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  • #113 Brook Scardina, Oak Real Estate Partners - The Strategic Advantage of Private Credit

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Welcome and Introductions

    00:35 Brook's Professional Journey

    02:32 Understanding Private Credit

    02:51 Market Volatility and Investment Strategies

    04:36 Advantages of Private Credit

    06:10 Oak Real Estate Partners' Approach

    13:48 Risk Mitigation and Fraud Prevention

    15:06 Speed and Efficiency in Lending

    16:18 Case Study: Industrial Complex in Melbourne

    17:34 Investor Education and Market Trends

    22:30 The Appeal of Private Credit

    23:05 Concerns and Risks in Private Credit

    24:34 Strategic Focus on Multifamily Housing

    26:31 Loan Structuring and Market Dynamics

    32:46 Investor Appetite and Market Trends

    39:42 Social Impact and Strategic Initiatives

    42:22 Conclusion and Contact Information

     

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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.

    45 min
  • #112 Evgeny Gokhberg, Re7 Capital - DePIN, SocialFi & DeFi Vaults - An Institutional Prospective

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    Website: https://re7.capital/ 
    X: https://x.com/Re7Capital

    X: https://x.com/Re7labs

    Telegram: https://t.me/+cnFgL485oAMyODU8

     

    Timestamps: 

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

    00:47 Journey into Crypto and Blockchain

    02:36 Understanding DeFi and Vaults

    05:03 Risk Management in DeFi

    08:27 Evolution and Future of DeFi

    19:19 Exploring DePIN, SocialFi, and ReStaking

    32:56 Challenges and Opportunities in DeFi

    35:36 Conclusion and Contact Information

     

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    37 min
  • #111 Francisco Quartin de Macedo, NHD Capital - From Sports Betting to High-Frequency Crypto Trading

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    Website: https://www.nhd.capital/ 
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fqm
    X: https://x.com/fquartinmacedo 
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fqmacedo/?hl=en

     

    Timestamps: 

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

    00:39 Francisco's Early Life and Love for Numbers

    01:39 Teenage Ventures into Sports Betting

    02:07 Academic Pursuits and Entrepreneurial Spirit

    06:39 Transition to Crypto and Hedge Funds

    10:57 Founding a Consciousness-Driven Hedge Fund

    13:01 Mental Health and Personal Growth Journey

    18:28 Integrating Mental Health into Professional Life

    20:13 Practical Tips for Mental Well-being

    26:54 Breaking Taboos and Advocating for Mental Health

    27:28 Optimizing Body and Mind for Success

    28:42 The Role of Coaches and Psychologists

    29:33 Systematizing Trading and Personal Development

    30:40 Fund Strategy and Jurisdiction Challenges

    32:48 Building a High-Performance Fund

    35:55 Overcoming Operational Hurdles

    40:58 Fundraising and Investor Relations

    41:58 Future Roadmap and Vision

    44:04 Personal Development and Neuroplasticity

    50:51 Conclusion and Contact Information

     

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    53 min
  • #110 Gautam Ganeshan & Anthony Tuths, KPMG - Audit and Tax For Crypto Funds

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    Connect with Gautam Ganeshan & Anthony Tuths:
    Company Website: Www.kpmg.com/ky/en/home.hmtl
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gautam-ganeshan-cpa-ca-cfa-4696931a/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-tuths-7123465
    X: @AnthonyTuths
     

    Background: Gautam Ganeshan is a Partner at KPMG in the Cayman Islands where he focuses on the audits of hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital funds with a more recent focus on digital asset funds. Gautam has been with KPMG for over 15 years and launched the digital asset practice at KPMG Cayman over 8 years ago. Tony Tuths is a tax partner in KPMG's New York office and leads the digital asset practice across the U.S.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 Welcome and Introductions
    00:38 Backgrounds of Our Guests
    01:54 KPMG's Entry into Digital Assets
    03:58 Building Expertise and Tools
    05:46 Challenges and Evolution in the Crypto Space
    15:08 Valuation and Pricing of Digital Assets
    26:27 Tax Implications and Common Questions
    29:45 Navigating Tax Complexities for Foreign Investors
    30:39 Exploring Liquid Staking and Market Conventions
    31:20 The Debate on Wrapping Tokens and Tax Implications
    32:28 Tokenization of Private Funds: Opportunities and Challenges
    36:02 The Future of Tokenized Assets and Market Evolution
    46:49 Regulatory Clarity and Market Adaptation
    50:34 Exciting Developments in Tokenized Funds and Stablecoins
    53:02 Connecting with KPMG Experts
     

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    54 min
  • #109 Vincent Randazzo, Viewright Advisors - Buy Sell or Hold? Using Breadth and Liquidity to Make Tactical Allocations

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    Company Website: https://viewright.ai/  

    X: @CMTRandazzo

     

    Background: Vincent Randazzo (ran-dah-zo) is a chartered market technician, the founder of ViewRight Advisors, and creator of the Defender Program, a systematic risk management overlay for equity portfolios. He brings over two decades of experience, previously serving as Chief Market Strategist at Lowry Research, the oldest technical analysis firm in the country.

     

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Welcome to the All Funds Network Podcast

    00:28 Introducing Vincent Randazzo

    01:14 Vincent's Early Career and Insights on Risk Management

    02:41 The Value of Technical Analysis

    05:28 The Defender Program and Market Breadth Analysis

    07:25 Understanding the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) Designation

    12:26 The Importance of a Systematic Approach

    14:57 Challenges in Risk Management for Advisors

    23:33 Divergence in Portfolios and Market Concentration

    24:08 Liquidity and Market Confidence

    24:48 Market Breadth and Volatility

    27:09 Investment Strategies and Scaling Out

    30:07 Tactical Investing and Market Signals

    30:55 Real-Time Market Examples and Risk Management

    37:30 Market Bottoms and Historical Patterns

    42:35 Trusting Market Signals and Historical Data

    43:49 Conclusion and Contact Information

     

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    45 min
  • #108 Carsten Hermann, Particula - Revolutionizing Digital Asset Risk Ratings with AI

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    Company Website: www.particula.io 
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carstenhermann/ 
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    Timestamps: 

    00:00 Introduction to eSports

    00:17 Building a Career in eSports

    02:46 Transition to Entrepreneurship

    03:44 Early Ventures in Web Development

    06:07 Exploring Blockchain and Crypto

    07:22 Understanding Blockchain Ecosystem

    08:56 Introduction to Particula

    11:01 Importance of Tokenized Asset Ratings

    18:44 Global Trends in Tokenization

    25:19 Exploring Smart Contract Risks

    26:03 Understanding Oracles in Blockchain

    27:17 Access Controls and Security Measures

    28:43 Financial Logic and KYC Compliance

    30:59 The Evolution of Digital Asset Ratings

    35:36 AI in Risk Assessment

    42:21 Challenges in Tokenized Assets

    48:02 Advice for Issuers and Investors

    51:04 Conclusion and Contact Information


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    53 min
  • #107 Alex Ryvkin, Rho Protocol - Institutional Crypto Interest Rates

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    Company Website: https://www.rho.trading/

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rholabshq
     

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction to Alt Funds Network

    00:20 Introducing Alex Ryvkin and RO Protocol

    00:52 Understanding Interest Rates in Crypto

    03:32 Alex Ryvkin's Background and Journey

    04:13 The Birth of RO Protocol

    06:36 Crypto Interest Rates as a Benchmark

    08:09 Decentralization and Centralized Yield Platforms

    10:25 RO Protocol's Roadmap and Market Evolution

    12:22 Interest Rate Swaps and Market Dynamics

    16:01 Stable Coins and Crypto Rates

    20:21 Challenges of Creating Liquid Custom Products

    21:07 Bootstrapping Liquidity in a New Market

    22:39 Liquidity Strategies and Early Success

    23:58 Hypothetical Trades and Market Impact

    29:52 Exciting Developments in Crypto

    33:23 The Future of DeFi and Market Infrastructure

    35:26 TradFi Mindset in the Crypto Space

    37:28 Conclusion and Where to Find More Information

     

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    39 min
  • #106 Sarah Downey & Michael Neff, Lockton - Insuring the Future of Crypto: D&O, Custody, and Coverage

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    Connect with Sarah Downey & Michael Neff:
    Company Website: https://global.lockton.com/us/en
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-katz-downey-74557a3/
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LocktonCompanies 

     

    Timestamps: 

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Backgrounds

    01:56 Understanding Insurance Brokers

    03:22 Types of Insurance for Digital Assets

    10:45 Challenges in the Crypto Insurance Space

    13:06 Evolution of the Insurance Market

    23:34 Claims and Client Education

    29:16 Shift from Multi-SIGs to MPC in Custody

    30:02 Evolution of Custody and Insurance

    31:35 Impact of High-Profile Hacks

    33:24 Barriers to Entry and Client Needs

    39:36 Kidnap and Ransom Insurance

    44:36 Tokenization and Real Estate

    47:59 DeFi and Smart Contract Insurance

    49:07 Geographical Considerations in Insurance

    51:14 Future of Insurance in Crypto

    52:39 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

     

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    55 min
  • #105 Matteo Pandolfi, Bob Rutherford - Why On-Chain Credit Is Crypto’s Next Frontier | Pareto x FalconX

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    Connect with Mateo Pandolfi and Bob Rutherford:

    Pareto

    Website: https://pareto.credit/

    Pareto marketpace )app): https://app.pareto.credit/  

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

    X (Twitter): https://x.com/paretocredit

    Discord: https://discord.com/invite/mpySAJp

    Telegram: https://t.me/paretocredit

    Blog: https://paragraph.xyz/@pareto 

     

    Falcon X

    Website: https://www.falconx.io/ 
    LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thefalconx

    X: https://x.com/falconxnetwork

     

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Welcome and Guest Introductions

    00:40 Mateo Pandolfi on Pareto's Mission

    01:55 Bob Rutherford on Falcon X

    03:05 History and Evolution of Digital Asset Lending

    06:45 Challenges and Innovations in DeFi Credit

    12:01 Bridging Traditional Finance and DeFi

    16:11 Benefits of On-Chain Structured Credit Facilities

    22:26 Understanding the Education Process

    22:50 Institutional Interest and Legal Adaptation

    25:27 Privacy and Trust in On-Chain Credit

    28:11 Primary Credit Side and Borrower Profiles

    32:06 Current Market Demand and Future Trends

    34:58 Technological Advancements and Future Prospects

    41:53 The Falcon X and Pareto Partnership

    45:55 Conclusion and Contact Information

     

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    48 min
  • #104 Adam Guren, Hunting Hill - From Wall Street to Crypto: A Journey Through ETF Strategies

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    Company Website: http://www.huntinghill.com/

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

    Website http://www.huntinghill.com/
     

    Timestamps: 

    00:00 Introduction to Gambling Strategies

    00:49 The Community Spirit of Craps

    02:05 Exploring New Variants of Craps

    02:43 Transition to Soccer

    03:04 Professional Soccer Journey

    04:41 From Soccer to Wall Street

    05:34 Early Career in Trading

    07:12 Venturing into ETFs

    10:42 Navigating the Financial Crisis

    13:17 Launching Hunting Hill

    14:28 Entering the Crypto Space

    22:13 Crypto Strategies and Market Evolution

    30:21 Exploring Equity and Staking in Crypto

    31:10 Introduction to Top 25 Index Fund

    33:58 Institutional Investors' Growing Interest in Crypto

    38:10 Understanding American Depository Receipts (ADRs)

    44:15 Current Market Trends and Price Action

    52:41 Challenges and Opportunities in Crypto Fund Management

    54:41 Venture Capital in the Crypto Space

    57:55 Advice for Starting a New Fund

    01:02:01 Conclusion and Contact Information


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    1 hr 3 min

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