Sanjay Mavinkurve left Google to build Sovana — an innovative way for property owners to tap into their real estate equity and invest directly in Bitcoin, no loans required. From inflation-hardened cultures that love gold and property to the regulatory and capital challenges of Bitcoin-native finance, this episode explores the next frontier of venture building on the Bitcoin protocol.

Perfect for entrepreneurs, Bitcoin investors, and anyone serious about the intersection of real-world assets and the Bitcoin protocol.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sanjay and Sovana

07:57 Sanjay's Journey into Bitcoin

15:09 The Intersection of Real Estate and Bitcoin

23:20 Understanding Sovana's Unique Offering

29:06 Capital Partners and Future Prospects

30:05 The Journey to Bitcoin Investment

35:20 Sovana's Unique Approach to Home Equity

40:27 The Convergence of Real Estate and Bitcoin

44:40 Challenges in Bitcoin Adoption

49:53 Parallels Between Bitcoin and the Internet Boom

57:02 The Future of Bitcoin as a Store of Value

01:01:31 TechTalks 2026: Exploring Bitcoin's Future

References

https://www.sovana.io/

https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin

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