Decentralized Ops

Gil Hildebrand

How do web3's biggest brands scale their operations? From accounting to payments, financial reporting, and treasury management, join Gil Hildebrand as he speaks with industry leaders to discuss the tools and best practices you can put in place to prepare your organization for growth. Hosted by Gil Hildebrand, CEO of Gilded Newsletter - https://deops.substack.com/ Blog - https://blog.gilded.finance/ LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/gilhildebrand Twitter - https://twitter.com/giltotherescue read less
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0. What is Decentralized Ops?
Sep 29 2022
0. What is Decentralized Ops?
Operators need clarity — and better tools — to scale confidently in web3. The age of workarounds is over: it's time for Decentralized Ops. Gil Hildebrand and Farrah Ross Appleman of Gilded introduce the concept of Decentralized Ops (DeOps) and what it means for your crypto-activated business.Key TakeawaysGil identified issues that crypto would one day solve long before the advent of Bitcoin. He discusses a start-up that he co-founded in 2005 that had striking similarities to what would eventually be known as web3. Years later, Gil discovered crypto and soon realized that it would change the financial infrastructure of the world.Early customers of Gilded have evolved from crypto-native organizations to major brands, talent agencies, and gaming companies looking to stake their claim in web3.Crypto isn't just an accounting problem. It touches every aspect of a business' back office. There is a greater need to design procedures and processes beyond just tracking assets. You need a complete operational strategy.Where to find the host and guest: Follow Farrah Ross Appleman on LinkedIn and Twitter.Follow Gil Hildebrand on LinkedIn and Twitter.Learn more about Gilded and DeOps: Newsletter| Website | Blog | Twitter |  LinkedIn The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal, financial, or tax advice; all information, content, and materials made available by this podcast are for general informational purposes only.
7. Running your DAO Operations with Megan Murray
Jan 19 2023
7. Running your DAO Operations with Megan Murray
Megan Murray is the Operations Manager at ATX DAO. In this episode, Megan joins Gil to discuss how she runs the operations and accounting at ATX DAO Accounting and Operations. Together, they delve into the best practices for managing a successful DAO.Key takeaways include:The 3-fold mission that ATX DAO followsImportance of transparency, security, proper budgeting, and forecasting. The unique challenges (and opportunities) of running a local IRL DAO.The need to create clear rules and guidelines for a DAO. Keeping accurate records of financial transactions and assets The common challenges for DAO operators and practical solutions to overcome them.How to ensure that the organization has enough funds to cover its expenses and to achieve its goals Where to find the host and guest: Follow Megan Murray on LinkedIn and check out ATX DAO. Follow Gil Hildebrand on LinkedIn and TwitterWhere to learn more about DeOps and Gilded:Subscribe to the DeOps Newsletter Check out the Gilded Website and Blog The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal, financial, or tax advice; all information, content, and materials made available by this podcast are for general informational purposes only.
6. On-chain Accounting is the Future with Trevor Ward
Dec 22 2022
6. On-chain Accounting is the Future with Trevor Ward
Trevor Ward, CPA, is the co-founder and CEO at Multisig Media, the leading web3 news and education company for accountants and finance professionals.Gil and Trevor discuss the importance of educating accountants on digital assets, various on-chain solutions to prove an exchange's solvency, the unique challenges (and opportunities) in accounting for crypto assets, and much more.Key Takeaways:How Trevor got crypto-pilled after he was a skepticViews on the future of custodial vs. non-custodial solutionsVarious approaches to proof of reserves for exchangesHow Coinbase's views on on-chain accounting is bullish for the future of crypto accountingWhy education is needed for crypto accountants (and how Multisig Media is helping)Internal controls and best practices in crypto accountingChallenges with spot pricing and updating crypto on balance sheetsWhere to find the host and guest:Follow Trevor Ward on LinkedIn and check out his company Multisig.Follow Gil Hildebrand on LinkedIn and Twitter Where to learn more about DeOps and Gilded:Subscribe to the DeOps Newsletter Check out the Gilded Website and Blog  The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal, financial, or tax advice; all information, content, and materials made available by this podcast are for general informational purposes only.
5. How to Pay Employees in Bitcoin with Henri de Ram
Dec 6 2022
5. How to Pay Employees in Bitcoin with Henri de Ram
Henri de Ram is an accountant and financial analyst at Exodus, a crypto wallet provider.We talk about how to pay employees in Bitcoin and why you might consider crypto payroll over traditional payroll. Disclosure: Exodus is a Gilded customer and uses the Mass Pay feature in order to pay their team in Bitcoin. Key TakeawaysHow the industry has evolved since Henri got involved in 2017Henri and Exodus’ view on Bitcoin vs. other blockchains Why every Exodus employee gets paid in BTC How Gilded helped save Exodus’ payroll time from 8 hours to 30 minutes How to manage an index of each employee’s walletsBiggest hurdles for finance teams paying their employees in crypto Biggest benefits for paying employees in crypto The web3 use cases Henri is most excited aboutWhere to find the host and guest:Follow Henri de Ram on LinkedIn and check out Exodus.Follow Gil Hildebrand on LinkedIn and Twitter Where to learn more about DeOps and Gilded:Subscribe to the DeOps Newsletter Check out the Gilded Website and Blog  The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal, financial, or tax advice; all information, content, and materials made available by this podcast are for general informational purposes only.
4. Business Models for NFT Communities with Tara Fung
Nov 17 2022
4. Business Models for NFT Communities with Tara Fung
Tara Fung is the co-founder and CEO of Co:Create. Co:Create helps successful NFT projects scale by growing, rewarding, and engaging their community.In this episode, we talk about various business models for NFT communities and how to be successful in web3.Key Takeaways:New revenue models for NFT projects not relying on royaltiesLegacy brands adapting NFT business modelsWhy IP Licensing is a good way for NFTs to monetize Sponsorship opportunities with legacy brandsNFT projects incorporating fungible tokens as a way to grow and engage your community How to prevent fraud within NFTsWhat you need to be successful with NFT business models Where to find the host and guest:Follow Tara Fung on Twitter and LinkedIn and check out Co:Create Follow Gil Hildebrand on LinkedIn and Twitter Where to learn more about DeOps and Gilded:Subscribe to the DeOps Newsletter Check out the Gilded Website and Blog Follow Gilded on Twitter and LinkedIn  The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal, financial, or tax advice; all information, content, and materials made available by this podcast are for general informational purposes only.
3. Accounting for Crypto Assets with Taylor Zork
Oct 28 2022
3. Accounting for Crypto Assets with Taylor Zork
Taylor Zork is the co-founder of CryptoCFOs and author of Accounting for Crypto Assets.In this episode, Taylor shares his experience transitioning from accounting for cannabis to the world of crypto accounting and how CFOs should approach tracking crypto financials.Key takeaways: Focusing on accounting theory Collaborating with other crypto CPAs to discuss treatment of crypto assetsChallenges with accounting and revenue recognition for blockchain transactionsThe importance of wallet hygieneBeing proactive instead of reactiveWriting a book on accounting for crypto assetsLaunching a community for crypto CFOs  Where to find the host and guest:Follow Taylor Zork on LinkedIn and check out CryptoCFOs.com Follow Gil Hildebrand on LinkedIn and Twitter  Where to learn more about DeOps and Gilded:Subscribe to the DeOps Newsletter Check out the Gilded Website and Blog Follow Gilded on Twitter and LinkedIn  The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal, financial, or tax advice; all information, content, and materials made available by this podcast are for general informational purposes only.
2. How to Prepare for an NFT Drop with Zach Sokolski
Oct 6 2022
2. How to Prepare for an NFT Drop with Zach Sokolski
Gil Hildebrand and Zach Sokolski discuss how to prepare for an NFT project. Zach is a Product Manager at Gilded who helped launch Nieux Society — an NFT project designed to bring the creative culture of the city of New Orleans to web3. Zach shares how operators should prepare and bulletproof their project for a successful drop with clear goals and financial preparation. Key Takeaways: Questions that operators should ask their product and tech teams when preparing for an NFT dropHow to ensure the creator royalty percentages are configured and the addresses those royalty payments are sent toHow to be clear on your treasury management processWhy royalty percentages should be paid directly to a multisig account Why you should automatically convert funds into dollars and send them to the respective bank accounts How to have a clear view of what your net revenue is once all the collaborators and partners have received their share of any royaltiesWhere to find the host and guest:Follow Zach Sokolski on LinkedIn Follow Gil Hildebrand on LinkedIn and Twitter  Where to learn more about Gilded and DeOps: Newsletter| Website | Blog | Twitter |  LinkedIn The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal, financial, or tax advice; all information, content, and materials made available by this podcast are for general informational purposes only.
1. How to Become a Crypto CPA with Alyssa Rambeau
Sep 29 2022
1. How to Become a Crypto CPA with Alyssa Rambeau
Gil Hildebrand interviews Alyssa Rambeau — a CPA and Solutions Expert at Gilded who's made it her life’s work to help organizations demystify cryptocurrency and NFTs. Alyssa shares what it takes to become a crypto CPA and how you can use legacy tools like QuickBooks to account for crypto transactions.Key Takeaways:Alyssa's journey to crypto and web3 as an accounting proWhy the lack of operational guidance and process in crypto is a problem (and how to solve this)Underestimating the difficulty of understanding blockchain transactionsComplexities behind accounting for multiple blockchains, exchanges, NFTs, and various DeFi transactionsWhat to be aware of when accounting for crypto in QuickBooksWhere to find the host and guest:Follow Alyssa Rambeau on LinkedIn and Twitter.Follow Gil Hildebrand on LinkedIn and Twitter.Where to learn more about Gilded and DeOps: Newsletter| Website | Blog | Twitter |  LinkedIn The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal, financial, or tax advice; all information, content, and materials made available by this podcast are for general informational purposes only.
0. What is Decentralized Ops?
Sep 29 2022
0. What is Decentralized Ops?
Operators need clarity — and better tools — to scale confidently in web3. The age of workarounds is over: it's time for Decentralized Ops. Gil Hildebrand and Farrah Ross Appleman of Gilded introduce the concept of Decentralized Ops (DeOps) and what it means for your crypto-activated business.Key TakeawaysGil identified issues that crypto would one day solve long before the advent of Bitcoin. He discusses a start-up that he co-founded in 2005 that had striking similarities to what would eventually be known as web3. Years later, Gil discovered crypto and soon realized that it would change the financial infrastructure of the world.Early customers of Gilded have evolved from crypto-native organizations to major brands, talent agencies, and gaming companies looking to stake their claim in web3.Crypto isn't just an accounting problem. It touches every aspect of a business' back office. There is a greater need to design procedures and processes beyond just tracking assets. You need a complete operational strategy.Where to find the host and guest: Follow Farrah Ross Appleman on LinkedIn and Twitter.Follow Gil Hildebrand on LinkedIn and Twitter.Learn more about Gilded and DeOps: Newsletter| Website | Blog | Twitter |  LinkedIn The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal, financial, or tax advice; all information, content, and materials made available by this podcast are for general informational purposes only.