When Shift Happens Podcast

Yoann Turpin is the Co-Founder of Wintermute, one of the biggest market-making company in the crypto industry! Behind Yoann’s cute face lies a 148 IQ (!!) giga brain who speaks 10 languages, learnt 6 musical instruments, built 4 companies and advised dozens of others. We discuss life, entrepreneurship, music, languages, professional swimming, crypto, and much more. Topics Covered: - Language and Music as Tools for Personal Development - Strategies in Crypto Trading - Resilience: A Double-Edged Sword? - Blueprints for Business Success - Competition’s Edge in Self-Growth - Entrepreneurial Ups & Downs ---- Sponsors: -♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com -👾 Byzant is a Web3 social network ecosystem for creatives. Get ready to create, connect and collaborate using Byzant's suite of user-friendly tools and decentralized applications. https://www.byzant.xyz/ -🤖 SwissBorg is Europe’s top trusted crypto app offering user-centric investment platforms and DeFi asset management with reliability and innovation. 💰 Earn up to €100 by Registering to Swissborg via the following link: https://join.swissborg.com/en/r/dylanJSAB 👇 Stay Connected: Follow Yoann & Wintermute: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoannturpin https://twitter.com/YoannTurpin1 https://twitter.com/wintermute_t Follow When Shift Happens: Website: https://www.when-shift-happens.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinffollonier/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/yieldlabs 🕒 Timestamps for Quick Navigation: 0:00 Introduction 01:34 Early Beginnings 03:10 Finance Fascination 14:37 Personal Growth 15:05 Business School Challenges 17:35 Entrepreneurial Start 22:44 Mastering Self-Improvement 24:14 Languages & Music Impact 26:43 Company Building Journey 34:48 Networking Importance 40:03 Merging Arts & Business 51:02 Investor Selection 53:19 New Business Ventures 57:59 - Wintermute Origins 01:01:43 - Wintermute's Growth 01:08:53 - Company Culture Significance 01:18:11 Business Scaling 01:20:42 Learning and Mistakes! 01:33:51 Resilience in Relationships 01:37:29 Investment Strategies 01:41:44 IQ vs EQ 01:44:28 Genius Myths 01:52:53 Effective Communication 01:57:08 Future Insights #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #News

Arthur Cheong is the Founder & CEO of DeFiance Capital. He is one of the biggest legends in crypto and his story is pretty extraordinary: he went in less than 3 years from a humble Malaysian dude to more than 100x’ing his mid-5 figure portfolio. In June 2022, the worst happened when Defiance Capital's assets got trapped into the cascade of liquidations due to the 2022 crypto lending blow up. Arthur's story is a truly fascinating entrepreneurship story "on steroids" full of crazy highs and lows. He is now back with his new fund, ready for one of the biggest comebacks of our industry. Key topics: - Achieving 100X Returns in Crypto Investment - Trust Issues and Startup Failures - Role of Ego in Success and Failure - Do not trust the "authority"! - Why Crypto is the biggest wealth-building opportunity ever - Resilience masterclass - Buying a Lambo and much more! ------------ Sponsors: -♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com -👾 Byzant is a Web3 social network ecosystem for creatives. Get ready to create, connect and collaborate using Byzant's suite of user-friendly tools and decentralized applications. https://www.byzant.xyz/ -🤖 SwissBorg is Europe’s top trusted crypto app offering user-centric investment platforms and DeFi asset management with reliability and innovation. 💰 Earn up to €100 by Registering to Swissborg via the following link: https://join.swissborg.com/r/kevinH6E7 ------------ Follow Arthur: https://twitter.com/Arthur_0x https://twitter.com/DeFianceCapital Follow When Shift Happens: Website: https://www.when-shift-happens.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinffollonier/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/yieldlabs ------------ Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Arthur Cheong 01:34 Arthur's Entry into Crypto 10:30 Background and Early Life 12:43 Early Career and Investments 20:32 Family's Financial Influence 26:13 Shift to Crypto Investing 29:20 Crypto's Future Potential 50:57 Entering the Crypto Sphere 51:30 Committing Full-Time to Crypto 55:47 Starting a Crypto Startup 01:01:05 100x’ing your portfolio 01:04:09 Crypto's Impact on Finance 01:05:18 Bullish On Gaming 01:16:44 Dealing with Market Downturns 01:19:35 Trust and Risk in Crypto 01:22:10 Learning from Financial Losses 01:39:40 Perils of Blindly Following Influencers 01:40:05 False Success Stories' Impact 01:41:20 Reality of Crypto Success 01:46:43 Cynical Optimism in Business 01:52:48 The VC FOMO 02:02:25 Resilience in Business 02:18:00 Trust and Betrayal in Business 02:21:38 Learning from Mistakes

Anthony Lesoismier-Geniaux is the Co-Founder & CSO of Swissborg, one of the Biggest Crypto Companies in Europe with over 1 million users and a valuation of more than 220 million CHF. Anthony is also a deep thinker and a super genuine and humble man. With his friends Cyrus and Alex Fazel, he started Swissborg in 2016 by following a very different funding route than the traditional VC approach: focusing on community-driven values and transparency. This approach has paid big time: Swissborg has built a profitable company and has successfully raised over $75 million from their community! Key topics: - Why « Think big » Silicon Valley culture is bullshit - How having no VC money saved Swissborg from the 2022 collapse - Tokens for Startup growth on steroids - Money and Success - How cockiness will kill you, every time - Embracing Change - Crypto Risks and Rewards - Zero vs. Positive sum-game - Why Narrative and Storytelling matter so much in investing This episode release marks the beginning of our partnership with Swissborg & Byzant Web3 Social Network. Watch our previous episode with Cyrus Fazel, the Co-Founder & CEO at Swissborg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrVElBHenqw ------------ Sponsor: -♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com -👾 Byzant is a Web3 social network ecosystem for creatives. Get ready to create, connect and collaborate using Byzant's suite of user-friendly tools and decentralized applications. https://bastionwallet.io/ -🤖 SwissBorg is Europe’s top trusted crypto app offering user-centric investment platforms and DeFi asset management with reliability and innovation. https://swissborg.com/ ------------ Follow Anthony & Swissborg https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Jyx7gJXh3yHFxZSJIlIhQ https://swissborg.com/ https://twitter.com/swissborg https://twitter.com/AnthoLGSB Follow When Shift Happens: Website: https://www.when-shift-happens.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinffollonier/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/yieldlabs ------------ Chapters 0:00 Meet Anthony 03:17 Society's Strength and Weakness 09:34 Money and Success 10:47 Knowledge and Experience 15:10 Self-Discovery Journey 18:23 Embracing Change 29:52 Cockiness vs. Humility 33:49 Relationship Commitment 37:45 Self-Reflection Importance 46:26 Crypto Risks and Rewards 49:25 Swissborg's Crypto Success 53:30 Loyalty in Business 55:27 VC Impact on Decisions 01:14:39 Chasing Crypto Yields 01:21:50 Economics of Free Riders 01:23:28 Zero vs. Positive Sum Game 01:31:34 Storytelling in Investing 01:59:22 Responsibility in Health/Finance

Chris is the founder of Request Network, a platform that simplifies payments using blockchain technology and has processed over $500 million in crypto payments. Christophe survived 3 burnouts and endured 7 hacks, showcasing his resilience and determination in the face of adversity. These experiences have shaped his approach to business and life, making him more than just a successful entrepreneur; they've turned him into "the machine" as some people used to call him. Key topics: - Journey to Young CFO - Caffeine: Health and Addiction - Brand Integrity in Business - Education's Role in Success - Confronting Burnout - The Startup Adventure at Y Combinator - Customer-Centric Strategy - Being hacked 7 times Sponsor: We are proud to partner with Coinsilium, a focused Web3 investor and venture builder supporting innovative startups building a decentralized future. Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. Coinsilium also provides strategic advisory services to projects looking to issue tokens. With deep expertise across crypto, DeFi, and Web3, Coinsilium helps accelerate ambitious Web3 startups to the next level. Learn more at https://www.coinsilium.com Follow Chris & Request Finance https://www.request.finance/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophel1310/ Follow When Shift Happens: Website: https://www.when-shift-happens.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinffollonier/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/yieldlabs Chapters: 0:00 Meet Christophe 03:46 Quitting Addictions 17:41 Education's Role 27:38 Caffeine's Impact 39:25 Young CFO Journey 49:37 Burning out 3 times 50:46 Rediscovering Passion 51:47 First Company Journey 01:04:10 Customer Feedback Importance 01:06:16 Y Combinator Journey 01:15:34 Customer-Centric Balance 01:18:05 VC Role in Startups 01:22:42 Productivity via Calendar 01:33:50 Learning in Entrepreneurship 01:48:55 First Crypto CFO 01:58:09 Long-Term Crypto Strategy 02:01:31 Hacked 7 times! 02:30:32 Key Takeaway: Continuous Learning

Julian O’Hayon is the Founder and Chief Designer at Blvck Paris. Blvck Paris is a lifestyle apparel & accessories brand, supported by millions of highly engaged social media followers and customers worldwide. The mysterious yet Famous Founder of Blvck Paris opens up for the first time about: - His Childhood - His dark side and battle with anxiety - What drove his ambition to build a €100M brand - Being a Digital Nomad while building a fashion empire - Blvck's latest NFT collab with Paris St Germain! - Why he loves Zara and thinks Designer Brands are for poor people - His relationship with his Ego And much more… all around a nice glass of Whisky 🥃! Sponsor: We are proud to partner with Coinsilium, a focused Web3 investor and venture builder supporting innovative startups building a decentralized future. Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. Coinsilium also provides strategic advisory services to projects looking to issue tokens. With deep expertise across crypto, DeFi, and Web3, Coinsilium helps accelerate ambitious Web3 startups to the next level. Learn more at https://www.coinsilium.com Follow Julian & BLVCK https://www.instagram.com/black/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/anckor/?hl=en https://blvck.com/ Follow When Shift Happens: Website: https://www.when-shift-happens.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinffollonier/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/yieldlabs Chapters: 0:00 - Discovering Blvck 01:51 - Traits and Online Image 03:37 - Dark Times Inspiration 09:17 - Bipolar Disorder Impact 11:13 - Family and Entrepreneurship 18:14 - Web to Fashion Journey 19:54 - Business Challenges/Rewards 22:19 - Mental Health in Business 40:42 - Co-Founder Challenges 47:05 - 'Black' Brand Origins 48:30 - Ego in Success 01:13:21 - Social Media Power 01:32:17 - Mental Health Struggles 01:41:07 - Social Media's Role 01:49:34 - NFTs and Digitals 02:01:55 - PSG Collaboration 02:05:45 - Fast vs Luxury Fashion 02:11:56 - Personal Growth Insights

James Wo is the 30-year-old Founder of $1.5 Billion Digital Finance Group (DFG) and Jsquare. James started investing in crypto in his early 20ies with $20 Million lent out by his investing-magnate parents and turned this loan into a billion-dollar empire. He is an early investor in many companies and projects, including Circle, Ledger, Pudgy Penguins, and Polkadot, in which he proudly owns more than 1% of the total Supply. Key Topics: - Crypto Conferences Globetrotting - Local Strategies, Global Crypto - Smart Hiring, Bigger Wins - Mathematic genius to Crypto Rockstar - Mastering Foreign Crypto Markets - Navigating Crypto Market Crashes - Continental Shift for Success - Investing 20M in Bitcoin in 2015 Sponsor: We are proud to partner with Coinsilium, a focused Web3 investor and venture builder supporting innovative startups building a decentralized future. Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. Coinsilium also provides strategic advisory services to projects looking to issue tokens. With deep expertise across crypto, DeFi, and Web3, Coinsilium helps accelerate ambitious Web3 startups to the next level. Learn more at https://www.coinsilium.com Follow James Wo https://twitter.com/realjameswo?s=21 https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-wo-272904114/ https://www.jsquare.co/ https://twitter.com/JSquare_co https://x.com/dfg__official?s=21 Follow When Shift Happens: Website: https://www.when-shift-happens.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinffollonier/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/yieldlabs Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:38 Understanding the Importance of Localization in Crypto 06:27 Background and Early Investment Experiences 08:16 First Investment Experiences and Learning from Parents 09:45 Understanding the Value of Bitcoin 10:50 Investing in Bitcoin and Starting an Investment Firm 37:29 Investing in NFTs and Pudgy Penguins 38:36 The Power of NFTs for Mass Adoption 40:09 The Importance of Community Building in Crypto 41:34 Investing Strategy for Early-Stage Crypto Projects 43:34 Learning from Past Investment Mistakes 53:50 The Future of Crypto: Predictions and Investment Strategies 54:22 Life as a Crypto Investor: Moving to Singapore 56:54 The Personal Side of Crypto Investing 01:03:36 The Importance of Independent Thinking in Crypto Investing

Gaurang is a pioneer smart contract developer who first posted his prenup on the Ethereum Blockchain in 2016. He is the Founder of Indorse and the CTO of Byzant, a decentralized social media ecosystem enabling creators and users to fully own and monetize the content and the communities they built with their sweat and tears. In this episode, we talk about: - Ethereum Over Bitcoin: Smart Contracts - Byzant: Blockchain-Based Social Media - Revolutionizing Ads: Decentralized Networks - Smart Wallets: Future of Transactions - Blockchain in Education: Diploma Verification Sponsor: We are proud to partner with Coinsilium, a focused Web3 investor and venture builder supporting innovative startups building a decentralized future. Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. Coinsilium also provides strategic advisory services to projects looking to issue tokens. With deep expertise across crypto, DeFi, and Web3, Coinsilium helps accelerate ambitious Web3 startups to the next level. Learn more at https://www.coinsilium.com Follow Byzant: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2016/06/01/prenup-built-in-ethereum-smart-contract-rethinks-marriage-obligations/ https://indorse.io/ ttps://twitter.com/BastionWallet https://twitter.com/gaurangtorvekar Follow When Shift Happens: Website: https://www.when-shift-happens.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinffollonier/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/yieldlabs Chapters: 0:00 Meet Gaurang 02:27 Gaurang, CEO and Co-founder of Endorse 12:36 Introduction to Byzant and Lens Protocol 12:44 The Importance of Blockchain in Education 19:23 LinkedIn's Evolution and Limitations 19:57 The Traditional Job Market vs Crypto 20:52 The Value of Experience in Crypto 21:24 Understanding Interoperable NFTs 22:52 The Byzant Ecosystem: An Overview 23:55 The Role of NFT Marketplace in Byzant 26:29 The Smart Wallet: A Game Changer 36:53 Decentralized Ad Network: A New Era of Advertising

Nicolas Cortes is young Columbian Entrepreneur and the Founder at GGs.io GGs platform helps Latin American gamers make a living of their favorite game. Key topics: Health & Fitness Hiring your Friends as Employees Finding the Right Investors The Future of Gaming Dopamine and Children Addiction Self Control & Happiness Sponsor: We are proud to partner with Coinsilium, a focused Web3 investor and venture builder supporting innovative startups building a decentralized future. Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. Coinsilium also provides strategic advisory services to projects looking to issue tokens. With deep expertise across crypto, DeFi, and Web3, Coinsilium helps accelerate ambitious Web3 startups to the next level. Learn more at https://www.coinsilium.com Follow GGs & Nicolas https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-cortes-acosta https://ggs.io/events?game=ALL Follow When Shift Happens: Website: https://www.when-shift-happens.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinffollonier/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/yieldlabs Chapter: 00:00 Nicolas Cortes 01:47 Discussion on Health and Fitness in Gaming 08:53 Risks and Rewards of Working with Friends 09:54 Dealing with Investors and Pressure 12:48 The power of Ownership of digital gaming assets 12:52 The Vision and Purpose of GG's 16:02 The Problem with Current Gaming Industry 17:56 The Future of Gaming with Web3 21:44 Current Solutions and Future Plans for GG's 22:22 Web3 gaming 23:56 The Size and Scope of the Gaming Market 26:13 The Impact of Gaming on Children 29:37 The Risks and Downsides of Gaming 31:15 Dopamine game for a video game 32:20 The Role of Parenting in Gaming 33:54 The Intersection of Gaming and Entrepreneurship 40:30 The Pursuit of Happiness and Success 44:44 The Power of Self-Control and Perception #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #News

Arthur Breitman, a prodigy in Mathematics & AI, is the Founder of Tezos. This is the crazy story of a white paper written as a hobby that later turned into a crypto monument while Arthur was still an employee focused on his passion: AI and robotics. Today, Tezos is one of the leading open-source blockchains and has found great success, particularly in the NFT niche. Key topics: - Arthur's early life - Playing music - The Birth of Tezos - Al - Biohacking - Blockchains Sponsor: We are proud to partner with Coinsilium, a focused Web3 investor and venture builder supporting innovative startups building a decentralized future. Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. Coinsilium also provides strategic advisory services to projects looking to issue tokens. With deep expertise across crypto, DeFi, and Web3, Coinsilium helps accelerate ambitious Web3 startups to the next level. Learn more at https://www.coinsilium.com Follow Tezos & Arthur https://www.instagram.com/tezos/ https://discord.gg/yXaPy6s5Nr https://t.me/TezosAnnouncements https://twitter.com/tezos Follow When Shift Happens: Website: https://www.when-shift-happens.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinffollonier/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/yieldlabs Chapter: 00:00 Meet Arthur Breitman 01:25 London Calling: Navigating Life's Big Decisions 02:49 How Technology's Rewiring Our Human Connections 04:29 Echoes from Childhood & The Birth of Individualism 05:24 From Bullying's Kid to Personal Evolution 11:01 Financial Fascinations 12:53 The Machine Learning Revolution and Its Promise 34:06 From Traditional Trade to the Crypto Frontier 45:28 Twists and Turns of Crypto 50:24 Tezos' Upcoming Adventures 53:40 The Performance Edge 54:42 Health, Longevity, and the Quest for More Time 01:06:18 A Message to a Younger Self #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #News

Alexis Sirkia is the King of Blockchain, the co-Founder of Yellow Network and of GSR, the global leader in crypto trading and market-making. Alexis' life is as fascinating as the crypto markets are volatile: he is the father of 8, built multiple companies, lived pretty much everywhere and even went on a 21 days water fast. Key Topics: -21-Day Fast Insights -Spaceship to Crypto Shift -Crypto Trading Challenges -The Journey of GSR -Yellow Network Origins -Crypto Trading's Future -Crypto Investment Reflections -Craziest crypto story Sponsor: We are proud to partner with Coinsilium, a focused Web3 investor and venture builder supporting innovative startups building a decentralized future. Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. Coinsilium also provides strategic advisory services to projects looking to issue tokens. With deep expertise across crypto, DeFi, and Web3, Coinsilium helps accelerate ambitious Web3 startups to the next level. Learn more at https://www.coinsilium.com Follow Yellow https://www.yellow.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/YellowIsBlockchain https://t.me/yellow_org https://twitter.com/yellow https://www.linkedin.com/company/yellow-com/ Follow When Shift Happens: Website: https://www.when-shift-happens.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinffollonier/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/yieldlabs Chapters: 0:00 Meet Alexis 01:21 Introduction to Fasting and Personal Experiences 02:15 Exploring the Fasting Clinic in South of Spain 02:42 The Journey of a 28-Day Water Fast 08:20 The Transition from Space Center to Crypto World 15:16 The Challenges of Crypto Trading and Banking 29:26 The Birth of Yellow Network and Its Importance 31:55 The Future of Crypto Trading with Yellow Network 48:31 Reflections on Crypto Investments and Future Predictions #entrepreneurship #Crypto #News #ethereum #business #bitcoin #mentalhealth