Struggling with financial decisions that don’t make sense? Feeling lost in a world of economic uncertainty, skyrocketing debt, and distrust in institutions? 💸Join us at Holistic Investments with Dan Ariely, renowned professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University and bestselling author! 📚 In this episode, we dive deep into why humans often make irrational financial decisions, the impact of modern investment platforms, and how we can strive for more rational choices in a post-COVID world. 🌍Dan shares profound insights on trust, technology, and human behavior, exploring topics like cryptocurrency, social media’s role in amplifying our weaknesses, and the beauty of irrationality in love and creativity. We also touch on the future of democracy, AI’s potential in decision-making, and the importance of trust in society. 🤝 Plus, hear Dan’s personal story about self-acceptance and his moving perspective on the meaning of life. Key Topics:💭 Why we act against our own interests 🪙 Crypto: Innovation or gambling? 🏦 Building a trustworthy financial system 🗣️ The power of citizen committees in democracy 🤖 AI and rational decision-making 🙏 Dan’s personal journey and the meaning of life ************Follow Dan Ariely:🔗 LinkedIn: / danariely 🔗 Website: https://danariely.com/************📖 Loved the episode? Check out Dan Ariely books:1. Misbelief: What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things: https://amzn.to/3TIoJdB2. Predictably Irrational: https://amzn.to/40rBpt73. The Honest Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie to Everyone--Especially Ourselves: https://amzn.to/46Nt3Qk4. Dollars and Sense: How We Misthink Money and How to Spend Smarter: https://amzn.to/46gWXMF5. The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty: https://amzn.to/44YeY046. La espiral de la razón: Las trampas y los mecanismos de las falsas creencias: https://amzn.to/4eVwRAY7. Payoff: The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations: https://amzn.to/4eSi22e8. The Irrational Bundle: Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, and The Honest Truth About Dishonesty: https://amzn.to/4eZ35f19. Irrationally Yours: https://amzn.to/4m0zAvs10. Behavioural Economics Saved My Dog: https://amzn.to/4f1y5uS11. Amazing Decisions: The Illustrated Guide to Improving Business Deals and Family Meals: https://amzn.to/3TJ5Uaf************ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com ************ Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Subscribe to my channel: 🔗 / @constantinkogan ************ Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: / constkogan 🐦 Twitter: / constantin-kogan 🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Timestamps:Timestamps:00:00 - Intro1:57 - Meet Dan Ariely2:57 - Post-COVID & Financial Irrationality4:42 - Why Humans Are Irrational6:22 - Technology’s Role in Behavior11:38 - Rational Decisions16:10 - Crypto: Innovation or Gambling?20:40 - Trust in Financial Systems28:17 - NFTs & Fractional Ownership33:10 - Next Financial Crisis35:08 - Blockchain for Transparency36:08 - Crisis of Trust38:21 - Solutions for a Trustless World46:36 - Citizen Committees & Democracy52:40 - Reimagining Democracy57:17 - AI & Decision-Making01:01:30 - Rationality vs. Emotion01:02:30 - Embracing Imperfection01:05:53 - Meaning of Life01:08:48 - Closing & Contact Info
Welcome to Holistic Investments, where we explore the future of technology and innovation! In this in-depth interview, we sit down with Sebastian Pfeiffer, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Impossible Cloud Network (ICN), a groundbreaking decentralized cloud platform challenging the dominance of traditional cloud giants like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Sebastian takes us through the fascinating origin story of ICN, its mission to decentralize the cloud, and how it leverages a multi-service DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) to deliver enterprise-grade performance.
Discover how ICN is addressing critical issues like digital sovereignty, vendor lock-in, and the growing demand for edge computing in the era of AI and Web3. From its ICNT token mechanics to strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Supermicro and IoTeX, this conversation uncovers why ICN is poised to reshape the $300B+ cloud computing industry. Learn about real-world use cases, regulatory compliance in the Swiss-EU framework, and ICN’s vision for a decentralized, scalable, and open cloud ecosystem.
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00:00 - Intro
01:03 - The Origin Story of Impossible Cloud Network
03:43 - Decentralized Cloud vs. AWS/Google
06:25 - Geopolitical Impact on Cloud Choices
08:25 - Multi-Service DePIN Explained
10:11 - Real-World Use Cases for ICN
11:59 - Web3’s Web2 Cloud Reliance
15:10 - ICN vs. DePIN Competitors
17:50 - ICNT Token Mechanics
19:24 - Node Sales & Token Supply Balance
22:10 - Capturing Real-World Value
24:15 - Ensuring Token Stability
26:40 - Swiss-EU Regulatory Advantage
29:35 - ICN’s Global Expansion Plans
31:05 - Partnerships with Supermicro & IoTeX
33:30 - Composability for Devs & Businesses
35:40 - Community & Marketing Strategy
37:35 - Message to Early Contributors
39:28 - ICN’s Long-Term Cloud Vision
41:33 - Why Investors Should Watch ICN
43:17 - Decentralized Cloud for AI Compute
45:30 - Would ICN Sell to AWS?
46:40 - ICN’s Core Mission Values
48:33 - Sebastian’s Meaning of Life
50:33 - How to Connect with ICN
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🌐 Discover the future of digital real estate! In this exclusive interview with Fred Hsu, CEO of D3, we dive into the world of DomainFi—the next big thing in Web3 and crypto! Learn how domains like Chat.com (sold for $30M!) are becoming billion-dollar assets and how D3 is tokenizing domains on the DOMA blockchain to unlock passive income, fractional ownership, and instant liquidity for everyone.💡 What You’ll Learn:💸 Why domains are the OG NFTs and a stable, high-yield investment.💸 How to profit from domain tokenization, leasing, and fractionalization.💸 The 2026 ICANN Land Rush and why DAOs need to act NOW!💸 How D3 bridges Web2 and Web3 for seamless digital identity.💸 Fred’s vision for a borderless internet by 2030 where domains power identity, payments, and AI agents.🔥 Why Watch? Domains are no longer just URLs—they’re digital real estate generating billions in revenue annually! With D3, anyone can own a piece of premium domain like Chat.com and earn passive income through DeFi protocols. Don’t miss the chance to get ahead in the DomainFi revolution!************Follow Fred Hsu:🔗 LinkedIn: / fredhsu 🔗 X: https://x.com/heyheyfred?lang=en🔗 Website: https://d3.inc/************ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com ************ Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************🔔 Subscribe for more insights on Web3, crypto, and the future of the Internet: / @constantinkogan ************ Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: / constkogan 🐦 Twitter: / constantin-kogan 🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Timestamps:0:00 - Intro 1:28 - Origin Story of D3 and Fred Hsu's Background3:12 - Domain Financialization (DomainFi) Explained6:20 - Monetizing Domains in the DomainFi Economy8:04 - Domains vs. Web3 Names (ENS vs DNS)10:06 - Authoritative Tokenization and Legal Certainty11:44 - Impact of High-Profile Domain Sales14:17 - Tokenization Process and DeFi Integration15:04 - Benefits of Fractional Domain Ownership18:54 - User Flow for Domain Tokenization21:22 - GTLD Land Rush and DAOs26:28 - Solving the Silo Problem with DNS28:03 - Handling IP and Trademark Challenges31:01 - Future of AI Agents and Domains32:47 - Opportunities for Investors, Builders, and Communities34:25 - DOMA Forge Grant Program35:23 - Vision for 2030 and the Future of Domains37:00 - Streamlining Domain Transactions38:39 - Returns and Fractional Domain Sales40:32 - Domain Pricing and Oracles41:12- Basketizing Domains as ETFs43:19 - Execution Risks and Market Education45:43 - Quick Insights47:54 - Personal Motivation and Closing************Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Always do your own research before investing.************#DomainFi #Web3 #Crypto #DigitalRealEstate #D3 #Tokenization #ICANN #PassiveIncome #DeFi #Domains #ConstantinKogan #FredHsu #HolisticInvestments
🚨 Is the global economy on the brink of collapse? In this Holistic Investments episode, Ronald G. Wayne, co-founder of Apple, dives deep into the looming inflation crisis and the inevitable failure of fiat currencies. Author of Tomorrow’s Money, Wayne shares shocking insights on why every currency will turn to dust, the true nature of money, and how to protect your wealth with silver and gold. 💰Key Topics Covered:💸 The history and flaws of fiat money since 1944💸 Why inflation is unstoppable and how it erodes your buying power💸 The return of silver and gold as a parallel money system💸 Wayne’s predictions: Global currency collapse in 3-5 years💸 Practical steps to prepare for the economic crisis💸 Bonus: Wayne’s untold story of co-founding Apple and selling his stake************Follow Ronald G. Wayne:🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-g-wayne/🔗 Twitter: https://x.com/ronaldgwayne?lang=en🔗 Website: https://www.ronaldgwayne.com/************ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com ************ Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Subscribe to my channel: 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan************ Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan🐦 Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan/🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Timestamps:0:16 - Intro 1:43 - Purpose of "Tomorrow's Money" Book 5:54 - The True Nature of Money9:08 - Coin Money's Impact on Technology 10:24 - Evolution from Barter to Coin Money11:11 - Current Economic Challenges: Inflation and Debt 14:14 - Bretton Woods and the Shift to Fiat Money18:03 - Consequences of Fiat Money and Inflation23:15 - Financial Engineering and Economic Crises27:05 - Global Currency Collapse Prediction29:30 - Return to Silver and Gold as Currency34:25 - Digital Money vs. Physical Silver Coins43:29 - Investment Advice: Silver Coins vs. Other Forms49:59 - Ronald G. Wayne’s Life Story and Apple’s Founding59:07 - Meeting Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak1:03:00 - Forming Apple and the Partnership Agreement1:06:22 - Decision to Leave Apple1:07:22 - The Meaning of Life and Closing Thoughts#FiatMoney #InflationCrisis #GoldAndSilver #RonaldWayne #AppleCoFounder #FutureOfMoney #FinancialLiteracy #EconomicCollapse #HolisticInvestments #ConstantinKogan
🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Frank, the visionary Founder & CEO of The Tie — the leading provider of alternative data and analytics powering the institutional side of crypto.🔍 With clients ranging from hedge funds and trading desks to top exchanges, The Tie delivers real-time insights into crypto sentiment, market-moving news, and on-chain activity. Joshua shares how he built the company from a simple idea into a must-have intelligence tool for the digital asset industry.🔥 What you'll learn:How data and sentiment shape crypto marketsWhy institutions rely on alt-data for an edgeThe future of crypto intelligence and token analyticsJoshua's journey from idea to industry standard💡 Whether you're a trader, investor, or builder, this episode is packed with insights on the real signals driving crypto adoption.📊 Data doesn’t lie. People do. – Joshua Frank Follow Joe Flanagan: 🔗 LinkedIn: / https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-frank-56950950/ 🔗Twitter/X: https://x.com/Joshua_Frank_ Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com Subscribe to my channel 🔗 / @constantinkogan Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: / constkogan 🐦 Twitter: / constkogan 🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan Timestamps:00:16 Intro – Holistic Investments & The Tie 01:47 - the start of Joshua's journey 03:18 - Why choose B2B vs B2C 06:26 - How much money was raised 08:40 - Exit strategies & generating revenue 10:44 - Paying out dividends to investors & employees 12:42 - How to distribute to employees 14:42 - USP of the Tie 19:32 - Quantitive approach 21:52 - Matching strategy with tailored data 24:11 - AI usage 30:02 - Pricing 32:33 - Important trends 38:32 - Risks of big institutions entering the market 40:48 - New liquidity in crypto 43:02 - RWA tokenization 44:42 - TXSE 50:22 - Advice on building successful data driven B2B business 53:42 - Biggest mistake 55:55 - Meaning of life for Joshua 57:22 - Origin of the brand name ("The Tie")Drop your thoughts in the comments! What’s the future of crypto lending? Let’s talk Web3! #Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #TrustWallet #Joe Flanigan #Bitcoin #DeFi #CryptoWallet #Tokenomics #Binance #CryptoSecurity #Web3Future #DecentralizedFinance #CryptoPodcast #TechTrends #defi #CryptoCommunity #WalletLife #Web3Revolution #CryptoInvesting #maplefinance #syrup #thetie #decentralizedfinance #lending #defilending #borrowing #defiborrowing #joshuafrank #b2b #dataanalytics #sentimentanalysis #alternativedata
Join me as I sit down with Joe Flanigan - Co-Founder at Maple Finance and Syrup Pool. The discussion covers Maple Finance's innovative approach using institutional debt issuance and enhance transparency in financial markets. Joe explains the process of originating and tokenizing debt onchain, providing insights into the borrowers and the underwriting process. We talk about traditional backgrounds of the team members and their is dedication to building the digital asset lending markets of the future. More efficient and secure. Follow Joe Flanigan: 🔗 LinkedIn: / / joe-flanagan 🔗Twitter/X: https://x.com/joe_defi Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com Subscribe to my channel 🔗 / @constantinkogan Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: / constkogan 🐦 Twitter: / constkogan 🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan Timestamps:00:16 Intro – Holistic Investments & Maple Finance01:30 - Joe's journey to Web3 & how they met launching securitization and structured debt03:00 - How it all started and proof of concept 05:18 - Comparing to traditional lending protocols 07:17 - What institutions require to issue debt 09:22 - Defining credit risk 12:07 - Underwriting process 14:43 - Off-chain data evaluation 16:10 - Is there a standardized credit scoring model? 17:28 - Debt to equity ratio, cashflow analysis, balance sheet 20:33 - What type of borrowers does Maple have 22:22 - Actual vs average Yield 24:12 - Forms of collateral taken 26:52 - Is there a way to lose collateral? 28:41 - Concentration risk 31:42 - Loan convenance 33:52 - Plan B scenario 35:33 - Monitoring practices 38:26 - Liquidation practices 43:28 - Only 1 partial liquidation happened 44:55 - DeFi Credit risk management vs Traditional 47:40 - DeFi lending market cap 52:31 - Stablecoin legislation 54:02 - Circle going Public vs Tether systemic risk 1:00:02 - Meaning of life for Joe Drop your thoughts in the comments! What’s the future of crypto lending? Let’s talk Web3! #Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #TrustWallet #Joe Flanigan #Bitcoin #DeFi #CryptoWallet #Tokenomics #Binance #CryptoSecurity #Web3Future #DecentralizedFinance #CryptoPodcast #TechTrends #defi #CryptoCommunity #WalletLife #Web3Revolution #CryptoInvesting #maplefinance #syrup #syrupool #decentralizedfinance #lending #defilending #borrowing #defiborrowing
Join me as I sit down with Seamus Rocca, visionary CEO of Xapo Bank, a trailblazer at the intersection of Bitcoin and traditional finance. We unpack Xapo’s transformation into a fully licensed bank, how it safeguards your crypto, the regulatory balancing act, and the future of digital assets. Plus, Wences shares his thoughts on yield, DeFi, CBDCs—and even the meaning of life.
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00:16 Intro – Holistic Investments & Xapo
03:00 Meet Seamus Rocca
05:35 Why Xapo Became a Bank – The Big Shift
06:19 The Three Essentials of Bitcoin Banking
08:57 “We Had to Build Our Own Bank”
10:02 Xapo Serves 45+ Countries
14:12 Bridging TradFi & Crypto with Compliance
17:10 Balancing Innovation and Regulation
21:47 What Happened to Signature, Silvergate, SVB?
25:48 Positives in the Bitcoin Landscape
26:43 Bitcoin’s Role in the Financial Future
29:12 Stablecoins, CBDCs & Central Bank Tensions
33:18 Crypto Regulation & the SEC Debate
35:15 “We Don’t Have a Lot of Time”
36:35 Trends for the Next 5–10 Years
41:53 Trust is Everything – How Xapo Earns It
44:25 Yield Never Comes Risk-Free
45:24 Where Does the Yield Come From?
45:40 4% Yield on Dollar Deposits – How It Works
48:20 What About Bitcoin Yield?
49:28 DeFi Protocols & Xapo’s Zapper Product
51:36 Asset-Backed Lending Explained
54:33 Bitcoin’s Long-Term Wealth Effect
57:47 Minimum Deposits & Subscription Model
59:00 $1,000 Annual Fee – Who Is It For?
1:02:31 Wences on the Meaning of Life
1:03:03 Travel, Purpose, and Philosophical Reflections
Drop your thoughts in the comments! What’s the future of crypto wallets? Let’s talk Web3!
#Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #TrustWallet #EowynChen #Bitcoin #DeFi #CryptoWallet #Tokenomics #Binance #CryptoSecurity #Web3Future #DecentralizedFinance #CryptoPodcast #TechTrends #AIinCrypto #CryptoCommunity #WalletLife #Web3Revolution #CryptoInvesting
Join me as I sit down with Eowyn Chen, CEO of Trust Wallet, a powerhouse in the crypto wallet space. We dive into her journey from Binance to leading Trust Wallet, the Binance acquisition story, wallet security, new features, and her take on life’s big questions. Follow Eowyn Chen: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eowyn-chen/ 🔗Twitter/X: https://x.com/EowynChen Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com Subscribe to my channel 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan Timestamps:01:30 Eowyn’s Crypto Journey – From Binance VP to Trust Wallet CEO 05:53 Binance Days: Building a Global Marketing Machine13:53 Trust Wallet’s Binance Acquisition – The Inside Story & Token Impact 22:19 Security Deep Dive: Tech Behind Trust Wallet’s Fortress27:18 What Sets Trust Wallet Apart in Web3?41:39 Trust Wallet’s Future – New Features You’ll Love 49:11 Eowyn’s Philosophy – The Meaning of Life 53:20 How to Connect with Eowyn Chen Drop your thoughts in the comments! What’s the future of crypto wallets? Let’s talk Web3! #Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #TrustWallet #EowynChen #Bitcoin #DeFi #CryptoWallet #Tokenomics #Binance #CryptoSecurity #Web3Future #DecentralizedFinance #CryptoPodcast #TechTrends #AIinCrypto #CryptoCommunity #WalletLife #Web3Revolution #CryptoInvesting
Join me as I sit down with Leeor Groen, Managing Director at Spartan Group, a leading Web3 and DeFi venture capital firm. We dive into his journey from consulting to crypto, the evolution of DeFi, tokenomics, AI in blockchain, and his vision for financial freedom. 🚀🔗 Follow Leeor Groen:🌐 Spartan Group: https://spartangroup.io📢 Twitter/X: https://x.com/leeorgroen📢 Listen to the full podcast here!🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com Subscribe to my channel📹 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw 💼 For business inquiries: ck@ckogan.com🔗 Follow me on socials:🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: @Constkogan📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan
🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan⏱ Timestamps:01:04 Leeor’s Journey – From Consulting to Web3 and Bitcoin’s Early Days04:32 M&A Structure and Spartan Group’s Evolution07:03 What is Leeor’s Investment Thesis and What Sets Spartan Apart?11:47 DeFi Then and Now: Lessons from Resilience 15:46 Top 3 Criteria for Evaluating DeFi Projects21:46 Tokenomics Efficiency: Case Study 🔥28:40 Risk Parameters for Retail Investors 32:16 Banking vs. DeFi: Comparing Reserves and Collateral40:28 AI in Web3: From Bots to Infrastructure 🤖42:09 Internet Computer (ICP) and AI-Driven Blockchain44:50 Challenges of TVL Mirroring Across Chains49:18 DeFi Fund Strategy: Managing Risk and Reward55:02 Emerging Trends: Web3 Meets AI57:42 How to Reach Out to Leeor and Spartan Group📢 Drop your thoughts in the comments! Let’s discuss the future of DeFi and AI in crypto! 👇#Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #Bitcoin #DeFi #SpartanGroup #Tokenomics #DecentralizedFinance #AIinCrypto #CryptoPodcast #CryptoNews #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #CryptoCommunity #CryptoInvesting #DeFiRevolution #Web3AI #TechFuture
Join me as I sit down with David Johnston, a crypto pioneer, Morpheus contributor, and early investor in decentralized tech. We discuss his journey from Bitcoin’s early days to shaping Ethereum, Web3, DeFi, and AI-driven smart agents. 🚀🔗 Follow David Johnston:🌐 Morpheus: https://mor.org📢 Twitter/X: https://x.com/djohnstonec 🎧 Listen to the full interview here!🔗 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan💼 For business inquiries: ck@ckogan.com🔗 Follow me on socials:🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: @Constkogan📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan
📽️YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan⏱ Timestamps:01:27 David’s Journey – From Bitcoin’s Early Days to Web3 Evolution07:20 Ethereum, Smart Contracts & the Birth of dApps 🚀09:36 Scaling with Layer 2 Solutions & the Power of Merkle Trees17:28 Open-Source AI & the Rise of AI-Powered Smart Agents 🤖20:26 Governments & Bitcoin – Adoption, Resistance & the Future21:55 What is Morpheus? How Smart Agents Are Reshaping AI & Blockchain 🔥41:58 Morpheus Market Cap & Tokenomics Explained49:52 How Centralized Applications Can Integrate with Morpheus 🔗51:23 David’s Personal Life, Family & His Vision for the Future 🌍📢 Drop your thoughts in the comments! Let’s discuss the future of AI & crypto! 👇#Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #Bitcoin #Ethereum #DeFi #Morpheus #DecentralizedAI #SmartAgents #CryptoPodcast #CryptoNews #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #CryptoCommunity #CryptoInvesting #DeFiRevolution #Web3AI #TechFuture
Join me as I sit down with Dennis Porter, CEO & Co-Founder of Satoshi Action Fund and President of Satoshi Action Education, to explore his journey into Bitcoin, his groundbreaking work in pushing pro-Bitcoin legislation across the U.S., and how he’s shaping the future of digital assets and financial freedom.🔗 Follow Dennis PorterTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Dennis_Porter_Satoshi Action Fund: https://twitter.com/SatoshiActFundWebsite: https://satoshiaction.io/ 📢 Listen to the full podcast here!🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com Subscribe to my channel📹 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw 🔗 Follow me on socialsWebsite: https://ckogan.com/Telegram: @Constkogan / https://t.me/constantinkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganMedium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ ⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:45 Dennis’ Bitcoin journey: From skepticism to mining in his basement ⛏️06:55 El Salvador Bitcoin Strategy vs US strategy12:45 Lummis Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Legislation 24:10 Bitcoin mining: Grid stability and Texas case study ⚡️29:00 Debunking Bitcoin security concerns 37:30 2025 predictions: State adoption and federal progress48:00 How to connect with Dennis & recommended resources 📌 Hit like & subscribe for more insights. 🚀💡 #bitcoin #CryptoLegislation #StrategicBitcoinReserve #Web3
🚀 From Mechanical Engineer to Web3 Venture Capitalist! Join me as I sit down with Sagar Barvalia, General Partner at Blockchain Founders Capital, to discuss his incredible journey from India to Germany, his transition into the crypto VC world, and how he’s backing the next generation of Web3 startups.💡 In this episode, we cover:✅ Sagar’s journey from Porsche & BMW to blockchain investing✅ The challenges of being an immigrant entrepreneur 🌍✅ How he built an angel syndicate & venture fund 💰✅ The ETH Munich story & building a Web3 community✅ Insights on meme coins vs. real crypto investments✅ What VCs look for in early-stage startups 🚀🔗 Follow Sagar BarvaliaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barvaliyasagar/Blockchain Founders Capital: https://www.bfc.vc/📢 Listen to the full podcast here!🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com Subscribe to my channel 📹 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw 🔗 Follow me on socials Website: https://ckogan.com/ Telegram: @Constkogan / https://t.me/constantinkogan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkogan Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ ⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:32 Sagar’s journey: From India to Germany & corporate life 🚗06:24 Entering the crypto world & first investments11:31 Starting an angel syndicate & moving into venture capital22:50 ETH Munich & creating a Web3 community 🌍32:32 Long-term crypto investments50:04 Sagar investments: Token and Equity 1:05:33 Advice for startup founders & how to pitch VCs01:11:00 How to connect with Sagar📌 Hit like & subscribe for more insights. 🚀💡 #CryptoVC #BlockchainInvesting #Web3 #StartupFunding
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00:00 Introduction
01:32 Jehan’s journey: From art advisory to Ethereum advocate
04:51 Kenetic core focus right now
09:32 Jehan’s advice on how to pitch a crypto project
16:55 TON: Challenges and opportunities in the Telegram ecosystem
24:10 Jehan’s advice on TON's next steps
27:00 World Coin: Team, Adoption, Plan, and Future
29:30 Bitcoin’s adoption problem and why Worldcoin flips the script
35:50 Mythical Games: The future of Web3 gaming
41:50 Future of crypto: 2025 predictions for a pro-crypto government
46:25 Jehan’s philosophy on life: Service, connection, and staying mindful
WATCH MY FULL PODCAST HERE! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNEb9qQeDa_TQ1ts_ply9s7xjIpeUQb&si=1UoKrsmcxhCZEfYt LISTEN TO MY FULL PODCAST HERE! https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com KEEP UP WITH Tess Hau Tess Ventures https://www.tessventures.com/tess-hau-1 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tesshau/ Twitter https://x.com/tesshau1?lang=en Links: https://www.tessventures.com/ https://www.gaialabs.xyz/ SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/@UCeM6DzWBS9KMHXMIEiCjSw FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS: https://ckogan.com/ Telegram: @Constkogan / https://t.me/constantinkogan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkogan Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:18 Tess's personal journey 3:01 Developing teamwork skills and leadership at a young age 10:52 Differences between equity deals and token deals 12:01 PostTGE (Token Generation Event) challenges 14:16 The role of the ETF in mass adoption of blockchain 15:04 Importance of community engagement postTGE 15:16 Successful investments and portfolio examples 16:00 Tess’s diligence process and investment thesis 20:13 Founders' equity structure and incentives 21:33 Balancing equity and tokens in crypto startups 22:04 Introduction of Gabs Accelerator for Web 3 AI startups 22:31 Convergence of Web 2 and Web 3 as Web 2.5 23:02 Setting up token incentives and ESOPs in Web 3 startups 24:00 Criteria for accepting companies into Gabs Accelerator 25:16 Importance of founder commitment and coachability 26:30 Referrals and endorsements for new founders in the accelerator 27:33 Tess’s time at Stanford and exposure to leading startups 29:05 How Tess applies her experience to evaluate risks in startups 30:13 Balancing Web 2 and Web 3 startup principles 31:55 Importance of understanding the Web 3 playbook 34:21 Tess’s investment structure and geographic flexibility 36:16 Test Ventures' range of investment sizes 37:29 Raising funds through node sales: Ather example 41:00 Importance of timing in fundraising and node sales 42:42 Ather’s transition to AI and decentralized computing 43:50 Strategies for fundraising during market volatility 46:13 Regional focus: Middle East’s potential in blockchain 47:00 AI’s growing importance in Web 3 and beyond 48:25 Bitcoin ecosystem and the rise of AI agents 49:19 Gaming as a persistent trend in the Web 3 world 52:02 Tess’s advice to founders for fundraising in a volatile market 55:04 Tess’s biggest lesson as a female venture capitalist 59:03 Book recommendation: The Lean Startup
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0:00 Introduction
1:06 Mona’s crypto journey
6:28 How does Tokentus work
9:48 The size of Tokentus fund
11:55 What Tokentus invests in
14:10 Investment thesis
16:35 Investing via CLA
21:10 How to protect somebody’s investments
23:20 Mona’s personal view on current trends
26:28 Market predictions and potential highs
28:14 Narratives and trends in web3
32:06 Web2.5 and industry consolidation
36:58 M&A and consolidation in the industry
43:57 Challenges and areas of improvement in the industry
46:22 Due diligence and investment fundamentals
50:08 Mona’s 5-year personal goal
52:24 Where to find Mona online
54:32 The meaning of life to Mona
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10:35 Blockchain Builders Fund
17:28 Investments outside Stanford
19:25 Bullish trends
22:42 The current developments around OpenAI
30:25 Case studies of recent investments
34:59 The deployment of capital
37:29 The average check size
39:19 Meeting Process Explained
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49:03 Polkadot Spending Impact
58:08 Memecoin Skepticism
1:00:59 Meaning of life to Gil
This interview features Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR Protocol, who discusses his journey from working at Google on groundbreaking AI research to founding a revolutionary blockchain platform. The conversation covers key insights into blockchain technology, the significance of the "Attention is All You Need" research paper, and the future vision for NEAR Protocol in transforming internet infrastructure. Enjoy! 📌 Useful Links: https://research.google/pubs/attention-is-all-you-need/ https://near.org/ https://www.singlestore.com/ https://sweatco.in/ https://playember.com/ https://www.ref.finance/ https://www.youhodler.com/crypto-loans/near-protocol-loan https://dappradar.com/dapp/hot-game https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/2024-05-22-near-ai-lab-and-hzn-incubator-established-by-near-founders-8444889385537 https://nearweek.com/ https://stackoverflow.com/ Connect with the guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/illia-polosukhin-77b6538/ My socials: Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkogan Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan/ Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ Website: https://ckogan.com Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/constantinkogan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan Coinbase: https://coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src=referral-link Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 01:46 Illia’s transition journey from Web2to Web3 08:13 'Attention Is All You Need' 14:00 Near Protocol and Blockchain 19:00 Sharding and Scalability 22:30 How does Near Protocol ensure security and decentralization? 27:10 Will Near outperform their competitors? 27:40 The notable projects and DApps currently built on Near Protocol 30:20 How Near Protocol supports developers 37:35 The major challenges Near is facing currently 40:00 Some advice to developers/entrepreneurs, building on Near 41:47 The community governance and decision-making process 45:15 The upcoming challenges in the industry 59:00 The meaning of life to Illia Thank you for listening! 👍🏼Subscribe, Like, Share, Comment!✍🏻
