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The Blockchain Learner Podcast

The Blockchain Learner Podcast

By Floran Syler-Woods

This podcast raises awareness and knowledge of blockchain and FinTech among faculty and students in the HBCU community.
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What is FinTech and Blockchain and why should students care?

The Blockchain Learner PodcastAug 28, 2020

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Young and Majorly Into Fintech

Young and Majorly Into Fintech

Welcome fintech influencer and entrepreneur Ryan "Coop D'Ville" Cooper

Mar 01, 202136:29
Computer Science and the Blockchain with Dr. Bina

Computer Science and the Blockchain with Dr. Bina

Do you need to be a programmer to have a successful career in Blockchain tech?

Dec 14, 202033:56
Accounting and Blockchain with Professor Sean Stein Smith

Accounting and Blockchain with Professor Sean Stein Smith

You think Blockchain is just for computer geeks?  No!  It's for us Accounting geeks too!

Dec 14, 202029:31
Decentralized Finance with Blockchain Tech with Mike De'Shazer

Decentralized Finance with Blockchain Tech with Mike De'Shazer

Dr. Floran Syler-Woods and Dr. Michael Shiroya interview Mike De'Shazer.  

Nov 06, 202030:35
How Blockchain Tech Can Enhance Equity with Susan Joseph

How Blockchain Tech Can Enhance Equity with Susan Joseph

Dr. Floran Syler-Woods and Dr. Michael Shiroya interview Susan Joseph is a consultant in the area of Blockchain, Financial Services and Supply Chain management.  She is the CEO of Coronavirus API and the Executive Director of the not-for-profit Diversity in Blockchain.

Nov 03, 202036:11
Regulatory Issues related to Fintech with Professor Tonya M. Evans

Regulatory Issues related to Fintech with Professor Tonya M. Evans

Dr. Floran Syler-Woods and Dr. Michael Shiroya interview Tonya M. Evans, Visiting Full Professor of Law at Penn State Dickinson Law School. Owner of the Advantage Evans Academy and Host of the Tech Intersect Podcast.

Bio: https://proftonyaevans.com/about/

From Cash to Crypto Masterclass and Course: AdvantageEvans.com

Websites:

ProfTonyaEvans.com

AdvantageEvans.com

TechIntersectPodcast.com

Social:

Twitter/IG/FB: IPProfEvans

Twitter/IG/FB: @AdvantageEvans

Nov 03, 202041:14
Smart Contracts and SIMBA Chain with David Wasson

Smart Contracts and SIMBA Chain with David Wasson

Dr. Floran Syler-Woods and Dr. Michael Shiroya interview Mr. David Wasson.  Mr. Wasson is Senior Director at SIMBA Chain where he leads the blockchain education solutions team. David was previously Director at NULS Foundation, an open-source public blockchain platform, where he was responsible for founding its USA operations in San Jose, CA. He has served in strategic business development and operations roles with both emerging and large technology companies including Raytheon, Oracle, and DXC Technologies.

https://simbachain.com/solutions/education-practice/

https://blog.simbachain.com/blog/enterprise-license-deal-with-black-blockchain-consultants

https://blog.simbachain.com/blog/simba-chains-user-friendly-platform-helps-portland-state-prepare-students-for-hot-careers

https://blog.simbachain.com/blog/steam-revolution-inks-simba-chain-license-to-empower-future-leaders

Nov 03, 202029:33
The Potential of Stablecoins with Dante Disparte

The Potential of Stablecoins with Dante Disparte

Interview with Dante Disparte.  Dante is the vice chairman and Head of Policy and Communications for the Libra Association, a newly-formed organization that has brought together social impact organizations and a diverse group of leading businesses from around the world to create a low-friction, high-trust payment system that empowers billions of people.

Nov 03, 202031:48
Investing in Cryptocurrencies with Brian Estes

Investing in Cryptocurrencies with Brian Estes

Dr. Floran Syler-Woods and Dr. Michael Shiroya interview Brian Estes, Managing Partner and CIO of Off the Chain Capital, a digital asset investment fund.

Nov 03, 202035:42
Blockchain, FinTech Start-ups and Jobs: Challenges and Opportunities for Minorities and Women with Karen Kilroy

Blockchain, FinTech Start-ups and Jobs: Challenges and Opportunities for Minorities and Women with Karen Kilroy

Dr. Floran Syler-Woods and Dr. Michael Shiroya interview Karen Kilroy, CEO of Kilroy Blockchain Corporation.

Nov 03, 202028:36
Why universities and colleges should build FinTech programs with Dr. Ali Emdad

Why universities and colleges should build FinTech programs with Dr. Ali Emdad

Dr. Floran Syler-Woods and Dr. Michael Shiroya interview Dr. Ali Emdad, Associate Dean, Morgan State University Graves Business School and
FinTech Center Director

Nov 03, 202028:54
Cryptocurrencies and the Future of Money with Yamini Sagar

Cryptocurrencies and the Future of Money with Yamini Sagar

Dr. Floran Syler-Woods and Dr. Michael Shiroya interview Yamini Sagar, Senior Product Manager at BitPay.

Nov 03, 202035:15
What is FinTech and Blockchain and why should students care?

What is FinTech and Blockchain and why should students care?

Aug 28, 202000:34