054 - Bitcoin: Forager's Final Cut

054 - Bitcoin: Forager's Final Cut

Author: Lynne Bairstow, Israel Munoz May 6, 2025 Duration: 52:43

In this episode, co-hosts Lynne and Israel interview Carlos and Ali, co-founders of Forager, a post-production company on a Bitcoin standard. They discuss their Bitcoin journey, the creative industry's economic challenges, their Bitcoin treasury strategy, industry response, and marketing Bitcoin creatively. Ali and Carlos also share their future plans for integrating Bitcoin into their business and offer advice for entrepreneurs and newcomers to Bitcoin.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Forager
06:44 The Journey to Bitcoin: Personal Experiences
13:55 Economic Challenges in the Creative Industry
17:28 Forager's Bitcoin Strategy and Announcement
22:48 Industry Response and Community Engagement
31:52 Creative Communication and Marketing Bitcoin
39:52 Future Plans for Forager and Bitcoin Integration
45:30 Advice for Entrepreneurs and Bitcoin Newcomers

References
x: @forager_tv @cmfe2510 @AliWebb07
IG: @forager.tv @carlosfloresfilms @aliwebb_forager
linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/forager-collective

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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.
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