041 - The Bitcoin Economy: Alex Mann, Timechain & Nico Lechuga, EgoDeath

In this episode Build With Bitcoin co-hosts discuss the evolving landscape of Bitcoin Venture Capital with Alex Mann of Timechain and Nico Lechuga of Ego Death Capital. They cover the recent 'The Bitcoin Economy' event held in NYC and talk through the unique challenges and opportunities faced by startups in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

The conversation highlights the importance of understanding Bitcoin as a protocol and its implications for investment strategies. The speakers also share insights on global perspectives in Bitcoin investments and the criteria for evaluating startups in this space, emphasizing the need for value-added partnerships in venture capital.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Bitcoin Economy Event
06:46 Exploring Business Models Built on Bitcoin
09:34 The Bitcoin Monetary Protocol vs. Bitcoin as an Asset
15:44 The Unique Mindset of Bitcoin Entrepreneurs
18:30 Challenges and Opportunities for Bitcoin Founders
35:41 Technological Innovations and Financial Institutions
39:52 Global Perspectives
46:24 What Investors Look for in Startups
50:30 The Importance of Value-Added Investment

References
https://egodeath.capital/
https://timechain.concentric.vc/
https://x.com/nico_lechuga
https://x.com/alex_singh_mann

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