For episode 227, I’m thrilled 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.
In today’s episode, we’ll explore Sostento’s mission, the realities facing underserved communities and how Web3 can help, the future of blockchain in healthcare, and the vision behind the new Crypto Advisory Board.
With the Advisory Board, we’re bringing together an incredible cross-disciplinary group, including DeFi builders, NFT innovators, and nonprofit leaders, all united around one mission: exploring how blockchain can remove barriers to care and help more people access the healthcare they deserve. We’re also actively looking for new members, so if that speaks to you, check out the shownotes for links to get in touch and stay tuned for more information in the episode.
In today’s episode you’ll learn:
🌍 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.
PIPE gDAO is leveraging blockchain for their University Real World Asset IP Launchpad that helps bring groundbreaking ideas from lab to market. By joining the Pipe Associate Network (aka PAN), associates can create a profile highlighting their skills, be notified of opportunities, and then contribute fractional work to pre-IPO companies in return for equity and tokens.
Check out their Linktree for links to all of their socials so you can get involved and join this growing community!
03:45 - I’d love to start with your journey. Whatfirst inspired you to dedicate your career to expanding healthcare access, andwhat led you to found and lead Sostento?
07:45 - Tell me more about Sostetnto’s mission andyour vision for healthcare equity and access.
15:15 - To date, you’ve helped connect over 350,000individuals to care and supported thousands of frontline health workers. Whatare some of the initiatives or stories that best capture Sostento’s impact todate?
22:25 - Let’s rewind to 2021. When the pandemic hit,Sostento mobilized the crypto community to raise 25 ETH to purchase PPE forhealth workers, a major early success. How did that experience shape yourperspective on crypto’s potential for social good?
26:30 - You recently launched the Sostento CryptoAdvisory Board, which I’m honored to be a part of. What inspired thisinitiative, and what goals do you hope to achieve through it?
34:30 - Sostento is looking for new members to jointhe Advisory Board. Who are you hoping to connect with, and what kind ofexpertise or passion are you looking for as the board grows?
44:05 - When you imagine the future of healthcare,how do you see crypto and emerging technologies fitting into that vision of amore equitable, human-centered system?
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