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In this episode of Pivoting to Web3, Donna Mitchell interviews Jake Tullis, a fund manager and blockchain expert, about the transformative impact of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Jake discusses his negative banking experiences that led him to embrace crypto, explains the advantages of cryptocurrency, and provides a simple analogy for understanding NFTs and smart contracts. The conversation also covers concerns around Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), blockchain adoption by governments, future technology wishes, and security tips for protecting cryptocurrencies from phishing attacks.
Some, if not most of us has had bad experience with the banking processes, especially when it comes to restrictions and limitations. These experiences steers people into the open arms of frictionless transactions from cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
Join us in this episode of Pivoting to Web3 as Donna interviews Jake Tullis, a seasoned fund manager and an expert in crypto and blockchain technologies. JT talks about the benefits of cryptocurrency and gives an amazingly easy-to-understand analogy for NFTs and smart contracts. Learn about concerns for CBDCs and the blockchain adoption of the government, wish list for the future of the technology, and things you need to watch out for in terms of keeping your cryptocurrencies secure.
What to expect in this episode:
00:43 – JT’s background and a bad experience at a bank
04:30 – The good, bad, and ugly of crypto
07:31 – The benefits of bitcoin and cryptocurrency.
09:40 – A vending machine analogy for NFTs and smart contract.
14:28 – Different use cases and kinds of tokens
18:25 – A perception-changing experience
22:04 – CBDCs, the macroeconomic climate, and blockchain adoption
30:00 – JT’s wish list for blockchain and its endless use cases
33:26 – URLs in crypto security and phishing links.
About Jake Tullis
Jake Tullis is a Cincinnati-based software development consultant, who specializes in providing expert Web2 and Web3 software consulting services, as well as managing digital assets for high-net-worth individuals. With over 10 years of experience in the industry, he has a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of his clients. Jake’s expertise includes software architecture, development, and deployment, as well as blockchain technology and smart contract development.
He is the founder and sole proprietor of Gaelios Consulting, a highly regarded management consulting firm, offering a wide range of services to businesses, optimizing their operations and processes. Jake also leverages his expertise as a Fund Manager at Bleeding Edge Capital and has a successful track record as a Senior Consultant, contributing his invaluable insights to clients like Western & Southern Financial Group. He is also a co-owner and Operations Manager of The Wet Boys Power Washing and Staining servicing the Northern Cincinnati Area.
Connect with Jake Tullis
JT’s linktree: https://linktr.ee/jtknowsthings
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTKnowsThings
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jtknowsthings/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt15SSJI70zzlt5oWBZCuCQ
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaketullis/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JTKnowsThings/
About Donna Mitchell:
Donna Mitchell is the Founder and CEO of Mitchell Universal Network LLC. She has achieved two impressive careers in her lifetime. She began her journey as a change agent at US Airways, now American Airlines, dedicating 24 years to aviation and airline management. Following her successful tenure
Connect with Donna Mitchell:
Website: https://mitchelluniversalnetwork.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-mitchell-a1700619
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