Contrarian Island
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsA Podcast Broadcasted From Contrarian Island • Bitcoin • Cannabis
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420 Recap: Top Stories In The Cannabis Market (10.4.19)
October 05, 2019 13:23 - 6 minutes - 6.31 MBLooking for the links to each story? Sign up here: https://420newsletter.com/.
420: Todd Harrison of CB1 Capital
September 23, 2019 12:51 - 22 minutes - 21 MBTodd Harrison is the Founding Partner of CB1 and the Chief Investment Officer. CB1 Capital is an investment manager and advisor that specializes in the supply chain of cannabinoid-based wellness solutions, products and therapies that address a wide range of unmet medical conditions, or have commercial use-cases. Topics: Cannabis 1.0 to 2.0 • SAFE Banking Act • Regulatory Arbitrage • US Opportunity
420: Narbe Alexandrian CEO of Canopy Rivers
September 03, 2019 13:42 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBCanopy Rivers ($RIV $CNPOF) is a unique investment and operating platform structured to pursue investment opportunities in the emerging global cannabis sector. Canopy Rivers works collaboratively with Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED,NYSE: CGC) to identify strategic counterparties seeking financial and/or operating support. Canopy Rivers has developed an investment ecosystem of complementary cannabis operating companies that represent various segments of the value chain across t...
420: Brady Cobb CEO of SOL Global
August 27, 2019 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBSOL Global is an international investment company with a focus on, but not limited to, cannabis and cannabis-related companies in legal U.S. states, the hemp and CBD marketplaces and the emerging European cannabis and hemp marketplaces. Its strategic investments and partnerships across cultivation, distribution, and retail complement the company's R&D program with the University of Miami. It is this comprehensive approach that is positioning SOL Global as a future frontrunner in the...
420: Kyle Kingsley CEO of Vireo Health
August 20, 2019 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBVireo Health International, Inc.'s mission is to build the cannabis company of the future by bringing the best of medicine, engineering, and science to the cannabis industry. Vireo's physician-led team of more than 350 employees provides best-in-class cannabis products and customer experience. Vireo cultivates cannabis in environmentally-friendly greenhouses, manufactures pharmaceutical-grade cannabis extracts, and sells its products at both company-owned and third-party dispensari...
420: Hadley Ford CEO of Ianthus Capital Holdings
August 06, 2019 14:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBApple • Spotify Hadley Ford is the CEO of Ianthus Capital Holdings ($IAN $ITHUF). iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. owns and operates best-in-class licensed cannabis cultivation, processing and dispensary facilities throughout the United States, providing investors diversified exposure to the U.S. regulated cannabis industry. Founded by entrepreneurs with decades of experience in operations, investment banking, corporate finance, law and healthcare services, iAnthus provides a unique...
Contrarian Island Season Two: Bitcoin and Cannabis
August 04, 2019 17:00 - 4 minutes - 3.46 MBThe introduction to season two of Contrarian Island - tons of great guests lined up!
Contrarian Island #12: Pete Cheyne - Lightning In A Bottle
June 19, 2019 18:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBPete Cheyne is the co-founder of Block Matrix, which is the company behind Bottle. Bottle is an app that aims to make Bitcoin accessible to everyone by allowing users to instantly create a Lightning wallet with their social media account. In this show, Pete and I discuss the creation of Bottle, what it has been like building on Lightning Network, and the importance of making Bitcoin more accessible. Follow us on Twitter @ContrarianCast and follow @BottlePay.
Contrarian Island #11: Nathan Worsley - Peer to Peer
June 12, 2019 20:00 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBNathan is the co-founder and CTO of the peer to peer cryptocurrency exchange LocalCoinSwap. We had a great conversation about the importance of peer to peer trading, Nathan's experiences as an arbitrage trader, the recent decision by Local Bitcoins to remove cash trades, making Bitcoin accessible to the masses, and the current regulatory climate in the sector. Follow us on Twitter @ContrarianCast and check out LocalCoinSwap.
Contrarian Island #10: Joshua Frank - Tracking Sentiment
May 28, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBIn this episode, I speak with Joshua Frank, the co-founder, and CEO of TheTIE. TheTIE is a platform for cryptocurrency traders that provides powerful market data. Joshua and I discussed: Their research on fake exchange volume across the market • The correlation between Crypto Twitter sentiment and prices • TheTIE's Sentiment Tracker which analyzes millions of tweets per day • Bitcoin's rise in market share • Follow us @ContrarianCast and @TheTIE • Visit TheTIE: http://thetie.io Sho...
Contrarian Island #9: Nick Ward - Layer One
May 20, 2019 16:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBReally enjoyed this conversation with Nick Ward, the founder of Bitcoin apparel and merchandise site LayerOneBTC.com. We discussed finding Bitcoin amongst the chaos of the 2017 altcoin/ICO mania, why "time" is the main ingredient for mass adoption, and Bitcoin's fundamentals influence the merchandise designs at Layer One. Shop LayerOne: https://layeronebtc.com/. Follow @ContrarianCast and @Nck_Wrd. Shows Notes By Blockchain SEO: “We’re on the cusp of the second layer to the Inter...
Contrarian Island #8: Pavlenex - BTCPay Server
May 11, 2019 15:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBPavlenex and I chat about Bitcoin, BTC Pay Server, Hodlonaut, and Bitcoin mass adoption. Find us on Twitter @ContrarianCast, @Pavlenex, @BTCPayServer.
Contrarian Island #7: Gigi - Bitcoin's Gravity
May 08, 2019 14:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBEpisode #7 is with Bitcoin researcher and writer, Gigi. We had a great conversation about Gigi's new piece titled Bitcoin's Gravity. We talked about feedback loops in Bitcoin, what needs to happen for mass adoption, different Bitcoin interpretations, what drives people towards Bitcoin, Proof of Work and more. All in all, it was an insightful Bitcoin conversation. Follow us on Twitter @ContrarianCast. Follow @DerGigi. Show notes courtesy of BlockchainSEO: “People have ideas, but ...
Contrarian Island #6: Brett Richey - Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and Sports Betting
April 29, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBToday's episode is with Brett Richey, the CEO of BlitzPredict. BlitzPredict is a betting exchange that is revolutionizing prediction markets by utilizing blockchain technology. We have a fascinating conversation that covers: Brett's life as a poker pro • The current problems with the underground Bitcoin casino market • How BlitzPredict is using Augur and 0x to create a better betting experience • Decentralizing trust • The future of cryptocurrency and sports betting • Follow us on T...
Contrarian Island #5: Lyn Ulbricht - #FreeRoss
April 09, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBToday's episode is with Lyn Ulbricht, the mother of Ross Ulbricht. Ross Ulbricht is currently serving a double life + 40 years sentence for his role in the Silk Road, an early Bitcoin marketplace. On this episode Lyn and I discuss: Bitcoin's Role in Ross' Aggressive Sentencing • The Failed Drug War • Criminal Justice Reform • And Most Importantly, How We Can #FreeRoss • Please sign Ross' petition for clemency • I highly recommend watching RailRoaded to learn more about Ross' case • ...
Contrarian Island #4: Brandon Quittem - Bitcoin's Value
March 25, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBWhere does Bitcoin derive its value from? • Brandon Quittem is a cryptocurrency researcher and writer who you may know from his article titled "Bitcoin is a Decentralized Organism (Mycelium)" • Majority of the conversation focuses on what makes Bitcoin valuable • We also discuss Bitcoin as digital gold, Schnorr, fee-only market, the Bitcoin 2019 Conference, and a few of Andrew Yang's policies • Follow Contrarian Cast on Twitter (@ContrarianCast) • Follow Brandon on Twitter (@bquitte...
Contrarian Island #3: Bradley Kam - Blockchain Domains
March 11, 2019 04:00 - 43 minutes - 20.2 MBBradley Kam is the co-founder of Unstoppable Domains • Unstoppable Domains is launching domains on blockchains • They are backed by Adam Draper's Boost VC and received grants from Zilliqa and Ethereum • Topics discussed on this episode: What are blockchain domains • What is currently wrong with the internet • How blockchain domains can revolutionize cryptocurrency payments • What are the use cases for blockchain domains • Why blockchain domains can become a massive asset class • The...
Contrarian Island #2: Daniel Frumkin - Cryptocurrency Hedges
March 08, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 40 MBDaniel Frumkin is a cryptocurrency researcher and writer • Topics discussed on the show: Daniel's decision to forgo a career in mechanical engineering to focus on cryptocurrency full-time • The bullish case for Bitcoin • Why Decred and Cardano are the strongest hedges in crypto investing today • Personal growth from travel • Follow us on Twitter (@ContrarianCast) • Follow Daniel on Twitter (@dfrumps) • Daniel's projects: book • CrytoAndCopy • Coin2Learn • BlockchainSEO • Medium ...
What Is Contrarian Island?
March 06, 2019 05:00 - 9 minutes - 4.3 MBThe Introduction To Contrarian Island: A Cryptocurrency Podcast • Topics Discussed On This Episode:What is Contrarian Island • Who is the host • What were the motivations behind starting the podcast • What can listeners expect to hear on the show moving forward • Follow us on Twitter