

39. CNET Founder Halsey Minor
Nov 3, 2014
Halsey Minor, founder of CNet, shares his journey from Wall Street to creating one of the earliest web giants. He recounts the birth of CNet, highlighting its revolutionary role in tech journalism during the 90s. Halsey also discusses his partnership with Jeff Bezos and explores the transformative potential of Bitcoin, suggesting it could rival the impact of the web. His insights reveal how blockchain may disrupt traditional banking and challenge monopolies, paving the way for a more equitable financial future.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
From Anthropology to Tech Entrepreneurship
02:55 • 9min
The Birth of CNET: Merging Media and the Internet
11:27 • 17min
Navigating the Tech Revolution: CNET's Legacy
28:14 • 4min
CNET's Dot-Com Success Story
31:58 • 10min
Transforming Finance: The BitReserve Revolution
42:04 • 9min
Challenging Monopolies: A New Era in Finance
51:12 • 3min