In Season 4, Episode 2 of The Polymath Project, host Arman Rousta sits down with entrepreneur and creative director Tom Stiegwardt of Blue Whale for a conversation on creativity, entrepreneurship, NFTs, AI, storytelling, and the future of digital culture.

Filmed live from the rooftop of Mr. Purple in New York City during the Polymath Breakfast Club, the discussion explores how Blue Whale evolved from a crypto meme project into a larger creative universe involving manga, gaming, digital collectibles, sports culture, and world-building.

The episode also dives into the realities of entrepreneurship, the pressure of the creative process, lessons from creators like George Lucas and Disney, and why resilience matters more than hype in building something meaningful.

SEASON FOUR – EPISODE 2
Building Worlds, NFTs & Modern Creativity
Host: Arman Rousta, Polymath Project, b.labs Ventures
Guest: Tom Stiegwardt , Creative Director of Blue Whale
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Filmed & Edited by Micah Bochart