Joachim Schwerin, principal economist at DG GROW within the European Commission, discusses that vision for Europe, how it is developing, and the impacts on and implications for individuals and small- to mid-sized businesses.  There are many considerations at play and many different technologies, so the topic is a broad one.  Joachim takes us on a tour of the issues and technologies, with good stops about blockchain and decentralization.  We even manage to cover the industrial revolution and economic theory.  This wide-ranging conversation made us think about a lot of differ ..read more

Everybody talks about the difference between traditional banks and FinTech companies.  Treasury Prime seeks to facilitate the interactions between the two so that banks can have a FinTech offering and FinTech can have the risk management and compliance of banks.  CEO Christopher Dean is leading Treasury Prime into this world between these two major industries and helping both sides understand each other through education and, most importantly, technology.  He sees a bright future developing from these partnerships and Treasury Prime is committed to facilitating that future. &nbs ..read more

Sadie Raney and Jesse Proudman talk to us about Makara, which they co-founded.  The genesis of Makara came from their work at cryptoasset hedge fund, Strix Leviathan, and the desire to provide an accessible set of portfolios for investors.  We hear the story behind Makara, their approach to educating investors, and their experience with regulators in getting registered.  We hope you enjoy hearing their take on the opportunities and challenges of the crypto space.  As always, nothing in this episode is investment, legal, or any other advice of any kind, and nothing in this e ..read more

Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck, has continued his father’s work in the funds world.  Jan sees Bitcoin as part technology and part store of value as it matures as an asset.  He also shares his view that individual investors have insights that institutional investors sometimes miss.  Jan's journey in considering the impacts of Bitcoin and other trends over the years might be a harbinger for how the world is evolving.  Jan’s perspective shows a healthy interest in the world around him.  As always, nothing in this episode is investment, legal, or any other advice of any k ..read more

Rana Gujral, CEO of Behavioral Signals, joins us to explain how his company uses AI to help businesses improve their customer interactions.  Behavioral Signals has a cool technology that uses AI to learn speech patterns and match the people who are predicted to engage most effectively with each other, especially in tough conversations.  There is a lot to learn in this episode, and Rana explains how the AI works to help the matching result in improved communication, customer satisfaction, and business outcomes.  We found it all fascinating.   ..read more

Christine Sandler, Joel Revill, and Anton Katz have at least one thing in common: they are all traditional capital markets people who have migrated to blockchain.  Anton started Talos Trading; Joel started 2 Oceans Trust; and Christine led Fidelity into the space.  From their very different but intersecting vantage points, we hear the story of the birth of a new asset class and how it is changing many preconceptions about how the world works.  Whether it is 24/7/365 markets, new ways to obtain and retain custody, or asset allocations that include both traditional and crypto asse ..read more

We continue our conversation with BitGo founder and CEO Mike Belshe with an in-depth discussion of business and regulation in the sphere of new technology.  Mike makes the point that many cryptoassets are about money and therefore should be regulated.  He outlines some principles for regulation that focus on adaptability and balance.  Troy and Lee chat at the end.  As a reminder, nothing in this episode is investment, legal, or any other advice of any kind, and nothing in this episode is an endorsement or recommendation of any kind ..read more

We are joined by Mike Belshe, founder and CEO of BitGo, a FinTech firm focused on custody and other services related to blockchain assets.  Mike describes his journey from helping friends hold their Bitcoin in the early days to building and improving new techniques for the custody of these assets.  He drew on his experience in other areas of technology and on his love of disruption (our word, not his).  As a reminder, nothing in this episode is investment, legal, or any other advice of any kind, and nothing in this episode is an endorsement or recommendation of any kind. &n ..read more

A peek into the future of secure IoT.  We continue our conversation with Paul Clayson, CEO of AgilePQ.  Paul announces an exclusive first that they will open source their algorithm soon!  He explains the reasons behind that decision and the benefits of the open source movement.  He also delves further into what the future of the internet may look like where the world is incredibly connected.  Troy and Lee talk about their perceptions of what that world might mean from a practical standpoint.  As a reminder, nothing in this episode is investment, legal, or any othe ..read more

A peek into the future of secure IoT.  People talk a lot about the wave of internet of things (IoT) devices that will provide convenience to many aspects of our lives and revolutionize areas such as healthcare.  The folks at AgilePQ, whose CEO Paul Clayson joins us for a fascinating conversation, focus on related cybersecurity.  Paul warns about the dangers of insecure IoT devices and explains how AgilePQ is working to address these problems.  He also provides insights into management from years of running companies.  As a reminder, nothing in this episode is investmen ..read more