Blockchain Disruption

If you follow blockchain innovation or the Ethereum ecosystem, you know about ConsenSys. Amanda Gutterman is the Chief Marketing Officer for ConsenSys, and she's been at the center of marketing use cases for the Ethereum blockchain. Amanda took some time to sit down with us and share what it's been like leading marketing at one of the world's leading blockchain companies. If you're interested in what it takes to convince people of the importance of blockchain disruption, definitely listen to this episode!

Real estate is ripe for blockchain disruption. In this interview, I connect with Connor O'Day from Meridio, a company aiming to tokenize properties to create fractional ownership models for commercial and rental properties. If you've dabbled in real estate transactions, bought a house, or plan to someday, check out this episode to find out how blockchain might improve the experience!

Tracking cryptocurrency performance for new investors poses a lot of challenges. Unlike stock markets, cryptocurrencies trade 24/7. In this interview, I talk with Rebecca Qian about what it's like launching one of these platforms and why it's so important to provide investors with better tools for evaluating cryptocurrency performance. If you're curious about investing in crypto, or in how monitoring systems might improve your understanding, definitely give this one a listen!

The blockchain industry is growing at a rapid pace, and as a result, leaders are flocking from all kinds of careers. Brian Jenkins is a former CNN Anchor, who found his way to blockchain from interviewing key thought leaders and now leads business development for BusinessBlock, a firm working on helping enterprises implement blockchain solutions. In this interview, Brian and I discuss how to drive adoption, why enterprises are jumping on-board, and what the future of blockchain and enterprise looks like.

For a lot of crypto investors who are bullish on their holdings, they'd like to invest in new projects but they don't want to liquidate their assets. Insert crypto-backed fiat loans. In this interview, Jason Urban and I discuss why lenders offer these kinds of loans, and what the future of crypto lending holds. If you're sitting on crypto and want it to work harder for you, or if you're a lender thinking about how to access more crypto asset holders, definitely give this one a listen!

If you’re new to blockchain, you may just be finding out about the scalability debate. The short version is that making distributed systems move quickly is hard. The long version is, well... long. In this interview, we talk with Uri Klarman, CEO of bloXroute Labs, a company coming up with feasible scalability solutions. Uri and his team have made some bold claims about how to solve scalability! If you're looking for answers on how to solve scalability issues, definitely give this episode a listen!

Most people don't know where they'd be without iCloud and Google Drive. The trouble is, these centralized platforms create all kinds of security and privacy concerns, and they also lock users into one company's view of how their data should be accessed. In this episode, we discuss with Bill Cordes why cloud storage is ripe for blockchain disruption. If you've ever complained about running out of space on your smartphone, or if you care about the security of your cloud data, this is the episode for you!

Cities that may be known for one form of industry are now quickly becoming hotbeds of blockchain innovation. In this interview, we talk with Donnie Benjamin, who is currently leading ConsenSys's expansion into Chicago. If you’ve ever wondered how the big names in the industry get blockchain meetups going, or how to get started in a space that seems like it’s moving too fast to catch up, definitely give this one a listen!

Big data is changing the way we do business. With companies collecting data from countless sources, whether they be mobile devices, IoT, or otherwise, the onslaught of data is giving companies deeper insights into customer behaviors and needs. The trouble is, all this data can be difficult to process, and costly to aggregate. If you’ve ever wondered how your startup could benefit from big data, or how to affordable process the information you have, definitely give this episode a listen!

Trust in the media is more fragmented than ever. In this interview I meet with Christine Mohan, Co-Founder of Civil, a ConsenSys spinoff, to discuss this issue. Her insights on the intersections of news and blockchain give hope for a brighter outlook on the future of media. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to prevent fake news from gaining traction, or how we can start to build more responsible community-driven media platforms, definitely give this episode a listen!

Managing contracts, vendors, and varied services frequently requires entire teams at enterprise level organizations and is often a roadblock for smaller companies. In many cases, the rapid pace of digital innovation and transformation makes it difficult for enterprises to keep up with the change. Not to mention, enterprise software tends to operate in silos with minimal interoperability. The future of commerce is bright when it comes to blockchain innovation, check out this episode to learn more!

Daniel Jeffries is a Futurist, Author, and Thinker, whose perspective on blockchain and decentralized systems has been recognized by numerous leaders in the industry. It’s important to note that he’s not your typical ‘Silicon Valley futurist’. He’s a serious programmer, with a good eye for what’s on the tech horizon, and a critical view of emerging technologies like blockchain and cryptocurrency. If you’ve ever asked “Will Bitcoin even exist in a few years?” this is an interview you don

Prediction markets and futures have long been of interest to investors with a high tolerance for risk. Similarly, online betting has taken off for people who like upside-potential and don't mind gambling funds on uncertain outcomes. The trouble is, online betting isn't always what we'd hope it would be. In this interview, I talk with Christian Lenz, Founder of BX.bet. We discuss how to implement decentralized betting networks while preserving fairness and preventing untoward bets.

Cryptocurrency mining serves as a critical infrastructure for blockchain systems. In this episode, we talk with Frank Holmes from HIVE Blockchain Technologies about why investors are so excited about real opportunities to support blockchain infrastructure initiatives. If you've wondered about ways to invest in blockchain innovation that don't involve buying cryptocurrency, or if you’re interested in how capital markets are getting in on the game, give this episode a listen!

Ever wonder how a "blockchain" gets started? There are actually quite a few different ways but one of the most common as of late has been through a model called the Initial Coin Offering, or ICO. If you follow cryptocurrencies and blockchain you’ve likely stumbled across a ton of articles talking about how ICOs are the next big thing, or how they’re going to blow up when the SEC cracks down on them. Warning: Don't come here looking for recommendations on what to buy and sell!