008 - Jeff Booth: A Brighter Future Through Bitcoin

008 - Jeff Booth: A Brighter Future Through Bitcoin

Author: Lynne Bairstow, Israel Munoz June 14, 2024 Duration: 1:06:04

Jeff Booth is a visionary leader, technology entrepreneur, Founding Partner at ego death capital and best-selling author of The Price of Tomorrow – Why Deflation is Key to an Abundant Future. With a profound grasp of technology, system thinking, and design, he stands at the forefront of a shift from an outdated economic model to one designed for tomorrow.

Jeff's insights and achievements have earned him the BC Technology Industry Association's Person of the Year in 2015 and in October 2023, he was honored with induction into the prestigious BCTIA's Hall of Fame. Furthermore, in 2016, he gained recognition from Goldman Sachs, who named him one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs.

In addition to his work investing and helping entrepreneurs build on the rails of Bitcoin, he is a Co-Founder of addy and NocNoc. Jeff also actively serves on the boards of Core Scientific, Fedi, and Breez, in addition to several advisory boards. A dedicated member of the Young Presidents Organization since 2004, he further contributes as a Founding Fellow at the Creative Destruction Lab.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
07:05 The Problem with the Current Financial System
12:35 Bitcoin: Decentralized and Secure Value Creation
16:21 Unlearning Traditional Economic Teachings
32:50 Fundraising Process for Ego Death
34:14 Lessons Learned and Value Creation in the Bitcoin Space
41:26 Bitcoin-Focused Funds and Repricing of Assets
48:41 Global Opportunities in the Bitcoin Ecosystem
01:02:38 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in the Bitcoin Space

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At its core, Build With Bitcoin is a conversation about what happens when a foundational technology meets human ambition. Co-hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Munoz steer these discussions, moving beyond the daily price chatter to explore the tangible projects, businesses, and investment philosophies emerging from the Bitcoin ecosystem. Their guests-a mix of builders, entrepreneurs, and forward-thinking investors-share firsthand accounts of what it means to create value with this technology as a base layer. You’ll hear practical insights on navigating the intersection of technology and business, the challenges of launching ventures in this space, and the long-term strategic thinking that guides serious investment. This isn't just theory; it's a front-row seat to the practical application of a digital platform reshaping industries. The dialogue naturally spans the worlds of business, entrepreneurship, and investing, all through the lens of a technology that is constantly evolving. For anyone curious about the real-world utility being constructed right now, this podcast offers a grounded, insightful perspective from the people who are actively laying the bricks.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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