
In Early Podcast · 2025-09-14 · 27 min
This episode features Ismael Dainehine, co-founder and CEO of EverGive, which enables charitable bitcoin donations. The vision is to ensure funds compound and last forever, creating a reserve of funds for charities with a long term vision. Donations can be made via and for more on the project visit the including the How Does This Work Section. In this recording Matt and Ismael consider: - Ismael's earlier businesses Givematch and Shamaazi. - What problem EverGive looks to solve, what Ismael believes are issues with charitable giving, and how EverGive solves that problem. - Why anyone would donate via EverGive and in bitcoin - How this initiative works, including the role of a Donor Advised Fund who ensures payments are made to held at the right places. - Regulatory issues, and how EverGive avoids bitcoin ending up in the wrong or sanctioned hands. - How EverGive makes money, and how charities who might not have a good understanding of bitcoin, receive funds. - Why EverGive is not a charity but a means to give to charity.