In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant engages in a comprehensive conversation with Sunny Aggarwal, co-founder of Osmosis, about his journey in the cryptocurrency space, the inception of Osmosis, and the broader developments within the Cosmos ecosystem. Sunny shares his background, from being a student at Berkeley interested in Bitcoin to dropping out and dedicating his career to cryptocurrency, specifically working with Cosmos and Osmosis. He discusses the evolution of blockchain education, the significance of decentralized finance (DeFi), the concept of app-chains, and the unique functionalities of Osmosis as a decentralized exchange (DEX). Furthermore, Sunny explains the innovative features of the Cosmos ecosystem, such as IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication) and Mesh Security, and touches on future focuses including the Bitcoin renaissance, improving user experience in crypto onboarding, and enhancing privacy in DeFi. The conversation also delves into the importance of learning Rust for blockchain development, and Sunny's perspectives on Bitcoin Spot ETFs, privacy in the digital age, and the mission behind building a decentralized equivalent to Coinbase.
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In this episode of Around The Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant engages with Farzam Ehsani, CEO and co-founder of VALR, one of Africa's largest crypto exchanges. Farzam shares in-depth insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of operating a crypto exchange in Africa, emphasizing the importance of trust, regulatory clarity, and operating within legal boundaries while still pushing technological innovations. He recounts his journey from skepticism to embracing the potential of blockchain and cryptocurrency, and his pivot from a traditional finance background to co-founding VALR in 2018. The conversation also delves into the broader implications of cryptocurrency for financial inclusivity and the evolving landscape of global finance. Farzam discusses regulatory hurdles in Africa and other regions, the potential of AI and blockchain, and the importance of ethical practices and customer protection in the crypto industry. The dialogue highlights VALR's future plans for expansion, innovation, and contributing to a more inclusive financial system worldwide.
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Dive into an enlightening conversation with our host Stephen Sargeant together with Lili Infante, the trailblazing CEO of CAT Labs, on the 'Around The Coin' podcast. From her early days as a 'crypto cop' at the DEA to launching CAT Labs, Lili's journey is a testament to innovation and resilience. Learn about the challenges and victories in battling dark web crimes, the impact of blockchain on law enforcement, and Lili's views on education, entrepreneurship, and the future of cryptocurrency regulation and innovation. This session covers pioneering investigative techniques, insights on asset recovery in the crypto space, and the significance of supporting women in technology and entrepreneurship. Don't miss this deep dive into the intersections of crypto, law enforcement, and entrepreneurship through the eyes of a seasoned expert.
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This comprehensive podcast conversation between the host Stephen Sargeant and Nick Mussallem, the Head of Product at Ava Labs, covers a broad range of critical perspectives on blockchain technology's evolution. The discussion delves into Ava Labs' revolutionary product, Ava Cloud, challenges of banking the underbanked, and how blockchain can integrate with traditional Web 2.0 companies. Also, it investigates the intricate layers of blockchain ecosystem, the role of Ava Labs, importance of communities in blockchain development, and the potential of AI in this field. This engaging dialogue provides an enlightening understanding of the current landscape and future of blockchain.
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Join Stephen Sargeant for an insightful episode of the Around The Coin Podcast featuring special guest, Denisse Rudich. Denisse is the Founder and CEO of Rudich Advisory and COO of ElementaryB. She shares details of her career journey, her insights into technological changes in the financial sector, and her latest innovative projects. Denisse also discusses topics like the impact of sanctions on financial profit, working in a business with a family member, cryptocurrency regulations in the EU, open banking in Canada, and the role of influencers in politics.
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In this episode of Around The Coin, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Niraj Pant, co-founder of Ritual. They explore the intersection of AI, cryptocurrency, and blockchain, and how these technologies come together to solve problems and create innovative solutions. Through the conversation, Niraj talks about his journey into the world of cryptography and blockchain, and his experience co-founding Ritual. He gives an overview of what Ritual is and its mission to bring decentralized AI into the world. As they discuss the current state of the art in AI and blockchain, Niraj gives his insights on the future of these fields, the role of memes in the crypto culture, and what it takes to be a successful founder and attract investors in a bear market.
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In this enlightening episode, our host Stephen Sargent has an engaging conversation with Ray Chan, the CEO, and co-founder of 9GAG, a widely popular platform for sharing memes. Now he's bringing us Memeland, a project in the Web3 space. This interview dives deep into the corners of building social media platforms in the age of Web3, exploring Ray's vision for the future of tech, content creation, and the importance of community in the growth of a platform. From the early days of 9GAG to the exploration of cryptocurrency and blockchain as Ray delves into the Web3 ecosystem, this episode is chock-full of insights for entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the evolution of the digital world.
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In this episode of the Around The Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Zaid Rahman, the Founder and CEO of Flex. They discuss Zaid's experiences with his multiple ventures and his unique insights as an entrepreneur and investor. The conversation takes a deep dive into the functionality and impact of Flex, an all-in-one finance platform transforming the way small businesses manage and understand their finances. They also touch on crucial topics such as fintech trends, negotiation strategies in business, the intersection of AI and machine learning in business management, and the power of persistence in entrepreneurship.
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In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant talks to Dmitry Tolok, co-founder and head of business development at Primex Labs. Primex Labs is a fintech company focusing on non-custodial prime brokerage protocol. Listen in as they discuss leveraging trading in DeFi, the challenges and future of DeFi, the pros and cons of centralized and decentralized exchanges, the importance of audits in blockchain, and the potential future of decentralized credit scoring.
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In this episode, host Stephen Sargeant speaks to Barney Mannerings, co-founder of the Vega Protocol, a decentralized derivatives platform on the Web3 platform. Stephen and Barney cover a wide range of topics from the complexities of building a decentralized exchange, the challenges of liquidity providers, the nuances of maintaining privacy while ensuring compliance, and Vega's unique method of fundraising. Barney also discusses the future of Vega and shares their aim of creating a rewarding and engaging workspace for their team.
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In this engaging conversation, Stephen Sargeant and Alex Pruden, CEO of Aleo, delve into the fundamentals of privacy in blockchain and crypto. Alex shares his vision behind Aleo, a layer one privacy focused blockchain, and how it provides a platform for developers to build on. They discuss Alex's background in A16Z, the military's interaction with technology, and the transformative potential of integrating the internet and money via blockchain. They also touch on pertinent topics such as real-world asset tokenization, fan tokens, and the impending launch of Aleo. Watch to learn more about the fascinating world of privacy and governance in blockchain!
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In this intriguing episode of Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Professor Tonya Evans, a prominent figure in the blockchain and crypto world. Tonya shares her journey from being a professional tennis player to becoming a Professor of Law at Penn State, a blockchain expert, and a board member at Digital Currency Group. They also discuss her new book 'Digital Money, Demystified', her thoughts on the mass adoption of crypto, diversity in the blockchain industry, and the potential of digital money to create long-term wealth. The conversation tackles these topics in a comprehensive yet friendly manner, making it a must-watch for anyone interested in the intersection of law, cryptocurrency, and societal change.
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In this episode of 'Around The Coin', host Stephen Sargeant holds an engaging conversation with Alex Pelin, Founder of TET Events. They discuss his journey from restaurant operations and 3D printing to fintech and the founding of TET Events. Also covered are topics like real estate technology, fintech, the benefits and challenges of AI, and regulatory issues in the fintech and crypto industry. They also delve into the importance of diversity and inclusivity in the fintech industry. This is a captivating discussion for anyone interested in fintech, events organization, and technological innovation in finance.
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In this episode of 'Around The Coin' podcast, Stephen Sargeant interviews Sandra Helou, CEO of MetaMinds Group, about various aspects concerning the Metaverse. They discuss the concept of the Spatial web and its impact in revolutionizing the internet. They also delve into the importance of regulations, cybersecurity, and the necessity for accountability. Sandra shares insights from her experience in the tech industry and the positive impact of relationships in entrepreneurship.
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In this podcast episode, Stephen Sargeant, the host of Around The Coin, introduces Jas Randhawa, founder and managing partner of StrategyBRIX. Jas, a former head of compliance for companies like Stripe and Airwallets, talks about his career progression, his take on 'risk management' in FinTech payments and crypto, and his perspective on 'buy now, pay later' programs. Jas also shares some insights on working with fintech and crypto companies, addressing the need for ethical boundaries in product development, and promoting an understanding of third-party risk management and compliance programs.
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In this episode of the 'Around The Coin' Podcast, the host, Stephen Sargeant, has a wide-ranging and insightful conversation with Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Co-founder of Ledn Inc. They discuss Mauricio's fascinating journey in the Bitcoin space, his roots in Venezuela, his view on the potential and challenges of crypto, and his role in establishing Ledn. This transparent and straightforward platform offers financial services for Bitcoin holders. Mauricio also sheds light on the significance of Bitcoin in addressing financial inclusion issues and evaluates the current regulatory landscape in the crypto world.
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Join Stephen Sargent as he converses with renowned futurist, Brett King, founder of The Futurist Network. They deep dive into the future of technology and its social and commercial impact, the state of the financial world, core themes of AI, blockchain, crypto regulations, and much more. The conversation also investigates the effect of advancement in automation over human employment and the necessity for Universal Basic Income (UBI). Listen in, as Brett shares insights on the changing landscape of banking, the crucial role of digital identity, and his thoughts on future societal transitions.
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In this podcast episode, Stephen Sargent, the new host of the Around The Coin podcast, engages in a deep conversation with former host Mike Townsend. Mike is the founder of Grupo, a professional development community for remote software developers. They discussed transitions, entrepreneurship, founding and selling businesses, the state of media, and future predictions for the podcast. The session reveals Mike's journey from his early entrepreneurial days, the challenges he has faced, how he overcame them, and his perspective on the changing landscape of media.
Episode 492: Rishi Khanna, CEO of Stocktwits
Join host Mike Townsend in an engaging conversation with Rishi Khanna, the CEO of StockTwits, in this eye-opening podcast episode of Around The Coin. They dive into the world of AI, wealth inequality, and the impact of online communities on financial markets. Discover how AI is transforming investing and explore the ethical implications of data accessibility. If you're curious about the future of investing and AI, this episode is a must-watch!
In this thought-provoking discussion, Rishi Khanna shares his insights into the financial industry, revealing how AI and online platforms are reshaping the game. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of AI in finance and its impact on your investments. Tune in now!
Join us in this episode of Around The Coin as we delve into the fascinating world of tech and finance with our special guest, Adam Nash, CEO and co-founder of Daffy. We explore the cyclical nature of the tech industry, its ups and downs, and the impact of the Federal Reserve on startup funding. Adam's expertise in personal finance shines through as he shares valuable insights and discusses Daffy, a donor-advised fund company that has raised an impressive $17 million to date. Discover the dynamics of charitable giving, the motivations behind it, and the dilemmas that arise. Unravel the purpose of charities and nonprofits and learn about the path to a better giving world. With engaging discussions on revolutionizing nonprofit transparency and more, this episode will open your eyes to the powerful intersection of technology and philanthropy. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking conversation with Adam Nash, and be sure to share your feedback with us!
Episode 490: Ruben Galindo Steckel, CEO of AirTM
In this captivating episode of Around The Coin, join host Mike Townsend as he delves into the world of financial services with the visionary CEO of AirTM, Ruben Galindo Steckel. Discover how AirTM, a leading online platform that provides financial services to users around the world. With cheaper, faster, and easier transactions, AirTM is at the forefront of the global south's financial landscape.
Tune in to gain profound insights into the future of the USD, the rise of cryptocurrencies like USDC, and the emerging opportunities they present. From the competition between crypto and USD to crucial decisions faced by product managers integrating payment systems, this episode offers a wealth of valuable information. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking discussion—subscribe now to Around The Coin on aroundthecoin.com and stay ahead of the financial revolution!
Episode 489: Ziv Keinan, Founder & CEO of Simetria
Are you ready to dive into the world of secondary markets and discover the groundbreaking solution brought to you by Simetria? Join us on this exhilarating episode of Around The Coin as Mike Townsend sits down with Ziv Keinan, the visionary founder and CEO of Simetria. Together, we explore the inner workings of public markets, the complexities of international regulations, and the explosive growth of the secondary market in the face of a stagnant IPO landscape. Gain invaluable insights into investing strategies, liquidity challenges, and the future of trading. Don't miss out on this captivating conversation - hit that play button now!
Episode 488: Claude Eguienta, CEO of Mimo Capital
In this eye-opening episode, Claude Eguienta shares insights on Mimo Capital's innovative protocol called Kuma. Witness how they bridge the gap between traditional financial systems and the crypto world, enabling users to experience the benefits of real-world asset investments without leaving the crypto ecosystem. Prepare to be captivated by their vision of financial inclusivity, the power of decentralized education, and the potential of cryptocurrencies to reshape our society. Don't miss out on this mind-expanding conversation. Tune in now!
Episode 487: Aleksei Zakharov, CEO of Ottr Finance
🔥 Don't miss our exclusive podcast episode with Aleksei Zakharov, the visionary CEO of Ottr Finance! Join us as we dive deep into the world of Web3 mobile wallets and discover how Ottr Finance is revolutionizing the way we make USD payments on the blockchain. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in fintech innovation, as Aleksei shares his insights on why they chose Solana as their backend blockchain and how they're making self-custody and seamless money transfers a reality.
💡 Get ready to be inspired and educated as Aleksei discusses their direct integrations with Circle, allowing you to move money like Venmo but with the security and transparency of the blockchain. But that's not all! He also shares his perspective on the current global macroeconomic changes and how they're making Ottr Finance an even more compelling solution for users worldwide.
If you're eager to stay ahead of the curve and explore the future of finance, click now to listen to this captivating conversation on Around The Coin!
In this episode, Mike Townsend interviews Akbar Thobhani, the co-founder and CEO at sFOX, the leading digital asset prime broker and custodian, who today announced new comprehensive bankruptcy protections for its clients’ assets under custody in the SAFE Trust Company digital asset custody platform, sFOX SAFE, revolutionizing the standard for an acceptable level of digital asset security and enabling all investors to secure their investments by offering custody free of charge up to $250,000 of assets under custody.
In this episode, Mike Townsend interviews Des Martin, Chief Marketing Officer at Outlier Ventures where he sets marketing goals and objectives for the business, driving change and growth across the organization. Des joined Outlier Ventures from Brave, where he served as VP of Growth and Marketing for almost three years. Responsible for growing their daily active users from 800k to 11M, Des was key in positioning Brave as a breakthrough Web3 project.
Prior to this, Des led marketing teams at two high-growth tech companies, Perkbox and Qualtrics, through periods of rapid growth. Perkbox gained recognition from both Linkedin’s Top UK Start-Ups and the National Business Awards under his direction. Des continues to actively invest and mentor Web3 companies.
In this episode, Mike Townsend chats with Michael Safai, Managing Partner of Dexterity Capital, a quantitative trading firm focused on solving the hardest problems in finance. By combining brilliant people, world-class technology, and rich proprietary datasets, Dexterity has built an algorithmic execution engine that trades billions of dollars every day.
Dexterity Capital specializes in market-neutral strategies. That means they thrive regardless of whether the bulls or bears are winning. With offices in Seattle, San Francisco, and London they run their strategies 24/7 around the globe.
In this episode, Mike Townsend chats with Thomas Mattimore & James Glasscock, Head of Platform (Protocol) and Head of Ecosystem at Reserve.
Thomas Mattimore is Head of Platform (Protocol) at Reserve, a protocol and application that helps people fight inflation with stable currencies. The platform enables anyone to create asset-backed currencies that fight inflation, share revenue, are censorship-resistant, yield-bearing, and have proof of reserves on-chain, 24/7. Thomas has a decade of experience in product and engineering, including roles at Web2 companies focused on expanding access to better financial products.
James Glasscock is the Head of the Ecosystem at Reserve. James is a 20-year veteran of tech investing, starting at KPMG and Zone Ventures. He also led digital strategy and operations for media companies Turner Broadcasting, Machinima, and Warner Bros.
In this episode, Mike Townsend speaks with Stephany Kirkpatrick the founder and CEO of Orum, the simplest API integration for instant payouts. A digital executive and seasoned entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in companies across a variety of industries, from startups to Fortune 100 corporations, Stephany founded Orum in 2019 on the belief that consumers should have immediate access to their money. A CFP by training, Stephany has spent the last decade of her career building technology to optimize financial outcomes for Americans – first at LearnVest and Northwestern Mutual where she helped design its financial planning software and now at Orum where she is leading a team that is building the new financial infrastructure that allows money to move immediately and automatically across accounts, products, and financial institutions. To date, Orum has raised $82M from investors, such as Accel, Bain Capital Ventures, Homebrew, SVB Capital, and American Express Ventures. Orum's customers include a range of leading fintechs across, lending, investing, crypto and insurance, including Public.com, Coinflow (FKA Phantasia), Kalshi, Nth Round, Dots, and Ponto.
In this episode, Mike Townsend chats with Alex Harris, Founding Partner of Fiat Growth and General Partner at Fiat Ventures. Prior to Fiat, Alex led paid growth and partnerships at Chime, flexing his innovation skills and data-driven approach. His deep knowledge of the Fintech market provides superior marketing, business development, and growth strategies for Fiat’s clients.
In this episode, Mike Townsend speaks with MacLane Wilkison, Contributor to Threshold Network, the home of tBTC, the only decentralized and permissionless Bitcoin bridge to Ethereum. He is a co-founder of NuCypher, which combined with Keep Network in the first-ever decentralized network merger to form Threshold.
In this episode, Mike Townsend chats with Scott Dykstra, CTO and Co-Founder of Space and Time, and Purandar Das, CEO and Co-Founder of Sotero.
Microsoft-backed Space and Time is the first decentralized data warehouse. Scott also serves as a Strategic Advisor to Sotero and was formerly the VP of Cloud Solutions at Teradata.
Sotero is a Web2 data security platform that ensures your sensitive data is never left unprotected. Purandar previously served as CTO at Infogroup and CTO at Epsilon.
In this episode, Mike Townsend speaks with Miles Parry & Cat Le-Huy, Co-founders of MPCH Labs, the team behind Fraction.
Miles Parry has extensive experience building highly secure solutions to protect sensitive data and assets. Miles has worked as a trusted consultant for a variety of government organizations, such as the Ministry of Defense, the Financial Conduct Authority, and the Foreign Commonwealth Officer. Before MPCH, Miles founded and built Vo1t (now Genesis), a high-security service that safeguards valuable digital assets trusted by some of the world’s largest companies. At MPCH, Miles is focused on delivering military-grade security infrastructure and cryptographically approved business process management across economic sectors.
As a software engineer by trade, Cat Le-Huy has experience working with some of the largest organizations in the world across numerous sectors, like defense, investment banking, MarTech, and FMCG, to help them achieve digital efficiency through various digital systems and strategies. As a veteran with over 20 years of experience and a uniquely creative approach to development, Cat brings together technology, product design, and business strategy. At MPCH, Cat is focused on designing military-grade security infrastructure and cryptographically approved business process management across economic sectors.
In this episode, Mike Townsend interviews Eric Shoykhet, Founder of Link Financial Technologies and Atom Finance, venture-backed software companies that collectively have raised $100mm. Previously, he was an investor at Governors Lane, an event-driven hedge fund. At Governors Lane, Eric worked on investments across a variety of sectors including industrials, financials, technology, and consumer staples. Prior to this, he worked in the Restructuring and Reorganization group at Blackstone. Eric graduated from the Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business at the University of Pennsylvania with degrees from both the Wharton School and the College of Arts and Sciences.
Justin Rice is the Vice President of Ecosystem at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), a non-profit organization that supports the development and growth of Stellar, an open-source network that connects the world's financial infrastructure. In this role, he represents developers building on the Stellar network and coordinates members of the Stellar ecosystem, with an ultimate focus on the growth, development, and ongoing health of that system.
Prior to his current role, Justin worked in Stellar product development, where he helped build the StellarX exchange, which utilizes Stellar open-source technology. He holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Comparative Literature from Harvard University.
In this episode, Mike Townsend speaks with Ramani 'Ram' Ramachandran, CEO of Router Protocol, an infrastructure layer enabling communication between blockchains. After graduating from MIT with an MBA from the Sloan School of Management, Ramani worked at Deloitte, Moody’s, and Schlumberger before moving into crypto in 2014. He built and ran Asia’s earliest crypto fund, returning 4x. Built Fordex - the world’s first stablecoin DEX and Qume, an institutional-grade crypto exchange. He also launched Asia’s first crypto-index token before founding Router Protocol which is solving the problem of blockchain interoperability.