Best Digital Handshake Podcasts (2026)

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From Usernames To Sovereign Identity: Why On-Chain Reputation Matters 24:21

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Your identity shouldn’t depend on a login. We dig into why continuity is the foundation of trust, how Web2 broke it with borrowed usernames and brittle policies, and how a wallet-centered, on-chain identity can stitch your story back together. From school records and resumes to attestations and on-chain credentials, we map the journey from reputati…

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Ep. 84 | What the Younger Generation Really Needs to Learn - with Education Leaders of Panama City 1:57:57

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Jack sits down in Panama City with four educators, Rick Hengelbrok, Ben Thorwaldson, Stephanie Hengelbrok, and Haley Herold Espino, to explore how the education system is evolving beyond the traditional classroom. Together, they unpack the widening gap between curriculum and reality, and why mentorship, emotional development, and real-world readine…

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Ep. 82 | Digital Wealth Building in Emerging Markets - Juan Kong 27:55

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Jack sits down in Panama City with Juan Kong, the co-founder and CEO of Marian Exchange, an investment app built to help Latinos generate long-term wealth by tokenizing real assets and connecting local banking rails with crypto infrastructure. He traces how organizing one of Panama’s first crypto conferences and seeing how many people remain unbank…

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Inside MISMO: Brian Vieaux on AI, Digital Mortgages, and the Future of Homeownership 33:54

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In this episode of Road to Close, Paul Apostolakis sits down inside the Clear2 Mortgage Sprinter studio with one of the most influential leaders in the mortgage industry: Brian Vieaux, CMB — President of MISMO. MISMO is the digital backbone of the mortgage world, powering everything from DU and LP data to eMortgages, compliance, and the next era of…

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Ep. 81 | Building Safety, Engineering, and Panama’s Future - Emilio Chi 32:55

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Jack sits down in Panama City with Emilio Chi, the co-founder of Consultores IND, an engineering firm specializing in non-destructive testing and structural diagnostics. They break down how critical maintenance is in a market that loves to build fast but rarely budgets for long-term health. The conversation expands into Panama’s unique advantages, …

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The 50-Year Mortgage: Game-Changer or Financial Trap? | Renee Lossia Acho With KW Domain on Michigan’s Housing Reality 30:13

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Live from the Clear2 Mortgage Sprinter Van, this week on Road 2 Close, host Paul Apostolakis sits down with Renee Lossia Acho, one of Michigan’s most accomplished real estate agents and a top producer at KW Domain, to talk about what everyone’s arguing about right now — the 50-year mortgage. When President Trump said it could “solve housing afforda…

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Ep. 80 | Using Interactive 3D software to sell real estate - Dan Burdman 30:34

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Dan Burdman, co-founder of Hauzd, breaks down how interactive 3D and live inventory shorten the path from curiosity to commitment in new-build real estate. He shares franchising wins and scars the importance of documenting everything, aligning incentives, and how those lessons translate to everyday. The conversation shifts toward leadership over co…

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Kyle Toma on Closing 25 Loans in One Month | Inside Clear2 Mortgage’s Record-Breaking Culture 19:42

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In this episode of Road 2 Close, host Paul Apostolakis sits down with Kyle Toma, one of Clear2 Mortgage’s top-producing loan officers, to break down what it takes to perform at an elite level in today’s mortgage market. Kyle closed 25 loans in a single month, helping more than 20 families achieve homeownership — and he’s just getting started. From …

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Ep 79 | Building Trust into the Product - Johan Castellanos 29:17

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Jack sits down in Panama City with Johan Castellanos founder of Verifik, to unpack the hard lessons of building, pivoting, and staying honest with the numbers. They explore the realities of operating in LATAM—Panama’s tax advantages, payment-rail gaps, hiring where talent density lives—and why raising capital locally demands extra grit. The through…

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Road 2 Close: Real Talk with Mark Shaftner of Keller Williams Domain – Leadership, Market Insight & Detroit Real Estate Truths 28:15

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Live from the Clear2 Mortgage Sprinter Van, Road 2 Close brings you real estate that meets real talk. Host Paul Apostolakis, mortgage pro and dealmaker, sits down with Mark Shaftner, Team Leader at Keller Williams Domain, to talk about the truth behind today’s Michigan real estate market. Mark Shaftner shares more than twenty years of experience in…

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Ep. 78 | Turn Purpose Into Your Growth Engine - Grecia Medina 41:47

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Jack sits down with Grecia Medina of Bloom Innova in Panama City to unpack how companies can bake measurable environmental and social impact into the core business without sacrificing profitability. She lays out a practical roadmap, strategy, partnerships, and concrete activities that help founders unlock grants, risk capital, and impact investment…

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Michigan Housing Market 2025: Real Talk with Josh Taylor of Good Company Realty | Road 2 Close Podcast 28:38

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In this episode of Road 2 Close, host Paul Apostolakis sits down inside the Clear2 Mortgage Sprinter Van with Josh Taylor, veteran Realtor and Associate Broker at Good Company Realty. With over 23 years of experience in Metro Detroit real estate — from co-owning Skyward Real Estate to leading across the Royal Oak and Woodward Corridor — Josh brings…

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Ep. 77 | Winning with transparency - Norman Coburn 35:27

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Jack sits down with the co-founder and CTO of Darien Technologies, Norman Coburn, in Panama City to unpack 11 years of building a “software factory” across banking, fintech, and startups. They contrast capital-rich comfort in the U.S. with the scrappy, bootstrapped edge of LATAM, then dig into how AI shifts the craft from deterministic builds to ge…

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Inside Michigan’s Housing Market with Matthew Berney | Quest Realty’s 5-Star Playbook for Buyers and Sellers 26:08

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In this episode of the Road 2 Close Podcast, host Paul Apostolakis of Clear2 Mortgage sits down with Matthew Berney, top realtor and founder of The Berney Group at Quest Realty, to unpack what’s really happening in the Michigan housing market 2025. Matthew shares how he built a 5-star real estate brand rooted in trust, strategy, and results. From h…

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From Domains to Deeds: Why Tokenization Wins 48:39

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Liquidity used to belong to the few. We’re changing that by showing exactly how tokenization turns assets into software - so anyone, anywhere, can co‑own what they believe in and build together with rules that enforce themselves. We break down the mechanics and the magic behind real‑world assets on-chain: how a $10M building can be sliced into inve…

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Ep. 76 | The Business of Better Habits Through Recycling - Andrés Iglesias 33:19

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Jack sits down in Panama City with Andrés Iglesias, founder of Convierte Panamá, a zero-landfill recycling company focused on transforming both waste systems and mindsets. He traces the spark back to traveling the country, witnessing pollution, and deciding to build a service that keeps material out of landfills while educating people to change beh…

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Helicopters, Luxury Homes, and Marketing Genius | Dylan Tent of Sotheby’s International Realty on Road 2 Close 26:46

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In this episode of the Road 2 Close Podcast, host Paul Apostolakis of Clear2 Mortgage sits down with Dylan Tent, luxury real estate powerhouse and top agent with Sotheby’s International Realty. Known for his helicopter home tours, Hollywood-quality property videos, and record-breaking sales, Dylan has built one of Michigan’s most recognizable brand…

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Ep. 75 | Turning Content Into a Finance Company - Juan Hun 31:34

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Jack Moran sits down with Panamanian entrepreneur and financial educator Juan Hun, co-founder of Fyros and founder of JHG Media, to unpack how he built a thriving business around simplifying money management. Juan shares how he transformed a pandemic-era YouTube hobby into a multi-stream brand, leveraging TikTok consistency, content repurposing, an…

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Is It Still a Seller’s Market? Real Talk with Holly Amato (EXP Realty) 29:11

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This week we sat down with Holly Amato of EXP Realty inside the Clear2 Mortgage Sprinter Van for a raw conversation on where the real estate market is heading. We break down: ✅ How the government shutdown could impact mortgages and real estate ✅ Why divorce and real estate are more connected than most people realize ✅ What a “balanced market” reall…

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Ep. 74 | Bringing Caapi to Market - Roberto Rodriguez 40:32

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Jack sits down in Panama City with a co-founder of Happy Caapi to unpack why nervous-system regulation, not hustle, is the real unlock for clearer work and calmer relationships. Listeners will hear how he discovered the caapi vine and transformed it into a legal, non-inebriating daily ritual, as well as what it takes to source, produce, and educate…

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Road to Close with Kyle Desmond inside the Sprinter Van winning offers when homes sit longer 25:44

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Step into the Clear to Mortgage Sprinter Van for a real talk session with Kyle Desmond from at properties. We dig into what buyers and sellers are actually seeing right now including how interest rates are shaping behavior why more homes are sitting and how smart strategy beats headline price. Kyle breaks down real examples like getting a contingen…

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Ep. 73 | Practices That Shape Your Reality - Paco Vasquez 1:02:03

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Jack sits down with Paco Vazquez in Panama City for an honest conversation about aligning who you are with what you build, so strategy feels simpler and more sustainable. Together, they explore why service over spectacle fosters genuine trust, how recognizing recurring patterns and embracing reality more quickly leads to better decisions, and how y…

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TAP RE’s Alan Davidoff: How to Win Detroit Investor Deals 27:57

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This week we’re joined by Alan Davidoff, principal broker at TAP RE, for a tactical deep-dive on investor-focused brokerage, Detroit’s affordability story, and the strategies working right now. We unpack house-hack frameworks (including low-down-payment paths), how to evaluate 2–4 unit deals, where seller credits and concessions meaningfully change…

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Ep. 72 | Puddles to Profit - Mary Quintero 40:40

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In this episode, Jack sits down with Mary Quintero, founder of I Am Undercover, to distill practical, repeatable lessons from building a culture-led product brand. The conversation emphasizes the importance of protecting creative integrity and setting clear, non-negotiable boundaries, including saying no to misaligned capital and partnerships. Oper…

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Kaitlyn Pangrazzi with @properties 29:15

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The premiere episode of Road 2 Close kicks off in a unique setting — a fully outfitted Sprinter van studio parked in Birmingham, Michigan. Host Paul reintroduces his podcasting journey with a fresh format, designed to bring weekly conversations with top real estate professionals. The first guest, Kaitlyn Pangrazzi of @properties, sets the tone for …

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Web3 Domains Transform How We Exist Online 23:58

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What if you could truly own your digital identity instead of just renting it? Every major shift in internet history has fundamentally been about identity - and Web3 is poised to deliver the most transformative change yet. In this fascinating deep dive, I explore how our digital identities have evolved from the static Web1 era (where owning a .com m…

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Ep. 71 | Partnering Your Way Up - Rob Gordon 1:08:25

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This episode follows Rob Gordon, a Charleston real-estate operator who graduated from college, detoured through agency/PE marketing, and rebuilt his path, doubling down on discipline (literally running every day) and networking. He breaks into the investing game by offering value first, taking over project management, scopes, bids, timelines, and f…

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Ep. 70 | Stop Drinking the Startup Kool Aid - Crisobal Cortes 43:45

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Cristóbal is a Panama City entrepreneur behind Degusta, a restaurant discovery platform, and he now focuses on a B2B reservation product. He walks through the building from B2C into B2B, explaining why WhatsApp is a real competitor in LatAm, and how treating marketing as a science and prioritizing retention features actually moves the needle for re…

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Ep. 69 | Impact That Pays Back - Diego Diaz 39:36

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In this episode, Jack sits down in Panama City with a Forbes 30 Under 30 social impact founder who leads ISTMO, a movement that turns recycled plastic and community action into a lifestyle brand and platform. The conversation touches on the creative agency, the recycling operation, the Impact Festival, and an app that rewards responsible actions. T…

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Naming in Web3: ENS, Unstoppable, and Freename Compared 28:48

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The quest for digital identity in Web3 isn't a zero-sum game. As we navigate this evolving landscape, three major naming services have emerged—each with unique strengths that serve different segments of the ecosystem rather than competing for total dominance. ENS established itself as the crypto-native standard, deeply integrated with Ethereum cult…

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Ep. 68 | Mastering Communication So People Listen - Juan David Guardia 43:29

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In this episode of Shakin’ Hands, Jack Moran sits down in Panama City with international lecturer and illusionist Juan David Guardia to unpack the art of impactful communication. Juan reveals how he uses magic as a tool to captivate audiences, shares techniques for crafting stories that stick, and explains the psychology behind leaving a lasting im…

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Ep. 67 | The Cost of Neglecting Yourself - Craig Stahlecker 32:07

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In this episode of Shakin’ Hands, Jack Moran sits down with Craig Stahlecker, a former finance professional who transformed his life and career by launching OptiMale, a coaching platform for men focused on naturally optimizing testosterone and reclaiming their health. Craig shares how burnout and neglecting his own well-being catalyzed a major pers…

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Web3 Credentials: The Future of Digital Identity and Education 24:48

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Forget those easily forged PDFs and embellished resumes – the future of proving your skills is happening on the blockchain. In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into how on-chain credentials are revolutionizing education, employment, and community building by creating permanent, verifiable proof of your achievements. We explore why blockchain-…

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Ep. 66 | The Power in Your Own Story - Sydney Sprenger 42:36

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In this powerful and personal episode, Jack sits down with Sydney Sprenger—content creator, former Miss Charleston County, and founder of the nonprofit Fear To Faith. Sydney opens up about her journey from a college grad working in visual communications to becoming a single mother and building a vibrant platform that uplifts moms in Charleston. She…

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Ep. 65 | Taking The Leap with AI - Diego Duque 36:34

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This week on Shakin' Hands, Jack sits down in Panama City with entrepreneur and problem-solver Diego Quque. From food trucks to software, Diego’s journey has always been about experimentation, learning, and building. Today, his energy is fully behind The Leap, a platform designed to transform the way entrepreneurs launch their businesses. Powered b…

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Monkey Business: Why NFTs Are More Than Just Expensive JPEGs 22:37

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Forget everything you thought you knew about NFTs. While million-dollar monkey pictures dominated headlines, the true revolution in non-fungible tokens lies far beyond digital art collections—it's about fundamentally transforming ownership, identity, and authenticity verification in our increasingly digital world. This episode cuts through the hype…

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Ep 64 | From Corporate Hustle to Creative Freedom - Cesar Jimenez 37:44

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In this episode, Jack sits down with César Jiménez in Panama City, a high energy operator who’s driven commercial success across Latin America and built a massive personal brand in the process. They talk about what it really takes to launch sales strategies and how to influence people in sales through relationships. He shares how he transitioned fr…

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Ep. 63 | This is What Passion Tastes Like - Chef Felipe Milanes 40:14

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In this episode of Shakin' Hands, Jack sits down with Felipe Milanes, a Panama-born chef whose global culinary journey has taken him from working under legends like José Andrés in Washington, D.C., to competing internationally, before returning home. While Felipe shares pieces of his story, the heart of this conversation delves into the realities o…

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Does the World Actually Need Web3? Spoiler: Yes. 26:37

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Cryptocurrency and Web3 technology are steadily moving from the fringes to the mainstream, with household names like Amazon, Walmart, Shopify, PayPal, and Venmo all making significant moves toward crypto adoption. But beneath the corporate headlines lies a fundamental question we explore in this episode: Does the world actually need Web3? The answe…

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Ep 62 | Helping Founders Find Their Start - Boris Weinberg 48:54

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In this episode of Shakin’ Hands, Jack Moran sits down in Panama City with Boris Weinberg, the entrepreneurial force behind PanamaStartups. The conversation explores the raw realities of starting a business in a country where institutional support for startups is still lacking. Boris shares the grassroots beginnings of PanamaStartups, a founder-led…

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Ep. 61 | Helping Students Choose A Smarter Path Forward - Karen Gibbs 19:17

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In this episode, Jack sits down with Karen Gibbs, founder of Scholar Shine, a platform revolutionizing how students choose careers. Karen shares her journey from a decade in corporate marketing to launching an EdTech company in Panama. She explains how Scholar Shine uses AI and expert advice to match students with career paths and help schools bett…

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Beyond Crypto Bros: How to Onboard Normies with Web3 ID 42:00

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The crypto world is evolving at lightning speed, with household names like Shopify, Walmart, and Amazon all making significant moves into the blockchain space. As these corporate giants adopt stable coins and crypto payments, the question becomes: how do we bring everyone else along? Marcus explores the art and science of introducing "normies" to W…

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Ep. 60 | Modernizing Finance for the 21st Century - Felipe Echandi 39:38

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In this episode of Shakin’ Hands, Jack Moran interviews Felipe Echandi, the co-founder and CEO of Cuanto. The conversation dives deep into Latin America’s fragmented digital economy and how Cuanto is building tools to empower small merchants to sell online and through social media. Felipe also shares his experience serving on Panama’s Banking Super…

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Beyond Wallet Addresses: The Coming Era of AI Identity 52:18

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The technological revolution we've all been anticipating is quietly taking shape at the intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain. Autonomous AI agents – not just responsive chatbots, but truly independent digital entities – are beginning to populate the Web3 landscape, making decisions, deploying smart contracts, and even managing ass…

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Ep. 59 | Turning Cacao into a Company - Jaime Pérez 31:16

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Jack Moran sits down in Panama with the co-founder of Bocao, Jaime Pérez, a chocolate company that takes the "bean to bar" model to heart. Rooted in a family farm and driven by youthful ambition, Bocao was built to showcase Panama's rich cacao to the world. The conversation dives deep into the agricultural strengths of the region, the painstaking p…

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Ep. 58 | Fintech Made Easy - Juan Diego Gálvez 41:22

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In this episode, Jack sits down with Juan Diego Gálvez, co-founder and CEO of PayCaddy, a Panamanian fintech transforming digital financial infrastructure across Latin America. Juan shares how their “Fintech as a Service” model allows any company to launch financial services faster. The conversation dives into the challenges of earning trust from t…

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Ep. 57 | Redefining Value with Waste - Sofía Fasquelle 38:06

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Jack Moran sits down with Sofia Fasquelle, co-founder of SimpleAF, a studio in Panama that designs sustainable accessories from recycled materials. Sofia shares the backstory of how her team turned discarded material into functional fashion items. The conversation dives into the challenges of prototyping, scaling responsibly, and navigating regiona…

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Digital Sovereignty: Teaching Web3 to Tomorrow's Builders 22:19

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The future belongs to those who can build it, not just use it—and that's the powerful premise behind our latest Tech Talk podcast episode on educating the next generation about Web3. When we discovered that over 400 million people unknowingly use blockchain applications while 99% of schools teach technology like it's 2005, we knew something had to …

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Ep. 56 | The Tech Startup Changing Sports Scouting - Sebastien Hilaire 31:15

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Jack sits down with Sebastien Hilaire, founder of Prospect1, a Panama-based sports intelligence startup that helps teams identify, develop, and promote athletes through contextual performance data. They dive into how the platform supports more intelligent decision-making and what it’s like building a tech company in Panama’s emerging startup scene.…

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Ep. 55 | Programming Your Own Reality - Juan Pablo Carrizo 50:50

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In this episode, Jack Moran meets with transformational mentor Juan Pablo Carrizo in Panama City to explore how energy, intention, and consciousness shape our lives. The two discuss emotional healing, sobriety, and breaking free from limiting beliefs, insightful topics for any entrepreneur seeking deeper clarity and alignment. Juan shares how inter…