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Arcanum Ventures: BOOM ROOM
by Arcanum Ventures
Insightful interviews with brilliant founders, funders, and professionals covering topics like tech, blockchain, machine learning, AI, gaming, investing, and building companies in the startup space.
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SpaceX Spent $10 Billion on a Coding Tool and Anthropic Can't Keep Its Secrets | BOOM ROOM Roundup
The Strait of Hormuz opened for 48 hours this week. Markets hit all-time highs. Then the US seized an Iranian cargo ship and Iran closed it again.Same week: Trump's Fed chair nominee told the Senate he won't be anyone's sock puppet — and still got blocked by his own party. SpaceX struck a deal giving it the right to buy the hottest coding tool in tech for $60 billion.Anthropic's most dangerous AI tool got accessed by strangers on the day it launched. Apple confirmed a new CEO. North Korea stole $293 million from DeFi. New York sued Coinbase and Gemini. Justin Sun flew to Central Asia to pitch a country on becoming his blockchain hub while the SEC is still trying to prosecute him.In Episode 15, Sasha and Melo break down the whiplash in the macro markets as Oil dropped to $84 and Bitcoin hit a near-record $77,400.We look at the "Solow Paradox" in AI: why $300B in investment hasn't moved the productivity needle for CEOs, even as Meta begins recording employee keystrokes to train its agents.Full breakdown with Carmelo Giuliano and Sasha Asheghi.Timestamps:00:00 — Intro01:17 — Iran Declared the Strait of Hormuz Completely Open03:45 — Trump's Nominee to Replace Jerome Powell07:46 — Tesla Robotaxi Expansion11:48 — NVIDIA and Siemens Factory Humanoid Robots14:39 — Engineers Have Printed Artificial Neurons17:20 — xAI Struck a Deal Giving it the Right to Acquire Cursor21:56 — Unauthorized Access to Anthropic’s Mythos24:59 — Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Retires28:49 — Meta is Recording Its Employees' Every Move32:09 — "AI Has No Positive Impact On Businesses"36:58 — NYAG Sues Coinbase and Gemini43:30 — $293mn DeFi hack of KelpDAO48:28 — Justin Sun Is Building a Sovereign Country52:47 — Biggest Fundraises of the Week56:57 — Outro#crypto #ai #artificialintelligence #blockchain #technews #investing #tech #politics #geopolitics #finance #robotics #startups --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with any of the mentioned companies. The context of this content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the #startups, #tech, #AI, and #web3 industries.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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The US Blockaded Iran, Threatened the Fed, and Stocks Hit an All-Time High | BOOM ROOM Roundup
While the geopolitical floor burns, the AI ceiling is reaching the stratosphere.In Episode 14, Sasha and Melo break down the fallout of the collapsed peace talks that sent oil surging 8.5% to $104.82.Plus, we cover the dark side of the boom: the federal lawsuit against xAI for methane pollution in Memphis, and the escalating violence as Sam Altman’s home becomes a target for "AI Doomers."This week: Trump threatened to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell live on Fox Business. The DOJ showed up at Federal Reserve headquarters and was turned away. Oil is back at $104 after the Islamabad peace talks collapsed and Trump announced a US Navy blockade of Iranian port traffic. Ken Griffin says 6-12 months of a closed Strait of Hormuz puts the world in a recession. The S&P 500 recovered all its Iran war losses anyway.In AI: a 20-year-old man traveled from Texas to San Francisco and threw a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's house before trying to burn down OpenAI headquarters — motivated by a manifesto about AI and "our impending extinction." Meta shipped Muse Spark, its first closed-source model, reversing two years of open-source strategy. OpenAI released a 13-page policy paper proposing robot taxes and a four-day workweek. Google DeepMind hired its first full-time Philosopher. An AI named Luna signed a three-year retail lease in San Francisco, hired two human employees, and updated the employee handbook when she caught one on their phone. Allbirds abandoned footwear entirely and rebranded as Newbird AI — the stock surged up to 700%.In space: Artemis II completed successfully — four astronauts became the first humans to orbit the Moon in 54 years. China's iSpace responded four days later with a $970 million funding round to build a Falcon 9 competitor. The NAACP filed a federal lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI for operating 27 unpermitted gas turbines next to its Memphis data center, pumping cancer-causing pollution into Black neighborhoods. NVIDIA hosted Quantum Day. Bitcoin's first quantum-resistant wallet prototype dropped.Hosted by Carmelo Giuliano and Sasha Asheghi.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro01:36 – US Navy Blockade & the $104 Oil Surge05:54 – Trump’s May 15 Deadline for Jerome Powell08:40 – Artemis II Aftermath11:45 – NAACP sues Elon Musk's xAI16:19 – NVIDIA Quantum Day: The Hybrid GPU-Quantum Thesis22:26 – Meta’s "Avocado" Reveal25:33 – Shoe Brand Allbirds Ditches Sneakers for GPUs29:19 – The Attack on Sam Altman’s Home & HQ33:10 – Google DeepMind just hired a full-time Philosopher35:50 – Luna the AI Boss: The First AI-Managed Retail Store in SF39:25 – The WLFI 62B Token Unlock Controversy43:28 – The CLARITY Act is two weeks from dying46:49 – Biggest Fundraise of the Week52:43 – Outro--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with any of the mentioned companies. The context of this content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the #startups, #tech, #AI, and #web3 industries.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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BOOM ROOM: Interview with Ben Nadareski and Ryan Day @ Solstice Finance (Ep. 32)
Ben Nadareski is the Co-Founder and CEO of Solstice Finance, an institutional-grade yield protocol built natively on Solana. Before founding Solstice, Ben led the first crypto-derivative trades with global banks as VP of Global Trading at Galaxy Digital, advanced strategic investments in digital assets as Director of M&A at SIX Digital Exchange, and helped expand blockchain adoption across Asia at enterprise blockchain firm R3. He has also served as a guest lecturer in Digital Assets at the Wharton School of Business.Ryan Day is the CMO of Solstice Finance, driving the protocol's go-to-market strategy and growth across the Solana ecosystem.Together, they are building what Solstice calls Yield-as-a-Service -- a protocol that lets anyone from a $5 wallet in the Philippines to a $50 million institutional fund access the same delta-neutral, institutional-grade yield strategies through USX, Solstice's Solana-native stablecoin, and YieldVault.Topics covered:- What Solstice Finance is and how the protocol works end-to-end- USX: how a Solana-native yield-bearing stablecoin gets built and why it matters- YieldVault and the Equinox fund: what delta-neutral yield actually means for everyday users- Why Solana was the right ecosystem to build on -- and what makes it different from Ethereum for DeFi builders- The gap in institutional-grade yield infrastructure that Solstice was built to fill- How the protocol scaled to $160M TVL at launch and has continued growing since- The SLX token launch: what it means for the protocol, governance, and users- Yield-as-a-Service: the broader vision beyond USX and YieldVault- Tokenized real world assets and the future of on-chain credit- Why the spread between bank savings rates and on-chain stablecoin yield is becoming impossible for institutions to ignore- The Clarity Act and what stablecoin regulation means for DeFi protocols- What Ben is most bullish on in 2026: Solana stablecoin growth and Hyperliquid- What Ryan is most bullish on in 2026: Strategy and Michael Saylor's continued Bitcoin accumulation#crypto #cryptonews #cryptocurrency #blockchain #web3 #startups #investing #entrepreneur #AI--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Solstice, Ben Nadareski, and Ryan Day:👉 Ben Nadareski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminnadareski👉 Ben Nadareski X: https://x.com/ben_solstice👉 Ryan Day LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-wrecks-day/👉 Ryan Day X: https://x.com/RyanDay👉 Solstice Website: https://solstice.finance/👉 Solstice Telegram: https://t.me/Solstice_TG👉 Solstice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/solsticelabs👉 Solstice X: https://x.com/solsticefi--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is currently invested in and advising Solstice. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the #startups and #web3 industriesThis video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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Iran Wants Bitcoin. OpenAI Bought a Podcast. Anthropic Just Hiked Prices 50x. | BOOM ROOM Roundup
This week the world changed in ways most people haven't fully processed yet.A sovereign nation-state built a Bitcoin payment system to control one of the world's most critical oil shipping lanes. The US and Iran declared a ceasefire on Tuesday night and markets exploded. By Wednesday morning it was already contested, the Strait of Hormuz was still blocked, and JD Vance was flying to Pakistan for emergency talks. The ceasefire that sent the Dow up 1,200 points and oil down 17% in a single session is hanging by a thread as we film this.Meanwhile OpenAI bought a media company to shape how AI gets covered before its IPO. Anthropic quietly deployed its most powerful model yet to scan the world's critical software infrastructure for vulnerabilities. Then hit 135,000 developers with a 50x overnight cost increase. China built a domestic AI chip stack from scratch that doesn't need Nvidia or any US-controlled supply chain.We cover every one of these stories in full. Not just what happened but why it matters, who wins, who loses, and what it means if you're building or investing in deep tech, AI, or crypto right now. Carmelo brings the investor and founder lens. Sasha brings the challenge. Nothing gets a pass.Deep tech: Artemis II coming home and the commercial opportunity nobody is talking about, Iran threatening Stargate AI data centers after already striking AWS in Bahrain and Oracle in Dubai, and Valar Atomics raising $450 million to power AI data centers with nuclear microreactors backed by Palmer Luckey and Palantir's CTO.AI: Anthropic's Mythos model deployed in a new cybersecurity initiative with Apple, Microsoft, Amazon and nine other major partners, the OpenClaw crackdown and what it signals about the end of flat-rate AI pricing, DeepSeek V4 being built entirely on Huawei chips cutting Nvidia out of China's AI development, and OpenAI acquiring a Silicon Valley podcast to control the narrative ahead of its IPO.Crypto: Iran demanding Bitcoin for Hormuz passage and what it means that a sovereign state chose Bitcoin specifically because it cannot be frozen or seized by the US government, x402 giving AI agents an autonomous payment layer built by Coinbase, Cloudflare, and Stripe, and Polymarket launching its own stablecoin to capture the float income USDC has been taking.This is The Boom Room. The weekly briefing on deep tech, AI, and crypto for founders and investors. Hosted by Carmelo Giuliano and Sasha Asheghi, produced by Arcanum Ventures.——Arcanum Ventures is a pre-seed and seed stage deep tech fund investing in AI, robotics, fintech, greentech, healthtech, and Web3. We also run Transmute, our proprietary deep tech incubator.#crypto #cryptocurrency #cryptonews #blockchain #ai #robotics #investing #iranisraelwar #artemis #nasa #spacetechnology #machinelearning #ai #fundraising #artificialintelligence ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with any of the mentioned companies. The context of this content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the #startups, #tech, #AI, and #web3 industries.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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BOOM ROOM: Interview with Ryan "Phunky" Haczynski @ GlobalStake (Ep. 31)
Sasha and Carmelo of Arcanum Ventures sit down with Ryan Haczynski, better known in the Web3 space as "Phunky."Ryan Haczynski spent 20 years as an IB educator before making one of the more unlikely pivots in Web3 -- from the classroom to blockchain infrastructure. Today he is Head of Protocol Partnerships at GlobalStake, an institutional-grade staking platform running bare metal infrastructure across Tier 4 and 5 data centers, with SOC 2 Type II certification and a full stack of services spanning validators, RPC endpoints, decentralized storage, and oracle infrastructure.Known across the space as "Phunky," Ryan brings something rare to BD and partnerships: genuine relationship depth, a policy advocacy background, and a commitment to blockchain education that extends from Florida school boards to Polkadot treasury-funded philanthropy. In this episode, Carmelo and Sasha sit down with Ryan to explore the infrastructure layer most builders take for granted, what institutional adoption of staking actually looks like, and why a former teacher might be the best person in the room when it comes to explaining Web3 to a legislator.Ryan is the Head of Protocol Partnerships at GlobalStake, an institutional-grade staking platform handling everything from RPC data infrastructure to Shariah-compliant staking.🔹 Topics Covered:- Ryan's transition from a career in education to Web3 partnerships- Debunking the classic "crypto needs more education" narrative- Who is driving the real demand for staking today- How non-Web3 corporations view on-chain governance- The future of yield: LSDs, Restaking, and institutional capitalBanks vs. Stablecoins: The yield war and the Clarity Act#crypto #cryptonews #cryptocurrency #blockchain #web3 #startups #investing #entrepreneur --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Ryan Haczynski & GlobalStake👉 Ryan Haczynski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-haczynski/👉 Ryan Haczynski X: https://x.com/ThePhunky1👉 GlobalStake Website: https://globalstake.io/👉 GlobalStake YouTube: @Global-Stake👉 GlobalStake LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalstake/👉 GlobalStake X: https://x.com/GlobalStake--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with GlobalStake. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the #startups and #web3 industriesThis video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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The AGI admission that spooked the entire industry | BOOM ROOM Weekly Roundup
This week: Anthropic wins a First Amendment case against the Pentagon, their most powerful AI model leaks before launch, Jensen Huang declares AGI is here, Oracle fires 30,000 people by email at 6am the same quarter they posted record profits, and humans head to the moon for the first time in 54 years. We also get into Google's quantum paper that just moved the timeline for cracking Bitcoin, the prediction markets boom hitting all-time highs, and the autonomous warfare arms race with $3.75B raised in back-to-back weeks.STORIES THIS WEEK— Iran war market whiplash: S&P best day since May, but Brent still at $117— Private equity sales down 36% — AI and war creating a frozen exit market— Artemis II: first humans to lunar orbit since Apollo 17, 1972— Waymo hits 500K paid rides/week — 10x growth from a stable 3,000-vehicle fleet— Shield AI ($2B) + Saronic ($1.75B): the autonomous warfare arms race goes institutional— Anthropic wins preliminary injunction against the Pentagon — First Amendment retaliation ruling— Claude Mythos leak: new tier above Opus, "unprecedented cybersecurity risks," Anthropic IPO at $380B targeting October— Jensen Huang + Dario Amodei both say AGI is here or imminent— Oracle fires 20-30K employees by 6am email, frees $8-10B for AI data centers— Google quantum paper: Bitcoin's ECDSA encryption may crack with 10-20x fewer qubits than thought— Prediction markets hit ATH: 192M transactions, $23.9B volume, up 1,100% YoY— ICE puts another $600M into Polymarket — NYSE parent's total bet now $2B— California bans state appointees from insider prediction market bets#crypto #cryptocurrency #cryptonews #blockchain #ai #robotics #investing #iranisraelwar #artemis #nasa #spacetechnology #machinelearning #ai #fundraising ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with any of the mentioned companies. The context of this content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the #startups, #tech, #AI, and #web3 industries.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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The $73B Metaverse Collapse Nobody's Talking About
We just witnessed a complete macro regime change in 30 days.While the "Metaverse" is being quietly unplugged after a $73B loss, the physical world is being rebuilt. We cover NASA’s $20B Ignition plan for a permanent moon base, Elon Musk’s $20B "Terafab" semiconductor bet in Austin, and Peter Thiel’s $220M investment into an AI cow-collar startup valued at $2B.Timestamps:0:00 – Intro1:44 – Fed holds rates4:19 – Middle East war threatens the AI boom8:03 – NASA "Ignition" event10:50 – Peter Thiel just put $220M into an AI cow collar startup15:17 – Musk announces $20B+ Terafab18:47 – Meta kills Horizon Worlds VR24:45 – Snapchat’s new ‘AI Clips’ Lens29:43 – OpenAI shuts down Sora32:42 – Federal judge calls Pentagon's Anthropic crackdown "troubling"35:24 – Anthropic launched computer use in Claude Cowork and Claude Code38:45 – Institutional Crypto Frenzy41:41 – Kraken IPO incoming44:04 – Spade $40 million Series B funding44:23 – Advanced Machine Intelligence raise $1.03 Billion44:51 – Cloaked $375 million Series B funding45:16 – Halter $220 million Series E funding45:53 – Knox Systems $25 million in Series A funding46:13 – Gimet Labs $80 million in Series A funding46:42 – Outro
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NVIDIA's $1 Trillion Bet on Orbital AI
The "Inference Inflection Point" has arrived, and it’s moving from our pockets to the stars.In Episode 10, Sasha and Melo break down the massive shifts at NVIDIA GTC 2026, where Jensen Huang projected a $1 trillion revenue boom and unveiled Vera Rubin Space-1—solar-powered AI compute modules designed for orbit.While SpaceX hits a 10,000-satellite milestone, they are already filing to launch 1 million more to turn low-Earth orbit into a massive, decentralized data center.Timestamps:0:00 – Intro: Dating AI, Space Nukes, and Pikachu1:19 – Oil hits $103: The Strait of Hormuz Inflation Trap3:48 – NVIDIA GTC 2026: The $1T Revenue Path & Physical AI5:54 – The Pokémon Dataset: How Gamers Built Niantic Spatial9:56 – SpaceX’s 1M Satellite Filing: Kardashev II Ambitions12:11 – xAI & Digital Optimus: Turning Teslas into Compute Nodes14:07 – Meta’s "Year of Efficiency 2.0": 16,000 Layoffs for AI17:26 – NVIDIA's Nemotron 3 + Nemoclaw 20:40 – Tinder & Bumble’s AI Assistants: Fixing Dating Fatigue25:17 – Trump’s WLFI: The $5 Million "Direct Access" Staking Gate29:46 – Nasdaq & NYSE go On-Chain: The $126T Equity Migration32:44 – SEC/CFTC Joint Clarity: BTC, ETH, and SOL are Commodities35:32 – Kai $125 million funding round36:03 – Replit $400 million funding round36:26 – Axiom Math $200 million in Series A funding round36:59 – Frore Systems $143 million Series D funding round at a $1.64 billion post-money valuation37:38 – Surf AI $57 million funding round38:10 – Mastercard buys BVNK ($1.8B): The Crypto Acquisition Record40:13 – Outro
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Why Companies Are Fighting Back Against Military AI
Welcome back to the BOOM ROOM Weekly Recap, where we break down the biggest stories shaping technology, markets, AI, crypto, and the startup world.This week’s episode covers a wild mix of macro shocks and technological breakthroughs.We discuss how the expanding Iran conflict rattled global markets and sent oil prices surging, why robotics partnerships like Neura Robotics and Qualcomm could accelerate the rise of physical AI, and how companies like Vast are racing to build the first private commercial space stations.On the AI front, Anthropic has taken the U.S. Department of Defense to court over the use of its models in military systems, raising major questions about AI governance and defense policy.We also explore how Meta may be bringing stablecoin payments to its global apps, Elon Musk’s upcoming X Money rollout, and the biggest startup fundraises of the week.If you want to stay ahead of the biggest trends in technology, finance, AI, and emerging markets, this weekly breakdown will catch you up fast.#robotics #antiai #artificialintelligence #ai #crypto #cryptocurrency #stablecoins #elonmusk #meta #tech #technews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with any of the mentioned companies. The context of this content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the #startups, tech, AI, and web3 industries.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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Why Markets Are About To Get Much Worse
The Strait of Hormuz is closed, oil is pushing $85, and OpenAI just raised more money than the GDP of several nations.Global markets, #AI, and #geopolitics all collided this week.In Episode 9 of the Arcanum Ventures Weekly Recap, Sasha and Carmelo break down one of the most chaotic weeks across technology, finance, and crypto.#openai just secured the largest private funding round in history, raising $110 billion at an $840 billion valuation. But the story doesn’t end there. Following news of a partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense, #ChatGPT app uninstalls surged 295% as the public debate around AI intensified.Meanwhile, global markets are facing pressure as tensions in the Middle East threaten to disrupt oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint responsible for roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply.We also cover:• Huawei’s challenge to Nvidia in the #AI #hardware race• Apple’s new #MacBook lineup and $699 entry model• #Humanoid #robots entering factory floors• The largest anti-AI protests yet• #Crypto influencing the upcoming U.S. elections• Kraken becoming the first crypto bank with Federal Reserve accessFrom geopolitics to artificial intelligence to crypto markets, this episode explores the forces shaping the next phase of the global technology economy.#robotics #antiai #artificialintelligence #war --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with any of the mentioned companies. The context of this content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the #startups, #tech, #AI, and #web3 industries.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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The Most Important Week of 2026 So Far
In this week’s Arcanum Ventures Recap, we break down the moment #AI officially entered its deployment era.The Pentagon issued an ultimatum to #Anthropic over its safety red lines. NVIDIA printed $68.1B in Q4 revenue and continues to carry the AI trade. Tesla is shifting Fremont toward Optimus robot production at scale. XPeng is pushing humanoids and flying cars into mass production. And frontier AI models from #OpenAI, Google, Nvidia and xAI all dropped within days of each other.Meanwhile, crypto continues institutional integration. Robinhood’s L2 explodes to 4 million transactions in its first week. Crypto.com secures a conditional US national bank charter.This is not a hype cycle. It is a power shift.We cover:• #Nvidia earnings and AI capex concentration• Pentagon vs Anthropic and AI governance• Tesla, XPeng and the rise of embodied AI• The AI model acceleration blitz• Robinhood Chain and institutional crypto infrastructure• The biggest fundraises of the weekIf you build, invest, or operate in tech, this week matters.Subscribe for weekly signal across #AI, #crypto, macro and emerging #tech.#artificialintelligence #machinelearning #cryptocurrency #technews #technologynews #ainews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with any of the mentioned companies. The context of this content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the #startups, #tech, #AI, and #web3 industries.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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Disney Just Went to War With AI
AI just ran into Hollywood.In this episode, we break down the escalating conflict between #Disney and ByteDance’s #seedance the legal pressure mounting around generative #artificialintelligence video tools, and what it means for the future of intellectual property.We explore:Why this copyright clash matters more than previous AI lawsuitsThe regulatory pressure is building in EuropeHow #OpenClaw ’s creator joining #OpenAI signals acceleration, not retreatWhat this means for creators, studios, and AI startupsThis may mark the beginning of the real #AI IP war.New episodes every Friday.#blockchain #crypto #cryptonews #ainews #tech #investing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with any of the mentioned companies. The context of this content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the #startups, #tech, #AI, and #web3 industries.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Anna Mikeda @ Glass Umbrella, Inc. (Ep. 30)
In this fascinating Boom Room episode, Sasha and Carmelo of Arcanum Ventures sit down with Anna Mikeda, a pioneering psychologist and AI psychology engineer.With over a decade of experience blending Eastern mindfulness (meditation, qigong) with Western therapy, Anna is now at the forefront of designing emotionally intelligent AI at Glass Umbrella and formerly at SophiaVerse.Anna dives deep into the "black box" of the human-AI relationship. We explore whether LLMs are truly intelligent or just convincingly human, the psychological inevitability of anthropomorphizing AI, and the hidden costs of "AI slop" on our attention spans.Whether you are a developer, a tech founder, or simply trying to stay sane in an automated world, this conversation provides essential insights into AI hygiene, the dopamine loops of synthetic content, and the ethical responsibility of AI platforms toward our collective mental health.🔹 Topics Covered:• Anna’s journey from mindfulness and psychology to AI engineering• The reality of LLM capabilities: What are we overestimating?• Defining AGI from a psychological vs. a technical perspective• Why humans are hardwired to project humanity onto chatbots• The psychological impact of "AI Slop" and cognitive saturation• How AI-mediated stimulation affects dopamine and attention• The responsibility of AI platforms in protecting user mental health• Practical AI hygiene tips: How to protect your mind in the digital age• Advice for founders: Navigating burnout and chaos in the tech world👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your thoughts on the future of AI sentience!#AnnaMikeda #AIPsychology #AGI #SophiaVerse #GlassUmbrella #MentalHealth #Mindfulness #AIHygiene #TechBurnout #HumanAI #Psychology #Web3 #BoomRoom #ArcanumVentures--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Anna Mikeda & Glass Umbrella, Inc.👉 Anna Mikeda LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anna-mikeda👉 Glass Umbrella, Inc. Website: glassumbrella.io/👉 Glass Umbrella, Inc. YouTube: @theSmithyWorkspace 👉 Glass Umbrella, Inc. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-learning-smithy/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with Glass Umbrella, Inc. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the #startups and #web3 industriesThis video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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Is This The Top For the AI Hype Cycle
The week when everything broke at once.Markets whiplashed on Fed uncertainty, Trump’s new chair nominee, and a historic flush across gold, silver, and crypto. At the same time, Elon quietly stitched together a trillion dollar space and AI empire, and Washington walked straight into a fight over Nvidia chips, the UAE, and presidential conflicts of interest.In this Weekly Recap, Sasha and Carmelo break down what actually mattered underneath the headlines, how institutions are positioning, and what serious builders and investors should be watching next.In this episode we cover:Why Kevin Warsh’s nomination rattled every risk asset on the board, and what the new rate path really looks likeThe global market bloodbath, from a record metal spike to a record crash, and what that tells us about leverage in the systemSpaceX + xAI, why a privately held one point two five trillion dollar platform sitting on launch, satellites, and frontier AI changes the game for everyone elseNXP’s “Physical AI” thesis, why the next capex cycle is not just data centers, it is robots, cars, and factory arms packed with low-power edge chipsIntel’s late but serious move into GPUs, and whether it is a real threat to Nvidia or another expensive science projectAnthropic’s new values and safety work, the Super Bowl shot at OpenAI, and what it signals for the next AI brand warAgentic AI developments after the Clawdbot and Moltbot chaos, from swarm agents in China to new benchmarks that claim to beat GPT on reasoningGoogle DeepMind’s Genie world model and why it is a genuine threat to the traditional gaming pipelineCrypto politics of the week, including the White House CLARITY Act meeting, the World Liberty Financial and Nvidia chip scandal, and what it all means for stablecoins and ETFsBig fundraises in aviation, climate and health tech, and why these rounds say more about investor priorities than the public markets doIf you care about where capital, compute, and regulation are actually moving, this one is worth a full listen.The headline of the week: Elon Musk has officially merged SpaceX and xAI, creating a $1.25 Trillion "Innovation Engine" that controls everything from rockets to frontier AI models.We also go deep on the NXP Physical #AI thesis, Intel’s risky new #GPU bet, and the bombshell report alleging a "pay-to-play" scheme involving 500,000 Nvidia H200 chips and the UAE.#tesla #xai #spacex #spacetechnology #ai #artificialintelligence #marketcrash #cryptonews #crypto #investing #venturecapital #fundraising --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with any of the mentioned companies. The context of this content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the #startups, #tech, #AI, and #web3 industries.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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RECAP: Nobody Is Ready for How Fast AI Is Moving
The Doomsday Clock is ticking, and the markets are rotating into "Hard Truths."In Episode 3 of Weekly Recap, Sasha and Carmelo break down a week where Gold smashed a historic $5,296/oz and the "Clarity Act" face-off between Brian Armstrong and the US Senate reached a breaking point.We dive into the Clawdbot/Moltbot firestorm—why local, agentic AI is terrifying the establishment—and analyze Microsoft’s new Maia 200 silicon, designed to break the Nvidia monopoly.Plus, we cover the massive restructuring of TikTok under Oracle's Larry Ellison and why the platform is allegedly censoring terms like "Epstein" and "ICE." From the launch of Tether’s "Made in America" USAT to BitGo’s $18/share IPO, the financial rails of 2026 are being rebuilt in real-time.👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your thoughts or questions!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with any of the mentioned companies. The context of this content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the #startups, #tech, #AI, and #web3 industries.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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Tech Narratives That Will Dominate This Year
2025 was the year of the experiment. 2026 is the year of the endpoint.In this definitive Arcanum Ventures 2026 Thesis, Sasha and Carmelo break down the high-conviction narratives that are moving from "speculative" to "mission-critical."We’re moving past the "Real Estate tokenization" pipe dreams of 2025 and into the era of Specialized Tokenized Instruments (like insurance) and Vertical Robotics that actually do the work.From the surge in prediction markets—with Kalshi processing a staggering $23.8B in volume—to the rise of Hardware-Native AI that lives on the edge, we identify where the smart money is flowing.If you want to understand why the "social media experience" is collapsing and how autonomous defense systems are becoming the new sovereign meta, this episode is your roadmap.#predictionmarkets #polymarket #rwa #tokenization #spacetechnology #robot #robotics #ai #artificialintelligence #privacy #investing #venturecapital --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with any of the mentioned companies. The context of this content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the #startups, #tech, #AI, and #web3 industries.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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RECAP: THIS IS WAR, AI Chips, Compute, and Global Power Are Colliding
This week, power escalated.From Greenland becoming a geopolitical flashpoint to AI chip supply chains under threat, ads entering ChatGPT, and the race to control compute and infrastructure, Episode 2 of our Weekly Recap breaks down how geopolitics, AI, and markets are colliding faster than most people realize.We cover:- NVIDIA H200 supply disruptions and AI hardware risk- OpenAI testing ads and the pressure to monetize AI at scale- Musk vs OpenAI and the fight for control of compute- Bezos vs Elon in the battle for space- Greenland, gold, and the return of safe-haven assets- Platforms reasserting power over distributionThis is Episode 2 of our Weekly Recap, a standing Friday series focused on signals, power shifts, and second-order effects across markets, technology, AI, and crypto.New episodes every Friday!#investing #tech #technology #davos #web3 #ai #artificialintelligence #blockchain #finance --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with any of the mentioned companies. The context of this content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the #startups, #tech, #AI, and #web3 industries.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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RECAP: What Actually Mattered in Tech, AI, Crypto, and Markets
The world of #finance, #tech, and #investing just had its most chaotic week of 2026 so far.From Jerome Powell claiming political intimidation from the #trump administration to #Google essentially "buying" the future of #Apple Intelligence, Sasha and Carmelo break down the signals amidst the noise in the debut of our new series: The Weekly Recap.In this episode, we dive into why the Russell 2000 is surging 4.6%, how EngineAI is bringing fighting humanoids to the mass market, and why the Pentagon is officially betting on Grok for national defense. Plus, we cover the massive $20B #xAI raise and why #Ethereum might be entering a "supercycle" toward $7,500.👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your thoughts or questions!📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with any of the mentioned companies. The context of this content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the #startups, #tech, #AI, and #web3 industries.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Zack Shapiro - Managing Partner @ Rains Law (Ep. 29)
In this Boom Room episode, Sasha and Carmelo of Arcanum Ventures speak with Zack Shapiro, Managing Partner at Rains Law and Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI). Zack, a Yale Law Alumnus, brings a rare blend of deep legal expertise and technical understanding of crypto to the forefront of the regulation debate.We tackle the seismic shifts in the US regulatory environment, discussing how we moved from an enforcement-first stance to a period of perceived "loose regulations" and the implications for the future direction of US crypto policy.Zack shares his insights from his work with the BPI on key issues like privacy protocols (e.g., Tornado Cash), the long-term viability of self-custody, and the future vision for financial market regulation in the USA.We also discuss the legal minefield of Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization and the biggest legal mistakes Web3 founders make when planning a token launch.This is a must-watch for founders, investors, and anyone trying to understand the intersection of law, policy, and digital assets in a rapidly changing political climate.🔹 Topics Covered:• Zack's unique journey from Yale Law into the crypto legal sector• The major shift in US crypto regulation over the past two years• Memecoin launches, treasury liquidations, and the "crime is legal" precedent• The mission of the Bitcoin Policy Institute and the fight for sound policy• The future of on-chain privacy and the survival of self-custody• Legal mistakes founders make when launching a token• Regulatory and logistical challenges in RWA Tokenization👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your thoughts or questions on crypto policy!#ZackShapiro #RainsLaw #BitcoinPolicyInstitute #CryptoRegulation #Uniswap #HoweyTest #Web3Law #SelfCustody #RWA #DigitalAssets #ArcanumVentures #boomroom--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures Arcanum Ventures Conference Calendar 2025: bit.ly/48sgRTU👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Zack Shapiro, Rains LLP, & Bitcoin Policy Institute👉 Zack Shapiro LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zack-shapiro-8a5aa611b👉 Zack Shapiro X( Twitter): x.com/zackbshapiro👉 Rains LLP Website: rains.law👉 Rains LLP X (Twitter): x.com/rainsllp👉 Rains LLP LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/rainsllp👉 Bitcoin Policy Institute X: x.com/bitcoinpolicy👉 Bitcoin Policy Institute Website: www.btcpolicy.org👉 Bitcoin Policy Institute LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-policy-institute👉 Bitcoin Policy Institute Youtube: youtube.com/@btcpolicyorg--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with Rains LLP & Bitcoin Policy Institute. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the #startups and #web3 industries.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Mitchell Amador - Founder @ Immunefi (Ep. 28)
Mitchell Amador has spent the last 6 years on the front line of crypto security. As founder and CEO of Immunefi, he has helped secure more than 100 billion dollars of #digitalassets, prevented over 25 billion dollars in hacks, and enabled white hat hackers to earn more than $116 million in rewards.In this Boom Room interview, Mitchell joins Sasha and Carmelo from Arcanum Ventures to unpack how c#rypto actually gets attacked in the real world, from smart contract exploits to social engineering, insider threats, and nation state actors. He explains why audits alone are not enough, how bug bounties became a critical layer of defense, and why the security stack for serious protocols now spans monitoring, war rooms, operational security, and AI driven code review.Mitchell also reveals Immunefi’s next chapter with Magnus, a security operating system built to give every project a unified command center for its security stack, and shares how the IMU token aims to align researchers, protocols, and institutions in a new security economy.If you are a founder, #investor, or builder in #Web3, this conversation is a practical blueprint for staying alive on the frontier.#blockchain #founders #startups #startup #startupsuccess #security #cybersecurity #hacker --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures Arcanum Ventures Conference Calendar 2025: bit.ly/48sgRTU👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Mitchell Amador & Immunefi👉 Mitchell Amador LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-amador-a37683227👉 Mitchell Amador X( Twitter): https://twitter.com/MitchellAmador/status/1842208651118801384👉 Immunefi Website: https://immunefi.com/👉 Immunefi X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/immunefi👉 YouTube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/immunefi?utm_source=immunefi👉 Immunefi Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmulw2BHpP6IiBM0Re0yP5Q?utm_source=immunefi👉 Hedera Discord: https://discord.com/invite/immunefi?utm_source=immunefi --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with Immunefi. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the #startups and #web3 industriesThis video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Jeffrey Tchui - Hedera Foundation
In this deep-dive Boom Room interview, we sit down with Jeffrey Tchui, Vice President and APAC Head of Ecosystem at the Hedera Foundation. Hedera is the enterprise-grade public distributed ledger, powered by the unique hashgraph consensus and governed by a rotating council of global giants like Google, IBM, and Dell.Jeff provides a builder's pitch on Hedera, explaining its evolution since 2017 and how its architecture—which is not a traditional blockchain—offers superior speed, low, predictable fees, and enterprise-grade compliance features like native KYC/AML checks. We explore the critical role of the Hedera Governing Council and what institutions are actually looking for when adopting public ledgers.This is a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of enterprise adoption, high-throughput DLT, and how a top-tier project balances innovation with institutional demands.🔹 Topics Covered:• The backstory of Hedera and the drive behind its Hashgraph consensus• The unique Governing Council model (Dell, Google, IBM) and its implications• Hedera's focus on RWA Tokenization and stablecoin infrastructure• Competing in the Layer 1 market on metrics vs. ecosystem/liquidity• Hedera's new tooling: Contract Builder and AI Studio• The strategy for growing adoption and developer activity in APAC• The future of interoperability vs. compartmentalized blockchains• Thoughts on decentralization and accountability• Essential advice for founders building in Web3 today👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your thoughts on Hedera's enterprise-first approach!#hederacrypto #Hedera #HBAR #Hashgraph #RWA #Tokenization #EnterpriseBlockchain #web3 #AI #blockchain #crypto #governance #startups --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures Arcanum Ventures Conference Calendar 2025: bit.ly/48sgRTU👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Earned Network & Jeffrey Tchui:👉 Jefffrey Tchui LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtchui/👉 Jefffrey Tchui X( Twitter): https://x.com/jtchui_abroad👉 Hedera Website: https://hedera.com/👉 Hedera Foundation Website: https://hedera.foundation/👉 Hedera X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/hedera👉 Hedera Foundation X (Twitter): https://x.com/HederaFndn👉 Hedera LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashgraph 👉 Hedera Foundation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hederafndn/👉 Hedera Telegram: https://t.me/hederahashgraph👉 Hedera Foundation Telegram: https://t.me/hedera_foundation_official 👉 Hedera Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/hederahashgraph 👉 Hedera Discord: https://hedera.com/discord --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with Hedera or Hedera Foundation. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the #startups and #web3 industriesThis video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Jeff Cafolla - Earned Network
In this episode of the Boom Room by Arcanum Ventures, we sit down with Jeff Cafolla, founder of Earn Network, to unpack the state of DeFi yield infrastructure and the gap between what’s promised and what’s actually delivered.Jeff shares his crypto origin story, lessons learned through cycles, and why most DeFi products never reach sustainability. We explore how liquidity actually moves in crypto, what’s broken in yield aggregation, and how Earn Network pivoted toward an API-based model to help builders access optimized, cross-chain yield.This is a no-fluff conversation for founders, investors, and users looking to understand how DeFi works behind the curtain.🧠 Topics Covered:• Why most DeFi protocols fail within 12 to 18 months• How whales move capital and distort incentives• The problem with bridges and chain fragmentation• Why real-world DeFi users are rare• Earned Network’s pivot from B2C to B2B infrastructure• What a working DeFi user experience should actually feel like• Yield strategy design and liquidity routing• The future of passive yield in cryptoWatch the full episode and subscribe for new interviews every week with top builders in crypto, infrastructure, and tokenized systems.#defi #earnmoneyonline #crypto #decentralizedfinance #blockchain #foundersjourney #founders #cryptostartups #cryptocurrency #startup --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures Arcanum Ventures Conference Calendar 2025: bit.ly/48sgRTU👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Earned Network & Jeff Cafolla:👉 Jeff LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-cafolla-97961a75/?originalSubdomain=uk 👉 Earned Network Website: https://www.earned.network/👉 Earned Network X (Twitter): https://x.com/earned_network👉 Earned Network LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earned-network/👉 Earned Network Telegram: https://t.me/EarnedNetwork--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with Earned Network. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the #startups and #web3 industriesThis video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Mohamed Ezeldin - President of Open Campus
In this thought-provoking Boom Room episode, Sasha and Carmelo of Arcanum Ventures welcome Mohamed Ezeldin, Head of Tokenomics at Animoca Brands and President of Open Campus. Dive into the mind of a mathematician turned economist who has been a driving force behind token strategies for giants like ApeCoin ($APE) and Open Campus ($EDU).Mo breaks down the elusive yet critical practice of tokenomics, differentiating it from token economics, and reveals the essential skills needed to design sustainable digital ecosystems. We explore his unique experience navigating the shift at Animoca Brands, from its roots in digital property ownership and gaming to its growing involvement in Web3 infrastructure, regulated stablecoins, and the rise of institutional interest.Whether you're a founder, a student of Web3, or an investor tracking the evolution of the industry, this conversation offers unparalleled insights into what makes a token economy thrive—or fail—and where the future of decentralized education is headed.🔹 Topics Covered:• The core definition of Tokenomics and its critical components• The biggest challenges in designing a successful token economy• Animoca Brands' evolving role in Web3 infrastructure and stablecoins• How the focus on institutional trends is changing token design• The mission of Open Campus and its Web3 education ecosystem• Open Campus's products: EDU Chain, Open Campus ID, and on-chain credentials• The future of utility tokens versus "financial games" like memecoins• The potential for token economics professionals to interface with government/legislation• Mo's "bullish" pick for the year👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your thoughts or questions!#crypto #animocabrands #OpenCampus #Tokenomics #Web3 #web3 #ai #CryptoGaming #Stablecoins #blockchain #ArcanumVentures #boomroom --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures Arcanum Ventures Conference Calendar 2025: bit.ly/48sgRTU👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Animoca Brands, OpenCampus, and Mohamed Ezeldin👉 Mo LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mohamed-ezeldin-07859339👉 Mo X (Twitter): x.com/mo_ezz14👉 Animoca Brands Website: animocabrands.com👉 Animoca Brands X (Twitter): x.com/AnimocaBrands👉 Animoca Brands TikTok: tiktok.com/@animocabrands_👉 Animoca Brands Instagram: instagram.com/animocabrands👉 Animoca Brands LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/animoca-brands👉 Animoca Brands YouTube: youtube.com/@animocabrands👉 Open Campus Website: opencampus.xyz👉 Open Campus X: https://x.com/OpenCampus_xyz👉 Open Campus LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/opencampus-xyz👉 Open Campus LinkedIn: youtube.com/@opencampus_xyz👉 Open Campus Discord: discord.com/invite/opencampus--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with Open Campus or Animoca Brands. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the web3 industry.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Giabardo - Founder at Legion
In this Boom Room episode, Sasha and Carmelo of Arcanum Ventures sit down with Fabrizio Giabardo, Co-Founder of Legion, a platform on a mission to bring fairness back to on-chain fundraising. Just after a $5 million seed raise led by VanEck and Brevan Howard Digital, Fabrizio discusses how Legion is reinventing the Initial Coin Offering (ICO) with a focus on regulatory compliance and a novel investor reputation layer.Fabrizio shares his journey from a DeFi founder to a leader in the next evolution of launchpads. We dissect the biggest flaws in today's token launches and explore how Legion's "Merit-Based Investing" system levels the playing field, ensuring projects attract dedicated, valuable investors instead of speculators.We also dive into the big questions facing the industry: Are traditional VCs and retail investors destined to be adversaries? How does the EU's MiCA regulation create new opportunities for compliant token sales? And is on-chain equity truly the next frontier for everyday investors?Whether you're a founder seeking a better way to raise, an investor looking for fair access, or simply curious about the future of digital asset capital formation, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.🔹 Topics Covered:• The founding story of Legion and its mission• The evolution and flaws of traditional launchpads and ICOs• How "Merit-Based Investing" works and its benefits• The dynamic between VCs and retail investors• The $5M seed raise and what it means for Legion's future• The role of regulation, including EU's MiCA, in compliant token sales• The future of on-chain equity and tokenized RWAs• Advice for founders on fundraising and structuring👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your thoughts or questions!#legion Legion #ICOs #Launchpad #CryptoFundraising #Web3 #TokenSale #MiCA #DigitalAssets #VentureCapital #ArcanumVentures #BoomRoom--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures Arcanum Ventures Conference Calendar 2025: bit.ly/48sgRTU👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Legion and Fabrizio Giabardo👉 Fabrizio LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fabriziogiabardo/👉 Fabrizio X (Twitter): x.com/d0itdifferent👉 Legion Website: legion.cc/👉 Legion X (Twitter): x.com/legiondotcc👉 Legion Telegram: https://t.me/+7C5QwS7KWNtkZTdk👉 Legion Discord: discord.com/invite/legiondotcc👉 Legion Whitepaper: legion.cc/documents/Legion_Whitepaper.pdf👉 Legion LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/legiondotcc/👉 Legion YouTube: youtube.com/@Legiondotcc--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with Legion. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the web3 industry.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Serpin Taxt - Co-Founder of Ethos Network
In this Boom Room episode, Sasha and Carmelo of Arcanum Ventures sit down with Trevor Thompson, Co-Founder & CEO of Ethos Network. Discover Trevor's journey from a seasoned product leader at Atlassian and early Y-Combinator ventures to creating a vital credibility and reputation engine for the Web3 space.Trevor shares how his diverse product background, including ventures like PokeStonks and 0x5f Capital, led him to identify a critical need for on-chain trust in a pseudonymous world. Learn how Ethos Network addresses the $9 billion stolen in #crypto fraud in 2024 by allowing users to vouch and stake ETH on others' reputations, building a verifiable "proof of credibility" system.We dive deep into how #Ethos uses slashing mechanisms to deter bad actors, balances anonymity with accountability, and tackles challenges like "ICO farming." Trevor also discusses the strategic invite system, Ethos's impact on DAO adoption and VC due diligence, and the future vision for scaling trust beyond crypto with features like zero-knowledge reviews.Whether you're a #web3 founder, investor, or simply navigating the complexities of decentralized identity, this conversation offers invaluable insights into fostering trust, mitigating risks, and building a more secure digital future.🔹 Topics Covered:• Trevor's transition from traditional product management to Web3 innovation• The origins and mission of Ethos Network• How vouching, staking, and slashing create on-chain reputation• Balancing pseudonymity with accountability in crypto• Combating fraud and scams with credibility scores• The strategic invite system and future expansion plans• Ethos's impact on DAOs and VC vetting processes• Future vision: zero-knowledge reviews and potential tokenomics• Advice for Web3 founders on fundraising and building👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your thoughts or questions!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures Arcanum Ventures Conference Calendar 2025: bit.ly/48sgRTU👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: / arcanum-ventures 👉 Arcanum Venture Website: arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: arcanum.ventures/workwith...👉 Arcanum Media Center: arcanum.ventures/media-ce...--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Ethos and Serpin Taxt👉 Trevor Thompson (Serpin Taxt) LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/trevor-thompson-atx👉 Serpin Taxt X (Twitter): x.com/serpinxbt👉 Ethos Website: ethos.network👉 Ethos X (Twitter): x.com/ethos_network👉 Ethos Blog: https://www.ethos.network/blog👉 Ethos Discord: discord.com/invite/trust-ethos👉 Ethos Whitepaper: whitepaper.ethos.network/👉 Ethos LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ethos-labs-0/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer: Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with Ethos. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the web3 industry.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Sean O’Brien - Founder of Ivy Cyber
In this Boom Room episode, Sasha and Carmelo of Arcanum Ventures host Professor Sean O'Brien, Associate Research Scholar at Yale Law School and founder of Yale Privacy Lab and Ivy Cyber.Dive deep into Sean's two decades of experience fighting for digital privacy and cybersecurity in an increasingly data-hungry world.Sean, known as "Prof Diggity," shares his journey from academia and government to launching Ivy Cyber, a company dedicated to building secure hardware and software like the PrivacySafe Tablet and Apps, alongside providing vital privacy education.Whether you're a founder, privacy advocate, or just curious about protecting your digital footprint, this conversation is packed with expert insights, practical advice, and a compelling look at the future of data privacy and cybersecurity innovation.🔹 Topics Covered: • Sean's unique path into the privacy sector and founding Ivy Cyber • Why Americans should care more about data privacy • Identifying major tech companies with poor privacy practices • The safest end-to-end encrypted messaging apps • Debunking the "nothing to hide" fallacy • Ivy Cyber's mission, products, and free privacy tools • Cryptocurrency and privacy: finding the balance • Lessons for founders on avoiding data breaches • Sean's top privacy tools and industry secrets👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your thoughts or questions!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures Arcanum Ventures Conference Calendar 2025: bit.ly/48sgRTU👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Ivy Cyber, Yale Privacy Lab, and Sean O’Brien👉 Sean O’Brien LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ivycyber/👉 Sean O’Brien X (Twitter): x.com/profdiggity👉 Ivy Cyber Website: https://ivycyber.com/👉 Ivy Cyber X (Twitter): x.com/ivycybered👉 Ivy CyberLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ivycyber/👉 Yale Privacy Lab: privacylab.yale.edu/ 👉 Yale Privacy Lab X: x.com/YalePrivacyLab👉 Yale Privacy Lab Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/yaleprivacylab.org--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not currently invested in or advising with Ivy Cyber. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the web3 industry.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Leonarda Rajeckytė - Ecosystem Manager at CoinMarketCap
From VC Analyst Roots to Web3 Leadership | Leonarda Rajeckytė (@CoinMarketCap) - Boom Room InterviewIn this exclusive Boom Room episode, Sasha and Carmelo of Arcanum Ventures sit down with Leonarda Rajeckytė, CMC Labs Ecosystem Manager for CoinMarketCap, to explore her fascinating journey through the world of #Web3, #venturecapital, and #crypto innovation.Leo shares how she transitioned from a legal background into crypto VC, the founding of her media platform The VC Whisperer, and the challenges of navigating due diligence, tokenomics, and innovation in a rapidly evolving industry. She also dives deep into CoinMarketCap’s mission, the role of CMC Labs in supporting mid-stage crypto startups, and what sets their accelerator apart in a crowded landscape.Whether you're a founder, investor, or just crypto-curious, this conversation is full of hard-earned insights, practical advice, and real talk about what it takes to thrive in Web3.🔹 Topics Covered:Leo’s unique entry into cryptoLessons from launching The VC WhispererTransparency in Web3 venture capitalThe inner workings of CoinMarketCap and CMC LabsEvaluating innovation vs. scalability in crypto startups👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your thoughts or questions!#coinmarketcap_news #startups #CoinMarketCap #CryptoStartups #Blockchain #VC #CryptoInvesting #cryptocurrencyinvesting #Arcanumventures--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures Arcanum Ventures Conference Calendar 2025: bit.ly/48sgRTU👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for CMC Labs, CoinMarketCap, and Leonarda Rajeckytė👉 Leonarda Rajeckytė LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leonarda-rajeckyte-venture-capital👉 Leonarda Rajeckytė X (Twitter): x.com/LRajeckyte👉 CMC Labs Website: coinmarketcap.com👉 CMC Labs X (Twitter): x.com/CoinMarketCap👉 CMC Labs LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/coinmarketcap--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not invested in or advising with CoinMarketCap. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the web3 industry.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Jack Platts & Mehdi Farooq of Hypersphere Ventures
In this episode of The BOOM ROOM, we sit down with Jack Platts (formerly of Polkadot) and Mehdi Farooq (formerly of Animoca and Messari) of Hypersphere Ventures to explore how crypto is redefining capital allocation, coordination, and corporate strategy.We dive into:Why companies are quietly turning to Bitcoin as a treasury reserveWhat financial engineering in crypto actually looks likeHow Hypersphere invests with long-term convictionThe next big infrastructure plays beyond L1sWhy most crypto VCs are still playing the wrong gameThis is a rare behind-the-scenes look at how one of crypto’s most interesting funds thinks, moves, and places bets in a world full of noise.👇 Watch the full episode and let us know what you think in the comments.Subscribe for more interviews with the sharpest minds in crypto, tech, and venture.#crypto #bitcoin #bitcoinreserve #microstrategy #michaelsaylor #spacs #stockmarket #cryptoinvesting #venturecapital #ethereum #trump #treasurybonds #web3 #polkadot Timestamps: [00:04] Introduction to Episode 20 with Hypersphere Ventures[00:21] Guest Introductions for Jack Platts and Mehdi Farooq[01:00] How Jack and Mehdi got into Crypto and Investing[01:20] Jack's Experience with founding Hypersphere and working at Polkadot[03:35] Discussion on their different ecosystems and lessons learned[12:26] Investment Thesis and Operations for Hypersphere[15:52] Discussion about the latest $100m Atlas Fund raised by Hypersphere[19:00] Advice for finding LPs for Crypto VCs[22:39] Hypersphere's portfolio companies and how it is Shifting[29:00] What are Treasury Accumulation Vehicles[31:04] Merging of Traditional Finance and Crypto and the Implications [34:00] Risk of TradFi Integration and DeFi with Untested Financial Vehicles[39:00] Co-opting of crypto narrative by Tradtional Finance[46:00] Retail Investor Access to new trends like TAVs[60:00] Thoughts for the future and wrapping up.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Hypersphere and Jack Platts & Mehdi Farooq👉 Jack Platts LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jack-platts-b0407360/👉 Jack Platts X (Twitter): x.com/jackbplatts👉 Mehdi Farooq LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mehdifarooq/👉 Mehdi Farooq X (Twitter): x.com/mehdifarooq2👉 Mehdi Farooq Youtube: youtube.com/@CoordinationGames👉 Hypersphere Website: hypersphere.ventures/👉 Hypersphere X (Twitter): x.com/hypersphere_/media👉 Hypersphere LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hypersphere-ventures/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not invested in or advising with Hypersphere Ventures. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the web3 industry.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Chris McCabe and Key Jefferys - Co-founders of Session App
Join us for an exclusive Boom Room interview with Chris McCabe and Key Jefferys, co-founders of the innovative Session App. In this engaging discussion, host Sasha from Arcanum Ventures dives deep into the world of Web3, blockchain, and privacy-focused communication. Chris and Key share their personal journeys into the crypto space, the inception of Session, and how they have built a decentralized messaging platform that prioritizes user privacy without compromising on usability. Discover the unique features of Session, including its decentralized architecture, message routing, and how it differs from traditional messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal.As they explore the challenges and opportunities in the privacy tech landscape, the duo discusses their vision for the future, including exciting upcoming features and the importance of community involvement in shaping the platform. Whether you're a seasoned crypto enthusiast or just beginning to explore #decentralized applications, this interview offers valuable insights into the future of secure communication. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more in-depth conversations and updates from the world of #tech!Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction: Meet Chris McCabe and Key Jefferys[01:09] Chris's Journey into Crypto: From Bitcoin Enthusiast to Developer[02:46] Key's Background: Discovering Bitcoin and Privacy Coins[06:08] The Vision Behind Session: Privacy and Decentralization from the Start[08:35] Differentiating Session: How It Stands Out from Other Messaging Apps[09:00] User Experience: Simplicity and Security in Onboarding[11:01] Security Features: How Session Protects Your Data[13:28] The Importance of Privacy: Building a Safe Space for Communication[16:01] Challenges in Promoting Privacy Tech: Overcoming Public Apathy[19:21] Government Interactions: Navigating Regulatory Challenges[30:40] Future Plans for Session: Scaling the Network and New Features[38:00] Business Model: How Session Plans to Sustain Itself[45:05] Closing Thoughts: What the Future Holds for Privacy Tech#cryptonews #crypto #blockchain #privacy #privacymatters #privacydebate #web3 #messenger --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Session and Kee Jefferys & Chris McCabe👉 Kee Jefferys LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kee-j-090502157👉 Kee JefferysX (Twitter): x.com/jefferyskee👉 Chris McCabe LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chris-mccabe-7a3137351/👉 Chris McCabe X (Twitter): x.com/Cryptic_cm👉 Session Website: getsession.org/👉 Session X (Twitter): x.com/session_app👉 Session YouTube: youtube.com/@UCN7LL0dEffQ7FSjbY5wwlnw 👉 Session Instagram: instagram.com/getsession/👉 Session Github: github.com/session-foundation--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not invested in or advising with Session. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the web3 industry.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Matt Sorg - VP of Technology at Solana
Welcome to The BOOM ROOM by Arcanum Ventures – your go-to podcast for unfiltered conversations with the builders shaping the future of #Web3 and emerging tech.In this episode, hosts Sasha Asheghi and Carmelo Giuliano sit down with Matt Sorg, VP of Technology at the Solana Foundation, to dive deep into the evolution of #Solana, the realities of blockchain infrastructure, and what it takes to build at scale in one of the fastest-moving ecosystems in crypto.Matt shares insights from his journey through Riot Games and Unity to Web3, the challenges and opportunities he’s seen in gaming, payments, and decentralized applications, and why Solana’s performance and network effects are driving serious traction, from meme coins to enterprise use cases.Whether you're a developer, founder, or just crypto-curious, this conversation is packed with valuable perspectives you won’t want to miss.🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated on future episodes from The BOOM ROOM.#solanamemecoins #solananews #blockchain #crypto #cryptocurrencyinvesting #cryptocurrency --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Solana Foundation and Matt Sorg👉 Matt Sorg LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matt-sorg 👉 Matt Sorg X: x.com/tamgros👉 Solana Website: solana.com/👉 Solana Twitter: x.com/solana👉 Solana YouTube: solana.com/youtube--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not invested in or advising with Solana or Solana Foundation. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the web3 industry.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Laura K. Inamedinova - Chief Global Ecosystem Officer at Gate.io
Welcome back to the BOOM ROOM, powered by Arcanum Ventures — where the sharpest minds in Web3 come to break down the future of crypto.In this episode, we sit down with Laura K. Inamedinova, Chief Global Ecosystem Officer at Gate.io, Principal at Gate Ventures, and founder of LKI Consulting. From launching ICOs during the wild west days of 2016 to navigating the #VC (#venturecapital) and exchange landscape today, Laura shares her incredible journey, lessons learned, and her insider perspective on what it takes to succeed in crypto today.🎙️ Topics we cover:Laura’s early days in crypto (2016 & the ICO boom)Her transition from physics to marketing and venture capitalWhat makes a winning founder in Web3The evolution of tokenomics and common founder pitfallsWomen in blockchain and the future of inclusive innovationBuilding communities and navigating narratives in a fast-moving spaceWhether you're a #founder, #investor, or curious about the future of #crypto — this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.💥 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your thoughts in the comments below!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Give us a like to help us reach more people and deliver more #cryptonews to our friends.Subscribe to our channel if you enjoy our content, and be sure to comment and let us know your thoughts!#cryptocurrencynews #cryptocurrency #web3 #web3technology #cryptoexchange #gateio --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Gate and Laura K. Inamedinova👉 Laura K. Inamedinova LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurakornelija/👉 Laura K. Inamedinova X: x.com/laura_gateio👉 Gate Website: gate.io/👉 Gate Ventures: gate.io/tr/ventures👉 LKI Consulting: lkiconsulting.io/👉 Gate.io Twitter: x.com/gate_io👉 Gate.io YouTube: youtube.com/c/GateioCrypto--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not invested in, or advising, with Gate Exchange or Gate Ventures. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the web3 industry.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Isabelle Castro - Journalist at Digital Frontier
In this episode of BOOM ROOM, Carmelo and Sasha from @arcanumventures sit down with Isabelle Castro, a journalist and writer at Digital Frontier, to dive deep into the world of emerging #tech, #fintech, #crypto, and the fast-paced evolution of #Web3. Isabelle shares her unique journey from architecture to the tech industry, discussing how her passion for digital innovation, including #NFTs and #blockchain, led her to report on the cutting-edge tech transforming industries. The conversation explores the intersection of tech and society, the challenges of staying on top of rapidly evolving trends, and how Digital Frontier is paving the way for thought-provoking conversations about the future of tech. From #robotics and #AI to AGI and privacy tech, tune in to gain insights into the ever-changing landscape of digital transformation and tech #journalism.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Give us a like to help us reach more people and deliver more #cryptonews to our friends.Subscribe to our channel if you enjoy our content, and be sure to comment and let us know your thoughts!#cryptocurrencynews #cryptocurrency #artificialintelligence --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Digital Frontier & Isabelle Castro👉 Isabelle Castro LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/isabelle-castro-43187763/👉 Isabelle Castro X: x.com/IZYcastrowrites👉 Digital Frontier Website: digitalfrontier.com👉 Digital Frontier X: x.com/DigitalFrontier👉 Digital Frontier LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/digifrontier/👉 Digital Frontier Instagram: instagram.com/digifrontier/👉 Digital Frontier 'Upgrading Humanity' Podcast: digitalfrontier.com/podcasts/upgrading-humanity/future-school--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not invested in or advising with Digital Frontier. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the web3 industry.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Prashant Maurya - Founder of Spheron
In this exclusive Boom Room interview, Sasha from Arcane Ventures sits down with Prashant Maurya, the CEO and co-founder of Spheron, to discuss the future of #decentralized compute networks, #AI, and #blockchain technology. Prashant shares his journey from humble beginnings to building Spheron, the first decentralized programmable compute network with a unique focus on #aiagents applications.They dive deep into topics such as #LLM, #gpumining, and the intersection of #machinelearning and crypto, exploring how Spheron is addressing the challenges of global compute infrastructure. From the evolution of decentralized compute to innovative solutions like the Slark nodes, this interview sheds light on how Spheron is paving the way for accessible, low-cost computing power worldwide.If you're interested in AI, blockchain, or the future of decentralized systems, this is a must-watch!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Give us a like to help us reach more people and deliver more #cryptonews to our friends.Subscribe to our channel if you enjoy our content, and be sure to comment and let us know your thoughts!#cryptocurrencynews #blockchaintechnology #cryptocurrencies #crypto #cryptocurrency #spheron #blockchaintechnology #blockchaingaming #AI #gpu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Spheron & Prashant Maurya👉 Prashant Maurya LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/techprashantmaurya/👉 Spheron Website: spheron.network👉 Spheron X: x.com/SpheronFDN👉 Spheron LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/spheron/👉 Spheron Github: github.com/spheronFdn--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not invested in, or advising, with Spheron. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the web3 industry.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Dante Reminick - Head of Ecosystem Growth at SKALE
In this episode of Arcanum Ventures' BOOM ROOM Podcast, we sit down with Dante Reminick, co-founder of SKALE, a blockchain infrastructure powerhouse that's redefining the scalability of decentralized applications. Dante shares his insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the Web 3.0 space, the innovative solutions SKALE is bringing to the table, and his vision for the future of blockchain technology.If you’re curious about the evolution of Web 3.0, blockchain scalability, and what’s next for the decentralized web, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Tune in for an exciting conversation on the future of technology and the role SKALE is playing in shaping it.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more insights on the cutting edge of Web 3.0, blockchain, and beyond!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Give us a like to help us reach more people and deliver more #cryptonews to our friends.Subscribe to our channel if you enjoy our content, and be sure to comment and let us know your thoughts!#cryptocurrencynews #blockchaintechnology #cryptocurrencies #interview #crypto #cryptocurrency #skale #blockchaintechnology #blockchaingaming #AI--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Skale & Dante Reminick👉 Dante Reminick LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dante-reminick/👉 Skale Website: skale.space/👉 Skale Twitter: x.com/SkaleNetwork👉 Skale LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/skale-labs/👉 Skale Discord: discord.com/invite/gM5XBy6--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not invested in, or advising, with Skale. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the web3 industry.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Matthew Katz, Co-Founder of Caldera
Introducing Matthew Katz, CEO and co-founder of Caldera, a "rollup as a service" company. Caldera is focused on scaling #blockchain infrastructure, specifically rollups for #Ethereum.On the latest episode of Arcanum Ventures' BOOM ROOM podcast, we're learning all about rollup L2s and L3s using the Caldera tech stack.Early #Crypto Interest: Matt became involved with Bitcoin at the age of 12, buying #Bitcoin in 2011-2012 when it was only worth a few hundred dollars. His early interest stemmed from online communities and a fascination with programmable money.Background in #Software Development: Matt’s background includes full-stack development, building open-source tools for microfinance institutions, and participation in hackathons. He later focused on software development during his time at Stanford.Realization of Ethereum's Limitations: During his exposure to blockchain technology, Matt recognized the limitations of Ethereum’s scalability. This led him to start Caldera in 2022 to provide scalable solutions via rollups.Learning Programming: Matt’s first programming language was Python, which he learned during high school and university, especially because it was the most popular language for startups at the time.Transition to Infrastructure: Matt shares how his interest shifted from consumer-facing applications like games to backend infrastructure, which led him to focus on developing tools for builders and developers in the blockchain space.Challenges of Leading as a Technical CEO: As a technical CEO, Matt faces the challenge of balancing between overseeing the technical side and running the business. He credits his CTO, Parker, for handling the technical planning and execution, allowing Matt to focus on high-level strategies.Surprises in the CEO Role: One of the biggest surprises for Matt was the different ways people think and work across departments. Managing expectations and navigating differing mental models has been a significant learning curve.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Give us a like to help us reach more people and deliver more #cryptonews to our friends.Subscribe to our channel if you enjoy our content, and be sure to comment and let us know your thoughts!#cryptocurrencynews #blockchaintechnology #cryptocurrencies #interview #podcast--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Caldera & Matthew Katz👉 Matthew Katz LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mykatz👉 Matthew Katz Twitter X.com/0xkatz👉 Caldera Website: caldera.xyz/👉 Caldera Twitter: X.com/Calderaxyz👉 Caldera LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/calderaxyz👉 Caldera Discord: discord.gg/caldera--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not invested in, or advising with Caldera. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the web3 industry.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Raullen Chai - Co-Founder of IoTeX
On the latest BOOM ROOM exclusive interview, the co-founders of Arcanum Ventures, Sasha Asheghi, and Carmelo Giuliano, had the great privilege of hosting Dr. Raullen Chai, Co-Founder of IoTeX!We got to speak about how to choose a founding team to work with, traditional #tech space vs #web3, how to hire, what to look for as an #investor and incubator, the ins and outs of #depin and how they even had a role in creating the DePIN name!Tune in for an awesome conversation with a brilliant founder and one of the brightest minds in #crypto as he gives us updates on #iotex and what comes next for the growing DePin-focused layer one #blockchain! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Give us a like to help us reach more people and deliver more #cryptonews to our friends.Subscribe to our channel if you enjoy our content, and be sure to comment and let us know your thoughts!#cryptocurrencynews #blockchaintechnology #cryptocurrencies #interview #podcast --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/📍Useful Links Mentioned in Video:👉 Qualoo Website: qualoo.io👉 MachineFi Lab X: x.com/machinefilab👉 MachineFi Lab Website: machinefi.com👉 MachineFi Lab LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/machinefi-lab--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for IoTeX/MachineFi Lab & Raullen Chai👉 Raullen Chai LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/raullenchai👉 IoTeX X: x.com/iotex_io👉 IoTeX Youtube: @IoTeXOfficialChannel👉 IoTeX Website: iotex.io👉 IoTeX LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/iotex👉 IoTeX Discord: discord.com/invite/iotex👉 IoTeX Telegram: t.me/IoTeXGroup--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is not invested in, advising, or currently working with IoTeX. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the web3 industry.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Len Findlay - Co-Founder of Saltwater Games
On the latest episode of 'THE BOOM ROOM' with Carmelo and Sasha of Arcanum Ventures, we had an insightful discussion with Len Findlay, our good friend and the incredible founder of both @XROneNetwork and XR Foundation which is behind the one-of-a-kind gaming chain XR ONE on Arbitrum.We don't often get to talk about things outside of #crypto, #blockchain, #web3, #gaming, #web3gaming, and #ai, but in this insightful chat we got do discuss electric vehicles, flying racecar events, the joys of old-school gaming, racing, augmented reality and XR, charitable giving, impact-driven funds and companies, and doing good as opposed to making as much money as possible.We also spoke about the upcoming #node sale as an effort to create a #decentralized XR One gaming chain for the masses!From community to gamer empowerment, to making gaming both impactful and fun again, don't miss this incredible chat with Len of Saltwater Games, and check the links below for more info!Join us for a wonderful chat about #cryptocurrency, #blockchaingaming #nodesale #token $XR1 #metaverse --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Give us a like to help us reach more people and deliver more #cryptonews to our friends.Subscribe to our channel if you enjoy our content, and be sure to comment and let us know your thoughts!#cryptocurrencynews #blockchaintechnology #cryptocurrencies #interview --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures X: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/📍Useful Links Mentioned in Video:👉 XR One Website: https://www.xrone.network👉 XR One Questing Platform: saltwatergames.com/app/quests/login👉 Celeros Website: https://www.celeros.gg--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Saltwater Games & Len Findlay👉 Len Findlay LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lenfindlay👉 Saltwater Games X: https://www.x.com/saltwatergames👉 Saltwater Games Youtube: @XROneNetwork 👉 Saltwater Games Website: https://www.saltwatergames.com👉 Saltwater Games LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/saltwatergames👉 Saltwater Games Discord: https://www.discord.com/invite/W4BdM6N8xb👉 Saltwater Games Telegram: t.me/saltwater_news--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures is officially invested in and advising Saltwater Games and XR One Network. The context of this interview and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the web3 industry.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Valentine Pleser - Co-Founder of Green Mining DAO
On the latest episode of 'THE BOOM ROOM' with Carmelo and Sasha of Arcanum Ventures, we had an insightful discussion with Valentine Pleser, a brilliant co-founder of @GMDAO ! Green Mining DAO is proving that #bitcoinmining doesn't have to be bad for the environment, with eco-friendly energy sources in emerging markets like LATAM.Join us for a wonderful chat about #cryptocurrency, #bitcoin, #ecofriendly #blockchain, and more!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Give us a like to help us reach more people and deliver more #cryptonews to our friends.Subscribe to our channel if you enjoy our content, and be sure to comment and let us know your thoughts!#cryptocurrencynews #greenenergy #blockchaintechnology #cyrptocurrency #bitcoins #btc --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/📍Useful Links Mentioned in Video:👉 Invest in the Green Mining DAO ecosystem typeform: https://greenminindao.typeform.com/ecosystem--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Valentine Pleser & Green Mining DAO👉 Valentine Pleser LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentine-pleser/👉 Green Mining DAO Twitter: https://x.com/Greenminingdao👉 Green Mining DAO LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-mining-dao/👉 Green Mining DAO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenminingdao/👉 Green Mining DAO Telegram: https://t.me/GreenMiningDAO👉 Green Mining DAO Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GMDAO👉 Green Mining DAO Website: https://www.greenminingdao.io/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:Arcanum Ventures has no official partnership or agreement in place with Green Mining DAO, and the content is merely meant to provide discussion and insight to viewers interested in the web3 industry.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Owen Healy - Master Blockchain Recruiter
Welcome to another incredible discussion, this time with one of the biggest recruiters and hiring experts in all of #crypto/#web3.Owen started with HR positions across multiple industries before settling into his preferred niche in #blockchain.In this episode, we cover how to find work in #web3, great resources for learning about #cryptocurrency, the best ways to hire and scale your #cryptocurrencies company, how to market yourself and build a personal brand, and more!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Give us a like to help us reach more people and deliver more #cryptonews to our friends.Subscribe to our channel if you enjoy our content, and be sure to comment and let us know your thoughts!#cryptocurrencynews #cryptonews #blockchains #crypto --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/📍Useful Links Mentioned in Video:👉 Free Blockchain Class from University of Nicosia: Free Blockchain Class from University of Nicosia: https://www.unic.ac.cy/iff/education-and-training/master-degrees/msc-in-blockchain-and-digital-currency/?--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Owen Healy:👉 Owen Healy LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/owenhealyblockchaintalent👉 Owen Healy Twitter: x.com/OwenBlockchain👉 Owen Healy Blockchain Talent Twitter: x.com/OwenBlockchain👉 Owen Healy Blockchain Talent LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/how-to-get-a-job-in-web3👉 Owen Healy Blockchain Talent Website: owenhealy.io--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:#ArcanumVentures was not officially working with Owen Healy Blockchain Talent in any capacity at the time of filming.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any #financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Keith Dawson - CEO of Qualoo
It's always a pleasure to talk about #cryptocurrency startups we're passionate about, including @Qualoo , a team we're proud to be working with.Qualoo was early in the #DePin game, building something before there was even a narrative or demand for it.In this episode we touch on #tokenomics, #AI, #blockchain narratives, #web3 investing and fundraising, how to build a company, and more!Let us know what you think below!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Give us a like to help us reach more people and deliver more #cryptonews to our friends.Subscribe to our channel if you enjoy our content, and be sure to comment and let us know your thoughts!#cryptocurrencynews #cryptonews #blockchains #crypto --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Qualoo and Keith Dawson:👉 Keith Dawson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-dawson-912bbb20/👉 Keith Dawson Twitter: https://twitter.com/keithda12320179👉 Qualoo Twitter: https://twitter.com/Qualoo_Network👉 Qualoo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qualoo/👉 Qualoo Website: https://www.qualoo.org/👉 Qualoo Telegram Community: https://t.me/QualooNetwork👉 Qualoo Discord: https://discord.com/invite/rdE5p2drwk👉 Qualoo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Qualoo👉 Qualoo Whitepaper: https://whitepaper.qualoo.io/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:#ArcanumVentures is officially investing in and incubating Qualoo.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any #financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Rik Eerdekens - CMO of Enjinstarter
This week we're excited to catchup with our good friend Rik Eerdekens, a talented marketer and CMO at @ENJINSTARTER , a #crypto #IDO #launchpad in the #web3 space.Rik is here to talk about community, marketing, vetting projects, retail investment, fixing the broken launchpad models of last cycle, and what comes next for our beloved #blockchain space!Join us as we catch up with Rik and hear the next steps for Enjinstarter, and the greater #cryptocurrency industry.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Give us a like to help us reach more people and deliver more #cryptonews to our friends.Subscribe to our channel if you enjoy our content, and be sure to comment and let us know your thoughts!#cryptocurrencynews #cryptonews #blockchains--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Enjinstarter and Rik Eerdekens:👉 Rik Eerdekens LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rik-eerdekens/👉 Rik Eerdekens Twitter: https://twitter.com/rikventure👉 Rik Eerdekens YouTube: https://t.co/FhcW3TYfl4 👉 Enjinstarter Twitter: https://twitter.com/enjinstarter👉 Enjinstarter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enjinstarter👉 Enjinstarter Website: https://enjinstarter.com/👉 Enjinstarter Telegram Community: https://t.me/ENJINSTARTER👉 Enjinstarter Discord: https://discord.gg/rReq2ShrYf👉 Enjinstarter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzOp5iZ8B3vONrxlarIXbg-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📍Disclaimer:#ArcanumVentures is not officially working with EnjinStarter in any capacity at the time of filming. This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any #financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Luke Martinez - Founder of Octavia Labs
We're thrilled to catch up with one of our favorite advisory clients, the brilliant Luke Martinez, founder of Octavia Labs, a leading development studio in the #artficialintelligence and #crypto sector.After a stellar launch in February and the release of new products like the AI community moderator and an upcoming #IDO launchpad for #cryptocurrencies in the #AI niche, Octavia has a plan to take over the world of #web3.Join us as we catch up with Luke and hear the next steps for Octavia, from #launchpad and venture studio to plans to bring thousands of communities affordable and robust moderation tools for years to come.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Give us a like to help us reach more people and deliver more #cryptonews to our friends.Subscribe to our channel if you enjoy our content, and be sure to comment and let us know your thoughts!#cryptocurrencynews #cryptonews #blockchains--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Octavia Labs and Luke Martinez:👉 Luke Martinez LinkedIn: https://twitter.com/LukeBogged👉 Luke Martinez Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-martinez-bogtools/👉 Octavia Labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/OctaviaToken👉 Octavia Labs Medium: https://medium.com/@OctaviaToken👉 Octavia Labs Website: https://octavia.one/👉 Octavia Labs Telegram Community: https://t.me/octaviaai👉 OctaviaLabs Discord: https://discord.com/invite/octavia👉 OctaviaLabs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@octaviaone-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @octaviaone 📍Disclaimer:#ArcanumVentures is officially working and incubating Octavia.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any #financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: Norton Wang - CTO of Cogito
This week, we got the chance to have a conversation with Norton Wang, a brilliant developer and builder currently serving as the CTO for Cogito Finance.From #investing in #AI (#artificialintelligence) and #RWA's to building new kinds of funds or betting on #memecoins, you won't want to miss this exciting discussion about Norton's journey into #crypto straight out of university, the life of a startup founder, and what Cogito Finance is doing to improve the way we invest in funds!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Give us a like to help us reach more people and deliver more #cryptonews to our friends.Subscribe to our channel if you enjoy our content, and be sure to comment and let us know your thoughts!#cryptocurrencynews #cryptonews #blockchains--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Cogito Finance and Norton Wang:👉 Norton Wang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nortonwang/👉 Norton Wang Twitter: https://twitter.com/floatfloatboat👉 Cogito Finance Twitter: https://twitter.com/CogitoFi👉 Cogito Finance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cogito-finance/👉 Cogito Finance Website: https://www.cogito.finance/👉 Cogito Finance Telegram Community: https://t.me/joincogito--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:#ArcanumVentures was not officially working with Cogito in any capacity at the time of filming. However, Arcanum Ventures is now officially investing in Cogito.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any #financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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INTERVIEW: John Sears - Founder of Chappyz and MoonbootsDAO
👉We are proud to announce our latest interview series with impressive #crypto founders, #startup investors, #blockchain pioneers, #web3 workers, and more incredible folks from all over the world!This week we're speaking with our good friend John Sears from MoonbootsDAO, Moonpass, Moonboots Capital, and Chappyz to hear more about his journey as a founder in the #cryptocurrency world.We spoke about the #memecoin frenzy, DAO governance, #,web3 community growth, and more, all while getting the latest info on the products being built in the Moonboots ecosystem.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Give us a like to help us reach more people and deliver more #cryptonews to our friends.Subscribe to our channel if you enjoy our content, and be sure to comment and let us know your thoughts!#cryptocurrencynews #cryptonews #blockchains--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Arcanum Ventures:👉 Arcanum Ventures Twitter: x.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links for Moonboots:👉 John Sears LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jd1sears/👉 John Sears Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jd1Sears👉 moonboots DAO Twitter: https://twitter.com/MoonbootsDao👉 Moonboots Capital Twitter: https://twitter.com/MoonBootsCap👉 moonboots DAO LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonbootscapital/👉 Moonboots Website: https://moonbootscapital.io/👉 Moonboots Telegram Community: https://t.me/MoonBootsCommunity--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:#ArcanumVentures was not officially working with Bubblemaps in any capacity at the time of filming. However, Arcanum Ventures is now officially investing in Bubblemaps.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any #financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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Arcanum Ventures Presents The BOOM ROOM Ep.1: The Beginning
Cancel your plans on Monday... Arcanum Ventures is inviting you to our very first episode of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐌 𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐌!You can find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and Twitch where we'll be hosting a live discussion about #web3, #investing, tokenomics, #blockchain news, and so much more.We're covering:- #SBF going to jail- #safemoon is going down- #memecoins like $BEG and $BEN- #crypto marketingand more!Stay tuned for more information, and see you at 1PM UTC on Monday, November 6th.#cryptocurrencies --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Give us a like to help us reach more people and deliver more #cryptonews to our friends.Subscribe to our channel if you enjoy our content, and be sure to comment and let us know your thoughts!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Useful Links:👉 Arcanum Ventures Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArcanumVentures👉 Arcanum Ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcanum-ventures/👉 Arcanum Venture Website: https://www.arcanum.ventures/👉 Arcanum Telegram Community: https://t.me/Arcanumventures👉 Work With Us: https://www.arcanum.ventures/workwithusform/👉 Arcanum Media Center: https://www.arcanum.ventures/media-center/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📍Disclaimer:#ArcanumVentures and its team aren't currently #investing, advising, or affiliated in any way with the company in question.This video was created to serve as an educational aid, and nothing in the video constitutes any #financial advice. Do your own research and #invest wisely!
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Insightful interviews with brilliant founders, funders, and professionals covering topics like tech, blockchain, machine learning, AI, gaming, investing, and building companies in the startup space.
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