Transcript Ep. 406 - Zaki Manian and Jack Zampolin on Why ATOM Is 'Dogecoin for Academics'

Laura Shin:

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Today’s topic is Cosmos. Here to discuss are Zaki Manian, co-founder of Sommelier Protocol and co-founder of Iqlusion, and Jack Zampolin, founder of Strangelove Ventures. Welcome Jack and Zaki.

Zaki Manian:

Great to be here.

Jack Zampolin:

Yeah, thanks Laura.