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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