Published Mar 16, 2022

Ex-FB Diem team builds Aptos blockchain, Metamask parent ConsenSys raises $450M, Mojo & more | E1409

Jason Calacanis delves into crypto startups and market resilience, highlighting Facebook's shift from Libra to Diem amidst regulatory challenges, and explores sustainable business models revolutionizing eco-conscious consumer habits.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Episode Highlights

Related Episodes

Airbnb's category search, Coinbase's new disclosure + FB exits podcasting with Ashley Carman | E1457
Answers 383 questions
FTX buys BlockFi for $25M, Sequoia raising $2.25B, AI Umpires for MLB, Substack layoffs | E1497
Answers 383 questions
$FB earnings recap, NFT startup angers musicians + Behind Genius' Paige Finn: Angel S6 E4 | E1377
Answers 383 questions
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin, Facebook hits $1T + Alchemy’s Nikil Viswanathan - AWS for Blockchain | E1238
Answers 383 questions
Bolt layoffs, DroneUp, Lunar Outpost, $4.5B crypto fund, Ape theft + Diagram’s Jordan Singer | E1471
Answers 383 questions
Former Amazon CEO joins Flexport, Twitter’s bring-your-own algo, Multiverse, Citadel crypto | E1479
Answers 383 questions
Coinbase Q3 earnings breakdown + Startup Checklist: Crafting a brand & knowing your market | E1323
Answers 383 questions
FTX's leaked financials, $AMZN ramps up healthcare interest + Swayed Founder Arjun Shokeen | E1541
Answers 383 questions
Zoom earnings, SaaS burnout, Amazon's $10B Alexa loss + FTX contagion with Sunny Madra | E1619
Answers 383 questions
EMERGENCY POD: FTX sells to Binance with Vinny Lingham and Sunny Madra | E1607
Answers 383 questions
Oscars recap, FTX investors don't hold board seats, Apple working on hardware subscriptions | E1420
Answers 383 questions
Kazakh Bitcoin mining outage, Synthetic actors, Memes + Ben Awad: Gen Z Programming Mentor | E1355
Answers 383 questions
Praying For Exits on Markets, Crypto, Startup Valuations + Anisha Sunkerneni of Cyphr VC | E1492
Answers 383 questions
Crypto, the Midas List, and democratizing VC with Delian Asparouhov and Mel Williams | E1952
Answers 383 questions
Coinbase battles SEC over Lend + How DeFi interest rates work with Genesis' Matt Ballensweig | E1279
Answers 383 questions

Dexa/This Week in Startups

Ex-FB Diem team builds Aptos blockchain, Metamask parent ConsenSys raises $450M, Mojo & more | E1409

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Tech Hiring Revolution

Podcasting Business Evolution

Blockchain Evolution

Streamline Startup Finances

Crypto Rebrand Drama

Breaking into VC

Facebook's Crypto Project

Path to Success

Room Where it Happens

Prediction Markets

Mastering Communication

Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Zero Waste Grocery

Facebook's Crypto Project

Sustainable Consumer Choices

Episode Highlights

Crypto and Startup Trends

Facebook's Crypto Journey

Sustainable Business Models

Related Episodes

Airbnb's category search, Coinbase's new disclosure + FB exits podcasting with Ashley Carman | E1457

FTX buys BlockFi for $25M, Sequoia raising $2.25B, AI Umpires for MLB, Substack layoffs | E1497

$FB earnings recap, NFT startup angers musicians + Behind Genius' Paige Finn: Angel S6 E4 | E1377

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin, Facebook hits $1T + Alchemy’s Nikil Viswanathan - AWS for Blockchain | E1238

Bolt layoffs, DroneUp, Lunar Outpost, $4.5B crypto fund, Ape theft + Diagram’s Jordan Singer | E1471

Former Amazon CEO joins Flexport, Twitter’s bring-your-own algo, Multiverse, Citadel crypto | E1479

Coinbase Q3 earnings breakdown + Startup Checklist: Crafting a brand & knowing your market | E1323

FTX's leaked financials, $AMZN ramps up healthcare interest + Swayed Founder Arjun Shokeen | E1541

Zoom earnings, SaaS burnout, Amazon's $10B Alexa loss + FTX contagion with Sunny Madra | E1619

EMERGENCY POD: FTX sells to Binance with Vinny Lingham and Sunny Madra | E1607

Oscars recap, FTX investors don't hold board seats, Apple working on hardware subscriptions | E1420

Kazakh Bitcoin mining outage, Synthetic actors, Memes + Ben Awad: Gen Z Programming Mentor | E1355

Praying For Exits on Markets, Crypto, Startup Valuations + Anisha Sunkerneni of Cyphr VC | E1492

Crypto, the Midas List, and democratizing VC with Delian Asparouhov and Mel Williams | E1952

Coinbase battles SEC over Lend + How DeFi interest rates work with Genesis' Matt Ballensweig | E1279

Ex-FB Diem team builds Aptos blockchain, Metamask parent ConsenSys raises $450M, Mojo & more | E1409

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Crypto and Startup TrendsJason Calacanis and Molly Wood explore the dynamic world of startup investments, focusing on the crypto sector's resilience amid market fluctuations. They also delve into the ongoing evolution of blockchain infrastructure and its potential to reshape industries.

Crypto and Startup Trends

Facebook's Crypto JourneyThe journey of Facebook's cryptocurrency from Libra to Diem highlights the challenges of navigating regulatory landscapes. Despite initial ambitions, intense scrutiny led to a rebranding and eventual divestment of the project.

Facebook's Crypto Journey

Sustainable Business ModelsZero Waste Ventures and Sustainable Pantry Solutions are reshaping consumer habits by focusing on reducing packaging waste and promoting eco-friendly practices. These initiatives aim to transform traditional grocery models and encourage sustainable consumer choices.

Sustainable Business Models

Related Episodes