From Twilight dream sequences to designing visuals for Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, and the Super Bowl halftime show, Figge has helped shape the visual language of modern entertainment. In this guest episode, we explore how he transitioned from film school to visual effects, pioneered cinematic content for concerts during the rise of LED walls, and helped launch iconic moments like Kanye West’s Glow in the Dark tour. We also get into how Figge co-founded Possible, a trailblazing studio that builds cinematic experiences for live shows around the globe. Later, we explore his shift into the crypto world, co-founding We Knew and joining Yuga Labs, the creative force behind Bored Ape Yacht Club and Otherside. From NFTs to digital apparel, AI, and composable blockchain assets, this episode is packed with insights for creatives who want to stay ahead of the curve.   00:00 Intro02:46 Early Inspirations and Film School11:01 Creating Value in Your Career14:32 Entering the World of Live Events21:09 The Rise of LED Walls in Concerts24:56 Kanye West's Glow in the Dark Tour32:57 Opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter33:24 Creating Visual Effects for Hogwarts33:46 Founding Possible: A New Venture in Live Event Cinematics36:58 Identifying and Capitalizing on Niche Markets38:57 Chasing Passion Over Money40:02 The Importance of Upskilling and Continuous Learning42:32 Collaborating with Lady Gaga49:06 Working with Ariana Grande: The Sweetener Tour53:30 Concert Visuals for Justin Bieber56:00 Super Bowl Halftime Shows: Behind the Scenes59:45 The Booming Entertainment Scene in the Middle East01:02:37 Transitioning to Crypto: The Birth of We Knew01:09:23 Venture Capital vs. Bootstrapping: Lessons Learned01:10:50 Challenges in the Crypto World01:11:36 The Philosophy of a Thousand True Fans01:13:12 Profile Pictures and Digital Collectibles01:14:07 The Rise of Digital Apparel01:15:05 NFTs and Their Evolution01:16:01 Composability in Blockchain01:18:22 The Future of Crypto and NFTs01:26:41 The Role of AI in Creativity01:29:10 Yuga Labs and Its Projects01:30:28 The Community of Bored Ape Yacht Club01:33:02 The Future of Digital Assets01:38:11 Pressure is a Privilege Follow Figge Follow ⁠⁠⁠Arrad (podcast host)⁠⁠⁠    LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: ⁠⁠⁠SPOTIFY⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠APPLE MUSIC⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YOUTUBE⁠⁠⁠   CONNECT WITH US: ✩ ⁠⁠⁠Ourselves (production team)⁠⁠⁠:  ✩ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ✩ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ✩ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ✩ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook