From Corporate to Bitcoin Startup CEO

After twenty years in traditional finance, Brandon Karpeles is making a bold move—leaving his established career to become the CEO of a Bitcoin startup focused on business adoption.

In this episode, we dive into Brandon’s journey — what pulled him into Bitcoin, why he believes now is the time to build, and how his experience in the legacy system shaped his conviction in a Bitcoin-native future.

It’s a conversation about risk, conviction, and the real reasons people are stepping away from the old playbook to build something new.