Web3 Entrepreneurship: Future Models of Value Creation Connecting the Real and Digital Economy

In 2021, web3 and blockchain startup companies received over $30B of venture capital investment, typically raising money at abnormally high valuations. Today, web3 startup valuations remain elevated as compared to other innovative technologies. Which aspects of web3 are likely to create long-lasting, positive global impact? Which aspects of web3 resemble the dot-com bubble? This seminar will evaluate these questions through lively discussion with invited guest speakers from prominent web3 startups, influential venture capitalists, and other significant ecosystem members. Topics covered include web3 infrastructure, DeFi, DAOs, and NFTs.