Why Bitcoin is Crashing Again & How to Raise Millions in Challenging Markets w/ Cory Klippsten

About this episode

Cory Klippsten returns to discuss the evolution of Bitcoin, market challenges, and personal growth in leadership and fatherhood.

We welcome back Cory Klippsten, the founder and CEO of Swan, a leading Bitcoin financial services company dedicated to helping individuals and institutions build generational wealth. Cory is a prominent voice in the Bitcoin space, known for his relentless focus on education, his "Bitcoin-only" philosophy, and his deep roots in the Silicon Valley venture capital ecosystem. Five years after his first appearance on the podcast, Cory returns to sit down with Sebastian to reflect on the massive shifts in the Bitcoin landscape, the evolution of his vision from a small startup idea to a global wealth platform, and the personal growth that comes with leadership and fatherhood. Topics Discussed: Bitcoin evolution Market crashes and cycles Bitcoin vs. Crypto Institutionalization of Bitcoin Quantum computing myths Venture capital in Silicon Valley Content-led customer acquisition Corporate raids and resilience Staffing and difficult layoffs Custody and security models Wealth management for the "middle" Fatherhood and decision-making Leadership through gut instinct Breathwork and physical grounding Connect with Cory on Twitter Connect with Swan on Instagram Connect with…

People in this episode

Host: Sebastian Naum Leon

Guest: Cory Klippsten

Topics covered

• Bitcoin evolution
• Market crashes and cycles
• Institutionalization of Bitcoin
• Leadership and personal growth
• Venture capital
• Fatherhood

Keywords

• Bitcoin
• market crashes
• wealth management
• leadership
• fatherhood
• venture capital
• custody models

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Swan, Silicon Valley

Products: Bitcoin, Crypto

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