Dapper Labs' Playbook: Ridhima Kahn on NBA Top Shot and Virtual Influencers

Ridhima Kahn, VP at Dapper Labs, joins Avery and Sam to discuss the company's journey, from CryptoKitties to NBA Top Shot and beyond. She dives into the world of virtual influencers, detailing the evolution of virtual personality Miquela and the role of synthetic personalities. Ridhima also explores Dapper's digital collectibles strategy, partnerships with brands like Disney, the NFL and the NBA and the future potential of this emerging space.

Links mentioned from the podcast:

• AI-Generated Bond Movie Trailer
• How Tech Giants Cut Corners to Harvest Data for A.I.
• Dapper Labs Website

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