Meet Meagan Loyst, Founder of Gen Z VCs, Investor at Lerer Hippeau Ventures and an overall rockstar whose energy and passion matches her hustle. Coined as the "Queen of Gen Z VC," Megan is certainly one of the top up-and-comers changing the world of venture capital.
We sat down to discuss a big topic that is certainly top of mind for most in the tech world: The Metaverse. With so many buzzwords and interpretations, what is the Metaverse in actuality?
Simply put, the Metaverse is, "A virtual world where you can work, socialize, shop, and play." Although it has become a standout concept in our current zeitgeist, especially since Facebook's rebrand to Meta in October of last year, the Metaverse is not new. Virtual worlds like Halo, Pokemon Go, and the newer worlds of Roblox and Sandbox are all inherently Metaverses.
Some believe this space is just hype but the numbers are already telling us otherwise, in the not too distant future, ie by 2024, it is expected to develop into a $800 billion opportunity.
Tune into our conversation and read Meagan's full interview below to learn more, especially as we go into the difference between open and closed Metaverse as well as real use cases for both consumers and enterprises.