094 - From Skeptic to Movement Builder: Rod Roudi on Bitcoin's Grassroots Revolution

About this episode

Rod Roudi discusses his transition to Bitcoin and the impact of Bitcoin Park on community and innovation.

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, family offices, and industry leaders exploring the future of capital through Bitcoin, AI, and Energy. Oct 25-27, Punta Mita, Mexico. Request your invitation: https://2026.mitatechtalks.com/ ⚡ Get personalized onboarding at River for Bitcoin-only financial services: https://partner.river.com/buildwithbitcoin⏤ ⏤ ⏤ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:44 Rod's Journey to Bitcoin and Co-founding Bitcoin Park 05:28 The Unique Space of Bitcoin Park 08:16 Metrics of Success and Community Engagement at Bitcoin Park 12:03 Freedom Tech: The Intersection of Bitcoin and AI 16:06 Supporting Startups and Community Growth 19:42 Nashville: An Unexpected Hub for Bitcoin and Policy Engagement 24:29 Regular Events and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Lynne Bairstow, Israel Munoz

Guest: Rod Roudi

Topics covered

• Bitcoin
• grassroots movement
• community building
• AI
• digital sovereignty
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• Bitcoin
• Nashville
• AI
• freedom tech
• community engagement
• entrepreneurship
• digital sovereignty

Sponsors

River

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bitcoin Park

Places: Nashville, Punta Mita, Mexico

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