When Shift Happens Podcast

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

Josh Briant is a 23-year-old live streamer and social media virality expert. He represents the new generation of Youngsters who master the art of building a cult online following and of making tons of money with just a laptop and a Wi-Fi connection. After blowing up on Tiktok talking about his Fitness and steroids Journey, Josh - Aka Cousin Crypto - took the Web3 sphere by storm thanks to his deep understanding of Crypto coupled with his extremely honest and borderline provocative takes. Key Topics: - Life in Dubai - Iman Gadzhi & Luke Belmar - Saying no to “hoes” - Happiness: having a mission - Imposter Syndrome - How to keep the money you made - Competing for women in Dubai - How to get Rich without scamming - How to make money in crypto - Timing is everything in crypto - Social media is like a lottery - Going viral: the science - Cult: Turning followers into money - Advices for youngsters in their 20ies 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 Josh https://www.instagram.com/josh.briant/ https://twitter.com/cousincrypt0 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 Meet Josh 02:01 Navigating Dubai: Traffic and Road Systems 03:03 Living in Dubai: Pros and Cons 06:47 The Dilemma of Social Media Influence 08:14 The Reality of Making Money Online 08:25 The Importance of Authenticity in Content Creation 11:39 The Risks and Rewards of Crypto Investments 13:19 The Power of Social Media Presence 16:21 Dating and Relationships in Dubai 27:12 Overcoming Addictions and Pursuing Success 30:00 Time is Everything in Crypto 31:17 Social Media: A Lottery with Unlimited Free Tickets 36:56 Adding Value to Separate Yourself from Others 40:55 From South Africa to Dubai 46:29 Becoming a Viral Personality 50:30 Final Thoughts and Advice for Young People #entrepreneurship #Crypto #News

Jay Kurahashi-Sofue is the CMO at Avalanche (Ava Labs), a professional street photographer, and a previous electronic music DJ and music festivals organizer. In this episode, we talk about: - The Evolution of the Electronic Industry - The Power of Focused Efforts - How to go from Nerd to Marketing Guru - How Crypto can be bridged with Daily Life - Understanding the True Value of Money - Avalanche Product Roadmap - Decentralization and Web3 - The Future of Finance 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 Jay & Avalanche https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayksofue/ https://twitter.com/jayks https://twitter.com/AvaLabsOfficial https://www.avalabs.org/ 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 - Meet Jay 03:28 - Unveiling Jay's Origin Story 07:55 - The Art of Long-Term Thinking 11:07 - A Deep Dive into Music & Art 15:37 - Bridging Art with the World of Crypto 17:28 - Avalanche: The Vision Behind the Product 21:56 - Numbers on Screens: The Evolving Value of Money 27:16 - From Tech Nerd to Marketing Maestro 32:41 - The Intersection of Crypto and Marketing 35:15 - Secrets to Building Powerful Momentum 41:07 - Peering into the Future of Avalanche #entrepreneurship #Crypto #News

Kenneth Lou is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mito Health, an AI-powered preventative healthcare company helping people increase their life expectancy. He launched Mito after losing his father to cancer at the age of 54. Before tackling the longevity space, Kenneth built Seedly, the largest finance community in Southeast Asia which he sold to Money Hero Group, a company listed on the Nasdaq. Key Topics: - Cancer prevention and early detection - Alcohol consumption and health - Getting quality sleep - Rethink the food system and economy - Healthspan vs. lifespan - Why everyone should have insurance - 10 day Vipassana meditation - Leaving a stable job to start a business 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 Mitohealth https://mitohealth.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mitohealth/ 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 Meet Kenneth 03:43 The Influence of Kenneth's Father's Cancer 05:52 Health is the Basis for Wealth 08:28 Why Insurance Matters 13:21 Kenneth's Upbringing in an Asian Family 20:57 The Genesis of Finance Startup Seedly 26:24 Studying vs. Entrepreneurship After College 31:23 Leaving a Stable Job to Start a Business 43:29 Kenneth's Experience at a 10-Day Silent Meditation Retreat 53:56 Understanding Healthspan vs. Lifespan 01:04:41 Promoting Healthy Food Choices in Singapore 01:12:22 The Latest Research on Alcohol Consumption 01:15:32 How Mito Health Measures Health 01:22:08 Why Quality Sleep Matters 01:29:46 Cancer Prevention and Early Detection

Jordi Alexander is a father, thinker and former pro poker player who became one of the brightest minds and most respected thought leaders in the crypto space. Jordi is also the founder & CIO at Selini Capital, one of the most successful market-making and Venture Capital firms in the web3 industry. In this episode we talk about: - The dating game and how it relates to game theory - Jordi’s tough childhood - Depression and getting out of the vicious cycle - How ego is the biggest obstacle to success - The meaning of life - Imposter syndrome - Jordi’s craziest poker story - Addictions and gambling - The trade: 1M dollar if you can stay awake for 5 days - Crypto, Dogecoin and Solana - How Jordi values his time at $50k per conversion - How AI could threaten the human species 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 Chapters: 00:00 Meet Jordi 01:24 Relationship and datings 06:56 Game theorie 09:54 Models & bottles 10:52 Prime age 20:25 The wake-up call 29:21 Talking about ego 33:55 Meaning of life 43:53 Living US to Cyprus 47:33 Imposter syndrome 49:58 Father relationship 52:37 Poker journey 01:05:06 From poker to trading 01:11:35 The Secret trade 01:22:03 How much is your time worth? 01:24:15 Managing big fortunes 01:28:51 Crypto & solana 01:30:47 Value of money 01:45:14 The evolution of Human species and AI Follow Jordi Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/gametheorizing 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