Around The Coin

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

January 05, 2024 Faisal Khan and Mike Townsend | Glassbox Media Episode 493
Around The Coin
Growing a Crypto Podcast in 2024 - Mike Townsend | ATC #493
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 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. 

ATC - Mike Townsend, Founder of Grupo - Episode 493
Introduction and Role Reversal
Stephen's Journey into Cryptocurrency
Origins of the Podcast
The Role of Quora in Building Connections
The Entrepreneurial Spirit and Journey
The Challenges and Rewards of Fundraising
Reflections on Business Opportunities
The Future of Media and Podcasting
The Changing Landscape of Media and Information Dissemination
The Impact of Bias and Narration in Modern Media
The Shift Towards Truth and Straightforward Perspectives
The Emergence of New Media Organizations and Platforms
The Battle Between Traditional Media and Social Media Platforms
The Influence of Social Media on News and Information
The Role of Influencers in Modern Media
The Impact of Distractions and Misinformation on Society
The Future of Information Transfer: Neuralink and Beyond
The Role of Individual Modulation in Information Consumption
The Power of Hatred and the Need for Open Discussion
The Impact of Censorship and the Power of Transparency
The Evolution of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency
The Rise and Fall of NFTs and Metaverse
The Journey of Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin Over the Last 10 Years
The Role of Psychology in Technology Adoption
The Struggle of the U.S. in Cryptocurrency Regulations
The Future of Open Banking in North America
The Role of Podcasting in Bridging Understanding and Encouraging Discussion
The Importance of Understanding in Resolving Disagreements
Closing Remarks and Future Plans for the Podcast