Episode Details

Guest: Timothy Mangnall, Founder of Fango & CEO at Capital Block

Host: RA George, Blockchain DXB

Date: 02nd  April  Time: 14:00

Contact details for Timothy Mangnall & Fango

LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/mrv29m4d

email: tim@fango.world

Website: https://fangolabs.tech/

Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/f28v6sp3

Telegram: https://t.me/fangoportal

Twitter (X) @fangolabs

Pitch Deck: https://docsend.com/view/y3y7bv8tm7rzd22j

Summary of the conversation

- Tim shared his extensive background in the sports industry, including experiences with renowned football clubs in London and Turkey.

- He introduced his business, Capital Block, which aids sports organizations in utilizing Web3 technology.

- Tim mentioned that his involvement with Bitcoin began in 2012 but deepened in 2017.

- He discussed the intersection of blockchain and football clubs, detailing various partnerships in this realm.

- Tim expressed his thoughts on the merging of sports and blockchain technology.

- Tim provided his candid opinion on clubs launching NFTs, as well as his YouTube video titled "How Crypto Ruined Football and What's Next?"

- He explained the shortcomings in some NFT utilities.

- Tim elaborated on Fango, its services, inspiration for its launch, and the diverse team behind it.

- Fango's focus on the MENA region was highlighted, along with reasons why it's an ideal market, according to Tim.

- Problems outlined in Fango's pitch deck and solutions offered for fans, the crypto community, and broadcasters were discussed, as Tim pointed out.

- Key features of Fango, encompassing gaming, highlights, purchases, merchandise, and unique experiences, were highlighted by Tim.

- Tim explained the incorporation of various sports into the Fango app.

- He shared insights into his relationship with Middle Eastern broadcasters and the target demographics for the Fango app.

- Benefits for sponsors advertising on the app were discussed, according to Tim.

- Partnerships with Saudi broadcasters and the differing business models were outlined by Tim.

- Tim discussed the challenges faced by Fango and strategies for overcoming them.

- Reasons for building the Fango app on Ethereum and the role of Fango Token were explained by Tim.

- Token utilities, including predictions, subscriptions, and governance voting, were detailed by Tim.

- Tim discussed the question generated by ChatGPT4 regarding Fango.

- The impact of ETFs, Bitcoin halving, Ethereum ETF, and US elections on Fango were discussed by Tim.

- Contingency plans for Fango and a focus on the business aspect were emphasized by Tim.

- Tim's music preferences and a question about a boxing event were also touched upon.