BTCo5: Rob Warren from Upstream Data

For Episode #5 of The BTCo Podcast, Eric sits down with Rob Warren who works on growth and business development at Upstream Data to discuss his career path working in various startups which eventually led to him finding bitcoin and now working in the bitcoin space full-time.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introducing the Bitcoin Talent Co podcast with Rob Warren from Upstream Data
00:02:40 - From Undergrad to Teach for America: Finding a Love for Questioning the World
00:07:28 - Learning About Bitcoin through a Podcast
00:10:01 - My Journey to Bitcoin Maximalism
00:12:31 - The Importance of Aligning Work with Personal Ideals
00:14:57 - Getting Involved in the Crypto Community
00:17:31 - Overcoming Engineering Anxiety in the Bitcoin Ecosystem
00:19:59 - The Importance of Soft Skills in the Bitcoin Ecosystem
00:22:31 - Emphasizing Proof of Work in Job Interviews
00:27:47 - Amplifying Messages and Building Social Proof for Upstream Data Products
00:30:20 - Upstream's Robustness and Operational Capability
00:32:54 - Starting Small in Bitcoin Mining and Investing in Your Learning
00:35:27 - Overbuilding in Rural Electrification and Other Advice for Working in Bitcoin Mining Space
00:37:54 - Building a Pro-Social Ecosystem for the Future of Bitcoin
00:40:23 - Working with Bitcoiners vs. Traditional Fiat Jobs
00:42:49 - Exploring Endless Rabbit Holes in the Bitcoin Ecosystem
00:45:13 - Contact Information for Rob W (Bikes and Bitcoins) and Bitcoin Talent Co