E037: Building a MEDIA Company in Dubai it’s a NETWORKING GAME

Building a MEDIA Company in Dubai it’s a NETWORKING GAME. Summary in Bullet Points with Timestamps:
(00:00 – 01:15)
Anna Tutova is introduced as the founder of CoinsTelegram, a media company integrated with Binance and CoinMarketCap.

(01:41 – 02:27)
Anna discusses her documentary film series on crypto adoption. Episodes were shot in El Salvador, the UAE (YOYO ecosystem), and across Asia and Europe.

(02:27 – 03:17)
Her business offers full-scope media and PR services for crypto projects, including placements in major outlets like Forbes and Cointelegraph.

(03:48 – 05:49)
CoinsTelegram’s media journey began with promoting a family-run mining system using YouTube, which led to its broader crypto content and media expansion post-COVID.

(09:11 – 10:35)
She emphasizes networking as key to building a media business in Dubai—knowing the right events and people is crucial to high-level visibility.

(12:12 – 12:35)
Anna began investing in crypto in 2017, starting with Bitcoin and Ethereum, and transitioned from law to crypto media by leveraging early ICO project work.

(17:49 – 19:34)
On defining success: money is a marker, but integrity in crypto is important. She criticizes both founders who exit-scam and uninformed retail investors.

(27:12 – 30:46)
She currently avoids investing amid macro uncertainty and expects the bear market to last through 2025, with Bitcoin psychologically seen as “too expensive” by new users.

(34:22 – 36:25)
Her first major international exposure came in 2018 on a crypto cruise event where she met her co-founder. That meeting led to the founding of CoinsTelegram.

(43:08 – 48:28)
Anna reflects on fulfilling her childhood dream of being on stage, overcoming family pressure to become a lawyer, and now blending public speaking with entrepreneurship.

(56:32 – 57:59)
She views herself more as a connector and investor-minded media strategist, aiming to make high-impact deals by networking and supporting large-scale crypto initiatives.