109 - Bitcoin as Collateral: Zaria CEO Emily Barron on Lending Rails
Emily Barron, CEO and co-founder of Zaria, on why Bitcoin is becoming institutional collateral — and why servicing, not origination, is the bottleneck. Zaria builds the operational backbone for digital asset-backed loans: 24/7 collateral monitoring, primary and backup servicing, agency functions, and advisory. Emily traces the path from capital-markets work to Bitcoin collateral, the post-2022 reset in digital-asset lending, and Zaria’s bid to become a national trust bank so structured credit can…
108 - The First Bitcoin-Native HSA: Stu Lackey on Sound Money for Healthcare
In this episode, Stu Lackey, CEO and co-founder of Sound HSA, explains how Bitcoin can live inside a Health Savings Account — not as an ETF, but as actual bitcoin in a self-directed, tax-advantaged HSA. Stu covers why HSAs are one of the strongest vehicles in the U.S. tax code and why pairing them with bitcoin’s fixed supply fits rising healthcare costs. He walks through how SOUND HSA works: cash in, buy real bitcoin, multi-sig custody, an IRS-designated trustee, and the path from idea to live…
107 - Security, Trust & Bitcoin’s Long Game with Swan's Cory Klippsten
Cory Klippsten, founder and CEO of Swan Bitcoin, discusses recent hardware wallet vulnerabilities, the realities of self-custody, and rebuilding trust after security incidents. He covers Swan’s custody options, industry consolidation in Bitcoin hardware, and lessons from six years of building, from education and institutional clients to long-term thinking and community. A grounded conversation on security, trust, and building lasting infrastructure on Bitcoin. ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ 🌴 Join us at Mita…
106 - Orange Juice: Reinventing Private Equity With AI and Bitcoin
In this episode, Ruben Zweiban and Nico Lechuga of Orange Juice share a different model of private equity: fully acquiring cash-flow businesses, optimizing them with AI, and holding Bitcoin on the balance sheet. They explain why complete ownership beats traditional PE structures, how AI drives operational leverage, the realities of fundraising for this approach, and why pairing real cash flow with a Bitcoin treasury creates a more resilient, uncorrelated strategy. A practical conversation for…
105 - Open Source Innovation at Risk: Lauren Rodriguez on the Samourai Wallet Case
In this episode, Lauren Rodriguez shares the story of her husband Keonne’s legal battle over Samurai Wallet. We explore the real risks facing innovators in Bitcoin privacy tools and the urgent need for regulatory clarity. The conversation examines what this case means for open-source development, privacy technology, and the future of Bitcoin innovation. If you’re building on the protocol or care about the freedom to innovate, this episode delivers essential perspective for every entrepreneur in the…
104 - From India to Europe: Scaling Bitcoin Infrastructure with Bringin
Prashanth, CEO of Bringin, shares his journey from India to Europe and the real challenges of building Bitcoin infrastructure that works across borders. We explore how Bringin enables seamless Lightning-powered Bitcoin payments, the regulatory realities of scaling infrastructure, and what the future of global Bitcoin payments looks like, from a founder who is shipping it today. Key topics: • Prashanth’s path from India to Europe • Building production-grade Bitcoin infrastructure …
103 - Highlights: Bitcoin Protocol, AI, and Emerging Markets, Episodes 98-102
In this highlights episode, hosts Israel and Lynne reflect on five recent conversations with leading voices in Bitcoin. They celebrate hitting the 100-episode milestone and synthesize the key themes that emerged across the discussions. From Bitcoin’s role as a foundational protocol for innovation to rapid adoption across emerging markets and the Global South, the conversations explored both the technical and human sides of building on Bitcoin. The hosts dive into the untapped programmability of the…
100 - Bitcoin, AI & the Deflationary Future: Jeff Booth on Value Creation in a Chaotic World
Jeff Booth returns to explore Bitcoin as a foundational protocol, the explosive innovation happening in layers, and its accelerating adoption around the world. He dives deep into the intersection of Bitcoin and AI, the deflationary forces reshaping economies, and why decentralized AI is critical for the future. From the complexities of productivity and debt to the evolving role of venture capital, Jeff makes the case that real value creation — not extraction — will define the winners in this new…
Bitcoin Insurance, Miniscript, & Custody Innovation with Rob Hamilton
Rob Hamilton, CEO and co-founder of AnchorWatch, joins to discuss Bitcoin insurance, Miniscript-powered custody, and the future of secure self-custody. He shares how AnchorWatch is building innovative insurance solutions tied directly to on-chain Bitcoin, explores inheritance planning, and reveals key lessons on founder prioritization and community building in the Bitcoin ecosystem. ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ 🌴 Join us at Mita TechTalks 2026 — an invitation-only gathering for executives, family offices, and…
097 - Bitcoin Builders in Focus: Maturing Infrastructure and New Convergence Plays; Highlights 92-96
This Highlights episode explores key themes from recent conversations with various Bitcoin-focused startups and investment firms. The discussion centers on the reasons why builders are choosing a Bitcoin-only approach, the maturation of Bitcoin infrastructure, changing dynamics in startup funding, the importance of community hubs, and the convergence of Bitcoin with AI and energy sectors. ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ 🌴 Join us at Mita TechTalks 2026 — an invitation-only gathering for executives, family offices,…
095 - Bitcoin Is Eating the World: John Arnold of Ten31 on Investing in the Monetary Revolution
In this in-depth interview, John Arnold, principal at Ten31, shares his journey from traditional finance to Bitcoin investing, explores the revolutionary potential of Bitcoin as a monetary technology, and discusses the future of Bitcoin adoption across industries and geographies. Listen, and discover insights on Bitcoin's market size, investment strategies, and how to think long-term in a volatile world. ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ 🌴 Join us at Mita TechTalks 2026 — an invitation-only gathering for executives,…
094 - From Skeptic to Movement Builder: Rod Roudi on Bitcoin's Grassroots Revolution
In this episode, Rod Roudi, co-founder of Bitcoin Park in Nashville, shares his journey from tech to Bitcoin, the vision behind Bitcoin Park, and its role in fostering grassroots freedom tech communities. Discover how Nashville is becoming a surprising hub for Bitcoin innovation, the intersection of Bitcoin and AI, and the importance of grassroots efforts in shaping the future of digital sovereignty. ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ 🌴 Join us at Mita TechTalks 2026 — an invitation-only gathering for executives,…