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  • #123 Tony Davidow, Franklin Templeton - How Private Markets Are Reshaping Investing

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    Timestamps: 

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview

    01:24 Tony Davidow's Career Journey

    03:14 Evolution of Alternative Investments

    07:35 Democratization and Accessibility of Alternatives

    14:07 Challenges and Misconceptions in Private Markets

    19:11 Public vs. Private Markets

    28:51 The Importance of Education and Simplifying Jargon

    32:50 Growth and Income Strategies

    33:21 Defensive Assets and Inflation Hedging

    33:42 Client Discussions and Investment Goals

    34:54 Challenges with Traditional Portfolios

    35:32 The Role of Alternatives in Portfolios

    39:07 Private Credit and Real Estate Debt

    41:13 Correlations and Alternative Strategies

    43:16 Trends and Opportunities in Private Markets

    45:20 The Future of Private Markets

    51:23 Crypto and Blockchain in Private Markets

    55:55 Tony's New Book and Final Thoughts

     

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    1 hr 1 min
  • #122 David Morgan, The Morgan Report - Role of Precious Metals in Financial Markets

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    Company Website: https://www.themorganreport.com/  

    X = https://x.com/silverguru22

    LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedavidmorgan/

    Youtube= https://www.youtube.com/user/silverguru/videos

     

    Timestamps: 
    00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

    00:54 David Morgan's Early Investment Journey

    03:30 Forming Investment Thesis and Mentorship

    06:40 The Importance of Precious Metals

    17:15 Gold vs. Silver: A Comparative Analysis

    20:31 Market Manipulation and Silver's Role

    27:01 Future of Financial Systems and Precious Metals

    29:07 Negotiating Value in Transactions

    29:43 Digital Assets and Precious Metals

    29:55 Risks and Benefits of Digital Gold and Silver

    32:25 Gold vs. Bitcoin: A Comparative Analysis

    35:48 Storing Precious Metals

    41:57 Diversification and Sound Money

    51:57 Future Economic Catalysts

    54:21 Exciting Projects and Final Thoughts

     

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    58 min
  • #121 Nate Paitchel, OpenEden - Bridging The Future of Stablecoins & Real-World Asset Tokenization

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    Website: https://openeden.com/  

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-paitchel-30341125/  

    X: https://x.com/nathanpaitchel

    Telegram: https://t.me/npaitchel

     

    Timestamps: 

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

    00:43 Nate's Journey into Crypto

    02:36 Current Focus and Market Trends

    02:46 The Rise of Stablecoins

    04:29 Global Perspective on Stablecoins

    06:13 Open Eden's Unique Approach

    11:38 Regulatory Landscape and Challenges

    18:47 Tokenization and Future Prospects

    29:43 Personal Stories and Fun

    31:43 Conclusion and Contact Information

     

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    34 min
  • #120 Ryan Soury, Usher Labs - Web3 Data Security & Liquidity

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    Website: https://www.usher.so 
                      https://fiet.finance/ 
    X: https://x.com/usher_web3
    Discord: http://go.usher.so/discord

     

    Timestamps: 
    00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

    00:42 Ryan's Crypto Journey

    02:15 Early Projects and Usher Labs

    03:32 Usher Labs' Mission and Fiat Protocol

    05:07 Fiat Protocol and Market Making

    07:23 Challenges and Solutions in Market Making

    08:10 Oracle Use Cases and Data Infrastructure

    12:10 Market Participants and Fiat Protocol

    17:37 Settlement Risk and Collateralization

    19:15 DEX Market Trends and Innovations

    21:36 Real World Assets and Compliance

    25:33 Institutional Adoption and Future Outlook

    25:59 Lowering Opportunity Costs in DeFi

    26:18 Institutional Players in DeFi

    27:10 Technological Challenges and Incentives

    27:54 Current Trends in DeFi

    28:26 Tokenization and Digital Asset Treasuries

    28:58 The Role of ETFs and Staking

    29:41 Future of DeFi and Traditional Finance Integration

    31:50 Lending, Exchange, and Tokenized Stocks

    36:24 AI and DeFi: The Next Frontier

    38:37 Usher Labs' Vision and Future Plans

    40:04 Connecting with Usher Labs

     

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    Alt Funds Network LLC 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.

    42 min
  • #119 Harrison Frye, Acquire.fi - Crypto M&A and Secondary Markets

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    Connect with Harrison Frye:

    Website: https://www.acquire.fi/

    LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/harrisonfrye

    LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/acquire-fi

    X: https://x.com/FryeCryptoGuy

    X: https://x.com/Acquire_Fi

    Deal flow channel

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    Timestamps: 

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

    00:39 Harrison Frye's Background in Crypto

    01:50 The Birth of Acquire.Fi

    02:52 Exploring Acquire.Fi's Business Model

    03:17 Understanding Secondary Markets and OTC Deals

    06:32 Navigating Mergers and Acquisitions in Web3

    16:20 Case Studies and Real-World Examples

    17:33 Buyer and Seller Processes

    22:22 Success Fee Structure and Market Trends

    22:41 Current Market Conditions and Trends

    23:52 Challenges and Opportunities in Launchpads

    26:52 Regulatory Challenges in Crypto M&A

    28:22 Impact of Major Events on Deals

    34:10 Role of AI in Deal Matching and Due Diligence

    35:53 Connecting with Acquire for Deal Flow

     

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    Alt Funds Network LLC 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.

    38 min
  • #118 Nick Santomauro, Figure Markets - Stablecoins, Exchanges and Tokenized Debt

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    Website: https://www.figuremarkets.com/

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    Timestamps: 

    00:00 Welcome and Introductions

    00:46 Launching a New Stablecoin

    01:52 Evolution of Stablecoins

    03:26 Yield-Bearing Stablecoins

    05:57 Banking and Stablecoins

    15:45 Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)

    21:01 HELOC Business Boom

    22:16 User Experience with Figure HELOC

    23:05 B2B Lending and Tokenized Debt

    23:41 Scaling and Market Penetration

    25:44 Blockchain's Impact on Lending

    28:07 Genius Act and Stablecoins

    33:04 Future of Stocks on Blockchain

    38:19 Final Thoughts and Sales Pitch

     

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    41 min
  • #117 Patrick Dunlop, Jackal Labs & Jackal Protocol - Decentralized Storage and Cybersecurity

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    Company Website: https://www.jackalprotocol.com/

    Company Website: https://www.jackallabs.io/

    X: @Jackal_Protocol

    X: @OSINTDunny

     

    Timestamps: 

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

    00:51 Patrick's Journey into Crypto

    03:40 Challenges in Traditional Recovery

    07:19 Decentralized Storage vs Traditional Storage

    10:25 Building Decentralized Infrastructure

    13:15 Data Integrity and Recovery Process

    24:06 AI and Cybersecurity Threats

    25:49 The Rising Threat of Cyber Attacks

    26:35 Blockchain as a Security Solution

    27:29 Crypto Insurance and Recovery Services

    28:27 Challenges in Cyber Insurance

    29:23 Targeting Small Businesses

    31:41 Misconceptions About Backups

    35:39 Practical Cyber Hygiene Tips

    43:49 Jackal's Roadmap and Future Plans

    47:46 Conclusion and Contact Information

     

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    49 min
  • #116 Matt Cooperman, Skill Tree Strategies - Adapting in the Crypto Space

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    Website: https://skilltreestrategies.com/

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    Timestamps: 

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

    00:32 The Origin of Skill Tree

    02:11 Pivot to Capital Allocation

    05:10 Building a Network of Traders and Investors

    06:32 Role of Placement Agents vs. Broker Dealers

    07:52 How Broker Dealers Operate

    10:57 Types of Funds and Strategies

    21:59 Investor Landscape and Allocation Trends

    29:28 Future of Crypto Trading and Advice for Emerging Managers

     

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    32 min
  • #115 Joe Sando &  Mark Adams, Fortuna Funds - Insights from Launching and Managing and ETF

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    Company Website: Fortunafunds.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortuna-funds

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Fortuna-Funds/61567146577351/

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

     

    Timestamps: 

    00:00 Welcome to Alt Funds Network Podcast

    00:23 Introducing Joe Sando and Mark Adams

    00:37 Launching the New ETF

    01:04 Joe's Background in Sales and Marketing

    02:47 Mark's Expertise in Options Trading

    03:31 The Inspiration Behind Fortuna Hedge Bitcoin Fund

    06:29 The Strategy Behind HBTC

    15:10 Setting Up Fortuna Funds

    20:46 Navigating the Legal Setup and Market Maker Challenges

    22:03 The Role of Ibit Options and Wolverine in Our Launch

    23:25 Choosing the Right Trust Model and Cost Considerations

    26:29 Marketing and Distribution Strategies for ETFs

    33:18 Future Outlook and Advice for Aspiring Fund Managers

    38:09 Connecting with Fortuna Funds

     

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    40 min
  • #114 Derek Osgood, DoubleO - Streamlining Business Processes Using AI

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    Website: https://www.doubleo.ai/

    LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/derekosgood3

     

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction to the Alt Funds Network Podcast

    00:41 Derek Osgood's Journey into Tech and AI

    01:49 The Birth of DoubleO Process Automation

    03:37 Understanding AI Agents and Their Applications

    06:23 Ensuring Reliability in AI Workflows

    11:00 Challenges in AI Adoption and Automation

    13:20 Popular Use Cases and Industry Impact

    18:56 Debunking AI Myths and Data Security

    22:58 Data Security and Masking Techniques

    23:40 AI's Impact on Job Security and Public Perception

    24:31 Integrating AI with Software Tools

    25:35 API vs Browser-Based Automation

    29:06 Horizontal vs Vertical AI Solutions

    32:52 Getting Started with DoubleO

    35:58 Use Cases in Marketing and Finance

    38:54 Comparing Workflow Automation Tools

    41:39 Adoption of AI in Organizations

    43:20 Conclusion and Contact Information

     

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    45 min

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