Podcasts about ledgers

April: Welcome to the Weinberg in the World Podcast where we bring stories of interdisciplinary thinking in today's complex world. My name is April and I'm your student host of this special episode of the podcast. I'm a second year student studying physics and integrated science, and I'm looking forward to learning more about our guest's career. Today, I'm excited to be speaking with Rachel Pike who graduated from Northwestern in 2006 and is now COO at Modern Treasury. Thank you, Rachel, for taking the time to speak with me today. Rachel: Nice to be here. Nice to meet you April. April: You too. To start us off today, I was wondering if you could tell us more about your time at Northwestern as an undergrad. What did you study? And how did you get to your current career path? Rachel: Oh, man, two different parts. The easy part is to say what I did at Northwestern, so I majored in chemistry, physical chemistry specifically. I had a minor in African studies through the center or program for African Studies. And I did my honors chemistry work with Franz Geiger, Professor Franz Geiger in the chemistry department. So that's sort of the what. My major extracurricular was Fusion Dance Company. That's where I spent a lot of my time. How I went from there to here is such a circuitous, crazy path. It is not direct. I left Northwestern and did a Gates scholarship, I did a PhD in chemistry at Cambridge. Loved it, but I was not meant to be a professor. You could ask John Pyle or Franz Geiger, both of whom advised me. It's just it takes a very certain wonderful mindset, but it's not me, to be a lifelong academic. So I left academics and got an amazing role in venture capital and got to learn all about startups from the investing side. Did that for just over four years. And in my last couple years, started getting really close to one of our companies and operating with them and ended up launching products for them and got the bug. Realized that that was a better calling, a better match for me, which we can talk more about what I mean by that. And moved into operating, so then I worked for a health tech healthcare software company and then I moved here into FinTech. So it sort of couldn't be more random, but also each step made sense only as one step. It's just as a sum, they lead you very far from where you were. Not normal in any sense, but in the end I just don't think anything is normal. All paths turn out to be good as you make these accumulation of small decisions. April: Yeah, okay. What are the most challenging and rewarding aspects of your current job then? Rachel: There's a lot. The hardest thing in a startup, there's so many things that are hard about startups, growing startups, but prioritization and focus is one of the hardest things. And you have to actually prioritize not doing things you want to do, which is very antithetical to what it's like to be a driven, hungry person and be in a company of 200 driven, hungry people. You want to do everything that you see that seems like a big opportunity and a challenge that we need to fix, but you can't. There just literally is not enough time in the day and there's opportunity cost to lack of focus. So I think the hardest thing is, the phrase I always use with my teams is you have to let that fire burn. You just have to pick things that you know are broken that you're not going to fix, that it's not the highest priority thing to fix or things you want to work on that you know we just can't go work on that thing right now, we have to work on this other thing. So it's very counterintuitive and I would say that's the hardest thing to learn when you enter startups, how to get through that kind of mindset. April: Yeah, prioritization is pretty hard when there's so many options. Rachel: Yeah. Yeah, when there's so many options and when you're hungry and you feel like a small startup is always up against big Goliaths, so there's a billion things you can do to go after companies that are bigger. So I would say that's the hardest in terms of not the content of what we do is the wrong word, but what Modern Treasury builds and how we bring it and sell it in the market and how we run the company. Letting fires burn and ruthless prioritization is the most unnatural part of working for a startup, I would say. On the interpersonal part, so not what we do, but how we do it, like in every stage of life and everywhere I've been, the hardest part of anything is getting really good at giving and receiving feedback. And that is a lifelong, you have to dedicate your life to it and using that to make decisions with people. April: Could you talk a little bit more about what your company does and what your role is? Rachel: Yeah, sure. So I'm chief operating officer of Modern Treasury. Modern Treasury is a payment operations software platform. So we help companies of all sizes, from other startups to huge big public companies, manage their money movement. And it sort of sounds like a back office thing, but really, we actually mostly get bought by product and engineering teams. And those product and engineering teams that are our customers want to do payment stuff. They want to build a digital wallet or embed payments in their application. Or we also serve non-tech companies, so you're buying a house and you need to pay the real estate agent or you're buying a house and you have to go through the title and escrow process on that home purchase. A lot of money moves around in those businesses. In fact, it's core to all of those products to move and manage and track money. So we build the software for that. Complex payment systems get built on top of us and complex payment products. We have an engineering database product called Ledgers, which is how you, with high performance and perfect fidelity, track balances, which is a really hard computer science problem, although it seems that it should be easy. It's a very hard computer science problem. And then you can imagine that as we grow and have more and more data and understanding, we're building more and more AI into our platform, so teams can run in a safe way with AI helping them. So anyway, yeah, it's a complicated thing that we do, but we help companies move and manage their money movement. April: Okay, cool. So how well did college prepare you for this career, do you think? Or what was the most important skill that you learned from college? Rachel: There's so many things that you learn in college as you sort of separate from home life and become your own person. I think there's soft skills and hard skills. I obviously don't use the traditional academic knowledge that I got in my undergrad and graduate experiences in chemistry, not a chemist anymore. But I don't think there's anything that can replace scientific training in how to think and pursue questions and how to separate how to go through a research process and understand and also understand the limits of your knowledge. That is a very profound experience the more advanced you get in science. I didn't even get that advanced. But in understanding the boundaries of what the community of scientists knows and what personally and how to ask questions, build a hypothesis, and go again. And I know that the hypothesis process is something you learn in like second grade or fourth grade or whatever, you go to school, but truly, that process is very hard, like holding yourself to a standard of making a rigorous, very thought out hypothesis and understanding what would prove or disprove that. In a scientific setting in a lab, sometimes it's a little easier to go through that process. Hey, if this experiment works, I'll see X. In a business environment, that's actually very hard. How do you measure? Is that metric actually counting that? What else is getting conflated into these signals and systems? And then almost everything, unless it's something like website clicks or latency or something that's directly measurable, almost all the signal that you get is mediated through people. So not only do you have to go through this process of trying to constantly get to truth, everything that you're trying to pursue is going through people. So I would say academically, that's the longest lasting impression for me. My team gets annoyed because I say things like rate-limiting step all the time, which is a chemistry phrase. So it taught me how to think. I think another very impactful part of my college, two other very impactful parts of my college experience, Fusion was just getting started, I was one of the people that helped get it started. And starting a club that is, very proud to say it's long-standing and I could never audition and get accepted today, is a lot like starting any organization. How do you run things? What is governance like? How do you navigate people? What are the expectations? How do you communicate that? How do you do things excellently? Starting and building a club is very similar to starting and building an organization, it's just we get a lot more complicated with time. So I learned a lot in that process and running rehearsals and putting on a show and what it's like to run an audition process. I have very fond memories of that. And lastly, I would say is I studied abroad for all of junior year. And I don't know if this is true, but someone along the way of me, because chemistry has so many sequential requirements, and it was very hard for me to figure out how to do those requirements and still be away for a year, someone along the way told me I was the only chemistry major who was ever away for a year then. It's probably not true now. I also don't know if that's true, speaking of rigorous hypotheses, so that's an aside. But the experience of being abroad, I was in Tanzania, was obviously profoundly eye-opening. And being in multiple cultural contexts, not just for travel, but for a long period of time with real life, day-to-day life, it just changed my whole perspective on the world. And then same thing, I lived abroad again for my PhD, so I was abroad on and off again for about like five out of six years. It really changed my perspective on the world, my perspective on people, and I only got that opportunity because of college. April: Yeah, college is a great time to study abroad and do those things. Rachel: Yeah. Yeah. April: [inaudible 00:09:31] possibilities, yeah. Also, it's so interesting to hear that you found Fusion or helped found it because it's such a big thing on campus now. Rachel: It's such a huge thing now. April: [inaudible 00:09:39]. Rachel: Yeah, no. We really grew it, but it was small when we started. We were just in parades and doing small shows, and then we finally started putting shows on in Tech my last two years there. It was very fun, really meaningful experience. April: That's great. Yeah. Rachel: Yeah. April: Then you kind of touched a little bit on this, but could you elaborate more on the biggest adjustment you had to make going from undergrad to industry? Rachel: I actually got this piece of advice when I went from my PhD to venture. I went and had coffee. One of the coolest things about Silicon Valley and the technology community is that it's very open and if you ask people for advice, they're really open to giving it and having conversations like this, but times 10. So one of the coffees I had was with someone who had also had a PhD and moved into venture. And he said something to me that has always stuck with me, which is the biggest adjustment you're going to have to make is the complete lack of rigor in business decisions, which is hysterical, and I don't think fully true, which I'll explain, but it is true, the standards of rigor in academic science are completely different than the standards of rigor in making a business decision. So I always think about that moment of you got to get used to the fact that they make decisions with less information. I think that's only partially true. I think one of the reasons is true is what we talked about, that data is often mediated through people, and so it doesn't feel as rigorous. But actually, the decisions you're making about and with people are just as important. It's just different, and that is a very big adjustment. There is not always right. It's not a test or a thesis or whatever, and that's a big change. There's just making a decision and then owning the consequences of the decision and upside of the decision. But that, it's a huge change. So that's what I would say one of the biggest adjustments that I had to make. On a more practical basis, specifically like Silicon Valley and startups, they're just opportunities, they are roles, sorry, environments with very little management structure. That's the whole point, you're doing something from scratch. There's not someone telling you what to do. That's not true if you go into industry and go to a very big technology company or a bunch of industries I've never been in that are managed in totally different ways. That obviously is like two hops from undergrad. I had a PhD and then I had time in investing. But yeah, working without a lot of oversight, also a big change. April: [inaudible 00:11:58]. The training you get from undergrad to grad school and then going to industry, it's a bit of an adjustment, but yeah. Rachel: Yeah. April: It's an interesting problem, how you would apply your scientific training to the business world. Rachel: Yeah. What do we know and what do we not know, is a question I often try and ask myself. In fact, I was thinking about it late last night about something we're trying to figure out in our business. And it's hard because you sometimes feel like you know things that you don't. It's a trick of the brain. April: Then sort of related, but what are some current trends that you're seeing in the industry or in the area that you work or some of the modern day challenges? Rachel: I would be remiss if I didn't say the most enormous trend in technology right now is AI. So there's sort of no other answer you can give them that, this unbelievable explosion in technical capability and then it's application into all kinds of industries. So I don't know, Modern Treasury has been such an interesting ride. One of the things that is interesting about startups is you really cannot predict the world around you. So this tiny company, we're not tiny anymore, but this company that was tiny, I was the first employee, it was just the four of us, just us chickens in a co-working space, trying to build this payment operations company. And in the interim, COVID happened and we could never work together again until many years later. And then Silicon Valley Bank crashed and there were multiple bank failures all over the country. If that had happened two years earlier, it would've taken our business down. As it happened, it accelerated our business like, oh my god, better lucky than good. Now we're going through an AI transformation. Crypto has gone up and down three times in those six and a half years. It's just wild what happens around you and how that affects the work you do day to day. So I don't know. One thing I would say is things are unpredictable. I have never learned that more than in this particular job I'm in now. April: For sure. Would you say that kind of unpredictability is characteristic of working at a startup versus a larger company or even in academia, for example? Rachel: It's a good question. I'm not sure I'm the right person to answer because I've never worked in a huge company. I've always worked in... Investing is also in the business of startups, so I don't think I'm the right person to answer. I think I have a hypothesis that it affects you less. If you're in a big established company where things don't go, the amplitude of the curve isn't quite the same level, I don't think you necessarily feel it as much. AI is happening to everyone no matter where you work, right? I assume you're all using it every day in your undergraduate environment. So that's universal. I think how it affects your job or what you're using it for is probably different. If you're a computer science undergrad, it's really affecting what your experience is like compared to five years ago. If you're a physical chemistry undergrad like I was, doing some frequency generations two floors below in the basement of Tech, I'm sure it's helping on the research side, but nothing changes the lasers but hands yet, until the AI robots come. So I just think it depends how much the volatility affects your certain area of pursuit. April: That makes sense, yeah. So with all this volatility, how do you approach work-life balance? Rachel: I don't think there is any, in all honesty. My mornings are totally insane between the 27 things I'm trying to do, and I'm always later than I want to be to my first meeting, and that just is what it is. I actually have a four-page document called Working with Rachel and for people to get to know what it's like to work with me when I hire and bring on new teams or new managers, et cetera. And one of the things that's in here is my mornings are insane and I'm always late and I'm totally frazzled and whatever, but I can almost always talk in the afternoons and nights almost any day. You just have to know your rhythm. Exercise is a huge part of my management of work-life balance. So probably started before Fusion, but definitely long, hard dance practices helped me get through undergrad. And at every phase of life I've sort of had a different exercise, deep exercise pursuit and crutch, I would say, to get through the craziness of life. So that's really important for me personally to focus and, I don't know, just get to a different level than the overly intellectual all the time, brainwave level into the body and into the breath. So that's huge. And then more tactically, I'm terrible about always having my phone around, but I do always have my laptop on do not disturb. So when I'm working in my environment, Slack and email are going constantly nonstop, especially Slack. So if I actually want to write or actually want to read or actually want to listen, the pings don't help. But to do my job, I need to be ever present with my teams. So just practically, it's always on do not disturb, and then I pick when I check. So I don't know, that goes from small to big of how I manage and cope with work-life balance, but it's the truth. April: There's some pretty good tips though. Sympathize. Rachel: Do people in Northwestern use Slack? Is that part of an undergrad life or no? April: Some of the clubs use it. I have a couple- Rachel: More texting? April: Yeah, they use GroupMe. Yeah. And then I know a lot of the research labs use Slack. Rachel: Oh, that makes sense. April: Yeah. Rachel: Yeah. But less of the all in every day, all encompassing, et cetera. April: Yeah. Rachel: Yeah. April: Do you think those work-life balance habits were developed during your graduate school years or in college or as you go into industry? Rachel: I don't know about do not disturb because technology has, not technology, but the physical hardware of communication has advanced so much. I'm so old compared to you guys. And when I was an undergrad, Facebook came out when I was a sophomore. So just think about how different of a world it was then. We had really kludgy Hermes email, Hermes email server at Northwestern. So the never ending notification encroach on our life, it existed then. And of course, we texted, but we texted T9. So it's just a different world. So we had it and obviously we all needed to learn how to focus, but not to the extent that it is a challenge for people in college and PhD programs now, I don't think. That's my guess as an outsider. But some things, like exercise, 100%. I think those things get developed earlier on. But once you're in university, it's your decision to continue to pursue them and how much you pursue them and how much they're a part of the rhythm of your life. So that, I would say for sure, I established for myself at Northwestern. April: Was there anything at Northwestern that you wish you had participated in that you didn't? Or the other way around, that you did but you wish you had opted out? Rachel: I wish I'd done dance marathon earlier. I only did it senior year and it was like what an incredible experience. Once you had the experience, then you realize, oh, I should have been doing this the whole time because it's like, I don't know, it's just something you could only do in an all encompassing environment like that. My major regret at Northwestern is actually academic, which is a silly small choice, but I studied French in elementary and high school and I really wanted to learn Spanish as a California person. So I took it in college, but that ate up a lot of quarters of getting my language credit because I was going from scratch. So my regret, and I'm not very good at languages anyway, so it's not like it stuck around, my regret is actually not that I took it, it came from good intentions, but that I used up six possibilities of taking classes in non-chemistry, non-African studies. Just you're spoiled for opportunity in undergrad of going to learn about everything. And it's one of the amazing parts about Northwestern and the way they do the core curriculum, that everyone has to learn a little bit of everything somehow. And that's my biggest regret. I regret not taking a philosophy class or a whatever. I took one world religion class, but should I have taken two. That breadth is the thing that I crave and miss. And by the time you get to PhD, and certainly in the British education system, you specialize earlier, so that opportunity's gone. You can obviously go to lectures and stuff, which I did, but it's not the same as being in a class. So yeah, my biggest I wish I had is I wish I hadn't taken Spanish in that environment and done it some other way and had six quarters to go just do dealer's choice of interesting things in departments I never would've gotten to know. April: Did you have the Weinberg language requirement? Rachel: Yes. April: But you got out of it with French? Rachel: I could have taken I think only one quarter or no, I can't remember how my testing was, sorry. But I could have taken either one quarter or zero quarters of French. But I instead put myself from scratch with Spanish because I've never taken it before. So I don't know, I just think that was good intentions, wrong decision. April: It happens. Rachel: Anyway, yeah, that's my biggest, I don't know, regret is too strong a word, but if I had a magic wand and could do it all over again, I would've taken more general humanities or other types of classes. April: Speaking of classes, what were some of your favorite classes at Northwestern? If you were to- Rachel: Oh my God, do I even remember? April: Yeah. Rachel: The physical chemistry. I don't remember if it's physical chemistry honors class or physical chemistry practicum. It's the last thing you take senior year with real world lab problems. And that class, there were six of us and we were in lab, I don't know, four or five hours twice a week. We were there all the time. It was so hard and so intellectually stimulating. I remember that class extremely well. I remember my world religions class. I don't remember who taught it, but it was the only time I ever studied anything like that. That was interesting. And I remember some of the seminar debates I had with other people. I don't know, those are the two that come to mind. April: Very cool. Now that we're getting towards the end of our time, the last question is if you were to look back on your undergrad, which I suppose we already did a little bit, but what advice would you give, I suppose, other people in your position? Rachel: I have one very specific piece of advice that I give to a lot of undergrads or people early in career, which I can share. And then the other is one that I give all the time now, but I don't know if it's relevant, but I'll share that one too. I'll start with the second one first because it might be less relevant. The one I give now, that is also can be very counterintuitive to people who are working on giving and getting feedback and what it takes to truly manage and motivate teens, is that clarity is more compassionate than kindness. And I don't mean don't be kind because the goal is, of course, to deliver clarity with extreme compassion and care. But it's nerve wracking to tell someone, "You're not meeting expectations for this role," or, "We did not hit our goal as a company and we have to make this really hard decision," or whatever the hard thing is that you have to say. It's harder to say it clearer than to say, "Well, I know you this and what about that, and I'm so sorry and this is hard, blah, blah, blah. But I think maybe the role," and then the person walks away and is like, "I don't know what I heard," and they don't know that they're not meeting expectations. So I would say that took me, it's a lifelong pursuit, I don't think I'm perfect at it yet. No one anywhere in my academic career, undergrad or grad, really taught me that. So that's one. I'm not sure if that's relevant for a sophomore undergrad, but maybe. April: I think so. Rachel: Could be. The advice that I often give to undergrads or very early in career folks, who are either looking for startups or end up whatever. I actually have a call with one this afternoon who's a woman who's a family friend who's thinking about a job change and she's like just wants my advice. I think that one of the unrealistic things that somehow culturally gets imbued in very driven and successful students, like all of the people who get accepted to Northwestern, is that you can have it all in your first job. And that is fucking bullshit. And I think it leads to a huge amount of heartache and angst because it's not true. Now, what you can have is one or two awesome things. So when you're, like you graduated at 21 or 22 or whatever age you are, you have usually no strings attached. You can make incredible broad decisions that you can't make later on and that affords you the opportunity to go do amazing things. But what you can't do is do it all at once in that one first job. So the specific example that I often give is you could pick where you work or what industry you work in or that you make a lot of money, but it is basically impossible to pick all of those things. So if you're a econ undergrad at Northwestern, of which there are many, it's probably pretty hard to work in a mission-driven company, make a 300,000 a year banker undergrad job, and move abroad for that first job as an American, blah, blah. That doesn't exist. If you want to make a lot of money, there are incredible programs with established firms where they really reward you for hard work really early on and that's the trade that that job encompasses. And if that's valuable to you, awesome. But you're probably going to be in one of their major locations and they're unlikely to ship you to Sydney for being 22. If you have the opportunity to go do something extremely mission driven that speaks to you, that's amazing, go do that. But you're probably not necessarily going to pick where or you're not going to be highly compensated. So I often talk to people who are in their early 20s who are like, "But I really want to be in New York, but I really want to work, I want to be in the arts and I want to do this, but I need a lot of money to support this thing." You're like, "You can't have it all." And that's not bad, it's just true. And it's much more compassionate for me to tell you, April, if you want to pursue physics, that's awesome. I was a PhD student. You're not going to make any money in your 20s. April: That's true. Rachel: But you might work at the cutting edge of science in something incredible that super motivates you. That's awesome. So if I could wave a magic wand for undergrads, I would get rid of that angst of that decision making. And the decision can have angst because it can be hard to choose a path, but the you can have it all, I think is a great lie. That's not fair to people in their late teens and early 20s in undergrad. I thought of another one, so I'm going to give you a third, even though you didn't solicit another one. Which is you at the beginning of this you asked about my career, which is kind of all over the place from a traditional perspective. I was in academics and then I went to investing, and then I went to startups. And then in startups, I was in healthcare and I went into payments in FinTech. It's all over the place. Every time I made the jump, everyone around me told me I shouldn't because I was leaving their path. And to be an amazing professor, you stay in academics. So people leaving academics is like, they don't want to give you the advice to do that. Or when you're in investing, the way you stay in it, and particularly in private investing, it's long feedback cycles. You got to stay and practice the craft. So I said, "Hey, I'm an operator at heart. I'm going to go do this thing." Some people encouraged me, but many people said, "Why would you ever do that? Why would you ever leave the job you have? Stay in practice." And then same when I left healthcare and picked a totally new thing. So that's more mid-career advice, which is like it's okay to leave that perfect tracked path and trust your gut. April: Yeah, that's actually really valuable advice, so thank you. Rachel: I hope so. April: Yeah. Thanks for taking the time out of your day to talk with me and to give all this advice to whoever's listening. Rachel: Yeah. It's awesome. Nice to meet you, April. April: Mm-hmm. And thank you for listening to this episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast. We hope you have a great day and go Cats.  

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How Ian Rogers connects his past at Apple Music and LVMH with the future of Ledger, the most renowned Web3 hardware product? As part of their 10-year anniversary world tour, much of the Ledger team visited us in our space. In this podcast episode, we chat with the former Apple Music creator turned crypto pioneer about spotting trends, the shift to self-custody in crypto, the evolution of Ledger beyond a wallet, and how AI agents could drive mass adoption—don't miss this deep dive into the future of Web3! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:29 The creator of Apple Music 04:56 Spotting trends 06:32 The switch in to the crypto industry 14:16 Crypto and self custody 17:28 Self custody vs. trading platform 21:30 Ledger Stax & Flex 24:40 Who uses Ledger? 26:12 Ians role at Ledger 28:40 The goal for Ledger 31:19 More than a crypto wallet 35:12 AI Agents 39:28 Mass adoption 46:08 Outro Subscribe to the Onchain Culture Podcast: https://www.onchainculture.xyz/ Connect with Us: Ian Rogers: https://x.com/iancr Vicky LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vicktoriaklich Become part of w3.vision: https://www.w3.vision/ Edited by: Viktor Foos: https://linktr.ee/viktorfoos

This week Jordan and Micah are back with another trust me episode. Jordan and Micah are discussing why Heath Ledgers Joker was so successful and how his acting in this role took a toll on his life. You're not going to want to miss this weeks episode.  New episodes drop every week!  Subscribe to us on iTunes here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nerd-talk-with-jordan-halstead/id1562432069 Subscribe to us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2K9lWNv4o6pccGrbKMJK8g?si=1717848b5b7f4104 Follow us on Social!   Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/NerdTalkWithJordanHalstead/ Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/nerdtalkwithjordanhalstead/

Join this enlightening session on the key performance indicators (KPIs) that matter most in the craft beer industry. Our panel of seasoned craft beer accounting professionals will pour over the financial metrics that help breweries stay competitive and profitable in a rapidly changing market. Whether you're a small taproom or a large-scale operation, this discussion will provide insights into the best practices for managing your brewery's finances, optimizing operations, and scaling up your craft beer passion into a financially successful venture. This panel is a must-attend for anyone looking to refine their financial strategy and ensure their brewery's growth is on a sustainable path. Panelists: Dan Herron (Vice President of Finance, Creature Comforts Brewing Co.) Jen Busch (Vice President of Finance, Kona Brewing Hawaii) Patrick McDonald (Owner, The Beer Accountant) Moderator: TJ O'Neill (Wipfli) Thank you to Beer30 by The 5th Ingredient and MarketMyBrewery for helping keep our community and content 100% free and accessible to all Craft Beer Professionals. Join us in-person for CBP Connects Half workshop, half networking San Diego, CA | December 10-12, 2024 Grab your spot now at cbpconnects.com

Blockchain technology continues to drive innovation despite declining hype, with Distributed Ledgers (DLTs) offering secure, decentralized digital asset transactions. In an On the Road episode of The New Stack Makers recorded at Open Source Summit North America, Andrew Aitken of Hedera and Dr. Leemon Baird of Swirlds Labs discussed DLTs with Alex Williams. Baird highlighted the Hashgraph Consensus Algorithm, an efficient, secure distributed consensus mechanism he created, leveraging a hashgraph data structure and gossip protocol for rapid, robust transaction sharing among network nodes. This algorithm, which has been open source under the Apache 2.0 license for nine months, aims to maintain decentralization by involving 32 global organizations in its governance. Aitken emphasized building an ecosystem of DLT contributors, adhering to open source best practices, and developing cross-chain applications and more wallets to enhance exchange capabilities. This collaborative approach seeks to ensure transparency in both governance and software development. For more insights into DLT's 2.0 era, listen to the full episode.Learn more from The New Stack about Distributed Ledgers (DLTs) IOTA Distributed Ledger: Beyond Blockchain for Supply Chains Why I Changed My Mind About Blockchain Join our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game. 

With its recent 'Finternet' paper, the Bank for International Settlements has planted its flag firmly in shared ledgers as the future rails of financial infrastructure. The idea of a single platform – a network of ledgers – providing the means for the seamless and instant settlement of many financial and non-financial assets versus tokenised cash is certainly attractive in its promise. Delivering such a complex ecosystem entails a great deal of complexity, both technically and from the perspective of governance. However, incremental steps in that direction are already delivering business value. To explain how tokenised settlement platforms are improving financial markets, Lewis McLellan, editor of OMFIF's Digital Monetary Institute, is joined by Basak Toprak, EMEA head of coin systems at Onyx by JP Morgan, and Atul Bhuchar, head of product at Partior.

It's not the sexiest of subject matters, but someone needs to talk about it: The CFO tech stack — software used by the chief financial officers of the world — is ripe for disruption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"My mission is to transform the lives of physician entrepreneurs by creating a relationship delivering absolute excellence, and bringing clarity and understanding to your financial information so you can achieve the kind of life you envisioned when you decided to practice medicine." -Katie Rhodes, Founder, Coal Creek Ledgers   By Concierge Medicine Today, LLC/The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast   Our guest today is Katie Rhodes, Founder of Coal Creek Ledgers. (Learn more at: https://coalcreekledgers.com/services/)    Coal Creek Ledgers  is a specialized bookkeeping firm for concierge medical practices and other direct primary care practice models. With more than a decade of experience in the medical field and medical billing and administration, Coal Creek Ledgers is uniquely suited to serve the advanced and complex bookkeeping needs of medical professionals.   Coal Creek Ledgers offers the most comprehensive bookkeeping and financial analysis for concierge medical practices and direct primary care physicians who are ready to climb! During your free discovery call, we'll build a completely customized monthly bookkeeping package tailored to your needs.   Katie is passionate about helping medical professionals succeed and enjoys being a financial partner to her clients. She specializes in educating small medical practices and serving as a dedicated advisor who provides guidance and support through multiple phases of practice growth. She is especially enthusiastic about helping doctors and practice owners to achieve better practice management through outsourcing the tedious and challenging work of bookkeeping and prioritizing their patients instead!   Whether clients seek to become a direct primary care practice that only accepts cash, a hybrid practice that manages both self-pay and insurance patients, or a practice that accepts insurance only, Katie's vast experience in the field allows her to provide expert guidance, no matter the structure of your practice.   Our services include monthly bookkeeping support, monthly financial statements and review, and generating end of year reports that can be sent to your CPA or tax preparer to make tax season easy.   Visit: https://coalcreekledgers.com/about-us/   © Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. ("CMT") All rights reserved.   Disclaimers: All content presented here is for general information purposes only. It is NOT intended to provide medical, legal, professional, accounting or financial advice. No warranties or guarantees are assumed or implied and user(s) releases Concierge Medicine Today, LLC, its agents, representatives, affiliated brands/companies and/or guests from all damages, liability and/or claims. Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC does not update content past its release date. User(s) assume all risk and liability with any use of the content as well as third party links. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., has no formal peer review and, therefore, cannot guarantee the validity of information and/or content contained on its web sites, podcasts, and/or all content it produces or releases. While some of our speakers may be licensed Physicians, they are not your Physician. Please consult your Physician related to anything you may have read or heard or have questions about or call 911. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and/or opinions of Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. The "Concierge Medicine Today, LLC" ("CMT") name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Additional disclaimers, releases, terms of use and conditions apply also to the production and/or use of this content, https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/.  

For years, Majid believed that if he could testify in court about what happened to him when he was held in a CIA black site, a judge and jury would give him a break. Finally, he got a chance to see if he was right. Prologue: Ira talks about the exciting new series that Serial is doing about Guantanamo Bay. We're airing two of those episodes on the show – one this week and one next. (2 minutes)Act One: Majid Khan struggled with his identity when he was young. And then he realized exactly who he wanted to be – a member of Al Qaeda, carrying out orders for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. He did bad things. But are the things that the U.S. Government did to him worse than his actual crimes?  (38 minutes)Act Two: Majid finally gets his day in court. At his sentencing hearing, he describes to the jury what his interrogators did to him. (20 minutes)Transcripts are available at thisamericanlife.org

Majid Khan spent years locked away in CIA black sites. What would he tell the world when he finally got the chance to speak? 

When Maria Teresa Quaranta left her tax accountant ledgers for lesson plans, she wasn't just changing careers; she was answering a calling. Her heart led her to the vibrant halls of the Robert F. Kennedy School in Manhattan, where she now brings the richness of Italian American culture to life using innovative teaching strategies tailored to students with unique learning needs.   Join us as we visit with Maria Teresa and her incredible students to explore her journey and her innovative approach to education that transcends traditional methods, embracing the ethos of heritage and humanity.  Fueled by her fervent desire to enrich the lives of children with severe disabilities, Maria Theresa shares the innovative new program that she created to bring the Italian American culture into a diverse classroom, creating a synergistic ecosystem of special education, where families, educators, and technology converge to craft a space that's less of a classroom and more of a familial haven.  It's a classroom where every day is a discovery – not just for the students but for the educator as well! We'll also explore the future of Italian American identity, and the crucial role of younger Italian Americans like Maria Theresa in sustaining and redefining this legacy. Discover Maria Teresa's unique approach to teaching tolerance and acceptance through cultural comparisons, and appreciate the groundbreaking educational methods that foster inclusivity and understanding in today's evolving learning environments. Maria Teresa's classroom is a testament to the power of patience, tolerance, and acceptance, celebrating the differences that make each student unique, yet her story isn't just about teaching; it's about how passion can spark a revolution in learning, and this episode is an intimate look at that transformation in action. Join us as we spotlight the profound influence that one dedicated educator can have on the lives of those with special needs, all against the backdrop of a proud Italian American narrative. And, if you or someone you love is an educator,  visit piccolofuturo.com to bring Maria Theresa's Italian Heritage curriculum into your classroom!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/italianamerican/support

Welcome to today's episode of Building the Premier Accounting firm with Roger Knecht, where we dive into the captivating journey of Reza Hooda, a seasoned chartered accountant and tax advisor turned mentor and coach for practice owners in the UK. Here are the highlights of her insightful discussion with Roger: Reza's professional journey: Reza shares his diverse professional background, from cutting his teeth in PwC's tax department to acquiring a small accounting practice and facing the trials and triumphs of running his own virtual firm. Beyond Technical Skills: Learn how Reza broadened his skill set in marketing, sales, leadership, and pricing, and why he believes that technical know-how in accounting is just the starting point for a successful practice. Transition to Coaching: Discover Reza's passion for coaching and how his hands-on experience led to the development of a 4-pillar framework that guides practice owners toward growth and efficiency. The 4 Pillars Framework: Roger and Reza explore the details of Reza's framework as laid out in his book “The 4 Pillars: How to Build an Accounting Firm That Gives You More Money, Time, and Freedom.” The pillars include: Pricing: Moving away from traditional time-based billing to value-based pricing. People: Building a team and fostering a positive culture. Process: Streamlining operations for better efficiency. Positioning: Enhancing the firm's presence in the market. The Value of Pricing: Reza emphasizes the importance of value-based pricing and the strategies for communicating this model to clients to align expectations and satisfaction. Entrepreneurial Freedom: Roger discusses the importance of time and financial freedom for entrepreneurs and Reza's advice for continuous self-development, including the lifelong habit of reading. Community and Knowledge Sharing: Reza advocates for the sharing of knowledge within the accounting community and highlights the role of events like GrowCon, Universal Accounting's annual conference, for accounting business owners to network, share strategies, and learn from industry experts. Join us for this episode to get a wealth of actionable insights from Reza Hooda, whether you're an accounting professional looking to expand your practice or an entrepreneur interested in the intersection of accounting and business mastery. Thank you for listening to this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm. For more information on how you can start your own accounting practice, call Universal Accounting Center at  801-623-6707 or schedule an appointment online at your convenience.   Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.   Offers: Reza is offering to our listeners a free copy of his book (just pay shipping and handling) from this page: https://go.rezahooda.com/order-348362211681564311623 You can also listen and follow his podcast The Profitable Accountant wherever you listen to your podcasts: https://www.rezahooda.com/podcasts/the-profitable-accountant-podcast   Get a FREE copy of these books all accounting professionals should use to work on their business and become profitable.  These are a must-have addition to every accountant's library to provide quality CFO & Advisory services as a Profit & Growth Expert today:   “Red to BLACK in 30 days – A small business accountant's guide to QUICK turnarounds” – This is a how-to guide on how to turn around a struggling business into a more sustainable model. Each chapter focuses on a crucial aspect of the turnaround process - from cash flow management to strategies for improving revenue. This book will teach you everything you need to become a turnaround expert for small businesses. “in the BLACK, nine principles to make your business profitable” – Nine Principles to Make Your Business Profitable – Discover what you need to know to run the premier accounting firm and get paid what you are worth in this book, by the same author as Red to Black – CPA Allen B. Bostrom. Bostrom teaches the three major functions of business (marketing, production and accounting) as well as strategies for maximizing profitability for your clients by creating actionable plans to implement the nine principles. “Your Strategic Accountant” - Understand the 3 Core Accounting Services you should offer as you run your business. help your clients understand which numbers they need to know to make more informed business decisions. “Your Profit & Growth Expert” - Your business is an asset. You should know its value and understand how to maximize it. Beginning with the end in mind helps you work ON your business to build a company you can leave so that it can continue to exist in your absence or build wealth as you retire and enjoy the time, freedom, and life you want and deserve. Learn what it is you can do to become an author, leveraging your expertise to market effectively your services and get the clients you deserve.  This is a webinar you don't want to miss.  Learn from Mike Capuzzi what a Shook is and how you can use it to position yourself as the Premier Accounting Firm in your area.  This is a must-see presentation so get ready to take some great notes.   In addition to becoming an author, see what you can do to follow the Turnkey Business plan for accounting professionals.  After more than 40 years we've identified the best practices of successful accountants and this is a presentation we are happy to share.  Check it out and see what you can do to be in business for yourself but not by yourself with Universal Accounting Center.  It's here you can become a:   Professional Bookkeeper, PB Professional Tax Preparer, PTP Profit & Growth Expert, PGE   Lastly, get your Business Score to see what you can do to work ON your business and have the Premier Accounting Firm. Join over 70,000 business owners and get your score on the 8 Factors That Drive Your Company's Value.     For Additional FREE Resources for accounting professionals check out this collection HERE!   Be sure to join us for GrowCon, the LIVE event for accounting professionals to work ON their business. This is a conference you don't want to miss.   Remember this, Accounting Success IS Universal. Listen to our next episode and be sure to subscribe.   Also, let us know what you think of the podcast and please share any suggestions you may have.  We look forward to your input: Podcast Feedback   For more information on how you can apply these principles to start and build your accounting, bookkeeping & tax business please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 8012653777  

In honor of Valentine's Day, our latest episode analyzes the decision to get married through an economic lens as well as some of the dramatic shifts in marriage rates over the past few decades. 

The Center for Advanced Defense Studies (C4ADS) in Washington DC leverages public data to uncover illicit activities linked to global security threats and human rights abuses. As our guest Savanna Slaughter explains, her team focuses on natural resource security, wildlife crimes, and national security concerns. In Myanmar, they have been investigating the junta's military funding and illicit financial flows, including crony financing.However, sourcing data poses significant challenges, especially in Myanmar, where corporate activities are often shrouded in secrecy. C4ADS relies on public data, leaks, and informants to decipher complex networks. The team also utilizes digitized data and extensive cross-referencing with social media to construct clearer profiles of their subjects.Investigating illicit financial operations involves tracing shell companies and obscured transactions, often requiring a mix of diligent research, data analysis, and sometimes luck or insights from criminal probes. Slaughter mentions the constant emergence of shell companies exacerbates their work, making their task akin to playing “Whack-A-Mole.”“Moving forward with this is going to require a lot more innovation,” Slaughter says in closing, “in terms of identifying companies of interest, perhaps working to develop some screening lists, or building out directors of interest and combining corporate data in a new way to form screening lists for shell companies and things like that.”

Contact your hosts: https://taplink.cc/morelandequitycapitalWelcome to "Get Diversified," where Jacqueline Landry and Natasha Falconi dive deep into the transformative realm of multifamily real estate investment. This episode unveils Natasha's journey from a CPA to a real estate mogul, shedding light on her unique strategies and community-focused approach. Explore the art of investor relations, capital raising, and property management, and get inspired by the empowerment of women in the industry.Join us for insightful discussions and practical advice, paving your path to success in the vibrant world of real estate. Tune in and enrich your investment portfolio with wisdom from the front lines.

Welcome to Building the Premier Accounting Firm, where we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of accounting professionals, sharing insights and strategies for building a successful accounting firm. In this episode, Timothy Wingate,  founder and president of G+F Business & Financial Consulting, shares his personal experiences and the lessons he's learned along the way. Here's what you can expect from today's enlightening discussion: The Backbone of Support: Discover how Timothy's wife provided an unwavering foundation of support throughout their entrepreneurial path, highlighting the crucial role that family plays in the success of a business venture. Faith and Connections: Learn about the significance of faith and human connections in business, and how these elements can influence not only the business owner but also the trajectory of their enterprise. Accounting Evolution: Dive into the changing landscape of the accounting industry. Timothy and Roger emphasize the importance of adapting to new trends by offering higher-value services and taking a more strategic approach to traditional practices. Finding Your Niche: Hear why specializing in a niche market can be a game-changer for your business, allowing you to differentiate yourself from the competition and provide targeted value to your clients. Universal Accounting Center: If you're considering starting your own business or want to enhance your entrepreneurial skills, Timothy recommends exploring the resources available at the Universal Accounting Center. Remember to subscribe to our podcast for more valuable discussions like this one, and if you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review! Thank you for tuning in to Building the Premier Accounting Firm, where we bring you the wisdom of seasoned entrepreneurs to help you on your journey to success in the accounting industry. Until next time, keep forging connections and stay strategic in your ventures.   Your Host: Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center Guest Name: Timothy Wingate, EA Timothy Wingate Jr. is the founder and president of G+F Business & Financial Consulting. He is a licensed Enrolled Agent and construction accountant. In May 2016, he founded G+F, recognizing the need for specialized accounting and tax services for construction companies. Many construction businesses struggle to bridge the communication gap between their work in the field and their back office. With first-hand knowledge of the construction industry and a deep understanding of taxes and finances, Timothy provides tools, advice, and financial guidance to his clients so they better understand their finances and improve their cash flow. Timothy is a QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor and was a member of the Intuit Tax Council from 2019 to 2022. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in finance from the University of South Florida. He is also a member of the Construction Financial Management Association. Timothy worked for many years with his father, a licensed general contractor since 1984, giving him plenty of first-hand knowledge of the construction industry. Timothy lives in West Palm Beach, Florida, with his wife and three sons. There he also served as a chief operating officer and chief financial officer for a long-standing nonprofit.   Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.   Offers: Get a FREE copy of these books all accounting professionals should use to work on their business and become profitable.  These are a must-have addition to every accountant's library to provide quality CFO & Advisory services as a Profit & Growth Expert today:   “Red to BLACK in 30 days – A small business accountant's guide to QUICK turnarounds” – This is a how-to guide on how to turn around a struggling business into a more sustainable model. Each chapter focuses on a crucial aspect of the turnaround process - from cash flow management to strategies for improving revenue. This book will teach you everything you need to become a turnaround expert for small businesses. “in the BLACK, nine principles to make your business profitable” – Nine Principles to Make Your Business Profitable – Discover what you need to know to run the premier accounting firm and get paid what you are worth in this book, by the same author as Red to Black – CPA Allen B. Bostrom. Bostrom teaches the three major functions of business (marketing, production and accounting) as well as strategies for maximizing profitability for your clients by creating actionable plans to implement the nine principles. “Your Strategic Accountant” - Understand the 3 Core Accounting Services you should offer as you run your business. help your clients understand which numbers they need to know to make more informed business decisions. “Your Profit & Growth Expert” - Your business is an asset. You should know its value and understand how to maximize it. Beginning with the end in mind helps you work ON your business to build a company you can leave so that it can continue to exist in your absence or build wealth as you retire and enjoy the time, freedom, and life you want and deserve. Learn what it is you can do to become an author, leveraging your expertise to market effectively your services and get the clients you deserve.  This is a webinar you don't want to miss.  Learn from Mike Capuzzi what a Shook is and how you can use it to position yourself as the Premier Accounting Firm in your area.  This is a must-see presentation so get ready to take some great notes.   In addition to becoming an author, see what you can do to follow the Turnkey Business plan for accounting professionals.  After more than 40 years we've identified the best practices of successful accountants and this is a presentation we are happy to share.  Check it out and see what you can do to be in business for yourself but not by yourself with Universal Accounting Center.  It's here you can become a:   Professional Bookkeeper, PB Professional Tax Preparer, PTP Profit & Growth Expert, PGE   Lastly, get your Business Score to see what you can do to work ON your business and have the Premier Accounting Firm. Join over 70,000 business owners and get your score on the 8 Factors That Drive Your Company's Value.   For Additional FREE Resources for accounting professionals check out this collection HERE!   Be sure to join us for GrowCon, the LIVE event for accounting professionals to work ON their business. This is a conference you don't want to miss.   Remember this, Accounting Success IS Universal. Listen to our next episode and be sure to subscribe.   Also, let us know what you think of the podcast and please share any suggestions you may have.  We look forward to your input: Podcast Feedback   For more information on how you can apply these principles to start and build your accounting, bookkeeping & tax business please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 8012653777  

Bill Murphy is a highly experienced CPA with over 30 years of direct involvement in helping small and midsize businesses thrive. As the founder of Gremlin Ventures and co-founder of Humans and Integrated Core SMB Financial Services, Bill has made significant contributions to the business landscape. He played a crucial role in the success of Wagepoint, Canada's leading online SMB payroll provider, and co-founded Founders of Ledgers, the first bookkeeping franchise in Canada. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, Bill is dedicated to providing innovative solutions and support to small and medium-sized businesses. His expertise in financial services, coupled with his passion for helping others, has established him as a trusted advisor in the industry. Through Gremlin Ventures, Bill continues to invest in and support purpose-driven startups, driving positive change in the entrepreneurial community.In this episode, you will be able to:Boost team performance and foster a supportive work environment through effective team building strategies.Expand your professional network and unlock new opportunities by leveraging the power of networking as an entrepreneur.Discover the numerous benefits of joining business clubs, including access to valuable resources, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities.Unlock the potential for greater fulfillment and success by embracing purpose-driven entrepreneurship and making a positive impact through your business.Dive into Calgary's vibrant entrepreneurial community and tap into a wealth of knowledge, inspiration, and support from like-minded individuals.Get Connected with Bill:www.gremlin.ventureswww.huumans.comwww.getquota.cohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/billmurphyca/?originalSubdomain=caVisit www.calpeteclub.com for information on our next networking and membership opportunities.https://calpeteclub.com/https://twitter.com/calpeteclubhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/calgary-petroleum-club-3a5868117/https://www.facebook.com/calpeteclubhttps://www.youtube.com/user/calpeteclub

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Lone Fir Cemetery is one of the oldest continuously operating cemeteries in Portland. It also serves as a painful reminder of the racist and exclusionary treatment of Chinese immigrants who first arrived in Oregon in the mid-1800s, working as miners, merchants and other laborers. From the 1860s to the 1920s, roughly 2800 Chinese immigrants were buried in a section of Lone Fir known as Block 14. Ledgers were used to record the names of many of the people who were buried there so that the remains could be dug up and the bones sent to China for reburial in ancestral villages and towns. By the late 1940s, Multnomah County officials claimed that all remains at Block 14 had been repatriated. But they hadn’t, according to an archaeological survey commissioned by the county in 2005 which found evidence of human remains at the site.  Today, Block 14 is a bare field with no permanent reminder of its history or significance to the Chinese American community. But Metro, the regional government agency which owns the cemetery, is attempting to change that by using a voter-approved parks bond to build a memorial to honor the memory of people buried at Block 14. The project will also honor former patients from the state’s first psychiatric hospital, the Oregon Hospital for the Insane, nearly 200 of whom were buried at Lone Fir. Hannah Erickson, a communications specialist at Metro Parks and Nature, and Helen Ying, president of the Lone Fir Cemetery Foundation, join us to discuss the history of Block 14 and the two design proposals for the memorial. 

Kimberly Tara is a CPA, author, mom of four adorable little ones, and all-around amazing person. She attracts the same kinds of clients that we want.  Those who want great service, excellent results, and are willing to pay more for that option. If you are struggling to keep your life and business running smoothly, then you should definitely listen in as Kimberly sits down with Dorie to talk about how she manages to do just that! Want to get the latest marketing information that you can use in your business today?  Sign up for Dorie's Free Weekly Cull Newsletter. Get your 75% discount on your first sample album from nPhoto AND just added - - when you sign up, receive a complimentary Mini-album.  Be sure and follow these accounts on Instagram: nPhotolab Dorie Howell The Focal Points Podcast

Famed BIS economist Hyun Song Shin breaks down Tokenization, Payments and the possible future of central banking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soul-bashing work, spray-foam problems, floors for front-loading washers, attaching decks to cantilevered joists, and vented crawlspaces.

Episode 92: Show Notes.Though it often appears that certain NFT artists achieve success overnight, today's guest has learned that you have to “Crawl before you ball”. In this episode, we get to know Ryan Koopmans. Ryan sheds light on how he discovered his passion for photography while studying architecture and how this passion led him full circle back to photographing architecture. He talks about his previous jobs, his work as a photographer in New York, and how this ultimately led him to Sweden, where he is based when not traveling to different parts of the world for photography. Ryan shares what excited him about the notion of digital ownership when he first discovered the NFT space, what he loves about it, and his advice to other artists interested in joining it before asking NorCal Guy about his predictions on how he sees the NFT art space and traditional institutions coming together. To hear about NorCal Guy and Clutch's project ClickCreate, the virtual immersive piece Ryan is working on, and his collaboration with Botto, tune in today! Key Points From This Episode:•    What it's like for Canadian Ryan Koopmans to live in Sweden. •    Why he has both Trezors and Ledgers hardware wallets. •    Ryan's initial excitement at the notion of digital ownership.•    What Ryan loves about the way royalties are factored into the social contract.•    How Ryan discovered his love for photography through studying architecture. •    His previous job in a grocery store.•    Insight into the grind and his work as a photographer in New York. •    Why Ryan would be a peregrine falcon if he were an animal.•    His favorite Swedish dishes. •    The best piece of advice he has ever been given: “Crawl before you ball” •    His advice for artists joining the crypto art space. •    Ryan's plans to continue a life where he can be in different parts of the world at different times of the year. •    NorCal Guy's predictions on how he sees the future of the NFT art space and traditional institutions coming together.•    How NorCal Guy sees his art fitting into this space.•    Information about NorCal Guy and Klutch's project ClickCreate. •    The virtual immersive piece that Ryan is working on. •    Insight into Ryan's collaboration with Botto.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Ryan KoopmansRyan Koopmans on TwitterVantage0x Society Wildxyz ClickCreateBottoNorCal and Shill on Twitter

En el capítulo de hoy os hablamos sobre lo que ha estado pasando en Outer Ring, os actualizamos sobre la situación de Ledgers ¿llevarán adelante su polémico plan? Os daremos malas noticias a quienes tenéis USDT ¿se acerca un depeg? Si queréis invertir ¡no os podéis perder este capítulo! Consultorio Crypto:

En el capítulo de hoy os hablamos sobre el problema con los Ledgers, os contaremos cómo una persona se hizo millonaria a partir de donaciones y tenemos salseo ¡DEL BUENO! Consultorio Crypto:

Not Blockchain...Or, kinda...But not really? Anyway listen to smarter folks than me (lots of those) talk about how we can innovate around the use of distributed ledgers as part of a security strategy. And how is this approach being accepted internationally, especially in Australia? Cool new methods of enabling security with the folks from Tide (not the soap, the security guys). Some solid conversation on this one y'all!

YouTube link: https://youtube.com/@delightfullysoutherndevotional. Hello friends!! A little back story on these devotions. I'm an avid thrifter and I love old books. One day while out, God placed an old book in my path. I had no idea how this little book would completely take me to a new place in God and with my life. I shared the book with my YouTube family and they ask me to share readings from it with them. God began to stir in me about doing just that. After a bit of conflict from some on my main channel, (they didn't like the “devotionals”), I called out to my prayer warrior friends. After much prayer, I started a completely new channel devoted to all things God!! I read a “conversation/ prayer” from this book God put in my path and He gives me the words and interpretation. So what is the book? It's an older book copyright in 1968. The title is “I've got to talk to somebody, God” a woman's conversations with God by Marjorie Holmes. I pray over each reading and God shows which one to read. I truly hope each one blesses you!

Today on the Ether we have Robertb with the Oregon Blockchain Group hosting a space with Jack Zampolin of Strangelove to discuss the intersect of history and ledgers. Recorded on January 27th 2023. 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.

https://lex.substack.com/p/podcast-scaling-a-core-ledger-for#detailsIn this conversation, we chat with Jarred Ward, CEO and co-founder of Twisp. Ward has been tasked with building nearly every part of the modern financial ecosystem, from a greenfield core banking stack, direct integrations with Visa and the card networks for card issuing, and later, building a banking-as-a-service API on top of BBVA's global core.Ledgers are the detailed records of transactions and money movement for every fintech, yet they are continuously reinvented for every product. The process of building and operating mission-critical ledgers to track and reconcile payments and money movement is complex.Twisp's vision is to provide the operational and scaling guarantees of DynamoDB, the correctness guarantees of a relational database, with the ledger and accounting primitives you need to build modern financial products at any scale THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS This episode was sponsored by Twisp. We are committed to highlighting partnerships transparently, and only work with organizations that we find compelling from an editorial perspective. MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATIONTwisp website: http://bit.ly/3BEWBzbCEO's Linkedin profile: http://bit.ly/3HAHgng Topics: fintech, blockchain, ledgers, finance, financial infrastructure, cloud, accounting, banking-as-a-service, baas, apiCompanies: Simple, BBVA, Twisp, PacifiCorp, Stripe, Marqeta, MySQLABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT

Today, I am joined by Jim Nasr, CEO of Acoer. I had the pleasure of collaborating with Jim on several projects during my 6-month stint as Privacy Strategist for Hedera. Jim joins me today to discuss the use of distributed ledger tech (DLT) to provide computational trust for real-time applications. Jim and I speak about the development of secure, privacy-preserving, and traceable technologies, which can gain adoption via open protocols and usable interfaces.---------Thank you to our sponsor, Privado, the developer-friendly privacy platform---------In part one of this two-episode conversation, Jim explains Acoer's approach to building DLT-enabled software and its initial application to healthcare and clinical trials. Jim shares his background and experience in tech both academically and professionally; as an entrepreneur in software development; his roles in large-scale tech companies and with the government at the CDC; and how he enjoyed “getting his hands dirty” in public health to bring automated trust and accountability to the space. At Acoer, Jim continues his previous work - to build open technologies - by leveraging DLT and also building interfaces with usable privacy and security. In this conversation, Jim also covers the security and privacy approaches that Acoer takes to ensure that its products work as advertised and so that the machinery of its clients is never compromised.----------Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or on your favorite podcast platform.----------Topics Covered:How Acoer designs and builds its tech as components to be absorbed & consumed by other machinesHow using DLT reduces the need for intermediariesAcoer's approach to building decentralized apps & why it chose to build on hashgraph tech instead of blockchainBenefits gained from DLT's "data stamping" to computationally prove transactions & to assist during data leakages, compliance issues, or to demonstrate privacy assuranceHow you can use NFTs to represent individuals' consents via RightsHashResources Mentioned:Learn about AcoerLearn about RightsHashJim Nasr's Info:Follow Jim on LinkedInFollow Jim on Twitter Privado.ai Privacy assurance at the speed of product development. Get instant visibility w/ privacy code scans.Shifting Privacy Left Media Where privacy engineers gather, share, & learnBuzzsprout - Launch your podcast Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Copyright © 2022 - 2024 Principled LLC. All rights reserved.

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✨ SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERPRICED JPEGS CHANNEL ✨ https://bankless.cc/jpegs  ----- On this episode of Overpriced JPEGs, Carly is joined by the Chief Experience Officer at Ledger, Ian Rogers. Previously, Ian was the Chief Digital Officer of LVMH and CEO of Beats Music—which Apple acquired—and then Ian went on to build Apple Music. With Ian's wide-ranging digital experience, comes ultra gigabrain wisdom. Carly and Ian hash out crypto's top security misconceptions, whether or not Ledger's self-custody technology is a limiting factor to their growth, other potential security solutions, and how many Ledgers one needs to be the utmost secured. Further, they close with Ledger's intriguing future goals in the space, what upcoming collaborations they have in store, and their current collaboration with Trash Talk and the bands' BRICK NFT project: MINT on Wednesday, September, 7th, 2022 at 9am PT: https://market.ledger.com/collabs/brick/  ------

Angela Randolph or “Angela the CFO” is very passionate about empowering and equipping women entrepreneurs with the financial knowledge and business acumen needed to build wealth and obtain financial security while leaving a legacy for their families. Angela is an entrepreneur, Certified Public Accountant, finance professional that understands what it means to build a business from the ground up. Angela is committed to educating women entrepreneurs on how to handle their finances through her firm Stellar Ledgers LLC. Angela has firsthand experience on building a business while working a 9-5 and also on bootstrapping the business along the way. Angela has been in the accounting and finance field for over twenty years and through her conversations with business owners in various stages of growth notes that often times the state of your personal finances can be an indication of the condition of your business finances. She has empathy and compassion for business owners who were not taught about money, debt, budgeting, and personal and business finances. Although she managed multimillion dollar budgets of Fortune 500 companies with ease, Angela was forced to create and maintain her own personal budget which began during the wake of Hurricane Katrina (due to job loss while her entire family back home was displaced.) When financial crisis strikes it really doesn't care about your credentials, education or experience absent proper planning and executing on the knowledge you have. Angela's personal financial journey and interaction with many small business owners trying to wear many hats inspired the creation of Stellar Ledgers Academy an online platform that provides financial education for small business owners. Angela shares accounting and financial tips and resources through her website blog posts, E-Books and online courses. Angela is a native of New Orleans, LA and obtained her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (BBA) from Loyola University New Orleans, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Tulane University. Angela also is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Texas where she now resides in the greater Houston area. https://www.angelarandolph.com   Find Angela on social media here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelathecfo/ https://www.facebook.com/AngelaTheCFO/ https://twitter.com/AngelaTheCFO https://www.instagram.com/angelathecfo/   Stellar Ledgers social media: https://www.facebook.com/stellarledgers/ https://twitter.com/StellarLedgers https://www.pinterest.com/stellarledgers/pins/ https://www.instagram.com/stellarledgers_/     Deborah Bailey is a writer and host of Women Entrepreneurs Radio podcast. Learn more about her and her books and writing courses at: https://DBaileycoach.com For Deborah's paranormal and fantasy romance fiction, visit: https://dbaileycoach.com/brightbooks  

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about requesting tenant ledgers from property owners selling their rentals. Not sure where to dispose of old appliances? Have no fear, we'll give you our best tips on how to get rid of older units from your rentals. Last, but not least, should you change the locks between tenants? The answer may surprise you. Listen to the latest podcast to find out.

Today, Chris sits down with Keith Smith, a Web3 advisor and educator, who shares a unique view on crypto protocols and how we use them. His educational work with the Venture Miami team has impacted a real difference in existing Miami communities. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/infiniteattraction/support

In this episode, Euphemia Bryden, a 20 year old nurse at Dykebar Mental Institute; was discovered murdered after she failed to arrive at work. Her killer, a male attendant at the same hospital, would claim that he had been driven to insanity by his own patients. Lady Justice is a true crime podcast; therefore deals with incidents of violence, disturbing imagery and explicit content. Listener discretion is advised. The Lady Justice Podcast wishes to offer their deepest condolences to the victim's families and offers thanks to those who work in the emergency services.Social media:Instagram Facebook Twitter Email - chantelle@ladyjusticetruecrime.com Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ladyjusticepod Crimecon UK:This year Crimecon UK is in partnership with CBS Reality, the expert led true crime TV channel; so the lineup is outstanding - We will be in Glasgow on September 10th 2022 for a one day only event. Tickets are limited and on sale now, for £125, refreshment breaks including a buffet lunch with the true crime community.Next year the show in London will be back on the weekend of June 10th and 11th, 2023. Tickets will be on sale soon!For more info or to buy a ticket for Glasgow (go on!!) go to https://www.crimecon.co.uk/(10% DISCOUNT FOR BOTH EVENTS WITH CODE LADY)Small Act of Kindness:Make the world a little better by doing some litter picking locally! Sources:https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000273/19260722/230/0010https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000577/19260723/070/0007https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000563/19260723/004/0001https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000324/19260723/057/0008https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19260723/103/0005https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000568/19260723/098/0005https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000272/19260724/117/0004https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001898/19260724/004/0001https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000250/19260724/256/0007https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19260724/465/0008https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000566/19260725/026/0003https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19260726/239/0005https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19261004/200/0005https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000577/19261019/085/0008https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000748/19261019/012/0001https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19261019/068/0010https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000568/19261019/049/0004https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000563/19261019/080/0005https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19261020/117/0007https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000577/19261021/108/0008https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000568/19261021/070/0004https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000563/19261021/081/0005https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000577/19261022/083/0007https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000729/19261024/042/0006https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000271/19260722/182/0005Western Front Association; London, England; WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers; Reference: 033/0129/BRY-BUCThe Statutory Registers of Births, Deaths and Marriages

On today's episode We explore crypto wallets and their two main types. We'll talk about hardware wallets such as Ledger and software wallets such as MetaMask. We also chat about how websites resolve addresses, the secret sauce known as Domain Name Service (DNS) and it's crypto equivalent, the Ethereum Name Service (ENS). Apple is now becoming a bank. Well, not really but close enough and Roku might be acquired by Netflix who is exploring some avenues to save its decreasing subscribe base. Concept Explanation A wallet, is a software, hardware, paper, or Crypto Exchange "store" where cryptocurrency is held. Wallets can have multiple crypto accounts associated with them. Wallets can be "hot" (meaning they're connected to internet) or "cold" like hardware wallets. Cold wallets are not connected to any internet networks and thereby generally non-susceptible to hacks and scams. I say generally because there's still basic security principles one must follow when using hardware crypto wallets. MetaMask is one example of a software wallet which can run on a web browser as a plugin, or on mobile phones as an app. Coinbase Wallet is yet another such wallet with a couple of additional features such as a human readable account name that's most likely also associated with your Coinbase account underneath the hood. Please note, this Coinbase Wallet human readable account name is something like @farezv, not farezv.ethwhich is an Ethereum Name Service (ENS) domain. More on ENS domains shortly. Crypto account addresses have gibberish looking alphanumeric value associated with them. For instance, this is one of my wallet addresses for Ethereum, it reads 0x1bF51ED6cD81dE4449D4Ca3c33822ECC5f3F66a4 Simple to remember right? If you heard the previous episode, you'll realize that a wallet address looks like the result of a hash function. In the world of blockchains, wallet addresses and transaction ids all look similar since they are results of hash functions. Different wallet tech has different features such as showing currencies and NFTs on the front end, but on the back end, underneath the hood, a wallet address is just a row on the blockchain database that holds a certain amount of crypto. A crypto account address is a unique public address on the blockchain for that specific cryptocurrency. My Ethereum address is 0x1bF51ED6cD81dE4449D4Ca3c33822ECC5f3F66a4 Similarly, my Nano cryptocurrency account has a different address and it's nano_3pr9488qndzpaiibk4e9jwcmib5qqpc9wnh4pjjcsfopkahwrjgjeiwmd89p Wallets have a 1:many relationship with crypto accounts. Meaning if you want to hold 2 crypto currencies, you need to have two different account addresses on that wallet. Crypto exchange accounts "abstract this away" by providing you a single account to see all your crypto from that you sign in using your email but underneath the hood manage all the different accounts for you. By the way, as someone who works in the authentication space (aka, I work on login software at Discovery+), I can tell you that Web 3 companies using email to login is VERY Web2. The future of authentication is wallets connected to decentralized apps, aka dApps. Full transcript https://farezv.substack.com/p/ep4-crypto-hardware-wallets-ledger-dns-ens-apple --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/farezv/message

On The Ledger, we have often met with people who got started in crypto or NFTs and thrived from there. But what about people who're massively successful in their career and THEN turn to Web3? What does this new space bring to their business?Our guest today did just that. After an early career in finance, she became an icon by founding Boss Beauty with her two sisters. Both a successful entrepreneur and influencer, Huda Kattan is now followed by more than 50 million people - on Instagram only. 50 million people who recently discovered her passion for NFTs.But why? What does it bring to her daily professional life? And why does she have so many Ledgers? In a one to one interview with our Chief Experience Officer, mr Ian Rogers, Huda Kattan is our guest today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thank you for joining us for the final installment of Good Society, the Jane Austen RPG from Storybrewers Roleplaying.  In this dramatic finale, horses will race, hearts will break, and fortunes will be on the line.    If you enjoy our streams, podcasts, or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs.   And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube.   Music in the Episode: Music: Regency Baroque by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com There is Romance by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4520-there-is-romance  License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 

A network and operating program called Quant (QNT) was first officially confirmed in 2018. It is a way for people to use different types of blockchains together. An interoperability solution is exactly what this project aims to provide for blockchain systems. Because it is a plug-and-play solution, and it can be used to bridge the gap between multiple different blockchains and corporate applications without requiring teams to invest in additional infrastructure. Continue reading on procommun.com

Hosts C.J. Wilson and Steven McClurg kick off this episode with a fun new intro and some birthday wishes. McClurg shares his excitement about taproot, “Taproot is the biggest upgrade to the system in the last twelve years”. Wilson's birthday wish is for a point of sale and figuring out a way to use it as a method for onboarding more people at his car dealership, saving the percentage fees that come out of paying with USD. The hosts talk about Bitcoin related ETFs, and how they differ from cryptocurrency trusts. McClurg, CIO of Valkyrie Investments, shares the behind-the-scenes of the single asset trusts as well as how a Bitcoin Futures ETF has been able to come to market. According to McClurg, “The CME and Bitcoin futures are regulated by the CFTC, which gives the SEC comfort.” Wilson shares that “The SEC has approved bitcoin related instruments, regardless of if they are futures based or spot based, and that's really interesting. You can even get them through your broker”, and poses the question, “Is this the indicator for us seeing a flood of interest?” McClurg and Wilson migrate to a conversation about bonds, where McClurg shares that “If you're holding high yield (junk) bonds, you're losing money because of inflation… with zero upside”. He shares that not only has Bitcoin flipped Silver, but also the Swiss Franc. This shows that it is “coming off of being a speculative instrument, and it's moved to be less of a risk asset and more of an inflation hedge and a transactional instrument.” “When El Salvador made the announcement that they were to declare Bitcoin as their national currency in the spring of 2021, the amount of profound announcements that have come out since then in the sports industry, music industry, and politics is huge”, Wilson states. Wilson rides the wave of excitement, sharing that there are so many cool things that we haven't seen yet. Bitcoin might be at the “iPhone” stage, but not yet at the “App Store” stage. “I feel more bullish than ever now that these things keep happening.” The two hosts discuss how they pay their kids allowance in bitcoin, pay people back for lunch in bitcoin, and how they will buy art exclusively in bitcoin. In his closing remarks, McClurg advises, “Don't hold all your Bitcoin all in one place. Ledgers break. Exchanges get hacked. Things happen. You should really spread it out.” Follow BBL on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitcoin_pod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXrv5Y360OaarCiUA5xSAA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbottomline/ Follow our hosts: Steven McClurg: https://twitter.com/stevenmcclurg C.J. Wilson: https://twitter.com/str8edgeracer DISCLOSURE: The opinions presented herein are solely of the individual and not necessarily representative of Valkyrie Investments Inc. and their affiliates. There is no guarantee that any specific outcome will be achieved. Investments may be speculative, illiquid, and there is a risk of total loss of your investment. Past performance is not indicative of future results.  

One of the editors-in-chief of this primer from the UBS CIO explains why the time was right to demystify cryptocurrencies, shine a light on the risks for investors and stress the importance of looking beyond crypto at the underlying technologies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our conversation focuses on digital assets and the important considerations to be mindful of, namely the risk factors though also the scope of the opportunity set and how investors can make informed decisions when it comes to participation. Featured is Mike Gourd, Investment Associate Analyst Americas, UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Daniel Cassidy

This week on the Encrypted Economy, our guest is John Pigott, CEO of ABE Global. ABE is an acronym for A Better Exchange, which is exactly what John has set out to build. John and I met years ago when he responded to a market structure article I had published, which I knew would take a special kind of market nerd to appreciate. John fit the bill, and we instantly hit it off. His appreciation for markets is unique and persistent. It even managed to define his years long motorcycle trip through Asia, which inspired the values he seeks to change the market with through ABE Global. Make sure to tune into this episode to hear about John's vision for the marketplace, desires to help the common investor, and how distributed ledger technology can be the basis for it all. Keep an eye on ABE Global to follow his journey, and of course stay tuned to the Encrypted Economy for more great episodes! Topics Covered John's Background Learning Markets on the White River Jade Why Do We Have Markets? What Makes ABE, A Better Exchange? Why the Market is Ready for ABE Integrating Tokenized Securities into the Market Why Blockchain is a Regulator's Friend How ABE Uses Distributed Ledger Technology ABE's Experience With Global Regulators The Need for a Common Market Language The Promise of Real Estate Investment Trusts ABE's Rollout Timeline  Resource Links John's LinkedIn ABE Global Website The Article That Brought John and I TogetherThe White Jade River The Arizona Stock Exchange Global (GDR) vs. American (ADR) Depository Receipts Katie Haun Profile Dread Pirate Roberts Case My DailyHodl Article on Global Blockchain Regulations Regulation NMS For Dummies TCP/IP Protocol Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) 

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