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Bitcoin groundbreakers share personal stories of how Bitcoin is changing lives for the better. Host Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, co-founder and CSO of Ledn, speaks with leading Bitcoin voices, entrepreneurs, and human rights advocates to hear their unique journey and practical real-world examples of how Bitcoin has made a positive impact in their lives. Brought to you by Ledn, a leading financial services company built for Bitcoin & digital assets. Ledn offers a suite of lending, saving and tradi ...
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In this episode, we catch up with Sophia Velastegui, former Microsoft Chief AI Officer and Fortune 100 Executive who worked with companies like Google and Apple. Sophia was named ‘The Most Powerful Female Engineer’ from Business Insider. Additionally, her roles as Co-chair at the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council and as a board director …
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Episode Summary: In this episode of Because of Bitcoin, host Mauricio Di Bartolomeo sits down with John Glover, Chief Investment Officer of Ledn, to discuss the groundbreaking transformations Bitcoin is sparking in financial markets and lending. With over 25 years in traditional finance, John sheds light on how Bitcoin’s transparency and decentrali…
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In this episode, we catch up with Paulo Rodriguez, Head of International at Vanta, who's on a mission to secure the internet and protect consumer data. Funded in 2018, Vanta is the leading trust management platform that helps simplify and centralize security for organizations of all sizes and has customers in 58 countries with offices in Dublin, Ne…
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In this episode, we catch up with Gerard Grech, Managing Director of Founders at the University of Cambridge, a new strategic initiative focused on accelerating the formation and scaling of new deep technology-based companies. Gerard is also the founder, advisor and former Chief Executive of Tech Nation before it was acquired by the Founders Forum …
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In this insightful episode, Mauricio Di Bartolomeo sits down with Anthony Scaramucci to discuss the intersection of Bitcoin, politics, and Wall Street. Scaramucci reflects on his Bitcoin journey, how he came to embrace the asset, and why he believes Bitcoin will play a transformative role in global finance. The conversation also delves into the upc…
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In this episode, we catch up with Diyala D'Aveni, Head of Vento, an Italian chapter of Exor Ventures. With $520M invested in 76 startups globally, Exor Ventures is focusing on discovering exceptional founders with the ambition to build great companies and backing them from pre-seed to pre-IPO. Diyala is also the organizer of Italian Tech Week, the …
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In this episode, we catch up with Peter Hirsch, Head of Sustainability at 2150. 2150 is a London-based venture capital firm investing in technology companies that seek to sustainably reimagine and reshape cities and the industries that power them. 2150’s mission to deploy ‘Constructive Capital’ is centered on the conviction that sustainability prov…
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In this exciting episode, Mauricio speaks with David Bailey about the growing political influence of Bitcoin and how it's shaping the global economy. David shares his unique insights into Bitcoin's early days, his personal journey from a teenage investor to one of the most influential figures in the Bitcoin space, and his thoughts on the future of …
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In this episode, we catch up with Sander van de Rijdt, Co-Founder and CEO of PlanRadar. Based in Vienna, PlanRadar has emerged as a leading player in the construction and real estate project management software industry. Since its inception in 2013, the fast-growing scale-up has grown to approximately 500 team members and has raised over €100 milli…
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Get a sneak peek into the exciting third season of Because of Bitcoin! In this trailer, host Mauricio Di Bartolomeo shares what’s in store for listeners as he welcomes an impressive lineup of guests, from industry titans to political figures, to explore the crucial questions shaping the future of Bitcoin and the global economy. Season 3 will offer …
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In this episode, we catch up with Steve Chen, Co-Founder & former CTO of YouTube. Steve shares his insights and lessons learned from building YouTube. He shares his perspective on selling YouTube to Google for $1.65B and talks about his journey from Silicon Valley to Asia. Steve spills the beans on the evolution of YouTube from a dating platform to…
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In this episode, we catch up with Tony Jamous. Tony is the CEO and Co-Founder of Oyster, a unicorn and hyper-growth company that empowers companies to hire, pay, and care for team members globally. He believes in providing opportunities for everyone anywhere. Over the last decade, Tony has built and scaled Oyster to become a global employment platf…
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In this special episode, we present to you The AI Innovator Spotlight, which is part of the Innovation Radar Bridge initiative, unveiling some of Europe’s most exciting AI startups backed by EU initiatives. This session served as a crucial platform for these emerging companies to present their innovative technologies and engage with leading venture…
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In this episode, we catch up with Jan Reichelt, Founding Partner of 10x Founders. Jan is an entrepreneur at heart who has spent his professional career in tech startups, online businesses, professional information services, and digital media. He started and exited two companies and he has been awarded "European Founder of the Year" by TechCrunch / …
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In this episode, we catch up with Andre Retterath, Partner & EagleEye Lead at Earlybird Venture Capital and Author of Data-Driven VC. Earlybird VC was founded in 1997 and is a European early-stage VC firm that invests in all development and growth phases of technology companies. With more than EUR 2 billion under management, eight IPOs and 31 trade…
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In this episode, we catch up with Madeline Lawrence, CBO of Aikido Security, former Partner at Peak, and one of the most colorful voices in the European tech and venture capital scene. Aikido recently raised $17M to bring “no BS” security for devs. This round comes just 6 months after they raised $5.3M in seed funding. Aikido is the get-it-done sec…
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In this episode, we catch up with Joaquin Cuenca, Co-Founder and CEO of Freepik. Located in the center of the sunny Malaga, Spain, Freepik is a leading global tech company with a goal to help anyone create great designs faster by producing and distributing high-quality graphic and audiovisual resources. Freepik has over 500 employees and more than …
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In this episode, we catch up with Martin Schilling, Managing Director of Techstars Deep Tech Berlin Accelerator; author of the book "The Builder’s Guide to the Tech Galaxy – 99 Practices to Scale Startups into Unicorn Companies"; former COO of the FinTech N26 where he scaled operations from 100 full-time employees to 900 full-time employees and sca…
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In this episode, we catch up with Pablo Pedrejon, Partner at Seaya. Seaya has closed Seaya Andromeda, the first Article 9 climate-tech fund based in Southern Europe, at €300 million. Seaya’s new fund will invest anywhere between €7-40 million as a first cheque, and will retain capital for follow-ons. It plans to make 25 investments in total between…
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In this episode, we catch up with Benedikt von Schoeler, General Partner of VSquared Ventures, Europe’s leading early-stage Deep Tech fund, backing some of Europe’s most promising Deep Tech companies, including Isar Aerospace, Zama, IQM Quantum, Inbrain Neuroelectronics and The Exploration Company. Vsquared recently announced the successful closing…
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In this episode, we catch up with Rob van den Heuvel, Co-founder and CEO of Sendcloud. With access to 100+ carriers, 7000+ shipping methods, and 400,000+ parcel points across Europe, Sendcloud enables online merchants of any size to own their shipping from checkout to returns. With a growing ecosystem of 60+ webshop integrations and 750+ partners, …
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In this episode, we catch up with Thomas Rebaud, Co-founder and CEO of Meero. Meero has become a unicorn and the worldwide leader in AI-powered photography in 3 years. Having fundraised 300+ million euros, Thomas discusses his journey in building Meero and his new venture, Blast Angels. With Blast Angels Thomas is on a mission to build the largest …
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In this episode, we catch up with Dominik Angerer, Co-Founder and CEO of StoryBlock. Storyblok is a content management system (CMS) that empowers developers and marketers to create better content experiences across any digital channel. Leading brands such as Adidas, Tesla, Oatly and 200,000+ other developers and marketers love Storyblok. Dominik di…
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In this episode, we catch up with Kelly Kinnard, Operating Partner and Head of Talent at Khosla Ventures, one of the absolute top venture capital firms in the world. Headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., Khosla Ventures was founded by Vinod Khosla, co-founder of Sun Microsystems and twenty-year veteran of Kleiner Perkins. They have $19B in AUM, 100+…
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In a sea of bitcoin content creators, few have made a first impression like Tatum Turn Up has! Starting with just a tweet, Tatum has gone on to interview some of the biggest names in Bitcoin, including Anthony Pompliano. He joins Mau to share his journey to becoming a Bitcoin comedian, the creation of his show "Between Two Asics," and why bringing …
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In this episode, we catch up with Robert Jackle, Partner at Visionaries Club, a leading European early stage VC fund with offices in London and Berlin backed by Europe's most successful digital founders and family business entrepreneurs. Visionaries Club's founders and operators are behind companies such as UiPath, Miro, Flixbus, Mollie, Spotify, P…
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In this episode we catch up with Andreas Loy, Co-Founder and CEO of KONUX. Before Andreas turned 30 Andreas created more than €500m in shareholder value, more than hundred jobs, and built an outstanding team to create a transformative digital leader for sustainable impact - KONUX. KONUX is a leading German AI scale-up, transforming railway operatio…
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Bitcoin communities play a crucial role in fostering learning, collaboration, and empowerment, which are essential for driving widespread adoption and pushing forward the decentralized finance movement. In this episode, entrepreneur and Bitcoin Embassy Bar co-founder Lorena Ortiz takes us on a journey from her childhood experiences during Mexico's …
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In this episode, we catch up with Sabina Wizander, Partner at Creandum, one of the most successful venture capital funds in Europe, backing some of Europe’s greatest tech companies including Spotify, iZettle, Depop, Klarna, Bolt, KRY, Epidemic Sound and Small Giant Games. Creandum recently rolled out an oversubscribed €500 million fund, the Creandu…
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In this episode, we catch up with Hugo Amsellem, Co-Founder and General Partner of Intuition. Intuition is a new €15M early-stage fund backing founders focused on Consumer & Culture across the US and Europe with one of the coolest Manifestos and approach to investing in the Venture Capital space. Hugo discusses his journey from helping artists beco…
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Understanding the intricacies of money and its historical roots is essential for anyone navigating today's financial landscape, and if you take a close look it turns out that Bitcoiners and Pirates have a lot in common. JP Vergne, a scholar, author, and advisor specializing in the evolution of industries within capitalist economies, joins Mau to ex…
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In this episode we're catching up with Dirk Hoerig, the Co-Founder and CEO of commercetools. commercetools is empowering some of the world's biggest brands like Audi, Sephora, and NBCUniversal to revolutionize their digital commerce experiences. They have raised $140 million in funding at a $1.9 billion valuation at the end of 2021 led by Accel and…
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In this episode, Renaud Visage, Co-founder and ex-CTO of Eventbrite and Founding Partner at Slate Venture Capital, shares his experiences in scaling the platform and navigating challenges. He discusses the transition to climate tech investing and the promising developments in the field. Renaud also shares lessons learned from angel investing and hi…
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Discover the transformative potential of Bitcoin and decentralized finance (DeFi) with Qiao Wang, co-founder of Alliance DAO, as he joins Mau to delve into the future of fundraising and global entrepreneurship. From the inception of Bitcoin to the emergence of DeFi protocols, Qiao shares insights on embracing disruption and leveraging crypto to unl…
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In this episode, Shirley Romig, Chief Accelerator Investment Officer at Techstars, discusses the future of accelerator programs and the importance of ecosystem development. She highlights the need to tap into talent globally and create partnerships that fuel growth for Techstars' portfolio companies. Shirley also shares valuable lessons she has lea…
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In this episode, Alex Berriche, Sequoia Capital Scout and the Co-founder and CEO of Fleet, a French B2B startup focused on simplifying equipment management for startups and SMBs, shares lessons learned from over 100 angel investments. He also discusses the idea behind Fleet and the challenges of IT equipment management. Alex shares his transition f…
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Let’s delve into the worldwide phenomenon of Bitcoin adoption and education with Nico Moran, the host of Simply Bitcoin! In this episode, Nico shares the fascinating origin story of his channel, his personal journey into the world of Bitcoin and the importance of decentralized finance. From Southeast Asia to Latin America, we explore the prevalence…
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In this episode, Johannes Siebers, Co-Founder and CEO of Holidu, shares the founding story and growth of the travel tech company. He discusses the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of building a strong team and culture. Johannes also highlights the company's focus on sustainability and supporting local communities. He…
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Bitcoin's relationship with compliance has been complicated, as many institutions are still figuring out how it fits in with the digital asset world. While there are so many questions remaining, one thing is clear: it’s time to adapt! Amber Scott is a compliance expert and the CEO of Outlier Solutions, an anti-money laundering consulting service. H…
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In this episode, Tim Schumacher, General Partner at World Fund, an impact investor and entrepreneur, discusses his journey as an entrepreneur and the challenges of being a founder. He shares the remarkable story of Ecosia, the largest independent European search engine that uses its profits to plant trees. Tim also introduces the World Fund, a vent…
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In this episode, Janneke Niessen, a serial entrepreneur and Co-Founder of CapitalT, discusses her journey as an entrepreneur and the transition to becoming an investor. She shares crazy moments from her entrepreneurial career and highlights the importance of team evaluation using proprietary technology. Janneke also talks about her involvement in I…
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The Lightning Network is a groundbreaking solution for scaling Bitcoin transactions by overcoming the limitations of traditional on-chain transactions. By making transactions faster, lightning is increasing Bitcoin’s accessibility, making it easier for people to use in their day-to-day transactions. Alex Leishman, co-founder of River Financial, joi…
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In this episode, Helene Huby, co-founder and CEO of The Exploration Company, shares her journey in space exploration and entrepreneurship. She discusses the vision for space exploration, the transition from Airbus to entrepreneurship, nurturing innovation in large corporations vs startups, her involvement in Urania Ventures and the Microbiome Found…
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In this episode, Joaquim Lecha, CEO of Typeform, talks about the company's mission to make online interactions more human and shares insights into their innovative approach to collecting zero party data. He also highlights the launch of Formless, an AI-powered form builder, and the future of digital interaction. Kim emphasizes the importance of tho…
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Curiosity often serves as a guiding force for those drawn to Bitcoin, shaping their journey long before digital currency even enters the picture. With decades of experience fueled by this curiosity, Lunaticoin emerges as a prominent figure in the Spanish Bitcoin community. In a rare interview, he goes beyond his usual content, delving into his upbr…
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On A Mission To Make People RemarkableIn this episode, Marcin interviews Guy Kawasaki, the Chief Evangelist of Canva, former Chief Evangelist of Apple, Podcaster at Remarkable People Podcast and Author of the book Think Remarkable. They discuss Guy's upbringing in Hawaii and how it shaped his approach to life and business. They also delve into the …
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In this episode, Carmen Alfonso Rico, Founder and Angel Investor at Cocoa, talks about her background and cultural influences, the story behind Cocoa and the chocolate making process, and the concept of in-house VC. Carmen also explains investment terms that she coined at Cocoa and shares her insights on fundraising. The episode concludes with a di…
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In January 2024, the SEC approved Bitcoin ETFs, representing a pivotal moment in financial history. This approval stood as a testament to the tireless efforts of the Bitcoin community to integrate digital currency into mainstream finance. Leah Wald, the founder of Valkyrie and an OG bitcoiner, boasts years of experience in bridging the gap between …
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In this episode, Jessica Holzbach, CEO of Pile Capital, shares her journey as a serial FinTech entrepreneur and the challenges and successes she has experienced. She discusses her early signs of entrepreneurship, her transition to the FinTech industry, and her previous ventures. Jessica also talks about building Penta, a successful Neo bank, and th…
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In this episode, Kurt Farrugia, the CEO of Malta Enterprise, talks about the role of Malta Enterprise in driving economic development and supporting startups. He discusses the unique advantages and opportunities that Malta offers for entrepreneurs, as well as the efforts of Malta Enterprise to foster a culture of innovation. Kurt shares his vision …
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