DiffuseTap Podcast

What sparked India’s rapid fintech evolution?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Neha Singh, Co-Founder of Tracxn, about the rapid rise of India’s fintech sector, the synergy of government and private efforts, and key takeaways for the US fintech scene.

How is the changing landscape of VC impacting the exit strategies for startups?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Michael Blakey, Managing Partner at Cocoon Capital, about the true drivers of VC decision-making, the often-overlooked impact of their advisory roles, and the speculative nature of their investments, particularly in the high-stakes tech landscapes.

What separates the most successful VCs from the rest?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Asher Siddiqui, General Partner at Sukna Ventures, about the common myths in launching a VC firm, the essential contributions from GPs, and success strategies employed by top VCs to thrive in this competitive field.

Could Bitcoin’s adoption of ordinals shift the power dynamics in the crypto world

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Amanda Terry, Co-Founder & COO at OnChainMonkey, about what Bitcoin ordinals are, how they compare to NFTs on Ethereum, and what it could mean for the art industry.

How long will crypto remain tethered to the inefficiencies of traditional finance?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Matt Scharpf, Director of Business Development at Cboe Digital, about what tradfi elements are present in every crypto product, why crypto still needs old tradfi processes to participate in the market, and who will lead the way in a truly crypto-led finance framework.

Are we on the cusp of a DeFi 2.0 era?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked David Martin, Head of Institutional Coverage at FalconX, about how the DeFi customer base has changed in the last 3 years, how ETFs have impacted the space, and what happened to crypto perpetual futures and options.

Could an investment banker underwriter make or break a token launch?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Gary Sheynkman, Venture Partner at Further Ventures, about how critical investment banker underwriters are for launching new tokens, how fintech companies incubate with their first client, and what makes the micro PE model more effective than a traditional incubator.

How can organizations ensure women have a clear path to leadership?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Dennis Mellen, CEO of Full Throttle Leadership, about the persisting challenges to creating inclusivity in the workplace, what we need to do to diversify entire industries, and building fair pay expectations for all genders.

What are data availability companies and why are they so valuable?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Edwyn Chan, Co-Founder and CEO of MultiAdaptive, about the concept of data availability and where it came from, what new projects are enabled by this surprisingly old idea, and why businesses in this area have impressively high valuations.

Could a lack of back office muscle be a major roadblock for institutional investment in crypto?

Next on DiffuseTap, we ask Norman Hannawa and Perry Woodin of NODE40 about what back office tools traditional finance has but crypto doesn’t, how having underdeveloped tool infrastructure can stifle innovation in crypto, and what innovative solutions are available in this space.