About this episode
Join Scott Sibley on The Bitcoin for Families Show as he chats with Francisco Chavarria, Yopaki founder and dad of three girls (19, 17, and 2), expecting a fourth child in the coming months. Francisco shares heartfelt stories of parenting teens and a toddler, balancing fun and discipline, and teaching financial literacy through Bitcoin. From dance-offs to Loteria Bitcoin, he blends family life with his mission to make every Mexican a Bitcoiner. Discover tips for parenting across age gaps and fostering independence. Use code BFFSHOW for 10% off at SHAmory.com. Stay humble, stack sats!Follow SHAmory on X here. Follow Francisco on X here. Follow Yopaki on X here. Timestamps:00:01 – Scott introduces the show, welcoming Francisco as a “Bitcoin friend forever.”00:41 – Francisco on the chaos and beauty of being a girl dad to three, expecting a fourth.01:04 – Francisco hopes for a healthy baby, jokingly claiming “girl dad expertise.”01:51 – Scott recalls meeting Francisco at Bitcoin 2021 in Miami.02:27 – Francisco reflects on the magic of Bitcoin 2021 and friendships formed.04:55 – Francisco introduces Yopaki, a Bitcoin neobank with a cultural twist.06:40 – Francisco shares his daughters’ ages: 19, 17, and 2, highlighting the age gap.07:25 – Parenting teens vs. toddlers: Francisco on patience and learning anew.09:06 – Icebreaker: Francisco picks tacos over Bitcoin to represent Mexico.09:59 – Francisco’s funniest dad moment: dance-offs with his daughters.11:07 – Advice to 16-year-old self: “Be patient,” inspired by The Count of Monte Cristo.13:09 – Bitcoin Block Party for kids: Francisco suggests a dulce de leche cake.14:17 – Unexpected Bitcoin talk: At a bar in Amsterdam during COVID chaos.16:04 – Childhood memory: Weekly family meals with grandma shaped his parenting.18:14 – Francisco’s dream job if not Bitcoin: Opening a restaurant.19:13 – Favorite dish to cook: Rajas tacos with poblano peppers and mushrooms.21:39 – Francisco’s dad introduced him to Bitcoin in 2012, sparking his journey.24:08 – Parenting challenge: Relearning sleep schedules with a toddler after teens.27:11 – Francisco’s tip: Ask teens, “Do you want me to listen or advise?”30:21 – Francisco plans to homeschool his youngest, inspired by Scott and Mallory.32:47 – Emotional moment: Teens cry seeing Francisco’s love for their baby sister.35:18 – Parenting tip: Follow through on consequ