Crypto Hipster

Crypto Hipster

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Crypto Hipster episodes

  • Ushering in a prosperous new future with Decentralized Finance, App-chains, and a solution for the centralized finance Trust deficit, with Barney Mannerings @ Vega Protocol

    Barney Mannerings, Co-Founder of Vega ProtocolBarney Mannerings is freeing the markets. He is the Co-Founder of Vega, one of the first blockchain networks purpose-built to support decentralized derivatives, backed by Coinbase and other prominent VCs. Barney sits at the intersection of institutional finance and crypto, having founded Vega after building two versions of the London stock exchange matching engine and working in capital markets in London for 15 years.Relevant links:Vega's Website: https://www.vega.xyz

    Vega's Twitter: https://twitter.com/vegaprotocol
    Barney's Twitter: https://twitter.com/barnabee

    30 min
  • How ConsenSys Mesh Helps Blockchain Founders Build for the Future, Even During the Harshest Market Conditions, with Shawn Cheng

    Shawn Cheng is a Partner at ConsenSys Mesh, one of the first web3 companies in the world. In working with early stage founders for over a decade, Shawn now specializes in leading Mesh experiments in both DAOs and NFTs. This often includes market insights, product, fundraising strategies and talent. He is a board director / DAO steward to Tribute Labs, Liquality, The LAO, Neon DAO and advises companies like Spatial, Emerging Impact and Progression Fund. Previously, Shawn helped Gary Vaynerchuk start his first venture firm, Vayner/RSE and has led growth, innovation and strategy at agencies like BBDO and Razorfish. He’s a proud supporter of various Asian American leadership groups and desires to see a more open, and decentralized future for all.

    41 min
  • The Role of Faith-Based Cryptocurrencies and the Power of Dominion, with Gregory Jones and NASDAC Crypto Coin

    Gregory Jones, the President and CEO of Jones Global Holdings, is well known within Electronics, Information Technology, Broadcasting, Real Estate (Commercial Investing) and FinTech spaces. Specifically his work is more known than his conversational name. This detail has been for decades intentional and by design. The following details make it obvious as to the reasons why. 


    UNITED STATES MILITARY Mr. Jones has been involved with Electronics since the age of 5 yrs old. At age 5 Mr. Jones was building radios with his Father who was a Legendary Industrial Arts Teacher. At age 11 Mr. Jones was could design Audio Circuits. Upon entering the U.S. Air Force, his Electronic Aptitude Scores were through the roof. He went into the highly technical field of Avionic Electronics with a focus on Auto Pilot and Instrument Systems. Immediately after completing technical training, because of Mr. Jones’ electronics scores, he was approached by Air Force Officials ask if he would like to be a part of the highly secretive U.S. Air Force’s STEALTH Program. He said “Yes,” and the rest is now success history and still paying dividends for Mr. Jones to this very day. 


    UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT After leaving the Air Force, Mr. Jones entered the U.S. Treasury Department as a Senior Network Operations Center Engineer. 100’s of Millions of Dollars are spent to teach STEALTH Program Members how to “Think Differently”, “Outside-The-Box.” Mr. Jones began applying said methodologies gained from the STEALTH Program to solve long-standing problems within the Treasury Department and thus, he began creating solutions that were adopted Agency-wide. 


    JONES BROADCASTING Jones Broadcasting is a Digital and Terrestrial Broadcasting Company wholly-owned by Gregory Jones. Mr. Jones grew Jones Broadcasting and became the Largest African-American Owned, FCC Licensed Television Station Group/Owner in the United States (14 Television Stations and Broadcast Towers.)

    42 min
  • Making NFT & Cryptocurrency Part of Mainstream Everyday Life, with Julian Rodriguez @ Momento NFT

    Julian Rodriguez is the Founder & CEO of Momento NFT, an NFT social media platform that enables creators and followers to profit from digital connections. He is a serial entrepreneur, product manager, and innovation-focused strategist. He enjoys leading teams that create simple products that address complex issues. He was the creator and CEO of a groundbreaking B2B foodservice technology firm backed by venture capital.


    Early in his career, he founded and led a super PAC to level the digital playing field against disinformation. He joined Bitcoin Magazine in 2013 and collaborated directly with its co-founder Vitalik Buterin. He was an early member of the team and advisor to some prominent crypto and blockchain projects, including the hugely popular Ethereum project.

    In addition, Rodriguez was one of the world's earliest Bitcoin ASIC miners. Since 2013, he has been a lifetime member of the Bitcoin Foundation. He serves on two non-profit boards focusing on the South Bronx's urban technology pipeline.

    Julian is excited to inspire your audience of crypto enthusiasts, sports fans/athletes, celebrities, and creatives to create, collect, and connect with social NFTs!

    43 min

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