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  • The Collision of Fixed Income and Crypto Mining

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    Litigation Finance Recording with Sean:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQLjhMdShl0

     

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

    00:47 How Shawn Campbell Got into Bitcoin Mining

    04:06 Kevin Hertz's Journey into Bitcoin Mining

    07:01 Understanding Bitcoin Mining Infrastructure

    11:11 The Economics of Bitcoin Mining

    22:13 The Impact of Bitcoin Halving on Mining

    24:25 The Role of Transaction Fees in Bitcoin Mining

    27:06 Understanding the Economics of Bitcoin Mining

    27:27 The Impact of Mining on Bitcoin Transaction Fees

    27:55 The Role of Transaction Fees in Bitcoin Mining

    28:07 The Future of Bitcoin Mining: Transaction Fees and Block Rewards

    28:32 The Intricacies of Bitcoin Mining: Power Availability and Efficiency

    28:53 The Power Surplus in the United States and Its Impact on Bitcoin Mining

    29:17 The Role of Power Plants in Bitcoin Mining

    29:56 The Concept of Interruptible Load in Bitcoin Mining

    31:28 The Offering: Structuring Investments in Bitcoin Mining

    31:41 Understanding the Risks and Rewards of Investing in Bitcoin Mining

    48:16 The Role of Mining Pools in Bitcoin Mining

     

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    Alt Funds Network LLC and and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.

    52 min
  • MPC Wallets, Custody and On-Chain Activity

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    Connect with Steve

    Email: [email protected]

    Telegram: @SteveFordefi

    Website: Fordefi.com

     

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

    00:36 Understanding Fortify and Its Role in Defi

    01:22 Exploring the Concept of MPC Wallets

    03:51 Different Types of Wallets and Their Features

    07:46 The Evolution of Institutional Custody in Defi

    13:36 The Future of Layer 1 and Layer 2 Protocols

    17:29 The Importance of Staking and Its Trends

    25:49 The Role of Smart Contract Verification

    30:53 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

     

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    Alt Funds Network LLC and and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.

    32 min
  • Navigating Big Data, AI, and Talent Acquisition: A Comprehensive Insight

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    Connect with Rassul:

    *NEW* Website: www.mycvcover.com

    Website: https://www.datatalentadvisors.com/

    Twitter: @BigDataVision

     

    Timestamps: 

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

    00:50 Guest's Journey into Data Analytics and AI

    09:03 The Role of Data in AI and Business

    11:43 The Importance of Master Data Management

    16:18 The Evolution of Big Data and AI

    21:01 The Future of AI and Data Management

    25:06 The State of Financial Services in Relation to Data and AI

    27:04 The Role of Technology in Banking

    27:18 The Importance of Data Management

    27:56 The Impact of AI in Financial Services

    28:25 The Use of AI in Fund Services and Legal Firms

    32:43 The Role of AI in Business Development

    34:05 The Future of AI in Business

    34:33 The Challenges and Opportunities of AI in Business

    45:15 Different roles of AI

    50:46 The Importance of Human Element in AI

    52:35 The Role of AI in Job Hunting

    53:56 Conclusion: The Future of AI

    55 min
  • Exploring Closed-Ended Funds and Fund Structuring with Kevin Cott- Cott Law Group

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    Connect with Kevin:

    https://cottlawgroup.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-cott-42524a33

    https://x.com/CottLawGroup?s=20

     

    Timestamps and Topics:

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome

    00:36 Differences between open end and closed end funds.

    06:32 Trends in asset classes in fund launches in 2023.

    07:28 Understanding terms of the fund and how to deploy the capital while planning for a future exit.

    09:25 Fund structuring and operational considerations

    11:46 Thoughts on 506c vs. 506B for capital raising

    14:05 Inexperienced fund managers tend to want to deploy multiple strategies in same portfolio and why this is problematic.

    17:08 New rules will require disclosing preferential treatment.

    18:30 Conclusion and Contact Information

     

    closed ended funds, open ended funds, investment management industry, legal counsel, underlying assets, freely transferable assets, illiquid assets, liquid crypto tokens, closed end fund, open end fund, fund managers, crypto funds, blockchain venture funds, hedge funds, venture capital funds, management fee, performance allocation, preferred return, high water mark, carried interest, waterfall structure, investment period, exit date, fundraising, real estate funds, operational work, closed ended fund structure, private funds rules, side pockets, private fund advisors

     

    Disclaimer-

    Alt Funds Network LLC and and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.

    20 min
  • Market Update & Key Trends for Institutional Portfolios

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    Connect with Susan:

    Alternatives Watch: https://www.alternativeswatch.com/

    Susan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-barreto-she-her-a4b1465/

     

    Topics and Timestamps: 

    00:00 Introduction and Overview

    00:27 Investor Performance and Changes in Endowment Model

    02:48 Shifts in Leadership and Performance Challenges

    03:48 The Traditional model and What’s Changing

    05:25 The Impact of Trustees and Upcoming Changes

    06:42 The Role of Private Credit in Financing

    09:20 The Performance of Pension Funds

    11:43 The Performance of Private Equity

    13:15 The Future of Investment Strategies

    19:35 The Outlook for Institutional Investors Allocations

    29:35 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Investments

    30:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

     

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    Alt Funds Network LLC and and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.

    32 min
  • SEC Crypto Oversight: Decisions, Enforcement & The Future of ETFs

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    Connect with Kevin:

    https://cottlawgroup.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-cott-42524a33

    https://x.com/CottLawGroup?s=20

     

    Timestamps and Topics:

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome

    00:30 Discussion on SEC Decisions: Ripple and Terraform

    03:28 Impact of Ripple and Terraform Decisions

    06:08 The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust and ETFs

    06:09 Updates on SEC vs Ripple and Terraform Rulings

    08:59 The Future of Bitcoin ETFs

    16:43 Banking Challenges in the Crypto Industry

    18:46 Conclusion and Contact Information

     

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    Alt Funds Network LLC and and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.

    20 min
  • The Ins and Outs of On-Chain Structured Products

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    Topics / Timestamps

    00:00 Introduction and Index Coop Overview

    02:58 Exploring the Different Types of Structured Products

    06:17 Understanding the Clientele for On-Chain Structured Products

    08:17 How structured Products Work

    11:22 The Challenges and Solutions in On-Chain Structured Product

    15:25 Distributing Tokens

    18:38 Understanding the Operational Aspects of On-Chain Structured Products

    24:45 Competition and the state of the market

    27:20 Permissioned Blockchains & AML/KYC

    30:28 Gas fees and potential issues of high gas fees

    32:18 Secondary Markets

    33:50 Custody of Assets

    35:00 Leverage

    36:36 Future outlook for on-chain structure products

    41:15 Where to connect with Index Coop

    42:10 Outro

     

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    Alt Funds Network LLC and and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.

    43 min
  • Navigating Corporate Governance and Alternative Investments: Insights from Dan Strachman

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    Daniel Strachman | A&C Advisors LLC:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-strachman-cdda-9922351/

    https://aandcadvisors.com/

     

    [00:02:24] In today's world, it's important to have and express your own views, and for others to be open to hearing them. Many people are afraid to share their true thoughts and feelings.

    [00:05:11] The firm expanded services to private equity and 40 act products in addition to operations and launching new products. They offer independent directorship and corporate services. The firm has been virtual since 2014.

    [00:09:43] Our strong directorship business has experienced industry professionals who provide advice and support for better investment decisions, setting us apart from competitors.

    [00:10:55] We provide experienced directors and high-touch corporate services. We stand out from those who just check boxes.

    [00:16:24] Investors realize PE funds make bad investments; liquidity issues.

    [00:19:17] Investment management industry facing challenges with debt and commoditization.

    [00:21:47] There is a negative impact on unicorn hunters and finders; people want tangible investments instead of inflated valuations.

    [00:27:11] Hedge funds see opportunities, planning to launch office in London, impressed with ChatGPT technology. Phone technology hasn't evolved much.

    [00:31:27] Excitement about AI's role in disease research and potential of blockchain.

    [00:32:47] Exciting opportunities in AI, medicine, and blockchain for making money.

    [00:38:35] The low cost of entry and high potential reward attract many inexperienced hedge fund managers. Real hedge fund managers are favored.

    [00:40:01] Bullish on hedge funds, market knowledge key. Crypto here to stay, crisis cleaned industry.

    [00:43:17] The number one rule in raising money: it won't come from where you think. Hardest jobs: marketing for accounting firms, raising capital.

    [00:46:18] Embrace failures, ask for orders and referrals, be open to unknown markets.

    [00:51:48] Starting a hedge fund requires real investing experience, substantial capital, and understanding of various aspects of the business beyond managing money. It is crucial to have skilled individuals and established processes in place for successful operation.

     

    [00:53:16] The real world requires infrastructure, capital, and a roadmap for success in business. Launching with $5 million can lead to significant growth.

     

    Key Topics:

    - Introduction to Dan Strachman and A&C Advisors, LLC

    -The Importance of Independent Directors and Corporate Governance

    -Focus on Hedge Funds and Other Asset Classes

    - Discussion on the shift away from private equity and the potential boom in the hedge fund industry

    -Evolution of AI, Cryptocurrency, and Blockchain Technology

    -Strategies for Raising Capital and Building a Hedge Fund

    -Challenges and Opportunities in the Investment Management Industry

     

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    Alt Funds Network LLC and and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.

    57 min
  • Go-To-Market Strategies in Financial Services: Expert Insights with Judith Peterson

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    Reach out to Judith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithmpeterson/

     

    Key Topics:

    - Educating Prospects: Judith discusses the importance of educating prospects along the buyer journey, ensuring well-informed prospects for smoother sales handoffs.

    - Tailoring Marketing Campaigns: Learn how to customize marketing campaigns based on organization size, internal stakeholders, budgets, and goals.

    - Career Transition: Judith shares her career transition from operational roles to marketing within the investment management industry.

    - Go-To-Market Strategy: Gain insights into the significance of a well-defined go-to-market strategy and how it aligns marketing and sales efforts.

    - Evolving Marketing Landscape: Explore the changing landscape of marketing channels and strategies, including the role of referrals and the impact of AI and technology.

     

    Financial Services, Go-To-Market Strategy, b2b marketing, b2b sales, Marketing and Sales Alignment, Buyer Journey, hedge funds, fund marketing, marketing education, Referral Marketing, sales strategies, Marketing Strategies, Financial Services Industry, Marketing Trends, Technology in Marketing, AI in Finance, AI in marketing, Marketing for Financial Professionals, Financial Marketing Tips, Judith Peterson

     

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    1 hr
  • Navigating New Private Fund Rules: Key Considerations for Exempt Reporting Advisors

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    Twitter handle: @Tony_Wise_

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonymwise/

    Firm Website: https://colefrieman.com/team/anthony-wise/

     

    00:01:58 Accredited investors already can invest in private funds and can negotiate terms.

    00:05:49 Investors, leverage, negotiating, impact on emerging managers, side letters.

    00:07:02 New manager must track and disclose terms.

    00:12:47 Register if providing investment advice for compensation.

    00:15:09 New rule applies to registered investment advisors, exempt. Quarterly statements required for fees and expenses.

    00:19:48 Investor consent already implied in fund docs.

    00:22:54 Borrowing funds between funds with investor consent.

    00:28:34 Offering documents must include key economic terms.

    00:29:39 Exempt reporting advisors: perceived fewer compliance requirements

    00:33:36 Disclose all fees and expenses in documents.

    00:38:49 Exempt reporting advisors exempt unless registration necessary.

    00:40:12 Exempt reporting advisors may need audits.

    00:43:39 Extended compliance deadlines give firms time.

    00:46:55 Enjoyed conversation? Like, subscribe, reach out for fund opportunities.

     

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    Disclaimer-

    Alt Funds Network LLC and and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.

    48 min

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