Crypto Titans Podcast - Interviews with Blockchain Industry Leaders, Cryptocurrency Insights and Trends for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, & Ripple

2017 was the year of the white paper. This year many crypto projects are flush with cash but lack the skills and personnel to reach intended goals. On today’s episode Ignat Bobrovich, Of Andromeda Group and Co-Founder of TwoGNation, talks to Nate about the all too necessary role of post-ICO investment for crypto project success. Andromeda Group helps to facilitate hiring, marketing strategy, tokenization strategy, and connection to industry experts for crypto projects ready to execute. To learn more about Ignat or connect, check out: http://andromedagroup.io/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibobrovich/ & https://www.twognation.com/

As a token architect, Clayton specializes in advising blockchain projects on their tokenization strategies. From tying founder and investor tokens together to creating tokens that burn themselves out companies will have to think of new ways to slow token velocities. In today’s episode Clayton Roche, Director of Operations at Millionaire Crypto Club, discusses some of the projects that he has been a part of and how they laid out their tokenization plans. To learn more about Clayton or connect, check out: claytonroche@gmail.com & https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonroche/

As traditional investment firms adapt to take advantage of the burgeoning crypto space, VC must blaze new trails into unknown territory. In today’s episode, Daniel Song, Senior Associate at Access Ventures LLC, brings us inside Access VC to study the specific strategies of this early stage VC. To learn more or connect with Daniel, check out: http://www.accessvc.co/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielsong/

In today’s episode, Evan Luthra, CEO and Founder at EL Group, discusses a number of exciting new projects he’s working on.  Evan has been a serial entrepreneur since the age of 15, so he understands what it takes to build a project from the ground-up.  He also discusses an exciting new senior citizens’ home project that has the potential to be an industry gamechanger. To learn more about Evan and his projects, check-out: https://evanluthra.com/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanluthra/ & http://elgroupinternational.com/ & evan@evanluthra.com

New blockchain projects face big risks in the murky waters of legal matters. There exists a triple threat of uncertainty in currently existing regulations, uncertainty in highly anticipated emerging regulations, and differing regulations across geographic zones. In today’s episode Matthieu Bonnici, Founder of CoinLaw, explains how his new company is providing legal resources for blockchain projects. If you would like to learn more about Matthieu or connect, check out: https://coinlaw.io/

Whether investors know about crypto or just want to join the trend, investment firms are adapting to serve that niche. But no two firms approach crypto investing the same way. In today’s episode Mohit Tater, CEO of Blackbook Investments, walks through his path from flipping websites to managing crypto investment portfolios. He discusses coins, project teams and the tech serving them. To learn more about Mohit or connect, check out: mohit@mohittater.com & https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohittater/ & https://mohittater.com/ & https://blackbookinvestments.com

As the crypto space matures we will find new strategies for building blockchain startups and ICOs. Newly minted accelerator programs, like Foundation X, are setup to help with white papers, investment strategies, and the integration of tokeneconomics with emerging governance. In today’s episode O Kwon, Partner at both Foundation X and Future Play, explains the differences between working with traditional tech startups to blockchain startups and ICOs. To learn more or connect with O, check out: http://foundationx.io/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/okwon/

What strategies are successful ICO investors employing? How do investors distinguish a good team from a bad one? Where do investors turn to find new teams and new strategies? In today’s episode, Dean Patrick, Co-Founder of G2H2 Capital, talks with Mikey Abts about these issues and more.  They dive deep into which investment methods are proving most profitable and how to identify which project teams are bound for success. To learn more or connect with Dean, check out: https://www.g2h2.capital/ & info@g2h2.capital & https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanpatrickprofessional/ & https://medium.com/@deanpatrick_63570

While researching cryptocurrency, Dom spotted a unique opportunity in the space. He recognized that most Reddit, Medium, and Facebook groups were not providing helpful, curated content for crypto investors. So, as a niche marketer and self-proclaimed ‘cryptohead,’ he jumped at the chance to start a new business by non-experts for non-experts. In today’s episode, Dom Wells, Founder of Cryptosis, shares what he has learned about ICOs from building this online resource. To learn more or connect with Dom, check out: https://cryptosis.io/

Although “intellectual capital may trump financial capital,” SOSV provides both! In today’s episode, we hear market insights from William Bao Bean, the fourth most active seed investor in the world.  As General Partner at SOV, Managing Director at MOX, and Managing Director at Chinaccelerator, William understands what is driving the blockchain marketplace. We also hear about William’s work driving mobile user acquisition as a first mover in a number of verticals. To learn more or connect, check out: https://sosv.com/ & https://chinaccelerator.com/  & https://mobileonlyx.com/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/williambaobean/ & https://twitter.com/williambaobean

Blockchain projects often face an accessibility problem. Standing between blockchain and mass adoption is the high barrier to entry of technological understanding. In today’s episode, Erica Blair, Founder of Blockchain Branding and Blockchain Speakers Bureau, explains how she is helping projects identify and create their own story to connect with their community on a deeper level. To learn more or connect with Erica, check out: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericablairlive/ & https://www.blockchainbranding.io/ & blockchainspeakersbureau.com

South Korea is one of the strongest crypto markets on the globe, but this tight-knit community is difficult to enter. In today’s episode, Alex Shin, Partner and Chief Business Officer at Hashed, shares his insight into the Korean market by explaining the elements of its development, how it’s continuing to flourish, and the contributing factors of the “Kimchi Premium”. To learn more about Alex or connect, check out: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexshin87/ & https://www.hashed.com/

The massive tech projects of the future will not be realized by a small few. Just like the decentralization inherent to blockchain technology, successful projects and enterprises will be the result of combining varying talents and skills from all corners of the global community. In today’s episode, Trent Barnes, Partner at ZEROCAP and Board Member of Blockchain Association of Australia, explains his efforts to secure blockchain’s future by connecting people and resources. Through ZEROCAP, BAA, hack-a-thons, and other projects, Trent works with individuals ranging from high-level executives down to high school students. To learn more about Trent or connect, check out: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentbarnes/ & zerocap.io &  blockchain.asn.au

What exactly does an accelerator program offer to blockchain projects? How do blockchain startup accelerators differ from normal business accelerator programs? In today’s episode, SangJin Hong, Co-founder and CEO of Chain Cabinet (and partner at KStartup), discusses these topics and more, including an overview of how competition helps advance the industry as a whole. We also learn what one expert believes to be the secret ingredient for crypto startup success. To learn more about SangJin Hong or connect, check out: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sangjinhong/ & sangjin@chaincabinet.com & www.kstartup.com

Blockchain technology has yet to produce a truly trustless investment process. Investors jumping into ICOs due to FOMO rather than informed decision-making muddies the waters for projects and legitimate investors. Michael Pole co-founded CoSyndicate as a platform that utilizes gamification - a vetting process that allows investors to collaborate and privately provide feedback to project leaders. To learn more about Michael or connect, check out: https://cosyndicate.io/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpole/