In this episode, Michael Tanguma, founder and CEO of Onramp and Early Riders, discusses the evolution of Bitcoin as a financial asset, the challenges of custody solutions, and the innovative approaches his companies are taking to address these issues. He shares his personal journey into the Bitcoin space, the importance of multi-institutional custody, and how Onramp is positioning itself to meet the needs of both individual and institutional investors. The conversation also touches on the future of Bitcoin as a unit of account and the changing landscape of venture capital in the Bitcoin ecosystem.⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⚡  Get personalized onboarding at River for Bitcoin-only financial services: https://partner.river.com/buildwithbitcoin⏤ ⏤ ⏤ Chapters00:00 Introduction to Michael Tanguma and His Journey04:11 Transitioning from Tech to Bitcoin06:54 The Challenges of Bitcoin Custody10:00 Onramp: Building a Multi-Institutional Custody Solution13:02 The Evolution of Onramp's Services16:07 Understanding Collaborative Custody20:21 The Future of Bitcoin Custody and Onramp's Role23:00 Expanding Product Offerings33:20 Transitioning to Early Bitcoin Ventures40:40 The Role of Bitcoin in Business Models54:20 The Future of Bitcoin and Venture CapitalReferenceshttps://x.com/MTangumahttps://www.onrampbitcoin.com/https://www.earlyriders.com/https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions consult a professional.