The BTCo Podcast

For Episode #13 of The BTCo Podcast, Eric sits down with the Host of Late Night Bitcoin, Q Ghaemi (@q_liketheletter), to discuss his career path starting out as a Hollywood agent and how he landed a job as a personality with Bitcoin Magazine. He also discussed the importance of starting a proof-of-work project and how he recently created his own job in the Bitcoin industry.

For Episode #12 of The BTCo Podcast, Eric sits down with the COO of Onramp, Jesse Myers (@Croesus_BTC), to discuss his career path in management consulting that led him to co-found Onramp—a Bitcoin company offering financial products and solutions to onboard HNWI, Family Offices, and Institutions to bitcoin the right way.

For Episode #11 of The BTCo Podcast, Eric sits down with the Chief of Staff at Breez, Ivan Makedonski, to discuss his career path starting as a civil engineer, transitioning to work in sales, then eventually finding a role within a Bitcoin company.

More about what we discussed:

- Ivan’s early professional life working for his parent’s company as a civil engineer

- Leaving the career path laid out for him by his parents

- Creative ways to contribute to the Bitcoin space

- The interview process at Breez and applying to other bitcoin companies

- Transitioning skills from engineering to sales, then sales to a Bitcoin job

- Tailoring a resume to apply to Bitcoin jobs

- The pros and cons of working remotely with other bitcoiners

- An overview of Breez and what Ivan does day to day as the Chief of Staff

- Advice to job seekers seeking to work in a Bitcoin Lightning company

For Episode #10 of The BTCo Podcast, Eric sits down with the Multimedia Producer at Bitcoin Magazine, Chris Alaimo, to discuss how he left his career as a chemical engineer to work in Bitcoin.

More about what we discussed:

- Networking at the Bitcoin Conference in Miami to land interviews (Use code “TALENT” for 10% off the ticket price)

- His education and professional background as an engineer

- His Bitcoin journey and why he decided to switch his career to work in the Bitcoin industry

- The job search process and how he transitioned his existing skillset

- Advice on standing out for competitive jobs

- What he does day to day as the multimedia producer at Bitcoin Magazine

- Tips on how to contribute to Bitcoin

- What type of work he would be pursuing if Bitcoin did not exist

Follow Chris on Twitter @chrisalaimo6

For Episode #9 of The BTCo Podcast, Eric sits down with the Producer of The Mark Moss Show, Austin Herbert, to discuss his bitcoin journey and how he landed two full-time roles in the Bitcoin industry without a college degree.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Austin Herbert's Background Before Bitcoin

00:02:39 - Learning from Market Cycles and Transitioning to Bitcoin Jobs

00:05:28 - Paving the Way for Bitcoin Education with Robert Breedlove

00:08:21 - How Austin Got Hired in Bitcoin Publishing

00:10:57 - The Importance of Follow-Up When Job Hunting in the Bitcoin Industry

00:13:40 - Getting into Bitcoin without Formal Education

00:16:24 - Networking and Referrals in the Bitcoin Industry

00:22:01 - Pairing Niches and Building Trust in Bitcoin Communities

00:24:41 - Orange Pilling with Problem-Solution Approach

00:29:54 - Bitcoin as the Solution to Everything

00:32:45 - Bitcoin as a Solution to World Problems

00:38:13 - The Joy of Working in the Bitcoin Space

00:40:57 - Breaking into the Bitcoin Media Space

00:43:43 - Authenticity and Passion in Bitcoin

00:46:32 - Fitness and Productivity in the Bitcoin Space

00:49:09 - Feeling Healthy Through Fitness and Nutrition with Austin Herbert

00:51:59 - Bitcoin industry job opportunities through BitcoinTalent.co

For Episode #8 of The BTCo Podcast, Eric sits down with Mining Analyst at Foreman Mining, Mitch Klee, to discuss his bitcoin journey and how he landed a full-time role for a Bitcoin mining company.

For Episode #7 of The BTCo Podcast, Eric sits down with the VP of Marketing at Voltage, Bobby Shell, to discuss his career path in marketing and how he transitioned his skillset to work in the Bitcoin industry.

For Episode #6 of The BTCo Podcast, Eric sits down with Alex Mastando who recently joined the Bitcoin Talent Co. team as a Senior Talent Advisor to discuss his career path in the recruiting industry having worked at Robinhood and Kraken before joining a bitcoin-focused recruiting firm. Alex also discusses actionable tips and advice for job seekers looking to start a career in the bitcoin industry.

For Episode #5 of The BTCo Podcast, Eric sits down with Rob Warren who works on growth and business development at Upstream Data to discuss his career path working in various startups which eventually led to him finding bitcoin and now working in the bitcoin space full-time.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introducing the Bitcoin Talent Co podcast with Rob Warren from Upstream Data
00:02:40 - From Undergrad to Teach for America: Finding a Love for Questioning the World
00:07:28 - Learning About Bitcoin through a Podcast
00:10:01 - My Journey to Bitcoin Maximalism
00:12:31 - The Importance of Aligning Work with Personal Ideals
00:14:57 - Getting Involved in the Crypto Community
00:17:31 - Overcoming Engineering Anxiety in the Bitcoin Ecosystem
00:19:59 - The Importance of Soft Skills in the Bitcoin Ecosystem
00:22:31 - Emphasizing Proof of Work in Job Interviews
00:27:47 - Amplifying Messages and Building Social Proof for Upstream Data Products
00:30:20 - Upstream's Robustness and Operational Capability
00:32:54 - Starting Small in Bitcoin Mining and Investing in Your Learning
00:35:27 - Overbuilding in Rural Electrification and Other Advice for Working in Bitcoin Mining Space
00:37:54 - Building a Pro-Social Ecosystem for the Future of Bitcoin
00:40:23 - Working with Bitcoiners vs. Traditional Fiat Jobs
00:42:49 - Exploring Endless Rabbit Holes in the Bitcoin Ecosystem
00:45:13 - Contact Information for Rob W (Bikes and Bitcoins) and Bitcoin Talent Co

For Episode #4 of The BTCo Podcast, Eric sits down with the General Manager of BTC Inc (Bitcoin Magazine), Christian Keroles, to discuss his career path in sales and how he transferred those skills to a job in bitcoin.

In this episode, you'll hear:

- Why you should come to The Bitcoin Conference in Miami to network for a bitcoin job

- CK’s pre-bitcoin story working in sales

- His Bitcoin story

- How he networked at a Bitcoin conference in 2019 that led to landing a job at BTC Inc.

- Advice to setting yourself apart to land interviews with Bitcoin companies

- Questions he typically asks candidates interviewing at BTC Inc.

- His thoughts on hiring bitcoiners and their inherent qualities

- How he developed a career path in the bitcoin industry using his existing sales skillset to eventually work in operations and strategy

- How the BTC Inc. organization is split up between projects and what the company culture is like

- How to start a proof-of-work project as a writer and contributor for Bitcoin Magazine to supplement your resume

- His passion for home cooking

- How to get in touch with CK

For Episode #3 of The BTCo Podcast, Eric sits down with the Founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, Andy Schoonover, to discuss his career path in healthcare and how Bitcoin made its way into his life and business.

In this episode, you'll hear:

- Andy's professional career in healthcare before finding Bitcoin

- His personal experience dealing with the healthcare system and providing support to individuals

- His Bitcoin story

- How the idea of CrowdHealth spawned with the advice from Jimmy Song

- How CrowdHealth differs from traditional healthcare and integrates bitcoin into the business

- The size of the company and where employees are located

- His thoughts on hiring bitcoiners and their inherent qualities

- What he looks for in potential candidates and related interview questions he typically asks

- Advice for listeners looking to work for CrowdHealth or similar Bitcoin startups

- Insights on upcoming product updates 

- How to signup for CrowdHealth and get in touch with Andy

For the 2nd episode of The BTCo Podcast, Eric sits down with VP of Business Development at Unchained Capital, Justine Harper, to discuss her career path as she transitioned from an education and sales background in fiat to a Bitcoin company.

In this episode, you'll hear:

- Justine’s professional career before finding Bitcoin

- Her Bitcoin story

- How she started searching for a Bitcoin job

- The interview process and how it differed from traditional interviews

- What she does in her role as VP of Business Development

- Insights on Unchained Capital’s products and company culture

- Advice for listeners seeking to land a job in the bitcoin self-custody space

- What type of work she would be pursuing if Bitcoin did not exist

For our inaugural episode, Eric sits down with fellow co-founders of Bitcoin Talent Co. Andy Thompson, and Michael Tanguma to discuss the launch of the new company. 

In this episode, you'll hear:

- Each co-founder's background

- The story of how the company was founded

- The difference between traditional fiat companies vs bitcoin companies

- Struggles companies face with hiring

- Our core advisors and how they will contribute to the company

- Our logo design bounty competition is open to all designers to enter

- How Bitcoin Talent Co. is providing education and resources for both people looking to work full-time in the industry and companies looking to hire talent

- What we're most excited about over the next year and 5 years from now as we build the company