
S17E2 - S17 E2: Tyler Spalding on Bitcoin Payments, Non-Scammy Altcoins & Bears
Published: January 15, 2026
Duration: 3:16:32
Tyler Spalding is a 2011 bitcoiner whose main focus is payments. As the co-founder and former CEO of Flexa, he has a very unique insight on the cryptocurrency industry. This episode was recorded on the road after visiting the Bear Sanctuary in Romania.
00:00:47 – Introduction & Tyler’s Visit to Romania
Tyler discusses his trip to Romania, the bear sanctuary, and his passion for supporting bears globally.
00:04:11 – Background: NASA, Payments, and Early Tech Career
Tyler shares his background in aerospace engineering, work at NASA, and transition into software and payments.
00:10:09 – Discovering Bitcoin & Early Involvement
Tyler recounts learning about Bitcoin in 2011, reading the white paper, a...