BGTV: a podcast hosted by Ben Gothard

https://www.saga.xyz/ https://twitter.com/beccaliao https://rebeccaliao.com/ Rebecca Liao is Co-Founder and CEO at Saga, a Web3 protocol for launching the next 1000 chains in the multiverse. The Saga platform allows developers to take a single tenant VM and automatically launch it on a dedicated blockchain, complete with fully provisioned validators and an optimally incentivized security structure...

Laura, a self-employed individual since a young age, pursued various career paths including real estate finance and studying psychology. She eventually became the Chief Operating Officer at Matrix Mortgage, where she focused on growing the business and implementing innovative solutions to address housing issues. Laura and Ben discussed the importance of starting early and being self-sustaining in...

Ben and Tracy discussed Tracy's career journey, including her experience in fashion design, starting her own brands, and her recent venture into digital fashion. Tracy shared her excitement about her company exiting stealth mode and her interest in collaborating with web3 influencers in the digital fashion space. Tracy transitioned from knocking on doors to building a successful fashion brand...

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leoneisen/ https://twitter.com/leon_eisen I am an inventor, serial entrepreneur, CEO and Chairman, Senator at the Grand Assembly of the World Business Angel Investment Forum (an affiliated partner of the G20 and a leading global angel investment organization), strategic adviser, and speaker with 20+ years of strong technology, business and leadership experience. I am an...

Co-Founder of NGMI Lab & OG Minter of NEO Tokyo & deliverer of data driven reports on crypto projects + insights on #web3, #crypto, and #blockchain. Did you know Koko was also an actor? Did you also know that we discuss the 7T's of investment analysis near the end? Loads of other alpha including the story of how NGMI got started, the shift from working with VCs to retail, and how retai...

Ben and familiarcow had a conversation about Thorchain and its purpose of securing native assets without a trusted authority. They discussed how Thorchain acts as a middleware layer, allowing for the swapping of assets between different chains without the need for wrapping or issuing IOUs. Familiarcow explained that ThorChain is an infrastructure that enables seamless cross-chain swaps between dif...

Ben and Sdc discussed their recent experiences and challenges in their respective projects within the web3 industry. They talked about team dynamics, accountability, and the opportunities that arise when constraints are lifted. Ben and Sdc discussed the challenges of work-life balance and accountability in the web3 industry. They explored the differences in expectations and schedules between web2...

WhiteCoco4U🧙🏽‍♂️ and Ben had a conversation about WhiteCoco4U🧙🏽‍♂️'s background and experience in the ordinals industry, as well as their interest in Bitcoin NFTs. They discussed how White got started in crypto, their trading strategies, and how they discovered Bitcoin NFTs. WhiteCoco4U🧙🏽‍♂️ spent hours researching and reaching out to people to start a project on inscriptions. He learned...

Ben and Martha had a conversation where Martha shared her experiences in financial services and her recent venture into creating her own metaverse. They discussed her role in helping brands navigate Web3 and her passion for education and bringing joy to people through innovative experiences. Martha discussed her career journey, which involved taking risks, exploring different industries, and worki...

Knute and Ben discussed Knute's background in e-commerce, including how he and his wife started an e-commerce business, scaled it up, and eventually sold it. They also touched on topics such as dropshipping, branding, and the importance of customer experience. Knute discovered crypto while running an e-commerce store in 2020 and became interested in it. He then joined Neo Tokyo and started his...

Aaron and Ben discussed Aaron's morning routine, which includes starting the day with an ice bath and sauna, followed by breathing exercises. Aaron also shared his experience of training with Wim Hof and how it has positively impacted his ability to handle stress and challenges. Aaron and Ben discussed various paradigm shifting moments in Aaron's life, including trying weed, getting marrie...

Tim and Ben discussed Tim's rebranding in the Web3 world and the importance of personal branding. They also talked about Tim's soccer journey, his training routine, and the significance of staying in good health for playing soccer. Tim and Ben discussed Tim's soccer training schedule, his fasting and nutrition habits, and the positive impact it had on his health, including reducing inf...

Ben and Joao had a conversation about Joao's background and his passion for sports and healthcare. They discussed Joao's transition from working in professional sports to digital health innovation, and his mission to fix the complexities and accessibility issues in the healthcare industry. Joao and Ben discussed the challenges of bringing together stakeholders with different incentives in...

Felix Nordén Talks Web3, Coding, and the Future of Technology In this interview, Felix Nordén, a Web3 enthusiast and entrepreneur, talks about his background, his journey into coding, and his thoughts on the future of technology. Felix grew up in Sweden and studied engineering in college. After graduating, he worked as an engineer for a few years before getting into Web3. Felix joined a startup in...

Irena discussed her diverse background in software development, project management, and business support center management. She also talked about her interest in Web3 and her experience with blockchain and online training programs. Irena and Ben discussed the importance of collaborative and partnership approaches in business, as well as the potential of blockchain technology and NFTs in recognizin...

Ben interviewed Sdc about his diverse career background and his outlook on learning and exploring different fields. Sdc shared his experiences in various industries such as finance, health insurance, retail, architecture, and construction, and emphasized the importance of taking risks and learning from failures. Sdc discussed his journey from working in construction to managing people in retail an...

Ben and Corinne had a conversation about Corinne's background and her work in workplace strategy. They discussed the broken relationship between American society and work, and the need to improve it in order to achieve a better future of living. Ben and Corinne discussed the broken relationship with work and the need for companies to rethink how work gets done, including creating new systems a...

Ben and Joseph had a conversation about Joseph's background and career path, including his experience starting and selling businesses, his interest in technology and marketing, and his current role as a leader in data science and marketing campaigns at Nvidia. They also discussed the changing landscape of technology and the importance of staying ahead of the curve. Ben and Joseph led the conve...

Ben and Sharad discussed the evolution of technology from web 2 to web 3 and the emergence of the metaverse as the next iteration of the internet. They encouraged brands to start building a web3 community and to not procrastinate in creating a presence in the metaverse. Sharad and Ben discussed the importance of building a community in the web3 era, which is focused on collaboration and relationsh...

Ben interviewed Manuj, who shared his inspiring story of going from a factory worker in India to a global thought leader in AI. They discussed the implications of AI on society and how it can be used to create positive impact and attract clients. 0:00 Manuj discussed how he used his unique skill set of using neuroscience to understand the target audience's mind and using AI to create a persona...

Andrew Carnegie, once a destitute Scottish immigrant, rose to become the richest person in the world. His breakthrough into the world of capitalism came about as the result of an investment opportunity supplied to him by his at the time boss and mentor, Thomas Scott of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Scott allowed Carnegie to invest into a private business which the railroad contracted out to, and afte...

Do you know the difference between amateurs and professionals? Amateurs lose games, and it's a contest to see who can lose fewer points than the other. Professionals win games, and the match goes to who can win more points. Life is the absolute same way, although it is harder for us to detect this since we're always playing the game in real time. Charlie Munger said, in talking about how he and fe...

On the one hand, if you never ask for what you want, chances are you’re never going to get it. Other people are not mind readers, and everyone is mostly thinking about themselves, their problems, pains, hopes and responsibilities. It’s just not practical or effective to bank on others sensing what you want / need. Asking is critical. On the other hand, asking too much, whether it be in frequency o...

I've been thinking a lot lately about broadening my knowledge base, and the merits of focusing on one thing versus learning a bunch of things. There are good points on both sides, let's dig in! Blog post: Building a broad base of knowledge | by Ben Gothard

Woke up this morning, and after a bit of piddling watched the Pelicans, my local New Orleans NBA team. They were so fun to watch because of how skilled they are, it was inspirational. It made me think a lot about mastery, the process, the practice, and more, so I decided to film this quick video for you. In it contains a strong recommendation to read Mastery by Robert Greene. It is fantastic.