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The Brian Hess ShowEpisode 970 | Eric CunninghamWhat's happening, what's happening?! Welcome back to The Brian Hess Show! Today, we're diving deep into the world of innovation, leadership, and global growth with returning guest Eric Cunningham, CEO and Founder of Green Cabbage — a company redefining procurement intelligence for some of the biggest organizations in the world. Fresh off a $40 million Series B round, Eric shares what it takes to build a world-class team, scale across continents, and create a culture that drives results and relationships at the highest level. In this episode, we unpack: ✅ The mindset behind raising Series A and B...
2025-11-0339 min
The Brian Hess ShowEpisode 918 | Eric Cunningham CEO & Founder at Green Cabbage🌍 Eric Cunningham – Building Green Cabbage & a Global Vision | Episode 918 🎙️ What's happening, what's happening?! Welcome back to The Brian Hess Show! In today's episode, I'm joined by a longtime friend, office-mate, and powerhouse entrepreneur—Eric Cunningham, CEO & Founder of Green Cabbage. From a shared office space in Cranberry Township to leading one of the most disruptive procurement tech companies on the planet, Eric's journey is one you won't want to miss. We unpack the real story behind Green Cabbage's growth—from zero clients to over 1,800, and what it takes to scale a company rooted in innovation...
2025-04-1921 min
Worthy for Thirty: Where stories of leaders doing good while doing well are told!How to Embrace Your Worth and Build a Powerful Personal Brand, with Jamie HessA message from our sponsor:If you're looking for a stress-free way to buy or lease your next car, look no further! The Car Guys let you skip the dealership hassle and shop online or over the phone, with delivery right to your door. They offer a wide selection of new vehicles and can save you time, money, and effort. Plus, their personalized service makes the whole process a breeze. I’m on my 4th car with their CEO, Edwin and his team.Ditch the dealership and head to wearethecarguys.com today! Use my referral co...
2025-04-0235 min
The Education Innovators PodcastChris Hess - The Zone of Proximal DevelopmentZone of Proximal Development – In this episode, Chris Hess, from Pearson, helps connect the dots between training for a triathlon and preparing to take an exam. By targeting the zone of proximal development, he is helping Pearson develop AI tools for education that optimize learning experiences to achieve this state of higher performance.
Chris Hess currently serves as the director of AI product management for higher education at Pearson, where he combines his rich experience as a former university professor with his passion for educational technology. With a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the Uni...
2024-10-151h 03The Education Innovators PodcastChris Hess - The Zone of Proximal DevelopmentZone of Proximal Development – In this episode, Chris Hess, from Pearson, helps connect the dots between training for a triathlon and preparing to take an exam. By targeting the zone of proximal development, he is helping Pearson develop AI tools for education that optimize learning experiences to achieve this state of higher performance.
Chris Hess currently serves as the director of AI product management for higher education at Pearson, where he combines his rich experience as a former university professor with his passion for educational technology. With a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the Uni...
2024-10-151h 03
The Brian Hess ShowEpisode 783 | Brian Hess Show Take over with Eric GuyBrian Hess Show Take over with Eric Guy: Ep 783
2024-08-2237 min
Boldstone PodcastConversations: Eric Hess, Co-Founder of BoldstoneIn this episode, Denny and Danette welcome co-founder of Boldstone Ministries Eric Hess to the podcast. Eric shares the dream of Boldstone Ministries and the meaning behind the name. To find out more go to www.boldstone.org.
2024-07-1518 min
Law of Code#129 - Why is the same risk, same rules philosophy wrong? Eric Hess explainsEric Hess (@hess_legal) is Founder & Managing Counsel at Hess Legal Counsel, a cybersecurity SaaS platform and consulting company, and hosts The Encrypted Economy podcast.
In this episode, we’ll be exploring his recent paper Bridging Policy and Practice: A Pragmatic Approach to Decentralized Finance, Risk, and Regulation. For Part 1, a history of securities regulation in the US, see our prior episode #122.
Show highlights:
[1:30] Surprising insight about securities regulation
[4:30] 2022 White House executive order
[11:30] The real reason(s) why crypto projects can register with the SEC
[17:00] Why the sa...
2024-02-2739 min
Rising Above PodcastThe Weight Is Over: Transformative Journey with Eric JohnsonJoin host David Hess as he sits down with Eric Johnson, a remarkable individual who has defied the odds and risen above his darkest struggles. In this inspiring episode, Eric candidly shares his journey from hitting rock bottom, weighed down by depression and over 500 pounds of physical and emotional burden, to reclaiming his life and purpose. Through heartfelt reflection and unwavering faith, Eric unveils the transformative steps he took to shed over 300 pounds and declare "The Weight Is Over."
Through Eric's story, listeners will discover that no matter the weight they carry—be it physical, emotional, or sp...
2024-01-3156 min
The Encrypted EconomyGBBC's Emerging Topics in Blockchain Law: Contrasting UK's Approach with the U.S.'s and A Look at the Role of Investment AdvisersPreston Bryne (Brown Rudnick), Kelly Chapman (Wave Digital Assets), Laura Douglas (Clifford Chance), Eric Hess and Stephen Palley (Brown Rudnick) discuss the differences between the UK's regulatory approach to digital assets versus the U.S.'s, the topic of Preston's recent article published in the International Journal of Blockchain Law before turning to a discussion of how investment advisors can facilitate better risk management as it related to digital assets.The Encrypted Economy is happy to be able to republish this episode with permission from GBBC.
2024-01-031h 00Law of Code#122 - History of American Securities Regulation with Eric HessEric Hess (@hess_legal) is Founder & Managing Counsel at Hess Legal Counsel, a cybersecurity SaaS platform and consulting company, and hosts The Encrypted Economy podcast. Eric has over twenty years of experience acting as senior in-house counsel, general counsel or senior management for exchanges, broker dealers, and financial services technology providers.
In this episode, we’ll be exploring his recent paper Bridging Policy and Practice: A Pragmatic Approach to Decentralized Finance, Risk, and Regulation.
Disclaimer: Jacob Robinson and his guests are not your lawyer. Nothing herein or mentioned on the Law of Code podcast should be...
2023-11-151h 07
Beam Privacy PodcastDecoding DeFi/ Navigating the Regulatory Landscape with Eric HessIn this episode, Alex and Gus unravel the complexities of decentralized finance (DeFi) through a comprehensive discussion on Eric Hess's groundbreaking paper, "Bridging Policy and Practice: A Pragmatic Approach to Decentralized Finance, Risk, and Regulation." (Read it here).
Exploring the historical roots of financial regulation and its evolving dynamics, the hosts delve into DeFi's challenges and opportunities. They trace the transformative phases of crypto, from Bitcoin's inception to the rise of Ethereum, centralized exchange dominance, and the disruptive influence of stablecoins.
Special guest Eric Hess joins the conversation to elaborate on the concept of "Hybrid D...
2023-11-101h 18
PCC Local Time#26 - Eric Norenberg on scaling local government servicesToday Eric Norenberg takes us inside the world of regional government. Eric is the Executive Director of the Centre Region Council of Governments in Pennsylvania. Whether or not you have contemplated regional models of governance, this episode will open your mind to an alternative way of delivering local government services.We are talking this month about regional partnership and why or when they might make sense. The Centre Region Council of Governments offers a great model as well as lessons in scaling services. However, it is not without challenges. And we will hear about that...
2023-03-3149 min
The Acronym PodcastHow Sacrificing Pay in the Beginning Led to a Team of 9 Full-Time Employees with Eric HessIn this episode, I sit down with Eric Hess, Co-Founder of SocialSurge. We will be discussing how his company went from part-time to full-time, and finally a company with 9 employees. How networking is essential when starting out and why you don't have to be a full-service company.
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2023-03-1046 min
Mere ChristiansSadie and Eric Hess (Owners of Compass SLS)Jordan Raynor sits down with Sadie and Eric Hess, Owners of Compass, to talk about the best definition of “worship” he's ever heard, how to dream big while remaining content, and symptoms that you’ve forgotten that all you have is from God.Links Mentioned:Eric Hess on LinkedInSadie Hess on LinkedInSadie Hess on TwitterCompassAnointed for Business by Ed SilvosoThe Purpose Driven LifeGentle and Lowly by Dane OrtlundThe God Impulse by Jack AlexanderLoving Our Kids on Purpose by Danny SilkUnpunishable by Danny SilkAtomic Habits by James Clear
2022-11-0943 minThe Encrypted EconomyCrowdfunding for More Than Money. Eric Hess and Andy Greenstein, Hess Legal Counsel. - E94On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Andy Greenstein, fellow lawyer at Hess Legal Counsel. We share observations we have made while working on several crowdfunding deals and explore the state of digital asset offerings for small issuers in the U.S. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insights on the regulatory landscape in web 3. Topics Covered: · 0:00 Introduction· 2:10 Andy’s Background· 6:00 Overview of Hess Legal Counsel's Involvement With Crowdfunding· 8:00 Discussing Crowdfunding and the Burdens of Smaller Issuers · 15:40 Breaking Down The Legal Terminology· 31:15 ...
2022-10-1853 minThe Encrypted EconomyLeXpunK's Take on Exchange Regs and DeFi - Brandon Ferrick, Jordan Schwartz, and Eric Hess of the LeXpunK Army - E78On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guests are Brandon Ferrick and Jordan Schwartz, co-members of the LeXpunK Army. LeXpunK is a collaborative legal advocacy group that analyzes the state of the regulatory environment surrounding decentralized technologies. We give a brief introduction of Reg ATS and an analysis of the LeXpunK comment letter that followed. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on the regulatory framework in Web 3.0.Topics Covered: · Introduction· Jordan’s Background· Brandon’s Background· Eric’s Background· Introduction to LeXpunK Army· What’s the Problem wi...
2022-04-261h 11
A Lil Tea TimeA Lil Tea Time with Eric HessI had the pleasure of interviewing Eric Hess about glass blowing and creating a gift for my mother birthday during the show
2022-04-031h 01The Encrypted EconomyTaking the “Ow!” Out of DAO’s. Ross Campbell and Jordan Teague, Kali DAO. - E74On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guests are Ross Campbell and Jordan Teague of Kali DAO. Kali DAO is a legal resource that helps to guide new companies through the preparation of appropriate forms and documentation to get up and going. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on the innovations in governance structures and legal tools in Web 3.0. Topics Covered:· Introduction· Jordan’s Background· Ross’ Background· The Formation of Lex DAO· The Formation of Kali DAO· Discussing Compound Governance in Kali DAO· Ricardian Contra...
2022-03-291h 08The Encrypted EconomyOpen Banking and Privacy Enhancing Technologies. Alistair Muir, CEO of Vanteum. - E73This week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Alistair Muir, CEO of Vanteum. Vanteum provides advisory services for privacy enhancing technologies, and Alistair shares his perspective into how thought leaders are approaching these innovations outside the United States. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on the innovations in privacy technology and its adoption around the globe. Topics Covered:· Introduction· Alistair’s Background· Understanding the Importance of Privacy Enhancing Technology· Uses Cases for Homomorphic Encryption· Discussing Open Thinking· Open Banking and the User Experience· Issues...
2022-03-2244 min
ManagerMirrorManagerMirror S4E4: Soft Skills Goals with Eric HessSenior Software Engineering Manager Eric Hess joins me discussing his techniques for goal setting and how he includes soft skills in those goals.
2022-03-1738 minThe Encrypted EconomyHow Do You Create a Security Interest in a Digital Asset? Professor Carla Reyes, Southern Methodist University School of Law - E72This week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Carla Reyes from Southern Methodist University School of Law. We discuss the Uniform Commercial Law and security interests in crypto. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on the regulatory frameworks in blockchain and perfecting security interests in digital assets. Topics Covered:· Introduction· Carla’s Background· The Relationship Between Property Law and the UCC· Contemplating Digital Assets With the UCC· Defining Digital Assets Under Article 12 of the UCC· Discussing Article 12 and the Take Free Rule· Blockchains Abilit...
2022-03-151h 00The Encrypted EconomyBuilding the Human Network Into the Law. Drs. Jennifer Cobbe and Heleen Janssen, Universities of Cambridge and Amsterdam. - E71This week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guests are Jennifer Cobbe from the University of Manchester and Dr. Heleen Janssen from the University of Amsterdam. We discuss what effective legal frameworks would look like in the face of rapidly changing technologies and changing interdependencies among people. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more coverage of the innovations in blockchain and legal questions that arise from them.Topics Covered:· Introduction· Jennifer and Heleen’s Background· Introducing the Concept of Figuration · How do we Consider Figuration Analysis in a Digital Age?· ...
2022-03-081h 30
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #41: Feeney Talks With Cy HessCy Hess is the President of the West Hartford Youth Baseball League (WHYBL).
www.whybaseball.com
www.instagram.com/westhartfordyouthbaseball
He is also a financial planner at Riverside Retirement Advisors.
1034 Farmington Ave
860-961-2558
cy@riversideadvisor.com
It was great to sit down and talk with Cy!
We talked about:
Being the WHBYL President (minute 2)
Friends of Feeney sponsors a WHYBL team (minute 8.50)
The #BeAGoodFriend mural is a Pokémon Go PokeStop (minute 12.40)
Cy's favorite teacher, Mrs...
2022-03-021h 03The Encrypted EconomyGoing Long on Wyoming, Trusts and Bitcoin. Joel Revill, CEO of Two Ocean Trust. - E70This week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, we have another conversation with Two Ocean Trust CEO Joel Revill. We discuss updates in Wyoming legislature regarding covering digital assets in estate law, and explore possible future developments in the state. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more coverage of the innovations in blockchain that can reshape how our businesses function. Topics Covered:· Introduction· Updates on Wyoming Legislation · Discussing the Movement of Assets and Multisignature · Exploring the Intersection of Estate Law and Digital Assets· What Does the Chancery Court Mean for Wyo...
2022-03-0146 minThe Encrypted EconomyThe Perks of Oblivious RAM for SMPC. Brett Hemenway Falk, Research Professor, University of Pennsylvania - E69This week on The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Brett Hemenway Falk, Research Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. We discuss Brett’s recent research on oblivious ram, data leakage, and other concepts that are critical to our understanding of privacy-enhancing technology. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight into privacy preservation and the progress we have made in the space. Topics Covered:· Introduction· The State of PET as it Relates to Cost Improvement and Computational Limitations· Does Higher Processing Speed Help Secure Computation?· Privacy-Preserving Network Analytics · Ca...
2022-02-221h 24
Filmmaker of the Week by To Tony ProductionsFilmmaker of the Week Episode 30 - Eric FarberOn this episode of Filmmaker of the Week, we sit down with Eric Farber the founder and CEO of the amazing platform Creators Legal.
Eric Farber is the Founder and CEO of Creators' Legal, the First and Only Legal Platform built for the Creator Economy. Eric is a seasoned veteran of the entertainment business. He is a nationally recognized sports and entertainment lawyer and former development exec. As a private lawyer, he represented hundreds of athletes and high-profile entertainment properties, including the Tupac Shakur Estate for more than 18 years. He is a former professor of entrepreneurship at t...
2022-02-2155 minThe Encrypted EconomyHow Can The SEC Adopt A Better Fit for Crypto? Yuliya Guseva, Professor at Rutgers Law School - Ep 68This week on The Encrypted Economy, we continue our conversation with Professor Yuliya Guseva from Rutgers Law School. Yuliya gives her insights on the SEC and its recent regulatory proposals, security registration issues, the importance of gatekeeper’s disclosures, amongst many more topics that give listeners a snapshot of the legal environment in the blockchain economy. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more coverage of the evolution of crypto regulation and other growing legal concerns that surround these new technologies. Topics Covered:· Introduction · Regulatory Differences Between Crypto and Current Market Partici...
2022-02-1549 minThe Encrypted EconomyNFT's That Are Ready For The Metaverse. CyberToothKat, Creator of Book of Alchemy, an NFT Web3 Game - E67This week on The Encrypted Economy, our guest is CyberToothKat, Creator of the NFT game Book Alchemy. In this episode, we discuss Web 3, NFT gaming in the metaverse, the integration of digital assets into games, among many other topics. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more coverage of the evolution of the internet and the innovative technologies that reshape how we think of entertainment. Topics Covered:· Introduction· CyberToothKats’s Background· Looking at NFTs From a Gaming Perspective · What Can We Learn About the Metaverse From Second Life?· The Draw t...
2022-02-0858 minThe Encrypted EconomyHow Data Coops Protect at the Edge. Thorsten Dittmar, Founder of polypoly - E66This week on The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Thorsten Dittmar, founder of the data cooperative polypoly. In this episode, we discuss a range of topics all tackled head-on by the co-op. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more coverage of revolutionary business models and innovative systems for data management. Topics Covered:· Introduction· Thorsten’s Background· Difference Between Americans and Europeans Concerning Data Privacy· An Overview of polypoly· Creating Incentive to use the Program· Discussing polypoly’s Structure· What are Common Platforms for Global Engagement? · Breaking Down the Features of Polypoly Mobile· ...
2022-02-011h 46The Encrypted EconomyWhat Do Algorithms Do With Personal Data? An EU Approach. Gianclaudio Malgieri, Associate Professor of Law, EDHEC Business School, France - E65This week on The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Gianclaudio Malgeiri, Associate Professor of Law and Technology of EDHEC. In this episode, we discuss the privacy issues associated with algorithms and the regulatory response to these challenges. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more coverage of the adoption of digital assets and the hurdles that emerge along the way. Topics Covered:· Introduction· Gianclaudio’s Background· Evolution of GDPR Regulation Around Personal Data Processing· Are Their Other Jurisdictions With Similar Regulation to GDPR?· What is the Problem With Current Explanations on Algori...
2022-01-251h 10The Encrypted EconomyIs the SEC's Approach to Crypto Regulation a Good Fit? Yuliya Guseva, Professor & Director, Fintech and Blockchain Program @ Rutgers Law - E64This week on The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Yuliya Guseva, Professor of Law at Rutgers University. In this episode, we discuss SEC actions in digital asset enforcement and whether those actions are in line with the mission of the regulator. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more coverage of the adoption of digital assets and the regulatory challenges that emerge along the way. Topics Covered:· Introduction· Introduction to Crypto Regulation and Regulatory Bodies· Takeaways from Yuliya’s Research· Comparing Investor Access to Projects Under Reg D· Understanding the Goals of the...
2022-01-1856 minThe Encrypted EconomyCross Chaining the Future With DLT Gateways. Dr. Thomas Hardjono, CTO, MIT Connection Science & Technical Director, Trust-Data Consortium - E63This week on The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Dr. Thomas Hardjono, CTO of Connection Science and Technical Director of the MIT Trust-Data Consortium. Dr. Hardjono discusses interoperability between DLT networks and the implementation of gateway mechanisms as a potential solution. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more perspective on the progress in blockchain and the revolutionary technologies allowing its adoption. Topics Covered:· Introduction· Thomas’ Background· The Evolution of Layer 1 Public Blockchains· Discussing Interoperability Architecture for DLT Gateways· Differentiating Gateways from Bridging· Is ODAP Uniquely Suited to Gateways?· Im...
2022-01-111h 19The Encrypted EconomyWe Need to Build More Than Tokenomics. Nathan Schneider, Author and Asst. Professor University of Colorado - E62This week on The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Nathan Schneider, author of Thank You, Anarchy: Notes from the Occupy Apocalypse and Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado. Nathan joins the podcast to discuss potential developments of decentralized governance in Web 3.0 and creating organizations that serve the common good. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more perspective on revolutionary emerging technologies and governance structures.Topics Covered:·Introduction·Nathan’s Background·Distinguishing Between Anarchy and Anarchism·Was Occupy Wallstreet Reflective of Underlying Sentiment?·What has Become of the Cyb...
2022-01-041h 04The Encrypted EconomyLooking Ahead To 2022 With Optimism - E61This week's episode looks ahead to 2022 and the developments we may see in our digital ecosystems. We discuss potential hurdles to come and technologies that are likely to be in the limelight in coming months. The Encrypted Economy looks forward to 2022 and a new year of innovation. Stay tuned for more fantastic guests and coverage of revolutionary technologies ushering in a new age of the internet.
2021-12-2807 minThe Encrypted EconomyLooking Back on 2021, Eric Hess - E60This week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy is dedicated to looking back at some of the conversations throughout the year and discussing the developments in blockchain since each one took place. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more perspective on blockchain and its implementation into the modern economy. Topics Covered· Introduction· Setting the Tone of The Encrypted Economy · Facilitating Collaboration with Privacy Enhancing Technology· Snapshot of Previous Episodes· Wrapping Up the Year and Looking Ahead Resource List:· Eric Hess LinkedIn· Igor Mezic· Gary DeWaal...
2021-12-2117 minThe Encrypted EconomyWhy Bermuda Got Crypto Right! Natalie Neto, Walkers Bermuda - E59This week on The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Natalie Neto, Partner at Walkers Bermuda. With extensive experience advising firms throughout fintech, Natalie talks to us about her experience with digital asset regulation in Bermuda. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on digital asset regulations that reshape our understanding of innovative technologies. Topics Covered:· Introduction· Natalie’s Background· What Makes Bermuda an Attractive Jurisdiction for Digital Assets?· What types of Digital Asset Firms Does Bermuda Attract?· Potential Regulatory Changes For VASPS· Pivoting from Other Jurisdictions· Complyin...
2021-12-1457 minThe Encrypted EconomyWhat's in Your NFT? Ben Lakoff and Sam Casey, Charged Particles - E58This week on The Encrypted Economy, our guests are Ben Lakoff and Sam Casey from Charged Particles. They join us to discuss use cases with the protocol and Charged Particle’s mission to integrate interest accruing functionality to NFTs. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more discussion on use cases that reshape our understanding of innovative technologies. Topics Covered:· Introduction· Sam’s Background· Ben’s Background· Overview of Charged Particles· NFT Value Duration· The Distinction Between Digital Asset Wallets and Charged Particles · Building Out Use Cases · Cha...
2021-12-0752 minThe Encrypted EconomyThe Truths and Myths of Cooperatives. Greg Brodsky, Founder of Start.Coop - E57This week on The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Greg Brodsky, founder of Start.Coop. Greg joins us to discuss worker cooperatives and Start.Coop’s mission to empower entrepreneurs by supporting the formation of sustainable and transformative organizations. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on innovative ownership models and the evolution of our businesses. Topics Covered:· Introduction· Greg’s Background· Start.Coop’s Role In Creating Successful Co-ops · How is Ownership Distributed in Tech Co-ops?· Deconstructing Ample· Outside Investment for Cooperatives· Criteria for Start.Coop...
2021-11-3056 minThe Encrypted EconomyThe Fork in the Road for DeFi. Lewis Cohen, DLx Law - E56This week on The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Lewis Cohen, founder of DLx Law. Lewis’ numerous contributions to the blockchain community show his valued perspective in the digital asset ecosystem. He joins us to give his insights on the evolution of Defi and some of the metrics we use to pave our way in the space. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more perspective on the adoption of blockchain and digitization initiatives. Topics Covered:· Introduction· Lewis’ Background · Grading Regulators· Are Regulators Influenced by Political Motivation?· The Evolution o...
2021-11-2354 minThe Encrypted EconomyAre DAO's and Cooperatives a Good Fit? Linda Phillips, Yev Muchnik and Jacqueline Radebaugh, Jason Wiener PC - E55This week on The Encrypted Economy, we have Linda Phillips, Yev Muchnik, and Jacqueline Radebaugh of Jason Weiner P.C. With ample experience advising organizations as they transition their business models, the team gives us their perspective on DAO’s looking to constitute as cooperatives. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on facilitating decentralization in a blockchain-based ecosystem. Topics Covered:· Introduction· Backgrounds· Discussing Co-op Entities· What Makes Co-ops Appealing?· How Should Co-ops be Classified?· Which DAO Structures Benefit Most from Co-ops?· Core Principles of Co-ops
2021-11-1656 minThe Encrypted EconomyWhat Is FATF's Latest on Virtual Assets? Michael Mosier, Former FinCen Acting Director and Stealth Project Team Member - E54This week on The Encrypted Economy, we have Michael Mossier, former FinCEN acting director and stealth project team member. As an expert in financial developments with a strong background in regulation enforcement, Michael gives us his insights on recent FATF guidance. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more perspective on the adoption of blockchain and digitization initiatives.Topics Covered:· Introduction· Michael’s Background· Tension over Digital Assets in the DOT· Is There an Age Divide in the Understanding of Digital Assets?· Breaking down FATF and its Recommendations· Evolvi...
2021-11-0858 minThe Encrypted EconomyPrivacy Tech, Data, and Nuclear Waste. Dan Bogdanov, Head of R&D at Cybernetica - E53This week on The Encrypted Economy, we are joined again by Dan Bogdanov, Director of the Information Security Institute at Cybernetica and the Co-Inventor of Sharemind. With a Ph.D. in Informatics and a master’s degree in Computer Science, Dan shares his expertise on digitization initiatives and privacy preservation. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more perspective on countries leading in the adoption of privacy-enhancing tools and other innovative technologies. Topics Covered:· Introduction· How Do Privacy Enhancing Technologies Enable Outsourcing Functions?· Discussing Functional Encryption · What Differentiates Sharemind?· U...
2021-11-0253 minThe Encrypted EconomyWhat Should Law’s Role Be in Social Media? Vasant Dhar, Professor NYU Stern & Center for Data Science - E52This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Vasant Dhar, Professor at NYU Stern and Center for Data Science. As an expert in digital transformation and artificial intelligence, Vasant discusses the need for effective regulation in a virtualized world. We discuss a range of topics, touching on the broader impacts of technological innovation on our society, KYC, regulating Web 3.0, amongst many others. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy to keep up to date with the latest technological developments driving humanity forward. Topics Covered:· Introduction· Vasant’s Background· Are Governments Prepar...
2021-10-261h 10The Encrypted EconomySPDI's, Crypto Banking, and DAO's in Wyoming - Matt Kaufman, Partner at Hathaway & Kunz - E51This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Matt Kaufman, Partner at Hathaway & Kunz, LLP. Matt has experience working with Wyoming's ENDOW and helping draft Wyoming's DAO statute. Matt joins us to share about his experience working with SPDI’s and the DAO organization structure. Topics Covered: Introduction Matt’s Background ENDOW What are SPDI’s? SPDI Best Uses DAOs Outro Resource List: Matt’s Twitter Matt’s LinkedIn Joel Revill Twitter Joel Revill LinkedIn ENDOW SPDI FinCEN FDIC Wyoming Blockchain Stampede Follow The Encrypted Economy on your favorite platforms!
2021-10-191h 01The Encrypted EconomyWhat Proof of Human Existence Can Do - Victor, Founder of Humanode - E50This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Victor, Founder of Humanode. At a high level Humanode can prove the identity of users through a novel authentication schemes and grant permission to launch a node and verify transactions running through a network based on human existence. Be prepared for discussion that spans not only human node validation and biometrics, but privacy and macro economicsTopics Covered: Introduction Victor’s Background What is Humanode? Biometrics Liveness Detection The Vortex DAO Fath Monetary System Artificial Intelligence Resource List: Victor’s LinkedIn Victor’s Twitter...
2021-10-121h 01The Encrypted EconomyHow Are Crypto Funds Regulated In The U.S.? Greg Xethalis, General Counsel for Multicoin Capital - E49This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Greg Xethalis, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Multicoin Capital. Being involved with the legal side of the cryptosphere since the first proposal for a Bitcoin ETF in 2013, Greg gives us his perspective on the structuring of digital assets and legal issues surrounding the space. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on the regulatory framework that will drive forward innovation in the blockchain economy. Topics Covered:· Introduction· Greg’s Background · Breaking Down Different Types of Fund Offerings· Can Cl...
2021-10-051h 08The Encrypted EconomyEstonia: The Birth of a Digital Country - Dan Bogdanov, Head of R&D at Cybernetica - E48This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Dan Bogdanov, Director of the Information Security Institute at Cybernetica and the Co-Inventor of Sharemind. With a Ph.D. in Informatics and a master’s degree in Computer Science, Dan shares his expertise on digitization initiatives and privacy preservation. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more perspective on countries leading in the adoption of e-governance tools and other innovative technologies. Topics Covered:· Introduction· Dan’s Background· Why Does Estonia Take the Lead in Digitalization?· E-Residency and E-Voting in Estonia· Forming a Com...
2021-09-2854 minThe Encrypted EconomyCan Hyperledger Make the World a Better Place? Nancy Min, Chair of Hyperledger's Social Impact Group and Founder of Ecolong, LLC - E47This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Nancy Min, Chair of Hyperledger’s Social Impact Group and Founder of Ecolong, LLC. With extensive experience in the technology space, Nancy joins the podcast to explore the use cases for Hyperledger and blockchain implementation wherever it can create a positive impact. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on revolutionary technologies that will drive society forward.Topics Covered:· Introduction· Nancy’s Background· Hyperledger’s Origin Story· How Do Blockchain Technologies Factor into Ecolong?· What Makes Hyperledger the BesAt Choice for Ecolong
2021-09-2136 minThe Encrypted EconomyWhen Does the Law Defer to Code? Andrew Hinkes, Partner, KL Gates, Adj. Prof NYU Stern, NYU Law - E46This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Drew Hinkes, Partner at K&L Gates and Adjunct Professor at NYU Stern and NYU School of Law. With extensive legal experience and involvement in blockchain technology since 2013, Andrew gives his insight on the liability issues that developers face in blockchain and the legal framework of the ecosystem. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more perspective on legal issues that are looming in the crypto space and creating reliable environments for users.Topics Covered:· Introduction· Andrew’s Background· Why Discuss Smart Contract En...
2021-09-1446 minThe Encrypted EconomyHow The U.S. Congress Got Tax Reporting Laws Wrong. Abraham Sutherland, Founder of Saker Group - E45This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Abraham Sutherland, Founder of Saker Group and Adjunct Professor at the University of Virginia School of Law. With expertise in taxation policy and regulation, Abraham gives his insight on the regulatory provisions in the recently passed infrastructure bill and its implications on digital currencies. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more perspective on regulatory revisions that will drive forward innovation in the crypto space rather than hold it back. Topics Covered:· Introduction· Abraham’s Background · Discussing Provisions in the Infrastructure Bill· Bac...
2021-09-0746 minThe Encrypted EconomyWhy Isn't There More Hype about Hyperledger? Matt Zand, Author of Hands-On Smart Contract Development With Hyperledger Fabric - E44This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Matt Zand, Author of Hands-On Smart Contract Development With Hyperledger Fabric. With expertise in Hyperledger Fabric and private distributed ledger technologies, Matt discusses what Hyperledger is, as well as how it integrates with smart contracts and the public blockchain. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on distributive ledger frameworks and their use cases in the new economy. Topics Covered:· Introduction· Matt’s Background· Why Hyperledger?· Breaking Down Hyperledger· Key Considerations When Contemplating Architecture· A Sketch of the Hyperledger Family· ...
2021-08-3154 minThe Encrypted EconomyCrypto Politics & the Regulation of Swaps: Christine Parker, Partner at Reed Smith LLP - E43This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Christine Parker, Partner at Reed Smith. As an accomplished attorney with expertise in regulatory, enforcement, and transactional matters relating to commodities, derivatives, and cryptocurrencies, Christine gives her perspective on the current regulatory environment surrounding crypto assets. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on innovative technologies and their regulatory framework in a digitized economy. Topics Covered:· Introduction· Christine’s Background· How Does Congress View Digital Assets?· Break Down and Updates to Christine’s Testimony· What is Gensler’s Perspective on SEF’s?· ...
2021-08-2459 minThe Encrypted EconomyNFT’s: You Get What You Get and You Don’t Get Upset. Nelson Rosario, Principal at Smolinski Rosario Law - E42This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Nelson Rosario, Partner at Smolinski Law. As an accomplished attorney with expertise in the cross section of digital assets and intellectual property, Nelson joins us to give his perspective on NFTs and the legal issues surrounding them. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on innovative technologies and the digitization of the economy. Topics Covered:· Introduction· Nelson’s Background· Fungibility of NFTs· Questions Regarding Property Rights of NFTs · Platform Activity in NFT Sales· Determining the Correct Technical Approach by NFT Platform...
2021-08-1756 minThe Encrypted EconomyHow to Bridge across 10,000 Blockchains. Jack Lu and Weijia Zhang, Wanchain - E41This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guests are Jack Lu and Weijia Zhang, CEO and VP of Engineering at Wanchain. Wanchain provides solutions for the connectivity problem inhibiting the growth of blockchain technology. The interoperability platform enables developers to build cross-chain applications that span several blockchains instead of the conventional networks that operate in isolation. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on technologies that enable global connectivity and financial freedom of the financial system.Topics Covered:· Introduction· Jack’s Background· Weijia’s Background · What is the Mission of Wa...
2021-08-1047 minThe Encrypted EconomyDAO’s and the Social Graph. Jenil Thakker, CEO of Coinvise - E40This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Jenil Thakker, CEO of Coinvise. Coinvise is dedicated to the creation of Ethereum-based financial infrastructures for personal and community-owned capital. Jenil gives his insight on the discovery of social graphs, social tokens, easing the process of connecting communities through DAOs, and other topics in our conversation about increasing collaborative efforts in the blockchain. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on technologies that will revolutionize how we exchange money and democratize the financial system.Topics Covered:· Introduction· Jenil’s Background· ...
2021-08-0346 minThe Encrypted EconomyWhat Makes a Stablecoin Stable? Jonathan Wu, Crypto Analyst - E39This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is crypto analyst Jonathan Wu. With skills gained through a decade of consulting, private equity, and founding organizations in several different spaces, Jonathan analyzes the developments of stablecoins in the crypto ecosystem. Join us this week to strengthen your understanding of stablecoins and how they maintain consistent prices in an incredibly volatile environment. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on technologies that will fully democratize the financial system. Topics Covered:· Introduction· Jonathan’s Background · What is a Stablecoin?· ...
2021-07-2745 minThe Encrypted EconomyLayer Zero and the Need for Speed. Uri Klarman, CEO of bloXroute - E38This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Uri Klarman, CEO of bloXroute Labs. BloXroute Labs is a layer zero solution to the scalability issues that inhibit blockchain’s global adoption. If you are interested in scalability solutions or extracting value from the blockchain, this episode is for you. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on the infrastructure solutions that will enable blockchain networks to reach more users around the world.Topics Covered:· Introduction · Uri’s Background· Understanding the Layers of Blockchains· How Does BloXroute Improve the Blockchain?
2021-07-201h 02The Encrypted EconomyWhat Is the SEC Signaling to DAO's? Eric Hess - E37This week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy is dedicated to the discussion of the current legal environment and relevant news regarding decentralized autonomous organizations, or DAOs. Decentralized Autonomous Organizations aim to reduce human inputs to zero, drastically reducing labor costs and optimizing processes, unlike anything we have ever seen before. Join us this week to explore the concept of DAOs, and take a dive into a revolutionary new organizational structure that prioritizes community engagement and transparency to foster consistent innovation. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more coverage of the innovations in blockchain that can re...
2021-07-1321 minThe Encrypted EconomyPrivacy Tech At Work In The Kingdom.Thomas Attema, Cryptography Scientist at TNO - E36This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Research Scientist Thomas Attema, a cryptographer from the Netherlands-based applied research institute TNO. TNO works to bridge the gap between academia and industry to implement sustainable competitive innovation that enhances the well-being of society. Thomas sheds light on utilizing developments in tech to tackle some of the most pressing issues of our time. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on privacy-enhancing technologies and their benefit to the future of our world.Topics Covered:· Thomas’s Background· Bridging the Gap Between Ac...
2021-07-061h 00The Encrypted EconomyThomas Attema, Cryptography Scientist at TNO: Privacy Tech At Work In The KingdomThis week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Research Scientist Thomas Attema, a cryptographer from the Netherlands-based applied research institute TNO. TNO works to bridge the gap between academia and industry to implement sustainable competitive innovation that enhances the well-being of society. Thomas sheds light on utilizing developments in tech to tackle some of the most pressing issues of our time. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on privacy-enhancing technologies and their benefit to the future of our world. Topics Covered:· Thomas’s Background (0:52)· Bridging the Gap Between A...
2021-07-061h 06The Encrypted EconomyBuilding a Latino Genome Bank through NFT’s. Chris Rodriguez, Somos Ancestria & Daniel Uribe, Genobank.io: - E35This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guests are Daniel Uribe, CEO of Genobank and Christian Rodriguez, CTO of SomosAncestria. Genobank and Somos work together to ensure users retain control and complete ownership of their genetic data through a decentralized wallet. Daniel and Christian give us their perspective on the applications for NFTs in genomic testing and creating a decentralized biobank in an effort to fully democratize the field. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for insight on more pioneering blockchain technologies and their use cases across multiple industries. Topics Covered:Christian’s b...
2021-06-291h 06The Encrypted EconomyIs Encryption Safe from the Law? Riana Pfefferkorn, Research Scholar at the Stanford Internet Observatory - E34This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Riana Pfefferkorn, Research Scholar at Stanford’s Internet Observatory Lab. Stanford Internet Observatory is a cross-disciplinary program dedicated to studying the developments in information technologies and policy engagement, with focus on social media. If you are interested in the encryption debate overtaking the technology ecosystem, this episode is for you. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insight on encryption and other privacy-enhancing technologies.Topics Covered:· Introduction· Riana’s Background · Stanford Internet Observatory Mission· The Van Buren v United States Decision
2021-06-2257 minThe Encrypted EconomyHow Do You Scale Proof of Stake? Richard Yan: COO, Vite Labs & The Blockchain Debate Host - E33This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Richard Yan, COO of Vite Labs. Vite Labs is a technology company that seeks to innovate decentralized systems and create solutions for developers. Designed to bridge the gap between blockchains while remaining decentralized, Vite Labs utilizes a toolkit that emphasizes the roles of universality and trustlessness in data transfers. Topics Covered:· Richard Yan Background· Vite Lab’s Mission · Vite Lab's Consensus Algorithm · Decentralization Tradeoff · Flavors of Nodes · Incentives for Full Node Operators · Smart Contracts and Contract Law · Concerns Regarding Network...
2021-06-1553 minThe Encrypted EconomyCan Crypto Can Clear AML’s Hurdles? Dave Jevans, CEO of CipherTrace - E32This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Dave Jevans, CEO of CipherTrace. CipherTrace was founded in 2015 and provides anti-money laundering compliance solutions to the world of cryptocurrency. With deep expertise in blockchain, payment systems, and cybersecurity, David sheds light on the developments in the space and what they mean for the future of the crypto economy. Topics Covered:· Introduction to CipherTrace and Issues in Crypto (0:00)· Dave Jevans Background (3:18)· Impact of the Travel Rule on Virtual Currencies (5:12)· FATF Guidance and Implications on the World (7:43)· The Travel Rule and Privac...
2021-06-0852 minThe Encrypted EconomyTime To Tokenize The Commodities Markets! Jeanine Hightower-Selitto and Corey Wendling, Atomyze - E31This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guests are Jeanine Hightower and Corey Wendling, CEO and CTO of Atomyze LLC. Atomyze utilizes blockchain technologies to revolutionize the commodities marketplace, seeking to ease the process of digitizing and investing in physical assets. With extensive experience working in FinTech and various architectures across multiple industries, Jeanine and Corey give us their insight into tokenizing these assets and enabling more potential investors to have access to the space.Topics Covered:· An Introduction to Hyperledger Fabrics (0:00)· Jeanine’s Background (2:20)· Corey’s Background (6:13)· Challenges with Adoption...
2021-06-0144 minThe Encrypted EconomyWho Is Going to Add Digital Assets on Their Balance Sheet? James Putra, Crypto Strategy, Tradestation - E30This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is James Putra, Vice President of TradeStation Crypto. Trade Station Crypto is a trading platform for cryptocurrencies, offering one of the first true online brokerage models to self-directed traders. With over a decade and a half of experience managing trading services, James gives his insight on the evolution from traditional portfolio structure and the rise of the crypto market. If you are interested in shifting portfolio strategy in the digital age, you should give this episode a listen. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more perspective on blockchain a...
2021-05-2556 minThe Encrypted EconomyHow to Improve Data for Smart Contracts. Sasa Milic, API3 DAO - E29Follow The Encrypted Economy on your favorite platforms! Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Sasa Milic, a Co-Founder of API3. API3 is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DA0), providing decentralized API’s to blockchain projects that overcome the Oracle Problem. For any listener with an interest in how outside information is brought into blockchains safely and efficiently, this episode is for you. If you have never heard of Oracles before, and are still wrapping your head around the concept of a DAO, th...
2021-05-181h 00The Encrypted EconomyWhat Cryptolaw Is Talking About Now. Marc Boiron, General Counsel for DeFi Protocol dYdX - E28Follow The Encrypted Economy on your favorite platforms! Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Marc Boiron, General Counsel for dYdX. Marc has established himself as a respected name in Crypto Law, and it was a pleasure to have him on the show. We took a deep dive into the regulatory state of the industry, covering DAOs, NFTs, and the impacts that regulators like FATF and the SEC will inevitably have on their futures. Any listeners unfamiliar with Marc’s work will undoubt...
2021-05-1154 min
The Social Lawyer ShowEpisode #094 Lawyers Lunch & Launch: Guest Eric Karpinski & Well-Being, Engagement, & ProductivityFor this month of Mental Health Awareness, and specifically this week, Well-Being Law Week, I'm thrilled to kick it off with Happiness Expert guest Eric Karpinski. How do we define well-being, how do you step into this fully so you can engage effectively and grow your law practice efficiently. Happy expert Eric Karpinski shares valuable tools for stepping into your best place for growth! Specifically, we’ll cover… Different types of happiness, not what you may think.. How are happiness and engagement related and why is this important for business Strategies to help connect better as we start to re...
2021-05-0841 minThe Encrypted EconomyHow End To End Encryption is Coming To AI and The Internet - Rand Hindi, CEO of Zama.ai: - E27Follow The Encrypted Economy on your favorite platforms!TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookThis week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Rand Hindi, the CEO of Zama.AI. Any previous listeners of the podcast will know that the potential of privacy-enhancing technologies like homomorphic encryption has been a central focus of mine. We have had the privilege of interviewing innovative researchers and business leaders in the space to help paint apicture of this industry’s future, and this week’s episode continues the trend. My conversation with Rand was our...
2021-05-0438 minThe Encrypted EconomyAdapting To Disruption Through Digital Asset History. Mark Wetjen, CEO of MIAX Futures. - E26Follow The Encrypted Economy!Twitter LinkedIn Instagram FacebookThis week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Mark Wetjen, the CEO of MIAX Futures. Mark’s career in finance has had many influential stops in both the public and private sectors, and it was a privilege to have his voice on the podcast. In Washington DC, Mark started in Harry Reid’s office and rose all the way up to the Chairmanship of the CFTC where he hosted the government’s most viewed public hearing on the subject of Bitcoin’s classification. From there he...
2021-04-2743 minThe Encrypted EconomySocial Tokens, Personal Tokens and NFTs. Reuben Bramanathan, IDEO CoLab Ventures - E25Follow The Encrypted Economy on your favorite platforms! Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Reuben Bramanathan. Reuben is a true innovator in the crypto space, and our conversation was an insightful one. After starting at Coinbase in 2015, he has gone on to lead initiatives aimed at changing crypto for the better with organizations like IDEO CoLab Ventures, Zora, and Fair Launch Capital. When he isn’t pushing the ball forward with these orgs, Reuben works as a private blockchain consultant. In early 2020, he dec...
2021-04-2049 minThe Encrypted EconomyShari Noonan, CEO of Rialto Markets: Creating an SEC Regulated Marketplace for Securitized Tokens - E24On this week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Shari Noonan, the CEO, and Co-Founder of Rialto Markets. Rialto is a registered Broker-Dealer, operating an Alternative Trading System focused on private securities, but their intrigue comes from the way that they tie these traditional operations with the world of digital assets. Shari is a true innovator when it comes to the future of private capital formation and the tokenization of private assets. Given my own lengthy background with Alternative Trading Systems, I just had to have her on the show. We cover the SEC’s recent amen...
2021-04-1345 minThe Encrypted EconomyNigel Smart, Founder of Unbound Security: Divorces and Enterprise Cryptography, The Perfect Match - E23This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Nigel Smart, a Co-Founder of Unbound Security and Professor at the University of Leuven in Belgium. Nigel’s reputation as a cryptography expert is well known, and our conversation delivered one of the most in-depth episodes we’ve had on the podcast to date. Nigel is a leading researcher on Elliptic-Curve Cryptography, and his current work at Unbound focuses on Multi-Party Computation, but don’t be fooled into thinking those two topics are the only areas we covered. Nigel left no cryptographic stone untouched as we dove into everything from the fo...
2021-04-0648 minThe Encrypted EconomyScott Purcell, CEO of Prime Trust on Empowering Fintech Innovation with Infrastructure Solutions - E22This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Scott Purcell, the Founder, and CEO of Prime Trust. Despite the industry-shaping disruption that Prime Trust has brought to financial infrastructure, don’t be fooled into thinking that this episode is just about the company and its accomplishments. Scott’s resume is unmatched in his prior experience and current efforts, and this episode is truly about him. From founding one of the very first private internet service providers to turning finance on its head, Scott is not a guest you will want to miss. In addition to Prime Trust, we disc...
2021-03-3030 minThe Encrypted EconomySpecial Epsiode: The Encrypted Economy, Looking Ahead - E21This episode of The Encrypted Economy is a unique one, coming to you outside our normal publishing schedule. We will still air our weekly interview with a new guest on Monday, but I wanted to release this special content for you, the listener. In this episode, I review the goals of The Encrypted Economy, and detail all of the great content we have coming up over the next several weeks. If you are a new listener, this episode will ensure that you are able to jump into the fray without a problem. If you are a regular listener, I d...
2021-03-2508 minThe Encrypted EconomyNick Neuman, CEO of Casa: On Safeguarding The Crypto Wallet - E20This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest in Nick Neuman, the CEO of Casa. Nick's company provides a one-of-a-kind private key management platform aimed at the self-custody of Bitcoin. Casa offers solutions utilizing anywhere from one to five keys to ensure that you can maintain true ownership of your bitcoin without losing it all due to a lost key or stolen device. Because Casa’s services range from a free mobile app all the way to Bitcoin inheritance services, there is something in this episode for every Bitcoin stakeholder. Nick’s is an important voice on the subjects of p...
2021-03-2340 minThe Encrypted EconomyKevin McCarthy, VP of Business Development at Inpher on Secret Computing - E19This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Kevin McCarthy, Vice President of Business Development at Inpher. Inpher is another major player in the privacy enhancing technologies (PETs) space, continuing The Encrypted Economy’s quest to shine a light on technologies like Homomorphic Encryption, Secure-Multiparty Computation, and many other PETs. We have talked to lead researchers in the field like Kurt Rohloff, Brett Hemenway Falk, and Ellison Anne Williams, but Kevin brings a fresh perspective with his BD focus. He is dedicated to making the professional community aware of the new world of business opportunities that will become av...
2021-03-1656 minThe Encrypted EconomyDonna Redel, NY Angels Board Member & Digital Asset Professor on Investing in Disruptive Technologies - E18This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Donna Redel. She is an Angel Investor on the board of New York Angels, and an Adjunct Professor of Law at Fordham University. Donna has a long professional history at the cutting edge of finance, which made our conversation incredibly value. We touch on Crypto, DeFi, NFT’s, and the burdens of interpreting it all from the perspective of an investor, a professional, and an educator all at once. We discuss the intersections of traditional angel investing with new token projects and the regulatory battles that will inevitably be faced fur...
2021-03-0943 minThe Encrypted EconomyJohn Verry, Founder of Pivot Point Security: A New Cybersecurity Standard Is Emerging and Is Here To Stay - E17This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is John Verry. John is the Founder of Pivot Point Security, as well as the host of his own podcast called The Virtual CISO. He helps organizations of all shapes and sizes become certified in accordance with leading security frameworks like ISO 27001, and the new CMMC standard. John also specializes in reading the tea leaves when it comes to the futures of third-party risk management, and information security as a whole. It was a pleasure to talk to him about common security misconceptions and the potential for CMMC to unify the...
2021-03-0252 minThe Encrypted EconomyMatt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise: Allocating To Digital Assets, Bitcoin ETF and The First DeFi Index Fund - E16This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Matt Hougan, the CIO of Bitwise Asset Management. Bitwise was founded in 2017 and brought investors the first cryptocurrency index fund. Now they are one of the key players in the push for a Bitcoin ETF, and as of last week they became the provider of the first index based DeFi fund. Matt and Bitwise are leading the charge on rule-based exposure to the digital asset space, and he is a valuable voice to have to walk us through it all. We cover a wide range of topics...
2021-02-2353 minThe Encrypted EconomyIgor Mezic, CTO of MixMode: Simplifying AI, What’s Old Is New - E15On this week's episode of The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Igor Mezic, a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at UC Santa Barbra, and the CTO of MixMode.AI. Igor is a leading innovator ona methodology known as the Koopman Operator, which is commonly used in modern AI. We discuss the fundamentals of the Koopman operator and itsunderlying mathematical theories, followed by a journey through the practical areas where Igor has put it to use. From jet engines, to cybersecurity, to smart buildings, this is an episode of the Encrypted Economy you will not want to miss. If you like...
2021-02-1647 minThe Encrypted EconomyEllison Anne Williams, CEO of Enveil, Privacy Enhancing Technologies Make Entirely New Things Possible - E14This week on The Encrypted Economy my guest is Ellison Anne Williams, the founder and CEO of Enveil, a Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PET) start-up. She founded the company in 2016 after spending 12 years at the NSAstudying the technologies that allow Enveil to encrypt data while in use. Ellison Anne has created cutting edge use cases for homomorphic encryption and other PETs which listeners of The Encrypted Economy will be very familiar with. As a result of this innovation, Enveil has been recognized by organizations like the World Economic Forum and Cybersecurity Ventures. Don’t miss this episode of The Encrypted Eco...
2021-02-0939 minThe Encrypted EconomyGary DeWaal, Special Counsel to Katten Muchin, on Digital Asset Regulation, XRP and DeFi - E13This week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy features Gary DeWaal, Special Counsel to Katten Muchen and former Senior Trial Attorney for the CFTC. With former CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler about to take over the SEC, there was no better perspective to have on the show than DeWaal’s. We discussed our outlooks for the new direction of the SEC in its handling of digital assets, especially how it relates to token classification. Our conversation expanded to include the XRP regulatory nightmare, DeFi liabilities, The Howey Test, and evena citrus based knock-knock joke. To hear all of that and more...
2021-02-0243 minThe Encrypted EconomyKurt Rohloff, Co-Founder, Duality Technologies - How To Make Homomorphic Encryption Widespread - E12In this episode of the Encrypted Economy, we talk with Kurt Rohloff , Co-founder and CTO of Duality Technologies and one of the pioneers in the homomorphic encryption space. Kurt spent nine years as a senior scientist at Raytheon, where he worked with the military's R&D arm DARPA, which we learned a lot about in this episode. He has a real passion for cryptography, and he loves the people that he works with in the space. This passion and personability has contributed to Kurt leading the effort to standardize homomorphic encryption as a founding member of the cross-organization standardization g...
2021-01-2644 minThe Encrypted EconomyJohn Pigott - CEO, ABE Global on Innovating Capital Markets with Auctions and Distributed Ledgers - E11This week on the Encrypted Economy, our guest is John Pigott, CEO of ABE Global. ABE is an acronym for A Better Exchange, which is exactly what John has set out to build. John and I met years ago when he responded to a market structure article I had published, which I knew would take a special kind of market nerd to appreciate. John fit the bill, and we instantly hit it off. His appreciation for markets is unique and persistent. It even managed to define his years long motorcycle trip through Asia, which inspired the values he seeks...
2021-01-1955 minThe Encrypted EconomyPaul Clayson, CEO of Agile PQ, on Securing Today's IOT Devices and Protecting Against Tomorrow's Post Quantum Cyber Attacks - E10On this week’s episode of the Encrypted Economy, I talked to Paul Clayson, CEO of Agile PQ. Paul has a long and impressive career which includes serving as Chief of Staff to Congressional Representatives and CEO of several different technology companies. In his current role with Agile PQ, Paul is leading cutting edge IOT security solutions catered to our smallest and often most insecure smart devices. Their solutions are quantum resistant and lightweight, and I enjoyed picking his brain on the state of the IOT security field. Do not miss the unique insights into this increasingly important area of...
2021-01-1246 minThe Encrypted EconomyDyann Heward Mills, EU Commission's Privacy Ethics Expert, On Evolving Regulations & Bias In Technology - E9This week on the Encrypted Economy, my guest is Dyann Heward Mills. Named by Business Insider as one of 28 Power Players driving data policy in the EU, Dyann’s thoughts on privacy are critical towards filling in the bigger picture. I was excited to pick her brain on the issues and trends shaping policy in Europe and how they will likely impact the US going forward. We discussed newsworthy events like the SolarWinds Hack, Schrems II Decision, and important topics like Privacy by Design and Bias in Machine Learning. Do not miss this great episode of the Encrypted Economy, an...
2021-01-0548 minThe Encrypted EconomyThe Encrypted Economy Wrap Up and Look Ahead To 2021 - E8This episode of the Encrypted Economy is the last of 2020. In it, I take the time to review our first run of episodes and discuss the future of the podcast. I touch on the topics I want to cover in 2021 and the great guests that we have lined up for the beginning of the year. Stay tuned to the Encrypted Economy for more! Topics Covered Our Episodes to Date Joel Revill – Two Ocean Trust David Harris – Manetu Travis Schwab – Eventus Systems Brett Hemenway Falk – University of Pennsylvania Matt Walsh – Castle Island Ventures Felix Shipkevich – Shipkevich Law Cybers...
2020-12-2920 minThe Encrypted EconomyFelix Shipkevich on Regulating Virtual Currencies & The Challenges of Opening a Money Services Business - E7On the latest episode of the Encrypted Economy, I was excited to talk to Felix Shipkevich of Shipkevich Law. Felix is an expert in commodities regulation and money services business licensing with a focus on how these areas apply to digital assets. His insights into the importance of the legal classification of digital assets arecritical towards understanding the US’ fractured regulatory environment. We discussed the differences between regulatory treatment by the SEC, CFTC, and the 50 state governments and the complexity of navigating each. Moving into 2021, it is important for firms and investors alike to understand the nuances of the US...
2020-12-2237 minThe Encrypted EconomyMatt Walsh of Castle Island: The Forces Shaping Disruptive Technology - E6On this episode of the Encrypted Economy, I was excited to have Matt Walsh, the co-founder of Castle Island Ventures, and co-host of the On the Brink podcast on the show. I've been following both Matt and his co-founder Nic Carter for a few months now, and I've been very impressed with their thoughtfulness in the blockchain and digital asset space, as well as their investment selection. Certainly, their investment list is directly in line with the thesis of the Encrypted Economy. Matt and I talked about how investing in blockchain technologies and digital asset technologies is different than...
2020-12-1535 minThe Encrypted EconomyBrett Hemenway Falk, Cutting Edge Advances In Data Science - Secure Multiparty Computation - E5This week in the Encrypted Economy explore the foundations of how the ability to secure data fundamentally changes the very economics of our society and the business, legal and technical forces shaping that. To some, introducing concepts like Secure Multi Party Computations and Homomorphic Encryption sounds like it is simply academic research or just asecurity discussion...but its so much more. Both of these terms relate to the ability to secure processing of data BY DESIGN and that opens up a whole world of WHAT we can do with that data. Once you understand this, you can see that...
2020-12-081h 00The Encrypted EconomyTravis Schwab CEO of Eventus on Market Surveillance for Centralized Digital Asset Markets - E4Travis Schwab, CEO of Eventus on Market Surveillance for Centralized Digital Asset Markets In this episode of the Encrypted Economy, I spoke with Travis Schwab, CEO and Founder of Eventus, a RegTech platform for compliance, market surveillance, risk management and AML serving both traditional and digital asset classes. Eventus grabbed a bit of attention recently when they announced that BitMex was going to adopt their platform for both market surveillance and AML compliance. Knowing the pressure on BitMex to choose an established platform given their recent legal issues, it raised the question: How deeply has Even...
2020-12-0132 minThe Encrypted EconomyEric Hess, Host on what is the Encrypted Economy - E1This is the first episode of "The Encrypted Economy" where Eric Hess, your host, answers the what, why and who questions around this new weekly podcast show focusing on the business, laws, regulation, and security of our most valuable data, including digital assets, proprietary data and personally identifiable information.
2020-11-2406 minThe Encrypted EconomyJoel Revill, CEO of Two Ocean Trust on Becoming a "Qualified Custodian" for Digital Assets in Wyoming - E2In this podcast, I spoke with Joel Revill Founder and CEO of Two Ocean Trust, a Wyoming Chartered Trust Company offering wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals and family offices. We discussed the headline making no action letter it received from the Wyoming Division of Banking recognizing it as a qualified custodian for digital assets under the Adviser’s Act. Although more significant for digital assets that are securities, it is a first of its kind for a state chartered trust and provides greater regulatory clarity for Two Ocean Trust under Wyoming’s fairly developed digital asset laws. The clarity...
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