#144: Talent Protocol, web3 in Lisbon, HR/Ed-tech, DeNites with Pedro Oliveira 57:34

My guest today is Pedro Oliveira. Pedro is the Co-founder and CEO of Talent Protocol, a web3 professional platform where builders and creators can create their on-chain resumes and find the meaningful connections and support they need to succeed. I met Pedro in person when I moved to Lisbon and participated in many web3-related events and conferences organised by him and his company.

In today's episode, we discussed the following:

1. Many people are sceptical about Web3. What is Pedro's opinion on the concept of Web3, and how does Talent Protocol fit into this new paradigm of decentralised technologies?
2. How does Talent Protocol assist builders and creators in starting their journey in web3, and what problems does it aim to solve in the professional networking space?
3. Why is taking a sabbatical necessary for founders?
4. Will AI take over our jobs and replace human resources?
5. How did Portugal become a tech hub and attract talent from all around the world?
6. How does Pedro structure his team and find co-founders in Talent Protocol? Additionally, why does he plan to step down as Talent Protocol's CEO in the foreseeable future?
7. How does Talent House help young talents in their careers and projects? Some success stories here to share.
8. How to face the crypto winter and make tough decisions?
9. What is the vision for the future of Talent Protocol? What is the difference between Talent Protocol and traditional professional social sites like LinkedIn?
10. What is DeNites, and how does it work to connect local Portuguese web3 projects and people together?
11. What advice does Pedro have for someone who wants to enter the web3 world?
12. What is Pedro's one big lesson to pass on to the next generation?

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Join Talent Protocol
• Follow Pedro on Twitter
• Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System
• Talent House
• Protocol Labs
• Celo
• Introducing ChatGPT
• Kevin Kelly — Excellent Advice for Living
• Web Summit Lisbon 2023
• A DAO has no CEO
• Talent House - From 70 applicants to 11 high-potential Web3 talent in Barcelona
• DeNites