Follow for insider tips in blockchain and AI straight from top entrepreneurs and investors. __ Hi! I'm Violetta Chekan, or VC - a Venture Capitalist and Managing Partner at Vis Caeli, investing in the next wave of blockchain and AI leaders. With 13 years in venture investing and €20M+ closed across 16 deals, I bring expert advice and unique perspectives. __ For founders, investors, developers, and tech enthusiasts!
Web2+1 with VC: Unlock the Future of Blockchain
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Follow for insider tips in blockchain and AI straight from top entrepreneurs and investors. __ Hi! I'm Violetta Chekan, or VC - a Venture Capitalist and Managing Partner at Vis Caeli, investing in the next wave of blockchain and AI leaders. With 13 years in venture investing and €20M+ closed across 16 deals, I bring expert advice and unique perspectives. __ For founders, investors, developers, and tech enthusiasts!
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Recent Episodes
March 6, 2026
Еp.24 | Humans and AI Agents: Whom Are We Interacting With? — Evin McMullen, Billions Network
<p>How do we trust anything online when AI can fake everything?</p><p>Evin McMullen, co-founder of Billions Network, is building the verification layer for both humans and AI agents. In this episode, we go deep on what the next generation of identity, trust, and onchain reputation looks like — and how it’ll shape the future of crypto, AI, and the internet itself.</p><p>We go deep into:✅ Human vs AI identity✅ Zero-knowledge verification✅ Why governments are calling Billions for AI agent verification✅ What’s broken in today’s internet✅ And how trust becomes the foundation for the next era of AI</p><p>🎧 If you’re a founder, investor, or operator building in AI or Web3, this is a north-star conversation.</p><p>🎥 Watch on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/Lu_WJJw5kes">https://youtu.be/Lu_WJJw5kes</a></p><p>PARTNERS:</p><p>➡️ Get an exclusive bonus on SwissBorg with my code 'violetta': <a href="https://swissborg.com/r/violetta">https://swissborg.com/r/violetta</a></p><p>🌐 VNTR Investors Community: <a href="https://vntr.vc/">https://vntr.vc/</a></p><p>► More about Billions Network</p><p><a href="https://billions.network/">https://billions.network/</a></p><p><a href="https://x.com/billions_ntwk">https://x.com/billions_ntwk</a></p><p>► Follow Evin McMullen</p><p><a href="https://x.com/provenauthority">https://x.com/provenauthority</a></p><p>► Follow Violetta Chekan:</p><p><a href="https://x.com/violettechekan">https://x.com/violettechekan</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/violettachekan_/"></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/">https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/</a></p><p>__</p><ul><li>Trailer and intro</li><li>Internet without trust: bots, fraud, and identity theft</li><li>Why human and AI verification matters today & how Billions solves it</li><li>Zero-knowledge proofs explained: how to get started with Billions</li><li>How Billions differs from biometrics for identity verification</li><li>AI agent verification: government & enterprise use cases + deep trust framework</li><li>Who will control digital identity in the next few years?</li><li>AI risks, security, and real-world examples of AI misbehavior</li><li>The one metric defining Billions’ mission success</li><li>What’s next for Billions: building a global reputation layer</li><li>Founder insights: lessons learned and what worked in Billions</li><li>✨ If i had to start over – Evin McMullen on investing and startup advice</li><li>Human vs AI: who wins the future of verification?</li></ul><p>Disclaimer:This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Always do your own research and before making any decisions consult a professional. I may earn commissions from affiliate links.</p>
October 27, 2025
Founder Story: He left Louis Vuitton to build VeChain and tokenize human actions
<p>Sunny Lu, Founder & CEO of VeChain, explains why early conviction, real use cases, and invisible UX are the keys to scaling blockchain to the next billion users.</p><p>🎥 Watch on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/BjpweOMOhOA">https://youtu.be/BjpweOMOhOA</a></p><p>► More about VeChain Foundation</p><p><a href="https://vechain.org/">https://vechain.org/</a></p><p><a href="https://x.com/vechainofficial">https://x.com/vechainofficial</a></p><p>► Follow Sunny Lu</p><p><a href="https://x.com/sunshinelu24">https://x.com/sunshinelu24</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunny-lu-55456915/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunny-lu-55456915/</a></p><p>► Follow Violetta Chekan</p><p><a href="https://x.com/violettechekan">https://x.com/violettechekan</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/violettachekan_/"></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/">https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/</a></p><p>__</p><ul><li>Trailer and intro</li><li>How VeChain became the invisible blockchain powering enterprise blockchain adoption</li><li>From Louis Vuitton to VeChain: why Sunny Lu left luxury to build in crypto</li><li>The first blockchain use case with Givenchy and how VeChain proved real-world utility</li><li>How enterprise blockchain scaled globally and tokenized sustainability as VeChain’s long-term bet</li><li>What tokenization really means for businesses and how blockchain can help rewarding sustainable behavior</li><li>Inside VeChain’s latest partnerships with BYD, Tesla and how blockchain monetizes CO₂ savings</li><li>The most resistant industry to blockchain adoption and why banking will follow last</li><li>VeChain Renaissance explained – how VeChain is upgrading for true decentralization</li><li>Why decentralization matters and how it can replace inefficient corporate structures</li><li>✨ If I Had to Start Over – Sunny Lu reveals what startup he’d build in 2025</li><li>Final message: why the future of blockchain and crypto is brighter than ever</li></ul>
September 16, 2025
Ep.22 | The future of blockchain scalability and why every app needs its own chain with Hilmar Orth, Gelato
<p>"Every App Gets Its Own Blockchain" — Hilmar Orth, Founder of Gelato</p><p>Discover the future of blockchain scalability with Hilmar Orth, Founder of Gelato, and learn how Gelato is changing Web3 infrastructure, abstracting complexities for developers, and preparing for a future where every app has its own chain.</p><p>✅ The end of the era of one blockchain</p><p>✅ Solving scalability and onboarding millions of users</p><p>✅ Gelato's partnership with Kraken and Fox News</p><p>🎥 Watch on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/hPyUHC0DYoA" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/hPyUHC0DYoA</a></p><p>__</p><p>PARTNERS:</p><p>➡️ Get an exclusive bonus on SwissBorg with my code 'violetta': <a href="https://swissborg.com/r/violetta" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://swissborg.com/r/violetta</a></p><p>🌐 VNTR Investors Community: <a href="https://vntr.vc/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://vntr.vc/</a></p><p>__</p><p>► More about Gelato</p><p><a href="https://gelato.cloud/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://gelato.cloud/</a></p><p><a href="https://x.com/gelatonetwork" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/gelatonetwork</a></p><p>► Follow Hilmar Maximilian Orth</p><p><a href="https://x.com/hilmarxo" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/hilmarxo</a></p><p>► Follow Violetta Chekan:</p><p><a href="https://x.com/violettechekan" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/violettechekan</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/</a></p><p>__</p><ul><li>Trailer and intro</li><li>Gelato founder story: How founders found their vision building DeFi infrastructure when Ethereum couldn’t scale</li><li>Lessons for founders on focus and avoiding distractions in crypto startups</li><li>Early investors and Ethereum OGs who backed Gelato from day one</li><li>Why blockchain scalability is still unsolved for mass adoption in 2025</li><li>Inside Gelato’s partnership with Kraken to build rollups for millions of users</li><li>Multichain future: why every company will launch its own chain</li><li>Web2 companies entering Web3: what Gelato learned from onboarding enterprises</li><li>Fox News Use Case: how AI deepfakes drive demand for blockchain verification in media</li><li>Future blockchain use cases: DeFi lending and trading, and other trends</li><li>Ethereum modular future explained and why apps shouldn’t live on Ethereum L1</li><li>What Bitcoin gets right: store of value vs programmable rollups</li><li>Where the next big blockchain infrastructure opportunities lie for investors</li></ul><p>Disclaimer:</p><p>This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Always do your own research and before making any decisions consult a professional. I may earn commissions from affiliate links.</p>
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