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VC Ultimatums, Insider Tracking, and the Reality of Raising Funds | Polysights
Mar 16, 2026
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Living in one house with your team: crypto co-founder explains why it’s the only way to succeed
Mar 5, 2026
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I Raised My Seed Round During the FTX Collapse: Hard Truths with Aya Kantorovich
Feb 9, 2026
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The Banking Cartel & The "Crypto" Stigma | Panos Mekras (Anodos Finance)
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| 3/16/26 | VC Ultimatums, Insider Tracking, and the Reality of Raising Funds | Polysights✨ | startup fundraisinginsider tracking+5 | Tre UpshawJustin Lin | PolysightsPolymarket | — | fundraisinginsiders+5 | — | 49m 21s | |
| 3/5/26 | Living in one house with your team: crypto co-founder explains why it’s the only way to succeed | “Bitcoiners don’t leave Bitcoin” says OP_NET co-founder Chad Master to chief buildooor Catherine Ross and Chainstory co-founder Tal Shmuel Harel.Watch the latest episode to find out:- why building on Bitcoin could be ‘lonely’, but still crucial- how to maximize your crypto conference hustle- and why you should hire the “Taylor Swifts” of crypto developers for your startup___________Timestamps:0:00 Intro04:03 Chad and OP Net 09:46 Tal’s sad eyes 10:24 Is DeFi on BTC even possible?13:33 Original use case of BTC17:49 BTC as a story of value narrative21:22 Are people still building on BTC?23:12 Challenges of building on BTC 28:50 Being a founder in the Bitcoin space33:30 Why sticking to one narrative is essential to success35:22 Living and building in a hacker’s house41:20 Is it worth going to conferences these days? And how to make the most of it if you do go52:20 Anonymity in crypto: trend or necessity54:40 How to hire efficiently for your team___________Follow The Buildooor:→ Twitter (X): https://x.com/The_Buildooor→ LinkedIn: / the-buildooor → Instagram: / the_buildooor → TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@the_buildooor Also on: → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NDQCochFaLHJEQ2K9YLAb | — | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | I Raised My Seed Round During the FTX Collapse: Hard Truths with Aya Kantorovich | "I read the news and just slid onto the floor under my desk."What happens when you’re closing your first funding round the exact week the industry’s biggest exchange implodes? Aya Kantorovich (Co-Founder & Co-CEO of August Digital and UpShift) joins Catherine Ross-Mychka to share the "unfiltered" reality of building in the trenches.From surviving the FTX contagion to managing two companies simultaneously with a 9-month-old, Aya breaks down the "vaultification" of crypto, why she admits to being a micromanager, and how she uses AI to remove human bias from her management stack.In this episode, we discuss:The "Trench" Reality: Surviving the week term sheets were pulled.Operational Excellence: Why 9-to-5s are dying and how to set real SLAs.The AI Manager: Using Claude to reclaim 30% of your efficiency.Founder Balance: Managing two startups and motherhood through "pockets of focus."Vaultification: Why the future of on-chain asset management is in vaults.Aya is a relentless buildooor who proves that stress is a privilege - as long as you aren’t bored.Timestamps:1:54 VC Perspective vs. Founder Reality4:33 Why 9-to-5s are dying in crypto9:10 Running two companies at once11:50 Making the wrong priority decisions12:55 The "Micromanager" Hard Truth17:04 Using AI to remove management bias20:20 How we use Claude in our startups22:30 Founder's daily schedule25:40 Is "Stress" a privilege?29:39 How a baby made me more efficient32:20 Raising a Seed round during FTX week36:15 Hard Truth: It won't get easier43:30 The "unwind" ritual48:33 A book every founder should read | — | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | The Banking Cartel & The "Crypto" Stigma | Panos Mekras (Anodos Finance) | "The banking system isn't just outdated, it’s a cartel."Panos Mekras (CEO, Anodos Finance) joins Catherine Ross-Mychka to discuss why the "crypto" label is a marketing liability in 2026. From surviving the Greek financial crisis to building "invisible" tech on the XRP Ledger, this is a masterclass in building utility that legacy systems can't ignore.Chapters:(00:00) Intro(01:20) Anodos Finance: Crypto or Fintech?(05:40) Overcoming the 2026 Crypto Stigma(11:13) Good vs. Bad Crypto Marketing(15:49) The Global Banking Cartel Exposed(21:11) Why Banks Are So Controlling(25:12) Can Crypto Replace the System?(28:27) Founding a Fintech in Greece(31:30) Hardest Part of Being a Founder(33:33) The Reality of the XRP World(37:13) Building in "Cult-like" Communities(45:16) Advice for XRP BuildooorsGet the Signal:𝕏: https://x.com/The_Buildooor | — | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | Scaling to $1B: The Grit Behind Dune With Fredrik Haga | "You can’t build the product without the team."In this episode, Catherine sits down with Fredrik Haga, the mind behind Dune. We dive into the "Hard Truths" of being a founder: the regret of scaling too fast, the friction of government policy, and the personal habits that keep a unicorn CEO sane.What we cover:01:32 - Spotify, Bach & Rap for deep work13:48 - Why AI isn't the real existential threat15:42 - The "Norway Exit": Why Fredrik left home to build Dune30:15 - Why building a startup is like surfing the wave 38:40 - The Biggest Regret: Scaling 4x in a yearFollow The Buildooor:→ Twitter (X): https://x.com/The_Buildooor→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-buildooor→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_buildooor→ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@the_buildooor | — | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | 3-Year Runways & $1M Gas Bills: Survival Lessons with Ready CEO Itamar Lesuisse | "If you're a solo founder, one day you will give up." Itamar Lesuisse (CEO of Ready) doesn't build for the bull market; he builds for the decade. From accidentally running up a $1M monthly gas bill to surviving multiple bear cycles with a mandatory 3-year runway , Itamar has seen the "broken dreams" of the 2017 era and lived to tell the tale.In this episode of The Buildooor, we strip away the hype and get into the technical and emotional constraints of building a self-custodial neobank that doesn't suck to use.Inside the trenches:The $1,000,000 Mistake: How misjudging scalability can bankrupt you in 30 days.The 3-Year Rule: Why 18 months of runway is a trap in a volatile market.Managing Mood Swings: Keeping a team motivated when personal bags are down 90%.Conflict without Ego: Why you need to be able to "shout and fight" and then grab lunch 2 minutes later.Crypto Singularity: The point where self-custodial UX finally beats Web2.Timestamps:00:00 Trailer 1:52 Intro 2:22 From tech to volatility 4:23 The web’s original sin5:30 Ready: an app, a wallet, and a neobank8:57 The vision: then vs now11:45 Leading a remote company efficiently 14:15 A founder’s life 16:58 UX/UI in web3 vs web220:12 Being a great leader24:04 Supporting your team throughout bear cycles26:25 Planning your company’s financials as a pro29:28 Fundraising in 2025-202632:47 From [crypto] trauma to sanity 34:10 Staying friends with your co-founders, really 39:16 Tweeting as a crypto founder: ups and downsFollow The Buildooor:→ Twitter (X): https://x.com/The_Buildooor→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-buildooor→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_buildooor→ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@the_buildooor | — | ||||||
| 12/10/25 | Yoga, Coffee, Sacrifices: How to Build A Crypto Empire With Philipp Zentner | Catherine sat down with Philipp Zentner, CEO of LI.FI Protocol, to reveal the side of building that rarely gets told. What started as an idea now powers $50B+ in swaps for Meta Mask, Phantom, Robinhood Wallet, and 650+ teams.In this episode, Philipp shares his journey, the immense pressure of scaling, and the most crucial lessons worth learning for any founder or builder in the space. Learn about the unexpected role yoga plays in leadership, the two traits that matter most when hiring, and how to successfully build through any market cycle.In this powerful conversation, Philipp shares:The leadership rule that helped them scale LI.FI to $50B+.The 2 traits that matter most when hiring.Why yoga is his secret weapon for staying sane under founder pressure.The tough trade-offs and sacrifices behind every major decision.How to build through any market cycle and what it takes to raise capital today.Guest: Philipp Zentner, CEO of LI.FI ProtocolHost: Catherine Ross-Mychka | — | ||||||
| 1/2/25 | Into the Trenches: Ryan Gladwin on Meme Coins, Solana, and Crypto Degeneracy | Ryan is the resident memecoin degen reporter at Decrypt, and how of What's The Meta? podcast. In this episode of Beyond the Beat, host Pedro Solimano speaks with Ryan about the bizarre and often disturbing trends in internet culture, particularly in the realm of live streaming and meme coins. They discuss the extremes people go to for money, the emergence of AI in the crypto space, and the divide between speculative and meaningful projects in the crypto community. Episode chapters: 0:00 intro 1:48 People did anything for money on Pump.Fun 6:49 The cool side of Pump.Fun 8:26 Ai Agents - buzzwords or an actual trend? 15:21 How i got into bitcoin and crypto journalism 22:18 bitcoin ATHs are boring but important 25:55 Media outlets are businesses 31:41 The freedom to talk about everything 36:15 I love writing about Solana, the degen chain 38:33 Crypto media trends 40:32 Murad's super memecoin cycle 42:41 What we're missing in crypto media 51:08 Book recommendations Follow us on: → Twitter: https://x.com/beyondthebeat__ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BeyondTheBeat → Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-beat/id1784770748 → Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/lXIc2Erm2DzsF821aOSi → Substack: https://substack.com/@beyondthebeat → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_beat_podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondthebeat_podcast → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheBeatPod | — | ||||||
| 12/28/24 | Veronica Irwin: Stablecoins and CBDCs will turn the internet into a panopticon! | In this episode of Beyond the Beat, Pedro Solimano and Veronica Irwin discuss the recent turmoil at CoinDesk, the evolving landscape of stablecoins, CBDCs, and the implications of regulation in the cryptocurrency space. The two articles: - "Billionaire Justin Sun allegedly pushed CoinDesk’s new owners to remove banana article, editorial chair Matt Murray resigns," by Leo Schwartz. - "U.S. Stablecoin Bill Would Rein In Tether, Boost Coinbase And Circle, Outlaw Algorithmics," by Jason Brett. Veronica is the regulatory reporter at Unchained Crypto. Episode chapters: 0:00 intro 3:28 Nobody's talking about the CoinDesk x Justin Sun controversy 10:03 The future of crypto journalism 15:57 A deep dive 20:05 Conflicts of interest in crypto media 23:54 Tether - A different POV on stablecoins 31:08 Are CBDCs just the next step for stablecoins? 35:54 A private or government-owned panopticon called CBDC 40:32 Banning algorithmic stablecoins 43:07 Is Cricle manipulating regulation to push USDC? 50:15 Book recommendations Follow us on: → Twitter: https://x.com/beyondthebeat__ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BeyondTheBeat → Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-beat/id1784770748 → Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/lXIc2Erm2DzsF821aOSi → Substack: https://substack.com/@beyondthebeat → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_beat_podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondthebeat_podcast → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheBeatPod | — | ||||||
| 12/21/24 | Crypto's final legacy is here and you're not going to like it! | Beyond the Beat THE EXPERIMENT! In episode 26, I and I alone dive into two fascinating topics that tore through the Bitcoin and crypto ecosystem last week. A reminder that from now on, myself and my guests will review two stories that made the headlines in crypto. We look for clues in the writing, storytelling, and diving into what's shaping the narratives in crypto. This week I talk about a controversial Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) and Crypto's allegedly final legacy. Today's articles: Kyle Baird's "‘One Bitcoin = one Satoshi’ proposal looks to ditch the crypto’s decimal points" https://www.dlnews.com/articles/people-culture/one-bitcoin-equal-satoshi-proposal-ditches-decimal-points/ Charlie Warzel's "Crypto’s Legacy Is Finally Clear" https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/12/cryptos-legacy-finally-clear/680956/ Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:28 Important announcement 3:33 One Bitcoin = One Satoshi? 5:12 It's hard to say how Bitcoin is divided 7:03 Human-imposed abstraction 9:06 The bits debate 11:45 Second article! 14:41 Crypto's legacy is finally clear 15:46 The Atlantic's cynicism 19:35 The bliss of being an American 22:47 RIPCORD (cheers Andreas M. Antonopoulos) 25:36 I get annoyed 31:24 Molly White appears! 37:40 Crypto gets everything it wants 40:25 You trust the government!? 45:12 A reminder Follow us on: → Twitter: → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcJLn9NGSwbOZ8UbpTgMXqw → Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BeyondTheBeat → Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/lXIc2Erm2DzsF821aOSi → Substack: https://substack.com/@beyondthebeat → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_beat_podcast/ → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCcJLn9NGSwbOZ8UbpTgMXqw → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheBeatPod | — | ||||||
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| 12/13/24 | Jon Rice: "Tech bros aren't getting debanked!" - Beyond The Beat EP #25 | Beyond the Beat begins to pivot! We've got a new format to our episodes, and it kicks off with the great Jon Rice. From now on, my guests and I will each bring an article they found interesting during the week, and analyze it. Looking for clues in the writing, storytelling, and diving into what's shaping the narratives in crypto. This week, Jon and I discuss an article from Unchained's Veronica Irwin about the upcoming SEC nomination, and an article about the debanking [so hot] topic. We also dive into Jon's best and worst days while leading newsrooms. Welcome into the new era of Beyond the Beat! Episode chapters: 0:00 intro 2:45 I love how this article was written 6:33 Atkins VS Crenshaw - Will the Democrats get their SEC nominee? 10:48 Why do Elizabeth Warren and the Democratic party hate crypto 17:55 The story of Operation Chokepoint 2.0 26:00 Are crypto bros being debanked? 31:53 Why is information being redacted from us? 36:01 From EIC at CoinTelegraph to the crypto private sector 42:03 My worst and best days working in the media 51:17 Book recommendations Follow us on: → Twitter: https://x.com/beyondthebeat__ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BeyondTheBeat → Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/lXIc2Erm2DzsF821aOSi → Substack: https://substack.com/@beyondthebeat → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_beat_podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondthebeat_podcast → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheBeatPod | — | ||||||
| 12/6/24 | Joon Ian Wong: "No-one is even talking about blockchain, not crypto" - Beyond The Beat EP #24 | Joon is the founder of Cryptographic Media and was one of the first journalists to join CoinDesk. This week, Pedro Solimano chats to Joon about crypto's dominating narrative and how they're falling apart. The two dive into Malaysia's HUGE crypto scene, and how tariffs are shaping crypto economics. Imagine getting emails from the Ethereum Foundation and saying "What sort of scam is this?" That's just one of the stories Joon's shares from CoinDesk back in the day. Episode chapters: 0:00 intro 1:36 Geopolitics and the crypto industry 6:59 Nobody talks about Malaysia's footprint in crypto 8:32 Regions that don't matter enough for the media 13:00 Internet's role in the media 15:17 Being a part in CoinDesk's debut 21:54 I was interested in bitcoin's early-day aspects 25:50 Bitcoin's narrative didn't evolve at all 28:10 Memecoins are just another way to quickly mint tokens 31:33 Bitcoin's Blocksize War: journalist's POV 37:01 Professional (and neutral) watchers 38:47 Journalist's thoughts on crypto public relations 43:05 Automation in a journalism workload management 49:08 How important are conferences in Web3? 56:40 Book recommendations Follow us on: → Twitter: https://x.com/beyondthebeat__ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BeyondTheBeat → Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/lXIc2Erm2DzsF821aOSi → Substack: https://substack.com/@beyondthebeat → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_beat_podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondthebeat_podcast → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheBeatPod | — | ||||||
| 11/30/24 | How do you write a book about Bitcoin and China? Roger Huang tells all - Beyond The Beat EP #23 | Roger Huang is the author of "Would Mao Hold Bitcoin" and a Forbes contributor. He has been writing about Bitcoin since early 2014. In episode 23, Pedro Solimano talks to Roger about his recent visit to El Salvador. He draws back the curtain, and tells his boots-on-the-ground experience in Bitcoin country! We dive into NOSTR, why the media is fading into a truly decentralized social media platform, and of course, his book! Bitcoin meets China. An invigorating read on one of the world's most overlooked early-day Bitcoin countries. Episode chapters: 0:00 intro 1:13 Is El Salvador a true bitcoin country? 3:48 They love Nayib Bukele 7:39 People are still learning how to use bitcoin in El Salvador 11:03 Who are you? Forbes contributor Roger Huang 17:32 Nostr - The bitcoin maxi social media network 26:43 Crypto needs better interface - Decentralised social media 30:57 Communities on Nostr are more libertarian 35:43 I follow news by specific crypto reporters 41:40 The story of "Would Mao Hold Bitcoin?" 53:47 Publishing a book of your own 1:03:39 Book recommendations Follow us on: → Twitter: https://x.com/beyondthebeat__ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BeyondTheBeat → Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/lXIc2Erm2DzsF821aOSi → Substack: https://substack.com/@beyondthebeat → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_beat_podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondthebeat_podcast → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheBeatPod | — | ||||||
| 11/22/24 | How To Build a Web3 Media Company (And Actually Do It!) With Zack Guzman - Beyond The Beat EP #22 | This is one of the few times I've actually seen a project go full Web3. We kick off the conversation talking about the Trump victory, what's in store for crypto now, and the US keeping its potential dominance over the world economy. Then Zack and I dive into Coinage's unique community-owned model, and what it means for a world severely desiring trust. Transparency, accountability, and Zack's fresh take on the industry! A banger all around. Episode chapters: 0:00 intro 1:40 Is Trump good for crypto? Crypto acceptence in the US 5:08 Crypto media is too focues on Trump 9:33 The media's trust and bias issue 14:55 Monetization of web3 news 20:22 Crypto media is a pay to play thing 24:46 The shortening attention spans 29:03 web3 content creation 34:04 Put crypto in the back end - The Polymarket way 42:25 The state of crypto in 2024 48:25 Book recommendations Follow us on: → Twitter: https://x.com/beyondthebeat__ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BeyondTheBeat → Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/lXIc2Erm2DzsF821aOSi → Substack: https://substack.com/@beyondthebeat → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_beat_podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondthebeat_podcast → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheBeatPod | — | ||||||
| 11/15/24 | Why Web3 Won't Save Journalism With Isabelle Castro - Beyond The Beat EP #21 | Isabelle Castro is the Future of Finance reporter at Digital Frontier. Today, Pedro Solimano talks to Isa about the intersection of technology and society. they kick it off about having a print magazine in today's hyper digitalized world, and discuss how DF is exploring the opportunities technology presents (if it does...). Isabelle shares her pragmatic approach to crypto, emphasizing the importance of real-world use cases and the potential for blockchain to enhance journalism through censorship resistance. How do we maintain attention in a world with a crisis of concentration? Find out! Episode chapters: 0:00 intro 3:32 Pro Web3, not crypto 5:11 I'm interested in the impact of the tech 9:18 Web3 journalism isn't Web3 enough 12:19 Web3 isn't only for monetization, but also for resisting censorship 15:57 Is journalism doing its job well? 18:18 Having a print magazine as a part of delivering news 25:26 The evolution of media and journalism 31:07 Human journalists VS AI 37:59 Where do you source your stories 40:35 What I enjoy reporting about 44:18 Can you be private online? 48:01 Book recommendations Follow us on: → Twitter: https://x.com/beyondthebeat__ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BeyondTheBeat → Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/lXIc2Erm2DzsF821aOSi → Substack: https://substack.com/@beyondthebeat → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_beat_podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondthebeat_podcast → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheBeatPod | — | ||||||
| 11/8/24 | We're Here To Fix Crypto Media With Olivia Capozzalo - Beyond The Beat EP #20 | Olivia Capozzalo and Pedro Solimano go deep into her story in crypto media and how she views the whole mess of it. They explore the current state of crypto media, the balance between traffic and reputation, and the evolving models of content consumption in the digital age. Olivia discusses the evolution of crypto media, emphasizing the importance of building an in-house research and analysis team to create insightful content rather than just reporting news. Capitalism or just bad incentives? How do we fund stories? And... Olivia is an advisor to The Grand Timeline, former Editor-in-Chief of crypto news, head of content for OKX, and Editor-in-Chief and news editor at CoinTelegraph. Wen crypto-native media? Episode chapters: 0:00 intro 1:28 The Grand Timeline - an objective crypto timeline 7:18 Crypto media's different types of content 13:53 Motivation to educate the readers 16:28 Innovation in crypto media outlets 23:20 Models of data consumption 26:48 The bad incentive of traffic 29:01 Crypto doesn't need "just" another crypto media company 35:35 What I don't like about crypto media (ACJR shoutout) 41:30 What I like about crypto media 48:41 The need for hyper local media 53:41 Should news be free? On web3 subscription models 1:10:32 Bounties, grants, and ZachXBT 1:19:21 Book recommendations Follow us on: → Twitter: https://x.com/beyondthebeat__ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BeyondTheBeat → Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/lXIc2Erm2DzsF821aOSi → Substack: https://substack.com/@beyondthebeat → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_beat_podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondthebeat_podcast → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheBeatPod | — | ||||||
| 11/1/24 | Inside The Head of an Adversarial Journalist with David Canellis - Beyond The Beat Ep #19 | David Canellis is an editor at Blockworks and longstanding adversarial thinker when it comes to crypto. In Episode #19, Pedro Solimano and David Canellis discuss the challenges of virality, and the importance of building a dedicated audience. David shares his journey from a crypto trader to a prominent writer and editor in the crypto media space, highlighting the disconnect between mainstream media and the crypto community. Clickbait vs informative, long-term commitment, and where are the f#$king LOLs in media? Episode chapters: 0:00 intro 2:56 You never know what's going to be viral 7:38 Clickbait titles aren't a bad thing 9:22 Own and building your audience 15:54 Becoming the editor of Blockworks 19:52 Launching Protos - A critic to the crypto industry 23:12 Trust in mainstream media 26:20 Believing in crypto and reporting about it 31:22 Opinionated news - Finding the sweet spot 35:50 Journalism tips from an editor 41:26 How to get into writing 47:40 Book recommendations Follow us on: → Twitter: https://x.com/beyondthebeat__ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BeyondTheBeat → Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/lXIc2Erm2DzsF821aOSi → Substack: https://substack.com/@beyondthebeat → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_beat_podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondthebeat_podcast → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheBeatPod | — | ||||||
| 10/25/24 | Confessions of a Crypto Culture Writer With Erika Lee - Beyond The Beat Ep #18 | Erika is a freelance journalist who covers digital art, NFTs, and crypto. She works at Decrypt, and was until recently a Senior Editor at NFT Now. She's a University of Southern California alum and has reported for Business Insider, CBS News, Glamour, and more. In episode #18 of Beyond the Beat, Erika and I explore the integration of AI tools in writing processes, the importance of personal narratives in journalism, and the cultural implications of meme coins in the crypto space. Want to improve your writing? We share some of our secrets, unique approaches, and how to use personal experiences in story telling. Cults, shared beliefs, freelancing, and how video is killing the journo star. Episode chapters: 0:00 intro 2:05 Can AI replace journalists? 9:03 How do you find a story to cover 11:20 Write drunk, edit sober 17:19 Opinionated news - articles with a personal touch 21:49 Covering crypto’s culture side 23:46 Memecoins' part in crypto - is it a cult? 29:35 Communities in crypto media 35:12 Freelance writers aren’t paid enough 39:45 Video could replace written content 42:01 Bringing back investigative journalism to crypto 45:00 ZachXBT and the donations business model 49:00 Book recomondations Follow us on: Twitter: https://x.com/beyondthebeat__ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheBeatPodcast Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BeyondTheBeat Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-the-beat-podcast Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/lXIc2Erm2DzsF821aOSi Substack: https://substack.com/@beyondthebeat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-beat-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_beat_podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondthebeat_podcas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBeatPodcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheBeatPod | — | ||||||
| 10/18/24 | Crypto Media Has Become a Race To The Bottom with Mitchell Moos | In episode #17, Pedro Solimano interviews Mitchell Moos, former CEO of Crypto Briefing. They discuss the challenges of crypto journalism, including the commodification of news, the role of AI, and the importance of traffic analytics.Mitchell highlights the economic struggles of investigative journalism, the lack of brand loyalty, and the career shifts journalists make—often to PR—due to financial pressures. They also explore how AI is reshaping the industry, the decline of print, and the need for new journalists to become subject matter experts.Are you ready?Takeaways:- Crypto media operates more like a commodity than a product.- AI adoption in media can provide a competitive edge.- Traffic analytics are crucial for successful news production.- Investigative journalism faces significant economic challenges.- Sustainable media models are hard to establish in crypto.- Journalists often work out of passion rather than profit.Episode chapters:0:00 intro0:55 The state of crypto media - Loyalty, Google search and AI3:44 From firefighter to crypto journalist7:10 Why I loved covering crypto mining news8:42 Is Bitmain a threat to the mining industry?11:25 Traffic is king13:06 Monetizing in-depth investigations16:46 Legal repercussions of reporting news17:50 Becoming the CEO of Crypto Briefing23:56 Accuracy vs speed in reporting25: 38 Social media is changing the news landscape27:24 Financials of media outlets30:44 Media outlets need to adapt to social media platforms33:16 Tips for the newcomer journalist and content creator37:52 Skills of a media outlet CEO40:02 AI will disrupt written content - Risks and threats48:48 Book recommendationsFollow us on:→ Twitter: https://x.com/beyondthebeat__→ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheBeatPodcast→ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BeyondTheBeat→ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-the-beat-podcast→ Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/lXIc2Erm2DzsF821aOSi→ Substack: https://substack.com/@beyondthebeat→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-beat-podcast→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_beat_podcast→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondthebeat_podcast→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBeatPodcast→ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheBeatPod | — | ||||||
| 10/11/24 | Tech To Truth: Sam Kessler on the Ethics and Investigations Driving Crypto | In episode #of 16 Beyond the Beat, Pedro interviews Sam Kessler, Deputy Managing Editor at CoinDesk, discussing his journey from tech to journalism, the intricacies of writing headlines, and the challenges of investigative reporting in the crypto space. They delve into the EigenLabs investigation, the ethics of journalism, and the pervasive conflicts of interest within the industry. Sam shares insights on the importance of transparency in media and the evolving landscape of crypto journalism, emphasizing the need for deeper understanding of blockchain technology among journalists. Takeaways Sam transitioned from tech to journalism during COVID. Writing a good lead is often harder than the article itself. Investigative journalism in crypto is both exciting and challenging. Ethics in journalism require clear communication with sources. The EigenLabs investigation highlighted conflicts of interest in crypto. Transparency in media is crucial for credibility. Crypto journalism needs more on-chain investigations. Credulousness in reporting can lead to misinformation. The narrative-driven nature of crypto can skew perceptions. Reading science fiction can inspire creative thinking in journalism. Episode chapters: 00:00 From Tech to Journalism: Sam's Journey 02:55 The Art of Headlines and Leads 06:00 Investigative Reporting in Crypto 10:55 From CNN to Crypto Journalism - Lessons and Differences 14:47 Ins and Outs Of Being a Journalist 21:23 The EigenLabs Investigation: A Deep Dive 28:38 Conflicts of Interest in Crypto 32:27 The Role of Media in Shaping Narratives 35:46 We Need More On-Chain-Based News 37:42 On Embargoes and Reporting Opinions vs Facts 41:16 Crypto Is All About Narratives 45:45 Book Recommendations Follow us on: → Twitter: https://x.com/beyondthebeat__ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BeyondTheBeat → Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/lXIc2Erm2DzsF821aOSi → Substack: https://substack.com/@beyondthebeat → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_beat_podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondthebeat_podcast → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheBeatPod | — | ||||||
| 10/4/24 | A Not-So-Healthy Chat Between Two Crypto Hacks With Mat Di Salvo | Mat is a Colombia-based reporter for Decrypt and one of the best journalists in crypto. This week, we dive into a whole series of topics, from writing the perfect headline (which neither has come even remotely close to), an epic rant about AI, why the media is pretty much [redacted], and what's up with journalists becoming PR people? This one comes with some editorial fun! Episode chapters: 0:00 intro 1:10 I didn’t think this "Beyond The Beat" podcast was a good idea 2:19 Why are you a journalist? 6:25 It’s hard to find a good journalist that gets crypto 11:04 My favorite news story was El Salvador’s adoption of bitcoin 13:16 Innovation in media outlets 16:19 No one reads past the headline 21:13 I don't care for SEO in my articles 23:00 AI in writing and publishing of news 31:27 Using ChatGPT in a newsroom 34:34 The relationship between PR and journalism 38:01 Reporting on crypto is tough 43:11 Book recommendations ---- Follow us on: → Twitter: https://x.com/beyondthebeat__ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BeyondTheBeat → Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/lXIc2Erm2DzsF821aOSi → Substack: https://substack.com/@beyondthebeat → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_beat_podcast → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondthebeat_podcast → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheBeatPod | — | ||||||
| 9/27/24 | Where's The Media In Latin America with Aaron Stanley | Aaron Stanley is the Founder of the Brazil Crypto Report, and is building Filecoin Foundation. He is also a fellow board member of the Association of Crypto Journalists and Researchers (ACJR). We fly over the region and ask: - Why is the media overlooking us - How journalism in crypto is like forging things in Mordor - What are the new types of news coverage we need in our industry - How advocates are running around DC for years without results - Where we're heading Episode chapters: 0:00 intro 1:55 My role as a bitcoin reporter 5:49 The Winklevoss Twins orange-pilled me into bitcoin 9:36 From mainstream media to crypto media at CoinDesk 12:36 What made me interested in Brazil's crypto ecosystem 16:04 "It's basically impossible to support yourself on Substack" 22:07 The importance of working on your own brand and newsletter 23:51 Have a personal brand if you can master your niche 28:00 Tell the same story in a different way - everyone is too serious 32:38 The LATAM audience - native and "gringo" 37:38 Media outlets aren't doing enough to about crypto in Latin America 45:40 Argentina is the most interesting thing in crypto right now 51:00 I would love stop be somebody to shine a light in LATAM and bridge the language gap Follow us on: → Twitter: https://x.com/beyondthebeat__ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BeyondTheBeat → Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/lXIc2Erm2DzsF821aOSi → Substack: https://substack.com/@beyondthebeat → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_beat_podcast → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheBeatPod | — | ||||||
| 9/21/24 | Weird People, Weird Stories and Weird Reporting with Ben Weiss | Ben is a Dubai-based correspondent for DL News, Ben has reported on crypto for Fortune and has published work with WIRED, the Guardian, Slate, PBS NewsHour, Gizmodo, among other publications. In Episode 13, Pedro Solimano sat down with Ben Weiss, a true blue scooper, to talk about what two journalists talk about: - His first feature for slate - Thinking about “internationalized tech” - Can journalists be unbiased? - How is the media landscape changing (plus what’s staying the same) - And a riff on anonymity Episode chapters: 0:00 intro 2:34 The first story I wrote about crypto - RuneScape & LATAM 6:00 Crypto reporters aren't necessarily crypto fans 7:50 Crypto is an industry where the weirdness is super embraced 12:58 Anonymity, a feature or a bug? Used by scammers and ideologists 18:33 Analysing over breaking news 21:40 I don't believe in objectivity in news 24:17 News can be subjective and fair at the same time 26:26 People should be taught how to consume news 34:33 There's always going to be a place for in-depth reporting 38:49 Why does journalism matter? 43:17 Making an impact through a story 45:40 "The rise and fall of NFTs" - The backstory 49:24 Book recommendations Follow us on: → Twitter: https://x.com/beyondthebeat__ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BeyondTheBeat → Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/lXIc2Erm2DzsF821aOSi → Substack: https://substack.com/@beyondthebeat → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_beat_podcast → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheBeatPod | — | ||||||
| 9/14/24 | What's Happening With Media In Latin America With Laura Massina | Laura is CMO and Editor at Criptotendencias, an Argentinean crypto media outlet. She has a long-standing career in PR, and has worked as sales director for DecentralMind. In episode 12, Pedro Solimano and Laura Massina discuss how Latin America gets tossed aside from the crypto media landscape, how to improve coverage in the region, why Argentina is crushing the crypto scene, how Crecimiento is shaping up to be a real game changer, and how El Salvador's Bitcoin maxis are missing out on a real big opportunity. Episode chapters: 0:00 intro 1:55 A mom, a singer and a leader in Latin America's media landscape 8:25 What makes Criptotendencias different 10:58 Leading Latin America countries in crypto 15:19 El Salvador's adoption of Bitcoin made a change 20:36 Argentina is going to make it in crypto 22:17 It has nothing to do with gender - Women in crypto and media 24:10 Crypto media outlets need geo oriented correspondent 28:48 Monetizing a LATAM crypto media outlet 31:12 Bias and media literacy - do readers know what they're reading? 33:59 Content creators created a new method of learning 39:47 Attention goes to what connects to the reader's emotions 42:49 Book recommendations Follow us on: → Twitter: https://x.com/beyondthebeat__ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BeyondTheBeat → Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/lXIc2Erm2DzsF821aOSi → Substack: https://substack.com/@beyondthebeat → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_beat_podcast → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheBeatPod | — | ||||||
| 9/7/24 | Does Truth Exist For Crypto In a Post Truth World? With Tom Mitchelhill | Tom is an internet coin enthusiast, and Cointelegraph reporter from Australia. He hosts the NGMI podcast, and is Chief Executive Top Signal at Brotato Capital. "Reporting on crypto is an ADHD person's dream," Tom Mitchelhill said. In Episode 11, Pedro Solimano talks to Tom Mitchelhill about his journey reporting on crypto, what it takes to be an investigative journalist, media coverage outside the US, journalistic integrity needed in crypto, mainstream media in the age of gen Z, and how misinformation is spread. Episode chapters: 0:00 intro 2:05 From skepticism to investing and covering crypto 7:11 Investigative journalism - I love what Cas Piancey and Bennett Tomlin do at Protos 09:16 Reporting about crypto made me better understand the industry 11:51 I'm a generalist journalist that loves covering memecoins 14:59 Media outlets are focused on US based news while neglecting other regions 19:33 Tump's NFT collections - How crypto became a big political issue 20:51 Australia's crypto regulation is stuck and waiting for the US regulator 23:19 It makes a lot of sense for publications to have a bitcoin-only reporter 28:24 True investigative journalism requirers a special type of person 33:50 Journalistic integrity - Should journalists be part of the crypto ecosystem? 39:28 Reporters owning cryptocurrencies which they report on 45:09 GenZ don't read books - The future of mainstream media 51:50 Lack of media literacy 54:42 Individual reporters and the rise of a post-truth era 59:26 The spread of misinformation on Twitter and social media 1:06:15 Book recommendations Follow us on: → Twitter: https://x.com/beyondthebeat__ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BeyondTheBeat → Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/lXIc2Erm2DzsF821aOSi → Substack: https://substack.com/@beyondthebeat → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-beat-podcast → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_beat_podcast → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBeatPodcast → Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheBeatPod | — | ||||||
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