In today’s video, I sit down with the brilliant mind, Chris Dixon, Founder of a16z crypto and Author of Read Write Own. We unravel the fascinating landscape of technology, blockchain, and the ever-evolving realm of the internet.

Topics we discussed during the episode:
0:00 – 3:30 Intro
3:30 – 4:53 Who should read the Read Write Own book
4:53 – 12:00 The history of the Internet and the Web 2 era
12:00 – 15:52 What makes top social media platforms valuable
15:52 – 18:23 The problems that the blockchain solves
18:23 – 21:10 Fun facts about the Internet and new technologies
21:10 – 26:09 The biggest thing people are missing with the blockchain
26:09 – 33:55 What people are misunderstanding with NFTs and the blockchain
33:55 – 38:00 Why AI is going to accelerate the blockchain adoption
38:00 – 40:55 The value of books
40:55 – 45:07 People underestimate technology

Learn more about Chris and his new book here:
Website: readwriteown.com
Chris Dixon’s X Account: https://twitter.com/cdixon
Chris Dixon’s LinkedIn Account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-dixon-9599b127b/
Chris Dixon’s Farcaster Account: https://warpcast.com/cdixon.eth
Instagram: @a16zcrypto

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Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur and serves as the Chairman of VaynerX, the CEO of VaynerMedia, and the Creator & CEO of VeeFriends. Gary is considered one of the leading global minds on what’s next in culture, relevance, and the internet. Known as “GaryVee,” he is described as one of the most forward thinkers in business – he acutely recognizes trends and patterns early to help others understand how these shifts impact markets and consumer behavior. Whether it’s emerging artists, esports, NFT investing, or digital communications, Gary understands how to bring brand relevance to the forefront. He is a prolific angel investor with early investments in companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Venmo, Snapchat, Coinbase and Uber.

Gary is an entrepreneur at heart – he builds businesses. Today, he helps Fortune 1000 brands leverage consumer attention through his full-service advertising agency, VaynerMedia, which has offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, and Singapore. VaynerMedia is part of the VaynerX holding company, including Eva Nosidam Productions, Vayner3, Gallery Media Group, The Sasha Group, VaynerSpeakers, and VaynerCommerce. Gary is also the Co-Founder of VaynerSports, Resy, and Empathy Wines. Gary guided both Resy and Empathy to successful exits – which were sold respectively to American Express and Constellation Brands. He’s also a Board Member at Candy Digital, Co-Founder of VCR Group, Co-Founder of ArtOfficial, Co-Founder of VaynerWATT, and Creator & CEO of VeeFriends. In addition, Gary was recently named to the Fortune list of the Top 50 Influential people in the NFT industry.

In addition to running multiple businesses, Gary documents his life daily as a CEO through his social media channels, which have more than 44 million followers and garnish over 173 million monthly impressions/views across all platforms. His podcast, “The GaryVee Audio Experience,” ranks among the top podcasts globally. He is a five-time New York Times Bestselling Author and one of the most highly sought-after public speakers.

Gary serves on the board of MikMak, Bojangles Restaurants, and Pencils of Promise. He is also a longtime Well Member of Charity:Water.

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