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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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.
Build With Bitcoin
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 between Bitcoin and internet protocols, the unique value proposition of Bitcoin, and its implications for angel investing and startup growth.
Stephen shares insights on how Orqestra aims to facilitate Bitcoin adoption for small and medium businesses, emphasizing the importance of user-friendly solutions. The episode concludes with advice for entrepreneurs looking to enter the Bitcoin space and the transformative potential of Bitcoin for society.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Stephen Cole and His Journey
06:36 Comparing Bitcoin to Early Internet Protocols
09:26 Understanding Bitcoin's Unique Value Proposition
12:41 The Importance of Decentralization in Bitcoin
15:27 Bitcoin as a Personal Savings Technology
18:20 Bitcoin as a Hurdle Rate
35:07 Bitcoin's Role in Startup Growth
39:24 The Impact of Bitcoin on Venture Capital
42:45 Introducing Orqestra
49:44 Adoption Trends Among Small Businesses
58:46 Advice for Entrepreneurs in the Bitcoin Space
References:
https://orqestra.io/
https://cole.gg/
https://x.com/sthenc
https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/
https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin
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❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions consult a professional.
