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TF Podcast with Jonathan G. Blanco

TF Podcast with Jonathan G. Blanco

By Jonathan G. Blanco

TF Labs presents the TF Podcast, where host Jonathan G. Blanco invites guest to discuss the latest in technology and finance, often related to bitcoin, crypto, and blockchain.

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Episode 110: 5G and Digital Transformation for Startups & Enterprise | Interview with Jim Brisimitzis

TF Podcast with Jonathan G. Blanco Jul 16, 2020

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Ep 124 | Bitcoin continues adoption in Business | Samson Mow

Ep 124 | Bitcoin continues adoption in Business | Samson Mow

In our first TF Podcast of 2021 we interview Samson Mow, CSO at Blockstream and CEO at Pixelmatic, as we discuss his early days in Bitcoin, how he began working with Adam Back, Bitcoin Satellites, Bitcoin adoption from institutional investors and corporations like MicroStrategy with Michael Saylor, and we also discuss gaming use cases for cryptocurrency. 

Make sure to follow Samson Mow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Excellion

You can learn more about TF Labs at https://tflabs.io

Jan 26, 202128:32
LAST MINUTE: Startup Conference | Startup Law & Getting Started | w/ Jill Williamson and Bob Cornish

LAST MINUTE: Startup Conference | Startup Law & Getting Started | w/ Jill Williamson and Bob Cornish

Creating a company can be overwhelming, but setting up the proper legal agreements, documentation, contracts, and noes is crucial to the life of the business. Founders must get it right and its recommended they discuss with a legal professional.  

In this session we discuss Founder equity splits, stock agreements, intellectual property rights, founder disputes, working in regulated industries, raising venture capital, public solicitation warnings, and more.  Startup Law and Getting Started was recorded during TF Labs' LAST MINUTE: Startup Virtual Conference on December 21, 2020. Speakers included Jill Williamson of Gravis Law PLLC, Bob Cornish of Anderson Kill, and Jonathan G. Blanco Founder of TF Labs.  

You can learn more about TF Labs, a media agency, consuming and startup studio at https://tflabs.io 

This session was sponsored by HireStreams https://hirestreams.com

Dec 23, 202035:14
Bitcoin Panel on 12/16/20 | Bitcoin soars past $21K | w/ Simon Yu, Brian Lockhart, Kristy-Leigh Minehan, and Ryan Castillo

Bitcoin Panel on 12/16/20 | Bitcoin soars past $21K | w/ Simon Yu, Brian Lockhart, Kristy-Leigh Minehan, and Ryan Castillo

Last week we hosted a panel on Bitcoin passing through $21K. Earlier that day, Bitcoin passed it previous all-time-high from December 2017. The panelist were reacting to the days news of Bitcoin jumping and discusses reasons why this run is different than past ones. Our guest included Simon Yu, Brian Lockhart, Kristy-Leigh Minehan, and Ryan Castillo. 

Dec 21, 202058:16
Stable Act and Battle for Crypto Regulations

Stable Act and Battle for Crypto Regulations

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Dec 11, 202001:00:53
Where's Bitcoin and Crypto Headed? | LiveStream with Justin Wu, Pat Larsen, Carlos Betancourt, Mitchell Moos

Where's Bitcoin and Crypto Headed? | LiveStream with Justin Wu, Pat Larsen, Carlos Betancourt, Mitchell Moos

Earlier this week we recorded a special LiveStream episode on the state of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency and where it is headed. Bitcoin has reached and all time high, and the market is taking notice. 

This episode is sponsored by HireStreams, Video Resumes platform to find you next job. Learn more at https://hirestreams.com

Dec 04, 202001:04:37
Episode 123: Fighting the Online Assault on Democracy | with Cyrus Krohn

Episode 123: Fighting the Online Assault on Democracy | with Cyrus Krohn

During our TF Labs Live Interview with Cyrus Krohn, we discuss how disinformation in news and politics has become common place. With the polarizing divide in the USA and abroad, we discuss how we can fight the online assault on democracy.  

Cyrus is the author of Bombarded released in October of 2020.

Nov 09, 202001:02:04
Episode 122: SEC Updates Reg A+ & Reg CF Limits | Guest: Darren Marble & Samson Williams

Episode 122: SEC Updates Reg A+ & Reg CF Limits | Guest: Darren Marble & Samson Williams

On November 2, 2020 the SEC updated its limits for Crowdfunding. Reg A+ limit was raised to $75 million Reg CF limit was raised to $5 million  Equity Crowdfunding allows for founders and companies who have built communities to grow in different ways from traditional venture.  In this episode, Darren Marble of Crush Capital, 🚀 Samson Williams of Axes and Eggs, and host Jonathan G Blanco we discuss what this means for Startups, Founders, and the public.

Learn more at TFLabs.io

Nov 05, 202031:10
Episode 121: Bitcoin Futures & Future of Bitcoin in Financial Markets | TF Labs Podcast with Brock Connelly

Episode 121: Bitcoin Futures & Future of Bitcoin in Financial Markets | TF Labs Podcast with Brock Connelly

In this episode we interview Brock Connelly of Round Block Capital and discuss Bitcoin Futures on the CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange).

Sep 22, 202041:56
Episode 120: Research of FinTech Policy in Blockchain & Digital Assets | TF Labs Podcast Interview w/ Linda Jeng
Sep 21, 202046:20
Episode 119: Startup Law & Fundraising | Interview w/ Paul Swegle
Sep 18, 202001:01:38
Episode 118 | Launching the first IPO of a Security Token - INX | Interview with Mason Borda

Episode 118 | Launching the first IPO of a Security Token - INX | Interview with Mason Borda

We interview Mason Borda, CEO and CoFounder of Tokensoft, a security token platform leading the IPO for INX Token.

Sep 04, 202033:09
Ep 117: Going Public - Taking Entrepreneurs to Nasdaq IPO all on TV | Interview with Todd Goldberg

Ep 117: Going Public - Taking Entrepreneurs to Nasdaq IPO all on TV | Interview with Todd Goldberg

In this episode we interview Todd Goldberg, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Crush Capital, creators of the Entrepreneur.com show "Going Public", a groundbreaking original series that follows the stories of entrepreneurs as they raise capital and aspire to take their companies public to a Nasdaq IPO. For the first time ever, viewers of the series can invest in any deal featured through the platform goingpublic.com.    

TF Labs has hosted Todd's Co-Founder, Darren Marble at past TF Conferences and on the TF Podcast.   

You can learn more about TF Labs at https://tflabs.io  

This episode is presented by HireStreams, a Video Interview and Resume Platform for Job Seekers to stand out to Employers. Learn more and create your free HireStreams profile at https://HireStreams.com.

Sep 03, 202038:36
Episode 116: Digital Assets & Bitcoin from your Investment Advisors | Interview with Dan Eyre of Blockchange

Episode 116: Digital Assets & Bitcoin from your Investment Advisors | Interview with Dan Eyre of Blockchange

In this episode we interview Dan Eyre, CoFounder and CEO of Blockchange, a Digital Asset sales service for Registered Investment Advisors, essentially allowing financial planners to sell Bitcoin and Digital Assets to their clients. Blockchange recently announced a partnership with Gemini, which is owned by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, two of Bitcoin's most prominent supporters. This is our second time hosting Dan on our TF Labs Podcast.

Sep 02, 202037:25
Special Episode: HireStreams Podcast w/ Tyler Boscolo | Lesson from a Lead Technical Recruiter

Special Episode: HireStreams Podcast w/ Tyler Boscolo | Lesson from a Lead Technical Recruiter

Special Episode of our new HireStreams Podcast where we discuss Recruiting, Job Hunting, and Hiring from the Job Seeker and Employer side. The HireStreams Podcast is hosted by Tyler Boscolo, a marketer and growth leader in the startup ecosystem. 

Please subscribe to the HireStreams Podcast. 

Sep 01, 202025:14
Episode 115: Venture Capital Funding for Non-Degreed Founders | Interview with Danielle Strachman

Episode 115: Venture Capital Funding for Non-Degreed Founders | Interview with Danielle Strachman

We Interview Danielle Strachman to discuss Venture Capital and Fundraising for Founders and how Danielle focuses on non-degreed founders.

Sep 01, 202049:24
Episode 114: FinTech, Banking, Crypto and Financial Trust | Interview with Scott Purcell

Episode 114: FinTech, Banking, Crypto and Financial Trust | Interview with Scott Purcell

In this episode we interview Scott Purcell, Founder and CEO of Prime Trust, a Financial Trust and Custodian for Banks and Crypto Institutions. Purcell is a serial entrepreneur with experience in banking, securities, technology, and internet infrastructure. We discuss fintech, banking, crypto and financial trust.

Jul 24, 202033:50
Episode 113: Micro VC & Founders | $1K For Families Impacted by Pandemic | Interview with Minda Brusse
Jul 23, 202046:36
Episode 112: Founder Lessons for Venture Capital Conversations | Interview with Mac Conwell
Jul 21, 202040:23
Episode 111: Accelerating the Token Economy for Organizations | Interview with Marley Gray
Jul 20, 202041:11
Special Episode: Twitter Hacked | Live Panel with Cybersecurity Leaders

Special Episode: Twitter Hacked | Live Panel with Cybersecurity Leaders

In this Special Episode, we hosted a Live Panel featuring Riley Eller of Rubica, Inc., Ronald Nixon of Polyverse Corporation, and Haseeb Awan of Efani, to discuss the recent hack on Twitter, leading to he worlds most famous people having their accounts compromised, with hackers tweeting on their behalf saying they'd give away money to those who would deposit #bitcoin into their accounts. This was at a massive scale with the accounts of Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Kanye West, President Obama, and Elon Musk, just to name a few.

The hackers could have done far worse damage then take a few #bitcoin, with many online pointing out that a global catastrophe could have happened if the hackers tweeted the wrong thing in mass.

In this episode we discuss;
- Implication of the event
- How did it happen?
- Could this have been prevented?
- Why did they ask for #bitcoin?
- How does centralization vs decentralization impact what happened?

You can learn more about this episode and the TF Podcast Episode at TF Labs (https://tflabs.io).  

This episode is presented by HireStreams, allowing Job Seeker to create custom Video Interview and Resume Profiles to optimize the hiring experience with Employers. Learn more or create a free account at https://hirestreams.com.

Jul 17, 202037:52
Episode 110: 5G and Digital Transformation for Startups & Enterprise | Interview with Jim Brisimitzis
Jul 16, 202037:36
Special Episode: Product Strategy Lessons from Kanye's Presidential Run
Jul 16, 202009:06
Episode 109: Technology Requirements for Enterprise Blockchain
Jul 15, 202042:38
Episode 108: Fund of Funds for Blockchain and Crypto Venture Capital | Interview with Brooke Pollack
Jul 14, 202030:02
Episode 107: "“Accounting & FinTech in Crypto, and role of Venture Capital”" | Interview with Pat Larsen

Episode 107: "“Accounting & FinTech in Crypto, and role of Venture Capital”" | Interview with Pat Larsen

In this episode we interview, Pat Larsen CEO and Co-Founder of ZenLedger, Tax Return and Management software for Cryptocurrency traders. Pat discusses how he discovered the need for crypto tax software and the ability to create a SaaS model for scaling his business, which Venture Capital finds attractive as predictable revenue which in theory increases over time. Pat shares his experience with fundraising from Investors and Venture Capital, his role as CEO in the fundraising process, and running the company. We also discuss the current climate for fundraising and how to keep investors aware of your company's progress. Taxes are due on July 15th and Pat discusses his the unprecedented nature of the move out and reminding us all to get taxes done. We have had Pat speak at past TF Conferences and Local Chapter Events.  

Learn more about this episode and listen on your favorite podcast platform at TF Labs:  https://www.tflabs.io/107-pat-larsen-crypto-taxes  

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Jun 26, 202044:50
Episode 106: "Building Technology in Finance, DeFi, and Blockchain" | Interview with Lex Sokolin

Episode 106: "Building Technology in Finance, DeFi, and Blockchain" | Interview with Lex Sokolin

In this episode we interview Lex Sokolin, CMO and Global FinTech Co-Head at ConsenSys.

Jun 24, 202038:23
Episode 105: The Foundation of Strategy to Execution | Interview with Brad Chase

Episode 105: The Foundation of Strategy to Execution | Interview with Brad Chase

In this episode we speak with Brad Chase, former Senior Vice President of Microsoft. Now he is a strategy, leadership and marketing consultant to CEOs and senior executives mostly in the software business, served on numerous boards and also done a lot of public speaking. We discuss his book "Strategy First," and the foundation of strategy to execution.

Jun 12, 202031:07
JUST SATS. EP 07: Protest, Bitcoin above above $10K for a day, Bloomberg say bitcoin at $20K

JUST SATS. EP 07: Protest, Bitcoin above above $10K for a day, Bloomberg say bitcoin at $20K

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Jun 08, 202012:42
JUST SATS. EP 06: Not about Bitcoin

JUST SATS. EP 06: Not about Bitcoin

This episode is not about bitcoin this week. Instead we hope our listeners reflect on the events of this past week. We stand with all of you who are hurting. #Black_Lives_Matter. 

May 31, 202001:60
Episode 104: Commerce & Rewards in Bitcoin Adoption | Interview with Alex Adelman

Episode 104: Commerce & Rewards in Bitcoin Adoption | Interview with Alex Adelman

In this episode we speak with Alex Adelman, CEO and CoFounder of Lolli, an app that allows you to earn bitcoin when you shop. Alex discusses his app and the commerce and rewards associated with bitcoin adoption.

May 29, 202053:57
Episode 103: Financial Institutions vs Bitcoin & Crypto Institutions | Interview with John Wu

Episode 103: Financial Institutions vs Bitcoin & Crypto Institutions | Interview with John Wu

In this interview with speak with John Wu, the President of AVA Labs. John spent significant time in traditional finance via working in hedge funds with technology investing. In this conversation he draws parallels to the legacy financial system with the crypto and bitcoin system. 

May 28, 202044:10
Episode 102: Financial Marketing: How Banks Market | Interview with Bill Wreaks

Episode 102: Financial Marketing: How Banks Market | Interview with Bill Wreaks

In this episode we speak with Bill Wreaks, CEO of The Gramercy Institute. Bill works with Financial Institutions as they come up with their Financial Marketing plans. We discuss how banks Market to their clients, how traditional finance associates risk, and perception of digital currencies and bitcoin.

May 27, 202049:51
Special Episode: TF Product Management | Jonathan G. Blanco interviewed by UW Blockchain Society

Special Episode: TF Product Management | Jonathan G. Blanco interviewed by UW Blockchain Society

Special Episode: TF Product Management | Jonathan G. Blanco interviewed by UW Blockchain Society

May 26, 202049:52
Episode 101: Blockchain, Bitcoin, Crypto at University | Interview with Zach Nelson

Episode 101: Blockchain, Bitcoin, Crypto at University | Interview with Zach Nelson

In this episode we speak with Zack Nelson, President and Co-Founder of the Blockchain society at the University of Washington. We discuss Blockchain, Bitcoin, Crypto .

May 25, 202047:14
Just Sats EP 5: 40 Bitcoin Move, 10 BTC is in top .005% of wallets, Don't tell me who is Satoshi

Just Sats EP 5: 40 Bitcoin Move, 10 BTC is in top .005% of wallets, Don't tell me who is Satoshi

Weekly wrap up of bitcoin, in a quick an fun short episode.

May 24, 202023:21
Episode 100: The History of Money: Fiat, Gold, Silver, Diamonds | Interview with Erik Jansen

Episode 100: The History of Money: Fiat, Gold, Silver, Diamonds | Interview with Erik Jansen

In this episode we speak with Erik Jansen, Sr. Managing Partner at Windermere Realty Management Company. Jansen is a seasoned operational and financial executive in building technology and real estate-based businesses and is an active investor in venture capital. Jansen discusses the history of money regarding fiat, gold, silver, and diamonds.

May 24, 202053:40
TF Labs Blog | Bitcoin Pizza Day: $91,000,000 for 2 Pizzas purchased 10 years ago
May 22, 202005:29
Episode 99: Crypto Wallets and Cyber Security in the new Digital World | Interview with Viktor Radchenko
May 20, 202035:24
TF Labs Lessons - Ep 01: "Your Adversity is your Super Power"

TF Labs Lessons - Ep 01: "Your Adversity is your Super Power"

Short 10 minute lessons on motivation, determination, business, technology, product, and more. Episode 1, "Your Adversity is your Super Power", discuss how in extreme hardship we can attempt to find learnings and lessons to take with us in business and professionally. 

May 20, 202009:57
Banking Recap Episode: How Banks are thinking about Bitcoin, Digital Currency, Stablecoins.

Banking Recap Episode: How Banks are thinking about Bitcoin, Digital Currency, Stablecoins.

In this special episode, we compile a few of our best conversations over the last month regarding how banks are thinking about Bitcoin, Digital Currency, and Stablecoins. We bring together clips from our interviews with Cory Klippsten of Swan Bitcoin, Bob Cornish of Anderson Kill, Matt Case, Neil Bergquist of Coinme, and Alex Mashinsky of Celsius. 

Please let us know how you like this recap episode with clips from several episodes to discuss one particular topic

May 19, 202024:07
93: VC & Angel Investment Outlook during COVID19 | Interview with David Segura

93: VC & Angel Investment Outlook during COVID19 | Interview with David Segura

In this episode we speak with David Segura, an accomplished executive and investor at German Accelerator, a company that empowers German startups to scale globally. Segura discusses VC and Angel investment outlook during COVID-19.

May 19, 202040:26
Episode 84: Authoritarianism’s effect on Financial Stability and Bitcoin’s Opportunity | Interview with Alex Gladstein

Episode 84: Authoritarianism’s effect on Financial Stability and Bitcoin’s Opportunity | Interview with Alex Gladstein

In this episode we speak with Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at Human Rights Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that promotes and protects human rights globally, with a focus on closed societies. In his work Alex has connected hundreds of dissidents and civil society groups with business leaders, technologists, journalists, philanthropists, policymakers, and artists to promote free and open societies. In this episode we interview Alex Gladstein of the Human Rights Foundation as we discuss how dictatorships and authoritarianism effect on the financial stability of nations and economies. Over half of the worlds population lives under authoritative rule. We then discuss how this provides an interesting opportunity for bitcoin.

May 18, 202001:08:25
JUST SATS. Ep 04: Bitcoin Halving, JK Rowling, Bitcoin Delegate, Visa creates Digital Currency, 50K Satoshi Giveaway

JUST SATS. Ep 04: Bitcoin Halving, JK Rowling, Bitcoin Delegate, Visa creates Digital Currency, 50K Satoshi Giveaway

JUST SATS is a weekly episode the discusses events of Bitcoin in a fun easy going way. This week we discussed the halving, JK Rowling, and more
May 18, 202023:29
Episode 97: Social Media's Influence on Investment Decisions | Interview with Joe Vezzani

Episode 97: Social Media's Influence on Investment Decisions | Interview with Joe Vezzani

In this episode we speak with Joe Vezzani, Co-Founder and CEO of Lunar Crush, a company using social data on crypto currencies to make ratings. We spend time discussing social analysis, and later discuss founder journey and VC outlook on crypto related founders.
May 17, 202046:09
Episode 95: Bitcoin Halving's Growth Marketing Opportunity | Interview with Justin Wu

Episode 95: Bitcoin Halving's Growth Marketing Opportunity | Interview with Justin Wu

In this episode we speak with speak with Justin Wu, who is on the marketing team at Uplead, which is a B2B data provider and technology company based in Southern California providing instant access to millions of verified B2B contacts with direct email addresses. We discuss growth marketing tactics across technology and business, including the recent bitcoin having.

May 16, 202001:07:41
Episode 98: Non-Fungible Assets: Gaming, Collectibles, Real Estate, Commerce | Interview with Jonathan Hineline

Episode 98: Non-Fungible Assets: Gaming, Collectibles, Real Estate, Commerce | Interview with Jonathan Hineline

In this episode we speak with Jonathan Hineline, Co-Founder and CEO of Bittress, a DeFi project providing an online marketplace (DAPP) for the evolving virtual property ecosystem. Hineline discusses non-fungible assets regarding gaming, collectibles, real estate, and commerce.

May 15, 202031:44
Episode 96: Connecting Governments and Corporations w/ Equitable Tech | Interview with Nadia Hewett

Episode 96: Connecting Governments and Corporations w/ Equitable Tech | Interview with Nadia Hewett

In this episode we speak with Nadia Hewett, Emerging Technology (Blockchain) and Digitization Practitioner and Strategist at World Economic forum, a non-profit that helps connect communities of leaders around global issues through high-level meetings, research, initiatives and digital networks. Hewett discusses connecting governments and corporations with equitable tech.

May 13, 202045:46
Episode 94: Payments Tech & Digital Assets in Emerging Markets | Interview with Taban Cosmos

Episode 94: Payments Tech & Digital Assets in Emerging Markets | Interview with Taban Cosmos

In this episode we speak with Taban Cosmos, CTO and Cofounder Guide, a premier B2B Learning & Talent Development SaaS Platform helping distributed teams and 1B+ knowledge workers learn the skills they need to succeed on-the-job and in their careers. Cosmos discusses payments tech and digital assets in emerging markets.

May 11, 202036:52
JUST SATS. Episode 3: #Bitcoin kisses $10K then drops, Coinbase goes down, Cash App does $306 Million in Rev from #Bitcoin

JUST SATS. Episode 3: #Bitcoin kisses $10K then drops, Coinbase goes down, Cash App does $306 Million in Rev from #Bitcoin

JUST SATS. is a quick 10-15 minute weekly recap episodes discussing week in #bitcoin and market. In this episode we start with Happy Mother's Day wishes, discuss the week in #bitcoin, price goes $10K then comes down hovering at $8700, Coinbase is down, Cash App doubles Bitcoin revenue since last quarter, Paul Tudor Jones gets into bitcoin, and our 50K Satoshi Giveaway question; "When was the first Bitcoin halvning?".

May 10, 202010:33
Episode 92: Legal Framework during Bitcoin & Market Growth | Interview with Cal Evans

Episode 92: Legal Framework during Bitcoin & Market Growth | Interview with Cal Evans

In this episode we speak with Cal Evans, Market Leading Cryptocurrency Lawyer and Strategy Expert at Gresham International, the market leader in Cryptocurrency Compliance and Strategy. Evans discusses legal framework during marketing growth.

May 08, 202047:50