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Yossi Hasson: Raising $50 Million to Build an NFT Startup that Upends Entertainment
Yossi Hasson has an amazing story that led to him raising $50 Million to start Metaversal. Born in South Africa, he started his first business there, sold it and then came to NYC to launch the TechStars arm of Blockchain/Crypto. From there, he got an amazing amount of experience that led to him starting Metaversal.
Beyond tech and startups, Yossi gives back through the Code School he started in South Africa to help kids learn how to code and get jobs at top companies. Really an amazing human being Taylor and Flaviu had the privilege of interviewing today. You won’t want to miss this one!
Taylor and Flaviu also push Yossi a bit on the value of NFTs and challenge the belief that the same way video upended radio, NFTs will upend video as we know it today. A bold vision from a bold entrepreneur.
(0:00:01) - Entrepreneurship Differences in South Africa
Exploring differences between US and South African entrepreneurship, accessing resources and learning from veterans in both countries.
(0:03:45) - Accelerating Learning and Entrepreneurial Growth
Yossi’s journey as an entrepreneur is discussed, from starting a business to becoming an investor and mentor.
(0:10:21) - Techstars in NYC leading to Metaversal
Yossi starting a crypto/blockchain business, while overcoming fear of failure and leveraging open networks.
(0:18:49) - NFTs' Impact on Entertainment and Ownership
NFTs enable creators to gain control over IP and fans to become co-owners, with incentives driving purchases.
(0:29:35) - Future of AI and Media Platforms
AI's implications in the creative industry, market size, content proliferation, captivating an audience, YouTube as a protocol, equitable rewards, and changing media consumption are discussed.
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By Flaviu Simihaian & Taylor TrustyYossi Hasson has an amazing story that led to him raising $50 Million to start Metaversal. Born in South Africa, he started his first business there, sold it and then came to NYC to launch the TechStars arm of Blockchain/Crypto. From there, he got an amazing amount of experience that led to him starting Metaversal.
Beyond tech and startups, Yossi gives back through the Code School he started in South Africa to help kids learn how to code and get jobs at top companies. Really an amazing human being Taylor and Flaviu had the privilege of interviewing today. You won’t want to miss this one!
Taylor and Flaviu also push Yossi a bit on the value of NFTs and challenge the belief that the same way video upended radio, NFTs will upend video as we know it today. A bold vision from a bold entrepreneur.
(0:00:01) - Entrepreneurship Differences in South Africa
Exploring differences between US and South African entrepreneurship, accessing resources and learning from veterans in both countries.
(0:03:45) - Accelerating Learning and Entrepreneurial Growth
Yossi’s journey as an entrepreneur is discussed, from starting a business to becoming an investor and mentor.
(0:10:21) - Techstars in NYC leading to Metaversal
Yossi starting a crypto/blockchain business, while overcoming fear of failure and leveraging open networks.
(0:18:49) - NFTs' Impact on Entertainment and Ownership
NFTs enable creators to gain control over IP and fans to become co-owners, with incentives driving purchases.
(0:29:35) - Future of AI and Media Platforms
AI's implications in the creative industry, market size, content proliferation, captivating an audience, YouTube as a protocol, equitable rewards, and changing media consumption are discussed.