David Taylor, CEO and Co-Founder of EtherFuse®

In episode 14 of reDeFined, co-hosts Jeremy Almond and Megan Guy sit down with David Taylor who has a background in engineering at Apple and Boeing, David has led multi-site teams and spearheaded high-risk initiatives. He’s held leadership roles as VP of Engineering at Memo and COO at Joy Labs. Now, at the helm of EtherFuse®, he’s combining deep technical expertise with entrepreneurial drive to bridge traditional finance and blockchain—aiming to make secure financial investments accessible around the world.

We explore how EtherFuse is simplifying bond markets by using blockchain to make investing easier for everyone. David explains why the company chose Mexico City for its operations, pointing to supportive regulations and economic opportunities.

We dive into the problems with traditional bonds—like limited access for everyday investors—and how EtherFuse's innovative product, the 'Stablebond,' addresses these challenges by enabling easier, direct investments.

We also touch on the regulatory hurdles in the U.S. and discuss how Stablebonds could expand financial access and empowerment, especially in developing countries.

Chapters:
00:00 Coming Up
02:23 Understanding Sovereign Debt and Bonds
04:46 Government Interest in Bond Ownership
06:59 Why Etherfuse chose Mexico?
10:43 The Mechanics of Stable Bonds
17:23 Global Interest and Adoption of Stablebonds
22:37 Future of Bonds and Financial Applications
29:20 Regulatory Environment Around Stablecoins and Stablebonds
38:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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