# The Latest Hiring Trends in Bitcoin with Scott Ellam of XCE

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Podcast: [The Bitcoin Treasuries Podcast with Tim Kotzman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bitcoin-treasuries-podcast-with-tim-kotzman-7117909)
Published: 2026-04-10T14:46:01+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1780

## Resource

Scott Ellam, Founder & CEO of XCE - Connecting Excellence Group, returns to the show to discuss what trends he saw in Q1 of this year, the latest developments in executive recruiting within Bitcoin, and whether XCE investor Adam Back is the real Satoshi Nakamoto. - this episode is sponsored by Onramp - $150 in Bitcoin to get your account started. https://onrampbitcoin.com/ - This episode is sponsored by Stamp Seed. Use the code "Tim15" at check out for 15% off site wide https://www.stampseed.com/ Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE - For entertainment purposes only. Tim Kotzman on X: https://x.com/TimKotzman Scott Ellam on X: https://x.com/btconlyscott 0:00 - Intro 0:19 - XCE Q1 Update 7:55 - Executive Recruitment in Bitcoin 15:15 - How cyclical is executive recruiting? 23:30 - Is Adam Back Satoshi Nakamoto? 27:10 - Closing thoughts and where to find XCE online #podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc

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