TechTonik

How did we get from trading seashells to billion-dollar crypto empires? The story of money is wilder than any movie, and it’s shaped the way we live today. In this episode, we take a fast-paced ride through history—from Wall Street’s boom-and-bust cycles to the rise of big tech and the crypto revolution. How did we end up in a world where digital assets, venture capital, and meme stocks dominate?...

How did a few clever ideas transform the entire world of money and banking? Join us, Azmul and Sherry, as we dive deep into the riveting history of financial innovations from medieval money lenders to the titans of modern banking. We'll uncover how banking began, soared, crashed, and evolved into the systems we rely on today. Tune in to explore the seismic shifts caused by wars and economic upheav...

What if medieval moneylenders invented credit cards before it was cool? In this episode, Sherry and I journey through history, uncovering how lending started as a risky handshake deal in medieval Europe and evolved into the banking world we love (or fear) today. Along the way, we meet the Medici family — think Renaissance bankers meet power influencers — and uncover the hustle behind joint-stock c...

Is money actually a form of technology? In this episode, co-hosts Sherry Jiang and Azmul Haque explore the evolution of currency from ancient cowrie shells to today's digital transactions. This first episode delves into money as an innovative technology, examining how it has shaped global trade and personal finance over millennia. Listen as they discuss the transformation from barter systems to so...

Welcome to TechTonik, a brand new podcast that explores the riveting journey of technology through history! Join our hosts, Sherry Jiang and Azmul Haque, as they delve into the origins and evolution of innovations that have reshaped our world. From the inception of money to the rise of digital currencies, each episode offers a deep dive into the technological advancements that influence how we liv...

Welcome to TechTonik, a brand new podcast that explores the riveting journey of technology through history! Join our hosts, Sherry Jiang and Azmul Haque, as they delve into the origins and evolution of innovations that have reshaped our world. From the inception of money to the rise of digital currencies, each episode offers a deep dive into the technological advancements that influence how we liv...