052 - Bitcoin's Big Bet: Revolutionizing Finance with Oleg from Fulgur Ventures
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052 - Bitcoin's Big Bet: Revolutionizing Finance with Oleg from Fulgur Ventures

1:10:36 Apr 22, 2025
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In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of Bitcoin investment and infrastructure with Oleg Mikhalsky, co-managing partner at Fulgur Ventures. The conversation delves into Oleg's journey into Bitcoin, the challenges faced in venture capital, and the future of Bitcoin as an asset class. We discuss the innovations in Bitcoin payments, the impact of Bitcoin on traditional finance, and the strategies employed by Fulgur Ventures to support early-stage founders. ? ? ? ? Get personalized onboarding at River for Bitcoin-only financial services: https://partner.river.com/buildwithbitcoin ? ? ? Chapters 00:00 Introduction 04:19 Oleg's Journey into Bitcoin 07:46 Founding Fulgur Ventures 09:36 Fundraising Challenges in 2018 12:05 Contrarian Approach to Bitcoin Investment 14:14 Learning from Other Blockchain Technologies 18:48 Evolution of Bitcoin Technology 21:08 Reflections on Bitcoin's Growth 24:17 The Future of Payments with Bitcoin 27:15 Bitcoin as an Asset Class 31:27 Institutional Adoption of Bitcoin 34:18 Remaking Financial Markets with Bitcoin 38:53 The Role of Liquidity in Bitcoin Adoption 41:37 Fulgur Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin Startups 44:24 Navigating Growth Stage Investments 48:45 Emerging Markets and Bitcoin Adoption 52:42 Asset Management in the Bitcoin Era 57:18 Exit Strategies for Bitcoin Companies References https://fulgur.ventures/ https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/ https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin ? ? ? ? DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions, consult a professional.
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