Coming to you straight from the lively halls of the Blockchain Ireland Summit 2025, this episode of the on-site podcast features a vibrant and inspiring guest: Alexandra Overgaag, the Founder and CEO of Thrilld Labs. Hosted by the ever-curious Sebastian Grube, the conversation flows with warmth, laughter, and some seriously refreshing insights about what it means to build a more inclusive Web3 world.
Alexandra’s journey into blockchain is anything but ordinary. With a background in law and political science, she pivoted from legacy institutions into the world of Web3, driven by a desire to create meaningful change from the ground up. That desire took shape in Thrilld Labs, a platform that’s on a mission to make professional networking in the blockchain space free, accessible, and genuinely useful for everyone—regardless of where they’re from or how well-connected they are.
As the official networking partner of this year’s summit, Thrilld Labs is already playing a key role in fostering global collaboration. Alexandra talks about what drew her to Blockchain Ireland in the first place (spoiler: it involved a warm introduction and a lot of community spirit) and shares her excitement about the people and ideas that make the summit so special.
She also highlights a standout talk about El Salvador’s adoption of Bitcoin and how blockchain is helping rebuild societies. It’s a moment that reflects her wider passion for using tech to create real-world impact. Alexandra doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff either. She opens up about the challenges women face in the Web3 space and makes a compelling case for more inclusive investment practices.
From decentralised ticketing tools to a new Thrill token on the horizon, Thrilld Labs is clearly on an exciting path—and Alexandra brings us along for the ride with honesty, heart, and humour. Whether you’re a builder, a believer, or just blockchain-curious, this episode will leave you feeling inspired, hopeful, and maybe just a little more Thrilld.
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Available on the Blockchain Ireland website: https://www.blockchainireland.ie/podcasts/
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Host: Sebastian Grube - Co-Chair of Events and Communication Working Group
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastiangrube/
Name: Alexandra Overgaag - Founder & CEO, Thrilld Labs
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-overgaag/
https://www.thrilldlabs.io
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrilld-labs/
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About Blockchain Ireland
Blockchain Ireland is an initiative aimed at promoting and enhancing Ireland's position as a global hub for blockchain technology. It was launched by the Irish Blockchain Expert Group (IBEG), led by IDA Ireland, and includes a collaboration of Irish-based organisations.
The main goals of Blockchain Ireland are to serve as a central source of information on the growing blockchain, crypto and Web3 ecosystem, to support the development of blockchain technology in Ireland, and to create awareness of industry developments both nationally and internationally.
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