{"id":141447,"date":"2022-11-15T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-first-of-its-kind-community-platform-lockerverse-announces-official-launch\/"},"modified":"2022-11-15T12:10:18","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T16:10:18","slug":"lockerverse-el-centro-cultural-del-web3-anuncia-hoy-su-lanzamiento-oficial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/lockerverse-el-centro-cultural-del-web3-anuncia-hoy-su-lanzamiento-oficial\/","title":{"rendered":"FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND COMMUNITY PLATFORM, LOCKERVERSE, ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL LAUNCH"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i> Collaborations with <span class=\"xn-person\">Bronny and Bryce James<\/span>, CJ Stroud, Blue the Great, Chase B, <span class=\"xn-org\">Morehouse College<\/span> and more <\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">LOS ANGELES<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 15, 2022<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Today, Lockerverse announces the official launch of the first-of-its-kind community platform and cultural hub for the future of the internet.\u00a0 The platform enables iconic and emerging athletes, entertainers, artists, designers, and brands to tell culture-defining stories and provides their fans exclusive access to merchandise, digital and IRL experiences, content, gaming, and community. Go to lockerverse.com for more information.<\/p>\n<p>Lockerverse has partnered with award-winning athletes, entertainers, artists, designers, and brands, including; <span class=\"xn-org\">Morehouse College<\/span>; <span class=\"xn-person\">Bronny and Bryce James<\/span>; <span class=\"xn-org\">Ohio State University<\/span> football stars CJ Stroud and <span class=\"xn-person\">Jaxon Smith-Njigba<\/span>; <span class=\"xn-org\">University of Memphis<\/span> Basketball Coach Anfernee &#8220;Penny&#8221; Hardaway; culture-shaping artists Blue the Great, <span class=\"xn-person\">Bianca Pastel<\/span>, and Chaka; McDonald&#8217;s All-American basketball players enrolled at <span class=\"xn-org\">Duke University<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-org\">UCLA<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-org\">Baylor University<\/span>, the <span class=\"xn-org\">University of Arkansas<\/span>, and the <span class=\"xn-org\">University of Texas<\/span>; and Grammy Award-winning artist <span class=\"xn-person\">Chris Perez<\/span>, super producers Mr. Lee and Chase B, and other music industry icons with unreleased tracks and EPs featuring <span class=\"xn-person\">Nipsey Hussle<\/span>, Pimp C, and DJ Screw that will be released exclusively via the Lockerverse platform, to name a few.<\/p>\n<p>Lockerverse&#8217;s first featured collaboration is with potential 2022 Heisman Trophy winner Ohio State Quarterback CJ Stroud.\u00a0 Super producer Chase B, chart-topping singer-songwriter <span class=\"xn-person\">Luis R. Conriquez<\/span>, and culture-defining artists the Infamous Chaka and <span class=\"xn-person\">Bianca Pastel<\/span> will also drop their first Lockerverse collections in the upcoming months.\u00a0 The most engaged and loyal fans will receive exclusive access to merch, performances and other events, unreleased music, collaboration opportunities, and tickets to games and concerts.<\/p>\n<p>Lockerverse was founded by three Black and Hispanic men\u2014William A.I. &#8220;Trey&#8221; McDonald, <span class=\"xn-person\">James Carlos McFall<\/span>, and Marcus Rance\u2014who met during their undergraduate years at Stanford University.\u00a0 Together, the founders have a diverse background in technology, business, and law, and have worked with or represented some of the most well-known and innovative names in media, sports, entertainment, and tech.<\/p>\n<p>Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and art enthusiast, <span class=\"xn-person\">Savannah James<\/span>, is a member of the founding team.\u00a0 Lockerverse&#8217;s mission of fostering community, highlighting diverse talent and their stories, and empowering creators and their fans deeply resonated with Savannah.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m excited to collaborate with Trey, James, Marcus, and my sons Bronny and Bryce to create a platform that links various communities to new technologies,&#8221; said James. &#8220;Lockerverse aligns with my love of culture, sportsmanship, and community. This network will help up-and-coming cultural icons grow and build wealth on their terms.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Lockerverse is one of six companies selected to participate in the 2022 Disney Accelerator, a business development program designed to accelerate the growth of innovative companies from around the world. The Disney Accelerator celebrated its four-month program with a Demo Day on <span class=\"xn-chron\">November 10, 2022<\/span>, at The Walt Disney Studios lot in <span class=\"xn-location\">Burbank, CA<\/span>, where <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3709900-1&amp;h=783778159&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FdlezLtyJi9E%3Ft%3D747&amp;a=it+was+announced+that+Lockerverse+\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">it was announced that Lockerverse <\/a> <\/u> \u00a0is working with ESPN to launch a free digital collectible of the Celebration Bowl Trophy, to be exclusively first offered at the Celebration Bowl on <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 17<\/span> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Atlanta<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wcag-arialevel-3\" style=\"display: block; font-size: 1.17em; margin-block-start: 1em; margin-block-end: 1em; margin-inline-start: 0px; margin-inline-end: 0px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"><b> About Lockerverse <\/b><\/div>\n<p>Lockerverse is the first-of-its-kind community platform and cultural hub for the future of the internet.\u00a0 The platform enables iconic and emerging athletes, entertainers, artists, designers, and brands to tell culture-defining stories and provides their fans exclusive access to merchandise, digital and IRL experiences, content, gaming, and community.<\/p>\n<p>Lockerverse founders include William A.I. &#8220;Trey&#8221; McDonald, Esq. (<span class=\"xn-org\">Morehouse College<\/span>; <span class=\"xn-org\">Stanford University<\/span>; The <span class=\"xn-org\">University of Texas<\/span> School of Law); <span class=\"xn-person\">James Carlos McFall, Esq.<\/span> (<span class=\"xn-org\">Stanford University<\/span>, BA &amp; MA; <span class=\"xn-org\">Washington University<\/span> School of Law); <span class=\"xn-person\">Marcus Rance<\/span> (<span class=\"xn-org\">Stanford University<\/span>, BA &amp; MA); and philanthropist, <span class=\"xn-person\">Savannah James<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Lockerverse has assembled a group of industry-leading professionals to serve as advisors and investors, including: <span class=\"xn-person\">Dave Mulugheta<\/span> (No. 1 NFL agent, Forbes); <span class=\"xn-person\">Kerry Tucker<\/span> (CMO and Franchise Officer, Pocket.watch; CEO, Hello Sunshine (former)); <span class=\"xn-person\">Brandon Brown<\/span> (Associate GM, New York Giants); Will Bumpus\u00a0 (Partner, Concrete Rose); <span class=\"xn-person\">Dan Fiore<\/span> (Bus Dev Leader, CAA; former Global Head of Partnerships \u2013 Amazon Prime and XCM); <span class=\"xn-person\">Xavier Kochhar<\/span> (CFO\/COO, Pocketwatch Inc.); <span class=\"xn-person\">Michael Thomas<\/span> (VP, NFLPA; Defensive Back, Cincinnati Bengals; <span class=\"xn-person\">Walter Payton Man<\/span> of the Year nominee); <span class=\"xn-person\">Hector Kron<\/span> (Producer, Los Bukis&#8217; &#8216;Una Historia Cantada&#8217; Tour (Top 10 grossing music tour in the world, Billboard); Manager, <span class=\"xn-person\">Grammy Award<\/span> winning artist and Latin entertainment icon <span class=\"xn-person\">Marco Antonio Solis<\/span>); <span class=\"xn-person\">Kirby Bumpus<\/span> (Head of Social Impact, Sweetgreen; White House Special Assistant (former)); <span class=\"xn-person\">Milessa Lowrie<\/span> (Founder, Athletivate; Diplomat, US Department of State (former)); and <span class=\"xn-person\">David Leeks<\/span> (Founding Partner, Street Exes, <span class=\"xn-location\">Atlanta&#8217;s<\/span> Premier Music Management Company and Recording Studio).<\/p>\n<p><u> <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3709900-1&amp;h=2480826721&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lockerverse.com%2F&amp;a=+https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lockerverse.com%2F+\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> https:\/\/www.lockerverse.com\/ <\/a> <br \/><\/u>Instagram: @Lockerverse<br \/>Twitter: @Lockerverse<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Lockerverse<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i> Collaborations with <span class=\"xn-person\">Bronny and Bryce James<\/span>, CJ Stroud, Blue the Great, Chase B, <span class=\"xn-org\">Morehouse College<\/span> and more <\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">LOS ANGELES<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 15, 2022<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Today, Lockerverse announces the official launch of the first-of-its-kind community platform and cultural hub for the future of the internet.\u00a0 The platform enables iconic and emerging athletes, entertainers, artists, designers, and brands to tell&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-141447","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-internet-y-tecnologia"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141447","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=141447"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141447\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":141448,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141447\/revisions\/141448"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=141447"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=141447"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=141447"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}