Join hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz as they sit down with Michael Tanguma from Early Riders and Gustavo Flores from Aureo to explore Bitcoin financial services in Latin America.

Gustavo shares his journey from Swapido to building Aureo's multi-institutional custody solutions. The conversation covers the critical challenges facing Bitcoin entrepreneurs in the region—navigating market volatility, managing startup treasuries, and understanding Latin America's complex regulatory landscape.

Michael and Gustavo offer practical insights on why founder expertise matters in investments, how to build trust in Bitcoin-only markets, and the emerging opportunities that make LATAM a unique frontier for Bitcoin adoption. They also discuss their vision for innovative financial services and the crucial role of education in fostering sustainable Bitcoin growth.

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
09:13 The Evolution of Swapido to Aureo
13:55 Investment Insights and the Role of Multi-Institutional Custody
21:34 The Importance of Founders in Investment Decisions
26:40 Navigating Bitcoin's Volatility in Deal Structures
33:06 Treasury Management Strategies for Bitcoin Startups
40:45 Market Opportunities in Latin America
47:02 Navigating Regulatory Landscapes in Latin America
53:47 Building Trust and Financial Services in Bitcoin
01:00:34 Future Offerings and Personal Inspirations

References
https://onrampbitcoin.com/
https://www.earlyriders.com/
https://www.aureobitcoin.com/

https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/
https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin

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In this episode of Build with Bitcoin, co-hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz welcome Ben Cousens, co-founder of Antidote, a fintech accelerator aimed at fostering Bitcoin innovation in London. Ben shares his journey from investment banking to entrepreneurship, his deep passion for Bitcoin, and the mission behind Antidote.

The conversation explores the regulatory landscape in the UK, the strategic positioning of Antidote within London's fintech ecosystem, and the accelerator's unique approach to supporting startups in the Bitcoin space. Ben Cousens discusses the importance of building a diverse investor base for Bitcoin startups, the opportunities in Bitcoin fintech, and the evolution of micro payments and streaming sats. He emphasizes the need for usability and mass adoption of Bitcoin, as well as the balance between open-source and business models, and offers advice on Bitcoin treasury strategies for startups.

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
06:32 Ben's Journey into Bitcoin
12:44 The Philosophy Behind Antidote
17:54 Regulatory Environment in the UK
22:11 Antidote's Location and Strategic Positioning
24:09 Antidote's Accelerator Program and Services
31:34 Identifying Opportunities in Bitcoin Fintech
35:42 The Evolution of Micro Payments and Streaming Sats
41:52 Usability and Mass Adoption of Bitcoin
46:39 Balancing Open Source with Business Models
49:10 Bitcoin Treasury Strategies for Startups
52:25 Attracting Talent to the Bitcoin Ecosystem

References
https://antidotebtc.com/
https://x.com/AntidoteBTC

https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/
https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin

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This episode of the Build with Bitcoin podcast features insights from builders and investors in the Bitcoin space, discussing the evolution of Bitcoin, treasury strategies, scaling solutions, and innovative use cases beyond financial applications. The conversation highlights the maturation of the Bitcoin ecosystem, the importance of long-term thinking among founders, and the role of institutional adoption in shaping the future of Bitcoin.

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:18 The Evolution of Bitcoin and Its Builders
06:02 Treasury Strategies and Institutional Adoption
12:19 Scaling Bitcoin: Layer Two Solutions
15:15 Innovative Use Cases: Beyond Financial Applications
21:03 The Future of Bitcoin: Insights from Investors

References
https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/
https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin
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❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions consult a professional.