In this episode, co-hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz chat with Eric Yakes of Epoch about investing in Bitcoin infrastructure, fundraising challenges for Bitcoin-focused ventures, and the shifting landscape of Bitcoin adoption. Eric discusses his transition from Bitcoin author to venture fund founder, stressing the importance of a solid Bitcoin foundation to evolve it from a speculative asset to a neutral monetary system, while highlighting innovation and strategic benefits of Bitcoin as a treasury asset for startups.⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⚡ Get more personalized onboarding at River for Bitcoin-only financial services: https://partner.river.com/buildwithbitcoin⏤ ⏤ ⏤ Chapters04:00 Eric Yakes' Journey to Bitcoin06:52 Investment Thesis at Epoch Venture Capital10:00 Challenges in Fundraising for Bitcoin Investments12:55 The Bitcoin Ecosystem and Its Growth16:00 Bitcoin as a Treasury Asset for Startups19:08 Strategic Capital Allocation in Bitcoin Startups31:35 The Impact of Bitcoin on Business Models33:16 Revolutionizing Venture Capital with Bitcoin38:02 Annual Bitcoin Ecosystem Report Insights43:16 Bitcoin as Collateral: Emerging Opportunities49:02 Investing in Bitcoin's Peer-to-Peer Payment Innovations52:34 Guidelines for Startups Seeking InvestmentReferences:https://epochvc.io/writing/https://x.com/ericyakeshttps://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions consult a professional.
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"Build With Bitcoin" is a podcast and advisory services company. We are your insider source to the innovators, investors, and thought leaders demonstrating that Bitcoin is far more than a digital currency, but a pivotal technology platform. Tune in on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Fountain, Rumble, and more. A list of all episodes and a link to subscribe to show updates is available at: https://buildwithbitcoin.xyzAbout the Co-Hosts:Lynne - A Bitcoiner since 2013, Lynne is an entrepreneur and investor, co-founding MITA Ventures in 2012 after transitioning from Wall Street and traditional finance at Merrill Lynch. She's an active mentor at Go...