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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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00:24:42

Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 27: You Down...

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2026/01/13

This is the twenty-seventh episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Konstantin Andriotis (Chief Operating Officer) and Eliis Norman (Chief Revenue Officer) @ Hexens (10/27/2023, Season 6)Julian Deschler, co-founder @ Elusiv (9/4/2023, Season 6)Riad Wahby, co-founder and CEO @ Cubist (8/30/2024, Season 8)Dan Hughes, founder @ Radix DLT (6/23/2024, Season 7)

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00:24:11

Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 26: Blue Sky...

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2026/01/13

This is the twenty-sixth episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Hind Kurhan, co-founder @ Thesis* Defense (11/25/2023, Season 6)Rich Zhou, founder @ Aquifer (1/14/2025, Season 8)Patrick Camuso, CPA and founder @ Camuso CPA (3/18/2025, Season 8)Jeff Owens, co-founder @ Haven1 (2/4/2024, Season 6)

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00:20:55

Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 25: Wheel in...

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2026/01/10

This is the twenty-fifth episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Lucas Fulks, CPO @ Helika (6/4/2024, Season 7)Luke Barwikowski, founder and CEO @ Pixels (5/25/2024, Season 7)Max Fu, co-founder and CEO @ Nyan Heroes (5/10/2024, Season 7)Marc Mercuri, Chief Blockchain Officer @ Shrapnel (9/30/2023, Season 6)

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00:21:22

Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 24: Eye in...

Crypto Hipster ·

2026/01/09

This is the twenty-fourth episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Kyle Tut, co-founder and CEO @ Pinata (5/11/2025, Season 8)Harrison Seletsky, Director of Business Development @ SPACE ID (11/1/2024, Season 8)Neil Twa, co-founder and CEO @ Voltage Holdings (3/27/2025, Season 8)Ryan Levy, Head of Business Development @ DataHaven / Moonbeam (3/21/2025, Season 8)

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00:22:19

Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 23: Little...

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2026/01/08

This is the twenty-third episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Justin Melillo, founder and CEO @ MONA (4/24/2024, Season 7)Armel Leslie, Executive Managing Director @ RF | Binder (12/10/2024, Season 8)Bhaji Illuminati, CMO @ Centrifuge (2/15/2025, Season 8)Samantha Yap, founder and CEO @ YAP Global (6/7/2025, Season 8)

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00:21:47

Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 22: Fields of...

Crypto Hipster ·

2026/01/06

This is the twenty-second episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:David Lancashire, co-founder @ Saito (4/20/2024, Season 7)Rajiv Khemani, co-founder and CEO @ Auradine (1/20/2024, Season 6)Taha Abassi, CTO @ Ferrum Network (7/12/2024, Season 7)Adam Bergman, Esq, founder @ IRA Financial (6/4/2025, Season 8)

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00:22:22

Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 21: Groove Is...

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2026/01/06

This is the twenty-first episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Johanna Rose Cabildo, founder and CEO @ Data Guardians Network (D-GN) (5/9/2025, Season 8)Rowan Stone, CEO @ Sapien (5/20/2025, Season 8)Karan Sirdesai, co-founder and CEO @ Mira Network (2/27/2025, Season 8)Oleg Fomenko, co-founder @ SWEAT (5/23/2025, Season 8)

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00:19:22

Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 20: Money for...

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2026/01/06

This is the twentieth episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Johnny, founder and lead developer @ Empyreal SDK (9/16/2024, Season 8)Vakeesan Mahalingam, founder and CEO @ Torram (4/16/2025, Season 8)Cyrus Taghehchian, advisor and executive @ SHOPX (1/14/2024, Season 6)Darren Carvalho, co-founder and CEO @ MetaWealth (8/16/2024, Season 7)

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00:20:41

Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 19: I Like to...

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2025/12/18

This is the nineteenth episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Anthony Rodriguez, founder @ Lineage and The Digital Spenders Club (5/26/2025, Season 8)Zach Bruch, founder and CEO @ MyPrize (5/17/2024, Season 7)Chris Waters (CPO @ Playground Productions) and Neil Berkeley (Emmy-nominated filmmaker) @ Stoopid Buddy Stoodios (5/27/2024, Season 7)Stacy Spikes, founder @ Mogul by

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00:22:14

Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 18: More Than...

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2025/12/17

This is the eighteenth episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Mr. Blue, developer and a founder @ LEVR.bet (8/27/2024, Season 8)Kyle "Post Master", developer @ Karate Kombat (6/15/2024, Season 7)Peter Argerakis, CEO & Co-founder @ Six Sigma Sports (9/24/2023, Season 6)

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00:21:32

Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 17: Stairway...

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2025/12/16

This is the seventeenth episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Carlos Balbin, Venture Partner (3/10/2024, Season 6)Niklas Kunkel, Founder @ Chronicle (5/31/2025, Season 8)Graeme Moore, Head of Tokenization @ Polymesh Association (9/13/2024, Season 8)Chris Yin, CEO & Co-founder @ Plume Network (5/18/2024, Season 7)

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00:39:22

Season 9 Finale: Keeping Informed About the News...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/12/13

About informed.nowinformed.now is your news concierge to beat information overload. It provides minimal, concise, and factual daily news briefings via SMS to keep you informed without the influence of bias, sensationalism, or advertisements. Know more, read less. Get www.informed.nowAbout Kira ShishkinKira Shishkin is the CEO of informed.now, the news concierge service to beat information overload. Kira is a 4-time serial entrepreneur, strategic advisor, and investor in the technology industry. His

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00:39:22

Season 9 Finale: Keeping Informed About the News...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/12/13

About informed.now⁠informed.now is your news concierge to beat information overload. It provides minimal, concise, and factual daily news briefings via SMS to keep you informed without the influence of bias, sensationalism, or advertisements. Know more, read less. Get www.informed.nowAbout Kira ShishkinKira Shishkin is the CEO of informed.now, the news concierge service to beat information overload. Kira is a 4-time serial entrepreneur, strategic advisor, and investor in the technology industry. His

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00:21:51

Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 16: : Another...

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2025/12/12

This is the sixteenth episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:David Schwartz, Board Director @ Litecoin Foundation (3/30/2025, Season 8)Alon Muroch, CEO and Founder @ SSV Labs (5/2/2025, Season 8)Ganesh Swami, co-founder @ Covalent (10/1/2024, Season 8)Spring Dunn, Director of Marketing @ SKALE Labs (4/28/2024, Season 7)

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00:37:39

Exploring Novel and Profitable Opportunities in the...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/12/07

Gleb Kurovskiy, Luminary Chief Digital Officer (PhD)Gleb Kurovskiy is a leading fintech innovator and Chief Digital Officer at Luminary Bank, specializing in blockchain, AI, and payments. With 8 years of experience in finance, including a tenure as Lead Economist at the Central Bank, and a PhD from EPFL, one of the world’s top technical universities, Gleb combines deep academic expertise with hands-on experience in building high-impact financial systems.As a forward-thinking leader, Gleb has

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00:37:39

Exploring Novel and Profitable Opportunities in the...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/12/07

Gleb Kurovskiy, Luminary Chief Digital Officer (PhD)Gleb Kurovskiy is a leading fintech innovator and Chief Digital Officer at Luminary Bank, specializing in blockchain, AI, and payments. With 8 years of experience in finance, including a tenure as Lead Economist at the Central Bank, and a PhD from EPFL, one of the world’s top technical universities, Gleb combines deep academic expertise with hands-on experience in building high-impact financial systems.As a forward-thinking leader, Gleb has

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00:26:09

How to Create a Market-Neutral Strategy That Scales...

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2025/12/06

Chris Kim is the Co-Founder and CEO of Axis. Prior to Axis, Chris co-founded Alphanonce in 2018, growing it into a leading quantitative hedge fund with $400 million in AUM. Chris entered the digital asset industry as the first hire at QCP Capital, where he ran the firm’s most profitable arbitrage book, specializing in cross-currency arbitrage strategies. He was a leading early market maker for stablecoins in regional markets and among the first to trade non-USD stablecoins. Before transitioning to

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00:26:09

How to Create a Market-Neutral Strategy That Scales...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/12/06

Chris Kim is the Co-Founder and CEO of Axis. Prior to Axis, Chris co-founded Alphanonce in 2018, growing it into a leading quantitative hedge fund with $400 million in AUM. Chris entered the digital asset industry as the first hire at QCP Capital, where he ran the firm’s most profitable arbitrage book, specializing in cross-currency arbitrage strategies. He was a leading early market maker for stablecoins in regional markets and among the first to trade non-USD stablecoins. Before transitioning to

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00:31:50

Designing a Next-Gen Planetary-Scale Network to...

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2025/12/05

Ivan co-founded Fortytwo, a planetary-scale intelligence network designed for next-generation AI applications and services. Fortytwo connects nodes running on consumer hardware with small AI models that collectively can outperform the reasoning capabilities of frontier AI (e.g.,centralized large models by OpenAI and Anthropic), creating a permissionless, scalable layer of community-driven intelligence free from intermediaries.Ivan graduated from DePaul University and, early in his career, co-founded

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00:31:50

Designing a Next-Gen Planetary-Scale Network to...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/12/05

Ivan co-founded Fortytwo, a planetary-scale intelligence network designed for next-generation AI applications and services. Fortytwo connects nodes running on consumer hardware with small AI models that collectively can outperform the reasoning capabilities of frontier AI (e.g.,centralized large models by OpenAI and Anthropic), creating a permissionless, scalable layer of community-driven intelligence free from intermediaries.Ivan graduated from DePaul University and, early in his career, co-founded

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