Michael Pachter
Research analyst, Wedbush Securities

VIRTUAL SESSION ONLY
Michael Pachter is an equity research analyst who has been covering digital media for over 20 years. He was previously a tax lawyer and investment banker.
Research analyst, Wedbush Securities
VIRTUAL SESSION ONLY
Michael Pachter is an equity research analyst who has been covering digital media for over 20 years. He was previously a tax lawyer and investment banker.
Tech companies have placed big bets on the metaverse, believing it can profoundly impact the way people communicate and build relationships. But consumers have been slow to adopt. It's too early to say whether the metaverse will be a success, but if it is, it could upend the way we engage with the world.
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