The Metaverse Podcast

Welcome to The Post Web Unplugged, the new series part of The Outlier Ventures Podcast, where we sit down with the brightest minds shaping what comes next after Web3. In this episode, Jamie Burke speaks with Adrien Stern, co-founder of Reveel Technology, about:  The rise of the agentic web and how AI-driven agents will reshape financial infrastructure The launch of Reveel’s PayID—a universal stablecoin payment solution that abstracts away complexity How Reveel is solving Web3’s biggest pain point: seamless, cross-chain transactions If you’re building in Web3, fintech, or AI, this episode is a must-listen. Are you ready to step inside the agentic web? ↳ postweb.io

Last week, we hosted our FutureSpark Demo Day in Riyadh, in partnership with NTDP & NEOM. Our CEO, Stephan Apel, sat down with Bandar Altunisi to explore how the region is embracing Web3 — not just as a trend, but as a key driver of Vision 2030. Bandar also chats with the founders of Sorbet & Waslah — part of the inaugural FutureSpark cohort — to discuss what it’s like building in KSA’s Web3 ecosystem. What sets Riyadh apart? A deep commitment, forward-thinking leadership, and a Web3 ecosystem that’s rapidly taking shape. Don't miss the insightful conversation. 

In Episode 3 of The Post Web Audio Documentary, we dive deep into the technological architecture underpinning The Post Web — an open-source, modular ecosystem driven by the convergence of AI, IoT, and DLT. Hosted by Founder & Chairman Jamie Burke, this episode is your gateway to understanding the next wave of the internet. 

In this episode, we dive deep into our FutureSpark Accelerator program in Riyadh. Join Salwa Radwi, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Outlier Ventures, as she sits down with our Stephan Apel, CIC Captains of Innovation's Operations Manager Devin Kelly, and our Board Member for Saudi Arabia Bandar Altunisi. Together, they discuss the growing potential of Saudi Arabia as a leading tech hub, the key to successful accelerator programs, and the bright future of innovation in the region. You won't want to miss this discussion. 

In Episode 2 of The Post Web audio documentary, we dive into how AI agents, Web3, and The Computable Economy will redefine how we interact with the internet, replacing human-driven systems with autonomous agentic networks. Topics covered: ↳ The shift from human-driven web interactions to AI-powered agentic systems ↳ Web3's role in enabling identity, reputation, and privacy for agents ↳ The persistence of browser-based immersive experiences ↳ The rise of The Computable Economy   Subscribe for future episodes and visit PostWeb.io for all the latest insights. Don’t miss out on what’s next for the internet.    The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. For specific legal or financial guidance or concerns, please consult a qualified professional. 

In this first episode we introduce The Post Web Audio-Documentary, a series exploring our exciting new thesis, based on hundreds of conversations with Web3's leading founders, exploring the convergence of Crypto x AI. In this episode, Jamie Burke, Chairman and Founder of Outlier Ventures, discusses what's next after a decade of Web3.  We introduce the idea that it is so transformational that it isn't Web4 or Web5, but in fact The Post Web. Where Web1 gave us [Read], Web2 [Write], Web3 [Own], The Post Web means we can now [Delegate] ever more of our lives to agents that will live, work and coordinate on blockchains.   This will dramatically reduce our experience of the Web from the death of Search, to interruptive advertising and even websites and  applications, flipping us from The Attention Economy to The Intention Economy; a highly contextual, deterministic yet adaptive, verifiable machine optimized internet. Listen now and sign up here to understand the Post Web future and be a part of shaping it postweb.io The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. For specific legal or financial guidance or concerns, please consult a qualified professional. 

In this episode, Partner and Board Member Rumi Morales speaks to Frederick Gregaard, CEO of Cardano. As one of the oldest blockchains, Cardano has endured multiple market cycles and managed to stay relevant throughout. Together, the two will be diving into why that is.  Specifically, they'll look at: - Cardano’s move to decentralize their foundation - Ownership of data and embedding blockchain into critical infrastructure - The need for institutions to emerge to secure trust in the blockchain space _________________________________________________________________ Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 Watch the video version of this episode on Youtube. For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In this episode of The Metaverse Podcast, our Chairman and Founder Jamie Burke speaks to Luis Ramirez, founder and CEO of Mawari about the development of their DePIN network enabling real-time, interactive mixed reality experiences at scale.   They talk about: - The development of streaming technology - Web3 and edge rendering - How the team bootstrapped their network - Augmented Reality and the future of the Web Listen for an enlightening deep dive into the cutting edge technologies shaping the future of the web! _______________________________________________________________ Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 Watch the video version of this episode on Youtube. For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In this episode of The Metaverse Podcast, Outlier Partner and Board Member Rumi Morales talks to Perianne Boring, one of the most influential voices representing the crypto industry in Washington.   As the CEO of The Digital Chamber, Perianne works tirelessly to lobby for crypto-friendly regulation in the United States and globally.   They'll be covering: The state of crypto regulation in the US The current investor landscape How regulatory issues in Web3 are coming out in AI Legal advice for founders If you're interested in any of these topics, tune in!   _________________________________________________________________   Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 Watch the video version of this episode on Youtube. For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

In this episode of The Metaverse Podcast Partner and Board Member Rumi Morales speaks to Miko Matsumura, a founder-turned investor about the cultural differences between founders and investors. Tune in for a friendly lighthearted conversation about the investor landscape and how to best pitch VC's as a founder. __________________________________________________________ Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 Watch the video version of this episode on Youtube. For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!