The Meritocracy Playbook (with Marco Manoppo) | Episode 006

Finding Your Authentic Voice (with Azeem Khan) | Episode 008

In this conversation, Jin sits with Miden co-founder Azeem Khan to explore the deep parallels between crypto, hip hop, and countercultural movements. From surviving the Boston Bombing to interviewing rap legends like 50 Cent, Azeem unpacks how journaling, spiritual discipline, and pattern recognition shaped his worldview as well as his edge in crypto. This is a masterclass in voice, rebellion, and intellectual honesty, with reflections on why crypto is being co-opted by the same institutions it was meant to disrupt, and how to remain grounded while everyone else is chasing the next hype cycle. Follow Azeem: https://x.com/azeemk_ Follow Miden: https://x.com/0xMiden Follow Jin: https://x.com/xkonjin 00:00 - Cold Open 00:53 - Intro 02:54 - Writing Style & Productivity 06:50 - Finding Your Authentic Self 09:55 - Pattern Matching Across Mediums 17:36 - Resistance Against Power Laws 21:42 - The Prophetic Timeline 26:24 - Azeem's Background 29:49 - Hustling at an Early Age 35:40 - Short-Term Value Extraction 52:39 - Keeping Grounded 58:16 - Navigating Fame in Crypto 1:10:01 - The Importance of Staying Hungry 1:28:16 - Going Against the Grain 1:31:12 - True Value Extraction 1:45:09 - Crypto: The Greatest Game on Earth 1:50:55 - High Risk, High Reward 2:02:23 - Catering to Your Vision 2:17:00 - Deep Dive into Azeem’s Mental 2:26:06 - Significance of Privacy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Money Meets Machine Intelligence Host Jin (@xkonjin) interviews builders, investors, and growth operators working where artificial intelligence meets capital markets. Each conversation delivers practical tactics you can apply straight away, minus the hype. What you’ll hear: Applied AI for products and marketing, Trading edges and risk management, Creator monetisation and digital culture, Macro shifts and startup funding stories. New episodes WEEKLY, plus rapid “market pulse” clips when major moves break. Subscribe for the signal, stay ahead of the curve. Business / Guest Inquiries: podcast@growgami.com Follow us on X: (https://x.com/tickernomicstv)

Cookie X Legion: Attention Capital Markets (with Fabrizio and Filip) | Episode 007

In this conversation, Jin sits with co-founders Fabrizio of Legion and Filip of Cookie to unveil their groundbreaking collaboration that tackles two of crypto's biggest problems: low-quality engagement farming and unequal access to capital. Discover Attention Capital Markets (ACM), a revolutionary new system designed to merge the worlds of social influence and financial investment. Filip and Fabrizio explain how this model will filter out the noise and reward individuals who not only create content but also prove their conviction by investing their own capital. Follow Fab: https://x.com/D0itdifferent Follow Legion: https://x.com/legiondotcc Follow Filip: https://x.com/fwielanier Follow Cookie DAO: https://x.com/cookiedotfun 00:00 - Cold Open 02:15 - Filip Intro 03:12 - Fab Intro 04:06 - Eradicating Engagement Slop 07:27 - Locating Necessary Capital 10:21 - What Cookie3 x Legion Solves 18:55 - Avoiding System Exploits 20:49 - Campaign Timeline 23:42 - Cross-Platform Adoption 25:55 - Innovative Outreach Model 34:53 - Reshaping the Community 37:36 - What's the Signal? 39:58 - Pump ICO: Bullish or Bearish 41:27 - Gateways into Crypto 44:54 - Wrap-Up --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Money Meets Machine Intelligence Host Jin (@xkonjin) interviews builders, investors, and growth operators working where artificial intelligence meets capital markets. Each conversation delivers practical tactics you can apply straight away, minus the hype. What you’ll hear: Applied AI for products and marketing, Trading edges and risk management, Creator monetisation and digital culture, Macro shifts and startup funding stories. New episodes WEEKLY, plus rapid “market pulse” clips when major moves break. Subscribe for the signal, stay ahead of the curve. Business / Guest Inquiries: podcast@growgami.com Follow us on X: (https://x.com/tickernomicstv)

The Meritocracy Playbook (with Marco Manoppo) | Episode 006

In this conversation, Jin is joined by Marco Manoppo to unpack the unwritten playbook for succeeding in crypto. Drawing from his experience navigating multiple market cycles, from the 2017 ICO boom to the desolate 2019 bear market, Marco shares the hard-won lessons that separate the survivors from the tourists. This is a masterclass in how to find your edge, why you need to "show your cooking" with public proof of work, and why humility is the most valuable asset you can have. 00:00 - Intro 01:51 - Marco's Background 05:48 - Finding Edge in VC 08:15 - Return to Bitcoin 11:29 - Human-Centric Investing 13:48 - Selling the Vision 18:31 - Marco's Head-First Career Risk 20:50 - Crypto's Narrative Shift 29:15 - Founder Culture Fit 32:36 - Humility Shows Potential 35:02 - Breaking Into the Crypto Meritocracy 41:29 - Belief Systems, AI, and the Permissionless Hedge

Comms Beyond the Echo Chamber (with Samantha Yap) | Episode 005

In this conversation, Jin sits with Sam Yap, Founder of the pioneering crypto PR firm YAP Global, to unpack the art of storytelling in the digital age. They explore what makes a narrative powerful, from the British Royal Family's PR machine to the principles that build trust and credibility in the Wild West of Web3. This is a masterclass in why controlling your narrative is the most valuable asset a founder can have, and how authentic communication is the ultimate tool for building a lasting brand.Follow Samantha: x.com/samanthawyapFollow Jin: x.com/xkonjin00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqOMNWAwZOM] - Intro01:03 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqOMNWAwZOM&t=63s] - Lunch with the FT03:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqOMNWAwZOM&t=220s] - Sam Introduction04:35 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqOMNWAwZOM&t=275s] - Sam as a Journalist12:04 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqOMNWAwZOM&t=724s] - PR Lessons in Crypto18:35 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqOMNWAwZOM&t=1115s] - The Yapification of Company Stories24:53 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqOMNWAwZOM&t=1493s] - TOKEN2049 Dubai29:05 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqOMNWAwZOM&t=1745s] - Bitcoin is More than an Asset34:47 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqOMNWAwZOM&t=2087s] - Share of Voice Reincarnated36:11 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqOMNWAwZOM&t=2171s] - Escaping the Echo Chamber41:34 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqOMNWAwZOM&t=2494s] - Building Team Culture44:52 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqOMNWAwZOM&t=2692s] - Lose Your Ego52:54 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqOMNWAwZOM&t=3174s] - The Implementation of PR56:45 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqOMNWAwZOM&t=3405s] - The 7 News Values---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Money Meets Machine IntelligenceHost Jin (@xkonjin) interviews builders, investors, and growth operators working where artificial intelligence meets capital markets. Each conversation delivers practical tactics you can apply straight away, minus the hype.What you’ll hear:Applied AI for products and marketing,Trading edges and risk management,Creator monetisation and digital culture,Macro shifts and startup funding stories.New episodes WEEKLY, plus rapid “market pulse” clips when major moves break.Subscribe for the signal, stay ahead of the curve.Business / Guest Inquiries: podcast@growgami.comFollow us on X: https://x.com/tickernomicstv [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXN4R2xTR3FsWlBPQkVYcllxd1o1Tm9NaUwwZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttNk5EbzljQ3JiWTh0T3ExdnhsNjRSdXlYNVYwQ05zRklqVFNRMlE4RW1ma3NJc2U5UUdEdXNwRFF5cmdoWlBwdlJ4VlFkSmZ3cjdrRVRYWHlCS1pHU1EzVDcwcjl6MUVUNk5DbDBVbVBDSnRKWktCNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Ftickernomicstv&v=GqOMNWAwZOM]

If You Think You're Smart, You're F*cked (with Chain Yoda) | Episode 004

In this conversation, Ajit Tripathi (Chain Yoda) unpacks the spiritual nature of crypto markets, the pump, and the human behavior that drives it all. From his early days as a "blockchain guy" at PwC to understanding the "pump-amentals" of token success, this is a masterclass in seeing crypto for what it really is. Follow Chain Yoda: https://x.com/chainyoda [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEdFT0U3Z2RKRzZHalEyU2lrSGNlZVhEVVFtUXxBQ3Jtc0ttTWs3UlZuVFlUR09mbDItRDJ5bWdyRFhjNlMyMEdSOXpRMDIzZXY4T2JwTTJQSzZ0OUpZQmZZSzhaQmFlaHRGUnFjMzhqTFlaOU05R1prTTVqd293eDhxa1hPcWhxaERJMEtvdlpPVk9XNDBqREdWYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fchainyoda&v=BlcgBqEC1wk] Follow Jin: https://x.com/xkonjin [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazRseDZSSXM5Y3IyRmlCZmY3RERtdzEzY1hXUXxBQ3Jtc0tuSVVHMXZXcEdaZXkwMmNnOVItNkdzNUdSbENjZlcwbmtFTlNHQ2haWmNtdE5ET05aQXptOUVsVEhmZ25YbnNyVWRmbVpsenlLYmhLNUY4c0pqRzFCTGNoRjBoRzEwV01nUzc3UjJGTVJDR1pacHl4UQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fxkonjin&v=BlcgBqEC1wk] 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcgBqEC1wk] - Intro00:54 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcgBqEC1wk&t=54s] - Chain Yoda02:48 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcgBqEC1wk&t=168s] - The Pump05:44 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcgBqEC1wk&t=344s] - Amway & Cult Logic12:01 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcgBqEC1wk&t=721s] - Growing Up Academic13:09 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcgBqEC1wk&t=789s] - Left-Curve Thinking16:18 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcgBqEC1wk&t=978s] - The Gospel of The Pump19:32 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcgBqEC1wk&t=1172s] - Environment Shapes You26:06 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcgBqEC1wk&t=1566s] - DYOR: Take the Middle Path29:44 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcgBqEC1wk&t=1784s] - The End of Globalization?35:53 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcgBqEC1wk&t=2153s] - Cults Outperform the Tech40:51 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcgBqEC1wk&t=2451s] - Neurodiversity in Crypto44:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcgBqEC1wk&t=2650s] - Why Do You Love Crypto?50:06 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcgBqEC1wk&t=3006s] - VC-Fueled Dreams55:37 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcgBqEC1wk&t=3337s] - True Crypto Use Cases59:58 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcgBqEC1wk&t=3598s] - Over-Financialization01:05:21 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcgBqEC1wk&t=3921s] - Advice to Young Devs01:09:17 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcgBqEC1wk&t=4157s] - Coordination & Law01:15:39 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcgBqEC1wk&t=4539s] - Regulation Scales Markets01:17:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcgBqEC1wk&t=4660s] - Stablecoins01:22:01 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcgBqEC1wk&t=4921s] - Is Dubai the NEW American Dream?01:27:48 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcgBqEC1wk&t=5268s] - Lightning Round