In this conversation, Gui Gomes, CEO of OranjeBTC, shares his journey from Brazil to the forefront of the Bitcoin ecosystem. He discusses the importance of education in driving Bitcoin adoption in Latin America, the unique position of OranjeBTC as a Bitcoin-only treasury company, and the strategies for engaging both institutional and individual investors. Gui emphasizes the need for transparency and innovation in the financial markets and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the Bitcoin space.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Gui Gomes and OranjeBTC

07:09 Gui's Journey: From Brazil to Bitcoin

12:55 Understanding Bitcoin's Role in Latin America

21:02 The Importance of Education in Bitcoin Adoption

31:10 OranjeBTC's Unique Position in the Market

32:33 Understanding Bitcoin and Investment Strategies 38:32 Institutional Opportunities in Bitcoin

43:52 Driving Adoption and Market Dynamics

47:17 Influences and Strategies in Bitcoin Investment

54:41 Innovations in Capital Markets and Financial Instruments

57:53 The Team Behind OranjeBTC and Future Outlook

References

https://www.oranjebtc.com

https://x.com/GuiAmadoGomes

https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/

https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin

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In this conversation, Mark Suman, CEO of Maple AI, discusses the intersection of Bitcoin and AI, emphasizing the importance of privacy in the AI revolution. He shares his journey from working at Apple to founding Maple AI, a platform focused on providing private AI services. The discussion covers the ethical implications of data privacy, the advantages of open-source models, and the potential for integrating Bitcoin into AI payments.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Privacy and AI and Mark's Journey

07:07 The Intersection of Bitcoin and Privacy

10:01 Leaving Apple: The Call of Bitcoin

13:13 Maple AI: A New Approach to AI Privacy

15:51 Open Source AI vs Proprietary Models

22:12 The Dangers of Data Sharing in AI

24:58 The Future of AI and User Privacy

37:38 The Promise of Decentralized AI Solutions

42:39 Integrating Bitcoin with AI for Payments

49:06 The Future of Agentic AI and Micro Payments

55:08 Maple AI's Growth and Future Plans

References

https://trymaple.ai/https://x.com/marksuman

https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin

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In this episode, co-hosts Lynne Bairstow and Israel Muñoz reflect on the year 2025, discussing the evolution of Build with Bitcoin, and the innovation within the Bitcoin startup ecosystem. They highlight key statistics, trends in startup funding, and the changing landscape of Bitcoin investment. The conversation also touches on their advisory services aimed at supporting both startups and investors, as well as their plans for 2026, including a conference focused on Bitcoin investment and innovation.

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Chapters

00:00 Reflecting on 2025: A Year in Review

05:40 Bullish on Innovation

12:26 The Investors View

19:13 Advisory Services and Community Engagement

26:10 Looking Ahead: Plans for 2026

References:

https://epochvc.io/writing/

https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/

https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin

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