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Dan Roberts, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Iris Energy, joins me for an in-depth conversation about Bitcoin Mining. We discuss what it's like running a Bitcoin Mining company, Bitcoin Mining's energy & production costs, how Bitcoin encourages entrepreneurship & the future of Bitcoin mining.

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GUEST
Dan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/danroberts0101
"Iris Energy" Website: https://irisenergy.co

PODCAST
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Transcript:

Outline
00:00:00 “What is Money” Intro
00:00:08 Learn about Bitcoin with Swan Private at SwanPrivate.Com
00:01:37 Introducing Dan & his story into Bitcoin
00:06:48 What led Dan to Bitcoin Mining?
00:10:56 What is Bitcoin Mining?
00:15:38 Relationship between Bitcoin Price & Cost to Mine?
00:19:19 Correlation between Hash Rate & Bitcoin Price
00:25:07 Explaining the “51% Attack” & Why Bitcoin Incentivizes Honesty
00:36:12 Explaining Bitcoin Energy Consumption
00:41:52 Watch "Hard Money with Natalie Brunell" From Swan Studios
00:42:37 Take Control of Your Healthcare with CrowdHealth!
00:43:36 How Bitcoin brings back Honesty in Energy Prices
00:47:50 How is Bitcoin is the “Buyer of Last Resort” for Energy?
00:50:00 Discussing Regulated & Unregulated Operating Markets
00:55:37 How has China Bitcoin Mining Ban Impacted the Mining Market?
01:00:58 Bitcoin Incentivizing Entrepreneurship & other Positive Externalities of Bitcoin Mining
01:08:12 Will Bitcoin help Accelerate the Production of Cheaper Power?
01:11:30 Explaining how “Iris Energy” is “Leading Mining Efficiency”
01:15:38 Discussing the Future of Bitcoin’s Energy Mix
01:20:00 What is it like Working in Bitcoin Mining?
01:22:27 Where to find Dan’s Work
01:23:21 “What is Money” Outro

SOCIAL
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WRITTEN WORK
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Dan gives you the chance to get to know Henderson's candidate for Mayor, Michelle Romero. She has a unique background to succeed for this position.

Learn more about Michelle Romero: https://votemichelleromero.com/
Follow her on social: https://www.facebook.com/MRomeroNV/

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Welcome to the final 2021 episode of the CIO Whisperers Podcast which has been heard across 47 countries and 1,000+ cities. In this unique episode, you will be encouraged, inspired, and set up for health and success in 2022.
 
Our featured guest joining host Dan Roberts today is equally comfortable leading a global technology organization. This special guest wears a plethora of hats including global CIO, board member, endurance athlete, and published author. This of course could be no other than Rhonda Vetere CIO and EVP at Herbalife Nutrition who recently returned from the African continent having accomplished another inspiring and impressive milestone. 

As always, stay till the end to hear David Alexander’s Thought Leadership Moment with the CIO of Phoenix Suns and sleep expert Steve Reese.

Credits:
Guest - Rhonda Vetere
Host - Dan Roberts
Co-Host - David Alexander
Produced and distributed by - Social Origin

Join the Tech4Good Movement! Would you like to underwrite a scholarship to the TechLX leadership program for your favorite non-profit? Join the movement by contacting Amanda Smith at asmith@ouellette-online.com.

Today we are excited to feature Mark Brooks, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Centene Corporation, a Fortune 24, $125 billion dollar company with 68,000 employees. Centene is a diversified, multi-national healthcare enterprise with the core philosophy that healthcare is best delivered locally. They are the #1 carrier in the Health Insurance Marketplace, serving 1 in 15 Americans across all 50 states.

Mark was recognized last week as the St. Louis Leadership CIO of the Year ORBIE Award winner. Listen in as CIO Whisperers’ host Dan Roberts unpacks Mark’s leadership philosophies, his answer the call moments, and how he fosters great culture. As we have been taught by the late Peter Drucker, “Culture eats Strategy for Breakfast”. 

Tune in until the end to hear David Alexander’s Thought Leadership Moment with NY Times best-selling author Liz Wiseman.

Credits:
Guest - Mark Brooks
Host - Dan Roberts
Co-Host - David Alexander
Produced and distributed by - Social Origin

Join the Tech4Good Movement! Would you like to underwrite a scholarship to the TechLX leadership program for your favorite non-profit? Join the movement by contacting Amanda Smith at asmith@ouellette-online.com.

Join Dan as he discusses leadership, career opportunities, and how to make it in the world of IT with this week’s guest Michelle Greene. Michelle is currently the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Cardinal Health, multinational healthcare, and pharmaceutical company. After working in IT and business for over two decades, Michelle is an experienced leader who is known for her “Michelle-isms,” including “the land of comfort has no growth” and “everything happens for a reason.” Her word of the year is intention: living and working intentionally with focus and energy. Being a good leader is recognizing the importance of your people and energizing them. Especially now—job seekers have the power, and in Michelle’s words “Do not let anyone take your power.” Be sure to listen to the full episode for even more Michelle-isms and advice from an IT insider.

Stay till the end for the Thought Leadership Moment as David got to sit down with the amazing Carol Zierhoffer, she was the CIO for a variety of global corporations including Bechtel, and is now an Independent Director for many.

Credits:
Guest - Michelle Greene
Host - Dan Roberts
Co-Host - David Alexander
Produced and distributed by - Social Origin

Join the Tech4Good Movement! Would you like to underwrite a scholarship to the TechLX leadership program for your favorite non-profit? Join the movement by contacting Amanda Smith at asmith@ouellette-online.com.

For Mary Gendron,  Senior Vice President and CIO at Qualcomm, communication is everything. When she’s not working tirelessly at Qualcomm to transform how the world connects, Mary is a gifted public speaker. So, what’s her secret technique for engaging the room? The power of the pause: give people time to process their thoughts and come up with questions after you’re done speaking. Join Dan Roberts and Mary as they chat about the importance of cultivating a diverse set of talent and investing in that talent. As a woman in a male-dominated industry, Mary knows that diversity of thought is the key to success. Her career success and advice are extremely valuable learning tools, be sure to tune in.

Listen to the end as David Alexander captures the brilliance of Isaac Sacolick, Author and Amazon bestseller for the Thought Leadership Moment!

Credits:
Guest - Mary Gendron
Host - Dan Roberts
Co-Host - David Alexander
Produced and distributed by - Social Origin

Join the Tech4Good Movement! Would you like to underwrite a scholarship to the TechLX leadership program for your favorite non-profit? Join the movement by contacting Amanda Smith at asmith@ouellette-online.com.

Leading IT in one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world is no small feat, but Jim Swanson stays grounded in the mission of Johnson & Johnson Technology: transforming the trajectory of human health by unlocking the power of people, technology, and insights. Jim believes in the power of integrating technology into the business foundation of the company, rather than keeping it separate; every part of the company is touched by tech. Tune in this week to hear Dan and Jim discuss how to remain future-ready in IT, building digital acumen company-wide, using technology for good, and thinking and acting with empathy. 

Listen to the end as David Alexander captures the brilliance of  Deloitte’s US CIO Program Research Leader Khalid Kark for the Thought Leadership Moment!

Credits:
Guest - Jim Swanson
Host - Dan Roberts
Co-Host - David Alexander
Produced and distributed by - Social Origin

Join the Tech4Good Movement! Would you like to underwrite a scholarship to the TechLX leadership program for your favorite non-profit? Join the movement by contacting Amanda Smith at asmith@ouellette-online.com.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the CIO Whisperers podcast, we are delighted that you are here this week to listen to Ted Colbert, a brilliant public speaker, leader, former CIO at Boeing, and current CEO of Boeing Global Services. Before joining Boeing and leading the rebranding of their IT department, Ted worked at Ford for over 10 years. In addition to being a great leader, Ted is known for being kind, humble, and for truly caring about the people who work for him. His advice for up-and-coming leaders: show up, be prepared, and have a point of view. Join Dan this week as he and Ted discuss learning from tough situations, taking the hardest jobs, the power of being a good communicator, and the importance of IT in business today.

Listen to the end as David Alexander captures the brilliance of CIO Whisperers Advisory Board member Wayne Shurts for the Thought Leadership Moment!

Credits:
Guest - Ted Colbert
Host - Dan Roberts
Co-Host - David Alexander
Produced and distributed by - Social Origin
Website - https://www.ciowhisperers.com/

Join the Tech4Good Movement! Would you like to underwrite a scholarship to the TechLX leadership program for your favorite non-profit? Join the movement by contacting Amanda Smith at asmith@ouellette-online.com.

Welcome to the CIO Whisperers Podcast with your host Dan Roberts and Co-Host David Alexander. This is your front-row seat to hear candid conversations with some of the world’s most successful technology executives as they share the secret sauce and experiences that shaped their leadership philosophies and amazing career journeys.

In this short trailer episode, you will hear from 4 of our inaugural guests:

• Theodore (Ted) Colbert III - CEO of Boeing Global Services
• Melanie Kalmar, CIO of Dow Chemical
• Jim Swanson, CIO of Johnson & Johnson
• Mary Gendron, CIO of Qualcomm

Please rate, subscribe & visit our website to find out more: www.ciowhisperers.com

This podcast is brought to you by Social Origin LLC and Ouellette & Associates Consulting, Inc