Thinkers Table

A founder-level deep dive into perspetual futures for traditional markets: why “market hours” are a legacy constraint, how exchange incentives really work (spreads, fees, rebates, PFOF), and what it takes to ship a venue that’s transparent, fair, and built for 24/7 trading.  Why perps can be the simplest, lowest-cost wrapper for both retail and pros—and how they map to swaps in tradfi Why leverage limits exist (hint: protect the exchange + users, liquidation stack, ADL risk) How to break into quantWhat YC is actually like and if it is worth it Founder operating cadence: the Monday ritual that removes “stuckness” and keeps teams moving fast The cherry on top of all of it.... I’ve got 5 early access codes for QFEX. If you want to be early (and not hear about it after everyone else):Sign up with my link below and fill in the form. Only 5 codes available. No second batch. Thousands will see thisWhen they’re gone, they’re gone.00:00 — What’s being built + soft launch update 04:00 — Background: quant/HFT path → exchange obsession 08:00 — “Tradfi exchange structure is… bad” + why perps in tradfi 28:00 — Quickfire begins: perps, leverage, market structure 33:00 — Co-location: when it’s fair vs when it gets sketchy 35:00 — Maker rebates explained (with the clearest example you’ll hear all week) 48:00 — Founder “training montage” + weekly rituals 51:00 — Advice from Tom Blomfield: “build it fast, launch now, make it 24/7” 54:00 — How to convince the harshest critic in 60 seconds Links: https://qfex.com/@vedl1https://forms.gle/mS19heDAYAeaGVvDANot financial advice; markets are risky.

Exploring Deep Tech and Startup Insights with Ronan ChambersIn this episode of Thinkers Table, Thinkers Table welcomes Ronan Chambers, a founding team member of Convergence, which was recently acquired by Salesforce. Ronan shares his journey from working at Pigment to his pivotal role at Convergence, including his experiences with startup culture, go-to-market strategies, and the importance of community. The discussion delves into the nuances of launching products, handling competition, and the future of artificial intelligence agents. Additionally, Ronan touches on the evolving tech media landscape and offers advice for aspiring tech professionals, making this episode a valuable resource for anyone interested in deep tech and startup strategies.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Thinkers Table Podcast00:42 Exciting Updates from Ronan Chambers01:33 Meet Ronan Chambers02:16 Ronan's Professional Journey08:29 The Convergence Story10:00 Startup Culture and Hard Work18:02 The Power of Serendipity and Luck22:06 Colliding Worlds and Serendipity in Startups22:51 Advice for Aspiring Go-to-Market Professionals24:34 The Importance of Networking and Persistence25:46 Quick Fire Round: This or That29:17 Favorite AI Tools and Their Impact33:40 The Role of Content in Go-to-Market Strategies37:38 The Future of Media and Distribution37:46 Reflections on Being Acquired by Salesforce38:41 Excitement for the Future of European Tech and AI42:19 Final Thoughts and a Question for the Next GuestSound Bites"Convergence's acquisition was a milestone.""Community is key in startup success.""AI is reshaping media distribution.""Adaptability is crucial in tech.""Networking fuels career growth.""Serendipity plays a role in success.""The European tech scene is thriving.""Go-to-market strategies are evolving.""Media in tech is undergoing a transformation.""Ronan Chambers shares his tech journey."

hey everyone,it is super nice to be RECORDING THE SEASON FINALE! who would have thought we would get here?SummaryIn this episode, I discuss the vision and goals for the Thinker's Table podcast, including the focus on deep tech and the importance of showcasing operators in the industry. I also introduce the Vibe Coder House House aimed at fostering a tech community in London! So much more on this to come.The format for season two will include new features and a focus on AI, with an emphasis on delivering value in each episode.some highlights:"What is Thinker's Table?""I think one of the purest forms of agency is content.""I'll see you in season two episode one."Chapters00:00 Season Recap and Future Goals03:40 The Impact of AI on Tech04:38 Lessons from Season One05:07 Introducing Season Two06:04 Exciting Guests and Topics07:12 Format Changes and New Questions09:01 Launching Vibe Coder House10:37 Community Building in Techalso, I wanted to shamlessly self-plug my social pages; aside from this pod, I make content about tech + crypto and am starting a YouTube channel this month!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠all links are on this link if you want to check it out. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinker's Table, podcast, deep tech, crypto, Vibe Coder House, innovation, entrepreneurship, AI, community, operators

hey everyone,it is super nice to be back and speaking with you all from a new location... NYC AKA THE BIG APPLE 🗽- WHICH IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ASTI IN THE COMING MONTHS (listen in for the announcement) i come with good news and new episodes!⁠⁠⁠⁠The podcast is back! and better; with a new name and a broader topic. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Asti is a entrepreneur at heart, and now the founder & CEO of Invyted, a app that simplifies the process of inviting content creators to your location! And it has received fundraising from the likes of the Leon founder (Asti touches on how this deal came about in the pod 😁)For all the listeners who are unsure about creating that business which would make their life much easier, Asti's story serves as one of the best examples I have come across of converting a personal problem into a fully-fledged business!Asti first began her journey by being a food blogger, in our uni town of Bath, where she was exposed to the problem statement behind Invyted. The process of visiting a restaurant or any establishment required 10+ emails, which is when Asti realised there was a more delicate solution here.My chat with Asti was super insightful into the world of creating a business from scratch, identifying a key problem in a vertical you are intimate with and growing pains as a 1st time CEO!Please find her links below:https://www.invyted.com/https://www.instagram.com/eatwithast/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/astiwagner/?hl=en-gbhttps://www.tiktok.com/@eatwithast?lang=enhttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/asti-wagner-246249175also, I wanted to shamlessly self-plug my social pages; aside from this pod I make content about tech + crypto and am starting a YouTube channel this month!⁠⁠⁠⁠all links are on this link if you want to check it out. ⁠⁠⁠

hey everyone,it is super nice to be back for a valentines day special and speaking with you all.i come with good news and new episodes!⁠⁠⁠The podcast is back! and better; with a new name and a broader topic. ⁠⁠⁠the last few months I have dived deeper into deep tech; from helping with AI Ops, learning how to code and continuing being a degen!therefore, i have changed the name of the pod and have begun recording some mega episodes with different types of guests.Tim is a product person at heart, but now a executive, most recently the ex-CEO & Founder of ETC Group (exited to Bitwise).Tim helped manage his firm, ETC Group, within 6 years and did this using his deep product skills.He is now on the look out on his next, new build!My chat with Tim was super insightful into the world of early careers, exiting a business, crypto and financial products!Please find his links below:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tibevan/also, I wanted to shamlessly self-plug my social pages; aside from this pod I make content about tech + crypto and am starting a YouTube channel this month!⁠⁠⁠all links are on this link if you want to check it out. ⁠⁠

hey everyone, it is super nice to be back AGAIN in 2025 and speaking with you all. i come with good news and new episodes! ⁠⁠⁠The podcast is back! and better; with a new name and a broader topic. ⁠⁠⁠ the last few months I have dived deeper into deep tech; from helping with AI Ops, learning how to code and continuing being a degen! therefore, i have changed the name of the pod and have begun recording some mega episodes with different types of guests. Tasha is a software engineer at Nivo, graduated of SheCodes and a tech content creator. She has over 100k+ followers across platforms and educates her audience on how to break into tech. She became a SWE in just over 3 months and did so without a degree! A incredibly difficult achievement. She has just returned to social media after a 8 month break My chat with Pablo was super insightful into the world of software engineering, content creation, side hustles, income breakdowns and even God! Please find her links below: https://www.tiktok.com/@tashaabigail https://www.instagram.com/tashaabigail_/ also, I wanted to shamlessly self-plug my social pages; aside from this pod I make content about tech + crypto and am starting a YouTube channel this month! ⁠⁠⁠all links are on this link if you want to check it out. ⁠⁠

hey everyone, it is super nice to be back in 2025 and speaking with you all. i come with good news and new episodes! ⁠⁠The podcast is back! and better; with a new name and a broader topic. ⁠⁠ the last few months I have dived deeper into deep tech; from helping with AI Ops, learning how to code and continuing being a degen! therefore, i have changed the name of the pod and have begun recording some mega episodes with different types of guests. Pablo Veyrat is the CEO & Founder of Angle Protocol; We’re building the foundations for a permissionless and open financial ecosystem on blockchains. Specifically two yield-baring stablecoins that I am a huge fan of. My chat with Pablo was super insightful into the world of stablecoins and building a crypto business; financial infrastructure, learning crypto, why stablecoins. also, I wanted to shamlessly self-plug my social pages; aside from this pod I make content about tech + crypto and am starting a YouTube channel this month! i am also learning how to code in public with two weekly coding streams on tues + thurs which is part of my CODE100 challenge. ⁠⁠all links are on this link if you want to check it out. ⁠

hey everyone, it is super nice to be back and speaking with you all. i come with good news and new episodes! ⁠⁠The podcast is back! and better; with a new name and a broader topic. ⁠⁠ the last few months I have dived deeper into deep tech; from helping with AI Ops, looking into a scalable microgrid, learning how to code and continuing being a degen! therefore, i have changed the name of the pod and have begun recording some mega episodes with different types of guests. Dr Nithin Thomas is the CEO & Founder of Klarytee; Klarytee is a SaaS platform that builds security into sensitive content to enable granular control wherever the data goes. My chat with Nithin was super insightful into the world of data encryption and raising a pre-seed; granular data, transport of data, starting a business with a pre-seed round, becoming a entrepreneur from a academic and partnerships with Microsoft! We covered many really insightful stuff for anyone looking to launch their startup and get to know what Klarytee & Dr Thomas are working on! also, I wanted to shamlessly self-plug my social pages; aside from this pod I make content about tech + crypto and am starting a YouTube channel this month! i am also learning how to code in public with two weekly coding streams on tues + thurs which is part of my CODE100 challenge. ⁠⁠all links are on this link if you want to check it out. ⁠

hey everyone, it is super nice to be back and speaking with you all. i come with good news and new episodes! ⁠The podcast is back! and better; with a new name and a broader topic. ⁠ the last few months I have dived deeper into deep tech; from helping with AI Ops, looking into a scalable microgrid, learning how to code and continuing being a degen! therefore, i have changed the name of the pod and have begun recording some mega episodes with different types of guests. Mariana is a current Microsoft Product Manager working on the Microsoft Teams product and the founder of Quantify; cryptocurrency portfolio evaluation and recommendation tool for financial advisors. My chat with Mariana was a load of fun and covered a bunch of topics; the importance of engineering managers, whether meetings are needed, being a technical PM to being a D1 athlete, F1 and crypto! We covered a bunch of really insightful stuff for anyone looking to get into product and get to know what Mariana is working on! also, wanted to shamlessly self-plug my own social pages; aside from this pod I make content about tech + crypto and am starting a youtube channel this month! i am also learning how to code in public with two weekly coding streams on tues + thurs which is part of my CODE100 challenge. ⁠all links are on this link if you want to check it out. ⁠

hey everyone, it is super nice to be back and speaking with you all. i come with good news and new episodes! The podcast is back! and better; with a new name and a broader topic. the last few months i have dived deeper into deep tech; from helping with AI Ops, looking into a scalable microgrid, learning how to code and continuing being a degen! therefore, i have changed the name of the pod and have begun recording some mega episodes with different types of guests. the next 2 i have are with; a PM at Microsoft and a founder of a data encryption business. i am super excited for the next year with many episodes lined up with crypto and tech guests. also, wanted to shamlessly self-plug my own social pages; aside from this pod i make content about tech + crypto and am starting a youtube channel this month! i am also learning how to code in public with two weekly coding streams on tues + thurs which is part of my CODE100 challenge. all links are on this link if you want to check it out.

hey everyone, we are back with the 3rd episode of cryptionxyz with Maitham. Maitham's Linkedin: Maitham's X: https://twitter.com/notmaitham Maitham's website: https://www.maithammohamed.xyz/ Material 10's Website: https://material10.com/ Material 10's X: https://twitter.com/PlayMaterial10 He is the founder & CEO of Material10, a game publisher and studio, ex-leader at Olypus DAO’s incubator and previous team leader at nyan heros. He comes from a tradfi and big tech background working in various roles within IB, PE and even used to be a product manager at Amazon. He brings us an deep insight into the gamefi sector being within the industry for a number of years. As an OG, he is now working on his most recent venture - Material10, vying to be a leader in the blockchain gaming world with their new publishing arm.   links: linktree

Shai is the tech lead for Web3 @ AWS. yes, AWS Shai's X: https://twitter.com/shaiss Shai's Links: https://linktr.ee/shaiss that huge cloud computing giant and one of the most significant profitable parts of Amazon.... AWS has made recent forays into web3, from its ETH node provision to the recent AVAX partnership to the rumoured upcoming NFT marketplace. Shai is one of my most respect peers and I learnt a huge amount from him during my time at AWS. I promise, even for the degens, there is something to learn from this episode. Join me in finding out the future of blockchain with one of its most respect thought leaders. Myself & Shai worked on some Web3 stuff during my time at AWS and he joined me in discussing everything from sharding tech, to wallet providers to the future of cloud computing. links: ⁠twitter⁠ ⁠instagram ⁠