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    The Rob McNealy Program

    Small business, blockchain technology, and politics go hand in hand. The Rob McNealy Program covers them all and much more. Rob McNealy, a crypto entrepreneur and personal liberty activist, interviews thought leading guests on topics ranging from Bitcoin, TUSC, cryptocurrency and startups, to entrepreneurship, gun rights, and personal liberty.
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    John Bocker – FFL Consultants

    John Bocker – FFL Consultants
    John Bocker talks with Rob McNealy about TUSC and the compliance challenges that FFLs face with government regulations and how to avoid them. About John Bocker John Bocker is the Managing Director and co-founder of FFL Consultants and provides expert guidance to firearms dealers around the country on various topics including physical security, ATF compliance, profitability and retail operations. John is an independent consultant for the National Shooting Sports Foundation and serves as an FFL subject matter expert, speaker and author. For more information visit FFLConsultants.com or call John @ 720-336-0028. Guest Links Website Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Twitter Episode Links Audio Interview Video Interview Interview Transcript

    Jeremy Kauffman – LBRY

    Jeremy Kauffman – LBRY

    Jeremy Kauffman, founder of LBRY, talks with Rob McNealy video content publishing, censorship and competing with YouTube. About Jeremy Kauffman Jeremy Kauffman is a serial entrepreneur that created LBRY because he fell in love with the idea of shared, global content registry that is owned and controlled by no one. Unsurprisingly, he is a longtime supporter of decentralized technology and freedom of information. He lives in NH as part of the Free State Project. Guest Links Website LinkedIn Twitter Episode Links Audio Interview Video Interview Interview Transcript

    Haider Rafique – OKCoin

    Haider Rafique – OKCoin

    Haider Rafique, the Chief Marketing Officer of the OKCoin crypto exchange, talks with Rob McNealy about the OKCoin, the crypto industry, DeFi and mass adoption. About Haider Rafique Haider Rafique is Global CMO at OKCoin, leading growth, content, product marketing, and community management teams. Prior, Haider was head of growth at Blockchain.com. With an extensive marketing background, Haider is one of the few in the industry with Madison Avenue storytelling chops, and a product marketing and growth playbook from tech giants like Microsoft. Guest Links Website Twitter 1 Twitter 2 LinkedIn Episode Links Audio Interview Video Interview Interview Transcript

    Jack Connor – Hospital Flip

    Jack Connor – Hospital Flip
    Jack Connor talks with Rob McNealy about his startup, Hospital Flip, which facilitates at-home physical therapy evaluations. About Jack Connor Jack Connor is a programmer, tech-dork, is fairly obsessed with languages, and loves to skateboard. He wrote a book about Voice AI called Siri In the Uncanny Valley which he thought would be instantly outdated, but which has gotten weirdly more accurate every year. Guest Links Website Instagram Twitter Episode Links Audio Interview Video Interview Interview Transcript

    Lennix Lai – OKEx Exchange

    Lennix Lai – OKEx Exchange
    Lennix Lai, Director of Financial Markets for the OKEx Exchange, talks with Rob McNealy about the global crypto trading and exchange industry. About Lennix Lai Lennix brought with him with over a decade of experience in the financial industry, specialized on high-frequency trading, DMA (Direct Market Access), asset management, front-to-back trading operation, risk management, and compliance. He now plays a key role in product development, enhancing customer experience, and improving the platform. Before joining OKEx, Lennix served in JP Morgan and AIG and was the Responsible Officer of CASH Financial Services Group (00510.HK) who held full accountability on supervising regulatory activities defined by SFC. He managed a team of DMA specialists servicing global hedge funds, HFT, and quantitative CTAs, while also handling the relationship with major global exchanges. Guest Links Website Twitter 1 Twitter 2 LinkedIn Episode Links Audio Interview Video Interview Interview Transcript

    Joe Roets – Dragonchain

    Joe Roets – Dragonchain
    Joe Roets, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dragonchain, talks with Rob McNealy about the Dragonchain ecosystem. About Joe Roets Joe is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dragonchain. He has over 20 years of experience in software architecture focusing on security and scalability. He has created and led multiple technology startups since the mid 1990s. He is a visionary and thought leader in blockchain technology having led or contributed to projects in the space since 2010 at companies such as Overstock, Coinbase, Symbiont, & the Walt Disney Company. Guest Links Website 1 Website 2 Twitter Twitter 2 LinkedIn 1 LinkedIn 2 Episode Links Audio Interview Video Interview Interview Transcript

    Russell Kendzior – National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI)

    Russell Kendzior – National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI)
    Russell Kendzior, floor safety expert and founder of the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), talks with Rob McNealy about walkway safety standards, and the national slip and fall epidemic. About Russell Kendzior Russell Kendzior is a leading authority, educator and industry safety consultant to the manufacturing, insurance, and safety industries. Internationally recognized slip, trip, and fall expert and author, Mr. Kendzior specializes in slip, trip and fall cases and has represented both defense and plaintiff attorneys. As the Founder and Chairman of the Board of the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), he is recognized worldwide as one of the leading safety experts specializing in slip, trip-and-fall prevention. As President of Traction Experts, Inc. Mr. Kendzior has consulted with numerous fortune 500 corporations and has been retained as an expert witness on more than 800 slip, trip, and fall lawsuits. He is experienced in the production and distribution of slip-and-fall prevention products including slip-resistant footwear, floor coverings, coatings, finishes and cleaning agents. Sought nationwide as a safety consultant, public speaker, and expert witness, Mr. Kendzior is the author of three best selling books on accident prevention entitled: “Slip and Fall Prevention Made Easy”, “Fall’s Aren’t Funny” and “Floored! Real-Life Stories from a Slip and Fall Expert Witness.” Mr. Kendzior has written a wide range of articles on the subject of floor safety and has made numerous media appearances. Guest Links Website 1 Website 2 Website 3 Twitter Twitter 2 LinkedIn Book 1 Book 2 Book 3 Episode Links Audio Interview Video Interview Interview Transcript

    Nicolas Hernandez – Fantasy Gold

    Nicolas Hernandez – Fantasy Gold
    In this Episode Nicolas Hernandez, founder of Fantasy Gold, a South American based blockchain project, talks with Rob McNealy about their new smart contracts platform. About Nicolas Hernandez Serial Entrepreneur in the tech space since 1996, In 2008 started N.S.E Seguridad Electrónica S.A. a security company contracting with private companies and the Colombian government, Founded Epic Apps Inc a software development company in 2013, Founded MajorLeagueDFS.com and Draftdaily.com in 2014. Initial Launch of DFSCoin in 2017 Guest Links Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Episode Links Audio Interview Video Interview Interview Transcript

    David Liebowitz – Everipedia

    David Liebowitz – Everipedia
    In this Episode David Liebowitz talks with Rob McNealy about Everipedia, Dapps, crypto and censorship of free speech. About David Liebowitz David Liebowitz is the Vice President of Business Development at Everipedia. Originally from New Jersey, David graduated from UMass Amherst and joined Everipedia in the subsequent months, moving to Los Angeles to do so. As an Executive Editor for Everipedia, David contributed to thousands of pages and helped garner millions of views. When Everipedia evolved into a blockchain encyclopedia in 2018, David took a more active role in business development. During his tenure, Everipedia secured partnerships with Brave Browser and listings on Binance and OKEx. In addition to Everipedia, David is a Strategic Advisor to the Crypto Exchange Alliance. Recently David moved out of Los Angeles after living there for four years and is currently on a cross-country road trip planning to eventually end up in Miami. Guest Links Website Instagram Twitter Twitter 2 LinkedIn Episode Links Audio Interview Video Interview Interview Transcript

    Richard Carthon – Crypto Current

    Richard Carthon – Crypto Current
    In this Episode Richard Carthon talks with Rob McNealy about the state of crypto, entrepreneurship and crypto mass adoption. About Richard Carthon Richard Carthon is a rising fintech thought leader and a serial software entrepreneur. Since graduating Cum Laude from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business, Richard immersed himself in the startup ecosystem of New Orleans, LA. He now lives in Austin, Tx. Richard has gained notoriety from his collaborative approach to challenging the existing practices of startups, small businesses, and established firms. His innovative perspective and meticulous follow-through deliver cutting-edge, simplified solutions that consistently exceed expectations. Guest Links Website Website 2 Twitter Twitter 2 LinkedIn Episode Links Audio Interview Video Interview Interview Transcript

    Scott Sibley – SHAmory Card Bitcoin Card Game

    Scott Sibley – SHAmory Card Bitcoin Card Game
    In this Episode

    Scott Sibley talks with Rob McNealy about his new Bitcoin themed card game called SHAmory, which he describes as the "classic game of Memory meets the world of Bitcoin."

    About Scott Sibley Scott Sibley is an accomplished professional with experience in the technology, education and financial industries. His creative flair mixed with analytical thinking provides a unique skill set that helps set him apart. He thrives in environments that afford him the ability to explore new possibilities while simultaneously breaking complex problems down to simplified steps to accomplish both his short and long-term goals. Use Discount Code "Rob10" to get 10% off the game. Guest Links Website LinkedIn Twitter Twitter 2 Episode Links Audio Interview Video Interview Interview Transcript

    Daniel Polotsky – CoinFlip Bitcoin ATM

    Daniel Polotsky – CoinFlip Bitcoin ATM
    In this Episode

    Daniel Polotsky talks with Rob McNealy about CoinFlip ATMs and the mass adoption of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

    About Daniel Polotsky

    Daniel Polotsky is an American entrepreneur and current CEO and co-founder of CoinFlip Bitcoin ATMs. Polotsky graduated from Northwestern University in 2017 and started CoinFlip in 2015 while he was in college. Polotsky worked at Uber, Citadel, and Morgan Stanley before starting CoinFlip. Polotsky started CoinFlip in 2015 after being frustrated with bad experiences with ATMs.

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    Barbara Bickham – WIFAX

    Barbara Bickham – WIFAX
    In this Episode

    Barbara Bickham talks with Rob McNealy about her women focused startup accelerator-WIFAX, emerging technology and entrepreneurship.

    About Barbara Bickham

    Barbara Bickham, Founder & Managing Director of Women’s Innovation Fund Accelerator, an opportunity zone venture fund, growing and scaling emerging tech companies by using a mix of acceleration and sustainability while requiring companies to have a gender-balanced C-suite. Founder & CTO at Trailyn Ventures, growing and scaling companies by innovating with Blockchain and AI technology.

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    Brad Michelson – Crypto Marketing & eToro

    Brad Michelson – Crypto Marketing & eToro
    In this Episode

    Brad Michelson talks with Rob McNealy about how marketing crypto projects poses a unique set of challenges due to the rules imposed by many social media and traditional marketing channels.

    About Brad Michelson

    Brad Michelson runs the US marketing team at eToro, a global social trading platform with over 13 million global users. He is a digital marketer with over ten years of experience taking FinTech and e-commerce brands to market. Previously, Brad worked as the Director of Marketing at BlockFi.

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    Scott Cunningham – Crypto & Things

    Scott Cunningham – Crypto & Things
    In this Episode

    Scott Cunningham talks with Rob McNealy about social media censorship, free speech and content monetization.

    About Scott Cunningham

    Scott Cunningham is a social media freelancer, host of Crypto & Things, content creator, blockchain enthusiast, and BeInCrypto interviewer.

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    Daniel Jones – AKA “Nixops”

    Daniel Jones – AKA “Nixops”
    In this Episode Daniel, AKA "Nixops", privacy advocate, hacker & digital security expert, talks with Rob McNealy  about tools people can use to protect their privacy online. About  Daniel Jones Daniel Jones is a general purpose hacker, teacher sometimes, and deadhead. He works  in a variety of different software projects and spends a lot of time in front of an IDE, terminal, or screaming into a pillow. He has worked in and out of cryptography, operating system development, SaaS development, HPC, cryptocurrency, and UNIX/BigIron. He enjoys long compile times so he can shitpost on Twitter. He also enjoys teaching people how to leverage tools correctly to stay safe. He is a privacy advocate and encourages the use of strong encryption. When not in front of a computer, he tries to do that "going outside thing" and working on getting rid of his graveyard tan that took decades to obtain. Guest Links Twitter Episode Links Audio Interview Video Interview Interview Transcript

    Ruben Merre – NGRAVE

    Ruben Merre – NGRAVE
    In this Episode Ruben Merre, the co-founder and CEO of NGRAVE, talks with Rob McNealy about their new NGRAVE Zero hardware crypto wallet. About  Ruben Merre Ruben Merre is the co-founder and CEO of NGRAVE, a blockchain technology company on a mission to make owning and managing digital assets radically more seamless and secure. A repeat entrepreneur, Ruben started his first business when he was eight years old. Later in life, he launched the first automated online investment platform in his country, before scaling it internationally. After receiving a M.Sc. in Business Engineering, Ruben started his professional career as a strategy consultant at Deloitte, after which he joined Hedera, a startup in management and innovation consulting that ultimately got acquired by Cognizant. At Hedera, Ruben conducted strategic projects in multiple countries and in six different languages - English, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish and German - playing an important role in expanding the business. In parallel with his professional career, Ruben also continued his studies, earning several postgraduate degrees in business topics, as well as a LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt and PMP® certification. He also finished the Oxford Blockchain Strategy program. Ruben published best-selling investment courses through Udemy in 2014-2016, and led a multi-million dollar undertaking of an international financial institution to set up a new business unit revolving around automated investing and trading platforms, where he headed over 20 teams and 100+ people between 2016 and 2018. In 2018, Ruben co-founded NGRAVE. Guest Links Website Twitter Medium LinkedIn Episode Links Audio Interview Video Interview Interview Transcript

    Mark Walters – Armed America Radio

    Mark Walters – Armed America Radio
    Mark Walters, the host of the Armed America Radio Show, talks with Rob McNealy about election and how the results could impact the gun control fight. About Mark Walters Mark Walters is the founder of the Armed American Radio broadcasts and the CEO of the company that brings it to America, CCW Broadcast Media LLC. Born over a dinner conversation with Timothy J. Schmidt, founder and CEO of Delta Defense, LLC and Concealed Carry Magazine after the 2009 SHOT Show in Orlando, Florida, the program would take to the airwaves on April 26th, 2009 as a one hour show heard only in the Atlanta metro market. The rest, as they say, is history. Armed American Radio would go on to become the fastest growing pro-gun rights radio broadcast in American Broadcasting history. Guest Links Website Facebook Twitter Parler Episode Links Audio Interview Video Interview Interview Transcript