The reDeFined Podcast

The reDeFined Podcast

Jeremy Almond and Megan Guy uncover how decentralized finance and blockchain reshape business, society, and the economy—featuring trailblazing guests each episode

Recent Episodes

Aug. 25, 2026

From Argentina's Hyperinflation to BTC Layer 2: Building Rootstock- Gabriel Kurman & Adrian Eidelman

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Gabriel Kurman and Adrian Eidelman, co-founders of Rootstock, to discuss why they built a Bitcoin-native smart contract layer instead of launching a separate blockchain. Gabriel and Adrian share how growing up in Argentina amid hyperinflation and capital controls shaped their conviction that the world needs a neutral, censorship-resistant financial system, especially for the unbanked. They break down what makes Rootstock unique as a side chain secured by B
Aug. 11, 2026

From TradFi Insider to Bitcoin Maxi: Inside Asia’s Bitcoin Treasury Boom | Russ Jacobsen

Jeremy sits down with Russ Jacobsen, COO of Moon Inc., a Bitcoin treasury company listed in Hong Kong (HKEX: 1723). Russ spent nearly two decades in traditional finance across Hong Kong and Shanghai — all while secretly mining Bitcoin on the side. Now he's building one of Asia's Bitcoin treasury companies from the inside. They trace his path from Bay Area skater to Shanghai real estate hustler to Hong Kong TradFi banker, and how a closet Bitcoin habit (30 ASIC machines bought in 2013–14, next t
July 24, 2026

She Left It All for Bitcoin: The Ex-CMO's Journey to Financial Freedom

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Efrat Fenigson, host of the "You Are The Voice" podcast and former tech marketing executive, to explore the shift from corporate tech to Bitcoin advocacy driven by concerns about freedom and monetary sovereignty. The conversation covers Efrat's journey from software development in video games to CMO roles, and how the COVID-19 pandemic's state control sparked her deep dive into sound money and Bitcoin. They discuss the critical differences between CBDCs, s
March 24, 2026

The Business Problem Bitcoin Solves That No One Talks About

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Roark Janis, founder and CEO of BitBooks, to explore his journey from financial professional to Bitcoin entrepreneur sparked by receiving Bitcoin as a gift in 2021. The conversation covers how this introduction led to the creation of BitBooks, a financial software solution that operates in both fiat and Bitcoin with the familiarity of platforms like QuickBooks, addressing the complexities businesses face when accounting for digital assets. They discuss the
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March 5, 2026

Can Bitcoin Defeat Dictatorships? with Obi Nwosu, Ceo of Fedi

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Obi Nwosu, CEO of Fedi, to explore how privacy technology serves communities under authoritarian regimes and capital controls through decentralized super apps combining eCash, Bitcoin, and encrypted communications. The conversation covers Obi's journey from running one of Europe's first regulated Bitcoin exchanges to building community-based custody solutions, why privacy-based security outperforms power-based security, and how AI-powered hacking is driving
Feb. 3, 2026

Stablecoins Are Transforming Global Financial Infrastructure w/ Elisabeth Carpenter

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Elisabeth Carpenter, Chief Strategic Engagement Officer at Circle, to explore the evolution of stablecoins from niche crypto trading tools to mainstream financial infrastructure with over 75 billion USDC in circulation. The conversation covers how digital dollars enable money to move as easily as WhatsApp messages, why regulatory frameworks like the Genius Act transformed uncertainty into opportunity for institutional adoption, and Circle's full-stack appro

About the Hosts

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Jeremy Almond

CEO and Co-Founder, Paystand

Jeremy has spent the last 15 years in the tech-industry as a serial entrepreneur, startup adviser, and occasional investor.

Jeremy has helped dozens of B2B companies drive adoption of digital commerce, and is still an active board member at a number of fintech companies.

He started his career in technology as an engineer at nanotech startup Digital Instruments, which was acquired by Veeco (NASDAQ: VECO). At Veeco he led architecture, helping the company shrink massive computers down to devices that now fit in our pockets. He also led their global ERP implementation (15 years ago) where he got his first glimpse into the challenges of enterprise payments.

He's been thinking about how to use technology to innovate in B2B financial services ever since. Jeremy holds a BS in Computer Engineering from the University of California and a Masters in Business from the University of Massachusetts.

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Megan Guy

Co-Founder and General Partner at King River Capital

Megan Guy is a co-founder and general partner at King River Capital, where she leads mid-stage venture investments in technology companies that are transforming the ways we live, work, and strengthen our communities. With a career spanning the public and private sectors, she has 20 years of experience at the intersection of finance, technology, and impact investing in the U.S. and Australia.

She previously led conservation finance and climate investing at The Nature Conservancy, and venture/growth equity investments at Angeleno Group, a Los Angeles-based fund focused on the clean energy sector. She started her career as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs in New York and Sydney, and co-founded their global environmental markets group. Megan served as a Recovery Act Fellow at the U.S. Department of Energy in 2009.

Originally from Michigan, Megan has an AB from Harvard and an MBA/MS from Stanford. She is active with several organizations that foster strong networks among women and loves the outdoors - especially running, skiing, and hiking with her two awesome dogs.