-market fit. He challenges conventional views on virality, stressing the unseen force of brand in fostering word-of-mouth growth. Rahul outlines key steps in brand development, from defining ideals to selecting a resonant name, drawing on his experience with Superhuman. Notably, he addresses the symbiotic relationship between brand building and finding product-market fit, advocating for their simultaneous pursuit. Additionally, Rahul provides pragmatic advice for web3 founders, emphasizing the importance of creating compelling product experiences. Regarding AI, he envisions a future where technology seamlessly integrates with human identity, transforming how we access and utilize vast amounts of data... Let's get into the episode.

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The podcasts Runway Series Originals, AMA VC, Human Factor, No-Code VC / Fit, Venture Talks & Solo-GP Series are produced by UPCOMINGVC® (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠upcoming.vc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), created and hosted by Raphael Grieco (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠olivecapital.vc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rapha.elgrie.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raphael-grieco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠).