The Bitcoin Collective The UK’s First Public Bitcoin Treasury Company - Andrew Webley (#186)
Andrew Webley, founder and CEO of The Smarter Web Company, joins to talk about taking his company public, with Bitcoin at the centre of its treasury strategy.We dive into the story behind this bold move, the thinking that led him here, and what it means to run a profitable UK business while aligning with a long-term Bitcoin vision. From designing websites to designing a company built to last, Andrew shares what makes this moment so important, not just for his business, but for Bitcoin in the UK.Follow AndrewX: https://x.com/asjwebleyWebsite: https://www.smarterwebcompany.co.uk/Chapters00:00 – Intro: Taking a UK Company Public with Bitcoin01:10 – Founding Smarter Web and Satoshi’s Birthday Connection04:15 – The Rollercoaster of Going Public07:00 – What Smarter Web Actually Does13:00 – Drawing Parallels: MicroStrategy, McDonald’s & Treasury Strategy17:20 – Why Bitcoin? Strategic Thinking & Long-Term Planning21:00 – Public Company vs Private Company Advantages26:30 – Building Something the UK Can Be Proud Of30:10 – The MetaPlanet Comparison and Bitcoin Accumulation35:20 – Can Bitcoin Make the UK Great Again?37:00 – Saylor’s Influence and Strategy Outlook40:00 – Will More UK Businesses Follow This Path?42:00 – Advice for Other Founders Considering Bitcoin44:00 – Final Thoughts and What Comes NextFollow Jordan:💬 X: https://x.com/JayW132💼 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-walker-293955106/🎟️ BTC Prague 10% discount. Use code ‘Collective’: https://btcprague.com/?promo_id=29925&key=73b81a9f954c82bbd48b5f2e5a360eb4💡 Got an idea for the podcast or feedback? Email: hello@bitcoincollective.co📬 Read our newsletter: https://newsletter.bitcoincollective.co/All content provided by The Bitcoin Collective Ltd. and guests in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and is not meant to represent financial, trade or investment advice.For full transparency, Jordan holds shares in The Smarter Web Company.The First UK Company to Go Public With Bitcoin on Its Balance Sheet