In this episode, Jean interviews Matthew Melbourne from Republic.co, a platform where investors from all around the world can invest in US startups.

Deal flow has been hard to come by for small investors in the US or investors outside the US with no contacts or physical presence in hotbeds for startups like San Francisco. Republic's mission is to change all that and make investing easy and open to everyone, whichever net worth they have. This means that you don't need to be an accredited investor to invest in startups on this platform.

Matthew walks us through the process of investing (as an investor) and raising funds (as a startup). We also talk about success stories (including a company that was acquired by Marcus Lemonis from The Profit) and plans for future expansion.

We also talk about crypto investments and the Crowd SAFE instrument for crowdfunding in startups.
Links

 	* Republic
 	* Republic's Note token

Episode 114 – Investing in Startups through the Republic.co Platform

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In this episode we chat with Henrijs Jansons about the relaunch of the Debitum platform, and why investors should consider investing in this regulated platform.
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 	* Debitum
 	* Jean's review of Debitum

Episode 172 – P2P Lending on Debitum with Henrijs Jansons

In this episode, Jean and Joe interview the founder and CEO of Lonvest, Roman Katerynchyk.

We dig into how P2P lending for consumer loans works, and what kind of models power the decisions to give loans or not to new customers. We discuss the ethical side of P2P lending, and the big issue with millions of unbanked people in developing countries.

For example:

 	44% of Vietnam's population was unbanked in 2022, but a higher percentage remains under-banked.
 	Only 6% of the population in Vietnam have credit cards.

We also talk about how Lonvest works, why Roman started this new business after many years in the fintech and traditional consumer loans space, and what comes next for the platform. Roman also explains how Lonvest is differentiating itself in the market and bringing a new level of transparency to the game.
Invest on Lonvest

Links

 	* Lonvest
 	* Roman's Linkedin
 	* Jean's review of Lonvest

Episode 171 – P2P Lending on Lonvest with Roman Katerynchyk

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Mastermind.fm podcast, where we explore the latest trends, ideas, and innovations shaping the world. In today's episode, we're diving deep into the fascinating realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its transformative impact on the way we work.

We're thrilled to have with us a special guest, Martin Slaney, the visionary behind ProductPrompts.com. Martin is a thought leader in the AI space and has extensive experience in harnessing the power of intelligent tools to enhance productivity and drive growth.

In our conversation today, we'll explore a wide range of AI-powered tools, such as OpenAI's GPT-4, Dall-E and Midjourney, and we'll discuss how these new tools are enabling businesses to streamline their operations, make better decisions, and ultimately, redefine what's possible.

From AI-driven customer persona generators to automating customer support and data analysis, Martin will share his insights on how AI is changing the way we approach our work and the potential pitfalls to watch out for as we continue to integrate these powerful tools into our daily lives.

So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and get ready for an enlightening conversation about the AI revolution with Martin Slaney. Stay tuned, because this episode of the Mastermind podcast is one you won't want to miss!
Links

 	* Martin Slaney on Twitter
 	* Product Prompts
 	* Westworld
 	* Humans
 	* Almost Human
 	* ChatGPT

Episode 170 – A.I. Tools and Use Cases with Martin Slaney

In this episode Jean and Joe speak with Shehan Chandrasekera from Cointracker about the intricacies of NFT taxation.
Links

 	* Cointracker

Episode 169 – NFT Taxation with Shehan from Cointracker

In this episode, Jean hangs out with Tinbane and Astamcloud/P to discuss the experience of collecting, creating and curating in the generative art space.
Links

 	* Jean's post about embarking on his artistic journey
 	* Jean's generative art resources
 	* DCinvestor on-chain gen art collector thesis
 	* The rise of long-form generative art
 	* Mandelbrot set
 	* Picasso's The Bull

* Featured image art by Tinbane

Episode 114 – Investing in Startups through the Republic.co Platform

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