Growing a Crypto Podcast in 2024 - Mike Townsend | ATC #493

 In this podcast episode, Stephen Sargent, the new host of the Around The Coin podcast, engages in a deep conversation with former host Mike Townsend. Mike is the founder of Grupo, a professional development community for remote software developers. They discussed transitions, entrepreneurship, founding and selling businesses, the state of media, and future predictions for the podcast. The session reveals Mike's journey from his early entrepreneurial days, the challenges he has faced, how he overcame them, and his perspective on the changing landscape of media. 

Chapters

• 0:00 ATC - Mike Townsend, Founder of Grupo - Episode 493
• 0:56 Introduction and Role Reversal
• 1:28 Stephen's Journey into Cryptocurrency
• 2:45 Origins of the Podcast
• 5:10 The Role of Quora in Building Connections
• 7:07 The Entrepreneurial Spirit and Journey
• 12:01 The Challenges and Rewards of Fundraising
• 15:13 Reflections on Business Opportunities
• 19:24 The Future of Media and Podcasting
• 28:07 The Changing Landscape of Media and Information Dissemination
• 29:14 The Impact of Bias and Narration in Modern Media
• 30:01 The Shift Towards Truth and Straightforward Perspectives
• 30:12 The Emergence of New Media Organizations and Platforms
• 30:39 The Battle Between Traditional Media and Social Media Platforms
• 31:04 The Influence of Social Media on News and Information
• 31:22 The Role of Influencers in Modern Media
• 31:58 The Impact of Distractions and Misinformation on Society
• 33:40 The Future of Information Transfer: Neuralink and Beyond
• 34:07 The Role of Individual Modulation in Information Consumption
• 34:17 The Power of Hatred and the Need for Open Discussion
• 34:28 The Impact of Censorship and the Power of Transparency
• 35:27 The Evolution of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency
• 36:18 The Rise and Fall of NFTs and Metaverse
• 36:31 The Journey of Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin Over the Last 10 Years
• 38:09 The Role of Psychology in Technology Adoption
• 42:20 The Struggle of the U.S. in Cryptocurrency Regulations
• 47:59 The Future of Open Banking in North America
• 48:34 The Role of Podcasting in Bridging Understanding and Encouraging Discussion
• 54:04 The Importance of Understanding in Resolving Disagreements
• 55:57 Closing Remarks and Future Plans for the Podcast