GroundBreakers Ep. 7 | Unlocking the Future of Finance with John Patrick Mullin

Описание: In this episode of the Groundbreakers' Podcast, Tarek Fouad interviews John, co-founder of Mantra, discussing the evolving regulatory landscape for crypto, the importance of tokenizing real world assets, and the integration of decentralized identity.

John emphasizes the need for compliance and stakeholder engagement while maintaining a competitive edge in the blockchain space. He shares insights on the future vision of Mantra and calls for builders to join their mission in creating impactful solutions in the blockchain industry.

You can find John Patrick on LinkedIn:   / john-patrick-mullin  
Read more about MANTRA here: mantrachain.io

Key Takeaways:

🔥 Dubai Becomes the Global Tokenization Hub – MANTRA secures the first-ever DeFi license from VARA and partners with DAMAC to tokenize $1B in real estate.

💰 Sovereign Wealth Funds & Institutions Are Moving On-Chain – With Mubadala investing $460M in Bitcoin ETFs, institutional capital is rapidly shifting into blockchain-based finance.

📈 RWA Tokenization is Blockchain’s ‘iPhone Moment’ – From real estate to private credit, tokenization is set to unlock trillions in new financial opportunities.

🚀 MANTRA’s Next Move: $100B+ On-Chain by 2026 – With expansion into Asia, Europe & U.S., MANTRA is becoming the Blackstone of the blockchain era.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Groundbreakers' Podcast
01:21 The Evolving Regulatory Landscape for Crypto
06:04 Tokenizing Real World Assets (RWA)
12:31 The Importance of Compliance and Stakeholder Engagement
16:23 Integrating Decentralized Identity and User Onboarding
22:39 Maintaining Competitive Edge in the Blockchain Space
27:39 Future Vision and Call to Action for Builders

About GroundBreakers

"Groundbreakers," where innovation meets insight in the world of tech and investment. A weekly show hosted by, Tarek Fouad, a Partner at Shorooq Partners, the leading alternative investment manager in the Middle East and North Africa. Every episode, dives deep with the brightest minds in tech—founders, investors, and thought leaders—uncovering the stories behind the startups and the strategies that drive them forward. Tune in by subscribing to our YouTube channel!

About Shorooq Partners

Founded in 2017, Shorooq Partners is the leading alternative investment manager across the Middle East and North Africa regions. The firm’s venture capital and private credit funds invest in the most innovative technology companies. The firm has built deep sectoral expertise in Fintech, Platforms, Software, Gaming and Web3.0. Shorooq Partners has backed market leading disruptors including Pure Harvest Smart Farms, Nymcard, Tamara, Sarwa, Lean Technologies, TruKKer, Mozn and Lendo. Since its inception, Shorooq Partners was built on the principle of being founders’ partners, company builders and value investors.

Shorooq Partners is a pan regional firm with direct and indirect presence across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Riyadh, Egypt and Korea. Shorooq Partners refers to a group of companies that are affiliates of each other and which operate under this business name, of which Shorooq Partners Ltd (regulated by the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority FSRA FSP: 190004) is a member.

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