Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/builders-in-bitcoin/id1636293157

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> I was fortunate to have the Founder & Co-Executive Director of the Bitcoin Policy Institute David Zell in the studio.

> We covered a number of topics in less than 60 minutes including: 
> - What he does
> - Why and how to talk Bitcoin with policymakers 
> - Do we really need non-profits like BPI
> - Why should US policymakers care about Bitcoin
> - His simple framework for Bitcoin
> - How David got into Bitcoin and why he thinks he was TOO early
> - What is a think tank and why he spends his time working in one
> - The probability of Bitcoin friendly bills being passed 
> - An amazing story how he disrupted $3.5 billion of financing for private prisons in Alabama
> - What BPI is doing to advance Bitcoin adoption
> - How to talk their language
> - How do policymakers learn about Bitcoin
> - How to donate and why they use a 3rd party donation site
> - The team behind BPI and his biggest ask of me and you

> Learn more about Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/
> David Zell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidzell_
> Rod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitkite
> Builders In Bitcoin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/buildersinbtc
