Mike Rogers: From Blackstone to Blockchain , Leaving a stable job for Crypto, & Thoughts on Life & Purpose

Joel Palathinkal chats with Mike Rogers about his shift from traditional finance to blockchain. They discuss Mike's background, career, and the influence of transparency and Industry 4.0 technologies. Topics include millennial financial views, digital currencies, and the American Dream. They explore blockchain's ethical implications, institutional interest, and Mike's move from Blackstone to crypto. Mike shares insights on executive recruiting, networking, and founding Millennials and Blockchain LLC. The episode also covers stablecoins, Web3, DeFi, regulatory changes, and reflections on financial history and market growth.