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Chasing K-Dramas
Introducing Chasing K-Dramas with Dulcé Sloan & Chrissy Choi
It’s time to hit the pause button on your 20th rewatch of Crash Landing On You and tune into something even more addictive! Introducing Chasing K-Dramas, your new guilty pleasure that’s guiltier than a chaebol’s secret past! The first episode drops this Wednesday, 2/5, wherever you get your audio & video podcasts. Hosted and executive produced by Chrissy Choi and Dulcé Sloan Editor: Chrissy Choi Production: Thomas Yuan (TY Media) & Go Get Em Productions Artwork: yaicecream For video episodes, watch us on Youtube! Follow us on Instagra...
2025-02-01
01 min
Neuroscience of Coaching
Team’s Pick: Tapping into Flow: The Path to Peak Performance (Eugene Choi)
The Mirasee FM podcast team chooses their favorite episode of 2024 to close out the year. In this pick, host Dr. Irena O’Brien dives into the science behind flow with Dr. Eugene Choi and explores the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. Learn how stress impacts decision-making, debunk hustle culture, and uncover the secrets to attaining flow for enhanced productivity, better creativity, and overall well-being.In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just...
2024-12-26
40 min
Neuroscience of Coaching
Tapping into Flow: The Path to Peak Performance (Eugene Choi)
Dive into the science behind flow with Dr. Eugene Choi as we explore the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. Learn how stress impacts decision-making, debunk hustle culture, and uncover the secrets to attaining flow for enhanced productivity, better creativity, and overall well-being.In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in the...
2024-11-07
39 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
On a Tangent #2: How We Survive Bull and Bear Markets in Crypto - Darryl Wang and Jason Choi
Welcome to 'On a Tangent' episode 2 , a special segment of Blockcrunch! Jason and Darryl, prop investors at Tangent, sit down to discuss: H1 2024 review How to develop edge as an investor Bull/bear inflection analysis How to conduct conviction reviews ETH ETF post-launch Verticals Jason & Darryl's early days in crypto And much, much more Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. -- Tangent is a private holdings company managing personal assets and is not a licensed investment advisor nor does it manage or accept any external capital. Nothing discussed i...
2024-08-08
1h 00
The Blockcrunch Podcast
On a Tangent #1: How We 4x'd Our Portfolio in the First Year - Darryl Wang and Jason Choi
Welcome to 'On a Tangent' episode 1 , a special segment of Blockcrunch! Jason and Darryl, prop investors at Tangent, sit down to discuss: - How Tangent began - Tangent’s investment strategies that led to top percentile returns since inception - Biggest wins and losses - Trading vs venture investing - How to succeed as an Analyst And much, much more Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. -- Tangent is a private holdings company managing personal assets and...
2024-07-11
1h 44
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Is BRC Over in 2024? - Blockcrunch Roundtable 007 feat. Catrina from Portal Ventures
In today’s Roundtable, Jason and Sanat are joined by Catrina Wang of Portal Ventures. Catrina has written one of the most comprehensive breakdowns of the BTC/BRC thesis to-date. At the time of recording (02/22/24) Bitcoin just broke $50,000, however what’s new this cycle is the BRC phenomenon. Today, BRC’s are at a $3 billion market cap and now more than ever, there’s a rekindled interest in BTC L2s. In this episode Catrina discusses her thesis in detail, as it relates to BRC reactions, intended target market, adoption strategy, WBTC, BTC L2 vs BitVM, Layer 1 programma...
2024-03-07
47 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Eigenlayer: Everything You Need to Know in 2024 - Sreeram Kannan, Ep. 253
Today Jason is joined by none other than EigenLayer Founder, Sreeram Kannan. Sreeram kicks things off by sharing the founding story of EigenLayer and how Sreeram and the team thought about EigenLayer's value proposition. Jason then digs into the details; what are EigenLayer's Actively Validates Services (AVS)? Are there security assumptions related to slashing? What are the centralisation considerations for EigenLayer? What are the commercial incentives for builders? And much, much more. Enjoy the conversation and please share and like — it goes a long way. Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. T...
2024-02-29
52 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Airdrops Are Poison for Crypto - Blockcrunch Roundtable 006
In today’s Roundtable 006 episode Jason and Sanat discuss all things Airdrops. They start by reviewing the history of Airdrops, among the most successful releases, before diving deep on trying to objectively evaluate Airdrops and their utility; are they a good way for retail investors to make money, for founders to grow their projects and whether or not it’s financially sound strategy and business decision. Jason and Sanat dive deep on the data, reviewing on-chain activity and historic examples — this is not one to miss, enjoy Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ...
2024-02-22
59 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Is ETH Uninvestable? The ETH Disaggregation Thesis - Blockcrunch Roundtable 005 feat. Yuan from Blockchain Capital
In today’s Roundtable 005 episode Jason and Sanat are joined by Blockchain Capital’s Principle, Yuan Han Li, where the three discuss ETH value accrual, ETH’s money utility, before diving deep on infrastructure mechanics and Jason’s changing views on ETH. As well as much, much more — enjoy! Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:27) Disagreggation of ETH Value Accrual (16:20) $ETH as money (27:40) Modularity conviction (33:11) Fees as behaviour incentive (42:16) Off-chain cryptography as Proofs (50:02) Jason’s changing vie...
2024-02-15
51 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
9 Predictions for Crypto in 2024 - Blockcrunch Roundtable 004
It’s the start of 2024 and you know what time it is - time for predictions! Don't miss this week's thrilling episode where Jason and Sanat unveil their top 9 predictions for the year: Will ETH ETF bring about another bull run Launch of restaking and future of ETH Will Cosmos ecosystem finally take off And more! Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. Timestamps: (00:00:00) – Episode introduction (00:02:20) – Will ETH ETF disappoint (00:08:10) – % of ETH that will be resta...
2024-01-23
51 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
What You Need to Know About Sei: The First Parallelized EVM - Jay Jog, Sei Network, Ep. 250
In December 2023, Sei Network joined the “billion-dollar network club” in market cap, as its value doubled and its user count skyrocketed. Sei stood out amongst the crypto natives as it claims to be the fastest Layer 1 out there (yes, even faster than Solana) and the first live blockchain to become a parallelized EVM chain. Today we have Jayendra Jog, Co-Founder of Sei, to share with us - How did Sei become the fastest blockchain - What is parallelized EVM and why it's a game-changer - Sei’s roadmap in 2024 ...
2024-01-10
45 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Can Ethena Win the Stablecoin Market in 2024? - Guy Young, Ethena Labs, Ep. 249
Stablecoins represent a significant segment of the cryptocurrency market due to their widespread applicability. So far, stablecoin models range from centralized, fiat-backed variants such as USDT and USDC, to more decentralized models like Maker's DAI, an over-collateralized stablecoin, and the infamous algorithmically-backed UST by Luna. Despite this variety, the crypto industry still lacks a decentralized, internet-native stablecoin that combines attractive yet sustainable yields. Ethena aims to bridge this gap, offering a novel solution in the stablecoin space. | Today we have Guy Young, Founder of Ethena Labs, to share with us W...
2023-12-28
46 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
IMX Founder on Web 3 Gaming in 2024 - Robbie Ferguson, Immutable, Ep 249
In 2021, a few Web 3 games emerged, briefly capturing global attention and demonstrating the potential of this gaming sector. Fast forward to 2024, numerous game studios are poised to launch their titles, honed over three years. This raises the question: Are we on the cusp of another GameFi revolution, this time for good? The Web 3 gaming landscape so far, and what to look forward to in 2024 Immutable’s partnership with Polygon and Immutable Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. Timestamps: (00:00:00) – Episode introduction ...
2023-12-08
40 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
10 Crypto Projects to Pay Attention to for 2024 - Blockcrunch Roundtable 003
The crypto markets are showing signs of revival. With the recent resolution of Binance's case alleviating market uncertainty, investors are looking forward to 2024 with optimism. More importantly, what tokens are worth looking at across the various crypto verticals? Jason and Sanat shares their list with viewers this week: In episode 3 of Blockcrunch Roundtable, Jason & Sanat discusses: Why resolution of Binance’s case is good for the markets Top picks for different verticals heading into 2024 Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. Ti...
2023-11-28
56 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Biggest Crypto Flops of the 2020s (So Far) and What Might Win - Blockcrunch Roundtable 002
Exploring history offers valuable lessons, enabling us to sidestep past errors and identify markers of excellence. These insights are particularly beneficial in the realm of investing, where understanding historical trends and outcomes can inform smarter, more strategic decisions In episode 2 of Blockcrunch Roundtable, Jason & Sanat discusses: 3 verticals that showed promise but ultimately failed to gain traction 3 emerging verticals with the potential for significant success Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. Timestamps: (00:00:00) – Episode Introduction (00:03:18) – What Web 3 apps make sense?
2023-11-14
56 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Are NFTs Coming Back? Interview with Blur Founder - Pacman, Blur, Ep. 248
The trading volume of NFTs has markedly decreased since the previous bull market, with a recent figure of merely $37 million per week, a sum that constitutes less than 1% of Bitcoin's daily trading volume. This downturn begs the question: are NFTs facing extinction, or is there potential for resurgence? Joining us today is Tieshun, widely recognized as Pacman on Twitter and notably the founder of Blur, the singular NFT marketplace that triumphed over Opensea to talk about: Why NFTs are not dead How Blur successfully dethroned OpenSea Outlook for the NFT market...
2023-10-31
46 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
5 Wildest Things Crypto VCs Have Invested In - Blockcrunch Roundtable 001
We’re back with a brand new series - Blockcrunch RoundTable! In this new format, Jason is joined by Sanat, an Investor at Dragonfly to discuss all things crypto - from latest market developments, their investment experiences and future outlooks For this episode, they discussed the top 5 wildest crypto ideas that were funded, and dived into: Why they are considered wild Their thoughts on what went wrong and right Things to look out for in the future Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice.
2023-10-24
1h 08
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Season Finale: 2023 Q4 Crypto Market Outlook with Tangent - Darryl Wang, Tangent, Ep. 247
Over the past 5 years, Blockcrunch has been a beacon for the Web 3 community. As we evolve, we're thrilled to announce an upcoming rebrand. Stay tuned for details on our renewed commitment to serving our audience even better! But before we embark on this new journey, we’re celebrating the legacy of our current show. This week, join us as we host Darryl Wang, Co-Founder of Tangent - the angel collective co-founded by our very own Jason - to discuss: Bull and bear case for the next 12 months Biggest lessons learnt in investing
2023-09-07
52 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Superscrypt: A Conversation with Asia's Powerhouse Web 3 Venture Fund - Jacob Ko, Superscrypt, Ep. 246
Superscrypt is an early-stage web3 company seeded by Temasek, a globally recognized investment powerhouse headquartered in Singapore. Recognizing the immense potential of the decentralized digital landscape, Superscrypt focus exclusively on the next generation of internet technologies. Today, we have Jacob Ko, Partner at Superscrypt to share with us: Contrasting investment philosophies between the West and Asia Verticals Superscrypt is excited about Convincing & onboarding non-Web 3 users Singapore vs HongKong’s Web 3 scene Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. Time...
2023-08-17
39 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Will BTC ETFs Kickstart the Next Bull Run? - Ram Ahluwalia, Lumida, Ep. 245
Recently, we have a few asset managers, including some of the largest in the world like Blackrock apply to create Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States. This sparked a lot of speculation about whether this could herald institutional adoption of crypto and kickstart a bull market. Today, we have Ram Ahluwalia, CEO of Lumida and previous Head of Crypto & Digital Assets at Cross River, a crypto-friendly bank to share with us: Implications of BTC ETF on markets Odds of SEC approval Reasons for previous rejections And...
2023-07-19
40 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Arkham Intelligence and Ethics of Privacy on Blockchain - Miguel Morel, Arkham Intelligence, Ep. 244
Arkham Intelligence is a blockchain data analytics platform that recently started a huge debate on Twitter due to its Intel-to-Earn model, which pays users to deanonymize blockchain wallets. There are also discussions on whether Arkham collects off-chain data on its users, and whether Arkham is actually a government project used to spy on crypto users. Today, we have Miguel Morel, CEO of Arkham on the show where we asked him: Info that will be allowed on Arkham’s marketplace Will Arkham work with government agencies Does Arkham collect non-public da...
2023-07-14
55 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Top Crypto Fund on What's Worth Backing in Crypto - Balder and Mathijs from Maven 11, Ep. 243
Maven11 is one of the foremost crypto-venture funds renowned for its early trend detection and deep focus on the infrastructural layer of the crypto space. In this episode, we dive into the secular trends that crypto investors should be aware of, particularly the Modular Blockchain thesis. Watch this episode to keep up with the next wave of blockchain evolution and its potential to shape the future of the crypto landscape Chief Investment Officer Balder Bomans and Mathijs, Associate Partner of Maven11 shares with us: What exactly is the Modular Bl...
2023-07-05
42 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
How AI Will Change Web 3 Forever - Cem & Fran, Giza, Ep. 242
In part 2 of our “AI x Web 3’ series, we spoke with Giza, an end-to-end platform that makes it easy for developers to bring AI onto the blockchain to find out more about why AI SHOULD be onchain, and why onchain AI is the next biggest unlock since the invention of smart contracts In this episode, Cem and Fran, Co-Founders of Giza also share with us: Where are we in AI’s lifecycle 5 interesting use cases of AI x Web 3 Open versus closed AI models Host: Jason Choi @mrjason...
2023-06-02
42 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
The AI and Crypto Episode You've Been Waiting For - Jake Brukhman, CoinFund, Ep. 241
If you were on the internet for the past 6 months, chances are you have realized that we’re entering into the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and maybe even experimented with ChatGPT As investors, you might have also considered what’s the best way for you to capitalize on this paradigm shift - Jake Brukhman is here to answer that Jake is the Founder of CoinFund, one of the earliest crypto funds, and has a reputation for being extremely early to large trends. In this episode, he shares with us: The...
2023-05-17
45 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Ex-BitTorrent CTO on Decentralized Social Networks: Overlooked or Overhyped? - Ryan Li, CyberConnect, Ep. 240
Despite complaints about privacy and exploitative revenue sharing, social media giants like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter still dominate the social media landscape after more than a decade Why aren’t users and creators exploring other platforms? Well, they simply can’t since these giants own their data and audiences, and moving means losing all the progress they’ve built In this Blockcrunch episode, Ryan Li, Co-Founder of CyberConnect, a decentralized social graph protocol trying to revolutionize the relationship between social media platforms and users, shares with us Why Web 3 social g...
2023-05-11
50 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
"This will change NFTs forever" - Behind Tableland, the New Web 3 Database for NFTs - Andrew Hill, Tableland, Ep. 239
NFTs today are mostly static profile pictures. What if we could create more engaging experiences with dynamic NFTs in a decentralized manner? Tableland, a database protocol is revolutionizing data management in Web 3, allowing developers to build dApps in a Web 3-native manner while overcoming the limitations of existing databases In this Blockcrunch episode, Andrew Hill, Co-Founder of Tableland shares with us Problems with existing databases Use cases unlocked by Tableland Entering Web 3’s data era Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. Ti...
2023-05-05
39 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Analyst Hour: Michael Li on Stablecoins
P.S You can find our full report on stablecoins at https://bit.ly/3AtuuCl Stablecoins, as the name suggests, were thought to be stable - that is, until the recent USDC depeg drama where the supposedly rock-solid stablecoin traded from one dollar to eighty five cents as one of the major custodial banks went under Can we still trust major stablecoins like USDC or USDT? If not, what are some alternatives? In this episode, Michael who wrote a 20-page research article on stablecoins for our Blockcrunch VIP...
2023-04-27
39 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Finding 3x vs 200x bets: Secrets of a NFT Trading Fund - Spencer, Spencer Ventures, Ep. 238
Have you ever wondered how professionals invest and trade NFTs? How is it that some are seemingly able to time the market perfectly and accurately value something that supposedly trades on cultural relevance and memetic desire? In this Blockcrunch episode, Spencer Sand-Gordon, Founder of Spencer Ventures, an NFT-only crypto fund demystifies NFT trading and shares with us: Entering and exiting NFT positions How to build investment theses for NFTs Future of NFT markets Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ...
2023-04-19
50 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Why 2023 Is the Year for Ronin - Aleksander Larsen, Sky Mavis, Ep. 237
In 2021, Axie Infinity took the world by storm as the world’s most popular Play-to-Earn game with 2.7 million concurrent users at its peak. It also shocked the world a 2nd time in March 2022, albeit for a negative reason as its Ronin bridge suffered the largest bridge exploit of all time with $600M lost, Though users were made whole, confidence levels are inadvertently impacted Despite everything and the current lull period for crypto-gaming, Sky Mavis has been diligently building behind the scenes and recently launched a few critical updates that could kickstart the...
2023-04-11
49 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Contrarian Crypto Theses for the Next 20 Years - Anirudh Pai, Dragonfly Capital, Ep. 236
Crypto has been always been likened to an echo chamber, where crypto-natives reinforce their beliefs over and over again with others on Twitter Contrarian and long-term thinkers are rare, and today on Blockcrunch we have just the guest to talk about investing in frontiers that most crypto-natives have yet to pick up Anirudh Pai, Partner at Dragonfly, shares with us: What it means to invest at the frontier Building an actual city with Praxis 2 overlooked verticals that are likely to take off in the future...
2023-04-05
48 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
How Does Storage in Web 3 Work and Why It Is Important? - David Choi, Protocol Labs, Ep. 235
Web 3 champions the ethos of decentralization, wherein users own their data, and services are trustless and permissionless. But ironically, much of Web 3 is built on centralized infrastructure. Today we have David Choi, Product Manager at Protocol Labs, to share with us how Web3Storage and NFT.Storage allows developers to build on Filecoin to achieve higher levels of decentralization, amongst other benefits over centralized providers. Watch this episode to learn: Web 2 vs Web 3 storage Why Filecoin should be the go-to-choice for developers Exciting updates and projects utilizing Filecoin H...
2023-03-30
49 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
What Silvergate & SVB Crisis Means for Crypto, According to Crypto Bank Insider - with Ram Ahluwalia, Lumida, Ep. 234
In the past month, the banking sector experienced its most turbulent period since 2008. Major crypto-friendly banks, including Silvergate, Silicon Valley Bank, and Signature, have gone under, while the 170-year-old Credit Suisse stands on the brink of being absorbed by its main competitor, UBS. Are we witnessing a reenactment of the 2008 financial crisis? Will the BTFP Fed program ignite another bull run? Or, could we be entering a phase of hyperinflation where Bitcoin's value surges to $1 million within 90 days, as predicted by Balajis, the former CTO of Coinbase? Today on Blockcrunch, we ha...
2023-03-29
50 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Navigating Chaos as a Crypto Trader - Hal Press, North Rock Digital, Ep. 233
These few weeks have been turbulent for the markets to say the least, with 3 of the largest banks that support crypto winding down, USDC stablecoin de-pegging and more developments happening in real time. Is this the end for crypto, or are we on the cusp of another bull-run? Today we have Hal Press, founder of North Rock Digital who is known on Twitter for his timely and accurate calls, such as the ETH Merge trade and more recently, his thesis on why USDC will return to peg. In this episode, he sha...
2023-03-22
50 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Why We're Investing $20M into DAOs - Anthony & Timour, Seed Club Ventures, Ep. 232
Opinion on DAOs, or decentralized autonomous organizations is split between 2 camps - those that don’t believe that decentralized organizations can be effective, and those that swear its the business model of the future To end the debate, there’s no one better to ask than DAO experts Anthony and Timour, who operate and invest in DAOs at the same time on: Why and when a DAO structure is better than traditional organizations Lessons learned in operating & investing in DAOs 2 promising up and coming DAOs Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not...
2023-03-08
50 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
“This is the Most Important Thing on Bitcoin in the Past 5 Years” - Stack’s Muneeb Ali on Bitcoin Ordinals, Ep. 231
Recently, a new phenomenon called Ordinals, known as NFTs on Bitcoin reignited interest in Bitcoin and got people wondering - what else is possible and is this the start of something bigger? At the center of this discussion is Stacks, a smart-contract layer built on Bitcoin that is working to unlock the $500 billion Bitcoin capital via DeFi, NFTs, and more. In this Blockcrunch episode, Muneeb, co-creator of Stacks shares with us: How Stacks is going to unlock the potential of Bitcoin Why build on Bitcoin over other eco...
2023-03-02
59 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Arbitrum: Everything You Need To Know About The Top Layer 2 - A.J. Warner, Offchain Labs, Ep. 230
Over the past few months, there has been a steady uptick in activity on Arbitrum, an Optimistic Layer 2 scaling solution on Ethereum. Today, Arbitrum is home to popular DeFi dApps and GameFi projects like GMX and Treasure and owns more than 50% of the market share against other Layer 2s like Optimism and Metis. In this Blockcrunch episode, A.J Warner, Chief Strategy Officer at Offchain Labs shares with us: How the rollup landscape has evolved Difference between Arbitrum One, Arbitrum Nova and Optimism How Arbitrum became the top Layer 2
2023-02-23
44 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
How This Project Built “Zoom for Web 3” - Ayush Ranjan, Huddle01, Ep. 229
This is a sponsored episode from our collaboration with Filecoin Huddle01 is a decentralized video-meeting platform built to be scalable and secure from the get-go and features web 3 functions such as NFT-gated meetings and decentralized storage for meeting recordings. In 2022, it hosted over 30,000 meetings that lasted over 500,000 minutes on its platform. Today on Blockcrunch, Huddle01’s Co-Founder Ayush shares with us: Huddle01’s 3-pronged approach to decentralizing communication Problems with existing video-conferencing platforms How Huddle01 uses Filecoin as its backend Path...
2023-02-15
38 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
28-Year-Old Billionaire Launches DAO to Fund Health Research - Ryan Breslow, Love, Ep. 228
Ryan Breslow dropped out of Stanford to found payment startup Bolt, which later on raised $1.3 billion dollars at an $11 billion valuation - making Ryan one of the world’s youngest self-made billionaires (according to Forbes) Now, Ryan is on the mission of improving the health and wellness of the world with alternative medicine like natural remedies, by making them more accessible to all and giving them the credibility they need via clinical trials. Today on Blockcrunch, Ryan shares with us: What exactly is Love DAO Why a DAO over the...
2023-02-09
38 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
It Costs $35 MILLION to Make This Crypto Game - Kieran Warwick, Illuvium, Ep. 227
Crypto games often face criticism for being unpolished and lacking quality, but Illuvium is unlikely to face this issue. Built by a team of 220 people, $35 million has been reportedly invested over 2 years in building this AAA Sci-Fi game world - and they’re expected to launch their games this year Today, we have Kieran Warwick, Co-Founder of Illuvium, to share with us: Building the next big gaming franchise like Pokemon and League of Legends Why crypto games are better than traditional games How the Illuvium community could have a share in Illuvium's revenue Host...
2023-01-31
46 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Everything You Need to Know About Frax in 2023 - Sam Kazemian, Frax Finance, Ep. 226
Crypto markets are off to a bullish start in the new year, and one of the projects that have renewed a ton of community interest is Frax - the only semi-algorithmic stablecoin that has actually persisted throughout 2022’s thick and thin without depegging. Today, we have Sam Kazemian, Founder of Frax, to share with us: How Frax’s 5 products all tie together in 1 unifying vision Frax’s roadmap in 2023 Frax’s liquid staking ETH versus others Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. Timestamps: (00:00:00) – Introduction to Frax ...
2023-01-26
1h 04
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Finding Edge in Crypto 2023 - Hal Press, North Rock Digital, Ep. 225
P.S Blockcrunch VIP subs can access exclusive alpha from Hal in our part 2 interview over at http://bit.ly/3iTnsS4 2022 was one of the toughest years to be in crypto with even professional investors suffering from 80-90% losses. However, crypto hedge fund North Rock Digital reportedly navigated 2022's crises nimbly, and its founder quickly rose to prominence on Twitter for his timely and decisive market commentary. Today, we have Hal, Founder of North Rock Digital, to share with us: His transition from equities to crypto Iden...
2023-01-20
37 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Crypto Narratives For 2023: Why Consumer Apps Will Be Huge - Derek Schloss, Collab+Currency, Ep 224
Since 2020, the development of the Web 3 space has arguably validated the value propositions of decentralized blockchains. However, Web 3 today primarily serves crypto-natives and exists as a subset of the internet. An up-and-coming vertical of projects known as Consumer Vertical focuses on helping empower the everyday internet user and helping Web 3 reach its fullest potential. Today, we have Derek, Co-Founder of Collab+Currency, to share with us: - What is the Consumer vertical? - 3 consumer verticals that will take off in 2023 - Identifying investable opportunities - “3 rights” investing framew...
2023-01-12
48 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
4 Trends to Watch in Crypto in 2023 - Kinjal & Yuan, Blockchain Cap, Ep 223
*PS* we apologize for the background noise around the 17min mark. We have already tried to minimize it to the best we can, but it is still audible. Even amidst all the blowups in the bear market, great builders continue to build and great investors continue to support them. Blockchain Capital is one of the earliest and leading venture capital firms in the blockchain industry. Today, Blockchain Capital manages $2 billion in AUM, and has invested in some of the largest blockchain companies like OpenSea, 1inch and Aave. Today on Blockcrunch, we have Kinjal S...
2022-12-14
49 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
MOOAR! Why You Should Pay Attention to This New Trend in DeFi & NFTs - Mable Jiang, Ep 222
How can crypto be dead when we still have outstanding teams building amidst this bear market? STEPN took the world by storm when it introduced the idea of earning through movement - at its peak, there were more than a million daily active users using STEPN. Since then, Find Satoshi Labs (team behind STEPN) has made further strides and verticalized to launch its own decentralized exchange DOOAR and more recently, their NFT marketplace MOOAR. Today on Blockcrunch we have Mable Jiang, Chief Revenue Officer at Find Satoshi Labs to share with us: H...
2022-11-30
49 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
How A $47B Hedge Fund Invests in Crypto - Avi Felman, GoldenTree, Ep 221
GoldenTree, one of the largest independent asset managers with $47 billion AUM recently announced their official foray into the crypto space with a new subsidiary GoldenChain and a $5.2 million investment in Sushi While traditional funds entering the crypto space is becoming more common, GoldenTree’s entrance is huge news because of their caliber and active investment strategy Today on Blockcrunch, we have Avi Felman, GoldenChain’s Head of Digital Asset Trading to share with us: How might crypto markets evolve over the years Frameworks for short-term and long-term trading GoldenChain’s thesis for $5.2 million investment into S...
2022-11-22
48 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
How FTX Collapsed: An Industry Insider's Take, Ep 220
Last week was one of the darkest weeks for the crypto industry - the implosion of one of the largest crypto exchanges that no one saw coming. In this episode, Blockcrunch Host Jason Choi recounts the entire FTX saga all the way from FTX's 2019 beginnings to the aftermath of the implosion. Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ------------ Timestamps ------------- (00:00:00) – Introduction (00:01:30) – Alameda's Raise in 2019 (00:03:14) – Raising for FTX (00:06:13) – Becoming One of the Largest Exchanges (00:09:36) – Achieving Mainstream Awareness (00:11:21) – The Start of FTX's Collapse (00:14:27) – FTX's Implosion (00:23:08) – Hacked and Sipho...
2022-11-14
28 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Tangent Fireside Chat: Did Regulations Kill DeFi? - Sam Kazemian, Frax, Ep. 219
With DeFi activity reportedly down 70% from its all-time high and the recent OFAC regulations, it is safe to say DeFi took a heavy beating in 2022. However, Sam Kazemian, Founder of decentralized stablecoin protocol Frax thinks that DeFi is not dead but requires innovation to reignite interest in the vertical. Today on Blockcrunch, we have Sam and Wangarian to share with us: Regulatory landscape and tips on navigating it Lessons that the DeFi industry could learn from Luna’s implosion How to revive DeFi as a vertical Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice....
2022-11-08
45 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Everything You Need to Know about ATOM 2.0 - Zaki Manian, Sam Hart, Ep 217
Cosmos has grown to become one of the largest blockchain ecosystem, with apps and services trading at more than $59 billion market cap However, the community has always criticized ATOM, the token that powers the ecosystem, for its inability to accrue value ATOM 2.0 is here to change that. Today on Blockcrunch, we have 2 Cosmos experts to share with us: The 4 proposed changes of ATOM 2.0 How value can be accrued to ATOM after the change Timeline of upcoming updates Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advic...
2022-10-18
54 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Is there Still a Future for Web 3 Games? - Gabby Dizon, YGG, Ep 216
Yield Guild Games is the largest gaming guild in Web 3 and have invested in standout Web 3 game titles like Axie Infinity, Sandbox and more . To date, they claim to have helped 30,000 players worldwide earn over $10 million playing Web 3 games thanks to their scholarship model. Today, Yield Guild Game’s Co-Founder Gabby Dizon shares with us: 2 new ways Web 3 guilds are evolving 3 ways to make Web 3 games “fun” Framework on investing in games 2 games Gabby is excited for Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ------------ Timestamps...
2022-10-11
48 min
Middle Class Millionaire: Advisor Conversations with John Choi, CFP®
Ep 1: Get To Know John Choi & The Middle Class Millionaire Podcast
On the first episode of Middle Class Millionaire, we're going to learn why John Choi became a financial advisor and a Certified Financial Professional, we'll get some insight into John's financial planning philosophies at Epiphany Capital, and we'll get to know John a little bit better on a personal level.WAYS TO CONNECT:Website: https://www.johnchoi.net/Phone: 847-247-0850Blog: https://bit.ly/3CNltG2
2022-10-10
16 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Why This $1B VC Fund Doesn’t Have Investment Analysts - Avichal Garg, Electric Capital, Ep. 214
Many businesses have been disrupted by technology - Electric Capital thinks investing is no different Electric Capital, a crypto VC fund with more than $1 billion AUM, hires Software Engineers and Designers instead of Financiers to manage its fund. Today, Managing Partner Avichal from Electric Capital shares with us: Thesis on Software Eating Money DAOs as Internet-native corporations Importance of UI/UX to onboard the next billion users Great Thinkers = Good Founders Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ------------ Timestamps...
2022-09-27
51 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Is There Still a Bull Case for Privacy? - Joe and Jon from Aztec Network, Ep. 213
Most wouldn’t be comfortable with broadcasting their daily lives to the entire world - but that’s what happening with the transparent nature of blockchains Founders of Aztec Network believe that privacy is a fundamental human right and that crypto-users should have easy and cheap access to privacy. Today, Co-Founder Joe Andrews and Head of Growth Jon Wu from Aztec shares with us: Use-cases for privacy beyond illegal activities Achieving privacy as a default option Regulatory landscape for on-chain privacy Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice...
2022-09-20
56 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Tangent Fireside Chat: From Scaling a $3B Protocol to Investing as a Founder - Tascha Punyaneramitdee, Alpha Venture DAO, Ep. 212
Who best to understand struggles of crypto founders than fellow founders? Tascha is the Co-Founder of Alpha Venture DAO and built a DeFi protocol that had a TVL of $3 billion at its peak. Today, she joins us as a mentor in Tangent to share with us: How Alpha scaled to $3B in deposits 2 crypto verticals Tascha is excited about How to identify great founders in 60 minutes Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ------------ Timestamps ------------- (00:00:00) – Introduction (00:02:42) – Early day...
2022-09-14
45 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
The Bull and Bear Case for the Merge: Anthony Sassano, Ep. 210
The Merge, which marks the official transition to Proof-of-Stake, is slated to occur around September 15 - 16th and is possibly the largest crypto event to happen in a long time. The transition to Proof-of-Stake is supposedly a bullish event, but lately, there have been concerns raised on whether it is the right move. If you’re a founder or investor in crypto, you should be prepared for what’s to come. Today, we have Anthony Sassano, one of the largest proponents and educator of Ethereum on the show to share with us:
2022-08-30
1h 15
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Tangent Fireside Chat: Ex Top Fund Investors on Crypto Investing - Jason Choi, Darryl Wang, Mable Jiang Ep. 209
Three senior hires at top crypto funds Spartan Capital, Multicoin Capital and DeFiance Capital recently stepped down and started Tangent - an angel fund by founders, for founders. Together, Tangent’s mentors have built billion-dollar protocols, managed hundreds of millions in capital and have deep expertise across every major Web 3 vertical. Today, we have the co-founders Jason Choi, Darryl Wang and mentor, Mable Jiang on the show to share with us: Crypto verticals they’re excited about Dangers of crypto VCs today What makes Tangent unique Navigating the crypto mar...
2022-08-19
1h 07
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Why This Top Crypto Fund is Bullish DAOs - 1kx Team, Ep. 208
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations or DAOs for short are hailed as the future of managing organizations and work. However, many are starting to doubt the feasibility of DAOs given its major blockers for it to succeed at scale. In this episode, the 2 largest proponents of DAOs, Dmitriy and Peter from 1kx discusses: The current DAO landscape Why they are still bullish on DAOs What will it take for DAOs to succeed Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ------------ Timestamps ------------- (00:00:00) – Introduction
2022-08-02
41 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Levana: Most Successful GameFi Project on Cosmos - Jonathan Cacaras, Ep. 206
The largest GameFi project in the Cosmos ecosystem was inevitably affected by the Terra implosion - can Levana make a comeback? Levana is the pioneering DeFi protocol to incorporate NFTs and GameFi mechanics in their DeFi products. Jonathan, Levana’s Head of Communications shares with us: Levana’s solution to problems other DEXes are facing Levana’s future on a new chain Performance of incorporating NFTs into their products Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ------------ Timestamps ------------- (00:00:00) – Introduction (00:01:40) – Introduction to Levana
2022-07-19
51 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
DeFi's Existential Crisis in 2022 - DeFiDad, Ep. 205
The recent Luna collapse and 3AC contagion unfortunately set the entire crypto-space back.Is crypto just a fad or can it make a comeback? DeFi Dad, partner at 4R Capital and one of the most prolific supporters of DeFi shares with us: Current State Crypto Markets vs 2018 DeFi Markets Thus Far Future of DeFi Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ------------ Timestamps ------------- (00:00:00) – Introduction (00:01:40) – Introduction to DeFi Dad (00:03:16) – Current State of DeFi (00:09:21) – Future of DeFi (00:17:40...
2022-07-12
56 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
What's Going to Kick off NFT Summer? - Emma Cui & Shi Khai Wei, Longhash Ventures, Ep. 204
What will the future of NFTs and Multi-Chain experience look like? Longhash, one earliest and largest accelerator funds in Asia shares with us: Takeaways from NFT NYC on the future of NFTs Vision of Multi-Chain future Projects they’re excited about Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ------------ Timestamps ------------- (00:00:00) – Introduction (00:02:07) – Vibes at NFT NYC (00:03:49) – Introduction to LongHash (00:09:42) – Future of NFTs (00:13:47) – Social Tokens vs NFTs (00:18:04) – Why LongHash is bullish on multichain future (00:23:29) – Need for unique value proposi...
2022-07-05
45 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
How Galaxy is Building the Social Graph for Web 3, Ep. 203
Monthly trading volume on Hashflow grew from $20m in August to $670m in October after a campaign with Project Galaxy - that’s a 3000% increase in volume in 3 months! Project Galaxy is an open and collaborative data network that empowers developers to build better products and communities using on-chain credentials. In this episode, co-founder of Project Galaxy, Harry shares with us: What is Galaxy and On-chain Credentials Use-cases of Galaxy Galaxy’s token and own chain Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ------------ Timestamps ------------- (00...
2022-06-28
39 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
How To Survive Crypto Bear Market as a Trader - Jordi, Selini Capital, Ep. 201
Total crypto market cap is now less than $1 trillion. Bitcoin and Ethereum are currently trading near their 2018 all-time highs. Where do we go from here? In this episode, CIO of Selini Capital, Jordi Alexander shares with us: What market stage are we at and how long it’ll last Can Bitcoin ever break its previous ATH of $70k Indicators to navigate this market Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ------------ Timestamps ------------- (00:00:00) – Introduction (00:02:12) – Current Stage of Crypto Market (00:04:06) – Black Swan Events...
2022-06-14
30 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Is StepN Sustainable? Behind the Fastest Growing Game in Crypto - Yawn Rong, Co-Founder, StepN, Ep. 200
How are some users getting paid to walk? StepN is a Walk-to-Earn mobile app and in less than 6 months, they managed to amass 1.7 million monthly active users and up to 400k users are using it on a daily basis. This episode, Co-Founder Yawn Rong shares with us: How is StepN actually paying users and is it sustainable? Comparison of StepN over competitors and their moat StepN’s vision for the future Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ------------ Timestamps ------------- (00:00:00) – Introduc...
2022-06-07
48 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
VBA: The NBA Of The Metaverse With Virtual Basketball Players
Basketball is a sport with 2.2 billion fans worldwide - and Virtual Basketball Association (VBA) wants to bring them all into crypto. Charles, founder of VBA shares with us: How does VBA compare to other basketball based video games? Is VBA Play-To-Earn? What can users expect in upcoming & future launches? Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ------------ Timestamps ------------- (00:00:00) – Introduction (00:01:37) – Background of Charles (00:04:20) – Introduction to VBA (00:06:09) – Comparison To Different Basketball Video Games (00:08:02) – VBA’s Game and Player Mechanics (00:16:28) –...
2022-05-31
40 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Wassieverse: How a Meme Mobilized Crypto Twitter - 0xbags, Wassieverse, Ep. 198
Every crypto-native must have seen a small green creature appear on their Twitter timeline when others tag @Inversebrah on a Twitter thread. A group of wassie-lovers banded together to bring the green creature to life via a 3D NFT project, Wassieverse. This week, member of Wassieverse, 0xBags shares with us: What exactly is a wassie? What utilities can NFT owners get immediately post-mint and in the future? How can the community be involved in Wassieverse? Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ------------ Timestamps ------------- (00:00:00) – Introduction (00:03:34) – What Is Inv...
2022-05-23
36 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
The Crypto Big Short: How I Predicted the $50B Luna Collapse - Kevin Zhou, Galois Capital, Ep. 197
Last week, $60B in value was wiped from crypto in a few days. Not many saw the collapse of Luna coming - even fewer had the guts to bet on it. Since the start of the year, Galois Capital has been openly calling out for the impending fall of Luna and endured the barrage of hate comments until 8th May 2022 - the day that Luna started death spiraling. Kevin Zhou from Galois Capital shares with us: Why he was convinced LUNA would implode How he timed his short trade The 4 high conviction trades Galois...
2022-05-17
1h 02
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Everything You Need to Know About Cross-chain Bridges in 2022 - Pranay Mohan, Nomad, Ep. 195
Bridges are critical to a omni-chain future, but the recent bridge hacks totaling $1 billion lost in funds have struck fear in users and many are worried about the security of bridges. Can Nomad's security-focused bridge be the answer? Founder Pranay shares with us: Is there a difference between bridges and interoperability protocols? What is the interoperability trilemma? What are the different types of bridges available Why is Nomad potentially the safest? Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ------------ Timestamps ------------- (00:00:00) – Introduction (00:01:38) – Pranay's Background (00:03:58) – 3 Overarc...
2022-05-03
50 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Why This Fund is Investing $100M into NFTs - Andrew Steinwold, Sfermion, Ep. 194
Sfermion is NFT-focused fund with managing partners that were early investors of OpenSea Recently, they raised a $100m fund aimed at accelerating the emergence of an open, decentralized metaverse. In this episode, Founder Andrew Steinwold shares with us: What are the 4 NFT sub-markets and their different value-drivers How they analyze NFT-investments and Valuation Frameworks as a professional Which NFT vertical has the most potential Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ------------ Timestamps ------------- (00:00:00) – Introduction (00:00:22) – Sfermion NFT Fund & Founder Andrew Steinwold (00:03:58) – Why Specifically NFTs...
2022-04-26
49 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
How NFTfi Brings DeFi to Bored Apes - Stephen Young, NFTfi founder, Ep. 193
The total market-cap of NFT has hit $18 billion in 2022 - but most of these value are illiquid and NFTs sit idly in wallets. NFTFi (@NFTfi) unlocks the liquidity of these NFTs by allowing owners to take NFT-collateralized loans. Till date, they have facilitated $128 million over 7000 loans. In this episode, NFTFi co-founder, Steven Young shares with us: Why is unlocking NFT liquidity necessary and how can it help floor prices? What are the risks involved for lenders and borrowers? Why is NFTFi’s peer-to-peer model the most optimal for NFT-backed loans? Host: Jason Choi @mr...
2022-04-19
40 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
$1B in Bridge Hacks...Is the Future Still Multi-Chain? - Dmitriy Berenzon, 1kx, Ep. 192
Bridges facilitate cross-chain asset communication and play an imperative role in a multi-chain future. However, the recent WormHole & Ronin Bridge hack that led to a total loss of close to $1 billion has caused fear in users and led them to wonder - is the future still multi-chain? In this episode, Dmitriy - Research Partner at 1kx shares with us: What are the different kinds of bridges out there and their trade-offs? Why is the future is multi-chain and what are the role of bridges? Why is he excited about DAOs? Other high conviction and contrarian views...
2022-04-13
46 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Blockcrunch First Live AMA, Ep. 191
Over the years, Jason has interviewed 100+ guests on Blockcrunch. This time, he's finally on the show as the guest! In his first ever LIVE AMA, he shared with us: His crypto journey Advice for beginners in crypto and aspiring analysts Investment frameworks & due diligence process Contrarian theses Jason has Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ----------- Sponsors ------------- PARASWAP is the best place to trade your tokens and get the best price in DeFi today. Get started on paraswap.io/blockcrunch CoinFLEX is the Home of Crypto Yield...
2022-04-05
1h 09
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Think and Invest like a NFT Fund - Richard Chen, GP of 1confirmation, Ep. 190
Back in 2018, Richard saw Opensea’s potential as one of the earliest investors - despite its measly yearly volume of $475k. In 2021, OpenSea became the largest NFT marketplace and facilitated $15 billion in volume, a 31,578x increase, In this episode, Richard shares with us: - Is the NFT market a bubble? - Is it possible to value NFTs like with DeFi protocols? - How to identify “Blue-Chip” NFTs? Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ------------ Sponsors ------------- PARASWAP is the best place to trade your toke...
2022-03-23
36 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Secrets of a Pro NFT Trader - DeezeFi, Ep. 189
There’s a seemingly endless horde of new NFT projects - some of them rocket to the moon and some crash and burn. How should you navigate the NFT space? In this episode, NFT OG DeezeFi shares with us: What are some of his biggest wins and losses? What are his secrets and framework for evaluating NFTs? What are some projects that he believes will appreciate over the next 10 years? Can influencers really manipulate the market? Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ------------ Sponsors ------------- PARASWAP is the best place to...
2022-03-16
57 min
The Blockcrunch Podcast
Music NFTs Are Here: How Decent Allows Fans To Invest In Artists - Ep. 188
The song "Stand By Me" has made over $60M in royalties alone. What if you had a slice of that just by being a fan? Music NFTs may allow that. Decent (@decentxyz) is a new startup that package royalties into NFTs. This week, the Decent team joins us and talk: Current state of music NFTs How Decent lets fans invest in royalties Can songs outperform stocks over time? Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. ------------ Sponsors ------------- PARASWAP is the best place to trade your tokens and get the best p...
2022-03-10
34 min
Just Between Coaches
Enhance Your Coaching with Neuroscience (Dr. Eugene Choi)
With four simple steps, you can enhance your coaching and your client’s performance, says Dr. Eugene Choi, the founder of Destiny Hacks. Science shows that at any given moment, your brain is either in an executive state or a survival state. If it’s in the latter, you’re literally not able to think, much less powerfully support your clients. How can you help your client snap out of the survival state? What does “neuro-hacking” really mean? What are the signs that your client is in a survival state, and what can. you do about it when that happ...
2021-11-17
36 min
Asian Pacific Voices Radio
Tasty Asian Inspired Halloween Recipes and Horror Films with Korean Chef Cathlyn Choi │1x38
In this special Halloween episode, Korean Chef Cathlyn Choi shares some of her popular Asian inspired recipes such as 'Witch's Stew' made with ground turkey and vegetables and 'Tasty Finger' snacks made with sausages. She also talks about some of her favorite horror movies including a first hand experience of her scarey encounter with a 'shadow person' when she was in Paris. A TV/Film Producer, celebrity chef, community leader and media activist, Cathlyn is best recognized by her fans and the Media as the Korean Food (Hansik) & Cultural Ambassador since 2009, having self-hosted and produced 4 Seasons of...
2021-11-01
24 min
Hi Right Now Unfiltered
Introducing The Stephen Choi Show
Introducing The Stephen Choi Show. You'll get a glimpse into the raw, authentic stories of visionaries, creators, thought leaders, and everyday heroes who are serving the world with deep empathy and love. To amplify these legends, please give the show 5 stars and let me know how I can improve the show! https://hirightnow.co https://instagram.com/vuybe https://twitter.com/stephenchoi
2021-09-07
01 min
The Stephen Choi Show
Introducing The Stephen Choi Show
Introducing The Stephen Choi Show. You'll get a glimpse into the raw, authentic stories of visionaries, creators, thought leaders, and everyday heroes who are serving the world with deep empathy and love. To amplify these legends, please give the show 5 stars and let me know how I can improve the show! https://hirightnow.co https://instagram.com/vuybe https://twitter.com/stephenchoi
2021-09-07
01 min
Into The University
EP7: Interview on the Alexa Prize Socialbot Grand Challenge 4
This episode shares Dr. Choi's answers to interview questions from the Alexa Prize this year. Each question is spoken in a female voice, followed by Dr. Choi. We hope this will give you a better idea of why we are developing a socialbot. Enjoy!
2021-07-17
13 min
CHRAUMA
CHRAUMA EP9 - The return to church and doing it differently
Regardless of what church he joins Choi knows that he’s going to run into some friction and turbulence along the way and in this week’s episode our dynamic duo discuss how Choi would do church differently this time around knowing what he knows now. After a long season of self discovery and self awareness will he be able to turn his chrauma and scars into wisdom and action?
2021-06-02
1h 01
CHRAUMA
CHRAUMA EP7 - Looking for a Church Part 1
Even though church has always been a huge part of our lives we’re never really taught how to look for a church or what that process looks like. Choi and Sam discuss church hopping culture and what it would look like for Choi to find his way back to a church.
2021-05-10
53 min
CHRAUMA
EPISODE 4 - Authenticity: Fighting for Your Authentic Self
In this episode Choi and Sam do a deep dive into the concept of authentic identity and the struggle that many people face in Christian and AAPI cultures when it comes to finding your inner voice and true authentic self. Choi shares the story of his identity crisis and the ongoing journey he’s on in discovering who he really is vs. who he or others think he should be.
2021-04-13
45 min
CHRAUMA
CHRAUMA EP3 - Identity & Fulfillment: Finding your authentic voice in the echo chambers of AAPI and church culture
Growing up in the church, and even afterwards as a young adult, Choi felt like there was this unwritten rule or promise that you'd find your identity and true fulfillment by being a devout Christian and dedicated church go-er. This false assumption coupled with the collectivism that is core to most AAPI cultures produced an environment that really stifled and muted his inner exploration and voice. In this episode Sam and Choi kick this topic off by sharing what that experience was like and some good starting places for getting connected with your authentic inner self as they continue...
2021-04-05
44 min
CHRAUMA
CHRAUMA EP1 - Speak Your Truth: Choi's upbringing and not so glamorous church experience
Episode 1 focuses on Choi's early upbringing and his not so glamorous experience with the church--a community and institution that's been a huge part of his life since day 1. This episode gets real about how his church and christian experience wasn't as positive as advertised and how there are some serious scar tissues that deserve to be acknowledged, validated, and explored.
2021-03-22
44 min
The Conscious Business Leader
1 - Elevation with Conscious Business Coaching's Anna Choi
Your host, Gabby Scott, speaks with Anna Choi, CEO and founder of Conscious Business Coaching on her mission to elevate others.
2020-12-14
10 min
That Cyster Is Real
PCOS Awareness Month Giveaway
Happy PCOS Awareness Month. I’m hosting a giveaway for my fundraiser. Help raised $500 for research for PCOS. All you have do is donate and share to get 50 entry points. If you can’t donate, share the fundraiser and get 10 entry points. Click the link! https://secure.givelively.org/donate/pcos-awareness-association/2020-pcos-awareness-month/aaliyah-choi?fbclid=IwAR0tI5d7ra1skc84mGsv8lfBm4iOjJj-5Fnjr16oPMk4Ty4uHHio67VzsKs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaliyah-choi/message
2020-09-02
11 min
An Inside Look with Orbis Health Podcast
How To Regain Control of Your Time and Feel Less Stressed
In Episode 4 of Season 2 of An Inside Look, Choi talks about two important strategies to help you regain control of your time. ►Leave your comments about this episode below and subscribe. ►Follow our blog: https://orbishealth.ca/blog/ ►Check out our Orbis Merch: https://orbishealth.ca/store/ ►Follow Orbis Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orbishealth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orbishealth/ Medium: https://medium.com/@orbishealth Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/an-inside-look-with-choi-chung-podcast/id144170...
2019-08-26
05 min
An Inside Look with Orbis Health Podcast
3 LIFE-CHANGING Strategies to Combat MENTAL FATIGUE
In Episode 3 of Season 2 of An Inside Look, Choi talks about 3 life-changing strategies he’s incorporated to combat mental fatigue. ►Leave your comments about this episode below and subscribe. ►Follow our blog: https://orbishealth.ca/blog/ ►Check out our Orbis Merch: https://orbishealth.ca/store/ ►Follow Orbis Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orbishealth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orbishealth/ Medium: https://medium.com/@orbishealth Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/an-inside-look-with-choi-chung-podcast/id1441705756 Google P...
2019-08-19
12 min
An Inside Look with Orbis Health Podcast
How to Manage STRESS with 5 Minutes Everyday
In Episode 2 of Season 2 of An Inside Look, Choi discusses the most powerful strategy he’s incorporated into his life to manage his stress - one that takes 5 minutes. ►Leave your comments about this episode below and subscribe. ►Follow our blog: https://orbishealth.ca/blog/ ►Check out our Orbis Merch: https://orbishealth.ca/store/ ►Follow Orbis Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orbishealth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orbishealth/ Medium: https://medium.com/@orbishealth Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.app...
2019-08-12
05 min
An Inside Look with Orbis Health Podcast
IF YOU FEEL BURNT OUT - LISTEN TO THIS!
If you’re feeling burnt out, you’re not alone in this. In Episode 1 of Season 2 of "An Inside Look", Choi kicks off the season going in depth about his battle with burnout and how he intends to use this as an opportunity to help others. ------------------------------------------------ ►Leave your comments about this episode below and subscribe. ►Follow our blog: https://orbishealth.ca/blog/ ►Check out our Orbis Merch: https://orbishealth.ca/store/ ►Follow Orbis Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orbishealth/ Facebo...
2019-08-05
03 min
An Inside Look with Orbis Health Podcast
How to Create a Thriving Learning Environment
In Episode 8 of Season 1 of "An Inside Look", co-hosts Choi Chung and Dimitri Kachenyuk sit down with registered child psychologist, Lisa Curial. Lisa has worked as a child psychologist in a variety of different settings including her most recent experience working with the Edmonton Public School organization. In this interview, Lisa talks about why it’s so fundamentally important to take care of yourself, and how you can create a tailored and exciting learning environment for you and others can thrive. ►Leave your comments about this epis...
2019-07-25
45 min
An Inside Look with Orbis Health Podcast
How to Overcome All Odds with Christina Bascom
Ever look at someone successful and wonder how they got to where they are today? We did too. That's why we set out to begin interviewing some of the top leading health experts, influencers and innovators to get a better understanding of their stories, backgrounds, successes, failures and learning lessons. Join us, on An Inside Look, a podcast hosted by Choi Chung, the founder of the health and wellness company, Orbis Health, alongside co-hosts Dimitri Kachenyuk and Sandy Xu. _______________________ In Episode 7 of Season 1 of "An Inside...
2019-07-02
55 min
An Inside Look with Orbis Health Podcast
How to Find the Right Balance with Amy Mombourquette
Ever look at someone successful and wonder how they got to where they are today? We did too. That's why we set out to begin interviewing some of the top leading health experts, influencers and innovators to get a better understanding of their stories, backgrounds, successes, failures and learning lessons. Join us, on An Inside Look, a podcast hosted by Choi Chung, the founder of the health and wellness company, Orbis Health, along side co-hosts Dimitri Kachenyuk and Sandy Xu. _________________ In Episode 6 of Season 1 of "An...
2019-07-02
30 min
An Inside Look with Orbis Health Podcast
How to Bounce Back After Pregnancy with Jill Palmer
In Episode 5 of Season 1 of "An Inside Look", co-hosts Choi Chung and Dimitri Kachenyuk sit down with the one and only expert in pelvic health, Jill Palmer. After graduating in 2010, Jill worked as an orthopaedic Physiotherapist in private practice assessing, treating and rehabilitating individuals after injury or disability. Though she had always had a special interest in the area of women’s health, her passion was truly ignited after she suffered her own experience with pelvic injury following childbirth. Ultimately, this pushed her towards opening her own practice to help the thousands of other women suffering in an effort to...
2019-04-06
49 min
An Inside Look with Orbis Health Podcast
Overcoming Mental Health with Megan McCormick
In Episode 4 of Season 1 of "An Inside Look", co-host Dimitri Kachenyuk sits down with the inspiring Megan McCormick. Megan is a graduate from the University of Alberta where she received her Bachelors of Kinesiology and her Masters in Public Health. After being accepted into the Master of Public Health, Health Promotion program in 2015, she decided to put her efforts into her blog, Mastering Health, to culminate the knowledge she gained through school and practical information that I gained from living a health-promoting life. In this interview, Megan also shares her personal experience with...
2019-04-06
27 min
An Inside Look with Orbis Health Podcast
Day in the Life of an Industry Pharmacist with Debbie Seminowich
In Episode 3 of Season 1 of "An Inside Look", co-host Sandy Xu sits down with a leader in healthcare, Debbie Seminowich. Debbie has had the opportunity to work with various different industry positions and at large companies such as GSK and Hoffman Laroche since she graduated from the University of Alberta with her pharmacy degree in 1991. Debbie sits down with us today to discuss some powerful skills that have allowed her to adapt to change in her career and her personal life, and shares with us some valuable lessons that have contributed to her successes. ►Leave your comments about this ep...
2019-03-17
22 min
An Inside Look with Orbis Health Podcast
From Student to Expert with Joey Ton
In Episode 2 of Season 1 of "An Inside Look", co-host Sandy Xu sits down with the one and only Joey Ton. Joey is a pharmacist who graduated with his Bachelors of Pharmacy in 2013 and Doctor of Pharmacy in 2015 both at the University of Alberta. Currently, in his role as a knowledge translation expert on the PEER team with renown Dr. Mike Allan, he focuses on developing and providing tools and resources that clinicians such as physicians and pharmacists can use. His recent projects in this role include developing tools for the use of marijuana and opioids.
2019-02-04
44 min
An Inside Look with Orbis Health Podcast
How Failing Changed My Life with Choi Chung
In Episode 1 of Season 1 of "An Inside Look", co-host Dimitri Kachenyuk sits down with Choi Chung to discuss what it means to be an aspiring entrepreneur and how he keeps himself driven towards pursing his vision. Choi is the founder of Orbis Health, a published author, and a pharmacy manager of an inner-city pharmacy who is on a mission to inspire others to pursue their dreams and ambitions. In the premier episode, Choi shares the journey he took from almost being kicked out of university, all the way to the leader he is today. ►Please rate and su...
2019-01-22
33 min
Choi Says Podcast
Ep. 26 - Choi Says Podcast
Happy 6-month anniversary to Choi Says Podcast!! Or is it a 6-month birthday? I'm not sure!! ANYWAY!!! I am so happy that I started this podcast. This podcast has brought me closer to my friends and helped me look deeper into myself. I've truly become a better person because of this podcast. In honor of hitting the 6-month mark, I did a little solo episode about Choi Says Podcast. How it came about, how it's affected me, and how I believe and hope it's affecting others. I hope you enjoy it. KTHANKSBYE<3
2018-09-14
11 min
Choi Says Podcast
Mini-Episode/Trailer!!!
Hi all! Here's a mini episode/trailer to layout what is to come… Very short and sweet, please be sure to SUBSCRIBE to Choi Talk with the Choi Face and I promise, you will not regret it! Episode 1 to come on Thursday, March 15! SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss it!!! Send your questions to ChoiTalkPodcast@gmail.com and I will be sure to answer!
2018-03-10
05 min
Greater Than Code
051: Creating Safer Spaces with Soo Choi
00:16 – Welcome to “The Venn Diagram Podcast. It’s a little bit of this and a little bit of that, but it’s definitely not that other thing.” …we mean, “Greater Than Code!” 01:09 – Soo’s Background at NASA and Superpower 06:01 – Wanting Attending Conferences and Speaking and then When Speaking at Conferences Goes Wrong Soo Choi: Changing Diversity Constructs: My Journey as a Woman in DevOps @ DevOpsDays D.C. 2017 16:10 – Creating Safe Spaces: From Conferences to Workspaces 21:29 – Allies and Advocacy; Talking Salary 24:12 – Safe Spaces vs Safer Spaces 28:16 – Forgiving People Without Labeling Them...
2017-10-18
48 min