DiffuseTap Podcast

Investing in tech that’s disrupting legacy businesses can be a hot ticket to high returns … but what does it take to systematically and profitably deploy capital into this vertical?

Last time on Diffusetap we met with Rohit Gupta, Managing Director at Future Communities Capital, to discuss which legacy industries yield the best returns when disrupted, how to spot a company that can break the barriers of the adoption, and which red flags to look out for during due diligence.

How do obscure seed stage crypto companies turn into legitimate VC-backed companies that IPO – in a matter of mere years?

Last time on DiffuseTap we spoke with Henry Love, Managing Partner at Fundamental Labs (the largest crypto VCs in Asia) about how to spot crypto startup diamonds in the rough, what it takes to access late stage deals, and why how VCs can chaperones high potential crypto companies from 0 to IPO at an unexpected speed.

Hundreds of millions of VC funding are being funneled into regenerative medicine. The goal: To extend life to previously unattainable limits.

Last time on DiffuseTap, Mike Moradi, Managing Member at R3 Bio, talked to us about regenerative medicine and what it is, current trends and investment opportunities in this space in the aftermath of COVID, and how VCs should place their bets to avoid the potentially expensive pitfalls in the space.

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Decentralized finance is turning technology innovation into attractive revenue streams. Where can investors place their digital assets bets to generate the best ROI on their capital?

Last time on DiffuseTap, Richard Titus – founder of Andronik and a Fellow of the Creative Destruction Lab – talked to us about new exciting opportunities in the digital assets space such as lending, staking pools, and tokenizing physical assets; the potential of crypto to become the national currency for developing countries; and how recent legislation could weigh down on the innovation landscape in America.

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What if you could generate attractive yields from Decentralized Finance (“DeFi”) investments while seeking to limit exposure to the volatility of cryptocurrencies?

That’s why we created Diffuse Digital StableFi – A private fund that aims to invest stablecoins (pegged to fiat currency) in high-yield DeFi projects, seeking to churn out attractive returns for investors on a daily basis.

To share how DeFi yields work, why sound risk management is key, and how to auto-compound rewards to supercharge returns, we hosted a 30 minute virtual session for GPs and LPs who want a first hand look under the hood.

Moderated by Brian Walls, managing partner at Bridge Alternatives, prolific digital asset investor, and institutional alternative investment advisor.

Building a successful LP-GP relationship takes time and effort. But if GPs want 10x returns on every investment while LPs prefer to manage overall capital allocation, how do we get both parties to the table to work on a common goal?

Last time on DiffuseTap, John Stokes, Co-Founder and Partner at Real Ventures, talked about effectively building trust with LPs and GPs, the secret formula to a “magic” meeting, and the difference between creating value from a place of purpose, versus creating value solely for financial returns.

Digital Asset Allocation Strategies

IOTA Foundation on portfolio allocation strategies in the world of crypto

Digital assets are one of the most exciting investment opportunities today. Done right, the new asset class can help investors design portfolios with higher risk-adjusted returns while enhancing their portfolio allocation strategy.

Last time on DiffuseTap, Dan Simerman, Head of Financial Relations at IOTA Foundation, talked to us about the promise of DeFi staking and lending and how NFTs are transforming the world of art and finance today. Discover the difference in portfolio allocation between digital and traditional assets, as well as the counterparty risks that come along with all of it.

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Minority-led businesses are an untapped vertical that's neither served by the traditional VC networks, nor by revenue-based financing facilities. How can investors profit from the growth of these businesses, while taking a data-driven approach to their underwriting process?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we were joined by Founders First Capital Partners (F1stcp) Founder and CEO Kim Folsom and Director of Investments Bella Gangnes, and discussed how they used data to fuel these high potential businesses and why their approach is winning the fight against funding bias.

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Alternative investments – in cryptocurrencies, blockchain-based technologies, and venture – have earned a spot in a well-diversified portfolio. Now that the LP appetite is whetted, how can GPs position their alt funds to attract capital?

Last time on DiffuseTap, we featured Michael Terpin, the Founder and CEO of premier advisory and PR firm Transform Group. Michael catapulted cryptocurrencies like Etherium and Tether to global fame – after working with top Internet brands like MotleyFool, Match.com, and AOL – to bring cutting-edge products to market.

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