The ReDeFined Podcast

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Gabriel Kurman and Adrian Eidelman, co-founders of Rootstock, to discuss why they built a Bitcoin-native smart contract layer instead of launching a separate blockchain. Gabriel and Adrian share how growing up in Argentina amid hyperinflation and capital controls shaped their conviction that the world needs a neutral, censorship-resistant financial system, es...

Jeremy sits down with Russ Jacobsen, COO of Moon Inc., a Bitcoin treasury company listed in Hong Kong (HKEX: 1723). Russ spent nearly two decades in traditional finance across Hong Kong and Shanghai — all while secretly mining Bitcoin on the side. Now he's building one of Asia's Bitcoin treasury companies from the inside. They trace his path from Bay Area skater to Shanghai real estate hus...

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Efrat Fenigson, host of the "You Are The Voice" podcast and former tech marketing executive, to explore the shift from corporate tech to Bitcoin advocacy driven by concerns about freedom and monetary sovereignty. The conversation covers Efrat's journey from software development in video games to CMO roles, and how the COVID-19 pandemic's sta...

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Roark Janis, founder and CEO of BitBooks, to explore his journey from financial professional to Bitcoin entrepreneur sparked by receiving Bitcoin as a gift in 2021. The conversation covers how this introduction led to the creation of BitBooks, a financial software solution that operates in both fiat and Bitcoin with the familiarity of platforms like QuickBook...

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Obi Nwosu, CEO of Fedi, to explore how privacy technology serves communities under authoritarian regimes and capital controls through decentralized super apps combining eCash, Bitcoin, and encrypted communications. The conversation covers Obi's journey from running one of Europe's first regulated Bitcoin exchanges to building community-based custody s...

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Elisabeth Carpenter, Chief Strategic Engagement Officer at Circle, to explore the evolution of stablecoins from niche crypto trading tools to mainstream financial infrastructure with over 75 billion USDC in circulation. The conversation covers how digital dollars enable money to move as easily as WhatsApp messages, why regulatory frameworks like the Genius Ac...

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Paget Stanco, Director of Gemini's institutional efforts, to explore the significant shift from institutional skepticism to widespread adoption in the crypto space. The conversation covers how legislative frameworks and regulatory clarity are reshaping institutional participation, alongside the transformative role of ETFs in legitimizing digital assets fo...

Across rural and underserved communities, there’s a generation of youth with the grit, creativity, and ambition to lead—but without the networks or resources to get started. This episode dives into what it takes to unlock that potential: real mentorship, practical training, and pathways to wealth-building careers in tech, design, and beyond. We explore how systems can be restructured to serve tale...

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Gaëlle Wizenberg, founder of Charlie Banana, board member at XWELL, and global Bitcoin advocate, to explore how Bitcoin is reshaping real-world businesses. Gaëlle shares how accepting Bitcoin can improve margins, eliminate international payment friction, reduce wire fees, and even strengthen treasury strategy. She also explains why traditional companies strug...

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Allen Helm, co-founder of Bitcoin for Corporations, to explore the growing adoption of Bitcoin by businesses and the evolution of corporate Bitcoin integration in the modern financial landscape. Allen shares insights into the four-year cycles of Bitcoin and how the current cycle is defined by institutional integration, while detailing the progression from pub...

In this episode of reDeFined , host @jeremyalmond sit down with John Dennehy, founder of My First Bitcoin, a nonprofit in El Salvador offering free Bitcoin education to students, teachers and communities. John explains why money is power, if we don't understand how our money works, we don’t understand how our power works. He shares how My First Bitcoin operates as an open‑source, global educat...

In this episode, Jeremy and Megan sit down with Steve Bennet, seasoned CFO and professor at San Jose State University, to explore the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain innovation in the modern business landscape. Steve shares his journey from early crypto investments to advising startups on treasury management strategies that incorporate digital assets. They discuss how Bitcoin an...

Mike Peterson  – Founder of Bitcoin Beach Christian Keroles  – Director of Financial Freedom at the Human Rights Foundation In this video, Jeremy Almond sits down with Mike Peterson and Christian Keroles  ( CK Snarks) to uncover Bitcoin’s true impact beyond headlines and speculation. Mike shares how Bitcoin Beach started by paying local kids to clean rivers - and ended up inspiring El Salvador to...

In this episode, Jeremy Almond and Megan Guy sit down with Andrew Johnson, a leading crypto policy strategist from Center Point 360, to explore how Washington is shifting its stance on digital assets and what it means for innovation in the US. From DOJ memos to state-level Bitcoin reserves, Andrew unpacks the evolving regulatory landscape that’s turning crypto from a fringe movement into a biparti...

Alex Gladstein – Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation In episode 15 of reDeFined, Jeremy Almond sits down with Alex Gladstein to explore how Bitcoin is evolving into the infrastructure layer for freedom. From authoritarian regimes to off-grid energy in Africa, Alex shares how Bitcoin is transforming access to electricity, finance, and human rights around the world. This conversati...

David Taylor, CEO and Co-Founder of EtherFuse®  In episode 14 of reDeFined, co-hosts Jeremy Almond and Megan Guy sit down with David Taylor who has a background in engineering at Apple and Boeing, David has led multi-site teams and spearheaded high-risk initiatives. He’s held leadership roles as VP of Engineering at Memo and COO at Joy Labs. Now, at the helm of EtherFuse®, he’s combining deep tech...

Jeff Booth – Author of The Price of Tomorrow, Visionary & Bitcoin VC.In episode 13 of reDeFined, co-hosts Jeremy Almond and Megan Guy sit down with entrepreneur and VC Jeff Booth, founding partner of Ego Death Capital and a respected leader in the Bitcoin industry. They delve into Jeff's unconventional views on economics, particularly his belief in deflation as the natural state of the fre...

Welcome to Episode 12 In this episode, Rachel Geyer, Head of Education at Terahash and Vice-Chair of the European Bitcoin Energy Association (EBEA), joins us to explore the transformative power of Bitcoin mining. From tackling environmental challenges like landfill methane capture to creating innovative solutions like district heating, we uncover how mining is reshaping energy use for a more susta...

Welcome to Episode 11 On this week’s episode, join hosts Jeremy Almond and Megan Guy as they sit down with Ezra Kebrab, Co-founder and CEO of Caliza, to explore whether stablecoins could be the answer to modernizing cross-border fiat settlement. Broadcasting from São Paulo, they dive into the intricacies of global payment systems, the rise of Brazil’s PIX revolution, and the role of stablecoins as...

Welcome to Episode 10 On this week’s episode, join hosts Jeremy Almond and Megan Guy as they talk with Jonathan Chester, Co-founder and CEO of Bitwage, about how crypto payroll is revolutionizing payments for businesses and freelancers. They dive into pivotal moments in crypto history— from the Mt. Gox collapse to the FTX hack— and explore Bitwage’s mission to bring financial freedom to workers gl...

Welcome to Episode 9. In this episode, Leo Elduayen, Founder of Koibanx, joins us to discuss the state of crypto adoption in Central America. From Argentina's staggering 200% annual inflation and innovative solutions to combat it, to invaluable insights gleaned from local crypto groups and meetups, we uncover how the region is pioneering financial innovation born from necessity. Explore how the El...

Welcome to episode 8! Join Jeremy Almond and Megan Guy as they delve into the world of agentic tech with Zoe Weinberg, the visionary founder of ex/ante, a venture fund investing in technologies that support human agency. Our discussion ranges from how new use cases for technology can emerge in conflict zones and frontier markets, to the concepts of neutrality, technology governance and ethics, and...

Welcome to episode 7! Join Jeremy Almond and Megan Guy as they embark on this engaging conversation with Alex Tapscott, writer of “Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier” and “Blockchain Revolution”. Explore the past, present, and future of Web3, working use cases, the Innovator’s dilemma and dive deeper into how enterprises are engaging blockchain technology. So, stay t...

Welcome to Episode 6 In this episode of the Redefined podcast, Jeremy Almond and Megan Guy are joined by Sheela Zemlin, a private and public company CRO with deep experience in the fintech and blockchain space.. Together, they explore blockchain's applications in the loyalty industry, dive into the crucial role of education and scalability in the financial and audit realm, and explore the art...

Welcome to Episode 5:  Join our hosts, Jeremy Almond and Megan Guy, as they dive into a fascinating conversation with Sara Xi, an expert in product design, blockchain, and carbon, to discuss how blockchain can help to address the climate challenge.  Sara shares some of her work with Rubicon Carbon to help companies become more sustainable and transparent by investing, monitoring, and verifying nat...