Entrepreneur Head to Head

Betting on Truth : The Polymarket Story


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What if the most honest source of truth… wasn’t the news but the market?

In this episode of Entrepreneur Head to Head, we break down the rise of Shayne Coplan, the founder behind Polymarket the platform where people don’t just argue about the future… they put money on it.

We explore:

  • How Polymarket turned prediction into a product

  • Why financial incentives beat opinions when it comes to truth

  • The philosophy behind markets as information engines

  • The legal battles, risks, and controversies around “betting on reality”

  • What Coplan’s story teaches about building in chaos and thinking against the system

This isn’t just a startup story it’s about power, probability, and a future where markets may matter more than media.

If you’ve ever wondered whether the crowd is smarter than the experts this episode has your answer.

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Entrepreneur Head to HeadBy Nigel and Joe