18 episodes
Web3Stories - Empower and Inspire beyond the Block! Marcel
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Hi guys, my name is Marcel and I have been passionate about Blockchain, Digital Assets and Web 3.0 for 5 years now. I want to share my passion with you and take you on a journey into the biographies of numerous Blockchain experts. Where did they grow up, what did they study and how the heck did they end up in this space? What you can expect is an exchange in a relaxed atmosphere with some wisdom as well as some laughs.
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# 17 Olaf Hannemann: Venture Capitalist about Crypto, Blockchain & DeFi
"Unlocking the Power of Blockchain: The Journey of a Crypto Pioneer" - Dive into the fascinating world of blockchain technology with Olaf, an accomplished Venture Capitalist in the blockchain space. Discover how his educational background in law and determination to seize opportunities led him to the forefront of the crypto revolution. From the early days of Bitcoin to the current state of the space, Olaf shares engaging anecdotes, insights, and personal achievements that will inspire you to embrace change, take risks, and trust your instincts in this rapidly evolving landscape. Don't miss this exciting and informative conversation that highlights the transformative potential of blockchain technology and its ability to revolutionise various industries.
0:00 Intro
0:40 Catch Phrase – You are the creator of your own destiny!
2:00 Childhood
6:00 School Time & Teachers
7:20 Study Time
11:15 JP Morgan - Head of Corporate & Investment Banking
14:20 First Experience with Blockchain & Crypto
16:00 CV VC – Early-Stage Venture Captial+
20:20 Have banks failed to embrace technology?
25:30 Banks vs DeFi
29:30 CV Labs in Africa
32:40 Africa the new Superpower
35:50 VC perspective on DeFi, NFTs & Metaverse
40:25 Biggest Challenge in Life
43:50 Advice for your Younger-Self
47:00 Crypto & Personal Outlook for 2023
51:15 Best way for start-ups to reach out
53:15 Outro -
# 16 Alireza Siadat: Blockchain Lawyer about Regulation of Crypto & DeFi
"Unlocking the Power of Blockchain: The Journey of a Crypto Pioneer" - Dive into the fascinating world of blockchain technology with Alireza, an accomplished blockchain professional. Discover how his educational background in law and determination to seize opportunities led him to the forefront of the crypto revolution. From the early days of Bitcoin to the current state of the space, Alireza shares engaging anecdotes, insights, and personal achievements that will inspire you to embrace change, take risks, and trust your instincts in this rapidly evolving landscape. Don't miss this exciting and informative conversation that highlights the transformative potential of blockchain technology and its ability to revolutionise various industries.
0:00 Intro
0:45 Catch Phrase – Yes, I’m really a lawyer!
2:00 Childhood
6:00 Does gaming help with skill development?
7:30 School Time & Teachers
13:45 How to deal with the expectation of your parents
15:45 Study Time
23:15 Start into the professional career
29:35 First Experience with Blockchain & Crypto
33:35 Crypto Regulation in Germany
38:30 Questions from Clients
39:50 Bitcoin – Digital Gold
43:45 Regulation of DeFi
46:30 Regulation of the Metaverse
48:00 Biggest Obstacle in Life
52:15 Advice for your Younger-Self
54:05 Crypto & Personal Outlook for 2023
57:10 Outro -
# 15 Tamara Ferreira Schmidt: Digital Euro Association, CBDCs & Central Banks
"Unlocking the Power of Blockchain: The Journey of a Crypto Pioneer" - Dive into the fascinating world of blockchain technology with Tamara, an accomplished blockchain professional. Discover how her educational background in physics and determination to seize opportunities led her to the forefront of the crypto revolution. From the early days of Bitcoin to the current state of the space, Tamara shares engaging anecdotes, insights, and personal achievements that will inspire you to embrace change, take risks, and trust your instincts in this rapidly evolving landscape. Don't miss this exciting and informative conversation that highlights the transformative potential of blockchain technology and its ability to revolutionise various industries.
0:00 Intro
0:45 Catch Phrase – Be surrounded by people that are better than you!
1:40 Childhood, Teacher & School Time
10:40 Study Time & Physics
13:20 First Experience with Blockchain & Crypto
18:00 Reason for joining Germany
19:45 Digital Euro Association & Consultancy
22:10 CBDCs, Central Banks & Traditional Financial Institutions
25:20 DeFi, NFTs & Metaverse
29:50 Current Market Momentum in the Banking sector
33:00 Biggest Obstacle in Life
34:55 Advice for your Younger-Self
39:20 Crypto & Personal Outlook for 2023
42:05 Outro -
# 14 Sheraz Ahmed: Crypto Valley, Switzerland, STORM Partners
"Unlocking the Power of Blockchain: The Journey of a Crypto Pioneer" - Dive into the fascinating world of blockchain technology with Sheraz, an accomplished blockchain professional. Discover how his diverse educational background, passion for languages, and determination to seize opportunities led him to the forefront of the crypto revolution. From the early days of Bitcoin to the current state of the space, Sheraz shares engaging anecdotes, insights, and personal achievements that will inspire you to embrace change, take risks, and trust your instincts in this rapidly evolving landscape. Don't miss this exciting and informative conversation that highlights the transformative potential of blockchain technology and its ability to revolutionise various industries.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:45 Catch Phrase – Never settle!
2:05 Childhood, Teacher & School Time
11:50 Study Time & Power of Languages
19:50 First Experience with Bitcoin, Ethereum & Crypto
25:30 Bitcoin, Ethereum & Switzerland
28:00 Professional Career in the Blockchain Space
29:20 Crypto Valley Association
32:20 STORM Partners
35:35 Crypto Valley Conference
37:30 Biggest Obstacle in Life
40:31 Advice for your Younger-Self
44:00 Crypto & Personal Outlook for 2023
50:00 Outro -
# 13 Jürgen Schmitt: Former-Equity Trader, Expedition Finance & Blockchain
Dive into the captivating world of blockchain, sustainable finance, personal growth, and cutting-edge technology with Jürgen Schmitt, creator of ExpeditionFinance from Deutsche Bank. In this engaging podcast episode, we explore Jürgen's life journey, his passion for staying curious, and his insights on hot topics like DeFi, NFTs, and the Metaverse.
Discover the importance of networking, overcoming obstacles, and embracing new experiences. Get inspired to embark on your own expedition and stay ahead in today's rapidly changing world. Don't miss this fascinating conversation on sustainable finance, transformation, and the power of curiosity!
Link to ExpeditionFinance: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/expeditionfinance/
0:00 Intro
0:35 Catch Phrase – Stay curious!
1:30 Childhood, Teacher & School Time
8:10 Are influencers teacher?
9:00 Apprenticeship at Deutsche Bank
11:00 Being an Equity Trader at Deutsche Bank
12:00 Change in 2008 – Start of ExpeditionFinance
13:35 First Experience with Bitcoin, Ethereum & Crypto
14:20 DeFi, NFTs and the Metaverse
17:30 Regulation of Blockchain
19:15 OpenAI, ChatGPT, DALL-E
23:40 Sustainability & ESG
26:55 Biggest Obstacle in Life
28:40 The reason why networking is so important!
32:00 Advice for your Younger-Self
35:30 Expedition Finance goes international
37:00 Innovation in other Countries
38:20 Outro -
# 12 Marc Anders: Web3Talents, NFT Talents & Blockchain Center
Mark Anders has a background in mechanical engineering and economics, and had a fascinating journey into the world of blockchain technology.
Mark's interest in blockchain and cryptocurrency began heavily in 2021 when he discovered DeFi. He was initially skeptical of the speculative nature of cryptocurrencies but became more interested as he learned about the potential applications in machine-to-machine payments and DeFi. He began experimenting with the Binance Smart Chain and the decentralized exchange PancakeSwap.
By the end of 2021, Mark decided to make a career shift and immerse himself in the blockchain industry. He applied to the Blockchain Center at Frankfurt School, where he began working in June 2022. Currently, Mark is involved in two main projects at the blockchain center: NFT Talents program and Web3Talents. The NFTs Talents program is an online mentoring program that educates students in the NFT space.
0:00 Intro
1:00 Catch Phrase – Never settle!
1:50 Childhood, Teacher & School Time
11:30 How to deal with a mistake.
14:25 Study Time & First practical experiences
24:00 First Experience with Bitcoin, Ethereum & Crypto
27:35 IOTA, PancakeSwap, way into the rabbit hole
29:50 Change in the professional career of Marc
31:00 Frankfurt School Blockchain Center
32:50 Web3 Talents
34:30 FSBC Consulting Projects & side projects
38:15 DeFi, NFTs and the Metaverse
43:40 Biggest Obstacle in Life
45:20 Advice for your Younger-Self
49:30 Crypto & Personal Outlook for 2023
52:00 Outro
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