7 episodes
Build With Bitcoin Lynne Bairstow, Israel Munoz
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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"Build With Bitcoin," features the entrepreneurs, startups, and investors shaping the future by building on Bitcoin technology and related protocols. "Build With Bitcoin" focuses on the companies and investors demonstrating that Bitcoin is more than just a financial asset, but a foundational technology reshaping global transfer of value. A list of all episodes and a link to subscribe to show updates is available at: https://buildwithbitcoin.xyzAbout the Co-Hosts:Lynne has been a Bitcoiner since 2013, and is an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor to tech startups. She co-founded MITA Ventures in 2012, and is a Google for Startups mentor in Mexico/LatAm. Previously, Lynne worked in Wall Street TradFi, at Merrill Lynch.Israel began working in Bitcoin in 2014 by co-founding a remittance Startup using the technology. Israel has previously worked in the Venture Capital, Securities and Banking sectors with a focus on LatAm. He holds a B.S. in Mathematical Economics and a Masters in International Affairs.DISCLAIMER Build With Bitcoin is for educational purposes only and does not give financial advice.
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007 - Vijay Boyapati on Build With Bitcoin: Why Invest in the Picks and Shovels
Vijay shares his journey from his early career at Google to discovering Bitcoin and the development of his bullish case for Bitcoin. He discusses the importance of sound money, the value of Bitcoin, and the potential for Bitcoin companies. He emphasizes the need for vertical business strategies and the financialization of Bitcoin. Vijay also highlights the importance of team, passion, and scrappiness in early-stage startups. Vijay Boyapati discusses how he goes about angel investing in Bitcoi...
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006 - Highlights: Episodes 1-5
In this episode, the hosts reflect on the first five episodes of the Build With Bitcoin podcast and highlight the key points and synergies between the conversations. The content covers wallets and different approaches to adoption, the growth of Bitcoin as a payment rail for businesses, the advantages of Bitcoin's network effects when it comes to venture investing in Bitcoin companies, and how to think long-term when Building With Bitcoin to create a more prosperous future. The hosts explain t...
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005 - Bob Burnett on Build With Bitcoin
Bob Burnett, CEO and founder of Barefoot Mining, shares his journey from the personal computer industry to the Bitcoin space. He emphasizes the importance of forward thinking and the simplicity in Bitcoin's design, contrasting it with the complexities of Ethereum. Bob discusses the unique approach of Barefoot Mining, focusing on small, decentralized mining sites that offer diversity and flexibility. He believes in protecting the Bitcoin base layer and allowing innovation to happen at higher l...
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004 - Grant Gilliam on Build With Bitcoin
Grant, co-founder of Ten31, shares the origin story of the investment platform and its focus on supporting Bitcoin companies. The team has a vast background in investing and decided to launch Ten31 to support companies in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Ten31 provides capital and partnership opportunities and focuses on companies that are Bitcoin-first or incorporate Bitcoin into their business models. They invest across various sectors, including financial services, mining, and hardware. The funds of...
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003 - Parker Lewis on Build With Bitcoin
Parker Lewis, Educator, Author, and Head of Business Development at Zaprite, shares his journey into the world of Bitcoin and the importance of Bitcoin payments. He discusses his background in traditional financial services and how he became skeptical but eventually came to understand the problems with the legacy financial system. Parker emphasizes the need for Bitcoin to be both a store of value and a medium of exchange, and how Bitcoin payments are essential for businesses. He introduc...
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002 - Samson Mow on Build With Bitcoin
In this conversation, Samson Mow discusses his background in Bitcoin entrepreneurship and the vision of Jan3 in accelerating hyper-Bitcoinization. The need for Bitcoin to be more than just a store of value is highlighted, as Samson explains how Jan3 presents the value proposition of Bitcoin to nation-states. The role of the Aqua Wallet in grassroots adoption and its potential for government integration is discussed, emphasizing its utility and simplicity. The vision for Jan3 and Aqua Wallet i...