Charlie Shrem
bitcoin pioneer • investor • podcaster • filmmaker
I was there when Bitcoin was born. Since 2011, I've been building, investing, and advocating for cryptocurrency. From co-founding BitInstant (one of Bitcoin's first companies) to launching Druid Ventures, a $13M crypto fund, I've lived the evolution of this revolution.

Presenting BitInstant at a technology conference - one of Bitcoin's first startups that helped thousands enter the crypto space.
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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🔍 Looking for investment or expertise? I invest in early-stage crypto through Druid Ventures and speak at events worldwide.