
ESG and DEI Policies and Strategy
06/28/23 • 48 min
In this episode, Donny Shimamoto, Mathew Heggem, and Alla Koretsky join Bitwave's Patrick White, Amy Kalnoki, and Trevor Ward to discuss the different elements of ESG and DEI policies and also talk strategy.
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Chapters
- (00:35) - Introducing the panelists for today's podcast
- (04:07) - What are we seeing change in the great resignation of the accounting industry?
- (07:40) - How has hiring changed in recent years? What are recruiters looking for?
- (15:57) - Do you have any advice, when interviewing, about encouraging diversity of thought and opinions in the question-making stage?
- (18:45) - Alla's thoughts on the lack of effort encouraging DEI in the crypto and Web3 industries
- (27:39) - The environmental effects of crypto and ESG
- (35:10) - What are some challenges with ESG in the accounting profession?
- (40:59) - Challenges from the COO's perspective regarding hiring and environmental issues?
Connect with our guests
Amy Kalnoki
linkedin.com/in/amykalnoki/
bitwave.io/
Matthew Heggem
10kcreators.com
linkedin.com/in/mathewheggem
Donny Shimamoto
intraprise.us
linkedin.com/in/donnyitk
Alla Koretsky
heylayer.com
linkedin.com/in/alla-koretsky
Connect with Pat
linkedin.com/in/patwhite
twitter.com/patwhite
bitwave.io/
Connect with Trevor
linkedin.com/in/trevorwardcpa/
bitwave.io/
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In this episode, Donny Shimamoto, Mathew Heggem, and Alla Koretsky join Bitwave's Patrick White, Amy Kalnoki, and Trevor Ward to discuss the different elements of ESG and DEI policies and also talk strategy.
Get NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CE
Launch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE for listening to this episode.Checkout the Bitwave channel on Earmark to get even more CPE
Chapters
- (00:35) - Introducing the panelists for today's podcast
- (04:07) - What are we seeing change in the great resignation of the accounting industry?
- (07:40) - How has hiring changed in recent years? What are recruiters looking for?
- (15:57) - Do you have any advice, when interviewing, about encouraging diversity of thought and opinions in the question-making stage?
- (18:45) - Alla's thoughts on the lack of effort encouraging DEI in the crypto and Web3 industries
- (27:39) - The environmental effects of crypto and ESG
- (35:10) - What are some challenges with ESG in the accounting profession?
- (40:59) - Challenges from the COO's perspective regarding hiring and environmental issues?
Connect with our guests
Amy Kalnoki
linkedin.com/in/amykalnoki/
bitwave.io/
Matthew Heggem
10kcreators.com
linkedin.com/in/mathewheggem
Donny Shimamoto
intraprise.us
linkedin.com/in/donnyitk
Alla Koretsky
heylayer.com
linkedin.com/in/alla-koretsky
Connect with Pat
linkedin.com/in/patwhite
twitter.com/patwhite
bitwave.io/
Connect with Trevor
linkedin.com/in/trevorwardcpa/
bitwave.io/
Follow the Crypto With Accountants Podcast
facebook.com/CryptoAcctsPod
twitter.com/CryptoAcctsPod
linkedin.com/showcase/cryptoacctspod
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser
Subscribe to the Crypto With Accountants Podcast in your favorite podcast app!
This podcast is a production of the Earmark Media
Previous Episode

The Challenges and Potential of Crypto AR & AP
Pat and Rafael chat with Eleni Steinman, CEO of Loop Crypto, about the challenges and potential of Crypto AR & AP (Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable) in the evolving world of cryptocurrency.
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Chapters
- (01:42) - Background on Eleni Steinman
- (06:04) - What got you excited to go off on your own and start your own company?
- (09:52) - What crypto coin are you most focused on?
- (11:44) - Who do you typically partner with to off-ramp?
- (13:29) - Tell us a little more about Loop
- (18:15) - Did your job working for the Export–Import Bank influence how you think about crypto?
- (19:50) - Is Loop US based or global? And what type of issues do you face globally?
- (23:04) - What are your thoughts on streaming payments?
- (26:47) - Can you tell us the challenges you see with AP and AR
- (30:49) - How do you think about public vs obfuscated blockchains?
- (34:08) - What else is getting you excited about crypto right now?
- (36:32) - What do you see as some of the challenges with crypto?
- (38:04) - How should accounting firms be talking to clients about crypto payments
- (42:39) - Does Loop work with any nonprofits?
- (44:30) - How does Loop factor in other pieces related to payments? Buy now pay later models?
- (46:00) - Thanks Eleni and where to reach her and learn more about Loop
Connect with our guest, Eleni Steinman
linkedin.com/in/elenisteinman/twitter.com/EleniThinks
www.loopcrypto.xyz/
Connect with Pat
twitter.com/patwhite
Connect with Rafael
linkedin.com/in/rafaelcasas
twitter.com/RafaelCasasBW
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The Past, Present and Future of Digital Assets - Libby Schultz
Pat White and Trevor Ward chat with crypto expert Libby Schultz about the evolution of digital assets from gaming microtransactions to NFTs, the regulatory challenges facing the crypto industry, and Libby's upcoming sci-fi book exploring the future of crypto and blockchain technology. They discuss the SEC lawsuits against Coinbase and Binance, tips for accountants entering the web3 space, and the launch of Bitwave University.
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Connect with Libby
linkedin.com/in/ekschultz
https://linktr.ee/fintechfairy
Connect with Pat
linkedin.com/in/patwhite
twitter.com/patwhite
bitwave.io/
Connect with Trevor
linkedin.com/in/trevorwardcpa/
bitwave.io/
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- (00:00) - Welcome Libby to the show and some of her background
- (01:51) - What got you into crypto?
- (06:49) - Is there a future with micro-transactions in crypto?
- (11:42) - How does accounting work for micro-transactions in the gaming industry?
- (18:30) - What has changed with micro-transactions over the years?
- (34:11) - What is an NFT?
- (35:47) - Wha other projects have you worked on?
- (42:02) - What are your thoughts on the SEC lawsuits towards Binance and Coinbase?
- (50:41) - What are some practical tips for accountants looking to get into Web3?
- (53:59) - What prompted to Libby create courses for Bitwave University?
- (56:04) - What is Libby's new book about and where to reach her?
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