How to Win the Social Agent Era

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Band of Insiders

Funs Jacobs

12 episodes

2 days ago

Band of Insiders is your edge in a fast-moving world. I share Features and Builder Interviews on AI, blockchain, gaming, digital identity, and culture. Clear explanations. Practical steps. Why trust me: 10+ years across advertising, music, sports, and gaming (ex: .Monks). Built in Amsterdam, Los Angeles, Toronto, Bali, and Lisbon. I help brands and teams turn new tech into results. Join the WhatsApp community and subscribe to the newsletter for daily signals and weekly deep dives. Speaking and consulting: funs@hey.com

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How to Win the Social Agent Era | Feature 44

Band of Insiders

16 minutes 15 seconds

4 weeks ago

How to Win the Social Agent Era | Feature 44

Exploring the Future of Social Media with Ownable AI Characters

In this episode of the Band of Insiders podcast, Funs Jacobs dives deep into the emerging trend of ownable AI characters in social media. Building on last week’s discussion about the evolution of social platforms, Jacobs explores how AI-generated content and AI characters are set to transform the social media landscape. He explains the mechanics behind social media algorithms, the shift from friend graphs to interest graphs, and the potential introduction of AI characters as nodes in these graphs. Jacobs discusses the current state and future possibilities of AI characters like the popular account @aixbt on Twitter and platforms like Character.AI. With insights into the business opportunities created by digital property rights and NFT technology, he highlights how creatives can turn AI characters into profitable ventures. Tune in to learn about the technology stack enabling ownable characters and what this means for the future of entertainment and social engagement.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:17 The Rise of Ownable AI Characters

02:10 Understanding Social Media Mechanics

04:40 AI Characters in Social Media

07:14 Early Success and Future Potential of AI Characters

09:31 Business Opportunities with AI Characters

14:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

About Band of Insiders

Band of Insiders is a future forward platform and community for curious marketers, brand leaders, and founders who want to stay ahead of the curve. We explore the cultural and technological shifts shaping business—from AI to blockchain, gaming to Gen Z behavior—and what they really mean for you.

Hosted by Funs Jacobs: Dutch innovation strategist with 10+ years of experience in advertising, music, sports, and tech. Now based in Bali, Funs helps brands around the world spot what’s next and act on it, fast.

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