Rising Up
Join the team at Faceless Labs behind the scenes of the wild and wonderful world of cryptocurrency! Episodes feature engaging conversations with our team, our friends, and the movers and shakers of web3. This show is named for the mission of Faceless Labs and the rallying cry of the Faceless Many. Everything we do is about helping everyday people leverage the power of blockchain technology to "Rise Up" and rewrite their financial future. We're building a movement, and you're invited, on the Official Podcast of the Financial Revolution!
Episodes
19 episodes
019 - DIY Web3 Marketplaces for NFT Projects & the Metaverse with NFTify and Monark Market
Just as every ecommerce entrepreneur has a storefront, every NFT project and Metaverse creator need a place to do business. Nikita Ngan Nguyen (NFTify) and Michael Shoup (Monark, the Faceless Many) explain how users can benefit from the solutio...
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Episode 19
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1:04:27
#018 - What Is a Trust? Wealth Building and Financial Strategy with Adam Ausloos
In this episode, Mack and Alex welcome Adam Ausloos for a conversation about the advantages of trusts, (legal!) tax deferral, and how the Many can take advantage of the wealth building tools of titans to protect what matters.2:08 “I hel...
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Episode 18
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1:03:29
#017 Driving with Drifters and Bringing Web3 to the Automotive Community with Taro Koki - CEO of KurumaNFT
Cars and crypto collide! Taro Koki, Founder/CEO of KurumaNFT, joins Alex and Evan for a case study on “The Future of Car Culture” and how to bring the benefits of web3 to any community. From “Can you drift this?” to $CAR by SHL0MS, to Lamborghi...
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Episode 17
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1:03:48
#016 Michael Shoup: Deep Dive on MONARK, the Metaverse, Creator Rights, and User Experience
Michael Shoup sets aside his role as The Maestro at Faceless Labs to tell us about his latest endeavor: MONARK Market -- a marketplace model for the metaverse. In a wide-ranging discussion, Evan and Michael discuss the state of the metaverse (c...
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Episode 16
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1:15:26
#015 Arif Khan: CEO of Alethea on AI, Curiosity as an Antidote to Fear, & Intelligent NFTs
Arif Khan joins Alex and Evan to unpack the philosophy, ethics, and what-ifs of AI, dispel common myths, and share what Alethea is building, as well as how you can get involved. This episode is deep, fun, and leaves no doubt--the future is full...
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Episode 15
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1:07:28
#014 William Quigley: Co-Founder of Tether and WAX on the Evolution of Gaming, Stablecoins, and the Revolution of Tokenized Money
Mack, Alex, and Evan are joined by one of our favorite thinkers on the blockchain: William Quigley--experienced venture capitalist, gaming OG, and the co-founder of WAX & Tether. William shares insights from his career on the evolution of g...
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Episode 14
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1:20:24
#013: Carrie "MsNFTy" Lyn & Mikee Trompeta: How to Win Web3 Events, Educating the Underserved, & Onboarding Magic Johnson
1:26 Mikee’s intro: JDM Labs2:53 Carrie’s intro: MsNFTy and The Creative House4:18 The importance of educating influential people; “Breaking bread” as a strategy8:16 The opportunities and challenges of investing in a foster child’s ...
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Episode 13
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1:38:01
#012: Ryan Carson - Founder turned VC on NFTs, Investing, and Tips for Living Well
Mack and Evan hang with former COO of Proof Collective/Moonbirds, Ryan Carson. He shares insights from +20 years of startup experience, his pivot to venture capital (121G Fund); how to make winning bets; & advice for web3 (collectors, inves...
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Episode 12
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1:02:43
#011: Taylor Mitchell - Side-Hustles, Ethics, and Best Practices for Content Creation
On this episode Mack and Alex interview content creator, social media advisor, blockchain & finance educator Taylor Mitchell. They talk about viral videos, content strategy, monetization in web2 vs. web3, the state of the economy and crypto...
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Episode 11
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1:10:29
#010: TFM Random Show - Joe, Mihir, and Evan talk ETH Merge, Stable Coins and Titanic
Get to know Mihir, Evan, and Joe a bit better as they share their journeys, talk DeFi, and clear up misconceptions about the Ethereum Merge. Plus, the guys try to talk Mihir into a bedtime-story side hustle, and Evan tells a story about the fir...
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Episode 10
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1:24:10
#009: Crypto Mason - Mason Versluis on Life, Wealth, Spirituality, & Legacy
On this episode, Mack & Evan talk with Mason Versluis: crypto trader, investor, and entrepreneur about his life, his start in crypto, social media tips, astrology and more.2:29 How I met your Mason4:47 fanning about Michael Jack...
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Episode 9
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1:13:00
#008: Arnaud Deffuant - Co-Founder of Drifters NFT on Elrond, the Power of Culture, and the Vision for a Multi-Chain Future
On this episode, Mack & Alex talk with Arnaud Deffuant, co-founder of Drifters, about his project, Elrond blockchain, the importance of focus, and how culture--more than technical explanations-- will spur adoption.1:43 Arnaud introd...
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Episode 8
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1:06:02
#007: Evin McMullen - Co-Founder and CEO of Disco on Verified Credentials, Consent, Digital Identity, and Human-Centric Design
1:22 Intro3:30 Building community and catching vibes IRL at web3 conferences5:30 Evin’s journey to blockchain/approach to human-centric design 8:50 The opportunities and challenges of online identity13:00 On consent and the...
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Episode 7
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45:40
#006: Vanessa Harris - Product Leader (Google, Microsoft) and Advisor on Blockchain Ecosystems, the Future of Web3, and Showing Up as Your Authentic Self
On this episode, Mack, Alex, and Evan chat with Vanessa Harris about her journey to become "TechnologyPoet," her experience shipping web2 products, thoughts on leadership, and perspective on user experience across different blockchain ecosystem...
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Episode 6
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1:11:26
#005: Andrew Bull, Esq., on Blockchain Law, Regulation, and a Simple Test to Tell if Your Investment is a Security
On this episode, Mack and Alex interview our Lawyer, Andrew Bull, Esq., on all things Blockchain Law. Listen and learn what qualifies an investment as a security, how to perform the Howey Test, and to hear some of the team's biggest losses. Fro...
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Episode 5
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1:08:15
#004: Jake Steinerman of Spatial on the Metaverse, Where it's Going, and How to Get Involved
In this episode of Rising Up, Evan and Michael interview Jake Steinerman of Spatial. SPATIAL LINKSWebsite: https://spatial.ioDiscord: https://discord.gg/spatialTwitter: @spatialxrRegular spaces M/W/F ~6pm ET...
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Episode 4
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58:54
#003: Lorenzo Abbatiello (CPA) on Crypto Taxes, Bringing Hospitality to Accounting, and the Importance of Tax Prep for Web3
On this episode of Rising Up, Mack Lorden and Alex Popovic interview Lorenzo Abbatiello (CPA), our accountant and the owner of Lorenzo Tax.👉 https://www.lorenzotax.com for a free 15min consultation 👉Follow @lorenzocpa on all soc...
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Episode 3
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1:01:15
#002: Welcome to Rising Up PART 2: The Corrupted, the Future of Faceless Labs and the Rising Up Podcast
On this episode of Rising Up, Mack Lorden, Alex Popovic, and Evan Mann continue the joyous task of introducing the Official Podcast of the Financial Revolution, unpack the Corrupted NFT, share thoughts on building community, delivering va...
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Episode 2
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1:05:40
#001: Welcome to Rising Up PART 1: The Origin Story of the Faceless Many
On this episode of Rising Up, Mack Lorden, Michael Shoup, and Evan Mann introduce you to the Official Podcast of the Financial Revolution, discuss the origins of the Faceless Many, share best practices and lessons learned for web3 founder...
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Episode 1
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57:56