Pod 29: Interview with Rodrigo Arguello
We sat down with Rodrigo Arguello, a seasoned finance professional born and raised in El Salvador, now living in New York City. With over a decade of experience at Merrill Lynch and Citi, Rodrigo has worked closely with high and ultra-high-net-worth families from Latin America. After discovering the transformative power of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, he switched to IBEX, where he now focuses on educating and "orange-pilling" wealthy families, business owners, and financial institutions on how to incorporate Bitcoin into their portfolios and operations. He's passionate about financial sovereignty, advocating for self-custody of funds and data with the principle, "not your keys, not your coins; not your server, not your data."
Pod 28: BTC's Store of Value Phase
In this episode, our managing partners, Brendan Quinn and Jon Frisch, discuss the evolving landscape of Bitcoin venture capital, particularly as Bitcoin advances through its "Store of Value" phase. They examine the key factors fueling Bitcoin's adoption as a secure and reliable asset, and explore the broader implications for both retail and institutional investors. They emphasize the importance of identifying and supporting entrepreneurs who are addressing critical pain points within Bitcoin's "Store of Value" ecosystem, highlighting why now is the opportune moment to invest in this transformative space.
Pod 27: Interview with Eric Yakes
Eric Yakes is the Managing Partner at Epoch, an investment firm dedicated to building the infrastructure, applications, and adjacent technologies at the advent of this system. He shares his insights on the Bitcoin ecosystem, Bitcoin venture capital, and his recent paper “Bitcoin Marginalism.”
Pod 26: Navigating Political Events and Economic Signals
Our managing partners, Brendan Quinn and Jon Frisch join us in examining the momentum shift in the Bitcoin market after the failed assassination attempt on Trump and his recent V.P. pick, J.D. Vance. We dive deeper into the Fed signaling a rate cut and its potential impact on Bitcoin's price. Additionally, we discussed how Bitcoin might align more closely with the U.S. dollar as presidential candidates consider it a strategic reserve asset.
Pod 25: Interview with Rod Roudi
Join us as we dive into all things Bitcoin with Rod Roudi, co-founder of Bitcoin Park and co-host of Bitcoin Brainstorm with Ark Invest. Rod shares his Bitcoin origin story and dives into the most exciting themes and pressing concerns in the Bitcoin ecosystem. As we approach the highly anticipated Bitcoin Conference in Nashville later this July, Rod's insights and expertise will provide invaluable perspectives for Bitcoin enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Pod 24: Bitcoin and Political Game Theory
Managing partners Brendan Quinn and Jon Frisch discuss crypto's increasing mainstream acceptance for politicians and the power the US Federal Reserve has on the global economic markets.
Pod 23: Regulatory 180
On Bitcoin Pizza Day, Managing Partners Brendan and Jon share their thoughts on the recent crypto pivots of the US Government, as well as presidential nominees.
Pod 22: BTC Halving, Now what?
After a few months hiatus, we are back! We sat down with Brendan Quinn, Managing Partner of Cantilever, who shared his thoughts on the current markets, his Macro view, and the Bitcoin halving.
Pod 21: Interview with Dalia Platt
"We are not teaching people how to be rich. We are teaching people how to be free." Dalia Platt shares the enormous and important work of educating students with the curriculum of Mi Primer Bitcoin in El Salvador and worldwide.
Pod 20: Interview with Jason Maier
“It’s great to be skeptical, but not dismissive.” Jason Maier shares his views on the multidisciplinary nature of Bitcoin and the importance of having a range of voices and perspectives introducing the concepts of Bitcoin to prospective adopters.
Pod 19: Interview with John Dennehy
“El Salvador is the focus, but the mission is the world.” John Dennehy of Mi Primer Bitcoin joins the podcast to share how his organization plans to empower people across the globe to gain control over their own lives.
Pod 18: Bitcoin Venture Capital
Cantilever Partners Brendan and Jon join the podcast to discuss the importance of the Bitcoin Venture Capital (VC) space as it seeks to create companies and products to make Bitcoin and its technology more accessible. We discuss the scenario where Bitcoin VC outperforms Bitcoin (the asset), compare Bitcoin technology to that of the internet, and reflect on how mispriced Bitcoin VC is to the overall Crypto VC market.
Pod 17: Interview with Dave Rothschild
Dave returns to the podcast to help unpack the recent Ripple vs. SEC court decision, share insights on the lawsuits against major exchanges, and weigh in on the Bitcoin Spot ETF wave.
Pod 16: Interview with Margot Paez
We had the pleasure of having Margot Paez on the podcast and discussed a variety of topics, including: energy consumption of Bitcoin vs. traditional finance, how Bitcoin mining can incentivize clean energy, and the evolution of the Bitcoin community over the years.
Pod 15: Interview with Greg Hoffmeister & Jeff Casler
Greg Hoffmeister returns to the pod with Jeff Casler to discuss Mass Adoption’s Freedom Festival in Boston this Saturday, June 24th. Cantilever is a proud sponsor of the festival, which focuses on the importance of Bitcoin in solving global problems and encourages discussions on its impact. Attendees can enjoy live music, compete for sats, and celebrate the Bitcoin revolution, promoting a future where technology benefits everyone. Bitcoin enthusiasts are invited to make new connections, share ideas, and help drive the future of money towards greater freedom.
Pod 14: Interview with Jess Jonas
We recently spoke with Jess Jonas, Chief Legal Officer of the Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund. Jess shared with us the work the nonprofit is doing to support Bitcoin developers, protect the Bitcoin ecosystem, and ultimately, defend open-source software.
Pod 13: Interview with Wei Escala
We spoke with Wei Escala on topics ranging from Bitcoin as a tech stack, the future of health records on the blockchain, and how Layer 2 will continue to bring innovation to the BTC ecosystem.
Pod 12: Interview with Lynne Bairstow
We spoke with Lynne Bairstow about her transition from tech-startups to focus on Bitcoin, her view on the Latin American investor sentiment on Bitcoin, and how she sees Bitcoin as an emerging technology beyond a store of value.
Pod 11: Interview with John Haar
John is the Managing Director of Private Client Services at Swan Bitcoin. He previously spent 13 years on Wall Street, where he was a Portfolio Manager and Institutional Investor at Goldman Sachs. John shares his thoughts on Banking vs. Bitcoin, the emergence of BRC-20, what Swan Bitcoin offers, and where it's headed moving forward.
Pod 10: MicroStrategy World 2023 Recap
Danny and Brendan give a recap of their time at MicroStrategy World 2023 conference. A major recurring theme they saw is how Lightning technology unlocks innovation for Bitcoin beyond the traditional store of value concept.