Crypto Hipster

Tomer Pascal is the CEO and co-founder of OwnPlay, a web3 mobile gaming ecosystem that has developed CityVerse Tycoon, a PWA game allowing players to trade, buy, and sell tokenized replicas of real buildings in New York City. Tomer has extensive multi-disciplinary experience in delivering products to their appropriate markets, working with early-stage companies, businesses with new products, and well-established organizations. He combines his tech mindset, ability to create effective marketing technology platforms, and business capabilities to help companies monetize their products and achieve growth. Before founding OwnPlay, Tomer held several positions, including Chief Revenue Officer at Mohawk Group, Inc., where he focused on driving revenue and holistic growth; Chief Executive Officer at OMG Studios, where he served as a corporate strategist and worked on digital media and customer engagement; and General Manager of the Perion Lightspeed Division at Perion, overseeing the GrowMobile mobile advertising platform. With his diverse skill set and experience, Tomer leads OwnPlay in its mission to innovate in the mobile gaming industry using web3 technology. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Phillip Alexeev, is Chief Growth Officer at CrossFi. Phillip is a seasoned growth marketer and investor with over a decade of experience in the startup world, with successful exits in emerging industries like 3D printing and virtual reality. Prior to his current role, he served as the Head of Growth at Binance, focusing on special DeFi projects. Phillip's strategic acumen has significantly contributed to the growth of notable Web3 projects such as Coinlist and Decentraland. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Justin Melillo is an artist, entrepreneur, and angel investor. He is the CEO and Founder of Mona -  the leading 3D world building platform and social network. Mona is the medium of the metaverse. A 3D artist and creative technologist for over 12 years, Justin has worked with world-class teams and clients such as Magic Leap, DreamWorks Animation, Drake, CharliXCX, Sia, Lizzo, and Maroon 5. His AR experiences have been viewed over 100 million times across Instagram and Snapchat.  https://monaverse.com/claim https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinmelillo/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Jack McInerney is the founder of Renewal Coin. His primary responsibility beyond corporate strategy has been the overall structure of the Coin and its underlying asset base which is the world’s first 3 Layer DAO. Previously, he was a wireless protocol engineer with Lucent Technologies and the founder of InTimeTV, which produced Internet medical programing. Prior to that, he was a broker at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade. During this time, he traded Gold, S & P Index, and currencies and was elected Chairman of the Index, Debt and Energy Markets Division. Jack created the CBOT’s Dollar Index contract that was certified by the CFTC. His extracurricular activities have included serving on the national boards of the FBI Citizens Academy and the Korean War Veterans Museum. Jack was an adjunct (Math) Prairie State College. He holds a Masters in Information Systems (Magna Cum Laude) Roosevelt University and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Summa Cum Laude) Robert Morris University. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

With over 16 years of experience in marketing, Spring Dunn is the Director of Marketing at SKALE Labs. At SKALE, she helps drive marketing initiatives across the growing network, helping reach millions of users across scores of custom app chains. Throughout her career, Spring has demonstrated expertise in marketing strategy, team management, event planning, and budget management. Prior to SKALE in 2021, Spring held key leadership positions at companies such as ZenLedger and Argyle. She also previously held roles at ASUG, MakerBot, and THINK Conservatory. Beyond her professional endeavors, Spring is deeply interested in leveraging blockchain for philanthropic purposes. She believes in the transformative potential of blockchain to drive positive social impact and actively explores opportunities to contribute to meaningful causes. She lives in Portland, Oregon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Edward Mehrez Co-founder, Arrow Markets | Blockchain & Derivatives Expert Edward is a co-founder of Arrow Markets, pioneering a new paradigm for options trading on the Avalanche blockchain. Arrow offers the efficiency of centralized exchanges with the transparency and security of on-chain settlements. Prior to Arrow, Edward was a PhD candidate in Economics at Cornell University where he engaged in research at the intersection of financial economics, AI, and blockchain.  He honed his expertise in quantitative finance as a consultant in the Global Macro space .  Edward's research interests lie in the dynamic interplay between market forces and financial instruments. His areas of research  include: Utilizing reinforcement learning in options market making in the presence of market frictions Data-driven modeling of dynamical systems and control Mathematical modeling of asset pricing bubbles  Modeling the impact of insider trading on asset prices and liquidity Utilizing asset and derivative pricing to extract insights on market risk measures and premiums A strong advocate for data-driven decision making, Edward champions a flexible approach to modeling that prioritizes economic intuition. He believes that continuous adaptation and improvement are crucial for models to remain relevant in ever-evolving market landscapes.  Avalanche - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atIZu0o50Mg  Dexalot - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4vT4EFcBe4  Avalanche - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ5sBgaMtOg, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6rPzbbPx0w  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Ricardo Capone is Chief Technical Officer at Dr. Green NFT. Ricardo has a diverse and dynamic professional background and leads the company vision by implementing the technologies needed to bring Dr Green to the world. His work experience spans various industries and roles, including management positions and technical expertise in web and graphic design, VOIP technologies, networking, and infrastructure. His skills in coding, CRM development, and IT applications are particularly noteworthy. Ricardo has a passion for the cannabis industry and seeks to be a leader in the revolution for legalizing the use of cannabis on the global stage. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Chris Bradbury, chief executive officer of DeFi capital management protocol Summer.fi (ex Oasis.app). Chris is an experienced product lead, who is passionate about helping teams create products that users love and use everyday.   After graduating in Engineering, Chris started his career by working in various fintech companies and startups initially as a software developer and then product manager. He joined the Blockchain and DeFi space in 2018, when he took the role of  product manager for Maker Foundation (MakerDAO), eventually becoming product lead for Oasis.app to create real usage for Dai and Maker Vaults. From June 2021, Chris became the CEO of Oazo Apps, the team behind Oasis.app, which is now a stand alone company aiming to become the most trusted place in DeFi to deploy and manage your capital.   Social media pages: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-bradbury-b7354246/?originalSubdomain=uk https://twitter.com/chrisbducky --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

David Lancashire is a tech entrepreneur who has worked in China for over a decade. During that time he has founded three companies, and been an involved member of the Bitcoin and early crypto community. He has since co-founded and continues to work on Saito - a new class of blockchain whose innovations are largely informed by David's economic expertise. David has presented on blockchain theory to the Tsinghua University, Deconomy in Seoul, the Asia Blockchain Summit in Taipei, and dozens of online interviews. Saito is an open blockchain network built to deliver global access to the Web3. Saito tackles the economic issues present in blockchain which lead to subpar incentive structures. These economic advances allow Saito to publicly fund necessary network infrastructure, including applications, for itself and other chains - all while remaining maximally open. Saito also uniquely solves "impossible" blockchain security problems: it is Sybil-Proof, 51%-Proof, and open even under centralization pressure. outreach@saito.tech david@saito.tech X/Twitter: @ SaitoOfficial; @dlancashi Website: saito.io Wiki: wiki.saito.io/ Telegram: t.me/SaitoIO --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Chilip Lai brings almost 30 years of global business experience to his role as Director, Business Development and Alliances having worked in UK and across Asia. He leads LeapXpert’s partnerships with Advisories, Consultancies, Regulatory Bodies, Government, Technology and Software companies. He has an extensive background of Sales and Business Account Management with the last 15 years focused on mitigating and managing Risk with Regulatory Technology (RegTech) in global companies such as Thomson Reuters, LexisNexis, Kroll and Relativity. As an original member of the RegTech Committee of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK) since 2017, Chilip has helped to support their goals of advocacy, collaboration, and education for the whole ecosystem from banks, financial services, market participants, stakeholders, Government to Regulatory bodies, bringing a wealth of expertise to LeapXpert’s partners in his role. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Anthony Fernandez stands at the forefront of the evolving cryptocurrency landscape as the Head of Business Development and Sales at ICONOMI, an FCA-registered digital asset portfolio management firm. With a rich background in asset management, foreign exchange, and cryptocurrency mining & trading, Anthony has become a leading authority in blockchain technology, including DeFi, derivatives trading, and cross-chain solutions. With over 8 years in fintech and wealth management, Anthony has transitioned into the alternative investment space, specializing in Bitcoin and various digital assets. Before his role at ICONOMI, he honed his expertise leading a Bitcoin mining team, helping both professional and retail investors to earn passive income. A sought-after speaker, Anthony illuminates financial seminars with his deep understanding of macroeconomics and the crypto ecosystem. His practical insights guide investors through the intricacies of blockchain investments and the ever-changing digital economy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Adam Simmons is Chief Strategy Officer at RDX Works, a key contributor to the Radix public ledger. He has over 13 years of experience in building & growing businesses in a range of industries including online video, blockchain & digital marketing. With experience in both senior leadership & hands-on roles, he has repeatedly recruited, managed, and trained highly successful teams within marketing, customer success and operations functions. Adam is also a previous member of the UK Paralympic Sprint Kayaking Team and has competed in multiple World and European Championships.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Todd Haselhorst is the CEO and Founder of the logistics startup HEALE. Born in Kansas to an entrepreneurial family, he started his first business at the age of 12 - a humble lawn and landscaping operation - and has been happily on an entrepreneurial track ever since. Having built and exited several successful businesses, including Auto Transport Plus (sold to NYSE-KAR) and the logistics venture CubeMonk (sold to Cend), his sole focus these days is on HEALE, an open and decentralized network designed to make the entire shipment lifecycle more predictable, profitable, and sustainable. With bad data costing the logistics industry $268 billion a year, HEALE is on a mission to reduce fraud, waste, and theft, delivering value for shippers, brokers, carriers, and drivers.Before entering the business world as an adult, Haselhorst studied Economics & Game Theory at the University of Kansas, where he also played Defensive Line Tackle on the best team in school history – a squad that famously won the 2008 Orange Bowl in Miami, FL. He considers this among his proudest moments, business success aside.Away from work, Haselhorst enjoys reading, learning, traveling, hiking, camping, fitness, and practicing daily breathwork, meditation, and self-development. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Sunil Srivatsa (devops199fan) is the founder and CEO of Storm Labs, the creators of the Cove Protocol, the first onchain portfolio manager. Previously, Sunil founded Saddle, the premier open-source StableSwap with $2.2B+ in volume, and was a senior software engineer at Uber where he worked on infrastructure security, self-driving cars in the Advanced Technologies Group (ATG), and real-time analytics.   Before Uber, Sunil was an early member of the data engineering team at Square.  He is also a founding partner at eGirl Capital.  Sunil earned his B.S. in Computer Science with a double major in Finance from Washington University in St. Louis. LinkedIn     Twitter     GitHub Washington University in St. Louis  Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science & Finance Commentary topics: Ethereum, DeFi, DAOs Speaking engagements:  Harmony Hackathon: State of DeFi Panel Discussion Encode Club: Sunil Srivatsa AMA Publications: NFT TCGs: Exploring Parallel and Skyweaver Education: Areas of expertise: Commentary topics: Ethereum, DeFi, DAOs Speaking engagements:  Harmony Hackathon: State of DeFi Panel Discussion Encode Club: Sunil Srivatsa AMA Publications: NFT TCGs: Exploring Parallel and Skyweaver --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Aakash Athawasya is the head of research at PYOR, a crypto data analytics company for institutional investors and crypto protocols. He looks at ongoing crypto narratives, from alt-L1s, staking and restaking, and DePin, among others. Before PYOR, he was the founder of Doodhwala, India's most-read crypto newsletter that covered crypto research and news daily.    Check out PYOR: https://www.pyor.xyz/Reach out to Aakash here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakash-pyor/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

James Toledano is Chief Operating Officer at Savl. An established technophile and early Bitcoin investor, James began his career at major US publisher Ziff-Davis, before moving on to work at UK's first web development agency, Webmedia. He later contributed to the establishment of the new media division at Virgin Radio. A tech pioneer, in 1999, he launched the first legal music download platform, Brandnewmusic, in partnership with Apple — before Napster, thereby setting a standard for the digital music industry. He later spearheaded the sales and marketing effort at the UK arm of MP3.com, significantly contributing to the expansion of the brand. While at SafeNet (Thales), he developed advanced anti-piracy solutions for leading US music labels and broadcasters. In addition to digital music, James held the position of Vice President of Digital at Ford Models and founded a successful digital transformation agency in New York. Throughout his career, James has advocated the use of technological innovation to achieve success, an ethos he continues to apply in his stewardship at Savl. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Nikita Ovchinnik has been involved in the DeFi space for over 5 years, holding various Executive positions at previous companies. His experience and expertise have positioned him as a reliable authority figure in the industry, and he has efficient cooperative relationships with organizations in the market in order to move the industry forward.  Nikita is a co-founder of Barter, a solver system on Ethereum and L2s. Barter has processed over 4B of volume through platforms like CowSwap, UniswapX and Bebop. He frequently speaks at conferences around the world (Avalanche Summit, Austin DeFi, Permissionless, The Capital etc.), sharing his insights and knowledge with other industry professionals. Publications: https://techcrunch.com/2022/05/19/ma-is-coming-for-defi-protocols-as-market-conditions-change/ Conferences: The Capital 2022: https://conference.coinmarketcap.com/ Austin DeFi 2022: https://youtu.be/IHsN9TnGgl8 Permissionless 2022: https://youtu.be/t_5Q0P3nNl4 https://youtu.be/rxk31a3oOfA Barter's Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarterDeFi --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

JB "Jor-El" Benjamin isn't your run-of-the-mill developer; he's a tech maverick reshaping the digital landscape from his UK base just outside London. As a Black technologist, he brings a unique perspective to the forefront.With an unwavering commitment to safeguarding privacy in an era of constant surveillance, JB has introduced the world to Vox Messenger, a trailblazing post-quantum encrypted messenger, and Vox Crypto, an unprecedented group transaction crypto wallet, both renowned for their ironclad protection of personal data. But JB's story isn't just about code; it's about a relentless passion for digital equity. He's a captivating speaker who exposes the hidden dangers of data collection, providing practical solutions to protect your privacy. Whether it's encryption, cryptography, secure communications, or blockchain technology, JB's expertise is a beacon of innovation with a focus on empowering individuals in the digital realm. When you invite JB to your podcast, you're inviting a true visionary dedicated to ensuring technology serves us all while preserving our most cherished right—privacy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Da Hongfei Title: Founder of Neo and CEO of Neo Global Development Bio: Da Hongfei is the Founder of Neo, an open-source, community-driven blockchain platform designed to welcome developers into the Smart Economy. Hongfei operates as CEO of Neo Global Development (NGD), the executive arm of the Neo Foundation that is committed to developing the Neo protocol and its supporting ecosystem. He is seen as a luminary in the Web3 space and as a blockchain pioneer in Asia. Hongfei received his education at the South China University of Technology, receiving degrees in technology and English. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Jonny Fry is Group Head of Digital Assets Strategy for ClearBank Ltd, established in 2015 becoming the first bank in over 250 years to be regulated as a clearing bank in the UK. Jonny is also CEO of TeamBlockchain Ltd as research and publishing firm that produces Digital Bytes, a weekly analysis focused on the commercial opportunity of using blockchain technology and digital assets. He is a NED of TURN, a blockchain-powered reporting platform for the asset management industry and is an advisor to a number of other firms. Jonny is chairman at Gemini Capital UK,  which owns a Dublin based fund administration platform where he is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. For over 20 years Jonny was CEO of Premier Asset Management Plc, a London Stock Exchange-listed asset management company. RECORD OF EXCELLENCE Respected speaker and moderator, Jonny Fry is a recognized figure in blockchain and digital assets sectors, earning him the CryptoA.M. 2022 "Influencer of The Year" Award.   More about ClearBank ClearBank are the UK’s 5th clearing bank (Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and NatWest being the others). They are Direct Participants of Bacs, CHAPS, Faster Payments and C&CCC, as well as being Principal Members of Mastercard and Visa. ClearBank also provide an API driven multi-currency solution (12 currencies) offering 24 x 7 access to the UK Payment Schemes processing payments in almost real time. All funds are held at the Bank of England, ClearBank does not lend or provide overdrafts/credit – Client funds are therefore accessible in full, 24 x 7. LinkedIn ,Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support