050 - Eric Yakes, Epoch VC: Bitcoin as a Neutral Global Monetary System

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.

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Chapters

04:00 Eric Yakes' Journey to Bitcoin
06:52 Investment Thesis at Epoch Venture Capital
10:00 Challenges in Fundraising for Bitcoin Investments
12:55 The Bitcoin Ecosystem and Its Growth
16:00 Bitcoin as a Treasury Asset for Startups
19:08 Strategic Capital Allocation in Bitcoin Startups
31:35 The Impact of Bitcoin on Business Models
33:16 Revolutionizing Venture Capital with Bitcoin
38:02 Annual Bitcoin Ecosystem Report Insights
43:16 Bitcoin as Collateral: Emerging Opportunities
49:02 Investing in Bitcoin's Peer-to-Peer Payment Innovations
52:34 Guidelines for Startups Seeking Investment

References:

https://epochvc.io/writing/
https://x.com/ericyakes

https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/
https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin
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