Capital Ideas

Tokenized securities are projected to reach $16T, but secondary trading and liquidity remain limited. In this episode, North Capital CEO Jim Dowd explains why asset tokenization needs interconnected ATS networks, regulated secondary markets, and real infrastructure to scale private market liquidity.

Mark Yusko, CEO and CIO of Morgan Creek Capital, joins the team to explain why the best investments are the ones that make you squirm. We dive into the "Walled Garden" of the accredited investor rule, the four risks every investor must understand, and why innovation is the ultimate wealth-creation engine.

Economist Cliff Winston joins Capital Ideas to unpack his provocative new book, Market Corrections, Not Government Interventions. From Bernie Madoff to Theranos, we explore whether markets—not regulators—offer better solutions to failure. A must-listen for anyone questioning the costs of good intentions and government overreach.

Kraken’s Policy Lead Eric Peterson joins Capital Ideas to explore how crypto is maturing into a serious financial force—while policy and regulation still lag behind. From market structure to stablecoins, Peterson maps the road ahead for digital asset reform.

David Weild—former NASDAQ Vice Chair and architect of the JOBS Act—issues a blunt warning: America’s capital markets are broken. In this episode, Weild unpacks how a rigged IPO system is stifling innovation, especially in AI, and what it’ll take to fix it.

Can everyday investors finally access the wealth-building power of private markets? EquiDeFi CEO Mohit Bhansali says yes—and he’s building the infrastructure to make it happen. In this episode, Mohit explains how tokenization, compliance automation, and investor education are opening doors Wall Street has kept closed for decades.

Many financial advisors are falling behind as digital assets go mainstream. In this episode of Capital Ideas, DACFP CEO Don Friedman joins to explain how his organization is bridging the crypto knowledge gap through a first-of-its-kind advisor certification — empowering professionals to better serve clients and stay competitive in a fast-evolving market.

Inflation. Overregulation. Policy paralysis. Small business advocate Karen Kerrigan joins Capital Ideas to break down how Main Street entrepreneurs are navigating one of the toughest economic landscapes in recent memory—and what must change to unleash their full potential.

Stefan Rust, founder of Truflation, joins Capital Ideas to reveal how outdated inflation metrics from the U.S. government are distorting economic decisions—and how blockchain is rewriting the rules with real-time, transparent data that puts power back in the hands of the people.

Andrew Benson, founder of Hill.com, joins Capital Ideas to discuss how his fintech platform is breaking down barriers to late-stage private investing—bringing access, liquidity, and opportunity to investors once shut out of the VC game.