EP147: Exploring Bitcoin As a Wealth Building Tool | Eric Runge | Veritas Bitcoin Strategies

In this episode, I sit down with Eric Runge for one of those conversations that genuinely shifts how you think about wealth, money, and the future of finance. Eric's story is remarkable — he grew up in a lower middle-income household and worked his way into the world of ultra-high-net-worth family offices, and the perspective that journey gave him is something you just can't manufacture.

We start with Eric's background and the mindset shift that made everything possible — moving from a scarcity mentality to an abundance mindset. That transition, he explains, isn't just psychological. It's foundational to how you approach investing, risk, and long-term wealth building. From there, he walks me through how he entered the family office space and what most people get wrong about how the ultra-affluent actually manage and protect their wealth. Spoiler: it's far less about chasing returns and far more about capital preservation than you'd expect.

We close with a look at where Bitcoin and financial technology are headed, and what AI-driven disruption means for the future of finance. This one is packed.

TAKEAWAYS

• Eric's journey from a lower middle-income background to the family office world is proof that mindset — specifically the shift from scarcity to abundance thinking — is the first and most important investment you can make.
• Family offices prioritize capital preservation above almost everything else. The goal isn't to get rich — it's to stay rich across generations.
• Bitcoin is increasingly being viewed by ultra-high-net-worth families as a strategic long-term asset and a form of digital gold, not a speculative trade.
• The BNY Mellon study on Bitcoin adoption signals that institutional acceptance is no longer a fringe conversation — it's happening at the highest levels of wealth management.
• Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) represent a significant shift in government financial control. Understanding their implications is critical for anyone serious about protecting their wealth.
• AI and technological disruption are reshaping finance faster than most investors are prepared for — staying informed and adaptable is a competitive advantage.

CONNECT WITH ERIC RUNGE AT familyofficebitcoin.com

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