In this episode, Michael Tanguma, founder and CEO of Onramp and Early Riders, discusses the evolution of Bitcoin as a financial asset, the challenges of custody solutions, and the innovative approaches his companies are taking to address these issues.

He shares his personal journey into the Bitcoin space, the importance of multi-institutional custody, and how Onramp is positioning itself to meet the needs of both individual and institutional investors. The conversation also touches on the future of Bitcoin as a unit of account and the changing landscape of venture capital in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Michael Tanguma and His Journey
04:11 Transitioning from Tech to Bitcoin
06:54 The Challenges of Bitcoin Custody
10:00 Onramp: Building a Multi-Institutional Custody Solution
13:02 The Evolution of Onramp's Services
16:07 Understanding Collaborative Custody
20:21 The Future of Bitcoin Custody and Onramp's Role
23:00 Expanding Product Offerings
33:20 Transitioning to Early Bitcoin Ventures
40:40 The Role of Bitcoin in Business Models
54:20 The Future of Bitcoin and Venture Capital

References
https://x.com/MTanguma
https://www.onrampbitcoin.com/
https://www.earlyriders.com/

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In this episode, the hosts discuss highlights from five recent podcast recordings featuring three startups and two venture capital firms. They explore the innovative use of Bitcoin treasury strategies by companies like Forager, the potential of Bitcoin lending through Debifi, and the mission of DitoBanx to serve the underbanked in Latin America. Additionally, they delve into the investment philosophies of Epoch and Fulgur Ventures, emphasizing the growing importance of Bitcoin in the financial landscape.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:31 The Impact of Bitcoin Treasury Strategies, Forager
06:40 Innovations in Bitcoin Lending with Debifi
12:46 Empowering the Underbanked: The Story of DitoBanx
21:15 Venture Capital Insights: Epoch's Approach
26:59 Exploring Opportunities with Fulgur Ventures

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In this episode, co-hosts Lynne and Israel interview Carlos and Ali, co-founders of Forager, a post-production company on a Bitcoin standard. They discuss their Bitcoin journey, the creative industry's economic challenges, their Bitcoin treasury strategy, industry response, and marketing Bitcoin creatively. Ali and Carlos also share their future plans for integrating Bitcoin into their business and offer advice for entrepreneurs and newcomers to Bitcoin.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Forager
06:44 The Journey to Bitcoin: Personal Experiences
13:55 Economic Challenges in the Creative Industry
17:28 Forager's Bitcoin Strategy and Announcement
22:48 Industry Response and Community Engagement
31:52 Creative Communication and Marketing Bitcoin
39:52 Future Plans for Forager and Bitcoin Integration
45:30 Advice for Entrepreneurs and Bitcoin Newcomers

References
x: @forager_tv @cmfe2510 @AliWebb07
IG: @forager.tv @carlosfloresfilms @aliwebb_forager
linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/forager-collective

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In this conversation, Guillermo Contreras, CEO of DitoBanx, discusses the integration of Bitcoin into traditional fintech in Latin America, particularly focusing on the unbanked population in countries like El Salvador.

He explains DitoBanx's mission to provide financial services to the underbanked, the importance of regulation, and the innovative services they offer, including tokenization and remittances. The discussion also covers the competitive landscape, fundraising challenges, and future expansion plans in the region.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:09 The Growth of the Tech Ecosystem in El Salvador
07:22 DitoBanx: Services and Vision for the Unbanked
10:10 Financial Dynamics and Market Potential in Latin America
13:02 User Behavior and Bitcoin as a Savings Technology
17:29 Tokenization Services and Global Liquidity
20:18 Regulatory Landscape and Its Importance
23:31 White Label Solutions and Partnerships
26:15 Future Expansion Plans and Market Strategy
29:33 Navigating Competition and Regulatory Changes
32:13 Fundraising Challenges and Investor Relations
35:30 Closing Thoughts and Future Events

References
https://ditobanx.com/
https://x.com/ditobanx

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In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of Bitcoin investment and infrastructure with Oleg Mikhalsky, co-managing partner at Fulgur Ventures. The conversation delves into Oleg's journey into Bitcoin, the challenges faced in venture capital, and the future of Bitcoin as an asset class.

We discuss the innovations in Bitcoin payments, the impact of Bitcoin on traditional finance, and the strategies employed by Fulgur Ventures to support early-stage founders.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:19 Oleg's Journey into Bitcoin
07:46 Founding Fulgur Ventures
09:36 Fundraising Challenges in 2018
12:05 Contrarian Approach to Bitcoin Investment
14:14 Learning from Other Blockchain Technologies
18:48 Evolution of Bitcoin Technology
21:08 Reflections on Bitcoin's Growth
24:17 The Future of Payments with Bitcoin
27:15 Bitcoin as an Asset Class
31:27 Institutional Adoption of Bitcoin
34:18 Remaking Financial Markets with Bitcoin
38:53 The Role of Liquidity in Bitcoin Adoption
41:37 Fulgur Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin Startups
44:24 Navigating Growth Stage Investments
48:45 Emerging Markets and Bitcoin Adoption
52:42 Asset Management in the Bitcoin Era
57:18 Exit Strategies for Bitcoin Companies

References
https://fulgur.ventures/

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In this episode of Build with Bitcoin, hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz speak with Max Keidun, CEO of Debifi, about Bitcoin-backed lending. Max discusses his transition from traditional banking to Bitcoin, Debifi's non-custodial model, and peer-to-peer transactions.

The episode covers institutional interest in Bitcoin lending, collaborative custody, Debifi's global services, user experience, dispute resolution, and future growth in the evolving financial landscape.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Max and His Journey
03:57 The Importance of Peer-to-Peer Transactions
06:48 Debifi: Bridging Traditional Finance and Bitcoin Lending
09:54 Understanding the Liquidity Side of Bitcoin Lending
13:08 Collaborative Custody and Dispute Resolution
17:04 User Experience and Future Roadmap
19:54 The Role of Investors and Fundraising Strategies
23:06 The Future of Bitcoin Lending and Institutional Adoption
31:00 Fundraising Approach
35:00 Managing Company Resources
39:51 White Labeling the Technology

References
https://debifi.com/
https://x.com/keidunm

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In this episode, co-hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz chat with Eric Yakes of Epoch about investing in Bitcoin infrastructure, fundraising challenges for Bitcoin-focused ventures, and the shifting landscape of Bitcoin adoption.

Eric discusses his transition from Bitcoin author to venture fund founder, stressing the importance of a solid Bitcoin foundation to evolve it from a speculative asset to a neutral monetary system, while highlighting innovation and strategic benefits of Bitcoin as a treasury asset for startups.

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Chapters

04:00 Eric Yakes' Journey to Bitcoin
06:52 Investment Thesis at Epoch Venture Capital
10:00 Challenges in Fundraising for Bitcoin Investments
12:55 The Bitcoin Ecosystem and Its Growth
16:00 Bitcoin as a Treasury Asset for Startups
19:08 Strategic Capital Allocation in Bitcoin Startups
31:35 The Impact of Bitcoin on Business Models
33:16 Revolutionizing Venture Capital with Bitcoin
38:02 Annual Bitcoin Ecosystem Report Insights
43:16 Bitcoin as Collateral: Emerging Opportunities
49:02 Investing in Bitcoin's Peer-to-Peer Payment Innovations
52:34 Guidelines for Startups Seeking Investment

References:

https://epochvc.io/writing/
https://x.com/ericyakes

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In this episode of the Build With Bitcoin podcast, hosts Lynne and Israel explore Bitcoin innovations, including lending with Ledn, Lightning payments with Voltage, self-custody via Blockstream Jade, Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, and investment in Bitcoin startups through Lightning Ventures. Each segment highlighting its increasing usability and accessibility.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:14 Exploring Bitcoin Lending with Ledn
06:56 Innovations in Lightning Payments with Voltage
12:58 Self-Custody and Hardware Wallets with Blockstream Jade
19:34 Bitcoin as a Currency: Insights from the Payments Report
25:34 Democratizing Investment in Bitcoin Startups with Lightning Ventures

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