In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas interviews Chandra Duggirala, the CEO and co-founder of Portal. Chandra, a medical doctor turned entrepreneur, discusses his transition from the medical field to technology and finance. He shares insights into his journey, from starting a medical device company to founding an AI-based personalized nutrition company, and now leading Portal, a company focused on providing the safest and easiest path to Bitcoin from any other chain or layer 2.

Chandra elaborates on the motivation behind rebranding Portal from DeFi to Bitcoin, emphasizing the long-term value and stability of building on the Bitcoin platform. He introduces Portal’s innovative BitScaler technology, which addresses the challenges of custody in decentralized finance and enables secure cross-chain transactions without the need for changes to the core Bitcoin protocol.

The conversation also touches on Portal’s partnership with Anduro, enhancing cross-chain trading and Bitcoin utility. Chandra’s passion for free markets, financial self-sovereignty, and leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver value is evident throughout the discussion. Join us to learn how Chandra Duggirala is revolutionizing the blockchain and crypto space, making it more secure and trustworthy for users worldwide.