Episode 1409

Ex-FB Diem team builds Aptos blockchain, Metamask parent ConsenSys raises $450M, Mojo & more | E1409

Mar 16, 20221:29:06Watch on YouTube

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0:00 Jason and Molly intro the show

02:42 Former Facebook employees raise $200M to build out blockchain

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16:13 Thoughts on Facebook and centralized currency

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29:40 Breaking News: Bain Capital Crypto hires woman partner

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39:47 ConsenSys raised $450M Series D valued at $7B

51:35 Startup of the day: Mojo

59:06 Shutdown of the day: Zero Grocery

1:11:05 05 Jason mentors noti gang member JJ Foster about his career

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