DiffuseTap Podcast

Can our tax dollars accelerate innovation in sustainable food? Next on DiffuseTap, we ask  Ian Hedrick , Founder of  City Farmers , why the agriculture department is investing $3B into the food sector, whether a non-profit structure is well suited for farming innovation investments, and discuss the ethicality of de-risking farming and sustainability investments with tax and philanthropy money.

Can we ever defy astronomical prices in space ventures? Last time on DiffuseTap, we ask  Kate Lynch and  Mike Scardera  of NeoSpace  about how space technology has evolved in the last decade, what impact Elon Musk and others have made on the space economy, and the main factors that contribute to the high cost of developing and launching space tech. Then they will dive into the future of affordabil...

How can traditional supply chains make the most of the blockchain revolution? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Todd Ziegler , Founder and CEO of  TruckCoinSwap , about how Blockchain as a Service (BaaS) works, how transportation and supply chain are optimized on a blockchain infrastructure, and which exchanges use this model.

Can crowds crack the code of illness prediction? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Brigitte Piniewski , HealthTech Founder at  BlockHealth , about how blockchain could be game-changing for the healthcare industry’s predictive capabilities, how AI can help make health data more actionable, and which groups are taking the lead in health data innovation.

After the 2022 crypto shakeup, how has the hunt for top talent changed? Last time on DiffuseTap, we ask  Emily Landon  and  Trevor Talley  of The Crypto Recruiters about the crypto talent market of the last 18 months, red flags to look out for as people from collapsing firms have flooded the market, and whether TradFi people are cut out of crypto leadership roles.

Did you know that Master Accounts are the Achilles’ heel of a fair US banking system? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Zev Shimko , Co-Founder at  Custodia Bank , about why banks set up a master account with the Fed, why they are so important… why they’re not available to Fintechs, and how master account access has impacted the digital asset banking industry more than you’d think.

Is the future of Bitcoin mining a gold rush? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Todd Esse , Founder of  HashWorks Digital Industries , about how a crypto mining fund operates through crypto winters, how it hedges against energy costs, and whether the rise of Bitcoin prices can revive flailing mining companies.

Are AI Chatbots just another tech bubble? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Ryan Leusch , Founder of  Unchain3d , about the different phases of the AI industry, how the technology could evolve this rapidly over the last year, and why ChatGPT just isn’t enough.

Will 2024 be the year when crypto products rule the industry growth story again? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Stevie Cline , Managing Director at  Vol. 1 Ventures , about emerging crypto projects poised to disrupt the market, critical factors leading to the downfall of certain protocols, and the evolving role and performance of NFTs in the current financial year.

In the high risk crypto world, how do you insure high exposure companies like… FTX US? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Christian Davies , Global Head of Distribution and Innovation at  Relm Insurance Ltd. , about the standards insurance companies should set for crypto insurance, some creative crypto insurance products that are available now, and why Relm insured FTX US but not ftx.com.

What does it take to seize the next big wave in Asian investments? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Chok Ooi , Senior Partner at   AgilityIO , about the pivotal changes that have unfolded in investing in Asia, the trailblazers who are seizing the region’s best opportunities, and why others might be missing out.

New coins are launched daily but… who really determines which asset is a security and which is not? Next on DiffuseTap, we ask  Pat Daugherty , Partner at  Foley & Lardner LLP , we explore the legal and regulatory dynamics of digital assets classification, the broader implications for the SEC’s role in the crypto space, and the potential impact of crypto-related cases currently under judicial...

How is blockchain enhancing fan experiences beyond the world of crypto? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Manuela Seve , CEO and Co-Founder at  Alphaa.io , about whether consumer good companies are still looking to adopt blockchain tech in 2024, how sports organizations are using tokenization to engage fans, and how companies like Alphaa.io are helping olympic teams nurture their fanbase.

Why hasn’t the revolutionary wave of on-chain assets swept the entire investment landscape yet? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Kumar Ujjwal  and  Nathan Paitchel  of  DwellFi  about how the on-chain asset management space has evolved through the years, which real world assets are suitable for tokenization and which aren’t, and what are the barriers to entry for investing in on-chain real world...

What if the next big financial wave is hiding in the micro realm? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Bryce Paul , Founder and Chief Investment Officer at  Tower 18 Capital , about what happened to micro coins in 2023, how they’re valued, and why now may be the time to add them to your portfolio.

Does blockchain technology hold the key to eradicating greenwashing in renewable energy investments? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Gabby Kusz  and  Chris Kohler  of  Innovo Markets Inc.  about ensuring transparency in the pursuit of a greener future, the critical need for standardization in renewable energy investing, and how the culprits of greenwashing can be held accountable using blockcha...

Can growth companies in emerging markets like LatAm thrive without being on the bleeding edge? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Ali Jamal , Founding Partner at  First Check Ventures , about how Latin American startups can return an outsized ROI, how currency fluctuations and government stability affect the investment risks, and whether we are seeing a shift from the valley to the rest of the wor...

Is the UAE poised to become the new global crypto powerhouse? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  GRIP (DIFC)  CEO  V. Gowribalan  and Chairman of the Board  Tony Pettipiece  about how the UAE crypto economy is structured, important milestones in UAE’s crypto regulation, and why some consider the country a “gray” market for crypto.

Is the fate of crypto in Washington decided by politicians or by financial giants behind the scenes? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Christina Sciotto , Interim Executive Director at  Global DCA , about who leads crypto regulation on the Hill, why crypto initiatives could be put on hold during the election year, and the biggest bill in progress in Washington today.

In the fast-evolving world of digital assets, who determines value: the brokers, the market, or the technology itself? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Fernando Martínez Fernandez , CEO at  Nonco , about how the role of crypto broker has changed in the last year, what technical innovations have taken place, and regulatory hurdles that crypto brokers are facing today.

How do you define the value of a community, and who gets to extract it? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Maggie Love , Founder of  SheFi , about the core foundational elements that make a thriving community, how to engage members to generate value for all stakeholders, and what differentiates a high value from a low value community.

Is the energy transition a once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunity, or are we heading for an overhyped bubble? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Robert Ethier , Co-Founder and Managing Partner at  Impact Science Ventures , about what the energy transition movement is, which major players are dominating this market opportunity, who the underdogs are, and what mistakes investors are making when c...

Is state-level regulation the key to unlocking the full potential of crypto in the U.S., or a dangerous experiment that could spawn scams and risky bets? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Arry Yu , Executive Director at  U.S. Blockchain Coalition , about how state legislation can drive crypto regulation forward in the US, what opportunities exist in defining crypto rules on a state level, and the...

Artificial intelligence is driving innovation like never before. But what happens when AI meets crypto? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Xiaochen Zhang , CEO of  FinTech4Good , about where AI and crypto intersect, which companies are leading the pack in this field, and what other sectors could benefit from this newfound synergy.

Can we truly build a brighter future by reshaping our cities, and if so, how? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Erick Brimen , Partner at  NeWAY Capital , about the link between cities and wealth generation, why cities no longer serve the purpose they were meant to originally, and what creating a new city looks like.