She quit big tech to fight censorship with Bitcoin

Can Bitcoin save us from AI censorship, misleading media, and government overreach?

Efrat thinks so.

Marketing professional turned freedom activist, journalist, and podcaster, Efrat Fenigson joins Sean in the Trezor Talks studio to discuss her journey and why she left her career behind to pursue journalism, Bitcoin, and traveling.

They dive into:

- The moment she walked away from her big tech job

- How to fight censorship as an independent journalist

- Why most startups fail (and how to build one that lasts)

- Why personal brands are the future

- Her concerns around AI, freedom, and state control

- Why she turns down most brand partnerships — except Trezor :)

And more!

Done with providing "shareholder value" for big companies, Efrat is now chasing the truth. And her journey might just shift how you see the future of Bitcoin, media, and control.

This podcast was filmed during BTC Prague.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro: Journalist, or marketer?

(07:51) - COVID changed her mission

(15:49) - Fighting censorship as an independent journalist

(18:04) - The bull and bear case for AI

(22:19) - Are you giving value, anon?

(24:20) - Building brands VS. having a boss

(27:37) - Many influencers are dishonest

(30:46) - Building a personal brand? Start here

(32:41) - Sean noticed this while working at Trezor…

(36:15) - We need more transparency in the world

(39:27) - Why many startups fail

(41:00) - Outro: Efrat has recorded seven podcasts this week 😳

(45:25) - Closing alarm & awkward handshake

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