In this episode, we sit down with Bruce Yang, co-founder and CEO of Agnes AI, a homegrown AI company from Singapore that has already amassed over 6 million registered users and reached $10 million in annual recurring revenue all within less than a year of launching. Bruce shares how his team built a cluster of cost-efficient AI models that deliver near state-of-the-art performance at one-tenth the cost, making advanced AI accessible to the 99% who are currently locked out by paywalls and infrastructure gaps.

Bruce takes us through his journey from a scholarship student arriving in Singapore at age 15, to studying math and computer science at UC Berkeley, building LinkedIn's first subscription product, launching a "Snapchat before Snapchat" social media startup in Silicon Valley, and eventually returning to Singapore to pursue a PhD at NUS right as the generative AI revolution exploded. That unique combination of startup grit, big tech experience, and academic depth fuels his bold vision for Agnes AI.

The conversation goes deep into Bruce's thesis on the AI geopolitical landscape: why the world cannot afford a US-China duopoly in AI, and why Southeast Asia and the rest of the emerging world need their own sovereign AI capabilities a "third nation" in the AI race. We also explore how Agnes AI leverages post-training on open-source models, their agentic routing architecture, the future of SaaS in an AI-agent world, and Bruce's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: keep your ego low, fail fast, and become an adaptive learner.

⌛ Timestamps:

00:00:00 Episode intro & guest introduction

00:01:06 Bruce Yang's introduction and Agnes AI overview

00:02:26 From China to Singapore to UC Berkeley

00:03:19 Working at Microsoft and LinkedIn

00:04:06 Startups experience in Sillicon Valley

00:05:03 The PhD program that eventually led to founding Agnes AI

00:07:21 The time when he built a social media startup challenging Facebook

00:09:56 Fundraising lessons and speed as essence for consumer apps

00:12:01 Hobbies of Bruce

00:15:24 Agnes AI founding story

00:17:58 Building cost-efficient models with post-training

00:21:50 Live product demo: research, slides, and character AI

00:35:54 AI inclusion and the "third nation" vision

00:42:06 Challenges facing Agnes AI: educating investors in emerging markets

00:47:17 Enterprise solutions and Model as a Service (MaaS)

00:50:42 Future of Gen AI, SaaS disruption and AGI predictions

00:56:38 Diminishing returns, GPU costs, and the road ahead

01:01:50 AI models training themselves — the evolution cycle

01:04:14 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

01:07:04 Where to follow Agnes AI

01:08:02 Episode outro and next episode preview

Follow Agnes AI:

Web app: https://agnes-ai.com/

Download on App Store: https://apps.apple.com/sg/app/agnes-ai-your-daily-copilot/id6746299015

Download on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sobrr.agnes

Agnes AI LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agnesaisapiens

Agnes AI Twitter/X: https://x.com/agnesai_sapiens

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In this episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, Lam Trinh sits down with Ariel Eiberman, the Latin American director at GnosisPay, also known in the industry as "the Stablecoin guy". Ariel share his fascinating journey into the crypto space, which began in 2013 when he used Bitcoin as his primary banking infrastructure to facilitate international payments for polyglot meetups.

The conversation dives deep into the frustrations of traditional banking, particularly in Argentina, where users face multiple exchange rates, physical bank limitations, and inefficient systems. Ariel explains why he has personally tested over 30 different crypto cards and neobanks, offering a unique perspective on which platforms offer the best fees, trust, and usability for those looking for a banking alternative.

Finally, Ariel shares his vision for the future of on-chain banking. He discusses the importance of self-custody, the rise of niche neobanks, and how blockchain technology can eventually provide better financial tools for families and businesses without necessarily replacing traditional banks entirely.

⌛ Timestamps:

00:00:00 Episode trailer

00:00:34 Show & guest introduction

00:02:01 How tools and neobanks have exploded in crypto

00:02:54 The rabbit hole story, Bitcoin as a first bank

00:04:30 From ICOs to smart contract wallets and decentralized RPCs

00:06:48 Working in crypto accounting and the pain of blockchain bookkeeping

00:08:23 Why banking in Argentina is a nightmare

00:11:30 Argentina's five different dollar exchange rates

00:14:23 QR payments vs. card payments in Latin America

00:17:38 Ariel's hobbies

00:18:56 How Ariel became "The Stablecoin Guy" with 30+ crypto cards

00:21:00 How he positioned himself in a noisy Web3 payment space

00:23:58 Trust vs. fees what users actually care about

00:25:00 Why most crypto neobanks will fail in the next bear market

00:27:33 Neobanks need to go niche - The barbershop analogy

00:31:06 Best cards for zero FX fees: EtherFi, Gnosis Pay, and more

00:32:58 QR code payments with stablecoins in Bolivia

00:34:53 Vietnam's incredible banking system and crypto card opportunities

00:37:45 The future of on-chain banking

00:39:29 Some opportunities that Ariel sees for neobanks

00:42:15 Advice for people who want to break into Web3

00:43:52 Where to follow Ariel & Gnosis Pay

00:45:55 Episode outro and next episode preview

Follow Ariel & Gnosis Pay:

Ariel's Twitter/X: https://x.com/AriEiberman

Ariel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arieleiberman/

Gnosis Pay Website: https://gnosispay.com/

Gnosis Pay Twitter/X: https://x.com/gnosispay

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What happens when a head of growth decides to automate himself out of a job before AI does it for him? You get TheHog, a YC-backed AI go-to-market platform built by Hudson Liao that listens to real buyer conversations across LinkedIn, X, and Reddit to find genuine purchase intent.

Hudson joins Lam to break down his path from California firefighter to YC W25 founder, why spray-and-pray outreach is destroying brands, and what "scaling authenticity" actually means when AI is doing the work.

⌛ Timestamps:

00:00:00 Episode trailer

00:00:35 Show & guest introduction

00:04:50 Transitioning from finance to the startup world

00:07:22 The universal framework behind growth

00:08:25 Hudson's hobby

00:09:50 The origin story of TheHog.ai

00:12:07 Getting into Y Combinator and the YC experience

00:15:17 Ideal customer profile: who is The Hog built for?

00:16:50 Example of how the platform works

00:20:05 Scaling authenticity with AI

00:22:53 Traction: 160+ customers in 3 months

00:26:50 Will AI replace growth teams?

00:30:30 The future of go-to-market: agents, AEO, and omni-channel

00:31:50 Business model of The Hog

00:37:24 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

00:39:45 Where to follow Hudson and The Hog

00:41:11 Episode outro and next episode preview

Follow Hudson & The Hog:The Hog's Website: https://thehog.ai/Hudson's

Twitter/X: https://x.com/hudsonliao

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What happens when a personal family challenge turns into a national mission-driven business? In Episode 85 of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, Lam sits down with Nichole Daher, founder of Success on the Spectrum (SOS), the first autism treatment franchise in the United States. Nichole shares how becoming a stepmom to a child with autism pushed her to learn everything she could, and how a painful “aging out” moment in therapy became the catalyst to build something bigger than she ever imagined.

Nichole also breaks down autism in a clear, practical way what the diagnostic criteria look like, what ABA therapy is (and isn’t), and why misconceptions still exist. We talk about the scale of demand, why families face long waitlists, and how SOS designed systems to deliver consistent quality across locations without losing sight of the mission.

Finally, this episode goes deep on entrepreneurship: franchising as a force-multiplier, “profit with a purpose,” and the leadership lessons Nichole learned going from one clinic to 80+ locations across 20 states. Plus Nichole shares how to learn more about SOS franchising (including a special “discovery day” bonus for listeners).

⌛ Timestamps:

00:00:00 Episode trailer

00:00:35 Show & guest introduction

00:01:30 Origin story: from nuclear medicine to founding Success on Spectrum

00:06:07 Secret to successful business: Hiring passionate teams & aligning on mission

00:08:28 Nichole's hobby: high-performance car racing

00:12:03 What is autism? 3 main criteria & levels explained

00:16:05 How modern ABA therapy works

00:20:29 Debunking common ABA therapy misconceptions

00:26:38 Treatment duration, early intervention & insurance coverage

00:29:52 The affected autism population: 1 in 31 kids & huge demand gap

00:32:53 Why franchising? Empowering parents & entrepreneurs

00:36:10 The franchise playbook: from LLC to grand opening

00:38:50 Balancing profit with purpose in autism care

00:42:35 Future vision for autism treatment: adult services & workforce transition

00:46:13 Biggest lesson: people first in a mission-driven business

00:50:00 Mistakes to avoid for aspiring entrepreneurs

00:52:18 Where to follow Nichole Daher & Success on Spectrum

00:54:17 Episode outro

Follow Nichole Daher & Success on Spectrum (SOS):

Success on Spectrum's Website: https://successonthespectrum.com/

Success on Spectrum's contact us (mention that you hear about SoS from "Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship" podcast for a free round-trip ticket):

https://sosfranchising.com/contact-us/Success on Spectrum's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/success-on-the-spectrum/

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What happens when AI agents stop being “private chatbots” and start acting like actual teammates? In this episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, Lam sits down with Eduardo Gonzalez (Co-founder & CEO of Express AI) a longtime Japan-based builder who’s worked across enterprise AI and deep learning production to unpack what it takes to run agents reliably inside real organizations.

Eduardo walks through how Express AI is designed around collaboration: shared chat rooms where multiple humans can work with the same agent, a task/Kanban system for assigning work, integrations (Google, GitHub, Jira/Confluence, etc.), plus on-prem deployment options for teams that need tighter control. We also get a clear, beginner-friendly explanation of vector databases and why “meaning-based retrieval” is the backbone of agent memory.

Finally, the conversation goes beyond tooling into agent operations: turning SOPs into repeatable “skills,” reducing hallucinations with multi-agent verification and human-in-the-loop checks, and Eduardo’s vision for a decentralized agent marketplace where specialized agents can compete for tasks, stake reputation, and even transact with wallets for agent-to-agent commerce.

⌛ Timestamps:

00:00:00 Episode trailer

00:00:37 Show & guest introduction

00:02:38 Early career in Japan: Panasonic and JBS

00:04:10 Joining Skymind and deep learning

00:07:23 AI training on clusters explained

00:12:24 Writing a book on deep learning

00:20:06 Eduardo's hobbies

00:23:30 Founding Xpress AI and AI shifts

00:25:06 Agentic fine-tuning and OpenAI competition

00:27:23 Making AI accessible for enterprises

00:47:24 Future of AI agents and computing

01:36:38 Envisioning AI agents' evolution

01:41:30 AI's impact on jobs and creativity

01:47:57 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

01:58:12 Where to follow Gonzalez & Xpress AI

Follow Eduardo Gonzalez & Xpress AI:

Xpress AI's Website: https://xpress.ai/

Xpress AI's Twitter/X: https://x.com/xpressai

Eduardo Gonzalez's Twitter/X: https://x.com/wm_eddie?lang=ja

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In Episode 83 of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, our host Lam sits down with Dan Rodman, CEO and Co-Founder of CoUnity, a pioneering firm specializing in community strategy for Web3 projects. Dan shares his fascinating journey from mechanical engineering and professional soccer to becoming a leader in Web3 community building. They dive into CoUnity's innovative "Go to Community" (GTC) strategy, which emphasizes value creation, gamification, and intrinsic motivation over traditional marketing tactics. Discover how CoUnity helps projects like EigenLayer build loyal, engaged communities through analytics, ambassador programs, and custom tools.

Dan also opens up about his adrenaline-fueled hobbies like paragliding and backcountry skiing, drawing parallels to the high-stakes world of Web3 entrepreneurship. Whether you're a founder looking to scale your community or an enthusiast curious about the future of blockchain ecosystems, this episode offers actionable insights on segmentation, retention, and turning users into advocates. Learn why community is the new cornerstone of sustainable growth in crypto and beyond.

Don't miss this deep dive into the art and science of community building. This episode is suitable for builders, innovators, and anyone navigating the evolving Web3 landscape.

⌛ Timestamps:

00:00:00 Episode Intro

00:00:36 Show & guest introduction

00:01:54 Dan's background: from engineering to Web3

00:12:44 Dan's hobbies

00:20:18 Deep dive into CoUnity's services

00:42:16 Explaining go to community (GTC) strategy

00:54:14 Challenges in Web3 community building

01:05:09 Future of Web3 communities

01:07:13 Advice for Web3 builders

01:08:46 Where to follow Dan and Co/Unity

01:10:05 Episode outro and next episode preview

Follow Dan and Co/Unity:

Co/Unity's Website: https://counity.xyz/

Co/Unity's Twitter/X: https://x.com/counity_

Dan's Twitter/X: https://x.com/thedanrodman

ChatGPT grid prompt that helps communities discover their Go-To-Community strategy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U-6I7FZSZQ6BeQqphhMFkcSWKsIuWzFs8l7APD0Ro28/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.ba2g5r7vgz0a

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What if the biggest risk to Bitcoin treasuries isn’t a bear market… it’s the fact that almost none of them are actually hedged like real treasuries?

In episode 82, Patrick Wood, President & CEO of DelphX Capital Markets (CSE: DELX | OTCQB: DPXCF), reveals the structured-finance product his team spent years perfecting. The new product is a fully collateralized, transparent, yield-generating downside hedge built specifically for Bitcoin corporate treasuries. No counterparty risk, no opaque OTC deals, no retail-style iBit puts. Just institutional-grade protection that still captures unlimited upside.

Patrick shares his 30-year Wall Street journey, how he cleaned up a failing public shell, why Canada was once the go-to listing venue for U.S. growth companies, and why he believes most of today’s 200+ digital-asset treasuries are behaving more like leveraged speculators than fiduciaries. If you’re wondering why MNAV is collapsing, why leverage is quietly piling up again, and how one company plans to bring real risk management to crypto treasuries, then this episode is for you.

⌛ Timestamps:

00:00:00 Episode trailer

00:00:35 Show & guest introduction

00:02:00 30-year Wall Street journey & taking companies public in Canada

00:08:00 How Patrick discovered blockchain in 2013

00:13:20 Patrick explains how to hedge Bitcoin

00:16:16 Deep dive into DelphX's new Bitcoin hedge product

00:22:45 DelphX new product's intended target users: hedge funds + treasuries

00:25:15 The product is designed to capture upside and protect downside

00:30:15 Patrick's thought on Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) companies

00:35:48 Competitors to DelphX's new Bitcoin hedge product

00:39:52 Current traction and business model

00:41:48 Challenges facing DelphX

00:43:55 Why treasuries should hedge (FTX-style risks still exist)

00:48:55 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

00:51:43 Where to follow Patrick & DelphX

00:52:44 Episode outro and next episode preview

Follow DelphX Capital Markets:

DelphX's Website: https://www.delphx.com/

DelphX's Twitter/X: https://x.com/delphx_

DelphX's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delphx-capital-markets-inc

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Halliday is building the “plumbing” most Web3 apps don’t have the time (or budget) to build: a unified, self-custodial checkout that lets users deposit from crypto wallets, fiat on/off-ramps, and even centralized exchanges then orchestrates the cross-chain steps under the hood. Griffin Dunaif walks us through the pivot from (Buy Now Pay Later) BNPL-for-NFTs to an intent-centric workflow engine that abstracts chains, bridges, DEXs, and ramps into one API and smart-contract runtime.

We talk origins (Stanford systems + ZK), lessons from ConstitutionDAO privacy research, why robust multi-chain orchestration is the real bottleneck, and how Halliday now powers deposits for 40+ partners including Avalanche Core, ApeChain’s portal, and Story Protocol. Griffin also shares what’s next (Solana support), hiring for rare protocol talent, and how agentic commerce might use Halliday as the “arms & legs” for on-chain actions.

⌛ Timestamps:

00:00:00 Episode trailer

00:00:51 Show & guest introduction

00:04:29 How Griffin got into the world of Web3

00:10:30 Griffin's hobbies

00:11:25 Origin of Halliday

00:15:32 Multiple iterations needed to get to Product-Market Fit

00:20:13 How Halliday works: workflow engine & execution graphs

00:26:38 Intent-centric design: Failure handling, retries, fault tolerance

00:31:03 Market landscape & competitors/partnerships

00:38:16 The interdisciplinary team behind Halliday

00:43:09 Roadmap: Solana support & SVM↔EVM workflows

00:44:23 Agentic commerce: giving AI agents “arms & legs”

00:47:28 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

00:50:02 Where to follow Halliday & Griffin

00:50:40 Episode outro and next episode preview

Follow Halliday & Griffin:

Halliday's Website: https://halliday.xyz/

Halliday's Twitter/X: https://x.com/HallidayHQ

Griffin's Twitter/X: https://x.com/griffintier

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