#011 Announcing the no-code Kin plugin and giftery.io. John and David - Co-founders, Uproll
05/12/22 • 40 min
John and David are partners and co-founders of Uproll - a financial tool that allows users to passively invest in Kin with spare change and recurring buys. Prior to Uproll, John received his JD from the University of Pacific and his MBA from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business; and has held various strategic positions in startups that range from healthcare to web3. David has been an investor and advocate of Kin since its early days. Prior to Uproll, David received a degree in engineering & business from California Polytechnic State University. He has an extensive career in sales-marketing, working in startups and Fortune 500 companies. Currently he is working in the cloud video security market.
In this conversation we talk about John and David’s backgrounds, their start in crypto and Kin, announcement of the no-code Kin plugin for Bubble and giftery.io, why large apps may be shying away from crypto and their views on the future of Kin.
Links discussed in the show:
- Get started with the Kin No-Code Plugin - https://thekinplugin.com
- Buy gift cards with Kin - https://giftery.io
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John and David are partners and co-founders of Uproll - a financial tool that allows users to passively invest in Kin with spare change and recurring buys. Prior to Uproll, John received his JD from the University of Pacific and his MBA from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business; and has held various strategic positions in startups that range from healthcare to web3. David has been an investor and advocate of Kin since its early days. Prior to Uproll, David received a degree in engineering & business from California Polytechnic State University. He has an extensive career in sales-marketing, working in startups and Fortune 500 companies. Currently he is working in the cloud video security market.
In this conversation we talk about John and David’s backgrounds, their start in crypto and Kin, announcement of the no-code Kin plugin for Bubble and giftery.io, why large apps may be shying away from crypto and their views on the future of Kin.
Links discussed in the show:
- Get started with the Kin No-Code Plugin - https://thekinplugin.com
- Buy gift cards with Kin - https://giftery.io
The official merch store of The Kin Show.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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#010 Matthew H. - Exec. Director, Kin Foundation
Matthew Hannam is the executive director of the Kin Foundation, the non-profit dedicated to supporting the network of apps that integrate the Kin cryptocurrency. He has been with the Kin project since its initial launch, starting off as a community member, and now leading the day-to-day management of the Foundation with the support of its growing team. Matt has a background in law and finance.
In this conversation we talk about Matt’s background, his intro to crypto, and joining the Kin Foundation. We also talk about the concept of an in-app buy module for all Kin Ecosystem apps, compare real demand vs. speculative demand for Kin, the latest partnership with Ramp Network, and the Kin Foundation’s Solana rent adjustment proposal.
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#012 A Closer Look At Giftery w/ John & David
David and John are the co-founders of Giftery, which enables users to spend Kin on virtual gift cards from over 250+ major retailers. It’s also an ecommerce solution that enables developers to integrate Giftery into their own projects, leverage its inventory, and create their own customizable gift card experiences for their own users. Prior to Giftery, John received his JD from the University of Pacific and his MBA from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business; and has held various strategic positions in startups that range from healthcare to web3. David has been an investor and advocate of Kin since its early days. Prior to Giftery, David received a degree in engineering & business from California Polytechnic State University. He has an extensive career in sales-marketing, working in startups and Fortune 500 companies. Currently he is working in the cloud video security market.
In this conversation we talk about their vendor solution for app developers, the extensive choice of gift cards available to developers, the process of adding cash balances to a developer’s account and how they plan to manage high demand for gift cards. We also talk about how they handle fraudulent transactions and concerns around money laundering and much much more.
Relevant links:
- https://giftery.io/
- https://twitter.com/gifteryio
The official merch store of The Kin Show.
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