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Best podcasts about John Wu

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The Scoop
John Wu on Avalanche's edge in the race for enterprise adoption

The Scoop

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 35:00


John Wu is the President of Ava Labs. The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Wu to discuss Avalanche's growing institutional appeal, the rise of blockchain gaming, and how his background in traditional finance shaped his approach to building in crypto. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 00:51 - Sponsor break 02:11 - John Wu's tradfi background 06:36 - Taking crypto seriously 09:27 - Ava Labs' focus 11:11 - The gaming landscape 18:38 - Ava Labs x financial markets 24:30 - Challenges in building in Tradfi 26:11 - How enterprises select blockchains 29:03 - Project Guardian 31:52 - Looking ahead GUEST LINKS John Wu on X: https://x.com/John1wu Ava Labs on X: https://x.com/AvaLabs Ava Labs: https://www.avalabs.org/ Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: theblock.co/campus This episode is brought to your by our sponsors: Fidelity Explore Fidelity crypto careers today. Go to crypto.FidelityCareers.com to learn more.

TD Ameritrade Network
Bitcoin's Volatility Wanes, Urgency for Crypto Legislation

TD Ameritrade Network

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 8:32


John Wu says the implied volatility of the SPX has been greater than Bitcoin over recent trading sessions. That doesn't mean volatility has been taken out of the cryptocurrency, but Bitcoin's activity level has drawn bullish optimism from John. Additionally, he points to Federal action in D.C. inching toward clearer crypto regulation.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

TD Ameritrade Network
COIN's Competition Risks & Long Road to Regulation

TD Ameritrade Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 5:57


Coinbase (COIN) reports earnings after the closing bell. John Wu believes the runway for growth remains steady, though how fast Coinbase can run depends on regulation from the Trump administration. He warns investors it could take longer than expected. John adds that Coinbase needs more pipelines for revenue, even if it comes with more competition risk.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Proof of Coverage
Building Financial Services for Crypto-Natives with Collar Protocol | J. Paul Meyer

Proof of Coverage

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 41:48


Follow Building in Public Podcast: https://x.com/builtnpublicpod Mahesh and John Wu, President of Ava Labs, are joined by J. Paul Meyer, founder of Collar Network, to explore innovative solutions in decentralized finance (DeFi). J. Paul shares how Collar Network, a smart contract-based lending protocol, helps crypto investors borrow against their holdings in a hedged, non-liquidatable manner—addressing challenges like tax implications and liquidity. Drawing from his Goldman Sachs background, J. Paul discusses the need for financial services tailored to crypto's emerging wealthy class and the risks of replicating traditional finance's mistakes. They also touch on regulation, market behavior, and the future of Bitcoin, AI in finance, and Web3 value capture. Check out Collar's beta platform at beta.collarprotocol.xyz  Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:16 - The Role of ETFs in Tokenization 03:10 - Discussion on Goldman Sachs and Its Relevance 06:35 - The Impact of Technology on Financial Services 08:51 - The Consolidation of the Banking Sector 10:19 - Competing with Large Financial Institutions 13:27 - Weaknesses of Large Financial Institutions 17:02 - Overview of Collar Networks and Its Mission 20:32 - Comparison with Traditional Margin-Based Borrowing 22:44 - User Experience in Financial Products 24:51 - Future Product Development at Collar 26:20 - Finding Liquidity in DeFi Markets 28:10 - Working with Major Financial Institutions 30:57 - Concerns About Repeating Past Financial Mistakes 33:02 - Future Strategies for Collar Network 36:54 - Political and Regulatory Considerations 38:27 - Lightning Round: Quickfire Questions 41:02 - Closing Remarks  Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

Proof of Coverage
The Future of Blockchain Interoperability with Omni | Austin King

Proof of Coverage

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 47:20


Follow Building in Public Podcast: https://x.com/builtnpublicpod Mahesh and guest host John Wu sit down with Austin King, CEO of Omni Labs, to explore the future of cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi). Austin shares his journey from Harvard College to building and selling his first company to Ripple, reflecting on the lessons from the 2017 crypto boom that shaped his vision for blockchain interoperability. He discusses innovative design trends like "intents and solvers," which simplify cross-chain transactions for users, and Omni Labs' mission to abstract blockchain complexities, enabling seamless participation in the on-chain economy. Austin also opens up about leadership challenges, including pivoting after significant fundraising, and emphasizes the value of transparency, collaboration, and a strong support network. The conversation concludes with insights into the evolving crypto landscape and Austin's vision for a neutral and open economic system. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Introduction to Omni and Solvernet 01:30 - Austin King's Journey from Harvard to Crypto 03:02 - Identifying the Need for Interoperability 05:20 - The Ripple Acquisition Story 06:43 - Understanding the XRP Community 10:19 - Misunderstandings About XRP and Ripple 14:24 - Cults and Communities in Crypto 16:21 - Building Omni and Its Vision 20:56 - The Importance of Interoperability 23:24 - Pivoting After Fundraising 28:01 - Support Networks for Founders 30:33 - Conviction in Decision-Making 33:37 - Overview of the Omni Token and Network 39:04 - Defining Success in the Crypto Space 41:34 - Long-Term Vision for Crypto Development Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

DeFi Decoded
DeFi Decoded - Web3 for Business and the Enterprise with John Wu of Ava Labs

DeFi Decoded

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 37:28


Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest John Wu, President of Ava Labs. Listen in as they discuss John's journey from traditional finance to crypto, the potential for tokenization in financial services and accelerating stablecoin adoption worldwide, the next big assets that will be brought onchain, Avalanche's classification and uniqueness, its subnets and how they contrast to Ethereum L2s, its dual mission of targeting both crypto native and enterprise users, key Web3 adoption milestones that have helped pave the way for more firms to join, the roadmap for the next twelve months, and more.

TD Ameritrade Network
Bitcoin, Ethereum, COIN: Weighing Crypto's Future on Regulation

TD Ameritrade Network

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 7:31


John Wu with Ava Labs says enthusiasm for cryptocurrency is sky-high since the presidential election. That excitement is seen in Bitcoin's record price today. However, upside potential for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum depends on regulation the next administration puts in place. John also explains why Coinbase (COIN) has become the only "crypto index" for U.S. investors. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185 Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7 Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watch Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-explore Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/ Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Tech Path Podcast
Could TikTok Move To Avalanche in 70 Days?

Tech Path Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 34:49


With 170 million U.S. users, TikTok's fate hangs in balance as the Biden-era law requiring ByteDance to divest from TikTok by January 2025 is triggered. Could TikTok divest into Project Liberty's unbrella of web3 social media companies?Guest: John Wu - President at Ava Labs~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Get up to $200 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/CBARRON00:00 intro00:21 Sponsor: Coinbase00:44 TikTok on Polkadot?01:29 MeWe Chooses Avalanche03:23 TikTok on Avalanche06:05 Days Until Ban06:51 Preparing For TikTok Ban08:10 Businesses & Transactions08:56 Ticketmaster RugPulls Everyone10:59 NFT Ticketing on Avalanche12:59 Sports Illustrated Moves To AVAX16:35 Massive Ticketing Test on AVAX17:55 Testnet vs Mainnet & Costs21:15 Off The Grid Success25:16 Off The Grid Still Early27:21 Chipotle x Off The Grid28:16 John Wu Prediction30:46 AVAX Coming To U.S.34:04 outro#Crypto #TikTok #Avalanche~Could TikTok Move To Avalanche in 70 Days?

Proof of Coverage
Verifiable AI Agents with Axal

Proof of Coverage

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 48:20


In today's episode we welcome back co-host John Wu and introduce Ash Ahmed, a recent Harvard College graduate and co-founder of Axal. Ash shares his fascinating journey from being a competitive debater to the world of startups and cryptocurrency. We discuss the unique bond between Ash and his twin brother, who is also making waves in the venture space with a non-invasive Neuralink startup. Ash discusses the entrepreneurial spirit fostered at Harvard, the challenges of building a company while still in college, and the importance of reflection in his decision-making process. Ash explains how Axal aims to create a network for verifiable autonomous agents, making tasks easier and more accessible for users. He highlights the intersection of AI and blockchain, the utility of Axal's token, and the vision for the future of crypto and task fulfillment. 00:00 - Introduction 01:06 - Introduction of Guests 01:57 - Sibling Rivalry and Competition: Ash's Twin Brother 04:19 - Different Paths: Ash and His Brother's Journeys 06:17 - Entrepreneurship in College 09:18 - Finding Funding and Building Axal 10:42 - Advice for Mentors in Startup Accelerators 12:26 - The Importance of Ambition and Hustle 16:46 - Reflections on Personal Growth and Maturity 17:12 - Introducing Axal: The Platform Overview 21:00 - Exploring Other Vertical Opportunities for Axal 23:23 - The Role of UI/UX in Product Development 24:34 - Comparing Computer Science Education Across Universities 26:10 - The Entrepreneurial Spirit at Harvard 27:25 - Token Utility and Ecosystem Dynamics 30:57 - Future Vision: Axal's Role in the Crypto Landscape 33:11 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in College 36:06 - The Pressure of Early Career Decisions 37:32 - The Value of Banking Experience for Entrepreneurs Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

Proof of Coverage
Trading Any Asset On-chain with Ostium

Proof of Coverage

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 50:51


In this episode, Mahesh and guest host John Wu are joined by Kaledora Fontana Kiernan-Linn, Co-Founder of Ostium Labs. Ostium is committed to delivering solutions around stablecoin settlement, low-latency oracle-based pricing, minimal liquidity provider exposure, and a disintermediated and unbiased trading environment. We discuss the world of Ostium, finance, and various platforms like Interactive Brokers, LMAX, CME, and Coinbase futures. Kaledora examines the flexibility and benefits of the current trading model, highlighting institutional liquidity, potential partnerships, and the intriguing concept of "perpification." We also explore the noncustodial perp market for commodities, the significance of funding rates, and the creation of a platform for onboarding real-world assets through synthetic products. Kaledora shares insights into the technical challenges and the project's potential to disrupt traditional markets. Additionally, we uncover the novel solution for market hours data at the node level, emphasizing the importance of quick and decisive decision-making in the startup landscape. Gain valuable perspectives on trading strategies, decision-making, and the exciting innovations reshaping the world of finance and investment. 00:00 Prioritize quick decision-making over perfection, use intuition. 04:25 Rational decision-making process for quitting ballet. 07:33 Encouraging team trust, accepting imperfect decisions. 10:50 Constructive disagreements focus on idea generation approaches. 15:48 Trading any asset as a perpetual summary. 17:24 Innovative funding rates create balance in crypto. 23:27 Express thoughts freely, don't overthink sharing. 25:32 Advice for overcoming writer's block and perfectionism. 27:57 Accounting for market features crucial for creating oracles. 31:28 Improved solution for market hours data reporting. 36:08 Decentralized system using pool-based market making. 39:10 Excited about future opportunities in crypto markets. 41:18 Creating perpetuals, a unique onboarding approach overview. 44:34 Cryptocurrency, perpetual futures, and evolution of assets. Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

Crypto Token Talk
Proof-of-PR Season 2 Episode 10: Asylum Venture's John Wu on Harnessing the Power of Crypto Twitter (X)

Crypto Token Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 38:03


Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. Asylum Ventures Investor Jon Wu joins Melrose PR CEO Kelley Weaver this week to discuss all things investing, marketing, and thought leadership on X! They cover how to shift your marketing strategies as market sentiment changes, the importance of authenticity, and the role of spirituality as a thought leader on X, plus so much more! To stay up-to-date on upcoming guests and news follow us on Twitter at @ProofOfPR.

Bloomberg Businessweek
Earnings Season Goes Into Full Swing With Results From Big Banks

Bloomberg Businessweek

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 44:45 Transcription Available


Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg News Wall Street Reporter Sonali Basak breaks down earnings from JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and Citi. Hagar Chemali, Founder and CEO at Greenwich Media Strategies, shares her thoughts on Israel bracing for an unprecedented attack by Iran. Rich Lesser, Global Chair of BCG, discusses risks and disruption concerning CEOs. John Wu, President at Ava Labs, talks about seeing a new wave of blockchain innovation. And we Drive to the Close with JJ Kinahan, CEO at IG North America. Bloomberg News Squawk Desk Reporter Bill Maloney also participates in the conversation. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Businessweek
Earnings Season Goes Into Full Swing With Results From Big Banks

Bloomberg Businessweek

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 44:45 Transcription Available


Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg News Wall Street Reporter Sonali Basak breaks down earnings from JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and Citi. Hagar Chemali, Founder and CEO at Greenwich Media Strategies, shares her thoughts on Israel bracing for an unprecedented attack by Iran. Rich Lesser, Global Chair of BCG, discusses risks and disruption concerning CEOs. John Wu, President at Ava Labs, talks about seeing a new wave of blockchain innovation. And we Drive to the Close with JJ Kinahan, CEO at IG North America. Bloomberg News Squawk Desk Reporter Bill Maloney also participates in the conversation. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thinking Crypto Interviews & News
John Wu Interview - Avalanche AVAX: Unlocking 100K TPS, JPMorgan Tokenization & Amazon Web Services Partnership

Thinking Crypto Interviews & News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 53:45


John Wu is the president at Ava Labs. We discuss:- Ava Labs overview- What makes the Avalanche Blockchain unique- Plan to scale to 100K TPS- Avax staking- JPMorgan utilizing Avalanche for tokenization- Amazon Web Services partnership- Bitcoin Spot ETF launch- US Crypto Regulations

Floor Daily Flooring Professional Podcast
John Wu Discusses Novalis' Growth and LVT Products at Surfaces 2024

Floor Daily Flooring Professional Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 5:57


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Tech Path Podcast
SEC Approved Tokens Launching on Avalanche December 6th

Tech Path Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 13:20


Crypto investment platform Republic will list its profit-sharing digital asset, the Republic Note, on the Avalanche Blockchain via the US-regulated trading platform INX. The Note listing will be available to KYC'ed non-accredited and accredited investors worldwide on Dec. 6.~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaul00:00 intro00:23 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:57 Republic x Avalanche01:24 John Wu on Republic02:19 December 6th02:54 Algorand Rugpulled03:15 Dividends & Non-Accredited04:47 INX Token on Ethereum05:41 Security Tokens06:05 Prometheum still a scam07:08 Tokens To Watch07:49 Republic Subnet Coming08:20 JP Morgan on Avalanche08:33 Bitcoiners Still Attack Altcoins10:13 Grayscale Web3 Growth12:03 Polygon Tokenized Products Coming12:55 outro#Crypto #Ethereum #Bitcoin~SEC Approved Tokens Launching on Avalanche December 6th

Tech Path Podcast
Avalanche Set For Explosive Growth! | John Wu INTERVIEW

Tech Path Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 45:45


The transaction count on Avalanche's C-Chain (responsible for handling smart contracts) over the past week has set new all-time highs, reaching an estimated 2.3 million transactions per day on November 19. However, Avalanche hasn't even begun to explode.00:00 intro00:55 Tokenized Assets Growing04:19 JP Morgan Onyx & Citi Banks08:14 Dividend Yields Coming11:54 Tokenized ETFs14:00 Visa Payments Test15:08 Transaction Speed17:53 Testnet Subnets18:55 Loyalty Rewards Exploding23:08 Brands Awakening24:20 John Wu Predicted ROBLOX29:12 First Console Game?30:32 NFT Sales Exploding32:33 The Great Chain Migration34:21 Meta Interoperability36:42 XCAD Moving To Avalanche?37:38 Apple Reckoning Coming38:19 BEAM & Merit Circle40:40 Tech Roadmap41:13 AWM & Teleporter42:12 OnChain Storage42:30 Big Partnerships Coming43:41 Avalanche Render Network?44:45 outroGuest: John Wu, President of Ava LabsAva Labs website ➜ https://bit.ly/AVAXlabs#AVAX #Crypto #ethereum~Avalanche Set For Explosive Growth!

Bloomberg Businessweek
Marvel's Latest Movie Tests If Superheroes Ever Get Tired

Bloomberg Businessweek

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 40:22 Transcription Available


Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Businessweek Assistant Managing Editor Jim Ellis discuss whether Disney's The Marvels release will raise questions about the future of the Marvel franchise. Butterball CEO Jay Jandrain shares his insight on how inflation could impact Thanksgiving food costs. John Wu, President at Ava Labs, talks about seeing Bitcoin market cap increasing 50% in 2024. And we Drive to the Close with Rob Haworth, Senior Investment Strategy Director at U.S. Bank Asset Management Group.Hosts: Tim Stenovec and Jennifer Ryan. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Empires - An Asian Business Podcast
Alibaba (CN) | Interview, Impact on startups in SEA | 6

Empires - An Asian Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 24:43


Alibaba is the Amazon of China, who's annual active user base is equivalent to the entire population of India. Alibaba, draws 70% of its total revenue from domestic operations and an additional 7% from international commerce. The firm also has a growing cloud division, similar to Amazon's, accounting for 9% of its revenues. The remaining revenues are generated from its digital media and distribution sectors. Throughout its growth, Alibaba would face industry titans such as eBay, and Amazon themselves, but emerge on top - creating the next wave of China billionare dragons. In Ep 1. We'll learn the humble life and painful experiences that turn Alibaba founder, Jack Ma into a global icon. In Ep 2. We'll follow the establishment (Joe Tsai, John Wu, Savio Kwan), rise then repercussion of Alibaba's ambitions as the dot com recession came smashing in. In Ep 3. We'll witness the intense war games between Alibaba and eBay, that birthed Taobao & Alipay (Ant Financial). In Ep 4. We'll observe the major mistep that eBay made, and the controversial deal that turned Alibaba into a billion dollar enterprise. In Ep 5. We'll behold the final transformation of Alibaba - that formed what experts call the iron triangle; dominating in e-commerce, mobile payments and supply chain. In Ep 6. We'll speak to both ⁠⁠⁠⁠Cynthia Ding⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Founding Partner of Yincubator) and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeremy Au ⁠⁠⁠⁠(VC & Chief of Staff for Monk's Hill Ventures) to learn more about their involvement in the region. Founder BRAVE podcast) - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') ⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠ - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out:

Empires - An Asian Business Podcast
Alibaba (CN) | Dragon in the Ocean | 5

Empires - An Asian Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 35:20


Alibaba is the Amazon of China, who's annual active user base is equivalent to the entire population of India. Alibaba, draws 70% of its total revenue from domestic operations and an additional 7% from international commerce. The firm also has a growing cloud division, similar to Amazon's, accounting for 9% of its revenues. The remaining revenues are generated from its digital media and distribution sectors. Throughout its growth, Alibaba would face industry titans such as eBay, and Amazon themselves, but emerge on top - creating the next wave of China billionare dragons. In Ep 1. We'll learn the humble life and painful experiences that turn Alibaba founder, Jack Ma into a global icon. In Ep 2. We'll follow the establishment (Joe Tsai, John Wu, Savio Kwan), rise then repercussion of Alibaba's ambitions as the dot com recession came smashing in. In Ep 3. We'll witness the intense war games between Alibaba and eBay, that birthed Taobao & Alipay (Ant Financial). In Ep 4. We'll observe the major mistep that eBay made, and the controversial deal that turned Alibaba into a billion dollar enterprise. In Ep 5. We'll behold the final transformation of Alibaba - that formed what experts call the iron triangle; dominating in e-commerce, mobile payments and supply chain. In Ep 6. We'll speak to both ⁠⁠⁠Cynthia Ding⁠⁠⁠ (Founder Partner of Yincubator) and ⁠⁠⁠Jeremy Au ⁠⁠⁠(VC & Chief of Staff for Monk's Hill Ventures) to learn more about their involvement in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') ⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠ - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out:

Empires - An Asian Business Podcast
Alibaba (CN) | Crocodile in the Yangtze River | 4

Empires - An Asian Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 30:17


Alibaba is the Amazon of China, who's annual active user base is equivalent to the entire population of India. Alibaba, draws 70% of its total revenue from domestic operations and an additional 7% from international commerce. The firm also has a growing cloud division, similar to Amazon's, accounting for 9% of its revenues. The remaining revenues are generated from its digital media and distribution sectors. Throughout its growth, Alibaba would face industry titans such as eBay, and Amazon themselves, but emerge on top - creating the next wave of China billionare dragons. In Ep 1. We'll learn the humble life and painful experiences that turn Alibaba founder, Jack Ma into a global icon. In Ep 2. We'll follow the establishment (Joe Tsai, John Wu, Savio Kwan), rise then repercussion of Alibaba's ambitions as the dot com recession came smashing in. In Ep 3. We'll witness the intense war games between Alibaba and eBay, that birthed Taobao & Alipay (Ant Financial). In Ep 4. We'll observe the major mistep that eBay made, and the controversial deal that turned Alibaba into a billion dollar enterprise. In Ep 5. We'll behold the final transformation of Alibaba - that formed what experts call the iron triangle; dominating in e-commerce, mobile payments and supply chain. In Ep 6. We'll speak to both ⁠⁠Cynthia Ding⁠⁠ (Founder Partner of Yincubator) and ⁠⁠Jeremy Au ⁠⁠(VC & Chief of Staff for Monk's Hill Ventures) to learn more about their involvement in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') ⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠ - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out:

Empires - An Asian Business Podcast
Alibaba (CN) | Shark in the Ocean | 3

Empires - An Asian Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 29:38


Alibaba is the Amazon of China, who's annual active user base is equivalent to the entire population of India. Alibaba, draws 70% of its total revenue from domestic operations and an additional 7% from international commerce. The firm also has a growing cloud division, similar to Amazon's, accounting for 9% of its revenues. The remaining revenues are generated from its digital media and distribution sectors. Throughout its growth, Alibaba would face industry titans such as eBay, and Amazon themselves, but emerge on top - creating the next wave of China billionare dragons. In Ep 1. We'll learn the humble life and painful experiences that turn Alibaba founder, Jack Ma into a global icon. In Ep 2. We'll follow the establishment (Joe Tsai, John Wu, Savio Kwan), rise then repercussion of Alibaba's ambitions as the dot com recession came smashing in. In Ep 3. We'll witness the intense war games between Alibaba and eBay, that birthed Taobao & Alipay (Ant Financial). In Ep 4. We'll observe the major mistep that eBay made, and the controversial deal that turned Alibaba into a billion dollar enterprise. In Ep 5. We'll behold the final transformation of Alibaba - that formed what experts call the iron triangle; dominating in e-commerce, mobile payments and supply chain. In Ep 6. We'll speak to both ⁠⁠Cynthia Ding⁠⁠ (Founder Partner of Yincubator) and ⁠⁠Jeremy Au ⁠⁠(VC & Chief of Staff for Monk's Hill Ventures) to learn more about their involvement in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') ⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠ - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out:

Empires - An Asian Business Podcast
Alibaba (CN) | Hidden Treasures | 2

Empires - An Asian Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 32:34


Alibaba is the Amazon of China, who's annual active user base is equivalent to the entire population of India. Alibaba, draws 70% of its total revenue from domestic operations and an additional 7% from international commerce. The firm also has a growing cloud division, similar to Amazon's, accounting for 9% of its revenues. The remaining revenues are generated from its digital media and distribution sectors. Throughout its growth, Alibaba would face industry titans such as eBay, and Amazon themselves, but emerge on top - creating the next wave of China billionare dragons. In Ep 1. We'll learn the humble life and painful experiences that turn Alibaba founder, Jack Ma into a global icon. In Ep 2. We'll follow the establishment (Joe Tsai, John Wu, Savio Kwan), rise then repercussion of Alibaba's ambitions as the dot com recession came smashing in. In Ep 3. We'll witness the intense war games between Alibaba and eBay, that birthed Taobao & Alipay (Ant Financial). In Ep 4. We'll observe the major mistep that eBay made, and the controversial deal that turned Alibaba into a billion dollar enterprise. In Ep 5. We'll behold the final transformation of Alibaba - that formed what experts call the iron triangle; dominating in e-commerce, mobile payments and supply chain. In Ep 6. We'll speak to both ⁠Cynthia Ding⁠ (Founder Partner of Yincubator) and ⁠Jeremy Au ⁠(VC & Chief of Staff for Monk's Hill Ventures) to learn more about their involvement in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') ⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠ - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out:

Empires - An Asian Business Podcast
Alibaba (CN) | Open Sesame | 1

Empires - An Asian Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 31:56


Alibaba is the Amazon of China, who's annual active user base is equivalent to the entire population of India. Alibaba, draws 70% of its total revenue from domestic operations and an additional 7% from international commerce. The firm also has a growing cloud division, similar to Amazon's, accounting for 9% of its revenues. The remaining revenues are generated from its digital media and distribution sectors. Throughout its growth, Alibaba would face industry titans such as eBay, and Amazon themselves, but emerge on top - creating the next wave of China billionare dragons. In Ep 1. We'll learn the humble life and painful experiences that turn Alibaba founder, Jack Ma into a global icon. In Ep 2. We'll follow the establishment (Joe Tsai, John Wu, Savio Kwan), rise then repercussion of Alibaba's ambitions as the dot com recession came smashing in. In Ep 3. We'll witness the intense war games between Alibaba and eBay, that birthed Taobao & Alipay (Ant Financial). In Ep 4. We'll observe the major mistep that eBay made, and the controversial deal that turned Alibaba into a billion dollar enterprise. In Ep 5. We'll behold the final transformation of Alibaba - that formed what experts call the iron triangle; dominating in e-commerce, mobile payments and supply chain. In Ep 6. We'll speak to both Cynthia Ding (Founder Partner of Yincubator) and Jeremy Au (VC & Chief of Staff for Monk's Hill Ventures) to learn more about their involvement in the region. - We're looking to grow our team! Help support our productions here :') ⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠ - Want to discover more origins, rise & fall on Asian business empires? Follow us on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we share 5 minute breakdowns of some of the most interesting Asian businesses. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to understand the bigger picture beyond the Asian business empires. Want to meet the team? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! - If you love the style of Empires, and want similar content, check out:

Floor Daily Flooring Professional Podcast
John Wu Showcases Novalis' Newest Nova Floor Products at Surfaces 2023

Floor Daily Flooring Professional Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 5:47


John Wu Showcases Novalis' Newest Nova Floor Products at Surfaces 2023 by Floor Focus Magazine

MoneyNeverSleeps
207: What Makes a Great Web3 Team

MoneyNeverSleeps

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 25:23


In this special segment, we're featuring web3 investors, founders and mentors such as Joey Krug from Pantera Capital, Matthew Graham from Sino Global Capital, Teana Baker-Taylor from Circle, Sam Williams from Arweave, John Wu from Ava Labs, Clarisse Hagege from Dfns, Sean Lee from Odsy, Tim Bos from ShareRing and Michelle Tsing from GRI. Included in this episode are some of the most helpful insights that these web3 leaders have shared with us over the past year and a half. The common thread you'll hear from all of them is that the things that make a great web3 project or startup focus a heckuva lot more on humanity than technology. FEATURED VOICES: Teana Baker-Taylor, now VP of Policy & Regulatory Strategy at Circle, on ep 163 John Wu, President of Ava Labs, on ep 164 Michelle Tsing, web3 governance advisor, on ep 161 Matthew Graham, CEO of Sino Global Capital, on ep 165 Joey Krug, co-CIO of Pantera Capital, on ep 166 Tim Bos, founder and CEO of ShareRing, on ep 169 Clarisse Hagege, co-founder and CEO of Dfns, on ep 202 Sean Lee, co-founder of Odsy Network, on ep 201 Sam Williams, co-founder and CEO of Arweave, on ep 205 LINKS Leave a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify Check out our MoneyNeverSleeps website and email us at info@moneyneversleeps.ie Follow us on Twitter: MoneyNeverSleeps | Eoin Fitzgerald | Pete Townsend --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moneyneversleeps/support

Tech Path Podcast
Avalanche: Amazon + Shopify NFT & Gaming Strategy

Tech Path Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 41:42


On this episode, we're discussing the monumental task of onboarding the masses from web2 to web3. Avalanche's ($AVAX) recent partnerships with Amazon cloud service AWS and Shopify (Venly) might pave the way for millions of businesses to leverage the scalability and speed of Avalanche's blockchain as-a-service model.Guest: John Wu, President of Ava LabsAva Labs website ➜ https://bit.ly/AVAXlabs~This episode is sponsored by CoinLedger~Save 10% Using Discount Code "BARRON" ➜ https://coinledger.io/

Empire
Why Avalanche Will Outscale L2s | Emin Gün Sirer, John Wu

Empire

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 75:22


In this episode of Empire, Emin Gün Sirer and John Wu explain why Avalanche is the most scalable, decentralized L1. We start with why developers choose Avalanche, then quickly transition into the L2 debate. Emin explains why Subnets are superior and how the L2 vision and L2 reality are miles apart. We also talk about Avalanche's consensus engine, business development, the multichain future and more! - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:01) Avalanche's Core Thesis (04:17) Why Build on Avalanche? (14:19) The Problem with L2s (19:08) Avalanche's Tradeoffs (23:41) The Consensus Engine (30:00) Learnings From Other Networks (33:29) Solana vs Avalanche (40:59) Avalanche's Security Guarantees (45:00) Business Development Strategy (55:09) Warp: Communication Between Subnets (1:00:01) On-Chain Governance (1:01:41) Avalanche's Community (1:08:29) A Multichain Future? - - Follow Emin: https://twitter.com/el33th4xor Follow John: https://twitter.com/John1wu Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Santi: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7 Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Resources Avalanche https://www.avax.network/ Ava Labs https://www.avalabs.org/ - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Positive University Podcast
John Wu | How To Regain Trust in Cryptocurrency and Invest in the Long Term

Positive University Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 45:06


On this episode of Positive University, bestselling author Jon Gordon is joined by the President of Ava Labs, John Wu for a fascinating conversation about the state of cryptocurrency, how to invest long term and regain financial trust.  Featured Resource: One Word Challenge - Make 2023 your best year yet. Instead of creating endless goals and resolutions, choose One Word to be your driving force for the year. No goals. No wish lists. Just one word. Sign up for our FREE One Word Challenge and we'll help you pick your word plus discover how to live it out. Sign up at https://onewordchallenge.com/ About John Wu: John Wu is President of Ava Labs, an Andresseen Horowitz backed technology company building the next-generation blockchain platform: Avalanche. John's objective is to open up financial services and products to all. In this role, he leverages his expertise from over 20 years as a fintech executive and technology investor to create a blockchain-enabled solution for originating, issuing, and trading financial assets.   John was previously CEO of the SharesPost Digital Assets Group, enabling compliant token trading of private shares and funds. Prior to that, he was a technology investor and the founder of Sureview Capital, a global hedge fund backed by the Blackstone Group.  John began his investment career at Tiger Management, a preeminent hedge fund with $20 billion in assets under management at its peak, before managing a global technology portfolio at Kingdon Capital.   John received his MBA from Harvard University and holds a BS in Economics from Cornell University.

TerraSpaces
Coinage: Crypto Year In Review with John Wu

TerraSpaces

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 58:46


Today on the Ether we have the Coinage Crypto Wrapped Year In Review with Ava Labs President John Wu. Recorded on December 15th 2022. If you enjoy the music at the end of the episodes, you can find the albums streaming on Spotify, and the rest of your favorite streaming platforms. Check out Project Survival, Virus Diaries, and Plan B wherever you get your music. Thank you to everyone in the community who supports TerraSpaces.

Healthy Wealthy Winston Salem
Featuring John Wu and Muyao Teng: Our Personalized Pre-PT Student Task Force Members

Healthy Wealthy Winston Salem

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 21:51


Welcome to your healthy and wealthy Winston Salem Podcast which is dedicated to educating the community about flourished health and wealthy minds to nourish the community and allow us to be healthier and wealthier together. I am your Host Dr. Sarvar Pathan and with my colleagues, we sit down with experts who are right now making a difference in the community. Thank you for tuning in to listen to this episode and don't forget to subscribe to this podcast as well as our social media handles on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Without further due, let's have a listen. Dr. Sarvar Pathan(host), is the Creator of Healthy Wealthy Winston Salem Podcast, and with his wife, Farhin Pathan(also a physical therapist), is the Founder and Owner of Personalized Physical Therapy and Wellness LLC. He is a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University, PA, a graduate of Leadership Lewisville-Clemmons, an ex Clinical Supervisor at Wake Forest High Point Medical Center, and taught at High Point University, in the School of Doctor of Physical Therapy at the Community Clinic in High Point. He specializes in the Musculoskeletal system, focuses on Back pain, and helps Active Adults and Athletes conquer pain, return to activities they enjoy, and live from pain medication, injections, and surgeries. You can find out more about at www.pptaw.com Today on the show, We have John Wu and Muyao Teng, who are interns of Personalized Physical Therapy and Wellness. We learned a lot together and these are the things we discussed. -Educational backgrounds and their pathway to physical therapy -Their experiences and growths in Personalized Physical Therapy and Wellness -Their vision of improving the overall health of the Winston Salem community Additional Resources and links mentioned in the podcast: -Personalized Library will be launched during the New Year of 2023.

Lend Academy Podcast
#392: John Wu of Ava Labs

Lend Academy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 30:53


The most interesting use cases for DeFi are still being discovered. But tokenization of real world assets, or anything that has an income stream associated with it, is starting to take shape. And there are blockchains being built today with digitization and tokenization of assets as their core use case.My next guest on the Fintech One-on-One podcast is John Wu, the President of Ava Labs, the organization behind the Avalanche blockchain. John has a deep knowledge of technology as an investor and was early in bitcoin. Now, he is leading Ava Labs and the Avalanche blockchain into becoming a major force in a multi-chain world.In this podcast you will learn:The founding story of Ava Labs and the Avalanche blockchain.Why Emin Gün Sirer is so well respected in the crypto space.What makes the Avalanche blockchain unique.How Ava Labs is working with traditional financial institutions.The two core benefits of tokenization.What assets lend themselves best to tokenization.The interesting use cases for tokenization getting traction now.The benefits of Avalanche over private blockchains.What it will take for tokenization to become mainstream.How programmable money fits into the Avalanche vision.How fintech and TradFi should think about web3 disruption.How the downturn in crypto has affected Ava Labs (or not).What John would like the TradFi world to understand about DeFi.The role of Ava Labs in the future of crypto.Connect with John via LinkedInConnect with John via TwitterConnect with Fintech One-on-One: Tweet me @PeterRenton Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous Fintech One-on-One episodes

Times Higher Education
THE Campus: Is AI in higher education worth the hype?

Times Higher Education

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 63:19


Artificial intelligence has a lot of potential for higher education. It can automate onerous repetitive tasks for teachers, help researchers leapfrog mountains of data crunching and make higher education more accessible and personalised for students. But AI also presents risks, including biases that can become embedded into algorithms and a lack of transparency around data use. Though we may be a long way from understanding exactly how higher education can harness AI and machine learning's great potential in a safe way, this episode's guests say that continuing to test and explore it is the only way to make progress. Join THE Campus editor Sara Custer and senior content curator Miranda Prynne as they speak with Ashok Goel, a professor of computer science and human-centered computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the developer of the first automated teaching assistant, as well as John Wu an assistant astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute and an associate research scientist at Johns Hopkins University.   Find resources from your peers exploring the benefits and costs of AI in higher education on THE Campus.  

Real Vision Crypto
Raoul Pal: Real Vision - Avalanche Is Leading the Future of Crypto

Real Vision Crypto

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 60:02


In the last year, Avalanche has established itself as the “Ethereum killer” after rapidly scaling its dApps and subnets, despite the broader market downturn. John Wu, the president of Ava Labs, joins Raoul to talk about the big picture, how to separate the signal from the noise, and Avalanche's plan to on-board the next billion crypto adopters. Never miss an episode of Raoul Pal: Real Vision - subscribe here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tacos and Tech Podcast
Protecting Your Home From Online Threats The Easiest Way With John Wu of Gryphon

Tacos and Tech Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 24:35


Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms. John gives an overview of what Gryphon is [02:22] How did John get into the tech industry? [03:52] John shares the trends he was starting to see after working in tech companies [06:12] How did John come up with the business idea for Gryphon? [08:18] John shares Gryphon's use cases and success stories [09:56] John talks about encryption and its importance [12:12] John shares some of the lessons he learned from building hardware and software [13:08] John shares the positive and negative effects of the pandemic on their business [15:32] John shares Gryphon's next steps, including building new products [17:03] John talks about the crypto aspect and decentralized approach when it comes to security and privacy issues [18:43] John explains why they have proof of bandwidth and proof of memory  [19:56] John shares his favorite taco spot, Yesenia's [21:34]   Follow John Wu LinkedIn   Gryphon Website | LinkedIn

Raoul Pal: Real Vision
Avalanche Is Leading the Future of Crypto

Raoul Pal: Real Vision

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 60:02


In the last year, Avalanche has established itself as the “Ethereum killer” after rapidly scaling its dApps and subnets, despite the broader market downturn. John Wu, the president of Ava Labs, joins Raoul to talk about the big picture, how to separate the signal from the noise, and Avalanche's plan to on-board the next billion crypto adopters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technori Podcast with Scott Kitun
Providing next-gen online safety through your router with Gryphon CEO John Wu

Technori Podcast with Scott Kitun

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 35:05


John Wu, CEO of Gryphon, joins the pod with Scott Kitun. Gryphon is a wireless router built around online safety, privacy and protecting the central point of your digital life at home. John first starting thinking about the idea for the router after watching his young daughter access the internet and come across NSFW (or children) content. Scott and John catch up about the essential role of data in our lives, why we should care where it goes and treating children's digital lives with equivalent protections and safeguards we use in the physical world. John also shares new features coming to Gryphon including password manager functionalities, VPN and other privacy protections using  blockchain technology that transfer control away from third parties and into the hands of the user.  Gryphon is currently raising a CF round on Republic. 

The Pomp Podcast
#1056: John Wu On Bridging Bitcoin To Other Ecosystems

The Pomp Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 27:47


John Wu is the President of Ava Labs In this conversation, we discuss the state of the Crypto market, bridging Bitcoin to Avalanche, the Avalanche ecosystem, who's building on Avalanche, building a better DeFi 2.0, and what John is excited about in the Crypto world. ======================= BCB Group is the leading payment services partner for the digital assets industry. BCB Group provides payment services in 30+ currencies, FX, cryptocurrency liquidity, digital asset custody and BLINC, which is BCB's free, instant settlements network for the BCB client ecosystem. Find out more by visiting bcbgroup.com/pomp ======================= Exodus is leading the world out of the traditional financial system by building beautiful and user-friendly blockchain products. With its focus on design and user experience, Exodus has become one of the most popular and loved cryptocurrency apps. It's supported on both desktop and mobile, allowing you to sync your wallet across multiple devices so you can have access to your funds anywhere. You can instantly exchange around 100 different cryptocurrencies straight from your wallet. Interactive charts let you view an asset's price history and your portfolio's performance over time. And maybe the best part, Exodus is integrated with the Trezor hardware wallet - making advanced security easy for everyone.  Visit exodus.com/pomp for your free download or search Exodus on the App Store or Playstore. ======================= The Pod Pro Cover by Eight Sleep is the most advanced solution on the market for thermoregulation. It pairs dynamic cooling and heating with biometric tracking. Go to https://www.eightsleep.com/Pomp to check out the Pod Pro Cover and save $150 at checkout. Eight Sleep currently ships within the USA, Canada, and the UK. =======================

The Decrypt Daily: Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency  News Podcast
gm: All About Avalanche with John Wu

The Decrypt Daily: Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 35:48


Ava Labs president John Wu talks about the meteoric rise of so-called "Ethereum killer" Avalanche (he hates that phrase), its utility and usability, AVAX token, tribalism in crypto, the SEC and regulation, and NFT backlash. For more from Decrypt, visit decrypt.co and follow @decryptmedia on Twitter. Hosts, guests, and credits: Dan RobertsTwitter: @readDanwrite Jeff RobertsTwitter: @jeffjohnroberts John WuTwitter: @john1wu Podcast art by Grant Kempster gm from Decrypt is a Redd Rock Music PodcastInstagram: @reddrockmusicwww.reddrockmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

gm from Decrypt
Ep. 8: All About Avalanche with John Wu

gm from Decrypt

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 35:48


Ava Labs president John Wu talks about the meteoric rise of so-called "Ethereum killer" Avalanche (he hates that phrase), its utility and usability, AVAX token, tribalism in crypto, the SEC and regulation, and NFT backlash. For more from Decrypt, visit decrypt.co and follow @decryptmedia on Twitter. Hosts, guests, and credits: Dan RobertsTwitter: @readDanwrite Jeff RobertsTwitter: @jeffjohnroberts John WuTwitter: @john1wu Podcast art by Grant Kempster gm from Decrypt is a Redd Rock Music PodcastInstagram: @reddrockmusicwww.reddrockmusic.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Innovation Files
Investing in American Dynamism, With Ben Horowitz and Katherine Boyle

Innovation Files

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 31:14 Transcription Available


Venture capitalists know what it feels like when a company is firing on all cylinders. But it's been a while since the whole country had that feeling of dynamism—so why not focus on companies that help the cause by supporting the national interest, solving critical problems, and doing fundamentally new things? Rob and Jackie sat down with Ben Horowitz and Katherine Boyle of the leading VC firm Andreessen Horowitz to talk about investing in American dynamism.MentionedBen Horowitz, The Hard Things About Hard Things (Harper Business, 2014). Ben Horowitz, What You Do Is Who You Are: How to Create Your Business Culture (Harper Business, 2019). Rob Atkinson, The Past and Future of America's Economy: Long Waves of Innovation that Drive Cycles of Growth (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2005). Related“Doing Capitalism in the Innovation Economy,” ITIF event, January 2014.Luke Dascoli, “AI Start-Ups Attracted Over 21 Percent of The World's Venture Capital in 2020” (ITIF, January 2022).John Wu, “A Small Business Innovation Research Grant Doubles an Energy-Technology Company's Chances of Later Receiving Venture Capital” (ITIF, May 2017).

P&L With Paul Sweeney and Lisa Abramowicz
China's Crackdown On Crypto Continues

P&L With Paul Sweeney and Lisa Abramowicz

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 27:16


John Wu, President of Ava Labs, discusses China's cryptocurrency crackdown. Josh Duitz, Portfolio Manager of the Aberdeen Standard Global Infrastructure Income Fund (ASGI) at Aberdeen Standard Investments, talks about investing implications of the infrastructure bill. Tracie McMillion, Head of Global Asset Allocation Strategy for Wells Fargo Investment Institute, discusses their globalization report. David Harden, CIO of Summit Global Investors, talks markets. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Matt Miller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bit
Ava Labs: Bridging the Gap Between DeFi & Traditional Finance

The Bit

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 34:51


On the latest episode of The Bit, Stephen Stonberg sits down with John Wu, the President of Ava Labs, to discuss Ava Labs' Avalanche blockchain network and how it fits into the rapidly evolving crypto and DeFi ecosystem. John and Stephen then take a wide-angle look around the broader crypto space, from recent regulatory moves to how Avalanche and its ongoing upgrades compare with Ethereum 2.

Hell, California: An Anthology Crime Show
Waiting for Bardot: Part 3 | Episode 1 | Written By Christian Elder

Hell, California: An Anthology Crime Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 27:30


Vicki begins to develop romantic feelings for Bardot and Hector starts to doubt her resolve. They turn in their case to Brimstone National insurance, but Hector wants to see if he can get the police to reopen the case. Vicki must choose between her partner and her feelings for Bardot. Actors: Georgina Okon, Alberto Mojo Pena, Rachanee Lumayno, Mark Chandler Bailey, John Wu, Paul Kelly, Jessica Mathews and Veronica Kelly.

TD Ameritrade Network
What The Swings In Bitcoin Mean For Equity Markets

TD Ameritrade Network

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 9:40


Bitcoin Futures (/BTC) fell to a low of $30,205 today and down 30%. "The correlation between high-growth tech stocks and bitcoin has tightened compared to previous years," says John Wu. He weighs in on growth stocks collapsing over the last few months, and institutional money entering crypto over the last year.

Hell, California: An Anthology Crime Show
Waiting for Bardot: Part 1 | Episode 1 | Written By Christian Elder

Hell, California: An Anthology Crime Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 22:29


Vicki Klain, a private investigator, hired by the insurance company Brimstone National, teams up with her loyal partner Hector Morales. They cautiously gather evidence on Bardot Hermes, a former webcam model about to hit a big insurance settlement after the death of her husband, a cosmetic surgeon and a notorious necrophiliac. Actors: Georgina Okon, Alberto Mojo Pena, Rachanee Lumayno, Jason Turnage, Jessica Mathews, John Wu and Jerel Taylor.

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SPAC #Edge
The Competitor's #Edge: John Wu's Journey from Baseball to Hedge Funds to SPACs

SPAC #Edge

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 77:35


In this episode of SPAC #Edge, Mark Yusko speaks to John Wu, a fintech executive and technology investor, who has been in the hedge fund industry for over 20 years. John shares how his competitive nature and ability to analyze, anticipate and visualize the future in his formative years was the pathway to his career in finance and eventually into the SPAC space. You'll hear John's take on what makes SPACs so special and how he became interested in them over the years, from 2015 when the rules changed to present day. One of John's objectives is to allow the average investor to gain access to companies of the future, and in this episode, you'll get a glimpse of how that's possible.   To learn more about SPACs, Morgan Creek, and the investment solutions we offer, visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com or contact us at IR@morgancreekcap.com.

Ellysse and Ashley Break the Internet
An International Perspective on Section 230, With David Kaye

Ellysse and Ashley Break the Internet

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 39:54 Transcription Available


David Kaye, free speech expert at the University of California, Irvine, joins Ellysse and Ashley to explore the challenges of developing effective and culturally relevant content moderation policies in different countries and how intermediary liability laws like Section 230 impact online speech for billions of users around the world.MentionedDavid Kaye, Speech Police: The Global Struggle to Govern the Internet(New York: Columbia Global Reports, 2019).Jack Goldsmith and John Wu, Who Controls the Internet?: Illusions of a Borderless World (New York: Oxford University Press, 2006). “Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Single Market for Digital Services (Digital Services Act) and amending Directive 2000/31/EC,” EUR-Lex.RelatedAshley Johnson and Daniel Castro, “How Other Countries Have Dealt With Intermediary Liability” (ITIF, February 2021).

TD Ameritrade Network
Bitcoin Reaching All-Time Highs

TD Ameritrade Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 8:23


John Wu weighs in on Bitcoin breaching the $54K and $55K thresholds for the first time and says that this is a validation of the asset because of broader adoption due to the presence of infrastructural support. Also, what is its relationship with Gold?