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Welcome to "The Get Down" - butterscotch Media's gateway to inclusion in Web3, DeFi, Bitcoin. This is the only show exclusively focused on the largest adopters of crypto. Hear from diverse founders, executives, officials as they discuss the latest in policy, industry trends, market research. Tune in as host Ritzy P gets down with fascinating pioneers, change-makers, luminaries in the cryptoverse.
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Live at Consensus 2024 Austin: All Things butterscotch Media
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On this episode of the Butterscotch podcast, The Get Down, Cleve Mesidor and Ritzy P discuss their mission to amplify diverse voices in the emerging tech space. As the founder of Butterscotch Media and a former Obama administration staffer, Cleve shares her journey from politics into crypto and why decentralization was her calling. Ritzy P, founder…
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Preparing for the Future of Work with Damu Winston
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This episode of The Get Down podcast is all about the future of work and life in the digital age! Special Guest Damu Winston, the global head of Web3 Innovation at Amazon, shares his career journey and insights on the future of work in the digital age. He emphasizes the importance of including marginalized communities, such as Black and Brown indiv…
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Navigating Regulation and Innovation in Crypto with Joshua Rivera
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On this episode of The Get Down, Cleve Mesidor sits down with Joshua Rivera, Operating Partner and General Counsel at blockchain investment firm Blockchain Capital, to discuss blockchain startups, entrepreneurship, and the evolving regulatory landscape. Joshua shares his journey from lawyer to blockchain advocate and insights from his work investin…
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Creating Lasting Impact on Emerging Markets with Blockchain with Betsabe Botaitis
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This episode of The Get Down podcast features an insightful conversation on financial inclusion and the potential of emerging technologies like blockchain and AI. Special guest Betsabe Botaitis shares her unique career journey from traditional banking to entrepreneurship in FinTech and web3, and how her diverse experiences have fueled her passion f…
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Understanding Indexing and its Role in Digital Assets with Schonda Fields
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NOTE: The views expressed are Schonda's own, not those of Coin Metrics. Her views are not investment advice. In this episode of The Get Down podcast, host Ritzy P discusses the importance of inclusivity and bipartisanship in crypto policymaking with Cleve Mesidor of Butterscotch Media. They are joined by special guest Shonda Fields of Coin Metrics,…
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Exploring Crypto Policy and Regulation with Rashan Colbert
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In this special bonus episode of The Get Down, Cleve Mesidor interviews Rashan Colbert, Head of Policy at dYdX Trading, live at Consensus by CoinDesk. They discuss the current regulatory landscape of crypto and the challenges of achieving bipartisanship in the industry. He emphasizes the need for education and a shift in the narrative beyond just s…
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Building Inclusive Crypto Communities with Elena Giralt
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In this episode, Elena Giralt shares about being at the forefront of increasing diversity and inclusion in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry since the early days. As the founder of Blockchain Latinx and a senior product manager, she has played a pivotal role in empowering underrepresented communities through education and advocacy. In a re…
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Navigating the Future of Retail Investing with Lule Demmissie
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Lule Demmissie, the US CEO of eToro, discusses the transformation of the 21st century retail investor. She emphasizes the importance of democratizing finance and giving people access to capital markets. Lule highlights the changing profile of retail investors, who are now more diverse and perceive investing as accessible to them. She also discusses…
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The Evolution of NFTs and Artistic Innovation with Judy Mam
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Butterscotch Media's inaugural podcast episode "The Get Down" celebrated the 10th anniversary of pioneering digital art platform Data.Art. Founded in 2012 by writer Judy Mam and artist Beatrice Ramos, Data.Art has been pivotal in empowering artists through community, collaboration, and blockchain technology. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter, C…
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Welcome to The Get Down, the only podcast providing an inclusive and comprehensive view of Web3 and DeFi. I'm Cleve Mesidor, CEO and Managing Editor of butterscotch Media, a niche digital news studio exclusively covering diverse Blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem segments. We're here to fill the gap in media coverage, focusing on Black, Latino…
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