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Step into the Metaverse
An incisive glimpse into the future of the internet
A few months ago, I published my fourth book, Step into the Metaverse, which is meant as a blueprint for an open metaverse. As part of this book, I did nearly 100 in-depth interviews with the stakeholders building the open metaverse. I have turned a selection of these interviews into a new podcast, called ‘Step into the Metaverse’.
If you are interested in learning from the leaders, thought leaders and founders building the open metaverse, subscribe to my podcast on your favourite podcast platform, and you will be notified when new interviews are published.
A Collection of 32 Podcasts
Latest Podcast
19 Jan 2023
Creating a Hyper-realistic Metaverse Sooner with John Gaeta - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP34
In the last episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with John Gaeta, a creator, inventor and Academy Award-winning designer.
Other Episodes
17 Jan 2023
Solutions to Drive Safety and Privacy in the Metaverse with Tiffany Xingyu Wang - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP33
In EP33 of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I talked with Tiffany Xingyu Wang, CMO of OpenWeb and co-founder of the Oasis Consortium. We discussed the dangers of the metaverse and the need for ethical standards in the immersive internet
12 Jan 2023
The Secret Tool to the Metaverse's Success with Gabriel René - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP32
In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I chatted with the Founder and CEO of VERSES Labs, Gabriel René. We discussed the importance of the spatial web and some of the challenges of the spatial web that we need to overcome if we want to create an open metaverse.
09 Jan 2023
Building Communities in The Metaverse with Athena Demos - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP31
In EP31 of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed the Co-Founder/Producer of Big Rock Creative (BRCvr), Athena Demos. We covered how brands can contribute to the metaverse and how governments should embrace the metaverse to develop public virtual spaces for everyone to enjoy.
22 Dec 2022
The Need for Unique Identifiers in the Metaverse with Benjamin Bertram Goldman - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP30
In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Benjamin Bertram Goldman. We talked about avatars, identity in the metaverse, and how people interact with avatars.
20 Dec 2022
Crucial First Steps Required to Decentralize the Metaverse with Bayan Towfiq - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP29
In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Bayan Towfiq, the Founder and CEO at Subspace, about the technical challenges of building an open metaverse.
15 Dec 2022
Creating Real Value in a Virtual world with Alec Lazarescu - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP27
In EP27 of the Step into the Metaverse podcast, I had a chat with Alec Lazarescu, VP of Software Engineering at Savvas Learning Company, about the role of blockchain in the metaverse, the danger of the metaverse, and the role of digital fashion in the immersive internet.
13 Dec 2022
Why Establishing Standards Will Be Key to the Metaverse’s Future with Neil Trevett - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP26
In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Neil Trevett, elected President of the Khronos Group, where he created and chaired the OpenGL ES working group that defined the industry standard for 3D graphics on mobile devices.
07 Dec 2022
Why Digital Twins are Essential to Building the Metaverse with Richard Kerris - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP24
In EP24 of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Richard Kerris, the VP of the Omniverse developer platform at Nvidia. We discussed the importance of interoperability and transferability of assets across the metaverse.
05 Dec 2022
The Present and Future of Brand Opportunities in the Metaverse with Justin Hochberg – Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP23
In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Justin Hochberg, the Founder and CEO of the Virtual Brand Group (VBG), which strategizes, builds, and monetizes brands in fashion, entertainment, sports, retail and lifestyle across all of web3.
30 Nov 2022
Revolutionizing Entertainment Via the Metaverse with Matthew Brewbaker – Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP22
In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Matthew Brewbaker, the Founder and CEO of VEU Inc., a metaverse development company focused on the future of virtual entertainment.
28 Nov 2022
Materializing the Energy Metaverse with Kevin O'Donovan: Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP21
In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Kevin O'Donovan about the Internet of things (IoT) and digital twins, how important they are for the metaverse, and how they will define the enterprise metaverse.
25 Nov 2022
Everything You Need to Know About Avatars with Robby Ratan: Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP20
In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I chatted with Rabindra (Robby) Ratan, who is focused on the role of avatars in the metaverse. We discussed the risk of ending up in the Uncanny Valley, the risk of imposed avatars, and so much more.
23 Nov 2022
Why the Metaverse’s Future will not be Decentralized with Robert Rice – Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP19
In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Robert Rice, the Founder and CEO of Transmira - an XR platform. We discussed how XR will change our society in the coming decade.
21 Nov 2022
Democracy in Digital Fashion with Michaela Larosse – Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP18
In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Michaela Larosse, a founding member of The Fabricant, a leading producer of digital fashion.
17 Nov 2022
Seamless Communal Events in the Metaverse with Doug Jacobson - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP17
In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Doug Jacobson, the Co-founder of Big Rock Creative, an XR company producing large-scale events in VR.
14 Nov 2022
Using the Metaverse to Heal Others with Christian Ulstrup - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP16
In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Christian Ulstrup, the Co-Founder and CEO of Virgilis, about the mental health issues related to the metaverse.
11 Nov 2022
A Journey into Metaverse Virtual Real Estate with Jason Cassidy - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP15
In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I chatted with Jason Cassidy, the Co-Founder of the Metaverse Group, and we discussed the pros and cons of virtual real estate in the metaverse.
10 Nov 2022
Digital Identities Through Avatars with Cai Felip - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP14
In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Cai Felip, the Founder and CEO of Union Avatars, a company blurring the lines between the virtual world and reality.
07 Nov 2022
Driving Brand Loyalty Through the Metaverse with Lindsey McInerney - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP13
In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Lindsey McInerney to discuss the role of NFTs and how brands can succeed in the metaverse.
04 Nov 2022
Guaranteeing Vibrancy in an Open Metaverse with Ryan Gill - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP12
In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse podcast, I interviewed Ryan Gill, the Founder of the Open Meta DAO and we talked bout the open metaverse and what it will take to get there.
02 Nov 2022
Why We Must Be More Human in the Metaverse with Vincent Hunt - Step into the Metaverse Podcast: EP11
In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Vincent Hunt, and we covered loyalty and education in the metaverse as well as the steps brands need to take if they want to enter the metaverse.
31 Oct 2022
Creating Bespoke Metaverse Worlds with Paul Hamilton - Step into the Metaverse Podcast: EP10
In this Step into the Metaverse Podcast episode, I interviewed Paul Hamilton, Managing Director MENA @ Ogilvy Consulting and founder vTogether. We we discuss the key characteristics of building an open metaverse, community role, and how we can create a diverse and inclusive metaverse.
28 Oct 2022
The Possibilities of a Human-centric Metaverse with Jimi Daodu – Step into the Metaverse Podcast: EP09
In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Jimi Daodu, the founder of Vault Hill, about the open metaverse, the importance of blockchain, self-sovereign identities, the importance of data ownership, and the role of DAOs.
26 Oct 2022
Turning the Metaverse into a Reality with Chris Matthieu - Step into the Metaverse Podcast: EP08
In this episode of The Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Chris Matthieu, the Founder and CEO of XRPANET, a planet-scale digital twin platform, and we discussed the future of the metaverse and much more.
24 Oct 2022
Preparing for the Metaverse Way of Doing Business with David Francis - Step into the Metaverse Podcast: EP07
In episode 07 of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with David Francis, and we discussed the technical challenges of the metaverse, how important the metaverse will be for the enterprise, and the various new jobs the metaverse will create.
21 Oct 2022
Experiencing the Real and the Digital with Christiaan Eisberg - Step into the Metaverse Podcast: EP06
In episode 6 of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Christiaan Eisberg, Founder of Straight Fire, about all things NFTs, the rise of iCommerce, how brands can build loyalty within the metaverse, the use of IP and copyright with NFTs, and so much more.
19 Oct 2022
Technical Requirements to Make the Metaverse Possible with Jerry Heinz - Step into the Metaverse Podcast: EP05
In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Jerry Heinz and we discussed the technical requirements to make the metaverse possible, the companies building the hardware required for it and how to scale the hardware to enable immersive events.
17 Oct 2022
Safeguarding Consumer Rights in the Metaverse with Hannah Glass - Step into the Metaverse Podcast: EP04
In the 4th of The Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Hannah Glass, a senior associate in the leading financial markets team at King & Wood Mallesons, specialising in blockchain, fintech and payments.
14 Oct 2022
Moving Our Lives into the Metaverse with Timmu Tõke – Step into the Metaverse: EP03
In episode 03 of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Timmu Tõke, the Co-Founder and CEO of Ready Player Me, a cross-game metaverse avatar platform that allows you to create a consistent virtual avatar to use to travel across virtual worlds or multiverses.
12 Oct 2022
How to Build a Rich and Vibrant Metaverse Economy with Jon Radoff - Step into the Metaverse Podcast: EP02
In episode 02 of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Jon Radoff, the Co-Founder and CEO of Beamable and a metaverse expert. about what the Metaverse means for gaming and the seven layers of the Metaverse
10 Oct 2022
Understanding the Metaverse Economy with Jamie Burke - Step into the Metaverse Podcast: EP01
In episode 01 of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I had a chat with Jamie Burke, the Founder and CEO of Outlier Ventures, one of the most important incubators and accelerators in the Web3 space.
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