Andrew Eastston was living the corporate dream — high-level strategy at Northrop Grumman, consultant at Ernst & Young, even teaching MBA students at USC. But it wasn’t enough.

Now? He manufactures Bitcoin.

In this episode, Andrew walks us through his wild pivot from corporate boardrooms to crypto warehouses. From the 2017 blockchain boom to today’s laser focus on Bitcoin mining, Andrew breaks down:

▫️ Why BTC is still king

▫️ The reality of mining vs. hype

▫️ What 10 years of entrepreneurship has taught him

▫️ The truth about crypto market cycles

▫️ Why alts might not bounce back this time

This isn’t another overhyped crypto chat. This is someone who’s actually in the trenches.

What happens when you're constantly pitching world-changing tech — and no one’s buying it?

James Bowater got tired of going cap in hand to investors. So, he stopped asking. And instead, he built something that couldn’t be ignored.

In this episode, James — founder of Crypto AM and a longtime voice in the UK blockchain scene — shares how years spent developing holographic anti-counterfeit technology turned into a front-row seat in the rise of Web3.

We dive into:

▫️ The brutal reality of raising capital in the UK

▫️ Why early-stage innovation often goes unnoticed

▫️ How James saw the crypto media opportunity before most

▫️ Lessons from launching Crypto AM

▫️ Why being underestimated can be your biggest advantage

If you’re a founder, creator, or anyone trying to get something off the ground — this is one of those rare conversations that’s actually honest about what it takes.

Eric pulls back the curtain on the madness inside the tech world. From dealing with rogue developers to watching crypto turn into digital gambling dens, this episode dives into the raw, hilarious, and sometimes deeply unsettling truths behind building anything in today’s digital world.

Whether you're a founder, a hacker, or just addicted to tech drama — this one’s for you.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

• How AI is dismantling traditional search
• What it’s really like to work with developers who know hackers
• Why crypto gambling is more than just digital dice
• The personality types you meet in chaotic startups
• Burnout, identity, and building through the noise

TAKEAWAYS:

• The startup world is often more chaotic than calculated
• AI is transforming how we interact, not always for the better
• Hacker culture is closer to your workplace than you think
• Founders are often battling themselves more than the market