95 - How Kevin Rose Invests in Web3

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Kevin Rose is a veteran of internet growth. Kevin founded digg, the news aggregator site that pioneered community-curated content in the early days of Web2. With a macro perspective of all things digital, Kevin has thrived as a builder and investor on the cutting edge of the internet.

His experience allowed him to understand the role of community and has played a key role in his transition from investing in technology to investing in culture and artists. Seeing creativity blossom has fostered Kevin’s conviction and confidence in the space, and when Kevin speaks, the digital world of today and tomorrow becomes crystal clear.

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------ Topics Covered:

0:00 Intro 5:00 Kevin Rose and Digg 10:23 What About Web3? 14:53 Blending not Competing 23:25 A Hybrid Approach 26:53 Crypto & The Inevitable 34:04 Confidence & Conviction 38:15 NFTs for the Long Term 48:56 Backing Artists 55:54 Self Sovereign Industries 59:49 Interactive Utility 1:08:09 Experimenting & Innovating 1:12:30 Tokens and Content 1:16:30 Getting Exposure 1:20:20 This is the Metaverse 1:27:36 Rapid Fire Questions 1:39:12 What’s Next For Kevin? 1:43:00 Closing & Disclaimers

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Kevin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinrose?s=20

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