Early Days #19: Build With Bitcoin by Lynne and Israel

December 16, 20251h 12m

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Summary: In this episode, Car talks with Lynne and Israel, to unpack what’s changing in Bitcoin startups and venture capital right now. They share their backgrounds, compare entrepreneurial ecosystems across Austin, San Francisco, Mexico, and Miami, and dig into why Bitcoin is creating outsized opportunities, especially across Latin America. Along the way, they explore new Bitcoin-native funding mechanisms, why strong advisory support matters for early founders, and what the next wave could look like at the intersection of AI and Bitcoin. A must-listen for Bitcoin founders. Chapters: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAMzPcOiEuU&t=225s">03:45</a> Transitioning from TradFi to Bitcoin <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAMzPcOiEuU&t=382s">06:22</a> Insights from the Build with Bitcoin Journey <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAMzPcOiEuU&t=565s">09:25</a> Bitcoin Venture Capital <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAMzPcOiEuU&t=756s">12:36</a> Innovative Funding Mechanisms for Bitcoin Startups <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAMzPcOiEuU&t=927s">15:27</a> Advisory Services in the Bitcoin Space <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAMzPcOiEuU&t=1233s">20:33</a> Exploring Startup Profitability in the Bitcoin Ecosystem <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAMzPcOiEuU&t=1481s">24:41</a> The Future of Bitcoin Startups and Market Trends <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAMzPcOiEuU&t=1917s">31:57</a> The Potential of Bitcoin in Latin America <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAMzPcOiEuU&t=2398s">39:58</a> The Rise of Bitcoin in Mexico <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAMzPcOiEuU&t=2573s">42:53</a> Latin America's Unique Position in Bitcoin Adoption <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAMzPcOiEuU&t=2747s">45:47</a> Youth Understanding of Bitcoin in Latin America <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAMzPcOiEuU&t=2940s">49:00</a> The Startup Ecosystem in ATX, SF, MIA, CDMX <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAMzPcOiEuU&t=3185s">53:05</a> Investment Opportunities in Bitcoin <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAMzPcOiEuU&t=3353s">55:53</a> The Future of Bitcoin Infrastructure <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAMzPcOiEuU&t=3474s">57:54</a> Innovations in AI and Bitcoin <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAMzPcOiEuU&t=3769s">01:02:49</a> Closing Thoughts on Myths about Bitcoin Learn more about <a href="https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz">Build With Bitcoin</a> <ul> <li>Follow Build With Bitcoin on <a href="https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin">X</a></li> <li>Follow Lynne on <a href="https://x.com/lynnerae">X</a></li> <li>Follow Israel on <a href="https://x.com/isra_munoz">X</a></li> </ul> Subscribe to Early Days wherever you get your podcasts — and don’t forget to <a href="https://linktr.ee/earlydays21%E2%81%A0">leave a review!</a> Special thanks to our sponsor, VENTAC – trusted legal resources built for founders. 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