#514: The Rise of Botev Plovdiv with George Manolov
TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast · Marty Bent
June 14, 20241h 12m
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Show Notes
<p>Marty sits down with George Manolov to discuss how Bitcoin changed the game for Botev Plovdiv FC.</p>
<p>George's Website: https://georgemanolov.com/</p>
<p>Botev Polvdiv: https://botevplovdiv.bg/en</p>
<p>0:00 - Intro<br />
0:50 - First involvement with Botev Plovdiv - Cut fuckup<br />
7:06 - Starting a bitcoin plan for the club<br />
13:38 - River & Unchained<br />
14:54 - Communicating reasons for bitcoin<br />
22:34 - Fanbase reception<br />
27:40 - Gradually, Then Suddenly & Zaprite<br />
29:17 - Challenges of a sports business<br />
34:56 - Bitcoin financial plan<br />
41:05 - Bulgaria<br />
47:20 - El Salvador<br />
58:50 - Sound money mindset<br />
1:02:26 - The players<br />
1:10:11 - Plugs</p>
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