When Shift Happens Podcast

Luke Belmar and Meow discuss all things crypto, from defining money to avoiding consumerism. They cover beginner mistakes, handling FUD, building a portfolio, community building, and surviving market madness. The conversation touches on Jupiter Exchange, Memecoins, and the importance of investing in people. Overall, a deep dive into the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

Casper Johansen is the co-founder of Spartan Group, a prominent group in the Web3 Arena. Spartan Group stands as one of the most active venture investors, supporting numerous top-tier crypto companies and networks. As a leader in Web3 mergers, acquisitions, and capital fundraising, Spartan Group draws on its extensive experience, deep knowledge of the cryptocurrency sector, and unmatched network. Together, these assets enable them to collaboratively create substantial value with exceptional founders. In this conversation, we dive into: - The Secret to Having a Work-Life Balance - Advice for Young Entrepreneurs - Predicting Crypto Market Cycles - Real Estate Vs. Crypto - Meme Coins & NFTs - Managing Risks in Crypto Investments - Investing in the Pudgy Penguin Equity & Why? - Celsius & LUNA Market Crashes And more! -------- SPONSORS: 🤖 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 ♾️ Astar Network is a Web3 hub for innovation, offering tools and a blockchain platform for decentralized apps and smart contracts. It invites users to innovate and connect in a community-driven ecosystem, transforming ideas into reality with its robust infrastructure. https://astar.network/ 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration. https://www.mantle.xyz/rewards-station ----------------- Connect with Casper 👇 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casperbjohansen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasperJohansen: -------------- Contents of the Video 00:00 Who is Casper Johansen 1:37 Astar Network Partnership 3:05 Work-Life Balance Mindset 8:05 The Secret to Having a Work-Life Balance 9:46 Finding Happiness and Fulfillment in Life 13:15 Finding Yourself and Building Your Own Identity 17:33 Dealing/Growing with Change 22:10 Playing Safe or Taking Risks? 25:19 What Makes a Strong CV? 27:11 Mantle Group Partnership 28:28 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs 35:15 Entrepreneurial Doubts and Uncertainty 36:21 Leaving Stability & Taking the Leap into Entrepreneurship 39:55 Knowing and Deciding When to Stop a Company 42:14 Dealing with The Guilt & Loss of a Company 50:03 How to Deal with Failure & Negativity 51:53 Experiencing Success & Feeling Complacent 54:25 Personalities to Entrepreneurs & Their Goals 59:53 The Spartan Group Story & What is it? 1:02:05 Where do you get the Courage to Start? 1:04:47 The Spartan Group’s Strategy Through Market Cycles 1:09:44 Keeping Complete Conviction Through Bear Market & COVID Crash 1:16:04 How to Stay Level-headed when Facing Success 1:20:35 Managing Risks in Crypto Investments 1:24:07 Predicting Crypto Market Cycles 1:27:45 The Impact of ETFs on Crypto Valuations 1:32:09 Real Estate Vs. Crypto 1:37:57 Meme Coins & NFTs 1:47:57 Understanding the Concept of NFTs: Are they dead? 1:53:00 Investing in the Pudgy Penguin Equity & Why? 1:55:05 Risks & Potential of NFTs 1:57:28 Bitcoin Layer 2s and Stacks 1:59:47 Significance of Stacks In Bitcoin 2:02:53 NFT Project: OnChainMonkeys 2:05:07 DeFi on Bitcoin with Project ALEX 2:07:30 Overcoming Mental Health Challenges & Experiences 2:11:32 FTX Bankruptcy & Mental Effect 2:13:58 Chapter 11 & Customer Bankruptcy 2:21:05 Celsius & LUNA Market Crashes 2:22:54 Bankruptcy Law Vs Complexities Litigation 2:25:26 What Would You tell Your 18-Year-Old Self with What You Know Today? 2:30:37 Predicting Future Crypto Markets 2:32:17 Factors Influencing Crypto Growth

Darryl Wang, Co-founder at Tangent, discusses Bitcoin ETF impact, future of crypto, reasons for owning cryptocurrency, risks of Web3, mastering the crypto cycle, meme coins, advice to newcomers, and mitigating losses as a profitable crypto investor and trader.

Eddy Travia, CEO of Coinsilium, Bitcoin OG, and the first repeat guest we have had on the podcast, shares his experiences and insights as a pioneer in blockchain technology. As CEO of Coinsilium, Eddy has led investments in 20 blockchain companies and advised more than 20 Initial Coin Offerings that have raised over US$500m. In this conversation, we dive into: -SEC's Approval of Bitcoin ETF and what it means for the Crypto Industry -Why everyone should own Bitcoin -The Evolution of Crypto as it competes with traditional Financial Markets -The Future of Decentralized Social Media -The Future of DEFI -The Potential Risks of Web3 and the Centralization of Crypto -Exploring the Yellow Network -The mental requirements of a successful entrepreneur Join us as Eddy lets us dissect the mind of a Crypto OG --------------------------------------------------------------- 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/dylan... 🤖 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/ ♾️ Astar Network is a Web3 hub for innovation, offering tools and a blockchain platform for decentralized apps and smart contracts. It invites users to innovate and connect in a community-driven ecosystem, transforming ideas into reality with its robust infrastructure. https://astar.network/ 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration. https://www.mantle.xyz/rewards-station 00:00 Intro 01:38 Astar Network Partnership 03:05 Meet Eddy Travia: CEO of Coinsilium 04:44 SEC's Approval of Bitcoin ETF 08:19 The Success of ETF’s in Financial Markets 08:57 What does a Bitcoin ETF mean for the Crypto Industry? 10:18 The Future of Crypto Currency 12:46 Potential Benefits for Institutions Investing in Bitcoin 14:22 Crypto: The Savior of Legacy Finance 16:16 Reasons for Owning Bitcoin / Cryptocurrency 22:32 Competition between Crypto Companies and Banks 24:41 Evolution of Crypto and the Financial Markets 27:11 Convergence of Crypto & Real-World Economy 28:59 Development of the Bitcoin Network 32:35 Investment Opportunities in the Crypto Market 34:11 How Social Networks Profit From your Data 35:50 Advantages of Transitioning to Web3 Social Media 38:37 Byzant's Approach to Social Media Advertisements 41:45 Mantle Partnership 43:05 Future of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) 49:00 Potential Risks of Web3 and the Centralization of Crypto 51:04 Story of Louis Poussin 51:34 The Political Element of Crypto 53:38 Is it Best to Decentralize Everything? 54:49 Avoiding a Dystopian World 55:44 Why Human Input is Necessary 57:09 Enhancing Lives Through Data Management 57:53 Introducing the Alpha Part 58:36 What is Yellow Network? 1:01:34 Why should we pay attention to Lens Protocol 1:03:25 Using Web2 to Understand Lens Protocol 1:05:47 The Importance of Infrastructure in Web3 1:06:24 The Team behind Lens Protocol 1:07:38 Insight into Kamino & Solana 1:11:55 Why sacrifice is required for Entrepreneurial Success 1:14:54 Importance of Patience & Perseverance 1:20:59 Deliberation between Speaking & Taking Action in Entrepreneurship 1:26:40 Human Bias in the Startup Investment Field 1:29:03 How Vitalik argued his way into funding Ethereum

Igneus Terrenus, currently leading the charge with Mantle, a cutting-edge Layer 2 solution, shares his journey through the digital currency landscape. With an interest in ancient Roman history alongside his expertise in blockchain technology, Terrenus has transitioned from pioneering Bybit's entry into Formula One to focusing on Mantle's development and its key contributions to the crypto universe. In this conversation, we dive into: - How Bybit raced into Formula One with a groundbreaking strategy. - The role of crypto communities in shaping the future. - The evolution of Mantle and its impact on Ethereum scaling. - From learning about Bitcoin in 2010 to investing in 2015, Igneus talks about his experience in the crypto world. - The appeal and impact of meme coins in the digital age. - Landing a Red Bull Racing partnership while heading comms at ByBit. - Exploring Ethena and the secrets to thriving in the crypto market. - Exploring the potential of artificial intelligence and the mysteries of extraterrestrial life. Join us as Igneus takes us through the history and future of the crypto universe! --------------------------------------------------------------- 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/dylan... 🤖 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/ ♾️ Astar Network is a Web3 hub for innovation, offering tools and a blockchain platform for decentralized apps and smart contracts. It invites users to innovate and connect in a community-driven ecosystem, transforming ideas into reality with its robust infrastructure. https://astar.network/ 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration. https://www.mantle.xyz/rewards-station Contents of the Video 0:00 Meet Igneus Terrenus: How Crypto was brought onto Formula One 1:41 Mantle Introduction 3:50 Who is Igneus Terrenus? 5:19 Roman Empire Belief 7:04 The Complexity of the World of Crypto 8:29 The Foundation of The Money Value System 11:43 The Control of The State Through Money 16:42 The Importance of Crypto Communities 17:51 The Success Story of Bybit 20:14 Marketing Strategy and Niche Focus 21:54 Brand Growth Through RedBull Formula One 22:32 Bybit and Borussia Dortmund 23:28 The Strategy Behind Bybit's Sponsorship with Formula One 28:56 Astar Introduction 29:29 What is Mantle? The Impact of Layer 2 Solutions 32:29 The Evolution of Mantle 36:52 Mantle's Approach To ETH Scaling 43:10 How To Maintain Growth and Sustainability 45:38 The Future of Crypto 53:00 User Experience Challenges with Layer 2 Adoption 1:00:55 Vision Behind Mantle's Development 1:05:02 Encouraging Innovation 1:07:02 Meme Coins Philosophy and Potential 1:09:30 Meme Coins in Attracting Attention 1:13:13 Significance of Meme Coins For a Community 1:14:47 Deep Dive into Specific Meme Coin Projects 1:14:56 Meme Coin: BOME 1:16:24 Meme Coin: Puff The Dragon 1:17:45 What Makes A Meme Coin Successful 1:20:12 Eigen Layer: Significance of Liquidity and Security in Blockchain 1:24:04 What is Ethena? Why is it so Exciting? 1:28:06 What are the Best Ways to Make Money in Crypto Today? 1:30:35 What is intelligence? 1:33:49 The Possibility of Extraterrestrial Life

Alex Fazel is the CPO at Swissborg, the largest Crypto Asset Manager in Europe with more than 1 million customers. Alex is also a master at sales, a fan of Japan, a dad, and a true crypto degen! In this Conversation, we talk about: - Emotional Intelligence and AI - The Win-Win Philosophy in Business and Life - How to time the Crypto markets top - How to build financial freedom with Crypto - Alex favorite projects: Eigenlayer, Avalanche and Creta - How Swissborg is redefining the future of investing with their Alpha Platform and Much more! __________________________________ 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 ALEX FAZEL & SWISSBORG • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Alex_fazel • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexfazel • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_fazel01 • Twitter: https://twitter.com/swissborg • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swissborg • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swissborg __________________________________ 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 0:00 Meet Alex Fazel 07:31 Finding Opportunity in Struggle 09:56 The Benefits of Living Everywhere 10:56 The Art of Self-Discovery and Personal Growth 13:13 Japan 15:46 Emotional Intelligence 24:20 Think and Growth Rich 30:20 The Win-Win Philosophy 39:55 How to Win Friends and Influence People 44:15 Money: Master the Game 46:53 Financial Freedom: What's your Number? 48:50 Crypto to Achieve Financial Freedom 53:50 Crypto Investing Cycles 01:01:00 Contrarian Investing for High Returns 01:07:36 How to time the Crypto Market Top 01:17:57 Crypto Alpha: Eigenlayer 01:20:55 Crypto Alpha: Avalanche 01:22:10 Crypto Alpha: Creta 01:24:54 Future of Investing 01:27:07 Swissborg Alpha Platform 01:29:30 Social Capital and Investing

Nischal Shetty is the Founder at WazirX, the largest Crypto Exchange in India with more than 15M users. He is also the Founder of Shardeum, a layer 1 blockchain with infinite scalability, true decentralization and top-notch security. Before starting his web3 journey, Nischal founded and scaled Crowdfire, a social media tool with more than 20M customers - while still working a full-time engineering job! In this conversation, we talk about: - Building and scaling CrowdFire to 20M users - Nischal's 'ETC Strategy' to acquire millions of users - Building and scaling WazirX to 15M users - Shardeum: how Nischal will onboard 100M users into Web3 - Does the World Really Need Another Layer 1? - Decentralized Social Networks - Decentralized Gaming - Decentralized Notifications And much more! __________________________________ 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/dylan... 🤖 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 NISCHAL SHETTY & WAZIRX & SHARDEUM • Twitter: https://twitter.com/NischalShetty • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nischalshetty • Twitter: https://twitter.com/WazirXIndia • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Shardeum __________________________________ 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: 0:00 Meet Nischal Shetty 02:23 Empowering Your Teams to Create Leaders 08:07 Founder's Role 09:50 Indian and Start Up Opportunities 15:37 Why Indians Should take more Risk 19:30 Traditional Career Path Vs. Entrepreneurship 25:25 Nischal's take on University Degrees 32:13 Starting Crowdfire while working a full time job 38:45 Luck and Success 39:34 Starting a Company from the right Motivations 42:20 Scaling a Company to 20 Million Users 45:20 Persistence and Self-Awareness 47:59 The 'ETC Strategy' to acquire Millions of users 51:25 Inventing 'Yearly and Monthly Payments Plans' in 2010 54:09 Running Multiple Businesses at once 59:51 Taking the Crypto Leap as a Builder 01:02:27 Building WazirX: the Largest Crypto Exchange in India 01:10:00 WazirX's tipping point to 15M Users 01:14:03 Bringing 100M people to Web3 01:15:28 The Birth of Shardeum 01:19:38 Shardeum, The Auto-Scaling Blockchain 01:22:55 Does the World Need Another Layer 1? 01:27:40 For Profit Vs. Non For Profit Organizations 01:38:25 Decentralized Social Networks 01:41:58 Decentralized Gaming 01:45:01 Decentralized Notifications 01:48:30 Web3 is a Technological Revolution 01:51:48 Bringing More Freedom to People

Ben Zhou is the Co-Founder and CEO at Bybit, the 3rd largest crypto exchange with more than 20 Million customers worldwide trading $13 Billion daily! Ben is previous FOREX sales and marketing master who managed to pull within 5 years what most will never achieve in a lifetime: start a crypto exchange, acquire 20 million customers, start a non-profit PreSchool and become one of the key personalities in the crypto space. In this conversation, we talk about: - Ben’s early life - why you should challenge authority - Financial Nihilism and why people gamble - The Bybit Story - Why Ben created Singapore’s first non-profit school And much more! __________________________________ 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 BEN ZHOU & BYBIT • Twitter: https://twitter.com/benbybit • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-zhou-b979ba28 • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benbybit • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bybit_Official • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bybit_official/ __________________________________ 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: 0:00 Meet Ben 01:32 Ben’s Life Mission 05:00 Ben’s early life 09:50 Importance of Wealth in Chinese Culture 14:30 Challenging the Authority 15:24 Moving to New Zealand at 11 years old 21:30 Ben’s Key values 24:35 Moving to the US for College 28:00 9 to 5 Job in the US 32:45 Advice to bored Gen Zs 35:30 The Side Hustle That Changed Everything 37:40 The Golden Age for FOREX in China 44:30 Financial Nihilism and Gambling Relationship 48:39 FOREX Cracked down in China 53:08 Transition into Crypto 58:05 Starting Bybit 01:06:09 How to bootstrap a crypto exchange 01:08:20 Building an Affiliate Marketing Power House 01:12:50 Covid March Crash impact on Bybit 01:15:25 Bybit Market Share 01:15:50 Moving to Singapore 01:18:30 FTX Bankruptcy Impact on Singapore Crypto Stance 01:21:50 Building a Non-Profit School 01:25:00 Rethinking PreSchool Education from Scratch 01:27:55 Technology and Education 01:30:40 PreSchool DAO 01:35:09 Why you should have hobbies 01:39:20 Gaming & Entrepreneurship Success 01:42:30 How to Find your Passion 01:48:37 Ben’s Advice to his Younger Self 01:49:03 Ben’s 12-month Prediction

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