Episodes

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Roark Janis, founder and CEO of BitBooks, to explore his journey from financial professional to Bitcoin entrepreneur sparked by receiving Bitcoin as a gift in 2021. The conversation covers how this introduction led to the creation of BitBooks, a financial software solution that operates in both fiat and Bitcoin with the familiarity of platforms like QuickBooks, addressing the complexities businesses face when accounting for digital assets. They discuss the ...

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Obi Nwosu, CEO of Fedi, to explore how privacy technology serves communities under authoritarian regimes and capital controls through decentralized super apps combining eCash, Bitcoin, and encrypted communications. The conversation covers Obi's journey from running one of Europe's first regulated Bitcoin exchanges to building community-based custody solutions, why privacy-based security outperforms power-based security, and how AI-powered hacking is driving...

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Elisabeth Carpenter, Chief Strategic Engagement Officer at Circle, to explore the evolution of stablecoins from niche crypto trading tools to mainstream financial infrastructure with over 75 billion USDC in circulation. The conversation covers how digital dollars enable money to move as easily as WhatsApp messages, why regulatory frameworks like the Genius Act transformed uncertainty into opportunity for institutional adoption, and Circle's full-stack appro...

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Paget Stanco, Director of Gemini's institutional efforts, to explore the significant shift from institutional skepticism to widespread adoption in the crypto space. The conversation covers how legislative frameworks and regulatory clarity are reshaping institutional participation, alongside the transformative role of ETFs in legitimizing digital assets for traditional finance. They discuss Gemini's innovative product offerings, including their credit card a...

Jacob Martinez, Founder and CEO of Digital NEST, joins us to share how he’s turning opportunity into reality for young people in rural and underserved communities. Since launching Digital NEST in Watsonville in 2014, Jacob has expanded the nonprofit across multiple cities, connecting thousands of youth to high-wage careers in tech and design. A TEDx speaker and recipient of the Irvine Foundation Leadership Award, Jacob discusses building sustainable career pathways, breaking cycles of poverty th...

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Gaëlle Wizenberg, founder of Charlie Banana, board member at XWELL, and global Bitcoin advocate, to explore how Bitcoin is reshaping real-world businesses.Gaëlle shares how accepting Bitcoin can improve margins, eliminate international payment friction, reduce wire fees, and even strengthen treasury strategy. She also explains why traditional companies struggle with Bitcoin adoption, the role of CFO education, and how she’s building a new Bitcoin-native bab...

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Allen Helm, co-founder of Bitcoin for Corporations, to explore the growing adoption of Bitcoin by businesses and the evolution of corporate Bitcoin integration in the modern financial landscape. Allen shares insights into the four-year cycles of Bitcoin and how the current cycle is defined by institutional integration, while detailing the progression from public to private company adoption and the factors driving this shift, including favorable regulatory c...

In this episode of reDeFined , host @jeremyalmond sit down with John Dennehy, founder of My First Bitcoin, a nonprofit in El Salvador offering free Bitcoin education to students, teachers and communities. John explains why money is power, if we don't understand how our money works, we don’t understand how our power works. He shares how My First Bitcoin operates as an open‑source, global educational movement across 40 + countries, and why financial literacy is the essential first step toward indi...

In this episode, Jeremy and Megan sit down with Steve Bennet, seasoned CFO and professor at San Jose State University, to explore the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain innovation in the modern business landscape. Steve shares his journey from early crypto investments to advising startups on treasury management strategies that incorporate digital assets.They discuss how Bitcoin and NFTs are reshaping educational approaches, the evolution of startup funding in the crypto space, an...

Mike Peterson – Founder of Bitcoin Beach Christian Keroles – Director of Financial Freedom at the Human Rights Foundation In this video, Jeremy Almond sits down with Mike Peterson and Christian Keroles ( CK Snarks) to uncover Bitcoin’s true impact beyond headlines and speculation. Mike shares how Bitcoin Beach started by paying local kids to clean rivers - and ended up inspiring El Salvador to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. CK reveals how the Human Rights Foundation uses Bitcoin to support activ...

In this episode, Jeremy Almond and Megan Guy sit down with Andrew Johnson, a leading crypto policy strategist from Center Point 360, to explore how Washington is shifting its stance on digital assets and what it means for innovation in the US. From DOJ memos to state-level Bitcoin reserves, Andrew unpacks the evolving regulatory landscape that’s turning crypto from a fringe movement into a bipartisan agenda. They cover stablecoins, energy policy, and how nuclear, AI, and Bitcoin are converging t...

Alex Gladstein – Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation In episode 15 of reDeFined, Jeremy Almond sits down with Alex Gladstein to explore how Bitcoin is evolving into the infrastructure layer for freedom. From authoritarian regimes to off-grid energy in Africa, Alex shares how Bitcoin is transforming access to electricity, finance, and human rights around the world. This conversation goes beyond ideology—unpacking real-world use cases in savings, commerce, privacy, and energy. Al...

Alex Gladstein – Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation In episode 15 of ReDeFined, Jeremy Almond sits down with Alex Gladstein to explore how Bitcoin is evolving into the infrastructure layer for freedom. From authoritarian regimes to off-grid energy in Africa, Alex shares how Bitcoin is transforming access to electricity, finance, and human rights around the world. This conversation goes beyond ideology—unpacking real-world use cases in savings, commerce, privacy, and energy. Ti...

David Taylor, CEO and Co-Founder of EtherFuse® In episode 14 of reDeFined, co-hosts Jeremy Almond and Megan Guy sit down with David Taylor who has a background in engineering at Apple and Boeing, David has led multi-site teams and spearheaded high-risk initiatives. He’s held leadership roles as VP of Engineering at Memo and COO at Joy Labs. Now, at the helm of EtherFuse®, he’s combining deep technical expertise with entrepreneurial drive to bridge traditional finance and blockchain—aiming to mak...

Jeff Booth – Author of The Price of Tomorrow, Visionary & Bitcoin VC.In episode 13 of reDeFined, co-hosts Jeremy Almond and Megan Guy sit down with entrepreneur and VC Jeff Booth, founding partner of Ego Death Capital and a respected leader in the Bitcoin industry.They delve into Jeff's unconventional views on economics, particularly his belief in deflation as the natural state of the free market and its relation to Bitcoin. Jeff argues that inflation is a form of theft, driven by debt, and expl...

Jeff Booth – Author of The Price of Tomorrow, Visionary & Bitcoin VC In episode 13 of reDeFined, co-hosts Jeremy Almond and Megan Guy sit down with entrepreneur and VC Jeff Booth, founding partner of Ego Death Capital and a respected leader in the Bitcoin industry. They delve into Jeff's unconventional views on economics, particularly his belief in deflation as the natural state of the free market and its relation to Bitcoin. Jeff argues that inflation is a form of theft, driven by debt, and exp...

Welcome to Episode 12In this episode, Rachel Geyer, Head of Education at Terahash and Vice-Chair of the European Bitcoin Energy Association (EBEA), joins us to explore the transformative power of Bitcoin mining. From tackling environmental challenges like landfill methane capture to creating innovative solutions like district heating, we uncover how mining is reshaping energy use for a more sustainable future.We also discuss how corporations are stepping up to drive sustainability in Bitcoin...

Join hosts Jeremy Almond and Megan Guy as they sit down with Ezra Kabrab, Co-founder & CEO of Kaluza, in this compelling episode of the reDeFined Podcast. Broadcasting from São Paulo, Ezra shares his journey from traditional finance to leading a fintech revolution. Learn how Kaluza is transforming financial services with dollar accounts, stablecoins, and instant cross-border payments connecting Brazil, Mexico, and the US. Episode Highlights: Brazil's PIX system serving 75% of its population 🌎 St...

Welcome to Episode 10On this week’s episode, join hosts Jeremy Almond and Megan Guy as they talk with Jonathan Chester, Co-founder and CEO of Bitwage, about how crypto payroll is revolutionizing payments for businesses and freelancers. They dive into pivotal moments in crypto history— from the Mt. Gox collapse to the FTX hack— and explore Bitwage’s mission to bring financial freedom to workers globally. Jonathan breaks down how Bitwage helps companies adopt Bitcoin and digital currencies for...

Welcome to Episode 9. In this episode, Leo Elduayen, Founder of Koibanx, joins us to discuss the state of crypto adoption in Central America. From Argentina's staggering 200% annual inflation and innovative solutions to combat it, to invaluable insights gleaned from local crypto groups and meetups, we uncover how the region is pioneering financial innovation born from necessity. Explore how the El Salvador government leveraged Bitcoin to establish a national digital payments and savings infrastr...

Welcome to episode 8! Join Jeremy Almond and Megan Guy as they delve into the world of agentic tech with Zoe Weinberg, the visionary founder of ex/ante, a venture fund investing in technologies that support human agency. Our discussion ranges from how new use cases for technology can emerge in conflict zones and frontier markets, to the concepts of neutrality, technology governance and ethics, and responsible regulation. Intro / Zoe’s background How conflict zones and broken systems can birth ne...

Welcome to episode 7! Join Jeremy Almond and Megan Guy as they embark on this engaging conversation with Alex Tapscott, writer of “Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier” and “Blockchain Revolution”. Explore the past, present, and future of Web3, working use cases, the Innovator’s dilemma and dive deeper into how enterprises are engaging blockchain technology. So, stay tuned and let's redefine our understanding of the digital frontier with our remarkable guest in this ...

Welcome to Episode 6 In this episode of the Redefined podcast, Jeremy Almond and Megan Guy are joined by Sheela Zemlin, a private and public company CRO with deep experience in the fintech and blockchain space.. Together, they explore blockchain's applications in the loyalty industry, dive into the crucial role of education and scalability in the financial and audit realm, and explore the art of taking a blockchain company public amidst evolving regulations! Intro Sheela’s blockchain origin stor...

Welcome to Episode 5: Join our hosts, Jeremy Almond and Megan Guy, as they dive into a fascinating conversation with Sara Xi, an expert in product design, blockchain, and carbon, to discuss how blockchain can help to address the climate challenge. Sara shares some of her work with Rubicon Carbon to help companies become more sustainable and transparent by investing, monitoring, and verifying nature-based carbon offset projects. We also talk about the trade-offs inherent in crypto and energy, h...