Fall Accelerator 2023 Kick-off

Join Club CPG’s Head of Accelerator Raffaela Rein as we kick-off our Fall accelerator cohort! We already have 80+ startups ready to go, and it's not too late to join them!Non-dilutive—we take zero equityFocus on consumer, retail, loyalty, marketing, and AICPG Pitch WeekPrivate founder chatsDiscounted SaaS productsRegister now at https://www.clubcpg.com/accelerator

Does the idea of combining AI and crypto to create innovative applications sound familiar? Have you been told that you need to follow a traditional approach and rely solely on one of these technologies? If you're feeling frustrated by the lack of results and the missed opportunities, it's time to explore the intersection of AI and crypto for groundbreaking solutions that will revolutionize your business.In this episode, you will be able to:Dive into the frontier where AI merges with crypto, unveiling fascinating applications.Decrypt the puzzle behind the design of AI-powered security mechanisms, enhancing your tech-savviness.Get a grip on the crucial role of well-defined startup goals and their journey towards realization.Spot the unseen market opportunities and learn ways to address them with unique solutions."The best founders are always asking themselves, where could I move faster? Where could I skip steps? Where can I unblock myself?" - Bruno Faviero" Follow Bruno at https://twitter.com/BfavieroFollow Club CPG at https://twitter.com/CPGCLUB To learn more about Crypto Packages Goods, visit https://www.cryptopackagedgoods.com/

Explore the hidden opportunities and overcome the challenges of loyalty programs and customer engagement to cultivate a fiercely devoted customer base that will be your business's biggest asset.In this episode, you will be able to:Uncover the potential of digital collections and the transformative power of Web3.Discover how to cultivate communities as the core of a successful Web Three loyalty program.Ascertain the challenges and unique opportunities in tailoring customer engagement strategies through loyalty programs.Explore the aspects of fairness in game design and meeting customers' expectations in loyalty programs.Dive into Forum3's innovative platform and the energizing role of community engagement.In this episode, you will be able to:Uncover the potential of digital collections and the transformative power of Web3.Discover how to cultivate communities as the core of a successful Web3 loyalty program.Explore the aspects of fairness in game design and meeting customers' expectations in loyalty programs.Dive into Forum3's innovative platform and the energizing role of community engagement."Loyalty is now becoming something the brand owes to the customer." - Joe O'RourkeFollow Joe at https://twitter.com/BunchuBetsFollow Club CPG at https://twitter.com/CPGCLUB

When former finance professional Sergio Silva stumbled upon the world of NFTs and memes, he never expected to find parallels between his experience at Goldman Sachs and the newfound respect owning a CryptoPunk garnered him. Little did he know, it would be the beginning of a journey that would change his perspective on the limitless potential of visual communication and the role of NFTs and memes in our online identities and communities.In this episode, you will be able to:Discover the impact of NFTs and memes on online personalities and community building.Understand how the metaverse connects the physical and digital worlds to revolutionize economic and social interactions.Explore Fireblocks' innovative solutions for institutions in managing digital assets and infrastructure.Learn about the ever-changing regulatory landscape that influences cryptocurrency innovation and market access.Delve into the unique approach Seize the Memes takes with their NFT project to foster creative partnerships and intellectual property utility."Being able to understand the bridge from the real world into the digital life and how that is going to work and how you can position yourself there is where a lot of the opportunities are going to be found." - SergitoFollow Sergio at https://twitter.com/sergitosergito/Follow Club CPG at https://twitter.com/CPGCLUBTo learn more about Crypto Packages Goods, visit https://www.cryptopackagedgoods.com/

In this Genius Call, host Mikey Piro speaks to Elie Steinbock of ShareMint about his background in crypto and his latest project ERC721R, a refundable NFT mint. They also discuss the latest  ERC4337 and its account abstraction and management for Web3. Steinbock talks about his early involvement in the crypto space, including launching an NFT project called Crypto Fighters in 2018 and his experience running a development agency that worked with companies like Mercedes, Bloomberg, and Traxx. Overall, the episode provides insights into the world of crypto and NFTs from an experienced developer's perspective."The enhancement of Web3 is really where the new and exciting engagement comes from." - Elie SteinbockFollow Elie at https://twitter.com/elie2222Follow Club CPG at https://twitter.com/CPGCLUBTo learn more about Crypto Packages Goods, visit https://www.cryptopackagedgoods.com/

Rebecca Lamis is the cofounder of Unicorn DAO and Head of Partnerships at the mixed reality start-up Playlayer. She has been in the Web3 space since 2018, working to make the industry and its opportunities more accessible and is an active DAO organizer and advisor."If it is inaccessible, it is neither radical nor revolutionary." - Rebecca LamisIn this episode, you will learn the following:What is a decentralized autonomous organization and how does it work?How do DAOs create a more equitable society?The history of DAOs and what does it means for the future of the Web3 space?Follow Rebecca at https://twitter.com/RebeccaLamisFollow Club CPG at https://twitter.com/CPGCLUBTo learn more about Crypto Packages Goods, visit https://www.cryptopackagedgoods.com/

When Arsonic, dives into the crypto-space, he uses his design background to create a stunningly unique, immersive generative art world full of irony and memes, and inspiring a new generation of digital art collectors."I love to push boundaries and explore new technologies, art, and music to create something unique and immersive that will stand the test of time." - Arsonic In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How Arsonic's design background and web agency experience led him to blockchain and NFTs2. The creative process behind developing generative music and immersive generative art3. How Arsonic's popular "Surgeon Pepe" meme inspired a unique world of art and entertainment Follow Arsonic at https://twitter.com/Ars0nicVisit Zeblocks and Sgt Pepe WorldFollow Club CPG at https://twitter.com/CPGCLUBTo learn more about Crypto Packages Goods, visit https://www.cryptopackagedgoods.com/

Christine Theriot is the Director of Strategic Partners at World of Women and was previously the Director of Strategic Partners at My BFF. She was one of the first CPG Genesis members, drawn to the incredible mentors and the chance to socialize in a new way. Her unconventional background, experience and tenacity to learn more about web3 allowed her to make a successful transition into it full time."It wasn't until I had absolute conviction on the type of people and the type of entrepreneurs that I wanted to align with in web 3 that I started to really think seriously about what those moves would be and taking it into the next phase of my life." - Christine TheriotIn this episode, you will learn the following:1. How Christine Theriot went from a successful agency career to becoming a key figure in the web3 space.2. The importance of exploring and discovering what makes one tick and excited about the space.3. The differences between working in web2 vs web3 when it comes to team size, resources, and approaches.Follow Christine at https://twitter.com/Majestique_ethFollow Club CPG at https://twitter.com/CPGCLUBTo learn more about Crypto Packages Goods, visit https://www.cryptopackagedgoods.com/

Patricio Worthalter grew up in Argentina, where he was familiar with trustless systems, and in 2014 a customer of his had to pay a hacker in Bitcoin. This led Patricio buying his first Bitcoin where he learned of the power of blochain technology. He then made a risky bet on Ethereum, buying $10,000 worth, and in 2018 he founded POAP, a platform for consumer design interpretation based on Ethereum."Taking a crazy bet with minimal knowledge can be a risk worth taking if you are desperate for change." - Patricio WorthalterIn this episode, you will learn the following:1. How living in Argentina has shaped the adoption of blockchain technology2. How Argentina has become a powerhouse for blockchain talent3. How the Argentinean culture of needing to be street-smart has translated into success in the blockchain industry.Follow Patricio at https://twitter.com/worthalterFollow Club CPG at https://twitter.com/CPGCLUBTo learn more about Crypto Packages Goods, visit https://www.cryptopackagedgoods.com/

Dan Romero moved to Silicon Valley in 2013 where  he was introduced to Bitcoin and was inspired to read the white paper. This catalyzed his interest in the blockchain and its potential for a new computing paradigm. With Forecaster, Dan is using the Ethereum blockchain to create a decentralized social network where creators and audiences have direct ownership of their relationships. He has designed Forecaster for ease of use for the average user and for developers to have direct access to the underlying data and APIs.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How decentralized, permissionless blockchains can be used as a new computing platform2. How Forecaster is creating a new decentralized social network that allows creators and developers to have direct relationships with their audience and users3. How the idea of RSS Plus lead to the creation of Farcaster as Twitter competitor.Follow Dan at https://twitter.com/dwrFollow Club CPG at https://twitter.com/CPGCLUBTo learn more about Crypto Packages Goods, visit https://www.cryptopackagedgoods.com/