269: Working in Web3 | Real World Asset Tokenization in Finance and Beyond | Guest Co-Host Alejandro Gutierrez

09/20/24 • 35 min

Alejandro Gutierrez, CEO of npayme Labs and co-founder of ETH Dublin joins me again as guest co-host this week. In this episode, we recap our recent panel on ‘Finding Web3 Talent’ at Dogpatch Labs, touching on market sentiment, the cyclical nature of crypto investments, and strategies for early-stage startups. We delve into the concept of real-world asset tokenization, highlighting key initiatives by firms like Provenance, PayPal, Circle and Centrifuge. The conversation also covers the evolving landscape for content creators in Web3, emphasizing the use of tokenization for new revenue streams and the role of AI in content creation.

STORIES WE COVERED:

Recap of ‘Finding Talent in Web3’ last week at Dogpatch Labs (Owen Healy on LinkedIn, 15-Sep-24)

Friday Fund Tokenization Update (Eoin Motherway on Linkedin, 13-Sep-24)

Provenance Blockchain Labs launches Fund Issuance platform, to tokenize, list, & lend RWA funds on Figure Markets (Marketwatch, 20-Aug-24)

PayPal's stablecoin hits $1B market cap (Cointelegraph, 26-Aug-24)

MakerDAO, rebranded as SKY to roll out new stablecoin USDS (The Block, 27-Aug-24)

Circle's USDC in Brazil and Mexico Now Available to Businesses Via Banking System (CoinDesk, 17-Sep-24)

Stablecoins: The Emerging Market Story (Nic Carter @ Castle Island Ventures, 12-Sep-24)

Centrifuge launches a RWA lending market leveraging tokenized U.S. Treasury bills.(CoinDesk, 27-Aug-24)

AAVE (Avara) onboards BUIDL Shares as Collateral for GHO stablecoin (The Defiant, 29-Aug-24)

Natixis launch €100M Digital Bond, secured by mortgage loan pools & operated by SC Ventures, DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale & LBBW (Ledger Insights, 28-Aug-24).

Siemens issues €300M digital bond, as the largest bond issued under Germany’s eWpG. (Ledger Insights, 4-Sep-24)

Creators’ content is a real-world asset (Alejandro Guterrez on X, 17-Sep-24)

TIMESTAMPS

01:40 Insights from the Web3 Talent Panel

04:11 Market Sentiment and Investment Strategies

07:02 The Role of Tokenization in Web3

14:31 Real-World Asset Tokenization

28:24 Content Creation in the Web3 Era

34:01 Closing Thoughts and Farewell

LINKS:

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-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandro-gutierrez-98979b43/

Learn more about:

-npayme Labs: https://npayme.com/

-ETH Dublin: https://ethdublin.io/

-Techstars Web3 Accelerator: https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/web3

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STORIES WE COVERED:

Recap of ‘Finding Talent in Web3’ last week at Dogpatch Labs (Owen Healy on LinkedIn, 15-Sep-24)

Friday Fund Tokenization Update (Eoin Motherway on Linkedin, 13-Sep-24)

Provenance Blockchain Labs launches Fund Issuance platform, to tokenize, list, & lend RWA funds on Figure Markets (Marketwatch, 20-Aug-24)

PayPal's stablecoin hits $1B market cap (Cointelegraph, 26-Aug-24)

MakerDAO, rebranded as SKY to roll out new stablecoin USDS (The Block, 27-Aug-24)

Circle's USDC in Brazil and Mexico Now Available to Businesses Via Banking System (CoinDesk, 17-Sep-24)

Stablecoins: The Emerging Market Story (Nic Carter @ Castle Island Ventures, 12-Sep-24)

Centrifuge launches a RWA lending market leveraging tokenized U.S. Treasury bills.(CoinDesk, 27-Aug-24)

AAVE (Avara) onboards BUIDL Shares as Collateral for GHO stablecoin (The Defiant, 29-Aug-24)

Natixis launch €100M Digital Bond, secured by mortgage loan pools & operated by SC Ventures, DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale & LBBW (Ledger Insights, 28-Aug-24).

Siemens issues €300M digital bond, as the largest bond issued under Germany’s eWpG. (Ledger Insights, 4-Sep-24)

Creators’ content is a real-world asset (Alejandro Guterrez on X, 17-Sep-24)

TIMESTAMPS

01:40 Insights from the Web3 Talent Panel

04:11 Market Sentiment and Investment Strategies

07:02 The Role of Tokenization in Web3

14:31 Real-World Asset Tokenization

28:24 Content Creation in the Web3 Era

34:01 Closing Thoughts and Farewell

LINKS:

Follow our guest co-host Alejandro Gutierrez:

-X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/A_gutierro

-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandro-gutierrez-98979b43/

Learn more about:

-npayme Labs: https://npayme.com/

-ETH Dublin: https://ethdublin.io/

-Techstars Web3 Accelerator: https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/web3

Leave a review and subscribe on

-Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1455819294

-Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F8uOLxiscYVWVGEfNxTnd

-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvaaHrJjizUEd0-93mjCKsQ

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268: Garvan Callan | Be the Change You Seek | Founder of OneZero1

Garvan Callan is the founder of OneZero1, a company that’s redefining how startups and enterprises alike can navigate the complex world of digital strategy and transformation. Garvan is a strategist, innovator and transformation advisor whose career spans leadership roles in major corporations and working hands-on with startups, giving him a unique perspective on both sides of the entrepreneurial divide. Garvan is also a lecturer and the author of Digital Business Strategy, a must-read for anyone serious about innovation and growth in today’s fast-moving world.

We explore lessons from Obama's quote 'We are the change that we seek,' the significance of adaptability, the concept of the 'three V's: vision, values, and velocity,' and their application in both large corporations and startups. The episode also covers the challenges and strategies for fostering innovation, the importance of building strong, adaptive teams, and practical advice for startup founders looking to scale. So, whether you’re an entrepreneur, a corporate leader, or just someone interested in the future of business, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss

TIMESTAMPS:

01:52 The Power of Change: Lessons from Barack Obama

02:23 Garvin's Journey: From Rural Roots to Corporate Leadership

07:15 Embracing Uncertainty: A Key to Success

12:08 The Three V's: Vision, Values, and Velocity

19:51 Applying Startup Lessons to Large Enterprises

21:02 Leadership and Stress Management

22:13 Founders' Challenges and Letting Go

24:07 Enterprise Dynamics and Managerial Roles

24:59 Understanding Organizational Currencies

27:29 Corporate Innovation Labs and Startup Founders

36:35 Building Relationships and Synchronization

LINKS:

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-Twitter/X: https://x.com/gpcallan

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-Website: https://onezero1.ie/

-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onezero1/

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270: The Stablecoin Revolution with Linda Jeng | Unpacking Castle Island Ventures’ Latest Stablecoin Report

Linda Jeng is the Founder and CEO of Digital Self Labs, and she joins me in exploring the evolving landscape of stablecoins. Our discussion focuses on our key takeaways from Castle Island Ventures' latest stablecoin report, 'Stablecoins: the Emerging Market Story'.

Linda shares her background in financial regulation, blockchain, and AI, and offers critical insights into how stablecoins are reshaping financial systems in emerging markets. Through a detailed analysis of the Castle Island Ventures report written with Brevan Howard Digital, the conversation reveals the growing use of stablecoins for cross-border payments, currency conversion, and as a stable store of value, reflecting their importance beyond crypto trading. We also touch on regulatory perspectives, why non-dollar stablecoin volumes are so meager, and the potential impact of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) on the stablecoin market.

Linda Jeng, is a trailblazing leader in the digital economy through ‘shaping a self-empowered future through blockchain and AI technologies’. Digital Self Labs is a regulatory and policy advisory firm combining blockchain expertise with policy and regulatory strategy. With over 15 years of government experience, she has held key roles at institutions like the U.S. Federal Reserve, US Treasury Department, the SEC and the Bank for International Settlements. Linda is also a Visiting Scholar at Georgetown Law, a Senior Lecturing Fellow at Duke Law School, and a Bank for International Settlements Research Fellow. Her deep expertise in financial systems and her advocacy for data transparency and decentralized technology make her a pivotal figure in shaping the future of finance.

TIMESTAMPS:

02:57 Linda Jeng's Career Journey

05:36 Castle Island Ventures and ‘Stablecoins: The Emerging Market Story’

09:59 Understanding Stablecoins in Emerging Markets

14:15 The Role of Stablecoins in Global Finance

19:38 Challenges and Opportunities for Stablecoins

20:59 The Future of Stablecoins and Digital Identity

46:23 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

48:50 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements

REFERENCE LINKS:

Stablecoins: The Emerging Market Story (Castle Island Ventures & Brevan Howard Digital, 12-Sep-24)

The Finternet: The financial system for the future (Bank for International Settlements, 19-Apr-24)