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Kenny Rowe and Nick Simmons (Octu Ventures): The Current Era of Urbit
Episode 1224th April 2024 • Inside the Hutt • Hutt Capital
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Join Brooke Pollack as he sits down with Kenny Rowe and Nick Simmons, co-summoners of Octu Ventures. This episode explores their transition from the early stages of the crypto landscape to founding Octu Ventures, a member-led venture DAO focused on the Urbit ecosystem. Kenny and Nick elaborate on Octu's strategic approach to investments, highlighting the potential of Urbit as a foundational technology. The conversation also uncovers how Octu Ventures utilizes its technical knowledge and extensive connections within the Urbit community to support groundbreaking projects.

Key Points From This Episode:

- Overview of Kenny Rowe's and Nick Simmons's backgrounds

- Strategy and focus areas of Octu Ventures within the Urbit ecosystem

- Benefits of operating as an investment DAO vs a traditional GP/LP fund

- The three primary technology pieces of the Urbit stack and its market potential

- What are Urbit Galaxies and why would someone want to buy one?

- Insights as to why so many blockchain and crypto people are intrigued by Urbit.


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