Around The Coin

In this episode of Around The Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant engages with Farzam Ehsani , CEO and co-founder of VALR , one of Africa's largest crypto exchanges. Farzam shares in-depth insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of operating a crypto exchange in Africa, emphasizing the importance of trust, regulatory clarity, and operating within legal boundaries while still pus...

Dive into an enlightening conversation with our host Stephen Sargeant together with Lili Infante , the trailblazing CEO of CAT Labs , on the 'Around The Coin' podcast. From her early days as a 'crypto cop' at the DEA to launching CAT Labs, Lili's journey is a testament to innovation and resilience. Learn about the challenges and victories in battling dark web crimes, the i...

This comprehensive podcast conversation between the host Stephen Sargeant and Nick Mussallem , the Head of Product at Ava Labs , covers a broad range of critical perspectives on blockchain technology's evolution. The discussion delves into Ava Labs' revolutionary product, Ava Cloud, challenges of banking the underbanked, and how blockchain can integrate with traditional Web 2.0 companies...

Join Stephen Sargeant for an insightful episode of the Around The Coin Podcast featuring special guest, Denisse Rudich . Denisse is the Founder and CEO of Rudich Advisory and COO of ElementaryB . She shares details of her career journey, her insights into technological changes in the financial sector, and her latest innovative projects. Denisse also discusses topics like the impact of sanctions on...

In this episode of Around The Coin, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Niraj Pant , co-founder of Ritual . They explore the intersection of AI, cryptocurrency, and blockchain, and how these technologies come together to solve problems and create innovative solutions. Through the conversation, Niraj talks about his journey into the world of cryptography and blockchain, and his experience co-founding...

In this enlightening episode, our host Stephen Sargent has an engaging conversation with Ray Chan , the CEO, and co-founder of 9GAG, a widely popular platform for sharing memes. Now he's bringing us Memeland, a project in the Web3 space. This interview dives deep into the corners of building social media platforms in the age of Web3, exploring Ray's vision for the future of tech, content...

In this episode of the Around The Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Zaid Rahman , the Founder and CEO of Flex . They discuss Zaid's experiences with his multiple ventures and his unique insights as an entrepreneur and investor. The conversation takes a deep dive into the functionality and impact of Flex, an all-in-one finance platform transforming the way small businesses manage...

In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant talks to Dmitry Tolok , co-founder and head of business development at Primex Labs . Primex Labs is a fintech company focusing on non-custodial prime brokerage protocol. Listen in as they discuss leveraging trading in DeFi, the challenges and future of DeFi, the pros and cons of centralized and decentralized exchanges, the impor...

In this episode, host Stephen Sargeant speaks to Barney Mannerings , co-founder of the Vega Protocol , a decentralized derivatives platform on the Web3 platform. Stephen and Barney cover a wide range of topics from the complexities of building a decentralized exchange, the challenges of liquidity providers, the nuances of maintaining privacy while ensuring compliance, and Vega's unique method...

In this engaging conversation, Stephen Sargeant and Alex Pruden , CEO of Aleo , delve into the fundamentals of privacy in blockchain and crypto. Alex shares his vision behind Aleo, a layer one privacy focused blockchain, and how it provides a platform for developers to build on. They discuss Alex's background in A16Z, the military's interaction with technology, and the transformative pot...

In this intriguing episode of Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Professor Tonya Evans , a prominent figure in the blockchain and crypto world. Tonya shares her journey from being a professional tennis player to becoming a Professor of Law at Penn State, a blockchain expert, and a board member at Digital Currency Group. They also discuss her new book 'Digital Money, Dem...

In this episode of 'Around The Coin', host Stephen Sargeant holds an engaging conversation with Alex Pelin , Founder of TET Events . They discuss his journey from restaurant operations and 3D printing to fintech and the founding of TET Events. Also covered are topics like real estate technology, fintech, the benefits and challenges of AI, and regulatory issues in the fintech and crypto i...

In this episode of 'Around The Coin' podcast, Stephen Sargeant interviews Sandra Helou , CEO of MetaMinds Group , about various aspects concerning the Metaverse. They discuss the concept of the Spatial web and its impact in revolutionizing the internet. They also delve into the importance of regulations, cybersecurity, and the necessity for accountability. Sandra shares insights from her...

In this podcast episode, Stephen Sargeant , the host of Around The Coin, introduces Jas Randhawa , founder and managing partner of StrategyBRIX . Jas, a former head of compliance for companies like Stripe and Airwallets, talks about his career progression, his take on 'risk management' in FinTech payments and crypto, and his perspective on 'buy now, pay later' programs. Jas als...

In this episode of the 'Around The Coin' Podcast, the host, Stephen Sargeant , has a wide-ranging and insightful conversation with Mauricio Di Bartolomeo , Co-founder of Ledn Inc . They discuss Mauricio's fascinating journey in the Bitcoin space, his roots in Venezuela, his view on the potential and challenges of crypto, and his role in establishing Ledn. This transparent and straig...

Join Stephen Sargent as he converses with renowned futurist, Brett King , founder of The Futurist Network . They deep dive into the future of technology and its social and commercial impact, the state of the financial world, core themes of AI, blockchain, crypto regulations, and much more. The conversation also investigates the effect of advancement in automation over human employment and the nece...

 In this podcast episode, Stephen Sargent , the new host of the Around The Coin podcast, engages in a deep conversation with former host Mike Townsend . Mike is the founder of Grupo , a professional development community for remote software developers. They discussed transitions, entrepreneurship, founding and selling businesses, the state of media, and future predictions for the podcast. The sess...

Episode 492: Rishi Khanna , CEO of Stocktwits   Join host Mike Townsend in an engaging conversation with Rishi Khanna, the CEO of StockTwits, in this eye-opening podcast episode of Around The Coin. They dive into the world of AI, wealth inequality, and the impact of online communities on financial markets. Discover how AI is transforming investing and explore the ethical implications of data acces...

Join us in this episode of Around The Coin as we delve into the fascinating world of tech and finance with our special guest, Adam Nash, CEO and co-founder of Daffy. We explore the cyclical nature of the tech industry, its ups and downs, and the impact of the Federal Reserve on startup funding. Adam's expertise in personal finance shines through as he shares valuable insights and discusses Da...

Episode 490: Ruben Galindo Steckel , CEO of AirTM In this captivating episode of Around The Coin, join host Mike Townsend as he delves into the world of financial services with the visionary CEO of AirTM, Ruben Galindo Steckel. Discover how AirTM, a leading online platform that provides financial services to users around the world. With cheaper, faster, and easier transactions, AirTM is at the for...

Episode 489: Ziv Keinan , Founder & CEO of Simetria Are you ready to dive into the world of secondary markets and discover the groundbreaking solution brought to you by Simetria? Join us on this exhilarating episode of Around The Coin as Mike Townsend sits down with Ziv Keinan, the visionary founder and CEO of Simetria. Together, we explore the inner workings of public markets, the complexitie...

Episode 488: Claude Eguienta , CEO of Mimo Capital In this eye-opening episode, Claude Eguienta shares insights on Mimo Capital's innovative protocol called Kuma. Witness how they bridge the gap between traditional financial systems and the crypto world, enabling users to experience the benefits of real-world asset investments without leaving the crypto ecosystem. Prepare to be captivated by...

Episode 487: Aleksei Zakharov, CEO of Ottr Finance 🔥 Don't miss our exclusive podcast episode with Aleksei Zakharov , the visionary CEO of Ottr Finance ! Join us as we dive deep into the world of Web3 mobile wallets and discover how Ottr Finance is revolutionizing the way we make USD payments on the blockchain. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in fintech innovation, as Ale...

In this episode, Mike Townsend interviews Akbar Thobhani, the co-founder and CEO at sFOX , the leading digital asset prime broker and custodian, who today announced new comprehensive bankruptcy protections for its clients’ assets under custody in the SAFE Trust Company digital asset custody platform, sFOX SAFE, revolutionizing the standard for an acceptable level of digital asset security and enab...

In this episode, Mike Townsend interviews Des Martin , Chief Marketing Officer at Outlier Ventures where he sets marketing goals and objectives for the business, driving change and growth across the organization. Des joined Outlier Ventures from Brave, where he served as VP of Growth and Marketing for almost three years. Responsible for growing their daily active users from 800k to 11M, Des was ke...