In this episode, the hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz welcome the Presidio Bitcoin team, Haley and Alex, to discuss their innovative co-working and event space in San Francisco. They explore the mission behind Presidio Bitcoin, the significance of its location, and the community they are building. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities of creating a Bitcoin hub in Silicon Valley, the importance of bridging the gap between Bitcoin and investors, and the need for more builders in the Bitcoin space. They also highlight the success of their recent hackathon, upcoming events, and their efforts to engage with universities and students. ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⚡ Get personalized onboarding at River for Bitcoin-only financial services: https://partner.river.com/buildwithbitcoin ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Presidio Bitcoin 07:57 Exploring the Space and Community 09:42 Creating a Bitcoin Hub in Silicon Valley 15:03 Bridging the Gap Between Bitcoin and Investors 20:28 Fostering Builders and Innovation 22:56 The Success of the Hackathon 26:16 Starting Local: Grassroots Approaches to Bitcoin Hubs 31:01 Fostering Technical Knowledge: BitDevs and LitDevs 34:16 Upcoming Events and Opportunities 36:58 Connecting with Universities: Engaging the Next Generation 41:37 Supporting the Movement: How to Get Involved References https://Presidiobitcoin.org https://x.com/PresidioBitcoin [https://www.youtube.com/ @PresidioBitcoin](https://www.youtube.com/ PresidioBitcoin) https://pbquantum.com/ https://www.pbhackathon.com/ https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/ https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions, consult a professional.
