Charlie Shrem
bitcoin pioneer • investor • podcaster • filmmaker
I was there when Bitcoin was born. As part of the pioneering group that took over from Satoshi, I built the earliest plumbing of the crypto ecosystem that millions use today. From co-founding BitInstant (Bitcoin's first exchange) to launching Druid Ventures (a $13M crypto fund), I've architected, witnessed, and championed every phase of this financial revolution. The best part is the lifelong friends I've made and meeting the love of my life Courtney.
ByteFederal
Seed investor in ByteFederal, one of America's fastest-growing Bitcoin ATM networks, making cryptocurrency accessible to everyday users across the United States.
Learn more →Druid Ventures
Co-founded a $13M early-stage crypto VC fund focusing on infrastructure, scalability, privacy, and interoperability — with 20+ portfolio companies and growing.
Learn more →The Charlie Shrem Show
400+ episodes documenting the crypto revolution through conversations with the people who built it — from early Bitcoin pioneers to the newest builders.
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