AI Infrastructure · Google's vertical integration (TPUs, data centers, models, distribution) creates structural AI advantage

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Bitcoin, Tecnología, regulación y dinero: una tertulia con Leif Ferreira

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Google's vertical integration (TPUs, data centers, models, distribution) creates structural AI advantage

2026-05-01 · 9 company · 6 thematic

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leif ferreira

Software developer turned crypto entrepreneur; founded Bit2Me in 2015 after discovering Bitcoin in 2013 while building rural internet infrastructure; grew platform to 5B EUR annual volume, 22M EUR revenue, 250 employees, and MiCA license with Spanish banks and Tether as investors.

alvaro sancho

Former co-founder of Top Doctors (exit 2021, 9 countries, 200+ employees); now building AI governance platform for enterprises with private-tenant architecture and model-agnostic approach.

bernat farrero

jordi romero

Co-founder and CEO of Factorial, an HR software unicorn. Led Series D raise ($150M at $2.5B valuation) and $540M Customer Value Fund from General Catalyst. Previously built and scaled Factorial from Series A (2020) through unicorn status (2022). Known for transparent governance (3-board-seat structure) and employee liquidity programs.

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