🎙️ Ep. 684 Coinbase Ventures | Agentic Payments & Crypto Venture Capital (feat. Hoolie Tejwani)

For episode 684 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Hoolie Tejwani, Head of Coinbase Ventures.

Coinbase Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the major cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, launched in 2018 to invest in early-stage crypto and Web3 startups. Its mission is to support "exceptional founders" building the foundation of an open financial system, aligning with Coinbase's overarching goal of increasing economic freedom in the world. 

The firm has backed over 600 companies and operates with a highly collaborative approach, offering portfolio companies operational guidance, strategic partnerships, and access to the wider Coinbase ecosystem.

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⏳ Timestamps:

(0:00) Sumsub

(0:44) Introduction

(2:48) Who is Hoolie Tejwani?

(3:03) What is Coinbase Ventures?

(5:17) Agentic payments

(6:54) Evolution of Venture Capital in Crypto

(9:56) What regulations do we still need to legitimize crypto?

(12:17) Sumsub

(13:01) Advice to Web3 founders trying to raise capital

(15:44) Coinbase Ventures at ETHDenver

(16:45) Coinbase Ventures roadmap

🎙 Coinbase Ventures Links:

🔗 Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coinbase/ 

🔗 X: https://x.com/HoolieG 

🔗 X: https://x.com/cbventures 

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hoolietejwani/ 

📢 Disclaimer:

None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.