Best Jonah (SEP Podcasts (2024)

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Harrison Hines, CEO of Fleek and Co-Founder of Fleek Network 1:04:10

17d ago1:04:10

1:04:10

Connor and Sal sit down with Harrison Hines of Fleek Network. Fleek is the lightning fast onchain cloud, powered by the Fleek Network, permissionless onchain cloud infrastructure, edge-optimized for performance. Harrison talks about what parts of Web2 infrastructure Fleek is solving, how they think about their GTM operations vs. technical operation…

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Anon Morpho, Neuratic, and DNB from ATOR Protocol 42:11

1M ago42:11

42:11

This week, Sal is joined by Anon Morpho, Neuratic and DNB from the Ator team. Ator is building the largest global anonymous-routing ecosystem, leveraging a decentralized privacy protocol, on-chain incentives and signature hardware to rapidly scale its network. The team discusses why privacy is so important to them, how Ator is advancing decades-old…

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Andrej Radonjic, Co-Founder and CEO of Grass Network 1:03:07

1M ago1:03:07

1:03:07

Sami and Connor are joined by Andrej Radonjic, Founder of Grass Network. Grass is a network of over 2M+ people incentivized to assist AI developers in accessing data on the internet. Grass creates a more equitable and inclusive future for the development of AI. 00:00 Connor lives in a Resort 00:34 Grass merch coming soon 01:20 Catching up with Andr…

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pedestrian 1:24:16

2M ago1:24:16

1:24:16

pedestrian doesn't work well with the algorithm. Web searches for his indistinct moniker are useless; his small number of music releases is poorly-distributed; and while he's received a fair amount of critical praise, most was never, or is no longer, online. Even before the internet was so integral to a musician's career, James Brandon Best, as he …

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Alireza Ghods, Co-Founder and CEO of Natix 47:07

2M ago47:07

47:07

Mahesh and Sal are joined by Alireza Ghods, CEO & Co-Founder of Natix. Natix is a global mapping network of smart cameras. Natix’s 100k drivers have mapped 30M km across 170 countries. Alireza takes on the great DePIN mapping hardware debate, making the case for smartphones over dedicated hardware, lays out the long-term vision for Natix as a camer…

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Neil Chatterjee, CEO of Andrena and Ani Pai, Partner at Dragonfly Capital 59:25

2M ago59:25

59:25

Mahesh, Connor, and Sami are joined by Neil Chatterjee, CEO of Andrena and Ani Pai, Partner at Dragonfly Capital. Andrena is working to deliver affordable broadband to buildings by partnering with real estate owners and property managers through a revenue-share arrangement. They currently have 10,000 customers across 10 US states. Neil and Ani talk…

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ETH Denver recap and DePIN outlook 31:36

3M ago31:36

31:36

This week, we’re still recovering from ETH Denver. Mahesh gets Sami, Connor, and Sal to fill us in on what we missed out West, including new DePIN themes coming the rest of the year, where DePIN fits into the current wave of ATH’s and memecoins, which projects are still underhyped, and the benefits of being IRL. 0:00 Welcome Back 1:19 I guess we ha…

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Raullen Chai, Co-Founder of IoTeX 49:58

4M ago49:58

49:58

Connor, Sami, and Mahesh are joined by Raullen Chai, Co-Founder of IoTeX. IoTeX is the platform for DePIN builders, combining a fast, secure blockchain with IoT and smart devices. Raullen talks about how he fell in love with crypto when he tried to break Bitcoin (and couldn’t do it), why he dedicated his work in crypto to supporting DePIN, the comp…

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Matt Katz (CEO of Caldera) and Neel Somani (CEO of Eclipse) 50:15

4M ago50:15

50:15

Sal is joined by Matt Katz of Caldera, and Neel Somani of Eclipse. Caldera is a no-code web3 infrastructure platform, trying to simplify the process of creating app-specific blockchains so builders can create layer-2 blockchains in a matter of hours. Eclipse is Ethereum’s fastest L2, powered by the Solana Virtual Machine - a new kind of architectur…

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Jonathan Victor, Co-Founder of Ansa Research, former Ecosystem Lead at Protocol Labs 52:38

4M ago52:38

52:38

Mahesh and Connor are joined by Jonathan Victor. Jonathan formerly worked on Filecoin at Protocol Labs, and left to found Ansa Research, a research firm focused on distributed infrastructure covering digital networks that aim to rebuild how internet infrastructure operates. Jonathan talks about how his Palantir background influenced his time at Pro…

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Ryan Selkis, Founder and CEO of Messari 57:31

5M ago57:31

57:31

Sami, Connor and Mahesh are joined by Ryan Selkis, Founder and CEO of Messari. Messari provides market intelligence that drives high-conviction participation in the crypto economy. Ryan discusses his thoughts on the current state of crypto regulation, its implications on the 2024 US Presidential election, where he hopes Vivek Ramaswamy lands next, …

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Nick Emmons, CEO & Co-Founder of Upshot 40:32

5M ago40:32

40:32

Sami and Mahesh are joined by Nick Emmons, CEO & Co-Founder of Upshot. Upshot is a decentralized AI network optimized for DeFi applications. The network incentivizes participants to contribute their expertise, which can include machine learning models, data, and other forms of knowledge, cultivating a cooperative ecosystem where contributors collec…

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Jules Urbach (CEO) and Trevor Harries-Jones (Director) of The Render Network 48:34

6M ago48:34

48:34

Connor and Sami are joined by Jules Urbach, CEO of OTOY and Founder of Render, and Trevor Harries-Jones, COO of OTOY and Director at Render Network Foundation. The Render Network is the first decentralized GPU rendering platform, empowering artists to scale GPU rendering work on-demand to high performance GPU nodes around the world. Through a block…

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Mic Crenshaw 44:54

6M ago44:54

44:54

Insurgent rapper/author/organizer Mic Crenshaw joins us for an in-depth look into his anti-racist actions, community upliftment, music and much more. Plus reviews of Wet-Jet Seymour and Mars Kumari. In our bonus episode we cover new and old releases by Danny Brown, Buck 65, Doseone, Jel, Sole & The Skyrider Band, Congplexonome, Gensu Dean & Denmark…

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Ariel Seidman, Co-Founder and CEO of Hivemapper 55:19

6M ago55:19

55:19

Connor, Sami, and Mahesh are joined by Ariel Seidman, CEO / Co-Founder of Hivemapper. Hivemapper is building the world’s freshest map with AI and a network of drivers using dashcams. Ariel talks about why Hivemapper uses purpose-built hardware, the problems with centralized mapping today, how they designed the HONEY token design to dynamically matc…

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Adam Jackson, Co-Founder and CEO of Braintrust 48:30

7M ago48:30

48:30

Connor and Mahesh sit down with Adam Jackson, Co-Founder and CEO of Braintrust. Braintrust is the first user-owned talent network, matching enterprise employers to vetted knowledge workers. Today, Braintrust boasts over 3,000 employers hiring from a pool of 500,000 freelancers who have collectively earned over $150M on the Braintrust network. Adam …

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Sam Williams, Founder and CEO of Arweave 38:41

7M ago38:41

38:41

Sami and Mahesh are joined by Sam Williams, Co-Founder and CEO of Arweave. Arweave is a permanent and decentralized storage network, designed for the preservation of humanity’s most important data. Sam discussed what inspired him to work on permanent storage, why he doesn’t view Filecoin as a major competitor, how Arweave is designed to store the h…

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Retropxssy, JoeJas 44:54

8M ago44:54

44:54

In this episode, on location in exotic London of the UK, we speak with vibrant young rap wippersnappers Retropxssy and JoeJas. Plus reviews of Hester Valentine & Outside House, Andrew Mbaruk, and Cashmaster Buck. Retropxssy does a unique range of cute/scary/heartfelt music owing influences to grime, punk, pop, and beyond. https://retropxssy.bandcam…

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Jake Steeves, Founder of Bittensor 51:28

8M ago51:28

51:28

Sami, Connor, and Mahesh are joined by Jake Steeves, Founder of Opentensor / Bittensor. Bittensor is a decentralized protocol for the aggregation and coordination of machine intelligence, which can be applied to many use cases such as AI training and decentralized storage and compute. Jake explains why open ownership models mark the death of the YC…

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John Dogru, Founder and CEO of the 3DOS Network 37:28

8M ago37:28

37:28

Connor and Mahesh are joined by John Dogru, Founder of 3DOS, the world’s largest decentralized peer-to-peer manufacturing network. John walks us through the current state of the 3D printing industry, how 3DOS’ brings a new meaning to just-in-time manufacturing, dramatically improves rates of materials waste, and empowers a new generation of creator…

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Maria Lema, Co-Founder of Weaver Labs 30:34

9M ago30:34

30:34

In this episode of the Proof of Coverage podcast, Sal interviews Maria Lima, the founder of Weaver Labs and the Adeno network. Maria shares the origin story of Weaver Labs and discusses their work in powering lab deployments across Europe. They delve into the innovative technology behind Weaver Labs, including their full-stack modular software plat…

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Bonus Episode - New Releases 14:00

9M ago14:00

14:00

Featured in this episode: Lt. Headtrip X DOS4GW - Tap on the Glass https://wearethekarmakids.bandcamp.com/album/tap-on-the-glass Too Birds - Soul of Too Birds https://toobirds.bandcamp.com/album/soul-of-too-birds BAYANG (tha Bushranger) - REDBRICKGOTHIK https://soundcloud.com/datuizm/sets/redbrickgothik Hemlock Ernst & Height Keech - The Fall Colle…

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Greg Osuri, Founder and CEO of Akash Network 32:33

9M ago32:33

32:33

Join Mahesh and Connor for a thought-provoking conversation with Greg Osuri, the founder of Akash Network. They discuss the importance of Akash and its implications as the first-ever super cloud for computing. Akash operates in a decentralized manner, utilizing crypto incentives to source compute power and providing it to those who need it through …

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Extraordinary Rap Bonus, Sep 21, '23 [abridged] 24:30

9M ago24:30

24:30

In this bonus episode, internal affairs are discussed, personal issues are disclosed, and secret info is declassified. Includes talk of Kool Keith, Decuma, Andrew Mbaruk, the Weird vs the Extraordinary, and more. This is an abridged version of a considerably longer, more embarrasing episode, available in its entirety at http://patreon.com/extraordi…

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27. Weird/Extraordinary Rap - Mrs.Paintbrush 1:37:10

9M ago1:37:10

1:37:10

It's the last episode of the Weird Rap Podcast, and the first episode of the Extraordinary Rap Podcast! Mrs.Paintbrush, AKA Jackson of Grand Buffet, bares his beautiful soul, with guest interviewer Beverly Fresh. Pittsburgh native Mrs.Paintbrush boldly bridges the gap between bedroom hip hop and arena rock - like if David Lee Roth were an undergrou…

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David Minarsch, Founder and CEO of Autonolas Network (Olas) 35:39

10M ago35:39

35:39

Join Mahesh and Connor as they dive into the world of co-owned AI services, with David Minarsch, Founder and CEO of the Olas Network. Olas has created a general framework for developers to spin up autonomous AI services across chains, which perform key services on chain. These could be as simple as automating DAO governance around voting, or as com…

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Eric Wollberg, Founder of PropheticAI & Evan Fisher, Founder of Portal Ventures 31:49

10M ago31:49

31:49

Join Mahesh as he discusses the world of lucid dreaming with Eric Wollberg, Founder of Prophetic AI, and Evan Fisher, Founder of Portal Ventures. Prophetic AI has created the first hardware device capable of stabilizing lucid dream states among casual participants. An operating system to explore consciousness, Prophetic aims to create a platform to…

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Bonus Episode - Z-Man 43:36

11M ago43:36

43:36

Sorry about the sound quality and hasty editing/production/etc. Times have been fast. More soon. Z-Man: https://www.z-man.xyz https://gurpcitymusic.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/zmaineyzdazzle https://soundcloud.com/zmantheoriginal https://twitter.com/Zmantheoriginal https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XMd7fCgFvAuHCsP7SR6BV Weird Rap: http://…

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Cornelius Greyling, CEO at VulaCoin 45:04

1y ago45:04

45:04

Join Sal and Connor as they interview Cornelius Greyling, CEO of VulaCoin. VulaCoin (www.vulacoin.com) and its sister company Isizwe (www.isizwe.com) are connecting the next billion unconnected by providing low-cost, high-quality internet access to underserved communities, beginning in South Africa. We discuss: how Isizwe’s operating model was dete…

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26. Beverly Fresh, First Degree The D.E. 1:08:13

1y ago1:08:13

1:08:13

The self-proclaimed "neighborhood weirdo," Beverly Fresh, has performed in basements, county fairs, and tent revivals, created multi-media exhibitions for major museums, made a feature film, and taught and lectured internationally. He holds the world record for catching the most Whopper candies in his mouth and compiling the tallest stack of rap ca…

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25. Mars Kumari, Volume 10 1:04:52

1y ago1:04:52

1:04:52

In this episode of Weird Rap Podcast, we're joined by Mars Kumari and Volume 10. Mars Kumari (aka Bruiser Marcy), member of Deadverse and Bruiser Brigade, has been bridging the gap between ambient noise and rap, making a stir in the last couple years as her work has been embraced by the likes of JUNE!, Dälek, and Danny Brown. Meanwhile she's releas…

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24. Jel, Mr. Yote 1:30:56

1y ago1:30:56

1:30:56

In this amazing episode we speak with Jel and Mr. Yote. Music recs: Strawberry Shortemper: Bottled Oxygen https://strawberryshortemper.bandcamp.com/album/bottled-oxygen Decuma: Let's Play Pretend https://decuma.bandcamp.com/album/lets-play-pretend Dug Yuck & Babelfishh: Cold Labor https://vivivii.bandcamp.com/album/cold-labor Serengeti: Ajai II htt…

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Denis Sklyarov, CEO at WiFi Map 34:40

1y ago34:40

34:40

Join Connor and Mahesh as they interview Denis Sklyarov, CEO of WiFi Map. Wifi Map is an eight year old travel and connectivity app that makes Internet connectivity as cheap and easy as possible for its 4 million monthly active users. We discuss: how Wifi Map solves connectivity issues around the world, how a singular focus on their users helped th…

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Rob Solomon, Co-Founder at DIMO 44:51

1+ y ago44:51

44:51

Join Connor and Sal as they interview Rob Solomon of DIMO. DIMO helps drivers access useful data about their car and enables developers and other third-party services to build on a large and growing network of mobility data. We discuss: how DIMO helps both drivers and developers, the vision of a mobility industry driven by open data networks, the g…

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23. Guy Albino, Eldon 2:03:34

1+ y ago2:03:34

2:03:34

This episode is a motherlode, featuring interviews with ELDON (Ruby Yacht) & Guy Albino (Hawd Gankstuh Rappuhs), plus a slew of music recommendations, a rant about melodramatic rap, & the continued Adventures Of Kounterclockwise. Wet Jet Seymour - Broken Balancer https://crossingdoubleyellows.bandcamp.com/album/broken-balancer Ghais Guevara - There…

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Neil Chatterjee, CEO at Andrena 40:43

1+ y ago40:43

40:43

Join Sal from EV3 for the third episode of the Proof of Coverage podcast as he interviews Neil Chatterjee, CEO of Andrena. Andrena is a quickly growing traditional wireless ISP (internet service provider) that's innovating in the DeWi space as well. We discuss: Andrena's quickly growing, core WISP business, the technological breakthroughs that are …

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22. Year End List 2022, Plus Fatboi Sharif 53:38

1+ y ago53:38

53:38

A7PHA - II Ace Cannons & Mightyhealthy - Mightycannons http://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ndf6V49S44vyscU5VfXj9S50xQWf9Z_sc Aloe Vera & Steel Tipped Dove - Days Pass Strange Azarias - Of The Chasm billy woods - Aethiopes Black Thought & Dangermouse - Cheat Codes Cise Greeny, Phiik, Lungs - WHERE ARE THE BUGS!? Dälek - Precipice The Differen…

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Rich DeVaul, CEO at XNET 59:50

1+ y ago59:50

59:50

Join Connor and Jonah from Second Element Partners (SEP) along with Mahesh from Escape Velocity Ventures (EV3) for the second episode of the Proof of Coverage Podcast, where we interview Rich DeVaul, the CEO of newly launched DeWi CBRS project XNET! We discuss: Rich's unique background in tech and telecom, what makes XNET different, and why XNET be…

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