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.