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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.51insights.xyz Hi, it’s Marc. ✌️ “You cannot build a reputation based on what you are going to do. Trust must be earned over time. The track record matters.” William Mougayar on why Ethereum’s 10-year record matters more than competitor speed claims. William Mougayar , an early internet pioneer and one of the first to recognise the...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.51insights.xyz Hi, it’s Marc. ✌️ “Money should travel at the speed of the internet. Stablecoins make that possible.” — Chris Harmse , Co-founder & CBO of BVNK BVNK , a leading stablecoin payment infrastructure provider, just hit $20 billion in annual transaction volume with 320 employees. In May, they partnered with Worldpay , which...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.51insights.xyz Hi, it’s Marc. ✌️ “Solana is just faster, cheaper, and more accessible. It maps perfectly to the same consumer demand cycle that made Amazon unbeatable.” — Cosmo Jiang , General Partner at Pantera Capital 🚨 We just opened new sponsorship slots for our podcast . Want to reach 35k+ digital asset leaders? Contact us her...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.51insights.xyz Hey, it’s Marc. ✌️ “Solana’s built to be the internet’s capital market fast, decentralized, and ready for the future.” We sat down with Matt Sorg , VP of Technology at Solana Foundation , for an insightful look into why Solana’s high-speed, low-cost blockchain is redefining how value moves globally. From his days lead...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.51insights.xyz Hey, it’s Marc. ✌️ “Solana is the foundation for Internet Capital Markets. And we’re building the most on-chain public company in the world to prove it.” We sat down with Kyle Samani — co-founder of Multicoin Capital, early Solana backer, and now Chairman of Forward Industries — a newly launched $1.65B Solana treasury...

Hi, it’s Marc. ✌️ “BNB is the most overlooked blue-chip crypto asset in the space. It’s tied to the largest company in crypto, and yet Western investors still don’t fully get it.” We sat down with David Namdar — hedge fund veteran, Bitcoin OG, Galaxy Digital co-founder — now CEO of BNB Network Company (BNC) , a $500M digital asset treasury betting big on BNB. David has been in crypto for more than...

“The age of accounts is ending. The age of wallets is beginning.” — Tony McLaughlin , CEO of Ubyx, ex-Citi For the release of our new stablecoin report “Digital Dollar, Real Yield,” we sat down with two of the sharpest operators in stablecoin infrastructure: * David Sutter , CEO of OpenTrade , powering yield infrastructure for fintechs using stablecoins * Tony McLaughlin , CEO of Ubyx and former C...

“ Enterprises don’t want ten integrations to enter the blockchain space. They want one partner that does it all: on-ramps, off-ramps, custody, cards, compliance. ” We sat down with Max von Wallenberg , the co-founder and CEO of Iron to discuss how stablecoins are becoming the new rails for global finance. Iron is a stablecoin payments infrastructure company recently acquired by MoonPay. It provide...

Hi, it’s Marc. ✌️ “Blockchain is just infrastructure. The real question isn’t ‘Why do you need blockchain?’ but rather ‘Can it make your solution better, faster, and more scalable?.” The restaurant industry is a trillion-dollar business, yet most restaurants operate on razor-thin margins of 4% or less. Traditional platforms like OpenTable and Toast have created walled gardens that limit restaurant...

Hi, it’s Marc . ✌️ "The biggest AI impact isn't in chatbots—it’s in backend efficiencies like demand forecasting, inventory management, and pricing optimization." We sat down with Mario Lang , Executive Director & Global Technology Lead at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. , to discuss the key shifts in technology to define the next decade of luxury. The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) have explored em...

Hi, it’s Marc. ✌️ “There is no correlation between budget and success. The most successful brands are the ones that understand the community they’re entering and add value rather than just push ads. Spending millions doesn’t guarantee engagement—listening and iterating does.” We sat down with Charles Hambro , Co-founder and CEO at GEEIQ , to break down how brands can use Roblox, Fortnite, and othe...

Hi, it’s Marc. ✌️ We sat down with Michael Chock , Chief Solutions Officer at SmartMedia Technologies, John Timoney , Co-founder at Uptop and Mark Epps , Director of Communication and Web3 at ATP Tour to break down how sports clubs are leaving millions on the table—and how new tech is turning passive fans into paying customers. Sports teams and brands monetize less than 5% of their fan base despit...

Hi, it’s Marc. ✌️ “The hype around Web3 gaming really outpaced the product delivery. Many teams prioritized token launches over actually building fun games. Games are actually B2C products. It has to be fun. It’s not necessarily about tokens and being able to earn in games.” We sat down with Anton Umnov , Founder and CEO of Helika , to discuss the future of Web3 gaming, AI, and the rise of Telegra...

Hi, it’s Marc. ✌️ "Blockchain is not a magic wand you plug in. It requires a mindset change—it’s a paradigm that demands adaptation to decentralisation for it to work effectively." We sat down with Pedro Lopez-Belmonte Eraso , Web3 & tech innovation expert, to discuss use-cases of Web3 technology in the luxury sector. With 11+ years of experience in the luxury industry including building Richemont...

Hi, it’s Marc. ✌️ "We learned the hard way: keep things simple. Overcomplicating propositions alienates fans. When we stripped it back this year, we smashed our targets." We sat down with Mark Epps , Director of Communications and Web3 at ATP Tour , who shared insights into the organization’s Web3 journey, the successes of its recent Momentum Drop activation, and its vision for the future of fan e...

Hi, it’s Marc . ✌️ “NFTs are like bricks—just because the hype settles doesn’t mean they won’t build the next great structures.” We sat down with Tareq Nazlawy, Co-founder and CEO at Trace , to explore how sports teams, brands, and leagues can turn cultural capital into measurable value. With a career spanning Adidas, Science Magic Studios, and now Trace, Tarek brings a unique perspective to the i...

Hi, it’s Marc . ✌️ “Gaming is the new social media. Platforms like Roblox and Fortnite let brands create experiences where people spend not seconds, but minutes—sometimes even hours—engaged with your content.” We sat down with Luca Zicconi , the Web3, Metaverse, XR, and Gaming Lead at Škoda Auto , to discuss their work in the Škodaverse . As a brand with over 130 years of history, Škoda is embraci...

Marc sat down with Stephen Messer , internet entrepreneur, inventor and investor, and founder of Collective[i] , to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming corporates. Collective[i] is a AI pioneer, using AI-driven economic models to provide businesses with predictive insights and real-time decision-making tools. Before founding Collective[i] in 2008, Messer built and sold LinkShare ,...

Today’s episode dives into consumer brands’ next frontier: Gaming. Marc sits down with Olivier Moingeon , the luxury exec turned digital innovator behind Exclusible . He gives us a front-row view of what’s working as brands deepen their engagement in virtual spaces. Why This Matters Right Now Gaming’s exploding as the next major frontier for brand engagement, and Roblox is at the center for Gen Al...

Hi, it's Marc ✌️ We just wrapped up another Power Lunch with Jean-Charles Capelli (Chairman) and Matthew Warneford (CEO) from Dubit . Why it’s interesting: Dubit , founded in 1999, is pioneer in building virtual words for brands. They’ve recently worked with Starbucks for their Roblox activation. We Talked About: User growth, brand perception, and evolving strategies on Roblox and where brands sho...

Hi, it's Marc ✌️ I'm excited to share that we've kicked off a new live series called Power Lunch, happening on Thursdays. In our third episode, we spoke with Stephen Dypiangco, CEO of Metaverse Marcom , about how Roblox is changing the game for brand engagement. Why you should pay attention: Stephen shared how brands are using this virtual world to create lasting connections and immersive experien...

Hi, it’s Marc . ✌️ "Data is the new oil" - but did you know that 80% of companies are not even using it? This is a massive opportunity for businesses & VCs to invest in technologies that turn this untapped resource into actionable insights. By tapping into unused data, companies can:  * create new revenue streams * enhance customer experiences * and drive smarter decision-making. Here’s the catch:...

Hi, it's Marc ✌️ I'm excited to share that we've kicked off a new live series called Power Lunch, happening Thursdays. In our second episode, we had not one, but three incredible guests— Justin from Safary Club , Emily from Hype , and Jared from Supernova to discuss all things Web3 growth. We also broke down Safary’s latest report The State of Web3 Growth 2024.  Why this matters: Web3 is transform...

Hi, it's Marc ✌️ I'm excited to share that we've kicked off a new live series called Power Lunch, happening Thursdays. In our first episode, we had Dr. David An from Dracoon Ventures and Ryan Day from Solana Labs join us. Why this matters: Web3 gaming is set to change the gaming industry by introducing new models for player ownership, interoperability, and business models. It also opens a range of...

Hi, it’s Marc. ✌️ I’m thrilled to share the latest episode of our podcast with Vinny Lingham , Co-Founder & Executive Chairman at Civic Technologies , Rumi.ai , Newton Partners and GP at Multicoin Capital .   Why it matters: Digital identity will be key to securing customer data and driving innovation in a digital-first, blockchain-based economy. Civic Technologies digital identity pioneer and lea...