In this episode we speak to Christian, the founder of Metalancers, as he discusses his background and experiences in the web3 space. He attended a top law school in the UK and briefly worked in finance before dedicating himself to web3 full-time. Despite launching a Solana project during a time of market collapse, Christian was transparent and did not "rug" his community, and he has since learned valuable lessons from this experience.

The interview focuses on the importance of taking a slow and methodical approach to building in the web3 space, as well as the advice that Christian has gained from his experiences. Metalancers, Christian's current venture, aims to revolutionize the comics industry and change the way NFTs are licensed.

Other topics that we cover:

- The grind of law school

- The impact of covid on life and web3

- Working remote vs being in an office

- The toll being a web3 founder can take on your health if you’re not careful

- Importance of self care

- Comics and Art

- Metalancer trying to change the game when it comes to licensing rights in Web3

More on Metalancer:

Metalancer is a web3 superhero universe influenced by the comic industry and backed by an tenured comic book artist. Not only are they creating NFTs assets geared towards their heros fighting the “Centralisers”, they’re on a mission to bridge web2 and web3 by making a secure and simple licensing platform for your digital assets through an simple to use interface. Will the Metalancers take down the Centralisers in the decentralized universe? You’ll have to wait to find out.

More on Midlife Crysis: here at Midlife have a simple mission -- To bring back the lost art of genuine human connection. We think as we get more connected, hide behind social media profiles and enter the metaverse what we do here is going to be a lost art. We go deep with founders in the tech/web3 space, talk life, success principles and what they’re doing to move tech forward with blockchain and crypto. Sit back, relax and enjoy.

TimeStamps:

~4:00 – Christian’s early life

~12:00 – Power of simplicity

~21:00 – Power of slowing down and being methodical

~30:00 – Impact of covid on work and web3

~47:00 – Power of reputation and importance of mental health

~58:00 – What it means to provide value in web3

~1:03 – Christian’s advice for people new to web3

~1:07 – Metalancers elevator pitch

~1:24 – Solving the problem of licensing NFTs

~1:40 – Creating Magic

~1:45 – MLC Review

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On this episode, the founder of Kantoria, Kantor, shared his journey from being a world champion in Dance Dance Revolution at the age of 14 to touring the world as a DJ and playing alongside renowned artists such as Kendrick Lamar and Steve Aioki. Kantor has now shifted his focus to launching his Web3 Company - Kantoria, leveraging his proprietary technology and vast experience. During the interview, Kantor emphasized the importance of patience and kindness in life, even in the face of adversity. He also discussed the immense potential that web3 and blockchain offer and their once-in-a-lifetime impact on the world.

Other topics that we cover:

- Struggles Of Being A World Touring Musician

- Dance Dance Revolution

- Being an entertainer

- Success principles for business

- Power of DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organization)

- Not Giving Up

- Self Awareness 

More on Expedition Labs:

Welcome to Kantoria. A disruptive, unprecedented, on-chain music ethos. With you at the helm, reimagining and redefining the Web3 music space is now an imminent reality. Prepare to enter the grid

More on Midlife Crysis: here at Midlife have a simple mission -- To bring back the lost art of genuine human connection. We think as we get more connected, hide behind social media profiles and enter the metaverse what we do here is going to be a lost art. We go deep with founders in the tech/web3 space, talk life, success principles and what they’re doing to move tech forward with blockchain and crypto. Sit back, relax and enjoy.

TimeStamps:

~11:00 – Kantor’s early life

~18:00 – Grandmother’s Influence

~34:00 – Understanding money and the difference between patience and stubborness

~48:00 – Kantor’s early music career

~56:00 – Success principles – never giving up and sacrafice

~1:08 – Power of decentralization

~1:11 – Kantoria elevator pitch

~1:20 – What is a DOA

~1:20 – Kantoria’s Future

~1:26 – MLC Review

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In this particular episode, we have a conversation with SGAR, also known as Gregg Sgarlata, who is one of the co-founders of Expedition Labs. Throughout the episode, we delve into his childhood experiences and discover how his passion for music began while simultaneously cultivating a mindset of authenticity. With the guidance of David Bowie's guitarist and recording at the same studio as Sevendust, he eventually created an EDM single that reached the top of the charts, culminating in his journey towards Web3. This discussion promises to be a thrilling ride, so hold on tight.

Other things we talk about in the podcast:

-Importance of embracing the grind

- The 10 years of work it takes to become a “New Artist”

- The importance of mentors and how to find one

- The power of relationships and community

- Becoming part of SGAR’s dream band One Hundred Thousand

- Continuing the family legacy of pro paddle ball

- How music has molded SGAR web3 journey

More on Expedition Labs:

At Expedition Labs, we are a team of experienced and proven crypto experts who are committed to helping top players successfully navigate the Web3 landscape. Our cutting-edge advisory and unwavering support are the key to unlocking your brand’s potential in this exciting and rapidly evolving space.

More on Midlife Crysis: here at Midlife have a simple mission -- To bring back the lost art of genuine human connection. We think as we get more connected, hide behind social media profiles and enter the metaverse what we do here is going to be a lost art. We go deep with founders in the tech/web3 space, talk life, success principles and what they’re doing to move tech forward with blockchain and crypto. Sit back, relax and enjoy.

TimeStamps:

~14:00 - SGAR’s early life

~31:00 – Early lessons learned from music

~36:00 – More lessons from SGAR’s early career

~41:00 – How to find a mentor

~49:00 – Joining One Hundred Thousand

~1:04 – Journey of creating a #1 EDM single

~1:12 – Putting yourself out there and taking risks

~1:17 – New artists usually aren’t new

~1:27 – Musician’s perspective on web3

~1:33 – Bear vs Bull Market and importance of community in web3

~1:39 – What is Expedition Labs?

~1:49 – Midlife Crysis Review

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