From Language Expert to Web3 Travel Disruptor: Kim D Chai's Journey

Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship

Kim D Chai, co-founder and CEO of AmphiSpace, joins the Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship show to share her journey from language expert and localization specialist to Web3 travel disruptor. Kim discusses her early work on anime localization, including popular titles like One Piece and Naruto, and her transition into the world of Web3. Discover how Kim's passion for languages and her experience building centralized translation platforms led her to create Amphi.Space, a decentralized aggregator for Web3 and AI events. Kim explains how Amphi.Space aims to revolutionize the travel industry by streamlining bookings, offering real-world asset integration, and fostering connections within the Web3 community. Dive into the world of Web3 travel and the future of event experiences with Kim D Chai on this insightful episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship! ⌛ Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode trailer 00:00:31 Show introduction and brief self-introduction of Kim D Chai 00:01:30 Kim shares her journey from localization to founding AmphiSpace 00:03:50 How AI disrupted the translation industry and shaped Amphi’s vision 00:06:28 Working on global animation projects like One Piece and Naruto 00:07:11 Kim’s work in marketing and breaking into the Asian market 00:10:34 How Kim discovered Web3 through events and early Ethereum investments 00:12:46 Kim’s hobbies: Working out, reading, and exploring technology books 00:14:08 Introduction to AmphiSpace: A travel platform for Web3 and AI 00:15:41 NFT utilities in AmphiSpace for discounts and real-world value 00:16:15 AmphiSpace’s target customers: Web3 OGs, startups, and AI professionals 00:19:10 How AmphiSpace organizes and co-hosts global Web3 events 00:20:30 Overcoming data consistency challenges in the travel industry with Web3 tech 00:30:39 AmphiSpace’s next steps: Decentralized aggregator for hotels and events 00:38:00 What are the challenges Kim’s team faces while organizing Web3 events 00:39:05 The importance of events in Web3 for branding and networking 00:40:26 How Web3 events build trust and facilitate cooperation 00:44:03 Kim discusses RWA as the next big wave in Web3 adoption 00:50:54 Kim’s advice for aspiring Web3 entrepreneurs: survive in any market 00:52:27 Where to follow Kim and stay updated on AmphiSpace 00:53:58 Episode outro and next episode preview Follow Kim and her company: Amphi website: Amphi.space Official Amphi X/Twitter: https://x.com/globalkoon Official Amphi Telegram account: https://t.me/amphiofficial My social media: Twitter/X: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/LamWeb3⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamweb3/⁠ Website: ⁠https://lamtrinh.xyz⁠ My old article about the 2-3 prevailing narratives of 2024-2025: https://substack.com/home/post/p-143541984 If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to stay updated on our upcoming episodes with industry experts and innovators in the Web3 and Entrepreneurship spaces. Thank you for listening!