When Shift Happens Podcast

At 26, Vova already has 2 very successful exits in the world of EduTech and MedTech, and he's now been building a web3 business and it's going to make waves too. He went from idea to execution fast and has garnered support from very influential people in the space (Rarible, Binance, Polygon, OV, Chainlink, RZLT, ApeCoin DAO, etc) His company, eesee.io is a tool that will onboard millions into the ecosystem and unlock value like none other before. Eesee is a next-gen platform that offers gamified digital assets trading with the sense of community by allowing you to be a part of a larger and more dynamic digital world. With eesee, users can tap into the strength of the community, introducing them to new opportunities to earn that were previously inaccessible. The platform allows both sellers and buyers to benefit from being a part of the collective network, creating a unique win-win situation for everyone involved.. In this episode we talked a lot about the mentality of a successful entrepreneur, we dived deep into the job of a Founder and CEO and we talked about how the Blockchain will be used in the near future. Vova’s pieces of advice are very wise even though he is 26 years old. His smile and energy is really high and authenticity is a big part of that leading energy that you feel when you are around him. __________________________________ SPONSORS: 💰 Earn up to €100 and be eligible for multiple airdrops by Registering to Swissborg via the following link: https://join.swissborg.com/en/r/dylanJSAB 🤖 SwissBorg is Europe’s top trusted crypto app offering user-centric investment platforms and DeFi asset management with reliability and innovation. -♾ 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 user-friendly tools and decentralized applications. https://www.byzant.xyz/ __________________________________ FOLLOW VOVA SADKOV & Eesee.io • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vovaxx • Twitter: https://twitter.com/vsadkovv • Twitter: https://twitter.com/eesee_io • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vovasadkov/ __________________________________ JOIN THE WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS CLUB • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinffollonier/ • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JqCB5tnRky7XS7NRFWQJt • Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-yield-labs-podcast/id1596083462 • Twitter: https://twitter.com/yieldlabs • Telegram: https://t.me/joinchat/WmwpRFGjRIIyZTdk • LinkedIn: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier?_t=8kLZf4aPbSQ&_r=1 __________________________________ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:23 Who is Vova 03:45 Overthinking & Meditation 11:29 How did Vova became an Entrepreneur in his 20s 16:06 Growing up in China, Russia & Spain and Living in Dubai 20:26 How did Vova scale his businesses 30:39 How to Find your Business Path 34:56 Vova’s Crypto Project 40:47 How to Think and Act to be an Entrepreneur 53:59 How to Start with No Money & Build Momentum 1:02:09 The Way to NOT Fail as a Business Owner 1:07:23 How to Get in the Right Circle of People 1:15:09 The Importance of a Personal Brand & The Hero’s Journey 1:21:14 To be Successful you need to Sacrifice Pleasure 1:24:05 Why Authenticity is Key 1:27:58 Self Awareness & Entrepreneurship 1:29:46 1:37:37 Final Advice & Conclusion #Crypto #WhenShiftHappens #Cryptopodcast #Cryptonews #Bitcoin

Sota Watanabe is the founder of Astar Network, the #1 TVL Smart Contract Hub on Polkadot with Total Value Locked of $1.5B. Sota Watanabe was born and grew up in Kawasaki-ku, Japan. He has a degree in economics from Keio University in Japan, after which he relocated to San Francisco, USA, to study and earn a certificate in the International Business Program. While he was in San Francisco he made the most of his time in the San Francisco Bay Area by attending art and language exchange meetups and IT events in downtown San Francisco. He visited technology headquarters in SILICON VALLEY and completed an internship with Chronicled, a Silicon Valley start-up. In addition, Watanabe visited Apple, Google, and Facebook and left San Francisco to start his own company. __________________________________ SPONSORS: 💰 Earn up to €100 and be eligible for multiple airdrops by Registering to Swissborg via the following link: https://join.swissborg.com/en/r/dylanJSAB 🤖 SwissBorg is Europe’s top trusted crypto app offering user-centric investment platforms and DeFi asset management with reliability and innovation. -♾ 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 user-friendly tools and decentralized applications. https://www.byzant.xyz/ __________________________________ FOLLOW SOTA WATANABE & ASTAR • Twitter: https://twitter.com/WatanabeSota • LinkedIn: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/sota-watanabe-b962b3110 • LinkedIn: https://sg.linkedin.com/company/astar-network • Twitter: https://twitter.com/astarnetwork?lang=en • Website: https://astar.network/ __________________________________ JOIN THE WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS CLUB • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinffollonier/ • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JqCB5tnRky7XS7NRFWQJt • Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-yield-labs-podcast/id1596083462 • Twitter: https://twitter.com/yieldlabs • Telegram: https://t.me/joinchat/WmwpRFGjRIIyZTdk • LinkedIn: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier?_t=8kLZf4aPbSQ&_r=1 __________________________________ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:42 Why Asia will Lead the Technological Advancement 07:13 Who is Sota Watanabe 12:03 The Mentality of an Entrepreneur 16:20 What does success look like for Sota Watanabe 18:30 Taxes & Happiness 23:02 Japanese Culture 25:41 Sota’s Revolutionary Project supported by Sony 34:20 Cryptocurrencies are still Small 39:53 The Importance of a Community in Crypto 44:43 Influence is Money 50:52 Sota’s Strategy for Success with his Company 1:01:46 Web3 is the best Niche for Young Entrepreneur 1:04:53 The Best Crypto Projects 1:08:15 The Power of Humbleness 1:19:09 Conclusion #Crypto #WhenShiftHappens #Cryptopodcast #Cryptonews #Bitcoin #SotaWatanabe #Astarnetwork #Ethereum #Polkadot #Cryptoworld

Alex Svanevik is the CEO of Nansen, the most popular analytics platform in the blockchain industry. He is also an advisor at Pudgy Penguins, a board member at WalletConnect, and one of the most respected leaders in the crypto space. Key topics : - Why Real Estate is a Bad Investment - Why Pudgy Penguins is set to become a huge success - Nansen 2 - Crypto alpha calls - Why Strong Fundamentals Are Bearish in Crypto - Crypto valuation models to predict this cycle’s prices - AI for personal productivity - AI impact on romantic relationships - How to optimize the dating process to find the right woman quickly! And much more! Enjoyed this episode? Please like, comment, and subscribe so we can bring more guests every week! ---- Sponsors: 💰 Earn up to €100 and be eligible for multiple airdrops by Registering to Swissborg via the following link: https://join.swissborg.com/en/r/dylanJSAB 🤖 SwissBorg is Europe’s top trusted crypto app offering user-centric investment platforms and DeFi asset management with reliability and innovation. -♾ 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 user-friendly tools and decentralized applications. https://www.byzant.xyz/ 👇 Stay Connected: Follow Alex https://www.nansen.ai/https://twitter.com/ASvanevik https://twitter.com/nansen_ai https://www.linkedin.com/in/asvanevik/ 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: 00:00 Alex Svanevik 02:03 Benefits of Living in Singapore 09:46 Why Real Estate Is a Bad Investment 24:44 Why You Should Invest in Crypto 29:30 Why the Public Sector doesn’t work 34:12 Bitcoin ETFs Impact 41:23 Nansen 2 52:20 Finding Crypto Alpha with Nansen 2 53:15 Success Story of Pudgy Penguins 58:24 Pudgy Penguins 4Cs 01:01:25 Pudgy Penguins price target 01:03:06 How Pudgy Penguins Attracted the Biggest Builders in Crypto 01:07:15 Why Lido and Uniswap Are Untouchable 01:13:51 Solana Comeback Story 01:18:02 Why Good Fundamentals Are Bearish in Crypto 01:20:15 Crypto Communities Superpower 01:22:11 How to Predict This Cycle's Prices 01:25:14 Artificial Intelligence 01:32:48 AI For Personal Productivity 01:37:370 AI for Romantic Relationships 01:42:01 How to Find the Right Wife Quickly

Irene Zhao is a Chinese model and influencer who stands out as one of the most influential women in the crypto world. Her journey began with the successful launch of her NFT collection, 'Irene Dao,' generating over $7.5 million within just ten days. This venture kickstarted her entrepreneurial path, leading to the creation of SoCol, a platform designed for creators to launch their NFT collections tailored to their communities. Key Topics: - Bitcoins Layer 2s and BRC-20 - Leverage Trading Illusion - The Meme Coins Game - The Importance of Financial Autonomy - Developing Financial Literacy - The Role of Money Management in Success - The concept of web 2.5 And much more! Enjoyed this episode? Please like, comment, and subscribe so we can bring more guests every week! ---- Sponsors: 💰 Earn up to €100 and be eligible for multiple airdrops by Registering to Swissborg via the following link: https://join.swissborg.com/en/r/dylanJSAB 🤖 SwissBorg is Europe’s top trusted crypto app offering user-centric investment platforms and DeFi asset management with reliability and innovation. -♾ 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 user-friendly tools and decentralized applications. https://www.byzant.xyz/ 👇 Stay Connected: Follow Irene & Socol https://instagram.com/b1gqing https://twitter.com/Irenezhao_ https://www.socol.io/ https://www.instagram.com/socol.io/ 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: 00:00 Irene Zhao 01:25 Concept of Web 2.5 and NFTs 03:45 Trading Experiences and Lessons 05:18 Leverage Trading 14:28 Meme Coins and Their Potential 19:36 Influence of Elon Musk on Crypto 24:08 BRC20 and BRC420 Phenomenon 32:58 Being a Female Entrepreneur 41:45 Crypto Predictions

Luke Belmar, Founder of Capital Club and Social Media Influencer, discusses the recipe for success, the power of authenticity, investing like the top 0.1%, and why porn, tap water, and devil music are killing you. He also talks about women's role in a man's life and why university is a scam!

Annabelle Huang is the 30-year-old Managing Partner at the $3 billion Amber Group, a global digital finance leader with over $1 Trillion in cumulative trade volume. She is a perfect blend of a bubbly and vulnerable personality, a brilliant mind, and a truly inspiring leader. Annabelle is like a chameleon person, effortlessly switching between her Chinese roots, language, and mindset, and her Western persona developed through her experiences in the US, Hong Kong, and Singapore. This makes her a prominent business leader in the crypto space. We discuss: - The Digital Nomad Trading Life Illusion - Being the only woman leader in a 3 Billion Crypto Empire - Seeking Happiness Beyond Money and Status - Hypergamy and how being a successful woman affects dating life - How losing a dear friend changed her life’s perspective ---- 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 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 Annabelle & Amber Group: https://twitter.com/ambergroup_io https://www.ambergroup.io/ https://twitter.com/_annabellehuang https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelle-huang/ 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 Meet Annabelle 03:17 Digital Nomad & Trading Illusion 05:34 Finance to Crypto Shift 06:45 China-U.S. Cultural Insights 14:00 The Optimal Time to Settle Down 23:18 Math & Finance Journey 32:32 AirSwap & Amber Group 39:15 Lone Woman in Leadership 40:40 Gender Gaps in Startups 44:52 Money vs. Validation 45:49 Beyond Wealth: Fulfillment 50:20 Mental Health Struggles 53:26 Losing a Dear Friend 01:07:06 Adrenaline in Extreme Sports 01:11:51 Journey of Personal Growth 01:16:11 Crypto Market Predictions #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news

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