24: Zagabond - Founding Azuki, re-creating IP development, and empowering brand communities

CryptoGorilla has been creating content on YouTube about Web3 since 2021. He's been able to amass 41.7k subscribers and continues to provide value to his community. In this episode, we discuss how he started in Web3 and how it developed into creating a series of businesses in Web3. RenRen: https://twitter.com/RealRenRen_ CryptoGorilla: https://twitter.com/CryptoGorillaYT CryptoGorilla Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CryptoGorilla This podcast is strictly for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not solicit financial or investment advice. Do your own research.

Zagabond is the co-founder of Azuki and Chiru Labs - a Web3 luxury Anime brand. In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane and learn how Z found the path to Azuki and where he plans to take it. RenRen: https://twitter.com/RealRenRen_ Zagabond: https://twitter.com/Zagabond Azuki: https://twitter.com/Azuki Azuki Website: https://www.azuki.com/ This podcast is strictly for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not solicit financial or investment advice. Do your own research.

Sheepy is a Garden Caretaker in the Azuki community who is currently using her Elementals IP to create "Whispers of Taiji". In this episode, we discuss a range of topics including story-building, the possibilities that Web3 brings, and her new creative project "Whispers of Taiji". RenRen: https://twitter.com/RealRenRen_ Sheepy: https://twitter.com/theyrofthesheep This podcast is strictly for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not solicit financial or investment advice. Do your own research.

Elder Millennial is a prominent member of the Azuki community who builds alongside the brand using its IP. In this episode, we discuss his creative project Average Sunday and what it takes to build in Web3. RenRen: https://twitter.com/RealRenRen_ Elder Millennial: https://twitter.com/niftymillennial This podcast is strictly for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not solicit financial or investment advice. Do your own research.

Notyeong started in this space in the most unique and hilarious way. Little did he know, he would be building a product in this space years down the road. He understands the technology and, most importantly, how it can be utilized to create new products and experiences. Through SFT Studios and their products "Weebox" and "Visions" their aim is to connect anime and anime fans to the digital world. RenRen: https://twitter.com/RealRenRen_ Notyeong: https://twitter.com/notyeong SFT Studios: https://twitter.com/SFTStudios Weebox: https://www.weebox.io/

Csaw is a crypto OG who created the world's first Bitcoin brokerage, which led to the world's first Bitcoin ATM. He's been in the space for a very long time and has recently revealed his latest passion project in Crypto Moments. An NFT art project that aims to immortalize the history of crypto through immersive art. RenRen: ⁠https://twitter.com/RealRenRen_ Csaw: ⁠https://twitter.com/Csaw07 Crypto Moments: https://twitter.com/0xcryptomoments Crypto Moments Website: https://www.cryptomoments.com/ This podcast is strictly for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not solicit financial or investment advice. Do your own research

Heyskylark is a community-hired software engineer at Chiru Labs. He's built programs such as Bobu's Tavern, Beanz wallpapers, and most notably Azuki Love Island. In this episode, we discuss the importance of software engineers in crypto and what it's like working at a brand that creates dope shit. RenRen: https://twitter.com/RealRenRen_ Heyskylark: https://twitter.com/Heyskylark This podcast is strictly for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not solicit financial or investment advice. Do your own research

Bamedi has always been a mysterious yet well-known Champion of Azuki. He's amassed 23k Twitter followers and continues to be quite the brand ambassador. In this episode, we unravel the mysteries of his life, talk crypto, and discuss the future of Azuki RenRen: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RealRenRen_⁠ Bamedi:⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/Bamedi This podcast is strictly for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not solicit financial or investment advice. Do your own research.

Microglia is a 2nd-year student at Stanford studying Neuroscience. He's worked with many NFT projects and carries a vast amount of knowledge. In this episode, we discuss the relationship his studies has with Web3 and really dive into the philosophy that he uses in order to accomplish his top-down goals. RenRen: ⁠https://twitter.com/RealRenRen_ Microglia: ⁠https://twitter.com/microglia_8888⁠ This podcast is strictly for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not solicit financial or investment advice. Do your own research

Anaroth is helping to bring stories to life through animation in Web3. He's part of Atrium - a network of independent artists and creators. In this episode, we discuss Atrium's involvement in works such as Neon Garden and the NounsDAO movie. RenRen: https://twitter.com/RealRenRen_ Anaroth: https://twitter.com/Anaroth__ Atrium: https://twitter.com/AtriumNft Atrium website: https://atrium.art/ Nouns Movie: https://twitter.com/nounsmovie Steve G - Neon Garden: https://twitter.com/NeonGardenAnime This podcast is strictly for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not solicit financial or investment advice. Do your own research.