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Movie RuinersMovie RuinersWeapons Review with Zac TownsendNashville Comic and co-creator of Paid Vacation joins the pod to talk about Zach Cregger's newest movie! We abruptly dive into spoilers at 3:25 so be warned if you care about that! Let us know what you thought about the movie in the comments belowFollow Zac on instagram: zactownsend_ & Check out more of his comedy  @PaidVacation 2025-08-1213 minMaking MarketsMaking MarketsZac Townsend: Insurance for the Crypto EraMy guest today is Zac Townsend, co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile. Insurance is a product nearly everyone touches, but few understand, and even fewer try to reinvent. Meanwhile is doing just that, building a fully licensed life insurance carrier that holds its reserves in Bitcoin. In this conversation, we talk about what makes insurance structurally hard to change, how Bitcoin opens up new design space, and why innovation here demands control over product, capital, and regulation all at once. Please enjoy this conversation with Zac Townsend. For the full show notes, transcript, and links...2025-08-0148 minMorning Monster PodcastMorning Monster PodcastCLOUDLAND FOOTBALL COACH ZAC BENFIELD 24 TEAMS IN 24 DAYS INTERVIEW (JULY 29, 2025)Jacob Townsend talks to Cloudland head football coach Zac Benfield ahead of the 2025 season for the Highlanders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-07-3014 minThe Crypto MavericksThe Crypto MavericksEp. 138 Why Bitcoin Life Insurance Might Be the Next Big ThingIn this episode, we sit down with Zac Townsend, co-founder of Meanwhile, the first and only life insurance company denominated in Bitcoin. Zac shares the vision behind Meanwhile, explaining how they are reimagining long-term financial planning in a world increasingly shaped by digital assets. We explore how Bitcoin’s unique properties make it a compelling foundation for a new kind of life insurance product, designed to preserve and grow value over time. Zac also shares his broader thoughts on Bitcoin as pristine collateral, its role in the evolving financial system, and why more institutions are beginning to treat it as...2025-07-2933 minProtocol PulseProtocol PulseThis Bitcoin Life Insurance Company Just Raised $40M vs Traditional Life Insurance SCAMIs traditional life insurance a scam? With the dollar's purchasing power plummeting, saving for the future in fiat currency feels like a losing game. In this episode, we sit down with Zac Townsend, the co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile, the world's first life insurance company fully denominated in Bitcoin. Backed by Sam Altman and other Silicon Valley heavyweights, Meanwhile is a fully regulated entity in Bermuda, offering a simple, powerful financial tool to build intergenerational wealth on a Bitcoin standard. Zac breaks down how their whole life policies work, allowing you to pay premiums and...2025-07-2832 minThe Reinsurance PodcastThe Reinsurance PodcastZac Townsend & Carsten Ragborg: Bitcoin Life Insurance | TRP #145Life insurance, but make it Bitcoin. Zac Townsend & Carsten Ragborg join us to unpack Meanwhile—the first life insurer built entirely on Bitcoin. We dive into how it works, why it’s gaining traction, and how crypto-native risk transfer could shake up the traditional (re)insurance world.EPISODE LINKS:Zac's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/zactownsend/⁠Carsten's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/carstenragborg/CONNECT WITH US:Join the Conversation: ⁠https://forms.gle/ZtofYjbgpLQVaXQ16⁠Say Hello: ⁠producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com⁠Website: ⁠https://www.supercede.com⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/compan...2025-07-2227 minOn The Brink with Castle IslandOn The Brink with Castle IslandZac Townsend (Meanwhile) on Bitcoin Life InsuranceZac Townsend, the founder and CEO of Meanwhile, joins the show. In this episode we discuss: Zac’s background and the path that led him to start Meanwhile. The mechanics of Bitcoin denominated life insurance. How Meanwhile generates Bitcoin yield. Zac’s views on the evolution of Bitcoin treasury companies. To learn more about Meanwhile visit meanwhile.bm  2025-07-1029 minBuild With BitcoinBuild With Bitcoin064 - The Bitcoin Insurance Revolution: Insights from Meanwhile's Co-Founder Zac TownsendIn this conversation, Zach Townsend, co-founder of Meanwhile, discusses the innovative approach of creating a Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company. He shares his background in fintech and public service, the vision behind Meanwhile, and the unique benefits of their insurance products. The discussion also covers regulatory challenges, the role of AI in operations, fundraising experiences, and advice for entrepreneurs in the Bitcoin space.⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⚡  Get personalized onboarding at River for Bitcoin-only financial services: https://partner.river.com/buildwithbitcoin⏤ ⏤ ⏤ Chapters00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin-Based Insurance02:09 Zach's Background and Journey to Bitcoin06:58 Founding Meanwhile: The...2025-07-091h 12Enter the DangerEnter the DangerPat Richie - Founder of Sports Leadership GroupThis week I'm joined by my friend Pat Richie - Principal Consultant for the Table Group.Pat's Website - Sports Leadership GroupEmail PatPatrick Lencioni's Best-Selling BooksThe Cure (Book) by John LynchIt Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership by Colin PowellHow to Have That Difficult Conversation You've Been Avoiding by Henry Cloud and John TownsendBuilding a Story Brand by Donald Miller10 Rules for Strategic Innovators by Vijay Govindarajan and Chris TrimbleSeeing God in Your St...2025-06-2547 minCryptoNews PodcastCryptoNews Podcast#446: Zac Townsend, CEO of Meanwhile, on Bitcoin Life Insurance and The Future of Bitcoin FinanceZac Townsend, Co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile, the world's first Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company. Zac is on a mission to transform how people save and transfer wealth across generations through Bitcoin. After securing a $40M Series A funding round, Meanwhile is expanding its reach to bring Bitcoin-based financial solutions to a global audience facing currency debasement and inflation risk.With Meanwhile, Zac is building a future where intergenerational wealth can be preserved in Bitcoin rather than inflationary fiat currencies.In this conversation, we discuss:- $40M Series A funding- Bitcoin as long-term...2025-06-0930 minRoll CallRoll CallCultural DifferencesClick here to send us your thoughts! What do skinny jeans, Greek Orthodoxy, and cross-country road trips all have in common? Find out on this week's legendary episode of Roll Call! We're discussing cultural differences with our guests Jack Roussos, Ethan Kelly, and Zachary Townsend. Buckle up for another wild ride of candid conversations and college chaos!Support the showIf you liked this episode, leave a 5-star review and share it with a friend! We really appreciate the support 2025-05-3009 minRoll CallRoll CallThe First DateClick here to send us your thoughts! In this hilarious short-form summer episode, Josiah goes toe-to-toe with the rest of the Roll Call crew, including guests Jack Roussos, Ethan Kelly, and Zachary Townsend, in a heated debate about standards for the first date. The conversation stems from real first date experiences during freshman year at college and expands into analyses of social norms throughout America. Get ready for some hot takes and candid conversations as we dive into dating differences across cultures!Support the showIf you liked this episode, leave a 5-star...2025-05-2308 minStephan Livera PodcastStephan Livera PodcastHow Bitcoin is Disrupting Traditional Financial Products with Zac Townsend | SLP662Stephen and Zac discuss the innovative intersection of Bitcoin and life insurance. They explore how Bitcoin can disrupt traditional life insurance markets, the recent funding successes of Meanwhile, and the unique benefits of Bitcoin-denominated policies. The conversation dives into the mechanics of these policies, the yield generation strategies employed by Meanwhile, and the tax advantages that make them appealing to customers. The episode concludes with insights into the customer experience and the future of Bitcoin in the insurance industry. Takeaways🔸Bitcoin life insurance represents a significant market disruption.🔸Recent funding...2025-05-1956 minRoll CallRoll CallThe ADHD DebateClick here to send us your thoughts! Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - is it real? John doesn't think so, but Josiah begs to differ! Is it over diagnosed? Under diagnosed? How does it affect the public education system? Roll Call hosts are joined by guests Ethan Kelly, Jack Roussos, and Zac Townsend for this short-form summer episode!Support the showIf you liked this episode, leave a 5-star review and share it with a friend! We really appreciate the support 2025-05-1608 minThe Milk Road ShowThe Milk Road ShowHow Smart Bitcoin Investors Pay Less Tax & Never Sell w/ Zac TownsendIn this episode, we sit down with Zac Townsend, CEO of Meanwhile, the world’s first and only life insurance company designed specifically for long-term Bitcoin holders. Zac breaks down how long-term Bitcoin holders are using legacy financial tools like whole life insurance to optimize taxes, protect their heirs, and keep hodling.~~~~~🏦 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without selling a sat: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://out.milkroad.com/Ledn2025Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🪙 Use Coinshift, the smarter way to handle your company’s onchain finances: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...2025-05-1345 minRoll CallRoll CallWhat Are We Going To Talk About?Click here to send us your thoughts! In this shortened summer episode, Roll Call hosts Brayden, John, and Josiah partner with three guests--Jack Roussos, Ethan Kelly, and Zac Townsend--to try and determine what they can talk about for the episode. Join us for a chaotic college conversation!Support the showIf you liked this episode, leave a 5-star review and share it with a friend! We really appreciate the support 2025-05-0907 minEntrepreneur PerspectivesEntrepreneur PerspectivesBitcoin Life Insurance? How Zac Townsend and Meanwhile Are Rebuilding a $1T Industry | EP185With early backing from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and a $40M Series A led by Framework Ventures and Polychain Capital, Meanwhile is revolutionizing life insurance with Bitcoin-denominated policies. Co-Founder Zac Townsend explains how digital currency and modern tech are making life insurance more accessible — while solving the industry’s legacy system problems. Zac also shares insights on fundraising, working with high-profile investors, and why podcasting builds credibility in the crypto space.Inside This Episode:How Meanwhile built a Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company — and manages riskWhy traditional life insurance carriers fail at tech innovationBitcoin’s role in global i...2025-05-0855 minComplex Systems with Patrick McKenzie (patio11)Complex Systems with Patrick McKenzie (patio11)Life insurance and your money, with Zac TownsendIn this episode, Patrick McKenzie (patio11) is joined by Zac Townsend, a serial founder and CEO of Meanwhile, a fully regulated life insurance company operating in Bitcoin. They explore the differences between life and property insurance, explain why term life is essential financial protection everyone should consider, and dive into the tax benefits that shape the industry. Zac shares insights on how private equity firms are acquiring insurers for their stable capital base, and explains Bermuda's role as the world's insurance capital. –Full transcript available here: https://www.complexsystemspodcast.com/life-insurance-and-your-money-with-zac-townsend/–Sponsor:  Mercur...2025-05-081h 20Fractal CapitalFractal Capital#24 - Zac Townsend: Building the World’s First Life Insurance Company Denominated in BitcoinZac Townsend, the co-founder of Meanwhile—a life insurer where everything runs on Bitcoin: premiums, payouts, and reserves.Zac grew up watching his father work as a postal clerk by day and study for his BA, MA, and PhD by night. That early exposure to discipline, sacrifice, and long-term ambition shaped everything that came next—from studying finance not to join Wall Street, but to understand how the system worked, to working in civic tech under Cory Booker, where he was tasked with figuring out why people in West Newark didn’t have bank accounts.That q...2025-04-1155 minZac Northup\'s Through the Fading DarknessZac Northup's Through the Fading DarknessThrough the Fading Darkness Audiobook: Chapter FourteenListen to the first fourteen chapters on Apple Podcasts. Enjoy the acclaimed novel, Through the Fading Darkness on audiobook. Performed by accomplished voice actor, Scott Fleming, this podcast will transport you back to the Virginia frontier just before the American Revolution. If you can’t wait for the next chapters to be posted, get the full audiobook on Amazon and Audible today.Through the Fading Darkness on AudibleStay up to date with special subscriber-only content on the Fading Darkness universe.From the Back CoverAmerican settlers fa...2025-04-0211 minZac Northup\'s Through the Fading DarknessZac Northup's Through the Fading DarknessThrough the Fading Darkness Audiobook: Chapter ThirteenEnjoy the acclaimed novel, Through the Fading Darkness on audiobook. Performed by accomplished voice actor, Scott Fleming, this podcast will transport you back to the Virginia frontier just before the American Revolution. If you can’t wait for the next chapters to be posted, get the full audiobook on Amazon and Audible today.Through the Fading Darkness on AudibleStay up to date with special subscriber-only content on the Fading Darkness universe.From the Back CoverAmerican settlers face a series of brutal reprisals after outlaws murder a group of...2025-04-0107 minThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsMedia, Money, and Misunderstandings: Bankless Sets the Record Straight with David HoffmanIn this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by David Hoffman, the co-founder and host of Bankless, a cryptocurrency media brand and community that focuses on educating and empowering individuals to navigate the decentralized financial landscape.What You’ll Learn:The journey from Ethereum maximalism to broader crypto coverageBuilding a media business while maintaining ethical standardsThe firewall between Bankless Media and Bankless VenturesHow content strategy evolves with shifting market interestsManaging community expectations and misunderstandingsThe differences between crypto Twitter and public perceptionFinding a balance between audience demands and personal interestsWhat really happened with the AICC co...2025-03-2755 minZac Northup\'s Through the Fading DarknessZac Northup's Through the Fading DarknessThrough the Fading Darkness Audiobook: Chapter TwelveEnjoy the acclaimed novel, Through the Fading Darkness on audiobook. Performed by accomplished voice actor, Scott Fleming, this podcast will transport you back to the Virginia frontier just before the American Revolution. If you can’t wait for the next chapters to be posted, get the full audiobook on Amazon and Audible today.Through the Fading Darkness on AudibleStay up to date with special subscriber-only content on the Fading Darkness universe.From the Back CoverAmerican settlers face a series of brutal reprisals after outlaws murder a group of...2025-03-2608 minZac Northup\'s Through the Fading DarknessZac Northup's Through the Fading DarknessThrough the Fading Darkness Audiobook: Chapter ElevenEnjoy the acclaimed novel, Through the Fading Darkness on audiobook. Performed by accomplished voice actor, Scott Fleming, this podcast will transport you back to the Virginia frontier just before the American Revolution. If you can’t wait for the next chapters to be posted, get the full audiobook on Amazon and Audible today.Through the Fading Darkness on AudibleStay up to date with special subscriber-only content on the Fading Darkness universe.From the Back CoverAmerican settlers face a series of brutal reprisals after outlaws murder a...2025-03-2505 minZac Northup\'s Through the Fading DarknessZac Northup's Through the Fading DarknessThrough the Fading Darkness Audiobook: Chapter TenConveniently listen to the full chapters on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Enjoy the acclaimed novel, Through the Fading Darkness on audiobook. Performed by accomplished voice actor, Scott Fleming, this podcast will transport you back to the Virginia frontier just before the American Revolution. If you can’t wait for the next chapters to be posted, get the full audiobook on Amazon and Audible today.From the Back CoverAmerican settlers face a series of brutal reprisals after outlaws murder a group of Shawnee Indians on the Virginia frontier in 1774. During the ca...2025-03-2407 minZac Northup\'s Through the Fading DarknessZac Northup's Through the Fading DarknessThrough the Fading Darkness Audiobook: Chapter NineEnjoy the acclaimed novel, Through the Fading Darkness on audiobook. Performed by accomplished voice actor, Scott Fleming, this podcast will transport you back to the Virginia frontier just before the American Revolution. If you can’t wait for the next chapters to be posted, get the full audiobook on Amazon and Audible today.Through the Fading Darkness on AudibleStay up to date with special subscriber-only content on the Fading Darkness universe.From the Back CoverAmerican settlers face a series of brutal reprisals after outlaws murder a group of...2025-03-2204 minZac Northup\'s Through the Fading DarknessZac Northup's Through the Fading DarknessThrough the Fading Darkness Audiobook: Chapter EightEnjoy the acclaimed novel, Through the Fading Darkness on audiobook. Performed by accomplished voice actor, Scott Fleming, this podcast will transport you back to the Virginia frontier just before the American Revolution. If you can’t wait for the next chapters to be posted, get the full audiobook on Amazon and Audible today.Through the Fading Darkness on AudibleStay up to date with special subscriber-only content on the Fading Darkness universe.From the Back CoverAmerican settlers face a series of brutal reprisals after outlaws murder a group of...2025-03-2110 minZac Northup\'s Through the Fading DarknessZac Northup's Through the Fading DarknessThrough the Fading Darkness Audiobook: Chapter SevenEnjoy the acclaimed novel, Through the Fading Darkness on audiobook. Performed by accomplished voice actor, Scott Fleming, this podcast will transport you back to the Virginia frontier just before the American Revolution. If you can’t wait for the next chapters to be posted, get the full audiobook on Amazon and Audible today.Through the Fading Darkness on AudibleStay up to date with special subscriber-only content on the Fading Darkness universe.From the Back CoverAmerican settlers face a series of brutal reprisals after outlaws murder a group of...2025-03-2105 minZac Northup\'s Through the Fading DarknessZac Northup's Through the Fading DarknessThrough the Fading Darkness Audiobook: Chapter SixEnjoy the acclaimed novel, Through the Fading Darkness on audiobook. Performed by accomplished voice actor, Scott Fleming, this podcast will transport you back to the Virginia frontier just before the American Revolution. If you can’t wait for the next chapters to be posted, get the full audiobook on Amazon and Audible today.Through the Fading Darkness on AudibleStay up to date with special subscriber-only content on the Fading Darkness universe.From the Back CoverAmerican settlers face a series of brutal reprisals after outlaws murder a group of...2025-03-2005 minZac Northup\'s Through the Fading DarknessZac Northup's Through the Fading DarknessThrough the Fading Darkness Audiobook: Chapter FiveEnjoy the acclaimed novel, Through the Fading Darkness on audiobook. Performed by accomplished voice actor, Scott Fleming, this podcast will transport you back to the Virginia frontier just before the American Revolution. If you can’t wait for the next chapters to be posted, get the full audiobook on Amazon and Audible today.Through the Fading Darkness on AudibleStay up to date with special subscriber-only content on the Fading Darkness universe.From the Back CoverAmerican settlers face a series of brutal reprisals after outlaws murder a group of...2025-03-2004 minThe Mark Moss ShowThe Mark Moss ShowWhy Most People Will Lose Their Bitcoin When They Die | Zac TownsendIn this episode, I sit down with Zac Townsend, Co-Founder and CEO of Meanwhile, the world’s first Bitcoin life insurance company. Formerly California’s first Chief Data Officer and founder of Standard Treasury (acquired by Silicon Valley Bank), Zac is reshaping how we think about financial security. We discuss the future of Bitcoin-backed life insurance, how it provides tax advantages and long-term wealth protection, and why traditional life insurance is outdated. If you're curious about legacy planning, wealth preservation, and Bitcoin’s role in financial security, this episode is a must-watch!See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...2025-03-201h 04Zac Northup\'s Through the Fading DarknessZac Northup's Through the Fading DarknessThrough the Fading Darkness Audiobook: Chapter FourEnjoy the acclaimed novel, Through the Fading Darkness on audiobook. Performed by accomplished voice actor, Scott Fleming, this podcast will transport you back to the Virginia frontier just before the American Revolution. If you can’t wait for the next chapters to be posted, get the full audiobook on Amazon and Audible today.Through the Fading Darkness on AudibleStay up to date with special subscriber-only content on the Fading Darkness universe.From the Back CoverAmerican settlers face a series of brutal reprisals after ou...2025-03-1907 minZac Northup\'s Through the Fading DarknessZac Northup's Through the Fading DarknessThrough the Fading Darkness Audiobook: Chapter ThreeEnjoy the acclaimed novel, Through the Fading Darkness on audiobook. Performed by accomplished voice actor, Scott Fleming, this podcast will transport you back to the Virginia frontier just before the American Revolution. If you can’t wait for the next chapters to be posted, get the full audiobook on Amazon and Audible today.Through the Fading Darkness on AudibleZac Northup's Stories of America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.From the Back CoverAm...2025-03-1813 minZac Northup\'s Through the Fading DarknessZac Northup's Through the Fading DarknessThrough the Fading Darkness Audiobook: Chapter TwoEnjoy the acclaimed novel, Through the Fading Darkness on audiobook. Performed by accomplished voice actor, Scott Fleming, this podcast will transport you back to the Virginia frontier just before the American Revolution. If you can’t wait for the next chapters to be posted, get the full audiobook on Amazon and Audible today.Through the Fading Darkness on AudibleZac Northup's Stories of America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.From the Back CoverAm...2025-03-1803 minZac Northup\'s Through the Fading DarknessZac Northup's Through the Fading DarknessThrough the Fading Darkness Audiobook: Chapter OneEnjoy the acclaimed novel, Through the Fading Darkness on audiobook. Performed by accomplished voice actor, Scott Fleming, this podcast will transport you back to the Virginia frontier just before the American Revolution. If you can’t wait for the next chapters to be posted, get the full audiobook on Amazon and Audible today.Through the Fading Darkness on AudibleZac Northup's Stories of America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.From the Back CoverAmerican settlers fa...2025-03-1805 minZac Northup\'s Through the Fading DarknessZac Northup's Through the Fading DarknessBeyond the Fading Darkness: Robert Connolly's AtrocityRobert Connolly is one of the most evil, and compelling, characters in Beyond the Fading Darkness. As Lord Dunmore’s agent on the frontier, he has been given a mission that could plunge the entire colony into a bloody war. In this sneak peek of chapter eight of the upcoming audiobook, we get a glimpse of just how far Connolly will go to complete his mission.“Connolly looked at the thick mountain laurel behind them and closed his eyes, letting the sounds of the creek carry him to a different place for a moment before retu...2025-03-1810 minRoll CallRoll CallThe God ArgumentClick here to send us your thoughts! In this episode, special guest Zac Townsend joins Josiah to talk about philosophy, offering arguments and analyses for and against the potential existence of a divine being. Support the showIf you liked this episode, leave a 5-star review and share it with a friend! We really appreciate the support 2025-03-1541 minThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsBuilding Web3's Community Infrastructure: Galxe's Vision for Digital Identity with Patrick YoungIn this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Patrick Young, Head of Go-to-Market at Galxe, a platform for Web3 community growth and engagement.Join them as they:Delve into Patrick's background in blockchainExplain how Galxe builds and maintains resilient Web3 communities Discuss Galxe's identity solutions, including Galxe Passport and Galxe ScoreExamine the role of Galxe's EarnDrop program in assisting with token distribution and community buildingHighlight the development of Gravity Chain, Galxe’s upcoming L1 blockchainConsider the convergence of blockchain and AI technologiesExplore how blockchain can support different inference layers and serving frameworksDiscuss how...2025-03-1358 minThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsFrom NFTs to Regulatory Clarity: Magic Eden's Vision for Web3's Future with Joe DollIn this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Joe Doll, general counsel at Magic Eden, a leading cross-chain NFT marketplace.Join them as they discuss:The transformative impact of the new administration's pro-crypto executive orderHow stablecoins could cement U.S. dollar dominanceMagic Eden's journey to becoming the #1 NFT marketplace by users and revenueThe evolution of NFT projects from 2021 to presentThe real story behind Operation Chokepoint 2.0The importance of upcoming stablecoin legislationBuilding regulatory-compliant infrastructure in cryptoHow culture shapes successful Web3 companies And much more!With extensive experience i...2025-02-2755 minThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsFrom TradFi to DeFi: Building the Future of Real World Assets with Centrifuge's Eli CohenIn this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Eli Cohen, general counsel at Centrifuge, a platform for tokenized real-world assets.Join them as they discuss:The evolution from traditional finance to tokenized assetsHow T-Bills are being brought on-chainBuilding regulatory-compliant RWA infrastructureDesigning DAO governance for financial protocolsThe future of on-chain institutional asset managementBalancing innovation with complianceHow Centrifuge aims to create efficient securitization processesAnd much more!With vast experience spanning traditional finance, market infrastructure, and cryptocurrency regulation, Eli brings a unique perspective to the intersection of...2025-02-1354 minZac Northup\'s Through the Fading DarknessZac Northup's Through the Fading DarknessBeyond the Fading Darkness Audiobook Sneak PeekGreat News, the audiobook edition of the second book in the Fading Darkness series is in production! Once again, I have secured the services of Scott Fleming, an accomplished voice actor from Cornwall, England. Scott voiced the first book in the series, Through the Fading Darkness, and won wide acclaim for his performance. His skill with accents transports listeners back to Revolutionary America. I’m thrilled to partner with him once again. Beyond the Fading Darkness picks up in 1775 right where the first book left off. All of the main characters return and several more are added. Tw...2025-02-0618 minRoll CallRoll CallTheologyClick here to send us your thoughts! Hot takes galore! Join us today for an extended episode with special guest Zac Townsend. This episode's candid conversations span several topics, starring a certain subject requested by one of our legendary fans: theology. From Calvinism and Arminianism to Tik Tok, Time Travel to Bluetooth, we have a banger of an extended episode for you today! Roll Tide!Support the showIf you liked this episode, leave a 5-star review and share it with a friend! We really appreciate the support 2025-02-011h 01The Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsThe Road to Private Smart Contracts: Aztec's Multi-Year Journey with Zac WilliamsonIn this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Zac Williamson, CEO and co-founder of Aztec, a startup operating in the blockchain technology space focusing on privacy.Join them as they discuss:How ZK technology evolved from niche to mainstreamThe connection between privacy and digital identityCreating a new programming language for privacyBuilding decentralized sequencer networksThe importance of moral legitimacy in privacy techThe evolution of Aztec's network architectureWhat's next for blockchain privacy in 2025And much more!Zac has been a key figure in advocating for enhanced privacy within...2025-01-3049 minSmart Humans with Slava RubinSmart Humans with Slava RubinSmart Humans: Meanwhile's CEO and co-founder Zac Townsend on life insurance denominated in Bitcoin, thinking long-term, and innovating fintech forwardZac Townsend is the co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile, the world’s first Bitcoin life insurance company. Meanwhile’s mission is to democratize access to financial protection and security. Formerly, Townsend was a leader in the financial services practice of McKinsey & Company and served as the inaugural Chief Data Officer of California. Townsend was also the founder of a banking API business called Standard Treasury which was sold to Silicon Valley Bank.2025-01-2048 minThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsBuilding Bitcoin's Third Native Use Case with Babylon Labs Co-Founder Fisher YuIn this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Mingchao (Fisher) Yu, co-founder and CTO of Babylon Labs, a non-custodial staking protocol that uses the underlying value of Bitcoin to secure a variety of proof-of-stake networks.Join them as they discuss:How Bitcoin can secure PoS chains trustlesslyThe journey from 1,000 BTC to $3.3B+ TVLBuilding truly decentralized security marketsThe roadmap for Bitcoin's evolution in DeFiUniting traditional finance with crypto through BTCThe future of cross-chain security sharingReal institutional adoption insightsAnd much more!Fisher's career has spanned a variety of roles...2025-01-1653 minThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsBuilding Bitcoin's Next Layer: BOB's Cross-Chain Solution with Alexei ZamyatinIn this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Alexei Zamyatin, co-founder of BOB, a Layer 2 blockchain aiming to combine the security of Bitcoin with the versatility of Ethereum. Join them as they discuss:BOB's hybrid L2 architectureBridging Bitcoin and Ethereum infrastructureBitVM implementation strategyThree-phase development roadmapReaching 320k unique users$250M in DeFi TVLCross-chain deployment solutionsAnd much more!Alexei's work is focusing on expanding interoperability and capital efficiency across major blockchain platforms, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Polkadot, and Cosmos. His flagship product, interBTC, embodies his vision by enabling Bitcoin's use a...2025-01-0258 minThe ScoopThe ScoopUnleashing the multitrillion dollar insurance industry onto bitcoinZachary Townsend is the co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile, a life insurance company for the crypto economy.In this episode, Townsend and The Block's Frank Chaparro discuss Meanwhile's model of Bitcoin-denominated life insurance and the advantages of this approach vs. traditional dollar-denominated insurance policies, such as protection against inflation and the ability to borrow against the policy's value tax-free.OUTLINE00:00 Introduction04:48 How Meanwhile works10:33 Role of insurance in the Bitcoin economy14:09 Charting new territory16:38 Bitcoin vs dollar-denominated insurance2024-12-1934 minThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsBridging Bitcoin to DeFi: Lombard's Vision for Liquid Staking with Jacob PhillipsIn this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Lombard co-founder Jacob Phillips.Join them as they discuss:How Bitcoin's market capitalization is an ideal solution for DeFi's need for liquidityThe differences in the mentality of deploying Bitcoin as an asset into DeFi versus deploying other assets like EtherBuilding on the Babylon staking protocolUpcoming Lombard releasesAnd much more!Jacob brings a wealth of experience from his time at Perennial Labs and as an investor at Polychain Capital, deeply enriching our understanding of how Bitcoin can become a more...2024-12-1956 minThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsSocial Intelligence in Crypto: LunarCrush's Vision for Market Analytics with Jon Farjo & Joe VezzaniIn this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by LunarCrush co-founders Joe Vezzani and Jon Farjo.Join them as they discuss:How social media metrics can help determine the appetite for specific digital assetsThe metrics and categories that LunarCrush followsHow AI has improved the team's ability and processesThe forthcoming rise of AI agentsAnd much more!Joe is a Web3 entrepreneur and CEO of LunarCrush. With 15 years of experience, Joe has expertise in financial analysis, accounting, creative production, sales, business development, pricing strategy, customer acquisition, product management, M...2024-12-051h 00The Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsBuilding DeFi Infrastructure: From Zero to MEV Resistance with ParaSwap Founder Mounir BenchemledIn this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Mounir Benchemled, founder and CEO of ParaSwap, a platform in the decentralized finance landscape.Join them as they discuss:The features ParaSwap is bringing to the DeFi spaceToken approvals and securityRegulatory landscape of DeFiHybrid approaches to customer acquisition in DeFiThe future of decentralized exchangesAnd much more!With a background rich in software development and blockchain technology, Mounir has not only led ParaSwap to raise $5.7 million from top-tier crypto investors but has also recently taken on the CEO role at...2024-11-2155 minThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsBuilding a Better Internet: Privacy as Web3's Missing Link with Anthony DayIn this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Anthony Day, head of strategy and marketing at Midnight, a Layer 1 protocol developed by Input Output (IOHK).Join them as they discuss:The importance of data protection and privacy more broadly and on-chainWhy Web3 needs to be professionalized for mass adoptionThe value of blockchain for enterprise and large-scale entitiesHow Midnight is building itself to be a fourth-generation blockchain networkThe multi-asset model for MidnightHow the team is creating tools to onboard traditional and Web2 developersAnd much more!With...2024-11-0758 minThe Leadership in Insurance Podcast - Insurtech & InnovationThe Leadership in Insurance Podcast - Insurtech & InnovationTransforming Insurance with Bitcoin: A Conversation with Zac Townsend, CEO of MeanwhileIn this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Zachary Townsend, CEO of Meanwhile, who’s leading a game-changing initiative by using Bitcoin to tackle underinsurance in high-inflation countries. Zac and his team are rethinking life insurance from the ground up, and our conversation was packed with fascinating insights into how they’re doing it.Here’s what you’ll learn:🔹 Bitcoin in Life Insurance: How Meanwhile exclusively transacts in Bitcoin to provide stability in economies with high inflation.🔹 Licensed in Bermuda: Why Bermuda’s regulatory landscape is key to their innovation, and how they...2024-10-2829 minThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsCovalent's Vision for the Future of Data and AI with Ganesh SwamiIn this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Ganesh Swami, CEO and co-founder of Covalent.Join them as they:Explore the three facets of AI in blockchain: decentralized training, inference, and dataAnalyze Covalent's role in bridging Web2 and Web3 technologiesDiscuss the evolution of blockchain data needs from 2017 to the presentExamine the development and importance of the Ethereum Wayback MachineUnpack the challenges and opportunities in blockchain infrastructureDelve into the future of AI and blockchain integrationAnd much more!Ganesh Swami is the CEO and co-founder of Covalent, a company that...2024-10-2457 minThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsTransforming Cross-Chain Liquidity with JP Thor of THORChainIn this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by JP Thor, Founder of THORChain, a network that facilitates native asset settlement between Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, Avalanche, Cosmos Hub, Dogecoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Litecoin.Join them as they discuss:How THORChain is building a more interconnected DeFi ecosystemThe possibilities of cross-chain liquidityWhy SwapKit could be the key to decentralized wallet integrationThe role of RUNE in facilitating more secure and efficient cross-chain transactionsAnd much more!JP is a founder, engineer, entrepreneur, and explorer. He was part of the Air Force...2024-10-1050 minThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsThe Philosophy Behind Polkadot with Fabian Gompf of Web3 FoundationIn this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Fabian Gompf, Chief Executive Officer of the Web3 Foundation, created to nurture and steward technologies and applications in the field of decentralized web software protocols, particularly those that utilize modern cryptographic methods to safeguard decentralization for the benefit and stability of the Web3 ecosystem.Join them as they discuss:Polkadot's early daysPractical and impractical uses for blockchain technologiesModular versus monolithic blockchainsWhy enterprise giants are eyeing PolkadotHow Polkadot empowers its communityThe recent uproar about the Polkadot ecosystem’s treasury spendingAnd much more!2024-09-2652 minRadio One 91FM DunedinRadio One 91FM DunedinINTERVIEW: Olivia Townsend on OUSA's Mental Health Awareness Week Programme and whānauINTERVIEW: Olivia Townsend on OUSA's Mental Health Awareness Week Programme and whānau by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin2024-09-2600 minRadio One 91FM DunedinRadio One 91FM DunedinINTERVIEW: Olivia Townsend on OUSA's Mental Health Awareness Week Programme and whānau - Zac Hoffman - Radio One 91FMINTERVIEW: Olivia Townsend on OUSA's Mental Health Awareness Week Programme and whānau by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin2024-09-2400 minRadio One 91FM DunedinRadio One 91FM DunedinINTERVIEW: Olivia Townsend on OUSA's Mental Health Awareness Week Programme and whānau - Zac Hoffman - Radio One 91FMINTERVIEW: Olivia Townsend on OUSA's Mental Health Awareness Week Programme and whānau by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin2024-09-2400 minThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsBuilding the Cronos Tri-Blockchain Ecosystem with Ken TimsitIn this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Ken Timsit, head of Cronos Labs, a Web3 startup accelerator focusing on decentralized finance and blockchain games, and on developing the Cronos chain ecosystem.Join them as they discuss:Crypto as a viable solution to modern bankingThe relationships between centralized exchanges and their blockchain ecosystem counterpartsHow politics influences the regulatory crypto environmentCronos’ tri-blockchain ecosystemLessons learned from building on the zkEVM and Cosmos tech stacksThe forthcoming Cronos triple yield-bearing thesis for the zkCRO tokenAnd much more!Ken Timsit is a...2024-09-1253 minThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsBringing Gaming and Entertainment On-chain with Saga’s Rebecca LiaoIn this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Rebecca Liao, co-founder and CEO of Saga, a protocol designed to simplify blockchain integration for game developers. Join them as they discuss:The challenges of onboarding Web2 indie game developers into the Web3 spaceHow Saga's 'Indie Summer' initiative supports game developers in building and launching Web3 gamesThe concept of cross-game economies and the benefits they offer to developers and playersSaga's approach to intellectual property collaborations and ensuring scalabilityAlternative monetization strategies for indie games on Saga that don't rely heavily on tokens o...2024-08-291h 01The Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsHow ETFs Are Shaping the Future of Blockchain with Laurent BenayounIn this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Laurent Benayoun, CEO of Acheron Trading, a financial services company that builds liquid markets for digital assets.Join them as they discuss:The rise of crypto-backed ETFs and their impact on the marketThe shift from trading pairs against Bitcoin to stablecoins like USDT and USDCAcheron Trading's role in providing essential liquidity to the crypto marketThe importance of staying ahead of evolving blockchain technologies and liquidity modelsEmerging trends in decentralized finance, including EVM-based models and Layer 2 solutionsThe uncertain future of crypto regulations...2024-08-1555 minThe \The "What is Money?" ShowLife Insurance On A Bitcoin Standard with Zac Townsend (WiM504)// GUEST // Meanwhile: https://meanwhile.bm/ Website: https://zactownsend.com/ X: https://x.com/ztownsend LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zactownsend/// SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ The Farm at Okefenokee: https://okefarm.com/ Heart and Soil Supplements (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://heartandsoil.co/Swan Bitcoin: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/breedlove22/// EVENTS I WILL BE ATTENDING // The Art of Alpha Retreat: https://www.breedloveevents.com/  // PRODUCTS I ENDORSE // Protect your mobile phone from SIM swap attack...2024-08-131h 00The Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsZero-Knowledge Proofs and the Future of Blockchain: Insights from Kurt HemeckerIn this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Kurt Hemecker, CEO of the Mina Foundation, the entity tasked with growing the ecosystem of the “world's lightest ZK blockchain.” Join them as they:Discuss the evolution of information and money-sharing protocols from Web0 to Web3Explore Kurt's journey through the tech industryDelve into the importance of ZK technology for privacy, identity, and scaling solutionsAnalyze the growth of the Mina ecosystem and opportunities for buildersExamine interoperability solutions offered by Mina's ZK technologyUnpack the significance of having a programmable ZK Layer 1 blockchainAnd much more!2024-07-3155 minGrit Daily Startup ShowGrit Daily Startup ShowMeanwhile: Bringing Bitcoin to the Life Insurance IndustryOn this episode of the Startup Show, John Biggs interviews Zac Townsend, CEO and co-founder of Meanwhile, a life insurance company exclusively denominated in Bitcoin. Meanwhile operates within Bermuda's regulated environment, ensuring stability and compliance. The company offers whole life insurance policies with Bitcoin payouts, promoting financial inclusion and empowerment. Despite its unconventional approach, Meanwhile has garnered significant interest and investment from both the crypto and insurance sectors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-0214 minBlock FuelBlock FuelWhy did Sam Altman choose to invest in a Bitcoin denominated life insurance company? | Meanwhile | Zac TownsendWhy did Sam Altman and many other prominent VC's choose to invest in a Bitcoin denominated life insurance company? We sit down with Meanwhile's CEO and Founder, Zac Townsend to learn understand why everyone is so excited with Bitcoin hitting new ATH's this week!2024-05-2440 minThe Pomp LetterThe Pomp LetterThe Banks Don't Want The Crypto WealthTo investors,New industries bring new problems. The market has been focused on the various ramifications of bitcoin and crypto adoption, but these conversations have historically revolved around geopolitics, nation state acceptance, and portfolio construction. People find it easy to discuss the large, easy-to-identify ramifications. The devil is always in the details though. One of the small problems that has become obvious over the last few years is a disconnect between legacy banks and the wealth generated in this new industry. Here is how the problem works — someone bought bitcoin early and has he...2024-04-2303 minThe Pomp PodcastThe Pomp Podcast#1347 Zac Townsend | Bitcoin Life Insurance Is Coming Fast!Zac Townsend is the Co-Founder & CEO of Meanwhile, the world’s first bitcoin denominated life insurance company. In this conversation, we talk about traditional life insurance, protection, tax advantages, opportunities, and what Zac is building at Meanwhile using bitcoin to eliminate risk.  ======================= In this podcast, we dive into the revolutionary concept of PropyKeys, an application that allows anyone to mint home addresses all over the world on blockchain. PropyKeys.com is a part of the Propy ecosystem, that has a grand mission to make homeownership more affordable and user friendly. We will explore the journey of...2024-04-2232 minCashflow NinjaCashflow Ninja827: Zac Townsend: Bitcoin Life InsuranceMy guest in this episode is Zac Townsend. He is currently building Meanwhile, life insurance for the crypto economy. Zac was previously a leader in the financial services practice of McKinsey & Company. He has past government experience as the inaugural Chief Data Officer of California and Senior Technology Policy Advisor to Newark, NJ, Mayor Cory Booker. He is a Y Combinator graduate who built a banking API business called Standard Treasury and sold it to Silicon Valley Bank. He began his work experience as a civic sector consultant at Bennett Midland. Interview Links:2024-04-2249 minThe Insurance PodcastThe Insurance PodcastBitcoin backed insurance? Zac Townsend CEO of Meanwhile is making it happenCan Bitcoin be a financial tool for insurance policy holders? The CEO and co-founder of Meanwhile Zac Townsend believes so much in the future of Bitcoin that he's built an insurance company and product to support those who want to deal in Bitcoin.In this episode:Learn how a product was built around a new financial currencyHow to scale up and work with new technology and build insurance productsUnderstand the nuances of using Bitcoin and how to find returnsConsider risk and building opportunity to plan for the futureDiscuss Defi and what it means for insuranceZac's answers...2024-02-2055 minStephan Livera PodcastStephan Livera PodcastBitcoin Life Insurance with Zac Townsend SLP545What does Life Insurance look like when it’s all priced and done in Bitcoin? Zac Townsend (CEO and co-founder of Meanwhile) joins me on the show to talk about it. We discuss: Life insurance as a model Term or Whole life Bitcoin denomination Is it the next Celsius or BlockFi?  Does it work under a deflationary Private credit fund Links: X: @ztownsend  X: @meanwhilelife Site: meanwhile.bm  Sponsors: Swan.com (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Mempool.space nomadcapitalist.com/apply Stephan Livera links: Follow me on X: @stephanlivera Subscribe to the p...2024-01-301h 11Movie RuinersMovie RuinersChristmas SpecialWarning: This episode features several comedians talking about how they found out Santa Claus wasn't real. Do not listen with kids unless you hate kids...Merry Christmas folks! Comics featured in order:Shaunak Godkhindi, Aaron Weber, Ryan O'Flanagan, Stewart Fullerton, Maddy Smith, Joe List, Chance Willie, Mike James, Matt Taylor, Bishop Harris, Sam Tallent, James Moss, Zac Townsend, Lucy Sinsheimer, Terry Thomas Jr, Tommy Brennan, Geoffrey Asmus, Josh Black, Nick Murphy, Will Foskey, Corey Perry, Zak Toscani, Corey Knox, Vince Fabra, and AJ Wilkerson2023-12-2244 minCrypto Coin ShowCrypto Coin ShowSam Altman invested in this new Bitcoin Private Credit Fund, Legitimizing BTC | BC InterviewsAshton Addison speaks with Zac Townsend, CEO and co-founder of Meanwhile, on their Bitcoin-based private credit fund, and life insurance that is denominated and payable out in Bitcoin. We discuss the long-term outlook of Bitcoin, how BTC can penetrate every asset class, and how big Bitcoin life insurance really is.Refinitive TV: https://refini.tv/480AxNR🔔JOIN OUR FREE NEWSLETTER FOR 100X GAINS🔔: https://cryptocoinshow.substack.com/subscribeSponsored by Minterest:Minterest is the first DeFi protocol designed with both self-sustaining tokenomics and the ability to deliver the hi...2023-12-2028 minThinking Crypto News & InterviewsThinking Crypto News & InterviewsZac Townsend Interview - Unveiling the Sam Altman Backed Bitcoin Life Insurance Phenomenon (Meanwhile)Zac Townsend is the CEO of Meanwhile. In this interview we discuss:- Meanwhile's Bitcoin Life Insurance product- New Bitcoin private credit fund - Raising $20 million and backed by Sam Altman - Coinbase and SVB trie to acquire Zac's payment startup- Upcoming Bitcoin Spot ETF approvals and Bitcoin Halving - Companies holding BTC on their balance sheet- Crypto regulations 🌟Sponsor - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. ✅ Sponsor - https://www.merlincrypto.com?p=Thi...2023-12-1959 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowThe Charlie Shrem ShowLife Bitcoin Insurance and AI Mapping with Zac Townsend and Ali HusainHappy Holidays family :) Enjoy this epic show with Zac Townsend of www.Meanwhile.bm and Ali Husain of www.NVG8.io0-10 MinutesZach and I start with topics that include Bitcoin's life insurance company, Bitcoin as a dominant currency, and the introduction of whole life insurance policy discussions.10-20 MinutesWe continue with life insurance tax benefits, policy loans in Bitcoin, and the separation of policyholders' money.20-30 MinutesZach and I cover his manic fundraising during Crypto Bahamas, Crypto VC lessons, and the relationship between...2023-12-1248 minWAGMI Ventures PodcastWAGMI Ventures PodcastLife Insurance, Now In Bitcoin (Meanwhile)Zac Townsend is the Co-Founder & CEO at Meanwhile (https://meanwhile.bm). Backed by Sam Altman, Lachy Groom, 6th Man Ventures, Gradient Ventures, & more, Meanwhile is creating the first and only life insurance company denominated in Bitcoin. Before building Meanwhile, Zac was an Associate Partner at McKinsey, Chief Data Officer of the State of California, Co-Founder & Head of Product at Standard Treasury, & CTO of the City of Newark. In this episode we discuss his path to conviction for launching Meanwhile, the various archetypes of who’s attracted to what they’re building, why they’re presently focused on Bitcoi...2023-12-0731 minMovie RuinersMovie RuinersThe 40-Year-Old Virgin with Zac Townsend & Josh BlackNashville comedians Zac Townsend & Josh Black team up with the boys to talk about one of the best comedies around. Go ahead and break out the wax because this episode gets a little hairy!2023-08-271h 11The Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsThe Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOsS1E43 - Zac Townsend - Meanwhile | BTC-backed Life InsuranceEpisode Notes In this episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, we speak with Zac Townsend, CEO and co-founder of Meanwhile, the first and only life insurance company denominated in Bitcoin. Discussion topics include using technology to improve institutional processes, how life insurance can ensure Bitcoin’s longevity, the product Meanwhile offers and the types of customers they seek, and how life insurance can be a part of a balanced financial portfolio. To stay in the loop, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Twitter/X, TikTok, and LinkedIn.Previous guests include...2023-08-0258 minMusician\'s CaféMusician's CaféZac Townsend - Ep. 56Come hang out with Zac, a talented singer/songwriter from the Winchester area! 2023-07-2754 minMovie RuinersMovie RuinersGoodfellas with Zac Townsend & Horny BatmanComedian and co-creator of Paid Vacation, Zac Townsend joins the boys to talk about one of Martin Scorsese's best, Goodfellas. Later on the pod to commemorate our 69th episode we have a very special guest appearance from Nashville's favorite vigilante, Horny Batman! Check out the episode, it's very funny and will amuse you...like a clown!2023-02-151h 18Better with RunningBetter with RunningEP89 James Constantine (Athletics NSW/RunNSW) previews Sydney 10 & Jake Townsend #teamrun2pb athlete interviewThis weeks episode of Better with Running Podcast is loaded with special guests and some race results from run2pb coaches, James Hansen and Andy Buchanan Firstly as always, Zacca and Chris talk us through their training weeks as they build towards their first head to head handicap event at the Jells Park Relays where they will be represent their athletics clubs respectively, but also be vying for honours. Zacca and Chris catch up with special guest Jake Townsend, #teamrun2pb athlete fresh off his big half marathon P.B, Jake takes us through his...2022-04-271h 22The Saturn Studs PodcastThe Saturn Studs PodcastSaturn Studs Podcast | Episode 301 | Cobra Kai Please Just DieThis week on the show we take a look at some artsy trailers from A24, and yet another Zac Effron movie. We cover who unseated No way home from its top spot at the box office and take a close look at the pitiful Moonfall. Gaming news covers some bad luck for Elon's star link as well as a crazy story involving wordle, and of course the fallout from the latest Nintendo direct.Lastly we take a look at season 4 of Cobra Kai a show that's starting to get a little long in the tooth. The Saturn...2022-02-122h 00East Nashville Yacht ClubEast Nashville Yacht ClubPresenting Corey Perry and Zac TownsendWe have 2 special guests this week, local comedians Corey Perry and Zac Townsend. Be sure to check them out at the Halloween Roast Battle at Zanies on 10/27. You can follow Corey Perry on Instagram at instagram.com/_coreyperry, Zac Townsend at instagram.com/zactownsend_, and us at instagram.com/eastnashvilleyachtclub or email at eastnashvilleyachtclub@gmail.com. Relax. You'll feel better. 2021-10-251h 27The Ba-Dum-Ching! with CarlThe Ba-Dum-Ching! with CarlZac TownsendHowdy my Rowdies!  This week's guest is none other than Nashville comedian, Zac Townsend!  Its another open air episode recorded in one shot at Village Pub & Beer Garden, and its all laid out, just for you! 2021-10-011h 01Drunk ComediansDrunk ComediansEpisode 83- We Sold Out the Inaugural Drunk Comedian's Comedy Showcase!In this episode Joe shows up late, a storm cuts out the power and the fellas regale over their sellout of the inaugural Drunk Comedians Hot Pot of Comedy Showcase! Check out this crazy episode that was recorded in the darkness of Burger Republic!Brad SativaDrew HarrisonLaura HibbardZac TownsendMitchell CrumbleyHolly Perkins Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drunkcomedians)2021-08-1935 minDrunk ComediansDrunk ComediansEpisode 82- The Fellas Discuss Their Inaugural Hot Pot of Comedy Showcase With Host Drew HarrisonIn this episode the fellas sit down with their showcase host Drew Harrison to discuss their inaugural upcoming comedy showcase.Next Saturday August 14th Drunk Comedians presents Hot Pot of Comedy featuring Nashville comics Brad Sativa, Laura Hibbard, Mitchell CrumbleyKC Shornima and Zac Townsend hosted by Drew Harrison. Ticket link:https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5184160Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drunkcomedians)2021-08-0540 minMoneyNeverSleepsMoneyNeverSleeps100: Money Talks #22: Challenges of the Challengers and Top 10 EpisodesFor the 100th episode of MoneyNeverSleeps, Eoin and Pete dive into their favorite topic – the challenges of challenger banks – and look back to the first 99 episodes to build out a list of their Top 10 episodes. This episode is kindly sponsored by Ireland’s fintech and financial services recruitment specialists, Top Tier Recruitment.  If you would like an intro to the team at Top Tier Recruitment, please click here. For insights delivered to your inbox beyond the spoken word, subscribe to our MoneyNeverSleeps newsletter right here on Substack. Before we started the episode, we were th...2020-08-2851 minMoneyNeverSleepsMoneyNeverSleeps093: Be Direct | Zac Liew and CurlecZac Liew, co-founder and CEO of Curlec joins the show to talk about the societal influences of what works well in fintech, how Curlec is enabling the subscription economy in Southeast Asia and getting comfortable being uncomfortable. This episode is kindly sponsored by Ireland’s fintech and financial services recruitment specialists, Top Tier Recruitment.  If you would like an intro to the team at Top Tier Recruitment, please click here. For insights delivered to your inbox beyond the spoken word, subscribe to our MoneyNeverSleeps newsletter right here on Substack. This week we talk to...2020-07-0942 minGeeks\' Cant PodcastGeeks' Cant PodcastWhich Elf is the Best Elf?Jon, Katherine, Troy, and Zac dive into a few new Kickstarters, discuss Katherine's first solo-project on the DMs Guild and then try their darndest to determine which elves are the greatest elves. Spoiler Alert: Our "DwarvenDM" struggled through this one. Mentioned in the episode: Crystal Corruption|Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/animagames/the-crystal-corruption-an-adventure-and-minis-for-5th-edition?ref=user_menu Legends of Omeria|Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/davidhamrick/legends-of-omeria-starter-kit?ref=profile_saved_projects_live James Townsend & Son|Youtube: https://youtu.be/x_vLuMobHCI Singing Sieve|DM's Guild: https://www...2020-07-0150 minWhoopsWhoopsEpisode 5: ”T-T-T-Today, Junior!" with Zac TownsendThis week’s episode is one of our strangest and most fun yet! Comedian Zac Townsend joins Mary Jay and Holly to discuss blacking out, getting banned from comedy clubs, dog farts, and our feelings about David Krumholtz. Follow Zac at @smacktownsend on Instagram and Twitter or add him on Facebook! You can find us @whoopspod on Twitter and Facebook, @whoopspodcast on Instagram, and at whoopspodcast.com. Remember to subscribe, rate, and review. (Seriously, review us!)2019-08-2800 min#HMBradio Tampa Bay#HMBradio Tampa Bay#HMB 255 - Sweet Chin Music with Zac TownsendThe Homemade Broadcast this week, comedian & writer Zac Townsend is on talking favorite old school wrestling entrance music & soccer star Ronaldo is in trouble for alleged sexual assault. Get in touch with the show and leave a text or voicemail at: (813) 693-2124. HMBradio is brought to you by TruvySalonandSpa.com & HomemadePodcasts.com Get your FREE #HMBradio/Radio St. Pete stickers! Email thehomemadebroadcast@radiostpete.com your address and we'll send some out. Follow us on twitter/instagram: @home_made_man & check out the HMBradio Facebook The #HMB airs Sunday's on Radio St. Pete @ 6:15PM & Monday's at 10:15PM or on demand via your f...2018-10-0945 min