Blocktime

Join us and special guest, Jimmy Song, who took a Bitcoin sabbatical across 34 countries with his family, enlightening us with his international Bitcoin experiences.  In our deep dive, we bring to light the negative impacts of inflation. We explore the issues with fiat money and how Bitcoin holds the potential to rectify them. We debate on the concept of a zero-sum game, comparing the contributions of old and new companies to the economy, and consider the scalability of Bitcoin. As we wrap up, we reflect on the implications of rent seeking, illustrating how a hard-money standard like Bitcoin can counteract its devastating effects. This episode is not to be missed for anyone intrigued by Bitcoin or looking for a new perspective on global economic issues.

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Today we have two special quest joining us, financial planning expert, Morgen Rochard, and Entrepreneur, Engineer, and international bestselling author, Preston Pysh,  joining us to shed light on the volatility of Bitcoin, the importance of realistic portfolio allocation, and the potential consequences of overallocation. Get ready to be equipped with a comprehensive understanding of Bitcoin as a long-term asset and how best to manage it within your financial sphere.

As we wrap up our robust discussion, we ponder over Bitcoin's influence on future expectations. We dive into the impact of bad actors and speculation in the Bitcoin market, and contemplate how Bitcoin could reshape the housing market due to the implications of the money printing system. We also explore changing perceptions of Bitcoin, potential direction of interest rates, and long-term investing strategies. Whether you're a seasoned Bitcoin investor, a financial guru, or a curious newcomer, this episode is your gateway to understanding the dynamic Bitcoin landscape.  

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Join us as we chat with Bobby Joe, Safety and Training Manager at Riot, who gives us an insider's view of their Rockdale facility. Bobby Joe shares his journey from a traditional coal mining background to the digital realm of Bitcoin mining, punctuating the surprising parallels in safety culture between the two.

Safety isn't just a requirement, it's a culture, a mindset that can significantly impact business operations. Bobby Joe opens up about the intricacies of ensuring safety at Riot, from providing the right tools and resources for workers to the importance of effective training programs. We also venture into discussions around Riot's proactive approach to new employee orientation and the potential pitfalls they're helping workers avoid. And it doesn't stop at the walls of the facility – Bobby Joe's community-centric approach to safety extends to the broader Rockdale region, making significant impacts on a larger scale.  

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Meet Gabe Garza, our podcast producer whose fervor for multimedia storytelling is matched only by his team's remarkable ability to create a profound impact on a quaint Texas town. Join us as we delve into Gabe's passion for weaving narratives, his team's exceptional capacity for documenting a communities transformation, and his insightful exploration of value creation within the realm of Bitcoin. Furthermore, our host Pierre Rochard discusses his life's work in Bitcoin, the ongoing evolution of the industry, and his role in educating his peers and colleagues.

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In Episode 3, Pierre Rochard is joined by special guest, Lyle Theriot, Head of Construction at Riot. Lyle discusses how he started in Bitcoin mining by building out a 1 megawatt facility in Louisiana, his teams role in building and scaling Riot's Rockdale Facility, and the Company's vision toward building North America's leading Bitcoin-driven infrastructure platform.

Meet Lyle
Lyle Theriot has served as the COO of Whinstone since 2018 and brings his vast knowledge of construction operations to the Riot leadership team. As one of the founders of Whinstone, Lyle leveraged his transformational operating skills in quickly building Whinstone into North America’s most significant Bitcoin hosting facility in just a few short years.
Lyle shared success within Whinstone has been his ability to design and build quickly & provide custom design and adapting this to the unique nature of the new and ever-changing Bitcoin industry. For his efforts as COO of Whinstone, Lyle was awarded the 2020 Texas Economic Development Council - Community Economic Development Award for Secondary Benefit for the Whinstone Data Center Project.
Starting his career in construction management focusing on communication and team building, Lyle gained the needed skills to effectively solve complex construction problems and build with speed and efficiency. As a mentor and leader of talent, Lyle leverages his relationship and coaching skills to develop effective, high-performing staff members.

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Today, our host, Pierre Rochard, is joined by CEO of Riot, Jason Les.  Jason is the driving force behind Riot’s mission to become one of the most relevant and significant companies supporting the Bitcoin network. Jason and Pierre touch on the Company’s history, vertical integration business model, and latest updates on Riot's Corsicana Facility.  Listen now!

Meet Jason

Jason is the driving force behind the Company’s mission to become one of the most relevant and significant companies supporting the Bitcoin network. He has been deeply involved with Bitcoin since 2013, with significant experience in cryptocurrency mining, and as an engineer studying protocol development, and contributing to open-source projects.

Jason was also a founding partner of Binary Digital, a software-development company where he led the engineering team and coordinated project development for artificial intelligence, reverse engineering, and inter-software compatibility projects.

Additionally, Jason’s background includes over a decade of unique experience as a former professional heads-up poker player during which he has successfully competed in high-stakes games online, in addition to the most prestigious, high-stakes tournaments in the world.  In 2015 and 2017, he was selected as a human benchmark for testing the world’s best poker artificial intelligence in what was dubbed “Man vs Machine” at Carnegie Mellon University in 2015 and 2017.

Jason holds a Bachelor of Science in Information & Computer Science from UC Irvine.

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Join us for our first episode of Blocktime! In this episode, your host, Pierre Rochard will dive into the latest industry news, advancements in the ever-evolving landscape of Bitcoin mining operations, and how it continues to impact the Bitcoin network's resilience and security. Additionally, hear from Pierre as he address exclusive updates on recent announcements from Riot. 

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