Clock Speed with Shamus Madan

From A Securities Lawyer To Democratizing Digital Assets at WonderFi w/ Ben Samaroo (CEO)


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In this episode, Shamus Madan chats with Ben Samaroo about his transition into the crypto industry and the evolution of DeFi. They delve into the inception of WonderFi, its mission, and the importance of team dynamics in its acquisitions. Further discussions include strategic partnerships, preparing for potential market crashes, and the crucial role of education in the DeFi industry.

Today Shamus Madan sits down with Ben Samaroo, the Co-Founder & CEO of WonderFi (a publicly listed DeFi exchange based in Canada) and backed by Kevin O'Leary. Ben Samaroo joins the podcast to discuss how the company is working to create and democratize digital assets compliantly for the consumer. On today's show, we cover:

  • What's next for crypto?

  • Describing DeFi in one sentence and the problem it solves.

  • Top misconceptions for DeFi?

  • And more...

    Twitter of Host (Shamus Madan): @mbitpodcast

    Twitter of Guest (Ben Samaroo): @BenSamaroo

    Disclaimer: The podcast is not financial or investment advice. The podcast is also not a research report or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. The podcast is for informational purposes only.

    (0:00) Introduction and background of Shamus Madan and the MBIT podcast
    (1:37) Ben Samaroo's journey and transition into the crypto industry
    (4:12) The evolution of the crypto industry and the concept of DeFi
    (7:08) Inception of WonderFi and its mission in the DeFi industry
    (9:57) Strategy and importance of team dynamics in WonderFi's acquisitions
    (14:01) Role of strategic partnerships in business growth and WonderFi's collaboration with Coinbase
    (16:11) Preparing for potential crypto market crashes and opportunities during down markets
    (17:51) Misconceptions and the importance of education in the DeFi industry
    (19:36) Making the crypto industry more accessible and understandable
    (21:05) Wrap up and closing remarks from Shamus and Ben
    ...more
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