

Mining, Investing, and Trading with Dustin Douglas | TradFi to DeFi Episode 7
Today we speak with long-time community member and friend of the podcast, Dustin Douglas! Dustin has been in the crypto space for many years and has been driven by an insatiable curiosity. This has led to his current work at Octopi Capital, where he manages a VC fund focused on crypto. In this podcast, he shares many tips and tricks for getting involved in the crypto industry. You can find Dustin on twitter at https://twitter.com/DustinDouglas8
Timestamps:
0:54 Dustin Introduction
5:55 "The opportunity will find you"
7:12 Why mining? In 2016?!
10:35 What's next for Dustin?
13:17 How do we invest properly?
18:24 "crypto is not a subset of finance; finance is a subset of crypto"
20:34 Advice to newcomers from Dustin
22:44 Resources
23:35 Pay it Forward
24:15 How to be mindful in crypto
What is TradFi to DeFi?
TradFi to DeFi is a community of like-minded crypto enthusiasts. We are a networking hub, project incubator, talent connector, mentorship provider, and opportunity maximizer for the DeFi user, whether new or experienced.
What is our mission?
As the world transitions from the status quo of Traditional Finance (TradFi) to the emerging world of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), there is a tremendous need for talent that can navigate this brave new world. We structured this podcast to equip you with the skills needed to understand DeFi tools while also providing opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development.
How can I get involved?
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TradFitoDeFi
Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uqjzvJEeYc