Episode
#14 - The Bitcoin Believer
48:08
Published: Wed Sep 25 2019
Description
Arianna Simpson (@AriannaSimpson) quit her comfortable job at Facebook to take a big bet on Bitcoin. She put over 50% of her net worth into Bitcoin back in 2014, and boy did it pay off. Now she's running a multi-million dollar hedge fund, is a renown speaker, and one of the most respected investors in cryptocurrency. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Chapters
Discover how implementing a customer relationship management (CRM) system can help businesses automate tasks, manage data, and increase sales while reducing expenses.
00:00 - 01:46 (01:46)
Summary
Discover how implementing a customer relationship management (CRM) system can help businesses automate tasks, manage data, and increase sales while reducing expenses.
Episode#14 - The Bitcoin Believer
PodcastMy First Million
Sam Carter discusses the steps he took to build his leaf identification app, inspired by a tweet promoting the idea of a college test that requires a 20-second intro of yourself.
01:46 - 05:07 (03:21)
Summary
Sam Carter discusses the steps he took to build his leaf identification app, inspired by a tweet promoting the idea of a college test that requires a 20-second intro of yourself.
Episode#14 - The Bitcoin Believer
PodcastMy First Million
The guest talks about how she discovered Bitcoin as a non-state currency through friends and how her interest grew from there due to hyperinflation in other countries.
05:07 - 09:45 (04:37)
Summary
The guest talks about how she discovered Bitcoin as a non-state currency through friends and how her interest grew from there due to hyperinflation in other countries.
Episode#14 - The Bitcoin Believer
PodcastMy First Million
The year 2020 saw a surge of institutional investors and major firms interested in cryptocurrency, debunking the idea that it was only reserved for smaller niche players.
09:45 - 13:52 (04:06)
Summary
The year 2020 saw a surge of institutional investors and major firms interested in cryptocurrency, debunking the idea that it was only reserved for smaller niche players. Even tech-savvy individuals with traditional bank accounts are beginning to see the potential of cryptocurrency.
Episode#14 - The Bitcoin Believer
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker explains how despite Bitcoin's current price of $10,000, there is still tremendous upside potential, and the two main camps of Bitcoin enthusiasts.
13:52 - 19:44 (05:51)
Summary
The speaker explains how despite Bitcoin's current price of $10,000, there is still tremendous upside potential, and the two main camps of Bitcoin enthusiasts. They also discuss how there is a limit to how much BTC you can sell per week at a certain exchange, and how the speaker decided to hold onto their BTC.
Episode#14 - The Bitcoin Believer
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker was looking for guidance on how to properly sell online and learn new skills and processes to improve their career choices.
19:44 - 24:35 (04:51)
Summary
The speaker was looking for guidance on how to properly sell online and learn new skills and processes to improve their career choices. Despite criticism from older peers, they recognized the importance of taking risks at this point in their life.
Episode#14 - The Bitcoin Believer
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker shares some insights from his old job during a product launch where the boss got emotional after a year's worth of effort, mentioning how it feels kind of dystopian.
24:35 - 28:19 (03:44)
Summary
The speaker shares some insights from his old job during a product launch where the boss got emotional after a year's worth of effort, mentioning how it feels kind of dystopian.
Episode#14 - The Bitcoin Believer
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker discusses the impact of representation on individuals and how seeing someone who looks like you in a certain role can be powerful.
28:19 - 34:36 (06:16)
Summary
The speaker discusses the impact of representation on individuals and how seeing someone who looks like you in a certain role can be powerful. She also touches on her experience with public speaking and being deemed an expert at a young age.
Episode#14 - The Bitcoin Believer
PodcastMy First Million
David Tisch discusses his experiences in both the social and professional circuits, including the differences between Facebook and the speaking circuit, as well as tips for raising funds without an established track record.
34:36 - 38:35 (03:59)
Summary
David Tisch discusses his experiences in both the social and professional circuits, including the differences between Facebook and the speaking circuit, as well as tips for raising funds without an established track record.
Episode#14 - The Bitcoin Believer
PodcastMy First Million
The desire to have a visible outcome prior to taking action can lead to paralysis.
38:35 - 42:14 (03:38)
Summary
The desire to have a visible outcome prior to taking action can lead to paralysis. Many things in life are not immediately visible and this can lead to a distorted focus.
Episode#14 - The Bitcoin Believer
PodcastMy First Million
A man who had been toying with the idea of starting a side business turned to crypto Twitter with a plea for help, and they responded by donating him a million dollars worth of Bitcoin overnight.
42:14 - 46:33 (04:18)
Summary
A man who had been toying with the idea of starting a side business turned to crypto Twitter with a plea for help, and they responded by donating him a million dollars worth of Bitcoin overnight. The interviewer asks for recommendations on resources for Bitcoin investing.
Episode#14 - The Bitcoin Believer
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker suggests that individuals should start with specific questions and avoid using the phrase "pick your brain" in order to better engage with experts and professionals when discussing industry metrics.
46:33 - 47:57 (01:24)
Summary
The speaker suggests that individuals should start with specific questions and avoid using the phrase "pick your brain" in order to better engage with experts and professionals when discussing industry metrics.