About the show
The global economy is being rewritten in real-time, and we’re here to decode the new rules. Hosted by early-stage investor Pete Townsend, this podcast exists to bridge the gap between high-level ambition and the messy reality of execution. We dive into the intersection of traditional finance, crypto, and AI, moving past the headlines to explore the operational hurdles, regulatory shifts, and human stories that define this era.
We’ve tackled everything from the playbook for launching a digital bank in a new market to the gut-wrenching reality of operational and governance failures that can sink a promising DeFi project overnight. We also look at the pragmatic side of the industry, such as how stablecoins and bank-issued deposit tokens might eventually reinforce each other, and the genuine technical challenges behind using crypto-based data solutions to break the wall currently stalling enterprise AI. Whether we are discussing the geopolitical implications of money or the personal resilience required to survive as a founder, the goal is always the same: clarity.
What you'll discover
- Actionable insights on how to navigate the complex, often unpredictable intersection of TradFi and decentralized technologies.
- Hard-learned lessons from the front lines of financial shocks, including managing assets through global crises like the invasion of Ukraine.
- Practical frameworks for founders on everything from building sustainable company culture to the importance of stepping back to avoid total founder burnout.
- A realistic view of emerging technology, such as the genuine use cases for tokenized exchange-traded products.
- Straight talk on the regulatory and tax environment, including the specific hurdles that can temporarily close the door on tax-efficient crypto investment paths for retail investors.
- How to filter the signal from the noise, so you can focus on building products that actually solve problems rather than just chasing hype.
Who this podcast is for
MoneyNeverSleeps is designed for the builders, the investors, the founders, and the curious outsiders who know that the current financial system is ripe for an upgrade. If you are an early-stage entrepreneur trying to find product-market fit, an investor looking for deeper conviction, or a professional working within the financial system who wants to understand how the ground is shifting beneath your feet, you’re in the right place. We don’t just talk about the "what"; we talk about the "how" and the "why."
Meet the host
Pete Townsend is an early-stage investor and a connector of the people who are rebuilding money, markets, and the internet from the ground up. With a deep background in the TradFi and onchain finance ecosystems, Pete spends his days identifying the teams and technologies with the potential to last. He created MoneyNeverSleeps with former co-host Eoin Fitzgerald to provide a space for the kind of conversations that usually happen in private boardrooms: candid, grounded, and focused on the long-term impact of today's innovations.
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