The Index Podcast

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Tzvi "Todd" Wiesel, a seasoned whisky trader, investor, and Founder/CEO of Baxus. Todd shares his entrepreneurial journey—from serving in the Israeli military to the launch of BAXUS. This online marketplace offers collectors access to an extensive collection of rare bottles of wine and spirits from around the world, allowing them to buy, sell, and trade on the blockchain.Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya is joined by Alex Pruden, CEO of Aleo, a privacy-first blockchain. He shares his inspiring journey from military strategist to entrepreneur, emphasizing the significance of privacy in today's digital age. Pruden's story takes us through high-stakes decisions in the Middle East to his pioneering work in cryptography, highlighting the importance of financial sovereignty and personal privacy. It's an excellent conversation that explores the transformative potential of zero-knowledge proofs, a technology vital for preserving anonymity in our data-driven world.Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Joey Janisheck, founder of BizQiz, the Web3 trivia game where brainpower unlocks blockchain rewards. Dive into this exciting fusion of AI-powered trivia questions, brand engagement, and digital collectible prizes. Discover how BizQiz is changing the game for both players and brands!Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

Ever wondered how the exciting worlds of crypto, social media, and AI intersect? This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya, welcomes Joe Vezzani, Co-founder and CEO of Lunar Crush, a social intelligence platform that's reshaping how we understand and interact with data on the internet. Learn how LunarCrush is empowering the creators and influencers of the digital economy, providing tools to enhance their content and expand their reach. Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Tomer Dean, CEO of Lychee, a premium video content marketing platform. Tomer, along with his partners, started Lychee to assist brands and content creators in producing viral hits for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and more to reach over 1 million views.  Learn how Lychee's unique hybrid AI architecture delivers high-end content for social media channels. Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya is joined by Michael Wagner, Co-founder of Star Atlas, an exciting space exploration-themed RPG built on the Solana network. Set in the year 2620, the game features political factions, territorial pursuits, advanced weaponry, and spacecraft, enhancing various gameplay aspects.  Learn all about developer opportunities on the Star Atlas platform, the commercialization of 3D models, and the future of open-source blockchain games.Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Jords, an early Solana adopter and an OG in the NFT space. Together, they take a deep dive into the early days of NFTs, with Jords sharing insights into the opportunities and collaborations that have influenced the crypto space. We also examine Boogle, Jords' project, aimed at uniting leaders, investors, and builders to drive positive growth in the Web3 realm. Jords shares his vision for Boogle and how it harnesses Solana's advantages to lower entry barriers and onboard billions of users into a trustless, permissionless ecosystem.Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

This week on "The Index" podcast, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Frank Mong, COO of Nova Labs, the creator of the Web3 open-source Helium Network. They take a deep dive into the early days of Helium, founded by Amir Haleem, Shawn Fanning, and Sean Carey. Learn how the founder's vision for building a decentralized wireless infrastructure to support the IoT industry became a reality and has since grown into the world's largest decentralized wireless network.Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

This week on "The Index, " host Alex Kehaya welcomes Diego Perez de Ayala, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Frictionless Capital, for a deep dive into the world of Web3 and crypto infrastructure. Together, they explore the concept of self-sovereignty and self-custody pioneered by Bitcoin and discuss how Solana democratizes these ideas. Join this insightful conversation to gain a deeper understanding of Web3, blockchain technology, and the transformative power they hold.Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

This week, host Alex Kehya is joined by Los Angeles-based artist, animator, and filmmaker Robbie Shilstone. Robbie's work showcases various styles, themes, and techniques that align with the narrative of each project he undertakes. Drawing inspiration from abstraction, minimalism, music, and philosophy, he skillfully crafts unique worlds for his characters. Join us as we dive into Robbie's creative world and learn how he is positioned to reshape animated storytelling.Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube