In this comprehensive episode of Cafe Bitcoin, Brady Swenson and co-host John Haar engage with Maya Parbhoe, an entrepreneur and pro-Bitcoin candidate in Suriname's presidential race. Maya shares her rich entrepreneurial family background, educational journey, and solutions for economic hardships. The discussion pivots around Suriname's corruption, financial inefficiencies, and reliance on foreign currencies. They explore the transformative potential of Bitcoin to decentralize finance, enhance transparency, and improve governance. Topics include separating money from the state, privatization plans, challenges in raising Bitcoin awareness, and leveraging natural and technological resources. The episode also highlights the need for a regulatory framework for an open internet and the dire personal risks faced due to corruption. The ultimate vision is a diversified and modern economy driven by Bitcoin and sustainable energy, setting a model for national development.00:00 Welcome to Cafe Bitcoin00:37 Introducing Maya Parbo02:05 Maya's Background and Journey09:43 Challenges in Suriname13:35 Bitcoin as a Solution16:43 Vision for Suriname's Future19:44 Economic and Monetary Policies27:22 Privatization and Transformation30:37 Financial Institutions and Global Inequality32:12 Suriname's Payment Infrastructure Challenges33:53 Integrating Bitcoin in Suriname38:27 Maya's Vision for Suriname's Future40:11 Energy and Economic Diversification52:17 Challenges and Risks in Suriname01:00:51 Conclusion and Call to Action  Stack sats with the Swan App - Create an account and start buying Bitcoin in just a few minutes. No fees on your first $10,000 of Bitcoin buys. "Welcome to Bitcoin" A FREE 1-hour course hosted by Natalie Brunell, perfect for helping you to orange-pill family members over the holidays at https://Swan.com/welcome ⁠⁠Swan Team Members:Brady Swenson: https://twitter.com/citizenbitcoinJohn Haar Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/john_at_swanSteven Lubka: https://x.com/DzambhalaHODLP: https://x.com/phjlljp/Download the Swan app!iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/swan-bitcoin/id1576287352 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swanbitcoin.android&pli=1 Swan Private guides corporations and high net worth individuals toward building generational wealth with Bitcoin. Find out more at https://swan.com/private Connect with Swan on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Swan