Internet Misfits

This one is an experiment! I went for a walk around Brooklyn with my good friend Scott Norton, founder of the legendary condiments brand Sir Kensington's. We talk about electronic music, building a "brand world", and what he thinks the future holds. Hope you enjoy it!  Joe http://joe.univer.se Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A wide-ranging conversation with Abe Burmeister, co-founder of Outlier, the menswear brand that pioneered the use of technical materials for urban clothing. I’ve been a huge outlier fan for almost a decade, so it was awesome to have Abe on the show. We discuss manufacturing, design, materials, what the future holds, and how Outlier has cultivated an enthusiastic community of fans. You can find Abe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/abe1x And Joe on his personal site: joe.univer.se Thanks for listening! Joe internetmisfits.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A twisty (tasty?) conversation with Greg Sewitz, co-founder of Magic Spoon, a new (healthier) cereal company that has grown explosively over the last few years. We talk about manufacturing and distributing consumer goods in 2023, what inspired Magic Spoon’s brand, and how they’re using technology to develop the future of food. Thanks for listening! Joe internetmisfits.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, I have the pleasure of catching up with Michael Mignano, co-founder of Anchor and now venture capitalist at Lightspeed. We talk about Michael's rock band roots and delve into the parallels between art, music, and company building. We discuss the future of AI and how it has the potential to revolutionize the way we discover and create content, among many other topics. You can find Michael on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mignano And Joe on his personal site: joe.univer.se Thanks for listening! Joe internetmisfits.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An enlightening conversation with renown photographer, filmmaker, and creative director, Andrew Zuckerman. We discuss the nature of creativity, the power of narratives, epistemological humility, among many, many other things. Andrew is a truly special thinker who’s been an inspiration for many years. It was a real privilege to have him on the show. You can find Andrew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewzuckerman Thanks for listening! Joe http://joe.univer.se Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An exploratory chat with tech entrepreneur and social activist Scott Heiferman, founder of Meetup. We discuss optimistic futures, self-organization, and life in an Amazon warehouse, among many other things. You can find Scott on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heif And Joe on his personal site: http://joe.univer.se Thanks for listening! Joe http://internetmisfits.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A wandering conversation with acclaimed artist and entrepreneur Shantell Martin. We explore her journey, art practice, the habit of just getting out there, the intersection of creativity and commerce, and what the future could look like. You can find Shantell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shantell_martin/ And Joe on his personal site: joe.univer.se Thanks for listening! Joe  internetmisfits.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exploratory conversation with Josh Miller, co-founder at Browser Co (@joshm on Twitter), on the future of the web, business models as creative canvas, and the promise of 2023. Hope you like it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A wide-ranging conversation with Rus Yusupov, the creator of Vine and HQ Trivia, exploring life as an artist, technologist, and entrepreneur. We covered a lot, including:  The similarities between designing apps and roller coasters Vine’s origin story and why Tiktok “did it better” The web as an infinite canvas and launchpad for creators Social networks as countries Software’s ability to alter consciousness and support human flourishing Psychedelics for thinking in systems How dreams are more like cinema than reality The influence of New York on creativity and a bunch more You can find Rus on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rus And Joe on his personal site: joe.univer.se Thanks for listening! Joe  internetmisfits.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yael Aflalo, founder of Reformation, sits down today to talk more about building her brand, what made Reformation successful, and what she’s working on today. Yael also shares more about how she sets goals, what she was like when she was younger, and why creativity can be commercial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Internet Misfits, a podcast hosted by Joe Cohen, the founder and CEO of Univer.se. In the following conversations we'll share detailed stories of entrepreneurs and creators across disciplines who are shaping the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.