Ever found yourself fascinated by the dynamic universe of Web3 or intrigued by the entrepreneurial journeys of visionary leaders? Welcome to Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship, where Lam Trinh, the self-made polymath — MBA-turned self-taught full-stack data scientist turned Web3 product manager/engineer — invites you on an immersive journey.
Whether you're a seasoned Web3 enthusiast, a budding entrepreneur, or someone curious about the powerful crossroads where these worlds converge, this podcast is your gateway to insights, inspiration, and innovation.
In each episode, Lam sits down with founders, builders, and trailblazers from the vibrant landscapes of Web3 and Entrepreneurship. Through candid and casual conversations, you'll delve deep into the minds of visionaries who've harnessed the decentralized power of Web3 and those who've dared to disrupt the status quo in the business arena.
Discover the secrets behind their successful Web3 ventures, grasp the entrepreneurial wisdom they've amassed, and explore the captivating synergy between these two seemingly distinct realms. Gain a comprehensive understanding of Web3's transformative potential, learn the art of launching and scaling your own business, and explore the limitless opportunities that emerge when Web3 and Entrepreneurship collide.
Whether you're here for the latest in blockchain technology, keen to launch your startup, or simply seeking inspiration at the nexus of innovation, Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship has something for you. Join Lam Trinh and his diverse array of guests as they paint the canvas of tomorrow's digital landscape with vibrant stories, invaluable knowledge, and the hues of endless possibilities.
Don't miss out on the podcast that's transforming the way you perceive Web3 and Entrepreneurship. Subscribe now as new episodes come out weekly, and let your journey into the colorful world of innovation and enterprise begin!
Ever found yourself fascinated by the dynamic universe of Web3 or intrigued by the entrepreneurial journeys of visionary leaders? Welcome to Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship, where Lam Trinh, the self-made polymath — MBA-turned self-taught full-stack data scientist turned Web3 product manager/engineer — invites you on an immersive journey.
Whether you're a seasoned Web3 enthusiast, a budding entrepreneur, or someone curious about the powerful crossroads where these worlds converge, this podcast is your gateway to insights, inspiration, and innovation.
In each episode, Lam sits down with founders, builders, and trailblazers from the vibrant landscapes of Web3 and Entrepreneurship. Through candid and casual conversations, you'll delve deep into the minds of visionaries who've harnessed the decentralized power of Web3 and those who've dared to disrupt the status quo in the business arena.
Discover the secrets behind their successful Web3 ventures, grasp the entrepreneurial wisdom they've amassed, and explore the captivating synergy between these two seemingly distinct realms. Gain a comprehensive understanding of Web3's transformative potential, learn the art of launching and scaling your own business, and explore the limitless opportunities that emerge when Web3 and Entrepreneurship collide.
Whether you're here for the latest in blockchain technology, keen to launch your startup, or simply seeking inspiration at the nexus of innovation, Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship has something for you. Join Lam Trinh and his diverse array of guests as they paint the canvas of tomorrow's digital landscape with vibrant stories, invaluable knowledge, and the hues of endless possibilities.
Don't miss out on the podcast that's transforming the way you perceive Web3 and Entrepreneurship. Subscribe now as new episodes come out weekly, and let your journey into the colorful world of innovation and enterprise begin!
Kevin Rusher, founder and CEO of Regnum Aurum Acquisition Corp (RAAC), joins us in episode 71 of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship. Kevin, a Web3 native with a background in accounting and finance, shares his fascinating journey from writing a fintech paper about Bitcoin to becoming a power user in DeFi and eventually leading RAAC. He recounts his early experiences moonlighting for a crypto exchange doing KYC/AML checks and helping build a medium-scale GPU mining facility, managing one of the largest Ravencoin and ETH miners in the world at the time. This deep dive into the practical side of crypto laid the foundation for his current innovative ventures.
RAAC's core mission is to provide the most seamless bridge between TradFi (Traditional Finance) and DeFi. Kevin explains that RAAC is built on four main pillars: lending, borrowing, collateral liquidity, and rewards. The company addresses the inherent volatility in DeFi by offering stable collateral, starting with one-to-one backed real estate NFTs that are redeemable for the underlying title. Beyond real estate, RAAC has secured commitments for $3 billion in assets, primarily gold, to mint stablecoins, turning traditionally illiquid assets into revenue-producing ones pre-production. RAAC’s approach is unique, being a DeFi product built by DeFi natives for DeFi natives, yet harnessing traditional finance.
⌛ Timestamps:
00:00:00 Episode trailer
00:00:31 Show & guest introduction
00:05:38 How GPU Mining Works
00:14:32 Crypto’s growth and institutional involvement
00:15:33 Kevin's hobbies
00:17:06 Introducing RAAC
00:21:48 Integrating real estate with stablecoins in DeFi
00:27:16 Chainlink and oracle solutions powering RAAC
00:33:02 Understanding institutional interest
00:36:02 Bringing RWA on chain via stablecoins
00:38:51 Bridging TradFi and DeFi
00:40:51 Highlighting the core offering: Real estate meets NFTs
00:43:12 Closed loop ecosystem in DeFi
00:44:42 Legal challenges in real estate tokenization
00:47:03 What is Section 8 real estate
00:49:02 Risk management for RAAC's business model
00:52:06 Analyzing competitors in the RWA market
00:55:02 RAAC’s revenue model and business strategy
00:57:16 Team dynamics and operational agility
00:59:50 Challenges in articulating complex idea
01:02:21 Reputation issues in the Web3 space
01:05:36 Where RWA are headed in Web3
01:10:51 Advice for aspiring Web3 entrepreneurs
01:15:28 Episode outro and next episode preview
Follow RAAC & Kevin:
RAAC's Website: https://raac.io/
RAAC's Twitter/X: https://x.com/RegnumAurum
Kevin's Twitter/X: https://x.com/kkrusherr
My social media:
Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/LamWeb3
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamweb3/
Website: https://lamtrinh.xyz
My old article about the 2-3 prevailing narratives of 2024-2025: https://substack.com/home/post/p-143541984
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