GRTiQ Podcast

Leave feedback!Today I am speaking with Max Scruffur, Head of Research at WWVentures, a venture capital firm with a unique focus on social capital and Web3 investments. Max has a diverse background, having started as an entrepreneur with various side hustles in his youth, and later moving into the world of venture capital and crypto.During this interview, Max shares his fascinating journey, beginning with his entrepreneurial spirit in high school, where he ran successful side businesses like hosting eSports events and even operating a Minecraft server. We dive into his early interest in crypto, including his role in early Bitcoin-to-fiat transactions back in 2010, and his interest in tokenomics, driven partly by his love for game theory. Max also offers insights into the future of web3, the intersection of AI and blockchain, and the unique approach WWVentures takes by leveraging social capital with influencers like Mr. Beast and athletes like Michael Bisping.Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com

Leave feedback!Today I am speaking with Garvit Goel, Co-Founder at Electron Labs, a web3 solution focused on solving the final bottleneck in Ethereum's scaling roadmap using zero-knowledge proofs. Garvit has an interesting background, having grown up in New Delhi, India, and his early fascination with technology that led him to study chemical engineering before diving into the world of blockchain and crypto.During this interview, Garvit shares his journey from New Delhi to becoming an entrepreneur in the tech space. We discuss his early interest in technology, his unique experiences working in traditional finance, and the insights he gained that eventually led him to the blockchain space. Garvit also talks about his first entrepreneurial venture, Fraction 0x, and some of the important lessons he learned from it. We then explore the origins of Electron Labs, the challenges and pivots they faced, and how they are innovating in the Ethereum ecosystem. Additionally, Garvit shares his perspectives on the importance of distribution, the role of zero-knowledge proofs in scaling Ethereum, his opinion on The Graph and web3 data, and his vision for the future of blockchain technology.Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com

Leave feedback!Today I am speaking with Emily Lin, Developer Relations at Scroll, an innovative layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum. Scroll aims to provide a more efficient and scalable platform for Ethereum transactions, enabling greater adoption and usability. During this interview, Emily shares her journey into the tech and web3 space. We first talk about Emily's background and then we discuss discovering her interest in computer science. She also shares her experiences working at various tech companies, including her time at Appian, some early entrepreneurial ventures, and how she got started at ConsenSys working on Linea and then her recent move to Scroll. We also explore the importance of L2s and Emily’s perspective for why The Graph is important to her work, both at Linea and now at Scroll, as a DevRel and the ecosystems she supports.Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com 

Leave feedback!Today I am speaking with Danny Zuckerman, Co-Founder at 3Box Labs, a web3 studio dedicated to advancing a more open, safe, and composable web3. As many of you may already know, 3Box Labs is also the team behind Ceramic Network, a decentralized data network for web3 applications.During our interview, Danny shares his journey into web3, which was fueled by his fascination with how people connect and organize. We discuss his experiences from university, his time at Bain Consulting, what he learned from his role at the education startup Zearn, co-authoring an award-winning book with his mom, and the founding and origins of 3Box Labs and Ceramic Network. Danny has an amazing depth of mind and intelligently sheds light not only on business and entrepreneurship, but also web3 data, the future of the industry, and he also shares his views on The Graph and how it fits into the web3 data story.Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com

Leave feedback!Today I am speaking with Aki Balogh, Co-Founder and CEO at DLC.Link, a platform that facilitates trust-minimized Bitcoin smart contracts and DeFi applications using Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs).Aki is a brilliant entrepreneur with a wealth of knowledge about web3, the Bitcoin community, and DeFi. In our conversation, Aki shares his early exposure to technology, his remarkable achievements as a young student, which led to an exciting role at Microsoft, where he had the opportunity to meet Bill Gates and visit his home. We also discuss Aki’s entrepreneurial journey, including the success of his first startup, MarketMuse, how DLC.Link is transforming DeFi, and some important discussion on the topic of decentralization.We started the conversation by talking about Aki’s background and growing up the son of immigrants. Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com 

Leave feedback!Today I am speaking with Goncalo Sa, Co-founder & Security Researcher at ConsenSys Diligence, a comprehensive smart contract audit service that helps everyone from startups to enterprises launch and maintain their Ethereum blockchain applications. Goncalo is also a Co-founder at Creed, a collective of security professionals that work together to improve the security of the web3 ecosystem, and Technical Partner at Ethereal Ventures, a team of global investors who invest in crypto platforms and protocols.Goncalo was a lot of fun to interview. As you will hear, he’s got a lot of positive energy and that unmistakable entrepreneurial drive. During our conversation, he talks about his upbringing in Portugal and Lisbon's emergence as a prominent web3 hub. We also talk about his entry into tech, the valuable lessons he's learned over the years, the amazing backstory for how he got started with ConsenSys, his passion for music, and a lot more!Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com 

Leave feedback!Today I am speaking with John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Holdings, a pioneering developer of green data centers designed for batchable computing, utilizing wasted renewable energy. That’s a mouthful - Soluna is essentially using unused energy or wasted energy from renewable energy, like solar power, to power AI servers. During our conversation, John shares his remarkable background, recounting his entry into the tech industry and sharing some fun anecdotes from his time at Intel during the era of Andy Grove. We then talk about the evolution of AI, discussing how Soluna (not to be confused with Solana) addresses energy challenges associated with AI and blockchain. John also shares a lot of insights into business, entrepreneurship, and his vision for the future of web3 and crypto.Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com 

Leave feedback!Today I’m speaking with Eliott Teissonniere, Co-Founder and CTO at Nodle, a web3 network that harnesses smartphones as nodes to establish a digital trust network for societal benefit. If you’ve wondered about web3’s potential to solve problems like authenticating real-world events or facilitating reliable reporting and social posts, this podcast is for you.During our conversation, Eliott talks shares what Nodle is and how it works, including an overview of an exciting new app called Click. We also explore Eliott’s early fascination with technology, his journey into web3, and what he learned working as a blockchain consultant and as co-founder and CTO at Bitnation.Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com 

Leave feedback!Today I’m speaking with Emmi Aguilar, a member of the Graphtronauts and host of the GrapHER Podcast. The Graphtronauts represent one of the largest communities of Delegators and passionate contributors within The Graph ecosystem, and under Emmi's leadership, they've launched a new podcast spotlighting women in web3.During our conversation, Emmi shares her inspiring journey—from overcoming challenges to pursue a technical education, to discovering blockchain technology and coding, and becoming a rising figure in The Graph community. Emmi also provides insights into the web3 community in Bolivia, her homeland, discusses the origins of her blockchain enthusiasm, reflects on her experiences hosting the GrapHER Podcast, and shares her vision for the future of The Graph. Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com 

Leave feedback!Today I'm speaking with Charlie Hu, Co-founder at Bitlayer, a pioneering Bitcoin Layer 2 solution based on the BitVM paradigm. Before launching Bitlayer, Charlie made significant contributions in other notable projects, such as Polkadot and Polygon.I've been eager to interview Charlie for several compelling reasons. First, his insights into business, startups, web3 community, and the industry landscape are incredibly enlightening, as you'll soon discover. He’s incredibly sharp! Second, amidst the growing interest in the programmability of Bitcoin and the rise of Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions like Bitlayer, Charlie offers valuable insight and commentary. Lastly, Charlie provides fascinating perspectives on the evolution of web3 in Asia, which I found useful in understanding of this dynamic region.