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This week on the podcast we are joined by Cameron Browne, a small business and crypto CPA serving Unemployables with tax expertise as a Founder of Darien Advisors.  Cameron is here to discuss all things crypto tax strategies - payroll, trading, selling, and scams.   In this episode, we talk about:  Whether you really need to pay taxes when trading crypto Tips on minimizing your crypto taxes  How to handle crypto scams and “rug pulls” on your taxes Connect with Cameron: LinkedIn Website Connect with Josh: @@0xJoshuaSL on Twitter Connect with Opolis: Website Twitter You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast.  Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers.  Explore our benefits packages at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  

It's tax season and we know all too well the dread that comes with taxes when you're a freelancer, gig worker, or self-employed. If you are wondering how to handle tax season or looking for strategies to maximize your return, this is your episode! Join us as host Joshua Lapidus connects with Cameron Browne – a Crypto & Small Business CPA – about filing taxes right. We'll be covering all sorts of tips that could help you make sure nothing gets missed out when it comes to deductions and credits, plus find out what's different if you've switched from submitting W2s to 1099s. This episode will give anyone feeling overwhelmed by doing their own taxes some real clarity on understanding exactly where they stand come April 15th. In this episode, we talk about:  The taxes you need to file as a freelancer, gig worker, or self-employed worker How to maximize your tax deductions and credits How to adjust from W2 to 1099 when filing taxes Connect with Cameron: LinkedIn Website Connect with Josh: @0xJoshua.eth on Twitter Connect with Opolis: Website Twitter You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast.  Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers. Explore our benefits packages at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  

On this episode of Unemployable, we address a question we're hearing more often: what does it mean to be an employee in the era of democratized employment? What are the advantages over traditional corporate structures for workers who want autonomy and control over their work life balance? Tune in as we break down self sovereignty versus being employed by someone else, plus why Gen Z is choosing freelancing or starting businesses instead. Get ready for key insights about how Opolis helps you have both freedom & security! In this episode, host Josh Lapidus is joined by John Paller - the Co-Founder of both Opolis and ETHDenver - as we unpack all things democratized employment. Josh and John cover: What is democratized employment  What is a self sovereign worker  Why decentralized employment matters for workers  How Opolis is building the missing infrastructure for the future of democratized work  Future of Work, Web3, DAOs and the role of democratized employment Generational trends in work  Connect with Josh: @0xJoshua.eth Connect with John: @PallerJohn Connect with Opolis: Website Twitter You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast.  Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers. Explore our benefits packages at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  

Protecting your business as a freelancer doesn't have to feel overwhelming. This week, Joshua Lapidus and Yev Muchnik - a Web3 lawyer - are here with the ultimate guide for setting up legal entities, contracts & documents that will help make sure you're ready for anything! Plus insights on taxes specific to freelancing. Don't miss it: You'll leave this episode feeling confident about protecting yourself and your business from any potential harms or risks down the road. In this episode, Josh and Yev cover: strategies to secure your assets the necessary information for doing taxes as an independent worker why you should be using client service agreements. All these topics are essential to protecting yourself from potential risk as a freelancer! A disclaimer on this episode: While Yev is a lawyer, she isn't your lawyer. Her insights and strategies in this conversation do not constitute legal advice. Connect with Josh: @0xJoshua.eth Connect with Yev: LinkedIn Twitter Connect with Opolis: Website Twitter You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast.  Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers. Explore our benefits packages at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  

Happy Holidays from Unemployable! We're taking a holiday break and replaying our community's favorite episodes from Season 2 for the last two weeks of the year. If you missed this one on finding work in Web3, be sure to catch it this time! We'll be back on January 4 with new episodes. The future of work is in Web3 and DAOs. Both are revolutionizing employment and work. After listening to today's episode you'll be better prepared for that future. In this episode, host Joshua Lapidus covers all things DAOs and Web3. How to get started, the best places to look, and how to get paid - we get into detail on all of that - and more - on this week's episode - How to find work in Web3 and DAOs. In this episode, we cover:  What is Web3 What are DAOs The role of DAOs in the future of work  The best ways to get started in DAOs and where to look for work The pros and cons you need to know about DAOs before joining How to get paid working for a DAO, and How to get benefits while working with a DAO Connect with Josh: @0xJoshua.eth on Twitter Connect with Opolis: Website Twitter You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast.  Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers. Explore our benefits packages at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  

Happy Holidays from Unemployable! We're taking a holiday break and replaying our community's favorite episodes from Season 2 for the last two weeks of the year. If you missed this one on freelancer and indie healthcare, be sure to catch it this time! We'll be back on January 4 with new episodes. Self-sovereignty, health insurance, and work benefits for indies -- we get into all of that on this week's episode with Eddie Pastore.  Podcast host Joshua Lapidus sits down for an interview with Opolis co-founder Eddie Pastore to discuss all things healthcare for indies. We talk about:  Some of the challenges freelancers face getting health insurance coverage Some of the best and worst healthcare options available The typical costs associated with health insurance How Opolis reimagines healthcare benefits for the self-employed Connect with Josh: @0xJoshua.eth on Twitter Connect with Opolis: Website Twitter You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast.  Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing health insurance, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers. See how much you can save on health insurance for your family at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  

This week on the podcast we talk about retirement plans for freelancers and indie workers. We discuss opening a 401k as an independent worker, contribution strategies, and crypto and Web3 integration into these retirement plans with Opolis. Host Joshua Lapidus and Opolis Co-Founder Eddie Pastore explain how to set up your retirement plan through Opolis. We talk about:  How an independent worker can open a 401k Some of the best retirement plan options for self employed workers Crypto and Retirement Eddie's top self-employment retirement strategies Connect with Josh: @0xJoshua.eth on Twitter Connect with Opolis: Website Twitter You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast.  Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers. Explore our benefits packages at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  

This week on the podcast, we are joined by Mantis Clone to talk about making a living in Web3 as a web developer. From new freelancers to seasoned professionals, don't miss out on these lessons, strategies, and insights from someone who is owning their work, finances, and freedom as an indie web development worker. Host Joshua Lapidus and Web3 developer Mantis Clone explain how to find work as a freelance web developer. In this episode, We talk about:  Top strategies for finding work as a freelance web developer Tips for presenting your portfolio for web development work Special insights for seasoned professionals when looking for Web3 work Tips for obtaining a steady salary like in a traditional job, and The differences between freelance and in-house work Connect with Josh: @0xJoshua.eth on Twitter Connect with Mantis: Website Twitter Connect with Opolis: Website Twitter You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast.  Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers. Explore our benefits packages at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  

FSA and HSA, what's the difference? This week we talk about the pros and cons of Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts, as well as how to choose the right one for you. Host Joshua Lapidus and Opolis CoFounder Eddie Pastore  explain how healthcare plans work for indie workers. We talk about:  HSA vs FSA plans including the pros and cons of each  Tax benefits of HSA v FSA, and How to open an FSA or HSA while self-employed Connect with Josh: @0xJoshua.eth on Twitter Connect with Opolis: Website Twitter    You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast.  Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers.  Explore our member benefits at Opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  #Unemployable

The future of work is in Web3 and DAOs. Both are revolutionizing employment and work. After listening to today's episode you'll be better prepared for that future. In this episode, host Joshua Lapidus covers all things DAOs and Web3. How to get started, the best places to look, and how to get paid - we get into detail on all of that - and more - on this week's episode - How to find work in Web3 and DAOs. In this episode, we cover:  What is Web3 What are DAOs The role of DAOs in the future of work  The best ways to get started in DAOs and where to look for work The pros and cons you need to know about DAOs before joining How to get paid working for a DAO, and How to get benefits while working with a DAO Connect with Josh: @0xJoshua.eth on Twitter Connect with Opolis: Website Twitter You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast.  Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing healthcare, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers. Explore our benefits packages at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  

Self-sovereignty, health insurance, and work benefits for indies -- we get into all of that on this week's episode with Eddie Pastore.  Podcast host Joshua Lapidus sits down for an interview with Opolis co-founder Eddie Pastore to discuss all things healthcare for indies. We talk about:  Some of the challenges freelancers face getting health insurance coverage Some of the best and worst healthcare options available The typical costs associated with health insurance How Opolis reimagines healthcare benefits for the self-employed Connect with Josh: @0xJoshua.eth on Twitter Connect with Opolis: Website Twitter You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at opolis.co/podcast.  Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing health insurance, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and independent workers.  See how much you can save on health insurance for your family at opolis.co or follow us on twitter @Opolis.  

Unemployable is a new podcast for indie workers, freelancers, DAO contributors, and other self-employed folks who want to own their employment and become self-sovereign.   The future of Work is Web3 and we're here to get you prepared for that future. In our first episode, host Joshua Lapidus, Executive Steward at Opolis, sits down for an interview with Spencer Graham to discuss the future of working in Web3.   Spencer Graham is a Web3 solopreneur and product manager that's made the switch from traditional employment to independent work. In this episode, he shares his lessons and insights on taking control of your work, finances, and freedom in the new economy.   In this episode we talk about: Making the transition from a corporate employee to self-sovereign worker Navigating work for multiple projects simultaneously Replacing your traditional income with Web3 compensation, and What it's really like to work in DAOs full-time (the good, the challenging, and everything in between) Connect with Spencer:  Website: https://spengrah.mirror.xyz/collection Twitter: https://twitter.com/spengrah Connect with Josh: Twitter: https://twitter.com/0xjoshuasl Connect with Opolis: Website: https://opolis.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/opolis You can listen to all episodes of Unemployable, view episode clips, watch the full video episode, and read the Unemployable blog at https://opolis.co/podcast.  Unemployable is sponsored by Opolis - an employment cooperative bringing health insurance, retirement, and benefits to freelancers and indie workers. Explore our benefit packages for indie workers at https://Opolis.co.  

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On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work.With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally.Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel here to stay in the loop and join the discussion on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Opolis. Speaker: Kevin Owocki is the founder of Gitcoin.co, a blockchain-based network for growing open source software with incentivization mechanics. Kevin has a BS in Computer Science, 10 years of engineering leadership experience in startups and Open Source Software, and is a community organizer in the Boulder Colorado Tech Scene. You may remember Kevin from Episode 6- we’re happy to welcome you back for some exciting updates Kevin!Follow John Paller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PallerJohnFollow Kevin Owocki on Twitter: https://twitter.com/owockiAbstract: On this episode of Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dive into the Employment Commons coalition, Opolis’ channel partnership with Gitcoin, how Gitcoin users can access Opolis benefits, ETHDenver’s upcoming event, and more.This talk was recorded on January 20, 2021. About Opolis: Opolis is the next generation employment ecosystem for the self-sovereign worker. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally. Learn more at https://www.opolis.co/.

On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work.With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally. Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel here to stay in the loop and join the discussion on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Opolis. Speaker: David Gold is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, angel investor and the CEO of Dapix. Dapix built the first version of what became the initial software driving the FIO Protocol. The idea for the FIO Protocol was incubated while he was a Managing Director of Access Venture Partners, an early stage venture capital fund where he served for over 11 years. Prior to joining Access Venture Partners, Mr. Gold was an angel investor and board member in a number of successful technology companies with multiple exits. During the dot com era, Mr. Gold was founder and CEO of ProSavvy Inc. a web-based procurement software company that raised over $25M in venture capital and had a successful merger. Follow John Paller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PallerJohnFollow David Gold on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmgoldAbstract: On this episode of Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dive into Dapix and FIO Protocol, their upcoming plans with The Employment Commons & more!This talk was recorded on November 25th, 2020.About Opolis: Opolis is the next generation employment ecosystem for the self-sovereign worker. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally. Learn more at https://www.opolis.co/.

On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work.With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally. Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel here to stay in the loop and join the discussion on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Opolis. Speaker: Barry Goers is a partner with Merkle Mountain, a blockchain consulting firm based in Boulder, CO. Barry was an early adopter of bitcoin and a big proponent of blockchain technology. He successfully invested in the creation of Ethereum, Antshares (now Neo), and many other notable blockchain projects. He is on the Opolis Employment Commons Board of Stewards, and is a former professional hockey player.Follow John Paller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PallerJohnFollow Barry Goers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BGHOCKEY6 Abstract: On this episode of Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into Barry’s professional hockey career, the Employment Commons Board of Stewards, and Open Enrollment.This talk was recorded on November 11th, 2020. About Opolis: Opolis is the next generation employment ecosystem for the self-sovereign worker. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally. Learn more at https://www.opolis.co/.

On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work.With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally.Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel here to stay in the loop and join the discussion on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Opolis. Speaker: Auryn Macmillan is the product manager for Gnosis' Conditional Token Framework. After creating DAOhub in 2016, and retiring from his professional basketball career in 2017, Auryn's primary focus has been on DAOs and Ethereum-based governance and fund allocation models. Follow John Paller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PallerJohnFollow Auryn Macmillan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/auryn_macmillanAbstract: On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into platform cooperativism, governance of the Employment Commons, and the Opolis Rewards Program and upcoming token launch. This talk was recorded on October 14th, 2020.About Opolis: Opolis is the next generation employment ecosystem for the self-sovereign worker. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally. Learn more at https://www.opolis.co/.

On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work.With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally.Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel here to stay in the loop and join the discussion on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Opolis. Speaker: Eric Arsenault has been working in the DAO space since early 2019. He currently works at DAOstack, a governance protocol for blockchain projects, and spends most of his time designing governance and incentive structures for early projects and getting involved with community growth efforts. In his spare time, he likes collecting NFTs and scouting for investment opportunities as part of MetaCartel Ventures.Follow John Paller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PallerJohnFollow Eric Arsenault on Twitter: https://twitter.com/eric_rsnoAbstract: On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into the Opolis Rewards Program and upcoming token launch.This talk was recorded on September 30th, 2020.About Opolis: Opolis is the next generation employment ecosystem for the self-sovereign worker. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally. Learn more at https://www.opolis.co/.

On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work.With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally.Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel here to stay in the loop and join the discussion on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Opolis. Speaker: In this episode of OPR, Opolis Founder & Executive Steward John Paller chats with Bill Warren, co-founder of Peeps Democracy. Peeps is launching a new platform, PoolParty, where DAOs meet DeFi. With PoolParty you save together for a shared goal or purchase, all while earning interest. Before PoolParty, Peeps created Peeps DAO, a cause-based, decentralized organization platform for nonprofits, political organizations, and social movements. Prior to Peeps Democracy Bill spent a few years both in corporate law working on startup, fintech, and complex partnership projects. Follow John Paller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PallerJohnFollow Bill Warren on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wswarren12Abstract: On this episode of Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into what it’s like being a member of the Opolis Employment Commons, decentralized autonomous organizations, and Peeps Democracy.This talk was recorded on September 16th, 2020.About Opolis: Opolis is the next generation employment ecosystem for the self-sovereign worker. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally. Learn more at https://www.opolis.co/.

On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work.With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally.Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel here to stay in the loop and join the discussion on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Opolis. Speaker: In this episode of OPR, Opolis Founder & Executive Steward John Paller chats with Russell Castagnaro of the Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology. His mission is championing solutions, processes, and technologies that make government services more accessible, usable, and responsive to the public, business, and internal agencies. Russell is also responsible for myColoradoTM and Colorado Digital IdentityTM - Colorado's mobile identity solution. Previously he was the CEO of Wampei, Inc, a company dedicated to bringing electronic peer-to-peer payments to any business, regardless of credit, race, religion, age, origin, and with or without a bank or third-party.Follow John Paller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PallerJohnFollow Russell Castagnaro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rcastagAbstract: On this episode of Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into digitization and innovation in Colorado, the freedom to work, and Colorado Jam.This talk was recorded on September 2nd, 2020.About Opolis: Opolis is the next generation employment ecosystem for the self-sovereign worker. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally. Learn more at https://www.opolis.co/.

On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally.Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel here to stay in the loop and join the discussion on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Opolis. Speaker: In this episode of OPR, Opolis Founder & Executive Steward John Paller chats with Vignesh Sundaresan, Founder & Lead Architect of Lendroid. Vignesh is a serial entrepreneur, social entrepreneur, software architect, and YCombinator alumni. He is a professional programmer with expertise in open protocols, back-end programming, software product management, marketing performance mechanisms, knowledge organization, and data-mining. Vignesh has an undergraduate's degree in mechanical engineering, and he has a Masters in Technology Innovation Management from Carleton University, Ottawa. Follow John Paller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PallerJohnFollow Vignesh Sundaresan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vigsunAbstract: On this episode of Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how freelancers are paid, decentralized finance and crowd-based lending. This talk was recorded on August 19th, 2020.About Lendroid: Lendroid is a crypto-economic foundation registered in Singapore. They are a team of coders, designers and doers crafting financial protocols that are exclusive to the blockchain. They started with reimagining the flow of risk and value in lending. Learn more at https://lendroid.com/. About Opolis: Opolis is the next generation employment ecosystem for the self-sovereign worker. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally. Learn more at https://www.opolis.co/.

On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work.With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally.Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel to stay in the loop: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxpG_XyDTUvYmrTfiexmU2A?view_as=subscriberJoin the discussion on Twitter:https://twitter.com/OpolisSpeaker: In this episode of OPR, Opolis Founder & Executive Steward John Paller chats with Nathan Schneider. Nathan is an assistant professor of media studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he leads the Media Enterprise Design Lab. His most recent book is Everything for Everyone: The Radical Tradition that Is Shaping the Next Economy.Follow John Paller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PallerJohnFollow Nathan Schneider on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ntnsndrAbstract: On this episode of Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into emerging governance, cooperative networks, economics, and thought leadership.This talk was recorded on August 5th, 2020.About Nathan Schneider: Nathan Schneider is an assistant professor of media studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he leads the Media Enterprise Design Lab. His most recent book is Everything for Everyone: The Radical Tradition that Is Shaping the Next Economy.About Opolis: Opolis is the next generation employment ecosystem for the self-sovereign worker. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally.

On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work.With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally.Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel to stay in the loop: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxpG_XyDTUvYmrTfiexmU2A?view_as=subscriberJoin the discussion on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpolisSpeaker: In this episode of OPR, Opolis Founder & Executive Steward John Paller chats with Kevin Owocki, the founder of Gitcoin.co, a blockchain-based network for growing open source software with incentivization mechanics. Kevin has a BS in Computer Science, 10 years of engineering leadership experience in startups and Open Source Software, and is a community organizer in the Boulder Colorado Tech Scene. Follow John Paller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PallerJohnFollow Kevin Owocki on Twitter: https://twitter.com/owocki?s=20 Abstract: On this episode of Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how to democratize employment, the future of work experience, and Colorado as a geographic and sociopolitical tech hub. This talk was recorded on July 22nd, 2020.About Kevin Owocki: Kevin Owocki is the founder of Gitcoin.co, a blockchain-based network for growing open source software with incentivization mechanics. Kevin has a BS in Computer Science, 10 years of engineering leadership experience in startups and Open Source Software, and is a community organizer in the Boulder Colorado Tech Scene.About Opolis: Opolis is building a next generation employment ecosystem for the self-sovereign worker. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally.

On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work.With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally.Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel to stay in the loop: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxpG_XyDTUvYmrTfiexmU2A?view_as=subscriberJoin the discussion on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpolisSpeaker: In this episode of OPR, Opolis Founder & Executive Steward John Paller chats with Sean Li, Co-Founder & CEO of Magic Labs (formerly Fortmatic). Sean has served as the co-founder & CEO of Magic Labs, formerly Fortmatic, since 2018. He previously worked at Docker and Kitematic, served as a Fellow at Lightspeed Venture Partners, and is a University of Waterloo graduate in computer software engineering.Follow John Paller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PallerJohnFollow Sean Li on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_seanliAbstract: On this episode of Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into digital identity, user-friendly authentication, how to bring Web3 to your next-door neighbor, and the shared revenue model of The Employment Commons. This talk was recorded on July 8th, 2020.About Sean Li: Sean Li has served as the co-founder & CEO of Magic Labs, formerly Fortmatic, since 2018. He previously worked at Docker and Kitematic, served as a Fellow at Lightspeed Venture Partners, and is a University of Waterloo graduate in computer software engineering.About Opolis: Opolis is building a next generation employment ecosystem for the self-sovereign worker. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally.

On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally.Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel to stay in the loop:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxpG_XyDTUvYmrTfiexmU2A?view_as=subscriberJoin the discussion on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpolisSpeakers: In this episode of OPR, Opolis Founder & Executive Steward John Paller chats with Jason Weiner, Esq. of Jason Wiener|p.c. and co-founder of “Colorado Cooperative Developers,” and Yev Muchnik, Esq. of Launch Legal, corporate counsel to one of Wyoming’s first SPDI applicants, and also acts as an advisor to a Colorado based legal tech company and a number of industry diverse blockchain companies. Follow Jason Wiener on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonwienerpcFollow Yev Muchnik on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MuchnikYevFollow John Paller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PallerJohnAbstract: On this episode of Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into the challenges around creating technology that supports decentralized organizations, the legal framework of The Employment Commons, what structural benevolence is and why it’s important, and collective capitalism.This talk was recorded on June 24, 2020.About Jason & Yev: Jason Wiener, Esq. is the Principal of the boutique law and business consulting practice Jason Wiener|p.c., and co-founder of “Colorado Cooperative Developers”. He specializes in cooperative law, shared ownership models, and cooperative finance. Yev Muchnik, Esq. is the managing partner of a boutique law firm called Launch Legal, corporate counsel to one of Wyoming’s first SPDI applicants, and also acts as an advisor to a Colorado based legal tech company and a number of industry diverse blockchain companies. She also serves on a number of Colorado government blockchain advisory steering committees in agriculture and banking, the board of Global Women in Blockchain, the Women Who Startup Foundation, Women in Voice Tech and the Lex Lead Group.About Opolis: Opolis is building a next generation employment ecosystem for the self-sovereign worker. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally.

On Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how changes in the world are changing people’s lives with a focus on freelancing, finances and the future of work.With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally. Subscribe to Opolis’ YouTube channel to stay in the loop:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxpG_XyDTUvYmrTfiexmU2A?view_as=subscriberJoin the discussion on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpolisSpeaker: In this episode of OPR, Opolis Founder & Executive Steward John Paller chats with Eddie Pastore, Strategy & Finance Steward of Opolis.Follow John Paller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PallerJohnAbstract: On this episode of Opolis Public Radio (OPR), we dig into how the gig economy has evolved, what the current work landscape in freelancing looks like with COVID-19, the structure of The Employment Commons, and how you can join the Opolis Genesis Guild. This talk was recorded on June 10th, 2020.About Eddie Pastore: Eddie Pastore has served as co-founder and the Strategy & Finance Steward for Opolis since 2014. Along with being responsible for Opolis’ overall financial strategy and operational direction, Eddie is the lead product manager and oversees Opolis’ finances, accounting and HR. About Opolis: Opolis is the next generation employment ecosystem for the self-sovereign worker. With Opolis, freelancers and gig workers everywhere have access to the same health benefits, life and disability insurance, and other services that only corporate employees have had access to traditionally.

#2: We traveled to Osaka, Japan for Devcon 2019. This is a chat between Justin, Hannah, and John about our favorite moments and key takeaways from the conference. The most important question we answer however is, Ramen or Udon? The food, drinks, and entertainment are like nowhere else. We had so much fun.  Shoutout to the Devcon Team for a great event! Learn more about Opolis here. Register for ETHDenver 2020 here. Thanks for listening!

#1: Welcome to Opolis Public Radio (OPR), where we discuss tech innovation, blockchains, social evolution, the future of work, and other cognition sparking morsels. In the first episode of OPR, Opolis founder John Paller, sits down at Opolis HQ with Dana Look-Arimoto, author of Stop Settling, Settle Smart: Rethinking Work-life Balance, Redesign Your Busy Life. “Work-life “balance” is a myth. Throughout our lives we’ve been sold a bill of goods that we can have it all, by being our all, by doing it all. There are limits to what we may achieve at one time and throughout our lives that require conscious trade-offs. We are simply not super-human. There are situational and relative life events that change how we live our lives, and therefore, how we navigate. This is why we must settle more and settle less, which is the key to settling smart! Stop Settling® is a method, a mindset, and a movement that helps you understand who you are, what’s important to you, and make conscious choices about where you want to spend your time so that you are able to communicate that to others around you not only at work, but in all key life facets. Remember, It’s not about balance. It is about harmonious integration powered by what it is that you really want. Harmony beats balance every time! It’s all about knowing how to Settle Smart.”  To connect with Dana Look-Arimoto, click HERE To connect with John Paller, click HERE Learn about Opolis HERE Thank you for listening. Please subscribe to the show so you can stay in the loop for future episodes of OPR!