In this premiere episode of Around The Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Chris Harmse, the Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder of BVNK. They delve into how BVNK is revolutionizing the banking industry by leveraging stablecoins and other crypto assets to streamline B2B payment transactions. Chris shares his journey from traditional fi…

In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargent engages in a deep conversation with Arjun Bhuptani, co-founder of Everclear. Formerly known as Context Labs, Everclear is pioneering the clearing layer for Web3. Arjun discusses the crucial role of decentralization, interoperability, and scalability in Ethereum and how Everclear a…

Join host Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin podcast where he interviews Brian Muse-McKenney, the Chief Revenue Officer of Episode Six. Tune in as they discuss the intricacies of payment infrastructures, Banking as a Service (BaaS), Cards as a Service (CaaS), and the evolving landscape of traditional banking. They dive deep into the innovation…

Samara Hernandez is the founder of Chingona Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on investing in overlooked and underrepresented founders. Born in Mexico and raised in Rogers Park, Chicago, Samara's early life was marked by her family's hard work and resilience. She earned an engineering degree from the University of Michigan and worked at Gold…

Join Stephen Sargeant on this episode of Around The Coin as he speaks with Rita Martins, author of 'Web3 in Financial Services'. They discuss the revolutionary applications of blockchain, cryptocurrency, AI, DAOs, NFTs, and the Metaverse. Rita shares valuable insights from her experience in banking and fintech partnerships, highlighting innovative …

Join host Stephen Sargeant on this episode of 'Around The Coin' as he interviews Elizabeth Rossiello, Founder and CEO of AZA Finance. Elizabeth discusses the challenges and triumphs of building a crypto/fiat FX trading company in Nairobi since 2013. Listen in as she shares her experiences navigating regulatory landscapes, driving financial inclusio…

Andrew Sykes leads the Habits at Work team and is a Lecturer of Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He is also part of the Kellogg Sales Institute Executive Education Team, where he teaches the award-winning course "Entrepreneurial Selling," ranked by Inc. Magazine as one of the "Top Ten" courses in the Unite…

Join host Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin podcast as he interviews George Khalife, VP, U.S. Capital Formation at the Toronto Stock Exchange. George shares his extensive knowledge on the US and Canadian stock markets, detailing the process of going public and the intricacies of working with large traditional stock exchanges. The conversation…

Join host Stephen Sargeant in an insightful episode of the Around The Coin Podcast, where he discusses Banking as a Service (BaaS) with Dana Lawrence, Senior Director of FinTech Compliance at Pacific West Bank. Explore how major banking institutions and partners power crypto exchanges, cannabis companies, neobanks, and fintechs. Dana shares her exp…

Join Stephen Sargent, host of Around The Coin Podcast, as he interviews Pawel Kuskowski, CEO of Gatenox. In this in-depth conversation, Paweł shares his experiences founding CoinFirm, the challenges and triumphs leading to its acquisition by LUCA, and the groundbreaking work he's now undertaking with GateKnox. Gain insights into the evolution of bl…

In this enlightening episode of Around The Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant engages with Naquib Mohammed, founder and CEO of MRHB Network. They delve into the intricacies of Islamic finance and its integration with decentralized finance (DeFi). Naquib, with his background in software engineering and extensive experience in telecommunications, sh…

As an executive at Zest AI, Mike has made it the company’s mission to leverage AI in consumer credit underwriting to build financial equity and create a better, richer, and fuller life for all. In his 25 years prior experience to Zest AI, Mike focused on amplifying the voice of consumers to governments and businesses through organizations like Niel…

Coin podcast, your host Stephen Sargeant sits down with Florent "Flo" Thévenin, a Canadian blockchain entrepreneur who runs BlockFlo Digital and Blockchain North, Canada's first blockchain-focused media company. They discuss the ins and outs of the blockchain industry in Canada, touching on entrepreneurship, Bitcoin mining, stablecoin regulations, …

Join host Stephen Sargeant in an engaging episode of Around The Coin, featuring Robert Freund, founding Attorney at Robert Freund Law, APC. Robert specializes in e-commerce and influencer law. He explores into the intricacies of copyright, intellectual property, FTC penalties, class action lawsuits, and the impact on celebrities like Kim Kardashian…

In this episode of Around The Coin, host Stephen Sargeant engages in a comprehensive discussion with Gracy Chen, the CEO of Bitget, a significant player in the cryptocurrency exchange arena. The conversation delves into Chen's background in tech, entrepreneurship, her early involvement with cryptocurrencies, and her transition from investing to act…

In this episode of the Around The Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant engages in a deep dive with Adam Jackson, CEO of Braintrust, discussing the transformative impact of AI on the recruitment industry. They explore Braintrust's AI recruiter 'Braintrust AIR', which optimizes the hiring process by efficiently sifting through applicants and conductin…

In this in-depth interview, host Stephen Sargeant talks to Charles Hoskinson, CEO & Founder of Input Output Global, shares his thoughts on a wide range of topics beyond just blockchain and cryptocurrency. He discusses his investments in groundbreaking projects like bringing back the woolly mammoth and his approach to business across different indus…

In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant engages in a comprehensive conversation with Sunny Aggarwal, co-founder of Osmosis, about his journey in the cryptocurrency space, the inception of Osmosis, and the broader developments within the Cosmos ecosystem. Sunny shares his background, from being a student at Berkeley int…

Vic is a successful venture capitalist with 19+ years of broad professional experience. Top decile performing track record. Extensive ESG, digital transformation, fintech and Insurtech investing experience. Diverse background with Fortune 130 and early-stage venture companies. Complementary leadership roles in corporate strategy/ transformation and…

In this episode of Around The Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant engages with Farzam Ehsani, CEO and co-founder of VALR, one of Africa's largest crypto exchanges. Farzam shares in-depth insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of operating a crypto exchange in Africa, emphasizing the importance of trust, regulatory clarity, and operat…

Dive into an enlightening conversation with our host Stephen Sargeant together with Lili Infante, the trailblazing CEO of CAT Labs, on the 'Around The Coin' podcast. From her early days as a 'crypto cop' at the DEA to launching CAT Labs, Lili's journey is a testament to innovation and resilience. Learn about the challenges and victories in battling…

This comprehensive podcast conversation between the host Stephen Sargeant and Nick Mussallem, the Head of Product at Ava Labs, covers a broad range of critical perspectives on blockchain technology's evolution. The discussion delves into Ava Labs' revolutionary product, Ava Cloud, challenges of banking the underbanked, and how blockchain can integr…

Join Stephen Sargeant for an insightful episode of the Around The Coin Podcast featuring special guest, Denisse Rudich. Denisse is the Founder and CEO of Rudich Advisory and COO of ElementaryB. She shares details of her career journey, her insights into technological changes in the financial sector, and her latest innovative projects. Denisse also …

In this episode of Around The Coin, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Niraj Pant, co-founder of Ritual. They explore the intersection of AI, cryptocurrency, and blockchain, and how these technologies come together to solve problems and create innovative solutions. Through the conversation, Niraj talks about his journey into the world of cryptography…

In this enlightening episode, our host Stephen Sargent has an engaging conversation with Ray Chan, the CEO, and co-founder of 9GAG, a widely popular platform for sharing memes. Now he's bringing us Memeland, a project in the Web3 space. This interview dives deep into the corners of building social media platforms in the age of Web3, exploring Ray's…

In this episode of the Around The Coin Podcast, host Stephen Sargeant interviews Zaid Rahman, the Founder and CEO of Flex. They discuss Zaid's experiences with his multiple ventures and his unique insights as an entrepreneur and investor. The conversation takes a deep dive into the functionality and impact of Flex, an all-in-one finance platform tr…

Gale Wilkinson is the Managing Partner at VITALIZE, early-stage fund & angel community investing in WorkTech startups. Gale is also revolutionizing angel investing through VITALIZE Angels, the largest inclusive angel group globally. She actively supports emerging talents in the VC sector via The VITALIZE Podcast and contributes to diversity in tech…

In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant talks to Dmitry Tolok, co-founder and head of business development at Primex Labs. Primex Labs is a fintech company focusing on non-custodial prime brokerage protocol. Listen in as they discuss leveraging trading in DeFi, the challenges and future of DeFi, the pros and cons of ce…