Hugh Aprile is an international development professional who currently runs the LATAM and Caribbean portfolio for one of the world's biggest nonprofits. Hugh fell into the Bitcoin rabbit hole in the pandemic and joins Jarrett to discuss how Bitcoin can transform individual lives, communities, and even organizations.

Watch on Youtube - https://youtu.be/5OAyhgWzxQ4 EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Episode Intro 00:49 - Hugh Joins Future Signal - Humanitarian Case For Bitcoin 02:11 - Defining Humanitarian 04:56 - Defining Bitcoin 07:59 - Bitcoin & Remittances 11:32 - Bitcoin & Cash Transfer Programs /Employment Challenges For Bankless Refugees 16:36 - Asset Building With Bitcoin In The Developing World 17:49 - Jarrett Is Bankless In Colombia 20:15 - Hugh's Journey Into Bitcoin 28:37 - Timeline For Development Orgs To Adopt Bitcoin 34:40 - Orgs Adopting A Bitcoin Treasury 38:19.- Bitcoin Market Cycle Graphic & Explanation 40:15 - How Bitcoin Can Impact Future Fundraising Strategies / Communities Globally 43:00 - Hybrid Bitcoin Theory By Lyn Alden 44:52 - Currency Devaluation Globally Can Be Curtailed By Bitcoin For Nonprofit Programming's Beneficiaries 47:55 - Bitcoin As A Means To Protect Purchasing Power 48:46 - Bitcoin As Collateral For Microloans 49:53 - Now Is The Time To Experiment With Bitcoin In Your Organization 56:32 - NGOs Should Fundraise Dollars To Buy And HODL Bitcoin 59:05 - Bitcoin Success Stories In Development Follow Hugh on X - https://x.com/hughaprile Connect With Hugh on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughaprile/

Future Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow’s tech today via guest live streamed guest interviews

All of Future Signal’s content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment.

All of our episodes are available on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts.

Please follow us on social media and check out our website:

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Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalpod

For more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/
To learn more about Future Signal’s Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

In this episode, Deepa Chaudhary, the CEO and Founder of GrantOrb, joins Jarrett to discuss her company, why she founded it and how it's empowering nonprofit and for profit companies to apply to grants using AI in a fraction of the time previously needed.

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/us8OQ05dcyc?si=hVMVRDCoGXerMMBc EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro To Deepa's Work With GrantOrb 01:34 - Welcoming Deepa To The Show 02:45 - Deepa's Dive Into Crypto/Web3 In The Pandemic 09:30 - Pivoting To AI To Build GrantOrb 17:54 - Deepa Defines AI 19:14 - Deepa Defines Grants 20:44 - Purpose Of Grants In The World -- Lifeline Of Growth & Innovation 23:39 - Grants Are Ideal For These Organization Types 28:50 - The Challenging Realities Of Grant Writing 38:46 - Impacts Of Poor Grant Writing 43:24 - LIVE GrantOrb AI Grant Writing Demo 56:58 - Q&A With Deepa GrantOrb's Website - https://grantorb.com/ Deepa's X - https://x.com/deeparocks Deepa's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepachaudhary/

Future Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow’s tech today via guest live streamed guest interviews

All of Future Signal’s content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment.

All of our episodes are available on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts.

Please follow us on social media and check out our website:

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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@futuresignalpod

Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalpod

For more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/

To learn more about Future Signal’s Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

For Small Business Saturday and our 2nd episode, Grant Nieddu (Sparks) joins Jarrett on the podcast to discuss the tech he's leveraging daily to stay ahead in a world of #ai and #automation. In this episode, we review tech for Small Business Leaders, Influencers, Content Creators and Podcasters.

Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/U8jFbSjZLAY?feature=share The episode includes the following and more: EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Episode Intro to @grantsparks 04:26 - Sectors Episode Will Cover 04:43 - Grant Defines "Small Business" 10:00 - The Definition of "Technology" 14:57 - Questions To Keep In Mind Throughout The Episode 15:23 - Tech That's Ideal for Small Businesses 15:35 - What is Click Up? 22:11 - How Small Businesses Can Use ChatGPT 30:58 - Is Google Workspace Still Relevant? 31:31 - How To Best Use Zapier! 38:18 - How To Use Make.com! 42:10 - Using Zoom 42:27 - The Best Tech For Influencers 42:32 - What Is The Influencer Academy? 47:23 - What Is Klear For Influencers? 50:12 - Why ClickFunnels? 54:38 - How To Best Use Instagram DMs 57:23 - What Is Unicorn Platforms? 01:01:42 - Tech For Content Creators 01:01:52 - What is Vidyo.AI? 01:05:00 - Why You Need To Use Descript! 01:10:03 - Tech For Podcasters 01:10:05 - Why Podcasters Need To Use Restream 01:12:17 - Are You Using InShot? 01:14:24 - Why You Should Be Using Canva! 01:17:43 - Why Squarespace Is Great 01:20:41 - Q&A 01:21:46 - Are NFTs Dead? 01:28:35 - Grant's Question For Next Guest 01:32:22 - Where To Find @grantsparks Gran'ts Website - https://grantsparks.me/ Grant's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/grantsparks.me/ The Influencer Academy - https://www.theinfluenceracademy.com/ DMO GO - https://dmogo.io/ Future Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow’s tech today via guest live streamed guest interviews All of Future Signal’s content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment. All of our episodes are available here on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on Social Media : X - https://www.twitter.com/morethanblckchn Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/futuresignalpod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/futuresignalpod LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-signal-pod/ Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalpod For more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/ Episode’s music by @Txmmy_Beats - https://www.youtube.com/c/TxmmyBeats To learn more about Future Signal’s Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

On this episode, I chat with Brian Naughton about all-things AI and Art and we dive into his "old school" photography, as well as his AI created pieces of art. Brian's art is truly stunning and this virtual walkthrough explores concepts of provenance and creativity in the new age of AI.

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/uyQqYwJ0kK8 EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Episode Intro 03:00 - Brian's Hop On Stage 08:30 - Brian's MA Photography Tour 30:20 - Brian's AI Photography Tour 31:15 - AI Architecture Photos 41:09 - AI Black & White Portraits 47:57 - AI @Coca-Cola Bottles Reimagined 50:09 - AI Einstein Evolution Photos 52:35 - AI @MercedesBenz Photos 57:26 - AI @nike Shoe Photos 01:01:12 - AI Odd Couples 01:03:01 - AI Pet Project 01:04:35 - AI Photo 51 01:06:28 - AI Snowscapes 01:08:56 - AI Fashionistas 01:10:55 - AI @Vogue Editorial Photos 01:12:29 - AI Road To Nowhere 01:21:55 - Q&A With Brian Brian's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bnaughton/

Brian's Blog - https://incrypto.substack.com/

Future Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow’s tech today via guest live streamed guest interviews

All of Future Signal’s content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment.

All of our episodes are available on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts.

Please follow us on social media and check out our website:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/futuresignalpod/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/futuresignalpod

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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@futuresignalpod

Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalpod

For more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/

To learn more about Future Signal’s Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

This will be the last More Than Blockchain episode, as I've decided to rebrand the show. In this final episode, I dive into why I'm rebranding, share some historical context from my podcasting journey and start to discuss a little more about the future show.

Thanks to everyone who's followed along and please STAY TUNED for what's next!

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Tcy21o8iz7Y

More Than Blockchain is a podcast and media house that focuses on and highlights the people, communities, and ever-changing landscape of the blockchain industry and beyond. The MTB Podcast has 2 episode formats - Candid guest conversations and BitPods. BitPods are short format episodes that balance out the longer format guest conversations. Jarrett Carpenter is the Producer and Host.

This content is for education and is not intended to be financial advice.

Please follow us on social media and check out our website:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morethanblockchain/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/morethanblckchn

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45qe8qj0rIcXdYqI_aiIXg

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/more-than-blockchain

Website - https://www.morethanblockchain.xyz/

To learn more about More Than Blockchain's Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

On this BitPod, Jarrett shares about almost being swindled by a scam caller pretending to be Coinbase. While Jarrett did end up avoiding the scam, the experience showed that if a 7+ year crypto veteran can almost be scammed, then he worries for newbies just entering the space.

Watch On YouTube - https://youtu.be/5egV0FEdPtQ

What Is Pig Butchering? - https://youtu.be/cgumvJzf0Zg?si=nfPp5DbaqD3G0Pba 10 Crypto Scam Red Flags In 4 Minutes - https://youtu.be/7tGKREIyL-Q?si=UdqURNpFo1Xn-awO

More Than Blockchain is a podcast and media house that focuses on and highlights the people, communities, and ever-changing landscape of the blockchain industry and beyond. The MTB Podcast has 2 episode formats - Candid guest conversations and BitPods. BitPods are short format episodes that balance out the longer format guest conversations. Jarrett Carpenter is the Producer and Host.

This content is for education and is not intended to be financial advice.

Please follow us on social media and check out our website:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morethanblockchain/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/morethanblckchn

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45qe8qj0rIcXdYqI_aiIXg

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/more-than-blockchain

Website - https://www.morethanblockchain.xyz/

To learn more about More Than Blockchain's Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

On this episode, Grant Sparks, Jacki Roach and Aussie Rikley join Jarrett on the pod where they dive into nearly 2 hours of crypto, Bitcoin, web3 and beyond chatter.

The episode is far-reaching and covers the following topics and more:

⚡️ EPISODE CHAPTERS ⚡️

00:00 - Episode Intro

01:19 - Was Michael Saylor's Nashville Keynote Impressive

18:55 - Sovereign Nation Bitcoin Adoption

20:00 - Politics & Bitcoin21:00 - Bitcoin & Nonprofits

26:50 - Ethereum vs Bitcoin As An Investment / Valuing Projects

48:00 - Polymarket & Crypto Adoption

01:01:00 - Jacki Is A Bitcoin Maxi

01:02:00 - Grant's Skeptical Of Crypto Jargon

01:04:40 - Is Bitcoin Underground still?

01:09:15 - Bitcoin Mining Is The Future

01:19:15 - Signals Bitcoin/Crypto Has Hit Mass Adoption

01:39:00 - Jacki Starts Grant's Bitcoin Therapy / Intervention

01:44:28 - I'VE LOST A BUNCH OF MONEY

01:49:23 - Is Gold Better Than Bitcoin In Natural Disasters

Grant & Aussie's Crypto Bull Run Price Predictions - https://youtu.be/oP85sfTdgvg?si=P5IJRSgPaKRQIoEc

Saylor's Nashville Keynote - https://youtu.be/mOne66vv2QU?si=jPgp-TSMPgGYKZec

Murad Memecoin Supercycle - https://youtu.be/6nqzwdGxTGc?si=iWhGEgZRj0HbH1Qh

Grant's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantnieddu/

Jacki's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacki-roach/

Aussie's X - https://x.com/AustinRikley

More Than Blockchain is a podcast and media house that focuses on and highlights the people, communities, and ever-changing landscape of the blockchain industry and beyond. The MTB Podcast has 2 episode formats - Candid guest conversations and BitPods. BitPods are short format episodes that balance out the longer format guest conversations. Jarrett Carpenter is the Producer and Host.

This content is for education and is not intended to be financial advice.

Please follow us on social media and check out our website:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morethanblockchain/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/morethanblckchn

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45qe8qj0rIcXdYqI_aiIXg

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/more-than-blockchain

Website - https://www.morethanblockchain.xyz/

To learn more about More Than Blockchain's Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

In this episode, Jarrett Carpenter welcomes back Brian Naughton to discuss the intersection of AI and cryptocurrency, focusing on Coinbase's groundbreaking AI to AI crypto transaction and the implications of meme coins in the crypto landscape. They explore the transformative potential of these technologies, drawing parallels to historical innovations like the Gutenberg press, and consider the future of financial transactions in a world increasingly driven by AI.

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/8a88IEW9XXY

The episode touches upon the following themes:

⚡️AI and crypto are converging to create new economic entities.

⚡️ Coinbase's AI to AI transaction marks a significant milestone.

⚡️ Meme coins can now be launched easily, democratizing access to crypto.

⚡️ The Gutenberg press analogy highlights the transformative power of technology.

⚡️ AI can facilitate frictionless micro transactions.

⚡️ The future of finance may rely on AI-driven decision-making.

⚡️ Meme coins represent a speculative and risky investment.

⚡️ The crypto landscape is evolving rapidly with new innovations.

⚡️ Understanding the implications of AI in finance is crucial.

⚡️ The potential for small teams to disrupt larger enterprises is growing.

⚡️ EPISODE CHAPTERS ⚡️ 00:00 - Episode Intro

01:15 - AI to AI Crypto Transaction Breakdown By Brian

09:40 - Influencers Creating Their Own LLMs To Create Content

15:40 - Exploring Modern Uses Of Bitcoin

26:00 - Brian Forgets The Phrase 'Shitcoin'

27:25 - Coinbase Wallet Analysis

29:45 - Brian & Jarrett Dive Into Coinbase Wallet And Exchange USDC on Base

36:13 - Meme Coin Creator Pump.Fun / Token Creating Made Easy

Brian's Blog - https://incrypto.substack.com/

Brian's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bnaughton/

Brian's E122 On The Podcast - https://youtu.be/lgJftsELpNI?si=v7TsBSQhL_dZ3gSd

More Than Blockchain is a podcast and media house that focuses on and highlights the people, communities, and ever-changing landscape of the blockchain industry and beyond. The MTB Podcast has 2 episode formats - Candid guest conversations and BitPods. BitPods are short format episodes that balance out the longer format guest conversations. Jarrett Carpenter is the Producer and Host.

This content is for education and is not intended to be financial advice.

Please follow us on social media and check out our website:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morethanblockchain/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/morethanblckchn

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45qe8qj0rIcXdYqI_aiIXg

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/more-than-blockchain

Website - https://www.morethanblockchain.xyz/

To learn more about More Than Blockchain's Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/