Heading West

Pudgy Penguin NFT Takeover and Entrepreneurship Deep Dive with Peter Labonov

In episode 11 of Heading West, we sit down with Peter Lobanov, the CCO of Pudgy Penguins, and dive into his incredible entrepreneurship journey from humble beginnings to his full-stack interdisciplinary design practice he built from the ground up known as Bureaux and his vision for the future of Pudgy Penguins. If you're looking for inspiration and valuable insights from a true industry leader, this episode is not to be missed. I hope you enjoy the episode, I will see you in the next on the frontier. ➖ FOLLOW PETER www.twitter.com/chefgoyardi www.instagram.com/chefgoyardi ➖ PUDGY PENGUINS https://pudgypenguins.com/https://twitter.com/PUDGYPENGUINS ➖ BUREAUX DESIGN STUDIO https://bureaux.inc/https://twitter.com/OURBUREAUX ➖ BUILDING IN PUBLIC https://www.youtube.com/@UCpgVacgMNP3OG8PcWnHbLdg ➖ HEADING WEST Heading West's Twitter - https://twitter.com/headingwest_io Heading West Newsletter - https://heading-west.beehiiv.com/subscribe My Personal Twitter - https://twitter.com/hunterxnicholas

Exploring the Future of Vacation Rentals with the CEO of Wander

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with the CEO of Wander, a leading vacation rental platform, to discuss the future of the industry. As travel rebounds and more people seek unique and personalized experiences, vacation rentals are poised to play an even bigger role in the travel landscape. From the rise of alternative accommodations to the impact of technology, we delve into the trends shaping the vacation rental market and what travelers can expect in the coming years. Tune in now to hear John Andrew's incredible story. Wander Details - - https://www.wander.com/ - https://twitter.com/wander Heading West Details - - https://twitter.com/headingwestio - https://heading-west.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Navigating Venture Capital at 24 years old

In the ninth episode of "Heading West", Erika Brickey shares her experience as a trailblazing young woman in the competitive world of venture capital. The discussion sheds light on the most hands-on types of funds, which can serve as an excellent starting point for those seeking to break into this challenging industry.   The conversation also delves into the importance of building social capital in today's job market. With networking being a vital component of career advancement, the value of cultivating relationships with individuals who can provide guidance, support, and mentorship is underscored.  The episode offers valuable insights and advice for those interested in venture capital, as well as for individuals seeking to establish themselves in the professional world.    I will see you in the next episode on the frontier.    Erika's Contact Details -   Twitter - https://twitter.com/brickywhat LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikabricky/ Newsletter - https://brickbybricky.beehiiv.com/subscribe  Heading West Newsletter - https://heading-west.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heading West Twitter - https://twitter.com/headingwestio

Building The Communication Layer In Web3 With M Goes the CEO of Wallet Chat

In episode 8 we sit down with M Goes the CEO & Founder of Wallet Chat and dive into the future of decentralized peer to peer communication. Wallet Chat is building a rich communication layer, connected to your existing wallet. At current, WalletChat supports direct messages, group messages, NFT-gated chats, and POAPs. It’s available as a web app, browser extension, and an API or widget which can be integrated into virtually any dapp. In this episode you will get to listen in on a OG founder's perspective that has built in web2 and transitioned to web3. We also touch on what it is like building within the current macro conditions, his  journey so far and advice for others looking to build.  Wallet Chat Twitter - https://twitter.com/wallet_chat Wallet Chat Website - https://www.walletchat.fun M Goes Twitter - https://twitter.com/m_goes_distance Heading West's Twitter - https://twitter.com/headingwest_io My Personal Twitter - https://twitter.com/hunterxnicholas

Exploring the EgoVerse, NFTs and Building Community on Avalanche

In episode 7 of Heading West, we dive into the Egoverse and the process of building community on Avalanche. The EgoVerse is an umbrella project deployed on the Avalanche blockchain that contains a multitude of sub-projects. The EgoVerse was conceptualized during the pandemic and has been structured through immense amounts of research. The initial and continuous focus of The EgoVerse is aimed toward IRL projects and the businesses they are starting such as their indie gaming studio, first-person shooter video game, paintball course, and the land we are purchasing in the Central Florida area for the self-sustaining farm and our HQ. EgoVerse Information - ✖️Egoverse Website - https://alteregopunks.com ✖️EgoVerse Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheEgoVerse ✖️Echelon's Twitter - https://twitter.com/E4Echelon My Other Social Handles - ✖️Heading West's Twitter - https://twitter.com/headingwest_io ✖️My personal Twitter - https://twitter.com/hunterxnicholas