Digital Identities Through Avatars with Cai Felip - Step into the Metaverse podcast: EP14
In this episode of the Step into the Metaverse Podcast, I interviewed Cai Felip, the Founder and CEO of Union Avatars, a company blurring the lines between the virtual world and reality. Union leads the production of realistic 3D avatars for virtual worlds. Their mission is to help the future of virtual identity in the metaverse. They provide avatar solutions so you can realistically represent yourself in video games, social media, virtual reality worlds, or gamification.
Cai and I will talk about all things avatars, digital identities and online reputation. We’ll also dive into the threat of imposed avatars and how brands should approach Gen Zs and Gen Alphas, also known as the “Metaverse Natives”. It’s going to be a super interesting conversation, so don’t miss it.
Highlights
- [01:18] - Linking Realities: Offering tools that enable companies and users to create their unique avatars.
- [02:35] - The internet’s exponential growth.
- [04:36] - Organizing identity and repetition in the metaverse.
- [08:11] - Keys characteristics an avatar has to comply with.
- [10:46] - Being involved in digital fashion design.
- [12:09] - Preventing the creation of “deep fakes” of avatars.
- [13:30] - Revolutionizing the retail industry with direct-to-avatar.
- [15:05] - How brands can successfully venture into the metaverse.
- [18:19] - The next big challenge in creating the metaverse.
Quotes
“Interoperability is what is gonna create the metaverse itself” - Cai Felip
“Identity is really important but it doesn't have to be tied to your real identity” - Cai Felip
Learn More About Cai Felip in the Link Below:
- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caifelip/
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/UnionAvatars
If you are interested in learning more about the metaverse, you can order my book Step into the Metaverse here.
Dr Mark van Rijmenam
Dr. Mark van Rijmenam is a strategic futurist known as The Digital Speaker. He stands at the forefront of the digital age and lives and breathes cutting-edge technologies to inspire Fortune 500 companies and governments worldwide. As an optimistic dystopian, he has a deep understanding of AI, blockchain, the metaverse, and other emerging technologies, and he blends academic rigour with technological innovation.
His pioneering efforts include the world’s first TEDx Talk in VR in 2020. In 2023, he further pushed boundaries when he delivered a TEDx talk in Athens with his digital twin , delving into the complex interplay of AI and our perception of reality. In 2024, he launched a digital twin of himself offering interactive, on-demand conversations via text, audio or video in 29 languages, thereby bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds – another world’s first.
As a distinguished 5-time author and corporate educator, Dr Van Rijmenam is celebrated for his candid, independent, and balanced insights. He is also the founder of Futurwise , which focuses on elevating global digital awareness for a responsible and thriving digital future.
