Unemployable | Take control of your work, finances, and freedom in the new economy

FSA and HSA, what’s the difference? This week we talk about the pros and cons of Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts, as well as how to choose the right one for you.

Host Joshua Lapidus and Opolis CoFounder Eddie Pastore explain how healthcare plans work for indie workers. We talk about: 

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• @0xJoshua.eth on Twitter

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You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast. 

Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers. Explore our member benefits at Opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  #Unemployable

The future of work is in Web3 and DAOs. Both are revolutionizing employment and work. After listening to today’s episode you’ll be better prepared for that future.

In this episode, host Joshua Lapidus covers all things DAOs and Web3. How to get started, the best places to look, and how to get paid - we get into detail on all of that - and more - on this week’s episode - How to find work in Web3 and DAOs.

In this episode, we cover: 

Connect with Josh:

• @0xJoshua.eth on Twitter

Connect with Opolis:

You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast. 

Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers. Explore our benefits packages at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  

Self-sovereignty, health insurance, and work benefits for indies -- we get into all of that on this week’s episode with Eddie Pastore. 

Podcast host Joshua Lapidus sits down for an interview with Opolis co-founder Eddie Pastore to discuss all things healthcare for indies. We talk about: 

Connect with Josh:

• @0xJoshua.eth on Twitter

Connect with Opolis:

You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast. 

Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing health insurance, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers. See how much you can save on health insurance for your family at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  

Unemployable is a new podcast for indie workers, freelancers, DAO contributors, and other self-employed folks who want to own their employment and become self-sovereign.  

The future of Work is Web3 and we’re here to get you prepared for that future. In our first episode, host Joshua Lapidus, Executive Steward at Opolis, sits down for an interview with Spencer Graham to discuss the future of working in Web3.  

Spencer Graham is a Web3 solopreneur and product manager that’s made the switch from traditional employment to independent work. In this episode, he shares his lessons and insights on taking control of your work, finances, and freedom in the new economy.  

In this episode we talk about:

Connect with Spencer: 

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Connect with Opolis:

You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at https://opolis.co/podcast. 

Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing health insurance, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and indie workers. Explore our benefit packages for indie workers at https://Opolis.co.  

Have trouble working for a middle manager in a BS job?🙄

Us too.🤝 

We’re Unemployable and proud of it. 💪 📣

Unemployable used to mean you couldn’t find a job to support your family.

Now, we’re changing the narrative. To be Unemployable By Choice is to be in control of your finances, freedom, and employment.  

Unemployable is a new podcast that offers strategies to help indie workers thrive in the new economy with freedom, flexibility, and security. 👂

Subscribe to Unemployable Podcast to get connected with a vibrant community of freelancers, and to hear from experts sharing top insights on leveling up from work-life balance to work-life integration.💥

While you may work alone, we can be Unemployable together.  

Visit http://Opolis.co/podcast to subscribe and get updated on episode releases! 

On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work.

With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally.

Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel here to stay in the loop and join the discussion on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Opolis. 

 Speaker: Kevin Owocki is the founder of Gitcoin.co, a blockchain-based network for growing open source software with incentivization mechanics. Kevin has a BS in Computer Science, 10 years of engineering leadership experience in startups and Open Source Software, and is a community organizer in the Boulder Colorado Tech Scene. You may remember Kevin from Episode 6- we’re happy to welcome you back for some exciting updates Kevin!

Follow John Paller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PallerJohn

Follow Kevin Owocki on Twitter: https://twitter.com/owocki

Abstract: On this episode of Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dive into the Employment Commons coalition, Opolis’ channel partnership with Gitcoin, how Gitcoin users can access Opolis benefits, ETHDenver’s upcoming event, and more.

This talk was recorded on January 20, 2021. 

About Opolis: Opolis is the next generation employment ecosystem for the self-sovereign worker. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally. Learn more at https://www.opolis.co/.

On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work.

With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally. 

Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel here to stay in the loop and join the discussion on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Opolis. 

Speaker: David Gold is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, angel investor and the CEO of Dapix. Dapix built the first version of what became the initial software driving the FIO Protocol. The idea for the FIO Protocol was incubated while he was a Managing Director of Access Venture Partners, an early stage venture capital fund where he served for over 11 years. Prior to joining Access Venture Partners, Mr. Gold was an angel investor and board member in a number of successful technology companies with multiple exits. During the dot com era, Mr. Gold was founder and CEO of ProSavvy Inc. a web-based procurement software company that raised over $25M in venture capital and had a successful merger. 

Follow John Paller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PallerJohn

Follow David Gold on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmgold

Abstract: On this episode of Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dive into Dapix and FIO Protocol, their upcoming plans with The Employment Commons & more!

This talk was recorded on November 25th, 2020.

About Opolis: Opolis is the next generation employment ecosystem for the self-sovereign worker. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally. Learn more at https://www.opolis.co/.

On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work.

With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally. 

Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel here to stay in the loop and join the discussion on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Opolis. 

Speaker: Barry Goers is a partner with Merkle Mountain, a blockchain consulting firm based in Boulder, CO. Barry was an early adopter of bitcoin and a big proponent of blockchain technology. He successfully invested in the creation of Ethereum, Antshares (now Neo), and many other notable blockchain projects. He is on the Opolis Employment Commons Board of Stewards, and is a former professional hockey player.

Follow John Paller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PallerJohn

Follow Barry Goers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BGHOCKEY6 

Abstract: On this episode of Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into Barry’s professional hockey career, the Employment Commons Board of Stewards, and Open Enrollment.

This talk was recorded on November 11th, 2020. 

About Opolis: Opolis is the next generation employment ecosystem for the self-sovereign worker. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally. Learn more at https://www.opolis.co/.

On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work.

With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally.

Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel here to stay in the loop and join the discussion on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Opolis.  

Speaker: Auryn Macmillan is the product manager for Gnosis' Conditional Token Framework. After creating DAOhub in 2016, and retiring from his professional basketball career in 2017, Auryn's primary focus has been on DAOs and Ethereum-based governance and fund allocation models. 

Follow John Paller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PallerJohn

Follow Auryn Macmillan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/auryn_macmillan

Abstract: On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into platform cooperativism, governance of the Employment Commons, and the Opolis Rewards Program and upcoming token launch. 

This talk was recorded on October 14th, 2020.

About Opolis: Opolis is the next generation employment ecosystem for the self-sovereign worker. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally. Learn more at https://www.opolis.co/.

On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work.

With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally.

Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel here to stay in the loop and join the discussion on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Opolis. 

Speaker: Eric Arsenault has been working in the DAO space since early 2019. He currently works at DAOstack, a governance protocol for blockchain projects, and spends most of his time designing governance and incentive structures for early projects and getting involved with community growth efforts. In his spare time, he likes collecting NFTs and scouting for investment opportunities as part of MetaCartel Ventures.

Follow John Paller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PallerJohn

Follow Eric Arsenault on Twitter: https://twitter.com/eric_rsno

Abstract: On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into the Opolis Rewards Program and upcoming token launch.

This talk was recorded on September 30th, 2020.

About Opolis: Opolis is the next generation employment ecosystem for the self-sovereign worker. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally. Learn more at https://www.opolis.co/.