Episode #6: Alexander Shulgin (Gruppa Kompaniy Familia)
Alexander Shulgin is a Siberian composer and cryptocurrency capitalist! He founded an investment group called Gruppa Kompaniy Familia, and given his background, he has a truly unique take on the entire blockchain scene. In this interview, Alexander and Elaine talk about how he sees a parallel between composing and investing, cryptocurrency adoption in Asia and in Europe, and how he is doing everything he can to educate the people of Russia about blockchain technology.
List of Topics Covered in This Episode:
00:00 — Introduction to Alexander Shulgin
01:20 — Musical background and first contact with peer-to-peer networks
02:33 — Cryptocurrencies, and the seven digital states
04:28 — Investment philosophy
05:55 — What are some of the challenges for blockchain technology?
07:58 — How do Europe and Asia differ in views on blockchain?
08:53 — Blockchain in the entertainment industry
12:27 — Blockchain and Russia
15:15 — The future of blockchain
15:47 — Closing remarks
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