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Crypto Hipster

Making sense of the digital economy—through the people building it. Where builders talk freedom, not price. The Crypto Hipster Podcast features conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, and independent creators shaping what comes next. This is not a traditional interview show. These are perspective-driven conversations focused on insight, conviction, and the realities of building in a rapidly changing world. We go beyond headlines, beyond hype, and beyond price—to explore ownership, freedom,

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00:32:12

Crossing the Chasm Between Web2 and Web3 for the...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/09/25

Jeff Owens is the Co-Founder and CEO of Haven1, an EVM Layer 1 blockchain with a native Web3 App Store, purpose-built for DeFi 2.0 and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). With a strong background in blockchain infrastructure, fintech, and digital asset management, Jeff has been actively involved in the space since 2015 as a builder, advisor, and investor.Before co-founding Haven1, Jeff was the Co-Founder and CEO of Coinbag, where he focused on helping businesses and institutions manage and de-risk

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00:32:12

Crossing the Chasm Between Web2 and Web3 for the...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/09/25

Jeff Owens is the Co-Founder and CEO of Haven1, an EVM Layer 1 blockchain with a native Web3 App Store, purpose-built for DeFi 2.0 and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). With a strong background in blockchain infrastructure, fintech, and digital asset management, Jeff has been actively involved in the space since 2015 as a builder, advisor, and investor.Before co-founding Haven1, Jeff was the Co-Founder and CEO of Coinbag, where he focused on helping businesses and institutions manage and de-risk

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00:32:47

How DeFi Investors Can Harness Automation Without...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/09/23

Brian Huang, Co-FounderBrian Huang is the Co-Founder of Glider, the automated execution layer for onchain investing. He’s a leading voice in consumer-first DeFi and the evolution of ETFs into direct, programmable asset ownership. A graduate of MIT, Brian previously built global trading systems at XTX Markets, covering every liquid linear asset, and later developed institutional-grade crypto infrastructure at Anchorage Digital. Bridging traditional finance and DeFi, Brian brings rare insight into how

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00:32:47

How DeFi Investors Can Harness Automation Without...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/09/23

Brian Huang, Co-FounderBrian Huang is the Co-Founder of Glider, the automated execution layer for onchain investing. He’s a leading voice in consumer-first DeFi and the evolution of ETFs into direct, programmable asset ownership. A graduate of MIT, Brian previously built global trading systems at XTX Markets, covering every liquid linear asset, and later developed institutional-grade crypto infrastructure at Anchorage Digital. Bridging traditional finance and DeFi, Brian brings rare insight into how

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00:36:15

Exploring How Infrastructure Innovations Are...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/09/22

Vadym Nesterenko is a product & growth manager, researcher, and angel investor with 8 years of experience in the crypto markets. He was a founding team member at Alfred, a Telegram-based trading app, and led product and growth at Kolibrio, an infrastructure project focused on mitigating the negative externalities of MEV. He previously managed products at Atomica (DeFi) and GEO Protocol (Layer 2).

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00:36:15

Exploring How Infrastructure Innovations Are...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/09/22

Vadym Nesterenko is a product & growth manager, researcher, and angel investor with 8 years of experience in the crypto markets. He was a founding team member at Alfred, a Telegram-based trading app, and led product and growth at Kolibrio, an infrastructure project focused on mitigating the negative externalities of MEV. He previously managed products at Atomica (DeFi) and GEO Protocol (Layer 2).

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00:38:07

How to Make Digital Dollars Accessible Worldwide,...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/09/20

Gabriel Jimenez is the founder and CEO of UGLYCASH, a stablecoin app designed to make digital dollars easy, rewarding, and accessible worldwide. With UGLYCASH, users can earn up to 8% APY on dollar stablecoins, send money instantly with zero fees, and access benefits like 1% cashback and virtual accounts across the U.S., Europe, and Mexico.Earlier in his career, Jimenez made global headlines after being recruited to help build Venezuela’s national cryptocurrency, only to ultimately oppose the regime

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00:38:07

How to Make Digital Dollars Accessible Worldwide,...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/09/20

Gabriel Jimenez is the founder and CEO of UGLYCASH, a stablecoin app designed to make digital dollars easy, rewarding, and accessible worldwide. With UGLYCASH, users can earn up to 8% APY on dollar stablecoins, send money instantly with zero fees, and access benefits like 1% cashback and virtual accounts across the U.S., Europe, and Mexico.Earlier in his career, Jimenez made global headlines after being recruited to help build Venezuela’s national cryptocurrency, only to ultimately oppose the regime

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00:33:16

Transforming Bitcoin Into a Productive Yield-Bearing...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/09/19

Thomas Chen is the CEO of Function, where he leads the transformation of Bitcoin into a productive yield-bearing asset. With a background in traditional finance and fintech, Thomas previously helped BitGo grow to over $100 billion in assets as its Global Head of Sales.At Function, he is spearheading the development of institutional-grade architecture for bitcoin yield. Backed by partners like Galaxy Digital, Mantle and Antalpha, Function has reached over $1.5b in TVL.Thomas is focused on bridging

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00:33:16

Transforming Bitcoin Into a Productive Yield-Bearing...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/09/19

Thomas Chen is the CEO of Function, where he leads the transformation of Bitcoin into a productive yield-bearing asset. With a background in traditional finance and fintech, Thomas previously helped BitGo grow to over $100 billion in assets as its Global Head of Sales.At Function, he is spearheading the development of institutional-grade architecture for bitcoin yield. Backed by partners like Galaxy Digital, Mantle and Antalpha, Function has reached over $1.5b in TVL.Thomas is focused on bridging

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00:30:49

Discovering the Opportunities and the Challenges of...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/09/18

Zayn Kalyan - AdvisorZayn Kalyan is an experienced investment banker and business development executive. Starting his career as a software engineer, his background in the “ground-up” development of startup technology companies serves as his foundation in finance. Zayn has been involved in the digital asset space since 2014, beginning with small scale Bitcoin mining, and the startup of a centralized in exchange in 2017. He is currently the CEO of Hummingbird W3 Capital, an active digital asset

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00:30:49

Discovering the Opportunities and the Challenges of...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/09/18

Zayn Kalyan - AdvisorZayn Kalyan is an experienced investment banker and business development executive. Starting his career as a software engineer, his background in the “ground-up” development of startup technology companies serves as his foundation in finance. Zayn has been involved in the digital asset space since 2014, beginning with small scale Bitcoin mining, and the startup of a centralized in exchange in 2017. He is currently the CEO of Hummingbird W3 Capital, an active digital asset

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00:35:48

How to Nationalize Digital Currencies, With Lessons...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/06/09

Tristan Thoma, Managing Director @ Impera Strategywww.imperastrategy.comTristan Thoma led the implementation of the first and only operating national crypto system in the world, in El Salvador. His firsthand experience in system & business design, technical architecture and policy creation applies to both creative high-level strategic initiatives and the execution of precise tactical decisions. Working throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, Tristan has built more than

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00:35:48

How to Nationalize Digital Currencies, With Lessons...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/06/09

Tristan Thoma, Managing Director @ Impera Strategywww.imperastrategy.comTristan Thoma led the implementation of the first and only operating national crypto system in the world, in El Salvador. His firsthand experience in system & business design, technical architecture and policy creation applies to both creative high-level strategic initiatives and the execution of precise tactical decisions. Working throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, Tristan has built more than

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00:32:28

Telling Stories, Building Trust, and Helping Web3...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/06/07

Samantha Yap, Founder and CEO of YAP Global ⁠Samantha⁠ is the Founder and CEO of ⁠YAP Global⁠, an international PR and communications consultancy that works with meaningful companies and organizations in the cryptocurrency, decentralized finance (DeFi) and web3 sector. With her expertise and stewardship, she has built YAP Global to be the link between complex cryptocurrency technology and mainstream press.Since establishing YAP Global in 2018, Samantha has grown the team across continents and

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00:32:28

Telling Stories, Building Trust, and Helping Web3...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/06/07

Samantha Yap, Founder and CEO of YAP Global Samantha is the Founder and CEO of YAP Global, an international PR and communications consultancy that works with meaningful companies and organizations in the cryptocurrency, decentralized finance (DeFi) and web3 sector. With her expertise and stewardship, she has built YAP Global to be the link between complex cryptocurrency technology and mainstream press.Since establishing YAP Global in 2018, Samantha has grown the team across continents and launched

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00:33:02

Creating the First Web3 Fantasy League for Movie...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/06/05

Stacy Spikes is a disruptor and visionary entrepreneur who has spent his career breaking barriers in entertainment. He founded Urbanworld Film Festival to amplify underrepresented voices in film, bringing new stories to light that Hollywood often overlooked. He later launched MoviePass to revive in-person moviegoing by making theaters and ticket prices more accessible. When he was ousted from his own company and MoviePass collapsed due to poor leadership and business decisions, Stacy bought it back

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00:33:02

Creating the First Web3 Fantasy League for Movie...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/06/05

Stacy Spikes is a disruptor and visionary entrepreneur who has spent his career breaking barriers in entertainment. He founded Urbanworld Film Festival to amplify underrepresented voices in film, bringing new stories to light that Hollywood often overlooked. He later launched MoviePass to revive in-person moviegoing by making theaters and ticket prices more accessible. When he was ousted from his own company and MoviePass collapsed due to poor leadership and business decisions, Stacy bought it back

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00:29:24

How to Build a Tax-Free Retirement Nest Egg With...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/06/04

Adam Bergman is a well-known figure in the world of retirement planning, particularly for his pioneering work in the self-directed IRA (Individual Retirement Account) industry. As the founder of IRA Financial, a leading firm specializing in self-directed retirement accounts, Adam has built a reputation as a highly respected expert on alternative investments and tax-advantaged retirement strategies.Before founding IRA Financial, Adam worked as an attorney specializing in tax law, focusing on

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00:29:24

How to Build a Tax-Free Retirement Nest Egg With...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/06/04

Adam Bergman is a well-known figure in the world of retirement planning, particularly for his pioneering work in the self-directed IRA (Individual Retirement Account) industry. As the founder of IRA Financial, a leading firm specializing in self-directed retirement accounts, Adam has built a reputation as a highly respected expert on alternative investments and tax-advantaged retirement strategies.Before founding IRA Financial, Adam worked as an attorney specializing in tax law, focusing on

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