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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2025 · 1H 8M

4 CRITICAL Flaws in Cloud Services: Sovereign Computing with Matt Hill – Mentor Sessions Ep.001

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Are you trusting Big Tech with your data? In this premiere episode of Mentor Sessions, we sit down with Matt Hill, CEO of Start9, to uncover the hidden dangers of cloud computing. Matt breaks down The Four Critical Flaws and explains why the cloud is a ticking time bomb for your digital life. Discover how sovereign computing offers a way out, empowering you to reclaim control with self-hosted, privacy-focused solutions. From the convenience trap to the future of open-source tech, this conversation is a wake-up call for anyone online today.Handsome Host: ⁠Gary Lee Mahmoud - x.com/GaryLeeNYCSmart Host: Nathan Fitzsimmons - x.com/theBTCmentorTimestamps: • 00:00 – Intro: Meet Matt Hill & Start9 • 02:14 – What is Sovereign Computing? • 15:23 – The Four Flaws of Cloud Computing Unveiled • 47:35 – Start9’s Solution: Own Your Server • 59:38 – Top Tools to Start With (Vaultwarden, Nextcloud)Connect with Matt Hill: • Twitter/X: @_MattHill_ • LinkedIn: Matt HillExplore Start9: • Website: start9.com • Twitter/X: @start9labs • Community Forum: community.start9.com • Private Support: start9.me (Access code required)FREE Bitcoin Book Giveaway:New to Bitcoin? Grab a free copy of Magic Internet Money by Jesse Berger! CLICK THE LINK:https://bitcoinmentororange.com/magic-internet-money Don’t have enough time to learn Bitcoin Self-Custody? Get Personalized, Expert guidance at Bitcoin Mentor. Check out https://bitcoinmentor.io/ Subscribe to Mentor Sessions:Don’t miss an episode—hit that subscribe button and follow us: • BTC Sessions: https://x.com/BTCsessions • Nathan: https://x.com/theBTCmentor• Gary: https://x.com/GaryLeeNYC BITCOIN WELL is the quickest and easiest way to get Bitcoin directly into self custody. They also offer non-KYC sells and bill payments. Transparent 1% spread, no additional fees and no withdrawal fees. Check them out today!https://qrco.de/bfiDC6Mine Bitcoin like a pro! 🚀 BLOCKWARE offers rigs, hosting, and a Marketplace to buy miners instantly or sell anytime. No long-term commitment, total flexibility. Start mining today! 🌟 #Bitcoin #Mining https://qrco.de/bfiD4ZBOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/#CloudComputing #DigitalSovereignty #Privacy #Start9 #Cybersecurity #Bitcoin #BitcoinEducation

Are you trusting Big Tech with your data? In this premiere episode of Mentor Sessions, we sit down with Matt Hill, CEO of Start9, to uncover the hidden dangers of cloud computing. Matt breaks down The Four Critical Flaws and explains why the cloud is a ticking time bomb for your digital life. Discover how sovereign computing offers a way out, empowering you to reclaim control with self-hosted, privacy-focused solutions. From the convenience trap to the future of open-source tech, this conversation is a wake-up call for anyone online today.Handsome Host: ⁠Gary Lee Mahmoud - x.com/GaryLeeNYCSmart Host: Nathan Fitzsimmons - x.com/theBTCmentorTimestamps: • 00:00 – Intro: Meet Matt Hill & Start9 • 02:14 – What is Sovereign Computing? • 15:23 – The Four Flaws of Cloud Computing Unveiled • 47:35 – Start9’s Solution: Own Your Server • 59:38 – Top Tools to Start With (Vaultwarden, Nextcloud)Connect with Matt Hill: • Twitter/X: @_MattHill_ • LinkedIn: Matt HillExplore Start9: • Website: start9.com • Twitter/X: @start9labs • Community Forum: community.start9.com • Private Support: start9.me (Access code required)FREE Bitcoin Book Giveaway:New to Bitcoin? Grab a free copy of Magic Internet Money by Jesse Berger! CLICK THE LINK:https://bitcoinmentororange.com/magic-internet-money Don’t have enough time to learn Bitcoin Self-Custody? Get Personalized, Expert guidance at Bitcoin Mentor. Check out https://bitcoinmentor.io/ Subscribe to Mentor Sessions:Don’t miss an episode—hit that subscribe button and follow us: • BTC Sessions: https://x.com/BTCsessions • Nathan: https://x.com/theBTCmentor• Gary: https://x.com/GaryLeeNYC BITCOIN WELL is the quickest and easiest way to get Bitcoin directly into self custody. They also offer non-KYC sells and bill payments. Transparent 1% spread, no additional fees and no withdrawal fees. Check them out today!https://qrco.de/bfiDC6Mine Bitcoin like a pro! 🚀 BLOCKWARE offers rigs, hosting, and a Marketplace to buy miners instantly or sell anytime. No long-term commitment, total flexibility. Start mining today! 🌟 #Bitcoin #Mining https://qrco.de/bfiD4ZBOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/#CloudComputing #DigitalSovereignty #Privacy #Start9 #Cybersecurity #Bitcoin #BitcoinEducation

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