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Today, I am speaking with Eshan Chordia, Co-Founder at Lumino AI, a company building decentralized AI solutions focused on making machine learning models more accessible and affordable. As you will hear, Eshan’s background is filled with a deep passion for tech and entrepreneurship. From his early interest in tech and video games to his experiences working in startups and at Protocol Labs, Eshan has unique perspectives on topics like AI, decentralization, and web3.
During this interview, Eshan shares his journey into tech and web3, his time at Protocol Labs working on Filecoin's cryptoeconomics team, and the origins behind Lumino AI. We explore the challenges and opportunities within the AI and web3 spaces, Eshan’s vision for decentralization, and why he believes that democratizing access to machine learning models is crucial for the future of tech. Eshan also provides insights into Lumino AI’s unique approach and a very thoughtful - maybe as thorough as you’ll hear - overview of how we should think about what the next big thing might be for AI.
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Today, I am speaking with Mark Smargon, Founder and CEO of Fuse, a leading web3 platform for business and finance. With a deep-rooted background in tech entrepreneurship that began at the age of 14, Mark has been a pioneering force in the crypto space, particularly in building payment solutions that merge the worlds of traditional finance and decentralization.
During this interview, Mark shares his incredible journey, starting with his early ventures in tech alongside his twin brother, to his time in the Israeli intelligence unit, which he says shaped his approach to leadership and management. We also explore Mark's insights on the evolution of payments, his views on the tech and crypto scene in Israel, and how Fuse is revolutionizing payment infrastructure by blending the best of centralized and decentralized finance. Along the way, Mark shares his thoughts on the role of The Graph in Fuse's ecosystem, why being a blockchain rather than just an app makes sense for Fuse, and his vision for the future of Web3.
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Today, I am speaking with José Betancourt, Founder and CEO of Virtual Labs, a cutting-edge platform focused on decentralizing data and improving user experiences in web3. José made the bold decision to drop out of Yale to pursue his entrepreneurial journey full-time, driven by a passion for creating real-world applications in the blockchain space.
During our conversation, José opens up about his path from Yale to becoming a founder, including the pivotal moments and decisions that shaped Virtual Labs. We discuss how he and his team continuously refined their ideas, leading to the development of several innovative products at Virtual Labs like the ZK State Channel and VDEX, the first omnichain perpDEX with no slippage and sustainable Bitcoin Yield, combining the best of decentralized and centralized exchanges with sub-millisecond finality, full self-custody, and full chain abstraction.
José also shares his insights on the challenges of user experience in blockchain, his vision for the future of web3, his perspective and use of The Graph, and why he believes real-world applications will drive the next wave of adoption.
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Today I am speaking with Max Scruffur, Head of Research at WWVentures, a venture capital firm with a unique focus on social capital and Web3 investments. Max has a diverse background, having started as an entrepreneur with various side hustles in his youth, and later moving into the world of venture capital and crypto.
During this interview, Max shares his fascinating journey, beginning with his entrepreneurial spirit in high school, where he ran successful side businesses like hosting eSports events and even operating a Minecraft server. We dive into his early interest in crypto, including his role in early Bitcoin-to-fiat transactions back in 2010, and his interest in tokenomics, driven partly by his love for game theory. Max also offers insights into the future of web3, the intersection of AI and blockchain, and the unique approach WWVentures takes by leveraging social capital with influencers like Mr. Beast and athletes like Michael Bisping.
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Today I am speaking with Garvit Goel, Co-Founder at Electron Labs, a web3 solution focused on solving the final bottleneck in Ethereum's scaling roadmap using zero-knowledge proofs. Garvit has an interesting background, having grown up in New Delhi, India, and his early fascination with technology that led him to study chemical engineering before diving into the world of blockchain and crypto.
During this interview, Garvit shares his journey from New Delhi to becoming an entrepreneur in the tech space. We discuss his early interest in technology, his unique experiences working in traditional finance, and the insights he gained that eventually led him to the blockchain space. Garvit also talks about his first entrepreneurial venture, Fraction 0x, and some of the important lessons he learned from it. We then explore the origins of Electron Labs, the challenges and pivots they faced, and how they are innovating in the Ethereum ecosystem. Additionally, Garvit shares his perspectives on the importance of distribution, the role of zero-knowledge proofs in scaling Ethereum, his opinion on The Graph and web3 data, and his vision for the future of blockchain technology.
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Today I am speaking with Emily Lin, Developer Relations at Scroll, an innovative layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum. Scroll aims to provide a more efficient and scalable platform for Ethereum transactions, enabling greater adoption and usability.
During this interview, Emily shares her journey into the tech and web3 space. We first talk about Emily's background and then we discuss discovering her interest in computer science. She also shares her experiences working at various tech companies, including her time at Appian, some early entrepreneurial ventures, and how she got started at ConsenSys working on Linea and then her recent move to Scroll. We also explore the importance of L2s and Emily’s perspective for why The Graph is important to her work, both at Linea and now at Scroll, as a DevRel and the ecosystems she supports.
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Today I am speaking with Danny Zuckerman, Co-Founder at 3Box Labs, a web3 studio dedicated to advancing a more open, safe, and composable web3. As many of you may already know, 3Box Labs is also the team behind Ceramic Network, a decentralized data network for web3 applications.
During our interview, Danny shares his journey into web3, which was fueled by his fascination with how people connect and organize. We discuss his experiences from university, his time at Bain Consulting, what he learned from his role at the education startup Zearn, co-authoring an award-winning book with his mom, and the founding and origins of 3Box Labs and Ceramic Network. Danny has an amazing depth of mind and intelligently sheds light not only on business and entrepreneurship, but also web3 data, the future of the industry, and he also shares his views on The Graph and how it fits into the web3 data story.
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Today I am speaking with Aki Balogh, Co-Founder and CEO at DLC.Link, a platform that facilitates trust-minimized Bitcoin smart contracts and DeFi applications using Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs).
Aki is a brilliant entrepreneur with a wealth of knowledge about web3, the Bitcoin community, and DeFi. In our conversation, Aki shares his early exposure to technology, his remarkable achievements as a young student, which led to an exciting role at Microsoft, where he had the opportunity to meet Bill Gates and visit his home. We also discuss Aki’s entrepreneurial journey, including the success of his first startup, MarketMuse, how DLC.Link is transforming DeFi, and some important discussion on the topic of decentralization.
We started the conversation by talking about Aki’s background and growing up the son of immigrants.
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Today I am speaking with Goncalo Sa, Co-founder & Security Researcher at ConsenSys Diligence, a comprehensive smart contract audit service that helps everyone from startups to enterprises launch and maintain their Ethereum blockchain applications. Goncalo is also a Co-founder at Creed, a collective of security professionals that work together to improve the security of the web3 ecosystem, and Technical Partner at Ethereal Ventures, a team of global investors who invest in crypto platforms and protocols.
Goncalo was a lot of fun to interview. As you will hear, he’s got a lot of positive energy and that unmistakable entrepreneurial drive. During our conversation, he talks about his upbringing in Portugal and Lisbon's emergence as a prominent web3 hub. We also talk about his entry into tech, the valuable lessons he's learned over the years, the amazing backstory for how he got started with ConsenSys, his passion for music, and a lot more!
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Today I am speaking with John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Holdings, a pioneering developer of green data centers designed for batchable computing, utilizing wasted renewable energy. That’s a mouthful - Soluna is essentially using unused energy or wasted energy from renewable energy, like solar power, to power AI servers.
During our conversation, John shares his remarkable background, recounting his entry into the tech industry and sharing some fun anecdotes from his time at Intel during the era of Andy Grove. We then talk about the evolution of AI, discussing how Soluna (not to be confused with Solana) addresses energy challenges associated with AI and blockchain. John also shares a lot of insights into business, entrepreneurship, and his vision for the future of web3 and crypto.
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Today I’m speaking with Eliott Teissonniere, Co-Founder and CTO at Nodle, a web3 network that harnesses smartphones as nodes to establish a digital trust network for societal benefit. If you’ve wondered about web3’s potential to solve problems like authenticating real-world events or facilitating reliable reporting and social posts, this podcast is for you.
During our conversation, Eliott talks shares what Nodle is and how it works, including an overview of an exciting new app called Click. We also explore Eliott’s early fascination with technology, his journey into web3, and what he learned working as a blockchain consultant and as co-founder and CTO at Bitnation.
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Today I’m speaking with Emmi Aguilar, a member of the Graphtronauts and host of the GrapHER Podcast. The Graphtronauts represent one of the largest communities of Delegators and passionate contributors within The Graph ecosystem, and under Emmi's leadership, they've launched a new podcast spotlighting women in web3.
During our conversation, Emmi shares her inspiring journey—from overcoming challenges to pursue a technical education, to discovering blockchain technology and coding, and becoming a rising figure in The Graph community. Emmi also provides insights into the web3 community in Bolivia, her homeland, discusses the origins of her blockchain enthusiasm, reflects on her experiences hosting the GrapHER Podcast, and shares her vision for the future of The Graph.
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Today I'm speaking with Charlie Hu, Co-founder at Bitlayer, a pioneering Bitcoin Layer 2 solution based on the BitVM paradigm. Before launching Bitlayer, Charlie made significant contributions in other notable projects, such as Polkadot and Polygon.
I've been eager to interview Charlie for several compelling reasons. First, his insights into business, startups, web3 community, and the industry landscape are incredibly enlightening, as you'll soon discover. He’s incredibly sharp! Second, amidst the growing interest in the programmability of Bitcoin and the rise of Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions like Bitlayer, Charlie offers valuable insight and commentary. Lastly, Charlie provides fascinating perspectives on the evolution of web3 in Asia, which I found useful in understanding of this dynamic region. -
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Today I'm speaking with John Paller, Founder and Steward at ETHDenver, and Founder of Opolis. I have been wanting to speak with John for a long time - and this interview did not disappoint.
In 2018, John launched ETHDenver, the world's largest and most influential gathering in the web3 industry. Yet, his contributions extend far beyond that event. John is also the visionary behind Opolis, a member-owned employment cooperative that is reshaping the traditional employer-employee relationship.
During our conversation, John shares insights into his pre-web3 career and the genesis of ETHDenver, offering valuable lessons from its growth. He then provides an inside look at Opolis, highlighting its role in empowering solopreneurs and independent workers. Throughout, John shares unique perspectives on values, reciprocity, business, and so much more!
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Today, I'm speaking with Raullen Chai, CEO and Co-founder of IoTeX and MachineFi. IoTeX is a decentralized blockchain platform tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT), aiming to enhance the security, privacy, and efficiency of IoT device interactions and data exchange. MachineFi, an innovative concept introduced by IoTeX, merges decentralized finance (DeFi) with IoT devices, enabling machines to participate in financial activities and generate revenue.
As per usual, Raullen is another brilliant and insightful web3 founder with deep insight and strong conviction. In our conversation, he shares his educational background and professional journey, which includes notable stints at Google, Uber, and Oracle, before we discuss the inception of IoTeX and MachineFi. Along the way, we explore topics such as DePIN, its genesis, and Raullen's vision for the future of web3, as well as IoTeX's reliance on The Graph and its integration within DePIN.
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Today, I'm speaking with Dan French, a real estate expert who, working as CEO at ResProp, is at the forefront of exploring how blockchain and cryptocurrencies can revolutionize the future of real estate investment, purchase, and management.
During our conversation, Dan talks about his early interest in real estate, how he got started, the state of the market, and then we shift our attention to web3. Here Dan will explore some important themes as it relates to how web3 might be the technology that enables more people to participate in real estate investments and ownership.
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Today I’m speaking with Dr. James Hendler, the Director and professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a pioneer of the Semantic Web. For those in the tech and academic circles, Jim Hendler is a name synonymous with transformative changes in how we interact with and understand the web.
This is a truly enlightening conversation with Jim! He brings a rich tapestry of experiences, having worked at places like DARPA and on foundational projects that have shaped the internet and artificial intelligence as we know them today. During our conversation, Jim talks about his early interests in technology and growing up in New York, his extensive professional journey through the early days of AI and working on the Semantic Web with the likes of Tim Berners-Lee, and his insightful views on emerging technologies like web3.
Jim shines a light on a lot of aspects of technology development and application, reflecting on the evolution from early AI research to today’s state of the field. We’ll explore his significant contributions to the field, including his work on the Semantic Web, his time at DARPA, the early days of AI, and his thoughts on the future of the internet.
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On May 28, 2024, Semiotic Labs, a core developer team working on The Graph, released an exciting new white paper titled "The Graph as AI Infrastructure." This paper details the upcoming launch of two new AI services to be built on The Graph: the Inference Service and the Agent Service. The paper also explores what makes The Graph the best place to service the convergence of web3, blockchain data, and AI. In addition to all this, Semiotic Labs also announced a two-week public demo of their ChatGPT-like AI product called Agentc, which was built using The Graph.
To help us better understand the details of the white paper, understand these new AI services, and comprehend the implications for the future of The Graph, I've invited Anirudh Patel, or Ani, back onto the podcast. Ani’s been on the podcast several times now, but he’s back for this special release and will answer these questions and more!
Don't forget to check out the show notes for links to all the resources Ani and I discuss, as well as transcripts of our conversation!
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Today I’m speaking with Joe Vezzani, Co-founder and CEO at LunarCrush, a leading platform that leverages social media analytics to provide actionable insights for across many markets, including cryptocurrencies. I’m willing to bet every listener today has seen or interacted with LunarCrush.
This is a very insightful interview with Joe! He’s a seasoned entrepreneur with a compelling story to share. During our conversation, Joe discusses his roots in finance and technology, his early career experiences, and his entrepreneurial ventures leading to the creation of LunarCrush. Throughout our discussion, Joe will shed new light on things like the crypto market, social media, community, and digital marketing, analytics, and the evolving landscape of the industry.
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Today I’m speaking with Meina Zhou, Co-founder and CEO at Native, an innovative DeFi solution for web3, that combines bridges, assets, and pricing into one offering.
This interview with Meina was a lot of fun. She’s a brilliant entrepreneur with a fun story to tell. During our conversation, Meina discusses her upbringing in Shanghai, her transition to the United States for university, her successful career in consulting, and her entrepreneurial journey leading to the launch of Native. Throughout our discussion, Meina offers profound insights into DeFi, crypto, and the business landscape.
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