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040 - Stephen Cole: Angel Investing and Orqestra
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In this episode, Stephen Cole, a startup investor and co-founder of Orqestra, shares his journey from the early days of the internet to his current focus on Bitcoin and its potential as a savings technology. The discussion covers the parallels between Bitcoin and internet protocols, the unique value proposition of Bitcoin, and its implications for angel investing and startup growth.
Stephen shares insights on how Orqestra aims to facilitate Bitcoin adoption for small and medium businesses, emphasizing the importance of user-friendly solutions. The episode concludes with advice for entrepreneurs looking to enter the Bitcoin space and the transformative potential of Bitcoin for society.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Stephen Cole and His Journey
06:36 Comparing Bitcoin to Early Internet Protocols
09:26 Understanding Bitcoin's Unique Value Proposition
12:41 The Importance of Decentralization in Bitcoin
15:27 Bitcoin as a Personal Savings Technology
18:20 Bitcoin as a Hurdle Rate
35:07 Bitcoin's Role in Startup Growth
39:24 The Impact of Bitcoin on Venture Capital
42:45 Introducing Orqestra
49:44 Adoption Trends Among Small Businesses
58:46 Advice for Entrepreneurs in the Bitcoin Space
References:
https://orqestra.io/
https://cole.gg/
https://x.com/sthenc
https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/
https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin
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