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Timestamps: 

01:28 Podcast Intro Guest

01:52 David’s Background

03:03 Why CenterBook Exists

05:49 Manager Evaluation Data

09:22 Durable Alpha Patterns

12:34 Regime Change Three Signals

18:13 AI Winners And Losers

21:15 Allocator Diversifier Needs

26:43 Future Of Alpha Capture

29:41 Scaling The Platform

32:08 Research As Gold

33:37 Alpha Theory Framework

35:10 Why Optimal Beats Actual

36:36 CenterBook As Partner

37:56 Manager Risk Tools

40:23 Where Alpha Leaks

44:03 Spotting Real Skill

48:13 Long Short Is Not Dead

51:43 AI In The Workflow

54:25 Active Extension Vision

59:04 Closing And Contact

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firm website:    btcs.com.pl/en/index.html

Timestamps: 

02:03 Podcast Intro Guests

02:41 BTCS Origin Mission

05:08 Validators And Treasury

08:08 Active Treasury Mindset

09:30 Why Passive Treasuries Fail

14:06 Regulation And Compliance

18:50 Bitcoin Outlook 2026

22:39 AI Agents And Crypto

24:35 AI Agents in Trading

25:45 AI as Digital Employees

27:38 Internet Era Warning

28:38 Building Agent Workflows

29:24 Guardrails and Supervision

31:50 Treasuries vs Crypto ETFs

35:30 DeFi Meets Tokenization

38:07 Oracles for Real Assets

39:42 Banks and Crypto Rails

44:18 Defense Tech and AI

47:40 Future Tech Reflections

48:57 Where to Connect

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Instagram:    https://www.instagram.com/hollimoeini/

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Timestamps: 

01:55 Meet Holli M&A Advisor

02:37 Holly Career Journey

03:31 Market Stats Wakeup Call

05:05 Common M&A Myths

08:32 Exit Ready Mindset

08:48 Financials That Sell

12:34 Boosting Multiples Drivers

14:38 AI And Profitability

18:58 Fraud In Small Business

22:13 Red Flags And Controls

25:48 Spotting IT Kickbacks

28:10 What Private Equity Wants

31:19 Platform vs Bolt On

33:20 Book Title Backstory

34:27 Avoiding M&A Pitfalls

38:37 Deal Structure Trends

39:29 Earnouts Done Right

46:42 Smarter Buyers Today

48:44 Where to Connect

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firm website:  https://tesseract.fi/  

firm linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesseractinvestment/

X:                       https://x.com/tesseractcrypto

Timestamps: 

01:15 Welcome to the All Funds Network Podcast + Guest Intro

01:45 James’ Origin Story: From TradFi Trading to Discovering Bitcoin

04:21 Building in Crypto: Funds, Custody Pivot, and the Road to Tesseract CEO

06:51 Market Recap: October Flash Crash vs. February Sell-Off (What Really Happened)

14:41 Did We Hit the Bottom? Cycles, Macro Signals, and Why Bitcoin Feels “Off”

16:11 Gold & Silver Mania: Narrative Trades and Volatility Comparisons

17:53 AI, Compute, and the Coming Energy Crunch

20:33 What Tesseract Does: Institutional Yield, DeFi Strategies, and MiCA Licensing

22:29 On-Chain Vaults Explained: Transparency, Non-Custodial Asset Management, and EU Compliance Hurdles

26:40 Are DeFi Vault Tokens Securities? The Compliance Problem

27:24 MiCA vs. US Regulation: Building a Cross-Border Framework

29:07 Why Regulatory Clarity Unlocks Institutional DeFi

32:17 Digital Asset Treasuries in 2026: The ETF Competition & Cost Base Trap

35:37 How Bitcoin Treasuries Chase Yield: Options, Lending & Wrapped BTC

39:37 Sentiment at Extremes: Fear Index, FTX Lows, and the Long-Term Thesis

43:31 What “Institutional-Grade” Yield Really Requires (Risk, Ops, Security)

49:17 Black Swans & Staying Useful: Probabilities, Strategy Risk, and Compliant Vaults

51:00 What’s Next: Tokenized Asset Management, Yield Everywhere, and Where to Connect

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my linkedin:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaliakanav

Timestamps: 
00:00 Introduction and Recap

02:31 Guest Introduction: Kanav Kalia

03:08 The Origin Story of Oxane Partners

06:46 Evolution of the Credit Market

11:43 Asset-Based Finance Explained

16:12 Technology and Infrastructure in Private Credit

20:05 Ecosystem-Led Private Credit

24:08 The Role of Technology Solutions

24:11 Bringing It All Together: The Journey So Far

26:41 Identifying Risk and Potential Fraud

31:02 Regulatory Perspectives and Market Growth

38:35 AI in the Private Credit Space

43:40 Concluding Thoughts and Future Outlook

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firm website:    https://theqcompanies.com/

Timestamps: 
00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:30 The Importance of Tax Mitigation

00:51 Challenges in the Financial Industry

02:28 Kevin Bruner's Background and Experience

02:48 The Q Companies and Financial Strategies

05:13 Insights on Financial Planning and Taxation

18:10 The 1031 Exchange Explained

26:21 The 537 Installment Sale Trust

26:56 Understanding the Trust and Escrow Process

28:29 Role of the Trustee and Trust Protector

29:10 Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts

30:20 Estate Planning and Heir Management

31:35 Tax Implications and Planning

33:28 Real Estate and Business Applications

39:39 Special Cases and Unique Assets

50:00 Trends and Market Opportunities

01:03:13 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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Timestamps: 
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:44 About Richie May and Their Services

01:46 Tax Processes and Fund Administration

03:35 Key Tax Considerations for Fund Managers

10:20 Crypto and Tax Implications

14:00 Common Issues and Best Practices

16:47 Conclusion and Contact Information

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firm website:    https://www.houlihancapital.com/   

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Timestamps: 
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

00:34 Understanding Valuation Agents

03:00 Levels of Asset Valuation

03:51 When to Engage Valuation Services

08:27 Common Mistakes in Valuation

11:43 Valuation Costs and Considerations

13:56 Nuances in Digital Asset Valuation

16:43 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-madden

Timestamps: 
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:31 Overview of the Short Fund Series

00:56 Understanding Fund Banking Needs

03:07 Choosing the Right Bank for Your Fund

04:18 Bank Account Requirements and Onboarding

06:19 Opening a Bank Account: Timeline and Considerations

07:15 Managing Multiple Bank Accounts

08:43 Compliance and Best Practices

12:23 Common Mistakes and Tips for New Managers

14:05 Cost and Services of Banking for Funds

15:55 Digital Banking and Support

17:12 Conclusion and Contact Information

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Timestamps: 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:20 Overview of Richie May Services

00:49 Understanding the Role of an Auditor

03:01 When to Involve an Auditor

04:35 Audit Requirements and Importance

05:24 Admin vs Auditor Responsibilities

06:39 Audit Process and Preparation

10:15 Common Audit Challenges

12:39 Valuation Policies and Procedures

14:36 Audit Costs and Final Thoughts

15:56 Conclusion and Contact Information
 

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