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Vikram's journey from health crisis to blockchain pioneer offers a masterclass in resilient entrepreneurship. After being bedridden with spondylitis in 2004, he launched what would become India's largest blockchain consulting firm out of necessity, not grand ambition. Today, that decision has evolved into a 700-person operation transforming how we think about blockchain implementation across industries.

The conversation reveals Vikram's entrepreneurial philosophy centered on three critical factors: hunger (which must come intrinsically), humility, and smartness. Coming from modest beginnings and losing his father at 12, Vikram chose not to attend college to avoid burdening his mother—instead combining self-taught skills in design, technology, and content to forge his unique path.

What truly distinguishes NTR Solutions is their revolutionary approach to talent acquisition. Rather than competing for graduates from elite institutions, they identify individuals with positive attitudes and invest in developing their technical skills. "Skills can always be taught as long as you have the right attitude," explains Vikram, defining the ideal attitude as "the ability to embrace challenges without losing enthusiasm."

The company's blockchain innovations span multiple sectors, from user-friendly digital wallets to their groundbreaking solution for preventing question paper leaks in government exams—a chronic problem across many Asian countries. This blockchain-powered system has already made history in India by enabling trustless exam paper creation without human intervention.

Beyond building products, Vikram's vision extends to transforming his home base of Mohali into "the blockchain capital of India," creating educational pathways for local talent to thrive in this emerging technology. His perspective on leadership—"It's not like you are employing team members; first you are employed to them"—reveals why his approach has succeeded where others have faltered in the volatile blockchain space.

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Embark on an enlightening expedition through the ever-evolving world of cloud computing with our special guest, Anil Murty from Akash Network. Our conversation navigates the transformative landscape of cloud infrastructure, marking the pivotal moments that have led to the birth of decentralized cloud . Discover why Akash's innovative approach is shaking up the industry, offering cost benefits and an enticing alternative to the traditional, long-term financial commitments of big-name cloud providers. Anil illuminates how Akash's vision is revitalizing the cloud's original promise of eliminating hefty upfront capital expenditures and offering scalability, reshaping it into a competitive landscape where resources are accessible to everyone.

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From a small town in Bihar to the buzzing tech hubs of Silicon Valley, Ankita Verma's story is nothing short of cinematic. As the co-founder and CEO of Persona, Ankita sheds light on her incredible journey through academia and the corporate world, culminating in her venture into the groundbreaking realm of Web 3.

This episode is a goldmine for anyone intrigued by the evolution of digital advertising. It's not every day you get a front-row seat to the thought process behind pioneering Web3 advertising strategies. Ankita walks us through the shift from Web2's opaque practices to a new paradigm where privacy and user empowerment are at the forefront. Imagine a world where gas-less ads are the norm, rewarding user engagement is the standard, and transparency is not just a buzzword but a built-in feature of the very ecosystem we interact with.

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Mike Gault co-founder Alphabill talks about his radical new design a bill based transaction model that serves as an alternative to UTXOs (Bitcoin) and Accounts( Eth) based transaction models in existing blockchains. Alphabill claims to achieve massive parallelization without the need for any Layer 2s or zk roll-ups while maintaining strong security guarantees.

Mike's transition from the academic realm to the forefront of blockchain innovation is not only inspiring but also a testament to the potential of this technology. He shares his pioneering work on the bill-based system, a transformative leap from traditional UTXO and account models that could redefine the future of digital economies.

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Tom Trowbridge a well known serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Fluence Labs, talks about why world deserves a better decentralized serverless compute platform.


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Harry Halpin CEO of NYM talks about how mixnets can help individuals overcome digital surveillance.
Prepare to embark on a riveting exploration of digital privacy with Harry Halpin, CEO and co-founder of NIM Technologies, who joins us to unravel the complex world of internet surveillance and the breakthrough technologies at the forefront of the privacy battle. Harry's transformation from a climate activist under the magnifying glass of government scrutiny to a pioneer in privacy technology is a testament to the urgent need for secure digital communication. As we venture through the episode, we discuss the innovative decentralized mixnet designed by NIM Technologies to encrypt and randomly release data, offering a robust shield against prying eyes. Our conversation also extends to the integration of this mixnet with blockchain, promising a new realm of anonymity for users across diverse platforms.

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Grant Cermak a former cybersecurity expert and presently CEO of Evergreenminer talks about how his startup has created a successful business around plug and play green mining . Use discount code "BUIDL" to get 10% off!! on your online order.

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Paolo Ardoino former CTO of Bitfinex and present CEO of Tether talks about his passion project Keet.io, a Peer-to-Peer Chat App.

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