For episode 227, we're excited to welcome Joe Agoada, CEO of Sostento. Joe has spent his career fighting to ensure that no one falls through the cracks of the healthcare system, and under his leadership, Sostento has helped more than 350,000 people access care and supported over 4,000 frontline health workers across the country.

We explore today’s nonprofit challenges, how Web3 can help close care gaps, the future of blockchain in healthcare, and the vision behind Sostento’s new Crypto Advisory Board that brings together a cross-disciplinary group of builders to explore how blockchain can remove barriers to care and help more people access the healthcare they deserve.

In today’s episode you’ll learn:

• 💸 Why nonprofits are facing unprecedented challenges, and how blockchain and crypto philanthropy can help close critical gaps.
• 🏥 How Sostento is removing real-world barriers to care and supporting thousands of frontline health workers across the U.S.
• 🤝 The powerful lessons learned from mobilizing the crypto community during the pandemic, and the enormous potential of crypto for good.
• 🔗 How Sostento’s new Crypto Advisory Board is bringing together leaders from across Web3 to explore blockchain’s role in accelerating healthcare equity.

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--Key Takeaways--

🌍 A Sector Under Pressure: Nonprofits, especially those focused on healthcare, are facing unprecedented strain from funding cuts, rising demand, and a volatile political and economic environment.

💡 The Power of Crypto Philanthropy: Sostento’s crypto journey began with a 25 ETH fundraiser during the PPE shortage, proving how quickly the crypto community can mobilize capital, talent, and creativity. Their new Crypto Advisory Board builds on that momentum by bringing diverse leaders together to explore how blockchain can strengthen healthcare access.

🤝 Crypto Donors Want Impact, Not Hype: Despite stereotypes, crypto donors share the same core motivations as traditional philanthropists: generosity, transparency, and a desire to see real-world impact. Sostento emphasizes stewardship, involvement, and trust, ensuring donors feel valued, engaged, and part of the mission.

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