{"id":"samuel-mcculloch","hidden":false,"ipfs":"QmP5nM1CUPviARXynbbPqGePYZYWFRpM9Bf6HusfAHenjw","language":"en","transactionHash":"0x0ca2e9804b7138ce8b2fbc7d7c0b7b13906e8d7ffed53e180e51ea3f787492b3","created":"2024-02-29T11:45:35.073Z","updated":"2025-08-22T19:51:42.661Z","title":"Samuel McCulloch","summary":"Samuel McCulloch is an Executive Producer at Flywheel specializing in Frax, DeFi, and crypto topics, and a former Senior Signals Intelligence Analyst in the US ...","content":"**Samuel McCulloch** is the Growth Lead at USD.AI, a protocol focused on connecting [decentralized finance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) (DeFi) with AI infrastructure. He is also associated with [Leviathan News](https://iq.wiki/wiki/leviathan-news), a decentralized media platform covering DeFi, cryptocurrency markets, and blockchain technology, where he worked as a host and content contributor. Previously, he served as Executive Producer and Host at Flywheel, a media and advocacy platform focused on Frax and related crypto and financial topics. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-qkx5fnf3bl)​[\\[2\\]](#cite-id-5vd8af3nibi) \n\n[YOUTUBE@VID](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AgkJfOID5ZI)\n\n## Education\n\nSamuel McCulloch attended the University of St. Andrews where he studied for an M.A. in Philosophy between 2009 to 2013. Prior to that, he was a student at the Defense Langauge Institute studying Russian Language Studies. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-qkx5fnf3bl)​\n\n## Licenses & Certifications\n\nSamuel McCulloch holds several licenses and certifications related to the financial industry. These include the Series 7 (General Securities Representative Examination) and the Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination), issued by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-qkx5fnf3bl)​\n\n## Career\n\nIn 2003, Samuel McCulloch started out as a Russian Cryptologic Linguist and then a Senior Signals Intelligence Analyst at the United States Marine Corps. In October 2013, he was an Investment Consultant at PFS International specializing in structuring private capital and long-term financial analysis, tax optimization in foreign offshore jurisdictions, and corporate consulting for offshore companies. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-qkx5fnf3bl)​\n\nFrom June 2014 to 2017, Samuel worked as an Equity Options Trader for private clients. He was also self-employed as a Business Development Consultant until 2018. In April 2018, he moved to the role of Head of Content/UX at Adara.io until 2020. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-qkx5fnf3bl)​\n\nIn February 2020, he was the Director Of Business Development at RealT, a [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) real estate company based in Florida, USA. From August 2020 to 2022, Samuel worked as a UX Writer at [OKX](https://iq.wiki/wiki/okx), a [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) [exchange](https://iq.wiki/wiki/decentralized-exchange) where he contributed to the company's mission by crafting clear and concise language that helped guide users through complex processes in the product. In 2019 he served as a podcast host at End of the Chain. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-qkx5fnf3bl)​\n\nIn August 2025, Samuel McCulloch began his role as Growth Lead at USD.AI. USD.AI provides AI infrastructure operators with strategic, non-dilutive financing needed to achieve scale in high-performance compute. As Growth Lead, he focuses on marketing, ecosystem adoption, and expanding the bridge between DeFi liquidity and real-world AI demand. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-qkx5fnf3bl) \n\n### Leviathan News\n\nMcCulloch was a host and contributor at [Leviathan News](https://iq.wiki/wiki/leviathan-news), a decentralized media platform focused on [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) and decentralized finance. \n\nDuring his association with the platform, he produced interviews and analysis covering DeFi, cryptocurrency markets, and blockchain technology.  [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-qkx5fnf3bl) \n\n### Flywheel DeFi\n\nSamuel McCulloch joined [Flywheel DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/flywheel-defi) in June 2022 as the Executive Producer. Flywheel podcast is a media company that was originally funded by the Frax DAO. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-3nrjv3453ai)​\n\n> \"I am dedicated to exploring the latest trends and innovations in the world of finance and technology\" - he wrote[\\[1\\]](#cite-id-qkx5fnf3bl)\n\nWith a specific focus on [stablecoins](https://iq.wiki/wiki/stablecoin) and their potential to revolutionize the financial industry and with years of experience in producing content that informs and engages audiences, Samuel has a proven track record of creating compelling podcasts, videos, and articles that explore complex topics. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-5vd8af3nibi)​\n\nThe [Flywheel DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/flywheel-defi) was created in June 2022, with Sam McCulloch, [DeFi Dave](https://iq.wiki/wiki/david-liebowitz), and [kapital\\_k](https://iq.wiki/wiki/kapitalk) as the leading team and they are also responsible for co-hosting the podcast. 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