Next With Novo

I'm bullish on crypto. Particularly NFTs. So I decided to drop a bonus episode with some midnight insights following my latest Next with Novo episode with Swiss visual artist Urs Fischer.

Will AR & VR allow us to wear digital art in new ways? Phones, screens, jewelry, the metaverse...I think our relationship with these things are going to be changing very soon. Give it a listen, and check out my episode with Urs to hear more about his first NFT auction and the future of digital art. 

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Next with Novo is the go-to resource for what's new and what's next. In this series, Mike Novogratz, influential investor, Wall Street Veteran, and CEO at Galaxy Digital, invites viewers to learn with him from the brightest minds behind disruptive businesses, prolific social movements, and technologies powering permissionless innovation.

This podcast was recorded on April 8, 2021.

The Next with Novo podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast constitutes an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, any securities. The information in the podcast does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. The host is an affiliate of Galaxy Digital (host and Galaxy Digital together, the “Parties”), and the podcast represents the opinions of the host and/or guest and not necessarily that of Galaxy Digital. The Parties do not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information therein. Each of the Parties expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to or resulting from the use of this information. Certain information in the podcast may have been obtained from published and non-published sources and has not been independently verified. The Parties may buy, sell or hold investments in some of the companies, digital assets or protocols discussed in this podcast. Except where otherwise indicated, the information in this video is based on matters as they exist as of the date of preparation and will not be updated.

My latest episode of Next with Novo is a conversation with Swiss contemporary visual artist Urs Fischer on his upcoming NFT drop, digital art, and the future of how we interact as humans—both in real life and in the metaverse. Urs, whose work has appeared at New York's iconic Gagosian gallery, is not only an icon in the traditional art world but someone who's married physical and digital art for over a decade. Urs has found acclaim in different mediums throughout his career in digital and physical spaces—from giant clay sculptures and packs of cigarettes to immersive video installations. Whether it lives in a digital or physical space, Urs creates work that will stand the test of time across movements and generations.

Ahead of Urs launching his first NFT on April 11, Chaos #1 Human," on the auction app Fair Warning, we caught up for a chat about his background, his work in digital and physical environments, and what he thinks of the energetic community of creators growing around NFTs.

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Next with Novo is the go-to resource for what's new and what's next. In this series, Mike Novogratz, influential investor, Wall Street Veteran, and CEO at Galaxy Digital, invites viewers to learn with him from the brightest minds behind disruptive businesses, prolific social movements, and technologies powering permissionless innovation.

This podcast was recorded on April 6, 2021.

The Next with Novo podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast constitutes an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, any securities. The information in the podcast does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. The host is an affiliate of Galaxy Digital (host and Galaxy Digital together, the “Parties”), and the podcast represents the opinions of the host and/or guest and not necessarily that of Galaxy Digital. The Parties do not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information therein. Each of the Parties expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to or resulting from the use of this information. Certain information in the podcast may have been obtained from published and non-published sources and has not been independently verified. The Parties may buy, sell or hold investments in some of the companies, digital assets or protocols discussed in this podcast. Except where otherwise indicated, the information in this video is based on matters as they exist as of the date of preparation and will not be updated.

Next up on Next with Novo, we’ve got one of the studs of the crypto space, CEO and founder of the top lending platform, BlockFi. I believe in Zac and his company a lot, and it’s been incredible to watch their operation blossom from a brilliant idea into one of the top platforms to buy, sell, or exchange cryptocurrency. BlockFi has also become a key player in the mass adoption of crypto via their game-changing partnership with VISA and plans to introduce the first credit card to reward customers with cashback in Bitcoin. I’m happy to have Zac on the show to discuss the possibilities of a BlockFi IPO, his personal journey from finance to the crypto industry, and share his thoughts on what we can expect in the space in the near future. People like Zac always get me excited about being in this business.

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Next with Novo is the go-to resource for what's new and what's next. In this series, Mike Novogratz, influential investor, Wall Street Veteran, and CEO at Galaxy Digital, invites viewers to learn with him from the brightest minds behind disruptive businesses, prolific social movements, and technologies powering permissionless innovation.

This podcast was recorded on March 4, 2021.

The Next with Novo podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast constitutes an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, any securities. The information in the podcast does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. The host is an affiliate of Galaxy Digital (host and Galaxy Digital together, the “Parties”), and the podcast represents the opinions of the host and/or guest and not necessarily that of Galaxy Digital. The Parties do not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information therein. Each of the Parties expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to or resulting from the use of this information. Certain information in the podcast may have been obtained from published and non-published sources and has not been independently verified. The Parties may buy, sell or hold investments in some of the companies, digital assets or protocols discussed in this podcast. Except where otherwise indicated, the information in this video is based on matters as they exist as of the date of preparation and will not be updated.

Hey everyone, Mike Novogratz here. My latest guest on Next with Novo is an absolute rock star of the criminal justice reform space, Executive Director of non-profit advocacy group Worth Rises, Bianca Tylek. Born to a family of immigrants, Bianca turned around a rough upbringing that exposed her to the troubles of the juvenile system. At a young age, Bianca suffered an extreme traumatic event, further exposing her to the effect of crime and injustice on young people and their families. Bianca eventually turned things around and found her footing in higher education, graduating from Columbia University, setting her up for a successful career on Wall Street before getting an additional degree from Harvard Law. She eventually transitioned into the non-profit space, using her finance and legal expertise to challenge institutions that profit off of the prison industry and structures like solitary confinement and pre-trial bail. Bianca is a fighter through and through and joined me for a powerful conversation about her current reform work, where she finds drive and inspiration, and some of the most significant issues currently being focused on at Worth Rises.

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Next with Novo is the go-to resource for what's new and what's next. In this series, Mike Novogratz, influential investor, Wall Street Veteran, and CEO at Galaxy Digital, invites viewers to learn with him from the brightest minds behind disruptive businesses, prolific social movements, and technologies powering permissionless innovation.

This podcast was recorded on March 3, 2021.

The Next with Novo podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast constitutes an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, any securities. The information in the podcast does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. The host is an affiliate of Galaxy Digital (host and Galaxy Digital together, the “Parties”), and the podcast represents the opinions of the host and/or guest and not necessarily that of Galaxy Digital. The Parties do not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information therein. Each of the Parties expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to or resulting from the use of this information. Certain information in the podcast may have been obtained from published and non-published sources and has not been independently verified. The Parties may buy, sell or hold investments in some of the companies, digital assets or protocols discussed in this podcast. Except where otherwise indicated, the information in this video is based on matters as they exist as of the date of preparation and will not be updated.

Wallace Peeples, a.k.a Wallo267, was introduced to the criminal justice system at a young age. After a childhood in and out of the Philadelphia corrections system, he ended up back in the system for 20 years after a conviction for armed robbery. During his time in prison, Wallo was forced to normalize extraordinary violence, convincing himself that it was a routine way of life in order to stay sane and survive. While incarcerated, Wallo would watch TV commercials all day, constantly flipping through channels to keep him mind occupied with anything more than what he was living through. He also grew an interest in reading and learning via books and brief access to the internet. Towards the end of his sentence, Wallo managed to start building an online community of followers from behind bars due to his interest in social media and crafty ability to start posting impactful content online whenever he could gain access to a smartphone.

Wallo was released in 2017, and within only a year, rose to become an inspiring media mogul who’s hosted a TED Talk, built an online community of millions of followers who watch his informative, viral motivational videos, as well as a strong voice of reform and hope in the prison system. I had the pleasure of having Wallo on Next with Novo to talk about his incredible journey from prison to success, what we can learn from it when examining the failed state of probation and the greater U.S criminal justice system, the books and people he loves most, entrepreneurship, and more.

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Next with Novo is the go-to resource for what's new and what's next. In this series, Mike Novogratz, influential investor, Wall Street Veteran, and CEO at Galaxy Digital, invites viewers to learn with him from the brightest minds behind disruptive businesses, prolific social movements, and technologies powering permissionless innovation.

This podcast was recorded on February 28, 2021.

The Next with Novo podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast constitutes an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, any securities. The information in the podcast does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. The host is an affiliate of Galaxy Digital (host and Galaxy Digital together, the “Parties”), and the podcast represents the opinions of the host and/or guest and not necessarily that of Galaxy Digital. The Parties do not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information therein. Each of the Parties expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to or resulting from the use of this information. Certain information in the podcast may have been obtained from published and non-published sources and has not been independently verified. The Parties may buy, sell or hold investments in some of the companies, digital assets or protocols discussed in this podcast. Except where otherwise indicated, the information in this video is based on matters as they exist as of the date of preparation and will not be updated.

My latest guest on Next with Novo is a deeply inspiring person in the crypto space, author of “Bitcoin & Black America,” Isaiah Jackson (otherwise known as @bitcoinzay). Isaiah's monumental book was released in 2019 to educate more folks in the Black community about Bitcoin and crypto, with a focus on everything from the nuances of ownership to buying and selling, exchanges, keys, and highlighting others who are bringing much-needed racial diversity and knowledge to the space. Check out the new episode to hear about Isaiah's evolution from a computer science teacher looking for a profitable side hustle to someone who's educating an entire community about the ins and outs, potential risks, and many exciting opportunities happening today in Bitcoin and crypto.

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Next with Novo is the go-to resource for what's new and what's next. In this series, Mike Novogratz, influential investor, Wall Street Veteran, and CEO at Galaxy Digital, invites viewers to learn with him from the brightest minds behind disruptive businesses, prolific social movements, and technologies powering permissionless innovation.

This podcast was recorded on January 21, 2021.

The Next with Novo podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast constitutes an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, any securities. The information in the podcast does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. The host is an affiliate of Galaxy Digital (host and Galaxy Digital together, the “Parties”), and the podcast represents the opinions of the host and/or guest and not necessarily that of Galaxy Digital. The Parties do not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information therein. Each of the Parties expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to or resulting from the use of this information. Certain information in the podcast may have been obtained from published and non-published sources and has not been independently verified. The Parties may buy, sell or hold investments in some of the companies, digital assets or protocols discussed in this podcast. Except where otherwise indicated, the information in this video is based on matters as they exist as of the date of preparation and will not be updated.

There are so many amazing things happening right now in crypto that I decided I would record a quick solo episode of Next with Novo to share my thoughts and excitement. J.P. Morgan commented that all investors should have at 1% of their holdings in crypto, which is an incredible turn of events from their CEO Jamie Dimon, a prominent critic of the space only a few years ago. Coinbase, the biggest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, filed an IPO to go public. Another huge moment for crypto's mainstream infiltration of the financial industry. I’m also so proud that Galaxy Digital pre-released earnings today with over $300 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. I also bring up the explosive energy happening in NFTs, where digital artists like Beeple are making history with multi-million dollar sales, and why people need to be careful with their money. I've never been more bullish on crypto. Check out this episode to find out more about why.

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Next with Novo is the go-to resource for what's new and what's next. In this series, Mike Novogratz, influential investor, Wall Street Veteran, and CEO at Galaxy Digital, invites viewers to learn with him from the brightest minds behind disruptive businesses, prolific social movements, and technologies powering permissionless innovation.

This podcast was recorded on February 25, 2021.

The Next with Novo podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast constitutes an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, any securities. The information in the podcast does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. The host is an affiliate of Galaxy Digital (host and Galaxy Digital together, the “Parties”), and the podcast represents the opinions of the host and/or guest and not necessarily that of Galaxy Digital. The Parties do not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information therein. Each of the Parties expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to or resulting from the use of this information. Certain information in the podcast may have been obtained from published and non-published sources and has not been independently verified. The Parties may buy, sell or hold investments in some of the companies, digital assets or protocols discussed in this podcast. Except where otherwise indicated, the information in this video is based on matters as they exist as of the date of preparation and will not be updated.

Next up on Next with Novo, I've got a special conversation about the U.S. prison system's many failures and the urgent need for criminal justice reform with a member of the Galaxy Gives family, Alex Duran. Alex grew up in The Bronx, and at only 20 years old, was involved in a shooting where someone lost their life. He took a plea deal to serve 14 years in prison. During this time, Alex received a prestigious liberal arts degree from Bard College while experiencing many of the criminal justice system's horrors and injustices. This eventually started his interest and passion in education and reform in the criminal justice space. After his eventual release in 2016, Alex joined our team at Galaxy Gives as a program officer managing our criminal justice portfolio. Watch the episode in full to hear more about Alex's life journey, his first-hand experiences of the crippled U.S. prison system, and what we need to do as a society to reform it for the better.

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Next with Novo is the go-to resource for what's new and what's next. In this series, Mike Novogratz, influential investor, Wall Street Veteran, and CEO at Galaxy Digital, invites viewers to learn with him from the brightest minds behind disruptive businesses, prolific social movements, and technologies powering permissionless innovation.

This podcast was recorded on December 1, 2020.

The Next with Novo podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast constitutes an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, any securities. The information in the podcast does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. The host is an affiliate of Galaxy Digital (host and Galaxy Digital together, the “Parties”), and the podcast represents the opinions of the host and/or guest and not necessarily that of Galaxy Digital. The Parties do not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information therein. Each of the Parties expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to or resulting from the use of this information. Certain information in the podcast may have been obtained from published and non-published sources and has not been independently verified. The Parties may buy, sell or hold investments in some of the companies, digital assets or protocols discussed in this podcast. Except where otherwise indicated, the information in this video is based on matters as they exist as of the date of preparation and will not be updated.

You know you’re in for a wild ride when the one-and-only GaryVee sits down in your podcast chair. Gary Vaynerchuk joined me for the fourth episode of Next with Novo for a high-energy conversation about…a bit of everything. Recorded only a few days after the Gamestop/Reddit event that shook Wall Street, we chatted about where we are as a society right now, focusing on how to make sense of the rapid changes occurring in the different corners of culture. Dive into this 30-minute rapid-fire session to hear Gary’s hot takes on everything from Crypto to Paris Hilton, trading cards, college, social media regulation, the stock market, and lots more.

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Next with Novo is the go-to resource for what's new and what's next. In this series, Mike Novogratz, influential investor, Wall Street Veteran, and CEO at Galaxy Digital, invites viewers to learn with him from the brightest minds behind disruptive businesses, prolific social movements, and technologies powering permissionless innovation.

This podcast was recorded on January 29, 2021.

The Next with Novo podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast constitutes an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, any securities. The information in the podcast does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. The host is an affiliate of Galaxy Digital (host and Galaxy Digital together, the “Parties”), and the podcast represents the opinions of the host and/or guest and not necessarily that of Galaxy Digital. The Parties do not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information therein. Each of the Parties expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to or resulting from the use of this information. Certain information in the podcast may have been obtained from published and non-published sources and has not been independently verified. The Parties may buy, sell or hold investments in some of the companies, digital assets or protocols discussed in this podcast. Except where otherwise indicated, the information in this video is based on matters as they exist as of the date of preparation and will not be updated.

2021 started with a violent attack on our nation’s sacred Capitol, which three weeks later was followed by a mob of young investors taking Wall Street head-on through the incredibly volatile Gamestop short-squeeze saga. All around us, for better or for worse, people are fed up, and our fragile economic, political, and financial systems are feeling the squeeze.

In this solo episode of my podcast, Next with Novo, I share my insight into what Gamestop means for the future of Wall Street, Robinhood, the concept of free markets, and how the need for crypto and mass systems change is greater than ever.

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Next with Novo is the go-to resource for what's new and what's next. In this series, Mike Novogratz, influential investor, Wall Street Veteran, and CEO at Galaxy Digital, invites viewers to learn with him from the brightest minds behind disruptive businesses, prolific social movements, and technologies powering permissionless innovation.

This podcast was recorded on January 29, 2021.

The Next with Novo podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast constitutes an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, any securities. The information in the podcast does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. The host is an affiliate of Galaxy Digital (host and Galaxy Digital together, the “Parties”), and the podcast represents the opinions of the host and/or guest and not necessarily that of Galaxy Digital. The Parties do not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information therein. Each of the Parties expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to or resulting from the use of this information. Certain information in the podcast may have been obtained from published and non-published sources and has not been independently verified. The Parties may buy, sell or hold investments in some of the companies, digital assets or protocols discussed in this podcast. Except where otherwise indicated, the information in this video is based on matters as they exist as of the date of preparation and will not be updated.