In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes Aly Madhavji, managing partner at Blockchain Founders Fund, to discuss the evolving landscape of Web3. They delve into the importance of addressing consumer skepticism and the need for effective education about Web3 technologies. Aly shares insights on how to onboard millions of users seamlessly, highlighting innovative approaches such as the potential of "Crypto nights" on platforms like Amazon Prime. The conversation also explores the implications of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and the global shift towards digital currencies, as well as the role of regulation in fostering blockchain innovation. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on building trust, navigating complex markets, and understanding the intersection of talent, capital, and policy in the blockchain space.

Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Ali Madhavji and Blockchain Founders Fund
00:00:21 - Ali's Background and Achievements
00:00:41 - Episode Overview: Topics to be Discussed
00:01:07 - Educating the Masses on Web3
00:01:31 - Regulation and Blockchain Startups
00:01:52 - Ali's Fundraising Advice for Founders
00:02:25 - Call to Action: Rate, Subscribe, and Share
00:02:53 - Starting the Conversation with Ali
00:03:14 - Blockchain Beyond the Hype
00:04:03 - Identifying Genuine Blockchain Startups
00:04:46 - Challenges and Opportunities in Blockchain
00:05:46 - Consumer Skepticism and Recovery
00:06:09 - Building Consumer Apps for Web3
00:06:29 - Evaluating Blockchain Startups
00:07:25 - On-Ramping into Crypto
00:07:59 - Crypto Nights on Amazon Prime
00:08:21 - Aim and Format of Crypto Nights
00:09:54 - Educational Aspects of Crypto Nights
00:10:31 - Traditional Finance vs. Decentralised Finance
00:11:29 - Transitioning from Traditional Accounting to Web3
00:12:30 - Decentralised Finance and Financial Inclusion
00:14:59 - De-Banking and De-Risking in Emerging Markets
00:16:58 - Building Durable Products Post-Hype Cycle
00:17:20 - Blockchain's Impact in Emerging Markets
00:18:09 - Trust in National Currencies and Stable coins
00:19:35 - Remittances and Currency Stability
00:21:42 - Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
00:23:04 - Government Responsibility and Currency Stability
00:23:48 - El Salvador's Bitcoin Experiment
00:25:00 - Challenges of Using Bitcoin as a Currency
00:27:04 - Global Hubs for Web3: Singapore and UAE
00:28:39 - Effective Regulation in UAE and Singapore
00:30:39 - Talent Attraction in UAE and Singapore
00:32:24 - Bureaucratic Challenges in Western Countries
00:34:11 - Capital and Talent Attraction in UAE and Singapore
00:35:47 - Opportunities for Western Countries
00:36:46 - Sentiment Shift in the US
00:39:12 - Challenges in Europe
00:41:08 - Building and Scaling in the Current Climate
00:42:23 - UK and Europe's Position in the Global Market
00:43:58 - Innovation and Regulation
00:44:08 - Fundraising Challenges and Valuations

Find Aly Madhavji online at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alymadhavji/
Twitter: https://x.com/aly_madhavji
Blockchain Founders Fund: https://blockchainff.com

This episode is sponsored by EmergeOne, fractional CFOs for venture backed tech startups from Seed to Series B.
Get in touch at https://emergeone.co.uk/contact-us/ or join the CFO team at https://emergeone.co.uk/join-the-cfo-team/

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