Build With Bitcoin
"Build With Bitcoin" is a podcast and advisory services company. We are your insider source to the innovators, investors, and thought leaders demonstrating that Bitcoin is far more than a digital currency, but a pivotal technology platform.
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A list of all episodes and a link to subscribe to show updates is available at: https://buildwithbitcoin.xyz
About the Co-Hosts:
Lynne - A Bitcoiner since 2013, Lynne is an entrepreneur and investor, co-founding MITA Ventures in 2012 after transitioning from Wall Street and traditional finance at Merrill Lynch. She's an active mentor at Google for Startups in Mexico/LatAm.
Israel - An entrepreneur in the Bitcoin space since 2014, co-founded a company for remittances. Curious minded and analytical, has held different roles within Venture and Finance. He actively supports technology ventures in the LatAm region.
DISCLAIMER Build With Bitcoin podcast is for educational purposes only and does not give financial advice.
Episodes
64 episodes
064 - The Bitcoin Insurance Revolution: Insights from Meanwhile's Co-Founder Zac Townsend
In this conversation, Zach Townsend, co-founder of Meanwhile, discusses the innovative approach of creating a Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company. He shares his background in fintech and public service, the vision behind Meanwhile, and t...
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Episode 64
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063 - Deep Dive: Holding the Keys to Your Bitcoin Future, Max Guise of Bitkey
In this conversation, Max Guise, lead at Block, Inc. for Bitkey, discusses the importance of self-custody in Bitcoin, the design and functionality of Bitkey, and the company's mission to empower users economically. Max explains the mult...
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Episode 63
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062 - Decentralized Identity with Bitcoin: Alekos Filini of Portal
Join Alekos from Portal Technologies as he shares his Bitcoin journey, from founding BDK in 2017 to launching the Portal hardware wallet and app as an entrepreneur. In this episode, Alekos dives into the creation of a decentralized digital iden...
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Episode 62
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061 - Bitcoin: More Than Money, It’s a Movement – A Conversation with Marty Bent
In this conversation, Marty Bent shares his journey into the Bitcoin ecosystem, discussing his early experiences during the 2008 financial crisis and how they shaped his views on finance and technology. He emphasizes the importance of community...
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Episode 61
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060 - Highlights: Episodes 56-58 & Bitcoin 2025 (Las Vegas) Recap
In this episode, co-hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz discuss highlights from recent episodes and the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas. They discuss the innovative Tando app in Africa, custody solutions from Onramp, and the entrepreneur...
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Episode 60
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059 - The Bitcoin-AI Revolution: Inside the Upcoming Bitcoin for AI Conference with Santos Hernandez
In this conversation, Santos Hernandez discusses the upcoming Bitcoin for AI 2025 conference, exploring the intersection of Bitcoin and AI technologies. He shares his background in financial services and technology, emphasizing the poten...
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Episode 59
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058 - From M-Pesa to Bitcoin: Tando's Vision for Africa's Financial Future
In this episode, Tando co-founders Sabina and Jason share their journey into the Bitcoin space and its growing role in Africa, focusing on Kenya. They explain how Tando, a Bitcoin payment app, tackles challenges in accessing and using Bitcoin b...
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Episode 58
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The Unchained Journey: Joe Kelly on Bitcoin, Business, and Building a Community
In this episode, Joe Kelly, co-founder of Unchained, shares his journey into the Bitcoin space, discussing the founding of Unchained and its focus on providing financial services for Bitcoin holders. He highlights the importance of customer eng...
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Episode 57
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056 - Michael Tanguma/Onramp: Bitcoin Custody as the Missing Piece for Mass Adoption
In this episode, Michael Tanguma, founder and CEO of Onramp and Early Riders, discusses the evolution of Bitcoin as a financial asset, the challenges of custody solutions, and the innovative approaches his companies are taking to address these ...
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Episode 56
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055 - Highlights: Episodes 50-54
In this episode, the hosts discuss highlights from five recent podcast recordings featuring three startups and two venture capital firms. They explore the innovative use of Bitcoin treasury strategies by companies like Forager, the potential of...
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Episode 55
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054 - Bitcoin: Forager's Final Cut
In this episode, co-hosts Lynne and Israel interview Carlos and Ali, co-founders of Forager, a post-production company on a Bitcoin standard. They discuss their Bitcoin journey, the creative industry's economic challenges, their Bitcoin treasur...
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Episode 54
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053 - Bitcoin Meets Fintech: Revolutionizing Banking for Latin America's Unbanked, Ditobanx
In this conversation, Guillermo Contreras, CEO of DitoBanx, discusses the integration of Bitcoin into traditional fintech in Latin America, particularly focusing on the unbanked population in countries like El Salvador. He explains Dito...
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Episode 53
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052 - Bitcoin's Big Bet: Revolutionizing Finance with Oleg from Fulgur Ventures
In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of Bitcoin investment and infrastructure with Oleg Mikhalsky, co-managing partner at Fulgur Ventures. The conversation delves into Oleg's journey into Bitcoin, the challenges faced in venture c...
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Episode 52
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051 - Max Keidun, Debifi: Bitcoin Backed Lending
In this episode of Build with Bitcoin, hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz speak with Max Keidun, CEO of Debifi, about Bitcoin-backed lending. Max discusses his transition from traditional banking to Bitcoin, Debifi's non-custodial model, and...
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Episode 51
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050 - Eric Yakes, Epoch VC: Bitcoin as a Neutral Global Monetary System
In this episode, co-hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz chat with Eric Yakes of Epoch about investing in Bitcoin infrastructure, fundraising challenges for Bitcoin-focused ventures, and the shifting landscape of Bitcoin adoption.
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Episode 50
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049 - Highlights #8, Episodes 44-48
In this episode of the Build With Bitcoin podcast, hosts Lynne and Israel explore Bitcoin innovations, including lending with Ledn, Lightning payments with Voltage, self-custody via Blockstream Jade, Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, and investm...
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Episode 49
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048 - Deep Dive: Bitcoin Payments with Breez and 1A1z
In this conversation, the co-hosts explore the evolving landscape of Bitcoin payments with Breez and 1A1z. They discuss the significance of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, the role of the Lightning Network in facilitating faster transactions, ...
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Episode 48
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047 - Mike Jarmuz: Lightning Ventures
In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of Bitcoin startups and investment opportunities with Mike Jarmuz, founder of Lightning Ventures and Thunder Funder. The conversation delves into the democratization of investing in Bitcoin sta...
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Episode 47
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046 - Deep Dive: Bitcoin Self-Custody with Blockstream Jade Plus
In this episode, the hosts discuss the significance of self-custody in the Bitcoin ecosystem, focusing on the Blockstream Jade Plus hardware wallet. They explore the importance of taking responsibility for one's own funds, t...
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Episode 46
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045 - Graham Krizek, Voltage: Bitcoin Payments and Lightning
In this episode, Voltage CEO Graham Krizek discusses the evolution of Bitcoin's payments technology, particularly through the Lightning Network. He shares his journey from software engineering to founding Voltage, a platform that simplifies the...
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Episode 45
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044 - Mauricio Di Bartolomeo & Ledn: The Financialization of Bitcoin
In this episode of Build With Bitcoin, the co-hosts speak with Mauricio di Bartolomeo, co-founder and chief strategy officer of Ledn. Mauricio shares his personal journey from Venezuela, where he witnessed the impact of hyperinflation, to disco...
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Episode 44
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043 - Highlights: Episodes 38-42
In this episode of the Build With Bitcoin podcast, co-hosts Lynne and Israel review the most recent five episodes, focusing on key themes such as venture capital and investing in the Bitcoin space, the importance of education and development, a...
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Episode 43
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042 - Jameson Lopp, Casa: Security and Innovation in Bitcoin
In this episode, Jameson Lopp, co-founder and Chief Security Officer at Casa, shares his insights on Bitcoin, self-custody, and the evolution of custody solutions. He discusses his journey into Bitcoin, the importance of self-custody for financ...
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Episode 42
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041 - The Bitcoin Economy: Alex Mann, Timechain & Nico Lechuga, EgoDeath
In this episode Build With Bitcoin co-hosts discuss the evolving landscape of Bitcoin Venture Capital with Alex Mann of Timechain and Nico Lechuga of Ego Death Capital. They cover the recent 'The Bitcoin Economy' event held in NYC and talk thro...
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Episode 41
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040 - Stephen Cole: Angel Investing and Orqestra
In this episode, Stephen Cole, a startup investor and co-founder of Orqestra, shares his journey from the early days of the internet to his current focus on Bitcoin and its potential as a savings technology. The discussion covers the parallels ...
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Episode 40
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