Ep12: Core Loop Games & World Eternal Online: How to Turn Games Into Networks
Gaming + Crypto + Social! On this episode of Just Raised, Joe Sweeny interviews Dan Chao and Vincenzo Alagna, cofounders of Core Loop Games. Core Loop is building a new MMORPG built on crypto. We dive into in game economies, NFTs, and why modern games are social networks. You can follow Core Loop on Twitter…
Read MoreEp11: Media Lab: Why The Smart Money Invests in Science
The Media Lab! On this episode of Just Raised, Joe Sweeny interviews Habib Haddad, Managing Director of E14. E14 is a VC firm that invests in scientists and researchers out of the MIT Media Lab. We dive into the Media Lab’s history – pioneering the internet, wearables and synthetic biology – and what the future…
Read MoreEp10: Elefund & Robinhood: Fintech Products to Turn an Investor’s Head
On this episode of Just Raised, Joe Sweeny interviews Nate Rodland, cofounding COO of Robinhood and current managing partner at Elefund. We dive into what Nate looks for when investing in fintech, product design, and what it takes operationally to launch a trading firm like Robinhood You can follow Nate and what Elefund on Twitter…
Read MoreEric Siu – Level Up Your Marketing Career
Eric Siu is the founder of ClickFlow (SEO Software) and Single Grain (Ad agency), Podcast Host of “Marketing School” and “Leveling Up” (45 Million Downloads), and Author of Leveling Up. Get the book Leveling up here: https://www.levelingup.com/
Read MoreHow Amy Nauiokas is Investing in Stories And Startups
Today on WTFintech? I’m interviewing Amy Nauiokas, the co-founder and co-CIO of Anthemis. She’s also the founder and CEO of award-winning production company Archer Gray, which promotes and amplifies a wide array of underrepresented voices and stories. Amy is committed to investing in diverse founders – especially women and women of color. In fact, she’s…
Read MoreRob Chesnut, former General Counsel of Airbnb: Why Integrity is Your North Star for Success
Do you need to be ruthless to attract success? The answer is a resounding no. In fact, for ambitious professionals to unlock their potential, personal integrity is a key component. Chief Ethics Officer at Airbnb and former US Counsel Rob Chesnut believes great leaders embody authenticity, self-awareness and transparency and set the temperature for the…
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