The Martin Hyu Experience

My guest today is Lucio Carlomusto. Lucio is a Montreal-based restaurateur and one of the co-founders of Carma Hospitality Group, the force behind some of the city’s most talked-about restaurant. With a strong background in hospitality, operations, and team-building, Lucio has carved a name for himself by creating experiences that are not just about food—but about energy, culture, and connection.

From curating vibe-driven spaces to building tight, high-performing teams, Lucio's approach to hospitality is both strategic and deeply personal. His attention to detail, ability to anticipate what guests want, and drive to constantly evolve have helped Carma Hospitality stand out in Montreal’s highly competitive food scene.

Carma Hospitality is behind a growing portfolio of venues, including: Ciccio’s, Seasalt, Dinette Marcella, Nama Omakase, Yama, Blandino and more.

Throughout his journey, Lucio has worn many hats. His story is grounded in hustle, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to building something meaningful. Whether it’s crafting a new concept or navigating the chaos of a restaurant launch, Lucio brings a rare mix of heart and discipline.

Having him on the podcast was a real pleasure—this episode is packed with real talk on business, passion, leadership, culture, and what it takes to build a brand that actually lasts.

In this episode, we discuss:

- His beginnings in the industry and how Carma Hospitality was born

- What it really takes to create a successful hospitality group

- Montreal's hospitality scene and what we see as emerging trends

- Lessons learned from running multiple venues and teams

- His personal philosophy on leadership, ambition, and creative growth

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. If you can take an extra 10 to 30 seconds to share your thoughts and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me :) If you like what you hear, hit that follow button!

Follow Lucio Carlomusto / Carma Hospitality here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luch_the_moose

Carma Hospitality: https://www.instagram.com/carma.hospitality

Follow Martin online here:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/martinhyu

Facebook: http://facebook.com/themartinhyu

Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/themartinhyu

Website: http://marsmtl.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/martinhyu

Podcast: http://martinhyu.com

Mon invité aujourd’hui est Nico de Andrea. Nico est un DJ, producteur et compositeur de renommée internationale, reconnu pour son mélange unique de house mélodique, afro-house et deep progressive. Sa musique résonne sur les plus grandes scènes du monde, d’Ibiza à Miami, soutenue par des figures emblématiques comme Black Coffee, Solomun et Pete Tong.

Son dernier single, “With You”, continue d’incarner son style cinématographique et émotionnel, affirmant sa place parmi les artistes les plus influents de la musique électronique actuelle. Au fil des années, ses morceaux ont été signés sur des labels prestigieux comme Saved, Ultra, Armada et Spinnin’ Deep, et il a collaboré avec des artistes majeurs, repoussant toujours les frontières de la house music.

Au-delà de son travail en studio, Nico est un véritable globe-trotter, se produisant dans les clubs et festivals les plus exclusifs à travers le monde. Son expertise approfondie de la scène électronique, sa capacité à évoluer sans cesse et sa passion pour raconter des histoires à travers la musique en font une figure incontournable du milieu.

Autant dire que son parcours est impressionnant. Son dévouement, sa vision et son talent pour fusionner émotion et rythme sont une véritable source d’inspiration. L’avoir sur le podcast a été un vrai plaisir, et j’ai hâte que vous découvriez notre conversation.

Dans cet épisode, nous abordons :

- Son parcours, des clubs underground à la reconnaissance internationale

- L’évolution de la house music et l’avenir de la scène électronique

- Le lifestyle d’un DJ : voyages, créativité et l’industrie derrière les platines

- Son processus créatif et sa vision de la production musicale

- L’histoire derrière son dernier single “With You” et ses projets à venir

J'espère que vous apprécierez cet épisode autant que j'ai aimé l'enregistrer. Si vous avez 10 à 30 secondes, laissez un avis et partagez vos impressions sur le podcast, cela compterait énormément pour moi :) Si vous aimez ce que vous entendez, abonnez-vous !

Suivez Nico de Andrea ici :

Instagram : https://instagram.com/nicodeandrea

Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/nicodeandrea


SoundCloud : https://soundcloud.com/nicodeandrea


YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@nicodeandrea1923

Suivez Martin en ligne ici:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/martinhyu

Facebook: http://facebook.com/themartinhyu

Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/themartinhyu

Website: http://marsmtl.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/martinhyu

Podcast: http://martinhyu.com

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My guest today is Nico de Andrea. Nico is an internationally renowned DJ, producer, and songwriter, known for his unique blend of melodic house, afro-house, and deep progressive sounds. His music resonates on some of the biggest stages in the world, from Ibiza to Miami, supported by industry icons such as Black Coffee, Solomun, and Pete Tong.

His latest single, "With You", continues to showcase his cinematic and emotional style, solidifying his place among the most influential electronic music artists today. Over the years, his tracks have been released on prestigious labels such as Saved, Ultra, Armada, and Spinnin’ Deep, and he has collaborated with major artists, constantly pushing the boundaries of house music.

Beyond his studio work, Nico is a true globetrotter, performing at some of the most exclusive clubs and festivals worldwide. His deep understanding of the electronic music scene, his ability to continuously evolve, and his passion for storytelling through music have made him a key figure in the industry.

Needless to say, his journey is impressive. His dedication, vision, and talent for blending emotion with rhythm are truly inspiring. Having him on the podcast was a real pleasure, and I can’t wait for you to hear our conversation.

In this episode, we discuss:

- His journey from underground clubs to international recognition

- The evolution of house music and where the scene is heading

- The reality of a DJ’s lifestyle: travel, creativity, and the industry behind the decks

- His creative process and approach to music production

- The story behind his latest single "With You" and his upcoming projects

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. If you can take an extra 10 to 30 seconds to share your thoughts and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me :) If you like what you hear, hit that follow button!

Follow Nico de Andrea here:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/nicodeandrea

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/nicodeandrea

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/nicodeandrea

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nicodeandrea1923

Follow Martin online here:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/martinhyu

Facebook: http://facebook.com/themartinhyu

Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/themartinhyu

Website: http://marsmtl.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/martinhyu

Podcast: http://martinhyu.com

This episode is brought to you by Mintify. Mintify is the modular trading terminal for all things NFT-Fi. They are launching season 1 later this month that let’s you earn rewards from trading on their terminal and gives you access to their future ecosystem token called $ME. You can learn more about Mintify at Mintify.xyz

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My guest today is Kevin Rose. Kevin is a serial entrepreneur and tech venture capitalist. He is the co-founder and CEO of PROOF - an NFT ecosystem which encompasses the Proof Collective (a 1,000 members-only collective of dedicated NFT collectors and artists), Moonbirds (which is their PFP collection), Oddities (an awesome collab they did with Gremplin) and recently Mythics (an expansion of the Moonbirds world).

Kevin is also a partner at TRUE VENTURES. Over the years, he has been featured on the cover of Inc. Magazine, BusinessWeek, and more. Time Magazine calls Kevin one of the "Top 25 Most Influential People on the Web," and Bloomberg lists him as a "Top 25 Angel Investor." 

Kevin founded the social news site DIGG, the intermittent fasting app ZERO, and the meditation app OAK. He also served as the CEO of HODINKEE and a General Partner at GOOGLE VENTURES.

Needless to say, Kevin has had quite the professional parkour. He is a genuine and passionate human being who isn’t afraid to swing for the fences. His drive to accomplish more and push the edge of what’s possible within the web3 space has inspired me in many ways so it’s a real pleasure to have him on the show.

In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics. We talk collectibles, NFTs, Proof, Mythics and the recent Grails drop, but we also touch upon his meditation practice, his passion for photography and film cameras, instilling confidence in his kids and much more.

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. If you can take an extra 10 to 30 seconds to share your thoughts and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me :) If you like what you hear, hit that follow button!

Follow Kevin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinrose

Follow PROOF on Twitter: https://twitter.com/proof_xyz

Follow Moonbirds on Twitter: https://twitter.com/moonbirds

Learn more about MAYA (my NFT members’ club) here: https://www.mayaclub.xyz/

Follow MAYA here: https://twitter.com/mayaclub_xyz

Follow Me Here:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/martinhyu

Facebook: http://facebook.com/themartinhyu

Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/themartinhyu

Website: http://marsmtl.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/martinhyu

Podcast: http://martinhyu.com

My guest today is Evan Varsamis (you can find him on Twitter @evanvar). He is a New York-based entrepreneur, founder and CEO at Mintify - the modular trading terminal for all things NFT-Fi.

Evan is a 5x founder and was previously the CEO of GadgetFlow which recently got acquired. As a self-taught designer and developer - Evan is a curious mind that stays on the edge of technology on a day to day basis having to navigate a fast-paced Web3 world. In this episode we talk about the importance of wearing many hats as an entrepreneur. He shares his mindset for scaling a company, how to build culture, his hiring process and more. We talk about NFTs, creating value within ecosystems, the future of in-game assets as well as the stuff he’s currently working on with Mintify.

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. If you can take an extra 10 to 30 seconds to share your thoughts and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me :) If you like what you hear, hit that follow button!

Follow Evan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/evanvar

Follow Mintify on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mintify

Learn more about MAYA (my NFT members’ club) here: https://www.mayaclub.xyz/

Follow MAYA here: https://twitter.com/mayaclub_xyz

Follow Me Here:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/martinhyu

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Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/themartinhyu

Website: http://marsmtl.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/martinhyu

Podcast: http://martinhyu.com

My guest today is Kyle Nelson (you can find him on Twitter @kylepnelson). He is the founder of Mobo which is a creator owned storefront solution for anything web3 and NFTs. Through Mobo he’s built Pudding which is the official marketplace for @moonbirds and @proof_xyz.

Kyle is someone I’ve been fortunate enough to connect with in the space for the past year. Having worked at some of the biggest web2 companies such as Amazon and Uber, to me he’s always had a thoughtful perspective as to how to make web3 more user friendly and bring forth increased adoption. In this episode we cover a wide variety of topics starting with his personal background and then moving on to the stuff he’s currently working on with regards to Mobo. We also talk AI, NFTs, marketing, empowering creators and much more.

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. If you can take an extra 10 to 30 seconds to share your thoughts and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me :) If you like what you hear, hit that follow button!

Follow Kyle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kylepnelson

Follow Mobo: https://twitter.com/mobo_xyz

Follow Pudding: https://twitter.com/pudding_xyz

Learn more about MAYA (my NFT members’ club) here: https://www.mayaclub.xyz/

Follow MAYA here: https://twitter.com/mayaclub_xyz

Follow Me Here:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/martinhyu

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Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/themartinhyu

Website: http://marsmtl.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/martinhyu

Podcast: http://martinhyu.com

My guest today is an artist that I deeply admire and just all around one of the coolest guys out there - Mr. Justin Aversano. Thrilled to have him here with us today. Justin is the creator of Twin Flames - a collection of 100 photos of twin siblings tokenized on the Ethereum blockchain. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Quantum Art, a platform focused on curating digital culture through NFTs. Justin is also the Co-founder and Creative Director of SaveArtSpace, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing community art to public spaces. Today, we talk about his creative process. We do a deep dive on the genesis of his newest drop Smoke & Mirrors (which is currently minting here). We also talk Twin Flames, Cognition, how narrative plays an important role in his collections and how they all tie together.

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. If you can take an extra 10 to 30 seconds to share your thoughts and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me :) If you like what you hear, hit that follow button!

Follow Justin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justinaversano

Follow Justin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinaversano/

Justin’s website: https://www.justinaversano.com/

Learn more about Smoke & Mirrors here: https://stacks.transientlabs.xyz/smoke-and-mirrors#drop-details

Learn more about MAYA (my NFT members’ club) here: https://www.mayaclub.xyz/

Follow MAYA here: https://twitter.com/mayaclub_xyz

Follow Me Here:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/martinhyu

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Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/themartinhyu

Website: http://marsmtl.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/martinhyu

Podcast: http://martinhyu.com

My guest today needs no introduction. Super excited to have him on the show - It’s Mr. Gary Vaynerchuk! Gary is a serial entrepreneur, chairman of VAYNERX, CEO of VaynerMedia, CEO of VeeFriends, & 5X NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR. Chances are if you’ve spent any time on the internet, you’ve come across his content at some point.

Gary is considered one of the leading minds on what’s next in culture, relevance and the internet. He is a ninja when it comes to entrepreneurship. He is described as one of the most forward thinkers in business – he consistently recognizes trends and patterns early to help others understand how these shifts impact markets and consumer behaviour. I’ve learned a ton from him throughout my career and continue to do so every day. In this episode, we chat about AI, NFTs, his personal project VeeFriends, family and more!

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. If you can take an extra 10 to 30 seconds to share your thoughts and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me :) If you like what you hear, hit that follow button!

Follow Gary on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/garyvee

Follow Gary on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/garyvee/

Follow VeeFriends on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/veefriends

Follow VeeFriends on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/veefriends/

Learn more about VeeFriends here: https://veefriends.com/

Learn more about Veecon here: https://veecon.co/

Learn more about MAYA (my NFT members’ club) here: https://www.mayaclub.xyz/

Follow MAYA here: https://twitter.com/mayaclub_xyz

Follow Me Here:

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Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/themartinhyu

Website: http://marsmtl.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/martinhyu

Podcast: http://martinhyu.com

My guest today is Joe O’Rourke (aka Bunchu). He’s the co-founder of DGen Network and host of The Mint Condition: a podcast that reviews the latest trends in NFTs, Crypto and Collectibles.

In 2022, he co-founded Forum3, an experiential loyalty platform, who partnered with Starbucks to effectively build Starbucks Odyssey, an extension of their Rewards program powered by web3. In today’s episode, we talk about customer and brand loyalty. We obviously dive into everything that’s being built with Starbucks Odyssey (which is currently in Beta), their vision, what we can expect, but we also touch upon broader topics such as content creation, marketing in the space as well as the mindset needed to network and bring forth new opportunities for yourself.

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. If you can take an extra 10 to 30 seconds to share your thoughts and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me :) If you like what you hear, hit that follow button!

Follow Joe on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/BunchuBets

Apply for the Starbucks Odyssey Beta here: https://waitlist.starbucks.com/#/learnmore

Learn more about MAYA (my NFT members’ club) here: https://www.mayaclub.xyz/

Follow MAYA here: https://twitter.com/mayaclub_xyz

Follow Me Here:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/martinhyu

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Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/themartinhyu

Website: http://marsmtl.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/martinhyu

Podcast: http://martinhyu.com

My guest today is Justin Mezzell. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at Proof. Through his art, he has brought to life the awesome 10k PFP collection that many have come to know and love called Moonbirds. He is an incredible graphic designer and illustrator who (fun fact) used to create his own dungeons and dragons type board games as a kid! Had a ton of fun chatting with Justin. We cover a wide variety of topics starting with his personal background and then moving on to the stuff he’s currently working on at Proof with Moonbirds Mythics. We also talk delivering value for holders, his creative process, his thoughts on AI art and much more.

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. If you can take an extra 10 to 30 seconds to share your thoughts and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me :) If you like what you hear, hit that follow button!

Follow Justin on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/JustinMezzell

Follow Proof here: https://twitter.com/proof_xyz

Follow Moonbirds here: https://twitter.com/moonbirds

Learn more about MAYA (my NFT members’ club) here: https://www.mayaclub.xyz/

Follow MAYA here: https://twitter.com/mayaclub_xyz

Follow Me Here:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/martinhyu

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Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/themartinhyu

Website: http://marsmtl.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/martinhyu

Podcast: http://martinhyu.com

Having a background in advertising, Dollar has helped multiple projects with community management, business strategy, marketing and more. He is an experimenter at heart, a curious mind in the Web3 space constantly questioning popular opinions, standards of practice and generalities bringing light to the fact that most of the truth is found in the grey. His new project, Provenance is a curated membership built on preeminent conversation, creativity, and contribution. A community of hand selected participants, who share interest in web3, and appreciation for collecting and innovation. The member policy is simple: add value, expect none in return. We cover a lot of ground on today’s episode. From AI to community building, we also talk POAPs, marketplaces, Provenance and much more. 

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. If you can take an extra 10 to 30 seconds to share your thoughts and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me :) If you like what you hear, hit that follow button!

Follow Dollar on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/knownasdollar

Follow Provenance here: https://twitter.com/meetprovenance

Learn more about MAYA (my NFT members’ club) here: https://www.mayaclub.xyz/

Follow Me Here:

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Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/themartinhyu

Website: http://marsmtl.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/martinhyu

Podcast: http://martinhyu.com