How did we get from trading seashells to billion-dollar crypto empires? The story of money is wilder than any movie, and it’s shaped the way we live today.

In this episode, we take a fast-paced ride through history—from Wall Street’s boom-and-bust cycles to the rise of big tech and the crypto revolution. How did we end up in a world where digital assets, venture capital, and meme stocks dominate? And what’s next for the global economy?

Join us as we unpack the past, present, and future of money—because this story is far from over.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00) The secret behind financial power—where did it all start?
(02:30) How stock markets became the ultimate wealth machine
(03:30) Why financial crashes keep happening (and who profits from them)
(05:00) The dot-com boom—brilliant innovation or pure speculation?
(06:00) The rise and fall of internet giants—who made it, who didn’t?
(10:00) The secret playbook of today’s most powerful companies
(11:30) The 2008 crash—how a financial house of cards collapsed
(14:00) Governments vs. markets—who really controls the economy?
(16:30) Crypto, hype, and the power of belief—what drives value?
(19:00) Tech’s unstoppable rise—what fueled the biggest winners?
(22:30) The WeWork saga—when billion-dollar dreams crash hard
(24:00) Bitcoin’s real purpose—was it built to replace banks?
(29:00) The future of money—what’s next in finance?
(37:00) Is US financial dominance coming to an end?
(40:00) Sustainability investing—real change or just another bubble?

Azmul Haque
Azmul is a legal entrepreneur and tri-qualified lawyer, admitted to practice law in England, India, and Singapore. Over the last 23 years, Azmul has developed particular expertise in complex, cross-border corporate transactions, particularly M&A and venture capital investments. When he is not counselling emerging technology companies on legal strategies to disrupt incumbents, Azmul indulges in his passions: period drama, history podcasts and pub quizzes.

Sherry Jiang
Sherry is the CEO and Cofounder of Peek (peek.money). Peek is your financial Mari Kondo, which aims to clean up the clutter and provide a clear, real-time picture of your net worth – and give you actionable insights for all aspects of your financial life.

Prior to founding Peek, Sherry worked at Amazon and Google. During her time at Google, she was the growth product marketing lead in driving the exponential growth of Google Pay in India from 13M to over 120M+ monthly active users.

ABOUT TECHTONIK
TechTonik is a podcast that delves deep into the history of technology and innovation, exploring how these advancements have shaped the way we live, work, and play. Hosted by Sherry Jiang and Azmul Haque, each episode unpacks a different aspect of technological evolution, from the origins of money to the rise of digital currencies and beyond. 

With insightful discussions and expert analysis, TechTonik offers listeners a thoughtful exploration of the forces that drive change in our world, highlighting the connections between past innovations and modern life. Join Sherry and Azmul as they reveal the seismic shifts in technology that have transformed our society.