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Jens Hilgers, Founding Partner von BITKRAFT Ventures, teilt seine Learnings über die Gaming-Industrie und ihre Entwicklung zur größten Entertainment-Branche der Welt.  Zusätzlich dazu ist Jens der Founding CEO der Esports League (ESL; Exit für 1 Milliarde), sowie Mitgründer des erfolgreichen Esports Team G2. Jens gibt dir Einblicke in die wichtigsten Umsatztreiber, aktuelle Trends wie Cloud-Gaming, VR/AR und In-Game-Purchases sowie die Chancen von Emerging Markets. Er erklärt, wie neue Technologien wie KI und Blockchain die Gaming-Welt verändern und welche Faktoren entscheidend sind, um als Gaming-Startup erfolgreich zu sein.  Was du lernst: Die Gaming-Industrie heute: Wie groß der globale Gaming-Markt ist und welche Plattformen dominieren Warum Mobile Gaming weltweit den größten Umsatz generiert Trends und Innovationen: Die Bedeutung von In-Game-Purchases, Free-to-Play-Modellen und Digital Asset Ownership Wie Technologien wie KI und Blockchain das Gaming revolutionieren Erfolgsfaktoren für Gaming-Startups: Warum Retention die wichtigste KPI für den Erfolg eines Spiels ist Wie Gründer Communities aufbauen und Spiele mit ihrer Zielgruppe iterativ verbessern können Die Zukunft des Gamings: Wie Emerging Markets wie Indien und Afrika das Wachstum vorantreiben Warum Gaming zunehmend mit anderen Entertainment-Bereichen wie Musik und Film verschmilzt ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY: https://zez.am/unicornbakery  Mehr zu Jens: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenshilgers  Website: https://www.bitkraft.vc/  Join our Founder Tactics Newsletter: 2x die Woche bekommst du die Taktiken der besten Gründer der Welt direkt ins Postfach: https://www.tactics.unicornbakery.de/  Kapitel: (00:00:00) Status Quo der Gamingindustrie: 250 Milliarden Markt (00:09:12) Umsatztreiber im Gaming: mobile vs. PC (00:14:18) Wie vorverurteilt ist man heute noch als Gamer? (00:19:44) Growth Potenzial im Gaming-Markt (00:28:22) Ingame-Käufe: Kleidung in Realität und Spiel (00:37:36) Wie viele Spiele sind tatsächlich profitabel? (00:41:52) Braucht es für Erfolg in der Gamingbranche zwangsläufig "das neue Fortnite"? (00:48:34) Spieleentwicklung: Anzeichen für erfolgreiche Entwicklungsteams (00:49:10) Ab welchem Alter Videospiele - und warum? (00:56:15) Der Prozess der Spieleentwicklung (01:02:50) Herausforderungen beim Wachstum (01:04:30) Die wichtigsten KPIs im Spieledesign

In this episode, Carlos Pereira, partner at BITKRAFT Ventures, joins Erik, Antonio and Dan as they delve into the significant transformations within gaming, betting, and combat sports, facilitated by cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, emphasizing the groundbreaking integration of cryptocurrency through Web3 gaming. – SPONSORS: NETSUITE | BEEHIIV | SQUAD NETSUITE

In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the multifaceted landscape of the gaming industry, covering diverse topics ranging from parental warnings about in-game purchases to the evolution of console exclusives. We begin with the cautionary tale of Michael and Jennifer Ferri, who discovered their 8-year-old son had unwittingly incurred $4,000 in charges while playing video games, prompting a discussion on the blurred lines between real and virtual currency. Transitioning to investment news, we explore Bitkraft Ventures' $275 million fund aimed at supporting gaming studios amidst a decline in investments, alongside ProbablyMonsters' expansion plans with the launch of Hidden Grove studio. Additionally, we examine Blizzard's renewed partnership with NetEase and Xbox's strategic shift away from console exclusivity, reflecting broader industry trends toward recalibration in response to economic challenges and changing consumer expectations. Leave a LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PODCAST ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcast AMAZON Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-Podcast APPLE ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410 BREAKER ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2 CASTRO ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741 GOOGLE ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== OVERCAST ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcast POCKETCASTS ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6e RADIOPUBLIC ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4 SPOTIFY ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87 STICHER ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcast TUNEIN ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI #podcast JOIN THE DISCORD! ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6 FOLLOW THE TWITTER! ►►https://twitter.com/m2_podcast KyleHeath Socials: TWITTER ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheath MadMikeWillEatU Socials: TWITTER ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatu

Join Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of Web3 and gaming with special guest Justin Swart, Principal, Investment Team of BITKRAFT Ventures. Listen in as they discuss BITKRAFT's discovery of Web3 gaming's potential, the significance of property rights in gameplay and gaming economics, the gaming market's biggest opportunity moving forward, the ‘third place' and its relevance to an increasingly immersive shared internet reality for humanity, and more!

This week's episode is from a session Pete Townsend hosted with Alex Tapscott, author of ‘Web3: Charting the Internet's Next Economic and Cultural Frontier' (Harper Collins). Alex and Pete were joined by venture investors Justin Swart from BITKRAFT Ventures and Sterling Campbell from Blockchain Capital.  In this chat, Pete asked Alex to share his thoughts on what to expect next from those building in web3.  Following this, a conversation ensued with Alex, Justin, and Sterling on the critical need for accessibility in technology, the future of web3 user growth, the role of gaming in web3 adoption, alignment of value and protocols, the movement towards decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) and the future of blockchain protocols. PANELISTS: Alex Tapscott - Author of Web3: Charting the Internet's Next Economic and Cultural Frontier (and ‘Blockchain Revolution'), Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Ninepoint Partners, a Toronto-based alternative investment manager and Founder at Blockchain Research Institute Justin Swart - Principal  at BITKRAFT Ventures, a global investment platform specializing in Synthetic Reality: the space where our physical and digital worlds converge. Driven by video games and gaming technology, Web3, and AI.  BITKRAFT's portfolio includes Epic Games, Discord and Immutable. Sterling Campbell - Investor at Blockchain Capital, partners to crypto builders since 2013, with investments including Techstars grad Arweave, Aave, Coinbase, Kraken and OpenSea. TIMESTAMPS: 02:12 Alex Tapscott's Journey and Vision for Web 3 03:23 Justin Swartz's Gaming and Investment Background 04:27 Sterling Campbell's Career Transition to Blockchain 06:11 Discussion on Alex Tapscott's New Book on Web3 07:26 The Future of Web3 User Growth 09:17 The Convergence of Technologies in Web3 14:09 The Role of Gaming in Web3 Adoption 22:30 The Metaverse and the Future of Gaming 25:42 The Cycles of Crypto and Web3 27:13 The Importance of Aligning Value with Protocol 27:58 The Impact of Social Tokens 28:28 The Future of Protocols 30:03 The Longevity of Blockchain Capital 30:19 The Dominance of Ethereum 32:53 The Evolution of Blockchain Protocols 34:06 The User Experience in Blockchain 35:34 The Future of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure 47:07 The Regulatory Landscape of Crypto Ecosystem LINKS: Get in touch with the contributors to this week's episode with the links above Leave a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Subscribe to our MoneyNeverSleeps newsletter on Substack Check out our MoneyNeverSleeps website and email us at info@norioventures.com Follow us on Twitter:  MoneyNeverSleeps  |  Pete Townsend Follow us on LinkedIn:  MoneyNeverSleeps  |  Pete Townsend --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moneyneversleeps/message

Back to a less edgy conversation this week! Today we discuss the evolution of Web3 for Games from a user onboarding perspective and what it means for the games to come!Guests: Nico Vereecke: Host of the podcast and investor at BITKRAFT Ventures. Devin Becker: Gaming lead at NAMI and Naavik, specializing in game analytics for Web3 gaming. Sam Barberie: Head of Strategy and Partnerships at Horizon and Sequence, with a background in gaming and interactive media. Mike Levine: CEO of Mystic Moose and creator of the game Mojo Melee, an auto chess battler in the Web3 gaming space Key Takeaways: The evolution of gaming technology follows a pattern of starting with rudimentary games and progressing to more real-time and immersive experiences. Web3 gaming is moving towards a more seamless user experience, with the goal of abstracting away the complexities of blockchain technology. The mobile platform is a gateway to reaching a wider audience, but cross-platform compatibility is essential for a successful game. The concept of asset ownership in Web3 gaming is still evolving, and developers need to find ways to make it meaningful and valuable to players. Educating players about the benefits of Web3 gaming is important, but it should be done in a way that focuses on the player experience rather than the technology itself. Enjoy!Join the FOGDAO DiscordWatch the episode on YouTubeFollow the Future of Gaming: Twitter | LinkedIn

Realms Homepage: https://realms.world/Join us this week as we dive into the On-Chain Gaming World with Loot Survivor and Dojo!Guest(s): Nico Vereecke: Host and investor at BITKRAFT Ventures. Loaf: Long-time builder and crypto investor, involved in the development of Loot and the creation of the Biblioteca DAO and Realms ecosystem Loot Hero: Involved in Ethereum staking and the proof of stake network, contributed to the development of Loot and the broader on-chain gaming movement. Summary:Nico Vereecke introduces the podcast episode and the guests, Loaf and Loot Hero. The conversation revolves around the topic of on-chain gaming, specifically focusing on Loot and the development of the Loot Survivor game. The guests discuss the background of Loot, its unique features, and the challenges faced in building on-chain games. They also highlight the importance of frameworks like Dojo and the potential for rapid development and composability in the on-chain gaming space.Key Takeaways: Loot is a collection of 10,000 NFTs that exist entirely on-chain, allowing for the development of fully on-chain games. Building on-chain games without a framework can be complex and challenging, but frameworks like Dojo provide tools and standards to simplify the development process. The concept of an on-chain arcade game, like Loot Survivor, offers advantages such as extensibility, capital efficiencies, and integrity of leaderboards. The modular structure of Loot Survivor allows for easy extension and customization, enabling developers to build their own versions of the game. Enjoy!Join the FOGDAO DiscordWatch the episode on YouTubeFollow the Future of Gaming: Twitter | LinkedIn

In this episode, Saka speaks to Carlos Pereira about his expertise in the crypto centric side of VC.Carlos is a Partner at BITKRAFT Ventures based in New York. He generally focuses on crypto-centric opportunities globally, as well as expanding the funds' coverage in LatAm and India. Prior to joining the team, he worked at Eldridge, investing in private markets with a focus on growth equity and venture capital, especially in media and interactive entertainment. Originally from Brazil, Carlos is a graduate of the Political Philosophy program at University of Virginia. He is passionate about Jiu Jitsu and games.If you think you or someone you know would like to chat with Saka in an exclusive interview, please get in touch!

Moritz is a Partner and the Head of Gaming at Lightspeed Venture Partners, a venture capital firm with over $18 billion in capital under management and more than 500 investments across the U.S., Europe, and Asia—including Epic Games, Stability AI, and Snap. Previously, Moritz was a partner and management team member at BITKRAFT Ventures where he led investments into Inworld AI, Theorycraft Games, Raid Base, Lightforge Games, and Horizon Blockchain Games among others. We cover in detail Moritz and Lightspeed's approach to investing in gaming, how Moritz think about the metaverse and adjacent technologies and trends, what's his wider hypothesis on the category, and what are some of the key areas he's focusing on. Really enjoyed hearing Moritz's thoughtful perspectives, bringing his experience in gaming and an understanding on how emerging technology is unlocking new ways of building next-generation games and experiences. https://www.intometamedia.com/

In this episode, Carlos Pereira (@cegapereira) of Bitkraft Ventures and Callum explore the Web3 gaming industry, looking at what the future holds and what sort of teams are going to build it. Carlos is a Partner at Bitkraft Ventures, a global investment platform for gaming, Web3, and immersive technology. Social Links Carlos on Twitter (@cegapereira) Callum / The Web3 Podcast on Twitter (@callumwooders) The Web3 Podcast Website Carlos' Recommendations Invest Like The Best Podcast w/ Patrick O'Shaughnessy Arthur Hayes Howard Marks' 'Oak Tree Letters' Every Amazon's Letter To Shareholders From 1997 to Today Four Steps To Epiphany by Steve Blank (with a redbull or two!)

Martin Garcia es general partner y CFO de Bitkraft Ventures, uno de los VCs especializados en gaming más conocidos a nivel mundial. Ellos mismos se definen como "the world's first dedicated esports, gaming, and digital entertainment VC firm, investing across the growing ecosystem in North America, Europe and Asia.", por lo que aprovechando su expertise hemos hablado de los siguientes temas: - Los pros y cons de invertir en equipos de eSports - Cómo identificar e invertir en estudios de gaming: ¿fondo especializado o fondo generalista? - La tésis de inversión de Bitkraft alrededor de lo que ellos llaman realidades sintéticas - Qué son applied game mechanics y por qué es un área interesante de inversión para Bitkraft - Qué les interesa en el mundo de crypto y web3 El libro recomendado por Martin es "THE METAVERSE: And How it Will Revolutionize Everything". https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-garcia-0a01004/ https://www.bitkraft.vc/

In der Rubrik “Investments & Exits” begrüßen wir heute Daniel Wild, Gründer und Aufsichtsrat von Mountain Alliance. Daniel hat die Runde von Servify und Inworld AI kommentiert: Servify, ein Startup, das den Lebenszyklus von Geräten für mehrere beliebte Smartphone-Hersteller wie Apple und Samsung in vielen Märkten verwaltet, hat 65 Millionen US-Dollar erhalten und will in zwei Jahren an die Börse gehen. Der Singularity Growth Opportunity Fund führte die Series-D-Finanzierung des Startups mit Sitz in Mumbai an. AmTrust und Family Offices wie Pidilite sowie die bestehenden Investoren Iron Pillar, Beenext, Blume Ventures und DMI Sparkle Fund beteiligten sich ebenfalls an der Runde. Das Startup arbeitet mit mehr als 75 Herstellern von Elektronikgeräten zusammen, darunter OnePlus und Xiaomi, und bietet ihnen Whitelabel-Kundendienstleistungen wie Schadensschutz und verlängerte Garantien. Partnerunternehmen nutzen die gleichnamige Plattform von Servify auch, um ihren Kunden Inzahlungnahmen, Upgrades und Finanzierungsprogramme anzubieten. Außerdem gab das Startup Inworld AI, das die Entwicklung virtueller Charaktere auf der Grundlage künstlicher Intelligenz ermöglicht, eine Series-A-Finanzierungsrunde in Höhe von 50 Millionen US-Dollar unter der Leitung von Section 32 und Intel Capital bekannt. Die Runde umfasste Investitionen von Founders Fund, Accelerator Investments LLC, First Spark Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, BITKRAFT Ventures, CRV, M12, Micron Ventures, LG Technology Ventures, SK Telecom Venture Capital, NTT Docomo Ventures und The Venture Reality Fund. Inworld AI bietet eine developer platform zur Erstellung von KI-gesteuerten virtuellen Charakteren, die immersive Realitäten wie das Metaverse, VR/AR, Spiele und virtuelle Welten bevölkern. Gegründet wurde das Unternehmen von Kylan Gibbs, Michael Ermolenko und Ilya Gelfenbeyn, die sich auf KI spezialisiert haben und gemeinsam bei etablierten Unternehmen wie Google gearbeitet haben.

Gaming is worth more than the music or movie industry. And its growth is off the charts. This is THE industry to follow!That's why we've invited Carlos Pereira into the studio. Carlos is a Principal at BITKRAFT Ventures, a global investment platform for gaming, Web3, and immersive technology.He discusses the present and future of gaming – and why tech like Web3 and VR is game-changing. Plus, we dive into how ethical it is to create a purposefully addictive game.//Looking to level up or enter a new field? Join TOA Klub for cohort-based learning. Four Klubs to chose from, each including Masterclasses, AMA's, and peer-to-peer learning. Apply now: toaklub.comSubscribe to our NL (go.toaklub.com/toaoa-nl), follow us on Instagram (@toaberlin), Twitter (@toaberlin), Linkedin (toa-berlin) and Facebook (TechOpenAir).Support the show

Moritz Baier-Lentz is a Partner at BITKRAFT, the world's most active VC firm and lead investor in the gaming industry with over $800 million in assets under management and more than 100 portfolio companies. Some of their portfolios include Epic Games (the creators of Fortnite and Rocket League), Horizon Blockchain Games (co-investors including co-founder of Reddit, Coinbase, Polychain Capital, and Consensys, among others), and Theorycraft Games (a game studio by former C-Level executives of League of Legends, Halo, and Destiny). He also serves as a board director for TRIPP, Lightforge Games, and Inworld AI, among others. Prior to BITKRAFT, Moritz was s VP at Goldman Sachs, where he founded and led the firm's global gaming practice. He also worked as a data scientist and engagement manager at IBM. He is a founding member of the "Defining and Building the Metaverse" Initiative at the World Economic Forum. He was also featured on Forbes 30 Under 30 and Business Insider's Rising Stars Age 35 and Under.    You can learn more about:  1. Career transition from a professional gamer to being a partner at a leading gaming fund  2. How to build a successful gaming fund  3. Fundamentals and trends in game investing 4. Outlook on the Metaverse and Web3   Check out our brand new YouTube Video Podcast!  https://www.SmartVenturePod.com IG/Twitter/FB @GraceGongGG LinkedIn:@GraceGong YouTube: https://bit.ly/gracegongyoutube Join the SVP fam with your host Grace Gong. In each episode, we are going to have conversations with some of the top investors, super star founders, as well as well known tech executives in the silicon valley. We will have a coffee chat with them to learn their ways of thinking and actionable tips on how to build or invest in a successful company. ===================== Brought to you by: https://link.blockfolio.com/9dzp/stwlap68 Use code: smartventure https://momentonft.com

Sebastian Park is a co-founder of the UGC publishing company Infinite Canvas and a venture partner at BITKRAFT Ventures. He was also formerly VP of eSports for the Houston Rockets and co-founded Clutch Gaming. Seb talks about his beliefs on why user-generated gaming is the next frontier for the games industry. SUBSCRIBE TO GAMEMAKERS: - Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/34hfOtv - Spotify Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3Cpyq7i - Newsletter: https://gamemakers.substack.com/ - Don't miss an episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GameMakersStudio OUTLINE: 0:00 Context and Intro to Seb Park 3:45 Why User Generated Gaming is the Next Frontier? 9:35 How Does UGC Manifest in Games? 12:50 Biggest Opportunity in UGC? 19:25 Infinite Canvas Publishing Model 21:22 UGC Discovery 24:35 Value Proposition of a UGC Publisher 27:10 Examples of Good UGC Creators 33:25 Are UGC Platforms Winner-take-all?

Hosts Chris and Adam speak with Scott Rupp, who is a Founding General Partner of BITKRAFT Ventures, a leading early-stage investment platform for gaming, esports, and interactive media with over $800m under management. On this episode, Scott shares how his biggest lesson around combining strengths impacts what investments he funds and why he ultimately chose Denver's ecosystem.Learn more about what we're up to at Range.vc Connect with hosts and the Range VC team on LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ele voltou! Fechando a terceira temporada, Carlos Pereira, da Bitkraft Ventures, volta ao Abrindo o Jogo para fazer uma análise do que mudou em 1 ano de blockchain gaming, discutir modelos de negócio e as oportunidades para developers e não-developers que não param de surgir.

Welcome to the ESI Digest for Wednesday, May 4th! In today's episode we cover Generation Esports securing $19m in funding, BITKRAFT Ventures appointing Dennis Fong and Ryan Wyatt as Venture Partners, Complexity Gaming expanding its deal with the U.S. Army, plus more! Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)

#web30 #metaverse #venturecapital #bitkraftvc VENTURE CAPITAL FOR WEB 3.0, METAVERSE, BLOCKCHAIN GAMING & NFT'S Nicolas Vereckee is an investor at BITKRAFT Ventures, where he identifies and evaluates new investment opportunities with a particular focus on the intersection of blockchain and games. Prior to joining the BITKRAFT team, Nicolas invested in and built multiple crypto startups. He also spent a few years as a software engineer. He currently hosts two podcasts, The Metacast and The Wiser than Yesterday Podcast. Nicolas holds a Master's in Economics from the KU Leuven and an M.B.A. from Vlerick Business School. Most weekdays at 7 am, he can be found either coaching or training crossfit. Nicolas enjoys collecting generative NFT art, cooking healthy food, Nicolas holds a Master's in Economics from the KU Leuven and an M.B.A. from Vlerick Business School. Most weekdays at 7 am, he can be found either coaching or training crossfit. Nicolas enjoys collecting generative NFT art, cooking healthy food, and convincing people that esports will overtake traditional sports in the next few years. If you ever need help getting your first Warzone win, he is your man. If you Have a deck you want to share? Send it to nicolas@bitkraft.vc! https://www.bitkraft.vc https://be.linkedin.com/in/nicolasvereecke https://twitter.com/NicoVereecke https://www.wiserpod.com/hosts/nicolas-vereecke https://open.spotify.com/show/5mkaaxf5LCesU0SxMYZz9V Watch our highest viewed videos: 1-India;s 1st Quantum Computer- https://youtu.be/ldKFbHb8nvQDR R VIJAYARAGHAVAN - PROF & PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR AT TIFR 2-Breakthrough in Age Reversal- -https://youtu.be/214jry8z3d4DR HAROLD KATCHER - CTO NUGENICS RESEARCH 3-Head of Artificial Intelligence-JIO - https://youtu.be/q2yR14rkmZQShailesh Kumar 4-STARTUP FROM INDIA AIMING FOR LEVEL 5 AUTONOMY - SANJEEV SHARMA CEO SWAAYATT ROBOTS -https://youtu.be/Wg7SqmIsSew 5-TRANSHUMANISM & THE FUTURE OF MANKIND - NATASHA VITA-MORE: HUMANITY PLUS -https://youtu.be/OUIJawwR4PY 6-MAN BEHIND GOOGLE QUANTUM SUPREMACY - JOHN MARTINIS -https://youtu.be/Y6ZaeNlVRsE 7-1000 KM RANGE ELECTRIC VEHICLES WITH ALUMINUM AIR FUEL BATTERIES - AKSHAY SINGHAL -https://youtu.be/cUp68Zt6yTI 8-Garima Bharadwaj Chief Strategist IoT & AI at Enlite Research -https://youtu.be/efu3zIhRxEY 9-BANKING 4.0 - BRETT KING FUTURIST, BESTSELLING AUTHOR & FOUNDER MOVEN -https://youtu.be/2bxHAai0UG0 10-E-VTOL & HYPERLOOP- FUTURE OF INDIA"S MOBILITY- SATYANARAYANA CHAKRAVARTHY -https://youtu.be/ZiK0EAelFYY 11-NON-INVASIVE BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE - KRISHNAN THYAGARAJAN -https://youtu.be/fFsGkyW3xc4 12-SATELLITES THE NEW MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR SPACE RACE - MAHESH MURTHY -https://youtu.be/UarOYOLUMGk Connect & Follow us at: https://in.linkedin.com/in/eddieavil https://in.linkedin.com/company/change-transform-india https://www.facebook.com/changetransformindia/ https://twitter.com/intothechange https://www.instagram.com/changetransformindia/ Listen to the Audio Podcast at: https://anchor.fm/transform-impossible https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-i-m-possibleid1497201007?uo=4 https://open.spotify.com/show/56IZXdzH7M0OZUIZDb5mUZ https://www.breaker.audio/change-i-m-possible https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMjg4YzRmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Kindly Subscribe to CHANGE- I M POSSIBLE - youtube channel www.youtube.com/ctipodcast

In this podcast episode, I'm talking Piers Kicks, an Investor at Delphi Digital and at BITKRAFT Ventures, investing into crypto gaming. In this discussion, we talk about how the gaming community is embracing blockchain, what are the differences between gaming teams and crypto teams making these games, and how Piers evaluates investments in blockchain gaming.

Carlos is a Principal at BITKRAFT Ventures based in New York. Prior to joining the team, he worked at Eldridge, investing in private markets with a focus on growth equity and venture capital, especially in media and interactive entertainment. He also held strategy and finance leadership roles at VENN, where he remains a member of the team and actively involved in gaming media. Originally from Brazil, Carlos is a graduate of the Political Philosophy program at University of Virginia. He is passionate about Jiu Jitsu and games—mainly FPS & RPG—and will try to convince you that Call of Duty is the new Golf. Twitter Handle: @cegapereira ~~~~~ This official Crypto Gaming Institute podcast was created to showcase the leaders of the crypto gaming world, including game makers, entrepreneurs, developers, investors, experts, influencers, and more. Hosted by Ben Gothard, this show aims to discover the stories of the people behind the technology in order to better understand the intersection of cryptocurrency, gaming & blockchain technology. ~~~~~ A Crypto Gaming Institute Production. Website: https://CryptoGaming.Institute Twitter: https://twitter.com/CryptoGamingI Discord: https://discord.gg/VKMVr8nSJt Podcast: https://cryptogaming.institute/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ben-gothard?sub_confirmation=1 YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/c/BenGothard/join NFT Collection: https://opensea.io/CryptoGamingInstitute Podcast Support: https://anchor.fm/crypto-gaming-institute/support CGI Social Token: https://bitclout.com/u/CryptoGamingInstitute ~~~~~ Recommended Crypto Software. 3Commas (Trading Bot #1 I Use): https://3commas.io/?c=youtubesquad Pionex (Trading Bot #2 I Use): https://www.pionex.com/en-US/sign/ref/qJ1KZsPl Gemini (C-Exchange #1 I Use): https://www.gemini.com/share/zv5ya73p FTX.US (C-Exchange #2 I Use): https://ftx.us/#a=youtube Bittrex (C-Exchange #3 I Use): https://bittrex.com/account/register?referralCode=ZTM-FMI-Y3W Biswap (D-Exchange I Use): https://biswap.org/?ref=d668eb6cc7f4dcb5f627 ~~~~~ Recommended Streaming Gear & Tools. Alienware Aurora R11 Desktop (RTX 3080): https://amzn.to/3eZjIZR Razer Blade 15.6" Laptop (RTX 3070): https://amzn.to/3eXHWDn Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor: https://amzn.to/3nMBeno Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Gaming Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3h16fmv Razer DeathAdder V2 Gaming Mouse: https://amzn.to/3eipIgH Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset: https://amzn.to/3h1Qrjm Razer Goliathus Extended Chroma Gaming Mousepad: https://amzn.to/2PNuvx4 Razer Base Station V2 Chroma: https://amzn.to/2RqRvTa Razer Ripsaw Game Capture Card: https://amzn.to/3thPw0F Restream: https://restream.io/join/mZ03jR ~~~~~ The topics covered in this podcast include cryptocurrency, crypto, blockchain, games, gaming, gamers, nft, gamefi, play to earn, play-to-earn, play 2 earn, the metaverse, and everything in between.

Ralf Reichert, is considered a founding father of the Gaming/Esports industry, having shaped the industry for the past 20 years as an Entrepreneur.  We are unpacking the early days of ESL Gaming and off course the current state of play and plans for the future.  Recording from my hometown in Koeln (Cologne), Germany.  Happy holidays everyone.    Key Highlights Growing up in Oberhausen, the “honest” Coal mining part of Germany with two competitive brothers Great learning from his apprenticeship at a BWM dealership while studying in Essen How SK Gaming started in 1997, by his brother.  1999 connecting with Jens Hilgers (now Bitkraft Ventures), Alex Mueller (SK Gaming) to start Turtle Entertainment, later called ESL Gaming (Electronic Sports League) SK Gaming stories, started with playing Quake World and his involved at the beginning of the team.  Later sold shares due to conflict of interest with ESL ESL Gaming, the “world's largest independent esports company”,  where everyone can be somebody – creating an ecosystem where Gamers can be stars, from amateur to pro player (From Zero to Hero) First 10 years, hard to find sponsors and funding, had to be smart and cost efficient – fight for survival – ESL was a match making platform The first big break, Intel Extreme Masters (IEM), 2006, longest running global pro gaming Tour in the world Working with Twitch when it was still Justin.tv  – 2010 -2014 the golden era and big break through of Esports as an industry Bootstrapping the company the first 8-9 years, only small fund raise (US$ 1 mil), being frugal was the key.  From 2010-2016 growing from a US$ 10 mil company to US$ 100 mil company – the big growth period The different events and Leagues 2002 ESL Pro Series, local Pro League in Germany,  ESL Pro League 2013,  ESL Pro Tour 2018 (local, regional and global competitions) Focus on Counter Strike for Pro League, because of the maturity in the Game and longevity Individual Tournaments on top of the Leagues, ie. IEM and ESL ONE  - world championships type of events Prize money and event model – own and operated (ESL branded events), hybrid events in partnership with Publishers, Esports Services (agency model, power Esports for Publishers) Global footprint of ESL from Cologne to New York, regional HQs in LA, Singapore, Riyad, etc and production hubs in Poland and Malaysia and local offices in partnership with local partners 2000-2010 start up phase, 2010-2015 scale up phase, 2015-2021 globalization phase Modern Times Group (MTG) transaction in 2015 (which wasn't a sale according to Ralf), Swedish group, synergies, neutral and independent Constant changes in industry, staying focused on ESL Brand premise (North Star) and making adjustments as industry growth New partnership with Immutable X, first dip into NFT space – always trying and investing in new things ESL during Covid – going back to roots, being online focused – Esports continued to grow during Pandemic Being global is difficult and hard but the best thing the company did and ESL thrived in Covid, setting new processes Close to 700 people now, after merger with DreamHack in 2020 Other activities, advisory roles, etc mostly connected and synergies to main role as CEO of ESL – some angel investment      About Ralf Reichert Ralf is Managing Director / CEO of Turtle Entertainment the world's largest eSports company leading the industry in raising eSport production and audience levels to those of mainstream sports. Alongside the creation of Turtle Entertainment, Ralf has been an integral part of the development of ESL Gaming which is now the largest global Esports league, as well as the elite pro gaming tour Intel Extreme Masters which has given out over $3.5million of prize money spanning across 8 seasons.  Reichert's passion for gaming and technology is for all to see, and with over 20 years of experience in the industry, it is no surprise that Turtle Entertainment has been such a resounding success.   Follow us on our social sites for the latest updates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsentrepreneurs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcusluerpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-entrepreneurs Website: https://marcusluer.com Podcast: https://marcusluer.com/podcast To get in touch, please email us at podcast@marcusluer.com   Feel Good by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_feel-good Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/bvgIqqRStcQ

Sebastian Park, co-founder of BITKRAFT Ventures and Infinite Canvas, joins Peter for a discussion about how Web 3.0 will transform the world of media and entertainment - and, in particular, how Creators will be able to go directly to their audience and superfans to engage with them (and monetize them) via NFTs, DeFi and other direct-to-consumer modes enabled by the blockchain. In this special session, Sebastian gives a full presentation of what Patreon's CEO Jack Conte calls "The 2nd Renaissance" - i.e., the feedback loop between tech and Creators that drives the expansion of Creator-type jobs and changes how society interacts with media and influence. You can follow Peter @pcsathy - also check out Peter's Deep Cuts Media (deepcutsmedia.com) and CREATV Media (creatv.media). The video version of this episode can also be found on YouTube at https://youtu.be/6a1lYWHOz1Y.SHOW LESS

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Google countersuing Epic Games, Epic working on a Fortnite movie, Ubisoft receiving a ton of hate, PC Building Simulator surpassing 4 million downloads after free Epic Store offering, Dr Pepper giving away a gaming chair, NFX and Bitkraft Ventures creating blockchain gaming funds, James Bond cars coming to Rocket League, Samsung launching Jaxon, Super League Gaming buying Bloxbiz, Electronic Arts breaking records, and so much more!

In this first Metacast Interview, we have the pleasure of speaking with Moritz Baier-Lentz, partner at BITKRAFT Ventures, with Nicolas Vereecke hosting.We start our conversation with Moritz's experiences as a professional esports athlete and investment banker in the gaming industry. We then shift our focus to his work at BITKRAFT. Moritz lays out BITKRAFT's thesis around “Synthetic Reality”, business models he's particularly interested in, and technologies he's keeping an eye on. Finally, he shares some tips for aspiring gaming entrepreneurs, gives us his view on the future of gaming, and ends with a spicy prediction.If you would like us to interview anyone else (or you have something interesting to share), do reach out at metacast@naavik.co. We'd love to hear your general thoughts and feedback too!  And as always, if you like the episode, you can help others find us by leaving a rating or review!  If you'd like more content, check us out at www.naavik.co. You can also find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Com mais de 500 milhões de dólares disponíveis para investir no mercado de games, essa semana recebemos Carlos Pereira da BITKRAFT Ventures. No episódio, o time debate sobre o potencial competitivo do Brasil, onde os investidores estão cada vez mais interessados e qual a visão que os VCs tem para decidir onde investir. Ficou curioso sobre a BITKRAFT? Saiba mais em https://www.bitkraft.vc

Scott Rupp, founding General Partner of BITKRAFT Ventures - one of the leading venture capital firms in the world of esports and games - joins Peter to give an overview of that massive entertainment sector that dwarfs the movie and music industries.  He also discusses the future of esports and games and how the music industry - and other entertainment sectors - can benefit by actively playing in the worlds of esports and games.  Scott also answers questions posed by guests in this live CREATV University session - and explains why he chose the song "Peace Frog" by The Doors to kick off the session for guests before it begins (stumping Peter in the process). To learn more, visit CREATV Media at www.creatv.media.