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In this episode of Conversations with Leaders, host Sam North speaks with Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, and Yoni Assia, co-founder and CEO of eToro, to explore the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. The discussion covers Solana's unique architecture, the significance of decentralized physical infrastructure networks, the future of payments in crypto, and the impact of regulation on adoption. They also delve into the phenomenon of meme coins and innovative ideas for community tokens, highlighting the potential for a new era in the crypto space.

2024 has been a transformative year for Solana. With a surge in developer activity, bold innovations in DePIN, and its ambitions to become a “decentralized Nasdaq,” the ecosystem is making waves. But are these changes enough to differentiate it from competitors like Ethereum and L2 solutions such as Base? In this episode, Lily Liu, president of the Solana Foundation, and Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius, join Unchained to discuss how Solana is carving out its niche. They debate whether Base is a serious contender, why they're not concerned about the 2025 token unlocks, and how Solana's unique approach to MEV could shape its future. Plus, they tackle the ecosystem's broader challenges and why they believe Solana's vision will endure. Show highlights: Why Mert feels paranoid but also vindicated  Why Lily started working on Solana after being known as a hardcore bitcoiner How Mert's background in Coinbase led him to found Helius and become the voice of Solana online Whether Solana can become a place where unique innovations are built, rather than copying Ethereum Whether Solana can achieve its vision of a “decentralized Nasdaq” Why the ecosystem has attracted so many developers in 2024  Why Lily believes that Base is no competitor to Solana What network extensions actually mean, according to Mert How Mert responds to the criticisms around Solana's MEV Why Mert and Lily are not worried about the token unlocks of 2025 How the Solana mobile phone will compete with the giants Why DePIN showcases the real value of blockchain technology Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Kelp DAO Robinhood & Arbitrum Polkadot Guests: Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius Links Unchained:  Pudgy Penguins See NFT Floor Price Drop Almost 50% After PENGU Launch -  Pump.fun Becomes First Solana DApp to Top $100M in Monthly Revenue How Solana Beat Out Ethereum to Nab New Crypto Developers in 2024 Are Solana's 'Network Extensions' Just Like Ethereum's Layer 2s But by a Different Name? What Are DePINs in Crypto? A Beginner's Guide Timestamps:  00:00 Intro 02:34 Mert's mix of paranoia and vindication about Solana 07:08 Why Lily shifted from Bitcoin to working on Solana 09:43 Mert's journey from Coinbase to becoming Solana's online advocate 14:47 Can Solana foster unique innovations rather than mimic Ethereum? 19:47 Solana's vision of a “decentralized Nasdaq” vs. center of memecoin mania  27:54 What's driving Solana's surge in developer activity 30:26 Why Lily sees Base as no real competitor 33:04 The meaning and implications of network extensions 37:07 Mert's take on criticisms of Solana's MEV approach 42:11 Why they aren't worried about the 2025 token unlocks 44:26 Competing with tech giants through the Solana mobile phone 50:48 How DePIN highlights blockchain's true potential Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024 has been a transformative year for Solana. With a surge in developer activity, bold innovations in DePIN, and its ambitions to become a “decentralized Nasdaq,” the ecosystem is making waves. But are these changes enough to differentiate it from competitors like Ethereum and L2 solutions such as Base? In this episode, Lily Liu, president of the Solana Foundation, and Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius, join Unchained to discuss how Solana is carving out its niche. They debate whether Base is a serious contender, why they're not concerned about the 2025 token unlocks, and how Solana's unique approach to MEV could shape its future. Plus, they tackle the ecosystem's broader challenges and why they believe Solana's vision will endure. Show highlights: Why Mert feels paranoid but also vindicated  Why Lily started working on Solana after being known as a hardcore bitcoiner How Mert's background in Coinbase led him to found Helius and become the voice of Solana online Whether Solana can become a place where unique innovations are built, rather than copying Ethereum Whether Solana can achieve its vision of a “decentralized Nasdaq” Why the ecosystem has attracted so many developers in 2024  Why Lily believes that Base is no competitor to Solana What network extensions actually mean, according to Mert How Mert responds to the criticisms around Solana's MEV Why Mert and Lily are not worried about the token unlocks of 2025 How the Solana mobile phone will compete with the giants Why DePIN showcases the real value of blockchain technology Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Kelp DAO Robinhood & Arbitrum Polkadot Guests: Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius Links Unchained:  Pudgy Penguins See NFT Floor Price Drop Almost 50% After PENGU Launch -  Pump.fun Becomes First Solana DApp to Top $100M in Monthly Revenue How Solana Beat Out Ethereum to Nab New Crypto Developers in 2024 Are Solana's 'Network Extensions' Just Like Ethereum's Layer 2s But by a Different Name? What Are DePINs in Crypto? A Beginner's Guide Timestamps:  00:00 Intro 02:34 Mert's mix of paranoia and vindication about Solana 07:08 Why Lily shifted from Bitcoin to working on Solana 09:43 Mert's journey from Coinbase to becoming Solana's online advocate 14:47 Can Solana foster unique innovations rather than mimic Ethereum? 19:47 Solana's vision of a “decentralized Nasdaq” vs. center of memecoin mania  27:54 What's driving Solana's surge in developer activity 30:26 Why Lily sees Base as no real competitor 33:04 The meaning and implications of network extensions 37:07 Mert's take on criticisms of Solana's MEV approach 42:11 Why they aren't worried about the 2025 token unlocks 44:26 Competing with tech giants through the Solana mobile phone 50:48 How DePIN highlights blockchain's true potential Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 In this episode, we dive deep into the evolution of Solana, one of the fastest-growing blockchain ecosystems in the world. From its groundbreaking approach to scalability and low transaction costs to its vibrant developer and user community, Solana has established itself as a major player in the crypto space. We explore the rise of so-called “Solana-killers,” discuss the intersection of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) within its ecosystem, and examine Solana's role in a multi-chain future Read the disclaimer here: https://www.sygnum.com/disclaimer

In this episode of Searching for Mana, Lloyd Wahed meets with Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, to unpack her journey from an early fascination with Bitcoin to leading one of blockchain's most groundbreaking ecosystems. With her expertise spanning traditional finance and digital assets, Lily provides a rare, balanced view of where blockchain is heading and how Solana is advancing the technology's global impact.Discover Solana's evolution from a fledgling network to a blockchain powerhouse, overcoming hurdles like the FTX crash while cultivating a vibrant community and ecosystem with over $5 billion in TVL.Lily's perspectives on self-custody, economic sovereignty, and user-first blockchain products are a must for anyone following the evolution of digital assets.Don't miss this episode for a glimpse into crypto's future, the challenges and promise of blockchain, and the unique strength of the Solana community. Solana website: https://solana.com/Lily Liu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calilyliu/Follow Searching For Mana to stay tuned into our latest episodes.Website: https://manasearch.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mana.search/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mana1

Disclaimer: This is sponsored content from Solana. Did you miss out on Breakpoint 2024? In partnership with Solana, Real Vision is releasing the best talks from Breakpoint 2024. *SPONSORED CONTENT* In this fireside chat, Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit, and Lily Liu, president of the Solana Foundation, dig into the founding story of Bybit, the differences between crypto exchanges, and more. Breakpoint is the annual gathering of the worldwide Solana community, hosted by the Solana Foundation. Breakpoint 2024 was held Sept. 20-21 in Singapore. For more information, go to solana.com/breakpoint. Timestamps: 00:00 | Introduction: Unfuck Your Future with Real Vision Community 00:21 | Raoul Pal's Bullish Sentiments on Solana Ecosystem 01:03 | Ben Zhou's Background and Bybit's Founding Story 02:11 | Differences Between Bybit and Other Exchanges 03:22 | Collaboration Between CeFi and DeFi 04:28 | Bybit's Web3 Wallet and Security Measures 06:01 | Bybit's New Solana LSD Product 07:09 | Solana's Diverse Staking Ecosystem 08:46 | Future Focus for Bybit: Web3 Wallet Development 10:27 | Speculation as a Gateway to Crypto Adoption 12:06 | Crypto Adoption in Argentina and Southeast Asia 13:23 | Crypto Usage Patterns in Southeast Asia 14:57 | Future of FX Markets On-Chain 15:26 | Bybit's New Product Launch: MT5​ DISCLAIMER The content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, options, futures, or other derivatives related to securities in any jurisdiction, nor should not be relied upon as advice to buy, sell or hold any of the foregoing. This content is intended to be general in nature and is not specific to you, the user or anyone else. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional advisor. Solana Foundation Foundation and its agents, advisors, council members, officers and employees (the “Foundation Parties”) make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information herein and expressly disclaims any and all liability that may be based on such information or any errors or omissions therein. The Foundation Parties shall have no liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to any person arising from or related to the content or any use of the information contained herein by you or any of your representatives. All opinions expressed herein are the speakers' own personal opinions and do not reflect the opinions of any entities. About Real Vision™: We arm you with the knowledge, the tools, and the network to succeed in your financial journey. Elevate your brand with Real Vision. Connect with us at partnerships@realvision.com to explore advertising possibilities.

Welcome to the first On the Ledger episode of 2024!2023 was a year of challenge and adjustments for the crypto community, but as we step into 2024, a glimmer of hope is emerging. The market is showing signs of recovery, builders are re-energized, and regulatory clarity is paving the way for even greater innovation. And amidst this renewed optimism, one ecosystem stands out – Solana.A few days ago at Davos, Ledger's Chairman and CEO, Pascal Gauthier, got to spend time with an old friend and fellow leader in the ecosystem, Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, to discuss the exciting developments underway and what's in store for the ecosystem in the year ahead. Not to mention the inaugural WEF3 event they held together… but we'll get into that in a minute. We're thrilled to share their insights with you today and provide a glimpse into what 2024 might have in store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lily Liu is the President of the Solana Foundation. She is an entrepreneur and investor focused on the cryptocurrency industry. She has a background as a CFO and operating executive in the US, China, and throughout emerging markets. Lily is the Co-Founder of Anagram, and part of the founding team of Osmosis, and an advisor to Brave. Previously, Lily co-founded Earn.com which was acquired by Coinbase in 2018. She believes that blockchain ecosystems are more like cities than companies. “I think trying to operate a blockchain like a company is where things start and end in terms of being successful on Web3.” Tune in to discover Lily's remarkable journey into the crypto space, from initial skepticism to groundbreaking success. The episode is sponsored by Symbolic Capital and Beacon Accelerator.

On this episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California, host Dr. Thyonne Gordon is joined by solo aging expert, Dr. Sara Geber, PhD and long-time AARP volunteer and family caregiver, Lily Liu, to discuss the concept of solo aging, and some of the caregiving components that come with solo aging. Dr. Geber has developed a niche specialty as an expert in “Solo Aging.” She is an author, certified retirement coach, and professional speaker on retirement and aging. Lily has been a family caregiver for more than a decade and is a public speaker on issues related to caregiving,  particularly the lived experience of immigrant family caregivers. On the show, the duo discusses the demographic trends around solo aging, preparing for our own caregiving journey and much, much more.Join us for this thoughtful episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California. Our goal is to empower you with the facts and information that will help make California more livable for people of all ages.      Please visit AARP.org/Livable and AARP.org/CA for more information!Follow UsTwitter @AARPCAFacebook @aarpcaliforniaInstagram @aarpcaPresented by AARP Californiawww.AARP.org/CA

Tech Nest Podcast brings you an interview with Lily Liu, CEO of Piñata, an innovative new app that rewards renters for their monthly payments. In this episode, Lily discusses the inspiration behind Piñata, how it works, and the benefits it offers to both renters and landlords. She also shares her insights on the future of the rental market and how renter amenities will take shape in the years to come. Tune in to hear more about this exciting new app that is changing the game for renters everywhere.More about Lily and PiñataPiñata is the nation's largest rental membership program on a mission to make renting smarter and more rewarding for tenants and landlords alike. The company, founded in 2020 and led by women of color, offers renters a unique set of financial benefits including free rewards and credit-score-boosting opportunities, while also providing a unique amenity for landlords. Piñata has raised $20 million from leading investors including Wilshire Lane Capital.Lily Liu's career started out by straddling the lines of technology and government founding PublicStuff, which she sold to Accela that was then acquired by Berkshire Partners. As the CEO of Piñata, Lily has brought to life her vision of creating financial equality for renters. In 2017, she was recognized as Forbes' 30 under 30 Top Entrepreneurs and Business Insiders' People to Watch. Her entrepreneurial leadership allows Lily to address glaring systemic issues in the financial and real estate industries. Learn more at www.lily-liu.com. Lily is a first-generation Taiwanese American, raised in a blue-collar family. Her interest in building companies started at a young age stemming from her childhood experiences working at her father's business. At 18, Lily started her first organization, providing free tutoring services to inner-city urban Pittsburgh students. From there, she became the youngest analyst under Mayor Bloomberg's Department of Education for special analytics and projects. In 2009, she founded her first tech start-up, PublicStuff.  Connect with Lily on LinkedIn Check out Piñata

Lily Liu is the President of the Solana Foundation. She is an entrepreneur and investor focused on the cryptocurrency industry. She has a background as a CFO and operating executive in the US, China, and throughout emerging markets. Lily is the Co Founder of Anagram, and part of the founding team of Osmosis, and an advisor to Brave. Previously, Lily co-founded Earn.com which was acquired by Coinbase in 2018. She was also the CFO of the Chinaco Healthcare Corporation, where she built a 500-bed private hospital in China. Lily also worked at KKR in New York as well as McKinsey in New York and Beijing. Lily received a BA in Economics and International Relations from Stanford and studied East Asian Studies at Harvard.Lily Liu details her childhood and influences that started her on a journey that led her to Bitcoin and crypto. She then discusses the role Ethereum played in pushing the space forward while also raising issues related to scalability and transaction volume. Liu details how Solana was developed to solve this central problem and offers a glimpse into the future of DeFi while noting there is still much yet developed in the crypto space.——————————————————————Watch this video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SALTTube/videosFor podcast transcripts and show notes, visit https://www.salt.org/Moderated by Anthony Scaramucci. Developed, created and produced by SALT Venture Group, LLC.

In the twenty-seventh episode, recorded at block #756141, hosts Turbo, Mitch, and Don talk w/ Eliazar, Chet, and Bill about what Bitcoin Lake is and how it is developing.Find Our Guests on Twitter:Bitcoin LakeEliazarChetWild BillWebsite: bitcoinlake.ioResources Referenced: Sovereign Individual by James Dale Davidson and William Reese-MoggBit Buy Bit PodcastEl Patron Bitcoin /The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous) - Free PDFThe Little Bitcoin Book by Lily Liu and Timi AjiboyeSponsors: The Satoshi SentinelThe Satoshi Sentinel is the best place to find the latest news, articles, and information on the Bitcoin industry. Instead of following 10 news sites, 15 blogs, and 100 Twitter accounts, you can simply check out The Satoshi Sentinel dot com for the best selection of articles, carefully curated for all the orange-pilled addicts.www.thesatoshisentinel.comTwitter - @satoshisentinelVoltageVoltage provides enterprise-grade services for Lightning. Voltage gives everyone the power to run their own Lightning Node without the hassle of dealing with the command line, updates, hardware, or uptime complications through a user-friendly web-based dashboard and API. You can also get inbound liquidity with their Flow product. Sign up on their waitlist for their next-gen platform and join the community on discord.www.voltage.cloudTwitter - @voltage_cloudTwitter Info: -@OrangePillAddix-@TurboHodl-@WittyUsername30-@kc_hodlKansas City Bitcoin MeetupKcBitcoiners.comIntro music by Coma-Media from PixabayDisclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be used as financial advice.

In this episode, we spoke with Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation. Lily shares what Solana is, what makes it valuable, and what makes it different from Bitcoin or Ethereum. Lily also discusses the product market fit of Solana and Solana's exciting role in the world of DeFi. You can buy, sell, swap, trade and store Solana on Blockchain.com sign up below to get started today. Sign up for a Wallet https://bit.ly/3dpcCQw Sign up to the Exchange https://bit.ly/3QzCKGP

On episode 64 I talk with Lily Liu, Founder & CEO of Piñata. Piñata®, the reward and credit building program for renters, lets you earn rewards, save on everyday expenses and boost your credit score for a sweeter rental experience. The rental market is changing. There is still a large segment that wants to own a home eventually, but more people than ever before want flexibility.Piñata comes in and helps them get credit for the rent they're paying. Piñata reports rental payments to the bureaus and offers rewards so renters can shop or save.Lily and I discuss some of the misconceptions about renters, the credit scoring system, her time politics, the psychology behind rewards for renters, raising capital, surfing, and a whole lot more.Without further ado, I present Lily Liu, Founder & CEO of Piñata. I hope you enjoy the episode.Episode discussion points include:Lily's journey to PiñataHer background in the public sectorThe problem Piñata is solving for rentersLily has paid more than $350,000 in rentThe different renter cohortsTransparency is the biggest problem with the credit scoring systemRewards are the primary reason renters sign up for PiñataHomeownership is better solved by the private sectorHomeownership is not the dream it once was$20 or $30 in cash back can be a big deal for consumers"You don't know what you don't know""Stay persistent"Recommended watching - The Offer on Paramount+

Ever since she came to the United States from Kobe, Japan, at 10, Lily Liu has devoted herself to living up to the role models she found in her grandparents, aunt and mother. Her grandmother raised her while her mother, widowed at 32, worked to support her children. Every Sunday was Mother's Day because it was the only day her mother was off from her work. She came to spend quality time with Lily and her brothers and planned adventurous activities. Lily Liu took full advantage of the world her mother shared with her.  Lily was a sought-after model as a teenager. Later, she gave her own three children the same opportunity when each was born during the years she owned her agency. Soon other mothers approached her to find modeling jobs for their children. Lily's Talent Agency grew out of these early years. Lily shares how she became a model and how important it is to her to guide the talent she represents to excel, be professional, and pay it forward.  Live your life to your fullest, but remember to take care of yourself. Don't let others influence you to give up what you love. - Lily LiuAs president and founder of a 501(C)3 non-profit,  “Mentoring Artists Chicago” since 2010, Lily helps young performing artists in the Chicagoland area with monetary as well as financial awards. She is also the founder, owner, and manager of Lidi Real Estate L.L.C. since 2000 and invests in properties to rent, as well as sell, at the most opportune time.CONNECT WITH LILY LIU:Website: https://lilystalent.comEmail: lily@lilystalent.com

Lily Liu was a co-founder of Earn.com, a startup that paid people for access to their time in bitcoin, when it was acquired by Coinbase. Her career has spanned the U.S. and China and that global perspective sold her on Bitcoin in its early days. She's an angel investor with a unique perspective on Bitcoin's place in the world and where value accrues in crypto. We discuss the news of El Salvador making Bitcoin legal tender, how that fits into her larger Bitcoin and crypto thesis and close on her work bringing personal protective equipment to people who needed it with Operation: Masks.Hosts:Brady Dale (@BradyDale)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jonathan Cook and Bryan Jenkins welcome Lily Liu and Jimmy Quintana. Lily is the Co-founder of Pinata, and Jimmy is the account executive.     Episode Highlights:    Pinata is a rent reward platform designed for renters and property management companies in mind.  One of the best features of Pinata is the real-tangible rewards that renters get. In addition to that, Pinata has recently started reporting red payments to credit bearers. Jonathan shares, he always stays a step ahead when it comes to positively speaking about Pinata. Those of you who don’t know Pinata has really grown as a company in the last few years.  Lily talks about Rent Rewards - When a user notifies that rent has been paid on time every month, Pinata gives them a series of rewards. The renters are the end-users of the application. When a new tenant sign-up they also get rewarded. The rewards range from $25 to $30 gift cards.  Renters also get Pinata Cash – an in-app currency that renters can use in the reward center.  Pinata’s product team is always looking to introduce fun and delight in the app, so that it becomes user friendly.  Bryan points out that the concept of Pinata is refreshing. The app is easy to implement and user-friendly. Jonathan and Bryan are currently working on the tenant benefit programs.  Not just tenants, Pinata also has programs to benefit homeowners. Lily lists the top three unique, customizable rewards. Renter lease signing, replacing air-filters, snapping a photo of the property, maintaining the lawn are some of the customizable rewards that Pinata offers to its users.   Initially, Pinata started with the single-family space, but this year Lily’s target is to get to the multi-family space as well. Jonathan talks about the geographical spread of Pinata in the US.  Lily points out that “There is no area in the US that Pinata doesn’t cater to.” Jimmy explains, “The beauty of the system is - it not only rewards the tenants, but it also brands Pinata and rewards the homeowners. “ As a final note, Jonathan shares that he has not come across any other company like Pinata. It is such a stepping-stone about what anybody else is offering. Jonathan and Bryan joke that they are not getting any Pinata cash for promoting the company.  What Pinata offers is unique, and one can earn rewards following some simple steps.      3 Key Points:   Jonathan Cook and Bryan Jenkins talk about the trajectory of Pinata and how positively the company has grown over the years. Lily explains in detail about “Rent Rewards”, as it does not exist anywhere else in the market as a class of service. Lily talks about “How easy it is for tenants to sign-up for Pinata?”       Tweetable Quotes:   “Pinata is focused on creating stickiness not only with the tenants but also with home-owners.” - Jimmy Quintana “Pinata’s app is not only intuitive, but it is also fun for the users” - Lily Liu “Pinta’s app is technology-enabled and cutting-edge; signing-up is really easy.” - Jimmy Quintana “Pinata benefits all parties involved bet it homeowners, tenants or the brand itself.” - Jimmy Quintana       Resources Mentioned:   Pinata Email Jonathan and Bryan at Podcast@AHIProperties.com PPP Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PPPwithAHI/ PPP Twitter: https://twitter.com/PPPwithAHI Podcast Editing

Lily has been a strong builder in the space for quite a while. She came in with a background as a CFO and used that knowledge to help re-structure a mining company into Earn.com, which was subsequently sold to Coinbase as one of the largest crypto acquisitions of that time. 

Once again, the cryptocurrency Bitcoin is making headlines for rocketing in value. As more companies back it, could it be here to stay? And if so, how is it changing our world? Katty Kay and Carlos Watson look at Bitcoin’s latest price surge and discuss how it and other digital currencies are being adopted around the globe - from the U.S., to Venezuela, to China. Nathaniel Popper is a New York Times technology reporter and author of Digital Gold: Bitcoin and the Inside Story of the Misfits and Millionaires Trying to Reinvent Money. He’s been following the Bitcoin story for nearly a decade, and explains how it is changing our relationship with money. Lily Liu is an entrepreneur who has worked with cryptocurrencies for more than five years. In 2018 a company she co-founded was sold to one of the largest cryptocurrency trading platforms for more than $100m. She says companies are backing Bitcoin as an alternative to gold. A co-production from the BBC World Service and OZY Media.

This is the second episode from our Chinaccelerator 8X8 Global Speakers Series, where we bring 8 influential speakers to share their insights and experiences in 8 minutes. We have some great speakers lined up for this episode.In today's episode, we bring 3 exceptional speakers with their insights.First up, we have Mikaal Adbulla, co-founder and CEO of 8 Securities, Asia's first mobile-only investing service and robo-advisor, that was recently acquired by SoFi. For entrepreneurs, constraints are everywhere: from finding capital to finding the right team. But only if you have experienced those constraints, are you able to learn how to be creative, agile and focused. In today's talk, Mikaal shares how having excess capital could be a constraint for startups.Our second speaker is Lily Liu, an angel investor and also co-founder of fintech startup Earn.com, which was acquired by Coinbase. In her talk, she breaks some of the biggest myths of being a CFO and explains how being a Chief Financial Officer is more about managing risks holistically and their role in a company's long-term sustainability.Last but certainly not least, we have Vu Van, co-founder ELSA Corp, one of the world's best and smartest English pronunciation app, powered by AI. Given what the company does, it is easy to assume that Vu Van is a technical genius. But the interesting fact is, Vu does not come from a technical background. She draws from her own experiences to explain why having a tech background is not a pre-requisite to building a tech company and how not having such a background could be a blessing in disguise instead.Show Notes:02:25: Mikaal Adbulla: Thriving Despite Constraints08:04: Lily Liu: Managing Risks Holistically19:57: Vu Van: Building a Successful Tech Startup Without Technical BackgroundMany thanks to our guest Benjamin Qiu; host Oscar Ramos; producers Eva Shi and Sagar Chaudhary; editor David; organizer Chinaccelerator; and sponsor People Squared. Be sure to check out our website www.chinaccelerator.comShare, subscribe, review, enjoy!Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-china-startup-pulse/Email us: team@chinastartuppulse.com

This is the second episode from our Chinaccelerator 8X8 Global Speakers Series, where we bring 8 influential speakers to share their insights and experiences in 8 minutes. We have some great speakers lined up for this episode.In today's episode, we bring 3 exceptional speakers with their insights.Show Notes:02:25: Mikaal Adbulla08:04: Lily Liu19:57: Vu VanFirst up, we have Mikaal Adbulla, co-founder and  CEO of 8 Securities, Asia's first mobile-only investing service and robo-advisor, that was recently acquired by SoFi. For entrepreneurs, constraints are everywhere: from finding capital to finding the right team. But only if you have experienced those constraints, are you able to learn how to be creative, agile and focused. In today's talk, Mikaal shares how having excess capital could be a constraint for startups.Our second speaker is Lily Liu, an angel investor and also co-founder of fintech startup Earn.com, which was acquired by Coinbase. In her talk, she breaks some of the biggest myths of being a CFO and explains how being a Chief Financial Officer is more about managing risks holistically and their role in a company's long-term sustainability.Last but certainly not least, we have Vu Van, co-founder ELSA Corp, one of the world's best and smartest English pronunciation app, powered by AI. Given what the company does, it is easy to assume that Vu Van is a technical genius. But the interesting fact is, Vu does not come from a technical background. She draws from her own experiences to explain why having a tech background is not a pre-requisite to building a tech company and how not having such a background could be a blessing in disguise instead. Many thanks to our guest Benjamin Qiu; host Oscar Ramos; producers  Eva Shi and  Sagar Chaudhary; editor David; organizer Chinaccelerator; and sponsor People Squared. Be sure to check out our website www.chinaccelerator.comShare, subscribe, review, enjoy!Follow us on LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/company/the-china-startup-pulse/Email us: team@chinastartuppulse.com

In Part 1 of a 2-part interview CEO Sheri Rose provides an overview of innovative programs and services Thrive Center provides for aging well. Also part 1 of a 2 part interview with closet organizer Ashley Gude offers tips and ideas for downsizing or simply 'calming the chaos' so people can focus on living life. Followed by an interview with national Senior Games competitor Bob Stacey who is also Kentucky's official Pickleball Ambassador for the USA Pickleball Association. Last but not least Lily Liu returns with more Pearls of Wisdom from Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus (1884-1967).

Dr. Thaddeus J. Bell, MD, from Charleston, S.C. discusses the new normal of Telemedicine which presents challenges and new opportunities for senior patients. Lily Liu, Historian Emerita for AARP in Washington, D.C. , shares some Pearls of Wisdom from Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus (1884-1967), elder rights activist and founder of AARP.

Lily Liu, the Co-Founder of Earn.com joins us on Base Layer. Lily's past experience in traditional finance at firms like McKinsey & KKR-Capstone were discussed, her work helping build a hospital in China to her involvement in Earn.com which eventually got acquired by Coinbase, her views of Bitcoin and much more were topics of our chat.

Our CEO Ryan speaks with Lily Liu of Earn.com

Interview location: SkypeInterview date: Thursday 7th Feb, 2019Company: Earn.comRole: FounderProtocols, protocols, protocols; so many smart contract protocols, but why? If you look at the history of Ethereum, and the returns generated for investors, you can see why Silicon Valley has been pumping money into decentralising everything.Ethereum grew over 13,000% in 2017, to over $1400, delivering a massive return to any early investor who managed to exit. These types of performances are rare in venture funding but have turned the heads of funds.The problem with decentralising everything is the lack of value creation, and DApps are struggling to find significant users. Investors now hold illiquid tokens in many projects which might fail.In this interview, I talk with Lily Liu, the founder of Earn.com and find out about how Silicon Valley operates and what investors don’t understand about crypto. We also discuss Bitcoin Rationalism, a term coined by Lily and what it means to her.-----If you enjoy The What Bitcoin Did Podcast you can help support the show my doing the following:Become a Patron and get access to shows early or help contributeMake a tip:Bitcoin: 3FiC6w7eb3dkcaNHMAnj39ANTAkv8Ufi2SQR Codes: Bitcoin | Ethereum | Litecoin | Monero | ZCash | RipplecoinIf you do send a tip then please email me so that I can say thank youSubscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | YouTube | TuneIn | RSS FeedLeave a review on iTunesShare the show and episodes with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on my websiteFollow me on Twitter Personal | Twitter Podcast | Instagram | Medium | YouTubeIf you are interested in sponsoring the show, you can read more about that here or please feel free to drop me an email to discuss options.

Erik and his co-host Tony Sheng are joined by two special guests for this episode. Lily Liu (@calilyliu) is co-founder of Earn.com which was sold to Coinbase. Jillian Carlson (@_jillruth) is a consultant to projects both big and small in the space. Co-host Tony Sheng (@tonysheng) leads product at Decentraland. He also publishes analyses on the business and strategy of crypto at tonysheng.com and is one of Village’s Network Leaders.Erik starts by asking what each of Lily and Jillian are thinking about these days and what's been top of mind for the last while for them. Lily's been thinking about how the blockchain can be used internationally and Jillian has been thinking about how to make blockchain and crypto actually useful to end users.They have a discussion of Venezuela and its effort to create a state-sponsored cryptocurrency. They discuss the idea of getting blockchain to scale by adding blockchain tech to existing projects that already have scale instead of creating something entirely new.They have an enlightening discussion about business model innovation compared to protocol innovation. They say that much of the protocol innovation will happen in the US and the business model innovation is likely to happen in Asia. There is discussion of the risks of creating projects on top of Ethereum as well as of the risks of creating your own coin and holding your funds in that coin.They also talk about why the sharing economy is well-positioned to have blockchain integrated into it and Lily explains why she thinks that despite the correction in prices we're still not in a bear market yet. Finally, they discuss personal ICOs and the rise of crypto hedge funds.Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform. Check us out on the web at villageglobal.vc or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.Venture Stories is brought to you by Village Global, is hosted by co-founder and partner, Erik Torenberg and is produced by Brett Bolkowy.

Erik and his co-host Tony Sheng are joined by two special guests for this episode. Lily Liu (@calilyliu) is co-founder of Earn.com which was sold to Coinbase. Jillian Carlson (@_jillruth) is a consultant to projects both big and small in the space. Co-host Tony Sheng (@tonysheng) leads product at Decentraland. He also publishes analyses on the business and strategy of crypto at tonysheng.com and is one of Village’s Network Leaders.Erik starts by asking what each of Lily and Jillian are thinking about these days and what's been top of mind for the last while for them. Lily's been thinking about how the blockchain can be used internationally and Jillian has been thinking about how to make blockchain and crypto actually useful to end users.They have a discussion of Venezuela and its effort to create a state-sponsored cryptocurrency. They discuss the idea of getting blockchain to scale by adding blockchain tech to existing projects that already have scale instead of creating something entirely new.They have an enlightening discussion about business model innovation compared to protocol innovation. They say that much of the protocol innovation will happen in the US and the business model innovation is likely to happen in Asia. There is discussion of the risks of creating projects on top of Ethereum as well as of the risks of creating your own coin and holding your funds in that coin.They also talk about why the sharing economy is well-positioned to have blockchain integrated into it and Lily explains why she thinks that despite the correction in prices we're still not in a bear market yet. Finally, they discuss personal ICOs and the rise of crypto hedge funds.Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform. Check us out on the web at villageglobal.vc or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.Venture Stories is brought to you by Village Global, is hosted by co-founder and partner, Erik Torenberg and is produced by Brett Bolkowy.

In July in San Francisco, I moderated a panel at "Distributed 2018: Unlocking the Global Power of Decentralized Business." The title of our discussion was "Innovate or Reinvent?" and the panelists were Amber Baldet, cofounder and CEO of Clovyr, Matt Roszak, cofounder and chairman of Bloq, and Lily Liu, cofounder of Earn.com. We had a wide-ranging discussion, which included topics such as how the "Crypto 50" combined have more budget for blockchain development services than Fortune 50 companies,  how developing in the blockchain space and revolutionize an existing market requires that the new offering be many times better than existing options, and why enterprise needs to wait to get permission rather than ask for forgiveness, which doesn't hinder new projects. We also discussed how government is also a competitor in the space, that building entities don't include only decentralized projects and corporations, and how regulation could affect the development of the space. Thank you to our sponsors! DACC: https://www.digitalassetcustody.com Quantstamp: https://www.quantstamp.com The Sun Exchange:  https://www.thesunexchange.com Episode links: Distributed conference: https://2018.distributed.com Amber Baldet: https://twitter.com/AmberBaldet Clovyr: https://clovyr.io Matt Roszak: https://twitter.com/MatthewRoszak Bloq: https://www.bloq.com Lily Liu: https://twitter.com/calilyliu Earn.com: https://earn.com

In July in San Francisco, I moderated a panel at "Distributed 2018: Unlocking the Global Power of Decentralized Business." The title of our discussion was "Innovate or Reinvent?" and the panelists were Amber Baldet, cofounder and CEO of Clovyr, Matt Roszak, cofounder and chairman of Bloq, and Lily Liu, cofounder of Earn.com. We had a wide-ranging discussion, which included topics such as how the "Crypto 50" combined have more budget for blockchain development services than Fortune 50 companies,  how developing in the blockchain space and revolutionize an existing market requires that the new offering be many times better than existing options, and why enterprise needs to wait to get permission rather than ask for forgiveness, which doesn't hinder new projects. We also discussed how government is also a competitor in the space, that building entities don't include only decentralized projects and corporations, and how regulation could affect the development of the space. Thank you to our sponsors! DACC: https://www.digitalassetcustody.com Quantstamp: https://www.quantstamp.com The Sun Exchange:  https://www.thesunexchange.com Episode links: Distributed conference: https://2018.distributed.com Amber Baldet: https://twitter.com/AmberBaldet Clovyr: https://clovyr.io Matt Roszak: https://twitter.com/MatthewRoszak Bloq: https://www.bloq.com Lily Liu: https://twitter.com/calilyliu Earn.com: https://earn.com

with Tina Bhatnagar (@tinab), Preethi Kasireddy (@iam_preethi), Lily Liu (@calilyliu), and Kim Milosevich (@kimbatronic) Whether it’s sharing the decision-making behind joining a crypto company to the perspectives of a passionate early adopter (or relative latecomer), this episode of the a16z Podcast -- based on a panel from the “Intro to Crypto” event that Andreessen Horowitz and #Angels put on in April 2018 -- covers what it takes to build companies in crypto, from people to code. You can find other sessions from the event, covering the building blocks of crypto to decentralization to the regulatory landscape, here. Why crypto? What was the biggest surprise in the space? Do the same skills from other domains apply? This discussion, moderated by Kim Milosevich, explores these questions with Coinbase VP of Operations Tina Bhatnagar; CEO and founder of TruStory Preethi Kasireddy; and Lily Liu, co-founder at Earn.com. photo credit: Erin Brethauer The views expressed here are those of the individual AH Capital Management, L.L.C. (“a16z”) personnel quoted and are not the views of a16z or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources, including from portfolio companies of funds managed by a16z. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, a16z has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by a16z. (An offering to invest in an a16z fund will be made only by the private placement memorandum, subscription agreement, and other relevant documentation of any such fund and should be read in their entirety.) Any investments or portfolio companies mentioned, referred to, or described are not representative of all investments in vehicles managed by a16z, and there can be no assurance that the investments will be profitable or that other investments made in the future will have similar characteristics or results. A list of investments made by funds managed by Andreessen Horowitz (excluding investments and certain publicly traded cryptocurrencies/ digital assets for which the issuer has not provided permission for a16z to disclose publicly) is available at https://a16z.com/investments/. Charts and graphs provided within are for informational purposes solely and should not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The content speaks only as of the date indicated. Any projections, estimates, forecasts, targets, prospects, and/or opinions expressed in these materials are subject to change without notice and may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed by others. Please see https://a16z.com/disclosures for additional important information.