099 - Bitcoin Freedom: Evento, Hack4Freedom, & Women Builders with Brianna

099 - Bitcoin Freedom: Evento, Hack4Freedom, & Women Builders with Brianna

Author: Lynne Bairstow, Israel Munoz April 14, 2026 Duration: 54:51

Brianna Honkawa d'Estries, founder of Evento and Hack4Freedom, joins us to explore how Bitcoin can power accessible community events and create real financial empowerment. She shares her journey into Bitcoin, the challenges of usability, her vision for open-source tools, and how Hack4Freedom is equipping women in the Global South to build on the protocol. Insights on privacy, self-sovereignty, and practical advice for women entrepreneurs are ready to ship.

⏤ ⏤ ⏤

🌴 Join us at Mita TechTalks 2026 — an invitation-only gathering for executives, family offices, and industry leaders exploring the future of capital through Bitcoin, AI, and Energy. Oct 25-27, Punta Mita. Request your invitation: https://2026.mitatechtalks.com/

⚡ Get personalized onboarding at River for Bitcoin-only financial services: https://partner.river.com/buildwithbitcoin

⏤ ⏤

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Brianna and Her Journey

10:18 The Importance of Usability in Bitcoin

20:38 Integrating Bitcoin into Evento

25:21 Evento's Vision and Human Rights Foundation Grant

27:10 Crowdfunding and Financial Barriers

29:34 Privacy and Open Source Money

32:07 The Importance of Open Source Development

35:10 Hack4Freedom: Empowering Women in Tech

39:55 Bridging the Gap: Bitcoin for Women

45:45 Future Aspirations for Evento and Hack4Freedom

47:33 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

References

https://evento.so/

https://www.hack4freedom.com/

https://x.com/briimhd

https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/

https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin

⏤ ⏤ ⏤

❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions, consult a professional.


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: 50

Build With Bitcoin
Podcast Episodes