052 - Bitcoin's Big Bet: Revolutionizing Finance with Oleg from Fulgur Ventures

In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of Bitcoin investment and infrastructure with Oleg Mikhalsky, co-managing partner at Fulgur Ventures. The conversation delves into Oleg's journey into Bitcoin, the challenges faced in venture capital, and the future of Bitcoin as an asset class.

We discuss the innovations in Bitcoin payments, the impact of Bitcoin on traditional finance, and the strategies employed by Fulgur Ventures to support early-stage founders.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:19 Oleg's Journey into Bitcoin
07:46 Founding Fulgur Ventures
09:36 Fundraising Challenges in 2018
12:05 Contrarian Approach to Bitcoin Investment
14:14 Learning from Other Blockchain Technologies
18:48 Evolution of Bitcoin Technology
21:08 Reflections on Bitcoin's Growth
24:17 The Future of Payments with Bitcoin
27:15 Bitcoin as an Asset Class
31:27 Institutional Adoption of Bitcoin
34:18 Remaking Financial Markets with Bitcoin
38:53 The Role of Liquidity in Bitcoin Adoption
41:37 Fulgur Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin Startups
44:24 Navigating Growth Stage Investments
48:45 Emerging Markets and Bitcoin Adoption
52:42 Asset Management in the Bitcoin Era
57:18 Exit Strategies for Bitcoin Companies

References
https://fulgur.ventures/

https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/
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