Eric Satz, CEO of Alto, sits down with David Weisburd to discuss how startups can access $13 trillion in retirement capital. In addition, they discuss why to invest in alternative assets via retirement capital, strategies for personal venture portfolio construction and how cryptocurrency fits into alternative asset investing.

(1:03) Guest introduction: Eric Satz and Alto

(2:45) Role and user experience of Alto in self-directed investing

(5:15) The problem with alternative IRA investments and Alto's solution

(7:16) Alto's platform, integrations and partnerships

(10:25) Discussion on investable assets in the US and the evolution of Alto's thesis

(13:15) The need for democratization in investing

(17:42) Discussion on Peter Thiel's Roth IRA story

(20:17) Sponsor: Deel

(21:00) Suggestions for portfolio diversification and investing in crypto

(25:37) The psychological struggle of trading and advantages of alternative asset investments

(30:06) The future of Alto

(32:07) Importance of timing, luck and people in startup success and closing remarks