Eddy Travia, CEO of Coinsilium, Bitcoin OG, and the first repeat guest we have had on the podcast, shares his experiences and insights as a pioneer in blockchain technology. As CEO of Coinsilium, Eddy has led investments in 20 blockchain companies and advised more than 20 Initial Coin Offerings that have raised over US$500m. In this conversation, we dive into: -SEC's Approval of Bitcoin ETF and what it means for the Crypto Industry -Why everyone should own Bitcoin -The Evolution of Crypto as it ...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Igneus Terrenus, currently leading the charge with Mantle, a cutting-edge Layer 2 solution, shares his journey through the digital currency landscape. With an interest in ancient Roman history alongside his expertise in blockchain technology, Terrenus has transitioned from pioneering Bybit's entry into Formula One to focusing on Mantle's development and its key contributions to the crypto universe. In this conversation, we dive into: - How Bybit raced into Formula One with a groundbreaking strat...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Alex Fazel is the CPO at Swissborg, the largest Crypto Asset Manager in Europe with more than 1 million customers. Alex is also a master at sales, a fan of Japan, a dad, and a true crypto degen! In this Conversation, we talk about: - Emotional Intelligence and AI - The Win-Win Philosophy in Business and Life - How to time the Crypto markets top - How to build financial freedom with Crypto - Alex favorite projects: Eigenlayer, Avalanche and Creta - How Swissborg is redefining the future of invest...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Nischal Shetty is the Founder at WazirX, the largest Crypto Exchange in India with more than 15M users. He is also the Founder of Shardeum, a layer 1 blockchain with infinite scalability, true decentralization and top-notch security. Before starting his web3 journey, Nischal founded and scaled Crowdfire, a social media tool with more than 20M customers - while still working a full-time engineering job! In this conversation, we talk about: - Building and scaling CrowdFire to 20M users - Nischal's...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Ben Zhou is the Co-Founder and CEO at Bybit, the 3rd largest crypto exchange with more than 20 Million customers worldwide trading $13 Billion daily! Ben is previous FOREX sales and marketing master who managed to pull within 5 years what most will never achieve in a lifetime: start a crypto exchange, acquire 20 million customers, start a non-profit PreSchool and become one of the key personalities in the crypto space. In this conversation, we talk about: - Ben’s early life - why you should chal...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 64
At 26, Vova already has 2 very successful exits in the world of EduTech and MedTech, and he's now been building a web3 business and it's going to make waves too. He went from idea to execution fast and has garnered support from very influential people in the space (Rarible, Binance, Polygon, OV, Chainlink, RZLT, ApeCoin DAO, etc) His company, eesee.io is a tool that will onboard millions into the ecosystem and unlock value like none other before. Eesee is a next-gen platform that offers gamified...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Sota Watanabe is the founder of Astar Network, the #1 TVL Smart Contract Hub on Polkadot with Total Value Locked of $1.5B. Sota Watanabe was born and grew up in Kawasaki-ku, Japan. He has a degree in economics from Keio University in Japan, after which he relocated to San Francisco, USA, to study and earn a certificate in the International Business Program. While he was in San Francisco he made the most of his time in the San Francisco Bay Area by attending art and language exchange meetups and ...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Alex Svanevik is the CEO of Nansen, the most popular analytics platform in the blockchain industry. He is also an advisor at Pudgy Penguins, a board member at WalletConnect, and one of the most respected leaders in the crypto space. Key topics : - Why Real Estate is a Bad Investment - Why Pudgy Penguins is set to become a huge success - Nansen 2 - Crypto alpha calls - Why Strong Fundamentals Are Bearish in Crypto - Crypto valuation models to predict this cycle’s prices - AI for personal producti...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Irene Zhao is a Chinese model and influencer who stands out as one of the most influential women in the crypto world. Her journey began with the successful launch of her NFT collection, 'Irene Dao,' generating over $7.5 million within just ten days. This venture kickstarted her entrepreneurial path, leading to the creation of SoCol, a platform designed for creators to launch their NFT collections tailored to their communities. Key Topics: - Bitcoins Layer 2s and BRC-20 - Leverage Trading Illusio...
Feb 14, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Luke Belmar is the Founder of Capital Club and a Social Media Influencer averaging 300M views a month. Luke is one of the most impressive, humble, authentic, and inspiring dudes I've ever met. And many champions have I met before him! His ability to get you "in the zone" while he speaks is second-to-none, his depth of general knowledge is incredible and his wisdom is remarkable, especially for a 29-year-old dude! We recorded "the longest and one of the most intellectual Pods" (his words) that Lu...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Annabelle Huang is the 30-year-old Managing Partner at the $3 billion Amber Group, a global digital finance leader with over $1 Trillion in cumulative trade volume. She is a perfect blend of a bubbly and vulnerable personality, a brilliant mind, and a truly inspiring leader. Annabelle is like a chameleon person, effortlessly switching between her Chinese roots, language, and mindset, and her Western persona developed through her experiences in the US, Hong Kong, and Singapore. This makes her a p...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Yoann Turpin is the Co-Founder of Wintermute, one of the biggest market-making company in the crypto industry! Behind Yoann’s cute face lies a 148 IQ (!!) giga brain who speaks 10 languages, learnt 6 musical instruments, built 4 companies and advised dozens of others. We discuss life, entrepreneurship, music, languages, professional swimming, crypto, and much more. Topics Covered: - Language and Music as Tools for Personal Development - Strategies in Crypto Trading - Resilience: A Double-Edged S...
Jan 22, 2024•2 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Arthur Cheong is the Founder & CEO of DeFiance Capital. He is one of the biggest legends in crypto and his story is pretty extraordinary: he went in less than 3 years from a humble Malaysian dude to more than 100x’ing his mid-5 figure portfolio. In June 2022, the worst happened when Defiance Capital's assets got trapped into the cascade of liquidations due to the 2022 crypto lending blow up. Arthur's story is a truly fascinating entrepreneurship story "on steroids" full of crazy highs and lo...
Jan 12, 2024•2 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Anthony Lesoismier-Geniaux is the Co-Founder & CSO of Swissborg, one of the Biggest Crypto Companies in Europe with over 1 million users and a valuation of more than 220 million CHF. Anthony is also a deep thinker and a super genuine and humble man. With his friends Cyrus and Alex Fazel, he started Swissborg in 2016 by following a very different funding route than the traditional VC approach: focusing on community-driven values and transparency. This approach has paid big time: Swissborg has...
Jan 05, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Chris is the founder of Request Network, a platform that simplifies payments using blockchain technology and has processed over $500 million in crypto payments. Christophe survived 3 burnouts and endured 7 hacks, showcasing his resilience and determination in the face of adversity. These experiences have shaped his approach to business and life, making him more than just a successful entrepreneur; they've turned him into "the machine" as some people used to call him. Key topics: - Journey to You...
Dec 28, 2023•2 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Julian O’Hayon is the Founder and Chief Designer at Blvck Paris. Blvck Paris is a lifestyle apparel & accessories brand, supported by millions of highly engaged social media followers and customers worldwide. The mysterious yet Famous Founder of Blvck Paris opens up for the first time about: - His Childhood - His dark side and battle with anxiety - What drove his ambition to build a €100M brand - Being a Digital Nomad while building a fashion empire - Blvck's latest NFT collab with Paris St ...
Dec 19, 2023•2 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 53
James Wo is the 30-year-old Founder of $1.5 Billion Digital Finance Group (DFG) and Jsquare. James started investing in crypto in his early 20ies with $20 Million lent out by his investing-magnate parents and turned this loan into a billion-dollar empire. He is an early investor in many companies and projects, including Circle, Ledger, Pudgy Penguins, and Polkadot, in which he proudly owns more than 1% of the total Supply. Key Topics: - Crypto Conferences Globetrotting - Local Strategies, Global...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Gaurang is a pioneer smart contract developer who first posted his prenup on the Ethereum Blockchain in 2016. He is the Founder of Indorse and the CTO of Byzant, a decentralized social media ecosystem enabling creators and users to fully own and monetize the content and the communities they built with their sweat and tears. In this episode, we talk about: - Ethereum Over Bitcoin: Smart Contracts - Byzant: Blockchain-Based Social Media - Revolutionizing Ads: Decentralized Networks - Smart Wallets...
Dec 01, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Nicolas Cortes is young Columbian Entrepreneur and the Founder at GGs.io GGs platform helps Latin American gamers make a living of their favorite game. Key topics: Health & Fitness Hiring your Friends as Employees Finding the Right Investors The Future of Gaming Dopamine and Children Addiction Self Control & Happiness Sponsor: We are proud to partner with Coinsilium, a focused Web3 investor and venture builder supporting innovative startups building a decentralized future. Coinsilium pro...
Nov 26, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Arthur Breitman, a prodigy in Mathematics & AI, is the Founder of Tezos. This is the crazy story of a white paper written as a hobby that later turned into a crypto monument while Arthur was still an employee focused on his passion: AI and robotics. Today, Tezos is one of the leading open-source blockchains and has found great success, particularly in the NFT niche. Key topics: - Arthur's early life - Playing music - The Birth of Tezos - Al - Biohacking - Blockchains Sponsor: We are proud to...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Alexis Sirkia is the King of Blockchain, the co-Founder of Yellow Network and of GSR, the global leader in crypto trading and market-making. Alexis' life is as fascinating as the crypto markets are volatile: he is the father of 8, built multiple companies, lived pretty much everywhere and even went on a 21 days water fast. Key Topics: -21-Day Fast Insights -Spaceship to Crypto Shift -Crypto Trading Challenges -The Journey of GSR -Yellow Network Origins -Crypto Trading's Future -Crypto Investment...
Nov 08, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Josh Briant is a 23-year-old live streamer and social media virality expert. He represents the new generation of Youngsters who master the art of building a cult online following and of making tons of money with just a laptop and a Wi-Fi connection. After blowing up on Tiktok talking about his Fitness and steroids Journey, Josh - Aka Cousin Crypto - took the Web3 sphere by storm thanks to his deep understanding of Crypto coupled with his extremely honest and borderline provocative takes. Key Top...
Nov 01, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Jay Kurahashi-Sofue is the CMO at Avalanche (Ava Labs), a professional street photographer, and a previous electronic music DJ and music festivals organizer. In this episode, we talk about: - The Evolution of the Electronic Industry - The Power of Focused Efforts - How to go from Nerd to Marketing Guru - How Crypto can be bridged with Daily Life - Understanding the True Value of Money - Avalanche Product Roadmap - Decentralization and Web3 - The Future of Finance Sponsor: We are proud to partner...
Oct 25, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Kenneth Lou is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mito Health, an AI-powered preventative healthcare company helping people increase their life expectancy. He launched Mito after losing his father to cancer at the age of 54. Before tackling the longevity space, Kenneth built Seedly, the largest finance community in Southeast Asia which he sold to Money Hero Group, a company listed on the Nasdaq. Key Topics: - Cancer prevention and early detection - Alcohol consumption and health - Getting quality sleep -...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Jordi Alexander is a father, thinker and former pro poker player who became one of the brightest minds and most respected thought leaders in the crypto space. Jordi is also the founder & CIO at Selini Capital, one of the most successful market-making and Venture Capital firms in the web3 industry. In this episode we talk about: - The dating game and how it relates to game theory - Jordi’s tough childhood - Depression and getting out of the vicious cycle - How ego is the biggest obstacle to s...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Arthur Hayes is the Co-Founder and previous CEO of Bitmex, and the current CIO at Maelstrom Fund. He is not only one of the most influential and wealthy personalities in crypto but also a super cool dude who writes epic macroeconomic pieces. In this episode we talk about Arthur's love for coffee, why he moved to Asia after university, how he was arbitraging Bitcoin daily in 2013 with just a bag of cash and a bus ticket, the fascinating Bitmex story - from boot-strapping the business in the 2014/...
Oct 05, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Luca Netz is a serial entrepreneur and the owner and CEO of Pudgy Penguins, the leading Web3 IP Company. After a tough childhood and 10 years of homelessness, Luca dropped out of high school at 16 to "go make some money." He started his first company at 18 and, just one year later, was raking in millions from his dropshipping empire, leveraging influencers on Instagram. In 2022, Luca acquired Pudgy Penguins for $2.5M and completely turned the brand around by applying his "secret playbook"—just l...
Sep 28, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Simone Heng is a human connection expert, entrepreneur, and international keynote speaker who has helped thousands of people connect in a world thirsty for connection. From her experiences growing up between Australia, Switzerland, Dubai, and Singapore to becoming an international broadcaster and respected keynote speaker working with Fortune 500 organizations, Simone has profound insights on loneliness, which are laid out in her new book "Let's Talk About Loneliness". In this episode, we dive d...
Sep 21, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Logan Christopher is the Founder and CEO of my absolute favorite herbal supplement company 'Lost Empire Herbs'. He is also an expert in Neuro linguistic Programming, Hypnosis and mental performance. I am very excited to bring Logan on to reveal some of the secrets behind my personal edge in life as an entrepeneur since many years: herbs to become smarter, stronger and calmer. This discussion covers major topics like using herbs to enhance mental acuity and energy levels, sleep better, increase t...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Magnus Grimeland is a husband, father, Ironman triathlete, and the Founder of Antler, one of the most active VCs globally. Before building Antler from scratch, Magnus co-founded Zalora, the leading online fashion store in Asia. In this episode, Magnus recounts how losing a family member at the age of 7 made him question the meaning of life at a very young age and gave him the drive and ambition to achieve great things in life: from receiving a scholarship for college, to studying alongside Mark ...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 39
