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How to start a revolution, w/Bitcoin pioneer Wences Casares (Xapo)

Feb 27, 2020

Wences Casares, a pioneering entrepreneur and founder of Bitcoin wallet Xapo, shares his journey from skepticism to passion for crypto. He discusses the challenge of introducing revolutionary ideas and how effective communication builds consumer trust. Casares explores Bitcoin's role in economic empowerment, especially amid Argentina's instability. He also highlights innovative security measures to boost confidence in digital transactions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of resilience, technology, and attracting a diverse global audience.

36:22

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Wences Casares

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Episode notes

Intro

6min

Revolutionizing Trust: The Bitcoin Journey

12min

Transformative Ventures: Bitcoin and Culinary Dreams

5min

Building the Fort Knox of Bitcoin: A Bold Bet on Security

5min

Building the Future of Bitcoin

11min

The Innovative Lobatical: Celebrating Employee Loyalty

2min

What if your idea is so radical that people have trouble grasping what it is — or even believing it won't harm them? Every founder believes their product is revolutionary – and the more revolutionary their product, the more reassuring they’ll need to be to get consumers on board. No one knows this better than Wences Casares, the trailblazing entrepreneur credited with bringing crypto to Silicon Valley (and convincing Reid himself). With his unicorn startup Xapo, a Bitcoin wallet, Wences aims to reassure the masses that Bitcoin isn’t as different or as dangerous as they may think. Cameo appearances: Linda Rottenberg (Endeavor), Anne Wojcicki (23andMe).

Read a transcript of this interview at: https://mastersofscale.com/wences-casares-how-to-start-a-revolution/

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