Best Unchained Capital Podcasts (2024)

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How bitcoin’s volatility is creating a powerful positive feedback loop | Dylan LeClair 1:08:58

5h ago1:08:58

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In this episode, Dylan LeClair joins us to discuss positive feedback loops around bitcoin’s extreme volatility and a collapsing crypto industry. We kick off with Vitalik's questions about the sustainability of yield in the crypto space and whether ethereum and other cryptocurrencies are at risk of fading away. Dylan offers his insights on the VIX s…

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Arrogance at Work – Insecurity And/Or The Need to Control? 22:30

7h ago22:30

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Send us a text Today we explore labelling and experiencing people as arrogant and pose the question what is REALLY going on? Often the appearance of arrogance is a mask for feelings of insecurity, stress, pressure, and occasionally true superiority and ‘being better’. We discuss We explore… · How to handle the appearance of arrogance and discover h…

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MLB draft to bitcoin—identifying value in baseball and markets with Sean Buckley 54:31

1h ago54:31

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In this episode, Sean Buckley, former professional baseball player and scout, shares his journey from college baseball to being drafted by the Cincinnati Reds. He reflects on the challenges of transitioning from the minors to the majors and the mental toll of playing the game at a high level. Sean discusses his shift from player to scout, offering …

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Can bitcoin mining drive down your electricity bill? with Nazar Khan, COO of TeraWulf 1:00:14

2h ago1:00:14

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In this episode, Nazar Khan, COO of Terawulf, discusses his entry into power and bitcoin mining, weighing the importance of inexpensive energy versus more efficient machines. He shares his thoughts on the growth of mining capacity, the competition between AI and mining for power, and the possibility of utilities acquiring bitcoin miners. Nazar also…

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Bitcoin at the Bloomberg Invest Summit with Alyse Killeen 57:28

23d ago57:28

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In this episode, Alyse Killeen discusses bitcoin's presence at the Bloomberg Invest Summit and its connection to AI, including insights from Jeff Booth’s thesis. She examines the positive feedback loop between AI and the Lightning Network, comparing it to other bitcoin Layer 2 solutions. Alyse also touches on Fold’s SPAC, her motivation for foundin…

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Will vs Skill vs Wisdom – How Can You Motivate Your People? 26:12

22h ago26:12

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Send us a Text Message. Today we highlight that leadership means empowering and equipping the people around you to succeed. We review an unconventional leadership tool – the Skill-Will-Wisdom Matrix. This helps any leader ask questions to disrupt the status quo, support personal growth, and equip their team members to with the skills, will, and wis…

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Bitcoin—short the current world and long a new world with James Lavish 53:40

7d ago53:40

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In this episode, James Lavish discusses the potential of bitcoin against the current fragile financial system. He starts by explaining why bitcoin is short the current world and long a new world. James examines how weak leadership can create challenging times and its impact on financial cycles. He explores the next wave of institutional adoption an…

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Bitcoin businesses under the Biden Administration with Caitlin Long 1:00:36

1M ago1:00:36

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In this episode, Caitlin Long analyzes bitcoin businesses under the Biden Administration. She begins with her reasons for building Custodia and the importance of opening banking to all industries. Caitlin critiques the SEC's recent court losses and explores Custodia's efforts to obtain a master account at the Federal Reserve, contrasting Custodia's…

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Everything you know about MicroStrategy is wrong with Brian Brookshire 36:16

1M ago36:16

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In this episode, Brian Brookshire provides a comprehensive analysis of MicroStrategy’s bitcoin acquisition strategy. He begins with his background in fintech product marketing, including experiences at Stanford and in Asia. Brian explores MicroStrategy's use of convertible debt to accumulate more bitcoin per share, evaluating the marginal returns a…

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Change Or Die – What Would You Do? 25:38

2M ago25:38

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Send us a text Today we explore why it is so difficult to change and what your options are when you need to change under stress. We explore… · How the biology of our brains and bodies make change hard. · The relationship between fear and change. · Fixed habits, how you can change them and what that takes. · Why the ‘comfort zone’ is a lot more unco…

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Bitcoin is becoming a coiled spring with Nik Bhatia 51:28

1M ago51:28

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In this episode, Nik Bhatia provides a comprehensive analysis of current market conditions, starting with an overview of the macroeconomic landscape and its implications for various assets, including bitcoin. He explores bitcoin's potential performance under different macro scenarios and examines whether broken monetary systems actually hinder bitc…

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Leadership Fail – What Can You Do? 27:23

2M ago27:23

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Send us a Text Message. Today we talk about what happens when leadership ‘fails’ and the impact. We consider what options you have as a leader and as a person within the business. We chat about… · What leadership is and what a failure in leadership can look and feel like. · What drives leaders to ‘fail’. · What impact a failure in leadership can ha…

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From the Parking Lot Workout to Fitness Empire: Empowering Women Through Fitness with Morgan Kline, Co-Founder of Burn Boot Camp 49:52

1M ago49:52

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In this episode of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship, Susan Sly sits down with Morgan Kline, Co-Founder of Burn Boot Camp. Morgan shares her inspiring story of transitioning from parking lot boot camps to leading a thriving fitness franchise with over 400 locations and a best-selling book. The conversation touches on: Entrepreneurship & Career Transiti…

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Bitcoin is valuable because it’s censorship resistant with Andrew Bailey 57:46

1M ago57:46

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In this episode, Andrew Bailey, author of Resistance Money, explores the philosophical foundations of bitcoin and its role as resistance money. He discusses the need for resistance in today's socio-economic landscape, who benefits from it, and why he wrote another bitcoin book. Andrew argues for bitcoin's adoption based on more widely held beliefs …

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Why Olympic athletes need bitcoin with Jeremy HK Nova 55:20

2M ago55:20

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In this episode, former 12x USA national mountain bike champion and Olympian Jeremy HK Nova shares his journey from the trails to bitcoin. He reflects on life lessons, proud achievements, and the evolution of mountain biking globally and in the US. Jeremy discusses his transition from professional racing, discovering bitcoin, and his interest in ma…

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Sound money, bitcoin, and gold on Wall Street with Ray Kamrath 54:37

2M ago54:37

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In this episode, Ray Kamrath, Chief Commercial Officer of Bakkt, shares his journey from Wall Street to embracing bitcoin. Starting with a light-hearted recount of riding scooters and breaking his arm in Austin, Ray narrates his first encounter with bitcoin and the concept of sound money. He contrasts gold and bitcoin, explains his decision to join…

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Navigating Obstacles and Building High-Performing Teams with Karen Gordon, Founder of Simpli5 46:51

2M ago46:51

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In this Raw and Real Entrepreneurship episode, Susan Sly talks to Karen Gordon, Founder of Simpli5. Karen shares her journey from managing a thriving business with $1 million in monthly revenue to navigating that customer's bankruptcy. Her story highlights the importance of perseverance and strategic pivoting. Karen shares the practical implication…

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Onboarding the world to the Lightning Network with David Marcus 57:10

3M ago57:10

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In this episode, David Marcus, CEO and co-founder of Lightspark, discusses his journey from Facebook to bitcoin and the challenges of integrating Lightning at Coinbase. He explores the pace of bitcoin adoption, differentiates between custodial and non-custodial Lightning services, and addresses the market for goods transactable only over the Lightn…

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Bitcoin's strategic value for America with Alex Thorn 1:04:40

2M ago1:04:40

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In this episode, Alex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy, explores the implications of states attacking bitcoin and discusses how the U.S. can support bitcoin. He analyzes potential catalysts for the U.S. government buying bitcoin and questions if Nvidia and mega-cap tech are in a bubble. The conversation covers bitcoin’s stability and volatility, t…

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The Future of Content Creation and AI with Cody Schneider, Co-Founder of Swell AI 59:38

2M ago59:38

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In this Raw and Real Entrepreneurship episode, host Susan Sly sits down with Cody Schneider, Co-Founder of Swell AI. Together, they explore the dynamic landscape of startups, highlighting the rising trend of remote work and the power of global talent pools. Cody shares invaluable insights on scaling companies through innovative strategies like podc…

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Understanding the perfect scarcity of bitcoin with HODL Waves pioneer John Ratcliff 1:15:36

3M ago1:15:36

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In this episode, John Ratcliff, a bitcoin blockchain analytics pioneer and early bitcoin adopter since 2013, explores the extremity of bitcoin scarcity. John shares his extensive background as a game developer and how he initially began to understand bitcoin. He discusses the similarities between early game development and bitcoin's block size limi…

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AI, AGI, and bitcoin: unleashing human abundance with Christopher David 54:57

3M ago54:57

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In this episode, Christopher David, a self-taught software engineer with two decades of experience, dives into the future of AI and bitcoin. Christopher offers his expert analysis on OpenAI's GPT-4o model release, the evolving dynamics between humans and AI, and the pivotal question of whether AI will replace or create millions of jobs. He also exa…

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From Startup to Starbucks: How Chris Hunter Navigated The Crash of Four Loko and Landed On Top 41:19

3M ago41:19

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Ever wondered how a kid selling coloring books door-to-door could end up co-founding one of the hottest plant-based protein drink brands? In this Raw and Real Entrepreneurship episode, Susan Sly sits down with Chris Hunter, the unstoppable force behind KOIA. From hustling coloring book pictures in Youngstown, Ohio, to navigating the chaos of Four L…

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How to win fork wars and bitcoin’s total potential market with Bitstein 1:13:21

4M ago1:13:21

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In this episode, Bitstein discusses critical aspects of bitcoin's history. We begin with an analysis of the 2015-2017 blocksize war and its implications. Bitstein offers insights on potential future bitcoin fork wars and whether he would ever support any future hard forks. We explore bitcoin's antifragility and why institutions like the Mises Insti…

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Unchained Ambition: Breaking Free from Debt to Build Dreams With Nick Fogle, Founder of Chunkey 52:16

4M ago52:16

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In this raw and riveting episode of the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast, Susan Sly sits down with Nick Fogle, the resilient founder of Churnkey, to unpack the gritty truth of turning financial chaos into entrepreneurial gold. Their conversation dives deep into the whirlwind journey from crippling student loans to groundbreaking business succe…

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How to hold bitcoin for 1,000+ years with Matt McClintock 55:34

4M ago55:34

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In this episode, Matt McClintock shares his expertise on managing thousands of bitcoins for ultra-wealthy clients. He discusses the differences between early bitcoin pioneers from 2010 and existing ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) buying bitcoin, the burning questions ultra high net worth bitcoin holders ask, and how bitcoin is transformin…

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How This Founder Raised $800K in Capital With No Experience to Acquire an $8m Business with Kevin Bibelhausen, Founder of Fruition Capital 57:35

4M ago57:35

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Join Susan Sly, Raw and Real Entrepreneurship host, as she interviews Kevin Bibelhausen, the mastermind behind Fruition Capital and Heritage Fabrics. This isn't your typical business chat; it's a deep dive into the mechanics of buying and selling businesses, focusing on the crucial role of cash flow and profitability. Kevin opens up about his unlik…

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Exponential growth, power laws, and bitcoin portfolio management with Dr. Jeff Ross 53:57

4M ago53:57

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In this episode, Dr. Jeff Ross shares insights on current macroeconomic trends, including the Federal Reserve's reconsideration of rate cuts, increased market volatility over the past month, and unexpectedly high inflation rates. He discusses the power law model, drawing comparisons with patterns observed during his medical career as a physician an…

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Demystifying the Tech World: You Do Not Have to Be A Technical Founder To Start a Tech Company, with Award-Winning AI Entrepreneur Susan Sly 27:51

3M ago27:51

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In this episode of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship, Susan Sly pulls back the curtain on what it truly means to be a founder in the tech industry, challenging the notion that deep coding skills are a prerequisite for creating successful tech products. From her journey as an Award-Winning AI entrepreneur and her education at MIT, Susan shares four prac…

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Bitcoin skepticism with Micah Warren 52:39

4M ago52:39

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In this episode, we explore bitcoin skepticism, focusing on topics such as hashrate volatility, potential miner attacks, and Michael Saylor's perspective on bitcoin. Micah provides insights from his bitcoin textbook and uses a chalkboard to clearly illustrate his views on the future of the bitcoin mining industry. We dive into significant issues li…

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The One Skill Every Entrepreneur Needs - How to Crush Your Pitches with Best Selling Author, Strategist, and Entrepreneur, Terri Sjodin 45:55

4M ago45:55

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Join Susan Sly in this dynamic episode of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship, featuring renowned public speaking expert and bestselling author Terri Sjodin. With over two decades of experience electrifying audiences and consulting for top corporations, CEOs, and Members of the U.S. Congress, Terri brings her sassy, fresh, and insightful expertise direct…

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From the C-Suite to Building a Global Media Empire with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Founder of the C-Suite Network 37:11

4M ago37:11

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Join Susan Sly and Jeffrey Hayzlett, Founder of C-Suite Network, on Raw and Real Entrepreneurship for a dynamic conversation on entrepreneurial success. Jeffrey was the CMO of Kodak before leaving to launch his global media empire. A serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, innovator, and well-known media personality, Jeffrey has literally written…

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Reimagining bitcoin hardware wallets with SeedSigner 57:26

5M ago57:26

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In this episode, we compare common hardware wallets with SeedSigner, a DIY bitcoin hardware wallet. We explore the reasons behind building SeedSigner, the process of securely generating seeds, and the considerations for holding a private key on hot devices like an iPhone or cold devices like a Trezor, Ledger, or Coldcard. We also discuss the evolut…

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Modeling the price of bitcoin with Fred Krueger 1:07:34

5M ago1:07:34

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In this episode, Fred Krueger reflects on his initial experience of purchasing bitcoin on Mt. Gox and subsequently selling it on Mt. Gox. He dives into detailed explanations of both the Stock-to-Flow (S2F) and power law models, offering his insights on whether the bitcoin power law model should be regarded as a mathematical law or just a pattern. F…

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349. Disrupting the Real Estate and Rental Industry with Andrew Borovsky, Co-Founder of Visible 55:38

4M ago55:38

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Get ready to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, real estate, and economic insights. Join Susan as she sits down for a captivating conversation with serial entrepreneur and trailblazing product designer Andrew Borovsky, Co-Founder of Visible. Andrew's journey from the corridors of Adobe and Apple to his current role as a seas…

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Investigating the Ethereum Foundation with Bryan Jacoutot 55:34

5M ago55:34

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In this episode, Bryan Jacoutot dives into the process leading to the approval of a bitcoin ETF, comparing this journey with the potential pathway for an Ethereum ETF to receive approval. He touches on the Ethereum Foundation investigation, what would happen if ethereum is declared an unregistered security, and how ethereum’s proof of stake consens…

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348. Innovating Entrepreneurship: Aimee Schuster on AI, Marketing, and Empowering Diverse Founders 46:38

5M ago46:38

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In this episode of "Raw and Real Entrepreneurship," Susan Sly has a dynamic conversation with Aimee Schuster, the founder of Bandwidth Strategy and a Josephine Collective angel network member. They discuss the challenges that women face in entrepreneurship and the importance of mentorship and support. Aimee shares her journey from starting an eco-f…

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Prosperity without inflation with Allen Farrington 1:01:54

5M ago1:01:54

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In this episode, Allen Farrington breaks down the “deflation is bad” narrative in economics. He explains why the deflation paranoia is wrong and what growth may look like under a bitcoin standard. Allen also thinks about how an index like the S&P 500 may perform under a bitcoin standard and he explains his DLCVM paper on bitcoin scaling in detail. …

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How To Take Charge & Stand Out In Your Career 21:02

5M ago21:02

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Send us a Text Message. This episode explores how many people manage their climb up their career ladder. We discuss how § Morphing to match company values and rules can cause leaders to ‘lose themselves’. § Loss of self leads to uncomfortable compromises in values creating daily stress. § Leaders who lose themselves are less likely to progress or m…

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How Self-Talk Gets In The Way of Leadership & Career 22:17

5M ago22:17

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Send us a text In this episode we explore how self-talk ‘gets in the way’ and stops leaders from being themselves and from reaching their potential. We also touch on the dreaded concept of ‘impostor syndrome and refer back to Episode #3 where we meet the Inner Judge and Critic. Today, we talk about § Why we have self talk and it’s real purpose. § W…

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Downsizing And Still Thriving When Companies Shrink 27:43

5M ago27:43

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Send us a text As we see many companies cutting costs and downsizing we discuss how this affects the people who stay, those who leave, the leaders driving the change, and those who have to give the ‘tough messages’. We explore the upsides and risks to people and organisations in terms of productivity, talent, financial performance, and how ‘downsiz…

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347. Innovating the Wait: Zack Klima’s Journey from Detroit to Tech Visionary 46:37

5M ago46:37

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In this episode of the "Raw and Real Entrepreneurship" podcast, Susan Sly interviews Zackary Klima, the founder of WaitTime. Klima discusses his entrepreneurial journey, from the streets of Detroit to WaitTimes' Intel partnerships. Zack shares insights from his early days, where he mastered communication and overcame fears in Detroit's business lan…

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The future of Fold and bitcoin with Will Reeves 48:30

5M ago48:30

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In this episode, we sit down with Will Reeves to discuss his perspective on what bitcoin scaling will look like in 2026, how there may be future unknown scaling solutions we cannot even comprehend today, the risks to bitcoin failing to scale further, altcoin speculation and unit bias, and the future of Fold in 5 years. SUPPORT THE PODCAST: → Subscr…

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346. The Simple Action That Led to Serious Growth with Andrew Bart, Co-Founder of AlgoFace 41:28

5M ago41:28

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Join Susan Sly for a captivating discussion with Andrew Bart, CEO and co-founder of Algo Face, as they probe into his entrepreneurial journey and unique approach. Andrew's story spans from balancing a business part-time with a full-time C-suite role to turning personal loss into a successful venture, showcasing resilience and positivity. Discover t…

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The science behind $1,000,000 bitcoin with Giovanni Santostasi 1:30:34

6M ago1:30:34

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In this episode, we sit down with Giovanni Santostasi who created the bitcoin power law model. Giovanni explains what power laws are and why they are common in physics and nature. He then expounds on his bitcoin power law model in detail, why there are cycles within the model, and how the model could potentially break in the future. SUPPORT THE POD…

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Bitcoin ASIC breakthroughs and semiconductor physics with Haris Basit 44:12

6M ago44:12

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In this episode, we sit down with Haris Basit, Chief Strategy Officer at Bitdeer (NASDAQ: BTDR) to talk about a massive potential Bitcoin ASIC breakthrough that could severely disrupt the entire bitcoin mining industry. Haris has been involved with bitcoin ASIC development since 2014, and he has a deep background in semiconductor physics. SUPPORT T…

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345. Breaking Bias, Setting Boundaries, and Revolutionizing FemTech with Lisa Marceau, Co-Founder of Joyuus 53:12

6M ago53:12

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In this empowering episode of the "Raw and Real Entrepreneurship" podcast, Susan Sly engages in a candid conversation with Lisa Marceau, the Co-Founder of Joyuus. Lisa and her dedicated team aim to bridge the gap in maternal care, offering solutions for diverse populations in women's postpartum health and Femtech innovation. Throughout the episode,…

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Should I Stay Or Should I Go? 26:50

6M ago26:50

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Send us a text In this episode we chat about how we choose to work where we work and what stops us from leaving. We explore… Why it is that great people get stuck in roles that aren’t working for them. Why we tolerate situations that are unhealthy for us. What stops us leaving. We refer to the book “Quit: The Power of Knowing When To Walk Away.” by…

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Lip Service vs Reality For Leaders And Their People 33:03

6M ago33:03

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Send us a text Today we talk about career choices and how and when we make changes; or don’t. We talk about what motivates and demotivates us all – from the moment we meet a new employer to the day-to-day work experience. We explore the effect stress has on leaders and why businesses are tough on their people. And lastly, why it’s easy to get stuck…

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344. The AI Tipping Point: Entrepreneurs at the Crossroads with Host Susan Sly, Tech Co-Founder 25:53

6M ago25:53

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Dive deep into the evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) with host Susan Sly in a pivotal episode of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship: “The AI Tipping Point: Entrepreneurs at the Crossroads.” This thought-provoking episode unpacks the latest controversies shaking the foundation of AI development, including Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI f…

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