The Syndicate

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Michael Weiksner is the founder of Rostrum Capital, a VC fund focused next generation of platform companies that is also building out a crypto division to focus on disruptive blockchain opportunities.
Previously he raised over $2.5mm for EndlessTV, an innovative mobile video app that was the first mobile app to provide swipeable shopping. Prior to that, Michael founded e-thePeople, a non for profit to help citizens participate in politics through technology which helped over 10mm voters.
Listen and Learn:

* Why technology didn’t solve politics problems
* Why most ICOs are junk and blockchain will disrupt everything
* What to think about before investing in cryptocurrencies
* The problem conventional startups have with raising follow on funding
* How ICOs are impacting startups and venture capital
* Why the US political system could cause catastrophic failure
* How hedge funds should view crypto
* The big picture on cryptocurrencies and blockchain



Michael’s Projects:
Michael’s Angellist profile
Rostrum Capital
Michael’s blog
Michael’s Twitter: @weiks
Are you an accredited investor? Apply to join our angel syndicate if you’d like to access our deal flow.
Michael Weiksner is the founder of Rostrum Capital, a VC fund focused next generation of platform companies that is also building out a crypto division to focus on disruptive blockchain opportunities.
Previously he raised over $2.5mm for EndlessTV, an innovative mobile video app that was the first mobile app to provide swipeable shopping. Prior to that, Michael founded e-thePeople, a non for profit to help citizens participate in politics through technology which helped over 10mm voters.
Listen and Learn:

* Why technology didn’t solve politics problems
* Why most ICOs are junk and blockchain will disrupt everything
* What to think about before investing in cryptocurrencies
* The problem conventional startups have with raising follow on funding
* How ICOs are impacting startups and venture capital
* Why the US political system could cause catastrophic failure
* How hedge funds should view crypto
* The big picture on cryptocurrencies and blockchain



Michael’s Projects:
Michael’s Angellist profile
Rostrum Capital
Michael’s blog
Michael’s Twitter: @weiks
Are you an accredited investor? Apply to join our angel syndicate if you’d like to access our deal flow.
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